LIBRARY OF THE MASSACHUSETTS AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE SO uRCE_."Pu\a\l5itve3?S The * AMERICAN m •7K' FLORIST. A WEEKLY JOURNAL FOR THE TRADE. VOLUME XL January 25 to July 19, 1913. gsfegagsgesgfegggfe&gggagsgj? gggfe'^gaggjsgg CHICAGO: AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY 1913 II Abbott. Hufnt, death, 1109 Able, J. Bookkeeping (paper;, 771 Agriculture. Chinese Agricultural Department, 118 Massachusetts Agricultural College (cut (low- er exhibit), 1370 Year book of U. S. Department, 1150 Alabama, State Horticultural Society, 40, 120 (election of officers) Albany.* N. Y. Florists' Club. 470, 905. 1216, 1422 Notes, 23. 180, 470, G70, 844, 'tor,, 1271 Alexander, J. K., portrait, 162 Alfalfa. Idaho seed case, 856 Weevil parasite, 856 Alfalfa crossing, 188 Allied trades, notes. 152, 1145, 1193, 1245. 1297, 1349, 1401, 1447 Alunite on soils, 804 Amateur gardener (poem), 637 ' American Association of Nurserymen. Improvement Fund Committee; 1338 Portland convention (June 18-20), announce- ments, program, etc.. 94, 1038, 1088. 1156, 1286 Visit to Oregon Nursery Co.. 1338 American Carnation Society, 592 Annual meeting, addresses, reports, ex bib its. 712-714 Erizes offered, third international flower show. 422 Scanjet wonder-, registration, 422 Wizard, registration. 422 j Zoe Symonds, registration, 422 American Eagle in flowers, 878. 879 American Gladiolus Society, 1308 Hid let in, No, ti, issued, 8 Color chart committee report. 776 Flreflare, registration, 60 Fireking. registration, 69 Mrs. F. M. Lupton, registration, 60 Nomenclature committee, 776 Prize schedule ( Minneapolis exhibition), 830* Itareray, registration, 60 Slicdowa, registration, 60 Southampton, registration, 60 American Institute (N. Y. City), 946 American Peony Society, 1057, lllo Cleveland show (June 12 14, 19131, awards, exhibits. 1197 Peonies recommended for cut flowers, land- scape, etc., 941 I'res. Fan's address. 1255 Prizes announced 1107 American Itose Society. Annual meeting, election of officers, 651. 1110 Executive committee meeting, 946 Hartford Rose Garden tests. 1362 Mavonrneen, registration, 480 Prizes offered. 166, 218, 274. 536 American Se«-d Trade Association. Cleveland meeting (June 25-26), 1280. 1332- 34. 1333 (picture, group i Convention notices, 1080 Executive committee meeting, 30 Seed and weight bills pending, 560 American Sweet Peo Society. Announcements. 1156 Annual exhibition (Boston), awards. 1308, 1405-8 Prizes offered. 1252 Ammann, J. P.. portrait. 333 Anchor design. Tribute to Whltelaw Reid from ('apt. and officers, H. M. S. '-Natal." 3 Anderson, Arviil. portrait, 1002 Anemone Japonicn, 1354 Angermueller, G. n, (St. Louis, Mo.), Group of employes, 1366 Annuals, early. 105 Anthurlum Scherzerianium, 040 Antirrhinums, 54 Appei. Conrad. Kentucky blue-grass seed in Germany, 1385 Apples in Arnold Arboretum, !'l."i Ardisia Grenulata, 1101 Ardlslas, 878 Arizona, beans of, 678 Arnold Arboretum i Boston, Mass.). Apples in. 94." Notes. 1151. 1360 Artificial flowers, French exports, 8 Asm us. George, portrait, 643 Asparagus. 1284 Baskets. 1354 I'lbmosus. 717. 1203 Plumosus. fertilizer for. 1236 Sprengerl, 2, 717, 1203 White scale, and. :i!is Ast.-rs. 770 Annuals. 825 Growing in benches, 477 Sawyer Aster muni, registration. 910 Augustine, Henry, death, 478 A ust I'll linn i hn her resources, 1138 Avebnry, Lord, death, 1109 Azalea Mollis, L''*!i Azaleas, 105 Exhibited National Flower Show. 638 Ghent Quinquennial exhibition. 934, '.'37 Haeren's new. 274 Badgley, Mrs. E. D., death, 7 Bahr. Fritz, exhibit Chicago spring show 583 Raker, W. J. Eliminating funeral flowers 716 Baltimore, Md. Gardeners and Florists' Club, 113, 905 1369 Notes. 76. 60S. 727, 789. 905, or,;, 1023. 1176. 13)19 Bancroft, Joseph, death, 535 v. ^-0 IN1JKX. Bauulug, Frank, death, 502 Barnard, W. W., Co. Chicago peony show. exhibit, 1202 Caskets. Hahy rambler rust- and other flowers, 310 Easter. :il8 Easter, Dorothy Perkins roses, rabbits and nest of goslings (plate), .'its Foliage plants, 1354 Plant, for Easter, 318 Kambler roses ami lily of the valley (Schil- ler), 000 Willow handle lilies, hydrangeas, rambler loses, hyacinths, etc., 321 Battle Creek Sanitarium, flowers in. 1302 Baur, A. F. .7.. portrait, 645 Baur & steinkaino (Indianapolis, Ind.i, 58 Beans and Peas, 1130 Deans. Arizona, 6iS Bedding plants, 413 ('. \V. .TnllllSoll on, 102 Bedding stock, 525 Begonia's. ii Day. Hydrangeas for (C. \V. .Tubus moil Preparations, 717 Suggestions, 937, 041 Decorations. Minor (plate), 940 Unique, by C. W. Sibley, 210 Decorative stock, 125" DeerBeld Nurseries (Deerfleld, 111.), wreck at. Dellon, J. Han. Publicity movement for flo- rists, 8 Delphiniums, 1353 Denmark sroil erops, 12S5 Design work, foliage for, 878 Des nil. \v. n.. portrait, 47'.i. 880 Des Plain. -s. III., wreck at Hoerber Bros, range, 533 Detroit, Mich. Florists' Club, M12 Notes, 202. 552. 690, S42. '.nil. 1042. 1124 Woodward Flower Shop, 822. 823 lient/ia Crenata Recta (Lcmoine), 322 Dlener Co., Richard, geranium reglstratlou, 112 lion, A. 10. An "appreciation," 1282 Don. A. I... death, 945 Donaldson, Jonn, portrait, 643 Donaldson, I.- s. (Minneapolis, Minn.), green houses, ssn. 881, 1409 (hydrangeas) Doran. C. I... deatb, 1003 Dorner, !■'.. & s.ms Co. (La Fayette, I n. I > . 164 Domer, I". E!., portrait, 045 Dorner. Fred. Memorial fund, 714 Dorner, II. B. Florleultura! work at University of Illinois. SS3 Portrait, 268 Dracseua Indivlsa, llol Duckbam, William, portrait, 584, 638 Duluth, Minn., 1067 llnnil 1.1 me ial wreath (plate), 822 Dynamite, use in garden. 742 Early .losing of stores, 1354 Easter. Basket, Dorothy Perkins roses, rabbits anil n,-i of goslings (plate). -;is Basket, rambler roses, acacia, etc., 318 Chicago stores, 527 Children's party «l ati-ms. ::2i> Design of cattleyas, bougalnvlllea, lllv of the valley (G. M. Stumpp), 320 Lilacs for, 209 Miles. 4. 157 New York Btores, 526 Plant baskets, 318 Plants, :(18 Plants, paper (Julius Luck), 5 Plants in Philadelphia, 336 Preparations for. 317 Rambler roses for. 517 Shrubs, 321 "Suggestions, 217. 316 Trade, 536 Window, 411 Ebel, M. C, Eliminating funeral Bowers, 322 Portrait, nil Publicity propaganda (paper), 213 Kinsman, Philip, deatb, 478 ion, k.-r. Mrs Jacob, death, 165 Elizabeth. N. .1.. 778 Elliott, \v. II,, outing fur employes at Mini bury, N. Ii. (with pictnre), 1056 1057 Elliott, Wvnian. death, 1863 Ellwanger, W. D., death, 250 Emerson, Frank, death, portrait, s2!i England. Perpetual Carnation Society, 1 • 4 1 ; Plant notes. 5s7 Royal Horticultural Society. 583 Euroncan horticulture, 339, 7::.". 828 1206, 1395 INDEX Evergreo ir.-rs, planting ii (J. Duubar), ,-,iu Evergreen cover shrubs, 022 Ewlng. William, death, 046 Express, packing plants for (E. D, sinitln. 530 V -i. John, deutb, I 112 Falrmount Park (Pblladelphla, Pa.), Rambler ruses in. U62, 1158, 1154, 1251. 1262 Fall Klver. Mass.. 1210 Furenwdld, Adolph. Organization work; Society American I'lor isis Bbould do (paper), ss2 Portrait. 043, 882 I'anpiliar. .1. K. \l . 1... portrait, 'ill Farquuar, 11. ,v. .1., Co., National Flowei Sliott eslllbit, 772 Fan. B. II., portrait, 1198 Federal s I loll I* S382), 188 Ferns. Boston for window boxes, 828 Dryopterls fragrans, 1082 Florists' l\V. II. Tapllni. 141U Ghent Qulnqueunlal exhibition, 036 Growing from spores, paper (A. W. Walk en, 827 Harrls Host 1160 Harris Boston (Hart Urns, exhibit), 1204 Mealy bug on, 323 Nepbrolepls, 1150 Nephrolepis exalata Bostonicnsls, 1151 Ne olepis Scholzell, 1151 Small, 1058 Fertilizers. Fish-scrap, 210 Florists', 1082, 1184, 1236, 1288, 1342, 1894, 1440 Fleiselnnan Floral Co. (Chicago, III. i. Standing wreath. illy of tin- valley, oreliiils. gar- denias, .-tr., 168 Flies. Combating, 1204 White. 414. 71". Florex Gardens t.Nortli Wales. Pa.), Mavour neen. rose registration. 480 Floriculture. Appropriation loll for experiments Intro ilueed New York state legislature. 592 Dairying, and. s.s:; Work done at University of Illinois (II. B. Dorner., 333 Florist, landscape gardening for. paper iW, V Ituil'li. 335 Florist and Ids market, paper I W. It. Piersou I . 107. 163 Florist as a poet, 7H'> Florists. Work for each other ts. S. Skidelsky), 1105 See also Society of American Florists Florists' Hail Association, notes. 00 Florists' Telegraph Delivery, 480, 878, 1156, ISO" Flower markets of Paris, witli Illustrations, 22s Flower trade, young man in. paper III. Klein- stHiink. Jr.), 530 Fl, overs. For steamers, 11-''" downs trimmed with. 041 Poem ill. Smith), 526 Foley Mfg. Co. (Chicago, ill.', awarded heavy damages. 1315 Foliage for design work, 878 Forests. Australian timber, 1138 Caucasian, '.us Windbreak commandments, 143S World's great. 454 Formosa, trees of. 806 Fort Wayne, lnd., 72s Fourth of .Illlv. (lowers for, 1L'5S, Fins Frederieton, N. B., 1264 Frednebsoll. .1; b. dentil. 1363 Flee seeds I Walt Mas 502 Freeport, III.. .'141 FroesblS. 653, 114P French hulbs. 560, 078. 976, 1080 French exports of artificial flowers. 8 Frledly. F. A., death, 7 Fuchsias, Hart Bros.' exhibit, 1205 F nil design. magnolia wreath. thistles. shamrocks (G. M. Geragbty), 1103 Funeral flowers. Card for. 1"7 Eliminating i W. .1. Baker), 716 Eliminating (M. C. Ehel). 322 FUUgi. st, on r.d in I.. Peltier.. 324 i lag.-. I.. M.. portrait, 643 Galena. 111.. 44n Garden and temple (Gheul Quinquennia) exbi lotion i, 039 Gardeners, value of el se clotb for. 452 Gardenias. 474 "Gardnln'." (poem), 161 loudening, lands, ■ape, for the 11,.1'isl. paper iK. N. Rlllldl. 330 i ;ard, -us. dynamite used in. 742 ('.alliens of Bulgaria. 117 Genistas. 1210 Motes, 52. Itaeeniosa I Mills. 1 . 50, 57 1; gia Horticultural Society, thirty-seventh annual meeting, 7.1 Gemghty. G; M-. funeral design «,f magnolia wreath, thiatle. Rhnmroi k-. 1 10:: Geraniums. 266 Alvlso. registration. 112 American Beauty, registration !'H,i Anna 1'berins, legist ration, 112 bhhc r.nrk. . registration, 112 ill ' 0 raiiiiims (continued). Dr. I. in,-, in 1 ,,(iii .in. registration, 112 Dr. Richard llebren.l. legist nil I, .11. 112 1 Ire itall. registration, 1 12 1 ire King, registration, 112 1 loreni • Metzner, registration, 1 12 Fresno, registration, 1 12 IVItzl Scueff, registration, 112 Gertrude Atberton, registration, 112 Gilford Pincbot, registration, 112 liilrny. registration, 112 Governor Johnson, registration. 112 II. I ' Li I Ii. i eglstl a lli.u. 112 Hawaii, reglstrali 112 .1. stilt >. iison, registration. 112 .link 1 inn. registration, 112 Judge l.inds.y, registration, 112 .iiiiliis Fberiiis, registration, 112 l.a Palonia. registration, 1 12 I.,.- Altos, registration, 1 12 l.nisa Tetrnzzini. registration, 112 Maggots destroying, 1::."..", Marv Garden, registration, 112 Maryland, registration, loot Mayor Rolph, registration, 112 Mi. Hamilton, registration, 112 Ml. Shasta, registration. 112 Mrs. Edward Stock, registration, 112 Palo Alt", registration. 112 Uainoini, registration, 112 Richard Dieuer, registration, 112 Rosea, registration, 112 Sacramento, registration, 112 Suow Bird, registration. 112 Sunnyvale, registration, 112 Sweel scented, 1409 'I'a. "ina. registration 112 Tainaipais. registration, 112 Tivoll, registration, 112 White Beauty, registration, 112 Winter flowering, H24 1 ,,1 Inanv. Fertility of soils in, 1136 Kentucky blue-grass seed in. 012. 1385 Ghent, Belgium, Royal Society of Agriculture ami Botany exhibition (Apr. 20 May 4. 1913), 933-936 Gllmore, Thomas, death, 341 Gladioli, 717 America tlllus. 1. 417 Culture, paper with illns. (B. H. Tracy). 416 Fin tv bird I illns. 1. 418 Rochester white i Illns. i, 416 See also American Gladiolus Society Gladiolus Association-, Dahlia and. See West- ern Dahlia, etc. nlass Ii.mis.-s. movable. SSS Gloxinias, 473. 1101 Goddard. S. J., portrait, 217 Cnrlv. V. .1.. portrait. 1316 Gould-Shepord N Y'.i. wedding decorations, 54 downs trimmed with natural flowers. 1141 Grady, Martin, deatb. 105 Grant, G. 1... deatb. 1003 Grape roots grafted. 984 Grapefruit, seedless. 022. 862 Grass Seed Dealers' Association (wholesale) 1281 Grasses, ornamental. s::4 Greek-American Florists' Association i New x,,rk city), 1422 Green. P. II.. portrait, s27 Greenbeart wood. 200 Greenhouses. Built over a hot spring. 1302 Chicago damaged by storm, 533 Cleaning up. 11"2 Construction and equipment, paper (W. J. Wright i . 337 Cucumbers, os4 Cyanide in ( F. D. Kern), 105 Experiment at Univ. of Illinois iwitli it Ins... 268, 269 Heating. 886 Monlnger, ,T. ('.. Co.'s samples "f struc- tural material t<> colleges, 165 Montrose. Mass., 1388 Movable glass booses, sss iitnaba damaged by storm, 5:::: Piping. 114 Seasonable notes, 152 Soils. 1336 Stem rot experiments G. I.. Peltier'. WlicOX. -1. F-. S.ais (Council P-luffs. la.', damaged. 536 Grouna Senator, introilii.es seed bill, lss i. -,■.•'! bill iS. 480). text, ss.-, Grower, faults of. paper is, s. Pennock), (60 Growers, with tin-. 5s. 164, 125" See also Plants Gl W. l'\. 215 Tariff letter, ssi; nude Bros. I Wash.. D. C.\. 5s Gullluume, Henry, death. 1155 Gvpsopnlla paiiiiiilat.i. 663 Gypsy and brown-tail moth, loss Gypsy in.itb. Canada prohibits Ncn England trees, 252 Hal 11,11 II ll.n liar Hal , John, portrait, 1286 imond, Benjamin, portrait, 643 dy flowers, York Gala Show. 1856 i.or's Weekly. old-fa«bl I garden (] i"1. 71 15 rison. -i i: . death. 1109 i Bros. - leveland. O.). Fuchsia exhibit. 1205 Han-is Bostou fern exhibit, tford, Conn. 1266 Rose garden iii Elizabeth 1 1362 Rose show, 1250 1204 'ark. 1304, IV INDEX VOL. XL, Hartje, John, portrait, 59 Hauck, C. .1. (.. portrait, 470 Heacock, Joseph. Dairying and floriculture, 883 Hendrickson, I. s., portrait, 04o Hill. E. G. Portrait. 878 Roses in the United States, 879 Hoerber Bros., wreck at, 533 l-Ioldeu, Walter-. Fishing at Lake Winnepe- saukee, N. H., 1022 Holmes, Eber. Commercial roses (paper), 708 Portrait, 768 Holyoke and Northampton, Mass. Florists' and Gardeners' Club, 23. 204, 506 Horseradish webworin 564 Horticultural tariff schedule, 748 Hotbeds, 300. 473 Humidity regulator, D46 Hyacinths, Roman, L353 Hybrid roses, 2 Hydrangeas. Decoration Day (C. W, Johnson), 1000 Donaldson greenhouses, 1409 Ghent Quinquennial exhibition, 935 Hortensls i Lemoine i . 322 Notes, L', 1".'.. 653, 007 Well grown plant, 161 i Iceland poppies, 205 Ida ho, :i 1 fa I fa seed case, 850 Illinois. Agricultural board retained, 900 Plant diseases in. 100 Seed bill (proposed) II 534 st;it-- Florists' Association, 166, 218, 331 (eighth annual convention), 410 (ban- quet i University, carnation" experimentation (F. W. Maude), 334 University, experiment greenhouses i with illus. i. -'tis. 269 University, experiments on stem rot (G. L. Peltier), 324 University, Horicultural work (H. U. Dor- wen, 333 Independence Day flowers, 1258, 13os Indiana. Onion sets in, 446 State Florists' Association, annual meeting, j mint's' report, 7, (officers, portraits) 59, 170. 7!'^ See also Northern Indiana Indianapolis, Ind. Notes, IS, 00, 170, 534, 1422 Insecticides, National law should he amended, 1004 Report of tin' Dept. of Agriculture Board. 166 Insects. Alfalfa weevil parasite, 850 Cactus, in United States. 212 Gypsy a inl brown tail ninths, 1088 Horseradish webworin, r.04 While fly, 414. 715 International Flower Show (N. Y. city ) . (Apr. 5-12). Announcements, ill. ::42. 419 Final schedule of prizes. 272 273 Grand Central Palace, 1"''.' Guarantees needed, 274 Klft's narrative, 037 Prizes offered, 211. prizes and program, 532 Iowa. Weights and measure law, 856 Ireland, potato crop, .">04 Iris. 1103 Ithaca. N. V. Farmers' week, held at Cornell Univ., 72 New York State Federation of Floral Clubs, meeting, 234 Jensen, Hans (Omaha, Neb.), 775 Greenhouse wrecked, 590, 591 Jersey city. N. J., 609 Johnson, C. W. Bedding plants. 102 Carnal ions, now .nit door stock, 1350 Carnations, spring work on, 323, 77:; Carnations, young plants, 585 Chrysanthemums, early planting. 1204 Chrysanthemums, early propagated stock, 824 < Ihrysanthemums, exhibition stock, 1355 Chrysanthemums, planting time, 1003 Chrysanthemums, varieties to propagate, 50 Hydrangeas for Decoration day, 1000 Portrait. 333 Joslin, H. P., portrait. 109 Joslyn, George, conservatories wrecked, 590, 591 .Inly (poem > , 1412 June, poem I Virginia Boyle i . 1 1"4 K Kansas Resolution against free seeds, 242 Seed law, proposed. 136 Kansas City, Mo, ISO. 408 Kasl ing YV. F.. portrait. 641 Keller. Helen, American Beautj rosea given to, S27 Kelp and aluuite on soils, sot Keiidel. C. E., portrait. 1280 Kentia seed industry. 1282 Kentucky blue-grass seed in Germany, 912, 1385 Kern, F. D. Cyanide in greenhouses. 165 Kilt. Robert. International Flower Show, 037 National Flower Show, 637 Philadelphia Retail Florists 'Association, 55 Publicity in Philadelphia, 158, 269 Rambler roses in Fairmount Park, 1152, 1153. 1154 See also Retail trade Kimball. Mrs. W. S. Orchid registration, 112 King Cm ist ruction Co,, 778. 1447 Klausnor, .1. I'. Com mission man and pub- licity. 208 KleinstaiinU. II.. Jr. Young man in flower trade (paperj, 530 Knees, William, portrait. 1002 Kohankie, M. Mine. Jules Elie peonies ex- hibited at Cleveland show, 1200 Kressiuger, August, death, 1155 Ladies' Society of American Florists, 830, 1200 Committee appointments, S Lake Forest. 111., 406 Lancaster County (Pa. ) Florists' Club, notes, 7::, 165, 529 (banquet), 729, 778, 1074, 1351 i flower day i Landscape gardening for the florist, paper ("W. N. Ruddi. 335 Lange, A. (Chicago, Ill.i. Baskel of sweet peas, 1253 Wreaths designed by, 998 Lang nans, T. P., portrait, 109 Larkspur, 1054 Latham. It. A., portrait, 479 Legg, William, portrait, 420 Lemoine 's novelties, descriptions and illustra- tions, 322. 323. 324. 325, 326, 327 Lettuce. Diseased, 1036 Injury. 38 Lihertvvillc. 111. Meredith Flower and Vegetable Co., 884 Notes, 341 Lilacs. Exhibited by Bruns, Chicago spring show, 648 i rhenl Quinquennial exhibition, 935 Notes. 566 Lilacs for Faster. 209, 213 l illus.) Lilies. Faster, 4, 157 11,'inisii. 1250 Land folium, 053 Papworth's creole, Chicago spring flower show. 040 Water. 907 Lily of the valley. Bruns"' (Chicago spring show), 648 I tin (long's prize (Chicago spring show i . 042 I 'no! iima mis prize (Chicago spring show), 02 McKinley Hay waning, 114 McMillan, George, death, 1155 Madbury, N. II. \v. II, Elliott's outing tor employes (with picture), 1056, 1057 Mamaroneck. N. v.. 1382 Manda, .1. A., portrait. 643 Manda. \v. A., portrait, 641 Mangel, John (Chicago, 111.). Portrait. 942 Table decorations for Hartmati-Felsenhal wedding, 150 Mann, L. W., portrait, 217 Manure. See Fertilizers Marguerites. 100 Tor winter, 770 Nicholson's white (illus.), 107 Pol (illus.). 107 Market gardeners, i s. 38, 92, 142, 194, 248, 300, 386. 452. r.(IS. 504. 620, 0S4, 740, 801. 860. 016. 982. 1036. 10.10. 1130, 1180. 1232, 12S4. 1336, Kiss. i4::o Mason, Walt. Ax to grind, 1003 Free seeds, 502 Massachusetts Agricultural College (cut flower exhibit), 1370 Massachusetts Horticultural Society, awards (mid-winter exhibition). 128. awards (spring exhibition), 585. 1057, 1090 (awards), 1257 (awards), 1407 Massie. C. C portrait. 1332 Matthews, W. G., wrecked by flood, 828 May, trees and shrubs in, 1055 May. II. O.. portrait, 04.1 Mav Day window, suggestions for, 878 Mayw I. 111., 168, 1068. 1370 Meehan, T, B„ portrait, 1182 Meetings, calendar, 9, 61, 115, 107, 343, 423, 537, 593, 830, 887, 947, 10G0, 1110, 1150, 125s, 1306, 1362, 1412 .Memorial Hay. See Decoration Day Memorial vase, 2 Mendelian inheritance in carnations, 773 Meueray (Council lthiffs, lu.|, nursery sold, 388 Meredith Flower and Vegetable Oo. (Liberty- ville, 111.), 8S4 Mexico. 422 Plants trees, 302 Tomato crop damaged, 302 Michigan. Celery culture in, 10S0 Mignonette, 157, 1203 Miller, .Miss ],. K. School garden work (pa- Peri . 1.134 .Mills, M. II.. death, 502 Milwaukee, Wis. Florists' Club. 17, 174 Notes, 17, 68, 124. 174. 240, 282, 368, 488, 54s. 693, 720. 1010, 1318 Minneapolis, .Mine. Convention committees appointed, GO Donaldson, L. S-. & Co., greenhouses, 880. 881 Florists' Club, 02, 285, 341. 422, 774, 1155, 1370 Greenhouses in. 8S1 Manufactures, 774 Nagel greenhouses, 1360 Notes. 02, 285. 341, 1359 Parks (illus. I. 774, 775, 1000, 1058, 1105, 1359 Prominent men in Board of Trade (por- traits i. 470 Rosacher green) ses, 1300 Society American Florists' outdoor show at 1 plain, 530, 531 Slate Florists' Association, meeting. 92, 2S2, 4S2 Trade exhibition. 1412 See also Society of American Florists. .Minnesota. S 1 law. 1030 State Florists' Association, 92, 282, 482 Mirror decorations (plate), 940 Missoula. Mont.. 688 Missouri Botanical Garden. 020 Moltz, Abraham, death. 271 Moninger, .1. ('.. Co.. greenhouse structural material lor colleges (samples!, 165 Monrovia. Cat, 10 Montana s I laboratory. 380 .Montgomery. Alexander, portrait, 217 Montreal. Can. Gardeners' and Florists' Club. 22, 271. 467. 07(1 Notes. 22, 23d, 271. 407. 609. 778, 970, 1200 Montreal inuskinolon. 804 Montrose. Mass.. greenhouses, 1388 M.» re, E. G., death. 1003 Monis County in. J.) Gardeners' ami Florists' annual dinner, 124. 344. 500, 1000 Mothers' Day. 823, 000 Flowers lor (('. L. Washburn) . 040 Mount Greeuwood Cemetery Ass'n. exhibit Chi- cago spring show, 585 Minnie. F. W. Acid soils. 1236 Care of manure, 1342 Carnation experimental ion at University of Illinois. 334 Nitrogenous fertilizers for carnations, 1440 Phosphates, 1894 Muuson. Prof. T. V.. death. 113 Muskniel Montreal, 804 N Xagel. 1:., .\- Co., greenhouses, 1300 Narcissi. Chinese bulbs. 440. 856 Paper white, 14ns Nashville, Tenn. \ s. 42. 175. 372, 489, 534, 501, 1238, 1309 State Horticultural Society, eighth annua] convention. 129 Tenn. Nurserymen's Association, eighth an- nual convention, 129 Nassau County in. Y. 1 Horticultural Society. 70 1 dinner 1. 236, 510. 786, 1018. 1238, 141K National Association of Gardeners, 8. 536. 1258 National Council of Horticulture, 422. 592 National Flower Show I New Y'ork city, Apr. 5-12). Awards, exhibits, visitors, etc., 637-057, 705-711 Bobblnk & Atkins' exhibit, 707 Boston co-operative flower market. 711 Carnation Matchless, exhibited by Cottage ("aniens Co.. 710 Craig's, Robert, Survey. 637 Farquhar. K. & .7., & Co.. exhibit, 772 Faulkner's comments, 706 Klft's narrative. 637 Mrs. Charles Russell rose exhibited by Waban Ituse Conservatories, 706 Pierson, A. N.. exhibit, 707 Premiums distributed, 1004 Prim-ess Dagmar carnations exhibled by Patten & Co.. 708- Prominent workers at 1 portraits 1. 641. 643, 045 Iloebrs. Julius, exhibit, 771 Srliulllieis. A., exhibit. 770 Tottv's. C. II.. Mrs. George Shawyer rose. 700 Trade section awards. 707 National Gardeners' and Florists' howling tournament. 040. 502. 715 Nebraska. Seed crop. 1178 Tornado. 500 Trees and shrubs for. 1390 VOL. XI, INDEX Nepurolepls. Seo under Kerns Now Bedford Horticultural Bocletjr, 182, 1842 i rose ^ i n i \\ i New England Dahlia Society. Beventli annual meeting, L02 Now Bnglaud Nurserymen, convention, 454 New Jersey, sh Seed crops, 1384 New Orleans, !.ii.. lis ►Jew Bochelfe, N. ST., 1123, ns2 New York (city). American Institute exhibition, 946 Bowling tuurnameiit, 340, 392, 7r. Cbrysantbemum Bbow, 1502 faster Bowers In storea, 526 florists' Club, is". 138 (montbly i ting), i:n 7o" ii |uet), 734, 088, 1171. 1867 (group), 1375 (outing) .;.-.. u.i I i ntral Pa'« lillus. i. Ill Greek A rlcan I 1. .i i-t-' Ass'n, l 122 Horticultural Society, 72. 12s (exhibitions mill awards), 286 (exblbltl 438, 194 (exhibition), awards (976), 1369 International Flower Show (Apr. 5-12), 111. 342, 119 National Flower Show, exhibits, awards, visitors, 637-651, 706-711 National gardouers' and florists' bowling tournament, 340, 592, 715 Notes, 22, 72 12s. ISO, 234, 286, 372, 138, 4114. 552. mis. 670, 734, 7'.hi. sis 968, 1022, 1072, 1122. 117". 1220, 1270, 1322, 1:174. 1422 Spring Honor show, 115b. 1200 TrlnKy Church and cburcbynrd, 584 New York (state). Appropriation will for experiments in Mori culture Introduced, 592 Commission men flghl Roosevell Cole bill, 274 Federation of Floral Club, Itbaci leilng, 72. 254 N.-w York and New Jersey Association of I Man i Growers. Fifth annual dinner iwith pic- ture), 1111. 1322 Newark, N. .1.. ."114 Newball. .1. 11.. dentil, 1257 Newport, It. 1. Bxhlbltlou (awards), 1303 1306 Notes, 1216. 1219, 1374 Nicholson, Willi portrait, 217 Moss, -n. Leo, in. ( Philadelphia, Pa.), 1008 Northampton. Mass. See Holyoke ami North umpt.ni. etc. Northern Indiana Florists' Association, 86, 7118 Nursery Btock, state Inspectors may bo held liable when condemning good stock, 388 Nursery trade, notes. 40, "4. 144. 196, 250, :102 ;is,s. 4.",4. .".1". 566, 622. 686, 74--. 806, 862 "is. nsi 1038, 1088, 1138. 1182, 1234, 1338, 1390, 14:;s Nursery work, seasonable. 27." Nussbaiuner Floral Co., cattleyas grown by. 163 O'Brien, Mrs. Mary, death, 717 Oechslin, Frank, exhibit spring show. 586 O'Hnra, T. .1., death, 1109 Ohio. Agricultural Society, 342 Gladiolus Society, organized, 114, 1251 Nurserymen's Association, sixth annual , - volition. 144 Holii'f work done by llorists in. 775 Oklahoma city (Oklfl.l, 730 Old-fashioned garden, poem, 705 Oleanders, 1149 Omaha. Nob. Greenhouses damaged by storm, 538 Notes, 2s. 316, 590, 1108 Onion sols iii Indiana. 440 Orchids. i attleyns al Nussbaumer Floral Co , 163 Cyprlpedlum Harrlsianum, registration, 112 Exhibited National Flower Show, 639 Exhibited by Bobt. Weekes, 1205 Ghent Quinquennial exhibition, 038 "Sixty degree." "is Oregon Nursery Co.. A rlcan Association of Nurserymen visit. 1338 Ornamental grasses, 834 urn: -nt.il planting, neglecl in California (E. Lonsdale), "to Oruet. E. ii. Propagating columbines, t . . Senknle. 142 Pacific Coasl Association of Nursery u, B62 Pacific r,,ast Horticultural Society. See San Francisco 1'aco. C. N.. portrait, 12:;" [•ago Seed Co.. snii against, 3" [•aim Beach, ll.-i - 275 Palms, florists' IW. II. TapUn), 176, "12 Panama-Pacific Exposition, 630 Pansles, 771, 1353 Parcel post. Florists nii'i the, 266 s 1 trade and, 1081 s Ismen and, 136 Paris flower markets, with Illustrations, 328 Parker, A., portrait. 217 Parkersburg, \v. V.,.. 59 Parks. Construct] A. A. Sliurtl.-fT.. 27". 389 Copenhagen, Den., system, 1002 Minneapolis system, 1000, 1058, 11".", 1359 San Diego. 1 al.. BOG Paterson, T. II.. death. 845 Payne, J. A., death. 421 Pons and beans. 11.30 Pelrce, I-:. A. portrait, 217 Pelargoniums, 35, 130] Peltier, 1;. 1.. Stem rot, ex] nta al 1 alT, of Illinois. 324 Penu II -v. portrait, S27 con 1,. s. s. Faults "i 1 he grow or 1 papei 1 . 7".', Portrait, 766 Pennaylvnnln, Lancaster Co. Florists' Club, 73. 10:,. 7,2:1. 72". 77s. 1117 1. 1351 I' dos. Barnard exhlbll Chicago show, 1201 Itod ,.f. 626, 7.27 Chicago iliaw, 1004, 1057, ill". 1200 Cleveland show 1 E. a. Beeves, exhlbltoi 11"S Festlva maxima, 12.".", 1. Lorraine (tthenl Quinquennial exblbl- tl 938 L'Esperance (Lemoi 322 Mino. .loios Bile (Cleveland show), 121m Notes, 526, s77. 1053 Peterson Nursery exhlbll Chicago show, 12111 I' bar, 1256 Retarding hi us, 1054 11 mil Cemeterj exhibit, Chicago 1 ay show. 12011 Rubra snperba, 1107 Vnriotios n 111 tin-] 1, 1,-, I lor ,-nt flowers, lands,: etc., "41 Vaugban's b I store exhibit, Chicago show. 1208 York Gala show, 1356 See also American Peony Society Peoria, in., State Florists' banquet, 419 Peppers, rod. 1130 Perpetual Carnation Society of England, 946 Peterson Nursery, Chicago i v show exhibit, 12"! Philadelphia. Pa. Easter plants at, 336 Florists' Association formed for publicity work lit. Kilt I. 158 Florists' Club, 9U2, 1268 Nlesseu, loo, Co.. 10113 Notes, 7. 2", 70. 120, 17s, 232. 2S4, 341, 370. 43i;. 402. 495, 550, Win. 668, 732. 7ss. 846, ""2. "lid. l"2o, 10711. 1120. 1108. 12IS. 1268, 1320. 1372. 142" Publicity in lit. Klfl 1. 269 Rambler roses in Falrmount Park (It. Kilt 1. 1152. 117.3, 117.4 Retail Florists' Association, reasons for or- ganizing (Robt. Kiln. .".", Philippine experiment stations, 125S Philippines, Panama-Pacific Exposition, 830 Phillips, Bush. Sweetest time of the year 1 1 1111. I"."," Phloxes. York Gala exhibition, 1358 Phosphates. F. W. Mnncie, 1394 Pierce, N. 11.. death, :,::.-, Pierson, A. N.. 127," .Mila.lv iosos exhibited, Chicago spring show, 589 National Flower show exhibit, 707 Pierson, W. It. Florist and tiis market (paper), 1"7, dis- cussion, 103 Portrait. 108, 651 Pittsburg, Pa. Florists' Club (portraits of officers), 100. 112. 130. 2S7. 421. 590, 063, 1158 Notes, 42. 00. 130. 181, 287. 372. 421. IS2 534. 003. 77S. 968, 1 1"7, 117,8. 1211, 1265, 1318. 1308. 1418 riant Iniskots for Easter. 31S Plsnl boxes. 821. 820 Plant culture under calico. 1057 Planl diseases ill Illinois, lr.il Plant growers, suggestions. 1. 53. 1"."., 157, 2"". 205. 413. 473. 7,25. 877. 997, 1053, llol, 1149. 124". 13111, 137,3 Plant introduction for the breeder (U. S. Agriculture Year Book), 110 Plain notes. 1153. 717. 77". 824, 12"::. 1408 Plant notes from England, 587 Planl Quarantine Act. 1234 Planl Quarantine Decisl No. 2), 830, No. 3i. 1200 Plants Bedding (C. W. Johns 162. 41:: Care of. in House, pnper iA. T. Bunynrdl, '.l"S Easter, 318 Imported, 742 Packing for express i:, D. Smith), 536 Poehlmnnn Bros., roses exhibited, spring show, 587. 7.ss Polnsettlas. 1150. 1301 poppies. Iceland, 265 Por, h boxes, s21 Portland, Me., 1307 Portland. Ore. American Association of Nurserymen con volition. "4. 1038, loss. n.-,i;, 1286 Notes. H32 Postal regulations, now-. ::n Potato crop, Ireland, 7,04 poim. , dry rot, "1" Potato s I Improvement, 508 Potatoes. Seed, 982 Wisconsin growers. 7,1:1 Polling young stock, 7.25 Prices. Cut Sowers, wholesale 'inn. 221 i". 211. 21. 23 1. Inn. 2". 69 7", 71. 73. (Feb. 5) 120. 127. 12". (Feb. 121 177. 17s 17" isi (Feb l"i 231. 232. 2:::. 237,. (Feb. 2m 283 2si 285 2s7 (Mob. 5, 360. 370, 371. 37.:. I Moh. 12i 435. 436, 437. 439, (Mcll 191 491. 492. 193, 495 |M,I| 261 :,4" 550 551. 57,::. i Anr. 2) 605 bob 607 i;':\ . \|.r ". 667. 668 669, "71 I Ipr. I". 751. 732. 7.::: 7:i I Ipr. 2::- 7s7. 7SR. 7S" 791. (Apr. 80 B45 -n: 847, 843. (May 7) 901. 902. 903. 905. May 'rlces 1 eoiiiiinied 1. ii, 965, "':•:. ""7 91:9, (May 21. 1019, 1112". 1021, 1023, 1 Uaj 2s, ' low Ii"" 1071, 1075. I.I ■ I, 111", 112". 1121, 112::, i.liii,.- II. 111:7. 1168, 110", 1171 '■I is. 1217 1218, 121", 1221, (June 27.1 121:7. 1268, 1269 1271, (July 2, 1319 132". 1321, I 123, (July "i 1871, 1372, 1372. 1375. 1 .1 1 1 1 > 11;, 111". 1420 1121 1 123 lud ■ iniiis and vegetables (Jan, is 2" :s. (Jan. 25-27) "2. (Feb, 15, 142, (Feb. s mi p.h. iivi, i:, i7i 248, iii" 21 2d W " i Moh, i ::i 386, i \|, u. 8 10) 152, iMch, 17,17i 5os, ,\|,|,. 22-24J 564, iM.-h. 29-31 i 02". I Apr. 5-7) 684, I Apr. 12 I I 740, i Apr, I" 21 i sin. (Apr. 26 2S, 860, i May 2 7.1 910, I May 10-12) 982, (May it i", in::.:. (May 21 26j 1086, I Slay 31 June 2. 1136, i.l 7 -". lis... ,.i i i n:. 1232. i.l. in,- 21 23) 1284, i.l ■ 2s :;". 1336 (July 7. 7 . 1388, (July 12 1 1. 1 186 rlmulas, 77". In.".::, 1249 New hybrid (Lem 322 riiioe Edward island vegetables, "2 r gating. Houses and 1.. •Holies for (E. D. Smith.. 4 Rationale of. ;: rovldence, It. I.. 7.41;. 1022 ubllclty. Commission man. ami (J. p Klausner), 268 Mi 1 'ai land service, 592 National Publicity Committee -.r s. A F meeting, 636 Vesey, \y. J. (paper), 474 ubllclty in Philadelphia ilt. Kilt.. 158, 2d" ubllclty movement for delists i.t. nmi n,. lion), 8 ni.lioiiv propaganda (paper), M. C. Ebel, 21:: ussy willow 1 poem 1. 413 yle, Robert, portrait, 1:7,1 yreturums, ltns R Railway Gardening Association, 548 Randolph, P. s.. portrait, 109 Red peppers, 1130. Reed; W. C, wins suit in condemnation case 388 Reeves. E. A. (Cleveland, 0.). Peony exhibit of. 1198 Portrait, 1201 Reld, Whiteluw. till. ute (anchor) from Capt. ami officers II. M. s. "Natal " :: Itoigle, 1;. \\\. death. 5P2 Beineman, E. c. portrait. 169 Retail trade, notes (Robt. Klft) 2 7.1 106 l.'.s, 210, 266, 318, 414. 474. 52i:. 5s i 7n;, 822, s7s. 94", 998, 1054, 1102, 1150, 1302, 137. 1 Hi, .-. A. s.. portrait, 47" Kin-, c. p.. portrait, 47:1 Itiokanis. \v. c. portrait, 643 Robbie, Ircblbald, death, 535 Rochester, N. Y. llorists' Association, 791. 847 Notes, 7d. 12", 181. 254. 288. 73". 791. 800 S47 Roehrs, Julius, & Co. National Flower show exhibit, 771 Roland, Thomas, portruit, "45 Rome, Italy, Southern Commercial Congress 850 Iloosevolt-Cole bill iN. \ . state., opiwsed bj commission men, 274 Rosacher, Hans (Minneapolis, Minn.), green houses. 1360 Rose Hill Cemetery, Chicago peony show ,-\ liil.it. 12"" Roses, 111" American Beauty al Chicago show. 7,s7, ,-,s" American Beauties given to Helen Keller, S27 Baskets of American Beauty i Waldorf As toria decorations), 1355 Black spot treatment, 1154 BoSkOOP lose show, 422 Cannae and. s7:i Care ,,f young Stork, 52" Commen ial, paper i E. Hoi s), 708 Crimson rami. lor i hoop trained), 5 Early planting. 1002 Garden (Hartford, Conn.), 1304 IIar.lv. 525 Hartford, Conn., show, 1250 Hartford rose garden tests 1362 Hybrid, 2 Killurliey (Geo. Wittbold's), Chicago spring show, 646 KUlariiev Queen exhibited (CI go show i, 587 Mavoiinieeii. registration, 180 Milady (basket), 1250 Milady (Chicago spring Bbow), 589 Mild.-w on. 212 Mrs. Charles Kussoll i ,\ hiil.t.-d in Loin] lit Mrs, Charles Kuss,.]| (National Flower Show .. 700 Mis. Coo. Shawyer (National Flower show.. 769 New- Bedford Horticultural Society bI 1312 Pot grown. 121. 1 Potting. 212 I'rin I,- Bulgarle (Chicago spring show), .-.so, Propagation, 56 Propagating by crafting Rambler, 209, 77" -77 Bamblcr. Newport Fair] , 212 Ramblers for Easter, .".17 Rnmt.tors in Falrmount Park (R. Klft), 1151. 117.2. 117.3. 1151 VI Roses (continued). St.il for Killamey, 166 Table decoration by Mrs. E. G. Wilson, 2 Tacoma, Hash., sh.-w. 1-pio, 1410. 1411 United States, paper < E. G. llilli, 879 White Killamey exhibited Chicago spring show, 589 York Gala exhibition, 1358 Voting stock, car'' of, B26 See also American Rose Society Roth. II. Carnations five inches diameter, 476, 477 * Royal Horticultural Society of England, 583 Rubber plants, 877 Rutld. W. X. Landscape gardening for the florist (pa- per), 335 Portrait. 041 Ruedllnger, C, X., portrait, 479 7, L213, 1417 Augermueller' s St. Louis, Mo. Botanical garden, 620 Florists' Club, 220, 488, 7 Group picture of G. II. staff. 1366 Notes. IK. 07, 123, 174. 229, 288, 367, 420, 488. 547. 00u, 666. 727, 794, 899, 963, 1 i 1068, 1108, 1159, 1213, 1204. 1316. 1366 1417 St. Patrick's Day suggestions, 318 Window. 266 St. Paul, Minn. See Twin City Florists' Club St. Valentine's Day. Suggestions, 54 Week in Chicago stores. 210 Saffron plant. 1055 Salvias. 414 San DiegO, Cal.. parks. 800 Sands, W. B., death, 717 San Francisco. Cal. Notes 104, 341, 512, 665, 702, 785. 1215. 1221 Pacific Coast Horticultural Society, 512. 780 State Floral Society, 341 Schmeling, F. C, death and portrait, 113 School garden work, paper (Miss L. K. Miller), 1334 S.h nermann, A. II.. death. 113 Schultheis, Anton. National Flower Show ex hibit, 770 Seakale (B. O. Orpet), 142 Sednlia. Mo.. 1184, 1310, 1370 Seed and weight bills pending, 500 Seed growing in United States if. S. Ceusus report >. 077 Seed Importation act (text), 188, 294 (regula- tions i Seed potatoes. 982 Seed trade. Notes, 30, 84, 130, 188, 242. 294, 380, 440. :>02 500. lilO. 078. 742. Si Ml, 850. !H2, 976, 1030, 1080, 1130, 1178. 1230, 1384, 1432 Parcel post and. 1081 S is. Congressional bids, 84 Federal seed hill ns i roses i . 1355 Smilax, fertilizer for. 1236 Smith. E. D. Chrysanthemum propagation, 267 Chrysanthemums, best c nercial varieties, INDEX Smith, E. D. (continued). Chrysanthemums, rooted, cuttings, 2U7 Chrysanthemums, treating new sorts, 530 Commercial quality of chrysanthemums, 4 Packing plants for express, 530 Propagating houses and benches, 4 smith. Horace, Flowers (poem i. 520 Smith. W. R., memorial for. 1200. 1258 Smyth, W. J. (Chicago, 111.) Basket of baby rambler rose, genista. Prim- ula Ob conic a, tern, asparagus, 319 Decorations, Hartman-Felsenhal wedding, 158 Society of American Florists, 592 Advisory Hoard meeting, 881 Appointments, 11 1 Board of directors' meeting. 718. 770 Department of registration. 422 Department plant registration, 218 Executive commit I re meeting, 342 i leranium registration. 112, 1004 Minneapolis convention (Aug. 19-22) 418, 501. 100(1. 1300. 1307. 1302. 1440 National Publicity Committer meeting, 536 Orchid registration, 1 12 Organization work to be done by, paper (A. Farenwald), 882 Outdoor show at Minneapolis (plan), 530, 531 Sawyer Astermum, registration, 946 Sweet peas, registration. 218 Tariff and legislative committee, 60 Soil. Acid d\ W. Muncie), 123G Acidity, 740 Alnnite and telp on, 804 Conditions, 804 Fertility in Germany. 1130 Greenhouse, 1336 improvement of sandy. 042 Types, 1184 Solanums, 1053 Sorensen, Chris, portrait. I002 South Dakota, against free seeds, "380 Southern California rains. 440 Southern Commercial Congress 1 Rome), L. A. Breck will represent Massachusetts, 856 Spireas. 2110 Springtield, III., 734 Staack, John, portrait, 1002 Steamers, flowers for, 1149 Steinkamp, (diver, portrait. 59 •Stem rot, experiments at Univ. of Illinois (G. I.. Peltier), 324 Stevia, 824 Stickle, W. ('. trait. 217 Stine, John, death. 1257 Storks. 1 Stores, early closing of, 1354 Storrs iV Harrison's American Seed Trade Assn elation \isit. 1334. 1385 (group picture) Stot e plants. Client exhibition. 934 Strong. W. ('.. death, 1059 Stnmpp. G. M. (N. Y. city). Corner in store of lillus.i, 415 Easter basket of rambler roses, acacia, lily Of the valley, pink tulips, terns. 318 Easter design of euttleyas. bougaiuvillea and lily of the valley, 320 Sutton, (i. D.. Co., favor federal see. I inspec- tion, oio Suzuki Bmizo, death and portrait. 7 Sweet peas. Basket of (A. Lnnge), 1253 Blanche Terry (Chicago spring show), 047 Burpee's new. 1432 California. 1281 Cardinal, registration, 219 Garden, cultivation tor. 1253 Golden West, registration, 219 < odiliana. registration, 219 Morning Star, registration, 219 Nora, registration, 219 Norma, registration, 219 Notes, 1, 413 Ogata, registration. 219 Orange Nora, registration. 219 Pink Nora, registration, 210 Sk.vair. registration, 219 Vera . registration, 210 See also American Sweet Pea Society Sweet potatoes. Plants, 916 Uses of, 944 Sweetest time of the year, poem (Bush Phillips), 1059 Syracuse, N. v.. 490 Table decorations, elaborate, 1110 Roses by Mrs. E. G. Wilson, 2 Tacoma, Wash. Notes, 60G. 1278 Rose show, with illustrations, 1400. 141m 1411 Taggart. (J. Bunches of botany (poem), 711 Taplin, W. H. Carnations, outside cultivation, 1 104 Carnations, voung stock, 418 Florists' ferns. 1410 Florists' palms, 470, 942 VOL. XL, Tariff. Gude's letter, 886 Revision, 776, S56, 884, 880 Schedules, horticultural, 748 Taunton, Mass., 1182 i eric Haute. Iud,, 534 Tbielmann, F. W., death, 1109 Thompson, A. J., death, 717 Tomato plants, 386 Tomatoes. Crossing, 982 Cucumbers and (indoors), 1232 Mexican crop damaged, 300 Notes, 508, 916 Pollinating, 1136 Variations, 860 Tornado insurance, 654, 1310 Toronto, Can. (iardeners and Florists' Club, 270, 271 Notes, 271 'Potty. C. H. Message of thanks re International Flower Show. 1206 Portrait, 639 Tracy, B. H, Gladiolus and its culture I paper. with illus.), 416 Tracy, W. W. Local grown seed and local con- ditions (paper), 160 Portrait, 160 Traendly, F. II.. portrait. 043 Tree-beetle ravages, checking, 144 Tree blooms for the florist, 5S4 Trees. Canada prohibits New England. 252 Formosa, 806 Lincoln tree to be saved, 106 Shrubs and, for Nebraska, 1390 Shrubs and, in May, 1055 World's great forests, 454 Trl-Clty Florists' Club, 259, 522, 785 1002 (portraits of officers i, 1040. 1205 Trimble, W. C, death, 1059 Trinity Church and churchyard (N. Y. City > . 584 Trumpy. J. R., death, 1059 Twin Cities, historical notes, 591 Twin City Florists, 478 u U. S. Department of Agriculture, year book, 1156 Urn of carnations, roses, lily of tlie valley anil eattleyas (plate), 210 Vases. Cemetery, 939 Lawn, 822 Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago peony show exhibit, 1203 Exhibit Chicago spring show, 583 Vegetable Growers' Association of Chicago, 620 Vegetables. Cuban, value of, 38 Prince Edward Island, 92 Verbenas, 53 Vesey, W. J. Portrait, 59 Publicity (paper), 474 Viburnum Carlesii (Lemoiue), 322 Violets, 157, 474, 1249 w Waite, W. II.. portrait, 714 Walbridge, II. M., death, 113 Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, twreutieth anniversary decorations (J. H. Small I, 1355 Walker, A. W., ferns from spores (paper), 827 Walsh, Al., fishiug al Lake Wimiepesauke, N. H., 1022 Washburn, C. I.. Flowers for .Mother's Hay. 940 Washburn, F. L., portrait, 333 Washburn, L. S., portrait, 780 Washington, D. C. Notes, 113. 108. 235. 313, 490, 684, 843, 1000, 1107. 1208, 1317, 1370 Washington's Birthday, 274 Flowers for, 100 Water lilies, 997 Watermelon (poem), 1302 Wax. Samuel. Fishing at Lake Wimiepesauke. N. H., 1022 Weaver, Elmer. New carnations I paper I, 476 Wedding decorations. McGonnell, Alexander, Gould-Shepard, 54 Mangel, John, Hartman-Felsenhal (table decorations), 158. 159 Outdoor, 1102 Smyth, W. .T., Hartman-Felsenhal. 158 Weekes, Robt., orchid exhibit, 1205 Wendlaud & Keimel (Chicago, III.), vase of Prince de Bulgarie roses, spring show. 580 West Hoboken, N. J., 964 Westchester and Fairfield Horticultural Society. 179, 248, 340. 520, 791. 976, 1260, 1323 I sum- mer show, awards, etc. I, 1436 Westcott, Commodore (group), 1305 Western Dahlia and Gladiolus Association, meet- ing called, 60 "Where are you going from here?" (poem), 832 Whetzel, Prof. H. H. Exhibit at Minneapolis. 1308 White fly, 414, 715 White pine blister rust, 1138 White scale and asparagus. 998 Wholesale Grass Seed Dealers' Association. 1281 Wichita, Kans.. 341, 700, 1214, 1448 Wiegand. II. I... portrait. 59 Wietor Bros. (Chicago, III.), roses exhibited spring show, 589 Y(>L. XL i n di: x VII Wletor, N. J., 'with partj al Miss irj Ridge (picture). 276 Wilcox, j. r.. sniis. greenl si's damaged, D8G Wilde. Thomas, death, 1109 WUlaid, S. D., death, 1069 Williams, Charles, death, 271 Wilson, Mrs. B, 0., table .1 'etlon of rosea, '-' Windbreaks, 1438 winiiow boxes, 906 Boston ferns for, 82S Geraniums and marguerites, s-i Low. S2I Plant for downtown districts, 821 Tineas ami geraniums, S2C Wlnfleld, II. T. W.. death, 1050 Wlrth, Theodore, portrait. 179, 'ill Wisconsin potato growers, 564 Wlttbold, Geo. Co. (Chicago, in i, exhibit spring show. C85 Wlttbold, Henry, decorations for n. I'. McCor mi.k's Italian garden dai 107 w Iward Blower Shop (Detroll Mich,), *-':;. 823 Worcester, Mass., COO New England Nurserymen, convent] 154 Worcester Co. (Mass.) Horticultural Society, 190 Wreaths. Dundonald memorial (plate), 822 Lange, A., design, 908 Magnolia, 207 Standing (I, Lorensen sV Son), 180S Standing (Flelachman Floral c... i, 158 Standing of white carnations, Illy of the valley and orchids (plate), 584 \\ i Igbt, W- -T. Greenhouse consti n< tion equipment (paper), 887 fear] k, Department <r k i !ala i England i . Hardy Bowers exhibited, 1850 Peonies exhibited, 1356 Phloxes, 1358 Roses, 1358 Young, John, portrait, 843 Zlnn, Julius, portrait, 827 /.volanok, sweet pea reglst la! i- -u. Jl'.t America is "the Prow of the L'essel; there may be more comfort Amidships, but we are the first to touch Unknown Seas." Vol. XL CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, JANUARY 25, 1913. No. 1286 TheAmerican Florist Established 1885. ■Copyright. 1913. by American Florist Company Entered as >econd Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891. at the Post Office at Chicago. Illinois. under act of March 3, 1879. Published Every Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone : Harrisoh 7465. Registered Cable Address; Amtflo, Chicago. Subscription. United States and Mexico, $1.00 a year; Canada. $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union. $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from t'te trade Vol umes half yearly from August3. 1901. Address all correspondence subscriptions, etc.. American Florist Co„440S. Dearborn St.. Chicago. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers — J. K. M. L. Farquhar. Bos- ion. Mass., President; Theo. Wirth. Minneapolis, Minn., Vice-President; John Young. New York. Secretary; Wm. F. Kasting, Buffalo, N. Y„ Treasurer. Next annual convention at Min- neapolis, Minn., August, 1913. Third National Flower Show, New York, April •5-12, 1913. John Young. Secretary. 54 West Twenty eighth Street. New York. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA Annual convention and exhibition at Chicago, November, 1913. Charles H. Totty, Madi- «on. N. J., President: C. VV. Johnson, Morgan Park. 111.. Secretary. =\ Index to Advertisers, Page 44 Ready Reference Advts., Page 45 Help and Situations Wanted, Advertisements, Page 9 SUGGESTIONS FOR PLANT GROWERS. Sweet Peas. A bed or bench of sweet peas sown at this time will produce a nice crop of flowers in spring when the winter blooming plants are nearly through flowering and the blooms beginning to grow small and before any outside can be had. The newer Spencers make splendid varieties to plant at this time, and while they will not bloom as early as the winter blooming varieties, yet will flower before the warm summer weather, and the beautifully formed flowers make a welcome change. Select a bench with plenty of head room, for these easily grow to a height of six or eight feet under favorable conditions. The seed can be sown six inches apart in rows, with about three feet be- tween rows, and lightly covered. It is just as well to sow two or three seeds together and when they begin "to grow thin out to one plant. The "beds must be watered sparingly until the plants are large enough to twine on the supports, for they damp off eas- ily even when five or six inches high if overwatered. As soon as the ten- drils on the vines appear provide some support for them to twine upon and keep the plants growing erect through- out their culture or crooked stems and worthless flowers will be the result. A cool house is far better for these plants than one having a warm tem- perature. Aphis are often troublesome in growing sweet peas and a spray is f.u- better with these plants than fumi- gation. Chrysanthemum stock. This is the time to look over the chrysanthemum stock to see how the cuttings are breaking. There may be some varieties that are not throw in g as many cuttings as they should nr some that are not in good health and there are yet some growers that have stock plants for sale, so where from either cause it looks as if the supply might not be sufficient, new stock should be purchased at once. Where the stock plants are in good health but there are not enough to furnish the requisite number of cuttings, the early cuttings may be taken and rooted and these grown in flats until it is time to propagate the plants for blooming, and cuttings made from these. There are also some varieties of which good cut- tings can be procured at this time, but after the first growths are removed, do not break satisfactorily. These should surely be taken now and grown on in flats, notably as one of this class is Miss Virginia Poehlmann, and some varieties, such as President Roosevelt, are short-jointed and slow in their growth, so early cuttings are pre- ferred. It is a good time now to look the stock over and be sure of good plants and enough of them for another season. Stocks. The demand for flowers at Decora- tion day is in many cases for bunches or sprays to lay upon the graves of the departed relatives and friends, and as much show as can be made is often the object, therefore, the grower must have a quantity of what are called the cheaper flowers, and stocks are one of the best at this time, for they are large and prominent, make up well in bouquets or sprays, and are quickly and easily grown. The seed should be sown by February 1 to be sure to have them in flower by the end of May. The seed germinates quickly and as soon as large enough should be potted. Many grow them in flats but to have them early pot culture is bet- ter, for they do not receive such a severe shock when transplanted in the benches. The planting in the benches should be done in the month of March and the plants can be grown in two ways, to the single spike which will produce a much larger, handsome bloom or to eight or ten lateral spikes. The former method allows of planting from three to four inches apart, while in the latter the plants should be set eight to nine inches each way. Grow- ing the latter way, that is to eight or ten spikes, is the culture most often practiced, and in order to cause the plant to branch, as soon as the termi- nal flower forms It is rubbed out, and the laterals will grow at once. To have these laterals in bloom for Deco- ration day the terminal bud should The American Florist. /"*• 25, show by the last of April, which will allow about four weeks for the growth of the laterals and the finishing- of the bloom. Constant fumigation will be necessary to keep the plants clean of aphis, which very rapidly accumulate on the succulent growth unless kept in check. HydraDgeas. The plants of hydrangeas that are to be in bloom for Easter should be started at once, for it is much better to grow them along slowly than to wait and bring them in later and force them much' harder. This will give the plants more natural conditions and they will finish with shorter-jointed growths, being not nearly so tall, and well furnished with large heavy foliage completely covering the stems. The plants started at this time should be first placed in a greenhouse having a night temperature of 40 to 45 degrees and if the buds and stems look very dry, frequent syringings of the branches will quickly make the buds fill up. After the first leaves are fully formed the plants can be moved in a warmer house and they should come along nicely for Easter — a house with carnation temperature should bring them in. bloom by that time, but if the buds are not well set early in March a still warmer temperature will be re- quired. If grown in a warm tempera- ture keep a sharp lookout for red spiders, which gather on the blooms and quickly ruin them. Hybrid Roses. Well grown plants of Hybrid Per- petual roses are' always good property at Easter and they are very easily brought into bloom when the date of that festival is in April. Pot grown stock is surer of the best results* but dormant stock of many varieties will produce nice plants if properly han- dled. The plants should be cut back to two eyes on each growth and start- ed in a cool house, one with a night temperature of 40 to 45 degrees being preferred, from the first to the fifteenth of January. Frequent syringings will swell the wood and cause the breaks to open evenly. When the buds form the plants should be watered with liquid manure at least once a week. They will probably not have to be carried to a warmer house, but if it is found they are not going to be in bloom in time a little warmer temper- ature will hurry them along. There are a few varieties that make fine pot plants, those most generally known be- ing Magna Charta, Mine. Gabriel Luizet and Frau Karl Drusehki. THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted by Robt. Kift. Philadelphia, Pa. Mrs. Wilson's Table. The accompanying illustration shows the table exhibited by Mrs. Ella Grant Wilson, Cleveland, at the Ohio Horti- cultural Society's show November 14- 10. This table took the second prize in an entry list of seven. The roses were Killarneys, a high vase of them being in the center. Clustered at the base of the vase were three beautiful "hats" of pink chip straw. These were trimmed with clusters of the roses and "feathers" made of tulle and roses with a judicious use of wide satin Kil- larney ribbon. The candle shades were about the line of vision and were a perfect match in color. The corsage bouquets were of the same with bou- tonnieres to match. The guest cards were a popular feature. Asparagus Sprengeri. Ed. American Florist : Kindly inform me if it is injurious to the roots of sprengeri to pull it, or should it be cut? Ontario. F. C. Sprays of sprengeri should be cut, not pulled. By pulling, especially when the plants are young, they are apt to be disturbed and when they are big and strong the labor of pulling would be greater, besides leaving an unsight- ly stump. C. Lewiston, Idaho. — Thirty students registered at the opening of the 1913 short course of the Lewiston-Clarkston Horticultural School. Girdle Shower Corsage Bouquet. Of all the pretty suggestions re- cently seen in the way of corsage bou- quets the girdle shower is among the most artistic and picturesque, espe- cially for the debutante. It lends to so many ways of arrangement and should be deftly made. A violet girdle shower made to be worn at a reception recently was made in the following manner : A narrow velvet ribbon, the shade of the light- est tone in the violets was used. On this the violets were sewed as if in a circle. At the left side about fifteen violets were bunched and from this the shower was suspended — tiny strands of the very narrow baby vel- vet ribbons were used to tie the tiny bunches of violets. An occasional i small green leaf of the violets were used to break the monotony of color. This girdle arrangement was also put into use at a wedding where the bridesmaids all wore the girdle show- er made of lily of the valley and pink sweet peas, the girdle part being of sweet peas and the shower of a com- bination of the two. Pink ribbons were used. At a New Year's reception the hostess wore a shower girdle of red berries and made a most striking effect. The same arrangement as above described was used and a small bunch of the berries finished the shower at the left side. This will also look well when used with tiny pink rosebuds and maiden hair for the bridesmaids and flower girls. The girdle shower has been very popular during the holidays and bids fair to become even more so as the season advances. A. E. K. Memorial Vase. The basket used for this was about three feet tall and was made the reg- ulation way of the tall affairs of the umbrella-stand variety. As the flow- ers to be placed in were intended to last for several days they had to be arranged in wet moss and receptacles placed in the basket. Very choice poinsettias were used and made the taller back effect of the arrangement. These tapered in different lengths to- ward the center, where they were, down to the edge of the basket. In the center, attached to a round branch, an artistic small cross made of red berries was placed. Boxwood was used for greens and a garland made of boxwood interspersed with red berries was draped around the base of the vase. On either side of the vase, which had wicker handles, an immense red satin bow was ar- ranged and fell to the platform on which it was standing. Another memorial vase was made entirely of American Beauties and as- paragus vines. The asparagus vines were interlaced with garlands of rose foliage. In front of the lower half of vase a sort of medallion effect was ar- ranged of lily of the valley and cat- leya orchids. Six large roses in the center stood up above the others and had an immense bow of American Beauty shade of ribbon attached to them. The ends of this were taken in through the foliage and tied in an- other bow at the left. A. E. K. TABLE BY MRS. ELLA GRANT WILSON, CLEVELAND, OHIO. Winner of Second Prize at Ohio Horticultural Society's Show. 'P'J The Amer ica n Fl ori s t. THE CRITIC. The Rationale of Propagating. Growing plants and propagating them can never be reduced to an ab- stract science. Some classes of work can be so standardized and worked out ale ins special lines that a man need have littli< more brains than a machine to carry them out. But when we come to deal with living plants it Is different. When a doctor diagnoses a case his patient can tell him "where he feels the pain," and usually does so free enough. But a doctor of plants. though dealing with a living object, has to form his own conelusiuns hj observation alone as to what is the matter. Whin healthy he must also be able to keep them healthy. In no branch of the business is this more necessary than in propagating. A noted florist of the old school in Eng- land said that "every portion of a live plant contained all the rudiments essential to the formation of a new one." This may be perfectly true, but it does not follow because the rudi- mentary parts are there that condi- tions can be so arranged as to insure the metamorphosis into a living, root- Ing plant of, say, a rose or carnation leaf or stem. Plant growers know well that cer- tain genera, gloxinias, begonias and others, will root perfectly from a leaf or even a portion of a leaf, but it does not follow that everything else will do so. even if the rudimentary parts are there. This being so, it is up to the propagator to find out just what is the best method of increase for any species which he is called upon to handle. There are many of our hard wooded shrubs that root finely outdoors from cuttings made of ripened wood. Others again need heat, and still an- other lot cannot be propagated this way at all, and the grower has to catch his wood just in the right stage between the green, undeveloped wood and the ripened, just in fact when the cambium is sufficiently in evidence to granulate or callus. But as deciduous trees are carrying the first leaves at this stage, it becomes necessary to place the cuttings in such an atmos- phere that the foliage will not wilt, hence the propagating frame or light. As a general rule the worst difficulty in propagating is to give sufficient heat and moisture to cause the emission of roots without causing active top growth, and this is the reason why a brisk bottom heat and cool tops are best for the purpose. -Some go on the theory that it is impossible to keep cuttings too moist, but this is an error. It is true there are some plants that will root even in water without the aid of soil or sand, but take it as a rule and roots are not caused by water — they are put forth by the plant to look for water. But in order that the cutting has this power some atmos- phere as well as soil and water is needed, for without it the leaves and stems wilt, the circulation stops and it is all over with that individual spec- imen. A sale rule in propagating is never to allow the leaves or stems to wilt or shrivel or to give more mols ture than is necessary to prevent this. As to heat, there should always be a balance in favor of the soil end and the wood should be of such consistency that the cambium layers are well de- TRIBUTE TO WHITELAW REID, FROM CAPTAIN AND OFFICERS OF H. M. S. Design by Geo. H. Cooke, Washington, D. C. veloped, but the heart wood not hard- ened. These are only a few words on a subject worth much more and we would like to see more about it from those able to speak from experience. Sins of Omission. Never a holiday passes but that we see or hear of something that we could have done to further business, some little plant or flower that our neigh- bor had and we had not, or some other little omission that means the loss of dollars and cents. Why not make a note of some of these and file them away to come up at the proper tune for attention: No business man with large interests would think of trust ing to his memory for important or unimportant details that have to bi attended to several months henc< Four or five nths from now tie- grower will be busy with plants or flowers needed just at that time, and he may nol think of the little things that have been impressed upon his mind in ihe recenl holiday rush. "When found make a note on" is as good advice now as when the fictitious old sea captain gave it so truly. Any- thing written is always more or less indelibly stamped on the memory, and if the written notes are filed to come up at a certain date then there is a double assurance of attention. In line with this thought is the need of keeping up your vigorous stock of decorative plants. Every retailer knows the difficulty of obtaining little, showy, neat specimens of anythiug out- side of ferns and palms, yet there is a wondrous variety that may be given and would always secure a good mar- ket. Frequently at Christmas there are plenty of large pans and pots of i settias, finely grown and with a price. But a customer comes along and wants a few small dishes or a low ible centerpiece of something bright and in keeping with the spin1 Christmas. Little plants of poinsettia rooted late in the season would be just the thing, but they were not roo on eipii nily they arc not to be had. Again at Easter there are plenty of big Easter lilies and Rambler roses. lull how useful would a few dozen small Lady Gay or Dorothy Perkins in ; inch pots be for the filling In, bits of choice foliage beg COleUS, tiltonia or I >r;o .ena Sand. • HianaV The supply '"en do not forgei thest things. They have small, natty productions and novelties The American Florist. Jan. 25y in endless variety to suit all tastes, and it is quite time that the grower also got busy and put some variety into his stock. It is not so much in the big cities where this paucity of little things that tell is seen— it ie among the large and ever increasing number of small florists and growers in our less important towns, and the first one in any community to see the ad- vantage of catering to this class of business will make money and a home for himself that will quickly set him ahead of his competitors. Critic. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Commercial Quality of Chrysanthemums. Ed. American Florist: Being desirous to purchase some of the newer chrysanthemums. I would be pleased to learn through your valuable paper regarding the commercial qualities of Wm. Turner, Naomah and Harvard. Kindly state their weak as well as strong points and oblige. A> p- We will endeavor to give A. P. the "black and white" of the three varie- ties mentioned, without permitting the white to cover up the black. A per- fect bloom of Wm. Turner is really magnificent. In fact, we do not think there is another white its equal for exhibition use. Its color is very pure, of the largest size, fine incurved, stem and foliage excellent, free and easy to propagate, of dwarf habit and not difficult to grow. If it would produce uniformly perfect flowers it would be an excellent commercial. Unfortu- nately it has the habit of making one- sided blooms. We grew 100 plants in 8-inch pots the past season for ex- hibition, giving them every attention, with the result that over 90 per cent were more or less malformed. There may be localities where it will come uniformly good. It may do so on the Pacific coast or it may come perfect grown with several flowers to the plant, as reports from England state, but such a course would greatly re- duce the size. However, be this as it may, it is common talk that the per- centage of perfect blooms is small. Naomah was not sent out as a com- mercial variety, nor do we recom- mend it for this purpose to the aver- age grower. If not planted early and grown strong, with ample room, full sunlight and without food overly nitrogenous, its stems are liable to be weak. Those who grow it properly appreciate it very much. Its foliage is beautiful, of perfect incurved form, not quite so white or large, nor as free of propagation, as Turner, but it will give 90 per cent or more of perfectly formed blooms whether grown ordinarily or with special care. Harvard is a new red (or perhaps garnet is more correct), 6V2 inches or less, according to conditions under which it is grown. It is reflexed, showing the upper surface, double from any bud, maturing the third week of November, fine stem and foli- age, very abundant with cuttings and roots freely, a condition unusual among reds. All the characteristics given are what we consider ideal for the commercial grower. Since writing the above we have had a similar inquiry regarding Chry- solora and Ramapo, and have taken the liberty to append our reply, think- ing it may be of interest to others. Chrysolora is a medium shade of yel- low, fine incurved form, of large size, a very heavy stem with ample foli- age, maturing October 10, and easy of propagation. We might say the best commercial yellow for mid-October, which we really believe it is, but such presumptions carry very little weight, and are often humiliating if the grow- er fails to sustain the endorsements given. Ramapo is a little darker yellow than Chrysolora, being about the shade of Col. D. Appleton, not as closely incurved as Chrysolora but of a decided globular fown. In other respects is good, large in size, free grower, easy of propagation and good stem and foliage. With us it matures between Chrysolora and Appleton and will be an acquisition to fill this gap, but we question its ability to with- stand rough handling with the indif- ference shown by Chrysolora. These two varieties do not conflict, owing to the difference in their flowering season. In fact, both are fine yellows for October. Elmer D. Smith. Propagating Houses and Benches. As most of the florists doing their ewn propagating defer this work until! after March 1, it is rather early for much thought to be given this subject except by those interested in early de- livery of plants and cuttings. Some means of shading the cuttings will have to be provided as the season ad- vances, and as we fasten such mate- rial to the underside of the rafters we- will find it more convenient to do this: while the benches are empty. Star fiber wrapping paper in rolls 30 inches wide that has been treated with lin- seed oil is the most satisfactory we- have used. This system has some advantages over the old way of covering the cut- tings with newspapers. In the first place it saves the labor of covering the cuttings every time the sun ap- pears and the worry lest some one- neglect this important detail. There is- also less danger from cutting bench fungus, in as much as the air has free circulation to all parts of the house and comes in contact with the cutting and sand, thereby evaporating, the surplus moisture, keeping both ira the best condition. EASTER LILY. '9r3- The Amer i ca n Fl ori s t. Oiled paper is also useful for pro- tecting: stock in frames or to keep the cold out ot the houses that are get- ting open. If anyone is interested in this subject, we will be pleased to supply instructions in detail for the construction of an inexpensive home- made machine for applying the oil, with illustration, inquiry to be made to Till, AMERICAN FLORIST to this ef- fect. All benches to be used for cuttings should be thoroughly cleaned and given a coat of whitewash before they are filled with sand. It is advisable to have the bottom of cutting benches so arranged as to afford ample drain- age, to prevent stagnation, which is very apt to occur where there are im- purities in the sand or water. The cracks between the boards may be calked with either moss or excel- sior to prevent the sand from wash- ing through, or gravel or coal ashes may be placed at the bottom for this purpose. The quality of sand varies greatly in different localities, but this is not important, provided it is fairly .lean. AVe prefer a sand that is mod- erately coarse as it keeps sweet long- er. Benches 4 inches deep should be filled level and, after being thorough- ly watered, tamped down until firm, when they will be ready to receive the cuttings. y Elmer D. Smith. Easter Plants. Paper road January fi. mi.T. Iiy Julius Luck. before the Montreal Gardeners ami Florists' Club. After Christmas and New Tear's commercial greenhouses are fairly empty, and after a business like the one this season they are generally a deplorable sight. Naturally the first thought in restocking them turns to Faster plants. Lilies always will take first place. To have them in on time they should be potted as soon as re- ceived. Of all the different varieties lilium giganteum (the black stemmed variety) appears to be the best for Easter. Lilium Harrisii has been im- proved some of late years, but it is a long way from satisfactory yet. Lilium formosum is a good one to grow but pays poorly as it produces few flowers. Lilium multiflorum responds to ahout the same treatment as giganteum. It arrives about November 1. I prefer to pot them in six-inch pots at once, for they do not like any dis- turbance, much less a check during their growth at any time, which they most likely would receive in transpot- ting. For an early Easter like we shall have this year, both take considerable forcing, but this should not be resort- ed tn until the buds appear, as then they can be sorted and heat applied according to their needs. If necessary G5°. to 7l»° may be had at night, and all, the way up to 80° in the day time, with full sun. But do not attempt 80° on dull days. The ideal lily should have from six to ten buds and be about two and a half feet high. Roses in pots have come to the fore of late years and easily take second place. The variety suitable for forcing is large, but Orleans is the best of the Baby ramblers, all of which are worth while to the grower. Baby Dorothy, Mrs. rutbiish, Tausendsehoen. Crimson rambler. Dorothy Perkins all are good. Of the hybrid perpetual class Magna Charta, Mrs. John Lang and Frau Karl Druschki are the best. In forcing roses they should be started in a cool house until rooted and then gradually afe CRIMSON RAMBLER ROSE. HOOP-TRAINED. brought into higher temperature, but at no time higher than 00° at night with a rise of 10° during the day time. Hydrangeas, well budded, pot grown plants, force readily for Easter. If started immediately after New Year's there should be no need of heavy forc- ing to bring them in on time. Their splendid keeping qualities after being in full bloom makes them a favorite house plan!. There has been some trouble caused by the Collage turning yellow, but this can be overcome by careful watering. The general impres- sion is that hydrangeas need an abund- ance of water, as they do. but only after they have a good head of leaves. To my mind the "yellows'' are caused by over watering in the early stages before the leans appear. The al refers to the old Hydrangeas Otaksa only. Of the new varieties I cannot say much. I am growing some for the first year. Avalanche and La Lorraine are said to be the best. Spirea Japonica Gladstone and Queen Alexandra are two of tie of the spireas. These plants will re- spond better to forcing if they are subjected to a slight freezing. Start 6 The American Florist. Jan. 25, them in a warm place at once. Like lily of the valley they can be grown cool afterwards if needed. They re- quire plenty of water, but don't place in saucers if you want clean foliage and give them plenty of room to grow well shaped plants. Azalea Indica in a large number of varieties can be held for Easter. Mme. Van der Cruyssen is one of the best. Azalea Mollis and Pontica rhododen- drons are all suitable for Easter. All they require is a proper timing — that is, to have them in bloom at the right time. It is impossible in a paper like this to give the length of time it takes, as a good deal depends upon the con- dition of the plants and of the date of Easter, but as a rule these plants generally have to be held back and only need a few weeks in the green- house to finish them up. Lilacs are very showy Easter plants. Charles X, pink, and Marie Legray, white, are the best singles. Mme. Le- moine is a good double white. Lilacs take about six weeks, according to condition, to bring into flower. They like a shady place and an ordinary greenhouse temperature to bring out their showy foliage, which is so nec- essary to a pot plant. Primula ob- conica and sinensis can easily be grown for Easter but there is only a limited demand for these plants. There are a number of hardwooded plants which force very well for Eas- ter. Deutzia gracilis, single, and Le- moine, double, staphaelia, wisteria, prunus, thorns in variety and Spirea Van Houttei. Some of our perennials are also adaptable, such as the tree peony, Dialiatra spectabilis, and some of the campanulas. Dutch bulbs all find a ready sale and are very easy to bring in at that time if kept in a root house or any other place free from frost. From 2 to .'! weeks is sufficient time to bring most of these in. A dozen pips of lily of the valley planted in a 5-inch pot will make a nice pot. and at this time should come along in a warm house in about 25 days. There always is a certain demand for palms and ferns, especially of the latter for the filling of baskets, but these cannot be classed as Easter plants. Indiaxapous. Ind. — Plans for a new greenhouse in Garfield park, to cost $25,000, were discussed at a recent meeting of the board of park com- missioners. ROCHESTER, X. V.— The following of- ficers were elected at the annual meet- ing of the Rochester Florists' Associa- tion : John Dunbar, president; George Arnold, vice-president; H. R. Strin- ger, secretary; W. L. Keller, treasurer. W. H. Dildine, William Price and A. H. Salter were elected directors. SYRACUSE, N. Y— Wm. E. Day and Robert C. Eard will represent the Syracuse Florists' Club at tin- mid- winter meeting of the New York State Federation of Floral Clubs at Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y.. in February. The Syracuse Rose Society will send Congressman John R. Clancy and Geo. E. Thorpe. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — The Indiana State Florists' Association elected the following officers at the meeting held here January 14: W. W. Coles, Koko- mo, president: John Hartje. Indian- apolis, first vice-president: J. V. Ves- ey, Fort Wayne, second vice-president; ( >. E. Steinkamp. Indianapolis, secre- tary; H. L. Wiegand. Indianapolis. treasurer. British Gardeners' Examination. The first examination for profes- sional gardeners was held by the Brit- ish Gardeners' Association Wednesday, April 20, 1011. Twenty-nine candi- dates entered for the examination, ac- cording to the association's journal, and twenty-eight sat in as many dif- ferent centers in England and Wales. There was one candidate in Scotland but none in Ireland. Three hours were allowed for the examination, and candidates were requested to answer eight questions only from amongst the following twelve : 1. — What kinds of fruit trees would you recommend for walls with a south, north, east and west aspect? Name three varieties in each kind. 2. — What is the object of pruning fruit trees and state which shoots are most likely to bear fruit on the apple, the pear, the plum, the sweet cherry and the black currant. 3. — Describe propagation of the vine and its cultural treatment for the subsequent three years. 4. — How would you grow potatoes in the open air to secure the heaviest crops? Name two good early, two midseason, and two late or maincrop varieties. 5. — Describe the cultivation of twelve kinds of vegetables to be grown from seed. Six kinds to be lit for use in June and six in December. 0. — How and when would you prop- agate hippeastrums (amaryllis), dra- camas, ficus elastica, gooseberries, car- nations, apples, roses, seakale and statice latifolia? 7. — Give a list of hardy herbaceous perennials (excluding bulbous and tuberous plants! having (1) white. (2) blue, lot red and (4) yellow flowers, three distinct kinds of each most use- ful for cutting. S. — What dwarf flowering and dot plants would you use to fill a circular bed 15 feet in diameter for summer decoration, and show how you would arrange them in a diagram. Not less than 12 distinct kinds to be used. Si. — What flowering plants would you employ to decorate a greenhouse for a year? Give a list of plants for the purpose and state the flowering period of each. 10. — What are the principal plant foods obtained from the soil and air. ami how are they best and most read- ily secured? Is air essential for the roots of plants, and if so, why? What gases compose the air and of what use are they to plants? 11. — What situation would you se- lect for a kitchen garden of two acres? How would you proceed to lay it out? What fruit trees would you plant on walls? Give aspect in each case. 12. — Mention the insect pests most injurious to the apple, the pear, the black currant, the gooseberry, the vine, the cucumber, the rose, the cab- bage, the celery, the onion, and the euonymus, and suggest remedies for the same. What causes "club root" in cabbage crops, and what remedy would you suggest for it? The whole twelve questions were well patronized. Question 4 seemed to be most popular, as 20 out of 2S candidates answered it. The least pop- ular question was No. S, which was attempted by only eight candidates. The answers to question 7 were on the whole unsatisfactory. Drawings and diagrams were con- spicuous by their absence. Two or three candidates attempted a diagram to illustrate question 8, but they were not of such a high order as one would like. The candidates' work securing the highest marks was in every way su- perior to that having the lower num- bers. The writing in most cases was of a very fair character, the composi- tion was good in some cases, but com- paratively poor in others. The punc- tuation was not so good as it might have been and the singulars and plu- rals were frequently confused. While the spelling of English was fairly good in most cases, the names of plants were in a number of cases mispelled. Three hundred marks were allowed as a maximum. Candidates obtaining 200 marks and over were placed in the "First Class;" those obtaining 150 to 200 marks in the "Second Class," and those obtaining 100 to 150 marks in the "Third Class." H. Chandler, having obtained the highest number of marks in the "First Class," was awarded the gold medal \f the Eritish Gardeners' Association. Cincinnati. RAIN LESSENS TRADE. Last week's market was not any too strong. Some flowers sold nicely while the small business in other lines kept the week's trade down to only an ordinary one. The warm rainy weather probably had a lot to do with keeping down the demand, for the consumer simply will not come out in rainy weather. He will order only what he needs, or rather only what he thinks he needs, by telephone. In this way the stores lose much of the transient business. The supply of roses is about the same as at last writing. Where some consignors have gone off crop, others came in stronger and thus kept up an even supply. The demand for pink is much larger than that for white roses. American Beau- ties are adequate for the demands made upon them. Very many carna- tions are being sold, but the demand only at times catches up with the sup- ply. The balance of the time the lat- ter is too strong. As a result of this condition, only low prices rule. The choice sweet peas sell nicely while the culls and seconds do not And a market except at the lowest prices. I, ilium giganteum and callas are prov- ing very good property. Single vio- lets sell well and easily outstrip the doubles as far as the demand is con- cerned. The Paper White market is very poor. Other offerings include valley, jonquils, daffodils and tulips. NOTES. The high water of the past fort- night has caused very heavy damage to many gardeners. It completely flooded their hotbeds and in many cases either carried away or destroyed their frames and sash. Fortunately, the two local florists who were in trie way of the rising river suffered little damage, thanks to the warm weath- er. L. A. Fennel, the orchid man of Cynthiana. Ky., while in the city on .Monday reported to C. E. Critchell that he would have a heavy cut of orchids for him in the near future. J. A. Peterson & Sons have fine lots of cyclamen and primulas. The lat- ter have unusually large flowers and the selection of colors is choice. E. G. Gillett spent Thursday and Friday of last week in Springfield, where he went to attend the funeral of an uncle. Fred Backmeier was confined to his home for several days last week with a very severe cold. The Hill-Heller store has been hav- ing some very attractive"" window dis- plays. Visitors : Frank Farney. represent- ing the M. Rice Co.. Philadelphia, Pa.; '9'3- The Amer i ca n Fl oris t. Sam Seligman, representing Wert- heimer Bros., New York; Ellis Wood- worth of tin' S. It. hi .Mil;. Co., Chicago: Chas. Steidle, Richmond, Ind.; and a. Miller of Henderson & Co., Chi- cago. H. Indiana Florists' Association. The annual meeting of the Indiana Florists' Association was held January 15, at Indianapolis, and was one of the best attended meetings tor several sea- sons. Over forty members were pres- ent. The younger generation was es- pecially conspicuous. The exhibits were numerous and of very fine qual- ity. The judges, W. J. Vesey, Jr., Paul Timor and YV. W. Coles, report- ed as follows : Robt. Ellis, Indianapolis; Len Elder, Indianapolis; Robt. Qlaubke, Indian- apolis; John Hartje, Indianapolis; Herman Junge, Indianapolis; Al Kempke, Indianapolis; Wm. Langstaff, Indianapolis; John Grande, Jr., In- dianapolis; Al Schreiber, Indianapolis; Al Marshall, Indianapolis; Charles Pa- hud, Indianapolis; Albert Pettit, In- dianapolis; H. W. Rieman, Indianapo- lis; A. W. Warren, Indianapolis; Earl Mann, Richmond; Fred Lemon, Rich- mond; Morris Marer, Indianapolis; M. F. Morris, Bloomington; Warren Huckleberry, North Vernon; Theodore Dorner, North Vernon; B. F. Hensley, Knightstown: H. L. Wiegand, Indian- apolis; Paul Tauer, Lebanon; Thomas Woodward, Edinburg; R. A. McKeand, Marion; M. A. Barick, Seymour; H. A. Maxiner, Alexandria; A. F. J. Baur, Indianapolis; W. W. Coles, Kokomo; George R. Gause, Richmond; O. E. Steinkamp. Indianapolis; W. J. Vesey, Jr., Ft. Wayne; J. A. Evans. Rich- mond; J. A. E. Haugh. Anderson; J. S. Stuart, Anderson; Paul Hoffman, Indianapolis; Lynn Barnaby, Colum- bus: C. S. Barnaby. Columbus; F. L. Lemeke, Chicago; Martin, Chicago Carnation Co. The judges' report was as follows: Stuart & Haugh. Anderson — Merry- Go-Round, white carnation, fair flow- er; stem and calyx similar to White Enchantress. Winter Cheer, rose pink carnation; excellent color and stem; flowers good size. The E. G. Hill Co.. Richmond- Commodore, red carnation, color and stem very good; flowers appeared to be picked prematurely. Baur & Steinkamp, Indianapolis — St. Nicholas, color, size and stem ex- cellent. Radiance, color and size ex- tra good. Flowers are held up by an exceedingly good stem. Would say it is good commercially. Also some good vases of Rose Pink Enchantress, En- chantress and Dorothy Gordon were shown by this firm. Shasta, good fringed, white. Scott Bros.. Elmsford, N. Y. — Brit- ish Triumph, no comment; arrived in poor condition. Lady Northcliffe. pink: color and stem good; flower small. Wm. Eccles, red, flowers ar- rived in poor condition, although from appearance it must be a good carna- tion. It has an extra strong stem, good calyx ami size. Hartje & Elder, Indianapolis — The best displayed carnations were staged by this firm, consisting of some ex- ceedingly fine White Enchantress. Chicago Carnation Co.— Herald, deep red, good stem and color. F. Dorner & Sons, Lafayette — ■ Seedling 271: a flesh pink of excellent texture: stem, calyx and form ideal; has the appearance of a good com- mercial variety. Yellow Prince, an exceedingly good yellow carnation; Seedling 31, the best cerise pink that has come under our notice. Seedling 138, Yellow Stone, good color, calyx and stem; a deep flesh color, extra large in size: we consider it the best carnation we have noticed in that col- or; an exceedingly good exhibition carnation, 1 inches, strong. 254, an exi eedlngly good red ami an exi option- al stem; extra large size, looks like a winner in tie' red class. L!.il. a rose pink in color, honorable mention. 111. very good red. I-. a good light pink. \ v ase "I good mixed seedlings was shown by this linn, some of which colors will be heard from later. P. Dorner & Son's seedlings ale : vancement in the right direction, and nave created comment among all the mellll el s present. XV. W. Coles of Kokomo. showed several vases of good commercial car- nal ions. Traendloy open an office in this city. We are glad to see that S. S. Skidel- sky has landed the best pink carna- tion up to date and that he honors his home city by christening it Phil- adelphia. At the Leo Niessen Co.'? busy mar- ket they have offered the past something very choice in sweet peas. American Beauties are also a feature. Spring flowers, with lilacs leading, are leaders at Berger Bros.' . central market. Sweet peas are also a feature. The M. Rice Co. is working on new i a ter stock that they say will be worth any retail merchant's time to It will so, ,n be on the market. There was a great demand for ii.es the past tall ami the mar- . ni ii i i cleaned no. I here being no stock of any sizi s in this id-id's Kan- i • Btablishmi nt is showing extra fine carnation The Wards, both pink and white, are the In Sl S6I II llel'e. K. OBITUARY. Francis A. Frledly. Francis Asbury Friedly of Rocky River, O., died at his home Thursday afternoon, January 1(!, at the age of 07 years. A blood vessel which burst in his head was the cause of his death. He was busy in the green- houses in the morning, when he took sick; he became dizzy and was car- ried to his home, where he became unconscious and died shortly after. He was buried Sunday afternoon in the Rockport cemetery. A large con- course of his many friends with floral tributes were present. He was a mem- ber of the Cleveland Florists' Club and well known and liked by all who knew him. He was "one of the boys" in many of their games and pleasures. He was the father of Frank Friedly, who is secretary of the Cleveland Flor- ists' Club and foreman of the J. M. Gasser Co.'s range of greenhouses at Rocky River. The sympathy of the trade is extended to the son and daughter in their bereavement. C. F. B. Mrs. E. D. Badgley. Mis. E. D. Badgley, mother of W. G. Badgley. of Badgley, Riedel & Meyer, died at her home in Murray Hill. N. J., January 15, aged 67 years. She was the mother of four- teen children, eleven of whom, with her husband E. D. Badgley. a well known florist, survive her. The fun- eral was held January 18 at the Pres- byterian church of New Providence, N. J., Mrs. Badgley having been for many years a member of the Presby- terian denomination. The Badgley » family is well known both in this city and the neighboring towns and cities of New Jersey and have the sympathy of a host of friends in this affliction. A. F. F. Bunzo Suzuki. Bunzo Suzuki, well known in Amer- ica through bis connection with the Yokohama Nursery Co.. died at Xoko hania, Japan, December 13. Mr. Suzuki was born in Yokohama November 27, ISiif), and first came to this country in 1891. He was employed at San Fran- cisco about 18 months and then went to the establishment of Henry A. Dreer, Inc., at Riverton, N. J. In 189:3 his father attended the World's Fair at Chicago and the junior Mr. Suzuki acted as his guide. For a number of years he made regular trips for the Yokohama Nursery Co. between .lapan and this country. Falls Creek, Pa. — Goss & Goss, growers of geranium plants, will grow i general line of cut flowers this year. They now have 5,000 carnations and l,J hrysamhemum plants. NEW YORK. — Judge Holt in the United Stat.s District Court has granted a discharge from bankruptcy i Joseph PlelSChman, formerly presi- dent of the Pleischman Floral Co., Broadway and Twenty-fifth street. 8 The American Florist. J*n. 25, The American Florist Established 1885. Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.00 a year; Canada $2.00; Europe sni Countries in Postal Union. $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from those in the trade. When sending us change of address always send the old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue the American Florist has accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements must teach us Tuesday (earlier if possible), as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for the opinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn at.. CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 56 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS. Suggestions for plant growers 1 — Sweet peas 1 — Chrysanthemum stock 1 — Stocks 1 — Hydrangeas 2 — Hybrid roses 2 — Asparagus sprengeri 2 The retail trade 2 — Mrs. Wilson's table (Illus.) 2 — Girdle shower corsage bouquet 2 — Memorial vase 2 —Tribute to Wbitelaw Reid (Illus.) 3 The critic 3 — Tlie rationale of propagating 3 — Sins of omission 3 Chrysanthemums 4 — Commercial quality of chrysanthemums.. 4 — Propagating bouses and benches.. 4 Easter plants (Illus.) r> Cincinnati 6 Indiana Florists' Association 7 Obituary 7 — Francis A. Friedly 7 — Mrs. E. D. Badgley 7 — Buuzo Suzuki (portrait) 7 Gladiolus bulletin 8 National Association of Gardeners 8 Boston parks 8 Publicity 8 Ladies' Societj of American Florists 8 Meetings next week 9 Chicago 12 — Cook County Florists' Association 16 — Chicago bowling 16 Milwaukee 17 St. Louis 18 Cleveland 18 Indianapolis 18 Philadelphia 20 New York 22 Montreal .22 Boston .... 22 Buffalo 23 Albany, N. Y ...23 Omaha. Neb .2.8 The seed trade 30 — American Seed Trade Association 30 — New postal regulations 30 — Disclaimer again holds good :: in 20 feet in height. They were moved several miles. Annual pruning is commended in the report as a great benefit to the plantations. The her- is garden of Franklin park and the shrubberies are noted as fully re- laying the care expended on them. The ginkgo, a tree of Japanese or Chi- nese origin, was to be planted in a lot of nurse trees for shelter until it reached a size where it was capable of caring for itself. European elms, lin- dens, etc., were also to be used to beau- tify the city streets and avenues as well as the parks. Ladies' Society of American Florists. Mrs. Frank H. Traendly. president Ladies' S. A. F., has appointed three directors to serve two years, as fol- lows: Mrs. W. N. Rudd, Illinois; Mrs. C. C. Pollworth, Wisconsin; Mrs. Chas. H. Totty, New Jersey. Also three committees to serve at New York city and Minneapolis as follows: Recep- tion committee — Miss A. M. O'Mara. New Jersey, chairman; Miss Matilda Meinhardt, Missouri; Mrs. J. C. Vaughan, Illinois; Mrs. James W. Boone, Maryland; Mrs. Chas. Critchell, Ohio. Theater committee — Mrs. Chas. H. Maynard. Michigan, chairman; Mrs. U. J. Virgin. Louisiana; Mrs. B. Hammond Tracy, Massachusetts; Mrs. Walter Sheridan, New York; Mrs. Julius Roehrs. Jr., New Jersey. Work- ing committee — Mrs. J. Manda. New Jersey, chairman: Mrs. E. M. Bullock, Indiana; Mrs. J. S. Wilson, Iowa; Mrs. Geo. Cooke, District of Columbia; Mrs. John Donaldson, New Jersey. J9J3- The American Florist. Meetings Next Week. Baltimore, Md\, January 27, 8 p. m. Garden- ,i II,,: i-i- i lull of Baltl re, i- i Exchange Uoll, St. Paul and Franklin Btreets, Cleveland, 0.. January 27. 7:30 p. m. CleTO hind Florists' Club, Progress ball, 2610 Detroit ave - Lake Forest. 111., January 29. 8 p. m. Hoi tlcultural Soclet] ol i ake Forest, Council Chamber, City Hall. Lako Geneva. Wis., February 1. 8 p. m. — i.:ii,, Geneva Gardeners and Foremen's Asso- clatlon, Horticultural hall. Lenox. Mass.. February 1. Lenos Horticul- tural Soi letj San Francisco. Calif.. February 1.- Pacific Coast Horticultural Society, Wants, For Sale, Etc One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv. •Tor Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section. Where answers are to be mailed from this office eDOlose 10 cents extra to cover postage etc. Situation Wanted— By sober man; good grower of cat flowers and plants1 very good in carnations; can takechar^e. Key 771, care American Florist. Situation Wanted- By a widely experienced florist; age, twenty six; single. Kindly state lull particulars in first letter. Address. E. P. Adams. Poughkcrpsit', N. V. Situation Wanted— English nan (married), 18 years practical experience in leading English nur- series. Kxperienced in all branches inside and out. including u rowing and exhibiting Sweet Peas, Dahlias, etc. Last situation: l> years. 12 months in this country. Excellent reference. Address, Key 772. care American Elorist. Situation Wanted.— An up-to date Moral artist, young married man; 30; desires a permanent position with a first-class roncern where activity, ability, etc.. will eventually bring promotion. 10 years experience in every detail of the retail trade with Al people. Would locate in any large city. Address Key 7*>0 care Ann- ican Florist. Help Wanted— About February 15. a vegetable gard ner, married man preferred, house furnished, FRANK Aikin, Decatur. 111. Help Wanted Good rose grower to take charge of section. Kindly stair age, experience and wages expected. Key 768 care American Florist, Help Wanted.— Voung woman to manage retail .store; one of experience and an enthusiastic sale lady ; state salary Buffalo N. V. Address Key 77". care American Fiorist. Help Wanted -A competent grower of general stock on commercial place in Texas. Must be good designer, well up on Carnations. Roses and Mums, not afraid of work, honest and reliable, to start January or February 1st. Wages $50.00 and Koom. The Nussbaumfr Floral Co., San Angelo. Texas. For Rent -55 East Chicago Avenue. Chicago, half of store. Suitable for florist. In fine netgh- bo*hood. Apply 750 Rush Street. For Sale or Lease — Greenhouse and florist's store; about 2000 feet of glass and 50 by 125 feet of ground. Established trade- Wish to retire. 174y \V. Huron St., Chicago. For Sale— New Greenhouse with 11 acres of land located in a rich farming country and in county seat. Inquire of Frank A. Werbach. Cambridge 111. For Sale— Half interest in a wood paying Florist business, must be sold by March 1st. Other busi- ness cause of selling. Write immediately for par- ticulars. Address, Key 765, care American Florist. For Sale -An exceptional opportunity is offered to a man to purchase a paying, well equipped re- tail flower business; last year $25,0(0 business; daily running expenses $15.00 including help. Additional information can be had by addressing Key 767 care American Florist, For Sale— Greenhouses and interest in florist business. Place has 27.000 feet of glass; well stocked; located in state of Pennsylvania. Good chance for a young florist who can take charge. For particulars address Key 774 care American Florist. For Sale A good paying florist business, estab- lished over 15 years ago by present owner. 4.000 U . t of glass with retail store. A good location in Chicago. Fine chance for the right party. Death in the family reason for selling. For further par- ticulars, address. Key 76b, care American Florist. Partner Wanted Cumpet.-nt gn.w.-r and land gardener, 17 years expi 1 1< m e, with i diplomas and medals, wants energetic andexpi rienced partnei to start business in Oregon Porl landt. Some capital required. Address, Hof if i i.i urist, 846 lack son 51 , San Fi ant is. i .. Cal. Wanted -.Win. partner in established whole- sale business on Pacific Coast. Exceptional opportunity foT development Energy and push try; also sober; must invert $1,000. Address, giving experience and for further information, Key 775, can- American Florist. WantAH ■ After Easter, 150RubberPIants »V aiLlCU • [0 gei] ,,, 4oc to 65c. f>erd not all be perfect— some with Leaves off; some crooked; but low price. Cash. Robt. M. McFarland, 7030 Lawnview Ave.. Cleveland, Ohio. BIGH CLASS MAN. One capable of taking charge. Reference required. Hoffman, Boston. Catalogs Wanted. Catalogs and price lists of all sorts of flowers, bulbs and plants used in landscape gardening. John Kilgiur, Hyde Park, Cincinnati, Ohio. Grower Wanted A good all around cut flower man to take charge of a plant near Chicago. Give full particulars and state salary wanted in first letter. Key 773 care American Florist. Help Wanted. A good experienced decorator. Must be strictly temperate and of good habits. In application state where last employed. Pittsburgh firm. Key 769, care American Florist Seedsman Wanted. $3,500 to $5,000 a year to the right man who can take lull management of a large branch Seed House to be opened at some central jobbing- point. probaMy Chicago. Should be experienced on the road, know the general Seed Trade, be able to handle traveling men and all correspondence, and take entire charge: prefer man now with some good company, but who is free of any con- tract. All correspondence strictly confidential, and if you a^e not the man *re want your applica- tion will b<- immediately destroyed. Address. Key 776, care American Florist. Seedsmen Wanted. Young men who have had experience in the retail seed business. Give age, experience and salary expected in own hand writing. The J. M. McCullough's Sons Co., Cincinnati, Ohio Help Wanted. A No. 1 Designer who can sell to first class trade in large city. Give full particulars in application. Address, Key 759, care American Florist. Assistant Horticulturist M The United States Civil Service Commission will hold an open com- petitive examination for assistant horticulturist, for men only, on Feb ruary •",, 1<)13, in the different states and territories. An educational train- ing equivalent to that required for the degree of bachelor of arts is a pre- requisite. Applicants must be between the ages of 25 and 45 years. Apply to United States Civil Service Com- mission, Washington, D. C, for ap- plication and examination Form 1312, using exact title as given at head of this announcement. Mention the American Florist when writing OFFICIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels Actual size of leaf 2% xSH inche*. FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors on gummed paper: your card, etc.. in black and leaf adopted bv the S. A. F. in red. Price: Per 500. $2.85. per 1000 $4.50 Samples on request. Electro ol leaf, postpaid. $1.25. Cash with order. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 Dearborn St., CHICAGO. Mi ntinn llr American Florist when writing Greenhouse Construction BY PROF. L. R. TAFT. It tells the whole story about how to build and heat a greenhouse, be it large or small, and that, too, in a plain, easilv understood, practical wav. It has 210 pages and 118 illustrations. PRICE, $1.50. Greenhouse Management By the same author. Covers the subject completely. 382 pages. PRICE, $1.50. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 s. Deirbom st. Chicago 10 The American Florist. fun. 25, The American Florist Company's Directory of Florists, Nurserymen and Seedsmen of the United States and Canada. (Copyrighted and Title Trade-Mark Registered.) Directory Revision -O We are revising our Trade Directory of the Florists, Nurserymen, Seedsmen, etc., of the United States and Canada, and as there have been many changes in firm names and considerable extension of the area under glass, nursery grounds, etc., you would greatly oblige by supplying the following information with reference to your business : In all cases state (1) Name of firm or proprietor, with the officers of corporations; (2) Name of manager; (3) Address, giving street and number or rural route; (4) City or town; (5) State; (6) When business was established; and (7) Whom present owner succeeded. If FlOriStS, state whether (1) Grower; (2) Retail, having store only, (3) Wholesale; or (4) Commission. If a grower state acreage of ground operated and give number of square feet of glass. To ascertain the number of feet under glass in a given house, 12x145 feet 145 multiply the length (145 feet) by the width (12 feet) and you have in 12 that house 1,740 feet under glass, thus 1,740 If Nurserymen, state whether (1) Wholesale; (2) Retail; (3) Acreage of ground operated, and area under glass as in the case of florists above. If Seedsmen, state whether (1) Dealer: (2) Grower; (3) What your specialties are; (4) If a grower, state acreage operated and area under glass, as in the case of florists above. Inclose your printed letterhead or business card with above details of the business. Please send the names and addresses of new firms in your vicinity. O Horticultural Supply Concerns We also list all lines of Horticultural Supply Concerns, such as manufacturers of Greenhouse Building Materials, Boilers, Ventilators, Glass, Insecticides, Pots, Labels, Seed Bags, Fertilizers. Wire Designs, Tinfoil, Vases, Machinery, Implements, Sprayers, Seed Cases, Flower Pots, Florists' Boxes, Ribbons, Etc. The specialties are also listed under these heads in the case of advertisers. Advertising Rates : Including Copy of New Edition. Page (3! -> x ' Association. The annual meeting of the Indiana Florists' Association was held January 15, at Indianapolis, and was one of the best attended meetings I'm- several sea- sons. Over forty members were pres- ent. The younger generation was es- pecially conspicuous. The exhibits were numerous and of very fine qual- ity. The .judges. \v. J. Vesey, Jr., Paul Tauer and W. \v. Coles, report- ed as follows : Robt. Bills, [ndianapolis; Len Elder, Indianapolis; Robt. Glaubke, Indian- apolis; John Hartje, Indianapolis: Herman Junge, Indianapolis; Al Kempke. Indianapolis; Wm. Langstaff, Indianapolis; John Grande. Jr., In- dianapolis; Al Schrelber, Indianapolis; A] Marshall, Indianapolis; Charles Pa- hud, Indianapolis; Albert Pettit. In- dianapolis; H. W. Rieman, Indianapo- lis; A. W. Warren, Indianapolis; Earl Mann, Richmond; Fred Lemon, Rich- mond; Morris Marer. Indianapolis; M. F. Morris, Bloomington; Warren Huckleberry. North Vernon; Theodore Dorner, North Vernon; B. F. Hensley, Knightstown; H. B. Wiegand, Indian- apolis; Paul Tauer, Lebanon; Thomas Woodward, Edinburg; R. A. McKeand, Marion; M. A. Barick, Seymour; H. A. Maxiner, Alexandria; A. F. J. Baur, Indianapolis; W. W. Coles, Kokorao; George R. Gause, Richmond; O. E. Steinkamp, Indianapolis; W. J. Vesey, Jr.. Ft. Wayne; J. A. Evans. Rich- mond; J. A. E. Haugh, Anderson: J. S. Stuart, Anderson; Paul Hoffman, Indianapolis; Lynn Barnaby, Colum- bus; C. S. Barnaby, Columbus: F. L. Lemeke. Chicago; Martin, Chicago Carnation Co. The judges' report was as follows : Stuart & Haugh. Anderson — Merry- Go-Round. white carnation, fair flow- er; stem and calyx similar to White Enchantress. Winter Cheer, rose pink carnation; excellent color and stem; flowers good size. The E. G. Hill Co.. Richmond- Commodore, red carnation, color and stem very good: flowers appeared to be picked prematurely. Baur & Steinkamp, Indianapolis — St. Nicholas, color, size and stem ex- cellent. Radiance, color and size ex- tra good. Flowers are held up by an exceedingly good stem. Would say it is good commercially. Also some good vases of Rose Pink Enchantress. En- chantress and Dorothy Gordon were shown by this firm. Shasta, good fringed, white. Scott Bros., Elmsford, N. Y. — Brit- ish Triumph, no comment; arrived in poor condition. Lady Northcliffe. pink; color and stem good: flower small. Wm. Eccles. red. flowers ar- rived in poor condition, although from appearance it must be a good carna- tion. It has an extra strong stem, good calyx and size. Hartje & Elder, Indianapolis— The best displayed carnations were staged by this firm, ((insisting of some ex- ceedingly fine White Enchantress. Chicago Carnation Co.— Herald, deep red. good stem and color. F. Dorner & Sons. Lafayette — Seedling 271; a flesh pink of excellent texture; stem, calyx and form ideal: has the appearance of a good com- mercial variety. Yellow Prince, an exceedingly good yellow carnation: Seedling 31. the best cerise pink that has come under our notice. Seedling 138, Yellow Stone, good color, calyx and stem: a deep flesh color, extra large in size: we consider it the best carnation we have noticed in that col- or; an exceedingly good exhibition carnation, 4 inches, strong. 254, an exceedingly good red and an exception- al stem; extra large size, leeks like a winner in tic red class. 251, a rose pink in color, honorable mention. III. very good red. IJ. a good light pink. A vase ei' good mixed seedlings was shown by this firm, some "i whii h colors will be heard from later. F. Dorner & Sen's seedlings are an ad- vancement in the right direction, and have created comment among ail the members present. W. W. Coles of Kukiiiiin. showed several vases of good commercial car- nal ions. Traendle\ ,.v Sehenck. New York. showed Salmon Beauty, a beautiful salmon color, but arrived in poor condition. Rose. Queen, a beautiful sweet pea, inie of the finest pink peas The Late B. Suzuki. to be found on the market wherever you go. We certainly give it an ex- ceedingly good recommendation. Two other vases of peas were shown by A. G. Pittit. Indianapolis, both showing good culture. Collection of plants were shown by Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago. H. J. Philadelphia Notes. The growers hereabouts are disap- pointed with the mid-winter actions of the Mrs. Ward rose which is not producing flowers in paying quantities at this time. The Mrs. Taft is also a little shy just now. but all agree that this is one of the good things in roses and worth while growing in moderate quantities. Greenhouse builders are satisfied that this city is a good field for them. The Lord ifc Burnham Co. has had a great year. Dennis Connor is back again with his old love and predicts the best season ever. Hitchings & Co. are also about to open an office in this city. We are glad to see that S. S. Skidel- sky has landed the best pink carna- tion up to date and that he honors his home city by christening it Phil- adelphia. At the Leo Niessen Co.'s busy mar- ket they have offered the past week something very choice in sweet p. -as. American Beauties are also a feature. Spring flowers, with lilacs leading, are leaders at Berger Bros.' central market. Sweet peas are also a feature. The M. nice Co. is working on new Easter stock thai the; 111 be worth any retail merchant's tlmi Bee. It will so on be on the market. There was a great demand for box- v i trees the past fall and the mar- ket is entirely cleaned up, there b 110 ini k of any BiZi s in this ei1 Reld's Ranstead establishment is showing extra line carnations. The Wards, both pink and white, are the In si set n here. K. OBITUARY. Francis A. Frledly. Francis Asbury Fricdly of Rocky River, < >.. died at his home Thursday afternoon, January HI, at the age of i'h years. A blood vessel which burst in his head was the cause of his death. He was busy in the green- houses in the morning, when he took sick; he became dizzy and was car- ried to his home, where he became unconscious and died shortly after. He was buried Sunday afternoon in the Rockport cemetery. A large con- course of his many friends with floral tributes were present. He was a mem- ber of the Cleveland Florists' Club and well known and liked by all who knew him. He was "one of the boys" in many of their games and pleasures. He was the father of Frank Friedly, who is secretary of the Cleveland Flor- ists' Club and foreman of the J. M. Gasser Co.'s range of greenhouses at Rocky River. The sympathy of the . trade is extended to the son and daughter in their bereavement. C. F. B. Mrs. E. D. Badgley. Mrs. E. D. Badgley. mother of W. G. Badgley. of Badgley, Riedel & Meyer, died at her home in Murray Hill, N. J., January 15, aged b7 years. She was the mother of four- teen children, eleven of whom, with her husband E. D. Badgley, a well known florist, survive her. The fun- eral was held January 18 at the Pres- byterian church of New Providence, N. J.. Mrs. Badgley having been for many years a member of the Presby- terian denomination. The Badgley family is well known both in this City and the neighboring towns and cities of New Jersey and have the sympathy of a host of friends in this affliction. A. F. F. Bunzo Suzuki. Bunzo Suzuki, well known in Amer- ica through his connection with the Yokohama Nursery Co., died at Vekn lianr.t, Japan, December 13. Mr. Suzuki was born in Yokohama November 27, 1869, and first came to this country in IS! M. He was employed at San Fran- cisco about 18 months and then went to the establishment of Henry A. Dreer, Inc.. at Riverton. N. J. In ISO?, his father attended the World's Fair at Chicago and the junior Mr. Suzuki acted as his guide. For a number of years he made regular trips for the Yokohama Nursery Co. bet ween Japan and this country. Fails CREEK, Pa. — Goss & G growers of geranium plants, will grow a general line of cut flowers this Thej now have .".nuo carnations and ■".."inn chrysanthemum plants. NEW York.— Judge Holt in the United States District Court has granted a discharge from bankruptcy tu Joseph Fleisehman. formerly presi- dent of the Fleisehman Floral Co., Miea.lwav and Twenty-filth stl The American Florist. Jull. 25, The American Florist Established 1885. Subscription. United States and Mexico. $1.00 a year; Canada $2.00; Europe ?nJ Countries in Postal Union. $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from those in the trade. When sending us change of address always send the old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue the American Florist has accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements must teach us Tuesday (earlier if possible), as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for the opinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 56 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS. Suggestions for plant growers 1 —Sweet peas * — Chrysanthemum stock 1 —Stocks J — Hydrangeas * — Hybrid roses * — Asparagus sprengeri J The retail trade J —Mrs. Wilson's table (Illus.) £ — Girdle shower corsage bouquet 2 — Memorial vase 2 — Tribute to Whitelaw Reid (Illus.) 3 The critic •> — The rationale of propagating 3 — Sins of omission 3 Chrysanthemums \ —Commercial quality of chrysanthemums.. 4 — Propagating houses and benches 4 Easter plants (Illus.) ■ | Cincinnati . .- ° Indiana Florists' Association J Obituary J — Francis A. Fi'iedly \ » —Mrs. E. D. Badgley J — Bunzo Suzuki (portrait) " Gladiolus bulletin ° National Association of Gardeners 8 Boston parks ° Publicity § Ladles' Society of American Florists 8 Meetings next week 9 Chicago ■ • • 12 — Cook County Florists Association lb — Chicago bowling 16 Milwaukee 1£ St. Louis 18 Cleveland 18 Indianapolis • • • • 18 Philadelphia 20 New York 22 Montreal 22 Boston 22 Buffalo » Albany, N. Y 23 Omaha. Neb 28 The seed trade 30 — American Seed Trade Association 30 — New postal regulations 30 —Disclaimer again holds good 30 Northern Indiana Florists' Association 36 Market gardeners 38 — Prices of indoor fruit and vegetables 38 — Cuban vegetable values 38 — Lettuce injury 38 The nursery trade *« Alabama State Horticultural Society 40 Pittsburg *2 Renew subscriptions promptly so that no copies of the paper may be missed. Lilies will need careful watching from this time to insure a good Easter crop, March 23 being the early date of the feast this year. The United States Department of Agriculture is reported to be not only furnishing funds to soil and crop clubs in certain states but is also paying as high as $100 per month on account of salary for soil expert to work with such organizations. The plan is put through under some theory of naming such associations experiment stations. This looks dangerously like unfair dis- tribution of government funds. Inquiry For A. Loemel. The present whereabouts of A. Loemel, a florist who has worked in several cities of the United States, and for the firm of Gude Bros. Co., 1214 F street, N. W., Washington, D. C, is very much desired by that firm. Any- one knowing his address will confer a favor by communicating it to them. Gude Bros. Co. Personal. Fritz Bahr and wife, of Chicago, have arrived at the Golden Gate in their California trip and report an enjoyable time. Gladiolus Bulletin. Bulletin number six of the American Gladiolus Society, containing an ac- count of the meeting in Chicago, Au- gust 22, 1912, has been issued. It con- tains, among other interesting mate- rial, an account of the election of of- ficers, the address of President Isaac S. Hendrickson, the treasurer's and secretary's reports, financial secre- tary's report, list of awards, a list of the members, and some valuable com- ments on the gladiolus, etc. A copy may be had of the corresponding sec- retary, L. Merton Gage, South Natick, Mass. French Exports of Artificial Flowers. French customs statistics do not sep- arately state the exports of artificial flowers from that republic, but include them under the heading "Artificial flowers, leaves, and fruit" — the last- mentioned being made of papier-mache and forming a more or less important article of commerce. The total ship- ments of this class of goods from France to all countries in 1911 were valued at $3,497,700. the United States taking $681,300 worth; by far the greater portion of these exports were from the Paris consular district, re- ports Consul General Frank H. Mason. Publicity. I have read with interest the re- port of the meeting of the Philadel- phia Florists' Club, issue of January IS, page 1502. From the fact that I have personal acquaintance with every man with but one exception, whose views are reported, I may say that I was pleased to learn their views. They are all excellent men and de- serve credit for their outspoken state- ments. I may be pardoned for mak- ing a few remarks. This publicity movement will never travel very far while the wholesalers are blaming the retailers and vice versa, the retailers are blaming the wholesalers, for all the unfortunate accidents and incidents that occur in the business. The truth and the trouble at the present time is that the public, meaning a large majority of all the people, knows quite enough already about certain phases of the flower business. Having carefully sur- veyed the situation, I am prepared to state that the best form of publicity is to give the public a square deal. At Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter in nearly every city, attempts are made to push up prices on all stock, even when there is more stock than can possibly be sold. If any wholesaler or retailer, and I will add, any grower, thinks that this can go on from year to year and the pub- lic lie kept in the dark, he is very much mistaken. With the enormous increase in the supply of cut flowers during the past few years, even now, but few of the "plain people" can af- ford them, and I know what I am writing about. If the business is to continue prosperous, ■ we must have a new deal. John Dan Delion. National Association of Gardeners. The National Association of Garden- ers has selected the Murray Hill Hotel, Forty-first street and Park avenue, New York city, as its headquarters during the International Flower Show. The hotel is conveniently situated to the Grand Central Palace, being only five short blocks from the hall and the same distance from Broadway, so that it is also easy of access to the city's amusement center. The management has set a rate of $2 per day for a single person and $3 for two persons in a room, including privilege of bath. The men's dining hall will be set aside as the rendez- vous for members to congregate morn- ing, noon and night. Breakfast, lunch- eon and dinner will be served in this hall at a reasonable price. The hotel management promises to provide every facility to make the hotel a hospitable hostelry for the gardeners during their stay. Members can communicate direct with the hotel for reservations of rooms. Those who intend to attend the International Flower Show will do well to reserve their rooms at an early date, as a big crowd is looked for and as the National Association of Gardeners' headquarters will be a popular place, those that apply late may find that they cannot be accom- modated. M. C. Ebel. Sec'y. Boston Parks. The thirty-seventh annual report of the board of park commissioners of Boston, Mass., for the year ending January 31, 1912, shows a commend- able increase in park improvements. The total amount of money expended was $404,974.71. Of this $49,914.72 was for construction work and $355,059.99 for maintenance. Trees . have been planted in many places, adding much to the beauty of the city's public pleasure grounds. Governor's Island, the use of which was tendered by the government to the people for a park, was improved by new trees, etc. The surplus oaks in Franklin park were root pruned and later transplanted. The trees were well grown specimens, 15 to 20 feet in height. They were moved several miles. Annual pruning is commended in the report as a great benefit to the plantations. The her- baceous garden of Franklin park and the shrubberies are noted as fully re- paying the care expended on them. The ginkgo, a tree of Japanese or Chi- nese origin, was to be planted in a lot of nurse trees for shelter until it reached a size where it was capable of caring for itself. European elms, lin- dens, etc., were also to be used to beau- tify the city streets and avenues as well as the parks. Ladies' Society of American Florists. Mrs. Frank H. Traendly, president Ladies' S. A. F., has appointed three directors to serve two years, as fol- lows: Mrs. W. N. Rudd, Illinois; Mrs. C. C. Pollworth. Wisconsin; Mrs. Chas. H. Totty, New Jersey. Also' three committees to serve at New York city and Minneapolis as follows : Recep- tion committee — Miss A. M. O'Mara, N.w Jersey, chairman; Miss Matilda Meinhardt. Missouri: Mrs. J. C. Vaughan. Illinois; Mrs. James W. Boone, Maryland; Mrs. Chas. Critchell, Ohio. Theater committee — Mrs. Chas. H. Maynard. Michigan, chairman; Mrs. U. J. Virgin, Louisiana; Mrs. B. Hammond Tracy, Massachusetts; Mrs; Walter Sheridan, New York; Mrs. Julius Roehrs, Jr., New Jersey. Work- ing committee — Mrs. J. Manda. New- Jersey, chairman; Mrs. -E. M. Bullock, Indiana; Mrs. J. S. Wilson, Iowa; Mrs. Geo. Cooke. District of Columbia; Mrs. John Donaldson, New Jersey. '0/J- 7 HE AMER 1 CA N - Fl ORIS T. 9 Meetings Next Week, Baltimore. Md.. January 27, 8 p. m. -Garden- ers and Florists' Club of Baltimore, Florists' Exchange ball, St. Paul and Franklin 81 Cleveland. 0.. January 27. 7:30 p. m. Clevi land Florists' Club, Progress ball, 2610 Detroit avenue. Lake Forest. 111., tlcultural Soi le1 1 Chamber, City Hal Lake Geneva, Wis., February 1, 8 p. m. — Lake Qenevfl Gardeners and Foremen's 4,930 elation, Horticultural ball. Lenox, Mass., February 1. Lenox Horticul- tural & San Francisco. Calif.. February 1. — Pacific Coast Horticultural Society. January 29, 8 p. m. Hot of Lake Forest, Council One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv. For Plant Advs., Sec Ready Reference Section. Where answers are to be mailed from this office enclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc. Situation Wanted— By sober man. good grow.-r of cut flowers and plants1 very good in carnations; can takecharpe. Key 771, care American Florist. Situation Wanted- By a widely experienced florist: age, twenty-six; single. Kindly state lull particulars in first letter. Address. E. P. ADAMS* Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Situation Wanted— English nan (married). 18 years practical experience in leading English nur- series. Experienced in all branches inside and out. including trowing and exhibiting Sweet Peas, Dahlias, etc. Last situation: 9 years. 12 months in this country. Excellent reference. Address, Key 772, care American Florist. Situation Wanted.— An up-to date floral artist, young married man: 30; desires a permanent position with a first-class concern where activity, ability, etc., will eventually bring promotion. 10 years experience in every detail of the retail trade with Al people. Would locate in any large city. Address Key 7*>0 care Ame ican Florist. Help Wanted— About February 15. a vegetable gard-ner. married man preferred, house furnished. Frank Aikix. Decatur. III. Help Wanted— Good rose grower to take charge of section. Kindly state age, experience and wages expected. Key 768 care American Florist. Help Wanted.— Voung woman to manage retail store; one of experience and an enthusiastic sale lady; state salary Buffalo. N. Y. Address Key 77n. care American Florist. Help Wanted— A competent grower of general stock on commercial place in Texas. Must be good designer, well up on Carnations, Roses and Mums, not afraid nf work, honest and reliable, to start January or February 1st. Wages $50.00 and Room. The Nussbaumer Floral Co.. San Angelo. Texas. For Rent -55 East Chicago Avenue. Chicago, half of store. Suitable for florist. In fine neigh- borhood. Apply 750 Rush Street. For Sale or Lease — Greenhouse and florist's store; about 2000 feet of glass and 50 by 125 feet of ground. Established trade- Wish to retire. 1749 W. Huron St., Chicago. For Sale— New Greenhouse with 11 acres of land located in a rich farming country and in count? seat. Inquire of Frank A. Werbach. Cambridge. 111. For Sale— Half interest in a good paying Florist business, must be sold by March 1st. Other busi- ness cause of selling. Write immediately for par- ticulars. Address. Key 765, care American Florist. For Sale— An exceptional opportunity is ottered to a man to purchase a paying, well equipped re- tail flower business; last year $25,0f0 business; dailv running expenses $15.00 including help. Additional information can be had by addressing Key 767 care American Florist. For Sale -Greenhouses and interest in florist business. Place has 27,000 feet of glass; well stocked; located in state of Pennsylvania. Good chance for a young florist who can take charge. For particulars address Key 774 care American Florist. For Sale A good paying florist business, estab- lished ov.-r 15 jears ago by present owner. '*,000 feet of glass with retail store. A good location in Chicago. Fine chance for the right party. Death in the family reason for selling. For further par- ticulars, address, Key 766, care American Florist. Partner Wanted Competent grower and land scape gardener, 17 years experience, with several diplomas and medals, wants energetic andexpi rienced partnei to start business in Oregon [Port- land), Some capita] required. Address. Hi if in i i-i urist, S46 fackson Si ■ San Fi ancisci >, * ;ii Wanted Active partner in established whole- sale business on Pacific Coast. Exceptional opportunity foi development, Energy and push necessary; also sober; must invest $1,000. Address, «iving experience and for further information, Key 775. care American Floi ist. WnntAri • Aftei Easter, 150 Rubber Plants vvaiucUt to sell at 40c to 65c. Need not all be psrfect— some with leaves "A; some crooked; but low price. Cash. Robt. M. McFarland, 7030 Lawnview Ave.. Cleveland, Ohio. HIGH CLASS MAN. One capable of taking charge. Reference required. Hoffman, Boston, Catalogs Wanted. Catalogs and price lists of all sorts of flowers, bulbs and plants used in landscape gardening. John Kilgour, Hyde Park, Cincinnati, Ohio. Grower Wanted A good all around cut flower man to take charge of a plant near Chicago. Give full particulars and state salary wanted in first letter. Key 773 care American Florist. Help Wanted. A good experienced decorator. Must be strictly temperate and of good habits. In application state where last employed. Pittsburgh firm. Key 769, care American Florist Seedsman Wanted. $3,500 to $5,000 a year to the right man who can take full management of a large branch Seed House to be opened at some central jobbing point, probably Chicago. Should be experienced on the road, know the general Seed Trade, be able to handle traveling men and all correspondence, and take entire charge: prefer man now with some good company, but who is free of any con- tract. All correspondence strictly confidential, and if you are not the man #e want your applica tiou will br immedint'ly destroyed. Address. Key 776, care American Florist. Seedsmen Wanted. Young men who have had experience in the retail seed business, i experience and salary expected in own hand writing. The J. M. McCullough's Sons Co., Cincinnati, Ohio Help Wanted. A No. 1 Designer who can sell to first class trade in large city. Give full particulars in application. Address, Key 759, care American Florist. Assistant Horticulturist (Male) The United States Civil Service Commission will hold an open com- petitive examination for assistant horticulturist, for men only, on Feb ruary 5, 1913, in the different states and territories. An educational train- ing equivalent to that required for the degree of bachelor of arts is a pre- requisite. Applicants must be between the ages of 25 and 45 years. Apply to United States Civil Service Com- mission, Washington, D. C, for ap- plication and examination Form 1312, using exact title as given at head of this announcement. Mention the American Florist when writing OFFICIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels Actual size of leaf 2H x5V$ inche». FOR CUT IXOWERS: in two colors on gummed paper; your card. etc.. in black and leaf adopted by the S. A. F. in red. Price: Per 500. $2.85. per 1009 $4.50. Samples on request. Electro ol leaf, postpaid. $1.25. Cash with order. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 Dearborn St., CHICAGO. Mi ntion the American Florist when writing Greenhouse Construction BY PROF. L. R. TAFT. It tells the whole story about how to build and heat a greenhouse, be it large or small, and that, too, in a plain, easily understood, practical way. It has 210 pages and 118 illustrations. PRICE, $1.50. Greenhouse Management Bv the same author. Covers the subject completely. 382 pages. PRICE, $1.50. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 s. Dearborn st. Chicago 10 The American Florist. /*"> 25, The American Florist Company's Directory of Florists, Nurserymen and Seedsmen of the United States and Canada. (Copyrighted and Title Trade-Mark Registered.) Directory Revision O . We are revising our Trade Directory of the Florists, Nurserymen, Seedsmen, etc., of the United States and Canada, and as there have been many changes in firm names and considerable extension of the area under glass, nursery grounds, etc., you would greatly oblige by supplying the following information with reference to your business: In all cases state (1) Name of firm or proprietor, with the officers of corporations; (2) Name of manager; (3) Address, giving street and number or rural route; (4) City or town; (5) State; (6) When business was established; and (7) Whom present owner succeeded. If Florists, state whether (1) Grower; (2) Retail, having store only, (3) Wholesale; or (4) Commission. If a grower state acreage of ground operated and give number of square feet of glass. To ascertain the number of feet under glass in a given house, 12x145 feet 145 multiply the length (145 feet) by the width (12 feet) and you have in 12 that house 1,740 feet under glass, thus, 1,740 If Nurserymen, state whether (1) Wholesale; (2) Retail; (3) Acreage of ground operated, and area under glass as in the case of florists above. If Seedsmen, state whether (1) Dealer: (2) Grower; (3) What your specialties are; (4) If a grower, state acreage operated and area under glass, as in the case of florists above. Inclose your printed letterhead or business card with above details of the business. Please send the names and addresses of new firms in your vicinity. O Horticultural Supply Concerns We also list all lines of Horticultural Supply Concerns, such as manufacturers of Greenhouse Building Materials, Boilers, Ventilators, Glass, Insecticides, Pots, Labels, Seed Bags, Fertilizers, Wire Designs, Tinfoil, Vases, Machinery, Implements, Sprayers, Seed Cases, Flower Pots, Florists' Boxes, Ribbons, Etc. The specialties are also listed under these heads in the case of advertisers. Advertising Rates : Including Copy of New Edition. Page (3H x %V2 inches) $25.00 Half page (3! 2 x 3^ inches) 15.00 One-fourth page (3?2 x 15£ inches) 9.00 The Price of the Book is $3.00 Per Copy, Postpaid. SEND YOUR ADVERTISEMENT NOW. AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, Directory Department. 440 S. Dearborn Street, CHICAGO. i9i3- The American Florist. mvm&omy THAOt MAHK ^"^ Tags for Florists Give the Final Touch to an Attractive Box This is the Season of Debutantes' Dinners and Dances Busy Florists Will ship box after box of beautiful flowers. Of all the accessories to the flowers, the tag is the most im- portant. It should be attractively printed with crest or monogram on clean white stock. The Tag is the Business Card of the florist on his goods. It must represent him in quality. Write for samples of Dennison Tags ©etiiiidoii o\lcu!iifcielniijKj So. BOSTON 2G Franklin St. PHILAMELrHIA 1(107 Chestnut St. IC TAG MAKERS NEW YORK 15 John St. CHICAGO 1.2 E. i;.ui,i.i||,i, st. Sales Offircs in Thirty-three Leading Cities NEW VIIKK .ith Av.,v 26th st, ST. LOUIS IHir. I.oriiM St. J 12 The American Florist. Jan. 25, CARNATIONS! BIG CROP NOW ON. Red, per 100, $3.00. Fancy Pink and White, per 100, $3.00. Medium stems, Pink and White, per 100, $2.00. ALSO A FINE CROP OF LONG BEAUTIES Our roses are all carefully sorted and packed and cut especially for the shipping trade. Buy your flowers direct from a large grower. You get a more even run of stock and much fresher cut. We send our stock from the greenhouses three and four times per day. CURRENT PRICE LIST. ffKS£.cliaB* American Beauties Specials, extra long stems. 36 inch stems 30-inch stems 20 to 24 inch stems 12-inch stems Carnations Fancy Pink, White and red Medium Pink and White Short and splits, white and pini. for iuneral work Per doz. $ 600 5 00 4 00 3 50 1 50 Per 100 $3 CO 2 00 1 CO Rhea Reid, Ward, Richmond, White and Pink Killarneys Per 100 Extra select $10 00 to $12 00 Medium 8 00 Short 5 CO to 6 00 Short Wards 6 00 Miscellaneous Pet 100 Harrisii Lilies. perdoz....$2 00: 16 00 Jonquils $3 00 to 4 00 Narcissus Paper White 2 00 to 3 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00 to 4 00 Tulips, $2.00, $3,00 and $4.00; all colors. Asparagus Sprays 3 00 to 4 00 Sprengeri 2 OOto 3 00 Ferns, per 1000 2 50 Smilax.perdoz 1 50 to 2 00 Adiantum 1 00 to 1 50 Galax, bronze, per 1000 1 00 BASSETT & WASHBURN Office and Store 131 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Greenhouses: HINSDALE, ILL. LONG DISTANCE PHONE, CENTRAL 1457. Cnicago. ROSES SCARCE. Henry E. Williams, assistant chief of the weather bureau at Washington, D. C, said last Saturday, January 18, that the "atmospheric conditions over the American continent may be likened to nothing so aptly as a bubbling cal- dron, which soon is to boil over, and when it does it will mean a change in the weather conditions in every part of the country." It seems as if the caldron has started to boil over a trifle, especially in this vicinity, for on the Monday following Mr. Williams' predictions, the thermometer dropped considerably and the temperature was much colder. Everyone is hoping that the cold bright weather will contin- ue, for the flowers that are now ar- riving on the market clearly show the effects of the mild weather of the past week, especially carnations, which in some instances are very soft and not fit for shipping any great distance. The supply of stock in general is none too large, but trade is very quiet and the only shortage is in roses, espe- cially is this true in the shorter grades. Long stemmed American Beauty roses are in good supply, but the better grades find immediate sale. Carna- tions are in oversupply everywhere and are being sold for very, low prices which is something unus- ual at this time of the year. The av- erage price asked for carnations is $2 and $3 per hundred, but the price is likely to advance almost any moment if trade improves at all. Orchids are plentiful and are being made a great feature by nearly all the large retail stores, beautiful baskets and vases being shown in the windows and on the counters, and are also being large- ly used for personal decoration in corsages. The growers have been se'nanTg them in good quantities and some exceptionally low prices are be- ing quoted for larger quantities. Vio- lets are very plentiful and are being offered at very low prices and the quality is steadily improving. The demand for lilies has been fair, but the supply is not very large. Home- grown gardenias are scarce, but large shipments of these flowers are now arriving from the east. Bulbous stock is increasing rapidly and the quality is also improving. Tulips of white, pink, red and yellow are offered in quantities and the stems are much longer and the flowers much better. Trumpet Major narcissi are also to be had in quantity and the flowers are now of better substance. There is a great supply of Paper White narcissi and Roman hyacinths. Lily of the valley is having a fair call and the supply is adequate. Freesia is now in good supply and some blooms of ex- cellent quality are obtainable. Sweet peas are of splendid quality and the receipts are much larger, so that all the colors are obtainable. Greens of all kinds are ■ very plentiful. On Wednesday noon. January 22, there was no change whatever in the mar- ket conditions. The wholesale dealers are receiving telegrams from all parts of the country for roses, but in near- ly all cases they return the follow- ing answer, "Impossible to fill." The retailer has a splendid opportunity to have a special sale on carnations and bulbous flowers now, for the local market is completely glutted and the stock can be had at very reasonable prices. NOTES. Last year at this time the growers in this vicinity, due to a car short- age, experienced a great deal of trou- ble in receiving enough coal to prop- erly heat their greenhouses but now it is just the opposite and the deal- ers are actually urging them to buy. Today the storage space of the deal- ers is taxed to the limit because the mild weather has not compelled house- holders to burn the average amount of coal, consequently the demand has fallen far below the average. In a good many cases the supply of coal is such, both in this city and the ter- ritory to the west, that it will take a protracted spell of cold weather to clean up the stock. James Psenicka and V. Bezdek. pro- prietors of the Northwestern Floral Co., will dissolve partnership on May 1, as stated in these columns before and at which time the Northwestern Floral Co. will cease to exist. There will be an equal division of the prop- erty and each one of the proprietors will build several new houses so each of the individual ranges will be about as large as the present Northwestern Floral Co.'s plant. H. Lowe is at the hospital with scarlet fever which followed an at- tack of heart failure and congestion of the lungs. Mrs. Lowe, who is a very industrious woman, is also under the doctor's care, her illness being due to overwork. The fireman took sick in November and for eight weeks Mrs. Lowe did the firing. The first of the year the greenhouses took fire, but lit- tle damage was done. John Poehlmann's home was again robbed on Sunday, January 19, when $100 in cash and jewelry valued at $40 were stolen while the family were vis- iting relatives at Morton Grove. Mr. Poehlmann firmly believes in the old saying that experience is a good teach- er, so he is not the loser this time as he took out burglar insurance im- mediately after the first robbery. Michael F. Dziadul. 1514 West Chi- cago avenue, says that wedding orders were never so plentiful with him as they were this week. '9*3- The American Florist. 13 Poehlmann Bros. Co 72-74 E. Randolph St. Long Distance Phone Randolph 35 CHICAGO, ILL. Dendrobiums, Valley, Violets, Tulips, Jonquils, Sweet Peas and All Other Seasonable Stock in Big Supply. Also Large Quantities of CARNATIONS for McKINLEY DAY Wednesday, January 29 SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per Doz. Specials $5.00 30 to 36-inch 3.00 to 4.00 24 to 28 rich 2.00 to 2.50 IS to 20-inch 1.50 Short stem Per ICO (..CO to 10.00 PRINCE DE BULGARIE. Antolne Rivoire or Mrs. Talt. Per 100 Loner $ 1 2.00 to $15.00 Medium 8.00 to 10.00 Short 4.00to 6.00 MELODY, long 12.00 to 15.00 Medium 8.C0 to 10.00 Short 4.00 to 6.00 MRS. AARON WARD. Long 12.00to 15.00 Medium 8.00 to 10.00 Short 4.00to 6.00 LADY HILUNGDON. Long 12.00to 15.C0 Medium 8.00 to 10.00 Short 4.00to 6.00 RICHMOND. Per 100 Long $12.00 to $15.00 Medium 8.00 to 10.00 Good short 4 00 to 6.00 KILLARNEY. Long $12.00 to $15.00 Medium 8 00 to K'.OO Good short 4.00 to 6X0 WHITE KILLARNEY. Long $12 00 to $15.00 Medium 8.00 to 10X0 Good short 4.00to <>.00 Extra special Roses, charged accordingly. CARNATIONS Per 100 VIOLETS, Princess of Wales Double. New York Double. Glencoe, home-grown. $ .75 .75 1.00 4.00 ROMANS $3.00 to SWEET PEAS Long Fancy VALLEY $3.00 to $4.00 NARCISSUS, Paper White 3.00 to 4.00 1X0 1.50 Fancy $.3.00 to $4.00 Medium 2.00 Splits and Shorts 1.00 ORCHIDS, PERCIVILLIANA per doz.. 3.00 to 4.00 TRIANAE per doz., 4.00 to 6 00 ONCLDUIMS 5.00 DENDROBIUM FORMOSUM, doz. 3 00 to 4.00 EASTER LILIES 15.00 JONQUILS 3.00to 4 00 TULIPS 3.00 to 4.00 ADIANTUM CROWEANUM 1.00 MEXICAN IVY per 1000, $(..00 .75 SMILAX 16.00 SPRENGERI,PLUMOSUSSPRAYS3.00to 4.00 PLUMOSUS STRINGS, extra long and heavy each, .60 PERNS perl.000, 2.00 .25 GALAX per 1,000, 1.25 LEUCOTHOE per 100, .75 BOXWOOD, fine bright green (no wood) per bunch, 25c; per 50-1 b. case, 7.50 WILD SMILAX, in 50-lb. cases, (no small cases) per case, 5.00 SUPPLY DEPARTMENT VALENTINE BOXES Something New and Unique. Sample Orders Now Ready. Can be sent by Parcels Post. Also Corsage Shields, Ties and Pins Order some of Waters' Latest Corsage Ties, the Butterfly Bow, in all colors, ready to attach, $2.00 per dozen. Ask us about them. Place your order now for an assortment of pretty Red Baskets for Valentine Day. Fancy Cut Flower Boxes and a full line of accessories for the coming season. Give us a trial order now and be convinced that our stock is new and that all orders are shipped promptly. We have a habit of giving satisfaction. 14 The American Florist. Jjn. <5 AMERICAN BEAUTIES Extra Large Supply of Long Stemmed Flowers of Unsurpassed Quality at Very Reasonable Prices. Good Color, Foliage and Stem. ALSO A GOOD SUPPLY Of KILLARNEY White Killarney, Richmond, Maryland, Melody and Mrs. Aaron Ward Roses and Carnations Current Price jjL,i»t. Subject to change without notice. AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per doz. Extra long $ 4 00 36-inch stems 3 50 30-inch sterns 3 00 24-inch steins 2 50 20 inch stems 2 00 18-inch stems 1 50 12 to 15-inch stems 1 00 Shorts $ 50 to 75 Richmonds Per 100 Select $10 00 Medium f, 00 to 8 00 Shorts 4 00 Killarney, Special 10 00 Medium 6 00 to 8 00 Short 4 00 White Killarney, Special. Medium Short My Maryland, Special. Medium Short ,. Sunrise, Select Medium Short Per 100 10 00 6 00 to 8 00 400 10 00 6 00 to 8 00 4 00 10 00 6 00 to 8 00 4 00 Roses our Selection Carnations, Fancy Select Harrisii Lilies., per doz.. $1 50 1 50 to 5 00 3 00 2 00 Per 100 VaUey 300to 4 00 Violets 75to 100 Sweet Peas l 00 to 125 Paper Whites 2 00 to 3 00 Romans 2 00 to 3 00 Asparagus, bunch 2 00 to 3 00 strings, 60c to75cea. " Sprengeri 2 00 lo 3 00 Smilax l 50 Mexican Ivy 75 Galax, bronze and green per 1000. $1 25 Leucothoe Sprays 75 Boxwood, per bunch 25 Ferns, per 1000 $2 00 Peter Reinberg 30 East Randolph Street L D. Phone, Central 2846 CHICAGO The George "Wittbold Co.'s retail de- partment never seems to be idle, for the force is always busy with some- thing or other. Most of the time it is with decorations of some sort but this week it is with funeral work. Their trade extends to all parts of the city and the orders were so widely scattered on January 20 that 14 men were needed on the delivery service that day. Poehlmann Bros. Co.'s fancy sweet peas in all colors are the leaders at the store this week and measure fully 12 inches in stem. The supply of orchids at this house was never larger than at present and the average daily cut is GOO blooms. The supply depart- ment is now headlining Waters' but- terfly corsage tie which is something new and bound to be a winner. Wietor Bros, are having a big de- mand for American Beauty roses, which are now just coming in crop. N. J. Wietor and party, who are en- joying a visit in the southland have just reached Ocean Springs. Miss., after a delightful stop at Chatta- nooga. Tenn., and New Orleans, La. Peter Reinberg is cutting from a new crop of American Beauty roses which are now seen at his store in quantity. The supply of other roses is fair and just about large enough to go around. At Kennitcott Bros. Co.'s store bul- bous stock of all kinds is seen in large quantities with a fancy grade of tulips the principal offering. An- other delayed shipment of boxwood, intended for the holidays, has just been delivered to their store. Harry Manheim says that Hoerber Bros.' stock is sold at an early hour each day, carnations included. Hoer- ber's have every reason to feel proud of their Killarney roses for the stock that they are now cutting is of the best quality. Bassett & Washburn's American Beauty roses are now of very good quality and no trouble is being ex- perienced in disposing of the cut. Lilies, tulips and other bulbous flow- ers are also seen in large supply here. Miss Martha Gunterberg and Gus Alles, Tim Matchen, Chas. Drissler and wives attended the Bald-Griffin wed- ding which was held at Our Lady of Lourdes Church on Wednesday, Jan- uary 15. Percy Jones is displaying a fine line of corsage accessories especially adapt- ed for St. Valentine's day. His cut flower department is on deck as usual with all the desired stock in season. The J. B. Deamud Co.'s tables are filled with "good things" each morn- ing after the shipments of stock have been unpacked, especially with bulb- ous flowers and carnations. "Sprinkleproof Sam." Wertheimer Bros.' human bundle of happiness, is PERCY Wholesalers of CUT FLOWERS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Write for Catalogue. JONES 56 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO with us again this week. He is the same young Mr. Seligman but is get- ting prettier each day. Phil Schupp reports a good demand for lily of the valley at J. A. Bud- long's store, and adds that trade is quite brisk, all things considered. '9*3- The Amu a' i ca n Fl ori s t. PHILADELPHIA N1W YORK WASHINGTON S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co. WHOLKSALK FLORISTS 109 West 28th Street, NEW YORK ***"** Everything in Cut Flowers. PERCY B. RIGBY, Treasurer. Everything in supplies, «""TS< Siebrecht & Siebrecht, inc. WHOLESALE FLORISTS, 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK. ii i m a "is 609 Madison 5quare. Lily of the Valley, Gardenias, Orchids, Violets, a Specialty. Florists and Gardeners* Club OF mil vciki: AM) NORTHAMPTON. A well attended meeting of the above society was held on the evening of Tuesday, January 14, at the conserva- tories of Smith College. The meeting opened at eight o'clock. After the reading of minutes of the previous meeting, two were admitted to mem- bership and three others were nomi- nated. The question of having a ban- quet was next discussed. It was de- cided to have one in Northampton on a date to be fixed at our February meeting. At this point of the meet- ing, G. H. Sinclair at the close of a graceful speech presented on behalf of the members a handsome pair of cuff links to the retiring secretary, F. G. Bartlett, for faithful and efficient service. This was followed by the reading and discussing of essays. The subjects chosen were "The Re- tail Trade." by D. J. Gallivan of Holy- oke, and "Heating." by Prof. Whiting of Amherst Agricultural College. Mr. Whiting spoke of the advantages and disadvantages of steam and hot wa- ter, but personally felt that the meth- od of heating by steam was by far the best and most economical. — Radcliffe of Elmwood told an interesting story of the culture of the aster. After plowing the land, he harrows in a dressing of lime and at planting time he places a handful of finely broken tobacco stems under each plant, stim- ulating later with a slight application of nitrate of soda, if he thinks neces- sary. No other fertilizers are used. Francis Canning and Frank Barnard were highly complimented by the mem- bers for the very fine specimen of the Staghorn fern exhibited by them, which received the society's highest award. The members were also very interested to see one of the true rubber plants, Castiloa elastica. The next meeting will be at the greenhouses of the Am- herst Agricultural College, Tuesday evening, February 11. Frank Barnard. Sec'y. Columbus, 0. PRICES ARE CUT. Tn spite of the inclement weather the cut flower supply does not seem to In- affected. There are plenty of flow- ers of all kinds. There has been a severe cut in prices. Carnations were moved last week at a much lower fig- ure. Hoses were selling well and were more in demand than carnations. NOTES. Governor Cox's inaugural festivities, held the week of January 13. furnished an outlet for a part of the large amount of stock on hand. Sweet peas fnr corsage work and white carnations for decorations were especially in de- mand. The Riverside Floral Co. had a big rush for white carnations on January 17, which was Mother's Day. at the revival services held here by "Billy" Sunday. Wilson's Seed Store held its first special sale January 10. Enormous quantities of carnations and roses were disposed of. The trade extends its sympathy to Miss Howard of Howard & Co.. in the recent death of her mother. Joe Hellenthal says funeral work has been very heavy for the past week. VipMe RowM&tljets Nkvv York. Ian. 22. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, special 50 00@75 00 extra and fancy ..SO (Xlft-IO iki No. 1 and No. 2... 2 00<»1<) 00 Bride, Bridesmaid special. 5 00(& f. 00 extra and fancy 3 00® 5 00 No. 1 and No. 2 1 00@ 3 OJ Killarney, My Maryland.. special d 00@10 00 extra 4 00© 6 00 No. 1 and No 2 1 00® 3 00 HillinKdon. Aaron Ward. 12 00. i 00 Richmond 5 00@15 00 Sunburst, special 6 00@10 OH Taft. special 15 00@23 00 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer.special.15 0o(«'25 00 Carnations 1 00® 3 00 Jonciuils 2 00® 4 00 Cattleyas 25 00@50 00 Gardenias 10 00@25 00 Ru brums 10 00 Tulips 2 00® 4 CO Lilies, Longiflorum and Harrisii .. 0 00@ 8 00 Lily of the Valley 2 00® 4 00 Narcissus. Paper White 1 00® 1 50 Sweet Peas.. per doz. bunches. 50@1 00 Violets 35® 40 Adiantum Croweanum 15® 50 Asparagus Piumosus. ..doz. bchs, 1 50® 3 00 Smilax per doz. strings. 1 00® 1 50 Wm. Brust, the West Side florist, has been very busy with bouquet work for the last week. L. S. B. Buffalo. TRADE NOT BRISK. The last week has been more like the breaking up of winter than what we had in January last year. Trade conditions are not what could be called brisk. The supply of stock is equal to all demands. American Beauties and Richmond roses are somewhat scarce. NOTES. The florist that has a greenhouse at the present time with any degree of good management, can keep his store well filled with flowering plants and when prettily trimmed together with the ability of the salesman, can sell them in preference to roses, carna- tions and many other cut flowers to be used for certain purposes. Lilacs, azaleas, cyclamens and primrose plants are good and can be found in almost all the stores. "Bargains in rubber plants" was the way a sign in one of the local flower stores read recently. Stephen Greene, representing H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa., called last week and got acquainted with Buffalo live ones. Bargain sales in violets for Satur- day will be the attraction for the next four weeks. We are sorry to report the illness of Edward Slattery, manager for W. J. Palmer. S. A. Anderson and family sailed on Saturday for Bermuda. W. F. Kasting has returned from a western trip. Bison. Albany, N. y. Some fine. red hyacinths, rather ear- ly for this market, are being put out in the local trade by James G. Bar- rett of Troy. The stock is on display in a number of the windows of the principal retailers. Local florists are commenting upon Albany as a flower trade center and say that the visits of the traveling salesmen from the big cities are much Moore, Hentz & Nash, WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS 55 and 57 Weal 26th Street, Telephone No. 756 Madison Square. NEW YORK The Kervan Company FRESH CUT EVERQREENS and Mosses, Decorating Material for Florist Trade, at Wholesale. TELEPHONES MADISON SQUARE 15195893 1 19 West 28th Street NEW YORK N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange Coogan Bid?., 6th Ave. & W. 26th St.. New York Open for Cur Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every morning. Desirable wall space to rent for advertising. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary. HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION American Beauty Roses a specialty, Roses. Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, Etc. 57 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY . Telephones: 2200 and 2201 Madison Square. WM.A.KESSLER Successor to Kessler Bros. 1 13 W. 28th St., NEW YORK. CUT FLOWERS WHOLESALE PLANTSMEN AND FLORISTS Phone 2336 Madison. Shipments Everywhere. Prompt and satisfactory. Consignments solicited. Paul Meconi Wholesale Florist 55-57 West 26th Street NEW YORK CITY Telephone: 3864 Madison Square frequent than four or five y.i ago. Men who came here about twice a year now call every month or every other month. R. D. Newport, R. I. — Special prizes will be offered by members of the New- port summer colony as a feature of the joint flower show of the Newport Horticultural Society and the Garden Association in June. The Horticultur- al Society is comprised principally of gardeners from the estates of summer residents, while the Garden Associa- tion was organized last summer by members of the gummer colony itself, 24 The American Florist. Jan. 25, This Budding Knife Free The Unrivaled Henkel Knife Shown Above Ivory Handle and Fine English Steel Blade will be mailed absolutely free to anyone sending in Two New Subscriptions to The American Florist, the new subscribers being persons in the trade or trade employes. This knife cannot be bought anywhere for less than $1.25 and most dealers will probably ask more for it, as the price of ivory has been advanced recently. Send Post Office Money Order or Express Money Order for $2.00 with the names and addresses of two New Subscribers (persons in the trade, as Florists, Seedsmen or Nurserymen, or their Employes) and we will send them the paper for one year after receipt of subscriptions. With Canadian orders it will be necessary to send $4.00 with two new subscriptions and .$5.00 with two new subscriptions from other foreign countries. The request for the knife must be made when sending in the subscriptions, giving name and address of person to whom the knife is to be sent. The knife will be mailed absolutely free if the sender of the New Subscriptions complies with the above instructions. This offer is good now for present orders. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. ! Rice's Record Goods Have the "Selling Punch" I M. RICB CO. 1220 Race Street - ! We Have Anything You Want in Red. THE LEADING FLORISTS' SUPPLY HOUSE AND RIBBON SPECIALISTS. PHILADELPHIA, PA I I I I I George Cotsonas & Co. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in all kinds of Evergreens Fancy and Dagger Ferns. Bronzu and Green Galax, Holly. Leucothoe Sprays, Princess Pine, Etc., Delivered to all parts of United States and Canada 127 W. 28th St.. bet. 6th & 7th Av .. UqW Vnrk Telephone 1202 Madison Square. ncn IUIR We are now filling orders for Southern Wild Smila* Natural and lMOQQF'Q Perpetuated Sheet IV* VOO*iO E. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ale. HUCKLEBERRY IN STANDARD SMILAX CASES, S2.50 A most pleasing substitute for Green WildSmilax New crop Fancy and Dagger Ferns now ready. Write, wire or phone. Caldwell the Woodsman Co. Everything in Southern Evergreens. EVERGREEN, ALABAMA. GUT FERNS, Best Quality 1,000 at $1.25, 2,000 at $2 40, 5,000 or over $1.10 per 1000 Robert Groves, 12A7DAgeMc^fsst- SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX New crop now ready Satisfaction guaranteed. JAS. E. PINKSTON. Louisville, Ala. Do Not Take Any Fake Green Thread. Use the Genuine Silkaline and Get More Thread and Less Wood. The MEYER Green SILKALINE Used by Retail Florists for mossing funeral designs, tying bunches, etc, is The Only Article That Should Be Used by growers for stringing Smilax and Asparagus, as it will not fade or rot in the greenhouse. The Meyer Silkaline was the first green thread to be introduced among Florists and Growers. It is handled by the best houses everywhere, but it should be ordered by name- Meyer's Silkaline— to be sure of getting the genuine article. Do not accept substitutes. If your jobber cannot supply you, order direct of the manufacturers. Price for any size or color, $1.25 per b. Sizes "F" fine, "FF" medium, and "FFF" coarse. JOHN C. MEYER & CO., KSSlSSSSSSf; Lowell, Mass. Silkaline also is made in all leading colors, as Violet, for bunching violets, and also for tying fancy boxes FANCY FERNS, pe$r^o. New Crop Galax. Bronze or Green $1.25 per 1000. Case 10,000. $7.50 Sphagnum Moss, large bales $1 .50 Wild Smilax, always on hand — 50 pound cases $5.00 Leucothoe Sprays. Green $1.00 per 100; $7.50 per 1000 Boxwood per pound 20c; 50-pound case. $7.50 Magnolia Leaves. Imported Green and Bronze. Basket. .$1.75; 6 baskets, $1.50 each Sheet Moss in Bags for Hanging Baskets. Large Bags $2.00 each Florists in the Middle and Western States can save money by placing their orders with us. A trial order solicited. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc., Wholesale Commission Florists and Florists' Supplies. 38-40 Broadway, All phone connections. DETROIT, MICH. ATTENTION RETAILERS! No Jobbers' Profit Added to These Prices. SS-MStaww. IJer 1000 Per case Per 1000 Per case Green and Bronze Galax 50c $4.00.. (10.000) Green Leucothoe (Long).... $2.00 3.50. .( 2.000) DaggerFern 70c 3.25.. ( 5.000) Green Leucothoe (Short) . 1.00 1.75. .( 2.000) Fancy Fern (.5c 3.00. .( 5.000) Rhododendron Leaves 50c 2.00. .( 5.000) ELK GALAX & FERN COMPANY. Terms Cash. Prompt shipment. No orders BEST «axtxtt?uc vi v xt r> too small to have our attention. REFERENCES. DAJNiNIiilvo EjLIV, IN. C '9'3- The American Florist. 25 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. DULUTH, MINN, 2 STORES 2 SUPERIOR, WIS. J. J. LEBORIUS Two Stores and seventeen large Greenhouses Deliveries everywhere in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. All orders given prompt attention and fillnl with strictly frt-sli stuck. Chicago. Established In 1857. m&M FLORIST 739 Buckingham Place. L. D. Phone, Graceland 1112. Send us your retail orders. WE HAVE THE BEST FACILITIES IN THE CITY Mention the American Florist when writing CHICAGO Palmerffouse Florist 17 E.MONROE ST. Mention the American Florist when writing Brooklyn, New York. "WILSON" 3 and 5 Greene Ave.. Phone 6800-01 02 Prospect. 339 to 347 Greene Ave., Phone 390S Prospect. Greenhouses: Short Hills, N. J. Deliveries in NEW YORK, LONG ISLAND and NEW JERSEY. Terre Haute, Ind. John G. Heinl & Son, 129 South Seventh St. Telephone 247 We are in position to fill promptly all Mail. Telephone, Telegraph and Cable orders with best quality stock in season Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Lockport. S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. Mail. Telephone and Telegraph orders filled promptly with the choicest stock. Mrnt'um the American Florist when writing San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND Successor to Sievers & Boland FLORIST GO KEARNEY STREET Mention the American Florist when writing Chicago. A. LANGE, 25 £. MADISON ST. Chicago. Des Moines. ALPHA FLORAL CO. 146 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago. 623 Walnut St., Des Moines, la. Largest and most centrally located store in the city. All orders given prompt attention. FROM NEW STORK l:v i:PT AS NOTED. January 23. PROW PORTL \SIk Corinthian, Allan. La Prove , French, 10 a. m., Pier 57, North Rivei Ball lc, \\ hite Star, 12 i K, Auguste victoria, Ham.-Amer., On. m. C. F. Tletgen, Scand. -American, 2 p. m. January 24. FROM ST. JOHN, Tunisian, Allan. FROM sT JOB V Steamship Can Pi -. 12 noon. January 25. FROM HALIFAX, Tunisian, Allan. i aledonla, Anchor, to a, m., Piei' 64, Norl b River. FROM PHIL \i'i i. mi \ \h ■.. Vnn i-I. an. 1" n. in. Majestic, White Star, 12 < tear, Russia d Kme\ l< a n 12 j \ sis 1 1.- Prince, Prince. < . teneth ■ . Norton. January 26. FROM PHILADELPHIA, Prinz Oskai Ham Amer. . ll a. m. January 28. Noordam, I rol In ad \ mi rica, L0 a. m. January 30. i 'aronla, * unai d Penn jyii aula Ham 1 i .. l \> m, Prina Frlederlch Wlllielm, North Gov I 10 a. m. January 31. PROM st, JOHN, Hesperian, Allan, K:is:iin:i, Norton. Alexander McCoonell, 611 FIFTH AVE., COR. 49TH STREET. NEW YORK CITY. TBLEGRAPH Orders forwarded lo any part of the United States, Canada and allprincipal cities in Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steamship, or elsewhere receive special attention. Reference or Cash must accompany all orders from unknown correspondents. Cable address: Alkxconnell, Western Union Code. New York City. Frank Valentine WHOLESALE AND RETAIL FLORIST Also Manufacturer of ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS 158 EAST 1 10TH STREET Bet. 3rd and Lexington Aves. Tel. 5633 Harlem Young & Nugent Telephone 2065-2066 Madison Square. 42 West 28th Street. To out-of-town florists XTX"T*r V/-VDI7 We are in the Heart of WH.W YOKK And give special attention to steamer and theater orders. Prompt delivery and best stock in the market. Dallas, Texas. The Texas Seed and Floral Company Orders for cut flowers and designs solicited fo delivery in any part of Texas. Mention the American Florist when writing Washington. D. G. GEO. H. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street Mention the American Florist when writing St. Paul, Minn. L L MAY & CO. Order Your Flowers for delivery in this section from the LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST. Mention the American Florist when writing 26 The American Florist. Jan. 25, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. New York. Established 1874. DARDS N. E. Corner 44th St. and Madison Ave. Has his own correspondents in all the large cities of Europe and the British Colonies. Cable orders forwarded by private code. Telegraph and Cable Ad- dress, DARDSFLOR. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing St. Paul, Minn. . Holm & Olson, 20-22-24 Wost Fifth Street. We fill orders for any place in the Twin Cities and for all points in the Northwest. The Largest Store in America; the largest stock; the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. We are alive night and day. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. WILLIAM L. ROCK Flower Co. Will execute orders for any town in MISSOURI, KANSAS OR OKLAHOMA. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Buffalo, N. T. W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main Street. Members Florists' Telegraph Association. Mention the American Florist when writing Louisville, Ky. JACOB SCHULZ, 550 South Fourth Avenue. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing Atlanta, Ga. Atlanta Floral Co. 41 Peachtree Street Boston, Mass. "Penn, The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. 37-43 BROMFIELD STREET Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda FLORISTS, 1415 Farnvm St. jggggla Name Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Alpha Floral Co., Chicago. Alpha Floral Co., Des Moines, la. Anderson Floral Co., Anderson, S. C. Anderson, S. A., 440 Main, Buffalo, N. Y. ArcMas Floral Co., Sedalia, Mo. Atlanta Floral Co., Atlanta. Ga. Baer, Julius, 138 E. 4th St., Cincinnati. Begerow's, Newark, N. J. Beitermann Bros. Co., Indianapolis, Ind. Blackistone, Washington, D. C. Boland, J. B., San Francisco. Boive, M. A., New York. Bramley & Son, Cleveland, O. Breitmeyev's Sons, John, Detroit, Mich. Buckbee, H. W., Rockford, 111. Carbone, Phillip L., Boston. Clark's Sons, D., New York. Cleveland Cut Flower Co., Cleveland, O. Cooke, Geo. H., Conn. Ave. and L, Washington. Daniels & Fisher, Denver, Colo. Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave., New York, Duerr, Cbas. A., Newark, 0. Dunlop's, 96 Yonge St., Toronto, Can. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St., Albany, N. Y. Freeman, Mrs. J. R., Toledo, O. Galvin, Thos. F., Boston. Gasser, J. M., Co., Cleveland, 0. Geny Bros., Nashville, Tenn. Grand Rapids Floral Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. Gude Bros., Washington. Habermann, Charles, New York. Hatcher, Florist, Amsterdam, N. Y. Hatcher, Florist, Schnectady, N. Y". Heinl & Son, J. G., Terre Haute, Ind. Hess &. Swoboda, Omaha, Neb. John Bader Co., N. S., Pittsburg. Hoffman, 59 Mass Ave., Boston. Keller Sons, J. B., Rochester, N. Y. Kellogg, F. & P. Co., Geo. M., Kansas City. Kift, Robert. 1725 Chestnut, Philadelphia. La Crosse Floral Co., La Crosse, Wis. Lange, A., 25 E. Madison St., Chicago. Leborious, J. J., Duluth, Minn, laborious, J. J., Superior, Wis. Mangel, 17 E. Monroe St., Chicago. Matthews, 16 3rd St., Dayton, O. May &. Co., L. L., St. Paul, Minn. McConnell, Alex, New York. McKenna, Montreal, Can. Murray. Samuel, Kansas City, Mo. Myer, Florist, New York. Ostertag Bros., St. Louis. Palmer, W. J. & Son, Buffalo. Park Floral Co., The, Denver, Colo. Parker, John L. , Birmingham, Ala. Pelicano, Rossi & Co., San Francisco. Calif. Penn, the Florist, 43 Bromfield St., Boston. Podesta & Baldocchi, San Francisco. Pollworth Co., C. C, Milwaukee. Rock Flower Co., Wm. L., Kansas City. Saakes, O. C, Los Angeles, Calif. Saltfoid Flower Shop, Pougbkeepsie, N Y. Schiller The Florist, 2221 W. Madison St., Chi- cago. Sehling, Max, 22 W. 50th St., New York. Schulz, Jacob, Louisville, Ky. Shaffer, Geo., A. W., Pittsburgh, Pa. Smith, Henry, Grand Rapids, Mich. Texas Seed and Floral Co., Dallas. Tex. Valentine, Frank, 158 E. 110th St.. New York. Virgin, Uriah J.. New Orleans, La. Walker & Co., Louisville, Ky. Williams. Mrs. E. A., Pittsburg. 3 and 5 Greene, Brooklyn, N. Y. Geo., Co., 737 Buckingham PL, Chi- 56 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Bros, and Morris Goldenson, Los An- geles, Calif. Young & Nugent, New York. 'Wilson Wittbold cago. Wittbold Wolfskin Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Broadway and Gratiot Avenues. Artistic Desips. High Grade Cut Blooms. We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing WASHINGTON D. C. GUDE BR09XO FLORISTS 1214T STNW WASWOTOMOa Glide's Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Samuel Murray, 913 Grand Avenue All Orders Given Prompt and Careful Attention Members of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Indianapolis, Ind. Bertermann Bros. Co. FLORISTS 241 Massachusetts Avenue. Members of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. The Park J.A.VALENTINE. 1 tOFfr! vO. President. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA PELICANO, ROSSI & CO., 123 KEARNY ST. Poughkeepsle, N. Y. "The Saltford Flower Shop." Vassar College and Bennett School W3- The American Florist. 27 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities Indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. Philadelphia. Robert Kift, 1725 Chestnut St. Personal Attention to all Orders. \h nlion the American Florist when writing IN THE HEART OF NEW YORK CITY Phone 6404 Madison Sq. 6 East 33d St. Our Motto -THE GOLDEN RULE. Mention the American Florist when writing Dayton, O. Matthews, FLORISTS 16 W. Third Street Flowers in any arrangement for all occasions. for Dayton and vicinity. Lone dis. Phones. Mention the American Florist when writing Pittsburg, Pa. A.W. Smith Co. KEENAN BLDG. Largest Floral Establishment in America. Established 1874. Incorporated 1909. Mention the American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. FLORAL DESIGNS AND FLOWERS Best Quality on Shortest Notice. DANIELS & FISHER Order by mail, telephone, telegraph or cable. Cable address "Daniels, Denver" Mention the American Florist when writing THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, H F¥FI /I EUCLID AVENUE Florist - BoSTOfiC Montreal Cor. St. Catherine and Go j Sts. All orders receive prompt attention. Choice Beauties, Orchids and Valley always on hand. Boston, Mass. Send flower orders for deliverv io Boston and all New England Points To THOS. F. CALVIN, Inc., 1 24 TREMONT ST. Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskill Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants Wc solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade disc. 229 WIST THIRD STRUT. City Index to Retail Florists' Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany. N. Y.— Eyres, 11 N. rearl St. Amsterdam, N. 5f.— Hatcher, Florist. Anderson, S. C. — The Anderson Floral Co. Atlanta, Ga.— Atlanta Floral Co., 41 Peachtree. Birmingham, Ala. — John L. Parker. Boston — Phillip L. Carbone. Boston — Thos. F. Galvin, Inc., 124 Tremont St. Boston— Hoffman, 59-61 Mass. Ave. Boston— Penn, the Florist. 43 Bromfield St. Brooklyn, N. Y. — "Wilson," 3 and 5 Greene. Buffalo. N. Y.— S. A. Anderson, 440 Main. Buffalo, N. Y. — W. J. Palmer & Son, 3"4 Main. Chicago— Alpha Floral Co. Chicago— Mangel, IT B. Monroe St. Chicago — A. Lange. 23 E. Madison St. Chicago— Schiller The Florist, 2221 W. Madison. Chicago — Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham PI. Chicago— Wittbold's, 56 E. Randolph. Cleveland, O.— Bramley & Son. Cleveland, 0.— The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Cleveland, O. — The J. M. Gasser Co. Dallas, Tex. — Texas Seed and Floral Co. Dayton, O.— Matthews, 16 W. 3rd St. Denver, Colo. — The Park Floral Co. Des Moines, la. — Alpha Floral Co. Detroit. Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons. Dulutb, Minn. — J. J. Leborious. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Grand Rapids Floral Co. Grand Rapids, Mich, — Henry Smith. Indianapolis — Bertermann Bros. Co.. 214 Mass. Kansas City.— Geo. M. Kellogg, F. & P. Co. Kansas City. — Samuel Murray. Kansas City. — W'm. L. Roek Flower Co. La Crosse, Wis. — La Crosse Floral Co. Little Rock, Ark.— Vestals, 409 Main St. I.os Angeles, Calif.— O. C. Saakes. Los Angeles. — Wolfskill Bros. & M. Goldenson. Louisville, Ky. — Jacob Schulz, 550 4th Ave. Louisville, Ky.— F. Walker & Co., 634 4th Ave. Milwaukee— C. C. Pollworth Co. Montreal — McKenna. Nashville, Tenn. — Geny Bros. Newark, N. J. — Begerow's. Newark, Ohio. — Chas. A. Duerr. New Orleans, La. — Uriah J. Virgin. New York — M. A. Bowe. New York— D. Clark's Sons, 2139 Broadway. New York — Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave. New York— Alex. McConnell. 611 5th Ave. New York— Myer, Florist, 609 Madison Ave. New York— Max Schling, 22 W. 59th St. New York — Frank Valentine. 158 E. 110th. New York — Young and Nugent. Omaha, Neb.— Hess & Swoboda, Farnum St. Philadelphia— Robert Kift, 1725 Chestnut. Pittsburg, Pa.— A. W. Smith Co.. Keenan Bldg. Pittsburg — Mrs. E. A. Williams. Poughkeepsle, N. Y.— The Saltford Flower Shop. Rochester. N. Y.— J. B. Keller's Sons. Srline.lM.lv. N. Y.— Hatcher, Florist. Seattle. Wash.— L. W. McCoy. 912 3rd Ave. St. Louis, Mo, — Oatertag Bros. St. Paul, Minn. — Holm & Olson. St. Paul, Minn.— L. L. May .^ I San Francisco — J. B. Boland. 00 Kearney St. San Francisco — Pelicano, Rossi & Co. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchi. Sedalia. Mo. — Archias Floral Co. Superior, Wis. — J. J. Leborious. Terre Haute, Ind. — J. G. Heinl & Son. Toledo, O. — Mrs. J, B. Freeman. Toronto, Can. — Dunlop's, 60 Yonge St. Washington — Blackistone. Washington — Geo. B. Cooke, Conn. Ave. and L. Washington — Gude Bros. Washington— Geo. 0. Shaffer. 14th and I Sts. NeW York. Established 1846 David Clarke's Sons FLORAL DECORATORS 2 1 39-2 141 Broadway, i552Tie5SpS°co"urnDu. Choice Cut Flowers. SAN FRANCISCO Podesta & Baldocchi 224-226 Grant Avenue Prompt and careful attention to orders from out-of-town Horists. Los Angeles, Calif. O. C. SAAKES FLORIST, Prompt and careful attention to orders from out of town florists. Trade discount. 215 West Fourth Street. Cleveland, O. The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Will fill your orders for designs and cut flowers ir NORTHERN OHIO. Washington, D. C. Geo. C. Shaffer : ; FLORIST : fheme 2416 Main. 1 4th 6 Eye Sts,, N. w Write, Telegraph or Telephone. Albany, N. Y. Flowers or Design Work. Delivered in Albany and vicinity on telegraphic order. 11 NORTH PEARL STREET. Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable florist Only the Best Dunlop's 96 Yonie Street. We deliver anywhere in Canada and guarantee safe arrival. Milwaukee, Wis. C. C. Pollworth Co. will take proper Wicpnnftin care of your orders in TT lowunom Orders will be carefully cared for by Michigan. HENRY SMITH, Wholesale and Retail Florist of GRAND RAPIDS Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. ALTRID HANNAH & SONS Will fill your orderi for Designs sod Cut Flowers in slichi^so 28 The American Florist. fan. 25, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities, by tr e firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. Send yourordersfor Chicago and Sub- urbs to All orders carefully 611ed under the supervision of GEORGE ASMUS, Mgr. Wire, Write or Phone West 822 Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist when writing Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue, N. Rochester Phone 506. Long Dist. Bell Phone 2189 Members Florists Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Cleveland, O., and Vicinity. Bramley & Son 1181 E. 71st St. The Largest Growers of Flowers in City. Mention the American Florist when writing Little Rock, Ark. VESTALS PAUL M. PALEZ, Mgr. 409 MAIN STREET. All orders carefully filled and delivered to all parts of the city, Arkansas aad the Southwest. Toledo, O. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Sneneasor to Geo. A Bdal) 33* Superior St., Toledo, O. Both Phones, S27. Special attention to Mail and Telegraph Orders Seattle, Wash. L.W. McCOY, Florist 912 3rd Ave. Grower, Wholesaler and Retailer. Careful and prompt attention given to orders for Alaska, Washington and Oregon. Nashville, Term. Geny Bros. LEADING FLORISTS 112 rut* atc.no. HASH V1LLE TKNM. New York. MM, FLORIST, ™5Si" Max Schling NEW YORK No. 22 West 59th Street Adjoining Plaza Hotel St. Louis, Mo. Wire or Phone Your Orders to the HOUSE OF FLOWERS. Ostertag Bros. The Largest Retail Supply House in the West. Jefferson and Washington Ave. La Crosse, Wis. LACROSSEPLORALCO. BOTH PHONES No. 40 LONG DISTANCE No. 40 Careful Attention To All Orders. Kansas City, Mo. Ueo. M. Kellogg Flower & Plant Co. 1122CrandAve. wiI1 fill all order, for Cut Kansas City and Flowers, Funeral Designs, Pl.icanl u ill Un Wedding and Birthday Gift, rietfgini mil, mo. that may be entrusted to them Sedalia, Missouri Archias Floral Co. Choice Cut Flowers and Designs on short notice. Prompt attention to telegraph and telephone orders. Newark, Ohio. CHAS. A. DUERR. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Omaha, Neb. The Christmas trade, according to Hess & Swoboda, was 40 per cent greater than in 1911. The fine weather is credited with much of the increase. Very little wrapping was necessary. Flowers were plentiful, of good qual- ity and everything sold. Potted plants, especially poinsettias, went well. Plant baskets sold readily as did holly and boxwood. Palms, ferns and araucarias sold better than ever before. New Year's day was fully as good as a year ago. NOTES. We have been having some real win- ter. Coal seems to advance in price every year. Two years ago we paid $2.40 a ton for coal, last year $2.85 to $3.00 and this year $3.45 to $3.65. Flowers remain at the same price, however. The department stores sold carna- tions for 15 cents a dozen January 4. Such prices are suicidal for the grower. They may be all right before the plants are thrown out of the houses in June or July, but not in January. J. J. Hess has been sick with grippe, but is much improved. The Hess & Swoboda Co. cut 4,S00 carnations De- cember 23, 3,000 the next day and 2,000 on Christinas. All were sold. Business since New Year's has been good. Stock seems plentiful but prices are firm. Violets are coming in more freely but find a ready market. J. J. H. Schenectady, N. Y. Amsterdam, N. Y. Established 1877, All mail, telephone and telegraph orders for delivery in Schenectady, Amsterdam and vicinity should be sent to HATCHER, Florist, Amsterdam, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing Louisville, Ky. F. Walker & Co., FLORISTS Phones: Home 1388. Cumb. Main 138SA. 634 Fourth Avenue Mention the American Florist when writing New Orleans- CUT FLOWERS Delivered for Louisiana. Mississippi, Alabama and Texas. Wire or mail. Highest Grade Stock Only. 838 CANAL ST. URIAH J. VIRGIN, Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C. 14th and H. Street. Mention the American Florist when writing Newark, N. J. Begerow's 946 Broad Street. Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliveries throuffhout the state and to all steamship docks in Hoboken, N. J., and New York. Mention the American Florist when writing Boston, Mass. Philip L. Carbone IMPORTER, FLORIST, AND DECORATOR 342 Boylston Street, Telephone Connections Member of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Rockford, 111. H. W. BUCKBEE. Member of the Florists' Telegraph Deliveiy igi3. The America n Fl ori s t. 29 J. C. VAUGHAN, Pres. L H. VAUGHAN, Vice-Pres. CARL CROPP, Sec'y-Treas. VAUGH AIM'S BOOK FOR FLORISTS Spring 1913 Ready The most complete right-priced list of all Seeds, Bulbs, Plants and Supplies needed or profitably handled by Florists. <]]Mail us a postal card; we want to put this Book, in your hands now. Read it, hang it up for weekly reference; then read it some more. YaUCjriclll S SCCCI !MOrG9 25 Barclay St, NEW YORk! Better Understanding Of our firm, its products, and its methods of doing business means to you, the buyer, Better Service, Better Goods, and Better Satisfaction. Our aim is to produce quality in quantity at reasonable prices. Better business to us means better employes and to them a better living. We guarantee that you get 100 per cent of what you order in a quality that will be satisfactory to you as a buyer and to us as producers. Selling job lots at low prices is not a business and there is no standard of quality in job lot buying. From us you get a guaranteed quality at a price fair to the buyer and at which there is a reasonable profit and an insurance against damage in transit. Our goods are insured to you against loss. Producing young stock is a business and job lots at low prices are left-overs and culls. Our Catalogue of ROSES, CARNATIONS. CHRYSANTHEMUMS and BEDDING STOCK is yours for the asking. A. N. PIERSON CO., Inc. CROMWELL, CONN. 30 The American Florist. Jan. 25, American Seed Trade Association. Chas. N. Page, Des Moines, la.. President; Harry L. Holmes, Harrisburg. Pa., First Vice-President; Arthur B. Clark, Milford, Conn., Second Vice-President; C.E. Kendel. Cleveland, O., Secretary and Treasurer; J. M. Ford, Ravenna. O.. Assistant Secretary. Next annual convention, at Cleveland, O., June 24 -26. 1913. French bulb growers complain Jan- uary 6 of lack of rain up to that date. Albert Dickinson and wife, of Chi- cago, will make a trip to Europe in March. The recent freezing weather in Cali- fornia will, it is thought, cut short the supply of California Asparagus plu- mosus nanus seed. Ventura, Calif., January 18. — We have had two and one-half inches of rain which insures a good crop of most of the products of this vicinity. Rocky Ford, Colo. — Local seedsmen are favorably impressed with the par- cels post and expect to use that means of delivery in preference to the express. Alex. Forbes, for many years iden- tified with Peter Henderson & Co., New York, has secured the controll- ing interest in J. F. Noll & Co., New- ark, N. J. Palo Alto, Calif., January 18. — ■ We have just had two inches of rain here, with promise of more, which will materially improve seed crop prospects if followed by warm growing weather. Topeka, Kans. — F. W. Barteldes, of Lawrence, J. G. Peppard, of Kansas, City, and other representative seeds- men to the number of about a dozen were here January 18 in the interest of the seed trade to consult with the committee in charge of the new state seed law. The low price of California onion bulbs grown on contract caused the seed growers who owned these to put most of these onions into the ground to grow seed instead of selling same on the market as they sometimes do. The result of this may make some overstock of flat varieties for next year. ALPENA, MICH. — The Sioux City Seed iV- Nursery Co. has filed suit against the Detroit & Mackinac Railway Co. for .$10,000 damages it alleges was done to its interests by the building of a new station. The seed firm is located just west of the new building, which the complaint, sets forth prevents ve- hicles from reaching the factory di- rectly. Visited Chicago : L. W. Wheeler, of the Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co., Palo Alto, Calif.; J. C. Bodger, of John Bodger & Sons Co., Los Angeles, Calif.; A. B. Haven, of the Haven Seed Co., Santa Ana, Calif.; A. J. Brown, Grand Rapids, Mich.; Chas. N. Page, Des Moines, la.; Chas. P. Guelf, represent- ing the Jerome B. Rice Seed Co Cambridge, N. Y.; B. O. Pieper, repre- senting the Braslan Seed Growers' Co., San Jose, Calif.; C. Kimberlin, of the Kimberlin Seed Co., Santa Clara, Calif.; W. J. Fosgate, Santa Clara, Calif.; J. W. Edmundson, of the Cali- fornia Seed Growers' Association. San Jose, Calif.; J. S. Michael, of t.he Sioux City Seed & Nursery Co., Sioux City, American Seed Trade Association. A meeting of the executive commit- tee of the American Seed Trade As- sociation was held at the Hotel Pon- chartrain, Detroit, Mich., January 20. The following were in attendance : President Chas. N. Page, Des Moines, la.; Kirby B. White, Detroit, Mich.; Chas. D. Boyles, Chicago; W. D. Ross. Worcester, Mass.; C. N. Keeney, Le Roy, N. Y.; and Secretary C. E. Ken- del, Cleveland, O. Cleveland was chosen as the place for the annual convention next June. New Postal Regulations. Third assistant postmaster general. James J. Britt, issued the following a if' eting seeds, bulbs, plants, etc., Jan- uary 17 : "Fourth class matter inclosed in boxes to which the lids are nailed or screwed may be accepted for mailing at the fourth-class rates of postage if, with reasonable effort, the lids can be removed for the purpose of permit- ting examination of the contents. It would appear that in cases where the lids of boxes are fastened in the man- ner indicated, they may be easily re- moved by the use of a chisel, screw- driver, or other suitable instrument, and as easily replaced. Postmasters are cautioned to exercise care in re- placing the covers or wrappers of par- cels which have been opened for in- spection, so that the contents of the parcels may not be injured or lost in transit. "Seeds, cuttings, bulbs, roots, scions and plants, although chargeable with the special rate of one cent for each two ounces or fraction of two ounces, regardless of distance, are fourth-class matter, and postage on them must be prepaid by parcel post stamps. Sam- ples of grain, potatoes, beans, peas, etc., sent for purposes other than planting, are chargeable with the regular fourth-class rates of postage, which are set forth in Section 3, Par- cel Post Regulations. "When it is desired to send mer- chandise as first-class matter, under ordinary postage stamps, the packages should be sealed or otherwise closed against inspection, in order to avoid any confusion in the mails as to their proper classification. "Hereafter ordinary postage stamps must be used in payment of postage Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company la. Growers of High Grade SEED Palo Alto, California. Onion, Lettuce, Radish, Sweet Peas Etc. Correspondence Solicited on parcels and other mail matter ad- dressed to foreign countries, including Canada, Cuba, Mexico and the repub- lic of Panama. Parcel post stamps must not be affixed to mail matter of any kind whatever addressed to any foreign country." Disclaimer Again Holds Good. In a suit brought against the Page Seed Co., Greene, N. Y., the New York supreme court holds that though the stock delivered was not true to name, the seller was not responsible. The action was brought on an alleged breach of warranty in the sale of peas. According to the evidence, Peter H. Platts bought of the Page firm fifteen bushels of peas of the Duke of Al- bany variety in February, 1911, and again in June, 1911, five more bushels of the same variety. It developed that the peas were purchased for Faye E. Van Voorhis, who brought the suit. The crop did not prove satisfactory and the contention of the plaintiff was that the seeds were not of the varie- ty claimed. The company attempted to settle out of court to avoid suit, but was unsuccessful. It then de- cided to stand trial on the non-war- ranty or disclaimer clause and its contention was upheld. It was claimed that Platts, who acted as agent for Van Voorhis, was aware of the non- warranty clause under which the peas were sold and that Van Voorhis was therefore chargeable with the same knowledge. Chicago. — Prices on the Board of Trade January 22, for grass seed were noted as follows: Timothy, $3 to $4.25 per 100 pounds. Established 1810. Denaiffe & Son, CARIGNAN, NORTHERN FRANCE, Growers on Contract Highest Grade Seeds. Specialties: Beet, Cabbage, Carrot, Celery, Let- tuce, Onion, Parsley, Radish, Rutabaga, Turnip. Sole Agent for U. S. and Canada, CHARLES JOHNSON. Marietta, Pa. Peas ud Beans GROWERS Importers and Exporters Alfred J. Brown Seed Go., Grand Rapids, Mich. Growing ONION, LETTUCE, CARROT and RADISH San Jose, California J. W. EDMUNDSON. Manager M. W. WILLIAMS, Secretary California Seed Growers Association, Inc. Growers for Wholesale Dealers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA CARROT, LETTUCE, ONION, RADISH, BEET, SWEET PEAS /9/J- The Amer /can Fl o r ist. 39 Quality in Young Stock NEW ROSES. MILADY and MRS. GEO. SHAWYER Grafted per 100, $30.00 Per 1000, $250.00 Own Root " " 30.00 " " 250.00 KILLARNEY QUEEN and DOUBLE WHITE KILLARNEY Two new Roses of last season. Grafted per 1(0, $20.00 Own Root " " 12.00 Per 1000, $160.00 100.00 MRS. CHAS. RUSSELL Grafted per 100, J35.00 Per 1000, $300.00 Own Root " " 30.00 " " 250.00 KILLARNEY, WHITE KILLARNEY, MY MARYLAND, DOUBLE PINK KILL ARNEV, MRS. TAFT I RIvoire) RADIANCE, MRS. AARON WARD, LADY HILLINGDON, RICHMOND Grafted per 100, $15. oo p,-r 1000, $120 00 Own Root " " 7.5o " " 6O.00 CARNATION CUTTINGS. ROSETTE, ST. NICHOLAS, BENORA | WHITE WONDER, WHITE ENCHANTRESS, WHITE Rooted Cuttings per 100, $6.00 Per 1000, $6o.OO | PERFECTION, MRS. C. W. WARD, ENCHANTRESS, BEACON MAY DAY Rooted Cuttings per Mn, $:',.. ",u Per looo, $30. 0o | Rooted Cuttings per loo, $3.00 Per 1000, $25.00 CHRYSANTHEMUMS. The Best Commercial Varieties in Existence. CHRYSOLORA, UNAKA, CHADWICK SUPREME, DECEMBER GEM, CHAS. RAZER. W. R. BROCK Rooted Cuttings, $4.00 per loo, $30. oo per 1000. 250 of a variety at the 1O00 rate. New varieties and a list of the best commercials given in full in our catalogue. POMPONS FAIRY QUEEN, the best pink; HELEN NEWBERRY, the best late white, from 2l/i-inch pots, $6.00 per 100, $5o.00 per 1000 TO COVER THE SEASON CONSIDER THE LIST BELOW AND SEND IN YOUR ORDER WHITE-Nio, Baby Margaret, Diana. YELLOW— Overbrook, Mertsham Tints, Baby, Quinola, Souvenir d'Or (Mrs. Frank Beu>. PINK— Eleganta, Alena, Mima, Alma. BRONZE YELLOW— Miss Julia, Allentown. RED-Rufus, Lyndhurst, Julia Lagravere. From 2 in. pots, $3 per 100, $25 per 1000. 5 varieties at the 100 rate; 250 at the lOOOrate SINGLES. A collection of the twelve best varieties for cut sprays. BEDDING STOCK COLEUS in quantity, SALVIA, ALTERNANTHERA, HELIOTROPE, AGERATUM, uiiiyj/inu J1VV" ACHYRANTHES. No order too large for our wholesale department. Use printed stationery or enclose your card. Wholesale prices to the trade only. A. IN. PIERSON, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. ...NEW ROSE... " Mrs. Charles Russell" OWING to the great demand for plants, our root stock is all sold out until later in the season, but grafted plants may still be had in quantity, as we have 12000 growing in our houses from which to make stock. Orders will be filled strictly in rotation. Prices on Grafted Stock: 12 100 250 500 1000 2500 5000 $7.50 $35.00 $82.50 $150.00 $300.00 $687.50 $1250.00 WABAN ROSE CONSERVATORIES, Natick, Mass. Miscellaneous Plants Smilax 2 In., per 100. $1.00. Dracaena Indivisa 2-iD.. per 100. $2.00. New Double Daisy, Mrs. F. Sander. 2-in.. per 100. S2.00. Cryptomena Japon- lca. 2 in., per 100 $5.00. Asparagus Plumosus, 2-in., per 100, *2.00: 3-in.. per 100, $3.00. Good stock, good packing and prompt shipment. Elmer Rawlings. Wholesale Florist. Olean, N. T. ROOTED CUTTINGS. ' Per 100. Per 1000 Verbenas $0.70 $6.00 Aneratums 60 5.00 Heliotrope. Daisies. Salvias. . 1.00 NC«i Feverlew, Petunias 1.25 10.00 Coleus 70 6.00 Alyssum, Double 1.00 8.00 Cash with orders. Express Paid. Write S. D. Brant, Clay Center, Fans. Mention the American Florist when writing ROb L S Mention the American Florist when writing Charles H. Totty MADISON, NEW JERSEY Wholesale Florist Chrysanthemum Novelities my Specialty Mention the American Florist when writing 4 FEW GOOD THINGS YOU WANT. Geraniums, Nutt. Buchner. Ricard, Perkins Poitevine, 2-in.. $2.00 per 100: 3 in., $5.00 per 100. Boston and Whitmani Ferns, 3 in., 10c; 4-in., 15c: 5 in.. 25c. Dracaena Ind., 3 in,, $5.00: 4 in, $10.00: 5-in. $25.00 per 100. Vlnca Var., 2-in.. 2c. Asparagus Sprengert, 2-in.. $2.50 per 100. Asparagus Plumosus, 2 in.. $3.00 per 100. Heliotrope, Scarlet Sage. Lemon Verbenas. Cigar Plant, 2 in.. $2.00 per 100. Cash with order, GEO. M. EMMANS, Newton, N. J. The Early Advertisement Gets There. 40 The American Florist. Jan. ,5, American Association of Nurserymen. Thomas B. Meehan. Dresher. Pa., Presi- dent; J. B. Pilkington. Portland, Ore.. Vice- President; John Hall, 204 Granite bids;.. Ro- chester, N. Y., Sec'y. Thirty-eighth annual convention to be held at Portland, Ore., June 18-20. 1913. % = Wichita, Kans. — W. F. Schell, of the Wichita Nursery Co., will increase his nursery stock at Winfield to two million trees. Troy, O. — David Wood, a local nur- seryman, died suddenly of apoplexy at Beaver Palls, Pa., a few days ago. He was 40 years old and is survived by a widow. New Orleans, La.— The Metairie Ridge Nursery Co., Harry Papworth, president, has secured the contract of improving the grounds of the state capitol. Alabama State Horticultural Society. The Alabama State Horticultural Society meets in tenth annual con- vention at Bay Minette January 23- 25. The guests will be welcomed by Judge J. H. H. Smith, after which there will be an address by President J. H. McCary, Birmingham. The an- nual report of the state vice-presi- dents, the appointment of committees and the secretary's report will follow. The programme on Thursday in- cludes the following papers: "Citrus Insects and Control," ■ Dew, Auburn; "Commercial Possibilities of the Satsuma," Dr. H. E. Scott, Bat- tles; "Kinds of Fruit Trees to Buy," Henry Chase, Huntsville; "Important Features in Peach Growing," J. R. Hilton, Knoxville, Tenn.; "Pecans," Mrs. Thos. A. Banning, Robertsdale; "Sand Pears," R. S. Scott, Citronelle. Thursday evening there will be an illustrated lecture by Dew. Friday's session will be marked by a number of papers of unusual inter- est, the complete list being as fol- lows : "Marketing Vegetables," Geo. A. Maloney, Mobile; "Some Controll- ing Factors in Fruitfulness," Dr. E. P. Sandsten, Auburn; "Truck Diseases," Dr. F. A. Wolfe, Auburn; "Trucking on New Lands," L. T. Rhodes, Bay Minette; "Fertilizer Experiments with Sweet Potatoes," Prof. J. F. Duggar, Auburn; "Alabama as a Horticultural State," Capt. R. F. Kolb, Montgomery; "The Country Home," H. M. Conolly, Auburn; "Bulb Growing," L. H. Read, Deer Park; "Insects on Ornamentals," H. P. Loding, Mobile; "Citrus Tri- l'oliata as a Hedge Plant," I. C. Beatty, Birmingham; "Spraying and Spray Machinery," Prof. J. C. C. Price, Auburn; "Budding and Grafting," J. M. Stover. Bay Minette; "Business Principles in Marketing," Frank L. Fesler, Foley; "Association's Method in Selling Produce," Chas. A. Boiler, Foley; "Fruit and Truck Packages," J. H. McCary, Birmingham. There will be pruning and spraying demonstrations Saturday. For the Best New and Standard DAHLIAS — Addresi Peacock Dahlia Farms. p. O. Berlin, N. J. Williamstown June, N. J. Tuberous Rooted Begonias Doz. 100 1000 Single sorts— white, scarlet, yellow, pink $.40 $250 $22.00 /*£jj&FgL Single sorts— mixed. .35 2.25 20.00 twSlWMBfo* Double ' —white, scarlet, yellow, pink -r-xWSEmL * l,=' S^-SO S4"'00 H Double sorts— mixed .60 4.00 37.50 Gloxinias Grassifolia Grandiflora All the spotted and Tigered var- iations in sound bulbs. Doz. 100 1000 Separate colors $.60 $3.50 $30.00 Choice mixture 50 3.20 28.00 l|ofe Spiraea Clumps per 100 *SKM^«S5fc' Gladstone $8.00 *' >*5sP Floribunda 6.00 Japonica 5.00 Lilies per 1000 l^ii^^^Si Giganteum, 7-9 $5?.00 %MMp>S2iB> " 9"10 90-oo EL,mJ'V^I Multiflorum, 7-9 45.00 Vaughan's Seed Store W CHICAGO NEW YORK B. & A. SPECIALTIES Our World's Choicest Nursery and Greenhouse Products for Florists Palms, Bay Trees, Boxwood and Hardy Herbaceous Plants, Evergreens, Roses, Rhododendrons, Vines and Climbers, Autumn Bulbs and Roots, Conifers, Pines. Florists are always welcome visitors to our nurseries. We are only a few minutes from New York City; Carlton Hill station is the second stop on Main Line of-Erie Railroad. :: :: BOBBINK& ATKINS Nurserymen and Florists. RUTHERFORD, N. J. MANETTI STOCKS. Well rooted. English Crown Ma" netti Rose stocks, especially se- lected for Florist's grafting. 5 to 8 m-m $12.00 per 1.000 3 to 5 mm $10.00 per 1.000 Duty paid. We are filling orders NOW; can take care of a few more late buyers. Are YOU supplied? Send us your order. Shall we ship by freight or express? JACKSON & PERKINS CO., Newark, Kew York We wish to call your attention to the following: The well-shaped Box Trees in Pyramids. Balls, Bush Form and all other clipped forms are not from Boskoop. but from Aalsmeer. The very strong and healthy Ivies are not from Boskoop, but from Aalsmeer. The Lilac, well-budded with very long stalks is not from Boskoop, but from Aalsmeer. Let us know your requirements and we shall be pleased to quote you. "L'Esperance" Nurseries. Aalsmeer. Holland. LARGE TREES OAKS AND MAPLES PINES AND HEMLOCKS ANDORRA NURSERIES. Wm. Warner Harper, Prop. Chestnut Hill, PHILA., PA. Robert Craig Co...| PALMS J J High Class and Novelties in Decorative Plants. Market and 49th Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. J GODFREY ASCHMANN, 1012 W. Ontario Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. I HAVE TO OFFER YOU: AraucariaExcelsa, Our Specialty, in fine condi- tion. 5. SV}, 6-inch pots. 14 to 30 inches bigb. 40c. 50c. 60c, 75c, $1.00. $1.25 to $1.50. Azaleas, in bloom now. Vervreneana and other colors, 75c. $1.00, $1.25 to $1.50, For Easter blooming, assorted colors. 50c. 60c, 75c, $1.00. $1.25,$1.50»fo $2.00. Kentia Forsteriana, single, 25 to 50 inches high, 75c. $1.00, $1.50. $2.00. $2.50; made-up of 4. center plant 50 inches. 3 smaller around. $2.50. $3.00 and $4.00. Belmoreana, 6 inch. 50c to 75c: 4-inch, 25c. Dra- caena Terminalis, 4 and SU inch, 25c, 35c, 40c. Ficus Elastica, Sii and 6-inch, 30c. 40c and 50c. Ferns, Scotti, Whitmani, Scholzeli, Boston. Giatrasi, 5H. SVJ. 6 and 7-inch. 30c, 4Cc, 50c. 60c. 75c to $1.00. Begonias, Gloire de Lorraine and Cincinnati, in bloom, 5V2 and 6 inch, 40c, 50c, 60c, 75c to $1.00. Cyclamen, 4 and SVinch. 25c 30c. 40c and 50c. Primulas. Obconica grandiflora and Chinese in bloom.SLi-inch $2.00 to $2.50 per doz.: 4 inch Obconica, 10c and 15c. Jerusalem Cher- ries, 6 inch, 25c to 35c. Cocos Weddeliana, 3-in., 15c, 18c, 20c. Cyr. Falcatum or Holly tern, 4-inch, 20c and 25c; assorted. 2^-inch Dish Ferns, $4.00 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri and Plumosus, 4 inch. 10c; 2V2 inch. 4c: 3 inch. 6c. Aspidistras. green and variegated, 6-inch. 75c, $1.00 and $1.25. Hydrangea Otaksa, lor Easter forcing. 6 inch, 25c, 35c. 50c. The genuine Lilium Multiflorum, raised from selected bulbs 4 inch readyto shift. 20c and 25c. Cash with order please. '9*3- The American Florist. 41 PALMS FOR DECORATING. Our stock of Kentias, both for retailing as well as for decorating, is exceptionally complete for this season of the year and we particularly wish to call your attention to the sizes listed below, with the values of which we are certain you will be well pleasi 1 1 Kentia Forsteriana- Bushy Made up Plants. 5-inch 7- •' 7 " 8- " 8- " 9- ' 10- " 12- " 13- " 15- " pots, tubs, plants in a pot. 20 to 24 inches hish Eacli, " tub, 36 " " " 33 " " ' 40to42 " " " " 4 t04V? feet hinh ' 4^ to 5 " " ' StoSW " " " 5V2tof. " " " 6Hto7 " " " 7 " " " Kentia Forsteriana— Single Plants. 5-inch pots. 6 leaves, 22 to 24 inches bigh Each. 6- " " 6 " 28 to 30 " ' " 6- " " ft " 34103"; " " ' 7- "* " 1 to 7 " 3d to 40 ' 7- " " 6 to 7 " 40 to 42 " " 8- " tubs. i. to 7 45 to 48 " " ' " I, to 7 4 feet high " 7to8 " 5to5^ " " " " 7toS " 54tof. " " ' 7to8 6 " 11 11 12- Kentia Belmoreana— Single Plants. 5-inch pots. 6 to 7 leaves. 18 to 20 inches high Each , (.to 7 " 24 " - 6to 7 " 28to30 " ' " •' 6 to 7 " 30 to 3d •' " " tubs f> to 7 45 to 48 ' " " 7to 8 " 4H feet high ' 8 to 10 6 .75 2.50 3.00 4.00 6.00 8.00 10,1111 15.C0 20.00 25.00 % .75 1.00 1.50 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 s.im 10.00 15X0 5 .75 1.00 1.50 2.50 5.00 8.C0 10.00 For the most complete list of other Palms, as well as for a full line of all seasonable stock, see our current wholesale list, a copy of which will be sent on application if you have failed to receive one. HENRY A. DREER, Inc. 714 Chestnut Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Tne above prices are intended for the trade only. Hydrangeas Pot Grown for Forcing. All EN 6-INCH POTS Otaksa, with 6 and 6 branches $20 00 Otaksa, with 4 branches IS 00 Otaksa, with 3 branches 12 00 Otaksa, with 2 branches 10 00 Trios. Hogg, with 5 and 6 branches 20 00 Souvenir de Claire, with 7 and 10 branches 25 00 Now Ready for Delivery Shall we send by freight or express? Jackson & Perkins Co. WHOLESALE ONLY Florists and Nurserymen Newark, - New York Budding Knife Free See Page 24. Rooted Carnation Cuttings BIG VALUE AT THE PRICES QUOTED : Beacon, White Enchantress, Enchantress, Rose Pink Enchantress and White Perfection, $2.50 per 100; $17.50 per 1,000. Rooted Rose Cuttings White and Pink Killarneys, $3.00 per 100; $27.50 per 1000. Richmond, $1.75 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. Mrs. Aaron Ward, $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. PETER REINBERG 30 East Randolph Street CHICAGO, ILL. DAHLIAS Standard and New Gut Flower Varieties Lindhurst Farm Hammonton, N. J. John Bader Co. B. L. ELLIOTT, Owner. Wholesale Plantsman 1 826 Rialto St.. N. S. PITTSBURG, PA. Mention the American Florist when writing 42 The American Florist. fan. 25, Pittsburg. ROSE SUPPLY SHORT. The bad weather is still with us, but it doesn't seem to have much ef- fect on the supply of cut flowers, ex- cept roses, which are running very short. American Beauties are an- other scarce article, but there is not much call for them anyway. Lilies are coming in very strong and are also of fine quality. Roman hyacinths have become a drug on the market, as nobody seems to care for them. Sweet peas continue to be the leaders here. Some of the finest ever seen in the city are arriving by the thou- sands. There is the usual good sup- ply of violets, daisies, mignonette, white lilac, daffodils and valley. A little freezia is seen, but does not amount to much. NOTES. We had a very strong windstorm Saturday, which played havo'c with windows and everything else not nailed or screwed down. It reached a veloc- ity of 56 miles an hour for a short period and took the plate glass in one of the McCallum Co.'s doors along with it. The A. T. Lorch Co., the carnation specialists of De Haven, are consign- ing some fine carnations, especially White Lawson, to the McCallum Co. Jos. Thomas of Greensburg was in town last week, and reports a very heavy run on funeral work, cleaning up every flower he had in sight. A. P. Morrison, the chrysanthemum grower of Mars, was in town Friday, talking over plans for next season. The Pittsburg Florists' Exchange has temporarily discontinued the han- dling of cut flowers. The Empire Floral Co. has opened a store on Sandusky (formerly Sev- enth) street. Mrs. E. M. Niggel, who has been sick, is now regaining her former health. Chas. Puhlman reports that his win- ter crop of sweet peas will be on soon. Miss Tillie Kyle is visiting friends in Cleveland. J. Nashville, Tenn. TRADE VERT QUIET. The trade has been more quiet the last few days than at any time since the holidays, only funeral work serv- ing to keep the florists busy. The supply has been fine and all kinds of stock very good. Roses are a little off crop, but carnations are unusually good and plentiful. The florists' win- dows are full of blooming potted plants. Violets are plentiful and of very fine quality, and there seems to be plenty of lily of the valley. Easter lilies are also plentiful. Narcissi and Romans are in fine condition and abundant enough to supply all de- mands. NOTES. Geny Bros, are making a fine cut of carnations and their roses are just beginning to come in again after a rest. Mclntyre Bros, have some fine sweet peas. Their new store has proved very successful. L. Haury & Sons also have sweet peas and violets as well as fine potted plants. The Joy Floral Co. has a fine lot of orchids. M. C. D. Orange, N. J.— The eighteenth an- nual dinner and dance of the New Jersey Floricultural Society was held here January 15. The entertainment committee was composed of John Der- van, chairman; Wm. Reid, Frank Drews, George B. Wilson, Geo. H. Wright and Geo. Strange. Vaughan's Choice Forcing Stock AZALEAS MOLLIS. Each Doz. Bushy, full of buds... $0.50 $5.50 DEUTZIA GRACILIS. 100 $36.00 100 $20.00 15.00 S-in. pots, 70-80 flowering Each Doz. branches $0.30 $3.00 6-in. pots, smaller stock, good value 20 2.00 HYDRANGEAS FOR FORCING. Imported pot-grown stock, 6 to 7-in. pots. ff-^~The four new varieties here are the best on the market. A trial will convince. Avalanche. Pure white. Mme.EmileMouilliere.White crimped Howets. Mine. Maurice Hamar. Flesh pink. Any above, 3-4 flowering shoots, each. 75c; doz. SS.00. Souv. de Mme. Chantard. Early dark pink. 3-4 flowering shoots, each. 85c; doz. $9.00; per 100. $70.00. RHODODENDRONS. Best named varieties, all colors- Each Doz. Bushy plants. 8 to 12 buds $1.00 $9.00 Bushy plants, 12 to 18 buds 1.25 12.00 Bushy plants. 18 to 24 buds 2.00 20.00 Also a few Pink and White Pearl at a 50 per cent increase on these prices. BABY RAMBLERS. Dormant, Field-Grown Budded Stock. Erna Teschendorf, the New Crimson Baby Rambler that aoes not fade. 2 year, doz. $5.00; per 100, $30.00. CRIMSON BABY. Each Doz. 100 2-year $0.20 $2.00 $14.00 . .25 2 50 16.00 JESSIE. . .25 2.50 18.00 . .30 3.00 20.00 PHYLLIS. . .20 2.00 16.00 . .25 2.50 18 00 3 1-33 w. Randolph st. Vaughan's Seed Store, CLIMBING ROSES. Each, 30c; Doz., $3.00; 100, $20.00. American Pillar, single pink Hiawatha, single red. White Dorothy Perkins, double. Each, ?5c; Doz., $2.50; 100. $18.00. Flower of Fairfield, double red. Tausendschon, single pink. Each Doz. 100 Crimson Rambler, 2-year... .$0.20 $2.00 $15.00 " 3-vear 25 2.50 18.00 Dorothy Perkins, same as above. Excelsa, New 2 year 50 4.50 35.00 Lady Gay, ^-vear 25 2.50 18.00 " " 3-year 30 3.00 20.0o NEW YORK 25 Barclay St. Greenhouses and Nurseries, Western Springs, 111. Mention the American Florist when writing CHRYSANTHEMUMS The Latest Novelties and the Best Standard Kinds. WE HAVE THEM SUITABLE FOR ANY PURPOSE. Ask for our 1913 Catalogue. ELMER D. SMITH & CO., ADRIAN, MICH. Mention the American Florist when writing New American Beauty GERANIUM We take great pleasure in introducing" to our many customers for 1913 our New American Beauty Geranium for the first time. After working on it for nearly three years, we are ottering it for sale. Our Claim for American Beauty Geranium is that it surpasses all other Geraniums in its real American Beauty color. Tin- individual blooms measure 234 inches across. It is semi-double, medium dwarf, of stately shape. It has come to stay as a money maker. Prices to the trade. 21/2-in. pots, 50c each; $5.00 per doz. 3-in. pots, $1.00 each; $1000 per doz. cash. Write for circulars in natural colors and prices on large lots. JOHN BAVSCHER, Arcade Addition Frccport, 111. Mention the American Florist ivhen writing J. D. Thompson Carnation Co Carnation Specialists JOLIET, ILL Mention the American Florist when writing SPECIALTIES Roses, from 3-inch pots. Chrysanthemums Carnations for fall deliver?. Smllax, Violets IN BEST VARIETIES. Prices low. Send for list. Wood Brothers. 5£«B '9'3- The American Florist. 43 a M History Repeats Itself Some Roses are like men — they have to be transplanted to bring out their best qual- ities. American Beauty never attained the importance in its native France as Mme. Ferdinand Jamain," that it has in America. The same was true of "Katherine Mermet," from which we got the two sports Bride and Bridesmaid. Liberty and Killarney never developed under the weepy skies of Ireland as they did in America. The latest aspirant, "MRS. GEO. SHAWYER," we predict will find its way to the front just as have the varieties mentioned. Come and see it growing and convince your- self. $30.00 per hundred; $250.00 per thousand. Grafted or own root. MILADY" The New Crimson, gfiSSSi, CARNATIONS Enchantress Supreme and Salmon Beauty, two fine sports from Enchantress. 1*12 Der 100 Commodore, the freest Xmas blooming scarlet we have. 'SlOO Der 1000 Northport. the leader in the dark pink section. '* Rosette, St. Nicholas and Benora, - - $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000 Also All the Standard Varieties of Carnations. Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. 44 $ 30.00 250.00 CARNATIONS Rooted Cuttings, Season 1913. January delivery. Per 100 Per 1000 Rosette $6 00 |50 00 St. Nicholas 6 00 50 to Benora 6 TO 50 00 Gloriosa 4 00 30 00 White Wonder 3 oo 26 (0 White Perfection 3 00 25 00 White Enchantress 3 00 25 00 Enchantress 3 00 25 00 Rose Pink Enchantress 3 00 25 00 Scarlet Glow 3 00 25 00 Mrs. C. W. Ward 3 TO 25 TO Bonfire 3 00 25 00 Rooted Cuttings Our Specialty. Fine stock; e\en size; well rooted cuttings. F. DORNER & SONS CO. LA FAYETTE, LND. Lady Hillingdon Roses Fine 2V*-inch plants. $11.50 per 100. F. O. B. West Grove. THE C0NIRD& JONES CO., West Grove, Penna. PALMS, FERNS AND Decorative Plants JUIln dvUli, BROOKLYN N Y SEASONABLE STOCK Pandanus Utilus, 3-in. pots, $10.00 per 100; 4-in. pots, $20.00 per 100. Adlantum Croweanum, 4-in. pot plants, $15. oo per luO. Adiantum Cuneatum, strong 4-in., at $10.00 per Hi). Cibotium Schiedei 6-in. pots, 10-12-in. fronds, 2 ft spread, $1.60 each. Fern Dish Ferns, all the best sorts including Cyrtomium Falcatum, and Aspidium Tsussimense, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Bargain ! Kentia Forsteriana, a special bargain in single specimen plants, perfect condition, 66 in. high, 6 to 7 leaves, in 10 in. green tubs, $7.50. Made up Kentia Forsteriana, 8 in. tubs, 4 plants in a tub, 48 to 52 in. high, $6.50 each. Calla Ethiopica, 3-in. strong, need shift, $7.00 per 100. New Baby Rambler Rose, Erna Teschendorf, strong 2-yr. field grown plants, $4.(10 per dozen, $30.00 per 100. This is the best Red Baby Rambler of all. English Ivy, strong 4-in., two or more shoots, $12.00 per 100. Dracaena Indivisa, strong 6-in. pot plants, $35.00 per 100, 5-in. $20.00 per 100 (Pot grown stock). THE STORKS fi HARRISON CO. Painesville, Ohio. Mention the American Florist when writing Geraniums Coleus ROOTED CUTTINGS ONLY. S. A. Nult $12.50 per 1000 Rlcard 15.00 " " Poitevlne 15.00 " " Next delivery Feb. 17th. ROOTED CUTTINGS ONLY. Red, Yellow and general assortment at $6.00 per 1000. Giant leaved, $1.5') per 100. Next delivery Feb. 3rd. GUARANTEED STOCK: I ASSUME ALL RISKS. ALBERT M.HERR, Lancaster, Pa. 44 The American Florist. Jan. 25, Index to Advertisers. Advance Co The. . Aggeler & Musser Seed Co Alpha Floral Co. .. American Spawn Co Amling E C Co Anderson S A Andorra Nurseries.. Angermueller G H. Aphine Mfg Co Archias Floral Co. . •Yschmann Godfrey. Atlanta Floral Com- mission Co Atlanta Floral Co... Auburndale Gold Fish Co Bader Jno & Co Barrows H H & Son Rassett& Wash burn Batavia Greenhouse Co Baur Window Glass Co Bauscherjohn Bayersdorfer H Beaven E A Beeerow's BergerBros Bernini; H G Berterman Bros Co. Blackistone Blair Robt. T Bobbink & Atkins.. BoddingtonA T Bodger J & SonsCo. Boland J B Co Bolgiano J & Sons.. Bowe M A Bramley & Son Brant S D Braslan Seed Grow Co Breitmeyer's J Sons. Brown Alfred J Seed Co BrownellC W& Co. Brans H K Buchbinder Bros... BuckbeeH W Budlong J A Burpee W A & Co.. Caldwell theWoods- man Co California SeedGrow Assn Camp Conduit Co .. Carbone Philip L .. Castner Benj. F Chicago Cam Co. I 19 Chicago Flower Growers Assn Chicago House Wrecking Co Clark E B Seed Co. Clark's Sons David. Cleveland Cut Flower Co Conard & Jones Cooke Geo H Cotsonas Geo & Co. Cowee W J Coy HC Seed Co... Craig Robt Co Critchell C E Cunningham Jos H. Dailledouze Bros... Dammann & Co. . . . Daniels & Fisher... DardsChas Deamud J B Co Denaiffe & Son Dennison Mfg Co... Derby Henry Detroit Flower Pot Mfy Dietsch A & Co . . . Diller Caskey & Keen Dillon J L Dingee&ConardCo Dorner F & Sons... DreerH A Duerr Chas A Dunlop JohnH Dwelle - Kaiser Co The Edwards Folding Box Elk Galax & Fern Co 49 Emmans Geo M 39 Erie Floral Co I Erne & Klingel 18 Esperance L Nurs.. 40 Ever Ready Flower Pot Cover Co 18 Eyres HG 27 Fish Henry Seed Co 34 Florists' Hail Assn. 52 Foley Mfg Co IV Fottler. Fiske. Rawson Co II FranklinPlantFarm 38 Franzen F O 36 Freeman Mrs J B... 28 Freeman & Sons S . 52 Froment H E 23 GalvinThosF 27 GarlandGM 51 Gasser J M Co 27 Geny Bros 28 Giblin & Co 51 Godineau R & M... 31 Gorham & Chapline III Grand Rapids Flower Co 27 Groves Robert 24 Gude Bros 26 Hatcher. Florist.... 28 Haven Seed Co The 31 Heacock Jos Co 37 Heinl John & Son.. 25 Henderson A & Co. 32 Herr Albert M 43 Herrmann A 52 Hess & Swoboda... 26 Hews A H&Co.... Ill Hilfinger Bros Ill Hines E LumberCo 52 HoerberBros 19 Hoffman Flo Artist. 27 HoffmeisterFlo Co. 21 Holm & Olson 26 Holton &HunkelCo 20 Home Cor School... 36 Hooker H M Co.... 50 Hurff Edgar F 34 Igoe Bros 44 Illinois Pipe Mfg Co. 51 Isbell S M & Co... II Jackson & Perkins40 4l Jacobs & Sons ^48 Johnson J Oliver ... 31 lohnson WW &Son 31 Johnston Glass Co.. 50 Jones Percy 14 Kasting W F Co ... 21 Keller Geo & Sons. Ill Keller JB& Sons... 28 Kellogg Geo M 28 Kennicott Bros 19 Kervan Co The 25 Kessler W A 23 Kift Robt 27 King Construct Co. 48 Kohr A F Ill Kohlschreiber F 32 Kramer I N & Son.. Ill Kroeschell Bros Co. 51 Kruchten John 19 Kuehn C A 20 Kuhl Geo A 37 Kvle & Foerster.... 19 LaCrosse Floral Co. 28 Lager & Hurrell-... I Lange A 25 Landreth Seed Co.. II Leborous J J 25 Lederer 48 Leedle Floral Co ... 39 Leonard Seed Co. .. 31 Lord & Burnham.. . 49 Los Angelos Fiower Market 34 I yndhurst Farm... 41 McCallum Co 21 McConnell Alex 25 McCoy L W 28 McCullough's J M Sons Co 21 McHutchinson &Co II McKellar Chas W.. 18 McKenna P& Son. 27 Mangel 25 Matthews Florist... 27 May&CoLL 25 Meconi Paul 23 Mer»arthSM& Bro 34 Mette Henry 38 Meyer John C & Co. 24 Michigan Cut Flowr Exchange 24 M. WINANDY CO.,Mfrs. Greenhouse builders and manufacturers of WINANDY'SNEW BENCH AND HEATING SYSTEM. Write for particulars. 6236 N. Lincoln St. CHICAGO Telephone Ravenswood 607. MillerES 31 Moninger J C Co... Iv Montreal Floral Ex. 21 Moore, Hentz & Nash 25 Morehead Mfg Co... 52 Mt Gilead Pottery Co Ill Murray Samuel 26 Myers Florist 28 Nat Flo B of Trade. 52 N Y Cut Flower Ex. 23 Niessen Leo Co .... 21 Oechslin Frank 36 Oklahoma SeedGro Co 31 Ostertag Bros 28 Palmer W J & Son . 26 Park Floral Co 26 Peacock DahliaFms 40 Pedrick Geo & Son. 32 Pelicano, Rossi & Co 26 Pennock-MeehanCo 23 Penn the Florist 26 Peters & ReedPoty III Peterson & SonsJ A I Pierson A N (Inc) 29 39 Pierson F R Co.... I Pieters & Wheeler Seed Co 30 Pillsbury I L 52 Pinkston Jas E 24 Podesta&Baldocchi 27 Poehlmann Bros Co 30 37 PollworthC C Co .20 27 Pulverized Manure Co 50 QuakerCity Machine Works 52 Racdlein Basket Co 18 Randall A L Co.... 19 Randolph & Mc Clements 48 Ratekin'sSeed H'se 31 Rawlings Elmer.... 39 Ready Reference... 45 Reed & Keller 52 Regan Ptg House .. Ill Reid Edw 21 Reinberg Geo 19 Reinberg Peter 14 41 Reuter Chris 31 Rice Bros 20 Rice Co. M 24 RoDinsonJCSeedCo II Rock WL Co 26 Roemer Fred 31 Rohnert Seed Co... II Routzahn Seed Co . II RuschG&Co 20 SaakesOC 27 Saltford Flowr Shop 26 Scheel FF 37 Schilder Bros 31 Schiller, the Florist. 28 Schillo Adam 44 Schlatter W & Son. 44 SchlingMax 28 SchmidtJC 36 Schulzjacob 2*i Scott John 43 Shaffer Geo C 27 SharpPartridge&Co 50 Siebrecht & Sie- brecht Inc 23 Situation & Wants.. 9 Skidelsky S S & Co. 31 Smith A W&Co... 27 SmithED&Co 42 Smith & Hemenway 48 Smith Henry 27 Smith Wm C 20 Smith W&T Co... 1 Stearns LumberCo. 48 Stoothoff H A Co... 48 Storrs & Harrison.. 32 36 43 Sunlight Double Sash Light Co 51 Superior Machine & Boiler Works.. 51 Syracuse Pottery Co III Taylor Hugh M 31 Taylor Steam Trap Co 52 Texas Seed & Flowr Co 25 Thompson Car Co.. 42 Thomson Wm & Sons 50 Thorburn J M & Co 37 TottyChasH 39 43 Trimble WE Greenhouse Co... 19 Valentine Frank 25 Vaughan AL&Co. 17 Vaughan's Seed Store I III 16 29 33 34 37 38 40 42 48 Vestals 28 Vick's Sons Jas 34 Vincent R Jr. ...I 36 38 Virgin U J 28 Waban Rose Cons . 39 Wagner Park Cons. Ill Walker F A &Co.. 28 Ward & Co. R M... II Weiland& Risch... 19 Welch Bros 21 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 31 Wietor Bros 15 18 WilksS Mfg Co.... 49 Wilson RG 25 Winandy M &Co.. 44 Windier Wholesale Florist Co 20 WittboldGCo 25 Wittbold Henry. ..15 19 Wolfskin Bros & Morris Goldenson 27 Wood Bros 42 Woodruff GeoS.... 37 Woodruff S D &Son. 32 Yokohama NursCo. II Young & Nugent... 25 7ech & Mann 19 Ziskajos 19 GREENHOUSE GLAZING. Big jobs a specialty Prices on application ROBT. T. BLAIR, 122 E. Wood Ave., COLUMBUS, OHIO Mention the American Florist when writing BEFC AFTER Always mention The American Florid when you order stock . I t ' CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. Nolosr jou mend your split carna- tions with Superior Carnation STAPLES 50c per 1000 postpaid. Wm. Schlatter & Son, 422 Main St., Springfield, Mass. Mention the American Florist when writing A LL Nursery men, Seedsmen and Florists wishing **■ to do business with Europe should send for the "Horticultural Advertiser" This is the British Trade Paper, being read weekly by all the horticultural trade; it is also taken by over 1000 of the best continental houses. Annual subscription, to cover cost of postage. 75c. As the H. A. is a purely trade medium, appli- cants should, with the subscription, send a copy of their catalog or other evidence that they belong to the nursery or seed trade. Money orders payable at Lowdham, Notts. Address Editors of "H. A." Chilwell Nurseries. LOWDHAM, Notts, England Model Extension Carnation Support Made with two or three circles. En- dorsed by all the Leading Carnation Growersasthe best support on market Pat. July 27, '97. May 17. '98 GALVANIZED WIRE ROSE STAKES. Write for prices before ordering elsewhere. Prom i 1 shipment guaranteed IGOE BROS. 266 N. 9th St. BROOKLYN. N. Y Mention the American Florist when writing Pecky Cypress We are SPECIALISTS in this line, bavins been practically the first to sell to the trade. Get the value of our long experience. Perfect satisfaction guaranteed. Rock-bottom prices. Pecky Cypress, because of its durability, is the only wood now being used for greenhouse benches. Will ship in any quantity, carload or less. Drop Siding, Ship Lap, Flooring, White Cedar Posts, Etc. Everything in Lumber. Write for prices ADAM SCHILLO LUMBER CO. "SHKlSSr- Mention the American Florist when writing Mention the American Florist when writing '9'j. 1 Iie America x Fl ok/ s i : i:. Ready Reference Section. 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. AGERATUMS. AgerHtmu. A. N. Piersou, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. ALTERNANTHERAS. Alterntuitbtnas. A. Is. I'ierson. Inc., Cromwell, Con n . AMPELOPSIS. Ampelopsls Veltehli, heavy 3 to 4 ft., $7 per 100; heavy, 2 to 3 ft., 2-year. 60 for $3 (Parcel Post); $5 per 100 by express: 1-year. 2 to 3 ft., strong, 50 for $2; 100, $3.25; Parcel Post. $20 per 1,000; IS to 24 Inches. 50 for $1.50; 100 for $2; Parcel Post, $15 per 1,1100. Well rooted plants, tops cut to 0 inches for transplanting, $12 per 1.000. Samples (except the two heavy grades) 25c allowed on purchase. Chas. Black, Hightstown. N. J. ARAUCARIAS. Araucaria excelsta, 5, 5Vt and 6-in., 40c to $1.50. Godfrey Aschmanu. 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia, Araucaria, excelsa, 5-in., $6 per doz. ; $45 per 100. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wl3. ASPARAGUS. Asparagus Sprengeri. 2-in., $2.50 per 100. Asparagus plumosus, 2-ln., $3 per 100. Geo. M. Kmnians, Newton, N. J. Asparagus plumosus, 2>4-in. pots, $2 per 100; $1S per 1,000. Sprengeri. 2%-in., $2 per 100; $15 per 1,000. Jos. II. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri, 2V>-in., $2 per 100; 300 for $5. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol. Pa. Asparagus plumosus, 2V,-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1.0U0. Sprengeri, 214-in., $2.50 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Erie Floral Co., Erie. Pa. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri, 2Vi-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. James Vicks' Sons, Rochester, N. V. Asparagus Sprengeri and plumosus. 4-in., 10c; 2%-ln., 4c; 3-ln., Oc. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W._Optario_St., Philadelphia. Asparagus plumosus, 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-in., $3 per 100. Elmer Rawlings, Olean, N. T. ASPIDISTRAS. Aspidistras, green and variegated, 6-in., 75c to $1.25. Godfrey Ascumann, 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia. ASTERS. THE SAWYER ASTERMUM— Eight years of strict selection places it on the mountain top of perfection, in color, size and profit. Price (cash with order), $8, oz.; $4.50, V-, oz. ; trade pkg. (not mixed). $1. Colors; White, pink and lavender. ALBERT A. SAWYER, Forest Paik, III. AZALEAS. Azaleas, in bloom, Vervreneann and other colors, 75c to $1.50. For Easter, assorted, 50c to $2. Godfrey Ascumann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Azalea mollis, full of buds, 50c each: $5.50 per doz.; $30 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Azalea indica, pink, red and white, in bud and bloom. 75c to $1.50 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Azaleas. W. & T. SmltiTco.. Geneva, N, Y. BAY TREES. Bay trees and box trees; all sizes. Write for special list. Julius Roehrs Co., Ruther- ford . N. J . Bay trees. MeHutchlson & Co., if- Murray St.. New York. BEGONIAS. Begonias. Glolre de Lorraine and Cincinnati, In bloom, 5V. and 0-ln., 60e to $1. Godfrey Ascumauu, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. BOXWOOD. Boxwoods. MeHutchlson & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. BULBS. Bulbs, Gladiolus Pink Augusta, $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000. A few extra selected bulbs, $2.75 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Florists- Mix- ture, $2 per 100; $10 per 1,000; White, light and pink, $2.25 per 100; $18 per 1,000. Cash. Also Augusta, Francis King, Mme. Monneret, Taft, Klondyke. STEVEN'S GLADIOLI CO., Saginaw, W. S., Mich. Gladioli, America, bulblets, $1 per qt. : $2.~> per bu. ; 1'1-in., and up, $20 per 1,000; Hi to IV, $15; 1-in. to 1%. $12: % to 1-in.. $10; % to %, $7. Francis King, Hi-in. up, $12; % to 1-in.. $10; M to %-i*.. $3; bulblets. $16 per bu. Geo. S. Woodruff, Independence, Iowa. Gladiolus America in all sizes. Will exchange for Augusta or Mrs. F. King. Send for quo- tations. Fletcher Bulb and Floral Co., Valley Junction, Iowa. Bulbs, lilium multiflorum, L. glganteum. For prices, see advertisement on second cover page. Ralph M. Ward & Co., 71 Murray St., New York. Bulbs, bedding hyacinths, white, red and blue. $1.60 per 100; $15 per 1,000. James Vicks' Sons. Rochester, N. Y. Bulblets of America, Augusta, Independence, Klondyke, Mrs. F. King, Groff's Hybrids, Sec. 2 light, $1.50 per quart (about 4,000). Clark Brown, Ashland, Mass. Gladiolus America, 1st size, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; medium size, $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000. Spirea Gladstone, $8.50 per 100; Flora- bunda, $5; Superba. $6; Queen Alexandra, $10. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesvllle, Ohio. Bulbs. For varieties and prices see adver- tisements elsewhere In this Issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New Y'ork. Spiraea, strong clumps. Florlbunda. $1 per doz.; $7 per 100; Gladstone, $1.25 per doz.; $9 per 100. A. Henderson & Co., 352 N. Mich- igan Ave^Cblcago. Bulbs. S. S. Skldelsky & Co., 1215 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia. Bulbs. MeHutchlson & Co., 17 Murray St., Now York. Bulbs of all kinds. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 33 Barclay St., New York. Callas, Japanese brown. Yokohama Nursery Co. , 31 Barclay St., New York. Bulbs. Arthur T. Boddington, 342 W. 14th St., New York. Bulbs of all kinds. Rochester, N. Y. James Vick's Sons, Bulbs. E. S.. Miller. Wading River, N. Y. CALLAS. GODFREY CALLAS. 2'A-in., $4.00 per 100. CONARD & JONES CO., WEST GROVE. PENNSYLVANIA. CANNAS. TVvo million CANNA ROOTS In 100 best va- rieties, from $7 per 1,000 up. Also Caladluma, Begonias, tuberous rooted; Dahlias, Gladiolus, Gloxinias. Tuberoses, etc. How many and what kind do yuti want this spring? Early or- ders get low prices. Shellroad Greenhouses. Grange, Baltimore. Md. CANNAS. Fine 2 to 3 Bulbs, Sec. Chnbane $1.60 per 100 Rolmsta 1.00 per 100 Paul Marquant 2.00 per 100 Mile. Berat 2.50 per 100 Pres. Cleveland 2.50 per 100 Pennsylvania 3.00 per 100 C. P. Read 3.00 per 100 Henry George 4.00 per 100 C has. Henderson 4.00 per 100 Papa Nardy 5.00 per 100 Marvel 5.00 per 100 David Harum 5.00 per 100 King Humbert 7.00 per 100 Cinnabar 1.00 per 100 Mixed 1.00 per 100 WAGNER PARK CONSERVATORIES, Sidney, O. IMPROVED CANNAS. "There can be no question that could the florists see those cannas, they would be in every collection in the country." — John Welsh Young, referring to CONARD & JONES CANNAS. Mrs. Alfred F. Conard. pink $35.00 per 100 Beacon, red 20.00 per 100 Gladioflora. variegated 15.00 per 100 Meteor, red 25.00 per 100 Rosea glgantea, pink 25.00 per 100 Wm. Saunders, red, with bronze leaf 10.00 per 100 Mt. Blanc, near white 10.00 per 100 Kate F. Deemer, yellowi 35.00 per 100 F. o. b. at headquarters for Improved cannas. Write for complete list to THE CONARD & JONES CO.. WEST GROVE, PENNSYLVANIA. CARNATIONS. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. 150,000 in the following varieties ready for immediate deliveries: Ter 100 Per 1,000 The Herald, scarlet $12.00 $100.00 Rosette, dark pink 6.00 60.00 Wodenethe 6.00 50.'>o Gloriosa. medium pink 4.(10 35.00 Pink Delight, flesh pink 6.00 50.00 Conquest, overlaid pink 4.00 35.00 White Wonder, pure white 3.00 25.00 White Enchantress, pure 3.00 25.00 White Perfection 3.00 25.00 Enchantress, flesh pink 3.00 25.00 Princess Charming, flesh pink.. .8.00 25.00 May day, deep flesh 3.00 25.00 Rose Pink Enchantress 3.00 25.00 Washington, dark pink 3.00 25.00 (Sport of Enchantress) Alvina. very free 3.00 25.00 Victory, scarlet 3.00 25.00 Scarlet Glow, scarlet 3.00 25.00 Bonfire, scarlet 3.00 25.00 Beacon, scarlet 3.00 25.00 CHICAGO CARNATION CO. 30 E. Randolph Street. ChIcago,_Ill. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. Per 100 Per 1.000 Princess Charming $2. On $20.00 Enchantress 2.00 18.00 White Enchantress 2.00 20.00 Washington 2.00 18.00 Lnwson 1.50 12.50 White Lawson 1.50 12.60 White Perfection 2.00 18.00 Wlnsor 1.60 12.50 Victory 1.50 12.60 Bonfire (finest red) 3.00 25.00 WIETOR BROS., 162 N. Wabash Ave., _ Chicago. 111. CARNATION CUTTINGS. For January delivery. Per 100 Per 1.000 Wodenethe $«.»0 $50.00 White Wonder 4.00 36.00 White Enchantress 3.00 25.00 Enchantress 3.00 25.00 Beacon 3.0» 25.00 Rose Pink Enchantress 2.50 20.00 J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO. JOLIET, ILL. Carnations, Northport. Commodore, Enchant- vsi Supreme, and Salmon Beauty. $12 per 100; $100 per 1.000. Rosette. St. Nicholas, Benorn, $0 per 100; $",0 per l,O»0. Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us .About It 46 The American Florist. Jan. 25, Carnations, Rosette, St. Nicholas, Benora, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Glorlosa, $4 per 100; $30 per 1,000. White Wonder, White Perfec- tion, White Enchantress, Enchantress, Hose Pink Enchantress, Scarlet Glow, Mrs. 0. W. Ward, Bonfire, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. F. Dorner & Sons Co., La Fayette, Ind. "Colorado Grown Plants Beat Them All." Rooted Carnation Cuttings for present or later delivery. . White Enchantress, Mrs. C. W. Ward, Beacon and Bassett, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Pink Enchantress and Victory, $2.50 per 100; $2r> per 1,000. Winsor and White Lawson, $2 per 100; $15 per 1,000. Cash or reference. ELITCHLONG GREENHOUSES. Denver, Colo. Carnations, rooted cuttings, strong, healthy stock out of sand: Winsor, Victory. $1.60 per 100; $13 per 1.000. White Perfection, Pink Enchantress. $2 per 100; $17 per 1,000. White Enchantress, $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000; 250 at 1,000 rates. Cash or C. O. D. NORTH- WESTERN FLORAL CO., Gross Point, 111. _ Carnations, Rosette, St. Nicholas, Benora, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Beacon, $3.50 per 100;' $30 per 1.000. White Wonder, White Enchant- ress, White Perfection, Mrs. C. W. Ward. En- chantress, May Day, $3 per 100: $25 per 1,000. A. N. Plerson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. Carnations, Beacon, White Enchantress, Rose Pink Enchantress, White Perfection, $2.50 per 100; $17.50 per 1.000. Peter Relnberg, 30 Bast Randolph St., Chicago. ROOTED CUTTINGS. 10.000 Winsor Carna- tion Cuttings, strong, healthy side cuttings at $2 per 100; $15 per 1,000. La Crosse Floral Co., La Crosse, Wis. Carnation Enchantress Supreme, 12 rooted cut- tings, $3; 25, $5; 50, $7; 100, $12; 1.000, $100. Dailledouze Bros., Lenox Road and Troy Ave., Brooklyn. N.Y. Carnations, C. W. Ward. White Enchantress, Beacon, $2.25 per 100: $20 per 1,000. F. F. Scheel, Shermervllle, 111. Carnations, chrysanthemums. S. S. Skidel- sky & Co.. 1215 'Betz Bldg., Philadelphia. Comfort carnation cuttings, $4 per 100; $30 per 1.000. S. M. Merwarth & Bros., Easton, Pa. Carnations. Wood Bros^ Flshklll.N^ T. Carnations. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Chrysanthemums, all the leading varieties. For prices see advertisement elsewhere In this issue^ A. N. Pierson, Inc. , Cromwell, Conn. Chrysanthemums, all the leading varieties. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. CLEMATIS. Clematis. W. & T. Smith Co.. Geneva, N. Y. COLEUS. Coleus. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. Coleus. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. CYCLAMEN. CYCLAMEN GIGANTEA. in bud and bloom. Best strain of large, strong plants, for size of pots, 4-in., $2 per doz.; 4%-ln., $3 per doz. August seedlings, 12 best varieties, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. ROBER & RADKE, Maywood,- III. Cyclamen, in bloom, 5-ln.. 50c each; $5 per doz.; 6-in., 75c each; $7.50 per doz. Poehl- mann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Cyclamen, 4 and 5%-in., 25c to 50c. God- frey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Phila- delphia. DAHLIAS. DAHLIAS. Undivided Field Clumps. Snowflake $1.00 per doz. $6.00 per 100 Snowclad 75 " " 4.00 " 100 J. H. Roach 75 " " 4.00 " 100 Olympia 75 " " 4.00" 100 Countess of Lonsdale.. 1.00 " " 6.00" 100 C. W. Brutton 75 " " 4.00 " 100 Earl of Pembroke 50 " " 3.00 " 100 Penelope 75 " " 4.00" 100 Eclipse 75 " " 4.00" 100 Arabella 75 " " 4.00" 100 Black Beauty 50 " " 3.00 " 100 Mixed 50 " " 3.00" 100 WAGNER PARK CONSERVATORIES, Sidney. O. Dahlias, 100.000 field-clumps: 100 varieties of cream. Get list. Benj. Connell. Florist. M errhantvllle, N. J. Dahlias, standard and new cut flower varieties. Lyndhurst Farm, Hammonton, N. J. Dahlias, named sorts, $1.25 per 100; list free'. C. W. Hoffman, route 13, Dayton, O. DAISIES. Daisies. Mrs. F. Sander, 2-in., $2 per 100. El- mer Rawlings, Olean, N. Y. DEUTZIAS. Deutzia Gracilis, S-in., 70 to 80 flowering branches. 30c each; $3 per doz.; $20 per 100; 6-in., smaller stock, 20c each; $2 per doz.; $15 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. DRACAENAS. ROOTED GERANIUM CUTTINGS. The "BIG FOUR" bedders for immediate de- livery. S. A. Nutt (dark red), Gen. Grant (bright red), Mme. Buckner (white), A No. 1 stock, $1.50 per 100; $14.00 per 1.000. Beaute Poitevine (salmon), $1.75 per 100; $16.00 per 1.000. CASH. THE W. T. BUCKLEY CO., Springfield. 111. Dracrena terminalis, 4 and 5%-in., 25c to 40c. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Phila- delphia. Dracaena terminalis, 2M>-in. pots, $10 per 100. J. RoehrsCo., Rutherford, N. J. _ Dracaena Massangeana, $1.25 to $1.50 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton _Gj-ove,_lll. Draesena~Ind.7~3-in.T$5r4-in.. $10; 5-in., $25 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N, J. EUONYMUS. EUONYMUS VARIEGATA RADICANS JAPONICA. 21/&-in. pots, 5c. 3 and 4-in. pots, 10c. CONARD & JONES CO. WEST GROVE. PENNSYLVANIA. FERNS. DWARF FERNS FOR FERN DISHES. These dwarf ferns are used by the hundreds of thousands to till dishes for table decorations. Our sales each year exceed fifty thousand plants. Our stock is in prime condition, ready to use at once. We offer 9 choice varieties, 50c per doz.; $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000. Pteris cretica Victoria, albo-lineata, Aspidium tsussimense, Wilsoni Sieboldii, May! Wimsetti. Pteris multlceps Cyrtomium falcatum or holly fern. Our catalogue of everything you need mailed on application. Write for it today. THE GOOD & REESE CO., Largest rose growers in the world. Box 18. SPRINGFIELD, O. Ferns. Boston, 6-in., 50c each; $6 per doz.; 7-in.. 75c each; $7.50 per doz.; 8-in., $_J each; $10 per doz.; 10-in., $2«60 each; 12-ln„ $3.50 each. Whitmani, prices and sizes same as above. Boston. 2%-in., $3.50 per 100. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. ROOSEVELT FERNS. 2V,-in.. $6.00 per 100. CONARD & JONES CO.. WEST GROVE, PENNSYLVANIA. _ Table ferns, 10 varieties, 2%-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 3-in., $6 per 100; $55 per 1,000. Poehlmann Bros._Co.._Morton Grove, 111. _ Ferns,- Boston, $3 per' 100: $30 'per 1,000. Whitmani Compacta, 2%-in., $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Roosevelt, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Henry H. Barrows & Son, Whitman, Mass. Ferns, Scottii. Whitmani, Schozeli, Boston, Giatrasi, 514 to 7-in., 30c to $1 each. Godfrey Aschmann. 1012 W^_Ontaiio_St., Philadelphia. Ferns for dishes. 2W-in., $3.50~per 100; $30 per 1,000; 500 at 1.000 rate. Frank Oechslin, 4011 Quincy St., Chicago, Pteris Wimsetti, 10.000 extra strong 2-inch. $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. J. F. Kidwell & Brother, 3806 Wentworth Avenue, Chicago, 111. FERNS- FOR DISHES, assorted. $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. ROBER & RADKE, Maywood, 111. _ Ferns. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere In this issue. Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. Ferns. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement on front cover of this issue. F. R. Plerson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. _Y. Ferns, Boston. For sizes and prices see ad- vertisement on front cover page. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Boston ferns. 25c: Whitmani, 4-in., 25c. Geo. M. Emmana, Newton, N. J. Ferns. John Scott. Rutland Rd. and E. 45th St. , Brooklyn, N. T. Ferns. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. FICUS. Ficus Pandurata, 6-ln., 2% to 3 ft., extra plants, $3.50 each: 7-in.. 5 to 6 feet tall. $4.50 to $5 each. Rubber plants. 6-in., 75c to $1 each. _Poehlmann_ Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Ficus elastica. 5!£ and 6-in.. 30c to 50c. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Phila- delphia. GERANIUMS. Geraniums — Good, healthy, fall rooted plants from 2y,-In. pots at $3 per 100; $27.50 per 1.000 except where noted: Beaute Poitevine, Main, de Castellane, S. A. Nutt, Jean Viaud, La Favorite. A. Ricard, Mme. Landry, Mrs. E. O. Hill. Albion (single white) Mme. Barney, Heteranthe, E. H. Trego. M. Jaulin. Red Wing, fie each. Our new catalogue will be ready January 1st. Send for a copy of same. THE GOOD & REESE CO., Box 18, Springfield, O. NEW AMERICAN BEAUTY. For the first time we are offering this won- derful new geranium to our many customers. Write for colored cut and prices on large lots, 2^-in. pots, 50c; $5 per doz. JOHN BAUSCHER, JR. Arcade Addition. Freeport, 111. GERANIUMS. Mme. Sallerol. Mme. Buchner, S. A. Nutt, J Inch, $2 per 100; $18 per 1.000. EDW. DOEGE CO., 4344 N. Springfield Ave. Chicago, 111. Mme. Salleroi, 2-in., $2 per 100; $18 per 1,000. Orders booked now for 2'4-in. geraniums, January and February delivery. Write for prices. ROBER & RADKE, Maywood, 111. Geraniums. S. A. Nutt, Poitevine, 2%-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000. Buchner. $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000. Jos. H. Cunningham, Dela- ware, O. Geraniums, 2-in.. $2 per 100; $18.50 per 1,000; 3-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1.OO0. R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Geraniums, rooted cuttings, Ricard and Poite- vine, $15 per 1.000. S. A. Nutt, $12.50 per 1,000. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa, Geraniums, rooted cuttings, S. A. Nutt, double, Clifton, single, same color as Nutt, $15 per l.ooo. H. ?. Gerhardt, Wllmette, 111, Geraniums, Nutt, 2'f-in.. $2.50 per 100. Erie Floral Co.. R. F. D. No. 2. Erie, Pa. Geraniums, Mme. Salleroi. 2'4-In., $2.50 per 100. Storrs & Harrison Co.. Painesville. O. GREENS. Greens of all kinds. For prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 38-40 Broadway, Detroit, Mich, Greens, huckleberry in standard smilax cases, $2.50. Green wild smilax, fancy and dagger ferns. Caldwell the Woodsman Co., Evergreen, Ala. Greens, palm and magnolia leaves. Florida moss, etc. Reduced prices to dealers. Est. 25 years. Victor Schmelz & Son. R. 2, Sanford, Fla. Bronze galax, $5 per case; 5 or more cases, $4.50 per case. C. E. Critchell. 34 E. Third Ave.. Cincinnati, O. Greens. For prices, see advertisement else- where in this issue. Elk Galax and Fern Co., Banners Elk, N. C. Greens, fresh cut evergreens and mosses; dec- orating material. The Kervan Co., 119 W. 28th St.. New York. Fancy and dagger ferns, $1.10 per 1.000; 5,000 or over $1 per 1,000. Robert Groves, 127 Commercial St., Adams, Mass. _ Palm leaves, ferns and mosses. Frledrich Kohischreiber, Hamburg_24. Southern wild smilax and natural and per- petuated roses. E. A. Beavan, Evergreen, Ala. HYDRANGEAS. New forcing HYDRANGEA ARBORESCENS GRANDIFLORA ALBA or Hills of Snow. For forcing or immediate sales: 1-yr. , field-grown, 12 to 18 inches, 2 canes, $1.25 per doz.; $8 per 100; $75 per 1,000. Select. 2 to 3 canes, $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100; $90 per 1,000. 2-yr., field-grown, IS to 24 inches, 2 to 3 canes, $2 per doz.; $14 per 100; $120 per 1,000. Our catalogue of exerything you need mailed on application. Write for it today. THE GOQD & REESE CO. Largest rose growers in the world, Box 18. SPRINGFIELD. O. Hydrangeas for forcing, 6 to 7-in., Avalanche, Mme. Emile Moulliere. Mme. Maurice Hamar, 3 to 4 flowering shoots. 75c each ; $8 per doz. Souv. de Mme. Chantard. 3 to 4 flowering shoots, 85c each: $9 per doz.; $70 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Hydrangeas, pot-grown for forcing, in 6-in. pots. Otaksa. 5 and 6 branches. $20 per 100; 4 branches, $15: 3 branches, $12; 2 branches, $10. Thos. Hogg, 5 and 6 branches, $20; Souv. de Claire, 7 and 10 branches. $25. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, New York. Hydrangea Otaksa, 4-in., pot-grown, $8 per 100; field-grown. 3 to 6 shoots. $10 per 100. Randolph & McClements. Pittsburg, Pa. _ Hydrangea Otaksa. for Easter forcing. 6-in., 25c to 50c. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. On- tario St.. Philadelphia. Hydrangea Otaksa, 3 to 10 shoots, 15c to 35c. Erie FlorSl Co., Erie, Pa. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. I9I3- The American Florist. :;•.» Quality in Young Stock NEW ROSES. MILADY and MRS. GEO. SHAWYER Grafted per 100, $30.00 Own Root " " 80.00 Per 1000, $250.00 " " 260.00 KILLARNEY QUEEN and DOUBLE WHITE KILLARNEY Two new Roses of last season. Grafted per 110, $20.00 Per 1000, $150.00 Own Root " " 12.00 " " 100. OJ MRS. CHAS. RUSSELL Grafted per I"", |36.00 Per 1000, $300.00 Own Root " " 30.00 " " 250.00 KULARNEY, WHITE KILLARNEY. MY MARYLAND, DOUBLE PINK KTUARNE V, MRS. TAFT | Rl voire) RADIANCE, MRS. AARON WARD, LADY HILLINGDON, RICHMOND Grafted per 100, $15. mi Per 1000, $13 > 00 Own Root " " 7.6(1 " " 60.00 CARNATION CUTTINGS. ROSETTE, ST. NICHOLAS, BENORA I WHITE WONDER, WHITE ENCHANTRESS, WHITE Rooted Cuttings per 100, $6.00 Per 1000, $50.00 | PERFECTION, MRS. C. W. WARD, ENCHANTRESS, BEACON MAY DAY Rooted Cuttings per 100, $3.50 Per KkiO, $30.00 I Rooted Cuttings per 100, $3.00 Per 1000, $26.00 CHRYSANTHEMUMS. The Best Commercial Varieties In Existence. CHRYSOLORA, UNAKA, CHADWICK SUPREME, DECEMBER GEM, CHAS. RAZER, W. R. BROCK Rooted Cuttings, $4.00 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. 250 of a variety at the 1000 rate. New varieties and a list of the best commercials given in full in our catalogue. POMPONS FAIRY QUEEN, the best pink; HELEN NEWBERRY, the best late white, from 214-inch pots, $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000 TO COVER THE SEASON CONSIDER THE LIST BELOW AND SEND IN YOUR ORDER. WHITE— Nio, Baby Margaret, Diana. YELLOW— Overbrook, Mertshara Tints, Baby, Quinola, Souvenir d'Or (Mrs. Frank Beu). PINK— Eleganta, Alena, Mima, Alma. BRONZE YELLOW— Miss Julia, AHentown. RED-Rufus, Lyndhurst, Julia Lagravere. From 2-in. pots, $3 per 100, $25 per 1000. Svarietiesat the lOOrate; 250at the lOOOrate SINGLES. A collection of the twelve best varieties for cut sprays. BEDDING STOCK COLEUS in quantity, SALVIA, ALTERNANTHERA, HELIOTROPE, AGERATUM, /iii/i/i«u .jxvwxi. ACHYRANTHES. No order too large for our wholesale department. Use printed stationery or enclose your card. Wholesale prices to the trade only. A. N. PIERSON, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. ...NB'W ROSE... "Mrs. Charles Russell" OWING to the great demand for plants, our root stock is all sold out until later in the season, but grafted plants may still be had in quantity, as we have 12000 growing in our houses from which to make stock. Orders will be filled strictly in rotation. Prices on Grafted Stock: 12 100 250 500 1000 2500 5000 $7.50 $35.00 $82.50 $150.00 $300.00 $687.50 $1250.00 WABAN ROSE CONSERVATORIES, Natick, Mass. Miscellaneous Plants Smilax. 2 in., per 100. $1.00. Dracaena Indivisa 2-in., per 100. $2.00. New Double Daisy, Mrs. F. Sander. 2-in.. per 100. $2.00. Cryptomena Japon- lca. 2 in., per 100 $5.00. Asparagus Plumosus. 2-in., per 100. 12.00; 3-in., per 100. $3.00. Good stock, good packing and prompt shipment. Elmer Rawlings, Wholesale Florist. (Mean, N. T. ROOTED CUTTINGS. Per 100. Per 1000 Verbenas $0.70 $6.00 Ageratums 60 5.00 Heliotrope. Daisies. Salvias.. 1.00 8.00 Feverfew. Petunias 1.25 10.00 Coleus 70 6.00 Alyssum. Double 1.00 8.00 Cash with orders. Express Paid. Write S. D. Brant, Clay Center, Fans. Mention the American Florist when writing rnUw L^w s2ijf | rrni F/loral company A Mention the American Florist when writing Charles H. Totty MADISON, NEW JERSEY Wholesale Florist Chrysanthemum Novelities my Specialty Mention the American Florist when writing A FEW GOOD THINGS Y01 WANT. Geraniums, Nutt. Buchner. Ricard. Perkins Poitevine. 2-in., $2.00 per 100: 3 in.. $5.00 per 100. Boston and Whitman! Ferns, 3 in.. 10c: 4-in.. 15c: 5 in.. 25c. Dracaena Ind., 3in., $5.00: 4-in. $10.00: 5 in. $25.00 per 100. Vinca Var., 2-in.. 2c. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2 -in.. $2.50 per 100. Asparagus Plumosus, 2-in.. $3.00 per 100. Heliotrope, Scarlet Sage. Lemon Verbenas, Cigar Plant, 2-in.. $2.00 per 100. Cash with order. GEO. M. EMMANS. Newton, N. J. The Early Advertisement Gets There. 40 The American Florist. Jan. ,5, I The Nursery Trade American Association of Nurserymen. Thomas B. Meehan, Dresher, Pa., Presi dent; J. B. Pilkington. Portland, Ore., Vice- President: John Hall, 204 Granite bldg.. Ro- chester, N. Y., Sec'y. Thirty-eighth annual convention to be held at Portland. Ore., June 18-20, 1913. Wichita, Kans. — W. F. Sehell. of the Wichita Nursery Co., will increase his nursery stock at Winfleld to two million trees. Troy, O. — David Wood, a local nur- seryman, died suddenly of apoplexy at Beaver Falls, Pa., a few days ago. He .was 40 years old and is survived by a widow. New Orleans. La.— The Metairie Ridge Nursery Co., Harry Papworth, president, has secured the contract of improving the grounds of the state capitol. Alabama State Horticultural Society. The Alabama State Horticultural Society meets in tenth annual con- vention at Bay Minette January 23- 25. The guests will be welcomed by Judge J. H. H. Smith, after which there will he an address by President J. H. McCary, Birmingham. The an- nual report of the state vice-presi- dents, the appointment of committees and the secretary's report will follow. The programme on Thursday in- cludes the following papers : "Citrus Insects and Control," Dew, Auburn; "Commercial Possibilities of the Satsuma," Dr. H. E. Scott, Bat- tles; "Kinds of Fruit Trees to Buy," Henry Chase, Huntsville; "Important Features in Peach Growing," J. R. Hilton, Knoxville, Tenn.; "Pecans," Mrs. Thos. A. Banning, Robertsdale; "Sand Pears," R. S. Scott, Citronelle. Thursday evening there will be an illustrated lecture by ■ Dew. Friday's session will be marked by a number of papers of unusual inter- est, the complete list being as fol- lows ; "Marketing Vegetables," Geo. A. Maloney, Mobile; "Some Controll- ing Factors in Fruitfulness," Dr. E. P. Sandsten, Auburn; "Truck Diseases," Dr. F. A. Wolfe, Auburn; "Trucking on New Lands," L. T. Rhodes, Bay Minette; "Fertilizer Experiments with Sweet Potatoes," Prof. J. F. Duggar, Auburn; "Alabama as a Horticultural State," Capt. R. F. Kolb, Montgomery; "The Country Home," H. M. Conolly, Auburn; "Bulb Growing," L. H. Read, Deer Park; "Insects on Ornamentals," H. P. Loding, Mobile; "Citrus Tri- foliata as a Hedge Plant," I. C. Beatty, Birmingham; "Spraying and Spray Machinery," Prof. J. C. C. Price, Auburn; "Budding and Grafting," J. M. Stover, Bay Minette; "Business Principles in Marketing," Frank D. Fesler, Foley; "Association's Method in Selling Produce," Chas. A. Boiler, Foley; "Fruit and Truck Packages," J. H. McCary, Birmingham. There will be pruning and rpraying demonstrations Saturday. For the Best New and Standard DAHLIAS Address Peacock Dahlia Farms. P. O. Berlin, N. J. Williamstown June, N. J. Tuberous Rooted Begonias Do?. 100 1000 Single sorts— white, scarlet, yf How, pink $.40 $250 $22.00 Single sorts— mixed. .35 2.25 20.00 Double " — white, scarlet, yellow, pink S .65 $4.50 $40.00 Double sorts— mixed .60 4.00 37.50 Gloxinias I *!«' f-^lTO Grassifolia Grandiflora C\l]'rt' 'H to 7 " 2.50 3.00 4.0 J 0.00 s.on 10.00 15.C0 20.00 25.00 Kentia Forsteriana— Single Plants. 5-inch pots 6" 6 7- 7- 8- 8- 11- 11 6 6 " fito7 " 6 to 7 tubs. 6 to 7 " 6 to 7 " 7 to 8 " 7toS " 7to8 6 leaves, 22 to 21 inches htch. 28 to 30 34 to 3-. 36 to 4() 40 to 42 45 to 48 " 4 feet hieh. 5to5M» " " 54 to 6 " " .. . Each.S .75 1.00 . ' 1.50 2.00 . " 3.00 . " 4.00 . " 5.00 . " 8.00 . " 10.00 . " 15.C0 Kentia Belmoreana— Single Plants. 5 inch pots, b to 6 6- 7- 8- 11 12 d to 6 to 6 to tubs fi to " 7 to 8 to 10 7 leaves. 18 to 20 inches high. 7 " 24 " " . 7 " 28 to 30 " 7 " 30 to 3o " " . 1 " 45to4S " " . 8 4l : feel high. Each. For the most complete list of other Palms, as well as for ; of all seasonable stock, see our current wholesale list, a eopy will be sent on application if you have failed to receive one. . full of w $ .75 1.00 1.50 2.50 5.00 8.(0 10.00 line hich - ?**H HENRY A. DREER, Inc. 714 Chestnut Street, Tne above prices are intended for the trade only. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Hydrangeas Pot Grown for Forcing. ALL IN 6-INCH POTS Otaksa, with 5 and 6 branches $20 00 Otaksa, with 4 branches 15 00 Otaksa, with 3 branches 12 00 Otaksa, with %1 branches 10 00 Thos. Hogg, with 5 and 6 branches 20 00 Souvenir de Claire, with 7 and 10 branches 25 00 Now Ready for Delivery Shall we send by freight or express? Jackson & Perkins Co. WHOLESALE ONLY Florists and Nurserymen Newark, - New York Budding Knife Free See Page 24. Rooted Carnation Cuttings BIG VALUE AT THE PRICES QUOTED: Beacon, White Enchantress, Enchantress, Rose Pink Enchantress and White Perfection, $2.50 per 100; $17.50 per 1,000. Rooted Rose Cuttings White and Pink Killarneys, $3.00 per 100; $27.50 per 1000. Richmond, $1.75 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. Mrs. Aaron Ward, $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. PETER REINBERG 30 East Randolph Street CHICAGO, ILL. DAHLIAS Jo"n Bader Co. Standard and New Cut Flower Varieties „T1B- ,L- EL1LI0"' 0wner" Wholesale Plantsman Lindhurst Farm Hammonton, N. J. 1 826 Rialto St., N. S. PITTSBURG, PA. Mention the American Florist when writing 42 The American Florist. Tan. 25, Pittsburg:. ROSE SUPPLY SHORT. The bad weather is still with us, but it doesn't seem to have much ef- fect on the supply of cut flowers, ex- cept roses, which are running very short. American Beauties are an- other scarce article, but there is not much call for them anyway. Lilies are coming in very strong and are also of fine quality. Roman hyacinths have become a drug on the market, as nobody seems to care for them. Sweet peas continue to be the leaders here. Some of the finest ever seen in the city are arriving by the thou- sands. There is the usual good sup- ply of violets, daisies, mignonette, white lilac, daffodils and valley. A little freezia is seen, but does not amount to much. NOTES. We had a very strong windstorm Saturday, which played havoc with windows and everything else not nailed or screwed down. It reached a veloc- ity of 56 miles an hour for a short period and took the plate glass in one of the McCallum Co.'s doors along with it. The A. T. Lorch Co., the carnation specialists of De Haven, are consign- ing some fine carnations, especially White Lawson, to the McCallum Co. Jos. Thomas of Greensburg was in town last week, and reports a very heavy run on funeral work, cleaning up every flower he had in sight. A. P. Morrison, the chrysanthemum grower of Mars, was in town Friday, talking over plans for next season. The Pittsburg Florists' Exchange has temporarily discontinued the han- dling of cut flowers. The Empire Floral Co. has opened a store on Sandusky (formerly Sev- enth) street. Mrs. E. M. Niggel, who has been sick, is now regaining her former health. Chas. Puhlman reports that his win- ter crop of sweet peas will be on soon. Miss Tillie Kyle is visiting friends in Cleveland. J. Nashville, Tenn. TRADE VERY QUIET. The trade has been more quiet the last few days than at any time since the holidays, only funeral work serv- ing to keep the florists busy. The supply has been fine and all kinds of stock very good. Roses are a little off crop, but carnations are unusually good and plentiful. The florists' win- dows are full of blooming potted plants. Violets are plentiful and of very fine quality, and there seems to be plenty of lily of the valley. Easter lilies are also plentiful. Narcissi and Romans are in fine condition and abundant enough to supply all de- mands. NOTES. Geny Bros, are making a fine cut of carnations and their roses are just beginning to come in again after a rest. Mclntyre Bros, have some fine sweet peas. Their new store has proved very successful. L. Haury & Sons also have sweet peas and violets as well as fine potted plants. The Joy Floral Co. has a fine lot of orchids. M. C. D. Orange, N. J.— The eighteenth an- nual dinner and dance of the New Jersey Floricultural Society was held here January 15. The entertainment committee was composed of John Der- van, chairman; Wm. Reid, Frank Drews, George B. Wilson, Geo. H. Wright and Geo. Strange. Vaughan's Choice Forcing Stock AZALEAS MOLLIS. Each Doz. 100 Bushy, full oi buds... $0.50 $5.50 $36.00 DEUTZtA GRACILIS. 8-in. pots, 70-80 flowering Each Doz. 100 branches $0.30 $3.00 $20.00 6-in. pots, smaller stock, good value 20 2.00 15.00 HYDRANGEAS FOR FORCING. Imported pot-grown stock, 6 to 7-in. pots. S&~The four new varieties here are the best on the market. A trial will convince. Avalanche. Pure white. Mme.EmileMouilliere.White crimped flowers. Mme. Maurice Hamar. Flesh pink. Any above, .3-4 flowering shoots, each. 75c; doz. $8.00. Souv. de Mme. Chantard. Early dark pink. 3-4 flowering shoots, each. 85c; doz. $9.00: per 100. $70.00. RHODODENDRONS. Best named varieties, all colors- Each Doz. Bushy plants, 8 to 12 buds $1.00 $9.00 Bushy plants, 12 to 18 buds 1.25 12.00 Bushy plants, 18 to 24 buds 2.00 20.00 Also a few Pink and White Pearl at a 50 per cent increase on these prices. CHICAGO BABY RAMBLERS. Dormant, Field-Grown Budded Stock. Erna Teschendorf, the New Crimson Baby Rambler that does not fade. 2 year, doz. $5.00; per 100, $30.00. CRIMSON BABY. Each Doz. 100 2-year $0.20 $2.00 $14.00 3year 25 2 50 16.00 JESSIE. 2-year 25 2.50 3 year 30 3.00 PHYLLIS. 2 year 20 3- year 25 18.00 20.00 2.00 2.50 16.00 18 00 CLIMBING ROSES. 3 1-33 w. Randolph st. Vaughan's Seed Store, Each, 30c; Doz., $3.00; 100, $20.00. American Pillar, single pink. Hiawatha, single red. White Dorothy Perkins, double. Each, J 5c; Doz., $2.50; 100. $18.00. Flower ol Fairfield, double red. Tausendschon, single pink. Each Doz. 100 Crimson Rambler, 2-year.. . .$0.20 $2.00 $15.00 " " 3-year 25 2.50 18.00 Dorothy Perkins, same as above. Excelsa, New 2 year 50 4.50 35,00 Lady Gay, i\ ear 25 2.50 18.00 " " 3-year 30 3.00 20.0<) NEW YORK 25 Barclay St. Greenhouses and Nurseries, Western Springs, 111. Mention the American Florist when writing CHRYSANTHEMUMS The Latest Novelties and the Best Standard Kinds. WE HAVE THEM SUITABLE FOR ANY PURPOSE. Ask for our 1913 Catalogue. ELMER D. SMITH & CO., ADRIAN, MICH. Mention the American Florist when writing New American Beauty GERANIUM We take great pleasure in introducing to our many customers for 1913 our New American Beauty Geranium for the first time. After working on it for nearly three years, we are offering it for sale. Our Claim for American Beauty Geranium j| J*?.'" s^^r^R°th%^S^J^w^^l ' American Beauty color. Ine individual blooms measure 2h inches across. It is semi-double, medium dwarf, of stately shape. It has come to stay as a money maker. Prices to the trade, 2V2-in. pots, 50c each; $5.00 per doz. 3-in. pots. $1.00 each ; $10-00 per doz. cash. Write for circulars in natural colors and prices on large lots. JOHN BAUSCHER, Arcade Addition Freeport, 111. Mention the American Florist when writing J. D. Thompson Carnation Go Carnation Specialists JOL1ET, ILL Mention the American Florist when writing SPECIALTIES Roses, from 3-inch pots. Chrysanthemums Carnations for fall delivery. Smilax, Violets IN BEST VARIETIES. Prices low. Send for list. Wood Brothers. &"££ 'PA?- The American Florist. 4:; U M History Repeats Itself Some Roses are like men — they have to be transplanted to bring out their best qual- ities. American Beauty never attained the importance in its native France as Mme. Ferdinand Jamain," that it has in America. The same was true of "Katherine Mermet," from which we got the two sports Bride and Bridesmaid. Liberty and Killarney never developed under the weepy skies of Ireland as they did in America. The latest aspirant, "MRS. GEO. SHAWYER," we predict will find its way to the front just as have the varieties mentioned. Come and see it growing and convince your- self. $30.00 per hundred; $250.00 per thousand. Grafted or own root. "MILADY" The New Crimson, JSSSS4 : *2I8S8 CARNATIONS Enchantress Supreme and Salmon Beauty, two fine sports from Enchantress.)* j 2 per 100 Commodore, the freest Xmas blooming scarlet we have. |$100 DCT 1000 Northport. the leader in the dark pink section. ' Rosette, St. Nicholas and Benora, - - $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000 Also All the Standard Varieties of Carnations. Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. CARNATIONS Rooted Cuttings, Season 1913. January delivery. Per 100 Per 1000 Rosette $6 00 $50 00 St. Nicholas 6 00 50 CO Benora 6 00 50 00 Gloriosa 4 00 30 00 White Wonder 3 00 25 10 White Perfection 3 00 25 00 White Enchantress 3 00 25 00 Enchantress 3 00 25 00 Rose Pink Enchantress 3 00 25 00 Scarlet Glow 3 00 25 00 Mrs. C. W. Ward 3 00 25 00 Bonfire 3 00 25 00 Rooted Cuttings Our Specialty. Fine stock; even size; well rooted cuttings. F. DORNER & SONS CO. LA FAYETTE, DJD. Lady Hillingdon Roses Fine 2H-inch plants. $11.50 per 100. F. O. B. West Grove. THE C0NARD& JONES CO., West Grove, Penna. PALMS, FERNS AND Decorative Plants IAHM CfATT Ru,lan<' Rd. ** E- 45'h st. JUIIN 3LU1 1, BROOKLYN N Y SEASONABLE STOCK Pandanus Utilus, 3-in. pots, $10.00 per 100; 4-in. pots, $20.00 per 100. Adiantum Croweanum, 4-in. pot plants, $16.00 per luO. Adiantum Cuneatum, strong 4-in., at $10.00 per 1C0. Cibotium Schiedei 6-in. pots, 10-12-in. fronds, 2 ft spread, $1.50 each. Fern Dish Ferns, all the best sorts including Cyrtomium Falcatum, and Aspidium TsuSSimense, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Bargain I Kentia Forsteriana, a special bargain in single specimen plants, perfect condition, 66 in. high, 6 to 7 leaves, in 10 in. green tubs, $7.50. Made up Kentia Forsteriana, 8 in. tubs, 4 plants in a tub, 48 to 52 in. high, $6.50 each. Calla Ethiopica, 3-in. strong, need shift, $7.00 per 100. New Baby Rambler Rose, Erna Teschendorf, strong 2-yr. field grown plants, $4.00 per dozen, $30.00 per 100. This is the best Red Baby Rambler of all. English Ivy, strong 4-in., two or more shoots, $12.01) per 100. Dracaena Indivisa, strong 6-in. pot plants, $35.00 per 100, 5-in. $20.00 per 100 (Pot grown stock). THE STORRS 5 HARRISON CO. Painesville, Ohio. Mention the American Florist when writing Geraniums Coleus ROOTED CUTTINGS ONLY. S. A. Nult $12.5(1 per 1000 Ricard 15.00 " " Poitevine 15.00 " " Next delivery Feb. 17th. FOOTED CUTTINGS ONLY. Red, Yellow and general assortment at $6.00 per 1000. Giant leaved, $1.50 per 100. Next delivery Feb. 3rd. GUARANTEED STOCK: I ASSUME ALL RISKS. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. 44 The American Florist. Jan. 25, Index to Advertisers. Advance Co The 49 Emmans Geo M.... 39 Aggeler & Musser Erie Floral Co i ,V Krne & Klingel 18 Alpha Floral Co. .. 25 Esperance L Nurs.. 40 American Spawn Co 31 Ever Ready Flower 19 18 25 40 V Andorra Nurseries,. Fish Henry Seed Co 34 Angermueller G H. 2(1 Florists' Hail Assn. b2 .511 Foley Mfg Co IV Archias Floral Co. . w Fottler, Fiske, Aschmann Godfrey. 40 11 Atlanta Floral Corn- FranklinPlantFarm 38 ?.b Franzen F O 36 Atlanta Floral Co... 21 Freeman Mrs J B... 28 Auburndale Gold Freeman & Sons S . ta Fish Co 1X 23 Bader Jno & Co 41 27 Barrows H H & Son Hfi GarlandGM hi Rassett& Wash burn 12 27 18 ?8 Co Giblin & Co 51 Baur Window Glass Godineau R & M . . . 31 Co 5'l Gorham & Chapline 11 Bauscher John 4i Grand Rapids. 48 27 24 Grovus Robert a 28 20 ■>b Hatcher. Florist 28 2(1 Haven Seed Co The 31 Berterman Bros Co. 2b Heacock Jos Co .... 37 28 44 Heinl John & Son.. Henderson A & Co. ''5 Blair Root. T 3? Bobbink & Atkins.. 4(1 Herr Albert M 43 BoddingtonA T 11 .52 BodgerJ & SonsCo. II Hess & Swoboda . . . 26 Boland J B Co .'5 Hews A H&Co.... 111 Bolgiano J & Sons.. II Hilfinger Bros 111 27 28 Hines E LumberCo 5'' Bramlev & Son 19 Brant SD <9 77 Braslan Seed Grow Hoffmeister Flo Co. 21 Co m 76 Breitmeyer's J Sons. 2b Holton &HunkelCo 20 Brown Alfred J Seed Home Cor School... 3l Mfy III McConnell Alex.... 75 Dietsch A & Co ... . IV McCoy L W 78 Diller Caskey & McCullough's J M V ?1 Dillon J L 37 II Dingee&ConardCo. 36 McKellarChas W.. 18 Dorner F & Sons... 43 McKenna P & Son. 77 DreerH A 111 28 Matthews Florist... 77 Dunlop John H 27 May &CoLL ?'i Dwelle - Kaiser Co 73 The bO MerviarthSM & Bro 34 38 Edwards Folding Box 44 Meyer John C & Co. ?4 Elk Galax & Fern Michigan Cut Flowr 24 24 M. WINANDY CO.,Mfrs. Greenhouse builders and manufacturers of WINANDY'SNEW BENCH AND HEATING SYSTEM. Write for particulars. 6236 N. Lincoln St. CHICAGO Telephone Ravenswood 607. MillerES 31 Moninger J C Co... 1 v Montreal Floral Ex. 21 Moore, Hentz & Nash 25 Morehead Mfg Co... 52 Mt Gilead Pottery Co Ill Murray Samuel 26 Myers Florist 28 Nat Flo B of Trade. 52 N Y Cut Flower Ex. 23 Niessen Leo Co .... 21 Oechslin Frank 36 Oklahoma SeedGro Co 31 Ostertag Bros 28 Palmer W J & Son . 26 Park Floral Co 26 Peacock DahliaFms 40 Pedrick Geo & Son. 32 Pelicano. Rossi & Co 26 Pennock-MeehanCo 23 Penn the Florist.... 26 Peters & Reed Poty III Peterson & Sons.J A I Pierson A N (Inc) 29 39 Pierson F R Co I Pieters & Wheeler Seed Co 30 Pillsbury I L 52 Pinkston Jas E 24 Podesta&Baldocchi 27 Poehlmann Bros Co 30 37 PollworthC C Co .20 27 Pulverized Manure Co 50 QuakerCity Machine Works 52 Racdlein Basket Co 18 Randall A L Co.... 19 Randolph & Mc Clements 48 Ratekin's Seed H'se 31 Rawlings Elmer.... 39 Ready Reference... 45 Reed & Keller 52 Regan Ptg House .. Ill Reid Edw 21 Reinberg Geo 19 Rein berg Peter 14 41 Reuter Chris 31 Rice Bros 20 Rice Co, M 24 RoDinsonJCSeed Co II Rock W L Co 26 Roemer Fred 31 Rohnert Seed Co.. . II Routzahn Seed Co . II RuschG&Co 20 SaakesOC 27 Saltford Flowr Shop 26 ScheelFF 37 Schilder Bros 31 Schiller, the Florist. 78 Schillo Adam 44 Schlatter W & Son. 44 Schling Max 28 Schmjdt J C 36 Schulzjacob 26 Scott John 43 Shaffer Geo C 27 SharpPartridge&Co 50 Siebrecht & Sie- brecht Inc 23 Situation & Wants.. 9 SkidelskySS&Co. 31 Smith A W & Co... 27 SmithED&Co 42 Smith & Hemenway 48 Smith Henry 27 Smith Wm L 20 Smith W&T Co... I Stearns LumberCo. 48 StoothoS H A Co... 48 Storrs & Harrison.. 32 36 43 Sunlight Double Sash Light Co.... 51 Superior Machine & Boiler Works .. 51 Syracuse Pottery Co III TaylorHugh M 31 Taylor Steam Trap Co 52 Texas Seed & Flowr Co 25 Thompson Car Co.. 42 Thomson Wm & Sons 50 ThorburnJ M & Co 37 TottyChasH 39 43 Trimble WE Greenhouse Co.. . 19 Valentine Frank 25 Vaughan A L &Co. 17 Vaughan's Seed Store 1 III 16 29 33 34 37 38 40 42 48 Vestals 28 Vick's Sons Jas 34 Vincent RJr....I 36 38 VirginUJ 28 Waban Rose Cons . 39 Wagner Park Cons. Ill Walker F A &Co.. 28 Ward &Co. R M... II 1 Weiland& Risch... 19 Welch Bros 21 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 31 Wietor Bros 15 18 WilksSMfgCo.... 49 Wilson RG 25 I Winandy M &Co.. 44 I Windier Wholesale Florist Co 20 WittboldGCo 25 Wittbold Henry. ..15 19 Wolfskin Bros & Morris Goldenson 27 Wood Bros 42 Woodruff GeoS 37 Woodruff S D &Son. 32 Yokohama NursCo. If Young & Nugent... 25 7ech & Mann 19 Ziskajos 19 Mention the American Florist when writing Always GREENHOUSE GLAZING. Big jobs a specialty Prices on application ROBT. T. BLAIR, 122 E. Wood Ave., COLUMBUS, OHIO Mention the American Florist when writing mention The American Florki when you order stock : 1 • CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO! MANUFACTURER* ' PHILADELPHIA. PA. No lost j< mend your split carna- tions with Superior Carnation STAPLES 50c per 1O0O postpaid. Wm. Schlatter & Son, ""422 Main St., Springfield, Mass'.'" Mention the American Florist when writing A LL Nursery men. Seedsmen and Florists wishing **■ to do business with Europe should send for the "Horticultural Advertiser" This is the British Trade Paper, being read weekly by all the horticultural trade; it is also taken by over 1000 of the best continental houses. Annual subscription, to cover cost of postage. 75c. As the H. A. is a purely trade medium, appli- cantsshould, with the subscription, senda copy of their catalog or other evidence that they belong to the nursery or seed trade. Money orders payable at Lowdham, Notts. Address Editors of "H. A." Chilwell Nurseries. LOWDHAM. Notts, England Model Extension Carnation Support Made with two or three circles. En- dorsed by all the Leading Carnation Growersasthe best support on market Pat. July 27, '97. May 17. '98 GALVANIZED WIRE ROSE STAKES. Write for prices before ordering elsewhere. Prom I shipment guaranteed IGOE BROS. 266 N. 9ttt St. BROOKLYN, N. Y. the American Florist when writing Mention Pecky Cypress We are SPECIALISTS in this line, having been practically the first to sell to the trade. Get the value Of our long experience. Perfect satisfaction guaranteed. Rock bottom prices. Pecky Cypress, because of its durability, is the only wood now being used for greenhouse benches. Will ship in any quantity, carload or less. Drop Siding, Ship Lap, Flooring, White Cedar Posts, Etc. Everything in Lumber. Write for prices ADAM SCHILLO LUMBER CO. ""SHKlSSr- nwmvi vviiibbv kvmvhM VWI i.D.Pnones: Lincoln410and 411 Mention the American Florist when writing /p/J. The Am e r ica n Fl or i s i . 45 Ready Reference Section. 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. AGERATUMS. Ageratum. A. N. Pievsou, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. ALTERNANTHHRAS. Alteniautbcnis. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. AMPELOPSIS. Ampelopsis Veitchil, heavy 3 to 4 ft., -ST per mil 2 I" .'I ft., 2-ycar, .T> for $3 (Parcel Post) $5 per 100 by express; 1-year, 2 to 3 ft., strong, 60 for $2; 100, $3.25: Parcel Tost, $20 l»-i i; I* i" -1 inches. 50 fur $1.50; 100 for $2; Parcel Post. $15 per 1,000. Well rooted plants, tops out to 0 inches lor transplanting. $12 per 1,000. Samples (except the two heavy grades) 25c allowed on purchase. Chas. Black, Hightstown, N. J. ARAUCARIAS. Araocarla excelsia, 5, 5'/> and G-Id., 40c to $1.60. Godfrey Asebinauu, 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia. Arnucaria, excelsa, 5-in., $0 per doz. ; $45 per 100. Holton & Huokel Co.. Milwaukee, Wis. ASPARAGUS. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2-in.. $2.50 per 100. Asparagus plumosus, 2iu., $3 per 100. Geo. M. Emmaus, Newton, N. J. Asparagus pluniosus. 2%-in. pots, $2 per 100; $18 per 1,000. Sprengeri. 2"4-in., $2 per 100; $15 per l.OilO. Jos. II. Cunningham, Delaware, O. asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri, 2y,-in., $2 per 100; 300 for $5. J. C. Schmidt, Bris'tol, Ta. Asparagus plumosus, 2V.i-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Sprengeri, 2>4-in., $2.50 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Erie Floral Co.. Erie, Pa. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri, 2Vi-in., $3 per loO; $25 per 1,000. James Vieks' Sons, Rochester. N. Y. Asparagus Sprengeri and plumosus, 4-in., 10c; 2K-'n.. 4c; 3-In., fie. Godfrey Aschmann, ln]2 W.jOntnrio_St.. Philadelphia. Asparagus plumosus, 2-in., $2 per 100: 3-in., $3 per 100. Elmer Rawlings. Olean. N. Y. ASPIDISTRAS. Aspidistras^ green and variegated. 0-in., 75c to $1.25. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. ASTERS. ■ THE SAWYER ASTBRMUM- -Eight years of strict selection places it on the mountain top 01 perfection, in color, size and profit. Price (cash witii order), $8, oz.; $4.50, '■■ oz.; trade pkg. inoi mixed), $1. Colors: White, pink anil lavender. ALBERT A. SAWYER. Forest Paik. ill. AZALEAS. Azaleas, in bloom. Vervameana and other colors. 75c to $1.50. For Easter, assorted, 50c to $2. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. " _ __ Azalea mollis, full of buds. 5'lc each; $5.50 per do J.; $80 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New Y'ork. Azalea Indies, pink, red and white, in bud and bl , t:,,- to $1.60 each. Poehlmann r.roi i'q.. Morton Grove. 111. Azaleas, w. & T.~Smltii~Co.. Geneva, N. Y. BAY TREES. Bay trees and box trees; all sizes. Write for special list. Julius Roebrs Co.. Ruther- ford, N. J. Bay trees. McHutchlson & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. BEGONIAS. Begonias. Gloire de Lorraine and Cincinnati, In bloom, ."'. and 0-ln., 5tic to $1. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. BOXWOOIX Boxwoods. McHutchlson & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. BULBS. Bulbs. Gladiolus Pink Augusta, $2.50 per 100: $20 per 1.000. A few extra selected bulbs, $2.75 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Florists' Mix- ture, $2 per MO; $10 per 1.000; White, light and pink, $2.25 per 100; $18 per 1.000. Cash. Also Augusta. Francis King. Mme. Monneret, Taft. Klondyke. STEVEN'S GLADIOLI CO., Saginaw, W. S., Mich. Gladioli. America, bulblets, $1 per qt. : $-5 per bu. : l'-'.-iu.. and up, $20 per 1.000; in to 1H. $15; 1-in. to 1',. $12; •"■', to 1-in.. $10 to %, $7. Francis King. l'.;-in. up. $12; :, to 1-in.. $10: Vi to ",-in.. $i; bulblets. $10 per bu. Geo. S. Woodruff. Independence, Iowa. Gladiolus America in all sizes. Will exchange for Augusta or Mrs. F. King. Send for quo- tations. Fletcher Bulb and Floral Co., Valley Junction, Iowa. Bulbs, lilium multiflorum. L. glganteum. For prices, see advertisement on second cover page. Ralph M. Ward & Co., 71 Murray St.,' New Y'ork. Bulbs, bedding hyacinths, white, red and blue, $1.00 per 100: $15 per 1,000. James Vlcks' Sons, Rochester. N. Y. Bulblets of America, Augusta. Independence. Klondyke, Mrs. F. King. Groff's Hybrids, Sec. 2 light, $1.50 per quart (about 4,000). Clark Brown, Ashland, Mass. Gladiolus America. 1st size. $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; medium size, $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1.000. Spirea Gladstone, $8.50 per 100; Flora- bunda. $5; Superba. $6: Queen Alexandra. $10. The Storrs & Harrison Co.. Painesville, Ohio. _ Bulbs. For varieties and prices see adver- tisements elsewhere in this issue. Vaughau s Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Spiraea, strong clumps. Florlbunda. $1 per doz.; $7 per 100; Gladstone, $1.25 per doz.; $9 per 100. A. Henderson & Co., 352 N. Mich- igan Ave._,_Chlcago. Bulbs. S. S. Skidelsky & Co., 1215 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia. Bulbs. McHutchlson & Co., 17 Murray St., New Y'ork. Bulbs of all kinds. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 33 Barclay St., New York. Callas, Japanese brown. Yokohama Nursery Co. , 31 Barclay St. , _New_York. Bulbs. Arthur T. Boddington, 342 W. ]4th St.. New York. Bulbs of all kinds. Rochester, N. Y. James Vick's Sons, Bulbs. E. S. Miller, Wading River, N, Y. CALLAS. GODFREY CALLAS, 2M.-ln., $4.00 per 100. CONARD & JONES CO.. WEST GROVE. PENNSYLVANIA. C ANNAS. Two million CANNA ROOTS In 100 best va- rieties, from $7 per 1,000 up. Also Caladlums, Begonias, tuberous rooted; Dahlias, Gladiolus. Glbxlnlns. Tuberoses, etc. How many and what kind do you want this spring? Early or- ders get low prices. Suellroad Greenhouses-. Grange, Baltimore, Md. CANNAS. Fine 2 to 3 Bulbs. Sec. C'hnbnne $1.50 per 100 Robustn 1.00 per 100 Paul Mnrquaut 2.00 per 100 Mile. Berat 2.50 per 100 Pres. Cleveland 2.50 per 100 Pennsylvania 3.00 per 100 C. F. Rend 3.00 per 100 Henry George 4.00 per 100 Chas. Henderson 4.00 per 100 Papa Nanlv 5.00 per 100 Marvel 5.03 per 100 David Harum 5.00 per 100 King Humbert 7.00 per 100 Cinnabar 1.00 per 100 Mixed 1.00 per 100 WAGNER PARK CONSERVATORIES, Sidney, O. IMPROVED CANNAS. "There can he no question that could the florists see those cannas, they would be in every collection in tin- country." — John Welsh Young, referring to CONARD & JONES CANNAS. .Mis. Alfred F. ( onnrd, pink $35.00 per 100 Beacon, nil 20.00 per 100 Gladioflora, variegated 15.00 per 100 Meteor, red 25.00 per 100 Rosea glgnntea, pink 25.00 per 100 Wm. Saunders, red, with bronze leaf 10.00 per 100 Mt. Blanc, near white 10.00 per 100 Kate F. Deemer, yellow 35.00 per 100 F. o. h. at headquarters for improved cannas. Write for complete list to THE CONARD & JONES CO.. WEST GROVE, PENNSYLVANIA. CARNATIONS. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. 150, 0K0 in the following varieties ready for immediate deliveries: Per 100 Per 1,000 The Herald, scarlet $12.00 $100.00 Rosette, dark pink 6.00 50.00 Wodenetbe 0.00 60.00 Gloriosa, medium pink 4.O0 35.00 Pink Delight, flesh pink 0.00 50.00 Conquest, overlaid pink 4.00 35.00 White Wonder, pure white 3.00 25.00 White Enchantress, pure 3.00 25.00 White Perfection 3.00 25.00 Enchantress, flesh pink 3.00 25.00 Princess Charming, flesh pink.. .3.0) 25.00 May day, deep flesh 3.00 25.00 Rose Pink Enchantress 3.00 25.00 Washington, dark pink 3.00 25.00 (Sport of Enchantress) Alvina. very free 3.00 25.00 Victory, scarlet 3.00 25.00 Scarlet Glow, scarlet 3.00 25.00 Bonfire, scarlet 3.00 25.00 Beacon, scarlet 3.00 25.00 CHICAGO CARNATION CO. 30 E. Randolph Street. Chicngo,_Ill. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTING*. Per 103 Per 1.000 Princess (harming $2.00 $20.00 enchantress 2.00 18.00 White Enchantress 2.00 2O.00 Washington 2.00 18.00 Lnwson 1.50 12.50 White Law son 1.50 12.60 White Perfection 2.00 18.00 Wlnsor 1.50 12.50 Victory 1.50 12.50 Bonfire (finest red) 3 " I 25.00 WII'.TOR BROS.. 102 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. CARNATION CUTTINGS. For January delivery. Per 101 Per 1.000 Wodenetbe $0.00 $50.00 White Wonder 4.00 36.00 White Enchantress 3.00 25.00 Enchantress 3.00 25.00 3. On 25.00 Rose Pink Enchantress 2.50 20.00 J. D. THOMPSON ( ARXATION CO. JOLIET, ILL. Carnations. Northport. Commodore. Enchant- ress Supremef and Salmon Beauty, $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000. Rosette. St. Nicholas, Benora. $0 per 100; $"iO per 1,000. Chas. H. Totty, Mndlson. N. J. , If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us .About It 46 The American Florist. Jan. 25, Carnations, Rosette, St. Nicholas, Benora, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Gloriosa, $4 per 100; $30 per 1,000. White Wonder, White Perfec- tion, White Enchantress, Enchantress, Rose Pink Enchantress, Scarlet Glow, Mrs. C. W. Ward, Bonfire, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. F. Dorner & Sons Co., La Fayette, Ind. "Colorado Grown Plants Beat Them AU." Rooted Carnation Cuttings for present or later delivery. White Enchantress, Mrs. C. W. Ward, Beacon and Bassett, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Pink Enchantress and Victory, $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1.H00. Winsor and White Lawson, $2 per 100; $15 per 1,000. Cash or reference. ELITCH-LONG GREENHOUSES. Denver, Colo. Carnations, rooted cuttings, strong, healthy stock out of sand: Winsor, Victory, $1.50 per 100; $13 per 1.000. White Perfection, Pink Enchantress, $2 per 100; $17 per 1,000. White Enchantress, $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000; 250 at 1,000 rates. Cash or C. O. D. NORTH- WESTERN FLORAL CO., Gross Point, 111. Carnations, Rosette, St. Nicholas, Benora, $6 per 100; $50 per 1.000. Beacon, $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000. White Wonder, White Enchant- ress. White Perfection. Mrs. C. W. Ward, En- chantress, May Day, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. A. N. Plerson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. Carnations, Beacon, White Enchantress, Rose Pink Enchantress. White Perfection, $2.50 per 100; $17.50 per 1.000. Peter Relnberg, 30 Bast Randolph St., Chicago. ROOTED CUTTINGS, 10,000 Winsor Carna- tion Cuttings, strong, healthy side cuttings at $2 per 100; $15 per 1,000. La Crosse Floral Co., La Crosse, Wis. Carnation Enchantress Supreme, 12 rooted cut- tings, $3; 25. $5; 50. $7; 100, $12; 1.000, $100. Dallledouze Bros., Lenox Road and Troy Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. Carnations, C. W. Ward, White Enchantress, Beacon, $2.25 per 100: $20 per 1,000. F. F. Scheel, Shermerville, 111, Carnations, chrysanthemums. S. S. Skitlel- sky & Co., 1215 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia. Comfort carnation cuttings, $4 per 100; $30 per 1.000. S. M. Merwarth & Bros., Easton, Pa. Carnations. Wood Bros., Fishkill, N. Y, Carnations. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Chrysanthemums, ali the leading varieties. For prices see advertisement elsewhere In this issue. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. Chrysanthemums, all the leading varieties. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. CLEMATIS. Clematis. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. COLEUS. Coleus. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. Coleus. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. CYCLAMEN. CYCLAMEN GIGANTEA. in bud and bloom. Best strain of large, strong plants, for size of pots, 4-in., $2 per doz.; 4%-in., $3 per doz. August seedlings, 12 best varieties. $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. ROBER & RADKE, Maywood, I1L Cyclamen, In bloom, 5-in., 50c each; $5 per doz.: 6-in., 75c each; $7.50 per doz. Poehl- mann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Cyclamen, 4 and 5%-in., 25c~ to 50c. God- frey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Phila- delphia. DAHLIAS. ■ DAHLIAS. Undivided Field Clamps. Snowflake $1.00 per doz. $6.00 per 100 Snowclad 75 " " 4.00 " 100 J. H. Roach 75 '• " 4.00 " 100 Olympia 75 " " 4.00" 100 Countess of Lonsdale.. 1.00 " " 6.00 " 100 C. W. Brutton 75 " " 4.00 " 100 Earl of Pembroke 50 " " 3.00 " 100 Penelope 75 " " 4.00" 100 Eclipse 75 " " 4.00" 100 Arabella 75 " " 4.00" 100 Black Beauty 50 " " 3.00 " 100 Mixed 50 " " 3.00" 100 WAGNER PARK CONSERVATORIES, Sidney. O. Dahlias, 100,000 field-clumps: 100 varieties of cream. Get list. Benj. Connell, Florist. Merchantville, N. J. Dahlias, standard and new cut flower varieties. Lyndhurst Farm, Hammonton, N. J. Dahlias, named sorts. $1.25 per 100r~list free. C. W. Hoffman, route 13, Dayton. O. DAISIES. Daisies. Mrs. F. Sander. 2-in., $2 per 100. El- mer Rawlings, Olean, N. Y. DEUTZIAS. Deutzia Gracilis, 8-in., 70 to 80 flowering branches, 30c each; $3 per doz. ; $20 per 100; 6-in., smaller stock, 20c each; $2 per doz.; $15 per 100. Vaughan s Seed Store, Chicago and New York. DRACAENAS. Dracaena terminalis, 4 and 5H-in., 25c to 40c. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Phila- delphia. Dracaena terminalis, 2iA-in. pots, $10 per 100. J. Roehrs_Co., Rutherford, N. J. _ _ Dracaena Massangeana, $1.25 to $1.50 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. " Draca;na_Ind.7"3-inrr$5r4-in., $10; 5-in., $25 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. EUONYMUS. EUONYMUS VARIEGATA RADICANS JAPONICA, 2%-in. pots. 5c. 3 and 4-ln. pots, 10c. CONARD & JONES CO. WEST GROVE. PENNSYLVANIA. FERNS. DWARF FERNS FOR FERN DISHES. These dwarf ferns are used by the hundreds of thousands to fill dishes for table decorations. Our sales, each year exceed fifty thousand plants. Our stock is in prime condition, ready to use at once. We offer 9 choice varieties, 50c per doz.; $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000. Pteris cretica Victoria, albo-lineata, Aspidium tsussimense, Wilson! Sieboldii, Mayi Wimsetti. Pteris multlceps Cyrtomium falcatum or holly fern. Our catalogue of everything you need mailed on application. Write for it today. THE GOOD & REESE CO., Largest rose growers in the world. Box 18. SPRINGFIELD, O. Ferns. Boston, 6-ln., 50c each; $6 per doz.; 7-in.. 75c each; $7.50 per doz.; 8-in., $J each; $10 per doz.; 10-in., $2.50 each; 12-In., $3.50 each. Whitman!, prices and sizes same as above. Boston. 2%-in., $3.50 per 100. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, III. ROOSEVELT FERNS. 2>A-in., $6.00 per 100. CONARD & JONES CO.. WEST GROVE, PENNSYLVANIA. ~~ Table~ferns, 10 varieties, 2V4-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 3-in.. $6 per 100; $55 per 1,000. Poehlmann Bros. Co.,_Morton Grove, _I11. _ Ferns,- Boston,- $3 per 100; $30 per l,00n. Whitman! Compacta, 2%-in., $8 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Roosevelt, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Henry H. Barrows & Son, Whitman, Mass. Ferns, Scottii, Whitmanl, Schozell, Boston, Giatrasi, 5>4 to 7-in., 30c to $1 each. Godfrey Aschmann, J012 W^Ontario_St., Philadelphia. Ferns for dishes, 2Vl-in., $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1.000; 500 at 1.000 rate. Frank Oeehslin. 4911 Quincy St., Chicago. Pteris Wimsetti, 10,000 extra strong 2-incb, $3 per 100: $25 per 1.000. J. F. Kidwell & Brother, 3806 Wentworth Avenue, Chicago, 111. FERNS FOR DISHES, assorted. $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. ROBER & RADKE, Maywood, 111. _ _ Ferns. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. Ferns. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement on front cover of this issue. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. _Y. Ferns, Boston. For sizes and prices see ad- vertisement on front cover page. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Boston ferns. 25c; Whitman!, 4-in., 25c. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Ferns. John Scott, Rutland Rd. and E. 45th St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Ferns. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. FICUS^ Flcus Pandurata, 6-in., 2% to 3 ft., extra plants. $3.50 each: 7-in.. 5 to 6 feet tall, $4.50 to $5 each. Rubber plants, 6-in., 75c to $1 each. PoehImann_ Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Finis elastica, 5% and 6-in.. 30c to 50c. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Phila- delphia. GERANIUMS. Geraniums — Good, healthy, fall rooted plants from 2%-ln. pots at $3 per 100; $27.50 per 1.000 except where noted: Beaute Poltevine, Maro. de Castellane, S. A. Nutt, Jean Vlaud, La Favorite. A. RIcard, Mme. Landry, Mrs. E. G. Hill. Albion (single white) Mme. Barney. Heteranthe, E. H. Trego. M. Jaulin, Red Wing, fie each. Our new catalogue will be ready .Tanuarv 1st. Send for a copy of same. THE GOOD & REESE CO., Box 18, Springfield, O. ROOTED GERANIUM CUTTINGS. The "BIG FOUR" bedders for immediate de- livery. S. A. Nutt (dark red), Gen. Grant (bright red), Mme. Buckner (white). A No. 1 stock, $1.50 per 100; $14.00 per 1,000. Beaute Poitevine (salmon), $1.75 per 100; $16.00 per 1.000. CASH. THE W. T. BUCKLEY CO., Springfield, HI. __ NEW AMERICAN BEAUTY. For the first time we are offering this won- derful new geranium to our many customers. Write for colored cut and prices on large lots, 2V£-in. pots, 50c; $5 per doz. JOHN BACSCHER, JR. Arcade Addition. Freeport, 111. GERANIUMS. Mme. Salleroi. Mme. Buchner, S. A. Nutt, 2-inch, $2 per 100; $18 per 1,000. EDW. DOEGE CO., 4344 N. Springfield Ave. Chicago, 111. Mme. Salleroi, 2-in., $2 per 100; $18 per 1,000. Orders booked now for 2%-in. geraniums, January and February delivery. Write for prices. ROBER & RADKE, Maywood, 111, Geraniums, S. A. Nutt, Poitevine, 214-tn., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Buchner. $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000. Jos. H. Cunningham, Dela- ware, O, Geraniums, 2-in.. $2 per 100; $18.50 per 1,000; 3-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Geraniums, rooted cuttings, Ricard and Poite- vine, $15 per 1,000. S. A. Nutt, $12.50 per 1,000. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Geraniums, rooted cuttings, S. A. Nutt, double, Clifton, single, same color as Nutt, $15 per 1,000, H. P. Gerhardt, Wllmette, 111, Geraniums, Nutt. 2V,-in., $2.50 per 100. Erie Floral Co., R. F. D. No. 2. Erie, Pa, Geraniums, Mme. Salleroi, 2%-in., $2.50 per 100. Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O, GREENS. Greens of all kinds. For prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 38-40 Broadway, Detroit, Mich. Greens, huckleberry in standard smilax cases, $2.50. Green wild smilax, fancy and dagger ferns. Caldwell the Woodsman Co., Evergreen, Ala, Greens, palm and magnolia leaves. Florida moss, etc. Reduced prices to dealers. Est. 25 years. Victor Schmelz & Son. R. 2, Sanford, Fla. Bronze galax, $5 per case; 5 or more cases, $■4.50 per case. C. E. Critchell, 34 E. Third Ave., Cincinnati, O. Greens. For prices, see advertisement else- where in this issue. Elk Galax and Fern Co., Banners Elk, N. C. Greens, fresh cut evergreens and mosses; dec- orating material. The Kervan Co., 119 W. 28th St., New York. Fanry and dagger ferns, $1.10 per 1,000; 5,000 or over $1 per 1,000. Robert Groves, 127 Commercial St., Adams, Mass. Palm leaves, ferns and mosses. Frledrich Kohlschreiber, Hamburg 24. Southern wild smilax and natural and per- petuated roses. E. A. Beavan, Evergreen, Ala. HYDRANGEAS. New forcing HYDRANGEA ARBORESCENS GRANDIFLORA ALBA or Hills of Snow. For forcing or immediate sales: 1-yr., field-grown, 12 to 18 inches, 2 canes, $1.25 per doz.; $8 per 100; $75 per 1,000. Select. 2 to 3 canes, $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100; $90 per 1,000. 2-yr., field-grown, 18 to 24 inches, 2 to 3 canes, $2 per doz.; $14 per 100; $120 per 1,000. Our catalogue of exerything you need mailed on application. Write for it today. THE GOOD & REESE CO. Largest rose growers in the world, Box_18. SPRINGFIELD, O. Hydrangeas for forcing, 6 to 7-in., Avalanche, Mme. Emile Moulliere, Mme. Maurice Hamar, 3 to 4 flowering shoots, 75c each; $8 per doz. Souv. de Mme. Chantard, 3 to 4 flowering shoots, 85c each ; $9 per doz. ; $70 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Hydrangeas, pot-grown for forcing, In 6-in. pots. Otaksa, 5 and 6 branches, $20 per 100; 4 branches, $15; 3 branches, $12; 2 branches, $10. Thos. Hogg, 5 and 6 branches, $20; Souv. de Claire, 7 and 10 branches. $25. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, New_York. Hydrangea Otaksa, 4-in., pot-grown, $8 per 100; field-grown, 3 to 6 shoots, $10 per 100. Randolph & McClements, Pittsburg, Pa. _ Hydrangea Otaksa, for Easter forcing, 6-in., 25c to 50c' Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. On- tario St.. Philadelphia. Hydrangea Otaksa, 3 to 10 shoots, 15c to 35c. Erie Floral Co., Erie, Pa. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. '9*3- The Amur i ca n Fl ori s t. 47 IVIES. ENGLISH IVY. ■j < in. pots, -V'.oo pet 100. I'H.NAUli \ JnXlS rii WEST GROVE. PENNSYLVANIA. English Ivy, strong, S-ln. stock. Write for prices. C. L. Reese, Sprlngildd. o. JERUSALEM CHERRIES. Jerusalem cherries. Gin., 25c mid 85c. God- frey Ascbninnn, 1012 W. Ontario St.. Phila- delphia. LILY OF THE VALLEY. lu impuik Lily of the vnlley, largest grower and ex- porter. E. Neubert, Wandsbek, nr. Hamburg, Germany. Lily of the valley pips. McHutchison & Co., IT Murray St., New York. From Storage. Lily of the valley, cold storage for Christinas forcing, cases of 250 pips. $3; 5i>0, $0.50; l.OnO. £18. F. K. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-IIndsou, N. Y. Lily of the Valley. Grow Brims' celebrated I bicago Market, the finest forcing valley in America. $1S per 1,000; $9.50 per 500: $5 per 250; Florists' Money Maker, $16 per 1,000; $8.50 per 500; $4.50 per 250. H. N. Bruns, 3032-3042 W. Madison St., Chicago. MANETTI. Manetti stocks, English-grown, 5-8 mm, $12 per l.Oiih; 3-5 m-m. $10 per 1,000. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, New York. MOSS Live Sphagnum moss, only in barrels. $2 per bbl._Tbe C._W. BrowneU Co., Walden. N. Y. Sphagnum moss. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chi- cago and New York. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Mushroom spawn, Lambert's Pure -Culture. American Spawn Co.. St. Paul, Minn . NURSERY STOCK. SHRUBBERY. There are bargains to be had here in such varieties as spiraeas, altheas, weigelias and philadelphus, and this names only a few. We have acres of shrubs, well grown and ready for you. Write for price list. The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. ONION SETS. Choice recleaned OMON SETS. red. SI 50; white, $2; yellow, $1.40 per bushel of 32 lbs. I. C. Zaplewski & Co., Growers, Norwood Park. 111. Onion seed and onion rhillicothe. O. sets. Schilder Bros., ORCHIDS. Orchids of all mit. N. J. kinds. I.a-.'i & Hurrell Sum- PRIMULAS. Primula obconica, giants, extra strong, ready for 4-in. pots. $3 per 100. Fine for Easter. Extras cash. John F. Rupp, Shiremanstown, Pa. Primula Malacoldes, strong, 2%-in., $2.50 per 100; ready to shift. Rober & Radke, May wood, III. PRIVET. AMOOR RIVER NORTH. The hardiest privet grown, 12 to 18 inch, $2 per 100; 18 to 24 inch, $3 per 100. Valdeslan Nurseries. Bostic, N. C. Atlanta Floral Commission Co., Atlanta, Ga. ROSES. ROSES — Fine, healthy stock on own roots: Mrs. De Graw, Mrs. David McKee, Burbank, Franz Dugan, Duchess de Brabant, Apricot, Marie Lambert, Coquette des Blanches. Her- mosa. White Cochet, Anna Muller, Pink Cocbet, White La France, Clotbllde Soupert, Mme. Abel Chatenay, Climbing Meteor, Safrano, Sou v. de Pierre Notting, Golden Gate, Champion of the World, 2-in.. $3 per 100. Ben R. Cant. Gloire de L' Exposition Bruxelles. La Reine, Kaiserin, Pink La France, Gruss an Teplitz, Wellesley, Helen Gould, 2-in., $3.50 per mo. Mrs. Cut- bush, Pres. Taft, 2-In., $5 per 100. Order now; will ship when wanted. WAGNER PARK CONSERVATORIES, Sidney, J). Roses. Fur varieties and prices see adver- tlsemenl elsewhere In this issue. Vaughan's Si-.-i] Sioiv. i lii, :i^i> ami New York. K'is<~ ii.| rtittinss ready February. Kil- larney. White Killnrney and Lady Hillingdon. Write for prices. Carl E. Holm, Madison, N. J. ROOTED ROSE I I "TINGS. Per 100. Per l.OuO. American Beauties $3.uo $25.00 Pink Klllarney 2.50 '-' White Klllarney 2.50 20.00 Richmond 2.00 l8.uo My Maryland 3.00 25.00 Ready now. Satisfaction guaranteed, GEORGE REINBERG. 162 N. Wabash Ave. Chicago, 111. ROOTED CUTTINGS. Rooted Cuttings: Abutllon Savltzl, Acalypha Uacafeeana, Schryantbes Emersoni, ageratum, 6 viirs. ; alteruautherae, 8 rare. ; alyesum, dbl. glanl and flwf.j Begonia Vernon, Gracilis lumi nosa, Cuphea, Coleus, i" vara.; Coleus Brillian- cy; Chrysanthemums, 7.". pompon vara. ; helio- trope, hardy English ivy. lastana, 16 vara. ; lemon verbena, i nvlnes petunias, Salvia Boi fire and Zurich; parlor Ivy, Swalnsona alb rosea. R, Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Hooted cuttings: Verbenas. 70c per 100; $C per 1,000. Ageratum, 00c per 100; $5 per 1.000. Heliotrope, daisies, salvias. $1 per 100; $8 per 1,000. Feverfew, petunias, $1.25 per 100; $10 per 1.000. Coleus, 70c per 100; $G per 1,000. Alvssum, double, $1 per 100; $8 per 1,000. S. P. Brant, Clay Center, Kans. SEEDS. Vaughan's Flower Seeds — Ageratum, alyssum, antirrhinum, asparagus, aster, begonia, bellis, candytuft, celosia, cent a urea, cobzea scandens, coleus. cyperus, dracieua, echeveria, grevillea robust a, heliotrope, Ipomoea noctiflora, lantana hybrids, lobelia, mignonette, Mimulus, myosotis, petunia, py ret brum, salvia, stocks, verbena, vinca rosea. See page advertisement for prices. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Seeds — Agerantum, alyssum, antirrhinum, As- paragus plumosus and Sprengeri, asters, begonia, candytuft, celosia, centaurea, cineraria, cobea Bcandena, coleus, Dracrena indivisa, Grevillea ro- busta, ipoemea, lobelias, mignonette, petunias, salvias, smilax, stocks, Thunbergia, Torenia For., verbenas. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. Seeds, beans, beets, cabbage, carrots. Kohl rabi, leek, lettuce, onions, peas, radishes, .spinach, turnips, swedes, asters, balsams, be- gonias, carnations, cineraria, gloxinias, lark- spur, nasturtiums, pansies, petunias, phlox, primulas, scabious, stocks, verbenas, zinnias, etc. Mette's Triumph of the Giant Pansies, mixed, $6 per oz. ; 14 oz., $1.75; ^ oz., $1. Henry^Mette, Quedlinburg. Germany. THE SAWYER ASTERMUM— Eight "years of strict selection places it mi tin* mountain top of perfection, in color 1 size and profit. Price (cash wit ii order) $S. oz. ; $4.50. K oz. ; trade pkg. i nut mixed > -SI , Colors: White, pink ami lavender. ALBERT A. SAWYER. Forest Park. 111. Seeds, carrots, lettuce, onion, radish, beet, parsley, parsnip, salsify, sweet peas, mustard, celery, endive. California Seed Growers' As- soclation. Inc., San Jose, Calif. Seeds, Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri. For prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Los Angeles Flower Market, 414V, So. Broadway, Los Angeles, Calif. Seeds, lawn grass. J. Oliver Johnson, 1874 7G Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. SHAMROCKS. ~ Shan 1 Turks, true Irish, U in. s:: per I"11 ; S2." per 1,000. I'-ieiilmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. SMILAX. Smilax, 2-in., $1 per 100. Elmer Rawlings, Olean, N._Y. _ Smllax._Wood Bros., Fishkill, N. Y. VEGETABLE PLANTS. Vegetable plants, Cabbage in variety; let* tuce, Big Boston, Giant White Forcing, Grand Rapids and Tennis Ball, $1 per 1,000; 80c per 1,000 in 10,000 lots. Franklin Plant Farm, Inc., P. O. Bos 964, Norfolk, Va. We grow cauliflower, egg plant, peppers, lettuce, cabbage, tomatoes and parsley. See our other advt. FRANKLIN PLANT FARM, Inc., Frank Bruton, Pres. and Mgr., P. O. Box 964, Norfolk, Va. ,_ Vegetable plants, tomato, egg and pepper plants. Benj. F. Castner, Belvidere Ave.. Wash- ington, N. J. Book yonr orders now for March delivery of FORCiv; TOM \T superintend erection A. X. si. 1 ei Co., Nepon- .1. Boston, Mass. Building material of all descriptions for all 1 Iron name or Truss bouses. Hot- h and frames. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 I'.rniidway, New York. Pecky cypress, cedar posts, drop siding and other g lumber. Edward Hines Lum- ber Co., Chicago. Building material, cypress, sash bars, green- iial of any description. Write fer catalogue. John C. Monlugcr Co., 902 Black- bawk St., Chicago. Building material, pecky cypress, ship lap, drop siding, sheathing. Hooring, white posts, etc a .la in Scblllo Lumber Co., Haw- thorne and Weed Sts., Chicago. • Building materia] of all kinds. Hotbed sash. The Foley Mfg. Co., 2542 So. Western Ave., 1 ibicago. Building material. Louisiana cypress, pecky cypress hotbed sash. S. Jacobs & Sons, 13.07 Qg Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Building material, greenhouse material and hotbed sash of Louisiana cypress and Wash- ington red cedar. A. Dietscb Co., 2642 Shef- field Ave., Chicago. Building material, cold frames, hotbed sash. Hltchings & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. Y. CARNATION STAPLES. SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES. Mend your split carnations. Finest article for carnation growers introduced so far, 50c for 1.000, postage paid. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE. 38_-40_Broadway, Detroit, Mich. Pillsbury's Carnation Staples, 50c per 1,000, postpaid. I. L. Plllsbury, Galesburg, 111. FERTILIZERS. Wizard Brand Pulverized Sheep, Pulverized Cattle, Shredded Cattle manure. The Pulver- Ized Manure Co., 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago. GOLDFISH. Gold Fish, aquarium plants, castles, globes and all supplies. Send for wholesale catalogue. Auburndale Goldfish Co., 920 W. Randolph St., Telephone, Haymarket 152, Chicago. MATS. MATS: — We make not only the most prac- tical but the cheapest HOTBED and COLD FRAME MATS on the market. A large per cent of our orders come from gardeners and florists who have tried them and are pleased. Our mats are in use in Iowa. 111., Ind., Ohio, Minn., Wis., Mich., New York, Maine, Mass., Conn., R. I., N. J., Va., W. Va., and Pa. Also in British Columbia and Ont., Canada. Send for circular. WATTS BROS., Kerrmoor, Pa. MISCELLANEOUS. Greenhouse glass. Eaton, Ind. Baur Window Glass Co., Florists' Supplies of all kinds. H. Bayers- dorfer & Co., 1129 Arch St., Philadelphia. Green Silkaline. John C. Meyer & Co., Low- oil, Mass. Baskets, new imported stock. Raedlein Bas- ket Co., 713 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Glass. Sharp. Partridge & Co., 22nd and Lumber Sts., Chicago. Glass, bent glass, ground glass. The Jobn- ston Glass Co.. Hartford City, Ind. REFRIGERATORS. ICELESS REFRIGERATING SYSTEMS— Cleaner, better and cheaper than ice. Also "HYGRADE" OAK AND TILE REFRIGERA- TORS and FIXTURES. Ask for Catalogue "O." H. A. Born Company, 1040 Van Buren St.. Chicago. Peerless Refrigerators for florists. Jac. Led- pror. 044-48 W. Madison St., Chicago. Florists* refrigerators. Buchbinder Bros., 51S Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. STAKES. Cnne Stakes. Standard grade. G to 8 feet, per 100. 85c: 500 for $3: $5.50 per 1.000. ripe Stems, about G foot: per 100. 60c; per 1.000. (5. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago. I! You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About t, 48 The American Florist. Jan. 2* IoIses* -UPER INTEND J! !! #4 Mention the American Florist when writing Peerless Refrigerators Built Exclusively for Florists Write for Special Designs and Prices JAC LEDERER 644-48 W. Madison SI, - - GHICA60 Phone 2496 Monroe Mention the American Florist when writing Preserve Cut Flowers in BUCilBINDER Florists' Refrigerators Write to Dept. 63 for illustrated catalog. BUCHBINDER BROS. 518 Milwaukee Ave., CHICAGO, ILL Mention the American Florist when writing "Red Devil" Fence Tools. No. 1900 "Red Devil" is a drop forged steel tool that should be in every greenhouse. Your wire fencing may need repairing, stretching or stapling. This "Red Devil" tool embodies every requirement of the fence builder. It is 11 inches loog, gun metal finish and is for sale by hardware dealers everywhere. Ask your dealer for it. If you can't get it locally send us $1.20 for ONE only sample. SMITH & HEMENWAY, 501 Chambers St, New York. Mention the American Florist when writing H. BAYERSDORFER&GO. j»f\ Florists' ^ Suppli es. 1 129 Arch St.,, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Send for our new catalogue. KING Greenhouse Shelf Brackets NOW is the time for Shelf Brackets. We have them and want to sell them — They are Malleable Iron and so do not break and cause damage at the critical time. Write for Bulletin and Information. We also want to figure with you on your new GREENHOUSE We can save you money and give you what you want. A reliable house that brings results. KING CONSTRUCTION CO. Home Office and Works : N. Tonawanda, N. Y. New England Sales Office : 7 Water St., Boston, Mass. $3.00 The IOO lb. / TheH.A.$"toothoff,C°. Mount Vernon. NY. S JACOBS S SONS 1 36 1 - 1 383 Hushing A v.. Brooklyn, N . Y. Mention the American Florist when writtnp )reer's Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenhouses Drive easy and true, because both bevels are on the same fide. Can't twist and break the glass in driving. Galvan- ized and will not rust. No rights or lefts. The Peerless Glazing Poir il patented. No others like it. Order from yo'irdealejx or direct from us. 1000,75c. postpaid. ( Samples free. HENRY A. DREER.l 714 Chestnut Street/s Philadelphia-. Mention the American Florist when writing SIEBERT'S ZINC Never Rust GLAZING POINTS Are positively the best. Last forever. Over 30,000 pounds now in use. A sure preventative of glass slipping. Effective on large or small glass. Easy to drive. Easy to extract Two sizes. Hand %. 40c perlb.. by mail 16c extra: 7 lbs. for$2.50 15 lbs. for $5.00, by express. For sale by the trade RANDOLPH & McCLEMENTS, Florists. 5936 Perm Ave., near Highland, Pittsburgh, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing Siebert's Zinc Glazing Points. Good for small or large glass, do Dot rtist , easy to drive H and % inch Perlb. 40c. S-lbf. $1.85. 20 lbs $7.00 iVaughan's Seed Stor Chicago. New To Mention the American Florist when writing *9'3- The Amer i ca n Fl ori s t. 49 ■1 ..'■■■ Don't forget this important fact: -every cross tie is DOUBLE angle iron; every gusset plate at the eaves is double. NO. 1. Joining point of doubV angle cross ti*ss strut and ridge rod tie support. No. 2. The ridge, showing the wrought iron ioiting plate with the ridge rod cross tie support bolted to it. No. 3. Column gusset plate (double) rigidly tying to- gether the angle iron column. the angle iron cross tie (double) and the steel rafter. No. 4. Double gusset plate bolting together the guaran- teed wrought iron post and steel rafters. Important Construction Points In the Wm. R. Nicholson New House, at So. Framingham, Mass. It is evident that the construction has been carefully thought out and every stress and strain proved up by greeenhouse engineering experts. IT'S an iron framer, 52x200. It was erected right over a smaller wooden house which was not re- moved until 'after the Decoration Day stock was sold. It is our two column compression truss design. The columns are not pipe, but made i>t our factory by bolting together two angle irons. You can at once see what strength such a column, made such away, must have. The supporting and non-buckling strength of columns made this way is so great that we can place them about 40 feet apart and still be able to use only an ex- ceedingly simple form of compression trussing. When you walk in this house of Nicholson's, you scarcely notice the columns, they are so wide apart. There are two things you do notice, however, and keep on noticing; they are the convincing rigidity and surprising lightness of the entire frame; also the particular attention given to each part that every part shall have abundant strength. It was far from an eas\- task to sell Mr. Nicholson this house, because he is the kind of man that has to be shown and convinced step by step and part by part. He tried every way possible to shoot holes in the way we proposed to frame it. In fact, he was one of the hardest men to convince, we ever had to deal with. But ask him or write him about what he thinks of his house now. Better yet, go and see it. See for yourself. Convince yourself. Det the house do its own talking. If you'll do this, we will run the risk of anyone else getting your order. If you can't go, we will gladly send you an interior photograph 24 inches long and full particulars. I^ord «& T3\Ajm1c\£Lm Co. SALES OFFICES: New York St. James Building Philadelphia Franklin Bank Building Boston Tremont Building Chicago Rookery Building Rochester Granite Building. FACTORIES: Irvington. N. Y. Des Plaines, 111 WILKS' Hot Water Boilers ARI THE MOST ECONOMICAL Boiler for Greenhouses No Night Fireman Required with oar SELF-FEEDING HOT WATER BOILERS. Send for Catalog and Prices. S. WILKS MFG. CO., 3503 Shields Ave. CHIC AGi Ventilating Apparatus Send for our new catalog and price list of Ventilating Apparatus and fTreenhouse Fittings. We have a line that cannot be equaled and we absolutely guarantee it to give you the satisfaction you expect. This is fair enough, is it not? Our equipment is manufactured by men who are especially skilled along this line who use only the best of materials. Ask your friends about us You will then hesitate no longer. Advance Co., RICHMOND, IND. 50 The American Florist. [an. 25, The Recognized Standard Insecticide. Not a cure-all, but a specific remedy for all sap sucking insects infesting plant life, such as green, black, white fly, thrips, red spider, mealy bug and soft scales. $1.00 per Quart. $2.50 per Gallon. I An infallible romedy for mildew, rust and bench fungi. Unlike Bordeaux and lime, and sulphur it does not stain the foliage, but cleanses it. 75c per Quart. $2.00 per Gallon. VERMINE A soil sterilizer and vermicide. Destroys eel, cut, wire and grub worms, maggots, root lice and ants. Used 1 part to 400 parts water, it does not injure plants, but protects your crops against ravages under the soil. $1.00 per Quart. $3.00 perGallon. d All are spraying materials and are effective in the greenhouse and in the garden. FOR SALE BY SEEDSMEN Aphine Manufacturing Co. Manufacturers of Agricultural Chemicals. Madison, N. J. M. C. Ebel, General Manager. Mention the American Florist when writing WE ARE SPECIALISTS IN Greenhouse Glass Paints & Putty BUFFALO WHITE (Semi-Paste) Most Perfect White Paint Made. Be sure to get our estimates. the DWELLE-KAISER co. 338-342 Ellicott St., BUFFALO, N. Y. Branch Offices: 80 N. Allen Street. • Albany, N. Y. Cutler Building, Rochester, N. Y. 20 State Street. - - • Erie, Pa. Mention the American Florist tohen writing THE JOHNSTON GLASS CO. Hartford City, Ind. Bent Glass Ground Glass Mention the American Florist token writing GLASS We are leaders. Large stock, good prices. SHARP, PARTRIDfiE & CO. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS Mention the American Florist when writing IBMN^' hflNURES KlJIOl' know nothing will take the place BJ1 of manure in the greenhouse. It is oread and butter and beef steak to the flowers. Wizard Brand is the best manure you can use. Clean, concentrated, conven- ient, pure manure and nothing else. A wagon load of rough manure reduced to a 100 pound bag. Better order ahead of the bad weather that is coming and be prepared for emergencies. Insist on Wizard Brand. Your supply house can furnish it, or we will ship promptly. The Pulverized Manure Company, 32 UNION STOCK YARDS, CHICAGO. Attention! Glass Buyers!! GREENHOUSE GLASS You will save money if you obtain our prices before you buy Quality A No. 1. Prompt shipments. Hooker's Greenhouse White Paint The most durable White Paint for this purpose. Half barrels (25 gallons), per gal., $1.75; 6 gal. pails, per gal., $1.80. H. M. HOOKER COMPANY, WHOLESALE GLASS AND PAINTS, Long Distance Phone 65 1 -659 West Washington Boulevard, Monroe 4994. Near Des Plaines St. Chicago Indispensable in the Garden. Thomson's"=rdManure Unrivalled for vines, tomatoes, cucumbers, all flowering foliage and fruit bearing plants; vegetables, lawns, etc. Has stood the test of 30 years. The result of many years of practical experience. ** Sold by leading American Seedsmen. Also Thomson's Special Chrysanthemum and Topdressing Manure, *n Excellent Stimulant. Freight paid on quantities: liberal terms to retailers. Write for our special offer to the American trade. Agents' circu- lars, pamphlets, etc. to sole makers. Write for prices, etc. Wm.Thomson&Sons,LW"c,JrsdJi:gao;sSid. GREENHOUSE GLASS Superior Quality and Right Prices. Let Us Quote You. We Can Save You Money. Baur window Glass Co., E*™N The Early Advertisement Gets There '9*3- The Amer ica n Fl ori s t. 51 GARLAND YOUR GREENHOUSES Branch Offices: ^V Means & Th vchbr C. C. Shafer 6 and 8 Custom House St.. Boston. Mass. 215 W, 14th St., Los Angeles, Cal. S. A. J AMiESdN. S2') Plymouth Bldi,'., Minneapolis. Minn. Every progressive florist is beginning to realize that to use Garland Bench Forms for his Benches is a step further to prosper- ity. Step up lively, fall in line. The Geo. M. Garland Co. Main Office DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS The KROESGHELL BOILER Was installed to heat over ten million (10,788,000) square leet of glass during the past five years. Send for CATALOG. The Kroeschell Boiler Will give you more heat with the same piping required by other ' boilers, and with less fuel. Kroeschell Bros Co , 452 W. Erie Street, CHICAGO. 39 "SUPERIOR HOT WATER BOILERS For Greenhouse Heating. Made in 9 Sizes. Superior Machine and Boiler Works. 846-848 W. Superior St., Chicago, 111. Always mention The American Florist when you order stock. : : Double Glass Sa.sk Have Tomatoes on the market weeks ahead Never mind the weather! Your plants in hot -beds or cold-frames under Sunlight Double Glass Sash will not mind it Between the two layers of glass in the Sunlight Double Glass Sash is an air space of 5$ of an inch in thickness Above the glass is winter weather— zero perhaps. Below the glass is warm earth and plants growing like May The secret of it all, is that the airspace be- tween the two layers of glass being a non- conductor will not let the cold in or the heat out. It makes the Sunlight Double Glass Sash complete in itself. It needs no mats or boards. The only cover is the air sealed between the layers of glass. You can have hot-beds and cold-frames with Sunlight Double Glass Sash far cheaper in the long run than your single layer sash with heavy, dark covers of mats or boards. You can save more than half the labor and worry and you can control our beds better and get earlier, stronger 1;vl far more profitable plants. Sunlight Double Glass 934 East Broadway The Sunlight Double Glass Sash method comes right home to every gardener and florist in the country It is good business to learn all about it. Write us today. We will send our complete catalog. free. If you enclose 4c in stamps we will also send F.nf. Massey's booklet on hot-beds and cold-frames. Be su;e to write your name and post office plainly. Write for these books today Sash Co. Louisville, Ky. .l/c?ifio?i the American Florist when writina 50% SAVED. Pipes, Flues and Casings thoroughly overhauled and guaran- teed. Greenhouse Fittings of every description. ILLINOIS PIPE S MFG. CO., 21 13 S. Jefferson St., CHICAGO OF HIGH GRADE.. Boilers For GREENHOUSES See Our CaUlogu*. HoTwaTer 6IBLIN fc CO., Utica. U. Y. 52 The American Florist. Jan. \25. Where There Is Condensation -there is need for a Morehead Steam Trap Condensation in steam lines is akin to matter out of place — means wasted energy. If your lines are sluggish— If your houses are not of uniform tempera- ture, write us. We guarantee to drain your lines perfectly — return the pure, hot condensation to your boiler without pump or injector or make no charge for the trial. Obey that impulse— write now. Send for "Book on Condensation." Morehead Manufacturing Co., Dept, »N," DETROIT, MICHIGAN -Stocks Carried Wichita. Kan. New Orleans. La Philadelphia Birmingham, Ala. Memphis. TenD, Los Angeles Chatham. Ontario San Francisco This Beautiful Lawn Vase Only $4.90. Height. 20 inches; diameter ol bowl, 22 inches: size of base, 14 inches: capacity of reservoir, \V2 gallons; weight. 81 pounds. Order No. 4C12003. without arms. Price $4.00 4C1200.\ with arms, price $5.65 Special price made to dealers for quantity lots. We Are the Bargain Center of the World We handle everything from a pin to a complete house. Send for our large General Catalog No.47, SPECIAL NOTE. Our Heating Dept, makes a specialty of com- plete Greenhouse Heating Systems. Send for our Special Heating Catalog No 47. Estim- ates furnished free of charge. 0HIGA80 HOUSE WRECKIN6 CO. CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing TVO not let the accounts owing you re- " main longer unpaid. Send them to us at once. We are prompt, energetic and reasonable, and can reach any point in the United States and Canada. National Florists' Board of Trade 56 PINE STREET : NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing Pecky Cypress Cedar Posts. Dropsiding and Other Greenhoise Lumber. We are the largest retailers oi lumber in .he world and can furnish you in quantities from wagon to carload lots. It will pay you to get our prices. EDWARD HINES LUMBER COMPANY, Retailers of Everything in Lumber. Edgewater and Rosehill Branch: Balmoral Ave. and C. 6 N. W. R. R. Tracks, CHICAGO. Mention the American Florist when writing REED & KELLER, 122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work, and Novelities, and are dealers in Glass- ware, Pottery, Decorative Greens and all Florists' Requisites. Mention the American Florist when writing Hot Water Heating by Taylor Syphon Circulator 36-38 Jackson Street, A FUEL SAVING DEVICE For your greenhouse. We have them for steam or hot water. Taylor return traps tor steam, Syphon Circulators for water. Taylor Steam Specialty Go. BATTLE CREEK, MICH. Use our patent Iron Bench Fittings and Roof Supports t™ JENNINGS IRON GUTTER. IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS For Tobacco Extracts, etc. Send for Circulars. DILLER, CASKEY & KEEN, S. W. Corner Sixth and Berk Streets, PHILADELPHIA. VENTILATING APPARATUS Split Carnations Easily Mended with Pillsbury Carnation Staple We find it very satisfac- tory. J. L. Dillon. Can't get along without them. J. L. Johnson. 2000 for $1.00 postpaid. I. L. PILLSBURY Galesburg. 111. Wired Toothpicks 10,000 $1.75: 50,000 $7.50. Manufactured by W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Sam Dlefree. For sale by dealers. Mention the American Florist when writing A. HERRMANN, Cape Flowers, all colors, Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs and all Florist Supplies. . Send For Prices — 404412 East 34th St. NEW YORK. Mention the American Florist when writing EVANS* Improved Challenge Ventilating Apparatus Write for Illustrated Catalos Quaker City Machine Worki. Richmond, Ind. GREENHOUSE BOILERS Catalog Free. Address S. Freeman S Sons Mfg. Co., RACINE, WIS. Mention the American Florist when writing Lock the door betore the horse is stolen, and insure your glass before it is broken. For particulars concerning Hail Insurance, address JOHN G. ESLER, Secretary, SADDLE RIVER N. J Mention the American Florist when writing ISeAme Tr^ m^^mxxssazamEimnism&M Ait.et- Ib mere comfort Jlmidships, but we are the first to touch Unknown Seas." Vol. XL CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, FEBRUARY 1, 1913. No. 1287 TheAmerican Florist Established 1885. ■Copyright. 1913. by American Florist Company Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11. 1891. at the Post Office at Chicago. Illinois. uDder act of March 3. 1S79. Published Every Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrisoh 7465. .Registered Cable Address; Ameflo, Chicago. Subscripimn. United States and Mexico. $1.00 a year; ' anada. $2.00: Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from toe trade Vol umes half yearly from August 3. 1901. Address all correspondence subscriptions, etc.. .American Florist Co.. 440 S. Dearborn St.. Chicago. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers — J. K. M. L. Farquhar, Bos- ton. Mass., President; Theo. Wirth. Minneapolis, Minn.. Vice-President: John Young. New York, Secretary: Wll, F. Kasting, Buffalo. N. Y., Treasurer. Next annual convention at Min- neapolis. Minn., August, 1913. Third National Flower Show. New York, April 5-12, 1913. John Young. Secretary. 54 West Twenty-eighth Street, New York. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA Annual convention and exhibition at Chicago, November, 1913. Charles H. Totty. Madi- «on. N. J„ President: C W. Johnson, Morgan Park, 111., Secretary. =\ Index to Advertisers, Page 96 Ready Reference Advts., Page 97 Help and Situations Wanted, Advertisements, Page 61 SUGGESTIONS FOR PLANT GROWERS. Genistas. The plants of genistas should now be making their blooming growth and no further pinching will be necessary except in the case of long, strong growths which sometimes break from the stem and thereby spoil the sym- metry of the plant, and these should be cut back as soon as they grow be- yond the other flowering shorts. They can now be bloomed in succession by moving some into a warmer house, but those that are wanted at Easter are still better left in a cool house. one with a temperature of 45 degrees being the one that will produce the best re- sults. These plants are never partial to great heat, reveling in a cool atmos- phere, and often when taken into the warm living rooms where the air is extremely dry will soon drop their leaves. Those that are being grown to certain shapes, such as the balls, pyra- mids or baskets, will doubtless require some pinching back yet, but this should be done with great care or the flowering buds will be removed. A close examination of the tip of the shoot will clearly show whether the buds are forming and when this oc- curs all pinching must be immediately stopped. Any blind wood or exlra strong growths that are cut out may be made into cuttings and young stock obtained. These will root much bet- ter in a cool propagating bench than in one where the bottom heat is con- fined. When the plants are full of bloom they will require heavy water- ing, and do not place them in a dry warm location for any great length of time. Verbenas. The verbena makes a very satisfac tory bedding plant if properly grown. but the thin, spindlv plants produced from late grown seed and planted in flats and baskets as closely together as is possible in order that they may be sold ai ;• cheap price, seldom make any showing in the beds until very late in summer. The seeds should be sown early enough that the plants may be stopped ami branched and grown in pots, ami one plain so grown will make more showing during the season than half a dozen of the poor plants so freely offered at the spring sales. It is really better to buy the rooted cut- tings of selected varieties that are ad- vertised at this time than to sow seed after the middle of February. Seed sown up to this date, however, can be grown on to make fine plants. Care must be exercised in the germination of the seed, which js often blamed for the carelessness or lack of knowledge of the grower, for the seed damps off very easily when it germinates, being very sensitive to any change in tem- perature and moisture. Until they be- gin to make growth, the plants should be watched carefully, never allowed to become dry, or exposed to any draughts. Pelargoniums. While all the plants so well known as geraniums are pelargoniums, yet it is the show or fancy type called by many Lady Washington geraniums that are generally known under this name. The plants that are wanted in bloom in April and May will now be in their blooming pots and beginning tn show their blooming growths, but for June and July flowering the plants should now be shifted to the blooming pots, five in- six-inch as the plants may require, except with large specimens. nf which few are now seen. They like a turfy, eiarse loam, to which may be added one-fourth well rotted ma? ami if the soil is heavy a liberal :u nt of sharp sand to keep it ■ i ml the plants should be potted very firmly. A cool, well-ventilated hi should be selected for growing them. mil until the days grow warmer brighter they should be watered spar- ugly. In early spring, when they are well covered with foliage and the I-" ming shunts begin to grow, more .in i will be needed. A little stopping maj le necessary if the plants Bend forth strong, long growths, to make the plant shapely, but care and judgment should be used in this operation, which si id cease upon the appearance of the bud shoots, which are easily dis- tinguished by the different manic 54 The American Florist. Feb. /, growth. Do not attempt to take any cuttings at this time, for after the plants are through blooming is the best time for propagation, and any cuttings taken now are pretty sure to rob the plants of the bloom. These plants are very subject to attacks of both red spider and green fly, and should be fumigated or sprayed regu- larly. As the extremely hot, dry days of summer approach a slight shade will be found very beneficial to both the plant and flowers. Antirrhinums. The grower of antirrhinums has an opportunity now to select the best plants from which to propagate the stock for another year, as the plants are now producing fine spikes and it is possible to select the best types. Those that have fine large flowers set closely together on the stem, and yet not close enough to crowd, are to be preferred. The earliness of blooming is another matter to take into consideration. It will be found in raising these plants from seed that there is a great differ- ence in their time of blooming, and for winter flowering the earliest that there are of good type should be chosen. There are plenty of good cuttings to be obtained now for the laterals which grow from the axil of each leaf make the best cuttings and the flower is en- larged by their removal. Plants that are in bloom will be benefited greatly from now on by feeding either with liquid manure or a strong mulch, and the next growth thinned to eight or ten shoots, which will insure a much better crop for spring cutting than to allow all the small shoots to grow. Keep the plants tied erect all the time, for it takes but a few hours' sun to draw the tip up from a stem that leans away from the center, with the result that a crooked stem is formed, which greatly impairs its appearance. These spikes of bloom should be handled very carefully, especially the long sprays, for they are very brittle and break easily. It is better not to cut too many at once. When cutting hold them with the heads hanging down, and when there are as many as can be easily held in the hand cut, take them at once to the flower room, trim off all surplus growth and tie the stems a dozen in a bunch, then loosely tie strings around the center and toward the top of the bunch, and place the stems in a deep jar of water. This prevents crooked stems, so often seen, for the plant continues its growth after being cut, and if allowed to hang away from the jar the blooms grow crooked. Saginaw, Mich.— The Wm. Roethke Floral Co. expects to build a new greenhouse as soon as weather per- mits. Gary, Ind. — John Owens, proprietor of the Boulevard Heights Greenhouses, has purchased the Gary Floral Co., which has been in business about a year under the management of Mrs. Kay M. Wells. Woecestep. Mass. — Harry Q. Ran- dall has started in the cut flower busi- ness at 3 Pleasant street. This place formerly was owned by C. D. Mackie. Hereafter it will be known as the Ran- dall Flower Shop. Everybody wishes Harry success as he has been connected with the florist business in Worcester for the past twenty-five years. He has secured the services of William Soden, who has had much experience as a designer and decorator. THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted by Bobl. Kift. Philadelphia, Pa. Helen Gould's Wedding. The wedding of Helen Gould and Findley J. Shepard took place in the old Gould mansion, which commands a long range of view to the west and north, overlooking the Tappanzee, the widest portion of the Hudson River. The ceremony was performed in the south parlor, the bride and room stand- ing under a bower of tall Kentia palms and Areca lustescens — the foliage grace- fully drooping over at the top, form- ing a complete bower. Interspersed in this bower were Lilium longiflorums in profusion, which together with the white satin priedieu and the wedding aisle formed of white aisle posts (each post decorated with a bunch of white roses) and broad white satin ribbon, produced a very artistic effect. The palms used in the decorations were from Miss Gould's own spacious Spring Flowers BEAUTIFUL daffodils, tulips and jonquils in various bright colors growing in unique baskets and boxes, affording practical center pieces for informal luncheons and at homes. A variety of spring flowers fashioned into a French bouquet is unquestionably a handsome sur- prise bouquet of the season. Orchids 25c and 50c each. Gardenias 25c each. Fresia 25c per dozen. Purple and white violets, 60c to SI. 50 per' hundred. Purple and White Lilacs, carnations 25c doz. &up. Baskets of violets trim- med wich fan- cy silk cord, also maiden hair fern, 50c each and up. These dain- ty fresh little ideas continue to be a great favorite with flower lovers. Growing plants m handmade twig baskets, *1 50 each . The J1.00 box of cut flowers ready for inspection contains indefinitely a variety of mixed flowers. Positively the largest and most complete showing of fine fresh flowers. Every kind of floral arrangement by thoroughly ex- perienced florists. A. Lange, Florist 25 East Madison Street T.I. C.nt/.l J7T7-JT7B Automat!, «-072 A Good Newspaper Advertisement greenhouses. The ceiling of the parlor was garlanded with heavy strings of Asparagus plumosus interspersed with white roses, suspended in the garlands. Two broad mantels were banked, and filled with lilies of the valley. The fireplaces were banked with a fine var- iety of large crotons. Above the man- tels a fine effect was produced by clusters of long stemmed American Beauty roses. At the extreme south end of the house is the sun parlor. This room was draped with Alabama smilax and groups of growing orchids fastened to the walls. The music room was ef- fectively decorated with asparagus and Pink Killarney roses. The library was decorated with American Beauty roses and Asparagus plumosus; the dining room with Radiance roses and Alabama smilax. The buffet table was decorated with White Killarneys. These decorations were two feet 6 inches above the table and very effective. The table was gar- landed with smilax, white roses and lily of the valley. The hall was treated with a decoration of some very tall specimens of Caryota urens, or fish- tail palm. These plants were 12 feet high, and branchless except at the top. The graceful foliage produced a very pleasing effect. The flowers here were American Beauty roses (long stemmed) in deep vases. The art gallery on the second floor was decorated with foliage plants and long stemmed American Beauty roses; the other rooms on this floor with cut orchids (principally cattleyas). The bride carried a bouquet of lily of the valley and orchids (Phalenopsis am- abilis). The groom wore a boutonniere of gardenias. The ceremony was witnessed by a number of wealthy and some titled relatives; but one unusual feature of the wedding was the admitting of thirty-five or forty employes on the estate, to the ceremony. These men, headed by Supt. Robbie, filed into the main hall, then opening the ranks. The bride, leaning upon the arm of her brother, George J. Gould, descended the stairs and greeted her employes, al- most individually, by a bow and a smile. The employes remained until the marriage ceremony was performed. Some time after the ceremony, and characteristic of the now Mrs. Shep- ard all the reporters were invited into the house to view the decorations and the presents. The photographers, with their cameras were also granted the same privilege. The decorations were entrusted to Alexander McConnell, as have the other large Gould functions, since 1895. Mr. McConnell and Superintendent Robbie, of the Gould estate, both de- serve great credit for the manner in which the decorations were carried' out. A. F. F. St. Valentine's Day Suggestions. The constantly growing demand for novelties and attractive special holi- day windows is the best evidence of an increasing appreciation of the flor- ist's art, which, (until lately) as com- pared with other arts, has had but a small degree of general attention. Some of us think, because we sell flow- ers that only flowers should be dis- played in the window. But now a concentrated effort is being made and systematically undertaken, not only to attract by nature's beautiful flowers, but so to arrange and combine them as to make them still more attractive. In other words to give them a con- stantly different setting. Our old-time florists may say this is not necessary, but times are dif- ferent now and it is necessary in the flower business to take note of the larger advertising possibilities and the larger financial returns produced- by making the window a special attrac- tion as each national or other holiday appears on the calendar. Especially is this true of St. Valentine's day for it offers many pretty suggestions. The fashioning of an attractive heart — one of good size and dimen- sions— made of wire and about two feet in height, the wire bound with red' satin ribbon and on the upper left hand side an artistic arrangement of red roses (Meteors) or red carnations, will be an excellent setting for the center of the window. This should be suspended from the ceiling, or on. either side, as a more elaborate setting, make two artificial trees. Place the '9*3- The American Florist. 55 stump In a red basket nr small tub. Cover the trunk and all branches with ruse foliage. Thin arrange small red wire satin hearts, or rather the win- hearts covered with red satin ribbon (wound tightly) ami on which three small rose buds have been lied. At- tach these to trees at different branches. A I'm large red rosi-s can also be attached to different branches — at the top of the tree, for instance, and In such places where they alter- nate with the hearts. These trees should be so placed that the large center heart point will just reach a center between the trees. From under the crown of the trees stretch a red satin sash ribbon across, allow- ing the ribbon to fall loosely. On the ribbon the words "St. Valentine" should appear in gold. Use palms for a background and small ferns in the foreground, around the base of tree tubs or baskets. As selling novelties which can be used for the day, take the ordinary kind of basket which can easily be enameled a rich red color and fill with baby rambler roses, placing in them the tiny specimens which are obtain- able now. The small Japanese bask- ets enameled red will also look well with red carnations and a few sprays of lily of the valley. Red heart shaped baskets will make an acceptable Val- entine gift arranged with marguerites and lily of the valley. The valentine boxes which are most attractive are those having the white covers with a red heart cut effect in center in which the sender's card is placed. A few of these can be advantageously placed in the window at one side, tilting the cover so as to show a bunch of violets. The violets should be arranged with a violet bouquet doily of paper, or even white will look well. To further em- bellish the cover a rosette of white gauze or one of red can be prettily and jauntily arranged at the side of the tilted cover. If you have glass trays suspended in your windows, as is quite the thing for displaj' purposes, especially where boxes of flowers are to attract the at- tention of the casual passerby, heart shaped corsages can be shown to good advantage. In finishing the heart shaped corsages use the shower streamers made of baby red gauze rib- bon in which a green carnation bud has been tied. Perhaps, nothing could be finer for a valentine than the old fashioned bouquet made of a miscel- laneous collection of flowers, such as a few red carnations, a goodly bunch of Meteor roses and a few fine sprays of mignonette, a spray of paper white narcissi, a tulip, a hyacinth and a lit- tle boxwood for a green finish. Cover the handle with green foil and instead of the regulation ribbon bow use about a dozen long loop strands of green and red ribbon of about an inch in width. The green should match the mignonette and the red the shade of the roses. A heart should be placed in among the ribbon loops and on the sender's card might be suggested the following inscription : "A simple little nosegay, Yet not without some art; For somewhere in its make-up Is Cupid's hidden dart." A. E. K. Philadelphia Retail Florists' Association. There have been a number of ru- mors floating about regarding the mo- tives that prompted the organization of the Retail Florists' Association of Philadelphia, Pa. Many of them are wide of the mark, some made by men who fear the retail florists will boy- cott them for selling to the curbstone merchants or for some other fancied wrong that no one else ever thought Of. This not yet "fully fledged" or- ganization is the result of a few lead- ing spirits in the retail ranks who be- lieved that much good could be ac- complished along lines pertaining to this particular branch of the trade if their co-workers would get together and work as a whole to bring about several important reforms or changes in the business. There is no animus or ill-feeling back of the movement. The aim of New Britain, Conn.— The Voltz Floral Co. of this citv has incorpor- ated with a capital stock of $20,000. Arthur G. Voltz. Rose Voltz and Al- bert Voltz are the incorporators. Alexander McConnell. The Veteran New York Florist, who Arranged the Decorations lor the Wedding of Helen Miller Gould to Findley Johnson Shepard. the organization is to be uplifting, to put into concrete form the best ideas of the many, which after adoption cannot help but be of benefit, not only to the members themselves, but to the whole trade. There are three branches of the trade — the grower, the commission or middle man, and the re- tailer. To be successful in any of these branches requires skill or knowledge to be attained only by experience in that particular line. The groundwork of all and without which none can be suc- cessful is business instinct. The retailer is often taken to task by the other interests for his lack of aggressiveness. The grower says he does not push this or that new rose, or other new flower that the grower thinks is a good thing, and which the public are standing ready to buy; only they cannot get it because the retailer will not carry it in stock. The com- mission man complains because the re- tailer will not stock up heavily In times of overproduction and help carry a part of the load which is demoraliz- ing the market and which they feel sure could be disposed of by a little more aggressive work on his part. The growth of the business in the last ten years has been phenomenal and while lie I el .1 il' 1 ion li. He pace, which I, however, very much doubt, there seems to be an over- reaching on the part of the grower which results in a situation which at times is very demoralizing to all con- cerned. One of the salient features of this neu movement is to help the market • riling an added demand for flow- ers. The public are to be taken into hand, they are to be given facts about flowers concerning their beauty and their appropriateness for this or that occasion. Much is to be made of their use for the various holidays of the year. A stop is to be put to the "negative" stories that go the rounds of the daily press and frighten the public off by their tales of high and fancy prices at holidays and other spe- cial seasons. People are to be given to understand that flowers are a ne- cessity, that they are not dear, or high priced, but can be had at prices to suit any purse. A plan is proposed that at seasons of overproduction with the co-operation of all branches of the trade, the public will be notified through the reading columns of the press of special sale days when they can go to their florist and buy for that day flowers at a great reduction. Cor- rect information is to be given about house plants, mentioning those best suited for the purpose. Simple cul- tural directions will also be given so that even those without luck will be successful. Most of this information will reach the public through the columns of the press, without cost except that of preparation, the expense of which is to be defrayed by all interests alike, ami by putting the various branches to the test it will be seen who is lacKing in aggressiveness. There are other features that concern this branch alone, such as protecting themselves from those who do not pay their bills. The matter of the commission men entering the retail field is also one of the problems that may come up for arbitration. Social matters will also be taken up later. That will be one of the enjoyable features of the new organization. ROBERT KlFT. ROCHESTER, N. Y. — Articles of in- i orporation have been filed by the Ad- vance Gardens Co., Inc., to do a gen- eral garden business. The firm is ■ ■apitalized at $20,000 and those in- terested are Walter Crews, Frank P. Amsden, Geo. E. Priest, L. W. Lay- man and C. W. Burdick. Spokane, "Wash. — Officers for 1913 elected at the recent meeting of the Spokane Horticultural Society are as follows: John W. Duncan, president; Denton M. Crow, vice-president; Alex- ander Carr, secretary; A. F. Kelly. treasurer. The following were chosen ns the executive committee: William J. Burnette, Samuel Younkin and Adam Noble. Pro\ mi \( k. K. I. — The following officers were elected at the annual meeting of the Rhode Island Horticul- tural Society: Thomas Hope, presi- dent; Robert H. I. Goddard, Geo. P. Wet more, Prof. Wm. W. Bailey. Eu- Appleton. Prof. H. J. Wheeler, John J. Dunn. Chas. W. Smith. Har- old L. Madison, Dr. H. W. Heaton. and Marcus M. Burdick, vice-presi- dents; Richard M. Bowen. treasurer: Arthur C. Miller, secretary. 56 The American Florist. Feb. I, THE ROSE. Propagation. One of the most essential things in rose culture is to start right. To have good healthy bushes that will give good flowers during the winter months, care must be taken to plant nothing but the very best stock and in order to have good stock great c,are must be exercised in propagating. Many of the diseases which in after life affect the rose are contracted either in the cutting bench or are perpetuated by propagating diseased or weakened wood, through lack of knowledge of the requirements of the cutting or through carelessness. Opin- ions regarding the best style of a cutting are alm'ost as numerous as growers, some persistently advocating one-eyed cutting while others advocate as earnestly two or even three eyes. Some again recommend that cutting be taken from flower stems, while oth- ers are content to use blind wood en- tirely. In such varieties as American Beau- ties and Richmonds where canes from the bottom are desirable, cutting may be taken with three eyes, leaving two eyes above the bud and one at the base of the cutting. Many growers have condemned this practice, but as it has worked well with me and with many others — I give it for what it is worth and recommend the younger grower to give it a trial. Such var- ieties as Maryland. Killarney and the yellows, do well with one or two eyes. . After many years' experimenting I do not think it makes much difference whether flowering stems or good strong blind wood be used, the after treat- ment of the cutting being of more im- portance. We must also take into con- sideration the expense attending prop- agating from flower stems. Few mod- ern growers would care to denude their plant of buds when, because of dark and short days, roses are scarce and command their best price. But whatever style of wood is used, it ought to be carefully selected, rejecting all weak, strawy wood and taking only that which is in a right ripened condition and growing on the most vigorous and healthy plants, taking special care to pass by all such plants as have foliage the least bit off color. In making the cutting, use a keen edged knife, making a clear, short cut, and avoid a long slicing one, as the smaller and cleaner cut will callous more quickly and give roots of better arrangement than the longer cut. From the time of taking off the wood until it is in the sand, it should be kept moistened to prevent wilting. In pre- paring the bench remember that clean- liness is most essential to success. The bench ought to be thoroughly washed and should have a coating of hot lime rubbed into every joint and crevice. Clean, sharp sand from river or pit, not too fine, is a good propagating medium. Put it on the bench to the depth of five inches, water well and pound firm. With a common butcher knife draw a straight line across the bench at a depth of one and a half inches; do not go deeper as it is better to have every cutting touch bottom than to have them hang. Put the cut- tings in neatly from one to two inches apart, according to the size of the cutting, (American Beauties will re- quire lots of room) press the sand firm- ly along the line, then make another parallel to the first at two inches dis- tance. Water well and never allow the sand to become dry, as wilting at this stage is ruin. Syringe lightly, so as not to disturb the cutting, as often as necessary. In shading, a very thin cheese cloth answers the purpose very well. This ought to be arranged in such a way as not to be too near the cuttings and should be easily removed during nights and cloudy weather or just as soon as the sun ceases to shine on the bench, as cuttings will root more quickly and be of better quality by having all the light available, though of course not the direct rays of the sun. The tem- perature of the sand should be as near nil degri-t's as possible, with a house temperature of 50 to 52 degrees. By carefully attending to these rules the cutting will be in a fit condition to pot in from 28 to 30 days. C. Springfield, O. — The Springfield Florists' Club held its January meet- ing at the home of B. C. Blake. San Bernardino, Calif. — The as- sociated chambers of commerce of this county will petition the legislature to appropriate $1,500,000 to establish a horticultural experiment station in the northern part of this state. Atlantic City, N. J.— W. R. Thorns reports business very good. He has a larger stock this year and is doing a much greater business than before. Owing to the bad weather, there is much sickness and this calls for many bouquets and boxes of cut flowers. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Varieties to Propagate. In a very little while it will be time to begin propagating the stock for the coming season's plantings, and before starting in on this work it is a good plan to map out the planting, figure up the quantity of the varieties re- quired and then work up the stock to meet these requirements. The grower who kept a record of the results ob- tained last year from each variety knows exactly what to figure out for the com- ing season. He can tell whether with him the variety Ivory or any other, as the case may be, suffered in compari- son with Chas. Razer, or some other white • of larger size. He also knows whether it is advisable for him to drop any of the yellows, such as Monrovia, Robert Halliday or Donatello, to make room for increased plantings of Chry- solora or Ramapo. He also has at hand the data of how much of the very early varieties Golden Glow or Smith's Advance the demand of his trade will warrant him planting. Furthermore he can tell where he stands as regards the planting of the pompon and single varieties. To those who are not so well ac- quainted with the several varieties or any who may wish to add to their list of varieties, a few notes of our ex- perience of the last few seasons may be useful at this time. The demand with us for chrysanthemums before October 1, or until the asters are GENISTA RACEMOSA. Bush Form. — See Page 53. '9'3- The American Florist. 57 finished is n.it enough for the varieties Golden GlO'w and Smith's Advance to be profitable for ns to grow; and as our space Is limited we have come to the conclusion thai we can get bet- ter returns from some of the later varieties. So these two will have to go, bul this does noi mean that they are not profitable elsewhere. How- i'vi'1' to those who are growing thorn for the first time [ would advise tim- ing the buds so that the blooms are ready to out around Si-ptember 15 or as the asters begin to wane, because with the exception of a very few in- stances the blooms that have appeared earlier than this have not been very tempting. starting with the early part of Oc- tober we commence with Polly Rose for white. I place this variety first because of us dwarf habit and when well grown it is equal to any other white of its season, but it should be propagated earlj and given a long sea- son of growth to get it at its best. The out tings should be ready to come out of the sand. Maivli 15, potted into 2o_.-inch pots, then repotted into 3- inch pots, April 15 to May 1, and planted into the bench the latter part of May. This variety requires close attention to keep the side shoots pinched out. I do not know of any other that needs closer looking after in this respect. October Frost is an- other popular early white. It is a tall grower and requires early plant- ing. But when grown strong and the early bud taken we do not favor it as much as Polly Rose. White Gloria is a new variety of 1912. It is a sport of Gloria and is a fine variety for high class trade, but it must be handled carefully because the flowers bruise easily. Virginia Poehlmann is another fine incurved white of sterling commercial quali- ties, but is hard to propagate, con- sequently it is not grown in very large quantities. However, if it is given ex- tra care it will repay for it. Clemen- tine Touset is a variety that was grown in larger quantities a few years ago, than it now is. It is a beautiful white when well done, but is liable to i ome uneven, consequently it does not age as well as some others. Early Snow and Mile. Arlette Dubois are new early whites highly recommended, but I am not acquainted with them enough to pass upon their qualities. Ivory is still the standby of the second early wbite varieties for side benches. This is one of our oldest var- -, yet it is astonishing how very few growers there are that really un- derstand the treatment that it re- quires to bring out its best qualities. The cuttings should be rooted in Feb- ruary or i atiy March, potted up in light, sandy soil, and given a tempera- ture a little higher than that given the others, because the wood is so hard it is slow to move in a low tem- perature, ""hen as the growth is made the plants should be potted along and given every encouragement to stretch out and make growth. They should be planted into the beds not later than June 15. Owing principally to the formation and the hard nature of the foliage of the Ivory family it is among the hardest subjects of all the chry- santhemums to keep clean of red spider and thrips but fortunately it will stand liberal syringings. Chas. Razer. another early white that has come to the front quite large- ly in the last few years, is of fine GENISTA RACEMOSA. Standard Form. -See Page 53 form and petalage and easy to grow. It is of good size, a beautiful variety. The white varieties of the mid-season and later have not been increased dur- ing the last two or three years by any valuable acquisitions from a commer- cial standpoint and Timothy Eaton, Chadwick Improved and W. H. Chad- wick are grown in larger quantitios than any others. Among the exhibi- tion varieties are the fine whites like Naomah. Mrs. David Syme and Wm. Turner, which can be grown success- fully for first class commercial trade if given special culture. Some grow- ers complained of Mrs. Syme being soft in petalage during the past sea- son, but with us it proved to be very satisfactory. Pacific Supreme, though not entirely satisfactory owing to its heavy foliage and coarse growth, is still a good early pink, but the new variety Unaka ap- pears destined to take its place as the best early pink for the beginning of October. Gloria is a beautiful shade of pink, but unfortunately it lacks substance for ordinary commercial purposes. We will grow a small batch, because it is at its best when other pinks are scarce and there is a de- mand for this color. We have a strong selection of pink varieties to choose from, but a num- ber require special treatment to bring out their best qualities. This together with the heavier demand for white and yellow has caused the pinks to be somewhat neglected. During the last two years we have a number of very beautiful shades of pink added to our list, namely: Manhattan, a light pink of clear even color: Hirondelle, a bright rosy color of good form: Mme. Cor- day, a fine early variety: Pink Gem, perfect in form and color with that silvery sheen to its petalage that is pleasing with some varieties; Smith's Sensation, a very fine new pink of 1012. a variety that brought forth more favorable comments than any of last year's novelties and will be more largely planted this coming season. It is also large enough for any exhibition company. As a variety in fancy pink colors I would advise trying small quantities of some of the larger exhibition varieties that are a little different from the general run of commercial stock. The last season we 58 The American Florist. Feb. i. had some very fine blooms of the var- ieties Reginald Vallis and M. Loiseau that were satisfactory in every way and well repaid the extra care given them. We are "strong on" yellow varieties in every section, early, late and mid- season with plenty to select from to meet our every requirement, but do not overlook the varieties Chrysolora and Ramapo. Both are very fine yel- lows for October. It is indeed a great pleasure to handle such varieties as these and I would again advise to try a few others a little different from what is common on the market. Mrs. J. C. Neill is a great favorite with us and always responds wonderfully to our treatment. Mary Donnellan also is one that we like. We were success- ful with this variety last season. It was grown in stiff soil, so that it was kept a medium dwarf. Naceur Bey was another that opened our eyes when we found out what we could do with it when grown in a commercial way. There are many others that with a little extra care will respond most surprisingly. Another word for the crimson and light bronze colors. It sometimes ap- pears to me that we form an alto- gether too hasty judgment when we pass some of these varieties as of not any use commercially. Try them out more and study their requirements as to culture so as to bring them to per- fection, and I believe that there will be some surprises in store for us. A word now as to the stock plants. See that they are not neglected. Cflve them a cool light position and pay close attention to the watering. They do not need to be kept wet all the time, but it is also important that they do not suffer for water so that the stems become hard and wiry. Another very important point is to keep them free from insects and though there is every opportunity for fumigating at this sea- son, we also keep the spray going as well and find that it pays. C. W. Johnson. WITH THE GROWERS Aberdeen, Wash. — Fire which start- ed In the boiler room of the Ellis greenhouses did damage to plants and buildings to the extent of $2,500. New York.— Frank C. Kronmeyer, Harry B. Mulliken and Edgar J. Moel- ler have incorporated the Flushing Rose Gardens, capital stock, $40,000. Peoria, III. — Plans are already un- der way for the annual convention and exhibition of the Illinois State Florists' Association to be held here March 4-5. Davenport, Ia. — Henry Meyer has been chosen secretary pro-tem of the Tri-Citv Florists' Club to succeed the late John T. Temple until the elec- tion, March 13. Kearney, Neb. — Although a blaze in the Green Floral Co.'s greenhouse was extinguished with a small loss, the lack of heat following the fire resulted in the freezing of $400 worth of plants. Lansing, Mich. — The board of con- trol of the Michigan Agricultural Col- lege will ask the state legislature to make appropriation for a new horti- cultural building among other im- provements. Edwardsville, III. — President Chas. W. Loveridge, Secretary J. F. Amman and Treasurer Frank L. Washburn of the Illinois State Florists' Association, met here Tuesday, January 28, to ar- range the programme for the meeting at Peoria, March 4-5. Gude Bros. Co., Washington, D. C. Among the younger men who have achieved great success in the cut flower business none are more worthy of men- tion than Adolphus and William F. Gude of Washington, D. C. In the past few years they have been rapidly increasing their glass area till it now comprises a total of about 300,000 square feet, and the output is an im- mense amount of good stock. Though they have for years been known as large growers of American Beauties and other roses, they by no means confine their activities to these flow- ers. On a recent visit we noted several houses of gardenias, all in fine condi- tion, and blooming freely. There was evidence also of a great Christmas cut. As an example of the extent of their American Beauty growing it may be stated that they have about 20,000 plants of fine special stock, much of which is used in their own large re- tail business but a great deal also is sold at wholesale. In the other roses they have been equally successful. The Killarneys, Radiance, My Maryland, Richmond and other varieties are all successfully grown and when carna- tions, sweet peas and various other stocks are added the exhibit at their F street store each morning is very fine. One of their late ventures which has attracted much attention was the pur- chase of the range once conducted by the American Rose Co. When the Gudes acquired this property the houses were in poor condition and they have gone steadily forward building and improving until it is now a fine range. In addition to very fine crops of roses, sweet peas of the finest qual- ity are grown at this range, which is situated on the Bladensburg Road about 3 miles from their Anacostia range. Adolphus Gude superintends both ranges, making the rounds daily by automobile. At the Anacostia range, in addition to what has already been enumerated, many good single violets are grown as well as a great stock of fine pot plants, azaleas, lilies, rhododendrons primulas in variety being very notice- able. Wm. F. Gude is the store and sales manager, and this with his ac- tivity in District and society affairs makes him a very busy man. The visitors to this interesting firm are al- ways sure of a hearty welcome, for the Gude Brothers are never too busy to be hospitable. A. F. F. Baur & Steinkamp, Indianapolis, Ind. Baur & Steinkamp extended an in- vitation to the members of the In- diana State Florists' Association to visit their greenhouses, January 14. Quite a number of visitors accepted the invitation and all seemed well paid with their visit. This firm has three large carnation houses, each 350 feet long and I think 40 feet wide. All their carnations were producing a heavy crop of first-class blooms. Several varieties were car- ried over stock, and judging from the appearance, much of this will be done another year. However, Mr. Baur in- formed us that for the best results it was necessary to cut plants back about May 15. This, of course, would cut a crop short for Memorial day, but whether enough extra flowers would be produced from the plants cut back or carried over during the winter is something that has to be proved. At the time of our visit the carried- over plants of Gloriosa were a sight, with buds and blooms of the very best quality. In white Shasta, White Won- der and White Enchantress were the leaders. St. Nicholas has done well again this winter and has proved to be a "bread and butter" kind. However, the finest sight on the place was their new scarlet. Radiance. It seemed to be everything desired in a red carnation. It has size, color, stem and early free blooming quali- ties. I understand it is not to be placed on the market until 1914. Af- ter spending an hour or so with the carnation plants, Baur & Steinkamp invited the visiting guests to take luncheon with them, and were escort- ed to the Commercial club rooms, where the inner man was well provid- ed for. W. W. Coles. J. W. Davis & Co., Bettendorf, Iowa. Workmen are putting on the finish- ing touches to the last house of the new range of the J. W. Davis Co., Bettendorf, Ia. The new plant will be devoted to flowers exclusively and will consist of three houses, 34x300 feet each. The buildings are of Lord & Burnham construction, steel frame with concrete wherever possible. A fine brick work shop and boiler room was also added. The smokestack is 100 feet high and built large enough to ac- commodate several more boilers. It is as up-to-date a place as can be found anywhere. The first range built by the Davis firm and devoted mostly to the forcing of cucumbers, consists of three houses 34x000 feet, two houses 64x600 feet and one house 34x300 feet. These are also of steel and concrete and of Lord & Burnham construction. Everything in connection is as up to date as money can make it. Six 150 horse power boil- ers do the heating. All are fitted out with the latest improved flue blowers. The condensation is pumped back into a large steel tank elevated above the boilers, where the water is kept hot, so in case of a sudden change in tem- perature and before the water would get back through thousands of feet of pipes, and naturally would be cold, the boilers are replenished out of this tank, and, the water being hot, does not lower the temperature. So perfect is the heating system that the far house — more than 1,000 feet away from the boiler— is heated with only 1% pounds pressure on the pipes. A steam main from the boilers to the farthest house has been put in to b'e used in case of a break down. The es- tablishment is lighted by electricity, having their own electric light plant. A private telephone connects the office, work room, boiler room, greenhouses and the residence. Air pressure raises the water out of a drilled well into a cistern, where it is pumped to the main by steam all over the place. Fifty thousand gallons of water are used each day. A box or crate nailing machine is being installed, as some 400 boxes are used each day. Cucumbers are shipped as far west as Butte, Mont., and east Into Ohio. One house, 34x600 feet, is devoted to sweet peas this winter, and at the i9'3- The American Florist. 5.9 W. W. Coles, Kokomo. President Indiana Stale Florists' Ass'n. John Haitje, Indianap clis. First Vice-Pres. Indiana State Florists' Ass'n. H. L. Wiegand, Indianapolis. W. J. Vesey, Jr., Fort Wayne. 01_.*er Steinkamp, Indianapolis. Tr< aMin-r Indiana State Florists' Ass'n. Second Vice Pres. Indiana State Florists' Ass'n. Secretary Indiana State Florists' Ass'n. INDIANA STATE FLORISTS' ASSOCIATION OFFICERS. time ni' t In- writer's visit (January L'L' i 20,000 blooms were being picked per day. It surely was a grand sight to stand at the end of one house and look over 600 feet of sweet peas all in their glory. Four houses are devoted to cucumbers, and they surelj did look great "cukes" 16 tu IS inches long everywhere. Radishes, beets and beans an- raised between the cucumbers as catch crops. One house, 34x300 feet, is tilled with tomatoes, and bj March I will he in lull crop. Thirty-five employes are on the pay- roll, it takes about four carloads "i coal a week to keep things warm. The night mi. in. who regulates the tempera- ture, walks l"i miles everj night in the performance of his duty. A pas- senger and also freight depot are right on the place, ami everything shipped in or nut has only to he moved about 25 feet. A one-horse wagon is all that is really needed to do tie hauling, and that is only used for local deliveries. TllKn. Kwiii.pt. The Late Lydla C. Conard. "Lydia C. Conard. widow of Allied F. Conard, died in her seventy-fourth year at her home in West Grove, Pa., January 21. She had been in good health up to September 28. On that afternoon she suffered a stroke of paralysis, from which she never re- covered. All her life she was a mem- ber of the orthodox Friends' church and true to the principles she had learned in her youth. she was born near West Grove, on the "id homestead farm, a daughter of Samuel and Mary Ann Hughes, and is survived by a brother, Mark Hughes, Of that town, and a sister. Hannah, widow of Edward Savery, West Chest- er. Her husband, who died some years ago, was for many years a partner of the late Charles Dingee, they having organized the firm of Dingee & Con- ard. Later this firm was dissolved and Mr. Conard organized the Conard \ Jones Company, in which he was active up to the time of his death. Parkersburg, W. Va. Chas. Dudley of the firm of Dudley & Son lias been elected president "i the Parkersburg board of commerce This is the highest honor business men can confer upon a citizen of their town. Mr. Dudley is a very progres sive man ami believes in doing large things in his own business. II. has brought about the success of two branch stores, one operating in Hunt- ington, \V. Va., another in Clarksb W. Va. The greenhouses comprising about 150 sipia re feet and main stoi .1 1 e located in Parkersburg. D. J. D ley, the youngest brother of the firm, will wed Miss Julia Savage February 12. Miss Savage Is a verj prominent girl of Parkersburg and the two are busy attending to many parties them by tin ir 1 1 ii ads. I », J. i tudli tended West Point Academj tor two years. However, the Bower business offered greater opportunity, sn he left to go Into business with his brother. A.M DOS. 60 The American Florist. Feb. J, TheMericanJlorist Established 1885. Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.00 a year; Canada $2.00; Europe ?nl Countries in Postal Union. $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from those in the trade. When sending us change of address always send the old address at the same time. ■ Advertising rates on application. From the first issue the American Florist has accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements must teach us Tuesday (earlier if possible), as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility lor the opinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 56 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS. Suggestions tor plant growers I tenistas i lllus. i — Verbenas — Pelargoniums — Antirrhinums The retail trade —Helen Gould's wedding (lllus.) --St. Valentine's day suggestions — A good newspaper advertisement (lllus.)-. Philadelphia Retail Florists' Association.. I'll. mS,. -Propagation Chrysanthemums —Varieties t" propagate With the growers ilinlr Bros. I'n,, Washington, D. C — Baur & Steinkamp, Indianapolis, 1ml —.7. W. Davis i: Co., Bettendorf, Iowa In, liana Stat,- Florists' Association officers I Portraits i The late Lydia C. Conard Florists' Hall Association Society of American Florists Minneapolis conventioi mmittees Chicago St. Louis Cincinnati * Milwaukee Philadelphia - New York — Horticultural Society of New V,,rk — New Voil; State Floral rlnbs Boston Baltimore Cleveland The s 1 trade — Congressional seed bids Market gardeners — Prices of Indoor fruits and vegetables. -Prince Edward Island vegetables Minneapolis The nursery trade — American Association of Nurseryman 53 53 54 51 :,4 54 51 55 58 56 56 56 58 58 :,s 58 Florists' Hall Association. President E. G. Hill, of the Florists' Hail Association, has appointed J. F. Ammann, of Edwardsville, 111., vice- president of the association to fill the unexpired term caused by the death of John T. Tempi.'. JOHN G. Esleu, Sec'y. Society of American Florists. President Farquhar has appointed the following as the tariff and legis- lative committee: Patrick Welch, Boston, Mass.. chairman; Patrick O'Mara, New York city; James Mc- Hutchison, New York city; J. Charles M.a'ullough, Cincinnati. O.; Philip Breitmeyer, Detroit, Mich.; Wm. F. Gude. Washington. D. C. Joh.n YOUNG, Sec'y. Western Gladiolists Don't Stick. E. S. Thompson, Benton Harbor, Mich., has issue, 1 a call for a meeting of the Western Dahlia and Gladiolus Association, to be held at Chicago, February 7 and 8. We understand this organization has about six mem- bers. H. W. Koerner. former vice- president, has announced his with- drawal from the association and other prominent western growers claim the organization has scarcely established itself in the trade: they say one so- ciety in the interest of gladioli should be for the present sufficient. American Gladiolus Society. Public notice is hereby given that the following named varieties of gladioli have been registered by the nomenclature committee of the Amer- ican Gladiolus Society for the origi- nator, John Lewis Childs, Flowerfield, N. Y. : RAISER'S DESCRIPTIONS. Firefiare — Bright, soft salmon-rose, with beautifully marked and rayed center. Flower large, perfect and of great substance. Spikes stout, com- pact and perfect in form. Fireking — Long graceful spikes, showing half a dozen immense blooms ,,|„.ii ai tic same time Color intense fire scarlet. More brilliant than Brenchleyensis. Cardinal, Mrs. Fran- cis King or any other variety. It is perfectly grand, and will become the leading cut-flower variety of its color. Mrs. F. M. Lupton — A distinct light rose, equal to Panama or America. Large, wide-spreading flower and long- perfect spike. Rareray — L a r g e, wide - spreading Bower of a rare bright lilac-pink, with carmine flaked throat. It is a very rare and most beautiful and desirable shade of color. Shedown Soft, delicate pink flower. exquisitely marked and mottled in center. Enormous spike and large, wide-spreading flower of perfect form. Southampton — An immense spike of large flowers. Color a soft orange- rose, sometimes slightly flaked. White bars and light yellow throat. This is quite a distinct and most pleasing color, and a splendid flower in every way. All of the above are of the Chililsii type. A. C. BEAT,, Chairman. California Conditions. Lompoc. January 0. — So far very few sweet peas have been planted in Lom- poc Valley; none that I can learn of, except those planted by W. Atlee Bur- pee & Co. These were made possible through irrigation, for we have had no rain worth mentioning — less than an inch — since last spring. The irrigating plant recently in- stalled by the Burpee firm is proving very satisfactory and will, no doubt, insure crops even if this proves a short year. There are some indica- tions of its being such, among which are the early and continued frosts, commencing the first week in October. We surely had them early and only this week at Floradale the thermome- ter registered ten degrees on the sixth and thirteen on the seventh and eighth. In Lompoc proper the temperature was two degrees lower than it was three miles nearer the Pacific Ocean. When entering into a new proposi- tion in irrigating there is more or less anxiety as to whether the available water will prove deleterious to the land. Some growers in the valley here use water from the river Santa Ynez. which is liable to contain abundant weed seeds; besides it is be- lieved by some observers to contain more alkali than is found in the deep wells. The Messrs Burpees' well is 312 feet deep, which is a greater depth i,\ 1(>0 feet than any other well in operation in this valley. So we maj feel reasonably safe in making use of such water freely, especially as the land hereabouts is naturally well drained. At this writing Floradale has about sixtv acres irrigated, in addition to that planted and this will soon be readv for preparation to receive the seed. It is understood, of course, that natural rainfall is preferable to irri- gation, because the land is then more easily worked; besides, irrigating adds very materially to the operating ex- penses. There is abundant time for copious rains for crops in general but the sooner the sweet peas are planted the better. Edwin Lonsdale. Minneapolis Convention Committees. The Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists Asso- ciation of Minneapolis has been or- ganized to aid in the convention work next August, with the following com- mittees: Executive — Theodore Wirth, chair- man; C. A. Rice, secretary; J.. S. Mitchell; Hugh Will; W. A. Boffer- ding; Gust Malmquist; O. J. Olson; J. A. Ridgway; C. N. Ruedlinger; G. A. Will; Wm, D. Desmond; Hans Rosacker; R. A. Latham; Mrs. Theo. Wirth; Prof. Leroy Cady. Finance — J. S. Mitchell, chairman; Hugh Will; R. A. Latham; C. F. Rice; O. H. Carlson; W. D. Desmond; O. J. Olson; C. E. Schaeffer. Entertainment — Hugh Will, chair- man: H. E. Philpott; A. S. Rice; C. N. Reudlinger; Tom Lynes; W. D. Desmond; W. Welander; R. A. La- tham; Tom Hall: John Monson; Wm. Holmes; Chas. Vasatka; O. C. Swan- son: M. Doetsch; Ted Nagel; W. C. Drake; J. A. MacClellan; A. E. Lutey; E. G. Lemke; D. Kennedy; G. I. Lindskoog; Wm. Glauner; Amiel Ol- son; Ole Thurson; L. Boeglin; Julius Rieck; L. A. Mathis; John Olson; Al- bert Beckwith; Wm. H. Rymers; Geo. Barsch; C. Livingston; Henry Barsch; Prof. Leroy Cady; Robert Stern: Louie Dancik; Walter Pier; Geo. Beulow; Chas. Vogt; C. W. Wahler; Carl Hau- gen; N. C. Hansen; Fred Busch. Reception — W. H. Bofferding, chair- man; C. F. Rice; Henry Will; Otto Will; H. E. Philpott; Chas. Hauck; Tom Dvnes; O. H. Carlson; Walter Pier; Gust Malmquist; R. A. Latham; Tom Hall; Hans Rosacker; Ted Nagel; Wm. Glauner; Fred Topel: J. C. Van Doom: Aug. Swanson; Fred Busch; S. A. Jamieson. Information— Gust Malmquist. chair- man; E. Meyer; R. A. Latham; John Rovik; Chas. Vasatka. Souvenir Album— J. A. Ridgway, chairman; Wm. I. Haliday; C. A. Bos- sen; Max Kaiser; Hans Rosacker; Prof. Leroy Cady; Wm. N. Steel. Press — c. F. Rice, chairman; C. A. Bossen; Oscar Amundson: C. L. Linds- i a; Win. H. Bofferding; C. N. Rued- linger; S. D. Dysinger; S. A. Jamieson. Sports — C. N. Ruedlinger, chairman; Jnhn Rovik; C. A. Bossen; Hugh Will: W. D. Desmond; Henry Will; C. F. Rice: E. P. Holm; Frank Gustafson. Transportation— G. A. Will, chair- man: William Holmes; Hugh Will; O H. Carlson; H. Rosacker; Oscar Amundson; H. E. Philpott; Chas. Mas- sie; Steve Dysinger. Hotel and Depot — W. D. Desmond, chairman; R. A. Latham; C. N. Rued- linger; Hugh Will; C. F. Rice; W. H. Bofferding; O. J. Olson. Badge and Ticket — Hans Rosacker, chairman; Max Kaiser; C. A. Bossen; Robert Stern; Julius Rieck; C. S. Mc- Cowan. Decoration — R. A. Latham, chair- man; L. Boeglin: Otto A. Vasatka; E Mever; Chas. Gustafson; Louis Dancik; J. A. McClellan; J. Rovik: John Monson; Amiel Olson; W. D. Desmond; J. Roebrick. Ladies' reception — Mrs. Theodore Wirth, chairman; Miss Elinor Will; Mrs. •'. N. Ruedlinger; Mrs. O. C. Swanson; Miss Elsie Will; Miss H. B. Whitted; Mrs. E. H. Mazey; Mrs. Robert Stern; Mrs. H. Rosacker; Mrs. W D. Desmond; Mrs. A. S. Rice; Mrs. R. A. Latham: Mrs. C. F Rice; Mrs. W. H. Bofferding; Miss O. C. Wardin; Mrs John Monson; Mrs. Gust Malm- quist; Mrs. Max Kaiser; Miss M. Ruedlinger; Miss Julia Ells; Miss Grace Du Rose; Miss Louise Rued- linger: Mrs. Wm. Holmes: Mrs. O. H. Carlson: Mrs. Oscar Amundson; Mrs. C. A. Bossen; Mrs. E. Meyer; Mrs. Lucia Smith; Miss Juliette Mense. St. Paul — O. J. Olson, chairman; L. L May; S. D. Dysinger: Chas. Vogt; O. R. Eckhardt; E. P. Holm. University — Prof. Leroy Cady. 19*3' The American Florist. gi Meetings Next Week. Albany, N. Y., February 6, 8 p. m, Albany Florists Club, 71 State street. BuRalo. N. Y., February 4, 8 p. m. Buffalo Florists ' Club, 388 BUleotl Bt»eel Chicago, February 6, 8 p. m. -Chicago Florists' ( iiih. Dillon Restaurant 7" Wesl Randolph street. Dayton, 0., February 6, 8 p. m. Dayton Flor- ists' Club, ::7 East Fiftli street. Denver, Colo., February 3. Colorado Plor- lata' Club, T, M. A. ball, 1422 Curtlss Btreel Detroit. Mich., February 3, 8 p. m. — Detroit Florists' Club, 247 Randolpb street. Fall River. Mass. . February 4, 8 p. m.— Pall River Florists and Gardeners' Association. Grand Rapids. Mich., February 3. -Grand Rapids Florlstfi and Gardeners* Club, office lIlli.T, Indianapolis, Ind.. February 4, 7:30 p. m. — State Florists' Association of Indiana, State Bouse. Los Angelos, Calif.. February 4. I.os An irri.'s Horticultural Society Louisville, Kv., February 5. 8 p. m. Ken- tucky Society of Florists, home of T. B. Sues- By. 228 rlaldeman avenue. Milwaukee. Wis.. February 6. 8 p. m. -Mil- waukee Florists' Club, St. Charles hotel, City ii.ii i square. Minneapolis. Minn., February 4. -Minneapo- lis Florists' 1 lub, 216 North Flftb Btreet, Montreal, Que., February 3, 7:45 p. m. — Montreal Gardeners' and Florists' Club, Royal Guardians build inc. 224 Sberbrook street, west. New Orleans. La.. February 5, 8 p. m. — German Gardeners' Club, 624 Common street. Newport, R. I., February 5. — Newport "or tlcnlturfl I Society. Philadelphia, Pa.. February 4, 8 p, m. — Florists' Club of Philadelphia, Horticultural ball. Broad street above Spruce. Pittsburg, Pa., February 4. 8 p. m.— Flor- ists and Gardeners' Club of Pittsburg. Fort Pitt hotel, Tenth Btreet and Penr avenue. Salt Lake City, Utah, February 4. Salt Lake Florihts' Club, Huddart Floral Co.. 64 Malo street Seattle, Wash.. February 4.— Seattle Flor- ists' Association, Chamber of < !ommerce, Sec- ond avenue and Columbia street. Tacoma. Wash., February 6. — Tacoma Flor- ists' Association, Maccabee ball. Utica, N. Y.. February 6, 8 d. m. Utica Florists' club, Genesee hall, Oneida square. Washington. D. C, February 4. 8 p. m. — Florists' I lub Mi' Washington, 1214 V street, u. w. One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv. For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section. Where answers are to be mailed from this office enclose 10 cents extra to cover postage etc. Situation Wanted- By a widely experienced florist; ayi-. twenty six; single. Kindly state full particulars in first letter. Address. E. P. Adams, Ponghkeepsie, N. Y . Help Wanted— Florist for propagating house, also another man for general florist work. Iowa Seed Co. Des Moines, Iowa. Help Wanted— Good rose grower and stock for retail trade; 75.000 sq, ft. of glass: must be mar- ried man; permanent position for right party. Grand Rapids 1 loral Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. Help Wanted -Experienced grower of Killar neys and Wards; S50 per month and board and lodging; must furnish good references. Apply Wright's Flower Shop. 221 West 4th St.. Los Angel et, Calif. Help Wanted — A competent grower of general stock on commercial place in Texas. Must be good designer, well up on Carnaiions, Roses and Mums, not afraid of work, honest and reliable, to start January or February 1st. Wages $50.00 and Room. The Nussbaumer Floral Co.. ?an Angelo. Texas. For Rent -55 Fast Chicago Avenue. Chicago, half of store. Suitable for florist. In fine neigh- borhood. Apph 750 Rush Street. For Sale or Lease — Greenhouse and florist's store; about 200U feet of glass and 50 by 125 feet of ground. Established trade. Wish to retire. 174S* W. Huron St.. Chicago. For Sale— N. care American Florist. Wanted— Active partner in established whole sale business on Pacific Coast. Exceptional opportunity for development. Energy and push necessary; also sober; must invest $1,000. Address, giving experience and for further information. Key 775, care American Florist. Catalogs Wanted. Catalogs and price lists of all sorts of flowers, bulbs and plants used in landscape gardening. John Kilgour, Hyde Park, Cincinnati, Ohio. Grower Wanted A good all around cut flower man to take charge of a plant near Chicago. Give full particulars and state salary wanted in first letter. Key 773 care American Florist. Situation Wanted. Good Storeman, formerly with Thor- ley of New York, is in Chicago seeking employment. For interview address, Key 778, care American Florist. Seedsman Wanted. $3,500 to $5X00 a year to the right man who can take lull management of a large branch Seed House to be opened at some ceDtral jobbiog point, probably Chicago. Should be experienced on the road, know the general Seed Trade, be able to handle traveling men and all correspondence, and take entire charge; prefer man now with some good company, but who is free of any con tract. All correspondence strictly confidential, and if you are not the man ive want, your applica- tion will be immediately destroyed. Address, Key 776, care American Florist. Seedsmen Wanted. Young men who have had experience in the retail seed Imsiness. Give age, experience and salary expected in own hand writing. The J. M. McCullough's Sons Co., Cincinnati, Ohio WANTED R.0 grower to work under foreman in a large range of houses in Minnesota: $I5.C0 per wi start; state experience and reference in first lettei Address Key 777, care American Florist. Assistant Horticulturist (Male) The United States Civil Service Commission will hold an open com- petitive examination for assistant horticulturist, for men only, on Feb- ruary 5, 1913, in the different states and territories. An educational train- ing equivalent to that required for the degree of bachelor of arts is a pre- requisite . Applicants must be between the ages of 25 and 45 years. Apply to United States Civil Service Com- mission, Washington, D. C, for ap- plication and examination Form 1312, using exact title as given at head of this announcement. Mention the American Florist when writing OFFICIAL S. A. I. Shipping Labels Actual size of leaf 2% x5!4 inche». FOR CUT FIOWERS: in two colors od gummed paper; your card, etc., in black and leaf adopted by the S. A. F. in red. Price: Per 500. $2.85. per 1009 $4 .50. Samples on request. Electro ol leaf, postpaid. $1.25. Cash with order. AMERICAN FLOKST CO. 440 Dearborn St., CHICAGO. Mi ntion th^ American Florist when writing Greenhouse Construction BY PROF. L. R. TAFT. It tells the whole story about how to build and heat a greenhouse, be it large or small, and that, too, in a plain, easily understood, practical way. It has 210 pages and 118 illustrations. PRICE, $1.50. Greenhouse Management By the same author. Covers the subject completely. 382 pages. PRICE, $1.50. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 s. Dearborn st. Chicago 62 The American Florist. Feb. /, CARNATIONS! BIG CROP NOW ON. Fancy Red, Pink and White, per 100, $3.00. Medium stems, Pink and White, per 100, $2.00. Shorts and splits for funeral work, $1.00 per 100. ALSO A FINE CROP OF LONG BEAUTIES, Our roses are all carefully sorted and packed and cut especially for the shipping trade. Buy your flowers direct from a large grower. You get a more even run of stock and much fresher cut. We send our stock from the greenhouses three and four times per day. CURRENT PRICE LIST. Subject to change in market. American Beauties Specials, extra long stems 36-inch stems 30-inch stems 20.to 24- inch stems 12-inch stems Carnations Fancy Pink, White and red Medium Pink and White Short and splits, white and pinl-' for funeral work Per doz. $ 600 5 00 4 00 3 50 1 50 Per 100 $3 CO 2 00 1 CO Rhea Reid, Ward, Richmond, White and Pink Killarneys Per 100 Extra select $10 00 to $12 00 Medium 8 00 Short 5 00 to 6 00 Short Wards 6 00 Miscellaneous Per 100 Harrisii Lilies, per doz....$l 50: 12 00 Jonquils $3 00 to 4 00 Narcissus Paper White 2 00 to 3 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00 to 4 00 Tulips, $2.0il. $3,00; all colors. Asparagus Sprays 3 00 to 4 00 Sprengeri 2 00 to 3 00 Ferris, per 1000 2 50 Smilax, per doz 1 50 to 2 00 Adiantum 1 00 to 1 50 Galax, bron ze, per 1000 1 00 BA5SETT & WASHBURN Office and Store 131 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Greenhouses: HINSDALE, ILL. LONG DISTANCE PHONE, CENTRAL 1457. Chicago. ROSES STILL VERY SCARCE. The market is practically in the same condition as it was last week, with trade in general considerably quieter. Roses are still very scarce, especially the shorter grades, but there is a fair supply of long-stemmed flowers. Extra select Killarneys have sold for $15 a hundred in many cases, and in some instances the stock was exceptionally fine. American Beauty roses are in good supply, but the quality of the stock is not up to the standard, so what few really good Mowers are arriving are sold quickly at good prices. Carnations are in over- supply nearly everywhere and are be- ing sold in large lots at sacrifice prices. It is surprising that the demand for these flowers is not heavier during the present shortage of roses, and it was particularly noticeable that the demand for carnations has fallen off consid- erably for Carnation Day in compari- son to former years. In fact, there was practically no call whatever for them this year. Violets are in over- supply everywhere and extra select stock is being sold at very low prices. There is a good supply of fine lily of the valley and tulips in all colors, with the exception of pink, which are some- what scarce. Lilies are more plenti- ful and so are callas, but the better grades sell quite freely. Jonquils have had a good call all week. Orchids, especially cattleyas, continue to arrive in large quantities and the price has been gradually dropping, so a great many of the retail stores are featuring them daily in their window displays. Sweet peas are in good supply and greens of all kinds are plentiful. The weather has turned colder with a heavy snow on Monday and Tuesday of this week. Trade, however, is still very qui--! and w UJ.i the exception of roses stock is plentiful. NOTES. H. Wittbold is making a number of changes in his store to make room for the new growers who have rented space from him. Mr. Wittbold will continue in the wholesale commission business as before and the new grow- ers who have rented space from him will be open for business on February 1. A large variety of stock will !>'' handled, so fresh flowers will be ob- tainable at these quarters at all times. Hugo Lowe, whose illness was re- ported in our last issue, died January 23 at the Cook County hospital from a complication of heart trouble and scarlet fever. Mr. Lowe was born in 1858 in Detroit, Mich. He came to Chicago in l.SSti anil was an employe of the Crane Co. up to the time of his last illness. Mr. Lowe is survived by his wife, who manages the flower busi- ness at 1043 North Forty-third avenue. N. J. Wietor writes from Ocean Springs, Miss., that he likes the south- ern country real well and is seriously considering buying a pecan farm. Mr. and Mrs. Wietor's many friends will be pleased to hear that they are both enjoying splendid health and having a delightful visit. Chas. W. McKellar was operated upon again last week for blood poison- ing in the right thumb, but is on the job as usual as though nothing had happened. This is the second opera- tion he has had for the same trouble, which resulted from a scratch by a rose thorn. C. L. Washburn is in receipt of a handsome Christmas card from George Mount and wife, mayor and mayoress of Canterbury. England. Mr. Mount is the well known nurseryman of that on, visited this the Geo. Witt- place who, with his i country last fall. Louis Wittbold says bold Co. is now cutting enough roses at their Edgebrook greenhouses to sup- ply its retail trade. This firm's Kil- larneys are exceptionally fine and have tine foliage, color and stem. H. Van Gelder says that Percy Jones' sales on January 2."i were the largest ever outside of the holidays. He is now featuring a fine line of bulb- ous stock, especially tulips, which are exceptionally good. The Batavia Greenhouse Co. is cut- ting some fancy American Beauty roses but the demand is so heavy that O. Johnson, the city salesman, is expe- riencing trouble in filling all his orders. Hoerber Bros, have placed a large order with the Chicago Carnation Co. for its new scarlet seedling carnation. The Herald, and will grow this variety instead of Beacon next season. L. Hoeckner, one of Peter Reinberg's store employes, continues to make a little extra money by supplying the local wholesalers with clean newspa- pers for lining shipping boxes. The trade is cordially invited to at- tend an open meeting of the Gardeners and Florists' Union at 232 North Clark street, hall 2, Wednesday even- ing, February 12. James H. Burdett, former secretary and advertising manager of the Horti- cultural society, was slightly injured in the Illinois Central train wreck January 24. John Kruchten's carnations are of good quality considering the unfavor- able weather and the better grades of flowers are having a good call. Fred Lautenschlager has returned from a business trip to Wisconsin cities in the interests of the Kroeschell Bros. Co. 19*3- The American Florist. 63 Poehlmann Bros. Co. 72-74 E. Randolph St. Long Distance Phone Randolph 35 CHICAGO. ILL. Violets for Valentine Day Choice Home Grown Double and Single. Also Valley, Tulips, Jonquils, Sweet Peas and All Other Seasonable Stock in Big Supply. Carnations in Large Quantities for all occasions. Let us quote you special prices on large lots. Current Price I^i^t. SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per Doz. Specials $5.00 30to36-incb 3.00 to 4.00 24to28:och 2.00 to 2.50 IS to 20-inch 1.50 Short stem Per 1C0 <>.C0 to 10.00 PRINCE DE BULGARIE. Antoine Rivoire or Mrs. Taft. Per 100 Long SI 2.00 to $15.00 Medium 8.00 to 10.00 Short 4.00to 6.00 MELODY, long 12.00 to 15.00 Medium S.tOto 10.00 Short 4.00 to 6.00 MRS. AARON WARD. Long 12.00 to 15.00 Medium 8.00 to 10.00 Short 4.00to 6.00 LADY HILUNGDON. Lone 12.00 to 15.00 Medium 8.00 to 10.00 Short 4.00to 6.00 RICHMOND. Per 100 Long $12.00 to $15.00 Medium 8.00 to 10.00 Good short 4 00 to 6.00 KILLARNEY. Long $12.00 to $15.00 Medium 8 00 to l'.OO Good short 4.00 to 6.C0 WHITE KILLARNEY. Long $12 00 to $15.00 Medium 8.00 to 10.(0 Good short 4.00 to 6.00 Extra special Roses, charged accordingly. VIOLETS, Princess o( Wales $ .50 to $ .75 Double. New York 50 to .75 Double. Glencoe, home-grown. 1.00 ROMANS $3.00 to 4.00 SWEET PEAS Long Fancy.. .75 to 1.00 1.50 VALLEY $3.00 to $4.00 NARCISSUS, Paper White 3.00 to 4.00 CARNATIONS- Per 100 Fancy S3. 00 Medium 2.00 Splits ami Shorts 1.00 ORCHIDS, PERCIVILLIANA per doz . 4.00 TRIANAE perdoz.. 4.00 to 6.00 ONCIDUIMS 5.00 DENDROBIUM FORMOSUM, doz. 5.00 EASTER LILIES 12.00 JONQUILS 3.00to 4 00 TULIPS 3.00 to 4.00 ADIANTUM CROWEANUM 1.00 MEXICAN IVY per 1000. $6.00 .75 SMILAX 16.00 SPRENGERI,PLUMOSUSSPRAYS3.00to 4.00 PLUMOSUS STRINGS, extra long and heavy each. .60 FERNS perl.000. 2.00 .25 GALAX perl.000. 1.25 LEUCOTHOE per 100, .75 BOXWOOD, fine bright green per bunch, 25c; per 50-lb. case, 7.50 WILD SMILAX, in 50-lb. cases, (no small cases) per case, 5.00 SUPPLY DEPARTMENT VALENTINE BOXES Something New and Unique. Sample Orders Now Reddy. Can be sent by Parcels Post. Also Corsage Shields, Ties and Pins Order some of Waters' Latest Corsage Ties, the Butterfly Bow, in all colors, ready to attach, $2.00 per dozen. Ask us about them. Place your order now for an assortment of pretty Red Baskets for Valentine Day. Fancy Cut Flower Boxes and a full line of accessories for the coming season. Give us a trial order now and be ccrrvinced that our stock is new and that all orders are shipped promptly. We have a habit of giving satisfaction. 64 The American Florist. Eeb. i. AMERICAN BEAUTIES Extra Large Supply of Long Stemmed Flowers of Unsurpassed Quality at Very Reasonable Prices. Good Color, Foliage and Stem. ALSO A GOOD SUPPLY OF KILLARNEY White Killarney, Richmond, Maryland, Melody and Mrs. Aaron Ward Roses and Carnations Current Price r^i^t. Subject to change without notice. AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per doz. Extra Ions $ 4 00 36-inch stems 3 50 30-inch stems 3 00 24-inch stems 2 50 20 inch stems 2 00 18-inch stems 1 50 12 to 15-inch stems 1 00 Shorts $ 50 to 75 Riehmonds Per 100 Select $1000 Medium h 00 to 8 00 Shorts 4 00 Killarney, Special 10 00 Medium 6 00 to 8 00 Short 4 00 White Killarney, Special. Medium Short My Maryland, Special. Medium Short Sunrise, Select Medium Short Roses our Selection . Carnations, Fancy... Select, Harrisii Lilies. ..per doz.. SI 50 Per 100 10 00 6 00 to 8 00 4 00 10 00 6 00 to 8 00 4 00 10 00 6 00 to 8 00 4 00 5 00 3 00 2 CO 1 50 to Per Valley 3 00 to Violets 75 to Sweet Peas l 00 to Paper Whites 2 00 to Romans 2 00 to Asparagus, bunch 2 00 to strings. 60c to 75c ea. Sprengeri 2 00 to Smilax Mexican Ivy Galax, bronze and green per 1000, $1 25 Leucothoe Sprays Boxwood, per bunch 25 Ferns, per 1000 B2 00 100 4 00 1 00 1 25 3 00 3 00 3 00 300 1 50 75 75 Peter Reinberg 30 East Randolph Street L. D. Phone, Central 2846 CHICAGO Poehlmann Bros. Co.'s principal of- ferings this week are orchids and car- nations which are now to be had in large quantities. The receipts of foses have been quite large, but it is im- possible to fill all the orders. John Poehlmann is pretty good-natured since his last robbery, but thinks it is rather strange that he has not had a visitor at his home since Sunday, January 10. Jack Byers, the Chicago Carnation Co.'s city salesman, escorted Robt. Miller, of the Miller Floral Co., Farm- ington, Utah, through his firm's green- houses at Joliet, last week. Mr. Mil- ler was so pleased with the carnation company's new scarlet seedling carna- tion, The Herald, that he placed his order for cuttings immediately. Bassett & Washburn are showing a large supply of fancy lilies with stems fully four feet long. They grow about 25,000 each year and always manage to have a good crop for Easter. The American Beauty roses at their greenhouses are now com- mencing to set buds. Buchbinder Bros., 518 Milwaukee avenue, are now mailing their new il- lustrated catalog, "Refrigerators for Florists," to the trade. It shows many styles of their new makes and con- tains valuable information that every florist should have. The Chicago Flower Growers' Asso- ciation is handling a fine grade of Killarney roses and sweet peas in ad- dition to the regular line of season- able cut flowers and greens. J. F. Kid- well says that the demand for carna- tions at this house on January 25, was very brisk. A. L. Vaughan & Co. are featuring a fancy grade of sweet peas and are strong on bulbous flowers of all kinds. Mr. Vaughan says that the shipping trade has been rather quiet this week but he expects an improvement soon. Erne & Klingel report business as good and will start February with a green ticket, using this color exclusive- ly in the future. A fine grade of roses and tulips are but a few of their many offerings in cut flowers. The J. B. Dearautl Co. is strong on bulbous stock of all kinds, but is featuring a fine grade of tulips. Free- sia of good quality is obtainable in quantity at this store. Peter Reinberg has been cutting Am- erican Beauty roses in quantity all week, but Tim Matchen disposes of the stock at the store quickly at good prices. The Briggs Floral Co., West Madi- son street, is doing a good transient business and the proprietor is well pleased with his new location. . M. C. Gunterberg is supplying her customers with her usual good line of violets and freesias. Lubliner & Trinz's lease does not ex- pire for several months yet, so they PERCY Wholesalers of CUT FLOWERS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Write for Catalogue. JONES 56 E. Randolph St„ CHICAGO are not worrying about losing their happy home. Bert Cole is again attending to his duties at the E. C. Amling Co.'s store after a five weeks' siege of scarlet fever. i9'3- The American Florist. 65 WIETOR BROS 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. LARGE SUPPLY BEAUTIES--ROSES--CARNATIOINS CURRENT PRICE LIST. American Beauties. Per Dozen I Per Dozen 2j ,iu' S'emS %\ ,°" 24-in. stems %2 00 48-in. stems 4 00 36-in. stems 3 00 | 20-in. stems 1 50 30-in. stems 2 60 j 16-in. stems 1 00 Killarney. per 100 Extra special $10 00 Selects 8.00 Fancy 7.00 Medium 6 00 Good 6.00 Short stems 4. CO My Maryland per 100 Extra Specials $10.00 Select 8.00 Fancy 7.00 Medium 6.00 Good 6.00 Roses, our selection - . - $4.00 Mrs. Jardine, Long $10.00 Medium 6.00 Subject to change without notice. Richmond per 100 Extra specials $10.00 Selects 8.00 Fancy 7.00 Medium 0.00 Good 5.00 Short stem 4 00 White Killarney perioo Extra specials $10.00 Selects 8.00 Fancy 7.00 Medium 6.00 Oood 6.00 Short stems 4.00 Carnations Good 2.50 to 3.00 Medium 2.00 | Short 1.50 FERNS, per 1000 $2.00 SMIIvAX.perdoz $1.60 to 2.00 ADIANTUM, per 100 1 00 to 1.60 GALAX, per 1000 1 00 SPRENGERI, per bunch 60 ASPARAGUS SPRAYS, per bunch 60 ANNOUNCEMENT Beginning next Saturday, February 1st, the following growers will sell their own stock in the quarters now occupied by Henry Wittbold, 56 Randolph Street, Second Floor: Frank Beu H. C. Blewitt Hunt Bros. Sol. Garland A. E. Hunt & Co. These growers have a large variety of stock which will make this one of the best sales quarters in the Great Central Cut Flower Market — a store, where fresh stock will be obtainable at all times. H. WITTBOLD will continue in the wholesale commission business and calls attention to the fact that his store is headquarters for Wild Smilax and Choice Mexican Ivy. H. WITTBOLD, 56 E.Randolph St.,HS*""l, Chicago GG The American Florist. Feb. /, "The Busiest House in Chicago." Valley, Sweet Peas, Single and Double Violets, Orchids, Romans, Tulips, Lilies, Callas, Jonquils, Freesias and Greens of all kinds QUANTITY QUALITY J. B. DEAMUD Phones IS1™!: 160 N. Wabash Av., CO. CHICAGO Zech & Mann are receiving their share of Killarney roses during the shortage, which enables them to take care of their regular customers in fine shape. This is the firm's eighth year in the wholesale commission business and the proprietors have every reason to feel proud of the splendid showing that they have made. Th .■ Raedlein Basket Co. is having a big demand for baskets and is well supplied with stock to supply their Easter trade. This firm's business has increased rapidly until it now extends from coast to coast. It is interesting to note that Robt I ». Elder, attorney in the famous Wil- son avenue bank case, is the third stockholder and director of Percy Jones, Inc. J. C. Vaughan, chairman of the Hor- ticultural Society poster committee, has secured a wonderfully beautiful pro- duction for the spring show, April 1-5. The next regular meeting of the Florists' Club will be held at the Union restaurant, next Thursday, February C. Joseph Ziska has recovered suffi- ciently from his recent illness to at- tend to his duties at the store. Schiller the Florist has based the Koropp store and property at 4509 Evanston avenue. Visitors : E. E. Stewart. River Junc- tion. Mich.; Geo. E. Valker. Minot, X. [>.: A. E. Kunderd, Goshen, Ind. Pittsburg. MARKET VEBT UNCERTAIN. The uncertain weather makes one imagine a glut of carnations is on the way and next day stock turns scarce with bad weather. It is the most un- certain market this year we have ever seen. Roses are scarce, though, every day, and American Beauties are not to be seen. NOTES. Several weeks ago the McCallum Co. started to handle gardenias, which were more or less of an experiment on this market, but they state that they are well pleased with the result. T. Malbranc, of Johnstown, called on the trade this week. Mr. Malbranc is at present moving his range of glass, the present site being too valua- ble as building lots. M. C. King, of Washington. Pa., has sold his store at that place to B. AV. Spragg. of Wavnesburg. Pa. J. Chicago Bowling. COOK COUNTY FLORISTS' LEAGUE. Team Standings, reams W. L. Pet. Tot. Av II. G Roses 2:: 16 590 28380 725 5-39 912 Violets 21 is 4111 29079 745 24-39 879 Carnations 18 21 538 27sii 713 4-39 850 Orchids' ....16 23 4.12 28207 72310-39 890 High single team game, Roses 912. High Irani, three game-average, Orchids 830. Individual Averages. No. Name Average 1. A. Fisher ION 28.': I 2. A. Zech 168 26-39 ::. w. \\eir 107 1- it 4. Borstrom 166 2 6 .". Price loo ft Avers • 163 4-16 7 .1. Zech 159 37-39 5. ,T. [Iijebner 159 31-39 'J. 10. Schllltz 159 28-39 ]». Win. Graft Iii7 8-3" 11. fvrause 155 1- 11 12. .Ta.-ulis 151 '-'4 -39 13. Lorman 1."." 6 .':'.' 14. Liebermann 146 II -39 1.-.. Economopolis . . .140 11-36 lfi. i ns,-n 14336-39 17. A. Huebner 14:; 22 39 18. B. Cole 137 16-27 111. Armstrong 117 4-27 20. Cohen 122 4 27 High Average Man of Each Team. Name Team Average A. Fischer, Roses 168 28-30 A. Zech. Carnations 168 26-39 Borstrom. Orchids loo 2- o .1. Huebner. Violets 159 31-39 High Individual Single S 'e, A Fisher 227 Iliirh Imliviilnnl Three-Game Average. A, Fisher 201 1-3. TEAM STANDINGS TO HATE. Wen best Won Lost R. ses 24 is Carnations . . 20 22 Violets 21 21 Orchids 19 2:: Individual ami Team Scores for games played Wednesday. January 22: Orchids. Roses. Kranse ..138 168 108 Goeriseh .1:11 11:2 14:: Graft 171 158 160 Koehler ,.182 ins 162 Brostrom 2:1:; 17.". 112 Simon ....135 169 lis Econ'polis 172 154 134 Il.vois ....157 133 Is': Price 154 177 144 .1 Zech . .150 164 164 Totals s::4 Kill 818 Totals. .759 74!i 7."" Violets. Carnations. Huebner ..ion 120 120 lorman ..100 107 147 Jacobs ...140 l"l 153 Lieberman 1.11 177 tin Wolf li'.7 170 102 Vilter mo 172 117 Schultz ...151 151 isr, iyera 160 177 189 Huebner 144 104 157 A. Zech ..215 147 172 Totals. 702 708 MO Totals. .778 sin 74o Athens. Ga. — The annual meeting of the Georgia State Horticultural So- ciety was held here January 16-17. Astoria, N. Y. — Angelo Tassi. aged 81. a retired florist, died at his home January fi. Two sons and two daugh- ters survive. Sphagnum MOSS BURLAPPED Fresh clean moss from new marsh, full sized bales. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago. New York. Live Sphagnum Moss Finest stock in the country. Chunky, well fibered stems with large heads. Shipped onlv in barrels f.o.b. Walden, N. Y., at $2.00 per bbl. Trade List on Application. The C. W. Brownell Company Walden, N. Y. Indianapolis. A beautiful consignment of Milady roses, intended to lie shown at the annual meeting of the Indiana State Florists' Association, shipped by W. R. Pierson, of. Cromwell. Conn., un- fortunately arrived too late. The roses were exhibited for several days in John Rieman's window. Milady cre- ated quite a sensation among florists and also commanded an unusual amount of attention from the public. Those who ought to know pronounce the rose a valuable acquisition. H. J. Houston, Tex. — The Texas State Horticultural Society met in this city January 10-17. *9'3- The Amer i ca n Fl ori s t. 67 John F. KJDWBLL, President. Edward Mkurht. Vice President. Irai*. Geo. C. VVeiland, Secy. Anton Then. Treas. WHOLESALE GPPWEPS sr CUT FL9WEDS^ PLANTS LX1M,176n.Micl^^Ava CKic^o Sweet Peas Killarney Roses and Carnations Of Fine Quality In Large Quantities Current Price List. Subject to change without notice. Grade A $ 6.00 12.00 12.00 1200 12.00 12.00 12.00 4.00 20.00 4.10 1.50 1.50 1.50 4.00 3.00 4.00 4,00 15.00 1.50 4.00 3.00 .60 16.00 1.00 2.00 .25 B c D £ F G $ 5.00 10.00 HI 00 III. Illl 10.00 10.00 10.00 3.00 15.00 3.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 3.00 2.00 3.00 300 12.50 1.00 3.00 2.00 $ 4.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 800 2.00 $3 CO 6.00 6 CO 6.00 I..IKI 6.00 6.10 1.50 Killarney per 100 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 500 5.00 White Mllarncy R ichmonds Mrs. Aaron Ward Sunburst Cernitlons Violets, Extra line single Double .75 Paper White Narcissus Jonquils Daisies Asparagus piumosus Sprays, per 100 2.00 Asparagus Sprengerl Sprays.. Mexican Ivy Smilax 12.50 Galax, Green and Bronze per 1000 Boxwood bunch 1.0) 7} VIOLETS FOR VALENTINE'S DAY Large supply of extra choice stock. Also large quantities of Sweet Peas, Orchids, Tulips, Freesias, Paper Whites, Lilies, Callas, Carnations and Roses. All stock will be billed out at the regular market prices on the day of shipment. Be sure and include Greens in your order. A. Iv. VAUGHAN & CO. 161 N.Wabash Ave., NOT INC.) punuts I Central 2571-2572 t-ttUNts | Automatic 48-734 CHICAGO St. Louis. BOSKS m:i:v SCARCE. The weather is warm ami spring- like and the market is not so crowded as formerly. Graduating exercises and social events before Lent cause some- what hi a demand. Roses have been decidedly scarce. Carnations are plen- tiful enough to pi around, with a sur- plus of poor stock. Violets are selling well, and the demand is increasing. Good sweet peas are selling. Good American Beauties and lilies are in de- mand. There is a s eady c"ll for piu- mosus. sprengeri and smilax. NOTES. The Retail association nut last .Mmiilay and a committee was formed to meet the Florists' Club in regard to holding a flower show this fall. The committee is composed of Jules Bour- det. Chas. Young and Alex. P. Gi ranies. Dominic Bova and his brother are doing a nice cut flower trade at Union market. These boys are well liked by all the wholesalers, as they are very consistent buyers. They conduct busi- ness under the name of the Red Bud Floral Co. Windier Wholesale Floral Co. has had some nice stock in violets, sweei peas and carnations. They were very shy on good American Beauties and other roses, notwithstanding their g 1 supply. The W. C. Smith Floral Co.'s supply ■ i violets and sweet peas, though very large, seems to be very easily taken care of by their staff of good sales- men. H. G. Berning, with a large stock of everything, was completely cleaned out Sunday. Mrs. H. G. Berning. we regret to announce, is seriously ill. Foster, the Florist, is doing a rush- ing trade, according to late reports. His electric' American Beauty sign can be seen for blocks. Geo. H. Angermueller bad a good stuck all week. He was short on vio- lets and sweet peas. Fred Alves, head sa lesman, is sick. C. A. Kuehn had an immense stock of very tine grade flowers which were cleaned out at good prices. Grimm & Gorly will move about March l. a few doors wesl oi pn "in in. ation. Mrs. Matilda Waldmann is doing a g 1 trade. She is a very large buyer in this market. .lulius Dill. iff. with Schloss Brothers, Xew York, was with us the pas( Aeek. George Dimond. from Xew York, ha3 opened up a store on Sixth street. W". F. 68 The American Florist. Feb. i. ERNE&KLINGEL WHOLESALE FLORISTS Headquarters for All Seasonable Cut Flowers for Valentine's Day. Particularly Violets, Valley, Tulips, Roses, Carnations, Paper Whites and Orchids. 30 East Randolph Street l. d. Phone, Randolph esis CHICAGO, ILL. -Send Your Orders for Seasonable Flowers to CHAS. W. MckELLAR 22 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO. .) c. .) c. Large Supply of Orchids, Vio- lets and Other Seasonable Stock for Valentine Day. Long Distance Phone Central 3598. Cincinnati. BETTER TONE IN TRADE. The market shows a very much bet- ter tone than it did a week ago. An active demand for most lines causes h;i>i id clearances. It is now not an un- usual thing when calling up the whole- sale houses late in the afternoon to hear the words nothing but Paper Whites until morning or in other places nothing till evening. The de- mand while larger than a week ago is not so much larger as to be a real brisk demand. The supply has short- ened .somewhat and is now more equal to the demand than it was for a fort- night. The rose supply has shortened very considerably and as a result this? How 'is an- cleaning up at sight. Even white is taken up regularly. More Pink Killarney might at the time of this writing be used. The same is true of red and American Beauties. Carnations with the exception of whites are again selling nicely. Enchantress especially, is cleaning up well. With a few exceptions the local retailers are not making any strenuous efforts to create a large demand for colored carnations for McKinley day. Most of them seem content to allow' the day to follow the even tenor of its way. Both giganteum and callas are prov- ing very good property. Sweet peas are selling very well and more might easily be used if the present demand keeps up. On the day of this writ- ing one house reported that thev might easily have sold ten thousand more had they been forthcoming. Violets, valley, orchids and gardenias are finding a fair market. Tulips and jonquils have been finding a demand. -Van issi seem to be about the last things the buyers notice. Thev are in an oversupply. Preesia sell well. NOTES. Miss Margaret Weiland of Evanston, 111., who lias been visiting P. J. dinger and wife for the past fortnight has returned to her home. Mrs. dinger is a sister of Miss Weiland. C. J. Jones at the Walnut Hill's Floral Bazaar had a large decoration at flic country club one day last week. E. (1. (lillett has been keeping his wire working steadily here of late to fill orders. C. E. Critchell is receiving some fine gardenias each day. Visitors: W. H. Kirby, the aster man of Quiney, Mich., and Peal of Davis Bros.'s Floral Co.. Centerville, Iml. H. Rata via Greenhouse Co. KILLARNEYS BEAUTIES CARNATIONS 30 E, Randolph St., CHICAGO And All Other Seasonable Flowers at Lowest Market Prices. Milwaukee. SHORTAGE OP ROSES. The market condition remains prac- tically unchanged from last week with a shortage in roses. All rose growers seem to be off crop and it is impos- sible to fill orders. Carnations are coming in more plentifully and they are in sufficient quantities to supply the demand. There are plenty of sweet peas, violets and lily of the valley lo fill all orders. Stevia is being replaced by freesia and Star of Bethlehem, which are arriving in fair quantities. There are enough Harrissii to supply the demand but a scarcity of callas. Bulbous stock is arriving in sufficient quantities to supply the trade, and there are enough greens to fill all or- ders. NOTES. The C. C. Pollworth Co. reports busi- ness most satisfactory. This firm is receiving a fine cut of carnations from their greenhouses; also a good cut of daffodils, narcissi and sweet peas. Gust Rusch & Co. report business satisfactory, but a scarcity in roses. Ella Voelzke is again on duty at this place after a two weeks' illness. The Holton & Hunkel Co. is receiv- ing some fine carnations. A shortage of roses at their greenhouses is re- ported here. The Currie Bros. Co. is busy in the seed department, getting ready for the spring trade. Business is reported good. Fred C. Schmeling is seriously ill at his home on the Blue Mound road, and his condition remains unchanged. George E. Valker, Minot, N. D., called on friends while en route to Chicago on business. BOWLING SCORES f!us Polil 209 190 121 O. Eggebreclit 16:! 161 169 A. Hare 121 lie 123 X. Zweifel ...188 128 167 J. Verry 140 146 121 G. Kellner 159 181 147 W. Halliday 129 122 163 11. Schimmels 130 I'M 124 C. Gutbrorl 150 114 142 W". Schmitz 132 V-fl 224 G. R. SEND TEN CENTS FOR A SAMPLE OF THE Ever-Ready Flower-Pot Cover. Strong cardboard foun- dation. Best waterproof crepe paper, silk fibre rib- bon-ties at top and bot- tom. Firmly held with improved metal fasten- ings. Furnished in four colors and made in many sizes. An Ever-Ready Flower Pot Cover around the old clay pot will in- crease the value of the plant considerably and add to your profits. Send 10c for a sample today. Manfactured by the EVER-READY FLOWER-POT COVER CO. WM. H. GREVER. Manager 146 Hughes Avenue BUFFALO, N. Y. GOLDFISH "Something Alive in the Window" Catches the public eye. Order your supply now. $3.00 per 100 and up. Write for catalog AUBURNDALE GOLDFISH CO. 920 W. Randolph Street, CHICAGO. WIET0R BROS. Wholesale CUT FLOWERS Growers of *mvii^iw All (telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO '9'3- The America at Florist. 69 S. L. RANDALL CO., Chicago's Largest Wholesale Cut Flower and Supply House 06 K. Randolph Street, Phone Central 1496. CHICAGO Everything in Cut Flowers and Supplies. BOXWOOD Extra Fine, $7.50 per case. KENNICOTT BROS. CO. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 163-165 N. WABASH AVE. CHICAGO L. D. Phone Central 466 H. Wiftbold Wholesale Florists and Decorating SpeclaUsts. Headquarters for Mexican Ivy, Wild Smilax and General Supplies. OUR PRICES WILL SURPRISE YOU. 56 £. Randolph St., Chicago pl„,,„ j Randolph 4708— Office, rnones ( Rosers Park 227-Nursery. Mention the American Florist when writing HOERBER BROS SSSffi Cut Flowers Telephone Randolph 2758. Greenhouses: DES PLAINES. ILL. Store: 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing Zech&Mann Wholesale Florists Room 218, 162 N. Wabash Ave. CHICAGO Telephone. Central 3284. itention the American Florist when writing John Kruchten, Wholesale Cut Flowers 162 N. Wabash Ave, CHICAGO ROSES and CARNATIONS Our Specialties. Mention the American Florist when writing Chicago Carnation Co. Wholesale Florists, 30 E. Randolph St., Chicago L. D. Phone, Central 3373. Mention the American Florist when writing JftBUDLONG Iph Street, CHICAGO. CUT FLOWERS 82-86 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO. ROSES, VALLEY and CARNATIONS A Specialty WHOLESALE Grower of E.C.AMUNGCO. THE LARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED, MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO. 68-70 E. RANDOLPH STREET CHICAGO. L. D. 'Phones Central 1978 and 1977. Vtotesale flower Markets Chicago. Jan. 29. Roses, Beauty, specials 36-in 30-in 28-in. Per doz. SS 00 4 00 3 00 2 50 15 20-in 1 50(3 2 00 12-in 100 Per 100 Short $6 00(3.10 00 Killarney 4 00@15 00 White Killarney ■ 4 00@15 00 Richmond 4 00@]5 00 Prince deBulgarie 4 00@15 00 Radiance 4 00@15 00 My Maryland 4 00@15 00 Melody 4 00@15 00 Mrs. Jardine 4 00®12 00 Lady Hillingdon 4 00@15 00 Sunburst 4 0O@15 00 Carnations 1 00® 3 00 Cattleyas per do/., 4 00® 6 00 Gardenias 3 00® 4 00 Jonquils 3 00® 4 00 Lilium Harrisii 12 50(315 00 Narcissus. Paper White 3 00« 4 00 Orchids Dendrobium.per doz.. 5 00 Romans 3 00 Tulips 3 on./ 4 00 Stevia 1 50(3 2 00 Violets 50® 1 00 Valley 3 00® 4 00 Sweet Peas 75(3 150 Adiantum Croweanum 1 00 Boxwood per lb., 25 Ferns per 1000. 2 00(32 50 Galax " 1 25 Leucothoe 75 Mexican Ivy. . .per 1000. 5 00(36 00 Plumosus Strings.. each. 50® 60 Smilax per doz., 1 50@2 00 Sprensreri. Plumosus Snravs 3 00® 4 00 R O S E> S White and Pink Killarney and Richmond Roses. Red, White and Pink Carna- tions. Callas, Sweet Peas, and Greens of all kinds. W. E. Trimble Greenhouse Co Princeton, III. Mention the American Florist when writing George Rein berg Wholesale Florist Extra fancy American Beauty, Richmond, Killarney and White Killarney roses. Afl orders given prompt attention. Try ns. 162 N.Wabash Av., CHICAGO Joseph Ziska 151-153 N.Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Wire Designs and Wholesale Florists' Supplies Write for Oar New Catalog W. P. KYLE JOSEPH FOERSTER Kyle & Foerster WHOLESALE FLORISTS 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICA60 Lone Distance Phone. Randolph 3819. Mention the American Florist when writing 70 The American Florist. Feb. j, Everything in the line of Cut Flowers, Plants and Florists' Supplies. rA MILWAUKEE, WIS. HOLTON & HH\hl I CO. 462 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens Cycas Leaves! 100 choice cycas, sizes 20 in. to 40-in. for $6.25. Other supplies at equally low prices. Write for list. GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER Wholesale Florist 1324 Pine St., • St. Louis, Mo. Atlanta Floral Commission Go. Cfl Consignments Solicited. A ready market for anything. Write for prices and terms. Atlanta, - : - Ga. Aaron Buchanan Wholesale Florist HAWK, N. C. NEW STOCK Bronze Galax, $3.50 per case of 10.000: Dagger Ferns, $3.00 per case of 5,000, cases of 10.(00*5.50; Log Moss, yi.no per 2 bu. bag. Cash with order. Philadelpnia. SCARCITY AT CLOSE. A rather quiet week closed with a scarcity of flowers. All the crops ap- pear to be off. Roses especially are short. American Beauties and Rich- mond are very scarce. For some time past leading members of the trade have questioned the policy of growers of these roses, bringing . them in for the holidays at the expense of the sea- son before and the month of January, when there is always a good demand for the choice stock. Orders for these roses the past week were only filled with the greatest difficulty. Carna- tions are about equal to the demand. The quality is fine. Cattleyas and gar- denias are much in evidence and prices favor the buyer. The calandula is seen in very good form, its bright orange flowers being very conspicuous in some of the window displays. From now on forced shrubbery will be a factor. Forsythia is freely offered. In fact, branches of this shrub have been gath- ered out of doors that showed flow- ers well developed owing to the re- markable weather. Such a mild win- ter has never been experienced before here. At least so says the oldest in- habitant. Lilac is quite plentiful. All the growers seem to be in with their crops. Sweet pea growers say that the vines are loaded with buds and good crops may be expected soon. Quite a few of the gentlemen who make a specialty of these flowers should come to town occasionally and get instruc- tions about the condition their stock should be in before it is cut. In many cases it is sent in too green, lacking size, color and fragrance. It seems a pity to devote the time and money necessary to get so far in the race and then fall down almost at the tape. GUST. RUSCH & CO. tfiSSfefc. Wholesale Florists ffPt irfiSn Jobbers in KySSSL FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. 3S|a£|B ~"^^\ Phone Main 1245. P.O. Box 206. ^j0S&P waukeeSt., MlE W3UK66, WlS. VMe^eMowerM^Kets Philadelphia, Jan. 29. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, extra 40 00@b0 00 first 12 00@25 00 " Brides and Maids b 00@12 00 " Killarney 6 00@15 00 " White Killarney 6 00@15 00 " Liberty 6 00@15 00 Carnations 3 00@ 5 00 Cattleyas 35 00(^50 00 Daffodils 2 50<« 4 00 Freesias 3 00@ 4 00 Gardenias 1 50@ 2 00 Lilium Hairisii If 00@12 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00@ 5 00 Calla Lilies lb 00 Marguerites 1 50@ 3 00 Snapdragons 15 0O@25 00 Sweet Peas 75@ 1 50 Violets, single 75@ 1 00 double 75@) 1 ('0 Adiantum 75@ 1 00 Asparagus per bunch. 50 Smilax 15 00020 00 Tulips 2 00© 4 00 Pittsburg, Jan. 29. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, special 40 00 extra 20 00 No. 1 12 00 Killarney 3 00@ 8 00 My Maryland 3 00@ 8 00 Richmond 3 00@ S 00 Carnations 3 00 Calla Lilies 12 00 Freesias 3 00 Gardenias 3 00 Daisies 2 00 Cattleyas 50 00 Violets 50@ 75 Sweet Peas 50@ 75 Lilium Longiflorum 12 00 Lilium Rubrum 8 00 Lily of the Valley 4 00 Tulips 4 00 Paper White 3 00 Romans 2 00 Baby Primroses 50 Oncidiums 4 00 Adiantum 1 25 Lilac per bunch. $1 25 Asparagus Sprengeri, per bunch, 35@40 Sprays per bunch. 35@40 Milwaukee. Jan. 29. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, per doz, ,2 00@5 00 White and Pink Killarney. 6 00@12 00 Richmond 6 00@12 00 Carnations 1 50@ 4 00 Callas per doz.. 1 50 Lilium Giganteum.. per doz., 15067' 2 00 Lily of the Valley 3 0P@ 4 00 Steyia 2 00® 3 00 Sweet Peas 1 00@ 1 50" Violets, Wisconsin grown 75@ 1 00 Adiantum 1 50 Asparagus.^ per string, 50 Sprengeri, per bunch, 35 Boxwood per bunch, 25 Ferns, common 2 00 Galax per 1000.$ 1 50 Smilax per doz., 1 5t@ 2 00 For the Southwestern Market. Ribbons and Chiffons 10 inch silk chiffon special at 10c per yard. This is fancy k'oods at a very low figure. All colors. WINDLER WHOLESALE FLORAL GO. 1310 Pine Street ST. LOUIS, MO. Berqer Brothers FLOWER MARKET, 142 North 13th St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. High Grade Dahlias, all colors. Richmond, Killarney and Maryland Roses. All the Early 'Mums. Instant delivery. RICE BROTHERS Wholesalers of Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Minneapolis, Minn. Fresh Cut Valley AT ALL TIMES C. A. KUEHN, ffiSSr" 1312 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. A Complete Line of Wire Designs. H. G. BERNING Wholesale Florist, 1402 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. WM. C. SMITH Wholesale Floral Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS tfoth L. D. Phonei. ST. LOUIS, MO. Supplies and Everything in Season always on hand Mention the American Florist when writing 'P'J The American Florist. 71 Per 1000 Dagger Ferns, $1.50 Fancy Ferns, 2.00 THE LEO NIESSEN CO., i Florists' Crops," l >r. I '. Red- lii u The following subjects will be dis- cussed Friday: "Planning and Plant- ing the Home Vegetable Garden," A, !•:. Wilkinson; "Planting the n Grounds," George Arnold; "Mushroom Growing tor the Home," Prof. Lewis Knudson; "Sweet Peas and Their Cul- ture," Prof. A. C. Beal; "House Plants and Their Culture," Lua A. Minns; 'Demonstrations in Propagation and Handling of • Flowers and Garden Plants," A. B. Cornelius. Lancaster County Florists' Club. Twenty-seven members of the Lan- caster County Florists' Club left Lan- i. Pa., to visit Strasburg, the first stop lu-ing made at Amos Roarer's place, where we found the ruinations m extra Bne form, clean, vigorous and well set with buds and flowers. The varieties grown are Mrs. C. W. Ward, White Wonder. White Perfection, Pink Delight. Knehantress and a very fine house of Mrs. T. W. I.uws.ui. as high- ly colored flowers as the writer ever saw. From there we went to the green- houses of ("has. B. Herr. the cleanest and best Kept greenhouses in the state devoted to carnations, the varieties be- ing Pink Delight. Knehantress White Wonder, White Perfection. White En- chantress. Gloriosa and as fine a lot ol Beacon as one would want to see. He also had a few of Henry Rohrer's red seedling on trial and they certain- ly outclass anything in this line grown today in this section. A call was also made on Enos Kohr of North Lancaster, where the third fine lot of stock was seen, his Mrs. C. W. Ward being the best thing on the place, which is saying a good deal; lor all of his stock is good. The stock in the wooden benches is slightly bet- ter than that in those of cement, of which he has several houses. At this place a part of a bench of Rosette made a very good showing. A meeting of the club was held at ■ 30 p. in. and the following officers Were elected for the elisllllij \ car : Al- beit m. Herr, president; Elmer Weav- er, vice-president; Lemon Landis, sec- retary; Harry K. Rohrer, treasurer. E. P. Hostetter of Manheim made a display of about twelve vases of very fine sweet peas with foot long stems. After an informal discussion on the Christmas trade the president appointed M. J. Brinton, H. K. Rohrer and Frank Kohr. a committee to ar- range a programme for the remain- ing winter meetings. This commit- tee reported that Thursday. February 20 would be carnation night, with a paper by Elmer Weaver on the novel- ties of lust season's introduction. As there are 55 growers in this sec- tion and ol of them belong to this club and the average attendance is about 4o. 1." of whom an- growing carnations in a wholesale way. it stands to rea- son thai a bunch of flowers from the introducers of this season's novelties will find an appreciative audience. In- tending exhibitors should send their exhibits to H. A. Schroyer. Lancaster. Pa., to reach him by or on February 20. After the meeting the first annual dinner of the club was held at the hotel Weatland. Albert m. Herr. WKplesale Mower Maflffts New York. Jan. 29. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, special 60 U04[7S 00 extra and fancy ..•10 00@50 00 (Mo. 1 and No. 2... 2 00(^15 00 Bride. Bridesmaid special 5 00@ 8 00 extra and fancy 3 00@ 4 00 No. 1 and No. 2 1 00@ 3 00 Killarney, My Maryland.. special h 00@!0 00 extra 4 00@ 6 00 No. 1 and No 2 1 00® 3 00 Queen, special. Ill 00lr/12 00 Red. special. ..10 00S/12 00 Hillink'don, Aaron Ward. 12 00w 15 00 Richmond 5 00@15 00 Sunburst, special 6 00@10 00 Taft. special 12 00@15 00 Mrs. Geo. Sliawyer.special.15 00@25 00 Carnations 50@ 3 00 Jonquils 2 00@ 3 00 Cattleyas 25 00(850 00 Gardenias 10 00@30 00 Tulips 1 00@ 2 00 Lilies. Longiflorum and Harrisii .. 6 00@ 8 00 L. Rubrum 10 00 Lily of the Valley 2 00@ 3 00 Narcissus. Paper White 1 00@ 1 50 Sweet Peas.. per doz. bunches, 50@1 00 Violets 25@ 40 Adiantum Croweanum 15® 50 Asparagus Plumosus. ..doz. bchs. 1 50@ 3 00 Smilax per doz. strings. 1 0O@ 1 50 Lilac. — per bunch. 50fr/75c Freesias. per doz. bun....l 50@2 00 Nassau County Horticultural Society. The seventh annual dinner of this society was held at Glen Cove, L. I., on the evening of January 23, and was one of the largest gatherings ever held under the auspices of this so- ciety, eighty-five members and guests being present. President Brown oh behalf of the society presented the re- tiring president. J. F. Johnston, with a pearl scarf pin as a token of esteem for the valuable service rendered the society by him during his term as president. Arthur Herrington of Madi- son, N. J., was introduced as toast- master and read a letter from M. C. Ebel. secretary of the National Asso- ciation of Gardeners, offering his re- grets at not being able to attend and informing the members of the bowling tournament to be held the week of the International Flower Show in New York. C. H. Siebrecht responded for the New York Florist Club and spoke on the coming big show in New York and asked every member to do his share in making this exhibition a big success. Among others who en- tertained the guests with addresses and songs were J. T. Ingrahm, E. Ortiz, Rev. J. Gammock, J. C. Davis. Win. Kinnear and F. Bownes. Out-of-town guests who responded were. Messrs. SpoHine,. McTaggard. Bunyard. Man- or and Goodsul. The dinner was served in excellent manner and was indoubtedly the best ever. James MacDonald, Sec'y. Georgia Horticultural Society. The Georgia Horticultural Society held its thirty-seventh annual meeting at Athens at the State College of Agri- Culture, January 10-17. President R. C. Berckmans gave a resume of the work of the society since its organi- zation. Others on the programme were : Prof. W. A. Worsham, slate ento- mologist, who talked on "Orchard Enemies and Their Control;" Prof. C. Keffer, Knoxville, "Summer Pruning of the Peach:" C. J. Hood. Commerce. "How to Top the Peach .Market;" Prof. T. H. McHatton, "Horticultural Extension;" Prof. H. P. Stuckey and Prof. J. W. Firor "Pecans." Presi- Moore, Hentz & Nash, WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS 55 and 57 Wast 26th Street, Telephone No. 756 Madison Square, NEW YORK The Kervan Company FRESH CUT EVERGREENS and Mosses. Decorating Material (or Florist Trade, at Wholesale. TELEPHONES MADISON SQUARE 15195893 1 19 West 28th Street NEW YORK N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange Coogan Bid;?., 6th Ave. & W. 26th St., New York Open for Cu> Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every morning. Desirable wall space to rent for advertising. V. S. DORVAL. Secretary. HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION American Beau ty Roses a specialty, Roses. Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, Etc. 57 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Telephones: 220O and 2201 Madison Square. WM.A.KESSLER Successor to Kessler Bros. 113 W. 28th St., NEW YORK. CUT FLOWERS WHOLESALE PLANTSMEN AND FLORISTS Phone 2336 Madison. Shipments Everywhere. Prompt and satisfactory. Consignments solicited. Paul Meconi Wholesale Florist 55-57 West 26th Street NEW YORK CITY Telephone: 3864 Madison Souare Gnttman Flower Growers Co. A. J. GUTTMAN, President. Wholesale Florists 55 W. 26th St., NEW YORK. Phone 1912 and 7983 Madison Square. 18 Years Experience. i. in Andrew M. Soule, of the College of Agriculture, gave an address al evening session, and Prof. H. H. Hume Followed with a lecture on Japanese persimmons. The morning* session of the second day was given over to dis- cussion of apples, and an election ol officers was on the programme for the afternoon. 74 The American Florist. Feb. /, ORDER YOUR BASKETS NOW For YOUR EASTER TRADE You can safely leave the selection of the baskets to us, because we are in business here to stay. — We want your patronage both now and in the future, therefore we will do our best to please you. Let us send you one of our Easter Assortments from $5.00 up A nest of fine willow fern baskets, like those shown here, stained either brown or green, will be included if desired; also one or two of these beautiful rattan baskets for plants or cut flowers. Send us your check for the amouEt. you wish to spend— we will immediately ship the as- sortment to you. If you don't like the baskets when they arrive, return tbem to us and we will promptly refund your money. These baskets are all newly imported stock— no left-overs in our assortments. So send your order today to The Raedlein Basket Co., 713 Milwaukee Ave., CHICAGO tliiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinii mill iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiini iiiiii inimimimmiimm I I mmimimiin WRITE FOR OUR NEW ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE | I " Refrigerators For Florists "| It contains much valuable information and gives you a few reasons why you should buy a Buchbinder Refrigerator. Free to The American Florist's readers upon request. Send for it. I BUCHBINDER BROS., I 518 Milwaukee Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. mi iiiiiiiimiiiiimii mi i miniimi m mm imiiiiimi mm in i imimiiiimiii iimmmimii u in Boston. ROSE MARKET FIRM. The weather is still the all-absorb- ing topic. Some Scotchmen were pre- dicting the usual blizzard Burns' birth- day, but the day passed with clear skies and spring-like air. Ploughing the fields is no unusual sight. Land- scape men are planting shrubs and trees. The market in roses is yet firm. There is not an oversupply. Crops with many of the growers is off, short stock being particularly scarce. Car- nations are about the same, and there are some very fine blooms of this flower on the market. Tulips are in. Trade as a whole is satisfactory, and the shipping trade — the backbone of it all — is good. This is a business which was created by the wholesalers, and many flowers in glut times find an avenue but for which they would be thrown on the dump. NOTES. A fire was discovered Friday at 3 a. m. on "Brimstone Corner," at the Co-Operative Market's headquarters. The fire is supposed to have started in the toilet room, and had gained consid- erable headway when discovered. Sat- urday morning the glaziers were fin- ishing putting in the windows. The ceiling was badly burned, the stalls were scorched and some of the grow- ers' boxes burned up. A cigar or cigarette, we hear, thrown carelessly, was the cause. Glass at present is somewhat higher than last year, and growers are shy in WHY FAILURES RESULT The following is an abstract of a communication received : "I would like you to advise me how much Aphine to use. . . The reason I wake this inquiry of you direct is, I used Aphine in in my house (for green aphis) in a mixture of one teaspoonful ' to each quart of water without success . . . This is the war Aphine was userl bv party giving me information . . . ." (♦Directions: —six teaspoonfuls) Had the inquirer followed directions, insted of accepting advice of the friend, his results would have been different. In this instance Aphine was not condemned, but information sought of the manufacturer and advice given in reply, — carefully follow directions— then your results will be satisfactory. How many, failing to get satisfactory results from a product after using according to some one's suggestions and not following directions, have con- demned that product; whereas, investigation may have turned failure into success for you? "THE WISE MAN SEEKETH KNOWLEDGE." For full information see advertisement, page 102. Special prices on quantity to commercial growers. Mention the American Florist when writing ordering. There is not the rush for it that we had a year ago. The Boston Flower Exchange will move to 1 Winthrop Square about February 17. Thomas F. Galvin had an excellent display of cattleyas in his show win- dow, and the public appreciated the display. Mac. New Brunswick. N. J. — Miss Ella Kitchenmeister, a florist, was married to Herbert D. Woglom, January 12. '9'3> The American Florist. 75 mmimwy Tags for Florists Give the Final Touch to an Attractive Box This is the Season of Debutantes' Dinners and Danees Busy Florists Will ship box after box of beautiful flowers. Of all the accessories to the flowers, the tag is the most im- portant. It should be attractively printed with crest or monogram on clean white stock. The Tag is the Business Card of the florist on his goods. It must represent him in quality. Write for samples of Dennison Tags ©ctinioou eMaiiufcieiuiiiKj @x BOSTON 26 Franklin St. PHILADELPHIA 1CI07 Chestnut St. THE TAG MAKERS NEW YORK 1G John St. CHICAGO 63 B. Bandblpn St. NEW YOKK 5th Av.»* 'J«th St. ST. LOUIS 90S Locust St. Salsa Offices in Thirty-three Leading cities 76 The American Florist. Feb. /, UNUSUAL OPPORTUNITY TO QUICK BUYER 5,000 Natural Prepared Birch Branches (Fireproof) GREEN RED LEATHER $7.50 per 100 Gustave Schroeder, 1524 PROSPECT AVE., CLEVELAND, OHIO J Baltimore. BUSINESS BRISK. Business has been pretty brisk since the holidays, and especially the de- mand for good quality of flowers. The demand for roses is very good and the long-stemmed perfect buds And ready sale. The social season will soon close now, and the functions demand- ing many flowers will be over until Easter. The outlook, though, for the grower is that there will be enough good stock on the market for that season. NOTES. The Florists' Exchange had their regular business meeting January 13 at the Exchange hall. The following directors and officers were elected to serve the present year : Isaac H. Moss, president; Philip B. Welsh, sec- retary; William A. Kehursh, treasurer; Martin Lohr; John Rider; William Lerch; Fred Bauer. A marked in- crease in business over last year was noted. This is the only cut flower commission house in the city and the consignments have been larger from the growers and of better quality than in past years. Flowers of all kinds have run better, consequently the or- ders coming into the exchange have been filled with better satisfaction. It has been found necessary to increase the size of the offices, and this work is going on at present. The weather of the past two weeks has been so spring-like in its variety that some of the flowering shrubbery has blossomed out. Some apprehen- sion has been felt about the fruit and flowers budding too early this year. Manager Perry, of the Florists' Ex- change, has recovered from an attack of illness. Lehr Bros, will erect a larger house for American Beauties in the spring, 60x125 feet. They have quite a large range of glass and their houses are up to date in every respect. B. Cleveland. STOCK PLENTIFUL. The weather in and around Cleve- land is very poor for the florist. It's either rain or slush, and transient business is very light. Lent beginning February 4 will most likely put an- other crimp in business, but we live in hopes of having a good Easter trade. Stock just now is in good .supply. There are plenty of tulips, narcissi, etc., although most of it is short stemmed stock. Daffodils are a little scarce. Carnations are about equal to the de- mand, but a vast number of them are "splits." Pink and White Killarney are quite plentiful. Sweet peas are still short of the demand. Valley is plentiful. Orchids are selling better. Lilies are good stock. Local whole- sale houses are showing a fine line of novelties for Washington's birthday and St. Patrick's day. NOTES. Jack Eckert, road salesman for the Cleveland Florists' Exchange, had to cut his trip through southeastern Ohio and Pennsylvania short this week on account of the floods, but made several long distance telephone calls, got the business and saved the day. The Cleveland Florists' Club's nov- elty night of this year will be Mon- day evening, February 10. All the new roses and other flowers are ex- pected, and any novelty will be given space. I. Rosnosky, representing the Henry F. Michell Co., Philadelphia, Pa., is a visitor this week. Purple Ruscus for the Easter trade is meeting with a good demand. C. F. B. Rochester, N. V MARKET CONDITIONS GOOD. The market for the last week has been very good; stock is arriving in pretty good condition, and retailers are disposing of it very nicely. Roses are in good shape and sell well, especially Sunbursts and Killarneys. Violets are plentiful. NOTES. Geo. B. Hart received a fine ship- ment of cyclamens during the week Edw. Brockmann, of Irondequoit, has three houses of well grown carnation plants and a large house completely filled with bedding plants. In the near future he expects to make extensive improvements at his plant. Montgomery Cushman & Co., of this city, have been awarded a contract for $10,000 worth of seeds for the United States Department of Agriculture. The seeds are to be grown this year and supplied to the department after Janu- ary 1, 1914. A massive floral boat was supplied by H. E. Wilson to one of his custo- mers who gave a going-away party to friends. The design measured four feet in length. Several hundred carnations and violets were used. Hiram E. Wilson did the decora- tions at the Noyes-Williams wedding on January 22. Pink Killarney roses and asparagus plumosus were used exclusively. Visitors this week included Morris Cohen, of Wertheimer Brothers, New York, and Julius Berg, of Lion & Co., also of New York. H. J. H. Lafayette, IND.— The Indiana State Florists' Association will meet here February 4. t9*3< The American Florist. 77 The American Florist Company's Directory of Florists, Nurserymen and Seedsmen of the United States and Canada. (Copyrighted and Title Trade-Mark Registered.) Directory Revision O We are revising our Trade Directory of the Florists, Nurserymen, Seedsmen, etc., of the United States and Canada, and as there have been many changes in firm names and considerable extension of the area under glass, nursery grounds, etc., you would greatly oblige by supplying the following information with reference to your business: In all cases state (1) Name of firm or proprietor, with the officers of corporations; (2) Name of manager; (3) Address, giving street and number or rural route; (4) City or town; (5) State; (6) When business was established; and (7) Whom present owner succeeded. If FloriStS, state whether (1) Grower; (2) Retail, having store only, (3) Wholesale; or (4) Commission. If a grower state acreage of ground operated and give number of square feet of glass. To ascertain the number of feet under glass in a given house, 12x145 feet 145 multiply the length (145 feet) by the width (12 feet) and you have in 12 that house 1,740 feet under glass, thus 1,740 If Nurserymen, state whether (1) Wholesale; (2) Retail; (3) Acreage of ground operated, and area under glass as in the case of florists above. If Seedsmen, state whether (1) Dealer: (2) Grower; (3) What your specialties are; (4) If a grower, state acreage operated and area under glass, as in the case of florists above. Inclose your printed letterhead or business card with above details of the business. Please send the names and addresses of new firms in your vicinity. O Horticultural Supply Concerns We also list all lines of Horticultural Supply Concerns, such as manufacturers of Greenhouse Building Materials, Boilers, Ventilators, Glass, Insecticides, Pots, Labels, Seed Bags, Fertilizers, Wire Designs, Tinfoil, Vases, Machinery, Implements, Sprayers, Seed Cases, Flower Pots, Florists' Boxes, Ribbons, Etc. The specialties are also listed under these heads in the case of advertisers. Advertising Reites : Including Copy of New Edition. Page (3! . x 61 i inches) $25.00 Half page (3^x3^ inches) 15.00 One-fourth page (:->' \ x 1§^ inches) 9.00 The Price of the Book is $3.00 Per Copy, Postpaid. SEND YOUR ADVERTISEMENT NOW. AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, Directory Department. 440 S. Dearborn Street, CHICAGO. 78 The American Florist. Feb. /, This Budding Knife Free The Unrivaled Henkel Knife Shown Above Ivory Handle and Fine English Steel Blade will be mailed absolutely free to anyone sending in Two New Subscriptions to The American Florist, the new subscribers being persons in the trade or trade employes. This knife cannot be bought anywhere for less than $1.25 and most dealers will probably ask more for it, as the price of ivory has been advanced recently. Send Post Office Money Order or Express Money Order for $2.00 with the names and addresses of two New Subscribers (persons in the trade, as Florists, Seedsmen or Nurserymen, or their Employes) and we ■will send them the paper for one year after receipt of subscriptions. With Canadian orders it will be necessary to send $4.00 with two new subscriptions and $5.00 with two new subscriptions from other foreign countries. The request for the knife must be made when sending in the subscriptions, giving name and address of person to whom the knife is to be sent. The knife will be mailed absolutely free if the sender of the New Subscriptions complies with the above instructions. This offer is good now for present orders. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. "I } VALENTINE DAY NOVELTY===RICE'S GOLDEN ARROWS. assorted sizes, 7, 10 and 13 inches long. I M. RICE? CO. 1220 Race Street ..... LS One week old, thousands sold already. Painted in bright gold, $5.00 per 100, Parcel post will bring them to your door. THE LEADING FLORISTS' SUPPLY HOUSE AND RIBBON SPECIALISTS. PHILADELPHIA, PA I I I I George Cotsonas & Co. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in all kinds of Evergreens Fancy and Dagger Ferns. Bronze and Green Galax, Holly, 'Leucothoe Sprays, Princess Pine, Etc., Delivered to al! parts of United States and Canada 127 W. 28th St., bet. 6th & 7th Av Telephone 1202 Madison Square. New York We are now filling orders for Southern Wild Smilax Natural and 1MOQSFS Perpetuated Sheet WlUOOliO E. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen.AJ.8. HUCKLEBERRY IN STANDARD SMILAX CASES, S2.50 A most pleasing substitute for Green Wild Smilax New crop Fancy and Dagger Ferns now ready. Write, wire or phone. Caldwell the Woodsman Co. Everything in Southern Evergreens. EVERGREEN. ALABAMA. GUT FERNS, Best Quality 1,000 at $1.35; 2,000 at $2.60; 5,000 or over $1.20 per 1000 Robert Groves, ^m^maI's5*- SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX New crop now ready Satisfaction guaranteed. JAS. K. PINKSTON, Louisville, Ala. Do Not Take Any Fake Green Thread. Use the Genuine Silkaline and Get More Thread and Less Wood. The MEYER Green SILKALINE Used by Retail Florists for mossing funeral designs, tying bunches, etc., is The Only Article That Should Be Used by growers for stringing Smilax and Asparagus, as it will not fade or rot in the greenhouse. The Meyer Silkaline was the first green thread to be introduced among Florists and Growers. It is handled by the best houses everywhere, but it should be ordered by name- Meyer's Silkaline— to be sure of getting the genuine article. Do not accept substitutes. If your jobber cannot supply you, order direct of the manulacturers. Price for any size or color, $1.25 per lb. Sizes "F" fine, "FF" medium, and "FFF" coarse. JOHN C. MEYER & CO., S5S; Lowell, Mass. Silkaline also is made in all leading colors, as Violet, for bunching violets, and also for tying tancy boxes FANCY FERNS, pefiooo. New Crop Galax. Bron ze or Green $1.25 per 1000. Case 10,000. $7.50 Sphagnum Moss, large bales $1 .50 Wild Smilax, always on hand 50- pound cases $5.00 Leucothoe Sprays, Green $1.00 per 100; $7.50 per 1000 Boxwood per pound 20c ; 50-pound case. $7.50 Magnolia Leaves. Imported Green and Bronze. Basket.. $1.75; 6 baskets, $1.50 each Sheet Moss in Bags for Hanging Baskets, Large Bags $2.00 eacfc Florists in the Middle and Western States can save money by placing their orders with us. A trial order solicited. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc., Wholesale Commission Florists and Florists' Supplies. 38-40 Broadway, All phone connections. DETROIT, MICH. ATTENTION RETAILERS! No Jobbers' Profit Added to These Prices. Moufta&thYou. Per 1000 Per case Per 1000 Per case Green and Bronze Galax 50c $4.00.. (10.000) Green Leucothoe (Long).... $2.00 3.50.. ( 2,000) DaggerFem 70c 3.25. .( 5.000) Green Leucothoe (Short)... 1.00 1. 75.. ( 2.000) Fancy Fern 65c 3.00. .( 5,000) Rhododendron Leaves 50c 2.00.. ( 5,000) ELK GALAX & FERN COMPANY. Terms Cash. Prompt Shipment. No orders BEST DAvircDC mir xt r* too small to have our attention. REFERENCES. D/vNIMJLKd .LLft, si. C 19*3- The American Florist. 79 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities Indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. DULUTH, MINN. 2 STORES 2 SUPERIOR, WIS. J. J. LEBORIUS Two Stores and seventeen large Greenhouses. Deliveries everywhere in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. All orders given prompt attention and filled with strictly fresh stock. Chicago. IstabUshed In 1857. fWM FLORIST^ 739 Buckingham Place. L. D. l'h cm', Graceland 1112. Send us your retail orders. WE HAVE THE BEST FACILITIES IN THE CITY Mention the American Florist when writing CHICAGO PalmerHouse Florist n e. monroe st. Mention the American Florist when writing Brooklyn, New York. "WILSON" 3 and 5 Greene Ave.. Phone 6800 -01 02 Prospect. 339 to 347 Greene Ave., Phone 3908 Prospect. Greenhouses: Short Hills, N. J. Deliveries in NEW YORK. LONG ISLAND and NEW JERSEY. Terrc Haute, Ind. John G. Heml & Son, 129 South Seventh St. Telephone 247 We are in position to fill promptly all Mail, Telephone, Telegraph and Cable orders with best quality stock in season Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Lockport. S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. Mail. Telephone and Telegraph orders filled promptly with the choicest stock. Mention the American Florist when writing San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND Successor to Sievers & Boland FLORIST 60 KEARNEY STREET Mention the American Florist when writing Chicago. A. LANGE, 25 E. MADISON ST. Chicago. Des Moines. ALPHA FLORAL CO. 146 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago. 623 Walnut St., Des Moines, la. Largest and most centrally located store in the city. All orders given prompt attention. FROM NEW YORK EXCEPT AS NOTED. February 1. FROM HALIFAX, Hesperian, Allan. New York. American, 9:30 a. m., Tier C2, North River. Cymric, Wbite Star, 12 noon. New York, White Star 9:30 a. m. FROM BOSTON, Canopic, White Star, 7 a. m. FROM PORTLAND, Dominion, White Star Horn., 10 a. m. Alice, Austro-American, 1 p. m. Sant' Anna, Fabre, 3 p. m. Coamo, Porto Rico. TreDt. Royal Mail. February 4. FROM BOSTON, Saxonia, Cunard. Ryndam, Holland- America, 10 a. m. Kionprinzessin C'ecilie, North Ger. Lloyd, 10 a. m. Grenada, Trinidad. February 5. FROM PORTLAND. Scandinavian. Allan. La Touraine, French, 10 a. m., Pier 57, North River. Lapland, Red Star, 10 a. m., Pier CI, North River. FROM BALTIMORE, Main, North Ger.-Lloyd, 2 p. m. Maracnihn, Red "D," 12 noon. Dochra, Barber. February 6. PROM ST. JOHN, Lake Erie, Allan. Celtic. White Star, 12 noon. President Lincoln, Ham. -Amor., 9 a. m. Barbamssa. North Ger. Lloyd, 10 a. m. Oscnr II, Scand.-Amer., 2 p. m. FROM ST. JOHN, CasBandra, Donaldson. i Alexander McConndl 611 FIFTH AVE., COR. 49TH STREET. NEW YORK CITY. TELEGRAPH Orders forwarded 10 any partof the United States, Canadt and all principal cities in Europe. Orderi transferred or entrusted by the trade to onr selection for delivery on steamshlpi or elsewhere receive special attention. Reference or Cash must accompany aU orders from unknown correspondents. Cable address: Albxconnell, Western Union Code. New York City. Frank Valentine WHOLESALE AND RETAIL FLORIST Also Manufacturer of ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS 158 EAST UOTH STREET Bet. 3rd and Lexington Aves. Tel. 5633 Harlem Young & Nugent Telephone 2066-2066 Madison Souare. 42 West 28th Street. NEW YORK To out-of-town florists We are in the Heart of And give special attention to steamer and theater orders. Prompt delivery and best stock in the market. Dallas, Texas. The Texas Seed and Floral Company Orders for cut flowers and designs solicited fo' delivery in any part of Texas. Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C. GEO. H. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street Mention the American Florist when writing St. Paul, Minn. L L. MAY & CO. Order Yonr Flowers for delivery in this section from the LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST. Mention the American Florist when writing 80 The American Florist. Feb. /, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. New York. Established 1874. DARDS N. E. Corner 44th St. and Madison Ave. Has his own correspondents in all the large cities of Europe and the British Colonies. Cable orders forwarded by private code. Telegraph and Cable Ad- dress, DARDSFLOR. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing St. Paul, Minn. Holm & Olson, 20-22-24 Wist Fifth Strait. We fill orders for any place in the Twin Cities and for all points in the Northwest. The Largest Store in America: the largest stock; the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. We are alive night and day. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. WILLIAM L ROCK Flower Co. Will execute orders for any town in MISSOURI, KANSAS OR OKLAHOMA. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when Meriting Buffalo, N. Y. W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main Street. Members Florists' Telegraph Association. Mention the American Florist when writing Louisville, Ky. JACOB SCflULZ, 550 South Fourth Avenue. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing Atlanta, Ga. Atlanta Floral Co. 41 Peachtree Street Boston, Mass. "Penn, The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. 37-43 BROMFIELD STREET Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda FLORISTS, 1415 Farnvm St. tgjgygjg? Name Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Alpha Floral Co., Chicago. Alpha Floral Co., Des Moines, la. Anderson Floral Co., Anderson, S. C. Anderson, S. A., 440 Main, Buffalo, N. Y. Archias Floral Co., Sedalla, Mo. Atlanta Floral Co., Atlanta, Ga. Baer, Julius, 138 B. 4th St., Cincinnati. Begerow's, Newark, N. J. Bertermann Bros. Co., Indianapolis, Ind. Blackistone, Washington, D. C. Boland, J. B., San Francisco. Bowe, M. A., New York. Bramley & Son, Cleveland, O. Breitmeyer's Sons, John, Detroit, Mich. Buckbee, H. W., Bockford, 111. Carbone, Phillip L., Boston. Clark's Sons, D., New York. Cleveland Cut Flower Co., Cleveland, O. Cooke, Geo. H., Conn. Ave. and L, Washington. Daniels & Fisher, Denver, Colo. Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave., New York. Duerr, Chas. A., Newark, O. Dunlop's, 96 Yonge St., Toronto. Can. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St., Albany, N. Y. Freeman, Mrs. J. R., Toledo, 0. Galvin, Thos. F., Boston. Gasser, J. M., Co., Cleveland, O. Geny Bros., Nashville, Tenn. Grand Rapids Floral Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. Gude Bros., Washington. Habermann, Charles, New York. Hatcher, Florist, Amsterdam, N. Y. Hatcher, Florist, Schnectady, N. Y. Heinl & Son, J. G., Terre Haute, Ind. Hess & Swoboda, Omaha, Neb. John Bader Co., N. S., Pittsburg. Hoffman, 59 Mass Ave., Boston. Keller Sons, J. B„ Rochester, N. Y. Kellogg, F. & P. Co., Geo. M., Kansas City. Kift, Robert, 1725 Chestnut, Philadelphia. La Crosse Floral Co., La Crosse, Wis. Lange, A., 25 B. Madison St., Chicago. Leborious, J. J., Duluth, Minn. Leborious, J. J., Superior, Wis. Mangel, 17 E. Monroe St., Chicago. Matthews, 16 3rd St., Dayton, 0. May & Co., L. L., St. Paul, Minn. McConnell, Alex, New York. McKenna. Montreal, Can. Murray, Samuel, Kansas City, Mo. Myer, Florist, New York. Ostertag Bros., St. Louis. Palmer, W. J. & Son, Buffalo. Park Floral Co., The, Denver, Colo. Parker, John L., Birmingham, Ala. Pelicano, Rossi & Co., San Francisco, Calif. Penn, the Florist, 43 Bromfleld St., Boston. Podesta & Baldocchi, San Francisco. Tollworth Co., C. C, Milwaukee. Rock Flower Co., Wm. L., Kansas City. Saakes, O. C, Los Angeles, Calif. Saltford Flower Shop, Poughkeepsie, N Y. Schiller The Florist, 2221 W. Madison St., Chi- cago. Schling, Max, 22 W. 59th St., New York. Schulz, Jacob, Louisville, Ky. Shaffer, Geo., A. W., Pittsburgh, Pa. Smith, Henry, Grand Rapids, Mich. Texas Seed and Floral Co., Dallas, Tex. Valentine, Frank, 158 B. 110th St., New York. Virgin, Uriah J., New Orleans, La, Walker & Co., Louisville, Ky. Williams. Mrs. E. A., Pittsburg. "Wilson," 3 and 5 Greene, Brooklyn, N. Y. Wittbold, Geo., Co., 737 Buckingham PI., Chi- cago. Wlttbold, 56 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson, Los An- geles, Calif. Young & Nugent, New York. Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Broadway and Gratiot Avenues. Artistic Designs. High Grade Cut Blooms. We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing WASHINGTON D. C. CUDE BROS.CO FLORISTS 1214 T 9TNW WASHINOTOM.OO. Gudes Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Samuel Murray, 913 Grand Avenue All Orders Given Prompt and Careful Attention Members of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Indianapolis, Ind. Bertermann Bros. Co. FLORISTS 241 Massachusetts Avenue. Members of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. yhc Park 1 A VALENTINE. PlC^al CO. President. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA PELICANO, ROSSI & CO., 123 KEARNY ST. Poughkeepsie, N. T. "The Saltford Flower Shop." Vass.r College *n. Ben.ett School. '9'3> The American Florist. 81 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities Indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. Philadelphia. Robert Kift, 1725 Chestnut St. Personal Attention to all Orders. Mention the American Florist when writing IN THI HEART OF NEW YORK CITY Pbone 0404 Madison Sa. 0 East 33d St. Our MottO-THE GOLDEN RULE. Mention the American Florist when writing Dayton, O. Matthews, FLORISTS 16 W. Third Street Flowers in any arrangement for all occasions, lor Dayton and vicinity. Long dis. Phones. Mention the American Florist when writing Pittsburg, Pa. A.W. Smith Co. KEENAN BLDG. Largest Floral Establishment in America. Established 1874. Incorporated 1909. Mention the American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. FLORAL DESIGNS AND FLOWERS Best Quality on Shortest Notice. DANIELS & FISHER Order by mail, telephone, telegraph or cable. Cable address "Daniels, Denver" Mention the American Florist when writing THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, LEYELANB EUCLID AVENUE FlOPlST liosroY Montreal Cor. St. Catherine and Got Sts. All orders receive prompt attention. Choice Beauties, Orchids and Valley always on hand. Boston, Mass. Send (lower orders for delivery in Boston and all New England Points To THOS. F. GALVIN, Inc., 124TREMONT ST. Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskill Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade disc. 229 WEST THIRD STRUT. City Index to Retail Florists' Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. Y.— Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St. Amsterdam, N. Y.— Hatcher, Florist. Anderson, S. C. — The Anderson Floral Co. Atlanta, Ga.— Atlanta Floral Co., 41 Peachtree. Birmingham, Ala. — John L. Parker. Boston — Phillip L. Carbone. Boston— Thos. F. Galvin, Inc., 121 Tremont St. Boston— Hoffman, 59-61 Mass. Ave. Boston— Penn, the Florist, 43 Bromfleld St. Brooklyn, N. Y. — "Wilson," 3 and 5 Greene. Buffalo, N. Y.— S. A. Anderson, 440 Main. Buffalo, N. Y. — W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main. Chicago — Alpha Floral Co. Chicago— Mangel, 17 E. Monroe St. Chicago — A. Lange, 25 E. Madison St. Chicago— Schiller The Florist, 2221 W. Madison. Chicago— Geo. Wlttbold Co., 737 Buckingham PI. Chicago — Wittbold's, 56 E. Randolph. Cleveland, O. — Bramley & Son. Cleveland, O.— The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Cleveland, O.— The J. M. Gasser Co. Dallas, Tex.— Tesas Seed and Floral Co. Dayton, O.— Matthews, 16 W. 3rd St. Denver, Colo.— The Park Floral Co. Des Moines, la. — Alpha Floral Co. Detroit. Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons. Duluth, Minn. — J. J. laborious. Grand Kapids, Mich.— Grand Rapids Floral Co. Grand Itapids, Mich. — Henry Smith. Indianapolis — Bertermann Bros. Co., 214 Mass. Kansas City.— Geo. M. Kellogg, F. & P. Co. Kansas City. — Samuel Murray. Kansas City. — Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. La Crosse, Wis. — La Crosse Floral Co. Little Rock, Ark.— Vestals, 409 Main St. Los Angeles, Calif. — 0. C. Saakes. Los Angeles. — Wolfskill Bros. & M. Goldenson. Louisville, Ky. — Jacob Schulz, 550 4th Ave. Louisville, Ky.— F. Walker & Co., 634 4th Ave. Milwaukee— C. C. Pollworth Co. Montreal — McKenna. Nashville, Tenn. — Geny Bros. Newark, N. J. — Begerow's. Newark, Ohio. — Chas. A. Duerr. New Orleans, La. — Uriah J. Virgin. New York — M. A. Bowe. New York— D. Clark's Sons, 2139 Broadway. New York — Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave. New York — Alex. McC'onnell. 611 5th Ave. New York — Myer, Florist, 609 Madison Ave. New York— Max Sealing, 22 W. 59th St. New York— Frank Valentine, 158 E. 110th. New York — Young and Nugent. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, Farnum St. Philadelphia— Robert Kift, 1725 Chestnut. Pittsburg, Pa.— A. W. Smith Co., Keenan Bldg. Pittsburg— Mrs. E. A. Williams. Poughkeepsie, N. Y. — The Saltford Flower Shop. Rochester, N. Y. — J. B. Keller's Sons. Schnectady. N. Y.— Hatcher, Florist. Seattle, Wash.— L. W. McCoy, 912 3rd Ave. St. Louis, Mo. — Ostertag Bros. St. Paul. Minn.— Holm & Olson. St. Paul, Minn.— L. L. May & Co. San Francisco — J. B. Boland, 60 Kearney St. San Francisco — Pelieano, Rossi & Co. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchl. Sedalia, Mo. — Arcblas Floral Co. Superior, Wis. — J. J. Leborlous. Terre Haute. Ind.— J. G. Helnl & Son. Toledo, 0.— Mrs. J. B. Freeman. Toronto. Can. — Dunlop's, 60 Yonge St. Washington — Blackistone. Washington — Geo. H. Cooke, Conn. Ave. and L. Washington — Gnde Bros. Washington— Geo. C. Shaffer, 14tb and I Sts. New York. Established 184 a David Clarke's Sons FLORAL DECORATORS 2139-2141 Broadway, i552T,e55pS0coerum0u. GhoiCB Git Flowers. SAN FRANCISCO Podesta & Baldocchl 224-226 Grant Avenue Prompt and careful attention to orders from out-of-town florists. Los Angeles, Calif. O. C. SAAKES FLORIST, Prompt and careful attention to orders from out of town florists. Trade discount. 21S West Fourth Street. Cleveland, 0. The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Will fill your orders for designs and cut flowers id NORTHERN OHIO. Washington, D. C. Geo. C. Shaffer : ; FLORIST : : Phone 24 1 0 Main. 1 4 tii 6 Ey e Sts. , N . V. Write, Telegraph or Telephone. Albany, N. Y. Flowers or Design Work. Delivered in Albany and vicinity on telegraphic order. 11 NORTH PEARL STREET. Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable florist Only the Beat Dunlop's 96 Yonge Street. We deliver anywhere in Canada and guarantee safe arrival. Milwaukee, Wis. C. C. Pollworth Co. Will lake proper \rVi«i.or-¥"i«ii« care of your orders In »T lo^unoiii Michigan. HENRY SMITH, Wholesale and Retail Florist of GRAND RAPIDS Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. ALFRED HANNAH 6 SONS Will fill your orders for Designs sod Cat Flowers in Michigan Orders will be carefully cared for by 82 The American Florist. Feb. I, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade In other cities, by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. SendyourordersforChicago and Sub- urbs to All orders carefully filled ^""2223WMa<"son under the supervision of • ^hica£S— GEorge ASMUS, Hgr. Wire, Write or Phone West 822 Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue* N. Rochester Phone 506. Long Diat. Bell Phone 2189 Members Florists Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Cleveland, O., and Vicinity. Bramley & Son 1181 £. 71st St. The Largest Growers of Flowers in City. Mention the American Florist when writing Little Rock, Ark. VESTALS PAUL M. PALEZ, Mgr. 409 MAIN STREET. All orders carefully filled and delivered to all parts of the city, Arkansas aad the Southwest. Toledo, O. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Successor to Geo. A. Helnl) 33* Superior St., Toledo, O. Both Phones. 827. Special attention to Mail and Telegraph Orders Seattle, Wash. L.W. McCOY, Florist 912 3rd Ave. Grower, Wholesaler and Retailer. Careful and prompt attention given to orders for Alaska, Washington and Oregon. Nashville, Tenn. Geny Bros. LEADING FLORISTS 112 rUtfe Ave. Ho. MASHVUJX TKNH. New York. MYER, FLORIST, £»■-£*■■ Max Schling NEW YORK No. 22 West 59th Street Adjoining Plaza Hotel St. Louis, Mo. Wire or Phone Your Orders to the HOUSE OF FLOWERS. Ostertag Bros. The Largest Retail Supply House in the West. Jefferson and Washington Ave. La Crosse, Wis. LA CROSSE FLORALCO. BOTH PHONES No. 40 LONG DISTANCE No. 40 Careful Attention To AU Orders. Kansas City, Mo. Ueo. M. Kellogg Flower & Plant Co. lJ22GrandAve. wju fill all order, for Cut Kansas City and Flowers. Funeral Designs, PUomnl Ulll U. Wedding and Birthday Gift, neasani mil, mo. that mav he entriinted tnthero Sedalia, Missouri Archias Floral Co. Choice Cut Flowers and Designs on short notice. Prompt attention to telegraph and telephone orders. Newark, Ohio. CHAS. A. DUERR. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. BOOKS FOR FLORISTS The following books should be in every florist's and gardener's library. A good book on any subject in which you are specially interested is worth years of experience and should be kept convenient for reference at all times. The American Carnation (C. W. Ward).— A complete treatment of all the most modern methods of cultivating this most important flower. Illustrated $3-50. How to Make Money Growing Vio- lets (Saltford). — This is by a practi- cal grower who has made a success oi the business. No grower of violets can afford to be without it. 25 cents. Chrysanthemum Manual (Smith) — By an expert who has given his un- divided attention for twenty years to the improvement of the chrysanthemum and its culture in detail. Profusely il- lustrated. 60 cents. The Vegetable Garden (Vilmorin- Andrieux). — The best and most com- plete book on vegetables ever published. There are 782 pages and hundreds of illustrations in this English edition, ed- ited by Wm. Robinson, the noted Eng- lish horticultural writer. $6.00. Send prices quoted and we tend tbe book*. The American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St. Chicago. Schenectady, N. Y. Amsterdam, N. Y. Established 1S77. All mail, telephone and telegraph orders for delivery in Schenectady, Amsterdam and vicinity should be sent to HATCHER, Florist, Amsterdam, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing Louisville, Ky. F. Walker & Co., FLORISTS Phones: Home 1388. Cumb. Main 138SA. 634 Fourth Avenue Mention the Americqn Florist when writing New Orleans CUT FLOWERS Delivered for Louisiana. Mississippi, Alabama and Texas. Wire or mail. Highest Grade Stock Only. URIAH J. t/IPfilM 838 VllfUin, CANAL ST. Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C. 14th and H. Street. Mention the American Florist when writing Newark, N. J. Begerow's 946 Broad Street. Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliveries throughout the state and to all steamship docks in Hoboken. N. J., and New York. Mention the American Florist when writing Boston, Mass. Philip L. Carbone IMPORTER, FLORIST, AND DECORATOR 342 Boylston Street, Telephone Connections Member of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Rockford, 111. H. W. BUCKBEE. Member of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery '9'3- The American Fl o r i s i . 83 PALMS FOR DECORATING. our stock of Knitias, both for retailing a^ well as for decorating, is exceptionally complete for this season of we particularly wish to call your attention to the sizes listed below, with the values of which we are certain you will be Kentia Forsteriana- Bushy Made up Plants. 5-inch pots, 4 plants in a pot, 20 to 24 inches hich Each. $ .75 the year and well pleased. 7- 7- 8- 8- y 10- 12- 13 15- tubs. 5 .; 3 3 3 5 4 4 tub St. 3i - 40 to 42 " 4 to4H (eel hiirti. 4^ to5 " " . StoSVj " ' .. 5^ to* " ' . 6Vjto7 " " . 7 " " . 2.50 .villi 4.0l 6.00 8.00 10.00 15.00 20.00 25.00 Kentia Forsteriana— Single Plants. •>- inch pots. 6 leaves, 22 to 24 inches hk'h Each, 6- " ' '. " 28to30 " ' " 6 " 34to3i " " : " 7- " 1 to 7 v, to 411 " " " 7- " " 6to7 " 40to42 '■ •' 8- " tubs. )■ to 7 45to48 " " " 8- " " 6 to 7 4feethik>h " 11- " 7to8 5to5^ " " " 11 " " 7toS " 54to6 " " - 12 " " 7to8 " 6 " " ■' Kentia Belmoreana— Single Plants. 5 inch pots, fi to 6 (,■ 7- 8- II 12 6 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 tubs fi to 7 " 7 to S " «tol0 leaves. IS to 20 inches high Each 24 " - - '• 28to30 " - - " 30to3n " " " ■' 45to48 "• '■ 44 leet high " 5W - ' - S .75 1.00 1.50 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 8.00 10.00 15.00 $ .75 1.00 1.50 2.50 5.00 8X0 10.00 For the most complete list of other Palms, as well as for a full line of all seasonable stock, see our current wholesale list, a copy of which will be sent on application if you have failed to receive one. HENRY A. DREER, Inc. 714 Chestnut Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. The above prices are intended for the trade only. Hydrangeas Pot Grown for Forcing. ALL IN 6-INCH POTS Otaksa, with 5 and 6 branches $20 00 Otaksa, with 4 branches 15 00 Otaksa, with 3 branches 12 00 Otaksa, with 2 branches 10 00 ThOS. Hogg, with 5 and 6 branches 20 00 Souvenir de Claire, with 7 and 10 branches 25 00 Now Ready for Delivery Shall we send by freight or express? Jackson & Perkins Co. WHOLESALE ONLY Florists and Nurserymen Newark, - New York Franzen's Seeds Sure to Grow. Asters, (Jueen of the Market oz. 10.50 Ageratum, Bluc.oz. S0.60. Snapdragon.' .75 Alyssum, Little Gem " .30 Lobelia, Emperor William, Blue " .75 Pansy. Giant Strain " 1.25 Petunia. Superfine Mixed " .75 Phlox, Drumundii Mixed " .55 Stock, Ten Week Double " 1.00 Verbena Hybrids, Mixed " .55 F. O. FRANZEN, 1476 Summerdale A v., Chicago Send for trade list. Rooted Carnation Cuttings BIG VALUE AT THE PRICES QUOTED: Beacon, White Enchantress, Enchantress, Rose Pink Enchantress and White Perfection, $2.50 per 100; $17.50 per 1,000. Rooted Rose Cuttings White and Pink Killarneys, $3.00 per 100; $27.50 per 1000. Richmond, $1.75 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. Mrs. Aaron Ward, $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. PETER REINBERG 30 East Randolph Street - - CHICAGO, ILL. DAHLIAS Standard and New Gut Flower Varieties Lindhurst Farm Hammonton, N. J. John Bader Co. B. L. ELLIOTT, Owner. Wholesale Plantsman 1826 RialtoSt., N, S, PITTSBUR6, PA, Mention the American Florist when tcriting Si The American Florist. Feb. /, American Seed Trade Association. Chas. N. Page. Des Moines, la.. President; Harry L. Holmes, Harrisburg, Pa., First Vice-President: Arthur B. Clark, Milford. Conn., Second Vice-President; C.E. Kendel. Cleveland, O., Secretary and Treasurer; J. M. Ford. Ravenna. 0., Assistant Secretary. Next annual convention, at Cleveland. O., June 24 -26, 1913. *= Visited Chicago: Chas. Loechner, of Loechner & Co.. New York. Cleveland, O. — it is reported that Ohio gladiolus growers will hold a meeting at the American house, Feb- ruary 1. Congressional Seed Bids. After the bids for supplying seeds for congressional distribution were opened at Washington, D. ('.. January 7, they were referred to the Bureau of Plant Industry for consideration and recommendation by a sub-commit- tee which acts in an advisory capacity to the department board of awards and supervises the tabulation of the bids by varieties, bidders and quotations on each variety. In making recom- mendations for the award of contracts the committee is guided by the follow- ing considerations : ( 1 ) Varieties which are not deemed suitable for distribution are ignored regardless of low price. (2) Surplus seeds are secured in all cases where prices are not excessive, usually all offered being taken. (3) Balance of the seed required to fill the distribution is purchased on growing contract basis, sometimes slightly more than the re- quirements, to provide for probable crop shortages. (4) Preference is al- ways given to American-grown seed and to American bidders unless the difference in price is excessive. (5) Surplus orders are divided between bid- ders at the same price. (6) Contract orders are divided between growers at approximately the same price in or- der to have the seed grown in dif- ferent localities and provide against crop failure in one locality. (7) Where bids are the same, preference is given to the bidder who has made the most satisfactory deliveries in the past. Approximately 75 per cent of the seed required for congressional dis- tribution is purchased from surplus stocks: (1) in order to have seed in the warehouse to keep the packeting force and equipment employed in the autumn before new crop seed can be harvested, cured and delivered; (2) to avoid interruption and delay in hand- ling the distribution on account of the partial crop failure and shortage on contracts; (3) to relieve the seed trade of large surplus stocks due to over- production. As an illustration of the Peas and Beans GROWERS Importers and Exporters Alfred J. Brown Seed Go., Grand Rapids, Mich. manner in which the purchase of sur- plus seed by the government directlj benefits the seed trade, the item of onion seed may be mentioned. Large quantities were offered at compara- tively low prices, showing that there is more surplus onion -seed than the trade can absorb. If carried over by the s Iman it would have to be at a loss and if thrown on the market it would force prices down to a very low point throughout the country. By purchas- ing heavily for the congressional dis- tribution a large portion of this sur- plus will be withdrawn from the trade and prices on the remaining stocks can be maintained at normal. The government wishes to emphasize this point because it says it has, so fa i as lies within its power, endeav- ored to conduct the congressional dis- tribution and the purchase of seed for that purpose in such a manner as will result in the least disturbance to nor- mal conditions as determined by sup- ply and demand. It has always seemed clear to the officials in charge of the distribution that if the seed trade would cooperate with the department in the matter of submitting quotations on surplus stocks at prices not greatly in excess of growing contract prices, the Department could often relieve a serious situation in the seed trade. Where sufficient seed to meet the re- quirements of the distribution is not purchased from surplus stocks, con- tracts are made for growing new crop seed, thereby enlarging the area planted and increasing the amount of surplus stocks in case of overproduc- tion. Another feature of the distribution which can be made of benefit to the seeil trade is the opening of the seed bids in the presence of competing bid- ders or their representatives. This af- fords an excellent opportunity for seedsmen to estimate the quantity of surplus stocks on the market and the range of prices for growing contracts. A number of seedsmen are shrewd enough to see this point and are taking advantage of the opportunity each year. The department does not feel justified in publishing the quantities or prices of seed purchased from indivi- dual seedsmen but had no hesitation in giving the names of successful bid- ders : SEED. KIRM AND LOCATION. Aggeler & Musser, Los Angeles. Calif Peas 1'. W. Bolgiano, Washington, D. C Turnip ■ lohn Bodger &- Souk. |,os Angeles, Calif Flower F. H. Bomke, Muscatine. Iowa Watermelon Braslan Seed Growers Co., San Jose. Calif Carrot and Onion Jos. Breck & Sons, Boston, Mass B. Sprouts, Turnip. Flower Jas. Carter & Co., London, Eng Parsley, Parsnip and Flower E. B. Clark Seed Co., Milford, Conn Corn Curry Seed Co., Enid, Okla Watermelon M. Cushman & Co.. Rochester, N. Y Beans Henry Fish & Co., Carpinteria, Calif Beans E. S. Flor. Omaha, Neb Squash s. M. Isbell & Co.. Jackson, Mich...- Corn, Cucumber and Radish V. Johansen Seed Co., Arroyo Grande, Calif Poppy Chas. Johnson. Marietta, Pa Kohl Rabi Chester Johnson, Rocky Ford, Colo Muskmelon N. B. Keeney & Son, Le Roy, N. Y Beans Kimberlin Seed Co., Santa Clara, Calif Lettuce Chas. H. Lilly Co.. Seattle. Wash Peas Lompoc Pro. & Real Est. Co., Lompoc. Calif Beans McGill Seed Growers Co., San Francisco, Calif ... .Carrot Mauldin Bros., Cairo, Ga Collards Henry Mette, Quedlinburg, Germany Radish and Flower E. H. Morrison, Fairfield, Wash Turnip and Flower C. C. Morse & Co., San Francisco, Calif Peas King Pharr, Catherine, Ala Okra P. J. Reifel, Rocky Ford. Colo Muskmelon J. B. Rice Seed Co., Cambridge, N. Y' Beet, Tomato and Watermelon W. H. Robinson, Cairo. Ga Collards J. C. Robinson Seed Co.. Waterloo, Neb Muskmelon and Squash Waldo Rohnert, Gilroy. Calif Lettuce and Radish Routzahn Seed Co., Arroyo Grande. Calif Radish and Flower- Sioux City Seed & Nur. Co., Sioux City, Iowa Corn and Flower Sluis Seed Store, Chicago. Ill Flower Terra, Aschersleben, Germany Flower S. S. Thacker, Rocky Ford. Colo Muskmelon AY. W. Tracy, Jr., Kendrick. Idaho Beet, Parsnip, Turnip. Flower J. Tripp. Nash. Okla Watermelon H. Van Buskirk. Rocky Ford. Colo Muskmelon Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago, 111 Beans Vilmorin-Andrieux Co., Paris, France Flower S, I>. Woodruff & Sons. Orange, Conn Beet. Corn and Peas Pieters-WiieeJer Seed Company Growers of High Grade SEED Palo Alto, California. Onion, Lettuce, Radish, Sweet Peas, Etc. Correspondence Solicited Established 1810. Denaiffe & Son, CARIGNAN, NORTHERN FRANCE, Growers on Contract Highest Grade Seeds. Specialties: Beet, Cabbage, Carrot, Celery, Let- tuce, Onion, Parsley, Radish, Rutabaga, Turnip. Sole Agent for U. S. and Canada, CHARLES JOHNSON. Marietta, Pa. Growing ONION, LETTUCE, CARROT and RADISH San Jose, California J. W. EDMUNDSON. Manager M. W. WILLIAMS, Secretary California Seed Growers Association, Inc. Growers for Wholesale Dealers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA CARROT, LETTUCE, ONION, RADISH, BEET, SWEET PEAS 'P'J- The Amer i c. i x Fl t > r j s r. DAMMANN & CO., Seed Merchants to His Majesty the King of Italy SAN GIOVANNI A TEDUCCIO, near Naples Established 1877. Headquarters for CAULIFLOWER an.! WHITE TRIPOLI ONION SEED. (Cryjl il Wax), and all Other VEGETABLE and FLOWER SEEDS THE LARGEST GROWERS IN ITALY. Ask tor Catalogue ami Special Offers. R.&M.GODINEAU, SEED GROWERS, Angers - France. Specialties: Beets, Mangoes. Carrots, Cabbages. Celeries, Parsleys, Parsnips, Turnips. Growing Crops Given Personal Attention. ROSES, CARNATIONS, PLANTS, SEED, BULBS. Send us your wants. We will take care of them. \\ .■ supply stock at market price. Catalogue for the asking- S. S. SKLDELSKY 6 CO., 1215 Betz Building, PHILADELPHIA, PA. GET IT FROM Oklahoma Seed Growers Go. 1912 surplus list of WATERMELON AND MUSKMELON SEED. ENID, OKLAHOMA. WATERMELON SEED 1913 Contracts for the Trade. Crown under rigid inspection, isolated and carefully selected. HUGH M. TAYLOR, Trl%wcr LLOYD, FLORIDA. MANN'S Lily of the Valley are the finest in existence and their flowers bring the best prices on the London mar- ket. For quotations please apply to OTTO MANN, Leipzig, Saxony, Germany TOMATO SEED Best Stocks. All Varieties. THE HAVEN SEED CO. Growers for the Wholesale Trade Only. -FOR SEEDS OF ALL KIND APPLY TO W. W. Johnson fi Son, Limited Boston, England I BURPEE'S SEEDS _ PHILADELPHIA y Wholesale Price List for Floriste jf and Market Gardeners. >) ROCKY FORD MUSKMELON grown under irrigation by WESTERN SEED & IRRIGATION CO. FREMONT Seed Growers and Dealers. Specialties: Cucumber. Musk and \\ atermelon. Pumpkin. Squash. Sweet and Field Corn. NEBRASKA BEANS, PEAS, and all Garden Seeds RADISH cuiu oil uurucn aeeas LEONARD.. Sf 12 CO. ONION SETS GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Write for Prices. Mention the American Florist when writing RATEKIN'S SEED CORN GRm^R|TmSTO?infr?^ ^ffUSPf?81 WHOLESALE AND CONTRACT SEED CORN GROWERS LN THE UNITED STATES: Have made this our specialty for over thirty years We grow all the leading standard, best varieties of field Dent. Flint, and Sweet sugar corn for th- \\ holt-sale Trade. Write or wire us for prices and quotations for immediate or future shipments" also for contract growing prices for 1914 delivery; stating probable quantities of different varie- ties, etc., etc. RATEKIN'S SEED HOUSE, Shenandoah, Iowa LAWN GRASS SEED WHOLESALE ONLY ^ J. OLIVER JOHNSON 1874-76 Milwaukee Avenue CHICAGO ILL. Onion Seeds-Onion Sets ^SSSSWS XeTS We are also submitting contract figures C/-«xjtt rtrp none sn.f1ll—*i. s*. for the 1913 crop of Onion Seed. iCillLDEK HKOS., CnilllCOthe, O. JAPAN CLOVER SEED Booking orders for January shipment. Prices on application. Contract with us for Genuine Bermuda Onion Seed, delivery next fall, grown by T. M, Reid. Port Orotova. Teneriffe. CHRIS. REUTER, New Orleans, La. Mention the American Florist when writing CHOICE German Flower Seeds Catalogue Free on Application. FREDERICK ROEMER, Seed Grower, QUEDLINBURG, GERMANY The Early Advertisement Gets There 86 The American Florist. Feb. i. VICK Quality V1CK Aster Seed •JAster Book now ready. Indispensable for commer- cial growers. Send for copy today. JAMES VICK'S SONS Rochester, N. Y. B1Q SEED CATALOGUE (A GARDEN MANUAL) 160 pages full of valuable information, with 350 illustrations. This manual tells you what to plant, when and how to plant it. Write for it now. AGGELER&/WUSSER SEED CO. 113-115 N. Main Street Los Angeles, Cal. SPIRAEA Strong Clumps, with Plump Eyes Per doz. 100 Floribunda $1.00 $7.00 Gladstone 1,25 9.00 A. Henderson & Co. 352 N. Michigan Ave., CHICAGO Phone Randolph 2571. Friedrich Kohlschreiber, HAMBURG 24, GERMANY Importer and Shipper of All Sorts of Palm Leaves, Ferns and Mosses. For Sale: TOMATO, EGG and PEPPER PLANTS, for MARCH OR MAY SHIPMENT. Special Prices for 100 or 1000. Benj. F. Castner, Belvridere Ave., WASHINGTON, N. J. Contract Seed Growers Specialties: v^^ifJ^ro"^' Correspondence Solicited. George R. Pedrick S Son, PKDRICKTOWN, N.J. "Superb Quality" FLOWER "Seeds for Florists" This Trade Mark Stands 59 Years of Satisfactory Service and a mark of true "SUPERB QUALITY." The "Very Best" in everything that we offer. Write for our "trade list" No. We have reserved one for you. Do not fail to get it. It describes everything for the Florist. .15 .IS .40 1000 Ageratum— Dwarf Blue. H oz. 15c. Mexican Blue. White, each. 1i oz. 10c. Alyssum -Little Gem. Dwarf white. H oz. 20c. oz. 3Cc Sweet, White, oz. 15c, U lb. 40c. Antirrhinum (Srao Dragon), Giant- Pink. Scarlet, each Vx oz. White, Yellow, each Vt oz. Mixed ?4 oz, 15c, 1 oz. Asparagus Sprengeri-100 seeds for 20c for 90c. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus-100 seeds for 55c; 1000 for $4.00. ASTERS. We assert that no one can have a superior stock of the various asters. See catalog No. 2 for description of novelties. Aster, Lady Roosevelt— A splendid new vari- ety. Trade pkt. 25c, 's oz. 60c. Crego Asters— Magnificent late cutting As- ters. Rose, Lavender and White. Trade pkt. 30c. >8 oz. 40c. Rose King— Enormous quilled flowers fine for cutting. Trade pkt. 35c, ]s oz. 40c. Violet King -Identical with the above, except in color, which is a pure violet. Trade pkt. 25c. ii oz. 40c. Royal Stripe— Large double flowers, striped blue and white, with long stems, fine for cut- ting. Trade pkt. 25c. H oz. 75c. Vick's Mikado A large graceful flower for cutting. Pink. White and Rose. Trade pkt. 35c, % oz. 45c. Lavender Gem— A splendid early pure laven- der, no yellow centers, very popular with florists Trade pkt. 35c. \ s oz. 50c, Snowdrift — A fine early long stemmed, pure white. Trade pkt. 35c. 1 s oz. 50c. Giant Comet— Mix ?d. M oz. 35c, oz. Daybreak— A fine pink flower for cutting H oz. Purity— White flowers similar to above % oz. Queen of the Market— Dark Blue. Crimson each % oz. 15c. V^ oz. Light Blue. Pink % oz. 15c. V2 oz. Snowdrift, pure white. .% oz. 15c, H oz. Mixed Ji oz. 10c, H oz. Branching— Late -Flowers large double on long stiff stems, ex- cellent for cutting. White, Flesh, Pink each % oz. 15c. H oz. Lavender 'h oz. 15c, V2 oz. Pink, Purple each 'a oz. 15c. V2 oz. Dark Red % oz. 15c, V, oz. Mixed H oz. 20c, 1 oz. Balsam— Camellia flowered, dcu- ble mixed oz. BEGONIA SEED all varieties. Gracilis Luminosa, Ruby, Prima Don- na, Triumph, Erfordia, Erfordia Superba. All uniform. Trade pkt. 1.25 .30 .30 .40 .40 .40 .30 .50 .50 .50 .50 .75 .40 Candytuft— Empress, very large, pure white oz. White Rocket oz. Little Prince, dwa. f, large flower- ed white oz. Celosla— Glasgow Prize. Dwarf. Crim- son H oz. All-a-Glow. Dwarf, Scarlet H oz. Empress. Semi-Dwarf % oz. Ostrich Feather. Mixed. Tall...H oz. Ostrich Feather. Mixed, Dwarf. H oz. Centaurea — Gymnocarpa H oz. Imperialis, Mixed, fine for cut- ting H oz. Margaret White, fine for cutting. Vi oz. Cineraria Maritima, trade pkt. 10c, oz. Cobea Scandens, Purple oz. Coleus Finest Hybrids Mixed trade pkt Dracaena Indivisa. trade pkt.. 10c. oz. Grevillea Robusta oz. Ipomea Grandillora (Moonflow- er) oz. Ipomea Heavenly Biue oz. Ipomea Setosa oz. Lobelia, Erinus Speciosa. deep blue, trailing variety \\ oz. Crystal Palace Compacta, best for bedding H oz. Mignonette, Machet oz. Grandiflora. large flowering oz.lOc. H lb. Mien's Defiance oz. Petunia, Double Giant Flowered Grandiflcra and Fringed Mix- ed 1000 seeds Giant Ruffled, trade pkt Single large flowered. Fringed. trade pkt Giants of California. . .trade pkt. Rosy Morn, Rosy pink, white throat ]s oz. Single Striped and Blotched. . . .V* oz. Single Mixed v'\ oz. Howard's Star 1 4 oz. Salvia, Spleudens. trade pkt , 25c; oz. Clara Bedman. .trade pkt. 40c, Va oz. Zurich trade pkt. $1.00, Vt oz. Smilax oz. 30c. Vt lb. Stocks, Dwarf Large Flowering Double Ten Weeks, Mixed.. H oz. Brompton ], s oz. Giant Perfection Ten Weeks. Mixed H oz. Princess Alice, White \s oz. Snowflake. for forcing 1-16 oz. Ten Weeks (separate colors). ...H oz. Thunbergia oz. Torenia Fourneiri, trade pkt. 15c. H oz. Torenia BaUloni, trade pkt. 25c. '§ oz. Verbena, (Mammoth Flowered) Blue and Purple Shades Va oz. 35c. oz. Pink H oz. 35c. oz. Scarlet. H oz. 40c, oz. White H oz. 35c. oz Striped Va oz. 35c, oz. Mixed H oz. 30c. oz. .20 .15 .25 $0.20 .20 .20 .10 .20 .20 .10 .15 .25 .30 .50 .45 .50 .40 .50 .20 .20 20 .25 .15 .40 1.25 1.00 .50 1.00 .40 .25 .15 .40 1.00 .60 2.00 100 .25 .35 .30 .35 .75 .35 ,40 .50 .50 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 .75 The above is only a partial list of "Superb Quality" seeds selected for Florists. See our various catalogs for descriptions. THE STORK'S & HARRISON GO,, PAINESVILLE, OHIO THE G, HERBERT COY SEED GO. VALLEY, Douglas County, Neb. Contract Growers of High Grade Seeds Cucumber, Muskmelon, Squash and Pumpkin. Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Corn S. D. WOODRUFF & SONS SEED GROWERS Dealers in Garden, Field and Flower Seeds Specialties, Potatoes, Onion Sets, Garden and Flower Seeds. Contract Taken Catalogue Free. ORANGE, CONN. 82 fi 84 Dey St. NEW YORK t9'3> The American Florist. 87 — \ Once Grown Always Grown Maule's Seeds Endorsed by more than 450,000 pro- gressive gardeners as the best ever My ni'w Seed Catalogue la a wonder. Con- tains everything in seeds, bulbs, small fruits nrnl plants worth growing. 600 illustrations; 178 pages. Am gardener sending ins Dame on a postal card can have It f<>r the asking. Senti for U today. Address WM. HENRY MAULE J 1707-09-11 Filbert St., Philadelphia, Fa. Mention the A tnt rican Florist when writing Send 5 eejtts (stamps) mention th paper, / wilt enclose m tht catalogs a packet of the above QXAHT pansy. Begonias We have on hand a consid- erable quantity of Begon- ias, of the best quality. We will be pleased to quote prices on application that we are sure will interest you. Our quality is standard — the highest. Gloxinias If you need any Gloxinias. Red. White, iilue, Spotted or Mixed, drop us a postal for quotation. Have you a copy of our Florists' Catalog? J. M. THORBURN & CO., 33 Barclay St., New York City. Mention th* American Florist when writing Henry Fish Seed Co. Bean Growers ♦ ♦ For the Wholesale Seed Trade. CffRPINTERIA. CALIF. Mention the A merican Florist when writing Contract Seed Grower SPECIALTIES: Pepper, Egg Plant, Tomato. Vine Seed and Field Corn. EDGAR F. HURFF, Mullica Hill, New Jersey. Correspondence Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing It is our desire to have every pound of Seed sent out under this trade=mark in time become a growing advertisement of the integrity of this Company. Braslan Seed Growers Company, Inc. Wholesale Seed Growers SAN JOSE, ------ CALIFORNIA Mention the American Florist when writing % Tuberous Footed Begonias Doz. 100 1000 «a<^" ^f> Y& Single Sorts— white, scarlet, yellow, pink 'J«fc>4^- _^^ $.40 $2.50 $22.00 r . i ~ JQljJfl. Single sorts mixed ' . J, >tu tS&^k Double " —white, scarlet, yellow, pink .-/.■ "*jr»t"--. $.65 $4.50 $40.00 **; ^yj«j?_-'-;;^tf>*'^Viggj ML Double sorts mix., 1 mi 4. no 57.50 Gloxinias , , ^|ft'lj WSfifc^ffi) BBfe i'' P&H Grassifolia Grandiflora ■»■«■ All the spotted and Tigered var iations in sound bulbs. Doz. 100 1000 — t*V~ 1 Separate colors $.60 $3.50 $30.00 y AVvSBP Choice mixture 50 3.20 28.00 "J __ Spiraea Clumps per 100 •V*" . JE^' ^\ A''''' '■■'■', >*?5f Gladstone $8.00 £n*K„^-''\ J> .. ■■>? ISaF Flortbunda 6«0 fS .«»*, e=«!»A^fi.* Japonica 5 00 Lily Bulbs p, r too ?v ~. j ■f'iaJSft Album, 8-9 inch ' '">r53ffl '^T'~ ' "'X- ~T ■'"^'yy Album, Ml inch 12.50 "/"JSP *•"* Anratum, 8 9 inch 6.(0 ^5?f&YS«COi*J Auratum, 'ill inch 10.00 ■-5*£X * Rubrum, 8 li inch 6.00 *'r Rubrum. Ml inch 9.00 Write for Vfllldhan'*! SppH 9tnrP CHICAGO and Florists' Catalog. VflUJjIIdn i OCCU 31UIC, NEW YORK The Early Advertisement Gets There 88 The American Florist. Feb. i, We are Growers of GLADIOLUS BULBS fW^kf^L Besides the following standard kinds, most \ / of which we can offer in two sizes (both |fa£ flowering), we carry nearly all standard kinds |\ and many fancy imported novelties secured by %fc l\ our Mr. Carl Cropp in Europe: Per 1000 w\ Mrs. Francis King, First Size $20.00 'ma ) " " " Medium Size 15.00 Augusta, First Size 16.00 '''fc« I America, First Size 25^00 h''Wf " Medium Size 22.00 v \ Kunderdi Glory, First Size 48.00 MRs francs k>ng Chicago White, the one best early 70.00 Florists, Seedsmen and amateurs who are interested in Gladiolus, either for counter trade, for outdoor planting, or for the home garden, should correspond with us and secure our lists and prices before placing orders for this stock. g^p"()f several leading kinds we can supply planting stork, white bulbs under one inch and small black bulblets by the bushel. 1913 Prices on All Leading Kinds Are Ready. Special Lists of Novelties can be made up on request- VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE S5" "WRETCHED ROSE WEATHER." The Killarney's bleached almost white; American Beauty, struck with black spot; Maryland gone to sleep; Radiance resembling a brush heap with blind wood; — What is the profitable Rose to grow? Again, we say — come and see "Mrs. Geo. Shawyer" growing. No going to sleep with this variety and the color holds as true as steel, beautiful Rose pink. We are still in a position to quote "Shawyer" and "Milady," at $30.00 per 100; $250.00 per 1000. CARNATIONS. Northport: The leader in the dark pink section. Commodore: The freest blooming scarlet we have- Enchantress Supreme and Salmon Beauty: Two fine sports from Enchantress. $12.00 per hundred; $100.00 per thousand. OHAS. H. TOTTY, MADISON, N. J. Pansy Plants. Per 100 Giant Flowering-, sm.il! plants.. :?2.50 per 1000 .50 Asparagus Plumosus. 2 inch doc- $2.00 Geranium S. A. Nutt and lour other varieties, $25.00 per 1030. . .- 3.00 Geranium, Mad. Buchner, all 2Vi inch pols. 2.00 Obconica Primroses, 2'4 inch pots, SL2.C0 per 1000 1.50 Alternanthera rooted cuttings red& yellow .50 Coleus, 10 varieties April 1st., 2U inrh pots. 2.00 CASH OR C. O. D. JOSEPH H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Ohio Mention the American Florist when writing Enchantress Supreme 'PHE Best Sport from Enchantress up-to-date, possessing all the vigor and freedom •*■ that distinguishes its parent. Color a light salmon pink — acolor that is not only very attractive, but also one that endures full exposure to the sun without bleaching. A good all around Carnation that retains its color at all seasons. Calyx is longer and narrower than that of the parent variety, and distinct from the latter. Has shown no inclination to be a burster. The weak points of Enchantress seem to have been lost in this Sport, and a trial of four years duration convinces us of its great value. PRICES: DAILLED01ZE BROS., Twelve Rooted Cuttings $3.00 One Hundred rooted cuttings. ... $ 1 2.00 Twenty-five rooted cuttings, 5.00 One Thousand rooted cuttings . . 100.00 Fifty rooted cuttings 7.00 e£~Order quick for February deliveries. Lenox Koad and Troy Ave., BROOKLYN. N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing *9*3> The Amer i ca n Fl ori s /: 89 Special 1913 Wholesale Price List Of Palms, Ferns, Bay Trees, Boxwoods, Etc. The >iock listed below is all of exceptionally fine quality and good value at the prices quoted. We take special care in filling long distance orders and have a justly earned reputation for shipping plants successfully to all parts of the United States, Canada and Mexico. Better make up your order from this list now and let us have it today. or 100 4 in 5-in i. in 7-in Araucarla Excelsa- Each Doz. 4-in, 23 tiers $ .50 $6.00 6 in. 45 tiers 1.00 12.00 "in.J-Sticrs 1.50 18,00 Areca Lutescens- 3-in. 3 pits in a pot.. 2.00 $!5.nn 4 in. 5 pits in a pot.. .5.00 25.00 6-in 1.50 Asparagus Plumosus - 2-in . 3.00 .5-in h.im 4-in 1.50 Asparagus Sprengeri— 3-in 5.C0 Aspidistra i rreen, 4 in. dwarf. .25 Aspidistra variegated per leaf $0.15 Aucuba Japonica, 2 ft Each .75 Aucuba Type,2-ft Each 1.00 Aucuba. large Each 3.00 BAY TREES. per pair Standard, t ft. stem, IS in. head $ 6.00 2 ft. stem. 2ft. head 12.00 " 2 ft. stem. 18 in. head 8.00 2 ft. stem. 2 ft. head 10.00 " 3ft. stem. 20-22-in. head 10.00 " 3ft. stem, 26in. h in $ .25 •' 12 in 30 " 18 in 50 " 2H-ft 1.25 " 3ft 1.75 Globes I215in 2.00 " 2*4-3 ft 6.00 Obelisks, 6 7ft 12.00 Pyramids, 2 2H ft., for Spring delivery.. .75 3 ft. .. 1.20 3Hft. .. 2.00 4-ft. " .. 3.00 5-ft. .. 4.20 '■ft. •• .. 600 7-ft. .. 7.50 Doz. Per 100 Cocos WeddeUiana, 2 in $1.75 $14 00 Cycas Revoluta, from 4-in. to 7 in. at 50c, 75c $1.00. $1.25. $1.50 and $2.00 each. Dracena Fragrans. 3 in Do/. ,$1.50 4 in Doz . 3.(0 5-6 in Each. .75 Dracena Indivlsa Per 100 2-jn $ 3.00 3 in 5.00 hn 10.00 _5-in 20.00 Ferns, asstd. varieties for dishes in 2 in. _ Pots 3.00 Ferns, asstd. varieties for dishes in 3-in. „ P°'s.--v, Doz.. .75 '..00 Ficus Elastica, 4 in Each.. .35 6 in 50 Ficus Pandurata, <. in., 7 in. and 8-in. at $1.50. $2.^0 and $3.50 each. Ficus Repens, climbing. 2H-in Each.$ .50 PHOENIX ROEBELENII Each Doz. Per 100 2^in $2.00 $15.00 3 -in 3.00 4-in. 50 6.00 6-in 12.00 6 in. strong 18.00 7 in .<2 50&$3.00 Specimens, 7 in. extra strong 4.00 each. Sin. extra strong 5.00 each. KENTIA B ELMORE AN A Per Size Leaves lit. Each Doz. 100 2 in. 4 8-in. $1.50 $12 00 3-in. 4-5 8 10 in. 2.00 15.00 4-in. 4-5 12 in. 3.60 30.00 4-in. strong. 4 5 12 15-in. 4.50 35.00 5-in. 5-6 15 18-in. 6.00 50.00 5-in. strong, 5-i, 18-20 in. $ .75 9 00 i.in. 6-7 20-22-in. 1.00 12.00 6-in. strong. 6-7 22-24-in. 1.50 18.00 7-in. 67 20-28-in. 2.00 24.00 7 in. strong, 6 7 28 30-in. 2.50 30.00 Sin. 7-8 40-45-in. 5.50 9-in. 7-8 48-50-in. 8.00 9-in. strong, 7-8 50 54 in. 10.00 Made up 7 leaves, 3 in a pot, 28-30-in. high 2.50 1 21^™! >>> .i "^^ KENTIA FORSTERIANA. Per Size Leaves Ht. Each Doz. 100 2-in. 4 8-10in. $1.50 $12.00 3-in. 4-5 12 14-in. 2.00 15.00 4-in. 4-5 14-16 in. 4.50 35.00 5-in. 5-6 16 18 in. 6.00 50.00 5-in. strong. 5-6 20-24-in. $ .75 9.00 7-in. 5-6 36-38-in. 2.50 7-in. strong, 5-6 36 40 in. 3.00 8-in. 5-1, 40-44 in. 5 00 8-in. strong. 5-6 46-50 in. 7.00 9in. 6-7 60-in. 8.00 Specimens. 6-ft. high 9.00 Specimens, 7 ft. 6-in. high 15.00 Made Up. Each 6-in., 3 in a pot. 18-22-in. high.S 1.00 and $1.50 7-in.. 3-4 in a pot, 24 30-in. high 2.50 8-in., 3 4 in a pot. 40-45 in. high 6.00 9-in.. 3-5 in a pot. 50-54-in. high 8.00 10-in.. 4-5 in a pot. 58-60-in. high. 10.00 12-in.. 4 5 in a pot. 62 70-in. high. 15.00 Specimens. 6H ft. high. 4 in a tub. Each. $18.00 Specimens. 71 i ft. high. 4 in a tub. Each, 25.00 Latania Borbonica, 5 -in Each. 5.00 6 in Each, 9.00 7-in Each. 12.00 PANDANUS VEITCHII. Each Doz. 3-in $ .35 $4.20 4 in 50 5.50 Sin 75 9.00 6-in 1.00 12.00 Extra strong plants. $1.50. $2.00 and: $3.00 each. PHOENIX CANARIENSIS 2 ft. 8 in. high s ft., 46-50 in high 9 ft.. 50 54 in. high 10 ft.. 60-M in. hiuh Each .$ 1.50 . 4.00 . 8.00 . 10.00 PHOENIX RECLINATA Each Do/ Per 100 4ft S-3.00 $.'0.00 5 ft 5.00 40.C0 6 ft 75 ?.00 7ft. .24 in high;3inapot 1 50 MISCELLANEOUS BEDDING PLANTS, Etc. Per 1000 Altemathera Brllllantissima, red. rooted cuttings $7.00 Alternanthera Paronychioides Major, -noted cuttings 7.00 Althemanthera Aurea Nana, rooted cuttings 7.00 Alternanthera Amoena, rooted cuttings 7 no The above varieties fn 2-in. pots at 18.00 Ampelopsis VeitchU, selected stock. Doi 4 and5in. at $2.00 Clematis Jackmanii, extra strong. in 5-in. pots, at 35c each. 4.00 Coleus - Per 100 Golden Bedder. 2-in. pots $2.50 Verschaffelti, 2 in. pots 2.50 lieckwith's Gem, 2-in. pots 2.50 1'tister. red and yellow. 2 in 2 00 Cyclamen Persicum — Each Per 100 4 -in. 20c & 25c $20 & $25 5-in 35c 6 in 50c DAHLIA ROOTS. Undivided clumps from the field $12.00 per hundred for named varieties Mixed varieties .$8.00 per 100 List of the Named Varieties: A. D. Livonl, shell pink A. E. Trumball, brick red American Flag, pure white, striped crimson Ami Barrillet, rich pure garnet with fine dark foliage Baron de Grancey, pure white Bartels, salmon with pink Black Beauty, very dark red Camellia Aloa, pun- whiti Dreer's White Dr. Balan, brick red Evadue, soft rich yellow Fernleaved Beauty Frank Barrett Geo. Buller Lancelot, orange yellow Little Herman, deep red, tipped white Loveline, pale yellow L. Puncl, dark red, yellow center Maid of Rent, pink Mrs. Geo. Reid, white Nymphaea, light pink Perle, la\ender Picotee, deep lavender President, white, tipped lavender Prof. Baldwin, cactus, cherry red Progenitor, clear crimson Rosalie, lemon yellow Sunnydale Sylvia, pink mauve whitish center Thatcher, lemon yellow Salvias- Per 100 Bonfire 2-in $ 2.50 Zurick 2-ln 2.50 Splendens 2-in 2.50 Small Pines for Window Boxes at 25c and 35c each Spireas— Each For faster Blooming Gladstone 6-in - .50 Gladstone 7 8 in 75 ' lueen Alexandra and Peach Blossom. 5-in .50 » fueen Alexandra and Peach Blossom. 6-in 7.s (Jueen Alexandra and Peach Blossom. 7 in 1.00 Tritoma Uvaria grandi Doz. Per 100 tiora. field grown clumps 6X0 Vincas, 2 in. pots at 3.00 " 4-in. pots at 1.75 15.00 FOR JUNE DELIVERY Per 100 Begonia Lorraine. 2^-in. pots 12.C0 Lorraine, 3-in 20.00 Glory ot Cincinnati. 2VVin. 15.00 ** Glory of Cincipnati, 3-in 25.00 THE OEJO. WITTBOLD CO., 737 Buckingham Place, L. D. PHONE, GRACELAND 1112. CHICAGO, ILL. 90 The American Florist. Eeb. j, JOSEPH HE ACOCK COMPANY'S PALMS & FERNS Home-Grown, Well Established, Strong and Healthy. Kentia Belmoreana. Cedar tub Leaves In. high Each Pot L eaves In . high. Each Doz. 9-in 6 to 7 42 to 48. . . . 5 00 2V2in. 4 8 to 10 $ 1 50 9-in 6 to 7 48 to 54... 6 00 3-in. 5 12 2 00 9-in. 6 to 7 5ft 8 00 4-in. 5 15 $035 4 00 9-in 6 to 7 6 to 7 ft... .10 00 6 to 7 18 50 6 00 6-in. 6 to 7 24 1 00 12 00 Cedar Kentia Forsteriana— Made up 6-in. 6 to 7 26 in. high 1 25 15 00 tub Plants In. high Each Doz. 6-in. 6 to 7 28 to 30... 1 so 18 00 7-in. - 4 30 ... 2 00 24 00 Cedar 9-in. 4 42 to 48. ... 5 00 60 00 tub Leaves In. hieh. Each Doz. 9-in. 4 48 to 54. ... 6 00 7-in. 6 to 7 6 to 7 34 to 36... 40 to 45... 2 50 4 00 30 00 48 00 9-in. 12 in. 4 5 ft ... 7 50 9-in. 4 5H to 6* ft.... ... 15 00 Pot Phoenix Roebelenii. Each 5-in., nicely characterized $1 00 6-in.. 18 to20-in. spread 1 50 Cedar tub High Spread Each 7-in 18-in. 24-in $2 0C Cedar Cibotium Schiedei. tub Spread ' Each 7-in. 2to2V2 feet $2 00 9 in. 4 feet 4 00 9-in. Sfeet 5 00 12-in. 6 to 8 feet 8 00 We are growing all our Kentias above 6-inch size in neat Cedar Tubs, made especially foi us. with electric wire hoops and painted green. These tubs cost sevtral times the price of pots, but we sell the plants at the same price as though grown in pots. The buyer has the advantage of receiving his plants without breakage of pots and in handsome tubs in which they have become well established, and in which they will continue to do better than in pots. When in Philadelphia be sure to look us up. We are easily reached-only 25 minutes from Reading Terminal, 12th and Market Streets. Philadelphia. We have tine train service-fifty trains each way every week day— so you can suit your convenience, both going and coming. Then you will see our Palms o( all Sizes, lioro ..VVinch pots to 12-inch tubs. We are strong on Decorative Palms, in 7 inch 9-inch and 12 inch tubs (made-up or single plants), which we can suppy in any quantity. All our Palms are home-grown (not an imported plant on the place), and well established in the tubs. They are strong and healthy. With increased glass devoted to our Palms, our stock is much larger than ever before and never in better condition. Railway Statio» , Jenkintown. JOSEPH HEACOCK CO., Wyncote, Pa. Landscape Gardening A course for Gar- deners, Florists and Home-makers, taught by Prof. Craig and Prof. Beal of Cornell University. Progressive Florists recognize the growing importance of a knowl- edge of Landscape Art. Gardeners who un- derstand up - to • date methods and practice are in demand for the best positions. A knowledge of Landscape Gardening is indispensable to those who would have the pleasantest homes. 250-page Catalog free. Write today. The Home Correspondence School Deot. A. F., Springfield. Mass. PROF. CRAIG. VERBENAS Finest in the land, best mammoth varieties, true to name. Seedlings are disappointing, get the irue otock. at 70c per 100. Sh.00 per 1000; Mrs.F.San- der, $1.25 per 100. $10.00 per 1000. Coleus, finest named varieties, a grand collection, at 70c per 100, $6.00 per 1000. Pansies. Koemer's Prize Winners (Germ.any), large, fine plants. 50c per 100. $4.00 per 1000. Daisies. Cali- fornia and < iueen Alexan- dra. $1.00 per 100, $8.00 per 1000. Ageratums. 60c per 100. $5-00 per 1000. Alternantheras, three varieties, very strong. 60c per 100, $5,00 per 1000. Feverfew, Little Gem" (True), $1 25 per 100 $10.00 per 1C0O Salvias. Bonfire and St. Louis. $1.00 per 100. $8.00 per 1000. We prepay express. C. HUMFE1D, The Rooted Cutting Specialist, Clay Center, Kan. MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS :-nt from 2 in pots. 100 1000 .$2,00 $18.50 " 18.50 18.50 18.50 18 50 18.50 18.50 18.50 For immediate or future shipn Hardy English Ivy. . varieties 2.00 Lantana, fifteen vaut Lemon Verbena, AloysiaCitridora".. 200 Moonyme, white and blue 2.00 Petunia, double mixed colors 2 00 Salvia, Bonfire and Zurich TO Parlor Ivy > 0q Swainsona, Alba and Rosea.....'!!.'.'.' 2.00 R, Vincent Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Kid. Primula Obconica, strong plants, in bud and bloom, 4-inch, $5.00 per 100. $45.00 per 1000; out of 2hinch plants that will bloom for Xmas. $1.50 per 100. $14.00 per 1000. Malacoides, t.iant Baby Primrose, strong, Hi inch, $2.00 per 100. 300 for +5.00 Asparagus Plumosus and Sprengerl, strong 2^2-inch. $2.00 per 100. $15.00 per 1000. 3 inch. $3.00 per 100 $25.00 per 1000. J. C. SCHMIDT. Bristol, Pa. Forcing Spiraea Clumps, Gladiolus, Etc. Per 100 Per 100 Spiraea Gladstone $5.50 Spiraea Superba $ 4.00 Spiraea Florabunda 4.00 Spiraea Queen Alexandra... 7.00 GLADIOLUS FORCING STOCK. America. First Size 3.00 per 100, 25.00 per 1000 Medium Size 2.50 per 100, 20.00 per 1000 Mrs. Francis King 2.00 per 100, 18.00 per 1000 The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio. Mention the American Florist when writing Garnalion Rooted Cuttings. Now Ready Enchantress, Rose Pink Enchantress, May Day, Mrs C. W. Ward, Pink Delight, Western White Enchant- ress, White Enchantress, White Wonder, Lady Bountiful, Queen Louise, vviiite Perfection, O. P. Bassett, Beacon. Prices $3.00 per 100; $5 per 1000 Verbenas OUR SELECTION. Cuttings, 75c per 100; $6.25 per 1000. Plants, 2' 4-in., $2.75 per 100; $22.00 per 1000. PURCHASER'S SELECTION. Cuttings, 90c per 100; $8.25 per 1000. Plants, 2 14-in., $3.25 per 100; $28.00 per 1000. Place your order for OWN-ROOT and GRAFTED ROSES, NOW. J. L. DILLON, - Bloomsburg, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing New American Beauty GERANIUM We take great pleasure in introducing: to our many customers for 1913 our New American Beauty Geranium for the first time. After working on it for nearly three years, we are ottering it for sale. flur fllaim inr Ampriran Rpaiifv fipraniiim 1S tnat it surpasses all other Geraniums in its real uur maim Tor American oeauiy geranium Alllerii..in Beauty color. The individual blooms measure 234 inches across. It is semi double, medium dwarf, of stately shape. It has come to stay as a money maker. Prices to the trade, 2V2-in. pots. 50c each; $5.00 per doz. 3-in. pots. $1.00 each ; $1000 per do/, cash. Write for circulars in natural colors and prices on large lots. If you want us to ship by Parcel Post inclose stamps. JOHN BAUSCHER, **■■!. Addition Frccport, 111. *9'3- The Amer i c\ i n Tl < » r / s r. 91 ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS Ready for Immediate Delivery. Renew your stock with strong, healthy cuttings; propagated from the best clean plants. All Stem Cuttings 100 1000 25,000 Enchautress $3.00 $25.00 25,000 White Enchantress S.OO 25.00 20.00U Victory 3.00 25.00 15,000 Beacon 3.00 25.00 100 In, Him Scarlet Glow $3.00 10, I Washington •'i.2.00 per dozen. Phoenix Roebeleni, 3 in $2.50 per doz. " " 4-in 5.00 •' " Pandanus Veitchii, highly colored: " •' 5-in each. $1.00 6-in " 1.50 7 in " 2.50 Rubber Plants, strong 6 in.. 75c to $1.00 each Ficus Pandurata, 5-in.. 2H to 3 feet high, i tra strong plants. $3.50 each; 7-in., 5 to 6 feel tall. $4.50 to $5.00 each. Table Ferns, 10 varieties: " *' 2(*in...$3.00 per 100: $25.00 per 1000 " 3 in., strong. $6.00 per 100; $55.00 per 1000. Azalea Indica, in hud and bloom: pink, rfd and white: tin. plants at 75c to$1.50each. Cyclamen in bloorr, 5-in., 40c each; 6 in., 60c each. Primroses in full bloom. 4-in. $2.00 pi r dc . 5-in. $3.00 per doz. True Irish Shamrocks Special for St. Patrick's Day, strong, 2 inch. $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 10C0. Poehlmann Bros. Co. Plant Department, Morton Grove, Illinois Budding Knife Free. See Page 78. 92 The American Florist. Feb. Vegetable Growers' Association of America. H F.Hall. Moorestown. N.J. .President- C. West. Irondequoit. N. Y„ Vice-President; E A Dunbar. Ashtabula, O.. Secretary, M' L. Ruetenik, Cleveland. O.. Treasurer. Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vegetables. Chicago. January 27.— Mushrooms, 20 cents to 4.") cents per pound; lettuce, 20 cents to 22% cents, small cases; rad- ishes. 45 cents to ">'i cents per dozen hunches; pieplant. 35 cents to 50 cents per hunch; tomatoes. 18 cents to 20 cents per pound. New York, January 25. — Cucumbers, .$1 to .$2 per doz.. and $3 to $6 per hox; mushrooms, 60 cents to $1.75 per 4-pound basket; tomatoes. 10 cents to 30 cents per pound; radishes. $2.50 to $3.5(1 per 100 bunches; mint. 75 cents to $1 per dozen bunches; rhubarb, (0 cents to 60 cents per dozen bunches; lettuce, 20 cents to 30 cents per dozen. Prince Edward Island Vegetables. The potat.. crop, [of Prince Ed- ward Island] which for several years has been between 7. and 8,000,- 000 bushels. 'in 1911 was estimated at only 4,500,000 bushels. This was a partial recovery, however, from the year 1910, when the total was only 3,000,000 bushels. Furthermore, the 1910 price of in cents, double that prevailing previously, continued into 1911, so that the crop was computed to be worth $1,800,000. Had there been adequate- moisture the yield would have been up to the record. The potato shortage in the upper Provinces enabled the island potatoes to sell for high prices in Ontario and Quebec, an almost unprecedented situation. The good crop in the United States, on the other hand, threw Maine po- tatoes into New Brunswick; and American tubers were sold at Pictou, just across the straits from Charlotte- town. The average export of potatoes from the island has been estimated at 1,250,000 bushels by the authori- ties of the Provincial Department of Agriculture. The root crop, aside from potatoes, was stated as 5,000,000 bushels in 1911, valued at $750,000. Turnips had a rather poor year; but mangels and carrots did moderated Well, the lat- ter not suffering greatly from the drought. Peas and beans yielded well, together totaling 10,500 bushels, worth approximately $25,500. Many peas are sown with oats and cut green as for- age. Cabbages had a bad season. Minneapolis, Minn. STATE FLORISTS' ASSOCIATION. The regular monthly meeting of the Minnesota State Florists' association was held Tuesday evening, January 21, at Holm & Olson's store, St. Paul. Theodore Wirth. vice-president of the S. A. F.. was very active in arousing interest in the national society. Sev- eral life memberships were assured. The parcel post was the subject of dis- cussion ami proved very interesting. The next meeting will be held Tuesday evening. February 18. at R. A. La- tham's conservatory. 8.3 South Tenth street, Minneapolis, at which meeting Stephen A. Jamieson. of the Geo. M. Garland Co., will deliver an illustrated talk on greenhouse building. NOTES. The second annual ball of the Min- neapolis Florists' Club was given Tues- day evening. January 14, at the Ma- sonic temple, and was a great success. Ninety-five couples were in the grand march, which was led by President and Mrs. Wm. Desmond. Dainty refresh- ments were served. The committee in charge deserve great credit for the ex- cellent way in which the affair was handled. The next regular meeting of the Minneapolis club will be held Tuesday evening, February 4, at Rice Bros.' store. S. A. Jamieson. of the Geo. M. Garland Co., has prepared an illus- trated talk on greenhouse building which will be presented. John Munson. of the Minneapolis Floral Co., figures that he will have 20.000 lilies ready for shipment ten days before Easter. Wm. Desmond, of the L. S. Donald- son Co., spent several days of last week in Chicago on business. Rice Bros, say that their January business exceeds any previous Janu- ary in their history. A. Currie. of Milwaukee. Wis., called on the Twin City trade during the past lew days. S. A. J. Watch for our Trade Mark stamped on every brick of «ST Pure Culture Mushroom Spawn ■■ Bp Substitution of cheaper grades is ^^^^^ thus easily exposed. Fresh sample Sm^\ brick, with Illustrated book, mailed ^Q^C postpaid by manufacturers upon re ceipt of 40 cents in postage. Address Trade Mark. American Spawn Co.. St. Paul. Minn Rooted Carnation Cuttings. Per 100 Per 1000 C. W. Ward $2 25 $20 00 White Enchantress 2 25 20 00 Enchantress 2 25 2 ) Beacon 2 25 20 00 Cash with Order or References. F. F. SCHEEL, Shermerville, 111- •• J. D, Thompson Carnation Go Carnation Specialists JOL1ET, ILL SPECIALTIES Roses, from 3-inch pots. Chrysanthemums Carnations for fall delivery. Smilax, Violets IN BEST VARIETIES. Prices low. Send for list. Wood Brothers. SUS'SSi Boston Ferns. $3.00 per 100 $30.00 per 1000 Whitman! Compacta (new), to take the place of Whitmani. A better commercial fern; 2H-in., $6.00 per 100: $50.00 per 1000. Roosevelt, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. 250 plants at 1000 rates. HENRY H. BARROWS & SON. Whitman, Mass. Mention the American Florist when writing Ferns for Dishes Best varieties, 2Hia., $3.50 rer 100 $30.00 per 1000. 500 at 1,000 rate. Cash with Order. FRANK OECHSLIN, 4911 Qulnc y St., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing We have 1,000,000 Grand Rapids and Tennis Ball Lettuce COLD FRAME PLANTS At $1.00 per 1,000; 5.C0O lots for 90 cts. 10,000 lots for 80 cts. We grow a general line of vegetable plants for the trade only. Send for catalogue now ready. FRANKLIN PLANT FARM, Inc. FRANK BRUNTON, Gen'l Manager. R. F. D. No. 2. NORFOLK, VA. GODFREY ASCHMANN, 1012 W. Ontario Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. I HAVE TO OFFER YOU: Araucaria Excelsa, Our Specialty, in fine condi Hon, 5. SV>. 6-inch pots. 14 to 30 inches high. 40c. 50c. 60c, 75c, $1.00, $1.25 to $1.50. Azaleas, in bloom now. Vervsneana and other colors, 75c, $1.00, $1.25 to $1.50. For Easter blooming, assorted colors. 50c, 60c. 75c. $1.00. $1.25.$1.50»io $2.00. Kentia Forsteriana, single. 25 to 50 inches high, 75c, $1.(0, $1.50. $2.00. $2.50; made-up of 4. center plant 50 inches. 3 smaller around. $2.50. $3.00 and $4.00. Belmoreana, 6 inch, 50c to 75c: 4-inch. 25c. Dra- caena Terminalis, 4 and 5L4-inch, 25c, 35c, 40c. Ficus Elastica, 5H and 6-inch. 30c. 40c and 50c. Ferns, Scotti, Whitmani. Scholzeli, Boston, Giatrasi, 5kJ. 5V-7, 6 and 7-inch. 30c, 4Cc. 50c, 60c 75c to $1.00. Begonias, Gloire de Lorraine and Cincinnati, in bloom, 5*5 and 6 inch, 40c, 50c, 60c. 75c to $1.60. Cyclamen, 4 and 5' j -inch. 25c 30c. 40c and 50c. Primulas. Obconica grandiflora and Chinese in bloom,5'iinch $2,00 to $2,50 per doz.; 4 inch Obconica. 10c and 15c. Jerusalem Cher- ries, 6 inch, 25c to 35c. Cocos Weddeliana, 3-in., 15c, 18c, 20c. Cyr. Falcatum or Holly fern, 4-inch, 20c and 25c; assorted. 2Hinch Dish F^rns. $4.00 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri and Plumosus, 4-inch. 10c; 2!-2 inch, 4c: 3 inch. 6c. Aspidistras. green and variegated, 6-inch, 75c. $1.00 and $1.25. Hydrangea Otaksa, for Easter forcing. 6-inch, 25c, 35c. 50c. The genuine Lilium Multiflorum. raised from selected bulbs. 4-inch readyto shift. 20c and 25c. Cash with order please. TO THE TRADE HENRY METTE, Quedlinburg, Germany. GROWER and EXPORTER on the VERY LARGEST SCALE of all CHOICE VEGETABLE, FLO WEE AND FARM SEEDS. (Established 1787.) opcpiAl TipC- Beans, Beets, Cabbages, Carrots, Kohi Rabl, Leek. Lettuces, Onions, orr.UlHLIir.Oi peas, Radishes, Spinach, Turnips, Swedes, Asters, Balsams, Begonias, Carnations, Cinerarias, Gloxinias, Larkspur, Nasturtiums. Pansles, Petunias, Phloxes, Primulas, Scabious, Stocks, Verbenas, Zinnias, etc. Catalogue free on application. HENRY METTE'B TRIUMPH OF THE GIANT PANSIES (mixed), the most perfect and most beautiful in the world, $6.00 per oz., or $1.76 per % oz., $1 per % oz., postage paid. Cash with order. All seeds offered are grown under my personal supervision on my own vast grounds, and are warranted true to name, of strongest growth, finest stocks and best quality. I ALSO GROW LARGELY ON CONTRACT. i9'3- The American Florist. 93 Quality in Young Stock NEW ROSES. MILADY and MRS. GEO. SHAWYER Grafted per ltxi, $30.00 Per 1000, $250.00 Own Root " " 30.00 " " 260.00 Crafted. KILLARNEY QUEEN and DOUBLE WHITE KILLARNEY Two new Roses of last season. Grafted per HO, $20.00 Per 1000, $150.00 Own Root " " 12.00 " " 100. ()) MRS. CHAS. RUSSELL per 100, $36.00 Per 1000, $3 KIILARNEY, WHITE KILLARNEY, MY MARYLAND, DOUBLE PINK KILLARNEY, MRS. TAFT I Rivoire) RADIANCE, MRS. AARON WARD, LADY HILLINGDON, RICHMOND Grafted per 100, $15.00 Per 1000, $120 00 Own Root " " 7.60 " " 60.00 CARNATION CUTTINGS. ROSETTE, ST. NICHOLAS, BENORA l WHITE ENCHANTRESS, WHITE PERFECTION, Rooted Cuttings per loo, $0. oo IVr looo, $60.00 | MRS C W WARD MAY DAY BEACON I " Rooted Cuttings per 100, J:i..r>n Per 1000, $80.00 | Rooted Cuttings per 100, $3.00 Per 1000, $25.00 CHRYSANTHEMUMS. The Best Commercial Varieties in Existence. CHRYSOLORA, UNAKA. CHADWICK SUPREME, DECEMBER GEM, CHAS. RAZER, W. R. BROCK Rooted Cuttings, $4.00 per 100, $80.00 per 1000. 250 of a variety at the 1000 rate. New varieties and a list of the best commercials given in full in our catalogue. POMPONS FAIRY QUEEN, the best pink; HELEN NEWBERRY, the best late white, from 2ii-inch pots, $6.00 per LOO, $50.00 per 1000 TO COVER THE SEASON CONSIDER THE LIST BELOW AND SEND IN YOUR ORDER WHITE— Nio, Baby Margaret, Diana. YELLOW-Overbrook, Mertsham Tints, Baby, Quinola, Souvenir d'Or (Mrs. Frank Ben). PINK— Eleganta, Alena, Mima, Alma. BRONZE YELLOW— Miss Julia, Allentown. RED— Rufus, Lyndhurst, Julia Lagravere. From 2- in. pots, $8 per loo, *25per 1000. 5 varieties at the 100 rate; 250atthe lOOOrate SINGLES. A collection of the twelve best varieties for cut sprays. BEDDING STOCK COLEUS in quantity, SALVIA, ALTERNANTHERA, HELIOTROPE, AGERATUM, tJ*v,w" ACHYRANTHES. No order too large for our wholesale department. Use printed stationery or enclose your card. Wholesale prices to the trade only. A. N. PIERSON, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. ...NEW ROSE.- "Mrs* Charles Russell" OWING to the great demand for plants, our root stock is all sold out until later in the season, but grafted plants may still be had in quantity, as we have 12000 growing in our houses from which to make stock. Orders will be filled strictly in rotation. Prices on Grafted Stock: 12 100 250 500 10OO 2500 5000 $7.50 $35.00 $82.50 $150.00 $300.00 $687.50 $1250.00 WABAN ROSE CONSERVATORIES, Natick, Mass. Miscellaneous Plants Smilax. 2 in., per 100. $1.00. Dracaena Indivisa 2-in.. per 100. $2.00. New Double Daisy, Mrs. F. Sander. 2 in., per 100. $2.00. Cryptomena Japon- lca. 2 in., per 100 $5.00. Asparagus Plumosus, 2-in., per 100. 12.00: 3-in.. per 100. $3.00. Good stock, good packing and prompt shipment. Elmer Rawlings. Wholesale Florist. Olean, N. Y. ROOTED CUTTINGS. Per 100. Per 1000 Verbenas $0.70 $(..00 Aueratums 60 5.00 Heliotrooe. Daisies. Salvias.. 1.00 8.00 Feverfew. Petunias 1.25 10.00 Coleus 70 6.00 Alyssum. Double 1.00 8.00 Cash with orders. Express Paid. Write S. D. Brant, Clay Center, Fans. Mention the American Florist when writing inhUiWnL^Ws <2Hf I FTP I F /LORAL COMPANY."* Mention the American Florist when writing Charles H. Totty MADISON, NEW JERSEY Wholesale Florist Chrysanthemum Novelities my Specialty Mention the American Florist when writing A FEW GOOD THINGS Y01 WANT. Geraniums, Nutt. Buchner. Ricard. Perkini Poitevine, 2-in., $2.00 per 100: 3 in., $5.00 per 100, Boston and Whitmani Ferns, 3 in.. 10c; 4-in.. 13c; 5 in.. 25c. Dracaena Ind., 3 in., $5.00: 4-in. $10.00: 5-in. $25.00 per 100. Vines Var., 2 in,. 2c. Asparagus Sprengeri. 2 in.. $2.50 per 100. Asparagus Plumosus, 2 in.. $3.00 per 100. Heliotrope, Scarlet Sage. Lemon Verbenas, Cigar Plant, 2 in.. $2.00 per 100. Cash with order. GEO. M. EMMANS, Newton, N. J. The Early Advertisement Gets There. 94 The American Florist. Feb. =S\ The Nursery Trade American Association of Nurserymen. Thomas B. Meehan, Dresher, Pa., Presi- dent; J. B. Pilkington. Portland. Ore., Vice- President; John Hall, 204 Granite bids.. Ro- chester. N. Y., Sec'y. Thirty-eighth annual convention to be held at Portland. Ore., June 18-20, 1913. * American Association of Nurserymen. Nurserymen are beginning to inquire regarding the convention of this as- sociation to I"1 held in Portland, Ore- gon, June 18-20, 1913. The selection of the date was left to the executive committee by the last convention, and the National Nurseryman says they have "exercised g 1 judgment in de- ciding upon these dates, as that will be immediately following the great rose festival" to be held in Portland. Then, too, there will be a large gath- ering of Pacific Coast nurserymen, and a splendid opportunity will be af- forded for a genuine "getting to- gether" occasion. J. B. Pilkington. the generalissimo of arrangements and the writer have been in frequent communication for i he ]iast few weeks and matters are shaping nicely. In all probability the magnificent new Hotel Oregon will be decided on as headquarters. It pos- sesses a palatial auditorium for meet- ings and ample space for exhibits, for which there will be no charge by the hotel management. Hotel rates will be reasonable, varying from $1.50 i" •So. for one or two persons without bath; with bath, from .$2 to .$0; num- erous elegant suites composed of pri- vate parlor, private dining-room and one, two or three sleeping chambers, with private bath, at rates furnished by the management on application. The famous Oregon cherries will be ripe at the time of meeting and an ample supply of this luscious fruit will lie at the disposal of members. Mr. Pilkington says, "there are two bites to an Oregon cherry." Members of the American Association should now an- ticipate this notable convention. There is every indication that the Pacific Coast nurserymen will be there in force, and it is up to the fraternity living east of the Poekies to assist in making the event one never to be for- gotten. The Trans-Continental Passenger As- sociation has published its schedule of rates and will issue summer tourist tickets from Chicago to Portland, re- turning by same in- any other direct route, for $75.00. The Trunk Line Pas- senger Association announces "special occasion fares" within its territory, and it will be possible to buy a ticket in New York city to Portland and re- turn for $111.30. The rate from Ro- i luster, N. Y., will be $96.30. I have asked the Trans-Continental Associa- tion ro include our members in the spe- cial excursion class, and this request has been referred to interested lines for their decision, and if granted the rate will be $7.50 less from Chicago. President Meehan has appointed Marsden G. Fox of Rochester, N. Y., in rally the eastern members on the subject of special cars, and Mr. Fox at once inaugurated a vigorous can- vass, the results of which are quite gratifying. He hopes that members, in the middle, southern and southwestern states will arrange to connect at Chi- cago so that all can cross the con- tinent together. Members will do well to send their membership fee early to the secretary, and those who use the badge book should endeavor to get their copy to that official as soon as convenient. I shall be pleased to answer any ques- tions and give such information as I am possessed of if members will ad- dress me. 204 Granite Building. Ro- i hester, N. Y. John Haix, Sec'y. B. & A. SPECIALTIES Our World's Choicest Nursery and Greenhouse Products lor Florists Palms, Bay Trees, Boxwood and Hardy Herbaceous Plants, Evergreens, Roses, Rhododendrons, Vines and Climbers, Autumn Bulbs and Roots, Conifers, Pines. Florists are always welcome visitors to our nurseries. We are only a few minutes from New York City; Carlton Hill station is the second stop on Main Line of Erie Railroad. : ; : : BOBBINK& ATKINS Nurserymen and Florists. RUTHERFORD, N. J. Comfort Carnation Cuttings A Scarlet second to none. A Carnation that came to stay. Be wise, have comfort. Orders filled in rotation. Cuttings guaranteed, $4.00 per 100. $30.00 per 1,000. S. M. MERWARTH & BROS. Carnation Specialists EASTON, PA. CHRYSANTHEMUMS The Latest Novelties and the Best Standard Kinds. WE HAVE THEM SUITABLE FOR ANY PURPOSE. Ask for our 1918 Catalogue. ELMER D. SMITH & CO., ADRIAN, MICH. Mention the American Florist when writing MANETTI STOCKS. Well rooted. English- Crown Ma" netti Rose stocks, especially se" lectcd for Florist's grafting. • 5 toS mm $12.00 per 1.000 ,?to5 mm $10.00 per 1.000 Duty paid. We are filling orders NOW; can take care of a few more late buyers. Are YOU supplied? Send us your order. Shall we ship by freight or express? JACKSON & PERKINS CO., Newark, New York We wish to call your attention to the following: The well shaped Box Trees in Pyramids. Balls, Bush Form and all other clipped forms are not from Boskoop. but from Aalsmeer. The very strong and healthy Ivies are not from Boskoop. but from Aalsmeer. The Lilac, well-budded with very long stalks is not from Boskoop, but from Aalsmeer. Let us know your requirements and we shall be pleased to quote you. "I/Esperance" Nurseries. Aalsmeer. Holland. LARGE TREES OAKS AND MAPLES PINES AND HEMLOCKS ANDORRA NURSERIES. Wm. Warner Harper, Prop. Chestnut Hill, PHILA., PA. Ror the Best New and Standard DAHLIAS Address Peacock Dahlia Farms. P. O. BcrlinN. J. Williamstown June, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing Robert Craig Co.. J i S!& PALMS and Novelties in Decorative Plants Market and 49th Sts., Philadelphia, Pa >9*3- The American Florist. 9! J. C. VAUGHAN, Pres. L H. VAUGHAN, Vice-Pres. VAUGHAN'S CARL CROPP, Sec'y-Treas. Book For Florists Spring 1913 Ready The most complete right-priced list of all Seeds, Bulbs, Plants and Supplies needed or profitably handled by Florists. •JMail us a postal card; we want to put this Book in your hands now. Read it, hang it up for weekly reference; then read it some more. VcHJtjhcin S SCeCI SlOref 25 Barclay St ,' NEW YORK! CARNATIONS Rooted Cuttings, Season 1913. January delivery. Per'lOO Per 1000 Rosette $6 00 $50 00 St. Nicholas 6 DO 50 00 Benora 6 iki 50 00 Gloriosa 4 0o 30 00 White Wonder 3 00 25 CO White Perfection 3 no 25 00 White Enchantress 3 00 25 00 Enchantress 3 00 25 00 Rose Pink Ericnantress 3 00 25 00 Scarlet Glow 3 00 25 00 Mrs. C. W. Ward 3 m> 25 00 Bonfire 3 ou 25 00 Rooted Cuttings Our Specialty. Fine stock; even size; well rooti'd cuttings. F. DORNER & SONS CO. LA FAYETTE, LND. Lady Hillingdon Roses Fine 2^-inch plants, $11.50 per 100. F. O. B. West Grove. THE C0NARD& JONES CO., West Grove, Penna. SEASONABLE STOCK Pandanus Utilus, 3-in. pots, $10.00 per 100; 4-in. pots, $20.00 per 100. Adiantum Croweanum, 4-in. pot plants, $16.00 per 100. Adiantum Cuneatum, strong 4-in., at f 10.00 per 1C0. Cibotium Schiedei ri-in. pots, 10-12-in fronds, 2 ft. spread, $1.60 each. Fern Dish Ferns, all the best sorts including Cyrtomium Falcatum, and Aspidium Tsussimense, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Bargain ! Kentia Forsteriana, a special bargain in single specimen plants, perfect condition, (id in. high, 6 to 7 leaves, in 10 in. green tubs, $7.50. Made up Kentia Forsteriana, 8 in. tubs, 4 plants in a tub, 48 to 52 in. high, $6.50 each. Calla Ethiopica, 3-in. strong, need shift, $7.00 per 100. New Baby Rambler Rose, krna Teschendorf, strong 2-yr. field grown plants, $4.00 per dozen, $30.00 per 100. This is the best Red Baby Rambler of all. English Ivy, strong 4-in., two or more shoots, $12. Oil per 100. Dracaena Indivisa, strong 6-in. pot plants, $35.00 per 100, 5-in. $20. (>0 per 1 45th st- JUUll SXAJl 1, BROOKLYN N Y Geraniums Coleus ROOTED CUTTINGS ONLY. S. A. Nutt $12.50 per 1000 Ricard 15.00 " Poitevine 15.1 Next delivery Feb. 17Jh. ROOTED CUTTINGS ONLY. Red, Yellow and general assortment at $6.00 per 1000. Giant leaved, $1.50 per 100. Next delivery Feb. 3rd. GUARANTEED STOCK: I ASSUME ALL RISKS. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. 96 The American Florist. Feb. Index to Advertisers. Advance Co The.... 103 Aggeler & Musser Seed Co 86 Alpha Floral Co. .. 79 American Spawn Co 92 AmlingECCo 69 Anderson S A 79 Andorra Nurseries.. 94 Angermueller G H. 70 Aphine Mfg Co.. 74 102 Archias Floral Co.. 82 Aschmann Godfrey. 92 Atlanta Floral Com- mission Co 70 Atlanta Floral Co... 80 Auburndale Gold Fish Co 68 Bader Jno & Co.... 85 Barrows H H & Son 92 Rassett&Washburn 62 Batavia Greenhouse Co 68 Baur Window Glass Co 102 Bauscherjohn 90 Bayersdorfer H 100 Beaven E A 78 Begerow's 82 BergerBros 7u Berning H G 70 Bertermann BrosCo 80 Blackistone 82 Blair Robt. T 96 Bobbink & Atkins.. 94 BoddingtonAT II Bodger J & SonsCo. II BolandJBCo 79 Bolgiano J & Sons.. II Bowe MA 81 Bramley & Son 82 Brant S D 93 Braslan Seed Grow Co 84 87 Breitmeyer'sJ Sons. 80 Brown Alfred J Seed Co 84 BrownellCW& Co. 66 Bruns H N n Buchanan Aaron... 70 Buchbinder Bros... 74 Buckbee H W 82 Budlong J A (,9 Burpee W A & Co.. 85 Caldwell tbeWoods- manCo 78 CalifomiaSeedGrow Assn 84 Camp Conduit Co .. Ill Carbone Philip L .. 82 Castner Benj. F 86 Chicago Cam Co. If.9 81 Chicago Flower Growers Assn 67 Chicago House Wrecking Co 104 Clark EB Seed Co. II Clark's Sons David. 81 Cleveland Cut Flower Co 81 Conard & Jones 95 Cooke Geo H 79 Cotsonas Geo & Co. 78 Cowee W J 104 Coy H C Seed Co... 86 Craig Robt Co 94 CritchellC E 7i Cunningham Jos H. 88 Dailledouze Bros... 88 Dammann&Co 85 Daniels & Fisher... 81 DardsChas 80 Deamud J B Co 66 Denaiffe & Son 84 Dennison Mfg Co... 75 Derby Henry Ill Detroit Flower Pot Mfy Ill Dietsch A & Co . IV Diller Caskey & Keen 104 Dillon J L 90 Dingee&ConardCo. 91 Dorner F &Sons... 95 DreerH A. ...Ill &3 101 Duerr Chas A 82 DunlopJohnH 81 Dwelle - Kaiser Co The 102 Edwards Folding Box % Elk Galax & Fern Co 78 Emmans Geo M.... 93 Erie Floral Co I Erne & Klingel 68 Esperance L Nurs.. 94 Ever Ready Flower Pot Cover Co 68 Eyres H G 81 Fish Henry Seed Co 97 Florists' Hail Assn. 104 Foley Mfg Co IV Fottler. Fiske, Rawson Co II FranklmPlantFarm 92 Franzen FO 83 Freeman Mrs J B... 82 Freeman & Sons S . 104 Froment H E 73 Galvin Thos F 81 Garland GM 103 Gasser J M Co 81 Geny Bros 82 Giblin & Co 103 Godineau R & M... 85 Gorham & Chapline 101 Grand Rapids FlowerCo 81 Groves Robert 78 Gude Bros 80 (juttmann Flower Growers' Co? 73 Hatcher. Florist.... 82 Haven Seed Co The 85 HeacockJosCo 90 Heinl John & Son.. 79 Henderson A & Co. 86 Herr Albert M 95 Herrmann A 104 Hess & Swoboda ... 80 Hews A H &Co.... Ill Hilhnger Bros Ill Hitchings & Co.... 101 Hoerber Bros 69 Hoffman Flo Artist. 81 HoffmeisterFlo Co. 71 Holm & Olson 80 Holton &HunkelCo 70 Home Cor School. .. 90 Hooker H M Co 101 HumfeldC 90 Hurff Edgar F 87 Igoe Bros 96 Illinois Metals Co.. 100 Illinois Pipe Mfg Co. 104 Isbell S M & Co... II Jackson & Perkins.83 94 zohnson J Oliver ... 85 Johnson WW &Son S5 Johnston Class Co.. 102 Jones Percy 64 Kasting W F Co ... 71 Keller Geo & Sons. Ill Keller's Sons. J B.. 82 Kellogg Geo M 82 Kennicott Bros 69 KervanCoThe 73 Kessler W A 73 Kift Robt 81 King Construct Co. 101 Kohr A F Ill Kohlschreiber F 86 Kramer I N &Son.. Ill Kroeschell BrosCo. 1UO Kruchten John 69 Kuehn C A 70 KuhlGeoA 91 Kyle & Foerster 69 LaCrosse Floral Co. 82 Lager & Hurrell.... I Lange A 79 Landreth Seed Co.. II LeborousJJ 79 Lederer 103 Leedle Floral Co . . . 93 Leon ard Seed Co .. . 85 Lyndhurst Farm... 83 McCallum Co 71 McConnell Alex.... 79 McCoy LW 82 McCullough's J M Sons Co 71 McHutchinson&Co II McKellarChas W.. 68 McKenna P & Son. 81 Mangel 79 Mann Otto 85 Matthews Florist... 81 Maule Wm Henrv.. 87 May &Co LL..„. 79 Meconi Paul 73 Mer»arthSM&Bro 94 Mette Henry 92 Metropolitan Mat'rl Co 103 M. WINANDY CO.,Mfrs. Greenhouse builders and manufacturers of WINANDY'SNEW BENCH AND HEATING SYSTEM. Write for particulars. 6236 N. Lincoln St. CHICAGO Telephone Ravenswood 607. Mention the American Florist when writing M ever John C & Co. 78 Michigan CutFlowr Exchange 78 Moninger J C Co... IV Moore, Hentz & Nash 73 Morehead Mfg Co... 104 Mt Gilead Pottery Co Ill Murray Samuel 80 Myers Florist 82 Nat Flo B of Trade. 104 N Y Cut Flower Ex. 73 Niessen Leo Co .... 71 Oechslin Frank 92 Oklahoma SeedGro Co 85 Ostertag Bros 82 Palmer W J & Son . 80 Park Floral Co 80 Peacock DahliaFms 94 Pedrick Geo &Son. 86 Pelicano. Rossi & Co 80 PennockMeehanCo 73 Penn the Florist 80 Peters & Reed Poty III Pierson A N (Inc).. 93 Pierson F R Co I Pieters & Wheeler Seed Co 84 Pillsbury I L 104 Pinkston Jas E 78 Podesta&Baldoccbi 81 Poehlmann Bros Co 63 91 Pollworth C C Co I 70 81 Pulverized Manure Co 102 Quaker City Machine Works 104 Racdlein Basket Co 74 Randall A L Co.... 69 Randolph & Mc Clements 101 Ratekin'sSeed H'se 85 Rawlings Elmer.... 93 Ready Reference... 97 Reed & Keller 104 Regan Ptg House .. 101 Reid Edw 71 Reinberg Geo 69 Reinberg Peter 64 83 Reuter Chris S5 Rice Bros 70 Rice Co.. M 78 RoDinsonJCSeedCo II Rock W L Co 80 Roemer Fred 85 Rohnert Seed Co... II Routzahn Seed Co . II RuschG&Co 70 SaakesOC 81 Saltford Flowr Shop 80 Scheel F F 92 Schilder Bros 85 Schiller, the Florist. 82 SchilloAdam 96 Schlatter W & Son. 96 Schling Max 82 Schmidt J C 90 Schulz Jacob 80 Scott John 95 Shaffer Geo C 81 SharpPartridge&Co 102 Siebrecht & Sie- brecht Inc 73 Situation & Wants.. 61 SkidelskySS&Co. 85 Smith A W&Co... 81 SmithED&Co 94 Smith & Hemenway 100 Smith Henry 81 Smith Wm C 70 Smith W&T Co... I Stearns LumberCo. 100 Stoothoff H A Co... 102 Storrs & Harrison 86 90 95 Sunlight Double Sash Light Co.... 102 Superior Machine & Boiler Works . . 102 Syracuse PotteryCo III TaylorHughM 85 Taylor Steam Trap Co 104 Texas Seed & Flowr Co 79 Thompson Car Co.. 92 Thorburn J M & Co 87 TottyCbasH 88 93 Trimble WE Greenhouse Co... 69 Valentine Frank 79 Vaughan AL&Co. 67 Vaughan'sSeed Store I III 66 87 88 91 95 100 Vestals 82 Vick's Sons Jas 85 Vincent R Jr I 90 Virgin U J 82 Waban Rose Cons . 93 Wagner Park Cons. Ill Walker FA &Co.. 82 Ward & Co. R M... II Weiland& Risch... 69 Welch Bros 71 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 85 Wietor Bros 65 68 WilksSMfgCo.... 103 Wilson RG 79 Winandy M & Co.. 96 Windier Wholesale Florist Co 70 WittboldGCo 79 89 Wittbold Henry. ..65 69 Wolfskill Bros & Morris Goldenson 81 Wood Bros 92 Woodruff S D &Son. 86 Yokohama NursCo. II Young & Nugent... 79 7ech & Mann 69 Ziska Jos 69 GREENHOUSE GLAZING. Big jobs a specialty Prices on application ROBT. T. BLAIR, 122 E. Wood Ave., COLUMBUS, OHIO Mention the American Florist when writing Always mention The American Florid when you order stock. ; f : r CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. BEFORE 422 Main St. Nolos? jou mend your split carna- tions with Superior Carnation STAPLES 50c per IOOO postpaid. Wm. Schlatter & Son, AFTER Springfield, Mass. Mention the American Florist when writing A LL Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Florists wishing to do business with Europe should send for the "Horticultural Advertiser" This is the British Trade Paper, being read weeklv by all the horticultural trade; it is also taken by over 1000 of the best continental houses. Annual subscription, to cover cost of postage. 75c. As the H. A. is a purely trade medium, appli- cants should, with the subscription, send a copy of their catalog or other evidence that they belong to the nursery or seed trade. Money orders payable at Lowdham, Notts. Address Editors Of "H. A." Chilwell Nurseries. LOWDHAM, Notts, England r Model Extension Carnation Support Made with two or three circles. En- dorsed by all the Leading Carnation Growersasthe best support on market Pat. July 27, '97. May 17, '98 GALVANIZED WIRE ROSE STAKES. Write for prices before ordering elsewhere. Promt t shipment guaranteed IGOE BROS. 266 N. 9th St. \S BROOKLYN, N. Y. the American Florist when writing Pecky Cypress We are SPECIALISTS in this line, having been practically the first to sell to the trade. Get the value 01 our long experience. Perfect satisfaction guaranteed. Rock bottom prices. Pecky Cypress, because of its durability, is the only wood now being used for greenhouse benches. Will ship in any quantity, carload or less. Drop Siding, Ship Lap, Flooring, White Cedar Posts, Etc. Everything in Lumber. Write for prices ADAM SCHILLO LUMBER GO. "SKAES!- ww" L.Dphones: Lincoln 410 and 411 Mention the American Florist when writing '?'.?• The Amer ican Fl o r i s t. 97 Ready Reference Section. 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. AGERATUMS. Ageratum. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. ALTERNANTHERAS. Altcrnillitlli 1,000; '-' In., bold Co., 73' ins. rooted cuttings, $7 per $18 per l.ono. The Geo. Witt Buckingham Place, Chicago. \ Lternanl beras. R. C, red and yellow, 50c per liK). Jos. II. Cunningham, Delaware. O. Alternantberas. A. N. I'ierson. Inc., Cromwell, Conn. AMPELOPSIS. Anipelopsis Veitchii, heavy 3 to 4 ft., $7 per 10i): heavy, 2 to 3 ft.. 2-year, 50 for $3 (Parcel Post); $"> per ion by express; 1-year, 2 to 3 ft., etrouir. 50 for §2; 100, $3.25; Parcel Post, $20 per 1,000; IS to 24 inches. 50 for $1.50; 100 for $2; Parcel Post, $15 per 1,000. Well rooted plants, tops cut to 6 Inches for transplanting, $12 pet 1,000. Samples (except the two heavy grades* 25c allowed on purchase. Chas. Black, Bigbtstown, N. J. Ampelopsis Veitchii, 4 and ."-in.. $2 per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, rhirjipo. ARAUCARIAS. Arancarla excelsa, 4 in.. 2 to ■"• tiers, 50c :n i' sr, per doz.; *'• in.. 4 to 5 trs., $1 each; s l _' pec doz. : 7-in., 4 to 5 trs., $1.50 eaten j -i- per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 igham Place, Chicago. Araucarla escelsla, 5, 5^ and 6-in., 40c to $1.54). Godfrey Aschuiann, 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia. Araucaria. excelsa, 5-in., $0 per doz.; $45 per 100. Holton & Huukel Co.. Milwaukee, Wis. ASPARAGUS. Asparagus plumosus, 2-ln.. $:: per 100; 3- in |6 per 100; 4-in., $1.50 per dos; Sprengeri, 8-ln., $6 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 7:17 Isu.-kiinrham I'la.-o. Chicago. Asparagus Sprengeri. 2-in., $2.50 per 100. Asparagus plumosus, 2-in., $3 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton. N. J. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri, 2^-ln., $2 per 101); 300 for $5. J. C. Schmidt. Bristol. Pa. Asparagus plamoBOS, 2^4-in., 53 per 100; $25 per 1.000. Sprengeri, 2%-in., $2.50 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Erie Floral Co., Erie, Pa. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri, 21/,-tn., S3 per 1(10; $25 per 1,000. James Vicks' Sons, Rochester, N. Y. Asparagus Sprengeri and plumosus. 4-in., 10c; 2V.. -In., 4c; 3-ln., 6c. Godfrey Ascbmann, 1012 " "ntarlo_St.,_Philadelphia. Asparagus Sprengerll. 2'-'.-in.. su "jT^ inn cash. John Bauscher, Jr., Freeport, 111. Asparagus plumoaas, 2-ln., $2 per 100; 3-ln., $3 per 100. Elmer Rawllngs. Olean. N. Y. ASPIDISTRAS. Aspidistras^ green and variegated. 0-in.. 75c to $1.25. Godfrey Ascbmann, 1012 W. Ontario 8t.. Philadelphia. Aspidistras, green, 4-in. dwarf. 25c each; i ited. l".' per leaf. The Geo. Wittbold Co.. 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. ASTERS. THE SAWYEB ASTBRMOM— Eight years of strict selection places It on the mountain top I of perfection, in color, size and profit. Price (cash with order), $8. oz.: $4.50, '.. 03.; trade pkR. (not mixed), $1. Colors: White, pink and lavender. ALBERT A, SAWYEB, Forest Park, 111. BAY TREES. Bay trees and box trees; all sizes. Write for special list. Julius Roehrs Co., Ruther- ford, N. J. __ Bay trees. For sizes and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. The Geo. Wittbold l'o., 737 i.uekingham Plate. Chicago. Ray trees. McHutehlson & Co., 17 Murray St.. New York. BEGONIAS. Begonia Lorraine, 2'.. i".. $12 per 100: 3- in.. $2o. Glory of Cincinnati, J1- in.. $15; 3- in. $25. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buck- ingham Place, Chicago. Begonias, Gloire de Lorraine and Cincinnati, In bloom, 5V- and 6-in.. 50c to $1. Godfrey Ascbmann. 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. BOXWOOD. Boxwoods. For sizes and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. The Geo. Wittbold Co.. 737 Buckingham Place. Chicago. Boxwoods. McHutehlson & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. BULBS. Bulbs, Gladiolus Pink Augusta, $2.50 per 100: $20 per 1.000. A few extra selected bulbs, $2.75 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Florists' Mix- ture, $2 per 100; $16 per 1.000; White, light and pink. $2.25 per 100; $18 per 1.000. Cash. Also Augusta. Francis King, Mme. Monneret, Taft. Klondyke. STEVEN'S GLADIOLI CO., Saginaw, W. S„ Mich. Gladiolus, America, 1st size. $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; medium, $2.50 per InO; $20 per 1,000; Mrs. 1". King. $2 per 100; $18 per 1.000. Spirea clumps, Gladstone, $5 per 100: Florabiiiida. $1: Superba, $4: Queen Alexandra. $7. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville. O. Gladiolus America in all sizes. Will exchange for Augusta or Mrs. F. King. Send for quo- tations. Fletcher Bulb and Floral Co., Valley Junction, Iowa. Bulbs, lilium multiflorum, L. glganteum. For prices, see advertisement on second cover page. Ralph M. Ward & Co., 71 Murray St., New York. Bulbs, bedding hyacinths, white, red and blue. $1.60 per 100; $15 per 1,000. James Vlcks' Sons, Rochester. N. Y. P.iilbs. For varieties and prices see adver- tisements elsewhere in this issue. Vaughau s Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Spirrea, strong clumps. Florlbunda. $1 per doz.; $7 per 100; Gladstone. $1.25 per doz.; $9 per 100. A. Henderson & Co., 352 N. Mich- igan Ave., Chicago. Bulbs. S. S. Skidelsky & Co., 1215 Betz Bldg.. Philadelphia. Bulbs. McHutehlson & Co., New York. 17 Murray St., Bulbs of all kinds. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 33 Barclay St., New York. Callas, Japanese brown. Yokohama Nursery Co., 31 Barclay St., New York. Bulbs. Arthur T. Boddington, 342 W. 34th St., New York. Bulbs of all kinds. Rochester, N. Y. James Vick's Sons. Bulbs. E. S,. Miller, Wading River, N. Y . _ CALLAS. GODFREY CALLAS. ■i'\ in., $4.00 per 100. CONARD & JONES CO.. WEST GROVE. PENNSYLVANIA. C ANNAS. IMPROVED CANNAS. "There can be no question that could the Borlsts see those cannas, they would be In every collection in the country." — John Welsh Young, referring to CONARD & TONES CANNAS. Mrs. Alfred F. Conard, pink $35.00 per 100 Beacon, red 20.00 per 100 Gladloflora, variegated 15.00 per 100 Meteor, red 25.00 per 100 Rosea glgantea, pink 25.00 per 100 Wm. Saunders, red, with bronze leaf 10.00 per 100 Mt. l'.lauc. near white 10.00 per 100 Kate F. Deemer, yellow 35.00 per 100 F. o. b. at headquarters for Improved cannas. Write for complete list to THE CONARD & JONES CO.. WEST GROVE, PENNSYLVANIA. CANNAS -Fine 2 to 3 Eye bulbs. Robusta, Cinnabar, mixed, $1 per lno. See. Chabane, $1.50 per inn. Paul Marquant, $2 per n>.'. Mile. Berat, Pres. Cleveland, $2.50 per 100. Pennsylvania, C. F. Read, $3 per 100, Henry George, Chas. Henderson. $4 per 100. Papa Nardv. Marv.-I, David Haruiu. $5 per 100. Kins Humbert, $7 per 100. WAGNER PARK CONSERVATORIES. Sidney, O. Two million CANNA ROOTS in 100 best va- rieties, from $7 per 1,000 up. Also Caladlums, Begonias, tuberous rooted; Dahlias, Gladiolus, Gloxinias. Tuberoses, etc. How many and what kind do you want this spring? Early or- ders get low prices. Sbellroad Greenhouses. Grange, Baltimore. Md. CARNATIONS. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. 150,000 in the following varieties ready for immediate deliveries: Per 100 Per 1,000 The Herald, scarlet $12.00 $100.00 Rosette, dark pink 6.00 50.00 Wodenethe 6.00 50.00 Gloriosa, medium pink 4.00 35.00 Pink Delight, desh pink 6.00 50.00 Conquest, overlaid pink 4.00 35.00 White Wonder, pure white 3.00 25.00 White Enchantress, pure 3.00 25.00 White Perfection 3.00 25.00 Enchantress, flesh pink 3.00 25.00 Princess Charming, rlesh pink.. .3.00 25.00 May day, deep flesh 3.00 25.00 Rose Pink Enchantress 3.00 25.00 Washington, dark pink 3.00 25.00 (Sport of Enchantress) Alvina. very free 3.00 25.00 Victory, scarlet 3.00 25.00 Scarlet Glow, scarlet 3.00 25.00 Bonfire, scarlet 3.00 25.00 Beacon, scarlet 3.00 25.00 CHICAGO CARNATION CO. 30 E. Randolph Street. Chicago, 111. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. Per 100 Per 1.000 Princess Charming $2.00 $20.00 Enchantress 2.00 18.00 White Enchantress 2.00 20.00 Lawson 1.50 12.50 White Lawson 1.50 12.50 White Perfection 2.0i> 18.00 Wlnsor 1.50 12.50 Victory 1.50 12.50 Bonfire (finest rcdl 3.00 25.00 WIETOR BROS.. 162 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago. 111. CARNATION CUTTINGS. For January delivery. Per 100 Per 1.000 Wodenethe $G."0 $50.00 White Wonder 4.00 35.00 White Enchantress 3.00 25.00 Enchantress 3.00 25.00 26.00 Rose Pin* Enchantress 2.50 20.00 J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO. JOI.IET. ILL. Carnations, Northport, Comi lore. Encbant- Iresfi Supreme and Salmon B 100: $100 per 1,000. Cbas. n. Totty, Mai \. J. I! You Oo Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us 98 The American Florist. Feb. i, Carnations, Enchantress, Hose Pink Enchant- ress, May Day, Mrs. C. W. Ward. Pink De- light, Western White Enchantress, White En- chantress, Wonder, Lady Bountiful, Queen Louise. White Perfection, O. P. Bassett, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. .T. L. Dillon, Blooms- burg, Pa. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. We have 25,000 Enchantress :i col white En- chantress at $18 per 1,000. Write for special prices on large lots. SINNER BROS.. 82-84-86 East Randolph St.. Chi. ago. 111. Carnations, Rosette, St. Nicholas, Benora, $8 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Gloriosa, $4 per 100; $30 per 1,000. White Wonder. White Perfec- tion, White Enchantress, Enchantress, Rose Pink Enchantress, Scarlet Glow, Mrs. C. W. Ward, Bonfire, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. P. Dorner & Sons Co., La Fayette, Ind. "Colorado Grown Plants Beat Them All." Rooted Carnation Cuttings for present or later delivery. White Enchantress, Mrs. C. W. Ward, Beacon and Bassett, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Pink Enchantress and Victory, $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000. Winsor and White Lawson, $2 per 100; $15 per 1,000. Cash or reference. ELITCH-LONG GREENHODSES, Denver, Colo. Carnations, rooted cuttings, strong, healthy stock out of sand: Winsor, Victory, $1.50 per 100; $13 per 1.000. White Perfection, Pink Enchantress. $2 per 100; $17 per 1,000. White Enchantress, $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000; 250 at 1,000 rates. Cash or C. O. D. NORTH- WESTERN FLORAL CO., Gross Point, 111. Carnations, Beacon, White Enchantress, Ruse Pink Enchantress. White Perfection. $2.50 per 100: $17.50 per 1.000. Peter Relnberg, 30 East Randolph St., Chicago. ROOTED CUTTINGS. 10,000 Winsor Carna- tion Cuttings, strong, healthy side cuttings at $2 per 100; $15 per 1,000. La Crosse Floral Co. ,__La Crosse, Wis. Carnation Enchantress Supreme. 12 rooted cut- tings, $3; 25. $5; 50. $7; 100. $12: 1.000, $100. Dailledouze Rros., Lenox Road and Troy Ave., Brooklyn. N.Y. Carnations. C. W. Ward. White Enchantress. Beacon, $2.25 per 100: $20 per 1,000. F. F Scheel, Shermerville, 111. Carnations, chrysanthemums. sT S^ Skidel- sky & Co.. 1215 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia. Comfort carnation cuttings, $4 per 100; $30 per 1.000. S. M. Merwarth & Bros.. Easton, Pa- Carnations. Wood Bros., Fishkill, N. Y. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Chrysanthemums, ah the leading varieties. For prices see advertisement elsewhere in this hssue. A. N._Pierson, Inc., Cromwell. Conn. Chrysanthemums, all the leading" varieties. Elmer_D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. CINERARIAS. CINERARIAS. To move quick 2C-iri.. $3.50; 3-in., $5: 4-in.. $10; 5-in., $20. GEO. A. K1I1L. Pekiu. 111. CLEMATIS. Clematis .Taokiuanii. extra strong. 5-in. 35c each; $4 per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co.. 7.i7 itn.kiiigiiam Place. Chicago- Clematis. W. & T. Smitb'Co,, Geneva, n7y. COLEUS. Colons. G. Bedder, 2-in., $2.50 per 100 Verschaffeltii. 2-in., $2.50; Beckwith's Gem 2-in.. $2.50; Plister. 2-in.. $2. The Geo. Witt bold Co. . 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Coleus, 10 vars., 2^4 -in.. $2 per loo] Jo: Cunningham, Delaware, O. 11. Coleus. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. Coleus. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. CYCLAMEN. CYCLAMEN GIGANTEA. In bud and bloom. Best strain of large, strong plants, for size of pots, 4-in., $2 per doz. ; 4%-ln., $3 per doz. August seedlings, 12 best varieties, $3 per 100: $25 per 1,000. ROBER & RADKE. Maywood, Cyclamen Persicum, 4-in.. Joe and 25c each; $20 and $25 per loll: 5-in.. 35c each; c.-in. . 50e. Tiie Ceo. Wittbold Co., 7::t Buckingham Place, < hicago. Cyclamen gigantenm. choicest uiivtun-. in bud, 3-in., $.,..-,0 per 100; 4-in.. $1] per 100. Cash. John Bauseuer, Jr., Freeporl, Hi. Cyclamen. 4 and 5^1-in., 25c to 50c. God- frey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Phila- delphia^ Cyclamen, in bloom, 5-in., 40c each; 6-in., 60c. Poehlmann Bros. Co., .Morton Grove, 111. DAHLIAS. DAHLIAS.— Undivided Field clumps. Earl of Pembroke, Black Iteauty. mixed. 50c per doz. : $3 per 10i». Snow clad, J. H. Roach, Olympia, C. W. Unit ton. Penelope, Eclipse, Arabella, 75c per iii>-/..; $i per mo. Snowtlake, Countess of Lonsdale, .fl per doz.; $6 per ion. WAG- NER PARK CONSERVATM HUES, Sidney. <>. Dublin roots, individual clumps, from the tield, $12 per inn for named varieties; mixed varieties, ?8 \--\: 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Dahlias, 100.00H field-elumps; 100 varieties of cream. Get list. Benj. Connell, Florist, Merchantville, N. J. Dahlias, standard and new cut flower varieties. Lyndhurst Farm, Hammonton, N. J. Dahlias, named sorts, $1.25 per 100; list free. C. W. Hoffman, route 13, Dayton, O. DAISIES. Daisies, Mrs. F. Sander. 2-in., $2 per 100. El- mer Rawlings. Olean. N. Y. DRACAENAS. Dractena fragrans, 3-in., $1.50 per doz. ; 4 in., $3 per doz. : ■"> ami tl in., 75c each. Indi- visa, 2-in., $3 per 100: 3-in., $5; 4-in., $10; 5-in., $20. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buck ingham Place, Chicago. Dracaena Godseftiana. 3-in., 20c each; $2 per doz. Massangeana, $1.25 to $1.50 each Poehlmann Kins. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Draeaina terminalis, 4 and 5V4-In., 25c to 40c. Gudfiey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Phila- delphia. Dracjcna terminalis, 2V> in. pots, $10 per 100. J. Roehrs_Co., Rutherford, N. J. Dracaena Ind., 3 in., $5; 4-in.. $10; 5-in., $25 per_100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. EUONYMUS. EUONYMUS VARIEGATA RADICANS JAPONICA, 2%-in. pots, 5c. 3 and 4-in. pots, 10c. CONARD & JONES CO. WEST GROVE. PENNSYLVANIA. FERNS. DWARF FERNS FOR FERN DISHES. These dwarf ferns are used by the hundreds of thousands to fill dishes for table decorations. Our sales each year exceed fifty thousand plants. Our stock is in prime condition, ready to use at once. We offer 9 choice varieties, 50c per doz.; $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000. Pteris cretica Victoria, albo-lineata, Aspidium tsussimense, Wilsoni Sieboldil, May! Wimsetti. Pteris multiceps Cyrtomium falcatum or holly fern. Our catalogue of everything you need mailed on application. Write for It today. THE GOOD & REESE CO., Largest rose growers in the world. Box 13. SPRINGFIELD, O. Ferns. We need the room and want < ;ish bad enough to offer for one week only 20% off" our list for any ferns on it. Stock guar- anteed to please you. GEO. A. KUIIL, Pekin, 111. ROOSEVELT FERNS. 2^-in., $6.00 per 100. CONARD & JONES CO.. WEST GROVE, PENNSYLVANIA. Table ferns, 10 varieties, 2^-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000; 3-in., $6 per 100; $55 per 1,000. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, III. Ferns, Boston^ $3 "per 100;~ $30~per_ 1,000. Whitman! Compacta, 2^4-in., $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Roosevelt, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Henry H. Barrows & Son, Whitman, Mass. Ferns, Scottii, Whitman!, ~ Schozeli, Boston, Giatrasi, 5*4 to 7-in., 30c to $1 each. Godfrey Aschmann, _1012 W._Ontario_St.. Philadelphia. Ferns for dishes, 2M-in., $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1.000; 500 at 1.000 rate. Frank Oechslin, 491 1 Quincy St., Chicago. . Ferns. For prices see advertisement else- whore in this issue The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place. Chicago. FERNS FOR DISHES, assorted, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. ROBER & RADKE, Maywood, 111. Ferns. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnesville, O. Ferns. Boston. 6-in., 50c each; $G per doz.; 7-in., 75c each; $7.50 per doz.; S in., $1 each; $10 per doz.; 10-in., $2.50 each; 12-in., $3.50; 2 Yi -In., $3.50 per 100. Poehlmann Bros. < '<■.. Mtii ton Grove, 111. Ferns. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement on front cover of this issue. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarry town-on-Hudson, N. Y. Ferns, Boston. For sizes and prices see ad- vertisement on front cover page. Vaugban's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Boston ferns. M. Emmans, N 25c; ewton, Scott N. Y. Whitman! N. J. Rutland 4-in Rd. , 25c. and E Geo. Ferns. John St., Brooklyn, 45th Ferns. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. FICUS. Ficus Pandurata, 6-in.. 2V> to 3 ft., extra plants, $3.50 each; 7-in.. 5 to 6 feet tall, $4.50 to $5 each. Rubber plants, 6-in., 75c to $1 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, 111. Ficus elastica, 4-in., 35c each; G-in., 50c Pandurata, 0. 7 and Sin.. $1.50 to $3.50 each. Repens, 2%-in., 50c each. The Ceo. Wittbold Co.. 737 llnekinglinin 1'Iaee. Chicago. Ficus elastica. 5V. and 6-in., 30c to 50c. Godfrey Aschmann. 1012 W. Ontario St.. Phila- delphia. GERANIUMS. Geraniums — Good, healthy, fall rooted plants from 2y™-in. pots at $3 per 100; $27.50 per 1,000 except where noted: Feaute Poitevine. Marq. de Castellane, S. A. Nutt, Jean Vlaud, La Favorite, A. Ricard, Mme. Landry, Mrs. E. G. Hill. Albion (single white) Mme. Barney, Heteranthe, E. H. Trego. M. Janlin. Red Wing, fie each. Our new catalogue will be ready January 1st. Send for a copy of same. THE OOOD & REESE CO., Box 18, Springfield, O. ROOTED GERANIUM CUTTINGS. The "BIG FOUR" ladders. s,. A. Nutt, i dark red l. Gen. Grant, (host Wright red i . Mme. Buchner, (only dbl. white). $1.50 per Mo; $14 per 1,000. Beaute Poitevine, (sal- mon), $1.75 per Kill; $10 per 1,000. Cash. THE W. T. BUCKLEY I'd.. Springfield, III. GERANIUMS. Mme. Salleroi, Mine Buchner, 2-iuc per loii; $is per l.i EDW. DOEGE Co.. 4344 X. Springfield Ave., Chicag 111. NEW AMERICAN BEAUTY. For the first time we are offering this won- derful new geranium to our many customers. Write for colored cut and prices on larjje lots, 2%-in. pots, 50e; $5 per doz. JOHN BAUSCHER, JR. Arcade Addition. Freeport, 111. Geraniums, 3,000 2^-inch; 15, 3-inch; 2,000 4-inch; .son 5-inch; ready to go out at si ial prices for rash. If Interested write GEO. A. KUIIL. Pekin, 111. Mme. Salleroi, 2-in., $2 per 100; $18 per 1.000. Orders booked now for 214-in. geraniums, January and February delivery. Write for prices. ROBER & RADKE, Maywood, 111. Geraniums, 2-in., $2 per 100; $18.50 per 1,000; 3 in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. R. Vincent. Jr. & Sons Co.. White Marsh. _Md. Geraniums. S. A. Nutt and four others, $25 per 1.000; $3 per 100. Mine. Buchner. 2>--in.. $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Geraniums, rooted cuttings, Ricard and Poite- vine, $15 per 1,000. S. A. Nutt, $12.50 per 1,000. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Geraniums, rooted cuttings, S. A. Nutt, double, Clifton, single, same color as Nutt. $15 per 1.000. H. ?. Gerhardt, Wilmette, 111. Geraniums, Nutt. 2Mrin., Floral Co., R. F. D. No. 2 $2.50 per 100. Erie, Pa. Erie Geraniums, Mme. Salleroi, 2^-in., $2.50 per 100. Storrs & Harrison Co.. Painesville. O. GREENS. Greens of all kinds. For prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 38-40 Broadway, Detroit, Mich. Greens, huckleberry in standard smllax cases, $2.50. Green wild smilax, fancy and dagger ferns. Caldwell the Woodsman Co., Evergreen, Ala. Greens, bronze galax, $3.50 per ease of 10,- 000. Dagger ferns, $3 per case of 5.000, cases -»i' 10,000, $"..50. Log urns*. SI per 2 bu. bag. Aaron Buchanan, Hawk, N. C. Greens, palm and maguolia leaves. Florida moss, etc. Reduced prices to dealers. Est. 25 years. Victor Schmelz & Son. R. 2, Sanford, Fla. Greens, ferns, $1.3o per 1,000; 2,000, $2,00; 5,000 or more, $1.20 per 1,000, Robert Groves, r_'7 Commercial St., Adams, .Mass. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. i9*3- The Amer i ca n Fl ori s t. 99 Bronze galnx, $5 per case; 5 or more eases, 14.50 per case. C. E. Crltckell, 34 B. Third Ave., Cincinnati, O. Greens. For prices, see advertisement else- where In this Issue. Elk Galax and Fere Co., Banners Elk, N. 0. Greens, fresh cut evergreens and mosses; dee- orating material. The Kervan Co., 119 W. 28th St.. New York. Palm loaves, ferns and mosses. Frledrlch Kohlsc brelber, Hamburg 24. Southern wild smllax and natural and per- petnntetl roses. E. A. Beavan, Evergreen, Ala. HYDRANGEAS. New forcing HYDRANGEA ARBORESCENS CRANDIFLORA ALBA or Hills of Snow. For forcing or Immediate sales: 1-yr., field-grown, 12 to 18 Indies, 2 canes, $1.25 per doz. ; |8 per 100; $75 per 1,0(10. Select, 2 to 3 canes. $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100: $90 per 1,000. 2-yr., fleld-grown, 18 to 24 Inches, 2 to 8 canes, $2 per doz.; $14 per 100; $120 per 1,000. Our catalogue of everything you need mailed on application. Write for It today. THE GOOD & REESE CO. Largest rose growers In the world, Box 18. SPRINGFIELD. O. Hydrangeas, pot-grown for forcing, In 6-ln. pots. Otnksa. 5 and 6 branches, $20 per 100; 4 branches, $15; 3 branches, $12; 2 branches, $10. Thos. Hogg, 5 and 6 branches. $20; Souv. de Claire. 7 and 10 branches. $25. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, New York. Hydraogea Otaksa, 4-ln., pot-grown, $8 per 100; field-grown. 3 to 0 shoots, $10 per 100. Randolph & McClcments, Pittsburg, Pa. Hydrangea Otaksa, 3 to 10 shoots, 15c to 35c. Erie FlorBl Co.. Erie, Pa. ivies. ENGLISH IVY. 2%-!n. pots, $5.00 per 100. CONARD & JONES CO. WEST GROVE. PENNSYLVANIA. English ivy, stKng, 3-in. stock. Write for prices. C. L. Reese, Springfield. O. JERUSALEM CHERRIES. Jerusalem cherries, 6-in., 25c and 35c. God- frey Aschmann. 1012 W. Ontario St., Phila- delphia. LILY OF THE VALLEY. To Import. Lily of the valley, largest grower and ex- porter. E. Neubert, Wandsbek, nr. Hamburg, Germany. Lily of the valley pips. McHutchlson & Co.* 17 Murray St., New York. From Storage. Lily of the valley, cold storage for Christmas forcing, cases of 250 pips, $5; 500, $9.50; 1,000, $18. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. Lily of the Valley. Grow Bruns' celebrated Chicago Market, the finest forcing valley In America, $18 per 1,000; $9.50 per 500; $5 per 250; Florists' Money Maker, $16 per 1,000; $8.50 per 500: $4.50 per 250. H. N. Bruns, 3032-3042 W. Madison St., Chicago. MANETTI. Manettl stocks, English-grown, 5-8 m-m, $12 per 1.000: 3-5 m-m. $10 per 1,000. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, New York. MOSS Just received a carload of MOSS, which will be sold at the right price. Call Lawndale 1834. Live Sphagnum moss, only In barrels, $2 per bbl. The C. W. Brownell Co., Walden, N. Y. Sphagnum moss. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chi- cago and New York. ' MUSHROOM SPAWN. Mushroom spawn, Lambert's Pure Culture. American Spawn Co.. St. Paul, Minn. NURSERY STOCK. SHRUBBERY. There are bargains to be bad here In such varieties as spiraeas, altheas, welgellas and philadelphus, and this names only a few. We have acres of shrubs, well grown and ready for you. Write for price list. The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. ONION SETS. Choice recleaned ONION SETS, red, $1.50- white, $2; yellow, $1.40 per bushel of 32 lbs. J. C. Zaplewskl & Co., Growers, Norwood Park, 111. Onion seed and onion sets. Schllder Bros., Cbllllcothe. O. ORCHIDS. Orchids of all kinds. Lager & Hurrell, Sum- mlt, N. J. PRIMULAS. Primula Malacoldes, strong, 2%-ln., $2.50 per 100; ready to shift. Rober & Kadkc, Maywood, in. Primula Obconlca, 3-ln., $4 per 100 cash. John liauscher, Jr., Freeport, 111. PRIVET. ___^___ AMOOR RIVER NORTH. The hardiest privet grown, 12 to 18 inch, $2 per 100; 18 to 24 inch, $3 per H)0. Valdeslan Nurseries. Bostlc, N. C. Atlanta Floral I'ummlssinn Cn.. Atlanta, Ga. ROSES. ROSES — Fine, healthy stock on own roots: Mrs. De Graw, Mrs. David McKee, Burbank, Franz Dugan, Duchess de Brabant, Apricot, Marie Lambert, Coquette des Blanches, Her- mosa. White Cochet, Anna Muller, Pink Cochet, White La France, Clothilde Soupert, Mme. Abel Chatenay, Climbing Meteor, Safrano, Souv. de Pierre Notting, Golden Gate, Champion of the World, 2-in., $3 per 100. Ben R. Cant. Glolre de L'Exposltlon Bruxelles. La Relne, Kaiserln, Pink La France, Gruss an Teplitz, Wellesley, Helen Gould, 2-ln.. $3.50 per 100. Mrs. Cut- bush, Pres. Taft, 2-in., $5 per 100. Order now: will ship when wanted. WAGNER PARK CONSERVATORIES, Sidney. O. ROOTED ROSE CUTTINGS. Per 100. Per 1,000. American Beauties $3.00 $25.00 Pink Killarney 2.50 20.00 White Killarney 2.50 20.00 Richmond 2.00 18.00 My Maryland 3.00 25.00 Ready now. Satisfaction guaranteed. GEORGE REINBERG. 162 N. Wabash Ave. Chicago, 111. Roses, Shawyer and Milady, $30 per 100; $250 per 1.000. Cnas H. Totty. Madison. N. J. SEEDS. Pimento or Spanish Pepper, the greatest producer and seller ever put on the market ; will be the moneymaker for any florist or gar- dener. 1 have stock that is an improvement over the native Spanish stock; 890 plants by actual measure produced 117 bu., planted as late as June 16 and sold in the Columbus wholesale market as high as $3 per bu. I sold them at retail at 25c per doz., with the seed out. I have a limited supply of seed to offer at 50c per liberal trade packet. L. C. ADSIT, Jamestown, O. Seeds — Agerantum, alyssum, antirrhinum, As- paragus plumosus and Sprengeri, asters, begonia, candytuft, celosla, centaurea, cineraria, cobea scandens, coleus, Dractena Indivlsa, Grevillea ro- busta, ipoemea, lobelias, mignonette, petunias, salvias, smllax, stocks, Thunbergia, Torenla For., verbenas. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere In this Issue. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Palneavllle, O. Seeds, beans, beets, cabbage, carrots, Kohl rabl, leek, lettuce, onions, peas, radishes, spinach, turnips, swedes, asters, balsams, be- gonias, carnations, cineraria, gloxinias, lark- spur, nasturtiums, pansies, petunias, phlox, primulas, scabious, stocks, verbenas, zinnias, etc. Mette's Triumph of the Giant Pansies, mixed, $6 per oz. ; % oz., $1.75; % oz., $1. Henry Mette, Quedlinburg, Germany. THE SAWYER ASTERMUM-— Eight years of strict selection places it on the mountain top of perfection, in color, size and profit. Price (cash with order) $9, oz. ; $4.50, % oz. ; trade pkg. (not mixed) $1. Colors: White, pink and lavender. ALBERT A. SAWYER, Forest Park, III. Seeds, carrots, lettuce, onion, radish, beet, parsley, parsnip, salsify, sweet peas, mustard, celery, endive. California Seed Growers' As- sociation. Inc., San Jose. Calif. Seeds, lawn grass. J. Oliver Johnson, 1874-76 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Seeds, Wm. Henry Maule, 1707-11 Filbert St.. Philadelphia. SHAMROCKS. Shamrocks, true Irish, 2-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, I1L SMILAX. - Smilax, 3 times cut back, 2^-ln., $2 per 100 cash. John Bauscher, Jr., Freeport, 111. Smllax, 2-in., $1 per 100. Elmer Rawllngs. Olean, N^Y. Smllax. Wood Bros., Fishkill. N. Y. SOFT WOODED PLANTS. SOFT WOODED PLANTS. AbutUons, ugera- t u ins, ;i. Iiyiaiitlies, alternant In- ras, l»gunlas. oite flowering varieties; Rei and Spiral ColeuB. eopneaSi chrysanthemums, carnations, rlas, <'nnn;is, flracflenaa, daisies, four va- rieties; EngllHb and German ivy, fuchlas. geraniums, ten varieties; also rose and Ivy nnd tdlver leaf geraniums, heliotrope, lantanas, lemon verbenas, moonvines, pansies, petunias, salvias, sweet alysaom, sultanas, etc., etc. GEO. A. KTJHL, Pekin, ill. VEGETABLE PLANTS. We grow cauliflower, egg plant, peppers, lettuce, cabbage, tomatoes and parsley. See our other advt. FRANKLIN PLANT FARM, Inc., Frank Bruton, Pres. and Mgr., P. 0. Box 964, Norfolk, Va. Vegetable plants, Grand Rapids nnd Tennis Ball lettuce. $1 per 1,000; 5,iKiO lots, 90c per 1,000; 10,000 lots, 80e per 1.000. Franklin Plant Farm, Inc., B. F. D. 2, Norfolk, Va. Vegetable plants, tomato, egg and pepper plants. BenJ. F. Castner, Belvidere Ave., Wash- ington, N. J. Book your orders now for March delivery of FORCING TOMATOES, Comet and Lorlllard, 2?4-ln. at 2c. Cash please. J. J. Clayton & Son, West Grove, Pa. VINCAS. VINCA MINOR (trailing periwinkle.) A hardy evergreen vine, trailing close to the surface, forming a dense mat, thriving under trees where grass will not grow; useful for binding the soil on slopes to prevent washing, for covering graves, where the blue flowers rontrast finely with the glossy green foliage. Well rooted plants, $1.50 per 100; $10 per 1, 1; 5,000 for $40. Samples on request. E. Y. TEAS, Centervllle, Ind. Vincas, 2-in., $3 per 100; 4-in., $1.75 per doz.; $15 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co.. 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Vinca Varlegata and green; have 50,000 strong, well rooted cuttings at $5 per 1,000; sample on request; this stock guaranteed. Cash. D. K. Adsit. Jamestown, O. BASKETS. BASKETS. We have about one hundred Bird 's Nest Baskets which we will close out at $10 per 100; these filled with Jap. air plants at $4 per doz. Try a few. GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, 111. BUILDING MATERIAL. Building material. Cypress is far more dura- ble than pine. Cypress sash bars up to 32 feet or longer. Greenhouse and other building ma- terial. Men furnished to superintend erection when desired. A. T, Stearns Lumber Co., Nepon- set, Boston, Mass. Building material of all descriptions for all cypress semi-iron frame or truss houses. Hot- bed sash and frames. Lord & Burnham Co. , 1133 Broadway, New York. Building material, cypress, sash bars, green- house material of any description. Write fer catalogue. John C. Moninger Co., 902 Black- hawk St., Chicago. Building material, pecky cypress, ship lap, drop siding, sheathing, flooring, white cedar posts, etc. Adam Schlllo Lumber Co., Haw- thorne and Weed Sts., Chicago. Building material of all kinds. Hotbed sash. The Foley Mfg. Co.. 2542 So. Western Ave., Chicago. Building material. Louisiana cypress, pecky cypress hotbed sash. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1357 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Building material, greenhouse material and hotbed sash of Louisiana cypress and Wash- ington red cedar. A. Dfetscb Co., 2642 Shef- field Ave., Chicago. Building material, cold frames, hotbed sasb. Hltchlngs & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. Y. CARNATION STAPLES. SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES. Mend your split carnations. Finest article for carnation growers Introduced so far, 60c ■;■ Ijniii, postage paid. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE. 38-40 Broadway, Detroit, Mich. Plllsbury's Carnation Staples, 50c per 1,000, postpaid. I. L. PUIsbnry, Galesbnrg, 111. FERTILIZERS. Wizard Brand Pulverized Sheep, Pulverized Cattle. Shredded Cattle manure. The Pulver- ized Manure Co., 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It, 100 The American Florist. Feb. i, CURVED IRON EAVE STYLE "S" This Eave is intended for use on detached houses with either fixed glass or side sash. It is practically all exposed to the inside heat of the greenhouse and so is ice clearing. KING GREENHOUSE EAVES Thev solve the Eave problem. They make the least possible Shade. And, as you can see, pre- sent no surface for icicles to form on. They have great strength with lightness. They are designed and made for the purpose and not adapted from stock structural shapes. We want to figure with you. KING CONSTRUCTION CO. Home Office and Works: North Tonawanda, N. Y. New England Sales Office : 7 Water Street, Boston, Mass. CURVED IRON EAVE STYLE "L" This Eave, although lighter than Style "S", is amply strong for all eave purposes. It obstructs little light and is ice clearing in the most severe weather. It is intended for use with fixed glass only. GOLDFISH. Gold Fish, aquarium plants, castles, globes and all supplies. Send for wholesale catalogue. Auburndale Goldfish Co., 920 W. Randolph St., Telephone, Haymarket 152, Chicago. JAPANESE AIR PLANTS. JAPANESE AIR PLANTS. In canoes, some- thing extra fine at $2.50 per doz. GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, III. MATS. MATS: — We make not only the most prac- tical but the cheapest HOTBED and COLD FRAME MATS on the market. A large per cent of our orders come from gardeners and florists who have tried them and are pleased. Our mats are in use in Iowa, 111., Ind., ithlo, Minn., Wis., Mich., New York, Maine, Mass.. Conn., R. I., N. J., Va., W. Va., and Pa. Also in British Columbia and Ont., Canada. Send for circular. WATTS BROS,, Kerrmoor, Pa. MISCELLANEOUS. Siebert's glazing points, 40c per lb.; 7 lbs., $2 50; 15 lbs., $5. Randolph & MeClements, 5936 Penn Ave., near Highland, East End, Pittsburg, Pa. Siebert's glazing points. 40c per lb.; 5 lbs., $1.S5; 20 lbs., $7. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chl- cago and New York. Greenhouse glass. Baur Window Glass Co., Eaton, Ind. Florists' Supplies of all kinds. H. Bayers- florfer & Co., 1129 Arch St., Philadelphia. Gold, silver and purple letters. Gold and purple scripts. J. Lichtenberger, 1564 Ave. A, New York. Green Silkaline. John C. Meyer & Co., Low- ell, Mass. Baskets, new imported stock. Raedlein Bas- ket Co.. 713 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Glass. Sharp. Partridge & Co., 22nd and Lumber Sts., Chicago. Glass, bent glass, ground glass. The John- ston Glass Co.. Hartford City. Ind. REFRIGERATORS. ICELESS REFRIGERATING SYSTEMS— Cleaner, better and cheaper than ice. Also "HYGRADE" OAK AND TILE REFRIGERA- TORS and FIXTURES. Ask for Catalogue "O." H. A. Born Company, 1040 Van Buren St., Chicago. Peerless Refrigerators for florists. Jac. Led- erer, 644-48 W. Madison St., Chicago. Florists' refrigerators. Buchbinder Bros., 518 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. ANTI KLOG -THE- SPRAYER OF MANY USES Sold by these dealers: VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, CHICAGO NEW YORK E. H. HUNT, 131 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. |f^"Send for Free Book of Sprayinu Recipes. ILLINOIS METALS CO., Manufacturers, 2436-2440 W. 22nd St., CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. STAKES. Cane Stakes. Standard grade, 6 to 8 feet, per 100. 85c; 500 for $3; $5.50 per 1,000. Pipe Stems, about 6 feet; per 100. 60c; per 1,000, $5. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago. Mention the American Florist when writing H.BAYERSDORFER&CO. >r\ Florists9 ^ Supplies. 1 129 Arch St.,, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Send tor our new catalogue. Mention the American Florist when writing "Red Devil"No.Oa4 The glazier's standard tool for cutting all kinds of glass. The "Red Devil" glass cutter that is used by all. Known and recognized throughout the world as THE BEST cutter ever made. Sold everywhere by the hardware trade. Ask your local dealer for "Red Devil" No. 024. Send us three 2c stamps for One only free sample. SMITH & HEMENWAY CO., 501 Chambers St., New York. Mention the American Florist when writing WHAT THE USERS SAY I have fired boilers (or th<* last forty years. The Kroeschell is the best I have ever used. I have two cast iron boilers, also a locomotive boiler coupled with yours but did not need to use the cast iron boilers this winter. Your No. 7 boiler is rated at 15,000 sq. ft. of glass and carries 25,000 sq. It. of glass until the outside tempera- Send for CATALOG. ture goes down to 10 degrees of frost. We have no trouble to keep temperatures in our houses with easy firing since we installed your boiler. From the boiler to the farthest end cf our violst houses and return is SOO feet, and circulates very quickly. The Saltford Flower Shop. Wm. D. Saltford. Poughkeepsie, N. Y. KAOESCHELL BROS. CO., 452 W. Erie St., Chicago Mention the American Florist when writing CYPRESS Is FarMoJre Durable Than PINE, TfPRES% SH BARS UPTQ132 FEET_0R LONGER. GREENHOUSE AND OTHER BUILDING MATERIAL, MEN FURNISHED JO SUPERINTEND ERECTION WHEN DES|RED. S|eb4 for our Circular's. THEAfF-.STe&rjx} LymD£F (S*. N EP# set, ;£ cston; r*t as s . Mention the American Florist when writing *9'3- The American Florist. 101 The Frame of Our Iron Frame YOU know that it takes much more strength to hold a weight out at arm's length, straight from vour shoulder, than it does when held closer to your body. How altogether reasonable it' is to apply the same principles to framing a greenhouse ! Our method of iron framing is based on that same principle of placing the supporting mem- bers in such a way that the load is distributed and eased up, so that there are no excessive strains on the columns. Trussing — unless it is the compression type — we protest against using. Look at this 55-foot house above and com- pare its extreme simplicity of compression framing with other houses of similar widths ; and you surely must be impressed with the advantages of such simplicity in construction. In this week's Florists' Exchange we take two pages to show our New Cantilever Iron Frame that requires fewer rafters, fewer purlins, fewer columns, and still has the necessary strength. Twenty-inch glass is used. Be sure to look the Ad. up. Better yet, let us come and talk it over with you. Hitchings & Company NEW YORK OFFICE: 1170 Broadway Factory: Elizabeth, IM. J. Jreer's Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenhouses Diive easy and true, because both bevels are on the same aide. Can't twist and break the glass in driving. Galvan- ized and will not rust. 1 rights or lefts. The Peerless Glazing Poin !■ patented. No others like It. Order from your dealer^ or direct from us. 1000,75c. postpaid. ( Samples fiee. HENRY A. DREEE.I 714 Chestnut Btreet^S PhUadslphJfc. SIEBERT'S ZINC Never Rust GLAZING POINTS Are positively the best. Last forever. Over 30.000 pounds now in use. A sure preventative of ylass slipping, Effective on laree or small irlass. Easy to drive. Easy to extract Two si7es. Hand %. 40c per lb., by mail 16c extra: 7 lbs. for $2.50 15 lbs. for $5.00, by express. For sale by the trade RANDOLPH 6 McCLEMENTS, Florists. 5936 Perm Ave., near Highland, Pittsburgh, Pa. The Early Advertisement Gets There. AttentionI Glass Buyers!! GREENHOUSE GLASS You will save money if you obtain our prices before you buy Quality A No. 1. Prompt shipments. Hooker's Greenhouse White Paint The most durable White Paint for this purpose. Half barrels (25 gallons), per gal., $1.76; 6 gal. pails, per gal., $1.80. H. M. HOOKER COMPANY, WHOLESALE GLASS AND PAINTS, Long Distance Phone 65 1 -659 West Washington Boulevard, Phirann Monroe 4994. Near Des Plalnes St. V/BBBV»€B||U The Regan Printing House PR IN ING LARGE RUNS OF CATALOGUES OUR SPECIALTY WRITE FOR PRICES. 527 Plymouth Place, CHICAGO Letterheads, Envelopes, Billheads. Statements neaas, tnveiopes, liiim.'aas. Mate Cards and Special Shipping Labels, also Seed Envelopes. Plate Makine and Color Work. Gorham & Chapline Printery 542 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO 102 The American Florist. Feb. /, The Recognized Standard Insecticide. Not a cure-all, but a specific remedy for all sap sucking insects infesting plant life, such as green, black, white fly, thrips, red spider, mealy bug and soft scales. $1.00 per Quart. $2.50 per Gallon. An infallible remedy for mildew, rust and bench fungi. Unlike Bordeaux and lime, and sulphur it does not stain the foliage, but cleanses it. 75c per Quart. $2.00 per Gallon. VERMINE A soil sterilizer and vermicide. Destroys eel, cut, wire and grub worms, maggots, root lice and ants. Used 1 part to 400 parts water, it does not injure plants, but protects your crops against ravages under the soil. $1.00 per Quart. $3.00 perGallon. a AH are spraying materials and are effective in the greenhouse and in the garden. FOR SALE BY SEEDSMEN Aphine Manufacturing Co. Manufacturers of Agricultural Chemicals. Madison, N. J. M. C. Ebel, General Manager. Mention the American Florist when writing WE ARE SPECIALISTS IN Greenhouse Glass Paints & Putty BUFFALO WHITE (Semi-Paste) Most Perfect White Paint Made. Be sure to get our estimates. the DWELLE-KAISER co. 338-342 Ellicott St., BUFFALO, N. Y. Branch Offices: 80 N. Allen Street, - Albany, N. Y. Cutler Building, Rochester, N. Y. 20 State Street. ■ - Erie, fa. Mention the American Florist when writing THE JOHNSTON GLASS CO. Hartford City, Ind. Bent Glass Ground Glass Mention the American Florist when writing GLASS We are leaders. Large stock, good prices SHARP, PARTRIDfiE & CO. CHICAGO. ILLINOIS Mention the American Florist when writing or Hot-beds and Cold-frames Double-Glass Double Profits The old single layerhot-bed sash are far better than none; but they must be covered with mats, boards or shut- ters every evening and uncovered every morning. They are wasteful. The new SUNLIGHT DOUBLE GLASS SASH, with two layers of glass enclosing an air space, are COMPLETE IN THEM- SELVES. They eliminate all extra covers; they wipe out half the labor cost; they admit all the light by day to store warmth in the bed and then save the warmth at night. They make plants earlier and stronger. They double final profits. Every practical gardener or florist will see the value of this. And it is good business for you to get our free catalog for full infor- mation. Write your address plainly and send it today; the hot-bed season is not far off. Prof. Massey's booklet on Hot- beds and Cold Frames sent for 4c in stamps. Sunlight Double Glass Sash Co. 934 E. Broadway, Louisville, Ky. Write for these books today. The double layer of flatt doe* '■ GREENHOUSE GLASS Superior Quality and Right Prices. Let Us Quote You. We Can Save You Money. Baur window Glass Co., E1™N> "SUPERIOR 99 HOT WATER BOILERS For Greenhouse Heating. Made in 9 Sizes>. Superior Machine and Boiler Works. 846-848 W. Superior St., Chicago, 111. ■ Flower Colors Use oar Color Chart In describing them. PRICE. $l.O0 POSTPAID. American Florist Co., 440 S. Dearborn Street. CHICAGO t ts fitwi out* is* are easy to kill with The Fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder $3.00 per bag 100 lbs. Satisfaction guaranteed or money back ; wny try cheap substitutes that makers do not dare to guarantee? THI H. i. ST00THOFF CO., MOMT VERNON, N. T. Mention the American Florist when writing *fr 0 Pulverized or Shredded ■ .WriRb.;, : brand' 'llflNURES Cattle Manure Pulverized Sheep Manure Unequalled for Greenhouse Fertlizing. Ask for Grower's Booklet. THE PULVERIZED MANURE CO* 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago Mention the American Florist when writing *9'3- The American Florist. 103 Strength—Lasting Strength Is the Conspicuous Characteristic of GARLAND HOUSES. Garland Construction is made by correct methods, under the most exacting super- vision from the best materials obtainable. THE> GEO. M. OARIviVND CO., Lock Box S. Main Office: DES PLAINES, ILL. Branch Offices: Means & Thachkr. 6 and 8 Custom Houslj St. Boston, Mass. C C. ^CHAFER, 214 W. 14th St. Los Angeles, Calif. Stephen A. Jamieson, 826 Plymouth Bldff.. Minneapolis, Minn. Peerless Refrigerators Built Exclusively for Florists Write for Special Designs and Prices JAC LEDERER 644-48 W. Madison St., - - GHICA6D Phone 2496 Monroe Mention the American Florist when writing WILKS' Hot Water Boilers ARI THE MOST ECONOMICAL Boiler for Greenhouses No Night Fireman Required wlthonr SELF-FEEDING HOT WATER BOILERS. Send for Catalog and Prices. S. WILKS MEG. CO., 3503 Shields Ave. CHICAGO Always mention The American Florist when you order stock. : : Ventilating Apparatus Send for our new catalog and price list of Ventilating Apparatus and Greenhouse Fittings. We have a line that cannot be equaled and we absolutely guarantee it to give you the satisfaction you expect. This is fair enough, is it not? Our equipment is manufactured by men who are especiall}' skilled along this line who use only the best of materials. Ask your friends about us. You will then hesitate no longer. Advance Co., RICHMOND, 1ND. M ETROPOLITAN ATERIAL CO. — PATENTED Greenhouse Boilers and Construction Material Please send for cataloKand prices. 1394-1412 Metropolitan Ave, BROOKLYN, N. Y. OF HIGH GRADE.. Boilers For GREENHOUSES See Our Catalogue. HoTwatS 6IBLIH 4 CO., Utica. N. Y. ♦ The Best Color Chart! For Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen. Erfurt, Germany, May 9, 1911. American Florist Co., Chicago, U. S. A. 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For particulars concerning Hail Insurance, address JOHN G. ESLER, Secretary, SADDLE RIVER N. J Mention the American Florist when writing Tr^i r — > <£>'• w £v^ ^^^al C«1 S^^E^\^i^^to.7.^a— ^ r^ ; ^T^^^VA^ ^W^EKUTj^^^^^^^^^^^^ !E?>~^S^ - n each tooth- The Florist and His Market. Paper read before the Philadelphia Florists' Club i>y Wallace l(. Plerson, of Cromwell, i v.iui. , r. in n 1 1 \ i In taking a Bubjecl tor my talk to you this evening that is as broad as this, I have a reason for so doing and that reason 1 wish to express in just as plain English as the law allows. We are all in the same boat— retail- [ ' A NEAT CARD FOR FUNERAL FLOWERS. August Hilck-n's Idea of nn Appropriate Card to Accompany "The Last Token of Love.' pick place a red preserved cherry — the large maraschino cherries — and as these also can be had in green, use a few- green ones with the reds. Around these cherries circle the Paper White nar- cissi and finish with a few tiny twigs of maidenhair ferns and tie a blue satin ribbon around the body of the basket. Lily of the valley will also look well with the cherries, as will also white sweet peas. A. E. K. McCormick Decorations at Chicago. Henry Wittbold arranged the decora- tions for the H. F. McCormiCks' Italian garden dance, which was given in the gold ballroom at the Congress hotel. Chicago, on Friday evening. January ::i. It was a delightful surprise to the guests as far as the decorations were concerned, for they were very beauti- ful and the largest ever arranged in this city by an individual firm. Can- vas painted to represent the sky hung from the top of the ballroom, and the walls from the lloor lo the gallery were massed with smilax and other greens, and the French windows of the room were banked with pink azaleas. Arbor Vlte tre. s with their tops reaching to the ceiling were grouped about the gallery and tall Italian vases were placed at intervals among the trees. Begonias, azaleas, cyclamen and Bos- ton ferns in pots with no covering adorned the walls on all sides of the large ballroom and artificial roses cov- ered the L'O pergolas that lined the sides. At one end of the room foun- tain pots on stone pedestals held large pots of azaleas and that the picture might not be spoiled, all the halls leading from the stairways and the elevators throughout the entire front of the ballroom suite were decorated similarly to the room itself. er, wholesaler, large grower, small grower — and whoever is dependent up- on the florist's business for a living. What I have to say tonight deals with not one market or another, as the term is commonly understood, but largely with the great market~ihat is everywhere — "the people." We may raise what we will buy and sell among ourselves, but that is not our market nor our ultimate end. We must reach out and bring money Int ir busi- ness from outside, Just as outside in- dustries are dependent on us to sup- port them. We have been consider- ed i luxury in years past ami we want to I,- considered a necessity, and when the Bower business is once settled on that basis it will continue to grow in proportion to t tie popul it ion. For some years past it has been growing out ot proportion to the popu- lation and anticipated demand has ed a building i m that has ad- ded much to the glass area and very little to the organization of the flow- er industry. The public has caught some of the spirit and would catch an. i e wire we, as real business ' doing our part to teach them that our product has become to them a neces- sity rather than a luxury, and that as a. necessity, at almost all t in the year Mowers are within reach of the average pocket-book. The statement that I have made and which will, in my opinion, bear re- peating, although perhaps in differ- ent language, is that the selling end of the greenhouse game has not kept up with the building end, and this I firmly believe. Our energy has gone into production, leaving the product to take care of itself or to be taken care of by those who have a custom- er in sight, but no selling organiza- tion has been perfected that aids in moving the output at all times to the best advantage. We have a business no one can corner. Our goods are produced from the soil, our products are perishable. Our quality is a per- sonal matter. Were all the glass built in the last ten years construct- ed by a flower trust it would be no small concern. Do you believe for one minute that such an organization would sit idly by and allow the prod- uct to sell itself? I doubt it. Now, I'm not here knocking the wholesal- er, for he does his best to sell it to MARGUERITES IN POT. 108 The American Florist. Feb. s, advantage, and the retailer no doubt tries in his way to reach the people, but I am trying to impress on you the one fact that we are all in one boat and that boat is drifting for lack of some power that is not gaso- line. The retail florist without glass in any city is perhaps the most indepen- dent one of our fraternity. All he has to do is to stop buying and he is out of business. All his assets, usually the case when he fails, are an unex- pired lease, some poor accounts and an ice-box. I wager that nine out of ten of these men are above realiz- ing that they are with us in the boat that our success is theirs, although we all know how much of their fail- ure is ours. The retail florist so situ- ated with relation to what he sells is not independent, for the source of sup- ,,lv rules, but he will continue to rule so long as the producers allow it and no- longer. The retailer who realizes that he is in the boat and that the wel- fare of the one is the welfare ot all, is usually the man with the busy store who is trying to help move stock and who by so doing has increased his business. These men are the salvation of the grower. Then there is the retailer who grows his own product. I could almost defy you to name one who is not success- ful I can name many that are and some of them are among our best known men. in the profession, and why are they? Because they grow the goods and must sell it. There is busi- ness instinct there. They cannot . sign over the ice-box and leave the janitor to wash their name from the window. The spirit of self-preserva- tion keeps them at the task and I would be almost willing to state that they enjoy being business men in the • modern sense of the word. You will find the advertisements of these men in the daily papers of their home towns and people with moderate means in their stores, buying flowers. Some of these men were growers who took up the retail end because of the failure of existing flower stores to move their output at paying prices to them as producers, and others are growers to maintain a supply they must have, but however they got in- to it doesn't alter the fact that they have invested capital and brains and are keeping both working to get to the one market we all want to reach — the people. The small grower who places his product direct is fortunate. He is in a class by himself, and yet in this paper is considered one of the crowd in the boat, for his welfare is depen- dent on us ail. Unless the retailers with whom he deals directly, are above par, he is getting below par for his stock. That is the way I've found it. When the market drops, they drop him, but they stick to him hard and fast when it goes up. This grower ends by becoming one of the class who ship their product to the whole- sale market to share the honor of shipping to the big city with a lot of others, to get less than he got be- fore for his product, and finally he stays out in the suburbs and adver- tises his carnations and roses "at the greenhouse." The next season he has a new show house in front and a de- livery car, and so far as the market is concerned, he becomes a buyer rather than a shipper, advertising in the local papers having brought busi- ness to him and made him indepen- dent to a large extent. The small florist out in the country is not so located that this is practi- cable. How can he better himself? By being a specialist. Grow the one crop that you can do well— maybe roses, maybe snapdragons — only grow it well. Keep the supply and the business is yours, for the specialist gets to be known and his goods in demand. There is no place today in the big cities for job lots, and this the small florist must realize or be the loser. The odds and ends of stock from a small grower, although perhaps of good quality, are in the same class with a few odd roses of unusual ex- cellence. They don't bring what they are worth and the competition of the specialist and of the large concerns is too strenuous for a mixed lot from the country. That takes in all of them, for the large grower specializes in more than one line, but each depart- ment is capable of holding its own as a rule, and the big places by holding a steady supply, can maintain a sale for their goods and can, as a rule, produce better goods for the money than the small places that do not specialize. The wholesale house is between them all — a clearing house, a necessary evil— but a link in the chain that binds every man dependent on flowers for a livelihood with a com- mon bond, and we must realize that this chain is no stronger than_ its weakest link. That bond is the cause for which we should work. To strengthen it should be our mission, the assimilat- ing of the idea of common fellowship in the trade, will be the tie that binds. Some of that spirit has been in the air this season and that spirit, we may hope, will be the yeast that will leaven the whole, but the working is slow, though if successful, it will not be in vain. One of the strong links in the chain is the S. A. F., and this must be the foundation upon which to build. Let us consider briefly what the so- ciety means to the average florist. It means a picnic and a vacation in the summer, free lunches and a social time with a lot of kindred spirits (and other spirits), and a feeling when he gets home that the florists are after all a jolly bunch and a lot of pret- ty good spenders. But this is not all. There is creeping into that organiza- tion a feeling that as a national society, there is a purpose to accomplish and that purpose is the elevation of the florist profession from the huckster standard to the dignity of a business. The meetings' should be to better business conditions, and not to settle seedsmen's arguments with the rul- ing that votes are power. That feel- ing has brought about the National Flower Shows to teach the people of the world that we are alive to some of the opportunities of horticulture as a profession in America, to instill into our minds confidence in ourselves as a whole, as American (business men, and to teach us to respect our calling in life by showing us public' opinion of horticultural achievements. I look forward to the day when we shall be in reality not a society of florists, but an organization of florists with serious intent and busi- ness betterment the sole interest, and with such a spirit we will have the co-operation, not of one florist out of ten, but of the entire profession. There are, of course, features in every exhibtion that are wholly trade fea- tures, but they all have instructive value and more instructive to the pub- lic than to the profession. Any flow- er show properly advertised, educates the public to the flower industry and anyone who fails to support the next National Flower Show in the Grand Central Palace, New York, will be do- ing himself and his profession an in- justice and deserves to lose his share of the benefits which must result to the business as a whole. It is up to the newspapers to make or break this show financially, but aside from the financial end, they will be doing a great injustice to the people of the country as a whole, if they do not give an educational exhibit of this charac- ter all the prominence it deserves. It is one of the many unexplainable things that newspapers crave to give the American people glowing accounts of insignificant celebrations and scan- dal and fail to give prominence to that which is not only interesting to many, but instructive to all. This brings us to the question : Are we putting the material before them in such shape that it can be used? We certainly are not. What then, is the solution? At the last convention in Chicago, a motion was passed pro- viding for a publicity committee of the Society of American Florists, and there is reason to believe that at the call of President Farquhar, there will be a meeting in connection with the National Flower Show, and that a resolution will be drawn up to present to the Society in convention at Min- neapolis to have the society appropri- ate annually for a term of years a sum large enough to insure a fitting start for this work. The balance of the necessary funds must come from the florists' clubs and private indi- viduals. No man can head a publi- city bureau who does not have his entire time devoted to it, and be suc- cessful and accomplish the purpose. No man can be obtained to fill this position for a small salary. It takes money to make it go. Would not the *9'3- The American Florist. 109 PITTSBURG FLORISTS' CLUB OFFICERS ELECT. T. P. Langhans, Treasurer. Neil McCallum, President. S. A. F., with its .$."!.< "> a year mem- bership, be doing the right thing to make it a business organization if everj florist in the country could be- come a member on the grounds that two-thirds of his yearly donation would be used to advance his profes- sion and benefit his business? I be- lieve so, and that properly canvassed, they could be induced to join. Then a publicity bureau could have a chance to become a power and a lew of the good things it could do would be the dissemination to the pa pels of proper information relating in (lowers and plants; it could teach the public what flowers are used for and how; bring to public notice spe- cial flower days and make them na- tional; teach the florist how to prop- erly conduct his local advertising: show political parties that a flower is an appropriate party emblem; bring pressure to bear on the government to teach home beautifying, to enhance value as well as to improve the farm land; assist magazines of national scope to obtain articles that relate to flowers; aid in advertising national Bower shows; teach the people that the parks are their property and their gardens, and instill in them local pride in their parks and its flowers; make our big days like Memorial Day na- tional in their scope, and teach some sections of the country that flowers at ESaster are a necessity as they are in the East. Perhaps I am painting this too rosy, but it is worth the thought. We want co-operation rather than competition, and unless we have it there will be more florists selling their own product direct to the real mar- ket, and that is — the people. Consid- er the possibilities of the parcel post and the demand that has come from the people. "Buy from the producer," is the watch-word of modern times, and they arc doing it more and more in every line of business. It is to be i tted that plants are not included under parcel post rates as well as cut Bowers. Consider the possibility of an organization of growers with a chain of stores, spending the nioney they are now paying for commissions, in proper publicity and advertising, P. S. Randolph, Executive Committee E. C. Reineman, Vice-President. catering to the people direct, bidding for parcel post shipments to be made direct from the greenhouses. This class of Imsiness would be a big feature. The people enjoy buying from the real source of supply and they like to buy direct from the greenhouse as ex- perience has proved. Parcel post has aided in making such an arrangement possible. I tell you, gentlemen, we are all in the same boat. We do not want com- petition. We want co-operation; but unless there is co-operation of retail- ers, wholesalers and growers, there will be competition and plenty of it. Some of us may then realize that we al- lowed the goose that lays the golden eggs to starve to death for lack of business sense. A link in the chain that binds us all together is the local florists' club. It is to be hoped that the Florists' Club of Philadelphia has proved this to the local people, that the flower business in Philadelphia is on the level, that it has educated them to the fact that you are producing for them the best products of American floriculture, that you have made Philadelphia and the state of Pennsylvania proud of its flowers. If not, your mission has not been accomplished, but you have the foundation to work with right here in the club. Every dollar that you spend collectively to boom your business and put it before the public in its true light, will come back to you individually many times over. Sou have a new organization here in Philadelphia, the Retail Florists' Association. Let us hope that it will be c lucted as an organization of business men, in sympathy with the grower and his problems, willing to meet with you, becoming part of your organization, aid in solving the prob- lem of getting Bowers to the real mar- ket the people. I am not under the impression that this talk to you tonight is going to be a heal-bll, that everything will fol- low the course I have mapped out. bul if it gives you the basis for thought and aids in strengthening the bond of fellowship, and helps to impress on you the fact that our intei are mutual, I shall be satisti 110 The American Florist. Feb. g. Plant Introduction. An article on "Plant Introduction for the Plant Breeder," by David Fair- child, has been reprinted from the De- partment of Agriculture's Yearbook for 1911. "It is new nearly two cen- turies," says Mr. Fairchild, "since the first successful attempt to hybridize plants was made by an English gar- dener. This seems a long time if meas- ured in the terms of mechanical in- vention, but when it is remembered that with most plants such a cross as that first one produced can be made only once a year, the accomplishments of plant hybridization appear truly re- markable. A mechanic makes a new machine and tests it at once; a plant breeder makes a new cross, but must wait for the following season, and if his plant is a tree or shrub he must wait for many seasons before he knows whether he has obtained from his cross something worthless or a new hybrid which is an improvement over that which the world already has." The practical value of plant breeding and the influence of new environment are treated fully by Mr. Fairchild, who speaks hopefully of the expected re- sults from the introduction of hardy wild stock from Asia and elsewhere. The crossing of these with native stock is expected to produce hardier plants and an improved fruit- "Eighty years ago the way in which plants were built up was so imper- fectly understood, says Mr. Fairchild, that the cell organ called the nucleus, which has come to play such an im- portant role in plant hybridization, had not been discovered; while the presence of a definite mechanism by which the matter that is transmitted from parent to offspring is divided and redivided until every cell in the entire body of the offspring has re- ceived a portion of the substance of the parent was not so much as even suspected. "The influence which the introduc- tion of a single new species may some- times have on the creation of a whole range of new varieties is nowhere more strikingly demonstrated than in the case of the introduction of the Ben- gal rose into Europe. As Viviand- Morel remarks in his article on the hybridization of the genus rosa : " 'The changes that upset the genus rosa were contemporary, or nearly so, with the French Revolution. It was about this time, in fact, that there was introduced into cultivation the rose called the Bengal, which transformed the genus and altered it from top to bottom.' _" According to the English gardener, Philip Miller, who wrote in the eigh- teenth century, there were only 30 va- rieties of double roses in cultivation in his time. Compare this number with W. A. Clarke. Assistant Secretary Pittsburg Florists' Club. the 2,000 or more of today. What has been done with the rose probably can be done in greater or lesser measure with many of our other cultivated plants. "In other words, plant breeding is now on the very borderland of our knowledge of the microscopic structure and chemistry of proto-plasm on the one hand and touches the great com- mercial interests on the other, and therefore its study has all the fascina- tion of true research which is stimu- lated by the quick utilization of newly discovered facts." New York and New Jersey Plant Growers. The fifth annual dinner of the New York and New Jersey Association of Plant Growers was held Wednesday evening, January 29, 1913, at Louis Martin's, Broadway and Forty-second street, New York. It was the largest in the history of the association and declared to be the most successful one. The table was arranged in the shape of a horseshoe and was beauti- fully decorated with smilax, orchids, roses, carnations, alpine violets, etc., and when occupied by the guests made a pleasing spectacle. Louis Dupuy, the president of the association, acted as toastmaster and after the dinner had been served he introduced the fol- lowing speakers : J. K. M. L. Far- quhar, of Boston, president of S. A. F.; Thomas Roland. Nahant, Mass.; Wil- liam H. Siebrecht, president of New York Florists' Club, and F. B. Pier- son, Tarrytown, N. Y. The president then addressed "Vv m. H. Siebrecht, Jr., the secretary of the association, and stated that the asso- ciation appreciated his efforts in mak- in the dinner a success and as a token of esteem presented hm with a watch fob and locket studded with an im- mense diamond. It was a total sur- prise to the secretary and in accepting it he thanked the members and stated that he had done only that which he considered was his duty. After the FIFTH ANNUAL DINNER OF THE NEW VORK AND NEW JERSEY ASSOCIATION OF PLANT GROWERS AT NEW YORK CITY. r9*3- 7 he American Florist. 111 THE NEW GRAND CENTRAL PALACE, LEXINGTON AVENUE, NEW YORK. Where the Third International Flower Show Will Be Held. April 5-12. 1913 speaking was over a varied vaudeville programme was enjoyed until a late dur. -Miss Louise Dupuy, (laughter of the president, took her place at the piano and rendered several operatic selections which were thoroughly en- d and appreciated. John Donald- son, of Elmhurst, L. I., vice president of the New Fork Florists' Club, enter- tained the sia sts by executing a tur- key-trot with .Miss Del Mont., an.l was warmly applauded. The committee who this dinner an unqualified suc- cess '■' msist, >d of Julius Roehrs, Jr., Alfred I.. Zeller and Herman Schoelzel. Birmingham. Ala.— into Hurst is building a greenhouse 25x100 feet. Washington, d. c. O. a. C. i >ehm- ler, formerly with Gude Bros., has now a neat store of his own, on r, near Fourteenth street. X. W. In ad- dition ti> being a good designer and decorator, he is also secretary of tin- Washington Flutists' Club. International Flower Show. GRAND CENTRAL PALACE. NEW YORK. The Final Schedule of Prizes is now in course of distribution and copies Of saute may be had by anyone ap plying to John Young, secretary, -"4 West 28th St., Xew York, or C. H. Totty, Madison. N. J., chairman of the National Flower Show fori ttei it embraces forty pages and is be- lieved to lie the most comprehensive Hower show schedule ever issued for any show in the world, catering, as it does, not only to the large grow- er, but to the private men and ama- teurs, and covering everything in the line of plants and cut Bowers, it is gratifying to note that then- are some twenty-seven contributing societies in conjunction with the s. .a. f. & 1 '. II. This will insure a unity of pur- pi se such as has never before been manifest in American horticulture. The amount of cash premiums is verj Large, and in addition there will be some thirty-five silver cups and about the same number of gold, sil- ver and bronze medals to be competed for. Mr. Young has mailed a cop of the schedule to every member ol tin- s. a. F. & ii. H. The membi . ship in the contributing societies will I"- reached through their secretaries. The local committee meets weekly and is holding frequent conferences with the management of the Internation.il Exposition Co., which is i perating. The feature program Cor the si while not yet completed, will include i ree lectures to the public evei 1 ii and evening. President Farqu- har of the S. A. F. & I I. H.. will si mi "Gardens of Japan." Otto Thilow, of Philadelphia will lecture on "A Trip through the Canadian I; E. ll. Wilson. ,,i Boston, will speak on "Chinese Plants." f. w. Brown, of 112 The American Florist. Feb. S, Buffalo, has kindly consented to give his ideas on "Floral Arrangement and Art." R. F. Felton, of London. Eng., it is also hoped will speak on "Floral Decorations as used at the British Court." Other well known lecturers will be Leonard Barron, of the Gar- den Magazine; Geo. V. Nash, of the New York Botanical Garden; J. H. McFarland. of the McFarland Publi- city Co.. Harrisburg. Pa.; and Miss Beatrice Jones, of New York, the well known landscape artist. The lecture room, which is on the third floor of the Palace, will be used by members of the different societies for their meetings in the mornings; definite dates will be set for each society as soon as the program is properly ar- ranged. The board of jurors composed of about sixty well posted men in Am- erican horticulture, will work in' con- junction with about a dozen Euro- pean gentlemen, in order that the show may be judged expeditiously and the prizes all awarded before the building is opened to the public. Arrangements are being made to have the music in keeping with the magnitude and importance of the event. Some of the commercial firms think the price of 75 cents. .$1 and $1.50 per foot (according to location), for space in the trade exhibition section is too high, but it must be remembered that conditions in New York are very dif- ferent from those found in small towns. Mr. Young still has a few good locations for sale. and. as purely a business proposition anyone inter- ested who does not have space in this show will surely regret the fact after- ward. The building in which the show \\ ill lie held ((if which a very fine picture appears on the back of the Fiiiiil Schedule of Prizes) rents for $2,000 per day; the lighting and other essentials are additional items; and while the S. A. F. & O. H. has an agreement with the International Exposition Co. which relieves the So- ciety of much direct responsibility, still it will have to be provided for. The cost of space, however, if any business man will sit down and con- scientiously figure it out. is really very little, considering the fact that automobile shows in the same build- ing rented their space for from $3 to $5 per foot; and also considering the fact that an exhibitor is putting his goods before the greatest buying public in the world. When one con- siders, too. that more than seventy- five thousand people passed through the gates at a local exhibition one Sunday, last Fall just to see a Chry- anthemum exhibition, the prospects for a record breaking attendance at the International Show look exceptionally bright. The International Exposition Com- pany, through its arrangement of the advertising agencies, will have an an- nouncement of the show in all the sur- face, elevated and subway stations, and in this way it will come to the direct notice of over two million peo- ple a day, a great many of whom will be interested in the show. It is expected that one day will be known as "Society Day," on which day the admission fee will be double that on ordinary days. This will be the big display day of the rose ami car- nation societies. J. H. Pepper, Chairman Publicity Committee. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Soctety of American Florists. DEPARTMENT OF PLANT REGISTRATION. Public notice is hereby given that Mrs. William S. Kimball, Rochester, N. Y., offers for registration the follow- ing new orchid. Any person objecting to the registration or to the use of the proposed name is requested to communicate with the secretary at once. Failing to receive objection to the registration, the same will be made three weeks from this date : RAISER'S DESCRIPTION. The plant is a sport from the well- known Cypripedium Harrisianum, dif- fering from the original as follows : The habit of the growth is short and compact and the plant is very florifer- pus. The leaves are much narrower and have a bright glossy surface. The flower scape is of greenish color, six to nine inches in height. The flower is of medium size, beautifully formed and of a light greenish color, slightly shaded, the staminoide being perfectly green. The name which I wish to give to the above described orchid is Cypri- pedium Harrisianum "Laura Mitchell Kimball." Public notice is hereby given that the Richard Diener Co.. Mountain View, Calif., offer for registration the following hew geraniums. Any person objecting to the registration or to the use of the proposed names is requested to communicate with the secretary at once. Failing to receive objection to the registration the same will lie made three weeks from this date : RAISER'S DESCRIPTIONS. Dr. Richard Behrend — Cherry crim- son, single; diameter of flower, 2% inches; diameter of truss, 7 to 15 inches. Jack London — Bright shaded red, single; diameter of flower, 3 inches; diameter of truss, 7 inches. Julius Eberius — Dark cherry scarlet, single; diameter of flower. " inches; diameter of truss, 7 inches. Dr. Lincoln Cothran — Rose-pink, semi-double; diameter of flower, 2% inches; diameter of truss, ti inches. Judge Lindsey — Coppery salmon, single: diameter of flower, 2 inches: ilia meter of truss, 7 inches. Fresno — Light cherry scarlet, single; diameter of flower 2% inches: diameter of truss. 0 inches. H. Plath — Fiery red, single; diameter of flower. 2% inches; diameter of truss. I! inches. Anna Eberius — Pale coral, single; di- ameter of flower. 2% inches; diameter of truss. 0 inches. Palo Alto — Brownish red to ponceau, single; diameter of flower, 2 inches: diameter of truss. 0 inches. Fire Ball— Bright scarlet, single; di- ameter of flower, 2% inches; diameter of truss. 7 inches. Los Altos — Dark scarlet, single; di- ameter of flower, 2 inches; diameter of truss, l! inches. Florence Metzner — Dark cardinal, single; diameter of flower, 2 inches; diameter of truss. 7 inches. Mrs. Edward Stock — Shaded rose pink, single; diameter of flower, 2 inches; diameter of truss, (i inches. La Paloma — Snow white, single; di- ameter of flower. 2 inches: diameter of truss, 0 inches. Tamalpais — Cherry red, single; diam- eter of flower. 2 inches; diameter of truss, 0 inches. J. Stitt Wilson — Orange flame, sin- gle; diameter of flower, 3 inches; di- ameter of truss, 7 inches. Ramona — Salmon pink, single; diam- eter of flower, 2U inches; diameter of truss. S inches. Fire King — Fiery orange, single; di- ameter of flower, 2 inches; diameter of truss, G inches. Sacramento — Orange flame, single: diameter of flower, 3 inches; diameter of truss, 0 inches. Luisa Tetrazzini — Pure white, single; diameter of flower, 2 inches; diameter of truss, 6 inches. Mt. Shasta — Snow white, single; di- ameter of flower, 3 inches; diameter of truss, 7 inches. Rosea — Coral pink, single: diameter of flower, 3 inches; diameter of truss, i inches. Tacoma — Deep salmon pink, single; diameter of flower. 2% inches; diam- eter of truss. 0 inches. Hawaii — Fiery orange, single; diam- eter of flower. 2 inches; diameter of truss. 6 inches. Mary Garden — Salmon to light rose pink, single; diameter of flower, 2 inches; diameter of truss, 0 inches. Mayor Rolph — Cherry scarlet, single; diameter of flower, 2 inches; diameter of truss, 7 inches. Governor Johnson — Orange scarlet, single; diameter of flower, 3 inches; di- ameter of truss, 7 inches. Gifford Pinchot — Burnt orange und crimson, single; diameter of flower. 2 inches; diameter of truss. I! inches Gertrude Atherton — Whit^ and sal- mon pink, single; diameter of flower, 2% inches; diameter of truss, (i inches. Richard Diener — Dark rose-pink, single and sem-i-double; diameter of flower. •'! inches: diameter of truss. 7 inches. Mt. Hamilton— Apple blossom pink, single; diameter of flower, 2 inches; di- ameter of truss, 0 inches. Alviso — White to light pink, single; diameter of flower. 2 inches; diameter of truss, li inches. Sunnyvale — Deep salmon, single; di- ameter of flower, 2% inches; diameter of truss, (i inches. Snow Bird — Snow white, single: di- ameter of flower, 2% inches; diameter of truss, (i inches. Gilroy — Carmine and scarlet, single; diameter of flower. 2 inches; diameter of truss. 0 inches. Tivoli — White and shaded crimson. single: diameter of flower. 2 inches; diameter of truss, ti inches. White Beauty— White and light pink, single; diameter of flower. 2 inches; diameter of truss. 0 inches. Billie Burke — Dark shrimp pink, sin- gle; diameter of flower. 2 inches: di- ameter of truss, 0 inches. Fritzi Scheff — Shaded rose and sal- mon, single; diameter of flower. 2 inches; diameter of truss, 0 inches. Philadelphia Florists' Club. The February meeting of the Phila- delphia Florists' Club was a record- breaker in point of attendance. The feature was the paper of Wallace Pierson. Cromwell, Conn., on "The Flor- ist and His Market." It was a splen- did essay and like all of Mr. Pierson's work it showed him to be thoroughly up to date and an earnest worker for the welfare of the business. It will be read with great interest by the trade generally all over the country, as he has touched on a subject of general interest. John Young, secre- tary of the S. A. F., made an address, speaking of the great exhibition to be held in New York in April and pre- dicting great success for it. He also praised the work of Vice-President Wirth of Minneapolis. Minn., and the great work he is doing in preparation for the coming convention of the S. A. F. Charles Totty. Madison. N. J., was full of the coming International Flower Show in New York. He was pleased '9*3- The American Florist. 113 to see sn much interest being taken by the trade here and predicted that it would be the greatest and most com- plete horticultural exhibition ever held in any country. M. t '. Ebel of the Aphlne Manufacturing Co., also ad- dressed the club on publicity In the Bower business and though) thai great good would come from it. The Retail Florists' Association was a< rded thi- ns.' lit' the club loom tor a general publicity meeting to include ill branches of the trade to set on foot a bona t'nii' movement that is expected to have something 111010 than mere promises ami hopes tor results. Every effort win iio made to get all in; Tests together ami give the publicity cause such a boost that n win never stop. Very Interesting remarks were made by Robert Craig, A. Farenwa'.d, Charles Pox, John Gracey, President Thilovv ami others. K. Washington. GOOD STOCK SCARCE. Business keeps up very well, but g I stock is not over plentiful. Good los.s are very scarce. American Beauties are in very short supply. 1 'a illations are coming in fairly well. Snapdragon anil bullions stock are plentiful with a ready sale for all. The florists all report a very good trade. NOTES. The florists' bowling team has en- tered the city tournament and they would like to have a few of the club out to s.e them the night they bowl, The next club meeting will be elec- tion night. There will be a number of candidates for the presidency. J. H. Small & Sons have had some Very pretty table decorations of late. In one of them the centerpiece was an old-fashioned bouquet over four feet high with old-fashioned bouquets laid on the cloth for the ladies. Geo H. Cooke had a very pretty window of farleyense, pink pearl and white lilac with some very fine wall flowers in vases. Mr. Cooke is kept very busy just now with plenty of ia hie decorations. Geo. Shaffer is well pleased with the new store. He reports business very good. '/.. D. Blackistone is not saying much but vim can always find his force on the move. G. C. D. Baltimore. The Gardeners and Florists' Club has 1 a meeting for February hi to in a committee to « ait on the legislature and ask for an appropria- tion tor a horticultural hall. Flow,., shows heretofore have been held at the Fifth Regiment Armory, but owing to the atmosphere it has been impossible ep the flowers alive for any length "i time. The Maryland Horticultural Society promises its assistance in fur- 1 li. ring the project. Among those who spoke in favor of the hall at a recent ting were: Geo. M. .Morrison, for- mer president of the Maryland Hor- tlcultural Society; Wm. Christie, presi- ■I' in of the Gardeners ami Florists' ''in1': Isaac 11. Moss, vice-president of the Maryland Horticultural Society. TOPPENISH, WASH.— P. A. Wiggins. sales manager of the Washington Nursery Co. and a member of the city council, has been chosen city purchas- ing officer. NOBTH Yakima. Wash.— The attend- ance at the convention of the Wash- in g 1 o n_ Horticultural Association reached "mi on January 16 and much enthusiasm was awakened. New Orleans. vi Mint 1.1: as 11 o\\ 1 its. There was a big demand for orchids, Illy oi the valley, pink roses, carna- tions, violets and daffodils lor the an- nual Maldi 1 '.las festivities. Tien was little eali tor American Beauty roses. Corsage bouquets ol violets and jonquils wen- very popular ami there were large sales of these flowers. Carnival dinner ami luncheon decora lions were more elaborate than ever, all sorts of Bowers and decorative plains being used. American Beauty n ses sold at from $3 to Sin for the best, an. 1 best Killarneys at .$li to $3. Carnations brought from 75 cents to SI. oil. Parma violets were not in de- mand, the local dark bin. variety be- ing preferred. Flowers lor King Rex included daffo- dils, violets and smilax in a large boil- OBITUARY. The Late Fred. C. Schmeling. quet tied with green, yellow and pur- ple carnival ribbons. The bouquet is carried by the king and presented to the queen on arrival at the king's club. The king furnishes the flowers for the ball. The queen carried an arm bou- quet of orchids and lily of the valley, her maids earning American Beaut; lose bouquets; all tied with carnival ribbons. Imported carnations were very good, but out-of-town roses and other flow- ers were high priced and of very poor quality. All roses were off color and the stems were weak. There were many poor shipments of imported stock. Chinese Agricultural Department. The Republic of China has estab- lished a Department of Agriculture and Forestry on modern lines, and this institution has begun publishing an agricultural journal tall in Chinese), which appears three times a month. It is understood that a national mete- orological service will be established as a branch of this department, and that it will be under the direction of Dr. Hing Kwai Fung, who was educated at Cornell .University, and who for a year past has been attached to the Bu- reau of Plant Industry in Washington as an agricultural expert. Dr. Fung has started for China by way of Eu- rope, where he will make a round of visits to meteorological observatories. Scientific American. A. II. Schuermami. A. II. S. hueriiiann. 61 years "Id. a dealer in flowers and plants, died of In hi disease. Wednesday, January 29, ai his home. 1439 E. Grand avenue, Si. Louis, Mo. He was well known in the trade. He did tin- art work of over one-third of the buildings at the World's Fair in 1904. He executed th< decorated bamboo work mi the build- ings of the Philippine reservation ami after the fair he was presented with bl carloads of bamboo. He made pipes and I r steins out of the bamboo. He fashioned the decorations for the v. Ued Prophet's ball, tin- si. Louis horseshoe and the Alps at the lair. Mr. S.huer- niaiin was i.orn at Mella, Germany. He leai es a wife and three children. Fred C. Schmeling. Fred i '. Schmeling. one of the oldest and best known florists of Milwaukee, Wis., died Friday morning. January 31, alter an illness of tour weeks. Mr. Schmeling had been in the How or busi- ness for thirty-five years, twenty-eight of which he had grown his own stock. He was born May 'I'l, 1861, and was therefore not quite 52 years old. Be- sides the many friends who mourn his loss, Mr. Schmeling leaves a widow and five children. The funeral was held February :'.. The floral designs were many and beautiful. G. T. Cerdua. Gustave Theodore Cerdua. s:', years old. for nearly forty years a florist in i 'range, X. J., died at his home. 46 Hillyer Street. January 27. For a num- ber of years he had practically retired from business, but was well known and highly respected by all the older residents of Orange, as well as the older florists of Xew York city, where in his younger years he worked as a journeyman grower. A. F. F. Harley M. Walbridge. Harley M. Walbridge. who for flu- last 18 months had been in charge of the wholesale store of the J. M. Gas- ser Co.. Cleveland. O.. died January .'51. Death was the result of pleural pneumonia and came after a short ill- ness at the home of Mr. Walbridge's parents, Hornell, X. Y. Prof. T. V. Munson. Prof. T. Y. Munson. well known as a nurseryman, died at Dennison. Tex.. January 121. He had written several books on grape culture and was deco- rated by the German emperor for dis- covery of a preventive of a worm disease that was killing grape vines. Grand Rapids, M»ob. — H. W. Aller- son will build an a-Wiiion to his green- house to cost .$la*s Raleigh, x. C. — 'i'he state Forestry Association met here in annual con- vention. January 16. Lansing, Mich.— The city council is considering the project of establish- ing a municipal greenhouse. OAKLAND, CaI» — Rosco Savagni has been issued a permit to build a gi bouse on E street, near Eighty-eighth avenue. BOISE, Idaho. — The semi-annual meeting of the Idaho state Nursery- men's Association was held here Janu- ,iv 24-25. Saoinaw, Mich. — The Saginaw Flow- er Shop will open at 115 South Frank- lin street on February 8 with W. S. Bell, formerly of ' 'hi. ago, in ch 114 The American Florist. Feb. 8, The American Florist Established 1885. Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.00 a year; Canada $2.00; Europe an J Countries in Postal Union. $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from those in the trade. When sending us change of address always send the old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue the American Florist has accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements must teach us Tuesday (earlier if possible), as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for the opinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 56 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS. Suggestions for plant growers 10" — Early annuals 105 — Hydrangeas 105 — Azaleas 105 — Marguerites (illus.) 100 —Dahlias 106 The retail trade 100 — Washington's birthday favors 106 — MeCorrniek decorations at Chicago 107 — The florist and his market 107 — A neat card for funeral flowers i illus. i . . . .107 — Wallace R. Pierson (portrait! 108 Pittsburg Florists' Club officers-elect (por- traits) 109, 110 New York and New Jersey Plant Growers (illus.) 110 International Flower Show (illus.) Ill Society of American Florists 112 — State vice-presidents 112 Philadelphia Florists' Club 112 Washington 113 Baltimore 113 New Orleans IF'! Obituary 113 — A. II. Schneniiann 113 — Fred C. S, binding (portrait) 113 — G. T. (Vidua 113 — Harley M. Walbridge 113 —Prof. T. V. Munson 113 Rose Mrs. ('has. Russell in London 114 McKiulev day waning 114 Local advertising 114 Society of American Florists 114 — Department of plant registration 114 Piping greenhouses 114 Boston Flower Exchange 116 Cleveland 110 Chicago 118 St. Louis 123 Morris County Gardeners and Florists 124 Milwaukee 124 Philadelphia 120 New York 12S Massachusetts Horticultural Society 128 Horticultural Society of New Y'ork 128 Nashville. Tenn 129 Rochester. N. Y 120 Alabama State Horticultural Society 129 Boston ' 120 CO bus. O 130 Pittsburg 130 Cincinnati 134 The seed trade 130 — S Ismon and the parcels post 136 Market gardeners 142 — Prices of indoor fruits and vegetables. .. .142 — Seakale 1 42 The nursery trade 144 — Ohio Nurserymen's Association 144 — Checking tree-beetle ravages , . . .144 The allied trades 152 — M. Rice Co.. Philadelphia 152 — Giblin & Co. sales 152 — Standard Pump & Engine Co.. Cleveland .. 152 Renew subscriptions promptly so that no copies of the paper may be missed. Personal. Elmer D. Smith and wife. Adrian. Mich., are making preparations to visit Florida and other southern points this winter. Rose Mrs. Chas. Russell In London. Rose Mrs. Chas. Russell. Alexander Montgomery's wonderful new variety, was exhibited before the Royal Horti- cultural Society, London, January 25, and attracted much attention. The flowers were shipped from New York and were two weeks on the way, arriv- ing in fairly good condition and re- ceived the society's much coveted award of merit. McKlnley Day WaniDg. McKinley day as a flower factor ap- pears to be decidedly on the wane, notwithstanding the fact that the trade has made heroic efforts to keep it alive. In Washington, D. C, we note that a number of the florists combined in spe- cial half-page advertisements in the local newspapers, including Geo. C. Shaffer, Gude Bros. Co., O. A. Oehm- ler, Z. D. Blackistone and J. H. Small & Sons, Inc., but we fear no amount of advertising can revive the special use of carnations or other flowers on this day. Local Advertising:. Knoble Bros., Cleveland, O., had a full-page advertisement in colors in the Plain Dealer of January 1!). Besides an attractive border this advertise- ment contained considerable reading matter under the heading of "To Cleveland — Flowers" with the follow- ing sub-heads : "As near to you as the nearest phone," "Cleveland produc- tions far surpassed," "Cut flowers, foli- age and blooming plants," "Decora- tions and social functions," "Flowers lor Funerals," "The story of a flower as told by Knoble Brothers," "The car- nation," "The chrysanthemum" and "Violets." This lnciks to us like good advertising. Gladiolus Society of Ohio. At a meeting of gladiolus growers at Cleveland, February 1, 1913, in re- sponse to a call, the Gladiolus Society of Ohio was organized, a constitution adopted and officers elected as follows: C. Betscher, Canal Dover, president; Mrs. A. H. Austin. Wavland, vice- president: Wilbur A. Christy, Warren, secretary-treasurer. An executive committee was also ordered, consisting of AJJford, M. Crawford. Cuyahoga Falls, and R. E. Huntington, Paines- yille. other committees were also named and the society is ready for business. The membership is not to be confined exclusively to Ohio, as the name might seem to indicate, and the society hopes to co-operate in a friend- ly way with other organizations of similar purpose, in testing and exhibit- ing varieties of its specialty. Wilbur a. Christy, Sec'v. Society of American Florists. President Farquhar has made the following appointments : STATE VICE-PBESIDENTS. Ala. — W. B. Paterson, Jr.. Montgomery. Calif. (North)— D. MacRorie, S. Fran Calif. (South)— c. Shaw, Los Angeles. Colo.— C. U. Fohn, Colorado Springs. Conn. — Wallace R. Pierson. Cromwell. D. of Columbia — F. H. Kramer, Wash Florida— C. D. Mills, Jacksonville. Georgia— John Wolf, Savannah. 111. (North)— F. Lautenschlager. Chi. III. (S.) — F. L. Washburn. Bloom'gt'n. Indiana (N.)— J. S. Stuart, Anderson. Indiana (S.)— Jos. H. Hill, Richmond. Iowa — James S. Wilson. Des Moines. Kansas— Harry S. Mueller, Wichita. Kentucky— F. L. Schultz. Louisville. Louisiana — H. Papworth, New Orleans. Maine — Chas. S. Strout. Biddeford. Md. (S.)— R. E. Graham, Baltimore. Md. IN. )— R. A. Vincent. White M'sh. Mass. (East) — Wm. P. Edgar. Mass. (West)— Prof. E. A. White. Mich. (East) — A. Poehelon, Detroit. Mich. (West) — E. D. Smith, Adrian. Minn. — Elof P. Holm, St. Paul. Mo. (East) — F. H. "Weber, St. Louis. Mo. (West) — Miss M. Hayden, K. C. Miss.— S. W. Crowell. Rich. Mont. — T. E. Mills, Helena. Neb. — Louis Henderson, Omaha. N. Hamp. — Geo. E. Buxton, Nashua. N. J. (North) — J. Manda, W. Orange. N. J. (S.)— G. A. Strohlein, Riverton. N. Y. (E.) — J. McHutchison, New York. N. Y. (W.)— Geo. B. Hart, Rochester. N. Car. — S. Albert Starr, Goldsboro. Ohio (N. ) — Chas. Graham, Cleveland. Ohio (S.) — J. C. McCullough, Cincin. Okla. — Geo. Stiles, Oklahoma City. Oregon — James Forbes, Portland. Pa. (East) — David Rust, Philadelphia. Pa. (West)— S. McClements. Pittsburg. R. I.— L. J. Reuter, Westerly. S. Car. — C. A. Moss, Spartanburg. S. Dak. — E. C. Newbury, Mitchell. Tenn. — C. D. Baum, Knoxville. Texas — Alex Millar, Dallas. Vermont — C. E. Cove, Burlington. Virginia — H. Brown, Richmond. W. Va. — C. P. Dudley. Parkersburg. Wash. — Amy L. Lambly, Spokane. Wis. — William Currie, Milwaukee. Utah — A. J. Alt, Salt Lake City. Canada — Alberta, A. M. Tirrell, Calgary; Manitoba. H. E. Philpott, Winnipeg; Ontario, H. Dillenuith, King St.. East, Toronto; Quebec, Geo. A. Robinson, Montreal. Other officers are — Botanist, Prof. A. C. Beal, Ithaca, N. Y.; Pathologist, Prof. H. H. Whetzel. Ithaca, N. Y.; Entomologist, Prof. Thos. B. Symons, College Park, Md.; Washington repre- sentative of the Society, Wm. F. Gude, Washington, D. C. Committee on School Gardens — Ben- jamin Hammond, Fishkill-on-Hudson, X. Y.. Chairman; C. B. Whitnall, Mil- waukee, Wis.; Robert Craig, Philadel- phia. Pa.; Michael Barker, Chicago, 111.; F. R. Pierson. Tarrytown, N. Y. President Farquhar has called a meeting of the Board of Directors for February 25, at 10 a. m.. at the Hotel Etadisson, Minneapolis, Minn. John Young. Sec'y. Piping- Greenhouses. Ed. American Florist: Please state how much piping will be required for a house of the follow- ing dimensions: 40x2011 feet, six feet at the eaves, two glass gables, one side 48-inch glass, other side about 24-inch glass and balance of side to abutt on the side of a present house. Glass all to be abutted. Hot water to be used for heating. No larger than 3-inch pipe for the flows to be used. To be heated to 60 degrees at 25 degrees be- low zero. F. B. British Columbia. The amount of radiation required in a house 40x200 feet at 25 degrees be- low zero will depend somewhat upon the duration of such an extreme tem- perature, as. if it lasts only a few days, it will be possible, by a little extra attention to the firing, to main- tain the desired temperature in the house, even though the amount of ra- diation is considerably less than would be considered necessary when the cold periods are of long duration. Thus, while it might be possible to heat the above described house by using five 3- inch flow pipes and twenty 2-inch re- turns, it might be more economical of fuel and labor if as many as 25 returns are used. One of the flows can be on each wall plate, another under the ridge and the other two under the purlins or upon the purlin posts if such are used. Each flow pipe will then connect with four or five of the returns, which should be under the benches, or in the walk if solid beds are used. In order to keep up the temperature at the ends of the house drop down a three-inch pipe from the end of the middle Mow pipe and carry two or three 2-inch return pipes in either di- rection across the end of the house, and along the walls back to the boiler. '9*3* The American Florist. i ir, Meetings Next Week, Baltimore, Md., February 10, 8 p. in. Garden- era and Florists' Club of Baltimore, Florists' Exchange ball, St. Paul and Franklin streets. Butte, Mont.. February 14. Montana Florists' Club, Columbia Gardens, Chicago, February 12. Gardeners and l-'Krr- isis' Union No, 10616, '-'::<' North Clark street. Cincinnati, O., February 10, 8 p. m. — C'ln- clnnatl Florists' Society, Jabes Blllotl Flowei Market. Cleveland. O.. February 10, 7:30 p. m. Cleve- land Florists' Club, Progress ball, 2610 Detroit avenue. Hartford. Conn., February 14, 8 p. m. — Con- necticut Horticultural Society, County building. Lake Geneva, Wis., February 15, 8 p. m, — Lake Geneva Gardeners and Foremen's Asso- ciation, Horticultural ball. Madison, N. J,, February 12. 8 p. m. -Mor- ris i 'in i niy Gardeners and Florists' Society, Ma- sonic hall. New Orleans, La., February 10, 2 p. m. — Gardeners' Mutual Protective Association, 114 Exchange alley. New York. February 10. 7:30 p. m.— New York Florists' Club, Grand Opera House build- ing. New York, February 10, 4:30 p. m, Horticul- tural Society i»f New York, American Museum of Natural History. Omaha. Neb,, February 13, 8 p. m. — Omaha Florists' Club, Cltj hall Rochester, N, Y., February 10, 8 p. m.— Rochester Florists' Association, 97 Main street. Springfield, 0., February 10. Springfield Florists' Club. St. Louis, Mo., February 13, 2 p. m. — St. LODis Florists' Club, Odd Fellows' building, Ninth and Olive streets. Toledo, 0., February 12.— Toledo Florists' Club. Wants, For Sale, Etc One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv. Cor Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section. Where answers are to be mailed from tbis office enclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc. Situation Wanted -Sin «k-. Aue IS. Assistant in private or commercial place. Good references Address. Key 780. care American Florist. Situation Wanted- By a widely experienced florist; age. twenty-six; single. Kindly state full particulars in first letter. Address. E. P. Adams, Poughkeepsie. N. Y. Situation Wanted-B> a first class grower of all around greenhouse stock: also good designer: 17 years experience: age 33. Address Key 781. care American Florist. Help Wanted— Florist for propagating house, also another man for general tlorist work. Iowa Seed Co. Des Moines. Iowa. Help Wanted— Competent, experienced vege- table gardener, single, on gentleman's farm. State references and wages. Box 27U. Hinsdale. 111. Help Wanted-A bookkeeper who has had ex- perience in bookkeeping in a llorist's store. Ad- dress A. F.*F.. care American Florist, 124 East 24th Street. New York. Help Wanted— Good rose grower and stock for retail trade; 75.000 sq. ft. of glass; must be mar- ried man; permanent position for right party. Grani> Rapids Floral Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. Help Wanted — Experienced grower of Killar nevs and Wards; $50 per month and board and lodging; must furnish good references. Apply vVkight's Klower-Shop. ::i West 4th St.. L..s Angeles. Calif. Help Wanted— A competent grower of general stock on commercial place in Teias. Must be good designer, well up on Carnations, Roses and Slums, not afraid of work, honest and reliable, to start January or February 1st. Wages $50.00 and Room. The Nussbaumer Floral Co.. jan Angelo. Texas. For Rent-55 East Chicago Avenue. Chicago. half of store. Suitable lor florist. In fine neigh- borhood. Apply 750 Kush Street. For Sale or Lease — Greenhouse and florist's store: about 200U feet of glass and 50 by 125 feet of ground. Established trade- Wish to retire. 1749 W. Huron St.. Chicago. For Sale— New Greenhouse with 11 acres of land located in a rich farming country and in countv seat. Inquire of Frank A. Werbach. Cambridge, III. For Sale Half interest in a good paying Florist business, must be sold In Man hist. Other hum ness cms,- of sriimg Write immediately foi pal ticulars. Address, Key 765. care American Florist. For Sale Retail Boris! store at 4229 Broadway New York; good business attached: improving location: reason (or selling eminentlj satisfac tory; terms quite reasonable. Address l.i- Moi i i -'02 Bowery, New York. For Sale Greenhouses and interest in florist business. Place has 27.000 feet of glass, well stocked: located in state of Pennsylvania. Good chance for a young tlorist who can take charge. For particulars address Key 774 care American Florist. For Sale- A good paving florist business, estab- lished over IS years ago bv presenl owner. 0.000 feet of glass With retail store. A good location in Chicago. Fine chance for the right party. Death in the family reason for selling. For further par ticulars. address. Key 766. care American F'lorist. For Sale -Best chance on Pacific Coast lor a man to get a good business cheap. Will explain in letter why I am sacrificing my greenhouse stock lor $800. 00. including horse, wagon, stock and uten sils. Lease for greenhouses. 20 acres of land tenure, and out buildings, $225.00 per year. 20 minutes ride on electric to heart of business cen- ter; population. 100,0(i0 Address. Key 79. care American F'lorist. Wanted-Active partner in established whole- sale business on Pacific Coast. Exceptional opportunity for development. Energy and push necessary; also sober; must invest$l,000. Address, giving experience and for further information Key 775. care American Florist. WANTED Rose grower to work under foreman in a large range of houses in Minnesota; $15X0 per week to start; state experience and reference in first letter. Address Key 777, care American Florist. Situation Wanted. Good Storeman, formerly with Thor- ley of New York, is in Chicago seeking employment. For interview address, Key 778, care American Florist. Catalogs Wanted. Catalogs and price lists of all sorts of flowers, bulbs and plants used in landscape gardening. John Kilgour, Hyde Park, Cincinnati, Ohio. Grower Wanted A iiood all around cut flower man to take charge of a plant near Chicago. Give full particulars and state salary wanted in first letter. Key 773 care American Florist. FOR SALE. 3.000 lights. 14x20 inches, double thick, plain American glass, second hand. 0(00 lights. lOxhS inches, double thick, plain American glass, second hand. 700 lights. 15x20 inches, double thick, plain A rican glass, second hand. 14 Kvans Challenge ventilating machines with arms and pipe complete for 100 ft. houses or longer E. A. KANST. 5329 Ellis Ave.. CHICAGO, HI. Telephone. Hyde Park 1844. Seedsman Wanted. $3,500 to $5,100 a year to the right man who can take lull management of a large branch Seed House to be opened at some central jobbing point, probarly Chicago. Should be experienced on the road, know the general Seed Trade, be able to handle traveling men and all correspondence, and take entire charge: prefer man now with some good company, but who 1* free of any con- tract. AH correspondence strictly confidential, and if vou are not the man we want, your applica- tion will be immediately destroyed. Address, Key 776. care American Florist. OFFICIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels Actual size oi leaf 23$ *5H inches. FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors on gummed paper: your card, etc., in black and leal adopted by the S. A. F. in red. Price: Per 500. $2.85. per 1008 $4.50. Samples on request. Electro oi leal, postpaid. $1.25. Cash with order. AMERICAN FLORST CO. 440 Dearborn St., CHICAGO. Always mention The American Florist when you order stock, III I ■F your Easter Stock is right, advertise it now. There is much inquiry as to who can fill the orders this early season and the early advertise- ment gets there. 116 The American Florist. Feb. 8 1892-1913 Boston Flower Exchange, Inc. OPEN THEIR New Flower Market In the heart of the Wholesale Flower District, CORNER OTIS STREET and WINTHROP SQUARE, Between SUMMER and FRANKLIN STREETS, BOSTON, MASS., FEBRUARY 15, 1913, WITH A RECEPTION and FLOWER SHOW CORDIAL INVITATION EXTENDED TO ALL. Exhibits or undisseminated varieties of Carnations, Roses or Plants solicited. If exhibitor is unable to be present, send to FLOWER SHOW, No. 1 and 3 Winthrop Square, Boston, Mass., in care of any of the following Committees: CARNATIONS. E. ALLAN PEIRCE WM. NICHOLSON S. J. GODDARD PETER FISHER M. A. PATTEN ROSES. ALEX. MONTGOMERY EBER HOLMES WM. McALPINE E. ALLAN PEIRCE, Chairman, Waltham, Mass. PLANTS, ETC. THOS. ROLAND A. CHRISTENSEN LESTER MANN A. PARKER HFRMAN BARTSCH Boston Flower Exchange. An event of more than usual im- portance in the trade will take place February 15, when the Boston Flower Exchange. Inc.. will hold an opening reception and exhibition at its market, in the heart of the wholesale district, Otis street and Winthrop square, Bos- ton, Mass. The necessary alterations are nearly completed and the quarters will be all shipshape when the opening occurs. Exhibits are invited and the show is expected to bring out some of more than ordinary merit. The Boston Flower Kxchange was established in 1S92 under the name of the Boston Co-operative Flower Grow- ers' Association, their first market be- ing under the old Horticultural Hall, Bromfield street. Within a year this proved entirely too small and the market was moved to Tremont and Park streets, under the Park Street church, where it remained until the present time with the exception of one . year, when it occupied a Ideation on Col- umbus avenue. Dissatisfaction among the members led to the organization of a rival company and the Exchange was moved back to its Park street quarters. The Boston Flower Exchange was the pioneer cooperative flower market in the LTnited States, the sale of flow- ers being restricted to the producer, who himself or through an agent sells direct to the storekeeper or wholesaler. In 1910, under the leadership of E. Allan Peirce. of Peirce Bros., Wal- tham. Mass., the market was reorgan- ; ized as a stogie company with $20,000 capital. $10,000 of which was paid in. The surplus accumulated in three ■years amounted to more than $10,000, '■giving the company a financial strength 1 sufficient to graup the opportunity of moving to one of the best locations possible for ;i wholesale flower market. The headquarters included a ground floor and basement with more than 22,000 feet of floor space. It .is in the heart of the business district and near all railway stations, express offices, etc. Boston's oldest wholesale florists. Welch Bros., are located in this square and N. F. McCarthy & Co., the next oldest firm, are located directly across the street from the new market. In the 21 years since the Flower Ex- change was established, only one ad- dition in the wholesale trade has been added in Boston. This is Henry F. Robinson & Co. A large part of the business is handled by the grower him- self, eliminating, the middleman's profit almost entirely. The first floor of this market will be divided into 200 stalls, each three feet and six inches by four feet. There will be four large ice chests, also of- fices, etc. Seven telephones are dis- tributed over the floor. The basement, which contains 12,000 square feet and is well lighted, will be sublet to some of the larger florists and dealers in supplies. It is hoped that anyone in the country who has a flower or plant he wishes to introduce to the New Eng- land trade will make a special effort to send it to the show. E. Allan Peirce is chairman of the flower show committee and other mem- bers well known throughout the coun- try are members of the various com- mittees as follows : Arrangements — William Stickle, Eber Holmes, George Cartwright. Andrew Christensen. Roses — Alexander Montgomery, Eber Holmes. Wm. McAlpine. Entertainment — S. J. Goddard, Wil- liam R. Nicholson. "Wm. Hastings. Carnations — Wm. Nicholson, M. A. Patton, Peter Fisher. S. J. Goddard. E. Allan Pierce. Plants, etc. — Lester Mann, A. Park- er, Andrew Christensen. Thomas Ro- land, Herman Bartsch. The officers of the organization are : Wm. Stickle, president; Wm. Nichol- son, vice-president: Geo. Cartwright, secretary and treasurer. The directors are Alexander Montgomery. Lester Mann. E. Allan Peirce, Andrew Chris- tensen, S. J. Goodard and A. Parker. Cleveland. TOO MUCH BULBOUS STOCK. The local market is pretty well load- ed tip with all the different varieties of bulb stock, which goes to prove that the bulb salesmen from over the water know how to sell their goods, as every year there are a few thousand dollars go to waste by reason of an over sup- ply of such stock, and the American growers are the losers. The American Beauty and Richmond rose crop seems to be the shortest ever at this time of the year, both in the eastern and west- ern markets. Pink and White Killar- ney are a lot more plentiful and yet thiy have cleaned up daily at fair prices. Aaron Wards are becoming a little more plentiful and orders are be- ing filled more promptly. Carnations are increasing in supply every day. but a large percentage are "splits." which help to lower the price of these flowers in general. Sweet peas are short of the demand. Violets are sell- ing fairly well. Valley is good and selling w-ell at moderate prices. Or- chids are in good supply and can be had at reasonable prices, and the blooms are of exceptionally good size and color. Easter and calla lilies are arriving in quantity now, with a fair demand. Purity freesia is good stock. Calandula is short of the demand, as is mignonette. Tulips, all colors; daffo- dils, single and double; jonquils. Paper Whites and Roman hyacinths, take up the most space on the tables of local wholesale houses. Greens of all kinds are plentiful. Boxwood is having a good call and stock is fine. Southern smilax can be had at any time. Pan- '9*3- The Amer i ca n Fl or/ s t. 117 PAPER SHELL PECAN ORCHARDS Photograph taken in September 1912, of one of our "Nut Planted" Groves at Baconton. Ga. Trees budded in Sprini: of 1909. Plan of Sale of 1 he Jackson Pecan Groves We offer these groves for sale under two plans. In either case the company continues to give the groves scientific care and cultivation for five years from date of contract, without expense or taxes to the purchaser. Plan A. The purchaser is to pay the entire amount of the purchase price— ten per cent (10%) in cash the balance in sixty monthly installments, without interest— the purchaser to have all nuts grown on the tract from date of contract. Price of 3-year-old groves under this plan cost only $400 per acre. Plan B. The purchaser is to pay three-fifths of the purchase price— ten per cent (10Cf) in cash, the balance in sixty monthly installments, without interest. The company to have all nuts grown on the tract .luring the time the purchaser has to pav for it. Our 3-year-old groves under this plan cost only $300 per acre. Average Annual Income. 20 Trees to the Acre, 46 feet 8 inches apart, 50c per pound. Age of Trees Pounds Per Tree Annual Income Per Tree Annual Income Per Acre Annual Income Per 5 Acre Tract 4 vears A few nuts 5" B pounds $2 50 %U if 250 0 1 6 " in " 5 00 inn 00 5i 0 7 •' 20 " 10 00 200 00 1,1 10 8 " 40 " 2n 00 400 mi 2,<>0U ^ The above estimate may seem large, but we will convince you that our experience has been better than this. Why should you not own one of these premium bearing groves and receive an income that will increase each and every year for fifty years or more? Write to-day for full particulars. Now only a few of these private groves left unsold. 29 S. LaSalle St., Room 424) Care of Jackson Pecan Groves Co. CHICAGO sies are having a good call but the stems are rather short. String smilax fur the chinch holidays during Lent Will be in good supply. NOTES. "Uncle Mose" Cleveland has a flower shew on all the time nowadays in Gor- don Park, for the first show greenhouse has been completed. City Forester John Buddy announces tin orchids arc in full bloom. Until recently all city greenhouses have been propagating houses, where slips were prepared for outdoor planting. Gifts of tropica] and show plants by several prominent and wealthy Clevelanders led to the build- in- of a new structure. Monday evening. February 10. will lie novelty night at the rooms of the local Florists' Club. Any grower who has something new. odd. or out of the ordinary in any way, is asked to bring if in and put it on exhibition. Lunch- eon and a good time go with it. The Florists' Bowling Club has or- ganized again, and all arc welcome to witness these exhibitions, at which a good time is always had. Cash [prizes for individual and team scores will make it interesting. Greenhouse firemen still have • more days to study up on theii animation questions for a license, as the state examiner will soon be around. C. F. B. Si i:\mo.\-. Pa. — C. S. Weston. 024 Monroe avenue, is building a green- house at a cost of $3,000. West Grove, Pa. — The Conard & Jones i'o. advertises goods for delivery by the panel post. Grand Rapids, Mich. — h. d. Aiiers- ma "ill build a greenhouse at Benja- min avenue and Dunham street. Kim iiestkk. X. V. line ,,r the green- houses of the Webb Floral Co., for palms, ferns and slock plant-; gen- erally, was almost totally destroyed by fire early in January. The fire occurred early in the morning during a severe snow storm, spreadng to the offiee building and another greenhouse where the plant stock was almost a complete loss. The loss was covered by insurance. The firm is now re- building. 118 The American Florist. fey s. CARNATIONS! BIG CROP NOW ON. Fancy Red, Pink and White, per 100, $3.00. Medium stems, Pink and White, per 100, $2.00. Shorts and splits for funeral work, $1.00 per 100. Also A Fine Crop of Roses Now Coming On Our roses are all carefully sorted and packed and cut especially for the shipping trade. Buy your flowers direct from a large grower. You get a more even run of stock and much fresher cut. We send our stock from the greenhouses three and four times per day. CURRENT PRICE LIST. Subject to change in market. /\uiciii0 6 00 to Per 100 Carnations, common $ 2 00 to $ M 00 White Killarney. Killarney Maryland Special Fancy Medium 8 oo to Short Richmond -Special Fancy Medium 8 00 to Short ROSES, our selection per 100, $6.00 Lilies Perdoz., $1 50 to Callas " " 1 50 to 00 4 00 3 00 2 mi Ill 11(1 Per UlO $15 00 12 00 10 00 6 oo 15 IK I 12 00 lo on 6 IHI :i 00 to :i 1 10 to 3 00 to 75 to •_> Oil 2 oo fancy Cattleyas "per do/. , $5 00 to $0 00 Jonquils Tulips Valley Violets Paper Whites and Romans :s 00 to Sweet Peas.. 75 to Smilax Doz., $1 oo to $2 oo Asparagus Strings Each, 76c Asparagus Plumosus... Bunch, 25c to 50c Fancy Ferns Per 1000, $2 00 to *2 60 Wild Smilax Case. $5 00 Boxwood Per lb., 25c; 50 lbs., 7 50 Mexican Ivy Galax Per 1000, $l.oo Adiantum 4 oo 4 IHI 4 no 4 mi 50 oo 50 HO to 75 to 1 o0 A. L. VAUGHAN & CO. Long Distance Phone Central 2761. 161 N.Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Send Your Orders for Seasonable Flowers to CHA5. W. McKELLAR 22 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO. c •> o • : Large Supply of Orchids, Vio- lets and Other Seasonable Stock for Valentine Day. Long Distance Phone Central 3598. St. Louis. DEMAND ]S GOOD. The weather has become cold. There has been a good demand for lowers all (reek. Carnations have cleaned up well and there has been a scarcity of roses. Violets have been cleaning up well, but the cold weather has caused the de- mand to slow up. Jonquils, mignonette and valley are selling well. NOTES. A visit to the loop at Wellston found Alex Johnson at the retail store very busy, assisted by Jim North. A visit to his greenhouses a few blocks south was very interesting. A new fern and palm house fronts the St. Charles Rock road. It is 22x100 feet. A beautiful grotto, with the finest collection of rock and filled with gold fish and running water, is to be seen here. In addition, there are three houses. 14x135 feet, filled with rose plants: three fine houses of carnations, 14x135 feet, four houses 16x135 feet, two houses 14x1.15 feet and one house 18x25 filled with plants. Mr. Johnson contemplates further building in the spring. He is installing an additional boiler. The en- tire plant was erected by Alex and his employes. The meeting Thursday, February 6, of the St. Louis Florists' Club will be interesting. It is to be a publicity meeting to further interests of all mem- bers and their business interests. Greenhouse Co. KILLARNEYS BEAUTIES CARNATIONS 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO And All Other Seasonable Flowers at Lowest Market Prices. Will Ossig with the Wm. C. Smith Wholesale Floral Co., says the demand for good stock is large. The demand for violets had slackened a little on account of weather conditions. The Windier Floral Co. has had a splendid stock of flowers all week. Frank Windier and Al Gumz prove very popular and energetic salesmen. The Red Bud Floral Co. will open a flower stand next to the Columbia Theater on Sixth street. They run Bower stands at the Union market. Geo. B. Windier is shipping some very fancy cut mignonette to this mar- ket. It is handled by the Windier Floral Co. McKinley day was not kept to any extent here. It was killed when ex- orbitant prices were demanded for car- nations. C. A. Kuehn says the demand is greater than the supply with him. especially in roses. GOLDFISH AUBURNDAXE 920 W. Randolph Street, " Something Alive in the Window" Catches the public eye. Order your supply now. $3.00 per 100 and up. Write for catalog GOLDFISH CO. CHICAGO Fred Ostertag, brother of Henry Os- tertag, is still very ill. He is just able to get around. W. F. . 124 The American Florist. Feb. 8, John F. Kidwell. President. Edward Meuret, Vice-President. Geo. C. Weiland, Sec'y. Anton Then. Treas. WHOLESALE GDPWEPS s^CUT FI5WEES» PLANTS I LlTDeh5449176N.Mici^^Ave. CKice^o Large Supply of SINGLE VIOLETS 35MLE -FOR- VALENTINE'S DAY Also Fancy Sweet Peas, Tulips, Jonquils, Roses, Carnations and All Other Seasonable Cut Flowers Current Price List. Subject to change without notice. Grade A $ 6.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 4.00 20.00 4.00 1.50 1.50 1.50 4.00 3.00 4.00 4.00 15.00 l.SO 4.00 3.00 .60 16.00 1.00 B c D £ White Killarney S 5.00 10.00 10 00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 3.00 15.00 3.00 1.00 1.00 l.oo 3.00 2.00 3.00 3.00 12.50 1.00 3.00 2.00 $ 4.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 2.00 $3.00 h.00 6.C0 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 1.50 5.00 5.00 My Maryland 5.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward 5.00 5.00 5.00 Lily of the Valley Sweet Peas « Paper White Narcissus Jonquils " Tulips 2.00 Easter Lilies " Daisies Asparagus Plumosus Sprays.. per 100 2.00 Smilax 12.50 Ferns " 2.00 Adiantum per 100 1.0 > .75 ERNE&KLINGEL WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 EaSt Randolph Street L. D. Phone, Randolph 6578 CHICAGO, ILL Morris County Gardeners and Florists. ANNUAL DINNER. The annual dinner of the above- named society was held at Piper's Ho- tel, Morristown, N. J., on the night of January 28. There was a very large attendance and a good list of speak- ers, a number of whom brought out good points. Walter F. Sheridan, the well-known wholesaler of New York city, was chosen toastmaster and act- ed the part in a very effective manner. Notable among the speakers were Wm. H. Siebrecht, president of the New York Florists' Club : Chas. H. Totty, Martin C. Ebel, and Wm. H. Duck- ham of Madison, N. J. A pleasing fea- ture of the gathering was the presen- tation to Edward Reagan, secretary of the society, of a silver tea service, the presentation speech being made by Wm. H. Duckham. The table decora- tions were effective and appropriate. A. F. F. Milwaukee. EOSES VERY SCARCE. The market conditions remain prac- tically unchanged, with roses very scarce. There are plenty of carna- tions, violets, sweet peas, freesias, nar- ci4sl_and other stock, and enough greens to fill all orders. NOTES. The C. C. Pollworth Co. reports busi- ness very satisfactory with plenty of carnations, sweet peas, violets and bulb stock. The same complaint which the other wholesalers made is heard here, too, a rose shortage. Chas. Dettman announces the ar- rival of a baby boy at his home. With this new partner in the A. M. Dettman & Son company it expects to continue business, for some time to come. Sam Seligman, better known as "Sprinkieproof Sam," of Wertheimer Bros., New York, spent several days here making things lively in the local trade. The Holton & Hunkel Co. says there is a shortage of roses at their green- houses but plenty of other seasonable stock to fill all orders. J. E. Matthewson of Sheboygan, Wis., reports the completion of two new additions to his greenhouses. W. C. Zimmermann attended the bowling tournament held at Beaver Dam last week. The death of Fred C. Schmeling took place January 31 after a four weeks' illness. Gust. Rusch & Co. report business satisfactory, with plenty of carnations. BOWLING SCORES. A. Hare 125 G. Pohl 191 O. Eggebreeht 148 W. Halliday 138 H. Schimmel 129 G. Kellner 154 W. Schmitz 131 A. Leidiger 1G9 G. R. 140 14S 131 ins 152 147 178 130 152 141 156 188 144 178 SEND TEN CENTS FOR A SAMPLE OF THE Ever-Ready Flower-Pot Cover. Strong cardboard foun- dation. Best waterproof crepe paper, silk fibre rib- bon-ties at top and bot- tom. Firmly held witb improved metal fasten- ings. Furnished in fouf colors and made in many sizes. An Ever-Ready Flower Pot Cover around the old clay pot will in- crease the value of the plant considerably and add to your profits. Send 10c for a sample today. Manfactured by the EVER-READY FLOWER-POT COVER CO. WM. H. GREVER, Manager 146 Hughes Avenue BUFFALO, N. Y. WiETOR BROS. Wholesale CUT FLOWERS Growers of All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Richmond, Ind. — John D. Evans, father of J. A. Evans, of the Quaker City Machine Works, died January 8. *9'3- The American Florist. 125 S. L. RANDALL CO., Chicago's Largest Wholesale Cut Flower and Supply House 66 K. Jhf<» i h1( »l! >l\ Street, Phone Central 1496. CHICAGO Everything in Cut Flowers and Supplies. BOXWOOD Extra Fine, $7.50 per case. KENNICOTT BROS. CO. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 163-165 N. WABASH AVE. CHICAGO L. D. Phone Central 466 - H. Wittbold Wholesale Florists and Decorating Specialists. Headquarters for Mexican Ivy, Wild Smilax and General Supplies. OUR PRICES WILL SURPRISE YOU. 56 £. Randolph St., Chicago PboDes 1 Randolph 4708— Office. ! Rogers Park 227— Nursery. Mention the American Florist when writing HOERBER BROS. JBSSft Cut Flowers Telephone Randolph 2758. Greenhouses: DES PLADfES. ILL. Store: 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing Zech&Mann Wholesale Florists Room 218, 162 N. Wabash Ave. CHICASO Telephone, Central 3284. Mention the American Florist when writing John Kruchten, Wholesale Cut Flower. 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO ROSES and CARNATIONS Oar Specialties. Mention the American Florist when writing Chicago Carnation Co. Wholesale Florists, 30 £. Randolph St., Chicago L. D. Phone, Central 3373. Mention the American Florist when writing J.R BUDLONG 82-86 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO. ROSES, VALLEY WHOLESALE fH|T fjri AllfCTfAfl and.^R*™NS Grower of ^ J" LUffCKS A Specialty. E.C.AMLING CO. THE LARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED, MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO. 68-70 E. RANDOLPH STREET CHICAGO. L. D. 'Phones Central 1978 and 1977. "Wtotesale HowerMMijrts Chicago. Feb. Roses. Beauty, specials Perdoz. $5 00 36in 4 00 30-in 3 00 28-in 250 15-20-in 1 S0@ 2 00 12in 100 Per 100 Short $6 00@10 00 Killarney 4 00@1S 00 White Killarney • 4 00@15 00 Richmond 4 00@15 00 Prince deBulgarie 4 00@15 00 Radiance 4 00@15 00 My Maryland 4 00@15 00 Melody 4 00® 1 5 00 Mrs. Jardine 4 00@12 00 Lady Hillingdon 4 00@15 00 Sunburst 4 00@15 00 Carnations 1 00@ 3 00 Cattleyas per doz., 4 00® 6 00 Gardenias 3 00® 4 00 Jonquils 3 00® 4 00 Lilium Harrisii 12 50015 00 Narcissus, Paper White 3 00(0 4 00 Orchids. Dendrobium, per doz., 5 00 Romans 3 00® 4 00 Tulips 3 00® 4 00 Stevia 1 50® 2 00 Violets 50® 1 00 Valley 3 00® 4 00 Sweet Peas 75® 1 50 Adiantum Crowoanum. 1 00 Boxwood per lb., ■ •■ -25 Ferns pei 1000. 2 00@2 50 Galax " 125 Leucothoe 75 Mexican Ivy.. .per 1000. 5 00@6 00 Plumosus Strings, .each. 50® 60 Smilax per doz., 1 50@2 00 Sprengeri, Plumosus Sprays 3 00® 4 00 ROSES White and Pink Killarney and Richmond Roses. Red, White ana Pink Carna- tions. Callas, Sweet Peas, and Greens of all kinds. W, E. Trimble Greenhouse Co Princeton, 111. Mention the American Florist when writing George Reinberg Wholesale Florist Extra fancy American Beauty, Richmond, Killarney and White Killarney roses. An orders given prompt attention. Try ns. 162 N.Wabash A v., CHICAGO Joseph Ziska 151-153 N.Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Win Designs and Wholesale Florists' Supplies Write for Onr New Catalog W. P. KYLE JOSEPH FOBR8TKB Kyle & Foerster 'WHOLESALE FLORISTS 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Long DliUnce Phoni. Randolph 3619. Mention the American Florist when writing ^CUTFLOWED^ fc^ V. 1S4 NO. WABASH AVE.* O " ^NE CENTRAL 673 ■SHlrXCTTS EmTWHUE 12G The American Florist. Feb. 8, Everything in the line of Cut Flowers, Plants and Florists' Supplies. MILWAUKEE, WIS. HOLTON & HUNKEL CO. 462 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens Cycas Leaves! 100 choice cycas, sizes 20 in. to 40-in. for $6.25. Other supplies at equally low prices. Write for list. GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER Wholesale Florist 1324 Pine St., - St. Louis, Mo. Philadelphia. FLOWERS VERY SCABCE. The feature of the week was the scarcity of flowers. Roses in all varie- ties and grades were, scarce, beginning with American Beauties whch were hardly to be had at any price. It was to a degree the same all along the line. One had to have the order in to insure getting the stock when it arrived. It is quite an interesting sight in the cbmmission houses to see the various salesmen lined up about a box as it is opened, and the wild scramble there is to get enough for this or that order. The head of the house is often called in and has a hard time in portioning off among six or more people when there is only enough to fill one order. It is puzzling' to know why everything is so scarce, as the weather has never been more favorable at this . season. The weather bureau had to go back for over one hundred years to find a parallel. There should be a great sav- ing in coal. Orchids, valley, violets and gardenias appear to be in better supply than most other flowers and prices on these favor the buyer. Cat- tleyas sold as low last week as $12.50 a hundred, which is about bottom price for this market. The price for a single dozen, however, was much higher. Daffodils and other bulbous stock was quite plentiful and brought fair prices. Good freesia was ' scarce. There is quite a demand for good stock of this flower. Sweet peas are soon going to have their innings. They are very popular with the public. The Japanese pink lily is getting to be one of the indispensables. This stock is nearly all imported. Why do not some of our home growers get into the way of forcing this lily? It should pay. NOTES. The M. Rice Co. has a very attract- ive Easter folder appropriately entitled "Parcel Post Helps." It contains many good suggestions for the Easter trade. B. Eschner says they will be glad to mail a copy upon request to any flor- ist. Carnations were the feature of the Leo Niessen market, although scarce in many places. There were quantities seen here and of excellent quality. Pink Japan lilies are also handled in quan- tity. Good Richmond roses were one of the choice things seen at Berger Brothers' central market. Easter lil- ies are also one of their staples. Ed. Reid is "there" with good cat- tleyas. His select flowers are wonder- GUST. RUSCH & CO. Wholesale Florists Jobbers in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Phone Main 1245. P. O. Box 206. waukee St., MllW3UK66,W IS. VtoMe Rower MarKets Philadelphia, Feb. 5. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, extra 60 00® 100 00 first 2500@5O0O " Brides and Maids h 00@12 00 " Killarney 6 00@15 00 " White Killarney ft 00@15 00 " Liberty ft 00015 00 Carnations 3 00@ 5 00 Cattleyas 35 00050 00 Daffodils 2 50<* 4 00 Freesias 3 00® 4 00 Gardenias 1 S0@ 2 00 Lilium Harrisii li 00@12 00 Lily oi the Valley 3 00® 5 00 Calla Lilies 12 50(«16 00 Marguerites 1 50® 3 00 Snapdragons 15 00@25 00 Sweet Peas 75® 1 50 Violets, single 75® 1 00 double 75® 1 (0 Adiantum 75® 1 00 Asparagus per bunch. 50 Tulips 2 00th L. D. PhoMi. ST. LOUIS, MO. Supplies and Everything in Season always on hand Mention the American Florist when writing J9'3- The Amer i ca n Fl ori s /: 127 Per 1000 Dagger Ferns, $1.50 Fancy Ferns, 2.00 THE LEO NIESSEN CO., CJYou cannot find a better grade of ferns anywhere. Regardless of the price you are paying, we invite you to make com- parison with others. Why pay more than the price we are quoting? Philadelphia, Pa. Wholesale Florists, N. W. Cor. 12th and Race Sts EASTER LILIES All year round grown by Hoffmeister Floral Co. Lickrun, Cincinnati, Ohio EVERYTHING SEASONABLE THE McCALLUM CO., Cleveland, Ohio Pittsburg, Pa. Edward Reid WHOLESALE FLORIST, 1619-21 Ranstead St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Orchids, Beauties. Valley, Tea Roses. The best on tbe market tor the price. Every facility (or rapid delivery fully fine specimens of this beautiful variety. Godfrey Aschmann is about again after a harrowing experience. Such a trilling thing as slightly scratching his shin against the bath tub proved dan- gerous, as the wound, which in some way became infected, kept everybody on the anxious bench for two or three weeks. The Easter stock here looks well, and Mr. Aschmann says he will now have no trouble with his lilies, as he can get them ready without a bic of forcing. Although Easter is so early this year, the lily growers as a rule say they will have no trouble to make it with their lily crop. H. Foust, who makes a specialty of this flower, re- ports that even the few giganteums that he grew will make it easily. His stock this year looks very well. The buds are for the most part set and show that the plants will be quite heavily flowered. At the automobile truck show of '.ast week quite a number of the fraternity were interested visitors. Mark Mills. TV. K. Harris, Robert Crawford ;mil the Jos. Heacock Co. in a body were all looking into the merits of the different cars. Several others were also known to be on the lookout and it appears as if it will be all motor cars in the near future. The Church of the Messiah, Broad street and Montgomery avenue, will erect a flower shop and greenhouse on the northeast corner of its large and attractive lawn. This will be for rent for a term of from three to five y and should provide, a good opening for some progressive florist. Why does not some enterprtelng grower make a specialty of rose gera- nium leaves? They are always in de- mand in a small way and :it this sea- son it seems almost impossible to get them. William Wyatt at Thirteenth street, above Race, put a fine machine on the street last week. It is quite up-to-date and will be a great help to him in his business. K. WELCH BROS. CO. ^ American Beauty, Killarney, Richmond, Maryland and all the Superior Roses, Lily of the Valley, Carnations, Orchids BEST JF»«.Oai»XJC3*II3 «2 2 6 Devonshire Street, : : BOSTON, MASS. n VJioMeMoYerM^rKetsS Buffalo. Feb. 5. Roses, Beauty, sp'ecial per doz.. $6 00 fancy " " 5 00 extra " 4 00 No. 1 " " 3 00 No. 2 " " 1 00 Per 10C " MaidandBride 5 00® 8 00 " Pink Killarney 6 00@15 00 " White Killarney 6 00® 15 00 " Richmond 6 00® 15 00 " My Maryland 5 00® 8 00 " Aaron Ward 6 00@10 00 Carnations 2 00® 3 00 Lilium Longiflorum 10 00@12 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00® 4 00 Pink Japan Lily 3 00® 5 00 Narcissus -.. 2 50® 3 fO Jonquils 2 00£' 3 00 Stevia 1 00 Violets 50® 60 Mignonette 3 00® 5 00 Daisies 1 00® 1 50 Adiantum Croweanum 75® 1 50 Asparagus, per bunch,... 35® 50 Asparagus, Sprengeri 35® 50 Ferns per 1000. $2 00 Galax per 1000, $150 Smilax 15 00 Boston, Feb. 5. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, best 50 00®75 00 medium 20 00@35 00 culls 8 00 White and Pink Killarney 4 00® 8 00 Extra..l2 00@16 00 Taft 400@12 00 Cardinal 4 00@12 00 Ward and Hillingdon 4 00@20 00 Killarney and Richmond.. 4 00@I2 00 •' My Maryland 4 00®10 00 Carnations, select 2 00® 3 00 Callas 8 00@12 00 Cattleyas 40 00@60 00 Gardenias 12 00@25 00 Lilium Longiflorum 8 00®10 00 Lily of the Valley 2 00® 4 00 Sweet Peas 75® 1 00 Smilax 12 00®16 00 Violets, single 75* 1 00 double 50® "5 Cincinnati. Feb. 5. Roses, Beauty per doz.. $1 00@$5 00 Per 100 Bride. Bridesmaid 3 00® 8 00 Killarney 3 003 8 00 My Maryland 3 00a 8 00 Perle 3 00® 8 00 Richmond 3 00® 8 00 Taft 3 000800 Carnations 2 00® 3 00 Callas 12 50@15 CO Lilium Giganteum 12 50015 00 Lily ol the Valley 3 00® 4 00 Orchids per doz.. <> 00 Narcissus 2 00 Tulips 3 OOfi ■> 00 Jonciuils 3 00 Roman Hyacinths 3 00 Violets 50® 1 50 " double 50® 75 Adiantum 75® 1 00 Asparagus Plumosus. . .per bunch, 25 Asparagus Sprengeri. ..per bunch. 25 Mexican lw 75 Give Us a Trial We Can Please You. A Roses, Carnations and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers in Stock. WM. F. KASTING CO. coF?Hii°n Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs. .i. ,i. .. .,. .i. i. .. ,i. .i. .. ... .. .. ^ — — THE J. M. McCullougirs Sons Go,, Wholesale Commission Florists. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Special attention given to Shipping Orders (' Jobbers of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, SEEDS and BULBS. Price List on Application. 316 Walnut St., CINCINNATI, OHIO. Phone Main 4598. C. E. tRITUILLL 34-36 Third Ave. East, CINCINNATI, OHIO. Wholesale CommlssionFiorist Consignments Solicited Complete Stock of Florists' Greens and Supplies St. Louis. Feb. 5. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, long per doz.. 4 00 Kosis. Beauty, medium 8 00615 00 Roses, Beauty, short stems 3 00® 6 00 Killarney 5 00®10 00 My Marvland " White K Harney 5 00® 10 00 Carnations 2 00® 2 50 Faster Lilies 10 00®12 50 Lilium Kubrum 8 00 Valley 4 00 Asparagus Sprengeri 2 00® 3 00 Asparagus Plumosus.perbu..35®fi0 Ferns, New. Fancy 1 75 128 The American Florist. Feb. 8, New York. SPECIAL AMERICAN BEAUTIES SCARCE. Storm signals up all along the coast and a low temperature on the night of February 1, was the week-end record. Sunday.' February 2, was clear and cold. In the cut flower trade the most noteworthy feature of the past week was the great scarcity of good special American Beauty roses. The oldest and most seasoned buyer in the whole- sale district made a few remarks on this condition on February 1. While he was willing to pay $1.00 each for good specials he decidedly objected to paying that price for anything "just as good." which practically tells the story. There are not enough good special American Beauties to supply the demand. In tea roses, it cannot be said that there was any great sur- plus throughout the week, while on Saturday, February 1. the supply was rather light with an increased demand. Carnations, too, on that day moved more freely though there was no note- worthy advance in prices. Good car- nation's will usually sell, if anything sells, and if they can be kept moving at $3.00 and .$4.00 a hundred there is no particular ground for complaint. The cut lilac that is on the market is not of first quality and moves slowly, but some very excellent plant stock is seen. There is an abundant supply of all bulbous stock. Stocks, or gilly flowers, are now arriving in consider- able quantities. There is a steady movement in orchids and gardenias, much of the inferior stock being used in funeral work. Lily of the valley is not \erv plentiful and prices are firm at $3.00 and $4.00 a hundred. As to violets, let us forget them. Monday. February 3. — The supply of stock is not heavy this morning and prices of roses are firm. Carna- tions are doing a little better than they were a week ago. A heavy snowstorm is raging, and following, as it does, a great drop in tempera- ture, we may reasonably look for a lighter supply of stock for the re- mainder of the week. Nevertheless, there is little possibility of any great advance in prices, as buying is light. NOTES. As the time approaches for the hold- ing of the third International Flower Show. Charles H. Totty. chairman of the committee, is frequently seen in this city. He has been a tireless work- er in the interest of the show and we have reason to believe that in his case it is largely a labor of love and devo- tion. Aside from any personal consid- eration, and there are no personal con- siderations that we know about, he wants the show to be a nation-wide success, and we trust that the trade throughout the country will, as one man, rally to his support. Secretary Young is a very busy man also. He has been mailing the final schedule of prizes, attending committee meetings and answering letters of inquiry which, added to his regular duties as secretary of the S. A. F.. keeps him (■.instantly on the job, so to speak. Among the many interesting figures in the cut flower and plant trade of this city are the Flatbush, Brooklyn, growers. It is quite probable that all these rr.en could sell their ranges for sums that would enable them to retire ami live at ease, for real estate in that section is. year by year, greatly in- creasing in value, but from their in- herent love of the business they keep on growing. Notable among them are the Dailledouze Brothers, the business being now conducted by Eugene Dail- ledouze. At this range, carnations are the leading features and the new pro- duction. Enchantress Supreme, which is now being disseminated, is meeting a good demand and is well deserving of the attention of all carnation grow- ers. One of the very interesting figures in this section is Louis Schmutz. Sr., who in conjunction with his son, Louis Schmutz. Jr.. conducts two ranges. Speaking recently of his ex- perience he said : "I came here in 1871 and went to work for Mr. Daille- douze. father of Eugene, Henry and Paul. I could not speak a word of English and felt fortunate in getting work where I could be understood." He eventually started in business for himself and has made a great success of plant growing, being strong on all the leading commercial varieties and having a taste for novelties. Marshall Clarke, of the well-known firm of David Clarke's Sons, has just returned from a trip to Bermuda. He was well pleaed with the island, but thinks that onions and other vegeta- bles are now more profitable crops than Bermuda lilies. At the Henry Hession range, carna- tions are almost exclusively grown and a great number of most excellent blooms, covering all the leading varie- ties, arc daily sent to M. C. Ford of Twenty-eighth street. S. A. Andei-son. of Buffalo, was a visitor on February 1. He. too. had just returned from Bermuda. He was pleased with his trip and said the roses and hibiscus were blooming in the open. G. Messeberg not only grows good carnations but also a variety of other stock, callas at present being very noticeable. He also grows a good vari- ety of plants. A. J. Guttman has formed a part- nership with A. Moltz. the firm name being Guttman & Moltz, Inc.. A. J. Guttman. president. Carl A. Woener is another plants- man who. though but about five years in business for himself, has been very successful. F. W. Smythe of Wadley & Smythe. sailed for Europe February •"> on a pleasure trip. He will return before Easter. A. Demeusey is another carnation grower who has made a record for good stock. A. F. • F. Massachusetts Horticultural Society. PRIZES AND GRATUITIES AWARDED. The following prizes and gratuities were awarded at the midwinter exhi- bition of the Massachusetts Horticul- tural Society, Boston, Mass., Febru- ary 1-2, 1013: PLANTS AMP FLOWERS. Primula sinensis, eight plants — Wil- liam Whitman, first. Primula stellata. eight plants — William Whitman, first; Mrs. J. L. Gardner, second. Primula obconica. eight plants — William Whit- man, first; William Whitman, second. Primula malacoides, eight plants— Mrs. Frederick Ayer, first; Mrs. C. G. Weld, second. Begonia Gloire de Lorraine, six plants— Mrs. C. G. Weld, first. Hard-wooded Greenhouse Plants, six specimens — Mrs. J. L. Gardner, first. Freesias. six pots — Mrs. C. G. Weld, first; William Whitman, second. Ro- man hyacinths, white, eight pots — Wil- liam Whitman, first; Mrs. J. L. Gard- ner, second. Polyanthus narcissus, six pots — Mrs. J. L. Gardner, first. Or- chids, three plants in bloom — Mrs. J. L. Gardner, first. Specimen plant in bloom— Col. Charles Pfaff. first; Mrs. J. L. Gardner, second. Carnations, vase of fifty cut blooms, not less than five varieties, twelve blooms of each — S. J. Goddard, first; M. A. Patten, sec- ond; A. A. Pembroke, third. Vase of fifty cut blooms, not less than three varieties, open to private growers only — A. W. Preston, first; Mrs. Frederick Ayer, second; Mrs. Frederick Ayer, third. Fifty blooms, any white variety — A. A. Pembroke, first; S. J. Goddard, second; A. A. Pembroke, third. Fifty blooms, any red variety — M. A. Patten, first; S. J. Goddard. second. Fifty blooms, any light pink variety — A. A. Pembroke, first; S. J. Goddard, second; S. J. Goddard, third. Fifty blooms, any dark pink variety — A. A. Pem- broke, first; S. J. Goddard. second; W. D. Howard, third. Fifty blooms, any white variegated variety — A. A. Pem- broke, first; M. A. Patten, second; S. J. Goddard, third. Violets, bunch of one hundred blooms of any single va- riety— Ed. Bingham, first. GRATUITIES. E. B. Dane, display of Acacia pubes- cens and other plants; Mrs. Frederick Ayer. group of Erica melanthera; Mrs. C. G. Weld, display of Amaryllises; Mrs. J. L. Gardner, specimen Chori- zema Lowii; Mrs. Lester Leland, dis- play of Cyclamen superba; William Whitman, collection of cyclamens; Mrs. C. A. Walker, Dendrobium nobile. grown in living room; William Whit- man, display of pot plants; M. A. Pat- ten, carnation Princess Dagmar; W. D. Howard, Carnation Eureka; W. D. Howard. Salmon sport Winsor carna- tion; S. J. Goddard, vase of crimson carnations; H. Heubner, winter-flow- ering snapdragons; William Sim, dis- play of pansies; Mrs. E. M. Gill, col- lection of cut flowers. Certificate of merit — John Barr, car- nation Mrs. B. P. Cheney. Cultural certificate — Gardener to Mrs. Lester Leland, display of Cycla- men superba. Honorable mention Knight & Struck Co., collection of hard-wooded plants; Mrs. C. L. Gardner, Aphelan- dra Roezlii. FRUITS. Winter apples, collection of not less than four varieties— Elliott & H. Ward Moore, first; George V. Fletcher, sec- ond. Dish of one variety — George V. Fletcher. Northern Spy. first; George V. Fletcher, second; Elliott & H. Ward Moore, King, third. Winter pears, col- lection of not less than three varieties — George V. Fletcher, first. Dish of one variety — George V. Fletcher, Da- na's Hovey. first. Gratuity — Chas. W. Mann, display of apples. VEGETABLES. William J. Walker Fund, rhubarb, twelve stalks — E. W. Campbell, first. Tomatoes, twelve specimens — A. W. Preston, first. Collection of forced vegetables, not less than four varie- ties, A. W. Preston, first. Horticultural Society of New York. The fall exhibition of this society will be held October 31 -November 4, 1913, at the American Museum of Natu- ral History. The announcement is made thus early so that other so- cieties may avoid, as far as possible, conflicting with this date. A special feature of this exhibition will be a silver cup. valued at $100.00, offered by the society for 12 vases of chrysan- themums, in 12 varieties. 3 blooms of each, stem IS inches long. It is ex- pected that this will result in keen competition. Announcement is made at this early date so that ample time may be given for preparation. The exhi- bition committee is now at work on a schedule which will be issued early in the spring. George V. Nash, Sec'y. Mr. Gilead. O. — The Mt. Gilead ( Irchard Co. has been incorporated, capital stock $25,000. The incorpora- tors are : W. B. Robinson. Leslie J. Hoyt. Florence Hoyt Robinson. Mar- jorie Mears Hoyt and Elizabeth Robin- son. *9'3- The American Florist. \-i\) PHILADELPHIA NIW YORK WASHINGTON S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co. WHOLBSALR FLORISTS 109 Weit 28th Street, NEW YORK Everything in Cut Flowers. PERCY B. RIGBY, Treasurer. Everything in supplies •uai/T* Siebrecht&Siebrecht.inc. WHOLESALE FLORISTS, 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK. HI ones 60S tiOM Madison Square. Lily of the Valley, Gardenias, Orchids, Violets, a Specialty. Nashville, Term. The eighth annual convention of the Tennessee State Horticultural Society, the Tennessee Nurserymen's Associa- tion, which are affiliated, and the state Beekeepers' Association, held joint ses- Bons at the Maxwell House, this city, January 29-31. The membership of the three organisations is practically the same, and tie connection between the three is very close. (hi Wednesday. January 29, the hor- ticulturists held the floor. They were welcomed by T. F. Peek, state com- missioner of agriculture, on behalf of the state and city. Dr. .1. S. Ward. of Nashville, made a very interesting and instructive address on the "Rela- tion of Beekeeping' to Horticulture, ' J F*. Jones spoke on a "Peach Fete." W. <;. Wilkerson gave an excellent talk- on the "Place of Fruit and Truck Crops in General Farming." A fea- ture of the meeting was an excellent display of Tennessee apples, which were pronounced by experts to com- pare favorably with those of any state in the Union, and all concluded that there was a remarkable future for the horticultural business in this state. The following officers were elected : H. R. Howard. Chattanooga, president; W. A. Easterly, vice-president for Fast Tennessee; C. L. Wade, vice-president for West Tennessee; H. ('. Scruggs. vice-president for Middle Tennessee; c'has. A. Keffer of Knoxville was re- elected secretary and treasurer. On Friday the Tennessee Nurserj men's Association met and had a num- ber of addresses and discussions along the line of their work. The Joy Fiorsl t'o. inyited the nurserymen, horticul- turists and the beekeepers to visit their lloral gardens to witness a practical demonstration of the use of dynamite. A large number of the visitors accept- ed. The election of officers resulted as follows : Chas. Pennington. Ruther- ford, president; Harvey Templeton, Winchester, president at large: A. J. Fletcher, Cleveland, vice-president for Kast Tennessee; Harry Nicholson, TJeeherd. vice-president for Middle Tennessee: J. S. Swinney, Greenfield, vice-president for West Tennessee. Prof. Ci. M. Kentley. of the State Uni- versity, Knoxville, secretary and treas- urer. M. C. D. Rochester, N. Y. TRADE slows IT. The cold weather the latter pail ol the week has forced the trade to slow up, hut on the whole it is in a pretty good condition. During the week cat- lleyas were abundant hoi the sale- slow. Carnations ale coming in very poorly. Rosts. violets ami daffodils have been moving well all week. NOTES. George B. Hart has been appointed to the committee on agriculture and horticulture of the chamber of com- merce. W. H. Dildine has been appointed I" the committee on postal facilities "i the chamber of commerce. Primula obconica as a cut Bower is. to all appearances, being displaced by the Primula malacoides. Ambrose Seeker is with J. B. Kel- ler's Sons in their retail store. H. J. Head has been taken to the hospital for an operation. George Boucher is now running his new automobile. Wildest* Hover M&rKeU Nhw York Feb. 5. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 75 006100 00 extra and fancy ..40 00@50 00 No. 1 and No. 2... 2 00@1.5 00 Bride, Bridesmaid special 5 00® 8 00 extra and fancy 3 00@ 4 00 No, 1 and No. 2 1 00@ 3 0J Killarney, My Maryland.. ., special 6 00610 00 extra 4 00© 6 00 No. 1 and No 2 1 000 3 00 Queen special. 10 OOw 12 00 Red, special. ..10 00«12 00 Hillingdon. Aaron Ward. 12 OOw 15 00 Richmond 6O0@25 00 Sunburst, special 6 OOlglO 0J laft. special 12 00O15 00 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer.special.15 00@25 00 Carnations i 00@ 4 00 J;_.n< i m Is 2 000 3 00 ^.attleyas 25 00@50 00 (.ardenias i0 00@30 CIO Tulips 1 000 2 CO Lilies. Longiflorum and Harrisii .. 0 00@ 8 00 L. Kubrum Iimni Lily of the Valley ,. 2 00@ 4 00 Narcissus. Paper White 1 00@ 1 50 t-weet Peas., per doz. bunches. 50@1 00 Yl?letf "v, n@ 10 Adiantum Croweanum 15® 50 Asparagus Plumosus. . .doz. bchs. 1 50® 3 00 Srnilax per doz. strings. 1 00a 1 25 Lilac ■•■• per bunch. SC(<7 75c Krersias, per doz. bun....] ,-0<§2 00 \ isitors this week are: - - Stearn of Setton Mfg. Co., Chicago; R. H. McKerr of Canandaigua. N. Y.; A. 1 '. C. Appon of Canandaigua. N. V • James P. Boyle, of Lyons, N. Y and Charles White of Medina. N. Y. H. J. H. Alabama State Hor;icullural Society. OFFICERS FOB 1913. At the meeting of the Alabama State Horticultural Society, Bay Minette. January 23-25, the following officers were elected : J. H. McCary, president: H. P. Lod- ing. vice-president first district; W. B. Brown, vice-president second dis- trict: D. C. Turnipseed, vice-president third district: P. K. Yilladsen. vice- president fourth district; J. A. Ker- nodle. vice-president fifth district: Thos. Brigden. vice-president, sixth district; C. W. Stuhblefield, vce-presi- dent seventh district; H. B. Chase, vice-president eighth district; E. J. Bryan, vice-president ninth district; J. C- C. Price, Auburn, secretary-treas- urer. Executve committee — Prof. J. F. Duggar, R. W. Wood, Auburn; Mrs J. H. Hard. Birmingham. Rev. J. W. McCary, New Decatur, chaplain". Boston. HOSES si ill, si Am E. Saturday saw a change th< weather. It is now decidedly chilly and ice seems assured. The market is good. Roses are still scarce and are easilj sold. They bring good m iy. Carnations have taken a drop. Trad. on other things is about the same. NOTES. We nut C. W. Hudson, representing Benjamin Hammond. Fishkill. N. Y. He was making his usual circle, re- newing friendships, hooking orders like the bird out after the early worm. When not on the road he rinds much pleasure and recreation on his farm, he having moved his family out "I Fishkill to broad acres in the country. The farm is under the management of his son and is a s :ess. The hap- Moore, Hentz & Nash, WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS 55 and 57 West 26th Street, Telephone No. 756 Madison Square, NEW YORK The Kervan Company FRESH CUT EVEROREENS a id Moaset, Decorating Material for Florist Trade, at Wholesale. TELEPHONES MADISON SQUARE 1519 5893 119 West 28th Street NEW YORK N, Y. Gut Flower Exchange Coogan Bid?., 6th Ave. & W. 26th St.. New York Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every morning. Desirable wall space to rent for advertising. V. s. DORVAL. Secretary. HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION American Beauty Roses a specialty, Roses. Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, Etc. 57 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Telephones: 2200 and 2201 Madison Square. WM.A.KESSLER Successor to Kessler Bros. 113 W. 28th S'., NEW YORK. CUT FLOWERS WHOLESALE PLANTSMEN AND FLORISTS Phone 2336 Madison. Shipments Everywhere. Prompt and satisfactory. Consignments solicited. Paul Meconi Wholesale Florist 55-57 West 26th Street NEW YORK CITY Telephone: 3864 Madison Square Onttraan Flower Growers Co. \. J. aUTTMAN, President. Wholesale Florists SS W. 26th St., NEW YORk Phone 1912 and 7983 Madison Square. 18 Years Experience. py country life has given thein all better visor and red blood. We wish Mr. Hudson continued success In his new departure. Your correspondent has tin- grip this week. M m . 130 The A mer ican Floris t. Feb. 8, M. RIO E> CO. HEADQUARTERS FOR UP-TO-DATE EASTER SUPPLIES AND RIBBONS. Write for our New Easter Folder 1220 Race Street - .- ... PHILADELPHIA, PA- The House That Never Disappoints. Columbus, 0. 1SUSINESS INCREASING. During the last week business has been on the increase. Society events have been numerous, calling for many decorations. Funeral work has been plentiful with plenty of stock suitable for designing. Business was greatly enlivened McKinley day. Everything was cleaned up. Roses are of good quality but not plentiful enough to supply all. Valley is moving nicely, being sold before it is ready to cut. For the last ten days sweet peas have been scarce. NOTES. Nothing more beautiful in the way of floral decorations for a social affair has been seen in this city than the arrangement of flowers at the dinner given by F. W. Schumacher and wife at the Columbus Club for Governor Cox. The decorations were an exact reproduction of those at the dinner given for Lord Kitchener at Shep- herd's, in Cairo, Egypt, recently. The design was sent from Germany to F. C. Viereck and carried out very ef- fectively by him. Each woman guest was presented with a large corsage bouquet of violets and lilies, and the men received boutonnieres of lilies. Ralph Knight reports bad luck with his sweet peas. The plants are looking fine but are dropping all the buds. The Aft Floral Co. reports business good, having had a big run on Ameri- can Beauties last week. Sherman Stephens says trade is good-. Many telegraph orders are re^ ceived. Underwood Bros, had a big week, all the staff being busy at the designing 1 1 V) 1 f* s The' Ohio Floral Co. reports many orders for corsage and bouquet work. Visitors for the week were : Fred Lembke. Chicago; I. Rosnosky, Phila- delphia, and S. S. Skidelski, Philadel- phia, Pa. L- s- B- Pittsburg. EOSES VERY SCARCE. This week finds us amid anothei great scarcity of stock, particularly oi roses. Carnations, are coming in in quantities satisfying to all, and the quality is fine. Gardenias are still plentiful, as are also cattleyas. Lilies are rather scarce, but an abundance of fine white lilac is coming in, which takes their place to some extent. NOTES. At the meeting of the Pittsburg Florists' Club Tuesday night the fol- lowing officers were elected : Neil Mc- Callum president; E. C. Reineman, vice-president; T. P. Langhans, treas- urer- H. P. Joslin, secretary; W. A. Clarke, assistant secretary; executive committee, P. S. Randolph, C. H. Sample and Aug. Frishkorn. Cultural certificates were awarded to Carl Becherer for collection of plants, and Jas. Wiseman for carnations. A re- ception committee was appointed to prepare for the banquet to be given President-elect McCallum at the next meeting. M C. King, the Washington, Pa., florist who sold out to B. W. Spragg recently, has accepted a position with his former employers, the A. W. Smith Co. jos. Thomas dropped down from Greensburg Sunday, reporting a heavy run on funeral work, which takes his cut. of carnations very quickly. Do Not Take Any Fake Green Thread. Use the Genuine Silkaline and Get More Thread and Less Wood. The MEYtrt Green SILKALINE Used by Retail Florists for mossing funeral designs, tying bunches, etc., is The Only Article That Should Be Used by growers for stringing Smilax and Asparagus, as it will not fade or rot in the greenhouse. The Meyer Silkaline was the first green thread to be introduced among Florists and Growers. It is handled by the best houses everywhere, but it should be ordered by name Meyer's Silkaline— to be sure of getting the genuine article. Do not accept substitutes. If your jobber cannot supply you. order direct of the manufacturers. Price for any size or color, $1.25 per lb. Sizes "F" fine. "FF" medium, and "FFF" coarse. JOHN C. MEYER & CO., ttSftSSSSSK; Lowell, Mass. Silkaline also is made in all leading colors, as Violet, for bunching violets, and also for tying fancy botes FANCY FERNS, pf.-SSo. New Crop Galax, Bronee or Green $1.25 per 1000. Case 10,000, $7.50 Sphagnum Moss, large bales $1.50 Wild Smilax, alwa-ys on hand 50 pound cases $5.00 Leucothoe Sprays, Green $1.00 per 100; $7.50 per 1000 Boxwood per pound 20c. 50-pound case, $7.50 Magnolia Leaves. Imported Green and Bronze. Basket. .$1.75; 6 baskets, $1.50 each Sheet Moss in Bags for Hanging Baskets. Large Bags $2.00 each Florists in the Middle and Western States can save money by placing their orders with us. A trial order solicited. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc., Wholesale Commission Florists and Florists' Supplies. 38-40 Broadway, All phone connections. DETROIT, MICH. ATTENTION RETAILERS! No Jobbers' Profit Added 10 These Prices. Per 1000 Per case Green and Bronze Galax 50c $4.00 . . (10,000) DaggerFern 70c 3.25.. ( 5.000) Fancy Fern 65c 3.00. .( 5,000) Din ct from the Mountains to YOU. Per 1000 Per case Green Leucothoe (Long). . . .$2.00 3.50. .( 2.000) Green Leucothoe (Short)... 1.00 1.75. .( 2.000) Rhododendron Leaves 50c 2.00.. ( 5.000) ELK GALAX & FERN COMPANY. BANNERS ELK, N. C. Terms Cash. Prompt Shipment. No orders too small to have our attention. BEST REFERENCES. Aaron Buchanan HAWK, Wholesale Florist NEW STOCK N. C. Bronze Galax. $3.50 per case of 10,000; Dagger Ferns, $3.00 per case of 5,000, cases of lO.'OO *S.50; Log Moss, $1.00 per 2 bu. bag. Cash with order. GUT FERNS, Best Quality 1,000 at $1.35; 2,000 at $2.60; 5,000 or over $1.20 per 1000 Robert Groves, 'aTA8' SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX New crop now ready Satisfaction guaranteed. JAS. E. PINKSTON. Louisville. Ala. E. P. Hostetter of Manheim is con- signing some very fine carnations and peas to this market, which find ready sale. Theo. Verscharen is cutting some very fine tulips, which he is consigning to the McCallum Co. Howard Carney has severed his con- nections with J. B. Murdoch & Co. Visitors : Kennedell, the Taren- turil Floral Co., Tarentum, Pa.; B. W. Spragg, Washington, Pa.; Julius Dilloff, Schloss Bros., New York. J. George Cotsonas & Co. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in all kinds of Evergreens Fancy and Dagger Ferns, Bronze and Green Galax, Holly. Leucothoe Sprays, Princess Pine, Etc., Delivered to al! parts of United States and Canada 127 W. 28th St., bet. 6th & 7th Av .. U.u, Vfirk Telephone 1202 Madison Square. nB" ■ B,B * We are now filling orders for Southern Wild Smilax Natural and 1MOQQF9 Perpetuated Sheet Xn\JOOr*0 E. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala. HUCKLEBERRY IN STANDARD SMILAX CASES. $2.50 A most pleasing substitute for Green Wild Smilax New crop Fancy and Dagger Ferns now ready. Write wire or phone. Caldwell the Woodsman Co. Everything in Southern Evergreens. EVERGREEN, ALABAMA. Mention the American Florist when writing *9*3- The Amer ican Florist. i:n DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. DULUTH, MINN. 2 STORES 2 -jj^- SUPERIOR, WIS. J. J. I^BBORIU Two Stores and seventeen large Greenhouses. Deliveries everywhere in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota and the Upper Peninsula of Midtugan. All orders given' prompt attention and filled with strictly fresh stock. Chicago. Established In 1857. f/mM FLORIST^ 739 Buckingham Place. L. D. Phone, Graceland 1112. Send us your retail orders. WE HAVE THE BEST FACILITIES IN THE CITY Mention the American Florist when writing CHICAGO The 1 Palmer House Florist E.MONROE ST. Mention the American Florist when writing : Brooklyn, New York. "WILSON" 3 and 5 Greene Ave.. Phone fiSOO -01 02 Prospect. 339 to 347 Greene Ave., Phone 3908 Prospect. Greenhouses: Short Hills, N. J. Deliveries in NEW YORK, LONG ISLAND and NEW JERSEY. Terre Haute, Ind. John G. Iieinl £ Son, 129 South Seventh St. Telephone 247 We are in position to fill promptly all Mail, Telephone, Telegraph and Cable orders with best quality stock in season Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Lockport. So A. Anderson, 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. Mail. Telephone and Telegraph orders filled promptly with the choicest stock. Mention the American Florist when writing San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND Successor to Sievers & Boland FLORIST 60 KEARNEY STREET Mention the American Florist when writing Chicago. A. LANGE, 25 E. MADISON ST. Chicago. Des Moines. ALPHA FLORAL CO. 146 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago. 623 Walnut St., Des Moines, la. Largest and most centrally located store in the city. All orders given prompt attention. FROM NEW YORK ESCErT AS NOTED. February 7. FROM ST. JOHN, Empress of Ireland, Can.; Paclflc. 12 noon. February 8. Carueronia, Anchor. 9 a. m"., Pier G4, North Pier. FROM PORTLAND, As<:oiiia. Cunard. Florida, French, 3 p. m.. rii.-r 57. North Rivers. Rochamheau, French. 3 p. in., Tier u~. North River. • • Oceanic, American, 12; noon, Pier 62, North River. Amerik.T, Ham. -Amer., it a. m.. Martha Washington, Austro-Ametlcau, 1 p. m. Russia. Russlau-Amerlpa, 2 p. in. San .Tnan, Porto Rico. • FROM NEW. ORLEANS. Montoso, Porto Rico. Tennyson, Lamport & Holt. February 9. FROM PHILADELPHIA, Prlnz Adalbert, 11 a. m. February 10. Portuguese, Prince, Prince. February 11. FROM BOSTON. Arabic. White Stat. 2 p. m. Potsdam, Holland America, 10 a. in. Illlarlus, Houston. February 12. Mauretanla, Cunard. I Itonla, Cunard. Kroonland, Red Star, 10 a. m.. Pier 61, North River. Philadelphia, Red "D," 12 noon. Hylas, Houston. Alexander McConoell, 611 FIFTH AVE., COR. 49TH STREET. NEW YORK CITY. TELEGRAPH Orders forwarded lo any partof the Dnited States, Canada and all principal cities In Europe. Orders transferred or entrnsted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steamship, or elsewhere receive special attention. Reference or Cash must accompany all orders from unknown correspondents. Cable address: Alcxconnell, Western Union Code. New York City. Frank Valentine WHOLESALE AND RETAIL FLORIST Also Manufacturer of ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS 158 EAST 1 10TH STREET Bet. 3rd and Lexington Aves. Tel. 5633 Harlem Young & Nugent Telephone 2065-2066 Madison Square. 42 West 28th Street. To out-of-town florists 1X17X47 vr\-av We are In the Heart of 1NLW YORK And give special attention to steamer and tbeatei orders. Prompt delivery and best stock in the market. Dallas. Texas. The Texas Seed and Floral Company Orders for cat flowers and designs solicited toi delivery In any part of Texas. Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C. GEO. H. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street Mention the American Florist when writing St. Paul, Minn. L. L. MAY & CO. Order Your Flowers for delivery in this section from the LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST. Afenifon the American Florist when writing 132 The American Florist. Feb. 8. DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. New York. Established 1 874. DARDS N. E. Corner 44th St. and Madison Ave. Has his own, correspondents in all the large cities of Europe and the British Colonies. Cable orders forwarded by private code. Telegraph and Cable Ad- dress, DARDSFLOR Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing St. Paul, Minn. Holm & Olson, 20-22-24 Wist Fifth Street. We fill orders for any place in the Twin Cities and for all points in the Northwest. The Largest Store in America; the largest stock; the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. We are alive night and day. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. WILLIAM L. ROCK Flower Co. Will execute orders for any town in MISSOURI, KANSAS OR OKLAHOMA. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Buffalo, N. T. W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main Street. Members Florists' Telegraph Association. Mention the American Florist when writing Louisville, Ky. JACOB SCHULZ, 550 South Fourth Avenue. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing Atlanta, Ga. Atlanta Floral Co. 41 Peachtree Street Boston, Mass. "Penn, The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. 37-43 BROMFIELD STREET Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda FLORISTS, 1415 Farnvm St. TELEPHONES 1S01 and L 1582 Name Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Alpba Floral Co., Chicago. Alpha Floral Co., Des Moiues, la. Anderson Floral Co., Anderson, S. C. Anderson, S. A., 440 Main, Buffalo, N. Y. Archlas Floral Co., Sedalia, Mo. Atlanta Floral Co., Atlanta, Ga. Baer, Julius, 138 E. 4th St., Cincinnati. Begerow's, Newark, N. J. Bertermann Bros. Co., Indianapolis, Ind. Blackistone, Washington, D. C. Boland, J. B., San Francisco. Bowe, M. A., New York. Bramley & Son, Cleveland, 0. Breitmeyer's Sons, John, Detroit, Mich. Buckbee, H. W., Kockford, 111. Carbone, Phillip L., Boston. Clark's Sons, D., New York. Cleveland Cut Flower Co., Cleveland, 0. Cooke, Geo. H., Conn. Ave. and L, Washington. Daniels & Fisher, Denver, Colo. Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave., New York. Duerr, Cbas. A., Newark, O. Dunlop's, 96 Yonge St., Toronto, Can. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St., Albany, N. Y. Freeman, Mrs. J. R., Toledo, O. Galvln, Thos. F., Boston. Gasser, J. M., Co., Cleveland, 0. Geny Bros., Nashville, Tenn. Grand Rapids Floral Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. Oude Bros., Washington. Habermann, Charles, New York. Heinl & Son, J. G., Terre Haute, Ind. Hess & Swoboda, Omaha, Neb. John Bader Co., N. S., Pittsburg. Hoffman. 59 Mass Ave.. Boston. Keller Sons, J. B., Rochester, N. Y. Kellogg, F. & P. Co., Geo. M., Kansas City. Klft, Robert, 1725 Chestnut, Philadelphia. La Crosse Floral Co., La Crosse, Wis. Lange, A., 25 E. Madison St., Cnlcago. Leborious, J. J., Duluth, Minn, Leborious. J. J., Superior, Wis. Mangel, 17 E. Monroe St., Chicago. Matthews, 16 3rd St., Dayton, O. May & Co., L. L., St. Paul, Minn. McConnell, Alex, New York. McKenna, Montreal, Can. Murray, Samuel, Kansas City, Mo. Myer, Florist, New York. Ostertag Bros., St. Louis. Palmer, W. J. & Son, Buffalo. Park Floral Co., The, Denver, Colo. Parker, John L., Birmingham, Ala. Pelicano, Rossi & Co.. San Francisco, Calif, Penn, the Florist, 43 Bromfleld St., Boston. Podesta & Baldoccbi, San Francisco. Pollworth Co., C. C, Milwaukee. Rock Flower Co., Wm. L., Kansas City. Saakes, O. C, Los Angeles, Calif. Saltford Flower Shop, Poughkeepsie, N Y. Schiller The Florist, 2221 W. Madison St., Chi- cago. Schling. Max, 22 W. 59th St., New York. Shaffer, Geo., A. W., Pittsburgh, Pa. Smith, Henry, Grand Rapids. Mich. Texas Seed and Floral Co., Dallas, Tex. Valentine. Frank. 158 E. 110th St., New York. Virgin, Uriah J., New Orleans, La. Walker & Co., Louisville, Ky. Williams, Mrs. E. A., Pittsburg. "Wilson," 3 and 5 Greene, Brooklyn, N. Y. Wittbold, Geo., Co., 737 Buckingham PI., Chi- cago. Wlttbold, 56 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson, Los An- geles, Calif. Young & Nugent, New York. Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Broadway and Gratiot Avenues. Artistic Designs. High Grade Cut Blooms. We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing WASHINGTON D. C. OUDE BROS.CO FLORISTS 1214 F ST NW wASMiNOTonoa Glide's Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Samvcl Murray, 913 Grand Avenue All Orders Given Prompt and Careful Attention Members of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Indianapolis, Ind. Bertermann Bros. Co. FLORISTS 241 Massachusetts Avenue. Members of the Florists' Telegraph Deliver? Mention the American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. yhc Park J. A. VALENTINE tlOral wO. President. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA PELICANO, ROSSI & CO., 123 KEARNY ST. Poughkeepsie, N. T. ''The Saltford Flower Shop;1 Vaasar College and Bennett S.bool. 19*3- The American Florist. L33 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities Indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. Philadelphia. Robert Kift, 1725 Chestnut St. Personal Attention to all Orders Mention the American Florist when writing IN THI HEART OF NEW YORK CITY Phone 6404 Madison So. 6 East 33d St. Our Motto THE GOLDEN RULE. Mention the American Florist when writing Dayton, O. Matthews, FLORISTS 16 W. Third Street Flowers in any arrangement for all occasions. for Dayton and vicinity. Long dis. Phones. Mention the American Florist when writing Pittsburg, Pa. A.W. Smith Co. KEENAN BLDC. Largest Flora] Establishment in America. Established 1874. Incorporated 1909. Mention the American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. FLORAL DESIGNS AND FLOWERS Best Quality on Shortest Notice. DANIELS & FISHER Order by mail, telephone, telegraph or cable. Cable address "Daniels, Denver" Mention the American Florist when writing THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, CLEVEL EUCLID AVENUE FlORIST ti0ST0*7 Montreal Cor. St. Catherine and Cot Sts. All orders receive prompt attention. Choice Beauties, Orchids and Valley alwayi on band. Boston, Mass. Send flower orders for delivery in Boston and all New England Point* To THOS. P. GALVIN, Inc.. 124TREMONT ST. Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskill Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade disc. 229 WEST THIRD STOUT. City Index to Retail Florist:,' Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. Y.— Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St. Anderson, S. C— The Anderson Floral Co. Atlanta, Ga.— Atlanta Floral Co., 41 Peachtree. Birmingham, Ala.— John L. Parker. Boston— Phillip L. Carbone. Boston— Thos. F. Galvin, Inc., 124 Tremont St. Boston— Hoffman, 59-61 Mass. Ave. Boston— Penn, the Florist, 43 BromBeld St. Brooklyn, N. Y.— "Wilson," 3 and 5 Greene. Buffalo, N. Y.— S. A. Anderson, 440 Main. Buffalo, N. Y.— W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main. Chicago — Alpha Floral Co. Chicago— Mangel, 17 E. Monroe St. Chicago— A. Lange, 25 E. Madison St. Chicago— Schiller The Florist, 2221 W. Madison. Chicago— Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham PI. Chicago— WIttbold's, 56 E. Randolph. Cleveland, O.— Bramley & Son. Cleveland, 0.— The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Cleveland, 0.— The J. M. Gasser Co. Dallas, Tex.— Texas Seed and Floral Co. Dayton, O.— Matthews, 16 W. 3rd St. Denver, Colo.— The Park Floral Co. Des Moines, la.— Alpha Floral Co. Detroit, Mich.— John Breitmeyer's Sons. Duluth, Minn.-^J. J. Leborious. Grand Rapids, Mich.— Grand Jtaplds Floral Co. Grand Rapids, Mich.— Henry Smith. Indianapolis — Bertermann Bros. Co., 214 Mass. Kansas City.— Geo. M. Kellogg, F. & P. Co. Kansas City. — Samuel Murray. Kansas City.— Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. La Crosse, Wis.— La Crosse Floral Co. Little Rock, Ark.— Vestals, 409 Main St. Los Angeles, Calif.— 0. C. Saakes. Los Angeles.— Wolfskill Bros. & M. Goldenson. Louisville, Ky.— Jacob Schulz, 550 4th Ave. Milwaukee— C. C. Pollworth Co. Montreal — McKenna. Nashville, Tenn. — Geny Bros. Newark, N. J.— Begerow's. Newark, Ohio.— Chas. A. Duerr. New Orleans. La. — Driah J. Virgin. New York— M. A. Bowe. New York— D. Clark's Sons, 2139 Broadway. New York— Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave. New York— Alex. Mct'onnell, Oil 5th Ave. New York— Myer, Florist. 609 Madison Ave. New York — Max Schllng, 22 W. 59th St. New York — Frank Valentine, 158 E. 110th. New York — Young and Nugent. Omaha, Neb.— Hess & Swoboda, Farnum St. Philadelphia— Robert Kift, 1725 Chestnut. Pittsburg, Pa.— A. W. Smith Co., Keenan Bldg Pittsburg— Mrs. E. A. Williams. Poughkcepsie. N. Y.— The Saltford Flower Shop. Rochester. N. Y.— J. B. Keller's Sons. Seattle, Wash.— L. W. McCoy, 912 3rd Ave. St. Louis, Mo.— Ostertag Bros. St. Paul. Minn.— Holm & Olson. St. Paul, Minn. — L. L. May & Co. San Francisco — J. B. Bolnnd, 60 Kearney St. San Francisco— Pellcano, Rossi & Co. San Francisco— Podesta & Baldocchl. Sedalia. Mo.— Archlas Floral Co. Superior, Wis.— J. J. Leborious. Terre Haute, Ind.— J. G. Helul & Son. Toledo, O.— Mrs. J. B. Freeman. Toronto. Can.— Dunlop's, CO Yonge St. Washington — Blacklstone. Washington — Geo. H. Cooke, Conn. Ave. and L. Washington — Gude Bros. Washington— Geo. C. Shaffer. 14th and I Sts. NeW York. Established 1849 David Clarke's Sons FLORAL DECORATORS 2139-2141 Broadway, 1552™M Co?.l»D». CIlOiCB Cut FIOWON. SAN FRANCISCO Podesta & Baldocchl 224-226 Grant Avenue Prompt and careful attention to orders from out-of town florists. Los Angeles, Calif. O. C. SAAKES FLORIST, Prompt and careful attention to orders from out- of town florists. Trade discount. 21 S Weil Fourth Street. Cleveland, 0. The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Will fill your orders for designs and cut flowers in NORTHERN OHIO. Washington, D. C. Geo. C. Shaffer : ; FLORIST : : Phone 2 4 1 6 M aln . 1 4 th 6 Eye Sts., N. W Write, Telegraph or Telephone. Albany, N. ¥. Flowers or Design Work. Delivered in Albany and vicinity on 1 telegraphic order. 11 NORTH PEARL STREET. Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable florist Only the Best S6 Yonge Street. We deliver anywhere in Canada and guarantee safe arrival. Dunlop's Milwaukee, Wis. CCPoUworthCo. Will take proper. ^ Wisconsin care ot your orders Orders will be carefully cared for by Michigan. HENRY SMITH, Wholesale and Retail Florist of GRAND RAPIDS Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. ALFRED HANNAH a SONS Will fill your ordtn for Designs and Cut Flowers in Michigan 1ST* The\ A mer i can Fl orist. Feb. 8, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade In other cities, by tte firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities Indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. Send yourordersf or Chicago and Sub- urbs to -., All orders carefully filled ..^^wjdisonSt. under tbe supervision of .CHICAS2-. GE0RGE iSMUSi Mgr. Wire, Write or Phone West 822 Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist when writing Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue, N. Rochester Phone 506. Long Dim. Bell Phone 2189 Members Florists Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Cleveland, O., and Vicinity. Bramley & Son 1181 £. 71st St. The Largest Growers of Flowers in City. Mention the American Florist when writing Little Rock, Ark. VESTALS PAUL M. PALEZ, Mgr. 409 MAIN STREET. All orders carefully filled and delivered to all parts of tbe city, Arkansas aad the Southwest. Toledo, O. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Successor to Geo. A. Helnl) 33a Superior St., Toledo, O. Both Pbonei. 527. Special attention to Mail and Telegraph Orders Seattle, Wash. L.W. McCOY, Florist 912 3rd Ave. Grower, Wholesaler and Retailer. Careful and prompt attention given to orders for Alaska, Washington and Oregon. Nashville, Tenn. Geny Bros. LEADING. FLORIST8 112 ruth Ave. NO. NASHVHXI. TOOL New York. MYER, FLORIST, »«"■-£*■• Max Schling NEW YORK No. 22 West 59th Street Adjoining Plaza Hotel St. Louis, Mo. Wire or Phone Your Orders to the HOUSE OF FLOWERS. Ostertag Bros. The Largest Retail Supply House in the West. Jefferson and Washington Ave. La Crosse, Wis. LACROSSEFLORALCO. BOTH PHONES No. 40 LONG DISTANCE No. 40 Careful Attention To All Orders. Sedalia, Missouri Archias Floral Co. Choice Cut Flowers and Designs on short police. Prompt attention to telegraph and telephone orders. Cincinnati. DEMAND ONLY FAIK. While the market is apparently firm, when you analyze it it is not as bright as it seems on the surface. The de- mand is fair. If it was larger there would be a very positive shortage of some lines of stock. Shipping busi- ness is very good. Roses are selling up. as fast as they come in. Most all of them are of a very high quality. The demand extends evenly to all col- ors, but the pink, being in a more limited supply than the others, clean up the fastest. The carnation supply is shortening considerably. The. good first-class stock that arrives is selling nicely. There is, however, a consid- erable number of carnation arrivals that will not bear close inspection any too well. Most are soft and many are just ready to sleep. They have evidently been held too long before being shipped into the city. Bulbous stock of all kinds is in an over-supply. There are many short tulips that find a very poor market. The large re- ceipt of jonquils and daffodils has forced the price of these down a little, but not far enough to cause a serious drop. Paper Whites have slackened considerably. Freesias, too, are for sale. The offerings of valley are ex- cellent in quality. Other offerings in- clude violets, both double and single, orchids and sweet peas. The last named are selling quickly. NOTES. Henry Nieporte, the amiable printer at the J. W. McCullough's Sons Co., and Miss Julia Vogt were married last Wednesday. Wm. Gardner, manager of P. J. Ol- inger's gTeenhouses in New Castle. Ind., was in the city the middle of last week. C. E. Critchell has been getting in some very fine valley and daffodils from W. R. Miller Sons' of Covington, Ky. Julius Dilloff. representing Schloss Bros., New York, called on trade in this town last Tuesday. E. G. Gillett and wife have as their guests Mr. and Mrs. Ohmer and daughter. If. Kansas City, Mo. (Jeo. M. Kellogg Flower & Plant Co. U22GrandAve. Will fill all order, for Cut Kansas City and Flowers, Funeral Designs. DL. <.•■.! u;il II. Wedding and Birthday Gift, rieasani mil. ma. that mav be entrusted to them Louisville, Ky. F. Walker & Co., FLORISTS Phones: Home 1388. Cumb. Main 138SA. 634 Fourth Avenue Mention the American Florist when writing New Orleans CUT FLOWERS Delivered for Louisiana. Mississippi, Alabama and Texas. Wire or mail. Highest Grade Stock Only. URIAH J. t/IDAIM 838 ^_^_ VIICUII1, CANAL ST. Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C. 14th and H. Street. Mention the American Florist when writing Newark, N. J. Begerow's 946 Broad Street. Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliveries throughout the stale and to all steamship docks in Hoboken. N. J., and New York. Mention the American Florist when writing Boston, Mass. Philip L. Carbone IMPORTER, FLORIST, AND DECORATOR 342 BoyLston Street, Telephone Connections Member of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Newark, Ohio. CHAS. A. DUERR. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Rockford, 111. H. W. BUCKBEE. Member of the Florists' TelegraphDellvery The Amer ica n Fl ori s i : L35 TUBEROUS=ROOTED BEGONIAS GLOXINIAS FANCY=LEAVED CALADIUMS BEGONIAS Single In Separate Colors. Scarlet, crimson, rose, white, yellow ami orange, -inc. perdoz., $2.50 per 100, $22.50 per 1000. Single In Choicest Mixture. 36c per doz., $2.25 per 100, $20.i«i per 1000. Double in Separate Colors. Scarlet, rose, white and yellow. per 10J. OUR USUAL SUPERIOR STRAIN. YOU CAM BUY CHEAPER, BUT NOT BETTER STOCK. '*9**&m-: 714 Chestnut Street, CIIDV A nDCCD In* /I4 Uhestnut Mreet ntllni A. UnEEll, inc., Philadelphia, pa THE Hydrangeas THE ABOVE PRICES ARE INTENDED FOR THE TRADE ONLY. Pot Grown for Forcing. ALL IN 6-INCH POTS Otaksa, with 5 and 6 branches $20 00 Otaksa, with! branches 15 00 Otaksa, with 3 branches 12 00 Otaksa, with 2 branches 10 00 TilOS. Hogg, with 6 and 6 branches 20 00 Souvenir de Claire, with 7 and 10 branches 25 00 Now Ready for Delivery Shall we send by freight or express? Jackson & Perkins Co. WHOLESALE ONLY Florists and Nurserymen Newark, - New York Mention the American Florist when icritinii Franzen's Seeds Sure to Grow. Asters. (Jueen of the Market oz. $0.50 Ageratum, Bluc.oz. $0.M). Snapdragon.' .75 Alyssum, Little liem " 30 Lobelia, Emperor William. Blue " .75 Pansy. Giant Strain " 1.25 Petunia. Superfine Mixed " .75 Phlox, Drumundii Mixed " .55 Stock, Ten Week Double " 1.00 Verbena Hybrida, Mixed " 55 r. O. FRANZXN, 1476 Summerdale Av., Chicago Send for trade list. Rooted Carnation Cuttings BIG VALUE AT THE PRICES QUOTED: Beacon, White Enchantress, Enchantress, Rose Pink Enchantress and White Perfection, $2.00 per 100; $17.50 per 1,000. Rooted Rose Cuttings White and Pink Killarneys, $3.00 per 100; $27.50 per 1000. Richmond, $1.75 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. Mrs. Aaron Ward, $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. PETER REINBERG 30 East Randolph Street CHICAGO, ILL. Geraniums ■*% Coleus Ricard and Poltevine, $15.00 per 1000. S. A.Nutt, $12.50 per 1000: next delivery about March 17. G. Bedder, Vers., and general assortment S6.C0 per 1000; ready almost any iinir. Plumosus, just rizht for Easter pans. samp!<\ ID cents; 100. $2.50. Sate Delivery Guaranteed. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. John Bader Co* B. L. ELLIOTT, Owner. Wholesale Plantsman 1826 RilltoSt, N, S. PinSBURG, PA. Afentfon the American Florist when writing 136 The American Florist. Feb. 8, The Seed Trade. \ American Seed Trade Association. Chas. N. Page, Des Moines. la.. President; Harry L. Holmes, Harrisburg. Pa., First Vice-President; Arthur B. Clark. Milford, Conn.. Second Vice-President; C.E. Kendel, Cleveland, O., Secretary and Treasurer; J. M. Ford, Ravenna, 0., Assistant Secretary. Next annual convention, at Cleveland. O., June 24-26, 1913. Visited Chicago ; A. B. Haven, of the Haven Seed Co., Santa Ana, Calif. Rockford, III. — The case of P. Ho- henadel versus Buckbee has been non- suited. A. H. Goodwin and wife, of Chicago, are motoring in the Chateau district, Paris, France. IT is reported from Holland that at a recent sale 100 each Panama and Niagara gladioli brought $1,000. Rives Junction, Mich. — E. E. Stew- art has bought a large farm at Brook- lyn, Mich., and will move there about April 1. At Chicago strictly fancy small onion sets free from sprouts and likely to keep well into March are none too plentiful. Pelaroonium zonale, Centaurea can- didissima and Lobelia cardinalis are about the shortest items in the flow- er seed line this year. Santa Barbara, Caeif. — J. Chas. McCullough, of Cincinnati. O., was here January 15 after spending a week at the Santa Ynez ranch of Trimble McCullough. Tariff. — We understand that any action taken on the tariff at this ses- sion of congress dies with this session unless it has the signature of the president. The annual convention of the Na- tional Canners' Association will be held at Louisville, Ky., February 10-15, in- clusive, with headquarters at the Seel- bach hotel. Machinery Hall has been reserved for the great exhibition to be held in connection with this meeting. Cleveland, O. — Seeds for the rais- ing of vegetables of every adaptable variety will be distributed by the city's special bureau again this spring. It is planned to have every vacant lot in the city under cultivation. Prizes will be awarded at an exhibition next fall. Advices from southern France in- dicate that white Roman hyacinths are just coming into flower. It is hoped that the crop will be healthy as the winter has been rather dry but the question of an abundant crop de- pends on the rains which usually come in March and April. Liberal rains in- sure a larger output of good sized bulbs. The same condition applies to Narcissus grandiflorus. Chicago. — Prices on the Board of Trade February 5 for grass seed were noted as follows: Timothy, $3.25 to $1.25 per 100 pounds. — Carl Cropp of Vaughan's Seed Store counted in an- other year this week. — Arnold Ringier, of the W. W. Barnard Co., is com- pleting an extended tour of the trade, being at Baltimore, Md., February 3, and expects to attend the canners' convention at Louisville next week. Jackson, Mich. — It is reported that the Jerome B. Rice Seed Co. will oc- cupy a big warehouse, formerly used as an automobile factory, here the coming season. The boys' corn club contests insti- tuted a few years ago by Secretary Wilson of the Department of Agricul- ture, furnish the subject for a cir- cular issued recently by the Depart- ment. The importance of keeping the youth interested in farm life and the value of co-operative club work are pointed out. Warnaar & Co., Sassenheim, Holland, are sending out a set of colored plates of five varieties of gladiolus. Among them are Princeps, America and Baron J. Hulot. They are printed in Holland by a process entitled "Luminochrome" and the size of the plates is 6%xl2% inches. The reproductions of the nat- ural colorings are very good. The quantity of potatoes in the hands of the growers January 1, 1013, according to the Crop Reporter was about 39.8 per cent of the total quan- tity raised for market in 1912. A year ago the per cent of the crop still held was 33.1. The quantity in the hands of dealers on January 1, 1913, was about 9.8 per cent of the total crop. Proposed Kansas Seed Law. Seedsmen and professors of the Kansas State Agricultural College, Manhattan, Kans., met recently and drew up a bill which may be present- ed, with some changes, to the leg- islature and which provides against the seliing of seeds containing noxious weeds and the mis-labeling of seeds. The proscribed weeds, according to the proposed law are : bindweed, Johnson- grass; quack-grass, Canada thistle and sow thistle. Dodder in amounts great- er than one seed per each five gram sample taken from a mixed repre- sentative bulk sample of not less than two ounces in weight is also prohibit- ed. The label must contain the full name and address of the seller, the name and kind of seed and the com- mon name of the noxious weeds. Weeds designated as noxious are: wild oats, chicory, Russian thistle, fox tail, crabgrass, wild buckwheat, cheat, mustard, French weed, pepper- grass, shepherd's purse, yellow tre- foil, wild carrot, buckhorn and broad plantain. Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company Growers of High Grade SEED Palo Alto, California. Onion, Lettuce, Radish, Sweet Peas, Etc. Correspondence Solicited Section 5 provides for the dating of papered or packet seeds, which was found impracticable in the Vermont state law and discontinued. Section S should be changed to in- clude the words willingly and know- ingly, reading "Whoever willingly and knowingly sells, or offers or exposes for sale," etc., instead of "Whoever sells, or offers or exposes for sale," etc. Section 12 gives the experiment sta- tion commissioner authority in set- tling seed questions but in our opin- ion seedsmen involved in such ques- tions should be in position and have the legal right to call in other au- thorities. Provision should be made to make the farmer grower responsible for the adulterants he sells in his seeds as well as the dealer who buys them. Seedsmen and the Parcels Post. Some of the western seedsmen are dissatisfied with the new parcels post, as it relates to the seed business. They claim that the original intention of the special regulation regarding seeds was to give seeds a better grade rate than other merchandise. Under the new ruling the carrying charges for seeds, and this applies principally as far as western houses are concerned to short hauls, is much higher than other merchandise. The result of these mixed systems places mail order seed houses, which are located far away from their cus- tomers, at a decided advantage over the local seedsmen; the latter, if given for seeds the privileges of the regular parcels post zone system, could make their local deliveries to much better advantage than under the regular seed rates. Established 1810. Denaiffe & Son, CARIGNAN, NORTHERN FRANCE, Growers on Contract Highest Grade Seeds. Specialties: Beet, Cabbage, Carrot, Celery, Let- tuce-, Onion, Parsley, Radish, Rutabaga. Turnip. Sole Agent for U. S. and Canada. CHARLES JOHNSON. Marietta, Pa. Peas aod Beans GROWERS Importers and Exporters Alfred J. Brown Seed Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. Growing ONION, LETTUCE, CARROT and RADISH San Jose, California J. W. EDMUNDSON. Manager M. W. WILLIAMS, Secretary California Seed Growers Association, Inc. Growers for Wholesale Dealers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA CARROT, LETTUCE, ONION, RADISH, BEET, SWEET PEAS '9'3- The American Florist. 137 DAMMANN & CO., Seed Merchants to His Majesty the King of Italy SAN GIOVANNI A TEDUCCIO, near Naples Established 1877. Headquarters for CAULIFLOWER ami WHITE TRIPOLI ONION SEED, (( rvd .1 Wax), and all other VEGETABLE and FLOWER SEEDS THE LARGEST GROWERS IN ITALY. Ask for Catalogue and Special Offers. R.&M.GOD11NEAU, SEED GROWERS, Angers - France. Specialties: Beets, Man noes. Carrots. Cabbages. Celeries. Parsleys. Parsnips. Turnips. Growing Crops Given Persona] Attention. ROSES, CARNATIONS, PLANTS, SEED, BULBS. Send us your wants. We will take care of them. We supply stock at market price. Catalogue for the asking. S. S. SKIDELSKY £ CO., 1215 Betz Building, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Henry Fish Seed Co. Bean Growers ♦ -♦ For the Wholesale Seed Trade. CBRPINTERIA. CALIF. Mention the American Florist when writing WATERMELON SEED 1913 Contracts for the Trade. Grown *u tide r rigid inspection, isolated and carefully selected. HUGH M. TAYLOR, TrGdr$wer LLOYD, FLORIDA. Contract Seed Grower SPECIALTIES: Pepper, Egg Plant, Tomato. Vine Seed and Field Corn. ED6AR F. HURFF, Mullica Hill, New Jersey. Correspondence Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writina TOMATO SEED Beit Stocks. AU Varlet.es. THE HAVEN SEED CO. Growers for the Wholesale Trade Only. FOR- SEEDS OF ALL KIND APPLY TO W. W. Johnson fie Son, Limited Boston, England I BURPEE'S SEEDS " PHILADELPHIA J Wholesale Price List for Florists (i end Market Gardeners. GEORGIA RATTLESNAKE WATERMELON and LONG YELLOW CANTALOUPE MUSKMILON grown under irrigation by WESTERN SEED & IRRIGATION CO. FREMONT Seed Growers and Dealers. Specialties: Cucumber. Musk and Watermelon, Pumpkin. Suuash. Sweet and Field Corn. NEBRASKA BEANS, PEAS, RADISH and all Garden Seeds f%. ^\ LEONARD SEED 226-230 W. ONION SETS GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Write for Price*). Mention the American Florist when writing RATEKIN'S SEED CORN OLDEST ESTABLISHED AND LARGEST WHOLESALE AND CONTRACT SEED CORN GROWERS IN THE UNITED STATES: Have made this our specialty for over thirty years. We grow all the leading standard, best varieties of field Dent. Flini. and Sweet sugar corn, for the Wholesale Trade. Write or wire us for prices and quotations for immediate or future shipments, also for contract growing prices for 1914 delivery; stating probable Quantities of different varie ties, etc., etc. RATEKIN'S SEED HOUSE, Shenandoah, Iowa LAWN GRASS SEED WHOLESALE ONLY J. OI.IVRR JOHNSON 1874-76 Milwaukee Avenue CHICAGO, ILL. UniOn 3€€QS-~UniOn ^CtS Write for prices on the 1912 crop. We are also submitting contract figures for the 1913 crop of Onion Seed. SCHILDER BROS., Chlllicothe, O. JAPAN CLOVER SEED s. d. woodruff & sons SEED GROWERS Dealers in Garden, Field and Flower Seeds Specialties, Potatoes, Onion Sets, Garden and Flower Seeds. Contract Taken Catalogue Free. ORANGE, CONN. 82 fi 84 Dey St. NEW YORK Booking orders for January shipment. Prices on application. Contract with us for Genuine Bermuda Onion Seed, delivery next fall, grown by T. M. Reid. Port Oiotova. Tcnerirfe. CHRIS. REUTER. New Orleans, La. Mention the American Florist when writing The Early Advertisement Gets There 138 The American Florist. Feb. 8. Or O THE T R A D E> WARNAAR & CO., SASSENHEIM, HOLLAND Growers and Exporters of Hyacinths, Narcissi, Tulips, Gladioli, Spireas, Dahlias, Etc. NOVELTIES FOR 19 13. NEW SPIREAS. America. Fine foliage and elegant lilac rose flowers, a perfect new color. Avalanche. A pure white one. of great merit. Queen Alexandra Improved. A deeper and bettei pink than the common varietv. Extra for cold storage. Philadelphia. Lavender pink. Unique color. NEW DAHLIAS. Our Mr Hornsveld is the originator of the Pseonia Dahlia. Our varieties Geisha, Bertha von Suttner, Germania, Lovink, Duke Henry, Dr. Peary, etc,. have already a world-wide reputation and are money makers for every buyer. Our Princess Juliana 'a wonderful white decorative dahlia"' [Florists Exchange. Oct. 26, 1912], "perhaps the best decorative white, now in commerce'' [The Horticultural Advertiser, Juno 26tb, 1912] is unsurpassed. New decorative dahlias for 1913 are: America. Orange and apricot. Great Britain. Clear mauve. Hortulanus Fiet. Salmon, yellow cetfter. Zeppelin. Lilac. New Paeony— flowered ones are: Hortulanus Budde, Orange red. Sherlock Holmes. Mauve. The Dove. Creamy white. Vesta. Pale yellow. MRS. VAUGHAN, a new yellow decorative dahlia of rare beauty, will be distributed in 1914. We received twenty tirst-class certificates and awards for new dahlias in 1912. Descriptive catalogue and prices en application. Early ordering will avoid disappointment to buyer and seller. SPRING DELIVERY. On hand— Glad America, Bar. Hulot, Princeps, Halley and all the newer varieties. Bulbs in all sizes and bulblets. Please address letters until May 1st, 1913, to WARNAAR & CO., care of MESSRS. J. W. HAMPTON, JR. & CO., 17 Battery Place, New York City. Once Grown Always Grown Maule's Seeds Endorsed by more than 450,000 pro- gressive gardeners as the best ever My new Seed Catalogue is a wonder. Con- tains everything in seeds, bulhn, small fruits and plants worth growing, turn illustrations; 176 pages. Any gardener sending his name on h postal card can have it for the asking. Send for if today. Address WM. HENRY MAULE 1707-09-11 Filbert St., Philadelphia. Pa. Send 5 cents (stamps) mention this paper* I will ertcitnte in the catalogue i packet of the above GIANT pansy. Begonias We have on hand a consid- erable quantity of Begon- ias, of the best quality. We will be pleased to quote prices on application that we are sure will interest you Our quality is standard — the highest. Gloxinias If you need anv Gloxinias, Red, White, blue. Spotted or Mixed, drop us a postal for quotation. Hare you a copy of our Florists' Catalog? J. ML THORBURN & CO., 33 Barclay St., New York City. NEW SINGLE ROSE IRISH FIRE FLAME. A new departure in Roses for winter forcing. IRISH FIRE FLAME is a single rose with only five petals, and is the most striking and the best single rose Messers. Alex. Dickson & Sons have ever raised. It flowers profusely during the winter months, producing both single flowers and sprays of from three to five buds. The bud is an intense fiery crimson scarlet at the tip, shading at the base of petals to orange salmon ; the open flower is a beautiful bright salmon . It is of strong vigorous growth, with dark green foliage, reverse of leaf deep bronze. We have tested this rose for two years, and can confidently recommend it as a sterling novelty in Roses. It has been awarded a Gold Medal by the National Rose Society of Great Britain, and has taken several prizes for table decoration. Grafted stock, $35.00 per 100; $300.00 per 1000. Own Root, $30.00 per 100; $250.00 per loOO. Grafted plants, March delivery, Own Root in April. GRAFTED ROSES. We graft our Roses early on Dicksons' Irish Manetti Stock from firm flower- ing wood, and the result is strong vigorous plants in March and April. Budlong's Double White Killarney and Sunburst, $20 per 100, $150 per 101 K) Klllarney, Waban White Killarney, My Maryland, Mrs. Aaron Ward. and Lady Hillingdon, if 15. 00 per 10o; $120.00 per 1000. ORDER NOW. Robt. Scott & Son, Sharon Hill, Del. Co., Pa. Write for Florists' Catalog. Tuberous Rooted Begonias Doz. 100 1000 Single sorts— white, scarlet, yellow, pink $.40 $2.50 $22.00 Single sorts— mixed. .35 2.25 20.00 Double " —while, scarlet, yellow, pink <£<— ?H B $.65 $4.50 $40.00 Double sorts-mixed .60 4.00 37.50 Gloxinias Grassifolia Grandiflora All the spotted and Tigered var- iations in sound bulbs. Doz. 100 1000 Separate colors $.60 $3.50 $30.00 Choice mixture 50 3.20 28.00 Spiraea Clumps per too Gladstone $8.00 V/'/'fWHfl Floribunda 6.00 Japonica 5.00 Lily Bulbs perioo Album, 8-9 inch $9.00 Album, 9-11 inch 12.50 MSi1 Auratum, 8 9 inch 6.C0 Auratum, Ml inch 10.00 Rubrum, 8 9 inch 6.00 Rubrum.'i It inch 9.00 Vaughan's Seed Store, CHICAS8Wft« J9'3- The American Florist. 139 VICK — * VICK Aster Seed Aster Book Now Ready Indispensable for Commercial Growers Send for copy today James Vick's Sons ROCHESTER, N. Y. Pansy Plants. Per 100 Giant Flowering, small plants. .$2.50 per 1000 .50 Asparagus Plumosus, 2 inch pots $2.00 Geranium S. A. Nutt and (our other varieties, $25.00 per 11100 3.00 Geranium, Mad. Buchner, all 2V7 inch pots. 2.00 Obconica Primroses, 1\\ inch pots. $12X0 per 1000 1.50 Altemanthera rooted cuttings red & yellow .50 Coleus, 10 varieties April 1st.. 2H inch pots. 2.00 CASH OR C. O. D. JOSEPH H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Ohio SPIRAEA Strong Clumps, with Plump Eyes Per doz. 100 Florlbunda $1.00 $7.00 Gladstone 1.25 9.00 A. Henderson & Co. 352 N. Michigan Ave., CHICAGO Phone Randolph 2571. Friedrich Kohlschreiber HAMBURG 24, GERMANY Importer and Shipper of All Sorts of Palm Leaves, Ferns and Mosses. Contract Seed Growers Cnsnialtiac Pepper, Egg Plant, Tomato, ■pWHWIWi Vine Seedand Field Corn Correspondence Solicited. George R. Pedrick & Son, PKDRICKTQWN. N. J. Flower Colors Use our Color Chart In describing them. PRICE, $1.00 POSTPAID. American Florist Co., O S. Dearborn Street. CHICAGO "Superb Quality" FLOWER "Seeds for Florists" This Trade Mark Stands 59 Years of Satisfactory Service and a mark of true "SUPERB QUALITY." The "Very Best" in everything that we offer. Write for our "trade list" No. 5. We have reserved one for you Do not fail to get it. It describes everything for the Florist. Ageratum— Dwarf Blue. Vt oz. 15c. Mexican Blue. White, each, U oz. 10c. Alyssum-Little Gem. Dwarf white. Vi oz. 20c. oz. 30c. Sweet. White, oz. 15c, H lb. 40c. Antirrhinum (Srao Dragon), Giant- Pink, Scarlet, each U oz. .15 White, Yellow, each Vi oz. .15 Mixed '4oz. I5c. 1 oz. .40 Asparagus Sprengerl— 100 seeds for 20c: 1000 for 90c. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus-100 seeds for 55c; 1000 for $4.00. ASTERS. We assert that no one can have a superior stock of the various asters. See catalog No. 2 for description of novelties. Aster, Lady Roosevelt— A splendid new vari- ety. Trade pkt. 25c, 's oz. 60c. CregO Asters— Magnificent late cutting As- ters. Rose, Lavender and White. Trade pkt. 30c, U oz. 40c. Rose King— Enormous quilled flowers fine for cutting. Trade pkt. 35c, \& oz. 40c. Violet King— Identical with the above, except in color, which is a pure violet. Trade pkt. 25c. H oz.40c. Royal Stripe -Large double flowers, striped blue and white, with long stems, fine for cut- ting. Trade pkt. 25c. H oz. 75c. Vick's Mikado A large graceful flower for cutting. Pink, White and Rose. Trade pkt. 35c, % oz. 45c. Lavender Gem— A splendid early pure laven- der, no yellow centers, very popular with florists. Trade pkt. 35c, !a oz. 50c, Snowdrift— A fine early long stemmed, pure white. Trade pkt. 35c. H oz. 50c. Giant Comet— Mix?d..Vi oz. 35c. oz. 1.25 Daybreak— A fine pink flower for cutting H oz. .30 Purity— White flowers similar to above V% oz. .30 Queen of the Market— Dark Blue. Crimson each Vg oz. 15c. Vi oz. .40 Light Blue. Pink % oz. 15c. Vi oz. .40 Snowdrift pure white.. % oz. 15c. ¥2 oz. .40 Mixed % oz. 10c, H oz. .30 Branching— Late -Flowers large double on long stiff stems, ex- cellent for cutting. White, Flesh, Pink .... each % oz. 15c, H oz, .50 Lavender 'a oz. 15c, H oz. .50 Pink, Purple each % oz. 15c. H oz. .50 Dark Red H oz. 15c. H oz. .50 Mixed Vioz. 20c. 1 oz. .75 Balsam— Camellia flowered, dcu- ble mixed oz. .40 BEGONIA SEED [all varieties. I Gracilis Luminosa, Ruby, Prima Don- na, Triumph, Erfordia, Erfordia Superba. All uniform. Trade pkt. .25 Candytuft— Empress, very large, pure white oz, White Rocket oz. Little Prince, dwa.f, large flower- ed wbite oz. CelOSia -Glasgow Prize, Dwarf, trim son I s oz. All-a-Glow. Dwarf, Scarlet U oz. Empress. Semi-Dwarf % oz. Ostrich Feather. Mixed. Tall...'> oz. Ostrich Feather. Mixed, Dwarf. l& oz. Centaurea— Gymnocarpa V* oz. Imperialis, Mixed, fine for cut- ting H oz. Margaret White, fine for cutting.^ oz. Cineraria Maritima, trade pkt.lOc, oz. Cobea Scandens, Purple oz. Coleus Finest Hybrids Mixed trade pkt Dracaena Indivisa, trade pkt.. 10c. oz. Grevillea Robusta oz. Ipomea Grandillora (Moonllow- er) oz. Ipomea Heavenly Biue oz. Ipomea Setosa oz. Lobelia, Erinus Speciosa, deep blue, trailing variety Vi oz. Crystal Palace Compacta, best for bedding H oz. Mignonette, Machet oz. Grandiflora. large flowering oz.lOc. Vi lb. Mien's Defiance oz. Petunia, Double Giant Flowered Grandiflcra and Fringed Mix ed 1000 seeds Giant Ruffled, trade pkt Single large flowered. Fringed. trade pkt Giants of California. . .trade pkt. Rosy Morn, Rosy pink, wbite throat H oz. Single Striped and Blotched Vi oz. Single Mixed li oz. Howard's Star '4 oz. Salvia, Spleudens. trade pkt , 25c; oz. Clara Bedman. .trade pkt. 40c. Vi oz. Zurich trade pkt. $1 00. Vi oz. Smilax oz. 30c. Vi lb. Stocks, Dwarf Large Flowering Double Ten Weeks, Mixed., 'a oz. Brompton !> oz. Giant Perfection Ten Weeks. Mixed 's oz. Princess Alice. Wbite 'a oz. Snowflake. for forcing l-16oz. Ten Weeks (separate colors). ...la oz. Thunbergia oz. Torenia Fourneiri, trade pkt. 15c, Vi oz. Torenia BaiUoni, trade pkt. 25c. 'a oz. Verbena, (Mammoth Flowered) Blue and Purple Shades Vi oz. 35c. oz. Pink H oz. 35c. 0/. Scarlet Vi oz. 40c, oz. White Vi oz. 35c. oz. Striped Vi oz. 35c. oz. Mixed Vi oz. 30c. oz. .20 .15 $0.20 .20 .20 .10 .20 .20 .10 .15 .25 .30 .50 .45 .50 .40 .50 .20 20 .25 .IS .40 1.25 1.00 .50 l.OO .40 .25 .15 .40 1.00 .60 2.00 100 .25 .35 .30 .35 .75 .35 .40 .50 .50 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 .75 The above is only a partial list of "Superb Quality" seeds selected for Florists. See our various catalogs for descriptions. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO,, PAINESVILLE, OHIO THE G. HERBERT GOY SEED GO. VALLEY, Douglas County, Neb. Contract Growers of High Grade Seeds encumber, Muskmelon, Squash and Pumpkin. Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Corn KENTIAS. Joseph Heacock Co., Wyncote, Pa. See Price List of Last Week 140 The American Florist. Feb. S, Best Grafted Rose Stock Pink Killarney, White Killamey, Double White Killarney, Richmond, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Prince de Bulgarie and Lady Hillingdon, $110.00 per 1,000, $100.00 per 1,00(1 in 5,000 lots; $97.50 per 1,000 in 10,000 lots and $95.00 per 1,000 in 100,000 lots, F. O. B. Morton Grove, 111. Killarney Queen, $16.00 per 100; $120.00 per 1,000. OWN ROOT STOCK Killarney, White Killarney, Prince de Bulgarie, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Melody, Lady Hillingdon and My Maryland, $6.00 per 100; $55.00 per 1,000. Richmond, 21 .-inch, $5.00 per 100; $45. 0U per 1,000. American Beauty, 2-inch, $65.00 per 1,000 in 1,000 lots and $60.00 per 1,000 in lots of 2,000 or over. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS Enchantress, Lawson, Winsor, White Enchantress, White Perfection, and Beacon, $2.20 per 100; $20.00 per 1,000. May Day and Scarlet Glow, $3.00 per 100; $25.C0 per 1,000. Gloriosa and Mrs. Ward, $3.00 per 100; $27.60 per 1,000. The Above is All Select Stock and a Big Bargain at the Prices Quoted. Poehlman Bros. Co., Morton Grove, III. Landscape Gardening A course for Gar- deners, Florists and Home-makers, taught by Prof. Craig and Prof. Beal of Cornell University. Progressive Florists recognize the growing importance of a knowl- edge of Landscape Art. Gardeners who un- derstand up - to - date methods and practice are in demand for the best positions. A knowledge of Landscape Gardening is indispensable to those who would have the pleasantest homes. 250-page Catalog free. Write today. The Home Correspondence School Dent. A. F., Springfield, Mass. PROF. CRAIG. VC D D C II A C Finest in the land, best E ■■ DC Hflu mammoth varieties, true to name. Seedlings are disappointing; get the true stock, at 70c per 100. $f..00 per 1000; Mrs.F.San- der, $1.25 per 100. $10.00 per 1000. Coleus, finest named varieties, a grand collection, at 70c per 100, $f>.00 per 1000. Pansies. Koemer's Prize Winners (Germany), large, fine plants. 50c per 100. $4.00 per 1000. Daisies, Cali- fornia and (Jueen Alexan- dra. $1.00 per 100, $8.00 per 1000. Ageratums, fiOc per 100. $5-00 per 1000. Alternantheras, three varieties, very strong. 60c per 100. $5.00 per 1000- Feverfew, "Little Gem" (True), $1.25 per 100. $10.00 per 1C00. Salvias, Bonfire and St. Louis. $1.00 per 100. $8.00 per 1000. We prepay express. C. HUMFELD, The Rooted Cutting Specialist, Clay Center, Kan. flower Colors Use our COLOR CHART in descrlblnr then PBICr. SI. OO POSTPAID. American Florist Co., 440 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO Primula Obconica, strong plants, in bud and bloom. 4-inch, $5.00 per 100. $45.00 per 1000; out of 2V$-inch plants that will bloom for Xmas. $1.50 per 100. $14.00 per 1000. Malacoides, oiant Baby Primrose, strong, 2!/2inch. $2.00 per 100. 300 for ,5.00. Asparagus Plumosus and Sprengeri, strong, 2V2inch. $2.00 per luO. S15.0U per 1000; 3-inch, $3.00 per 100 $25.00 per 1000. J. C. SCHMIDT, Bristol, Pa. Forcing Spiraea Clamps, Gladiolus, Etc. Per 100 Per 100 Spiraea Gladstone $5.50 Spiraea Superba $ 4.00 Spiraea Florabunda 4.00 Spiraea Queen Alexandra... 7.00 GLADIOLUS FORCING STOCK. America. First Size 3.00 per 100, 25.00 per 1000 Medium Size 2.50 per 100, 20.00 per 100O Mrs. Francis King 2.00 per 100, 18.00 per 1000 The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio. Mention the American Florist when writing Carnation Rooted Cuttings, Now Ready Enchantress, Rose Pink Enchantress, May Day, Mrs C. W. Ward, West- ern White Enchantress, White En- chantress, White Wonder, Lady Bountiful, Queen Louise, White Perfection, O. P. Bassett, Beacon. Prices $3.00 per 100; $5 per lOOO Verbenas OUR SELECTION. Cuttings, 75c per 100; $6.25 per 1000. Plants, 2l:j-in., $2.75 per 100; $22.00 per 1000. PURCHASER'S SELECTION. Cuttings, 90c per 100; $8.25 per 1000. Plants, 214-in., $3.25 per 100; $28.00 per 1000. Place your order for OWN-ROOT and GRAFTED ROSES, NOW. J. L. DILLON, - Bloomsburg, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing Enchantress Supreme 'PHE Best Sport from Enchantress up-to-date, possessing all the vigor and freedom ■*• that distinguishes its parent. Color a light salmon pink — a color that is not only very attractive, but also one that endures full exposure to the sun without bleaching. A good all around Carnation that retains its color at all seasons. Calyx is longer and narrower than that of the parent variety, and distinct from the latter. Has shown no inclination to be a burster. The weak points of Enchantress seem to have been lost in this Sport, and a trial of four years duration convinces us of its great value. Twelve Rooted Cuttin gs $3.00 One Hundred rooted cuttings. ... $ 1 2.00 Twenty-five rooted cuttings, 5.00 One Thousand rooted cuttings.. 100.00 Fifty rooted cuttings 7.00 e^~Order quick for February deliveries. Lenox Koad and Troy Ave., BROOKLYN, N. Y. PRICES: DAILLED01ZE BROS., Mention the American Florist when writing '9'3- The American Florist. 141 We are Growers of GLADIOLUS BULBS Besides the following standard kinds, most of which we can offer in two sizes (both gLk flowering), we carry nearly all standard kinds v V ,dj &\ and many fancy imported novelties secured by fa&y*j t\ our Mr. Carl Cropp in Europe: Per 1000 Mrs. Francis King, First Size $20.00 " Medium Size 15.00 Augusta, First Size 16.00 "I •' Medium Size 13.00 ' J America, First Size 25.00 / " Medium Size 22.00 V Kunderdi Glory, First Size 48.00 mrs francVs k.ng Chicago White, the one best early 70.00 Florists, Seedsmen and amateurs who are interested in Gladiolus, either for counter trade, for outdoor planting, or for the home garden, should correspond with us and secure our lists and prices before placing orders for this stock. 88F"Of several leading kinds we can supply planting stock, white bulbs under one inch and small black bulblets by the bushel. 1913 Prices on All Leading Kinds Are Ready. Special Lists of Novelties can be made up on request. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE SZRK CARNATIONS Rooted Cuttings, Season 1913. January delivery. Per 100 Per 1000 Rosette $6 Rose Pink Encnantress 3 00 25 00 Scarlet Glow 3 00 25 00 Mrs. C.W.Ward 3 00 25 00 Bonfire 3 . Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vegetables. Chicago, February .'!. — Mushrooms, 23 cents to 30 cents per pound; let- tuce, 20 cents to 22% cents, small cases; radishes, 15 cents to 40 cents per dozen bunches; pieplant. 20 cents to 40 cents per bunch; tomatoes, IS cents to 20 cents per pound. New York. February 1. — Cucumbers, ifl to $2.25 per doz., and $3 to $6 per box; mushrooms, 7."> cents to $1.80 per 4-pound basket: tomatoes, 10 cents to 35 cents per pound; radishes, $2 to $3 per 100 bunches; mint, 7."> cents to $1 per dozen bunches; rhubarb, 40 cents to 65 cents per dozen bunches; let- tuce, 20 cents to 35 cents per dozen. Seakale. Ed. American Florist : When is the best time to start a bed of seakale and what is the best meth- od? Iowa. J. J. This plant is not a "kale" in the general acceptation of the word, that is, not one of the cabbage family. It is Crambe maritima, and as the speci- fic name intimates, is a native of the coast regions where the soil is sandy and more or less impregnated with salt. The culture from root-cuttings is exactly the same as for horseradish, planting two or more pieces of root together, giving as much room as for cabbage, in rich soil, growing on for a year at least, then lift the roots, trimming off all the smaller ones for cuttings. Those as thick as the finger are the best. Place the main stems with the crown buds in a warm, dark place to force, just like rhubarb. The growth should be about 10 inches high when ready to cut and perfectly white. Seakale is boiled and served with a white sauce. In the absence of root-cuttings, seed may be grown in the open, but these will take two years to become large enough for forcing with success. The application of salt is not an essential in its cultivation. We are told that salt has no manurial value even for asparagus. However, it does help to keep down weeds, and has a valuable mechanical action in that it attracts moisture from the atmosphere to the soil. E. O. Orpet. Henderson. Ky. — Officers were elect- ed as follows at the annual meeting of the Kentucky State Horticultural Society : R. M. Cunningham, Louis- ville, president; C. W. Matthews, Louisville, secretary-treasurer; Fred Mutchler, Bowling Green, L. E. Hil- lenmeyer, Lexington, M. F. Johnson, Louisville, T. L. Butler. Trimble county. Fred R. Blackburn, Powell county, C. E. Sugg, Henderson, and Mrs. J. M. Garrett, Woodford county, vice-presidents. Compulsory spraying was advocated in a unanimous reso- lution. PALMS. Each. Kentia Forsterlana, 4 in. pots, 12 to 15 in 18c Kentia Belmoreana, 4 in. pots, 12 to 15 in 18c Areca Lutescens, 3-in. pots. 8 to 12 in 10c Latania Borbonica. 4 in. pots. 12 to 15 -in 15c ROSES OUR SPECIALTY. Write for 1913 Catalogue. THE DINGEE & CONARD CO., WEST GROVE, PA. Watch for our Trade Mark stamped on every brick of Pure Culture Mushroom Spawn Substitution of cheaper grades is thus easily exposed. Fresh sample Sm%^ brick, with illustrated book, mailed ^V^V postpaid by manufacturers upon re- ceipt of 40 cents in postage. Address Trade Mark. American Spawn Co.. St.iPaul. Minn Rooted Carnation Cuttings. Per 100 Per 1000 C. W. Ward $2 25 $20 00 White Enchantress 2 25 20 00 Enchantress 2 25 20 oo Beacon 2 25 20 00 Cash with Order or References. F. F. SCHEEL, Shermerville, 111- ID. Thompson Carnation Go. Carnation Specialists JOL1ET, ILL SPECIALTIES Roses, from 3-inch pots. Carnations for fall delivery Chrysanthemums Smilax, Violets IN BEST VARIETIES. Prices low. Send for list. Wood Brothers. £S?ES Mushroom Spawn New Crop ENGLISH Just Arrived per Steamer Ionian, from London. Live Spawn, Well "Run." 25 lbs $2.00 100 lbs 6.50 Lower prices on 1000 pound lots. Vaughan's Seed Store, 31 and 33 W. Randolph St., CHICAGO • •• Boston Ferns ._ S3.00 Per 100 $30.00 per 1000 Whitmani Compacta (new), to take the place of Whitmani. A better commercial fern: 2H-in . $6.00 per 100: $50.00 per 1000. Roosevelt, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. 250 plants at 1000 rates. HENRY H. BARROWS & SON. Whitman, Mass. Mention the American Florist when writing Charles H. Totty MADISON, NEW JERSEY Wholesale Florist Chrysanthemum Novelties my Specialty We have 1,000,000 Grand Rapids and Tennis Ball Lettuce COLD FRAME PLANTS At $1.00 per 1,000; 5,000 lots for 90 cts. 10,000 lots for 80 cts. We grow a general line of vegetable plants for the trade only. Send for catalogue now ready. FRANKLIN PLANT FARM, Inc. FRANK BRUNTON, Gen'l Manager. R. F. D. No. 2. NORFOLK, VA. GODFREY ASCHMANN, 1012 W. Ontario Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. I HAVE TO OFFER YOU: Araucaria Excelsa, Our Specialty, in fine condi tion, 5. 5h. 6-inch pots, 14 to 30 inches high. 40c, 50c, 60c, 75c, $1.00. $1.25 to $1.50. Azaleas, in bloom now, Vervaeneana and other colors, 75c, $1 .00, $1.25 to $1 .50, For Easter blooming, assorted colors.50c. 60c, 75c, $1.00. $1.25.$1.50To $2.00. Kentia Forsteriana, single, 25 to 50 inches high, 75c, $1.00, $1.50. $2.00. $2.50; made-up of 4. center plant 50 inches, 3 smaller around. $2.50, $3.00 and $4.00. Belmoreana, 6 inch. 50c to 75c: 4-inch, 25c. Dra- caena Terminalis, 4 and 5U -inch. 25c, 35c, 40c. Flcus Elastica, 5w and 6-inch. 30c. 40c and 50c. Ferns, Scotti, Whitmani, Scholzeli, Boston. Giatrasi. 5Vt. 5H. 6 and 7-inch, 30c, 40c. 50c, 60c. 75c to $1.00. Begonias, Gloire de Lorraine and Cincinnati, in bloom, SVi and 6 inch, 40c, 50c, 60c, 75c to $1.00. Cyclamen, 4 and 5H -inch. 25c 30c. 40c and 50c. Primulas. Obconica grandiflora and Chinese in bloom,5^-inch $2.00 to $2.50 per doz.; 4-inch Obconica. 10c and 15c. Jerusalem Cher- ries, 6 inch, 25c to 35c. Cocos Weddeliana, 3-in., 15c, 18c, 20c. Cyr. Falcatum or Holly fern, 4-inch, 20c and 25c; assorted. 2H-inch Dish Ferns. $4.00 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri and Plumosus, 4 inch. 10c; 2V$inch, 4c: 3-inch. 6c. Aspidistras. green and variegated, 6-inch, 75c, $1.00 and $1.25. Hydrangea Otaksa, for Easter forcing. 6-inch, 25c, 35c, 50c. The genuine Lilium Multiflorum, raised from selected bulbs. 4 inch readvto shift. 20c and 25c. Cash with order please. TO THE TRADE HENRY METTE, Quedlinburg, Germany. GROWER and EXPORTER on the VERY LARGEST SCALE of all CHOICE VEGETABLE, FLOWER. AKD FARM SEEDS. (EatabUahed 1787.) pnppill TICO. Beans, Beets, Cabbages, Carrots, Kohl Rabl, Leek, Lettuces. Onions, OrLUIMLI ILO. peaSl Radishes, Spinach, Tornlps, Swedes, Asters, Balsams. Begonias, Carnations, Cinerarias, Gloxinias, Larkspur, Nasturtiums, Pansles, Petunias, Phloxes, Primulas, Scabious, Stocks, Verbenas, Zinnias, etc. Catalogue free on application. HENRY METTE'B TRIUMPH OF THE GIANT PANSIEB (mixed), the moBt perfect and most beautiful In the world, (6.00 per oz., or $1.76 per V* 02., fl per % OB., postage paid. Cash wltb order. All seeds offered are grown under my personal supervision on my own vast grounds, and are warranted true to name, of strongest growth, finest stocks and best quality. I ALSO GROW LARGELY OH CONTRACT. '9'3- The Amer i ca n Fl o r i s t. WW Quality in Young Stock NEW ROSES. MILADY and MRS. GEO. SHAWYER MRS. CHAS. RUSSELL [K-r 100, 186.00 Per 1000, $300.00 Grafted KIILARNEY, WHITE KILLARNEY. MY MARYLAND, DOUBLE PINK KILLARNEY. MRS. TAFT i Rivoire) RADIANCE, MRS. AARON WARD, LADY HILL1NGDON. KICHMOND Grafted pi-r 100, $15. 00 Per 1000, $120 00 Own Root " " 7.6( 60.01) Grafted per 100, $30.00 Per 1000, $250.00 Own Root " " 30.00 " " 250.00 KILLARNEY QUEEN and DOUBLE WHITE KILLARNEY Two new Roses of last season. Grafted per HO, $20.00 Per 1000, $150.00 Own Root " " 12.00 " " 100.00 CARNATION CUTTINGS. ROSETTE, ST. NICHOLAS, BENORA I WHITE ENCHANTRESS, WHITE PERFECTION, Rooted Cuttings per 100, $6.00 Per 100O, $60.00 | MRS. C. W. WARD, MAY DAY BEACON Rooted Cuttings per UK), $3.50 Per looo, $30.00 | Rooted Cuttings per 100, $3.00 Per 1000, $25.00 CHRYSANTHEMUMS. The Best Commercial Varieties In Existence. CHRYSOLORA, UNAKA, CHADWICK SUPREME, DECEMBER GEM, CHAS. RAZER, W. R. BROCK Rooted Cuttings, $4.00 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. 250 of a variety at the 1O00 rate. New varieties and a list of the best commercials given in full in our catalogue. POMPONS FAIRY QUEEN, the best pink; HELEN NEWBERRY, the best late white, from 2Vi-inch pots, $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000 TO COVER THE SEASON CONSIDER THE LIST BELOW AND SEND IN YOUR ORDER. WHITE— Nlo, Baby Margaret, Diana. YELLOW— Overbrook, Mertsham Tints, Baby, Quinola, Souvenir d'Or (Mrs. Frank Beu). PINK— Eleganta, Alena, Minta, Alma. BRONZE YELLOW— Miss Julia, Allentown. RED— Rufus, Lyndhurst, Julia Lagravere. From 2-in. pots, $3 per 100, $25 per 1000. Svarietiesat the lOOrate; 250at the lOOOrate SINGLES. A collection of the twelve best varieties for cut sprays. BEDDING STOCK COLEUS in quantity, SALVIA, ALTERNANTHERA, HELIOTROPE, AGERATUM, ^^^_«_^^^^^^^^^^^__ ACHYRANTHES. No order too large tor our wholesale department. Use printed stationery or enclose your card. Wholesale prices to the trade only. A. N. PIERSON, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. 44 Mrs. George Shawyer ** We can still quote March delivery on this sterling Rose but would ask that you do not delay too long before investigating its merits. SHAWYER and MILADY, $30.00 per 100; $250.00 per 1000. Grafted or Own Root. CARNATIONS. Northport: The leader in the dark pink section. Commodore: The freest blooming scarlet we have. Enchantress Supreme and Salmon Beauty: Two fine sports from Enchantress. $12.00 per hundred; $100.00 per thousand. CHAS. H. TOTTY, MADISON, N. J. Miscellaneous Plants Smilax. 2 in., per 100. 11.00. Dracaena Indivisa 2-in.. per 100, $2.00. New Double Daisy, Mrs. F. Sander. 2 in., per 100. $2.00. Cryptomeria Japon- ic*. 2 in., per 100 $5.00. Asparagus Plumosus, 2-in., per 100, »2.00; 3-in.. per 100. $3.00. Good stock, good packing and prompt shipment. Elmer Rawlings. Wholesale Florist. Olean, N. T. EASTER STOCK! Such as Lilies, Azaleas, Spirea. Hydrangeas, Roses, Baby Rambler, Hermosea, Soupert, Hyacinths, Tulips, Narcissus, Jonquils, and etc. Can ship now at any time and guarantee bloom GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, 111. Mention the American Florist when writing iRtiUlWnLgWs c5hT I rrni FJL0RAL company.^ Mention the American Florist when writing SHAMROCK, TRUE IRISH. Strong plants from l34-in. pots. . .100. S3; 1000. S2S. Strong plants in 1-in. pots with saucers. $4 per 100; 35 per 1000. FERNS FOR DISHES. Best assorted varieties from 2>-4-in. pots.. 100, $3.50; 10C0. $30.. 500 at 1000 rat.-. Cash with order. FRANK OECHSLIN, 4911 West Qulncy St. CHICAGO. Mention the American Fmrtst when writing A TEW GOOD THINGS Y0L WANT. Geraniums, Nutt. Buchner, Ricard, Perkins Poitevine, 2-in., $2.00 per 100; 3 in., $5.00 per 100, Boston and Whitman! Ferns, 3 in., 10c; 4-in., 15c; 5 in.. 25c. Dracaena Ind., 3-in,. $5.00; 4-in. $10.00; 5 in. $25.00 per 100. Vinca Var., 2 in.. 2c. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2-in., $2.50 per 100. Asparagus Plumosus, 2-in., $3.00 per 100. Heliotrope, Scarlet Sage, Lemon Verbenas, Cigar Plant, 2 in., $2.00 per 100. Cash with order. GEO. M. EMMANS. Newton, N. J. The Early Advertisement Gets There. 144 The American Florist. Feb. 8, I The Nursery Trade I < ^= American Association of Nurserymen. Thomas B. Meehan, Dresher, Pa., Presi- dent; J. B. Pilkington. Portland, Ore.. Vice- President; John Hall, 204 Granite bldg., Ro- chester, N. Y., Sec'y. Thirty-eighth annual convention to be held at Portland, Ore., June 18 20, 1913. Yankton. S. Dak. — The Gurney Seed & Nursery Co., has acquired the collec- tions of the late H. C. Warner, of Mitchell, including some .'ioL' named va- rieties of gladioli, .">47 named varieties of peonies and 136 named varieties of iris, which will be moved to the firm's establishment here in the spring. Obio Nurserymen's Association. The sixth annual convention of the Ohio Nurserymen's Association was held Wednesday. January 22 at Zanes- ville. The attendance was good and the reports very encouraging. Presi- dent W. N. Scarff made the opening address. Others on the programme were : W. P. Bohlender, "Nature of the Nursery Business;" A. R. Pickett, "Cherry Growing and Orchard Heat- ing;" T. B. West, "Parcel Post Rates Applied to Nursery Stock." There were general discussions on hail, cyclone and fire insurance, etc. The old officers were re-elected as follows : W. N. Scarff, New Carlisle, president; W. B. Cole, Painesville. secretary; A. R. Pickett. Clyde, treasurer. The ex- ecutive committee is again composed of Robert George Painesville; A. R. Dinsmore, Troy; T. B. West, Perry; W. F. Bohlender. Tippecanoe City; J. W. Gaines. Xenia. Checking Tree-Beetle Ravages Investigations conducted by the gov- ernment in 1907 and 1910 to determine the conditions on an area of more than 1,000,000 acres in northeastern Oregon showed that the killing of a large num- ber of trees by the mountain pine beetle had been going on in this area since 1905. In order to demonstrate the practicability of the control meas- ures recommended by the expert on forest insects of the bureau of ento- mology, an area of about 90.00(1 acres, principally in the yellow pine, was se- lected in which to conduct a beetle con- trol project. This area was located south and southeast of the advance movement of the swarms of depredat- ing beetles in order to check it. In the spring and summer of 1912 a thorough inspection was made of the treated area. A similar untreated or check area in another forest was also ex- amined. It was found that on the 87,- 950 acres of the treated area the num- ber of trees killed by the insects had decreased from 37,178 trees to 4.i>98— a reduction of 3L!,4NO trees— or more than 80 per cent, while on the untreated check area in the other forest there was no decrease and in one small iso- lated area the increase in the number of trees killed was 240 per cent, demon- trating the practicability of the con- trol project. Catalpa Bungei Specimen trees with wide spreading tops 2 to 4 years and straight 7 ft. stems, 2 to 3-inch caliper. Get our prices on all kinds of shade trees. W. B. COLE, Avenue Nurseries, Painesville, - Ohio B. & A. SPECIALTIES Our World's Choicest Nursery and Greenhouse Products for Florists Palms, Bay Trees, Boxwood and Hardy Herbaceous Plants, Evergreens, Roses, Rhododendrons, Vines and Climbers, Autumn Bulbs and Roots, Conifers, Pines. Florists are always welcome visitors to our nurseries. We are only a few minutes from New York City; Carlton Hill station is the second stop on Main Line of Erie Railroad. : : : : BOBBINK& ATKINS Nurserymen and Florists. RUTHERFORD, N. J. Comfort Carnation Cuttings A Scarlet second to none. A Carnation that came to stay. Be wise, have comfort. Orders filled in rotation. Cuttings guaranteed, $4.00 per 100. $30.00 per 1,000. S. M. MERWARTH & BROS. Carnation Specialists EASTON, PA. iMANETTI STOCKS. Well rooted. English- Crown Ma- netti Rose stocks, especially se- lected for Florist's grafting. 5 to 8 mm $12.00 per 1,000 3 to 5 mm $10.00 per 1.000 Duty paid. We are filling orders NOW; can take care of a few more late buyers. Are YOU supplied? Send us your order. Shall we ship by freight or express? JACKSON & PERKINS CO., Newark. New York — Flor the Best New and Standard — DAHLIAS Addren Peacock Dahlia Farms, P. O. BerlinN. J. Williamstown June, N. J. (Robert Craig Co... £&h. PALMS and Novelties in Decorative Flants. I Market and 49th Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. We wish to call your attention to the following: The well-shaped Box Trees in Pyramids. Balls, Bush Form and all other clipped forms are not from Boskoop. but from Aalsmeer. The very strong and healthy Ivies are not from Boskoop. but from Aalsmeer. The Lilac, well-budded with very long stalks is not from Boskoop, but from Aalsmeer. Let us know your requirements and we shall be pleased to quote you. "L'Esperance" Nurseries. Aalsmeer. Holland. LARGE TREES OAKS AND MAPLES PINES AND HEMLOCKS ANDORRA NURSERIES. Wm. Warner Harper, Prop. Chestnut Hill, PHILA., PA. Sphagnum MOSS BURLAPPED Fresh clean moss from new marsh, full sized bales. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago. New York. (Osmunda Fibre or Orchid Peat.) BROWNELL'S SUPERIOR QUALITY. Used the World Over Price List and Samples on Request The G. W. Brownell Company Walden, N. Y. '9*3- The Amer i ca n Fl o'ri s /: 145 ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS Ready for Immediate Delivery. Renew your stock with strong, healthy cuttings; propagated from the best clean plants. All Stem Cuttings. 100 1000 26,000 Enchantress $8.00 $26.00 26,000 White Enchantress 3.0(1 26.00 80,000 Victory 3.00 25.00 16,000 Beacon 3.G0 26.00 100 10, Scarlet Glow $8.00 10,000 Washington 3.00 5,000 Rose Pink Enchantress 3.01 5,000 May Day, deep flesh 3.00 10C0 $26.00 25.00 26.00 25.00 Very low price on large lots. Send us your list for quotations. Ready March 1st. 100 Benora, Variegated ffi.00 White Wonder 3 00 1000 $50.00 25.00 100 1000 The Herald, new scarlet $12. u0 $loo.oo Gloriosa, Medium pink 4.00 35 .00 All conservative carnation growers are placing their orders now for future delivery. DO Not Wait. CHICAGO CARNATION COMPANY. A. T. PYFER Mrfr. 30 E. Randolph Street, - - - - CHICAGO, ILL. New Crop Northern Greenhouse Grown (ready) It has Vitality. Not Frost-bitten. For Valentine Day Blooming Stock Full of Flowers 2W inch 3 inch 4 inch 5 incb Chinese Primroses.. S10.00 $20.00 Obconica $5.00 10.00 Cyclamen 8.00 15.00 Luminosa Begonias. $3.50 8.00 12.50 20.00 Cinnerarias 3.50 7.50 10.00 20.00 4 and 5 inch will be in bloom. Azaleas at $1.00. $1.25. $1.50 each. GEO. A. KUHL Wholesale Grower PEKIN, - - - ILL. ROOTED CUTTINGS. Per 100. P.-r 1000 Verbenas $0.70 $ 6.00 Ageratums 60 5.00 Heliotrope. Daisies. Salvias.. 1.00 8.00 Feverfew. Petunias 1.25 10.00 Coleus 70 6.00 Alyssum. Double 1.00 ,.8.00 Cash with orders. Express Paid. Write S. D. Brant, Clay Center, Fans. Fine Decorative Plants Make up your order now from this list and let us have it as early as possible. PRICE LIST. Kentia Belmoreana. tyr doz. 4 in. pot. 12 to 15 in. high. 6 leaves $4.50 Each. 6- in. pot. 24 in. high. 6 to 7 leaves 1.25 6-in. pot. 28 to 30 in. high. 6 to 7 leaves.... 1.50 7-in. pot, 36 in. high. 6 to 7 leaves 2.50 8 in. pot, 36 to 38 in. high, 6 to 7 leaves.... 3.00 9 in. tub, 46 to 50 in. high, 6 to 7 leaves. $5 to $6 Specimens. 9 to 10 in. tubs. $6.00 to $15.00 each Kentia Forsteriana. pot. 15 to 18 in. high..Ea. 75c; do?., $4.50 pot. 20 to 24 in. high " 9.00 pot, 28 to 30 in. high. 6 leaves... Ea. 1.25 pot 34 to 36 in. high. 6 leaves... " 1.50 pot. 38 to 40 in. high 6 to 7 leaves. " 2.50 not. 40 to 46 in. hir.li, 6to7 leaves. " 3,00 pot. 48 to 50 in. high, 6 to 7 leaves. " 5.00 Specimens in from 8 to 12 in. tubs, from $6.00 to $15.00 each. Made-up Kentia in Tubs. . tubs. 28 to?0 in. high. 3 plants $2.00 tubs. 32 to 34 in. high, 4 plants 3.00 tubs. 44 to 48 in. high. 4 to 5 plants. 5.00 tubs. 48 to 52 in. high. 5 plants 6.00 tubs, 4H feet high. 5 plants 8.00 tubs, 44 to 5 feet high. 5 plants 10.00 tubs. 6 feet high, 5 plants 12.00 For larger specimens in tubs prices on application. Areca Lutescens, 7 inches strong. $2.00 each 4-in. 5-in. 6-in. 6-in. 7-in. 7-in. 8-in. 6 in 6-in 8-in Sin 10-in 10-in 10 in Plants Ready For Immediate Sale. Bostons, 6 in $0.50 each. $ 6.00 per doz. 7in: 0.75 ' 7.50 " 8-in 1.00 " 10.00 " " " 10-in 2.50 " " 12 in .. 3.50 " Bostons, strong 21 4-in $3.50 per 100 Dracaena Massanrteana...$1.25 to $1 50 each Dracaena Godseffiana, 3 in., 20c each. $2.00 per dozen. Phoenix Roebeleni, 3 in $2.50 per do/. " " 4-in 5.00 " " Pandanus Veitchii, highly colored: •' 5in each. $1.00 " f.-in " 1.50 7in ■' 2.50 Rubber Plants, strong 6-in.. 75c to $1.00 each Picas Pandurata, 6 in.. 2V2 to 3 feet high, ex- tra strong plants. $3.50 each; 7 in.. 5 to 6 feet tall. $4.50 to $5.00 each. Table Ferns, 10 varieties; " '- 2(*-in.. $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000 3 in., strong. $6.00 per 100; $55.00 per 1000. Azalea Indica, in bud and bloom; pink, red and white: fine plants at 75c to $1.50 each. Cyclamen in bloorr. 5-in., 40c each; 6-in.. 60c each. Primroses in full bloom. 4-in.: $2.00 per do/.; 5 in. $3.00 per do/. True Irish Shamrocks Special for St. Patrick's Day, strong. 2 inch, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Poehlmann Bros. Co. Plant Department, Morton Grove, Illinois The Early Advertisement Gets There 146 The American Florist. Feb. 8. Index to Advertisers. Advance Co The — Alpha Floral Co. .. American Spawn Co Amling E CCo Anderson S A Andorra Nurseries,. Angermueller G H. Aphine Mfg Co — Archias Floral Co.. Aschmann Godfrey. Atlanta Floral Co... Auburndale Gold Fish Co Bader Jno & Co — Barrows H H & Son "asSett& Wash burn Batavia Greenhouse Co Baur Window Glass Co Rayersdorfer H Beaven E A Begerow's BergerBros Berning H G Bertermann Bros Co Blackistone Blair Robt. T Bobbink & Atkins.. BoddingtonA T Bodger J & SonsCo. Boland] B Co Rolgiano J & Sons,. Boston Flower Ex.. Howe M A Bramley & Son Brant SD Braslan Seed Grow Co Breitmeyer's J Sons. Brown Alfred J Seed Co Brownell C W & Co. BrunsHN Buchanan Aaron. . . Buchbinder Bros... Buckbee H W Budlong] A Burpee W A & Co.. Caldwell the Woods- man Co California SeedG row Assn Camp Conduit Co .. Carbone Philip L . . Chicago Cam Co. 1125 Chicago Flower Growers Assn Chicago House Wrecking Co Clark E B Seed Co. Clark's Sons David. Cleveland Cut Flower Co Cole WB Conard & Jones Cooke Geo H Cotsonas Geo & Co. Cowee W J Coy HC Seed Co... Craig Robt Co CritchellC E Cunningham Jos H. Dailledouze Bros... Dammann &Co Daniels & Fisher. . . Dards Chas Deamud J B Co Denaiffe & Son Derby Henry Detroit Flower Pot Mfy Dietsch A & Co ... . Diller Caskey & Keen Dillon J L Dingee &ConardCo. Dorner F & Sons... Dreer HA... 135 152 Duerr Chas A,, Dunlop JohnH Dwelle - Kaiser Co The Edwards Folding Box Eldridgr Frank Elk Galax & Fern Co Emmans Geo M.... Erie Floral Co Erne & Klingel 153 131 142 lis 131 144 126 154 134 142 132 123 135 142 lis 123 151 152 130 134 126 126 132 134 146 144 II II 131 II 116 133 134 145 136 132 136 144 II 130 153 134 125 137 130 136 156 134 145 124 155 II 133 133 144 141 131 130 155 139 144 127 139 140 137 133 132 121 136 156 156 IV 155 1411 142 111 156 134 133 152 146 12: 130 143 I 124 Esperance L Nurs.. 144 Ever Ready Flower Pot Cover Co 124 Eyres HG 133 Fish Henry Seed Co 137 Florists' Hail Assn. 155 Foley Mfg Co IV Fottler. Fiske, Rawson Co II FranklinPlantFarm 142 Franzen F 0 135 Freeman Mrs J B... 134 Freeman & Sons S . 155 Frbment H E 129 GalvinTbos F 133 Garland GM Ill Gasser J M Co 133 Geny Bros 134 Giblin & Co 153 Godineau R& M... 137 Gorham & Chapline 153 Grand Rapids Flower Co 133 Groves Robert 130 Gude Bros 132 Gunterberg M C... 122 Guttman Flower Growers Co 129 Haven Seed Co The 137 Heacock Jos Co .... 139 Heinl John & Son.. 131 Henderson A & Co. 139 Herr Albert M 135 Herrmann A 155 Hess & Swoboda . . . 132 Hews A H &Co.... 156 Hilfinger Bros 156 Hoerber Bros 125 Hoffman Flo Artist. 133 HotfmeisterFloCo. 127 Holm & Olson 132 Holton &HunkelCo 126 Home Cor School... 140 Hooker H M Co.... 153 HumfeldC 140 Hurff Edgar F 137 Igoe Bros 14f> Illinois Metals Co.. 154 Illinois Pipe Mfg Co. 155 Isbell S M & Co... II Jackson & Perkins . ; 135144 Jacobs & Sons S 152 Johnson J Oliver ... 137 Johnson WW&Son 137 Jones Percy 122 Kasting W F Co ... 127 Keller Geo & Sons. 156 Keller's Sons. J B.. 134 Kellogg Geo M 134 Kennicott Bros 125 Kervan Co The 129 Kessler W A 129 Kift Robt 133 King Construct Co. 153 Kohr A F 156 Kohlschreiber F.... 139 Kramer I N & Son.. 156 KroeschellBrosCo. 152 Kruchten John 125 Kuehn C A 126 Kuhl Geo A.... 143 145 Kvle & Foerster.... 125 LaCrosse Floral Co. 134 Lager & Hurrell.... I Lange A 131 Landreth Seed Co.. II Leborous J J 131 Lederer 153 Leedle Floral Co... 143 Leonard Seed Co... 137 Lord&Burnham Co 151 McCallum Co 127 McConnell Alex.... 131 McCoy L W 134 McCullough's J M Sons Co 127 McHutchinson &Co II McKellarChas W.. 123 McKenna P & Son. 133 Mangel 131 Matthews Florist... 133 Maule Wm Henrv.. 138 May &CoLL 131 Meconi Paul 129 Mer»arthSM&Bro 144 Mette Henry 142 Meyer John C & Co. 130 Michigan CutFlowr Exchange 130 Moninger J C Co... IV M. WINANDY CO.,Mfrs. Greenhouse builders and manufacturers of WINANDY'SNEW BENCH AND HEATING SYSTEM. Write for particulars. 6236 N. Lincoln St. CHICAGO Telephone Ravenswood 607. Moore, Hentz & Nash 129 Morehead Mfg Co... 155 Mt Gilead Pottery Co 156 Murray Samuel 132 Myers Florist 134 Nat Flo B of Trade. 155 N YCut Flower Ex. 129 Niessen Leo Co .... 127 Oechslin Frank 143 Ostertag Bros 134 Palmer W J & Son . 132 Park Floral Co 132 Peacock DahliaFms 144 PedrickGeo&Son. 139 Pelicano, Rossi & Co 132 Pennock-MeehanCo 129 Penn the Florist 132 Peters & Reed Poty 156 Pierson A N (Inc).. Il3 Pierson F R Co.... I Pieters & Wheeler Seed Co 136 Pillsbury I L 155 Pinkston Jas E 130 Podesta&Baldocchi 133 Poehlmann Bros Co 119 140 145 Pollworth C C Co I 126 133 Pulverized Manure Co 154 QuakerCity Machine Works 155 Raedlein Basket Co 122 Randall A L Co.... 125 Randolphs Mc Clements 152 Ratekin'sSeed H'se 137 Rawlings Elmer 143 Ready Reference... 147 Reed& Keller 155 Regan Ptg House . . 153 Reid Edw 127 Reinberg Geo 125 Refnberg Peter 121 135 Reuter Chris 137 Rice Bros 126 Rice Co., M 130 RooinsonJCSeedCo II Rock WL Co 132 Rohnert Seed Co... II Routzahn Seed Co . II Rusch G&Co 126 SaakesOC 133 Saltford Flowr Shop 132 Scheel FF 142 SchilderBros 137 Schiller, the Florist. 134 Schillo Adam 146 Schlatter W & Son. 146 Schling Max 134 Schmidt J C 140 Schulz Jacob 132 Scott John 141 Scott & :-on Robt. . 138 Shaffer Geo C 133 SharpPartridge&Co 151 Siebrecht & Sie- brecht Inc 129 Situation & Wants.. 115 Skidelsky S S & Co. 137 Smith A W&Co... 133 SmithED&Co 141 Smith & Hemenway 152 Smith Henry 133 Smith Wm C 126 Smith W&T Co... I Stearns LumberCo. 152 Stoothoff H A Co... 154 Storrs & Harrison 139 140 141 Superior Machine & Boiler Works.. 154 Syracuse Pottery Co 156 Taylor Hugh M 137 Taylor Steam Trap Co 155 Texas Seed & Flowr Co 131 Thompson Car Co.. 142 Thomson & Sons W 154 Thorburn J M & Co 138 Tonner L \ 117 TottyChasH 142 143 Trimble WE Greenhouse Co... 125 Valentine Frank.... 131 Vaughan AL&Co. 123 Vaughan's Seed Store 1 138 141 142 144 145 152 156 Vestals 134 Vick's Sons Jas 139 Vincent R Jr I 140 Virgin U J 134 Warnaar &Co..... 138 Wagner Park Cons. 15h Walker F A &Co.. 134 Ward&Co. RM... II Weiland& Risch... 125 Welch Bros 127 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 137 Wietor Bros 120 124 WilksSMfgCo.... 152 Wilson RG 131 Winandy M &Co.. 146 Windier Wholesale Florist Co 126 WittboldGCo 131 Wittbold Henry.... 125 Wolfskill Bros & Morris Goldenson 133 Wood Bros 142 Woodruff SD&Son. 137 Yokohama Nurs Co. II Young & Nugent... 131 7ech & Mann 125 Ziska Jos 125 GREENHOUSE GLAZING. Big jobs a specialty Prices on application ROBT. T. BLAIR, 122 E. Wood Ave., COLUMBUS, OHIO Mention the American Florist when writing The Earl j Advertisement Gets There. CUT FLOWER BQXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. No lose jou mend your split c a r n a- tions with Superior Carnation STAPLES 50c per lOOO postpaid. Wm. Schlatter & Son, BEFORE w ' AFTER 422 Main St., Springfield, Mass. Mention the American Florist when writing A LL Nursery men, Seedsmen and Florists wishing ■**• to do business with Europe should send for the "Horticultural Advertiser" This is the British Trade Paper, being read weekly by all the horticultural trade; it is also taken by over 1000 of the best continental houses. Annual subscription, to cover cost of postage. 75c. As the H. A. is a purely trade medium, appli- cants should, with the subscription, send a copy of their catalog or other evidence that they belong to the nursery or seed trade. Money orders payable at Lowdham, Notts. Address Editors of "H. A." Chilwell Nurseries. LOWDHAM, Notts, England Model Extension Carnation Support Made with two or three circles. En- dorsed by all the Leading Carnation Growersasthe best support on market Pat. July 27, '97. May 17, '98 GALVANIZED WIRE ROSE STAKES. Write for prices before ordering elsewhere. Prompt thipmenl guaranteed IGOE BROS. 11 V 11 266 N. 9th St. V V BROOKLYN. N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing V Mention the American Florist when writing Pecky Cypress We are SPECIALISTS in this line, having been practically the first to sell to the trade. Get the value Of our long experience. Perfect satisfaction guaranteed. Rock-bottom prices. Pecky Cypress, because of its durability, is the only wood now being used for greenhouse benches. Will ship in any quantity, carload or less. Drop Siding, Ship Lap, Flooring, White Cedar Posts, Etc. Everything in Lumber. Write for prices ADAM SCHILLO LUMBER GO. a' Chicago?"- nwniii vwmmv LVIIlUbll WVI L.D.Phone*: Lincoln 410 and 411 Mention the American Florist when writing '9*3- The American Florist. 147 Ready Reference Section. 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET, AGERATUMS. Ageratums, blue, It. C, BOc per 100, Cash. Brill Celery Gardens, Kalamazoo, Mich. Ageratuni. Coon, A. N. Plerson, in. . i !romwell, ALTERNANTHERAS. Alternant beras, rooted cuttings, .$7 per 1,000; 2-in., sis per 1,000. The Geo. Witt- bold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Alternantberas, per 100. .I..s. H. R. c. red and yellow, 50c Cunningham, Delaware. O. Alternant be ell, i bnn. as, A. X. Pierson, Inc., Crom- AMPELOPSIS. Ajnpelopsls Veitcbil, heavy 3 to 4 ft., $7 per 100; heavy, 1-year, -2 to :: ft., strong, 50 Cor $2; 100, $3.25; Parcel Post, $20 per 1,000; 18 i" 24 Inches, 50 for $1.50; nut for §k2: Par- cel I '"st. $15 per 1,000, Well rooted plants tops nit ti> 0 Inches for transplanting, $12 per 1,000. Samples (except the two heavy grades) 25c allowed on purchase. I bas. Black, Hlghstown, N. J. Ampelopsis Veitcbli, 4 and 5-in,, $2 per doz. The <;•■••. Wittbold Co., T.:T Buckingham Place, i Ihicago. ARAUCARIAS. -\f .nil excelsa, 4 in., 2 to .'{ tiers, 50c each; $6 per d.,z. : n in.. 4 to 5 trs., $1 b; si2 per doz.; Tin.. 4 to 5 trs.. $1.50 each: $ls per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 7::T Hilckinghain Place. Chi, ago. Araucaria excelsa, .",. 5'.. and 6-in., 40e to si." i. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 \v. Ontario Philadelphia. Araucaria excelsa, 5-in.. .$<> per doz., $15 per iiki. Bolton & IlnnU.-l Co., Milwaukee. Wis. ASPARAGUS. Asparagus plumosus. 2-in., $3 per 100; 3- in., $t; per lun; 4-in.. $1.50 per doz., Sprengeri, ::-in.. $5 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., T.:T Buckingham Place. Chicago. _^^ Asparagus Sprengeri, 2-in.. $2.50 per 100. Asparagus plumosus, 2-in.. $3 per 100. Geo. M. Enimans. Newton. N. J. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri, 21 .-in.. $2 per 100: 30:i for $5. J. c Schmidt. Bristol. 1m. Asparagus plumosus. 2), -in.. $:; per 100; $25 1.000. Sprengeri. _■ ' , in.. $2.60 per luO; $25 per l.ono. Erie Floral Co.. Erie. Pa. Lsparagus plumosus and Sprengeri, 21,-in.. : 100; $25 per 1,000. •!. - Vick's s.ms. Roi heater. N. Y. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS. Fine heavy plants, 3-in.. $4.50 per 100. Sprengeri, 2'.. in.. $2.50 per 1(10. Wagner Park Conservatories, si.]- ney, O. Asparagus Sprengeri and plumosus, 4 in.. 10c: 2'_.-in.. 4,.; 3-ln., 0c. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W, Ontario St.. Philadelphia" Asparagus Sprengeri. -jV.-in., $2 per 1 lash. '■ 'In I'.an^ Ii,t, .It. I I ..,.|.i,i t III. Asparagus plumosus, 2 in.. S2 per luo: 3-in., $3 per 100. Elmer Kawllngs, Olean. N. Y. ASPIDISTRAS. Aspidistras, green ami variegated 6-In„ 75, ■ !■• SI. 25, Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Aspidistras, green, 4-in. dwarf, 25c I h; variegated. 1.',,. per leaf. Tin- i Wittbold 'm., 7:;7 Buckingham Place, Chicago. ASTERS. T11I0 SAWYER ASTERMUM Eight years of strict selection pi; s it on tin- mountain t,,p ,,t' perfection, in color, size ami profit. Price leash with order),. $8 oz.; $4.50, 'j oz.; trade pkg. (not mixed), $1. Colors: White, [link ami lavender. Send for nits ami description. ALBERT A. SAWYER. Forest Park, 111. BAY TREES. Bay trees and box t rees ; :ill sizis. Write for s|MH-iiil list. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutber- ford, N.'J. Bay trees. McHutchisbn & Co., 17 Murray St.. New York. BEGONIAS. Ri>f.'iim;i [j.nainr, J i .. in., .$12 pel" 100; ?,- in.. $2:). Glory of Cincinnati, 2%-ln„ $15; :; in.. $25. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buck- ingham Place, Chicago. Begonias, Gloire de Lorraine and Cincinnati in bloom, 5 » .. and 6-in., 50c to $1. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 \V. Ontario St.. Philadelphia. Good market varieties of flowering begon- ias; rooted cuttings, ready now, $1 per 100. Cash. Brill Celery Gardens, Kalamazoo, Mich. BOXWOOD. Boxwoods. McIIuteliisiui & Co., 17 Mili-rav St.. New York. BULBS. Bulbs, Gladiolus Pink Augusta. $2.50 per 100: $21.1 per 1,000. A few extra selected bulbs. $2.75 ■ 100; $25 per 1,000. Florists' Mixture. $2 per Hill: $1(1 per 1.' on. While, light and pink. $2.25 per Hii: $1.1 per I.imiu. Cash. Also Augusta. Francis King. Mine. Monnert, Taft, Klomlyke. STEVENS GLADIOLI CO.. Sagiuaw. W. S.. Mich. Gladiolus, America, 1st size. $3 per 100; $25 per .1.000: medium $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000: Mrs. P. King, $2 per 100; $18 per 1,000. Spirea clumps. Gladstone, $5 per 100; Florihunda. $4; Superba, $4: Queen Alexandra. $7. The Storrs & Harrison Co.. Painesville, O. Gladiolus Niagara, large bulbs. $2.50 per doz. Mrs. Wm. Thompson, dainty pink: Blanche, large white. $1 pel' doz. Augusta. Mrs. F. King. $1..4o per 100. Write for price list. Lillesand, Cambridge, wis. Gladiolus America in all sizes. Will exchange for Augusta or Mrs. 1". King. Scud for quota- lions. Fletcher Bulb and Floral Co., Valley Junction, Iowa. Bulbs, liliiiin ii ■ ill t i 11, ii-n in . L. gigiinteum. For prices, see advertisement on s ml cover page. Ralph M. Ward & Co., 71 Murray St., Nou Y,,rk. Bulbs, bedding hyacinths, while, red and blue, $1.6 r me $15 per 1,000. .lames Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. Bulbs. For varieties and prices Bee adver- tisements elsewhere ill this issue. Va ilghaii "s Seed Stole, I liirago and New York. Bulbs, hyacinths, Darclssus, tulips, gladioli. Bpfreas, dahlias, etc. Warnaar \- Co . Sassen helm, Holland. Sph.ea. strong chimps. Floril, inula. $1 pet doz.: $7 per Ho: GTRdst $1.25 per doz.; $n per Ion. a. Henderson a I o. 352 (J. M> big \ve.. I hi. ago. Bulbs. S. s. Skldelsky & Co., 1215 Betz Bids., Philadelphia. r.nliis. McHutchison A Co., 17 Murray St.. New York. ___^ Bulbs of all kinds. J. M. Thorburn .V ' 0 :;.'i Barclay St., New York. Bulbs. Arthur T. Boddlngton, :;12 W. 14tb St., New York. Bulbs of all kinds. James Vick's Sons. Rochester, V \ ■ • Bulbs. E. S. Miller. W\iding~lsTv"7r, N. Y. CAiLAS. GODFREi i' W.I. AS 2'_. -in.. $4.1X1 per lull. CONAB.D & JONES CQ., WEST PROVE. PENNSYLVANIA. C ANNAS. IMl'Itm EI) c vNNAS. "There can be no question that ild tin- llorists see those -aiilias. they Would he ill every collection in the c itry.' John Welsh Y ig. referring to CONARD i JONES I i\ \ AS Mis Allied F. Conard, pink $35.00 per 100 Hca, red 20. r 100 GladioUora, variegated (5.0J per 100 Meteor red 25.00 per 100 Rosea gigantca, pink 25.00 per 100 Wm. Saunders, re,i. with bronze leaf lo.OOper 100 Ml. Blanc, mar white 10.00 per 100 Kate F. Heeiuer, yellow 35.00 per 100 F. o. b. at headquarters for improved cannas. Write Cor complete lisi to THE CIlNAIUl .V: JUNES CO.. WEST GEOVE. PENNSYLVANIA. CANNAS— Fine 2 to 3 Eye bulbs. Kohusta. Cinnabar, mixed. $1 per 100. Sei Chabane, $1.50 per 100. Paul ilarquant, $2 per iiki. Mile. Herat, Pres. Cleveland. $2.50 per 100. Pennsylvania. C. F. Read, $3 per 100. Henry George, Cbas. Henderson. $4 per loo. Papa Nnrdv. Marvel, David Haruin. $5 per lui. King Humbert, $7 per loo. WAGNER PARK CONSERVATORIES, Sidney, o. CARNATIONS. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. 150,000 in the following varieties ready for immediate deliveries: l'el III" I'.-r 1.00") The Herald, scarlet $12.03 $100.00 Rosette, dark pink 6.00 50.00 WodelletllC 6.00 50.00 Gloriosa, medium pink 4. in 35.00 Pink Delight, tlesh pink 6.00 50.00 C piest. overlaid pink 4c u 35.00 White Wonder, pure white 3.0 1 25.00 White Enchantress, pure :',,llu 25. on White Perfection 3.00 25.00 Enchantress, tlesh pink 8.00 26.00 Princess Charming, tlesh pink... 3.00 25. on May day, deep Mesh 3.00 Rose Pink Enchantress 3.00 25. no Washington, dark pink 3.0J 25.00 (Sporl of Enchantress) All ilia, very live 3.00 Victory, scarlet 3.00 25.00 Scarlet Glow, scarlet 3.00 25. nil Bonfire, scarlet :;.' 0 Beac scarlet 3.00 25.00 Clin AGO cars vl ION CO 30 E. Randolph Streel Chicago. III. in hi lli CARNATION CI TTINGS. Per li" Per 1. Princess Charming $2.00 Enchantress 2.00 18.00 White Enchantress 2.00 i awson 1.50 12.50 White I.awson 1.50 12.60 u bite Perfei Hon 2.0 I u Insor 1.50 12.50 \ i, t.,i v 1.50 12.50 Bonfire 1 1 si i 3.00 25.00 \\ li rou BROS . 162 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. II You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us Adoul It. 148 The American Florist. Feb. 8. CARNATION CUTTINGS. For February delivery. Per 100 Per 1,000 Wotlenetlie $0.00 $50.00 White Wonder 4.ini 35.00 White Enchantress 3.00 25.00 Enchantress 3.00 25.00 !■.,•: 3.00 -'." Rose Pink Enchantress 2.50 20.00 J. I). THOMPSON CARNATION CO. JOL1ET, ILL Carnations, Enchantress, Lawson, Winsor, White Enchantress, White Perfection and Bea- con, $2.20 per 100; $20 per 1,000. May Day and Scarlet Glow, $:; per 100; $25 per 1,060. Gloriosa and Mrs. Ward, $3 per 100; .$27.50 per 1,000. Poehlmann P.n,s. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Carnations, Beacon, White Enchantress, En- chantress. Rose rink Enchantress. White Per- fei $2 per 100; $17.50 per 1,000. Peter Reinberg, 30 E. Randolph St.. Chicago. Carnations, Northport, Commodore. En- chantress, Supreme and Salmon Beauty, $12 per Hi": $100 per 1,000. Chas. 11. Totty, Madi- son, X. J. Caladiums, begonias and gloxinias. For var- ieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Henry 11. Dreer, Inc., 714 Chest- nut St., Philadelphia. Carnations, Enchantress, Rose Pink Enchant- ress, May Hay. Mrs. C. W. Ward, Western White Enchantress, White En- chantress, Wonder, Lady Bountiful, Queen Louise. White Perfection. 0. 1'. Bnssett, $3 per Hi"; .$25 per 1.""". .1. L. Dillon, Blooms- burg, Pa. Carnations, Rosette, St. Nicholas, Benora. $0 per Hi"; $5" Der 1.000. Beac $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1.000. White Enchantress, White Per- fection. Mrs. C. W. Ward, May Day, .$.'! per Hi": .$25 per 1,000. A. N. Pierson. Inc., Crom- well. Conn. HOOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. We have 25.000 Enchantress ami White En- chantress at ,$lfs per l.i Write f,,r special prices on large lots. SINNER BROS., 82-84-86 East Randolph St.. Chicago, 111. Carnations, Rosette, st Nicholas, Benora, $6 per lull, .$5" per 1,000. Gloriosa, $1 per 100; .$:iii per 1.000. White Wonder. White Perfec- tion, White Enchantress. Enchantress, Hose Pink Enchantress, Scarlet Glow, Mrs. i'. w. Ward, Bonfire, $:: per 100; .$25 per 1,000. I'. Homer ,V Sons I 0., La Fayette. In". "Colorado Grown Plants Beal Them All." Rooted Carnation Cuttings tor present or later delivery. White Enchantress, Mrs. C. w. Ward. Beacon an" Bassett, $3 per 100; .$25 per 1,000. Pink Enchantress and victory. $2.50 per 100: $20 per 1,000. Winsor an" White Lawson, .$2 per 111"; -$15 per 1.000. Cash ,,r reference. ELITCH-LONG GREENHOUSES, Heaver. Colo. Carnations, rooted cuttings, strong, healthy stock out of san": Winsor. Victory, $1,50 per .$lnii: .$13 per 1,000. White Perfection, Pink Enchantress, $2 tar phi; .$17 per-1,000. White Enchantress, $2.50 per 100; $2" per 1.000; 250 at l.OOO rates. Cash or C. O. D. NORTH- WESTERN FLORAL CO., Gross Point. 111. ROOTED CUTTINGS. 10.000 Winsor Carna- tion Cuttings, strong, healthy side cuttings at $2 per 100; .$15 per 1,1 La Crosse Floral Co., La Crosse, Wis. Carnation Enchantress Supreme, 12 rooted cut- tings, $5: 25. .$5: 50, .$7: 100, .$12; 1.000, .$100. Dailledouze Bros., Lenox Road an" Troy Ave., Brooklyn, X. Y. Carnations. C. W. War". White Enehalitress, Beacon, $2.25 per 100; $2 r 1.000. F. F. Seheel. Shei niorville, lit. i arnations. chrysanthemums. s. s. Skidel- sky & Co.. 1215 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia. CLEMATIS. Comfort carnation cuttings, $4 per 100; $30 per l.iioo. s. M. Merwartli .V Bros., Easton, Pa. i 'arnatlonf Wood Bros., Fishkill. X. Y. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Chrysanthemums, nil tin- leading \ arietles. For prices nee advertisement elsewhere in this i ssi I.-. a. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, ('nun. Chrysanthemums, rooted cuttings. Golden Glow, Oct. Frost, Pacific Supreme, Major Kmi- naffon, $1 per 100; Chas. Etazer, i»-st white, $1.50 per Inn. Edward Wallls, Berlin, N. J. Chrysanthemums, all tin- leading varieties. Elmer It. Smith & Co.. Adrian, Mich. Vlenmtis Jaekinunii, extra, strung, .".in., 35c each; $4 per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, t hicago. Clematis. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. COLEUS, Coleus. <;. Bedder, 2-in., $2.50 per 100; Verscbaffeltii, 2-in., $2.50; Boekwith's Gem, 2-in., $2.50; Pfister, 2-in., $2. The Geo, Witt- hold Co., 737 Buckingham Place. Chicago. Coleus, H) vars., 2%-in., $2 per 100. Jos. IT. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Coleus-, A. X, Pierson, Inc., Cwmwell, Conn. Coleus. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. CYCLAMEN. CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM, fines! strain in existence, including GLORY OF WANDSBECK, finest salmoneum. orchid flowering. Rococo; strong transplanted seedlings, $3.00 100; $25.00 1,000. Cash, please. Rober & Radke, Maywood, ill. Cyclamen Persicum, 4-in.. 20c ami 25c each; $20 and $1T> per 100; 5-in., 35c each; 6-in., 50c. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Cyclamen giganteum, choicest mixture, in hud" :: in , $5,50 per 100; 4-in., $11 per 100. Cash. John Bauscber, Jr. , * Freeport, 111. Cyclamen. 4 and 5*4 -in., 25c to 50c. God- frey Aschmaun, 1012 W. Ontario St.. Phila- delphia. DAHLIAS. DAHLIAS. — Undivided Field clumps. Earl of Pembroke. Black Beauty, mixed, 50c per doz. ; $3 per nut. Snowclad, .1. H. Roach, Olympia, c. \v. Bruton, Penelope, Eclipse, Arabella, 7."" per do/,.; $4 per 100. Snow-flake, Countess of Lonsdale. .$1 per doz.; $6 per 100. WAG- NER PARK CONSERVATORIES, Sidney, O. Dahlia roots, individual clumps, from the field. $12 per 100 lor named varieties; mixed varieties. ?S per mo. Tic- Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Iialilias. 1 1 nun 10 tie Id -<-l umps: lull varieties hi' -ream. Get list. Benj. Connell, Florist, Merchants tile, N. .1. Dahlias, named sorts, $1.25 per 100; list free. C. W. Hoffman, route 13, Dayton. (>. DAISIES. Daisies. Mrs. F. Sander, 2-in., $2 per ion. El- mer Rawlings, Olean, N. Y. DRACAENAS. Dracsena fragrans, 3-in., $1.50 per doz.; 4- in.. $3 per do/..; 5 and din., 75c each. Indi- visa, 2 -in., $3 per 100; 3-in., $5; 4-in.. $10; 5-in., $2o. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buck- ingham Place, Chicago. Dracaena terminalis, 4 and 1%-in., 25c to 40c Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 \Y. Ontario St.. Phila- delphia. Dracaena terminalis. 2'--in. pots, $10 per 100. J. Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Draciena Ind., 3-in., $5; 4-in., $10; 5-in.. $25 per 100. Geo. M. Emmuiis, Newton. N. J. EUONYMUS. EUONYMUS VARIEGATA RADICANS JAPONICA, 2'-_,-in. pots, 5c. 3 and 4-in. pots, 10c. CONARD & .TONES CO. WEST GROVE. PENNSYLVANIA. FERNS. ROOSEVELT FERNS. j'. ,-in.. $o,(hi per 100. CONARD vV JONES CO- WEST GROVE. PENNSYLVANIA. Ferns. Boston, $3 per 100; $30 per 1,000. Whitmani Compacta. 21, in., $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Roosevelt, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Henry II. Barrows & Son, Whitman. M;is^ Geranium Scarlet Redder, $1.50 per ten; $12.50 per H m>; $100 ner 1,000. Elmer I>. Smith & Co.. Adrian, Mich. DWARF FERNS FOR FERN DISHES. These dwarf ferns are used by the hundreds of thousands to fill dishes for table decorations. (Mir sales each year exceed fifty thousand plants. Our stock is in prime condition, ready to use at once. We offer i» choice varieties, r.ii,- per doz.; $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000. Pteris eretica Wimset t i . alho-lineata. Mayi Wilsoni Victoria, Pteris inn It ice ps Sieboldii, Aspidium tsnssimense, Cyrtomlum falcatum or holly fern. Our catalogue of everything you need mailed on application, Write for it today. THE GOOD & REESE CO., Largest rose growers in the world. BOX 1H. SPRINGFIELD. 0, Strung, pot-grown ferns: Boston, Whitmani, Amerpohli 2V„-in.. $4 per 100; 3-in., $7.50 per 100; 4-in.. $12.50 per 100; 5-in., $25 per 100. Our ferns are strong, healthy stock ready for a shift. Schaff Bros.. Van Wert, O. Ferns, S< ottii. Whitmani, Schozeli. Boston, Giatrasi. 5', to 7-in., 30e to $1 each. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 w. Ontario St.. Philadelphia. Ferns. For prices sec advertisement else- where in this issue. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. FERNS FOR DISHES, assorted. $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. ROBER vS; RADKE. Maywood, 111. Ferns, For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. Ferns for dishes, assorted. 2'i-in., $3.50 per 100: $3n per 1,000; 5();i at 1,000 rates. Frank Oecbslin, 4911 W. Quincy St.. Chicago. Small ferns, 2>..-in.. $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000. C. C. Pollworth Co.. Milwaukee. Wis. Ferns. For varieties and prices see adver- t iscmeiii on front cover of this issue. F. R. 1'i. is. hi I'u.. Tarry town-oii-Hudson, X. Y. Ferns, Boston. For sizes and p rices see ad- vertisement tin front cover page. Vaughan's S 1 Store. Chicago and New York. Boston ferns. 25c; Whitmani, 4-in., 25c. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Feins John Scott, Rutland Rd. and E. 45th St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Ferns. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. FICUS. Fiens elastlca, 4 in., 35e each; 6-in., 50c. Pandurata. n. 7 and Kin., $1.50 to $3.50 each. Repens, 2%-in., 50c each. The Geo. Wittbold i<>.. 7",T Buckingham Place, Chicago. Plcus elastlca, 5V> and 6-ln„ 30c to 50c. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Phila- delphia. GERANIUMS. lleraniums — flood, liealtliv. lull rooted plants from 2'.-in. pots :it $3 per 100; $27.60 per 1,000 excepl where noted: Keaute Poitevine, Marq. lie CasteUane, S. A. Nutt, Jean Viand, La Favorite, A. Ricard, Mine. Landry. .Mrs. E. *;. Hill. Albion (single white) Mine. Barney. Heteranthe, K. II Trego, .M. Jaulin. Red Wing. 6c each. Our new catalogue will be ready January 1st. Send for a copy of same. THE GOOD & REESE rii.. Box Is. Springfield, O. NEW AMERICAN BEAUTY. For the lirsl li we are offering this won- derful new geranium to our many customers. Write for colored cut and prices on large lots, L'c.-in. pots, 50c; $5 per do/.. JOHN HAI'SCIIER. JR. Ar.-adc Addition. Freeport. 111. Geraniums, S. A. Nutt and La Favorite, short stock plants 2V.-in.. .fL'.oO per 100; $22.50 per 1.000. Strong heavy S. A. Nutt. 2M>-in., $3 per 100. $25 per 1.000. Rose geranium. L'l.in. :; cents. Mine. Sallerol, extra strong plants. J in.. *2 per 100; $18 per 1,1100. ROBER & RAHKE. Maywood, 111. ROOTED GERANIUM CUTTINGS. The "BIG FOUR" ladders. S. A. Nutt, (dark red). Gen. Oram, (best bright red). Mme. Buchner, I only did. white I. $1.50 per 100; $14 o,.r 1 mil). Bcautc Poitevine. Isalmonl, $1.75 per 100: *1G per 1.000. Cash. THE W. T. Buckley co.. Springfield, 111. GERANIUMS. Mine, Sallcroi, 2-inch, $2 per 100; $18 per 1,000. EDW. DOEGE CO., 4;U4 N. Springfield Ave., Chicago, 111. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. '9'3- The American Florist. 149 Geraniums, K Irani ami I'ultrviu.*. ?1." per i.ihiii s. a. Num. $12.50 per 1,000. A. M. Herr, I nu aster, Pa. Geraniums, 2 In., $2 pet 100; $18.50 pet 1,000; 3 in . $3 per 100; $25 pel 1,000. K. Vincent, Jr. \ Sons Co . White Marsh. Mil. _____ Gernulums, s. a. Natl ami four others, $26 per l. : % : per 100. Mme, Buenner, 2^ -In., it it -i">. 1 1, ('uiniinjrham, Delaw are 0 Geraniums, rooted cuttings, S. a. Mutt, double, Clifton, single, Bai lolor as Mutt. $15 per 1.000 11 P Gerhardt. Wlliwtte. 111. Geraniums, Nun, l".. in.. $2.50 per 100, Brie Floral (_ i: r D No. 2, Brie, Pa. Geraniums, Mme, Sallerol, _ ' , in. . $2.50 per 100. Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnesvllle, I l. GREENS. Greens of nil kinds. For prices see adver- tisement elsewhere In tins issue. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 38- m Broatlwaj . Detroit, \l [ch. Greens, huckleberry in standard smilax cases, $2.5u. Green wild smllax, fancy and dagger friiis. Caldwell the Woodsman Co., Evergreen. Us G cens. hronze galnx, $3.50 per case <>f 10.- 000 Dagger ferns, ■<:; per case of 5,000 cases of 10.000, $5.50, Long moss, si pei 2 bu. bag. Aaron Buchanan, Hawk, N. C. Greens, palm and magnolia leaves, Florida moss, etc. Reduced prices to dealers. Eat. 25 Vi. i..i s. imu'lz \- Son, It. 2, Sanford, Fla. Greens, ferns. $1.35 per 1.000; 2.000, $2.60; 5,01 r more, $1.20 per 1,000. Robert Groves, 127 Commercial St., Adams, Mass, Bronze galax, $5 per case; 5 or •■ cases, $4.50 per case C. E. Crltchell, 34 E. Third Ave., Cincinnati, _ Greens. For prices, see advertisement else- tvhere In 'ins Issue. Elk Galax and Fern Co., Banners Elk. S. C. Greens, fresh cul evergreens and mosses; dec- orating material. The Kervan Co., 119 W. 28th St., New York. Palm leases, ferns and mosses. Frledrich Kohls<-lneiltfr. Hamburg _4. Southern « i 1 ■ l smllax and natural and per- petuated ruses. E. A. Beavan, Evergreen, Ala. HYDRANGEAS. From Storage. Sew forcing HYDRANGEA ARBORESCENS GRAND1FLORA ALBA »; Hills of Snow. For forcing os immediate sales 1-yr., fleld-growrj, 12 to 18 inches. L' canes. $1.25 per doz.; $8 pei luO; $75 pet 1.000. Select, -2 to -': canes, $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100; $90 per 1.000. 2-yr., t i* - 1 - 1 grown is t>- 24 inches. 2 to ■': canes, $^ per doz. ; $14 per 100; $12 > per 1,000. Our catalogue <>t everything you need mailed on application. Write for it today. THE GOOD .^ REESE I 0. l.argesl rose growers in tln> world. Box. is. SPRINGFIELD, 0. Hydrangeas, not-grown for forcing, in 6-in. I >"ts. Otaksa, ■» and 6 branches, $2<') per 100; 4 brunches. $15; 3 branches, $12; 2 branches, $10. Tims. Hogg, ■"' and 6 branches $20; Sour. de Claire. 7 and l" branches, $25. Jackson & Perkins Co.. Newark, New York. Hydrangea Otaksa, 4 in., pot-grown, $8 per [00; field-grown. :: to 6 si ts, $l(i per 100. Randolph je MeClcments. nttslmrg. Pa. Hydrangea otaksa. 3 to 10 si is 15, to 36c. Erie Floral Co., Erie, Pa. IVIES KNGLISH IVY. l'1. in- '..is. $5.00 ner It,,.. CONARD .* JONES CO WEST GROVE, PENNSYLVANIA. English ivy, strong, 3-in. st.>,k. Write for prices, C. I.. Reese, Springfield. <>. JERUSALEM CHERRIES. Jerusalem cherries, i: in., 25c ami 35e. God- frey Aschmann, lull.- W. Ontario St., Phila- delphia. LaY OF THE VALLEY. To Import. I.ily of the valley, largest grower and ex- porter, t:. Neubert, Wandsbek. nr Hamburg, lily ..! tli. valley pips. M. Hut. his,, n A Co., IT Murray St., New York. lily of the valley, cold storage for I Ihrl >tm» forcing, i.ki'. of j.'.ii pips, s.-,: SOO, $9.51); I, 148. 1'. R. Plerson Co., Tttrrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. I.ily ..I Hi., valley. Grov, Bruns' celebrated Chicago Market, the Bnesl forcing valley in America. $18 per 1,000; $0.50 per 500; $5 pel 250; Florists' M > Maker, $16 pei 1,000; $8.50 per 500; s-l..~.! the World, Jin.. $3 : 100. Ben u. I anl . Glolre de [/Exposition Bruxelles, La Relne, Kalserln, Pink La Prance, Gross an Teplltz, Wellesley, ll.l.-i Gould, J-iti.. $3.60 per 1"". Mrs. Cul bush, I'r.-s. 'I'n ft. 2-in.. $5 per l'i". Ordei will ship when want.-.]. WiAGNER PARK CONSERVATORIES, Sidney, 0. ROOTED ROSE CUTTINGS. Per 1" ' Per 1.000 American Beauties $3.00 $25.00 Pink Killarney 2.50 20.00 Wlilte Killarney 2.50 20.00 Richmond 2.00 18.1 0 My Maryland 3.00 25 0 I Ready now. Satisfaction guaranl I. GEORGE REINBERG. 162 X. Wabash Ave. Chicago, in. Rose. Irish Eire Flame, grafted st,,. k. £;.""» per 1"": $300 per 1,000. Own roots. $30 per : $250 per l.i Budlong's Double White Killarney and Sunburst. $20 per 100; $150 l«-r 1,000. Killarney, Waban White Killarney. My Maryland, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Lady Hilling don, $15 per 100; $120 per 1,000. Robt. Scot! & Son, Sharon Hill. Del. <'".. Pa. Rose. Mrs. Clias. Russell, price on grafted stock, per 12, $7.50; per HiO, $35; per 250, $S2.50; per 500, $150; per 1,000. $500; per 2.50" $687.50; per 5,000, $1,250. Waban Rose Con- servatories, Natick, Mass. Roses, rooted cuttings. White and Pink Kil- larney, $3 per 100; $27.50 per 1.00O. Richmond, $1.75 per 1U0; $15 per 1,000. Mrs. Aaron Ward. $4 per lOu; $35 per 1.000. Peter Reinberg, 30 E. Randolph St., Chicago, 111. Roses, grafted and own i t. For varieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere In this issm-. Poehlm&nn Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Rose. Mrs. <; x<- Shawyer and Milady, $30 in,- 100; $250 per 1,000. Chas 11. Totty, Madi son, N. J. • Roses. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. A. N. Pier- son, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. Roses. McHutcbison & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. Roses. S. S. Skidelsky & Co., 1215 Betz Bldg.. Philadelphia. Roses. 3-ln. pots. Wood Bros., Fishkill, N. Y. Roses. Bobbink & Atkins. Rutherford. N. J. Roses. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. ROOTED CUTTINGS. — , 9 — Rooted Cuttings: Abutllon Savltzl. A.calypha Macafeeana, Schryanthes Emersoni, ageratum, 6 vnrs.; alternantberas. 8 vars. ; alyssum, tlbl. giant and dwf . ; Begonia Vernon. Gracilis lumi- ii. sa. Cuphea, Coleus, 10 vars.; Coleus Brillian- cy : Chrysanthemums, 75 pompon vars. ; hello- trope, hardy English Ivy, lantana, 15 vars.; lemon verbena, moonvlnes. petunias. Salvia Bon- fire and Zurich; parlor ivy, Swainsona alba and rosea. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co.. White Marsb, Md. Rooted cuttings: Verbenas, 70c per 100; $6 per 1,000. Ageratum. 60e per 100; $5 per 1.000. Heliotrope, daisies, salvias. $1 per 100; $S per 1,000. Feverfew, petunias, $1.25 per 100; $10 per 1,000. Coleus, 70c per 100; $6 pet 1,000. Alyssum, double, $1 per 100; $8 per 1,000. S. D. Brant, Clay Center, Kans. Rooted cuttings, Ageratum, st.-iia Gurney, 00c per 100. Daisy. Mrs. P. Sander. (1 100. Hydrangea Otaksa, M per 100; Yin. a Var.. 75c per 100. Edward WaUIs, Berlin, N. .1. If You Do No! Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It, 150 The American Florist. Feb. 8, SEEDS. Seeds — Agerautum, alyssuin, antirrhinum, As paragius plnmosus and Sprengeri, asters, begonia, candytuft, eelosia, centaurea, cineraria, cobea scandens, coleus, Dracaena ipdivisa, Grevillea ro- bujsta, ipoemea, lobelias, mignt tte, petunias, salvias, smilax, stocks, Thunbergia. Torenia For., verbenas. For varieties ami prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. The Storrs & Harrison Co. , Painesville, O. s is. beans, beets, cabbage, carrots. Kohl rabi, leek, lettuce, onions, peas, radishes, spin- ach, turnips, swedes, asters, balsams, begonias, carnations, cineraria, gloxinias, larkspur, oas turtiums, pansies, petunias, phlox, primulas, scabious, stocks, verbenas, zinnias, etc. Met- te's Triumph of the Giant Tansies, mixed, $6 per oz.; y4 oz., $1.75; Vs oz., $1. Henry Mette, Quedlinburg, Germany. THE SAWYER ASTERMUM— Eight years ..I' strict selection places it on the mountain top of perfection, in color, size ami profit. Price i cash with order) $S, oz.: $4.50, ]- oz.; trade pkg. (not mixed) $1. Colors: White, pink and lavender. Send for cuts and description. ALBERT A. SAWYER, Forest Park. 111. Seeds, carrots, lettuce, onion, radish, beet, parsley, parsnip, salsify, sweet peas, mustard. celery, endive. California Seed 1 1 rowers' As- sociation, Iiir. . San Jose, I alif. Flower seeds. For varieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. F. O. Franzen, 1476 Sumnieidalo Ave., Chicago. Seeds, cauliflower, white Tripoli onion, (crys- tal wax i and nil other vegetable and flower seeds. Dam maim & Co., San Giovanni a Te- duceio near Naples, Italy. Seeds, Asparagus plUmosus nanus, new crop northern greenhouse grown, ready. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York, Seeds, beets, cabbage, carrot, celery, lettuce, onion, parsley, radish, rutabaga, turnip. De- naiffe & Sou, Carignan, France. Seeds, cucumber, musk and watermelon, pumpkin, squash, sweet and Held corn. West- ern Seed and irrigation Co., Fremont, Neb. Seeds, specialties: Beets, mangoes, carrots, cabbages, celeries, parsleys', parsnips, turnips, K. & M. Godineau, Angers, France. Seeds, lettuce, unions, sweet peas, aster, cos- mos, mignonette, verbenas. Waldo Rolinert, GiWoy, Calif. Seeds, sweet peas, tomatoes, Lima beans, lettuce, asters, cosmos, etc. John Bodge r & Sens Co.. Los Angeles. Calif. Seeds, lawn grass. J, Oliver Johnson, 1874-76 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Seeds. Win. Henry Maule, 1707-11 Filbert St., Philadelphia. * Seeds. S. S. Skidelsky & Co., 1215 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia. Seeds, garden and flower. S. D. Woodruff & Sons, 82-84 Dey St., New York. Pedigree seeds. Watkins & Simpson, Ltd.. 12 Tavistock St.. Covent Garden, London, England. Seed, watermelon, 1913 contracts for the trade. Hugh M. Taylor. Lloyd, Fla. Pa Seeds. W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia, Seeds, watermelon and muskmelon seeds. Ok- lahoma Seed Growers' Co., Enid. Okla. Seeds, tomato. The Haven Seed Co., Santa Ana, Calif. ' R%tekin's Seed Corn. Raiekin's Seed House, Shenandoah. Iowa. Peas and beans. Alfred J. Brown Seed Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. Seeds, Oorinan flower seeds. Frederick Roe- mer,; Quedlinhurg. Germany. Seeds, Landreth, Bloomsdale Farm. Bristol, Seeds of all kinds. W. W. Johnson & Son, Ltd., Boston, England. Seeds, Japau clover. Bermuda onion seed. Chris. Renter, New Orleans. La. Seeds, onion, lettuce, radish, sweet peas, etc. Picters-Wheeler Seed Co., Hollister, ('alii. Seeds, onion, Lettuce, carrot, radish. Bras- lan Seed Growers' Co., Inc., San Jose, Ca 1 i f . Seeds, field and garden. J. Bolgiano & Son, Baltimore, Md. ( | , "5 1 flfl Pansy seed, new crop. Giant Flowering, $4 per oz. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Seeds. James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. SHAMROCKS. Shamrocks, true Irish, 1%-in., pots, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Strong plants in 1-in. pots with saucer, .$4 per lm>; $ 35 per 1,000. Frank Oeehslin, 4911 W. 'jnincy St.. Chicago. SMILAX. Smilax, 3 limes cut back, 2%-in., $2 per 100 cash. John Bauscber, Jr., Freeport, 111. Smilax; 2-in.. $1 per 100. Elmer Rawlings, Olean, X. Y. Smilax. Wood Br. PishkiU, N. Y. VEGETABLE PLANTS. We grow cauliflower, egg plaut, peppers, lettuce, cabbage, tomatoes and parsley. See our other advt. FRANKLIN PLANT FARM, In... Frank Bruton, Pres. and Mgr., r. O. Box 9(54. Norfolk. Va. Vegetable plants, Grand Rapids and Tennis Bull lettuce, .$1 per 1, I; 5,000 lots, flOe per l.llilO: 10,000 lots, 80c per 1.(100. Franklin Plant Farm. Inc.. R. F. D. 2. Norfolk, Va. VERBENAS. Verbenas, our selection, cuttings, 75c per 100; $6.25 per 1,000; plants, 2^4-in., $2.75 per 10(1; $22 per 1,000. Purchasers' selection, cut- tings, 90c per 100; $S.25 per l.OOn; plants. 21, -in.. $3.25 per 100; $28 per 1,000. J. L. Dillon. Bloomsburg, Pa. VINCAS. Vineas. 2-in.. $3 per I'll; 4-in.. $1.75 per dbz.; $15 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place. Chicago. BUILDING MATERIAL. Building material. Cypress is far more dura- ble than pine. ( ypress sash bars up to 32 feet or longer. Greenhouse and other building ma terial. Men furnished to superintend erection when desired. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Ne ponset. Boston, Mass. Building material of all descriptions for all cypress semi-iron frame or truss houses. Hot- bed sash and frames; Lord & Burnbam Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. Building material, cypress, sash bars, green- In nisi ■ material of any description. Write for catalogue. John C. Moninger Co., 902 Black- hawk St.. ( Shicago. Building material, perky cypress, ship lap, drop siding, sheathing, flooring, white cedar pOStS, etc. Adam Sehillo Lumber Co., Haw- thorne and Weed Sts., Chicago. Building material of all kinds. Hotbed sash. The Foley Mfg. Co . 2542 So. Western Ave, Chicago. Building material. Louisiana cypress, pecky cypress hid bed sash, S. -la col is & Sons, 1357 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Building material, greenhouse material and hotbed sash of Louisiana cypress and Wash- ington red cedar. A. Dietsch Co . 2642 Shef- field Ave., Chicago. Building material, cold frames, hotbed sash. Ilitehings & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. Y. CARNATION STAPLES. SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES. Mend your split carnations. Finest article for carnation growers introduced so far, 50c for 1,000, postage paid. MICHIGAN (TT FLOWER EXCHANGE, 38-40 Broadway, Detroit, Mich. Pillsbury's Carnation Staples. 50c per 1,000, postpaid. I. L. Pillsbury, tialesburg. 111. FERTILIZERS. Wizard Brand Pulverized Sheep, Pulverized rattle. Shredded Cattle manure. The Pulver- ized Manure Co., 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago MATS. MATS:— We make not only the most prac- tical but the cheapest HOTBED and COLD FRAME MATS on the market. A large per cent of our orders come from gardeners and florists who have I riod them and are pleased, our mats are In use in Iowa, 111., lud., Ohio, Minn.. Wis.. Mich., New York, Maine. Mass, Conn., U. L. N- J-. Va., W. Va., and Pa. Also in British Columbia and Out., Canada. Send for circular. WATTS BROS., Kerrmoor, Pa. MISCELLANEOUS. Siebert's glazing points. 40c per lb.; 7 lbs., $2.50; 15 lbs., $3. Randolph & McCleinents, 5036 Penn Ave., near Highland. East End, Pittsburg, Pa. ____^ Siebert's glazing points. 4iV per lb. ; 5 lbs., $1.85; 20 lbs., $7. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chi- cago and New York. Greenhouse glass. Baur Window Glass Co., Eaton, Ind. Florists' Supplies of all kinds. T. Bavers- dorfer & Co., 1129 Arch St.. Philadelphia. Gobi, silver and purple letters. Gold and purple scripts. J. Lichtenberger, 1564 Ave. A, New York. Green Silbaline. John C. Meyer & Co., Low- ell, Mass. __„______„_ Anti-Klog, the Sprayer of many uses. Illi- n. lis Metals < '.I.. < 'hieago. 111. Baskets, new imported stock. Raedleiu Bas- ket Co., 713 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Glass. Sharp. Partridge & Co., 22nd and Lumber Sts.. ( 'hieago. REFRIGERATORS. _____ ICELESS REFRIGERATING SYSTEMS— Cleaner, better and cheaper than ice. Also "HYGRADE" OAK AND TILE REFRIGERA- TORS and FIXTURES. Ask for Catalogue "Q." II. A. Born Company, 1040 Van Buveu St.. < hieago. Peerless Refrigerators for florists. Jac. Led- erer, 044-48 W. Madison St., Chicago. Florists' refrigerators. Buchbinder Bros., 518 Milwaukee Ave.. Chicago. ___^ STAKES. Cane Stakes, Standard grade, 6 to 8 feet, per 100, 85c; ."hi for $3; $"..50 per l.OllO. Pipe Stems, about 0 feet ; per DO, 60c; per 1.00b. $5. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS. Albany Cut Flower Exchange, Albany, N, Y. Amling Co., E. C, Chicago. Angermueller, Geo. H. , St. Louis, Mo. Bassett & Washburn, Chicago. Batavia Greenhouse Co., Chicago. Berger Bros. , Philadelphia, Pa. Berning, H. G., St. Louis, Mo. Budlong, J. A., Chicago. Chicago Carnation Co., Chicago. Chicago Flower Growers' Ass'n., Chicago. Critchell, C. E., Cincinnati, O. Deamud Co., J. B., Chicago. Domoto Bros., San Francisco. Calif. Eldridge Floral Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Freres, D. E., Chicago. Froment. H. E., New York. Guttman Flower Growers Co., New York. Hoerber Bros., Chicago. Hoffmeister Floral Co., Cincinnati, 0. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Hunt, E. H., Chicago. Easting Co., Wm. F., Buffalo, N. Y. Kennicott Bros. Co., Chicago. Kessler, Wm. A., New York. Kessler, Philip F., New York. Kruchten, John, Chicago. Kuehn, C. A., St. Louis, . Mo. Kyle & Foerster, Chicago. Lecakes & Co., New York. McCallum Co., Pittsburg, Pa., and Cleveland, O. McCullough's Sons Co., J. M., Cincinnati, 0. McKellar, Chas. W., Chicago. Meconi, Paul, New York. Montreal Floral Exchange, Ltd., Montreal, P. Q. Moore, Hentz & Nash, New York. Munk Floral Co. , Columbus, O. N. Y. Cut Flower Exchange, New York. Niessen Co., The Leo, Philadelphia, Pa. Randall Co., A. L., Chicago. Reinberg, Geo., Chicago. Reiuberg, Peter, Chicago. Rice Bros., Minneapolis, Minn. Ruscu & Co.. Gust, Milwaukee, Wis. Pennock-Meehan Co., S. S., Philadelphia. Percy Jones, Chicago. Pittsburg Cut Flower Co., Pittsburg, Pa. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Chicago. Pollworth Co., C. C, Milwaukee. Wis. Reid, Edward, Philadelphia, Pa. Sheridan, W. F., New York. Siebrecht & Siebrecht, Inc., New York. Smith. Wm. C, St. Louis, Mo. Thompson Carnation Co.. J. D-. Joliet, 111. Totty, Chas. H., Madison, N. J. Weiland & Riseh. Chicago. Welsh Bros., Boston, Mass. Wietor Bros., Chicago. Windier Wholesale Floral Co., St. Louis, Wittbold, H.. Chicago. if You Oo Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About n I9I3- The Amer i ca n Fl orj s t. in August Doemling, Lansdowne, Pa., says You Can Look Hard and Still Find No Faults in L. & B. Houses. 0 HERE is no fault to be found with your houses, even by those who have looked the hardest to find it. "I am sure your twin 50-foot wide Pipe Frame houses that you put up for me last year are as good for my purposes as any 100 feet Iron Frame house. Your method of roof supports and bracings makes a strong, solid construction. "The eight feet high gutter I am sure makes abetter growing house and one easier to heat and ventilate." ■w J O O l_ P SALES UU'llfcN. I ftffl K" tllirH llflffl LO . New York Boston Philadelphia Chicago Rochester L4VI UUUUIU IIU1II WM St. dames Bldg. Tremont Bldg. Franklin Bank Bldg. Rookery Bldg. Granite Bldf FACTORIES: Irvinaton. N. Y- Bldg. Des Plaines, 111- GLASS We are leaders. Large stock. good prices. SHARP, PARTRIDfiE & CO. CHICAGO. ILLINOIS Mention the American Florist when writing GREENHOUSE GLASS Superior Quality and Right Prices. Let Us Quote You. We Can Save You Money. Baur Window Glass Co., ™ Mention the American Florist when writing 152 The American Florist. Feb. 8, TheAUjedTrade^ photograohs.lt m8^1!^ pr°ve help Jul to | >t|Ht»»*»«*»>» W«' M.Rice co.f Philadelphia, Pa. The well known firm of M. Rice & Co Ph adelphia, Pa., is now known as th; M Rice Co. Notice to this effect and ""the 'incorporation of the firm has heen issued by *£*£«£ *g£! and treasurer. A. Znkman is v l * ident and R. Brunswick secretary- The is a dainty conception from the House of Rice, and the success this novelty has met with is well deserved. WHAT THE USERS SAY The Kroeschel Does Our Work Easier than Cast Iron Boil- ers and Saves Twenty to Twenty-Five Per Cent Fuel. The No 4 Boiler is heating 10.000 square feet of glass-it would take care of 13,000 square feet easi- ly Have no trouble to keep temperature of oOand ho' decrees in coldest weather. The boiler has given perfect satisfaction. We had two cast .ron Giblin & Co. Sales. Oitalin & Co., Utica, N. Y., report sales of boilers to the following flor- 'SJay Carpenter, Ithaca, N. Y.. one No. 60 Standard sectional hot water boiler. .. v F V Metcalfe, Irondequoit, N. Y., one' No. 408 Standard sectional hot water boiler. n F M. Smith, Dansville. NY, one No ' 100 Standard hot water boiler. G H Sinclair, Holyoke, Mass., one No.' 00 Standard sectional hot water boiler. John J. Bohler, Latrobe, Pa., re- cently installed one No. 34 Standard hot water boiler. H J. Warning, Orchard Park, N. Y., one No. 00 Standard hot water boiler. Standard Pump & Engine Co., Cleveland, 0. In order to take care of its continu- The firm has now opened a retail sales department at 1406 W. Third street, in the very center of the uptown section, where they have on display complete water supply systems operating by gas and gasoline engines and electric mo- tors They also have hand water sys- tems as well as a line of gas engines and pumps. They are displaying their engines operating small generators in connection with storage battery light- ing systems for suburban homes. All of their displays will be in operation and will doubtless prove very interest- ing to the many visitors whom they cordially welcome. PHILADELPHIA, Pa.— Dale & Yost will lnhld a new greenhouse, G-xl^O teet, at their plant, Haines street and < igontz avenue. WACO TEX.— "Wolfe, the Florist, has incorporated, capital $24,000. The firm members are Tom J. Wolfe, Fred C. Wolfe and Fisher Lamb. Alton III.— The following officers were re-elected at the annual meeting of the Alton Horticultural Society : E. H Riehl, president; Wm. Jackson, first vice-president; A. B. Davis, second vice-president; Edw. Hallard, treas- urer; Ella B. Davis, secretary. W1LKS Hot Water Boilers ARI TBI MOST ICONOMICA1 Boiler for Greenhouses No Night Fireman Required with our SELF-FEEDIH8 HOT WATER BOILERS. Send for Catalog and Prices. S. WILKS MFG. CO., I 3503 Shields Ave. CHICAGO Send for CATALOG. boilers, one rated for 1.200 feet of pipe and one rated for 1,500 feet. These boilers never did the work at their best and when the greenhouses , were n,w According to our experience with yours, m 11, save twen^twentyfive per cen^oUuel. KROESCHEIL BROS. CO., 452 W. Erie St., Chicago Mention the American Florist when writing S JACOBS 5 SONS 1361-1383 Flushing Av., Brooklyn, N.Y Mention the American Florist when writinp Siebert'a Zinc Glazing Points. Good for small or large glass, do not rust, easy to drive H and % inch Per lb. 40c. 5-lbs^ $1.85. 20-lbs. $7.00 Vaughan's Seed S t o r Chicago. New York Mention the American Florist when writing WE ARE SPECIALISTS IN Greenhouse Glass Paints & Putty BUFFALO WHITE (Semi-Paste) Most Perfect White Paint Made. Be sure to get our estimates. the DWELLE-KAISER co. 338-342 Ellicott St., BUFFALO, N. Y. Branch Offices 80 N. Allen Street, Cutler Building, 20 State Street. Albany, N. V. Rochester. N. Y. Erie, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing WITH THIS "RED DEVIL" Ballhead Glass Cutter, you can cut any kind of glass for your greenhouse. Its just one of 40 Red Devil glass cutters we make and good hardware dealers sell. 1J you are not using "Red Devil" glass cutters in your greenhouse, you want to begin NOW. bend us t ive 2c stamps for One only sample. A sample will demon- strate glass cutting facts. SMITH 4 HEMENWAY CO., 501 Chambers St., New York. H.BAYERSDORFER&CO. >£v Florists' ^ Supplies. 1129 Arch St.,, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Send for our new catalogue. Mention the American Florist when writing Jreer's Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenhouses Drive easy and true, because both bevels are on the same jide. Can't twist and break the glass in driving. Galvan- ized and will not rust. No rights or lefts. The Peerless Glazing Pol is patented. No others lik It, Order from your dealer, or direct from us. 1000,75c. postpaid. Samples free. HENKT A. DKEER, 714 Chestnut Street, FhlUdelpriU. Are positively the best, 30,000 pounds now in use. SIEBERT'S zinc Never Rust GLAZING POINTS Last forever. Over . A sure preventative of riaVs'sTinning. Effective on large or small glass Easy to S Easy to extract T™o sizes A and ', 40C per lb., by mail 16c extra; 7 bs. tor $2.50 15 lbs for $5:60, by express. For sale by the trade RANDOLPH a McCLEMENTS, Florists. 5936 Perm Ave., near Highland, Pittsburgh, Pa Mention the American Florist when writing W3- The American Florist. 153 CLAMPING BOLT — CURVED IRON EAVE STYLE "S" This Eave is intended for use on detached houses with either fixed glass or side sash. It is practically all exposed to the inside heat of the greenhouse and so is ice clearing. KING GREENHOUSE EAVES They solve the Eave problem. They make the least possible Shade. And, as you can see, pre- sent no surface for icicles to form on. They have great strength with lightness. They are designed and made for the purpose and not adapted from stock structural shapes. We want to figure with you. KING CONSTRUCTION CO. Home Office and Works: North Tonawanda, N. Y. New England Sales Office : 7 Water Street, Boston, Mass. ^IaAW^ CURVED IRON EAVE STYLE "L" This Have, although lighter than Style "S", is amply strong for all eave purposes. It obstructs little light and is ice clearing in the most severe weather. It is intended for use with fixed glass only. Peerless Refrigerators BuUt Exclusively for Florists Write for Special Designs and Prices JAC LEDERER 64448 W. Malison St., - - CHICA60 Phone 2496 Monroe JJetitton the American Florist when writing Preserve Cut Flowers in BUCH6INDER Florists1 Refrigerators Write to Dept. 63 for illustrated catalog. BUCHBINDER BROS. 5 1 8 Milwaukee Ave., CHICAGO, ILL AttentionI Glass Buyers!! GREENHOUSE GLASS You will save money if you obtain our prices before you buy Quality A No. 1. Prompt shipments. Hooker's Greenhouse White Paint The most durable White Paint for this purpose. Half barrels (25 gallons), per gal., $1.76; 6 gal. pails, per gal., $1.80. H. M. HOOKER COMPANY, WHOLESALE GLASS AND PAINTS, Long Distance Phone 65 1 -659 West Washington Boulevard, Monroe 4994 Near Des Plaines St. Chicago Mi ntion th> Ann rican Florist when writing OF HIGH GRADE. Boilers For GREENHOUSES See Oar Catalogoe. lofwater 6IBL1N k CO., UticB. K. Y. Ventilating Apparatus Send for our new catalog and price list of Ventilating Apparatus and Greenhouse Fittings. We have a line that cannot be equaled and we absolutely guarantee it to give you the satisfaction you expect. This is fair enough, is it not? Our equipment is manufactured by men who are especially skilled along this line who use only the best of materials. Ask your friends about us. You will then hesitate no longer. Advance Co., RICHMOND, 1ND. The Regan Printing House PRINTING LARGE RUNS OF Letterheads, Envelopes, Billheads. Statements CAT AT OGLES ^^^o^fett^18- ***■» ■ rll-vr»*'Ja->J | Plate MakiDK and Color Work. • OUR SPECIALTY WRITE FOR PRICES. 527 Plymouth Place, CHICAGO Gorham & Chapline Printery 542 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO 154 The American Florist. Feb. S. The Recognized Standard Insecticide. Not a cure-all, but a specific remedy for all sap sucking insects infesting plant life, such as green, black, white fly, thrips, red spider, mealy bug and soft scales. $1.00 per Quart. $2.50 per Gallon. An infallible remedy for mildew, rust and bench fungi. Unlike Bordeaux and lime, and sulphur it does not stain the foliage, but cleanses it. 75c per Quart. $2.00 per Gallon. VERMINE A soil sterilizer and vermicide. Destroys eel, cut, wire and grub worms, maggots, root lice and ants. Used 1 part to 400 parts water, it does not injure plants, but protects your crops against ravages under the soil. $1.00 per Quart. $3.00 per Gallon. p All are spraying materials and are effective in the greenhouse and in the garden. FOR SALE BY SEEDSMEN Aphine Manufacturing Co. Manufacturers of Agricultural Chemicals. Madison, N. J. M. C. Ebel, General Manager. Mention the American Florist when writing Mention the American Florist when writing "SUPERIOR" HOT WATER BOILERS For Greenhouse Heating. Made in 9 Sizes. Superior Machine and Boiler Works. 846-848 W. Superior St., Chicago, 111. Anti-Klog C "THE SPRAYER OF MANY USES." * Will remove Plant Pests in the quickest and very cheapest way. Practically every A profitableto-raise Flower needs frequent, '/ thorough spraying with an Anti-KlOg. ff It's 5 year guaranteed. w Send for free book / ; of spraying recipes Order from Vaughan's Seed Store, E. H. Hunt, Inc., Chicago 131 N.Wabash Ave., ft and New York. Chicago. U The W. W. Barnard Co., tjjt 233 W. Madison St., ^ Chicago. ILLINOIS METALS CO., Manufacturers CHICAGO, - - ILLINOIS. i ""fHE SPRAYER QT MANY USES" Mention the American Florist when writing Y OU' LL find Wizard Brand Manure mighty con- venient and valuable to you during the next few months. Bad weather makes the rough manure pile a nasty as well as expensive source to depend on. Wizard Brand Sheep or Cattle Manure, pulverized or shredded, in 100 lb. bags, takes but little room in your store house and you are pre- pared for any emergency or need. Think it over. Get your order in right away and be on the safe side. Specify Wizard brand to your supply house, or we ship direct promptly. ;BKflN ilflNURES The Pulverized Manure Company 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago Mention the American Florist when writing Thomson's "=r Manure Unrivalled for vines, tomatoes, cucumbers, all flowering foliage and fruit bearing plants; vegetables, lawns, etc. Has stood the test of 30 years. The result of many years of practical experience. Sold by leading American Seedsmen. Also Thomson's Special Chrysanthemum and Topdressing Manure, An Excellent Stimulant. Freight paid on quantities; liberal terms to retailers. Write for our special offer to the American trade. Agents' circu- lars, pamphlets, etc. to sole makers. Write for prices, etc. Wm, Thomson & Sons, L,d- c£££%%5£«. Mention the American Florist when writing *9'3- The American Florist. 155 Where There Is Condensation there is need for a Morehead Steam Trap Condensation in steam lines is akin to matter out of place — means wasted energy. If your lines are sluggish— If your houses are not of uniform tempera- ture, write us. We guarantee to drain your lines perfectly— return the pure, hot condensation to your boiler without pump or injector or make no charge for the trial. Obey that impulse — write now. Send for "Book on Condensation." Morehead Manufacturing Co., Dept, "N," DETROIT, MICHIGAN -Stocks Carried Wichita. Kan. New Orleans. La Philadelphia Birmingham. Ala. Memphis, Tenn. Los Aneelei Chatham, Ontario Sao Francisco This Beautiful Lawn Vase Only $4.90. Height, 20 inches; diameter of bowl. 22 inches: size of base, 14 inches: capacity of reservoir, 1H gallons: weight. 81 pounds, Order No. 4C12003, without arms. Price $4.90 4C12005, with arms, price $5.65 Special price made to dealers for quantity lots. We Are the Bargain Center of the World We handle everything from a pin to a complete house, Send for our large General Catalog No.47, SPECIAL NOTE. Our Heating Dept, makes a specialty of com- plete Greenhouse Heating Systems. Send for our Special Heating Catalog No 47. Estim- ates furnished free of charge. CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKIN8 CO. CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing ¥\0 not let the accounts owing you re- ** main longer unpaid. Send them to us at once. We are prompt, energetic and reasonable, and can reach any point in the United States and Canada. National Florists' Board ot Trade 56 PINE STREET : NEW YORK mention the American Florist when writing 50% SAVED. Pipes, Flues and Casings thoroughly overhauled and guaran teed. Greenhouse Fittings of every description ILLINOIS PIPE & MFG. CO., 21 13 S. Jefferson St., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing REED & KELLER, 122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work, and Novelltles, and are dealers in Glass- ware, Pottery, Decorative Greens and all Florists' Requisites. Mention the American Florist when writing i Hot Water Heating by Taylor Syphon Circulator 36-38 Jackson Street, A FUEL SAVING DEVICE For your greenhouse. We have them for steam or hot water. Taylor return traps tor steam, Syphon Circulators for water. Taylor Steam Specialty Co. BATTLE CREEK, MICH. Use our patent Iron Bench Fittings and Root Supports .-'JENNINGS ^^JRON CUTTER IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS For Tobacco Extracts, etc. Send for Circulars. DILLER, CASKEY & KEEN. S. W. Corner Sixth and Berk Streets, PHILADELPHIA. VENTILATING APPARATUS Split Carnations Easily Mended with Pillsbury Carnation Staple We find it very satisfac- tory. J. L. Dillon. Can't get along without them. J. L. Johnson. 2000 for $1.00 postpaid. I. L. PILLSBURY Galesburg. 111. Wired Toothpicks 10.000 SI .75 : 50,000 $7.50. Manufactured by W. J COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Sam Dlefree. For sale by dealers. Mention the American Florist when writing A. HERRMANN, Cape Flowers, all colors, Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs and all Florist Supplies. — Send For Prices 404-412 East 34th St. NEW YORK. Mention the American Florist when writing EVANS' Improved Challenge Ventilating Apparatus Write (or Illustrated Catalog Quaker CMv Machine Worki. Richmond, Ind . GREENHOUSE BOILERS Catalog Free. Address S. Freeman 6c Sons Mfg. Co., RACINE, WIS. Mention the American Florist when writing Lock the door before the horse is stolen, and insure your glass before it is broken. For particulars concerning Hail Insurance, address JOHN G. ESLER, Secretary, SADDLE RIVER N. J Mention the American Florist when writing 156 The American Florist. Feb. Sy FOR 4t M TRY HEWS STANDARD POTS POT MAKERS FOR 140 YEARS — — — WABl TVC T AWf 1T5T M A UTlli' & TTITnTPC WUllLil o liAIMxEiO 1 MnflUlni/l UKLlvo WRITE FOR CATALOG AND DISCOUNTS. A. H. HEWS & CO. Pearson Street LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y. Established 1765 CAMBRIDGE, MASS SYRACUSE RED POTS, With new and improved machinery, we can supply your wants to better advan- tage than ever. Special Discounts on Large Orders. SYRACUSE POTTERY CO. SYRACUSE, N. Y. 1000 Ready Packed Crates Standard Flower Pots and Bulb Pans Can be shipped at an hour's notice. Price per crate: 200013-4 in. crate $6.00 456 4H-in.. crate. $5.24 1500 2 4.88 320 5 '• 4.51 1500 2H ■' 5.25 210 5H " 378 1500 2H 6.00 144 6 " 3.16 1000 3 *' 5.00 120 7 - 4.20 8003^ " 5.80 60 8 " 3.00 500 -t 4.50 Hilfinger Bros. Pottery, Fort Edwards, N. Y. August Rolker & Sons, 31 Barclay St., New York City Agents. Our Specialty: Long Distance and Export trade. Uention the American Florist when writing Those Red Pots "STANDARDS" Full size and wide bottoms. BULB PANS and AZALEA POTS DETROIT FLOWER POT M'F'Y HARRY BALSLEY, Detroit, Mich. Rep. 490 Howard St. Standard Flower Pots Porosity and Strength Unsurpassed. Write for prices. A. F. KOHR 2934-36-38 Leavitt St., CHICAGO GEO. KELLER & SON, Manufacturers of Red Pots Bclore buying write for prices. 2614-2622 Herndon St., CHICAGO Flower and Vegetable Waterproof Vaughan's Seed Store, Agents, waterproof, CHICAGO and NEW YORK. Cost Little Shippers may use them and save their customers many dollarsin express charges m.£L FLORISTS' RED POTS £L Just the kind you wanton your benches. You can't beat them in anyway. Ask about our new line of MOSS AZTEC WARE, consisting of Jardinieres, Fern Pans, Vases, etc. It's the hit of the season. The Peters fi Reed Pottery Co., South Zanesville, Ohio Kramer's Pot Hangers For sale by Wholesale Seedsmen, Florists and Supply Dealers. Price, $1.00 per dozen by express, dozen by mail, $1.25. Sample i. N. krimer & SON, Cedar Rapids, la. SHALE OIvA.Y LAND straight I TILE TILE DRAIN or mixed BENCHES BOTTOMS TILE car lots | Any quantity. Many second, third and fourth repeat orders dur- ing past five years from users show results. TILE FOR WALLS AND PARTITIONS Send postal for circular and prices. Manufactured by THE CAMP CONDUIT CO., 'i 1 1 they are in business for the sake of personal profit rather than from altruistic motives, and can- net be expected to push the sale of, or to long continue to offer, varieties or Special sleeks which afford them little or no profit. Often a certain variety can be depended upon to give a good yield of seed in one location, but rare- ly more than a very light crop in another, although what you do get is apt (not certain) to yield large crop of better quality than that of plants from seed of the large crop. Can you expect the seedsman to push the sale or long continue to offer the stock which affords him no profit? I have known of many instances where a va- riety or special stock materially better than that generally used has never come into the general planter's hands and has dropped out of cultivation be- cause the seedsmen could not handle it with profit. Again, could a seeds- man be expected to furnish distinct stocks of common sorts so grown as to be especially adapted to the conditions and wants of each of thousands of customers, many of those using only one ounce or two of seed? One has no right to criticise common practice without suggestion for betterment, and so I make bold even here in Horti- cultural Hall, and before this society made up of the wisest and most skill- ful horticulturists in the United States, to make the following suggestion for the securing of strains of seed, of the vegetables of which the quality is the greatest importance to you, that will give the greatest satisfaction and profit. First, form a very definite, clear and exact conception of the exact vari- etal form you want, and that you may do this intelligently it is advantageous, almost a necessity, to make or at least see and carefully study growing tests made in climatic soil and cultural con- ditions that you can reproduce as closely as possible in your own cul- tures, of as many varieties and stocks of the vegetables you are specially in- terested in as possible. Such trials should include as many as practical of the special stocks and so-called nov- elties of seedsmen. It is probable that such a test will demonstrate that most of the claimed superlatives are use- less to you, but if one lot does better than anything; you have previously used, and you are thus guided and helped to the developing of a stock which is the best possible for your conditions, this discovery will be worth more than your trials for a dozen years would cost. When you are sure as to the exact varietal form which will be most satisfactory and profit- able, I think it is very desirable, if not absolutely essential, that a description of it be written out and, if possible, illustrated by drawings or photographs and frequently referred to in order to avoid the indeflniteness and change in conception of the exact form selected, which is the root of much of the variability so common in most stocks. The second is to select a score or more plants, each of which come near to this Ideal as posslbh , avo the temptation to include even super- lative plants that differ in ana from Hie recorded ideal south' toi when the habit of growth is sui to make it practical to do this, each of these selected plants should be screened so as to insure its self-fer- tilization, and in any case, the seed of each of those, even of those which are SO near alike as to be indistinguish- able, should be saved separately. but human control of conditions is im- perfect, and it is that our selected foundation plant did carry a hidden variant which may crop out in some future generations and reveal the want of uniformity. In which case we simply have to try again, and in any case it is wise to start a new se- i . ion ii r very first full seed crop in order to guard against the ef- fect of the inevitable crossing in fu- ture ^,. iterations. I do not think it profitable or advantageous for one to attempt to grow all the various seed he uses, but I do think that very often it would be HYDRANGEA— WELL GROWN PLANT. The third step is to make a growing test of a generous sample of each lot of seed under uniform conditions of soil and culture. As the plants de- velop they should be carefully studied and the lot in which the plants are most evenly like our ideal of the sort should be selected, resisting the temp- tation to take lots which may contain superlative plants, but also many in- ferior ones, or those which differ in any particular from our described ideal. In order to guard against a concealed variant, and the mishaps to which all such selections are subject, it is wise to select one or more second choice or substitute plants. The fourth step is to plant the re- served seed of the plant or plants which our trial has proved to be the most uniformly like our ideal, each as completely separated and protected from the chance of contamination through the pollen from other plants as it is possible to secure and care- fully save the seed so grown as foun- dation stock to be planted in an iso- lated block from the product of which we may develop any desired quantities of stock seed. If our selection was as good as our sample trials indicated, and we have in it a plant of the exact form desired, which did not carry a hidden tendency to variations, which was recessive and unexpected in our test samples, but developed in later generations, our work is accomplished. an advantage for a grower, or better yet, for a united group of growers, to grow what seed they need of one or more of the crops which are adapted to their location, and to which they pay special attention, and I am certain that if the work is wisely and care- fully done along the lines suggested it would give them seed which, because of its adaptation to their conditions, would give them crops better in qual- ity and quantity than it would be possible to produce from seed grown elsewhere. ♦•GardninV •Git ready fur yer gardcnln'," says C»cl« Hiram Wise. "Don't sit around an' think tliat you will git a glad surprise With early peas an" other things asmllin In a row, Unless you gtt outdoors an' 'tend to business with a hoe. "Fur gardeniu' Is pnrty much like all the things we try; You can't plant seeds an' leave 'em to the mercy of the sky. You've got to tend the growin' things on whlcb you've set your heart. The weeds '11 surely beat 'em If you let 'em git a start. "If all you seek Is pleasant paths In which to set your feet, You can let the daisies blossom; but they won't be good to eat. A lot of us would oft be spared a dlsappolntln' shock. If cabbage an' tomatoes grew as easily as dock." — Washington Star. 162 The American Florist. Feb. 15, New England Dahlia Society. The seventh annual meeting of the New England Dahlia Society was called to order by the president, J. K. Alexander, at 2.30 p. m„ at Horti- cultural Hall, Boston, January 29. After the reading and adoption of the minutes of the last meeting the presi- dent announced that we would proceed to the election of officers for the year 1913. John K. Alexander of East Bridgewater, Mass., was nominated and unanimously reelected to a third term as president, W. C. Brady of Wollas- ton, Mass., was reelected vice-presi- dent; J. Herbert Alexander of East Bridgewater, Mass., secretary, and George L. Stillman of Westerly, R. I., treasurer. The executive committee selection was as follows : Edgar W. Ela, Woburn, Mass., J. H. Flint, Salem, Mass., C. N. Bacon, Holliston, Mass.. L. B. R. Briggs, Cambridge, Mass., and Parker A. Mansfield, Maiden, Mass. Following the election of officers President Alexander called upon Maur- ice Fuld, representing the Henry F. Michell Co., Philadelphia, Pa., who gave an exceedingly interesting ad- dress on the progress and development of the society, and made some valua- ble suggestions. The secretary read a communication from the Massachu- setts Horticultural Society, inviting the New England Dahlia Society to co- operate with them and hold their an- nual dahlia exhibition in conjunction with the Massachusetts Horticultural Society's annual dahlia show. The matter was then discussed and the president appointed a committee, con- sisting of Edgar W. Ela, Maurice Fuld, and George L. Stillman, to interview the Horticultural Society in regard to the matter. The committee retired and after an interview with William P. Rich, secretary of the Massachu- setts Horticultural Society, they re- returned, reporting that the societies would hold their shows in conjunction but that each society would use its own exhibition rules and regulations, retain its own name and offer its own prizes. The New England Dahlia So- ciety then voted to hold its annual Dahlia exhibition September 12-14, and to make it the largest dahlia exhibi- tion ever held in this country. After numerous suggestions for the good of the society the meeting was ad- journed. We ought to have a full thousand members before the 1913 show is held. Twenty-eight states, including Porto Rico, and five foreign countries are al- ready represented on our list. The society issues quarterly a "Dahlia News," which deals with all phases of dahlia life, a paner of great value to lovers of the flower. J. Herbert Alexander, Sec'y. Harbor Springs, Mich.— The Bab- cock Floral Co. has completed two new greenhouses, one 25x100 and the other 10x100 feet, besides extending the old house to 100 feet In length. This gives the firm 5,500 square feet of glass. An up-to-date hot water heating system has been Installed. Walla Walla, Wash. — E. C. Bur- iingame, president of the Washington State Horticultural Association, has an- nounced the appointment of the fol- lowing as members of the legislative committee : E. F. Benson, Tacoma, chairman; H. M. Gilbert, North Yaki- ma; W. P. Sawyer, Wapato; H. W. Otis, Peshastin; Michael Horan, Wen- atchee. Bedding Plants. Active work should now be the order in all lines of bedding plants. To be sure of having a good stock on hand for planting out at the proper time it is of the utmost importance that the propagation be followed up closely from this time. Where large quanti- ties of this class of plants are* needed the lack of propagating space is some- times a serious problem and it be- comes necessary to work the stock fast. This can only be done by pot- ting up the cuttings as quickly as they have formed roots, and that is just what these plants need. They push forward into active growth much faster when taken from the sand with roots one-half inch long than if al- J. K. Alexander. President New Kntrland Dahlia Society. lowed to remain long enough for the roots to become long and wiry. Another very important item essen- tial to the successful culture of bed- ding plants is a good live soil. A compost, comprising one part of thor- oughly rotted manure to four parts of light soil, with a little sand added, is best suited for them. Leaf mold, when it can be obtained, is also good for mixing with the soil, but it should be thoroughly decayed. It is essen- tial that the soil be brought inside long enough ahead to be well dried and warmed through before it is used. To be able to obtain the required num- ber of cuttings of some plants it some- times becomes necessary to encourage the stock plants a little. If through having been held in the pots a long time any have become hard the wisest course to take with such plants is to take what cuttings are fresh and fit, then treat the stock plants to either a re-potting or a top dressing of fresh soil to start them into active growth again to produce the wood for the cuttings. The geranium being the leading bed- ding plant, I take it as the first sub- ject on the list with the object in view of producing a first-class plant In bloom ready for sale by May 10 or later. A large majority of the gerani- ums growing are from cuttings rooted last September and October, and should now be in 3-inch pots. If the work of putting them from 2*4-inch to 3-inch receptacles has not been at- tended to up to this time it should be done without further delay. The treatment we give our main batch of geraniums is to put in the cuttings during September and October. They are then generally rooted and ready for potting by the time some of the chrysanthemums are out of the way. We then pot them into 214-inch pots and water them well at the time of potting, after which they are held a little to the dry side and the tem- perature of the house held around 50 degrees at night with an advance of 4 degrees in cloudy weather. On bright days we control the tempera- ture by means of ventilation, being careful never to allow the house to become close or stuffy or any cold draught to strike the plants. These plants are then potted into 3-inch pots sometimes between Janu- ary 20 and February 10. They very soon get into active growth and are watered as they need it with the same cool temperature maintained as before mentioned. They are held in these pots until about March 8, when they are potted into 4-inch pots, which Is their flowering size. The soil is In- creased in richness with each stage of development, the first potting being a pure soil without any manure in it, beyond a little that was put in at the time of making the compost heap a year before. When they are shifted into the 3-inch size in January a lit- tle extra well-rotted manure can be added. Then at the time of potting into the 4-inch size in March a sprink- ling of bonemeal can be mixed In. The watchword at all times in the culture of the geranium should be to avoid anything that has a tendency to pro- mote a soft growth and every encour- agement given them to make a sturdy dwarf habit. As soon as the plants get well rooted after shifting into the 3-inch pots and the growth is strong enough that it can be done without distressing the plant too much, a cutting can be taken from them; but in doing this consid- eration should be given to the after effect and good judgment used while doing the cutting, it being very poor policy to cut a plant away so that there is little left of it. They take too long to recover from this to catch up in time to make a good plant in bloom by May 15. To keep the plants dwarf and sturdy pinch out the tips of the growth shoots and remove all flower buds as they appear. The pinching of the shoots should be discontinued early in March and the removal of the buds about April 1. By following this up there will be no danger of the plants not having sufficient blooms on when the selling time comes. Geraniums are not subject very much to attacks from insects, but they will suffer a great deal from overcrowding, losing their lower leaves and thus making the plants look stalky. Care should be taken at all times to avoid this, espe- cially after they get into the 4-inch pots, because when in active growth in the spring they will get away from you in two or three days if not watched. Alternanthera growers follow differ- ent methods of carrying these plants over winter. Some lift the old plants in the fall, trim them back, pot Into 3-inch pots and propagate fresh stock *9*3- The American Florist. L63 in the spring. If tliis method has been [allowed it Is now time to think about getting tHe cuttings into the propagating bed. Altemantherae need a high temperature to keep them mov- ing', and to get the stock plants to make a good supply of cuttings it will therefore he necessary to give them a light, warm place. A temperature of Tii degrees or more Is none too much. The same thins applies to their propa- gation. With a strong bottom heat i moist sand they will root readily in a short time. Another method fol- lowed i'- I" lift Hie Old plants in the fall, bunch them together in pots or flats, then divide them in spring and either put them up or plant them out in a hotbed. It is yet too soon for hotbeds, so plants intended for this method should remain as they are for four or Ave weeks yet, unless they arc not keeping well. Then they should be cleaned up and given a warmer place. The most up-to-date culture of alter- nantheras is the method followed by the gardeners at the leading ceme- where large numbers of these plants are used. They propagate them in July and August, pot into 2-ineh pots, carry over winter until the mid- dle of .March, then shake out. re-pot with fresh soil into 2, 2V4 or 2'/£-inch ptacles, and plunge the pots to the rim in a hotbed. The principal points t nsider in growing alternan- thera is to use a light sandy soil, give them a high temperature, keep them on the dry side during the winter, and water freely when in active growth in the spring. The many different kinds of soft wooded plants for bedding, such as ageratum. heliotrope, petunias, salvias, abutilons, lobelia, sweet alyssum, etc., should all be propagated and worked along now with the main object in view of having a growing young plant for planting out when the time comes, and not one that is hard and woody. Antirrhinum (snap-dragon), pilea, cuphea. lantana, achyranthus and the coleus should also not be overlooked; propagated now, they will need all the time to grow into first-class shape. Cannas should be started now. Clean all the rubbish from the roots and remove any that are decayed, then cut the roots up into pieces of two and three good, strong eyes. Choose a propagating bench with bottom heat and fill in with sand, then run the eanna roots in close. Water only enough to settle the sand around them. Care must be taken not to get the sand too wet before fresh roots are made. As quickly as they have started enough they should be taken out and potted into 3% or 4-inch pots — accord- ing to the size of the bulbs — and given a warm place to grow in. Seed of the various annuals needed should be sown now. Lobelias, verbenias. centaureas, bellis and all of this class of stock ought to be under way by this time. A tine light, sandy soil, firmly pressed in shallow flats, should be used. Care must be taken in the watering, so that they do not dry out too much, using the same judgment that the soil does not get too wet. This, together with care that the seed is not sown too deep, are the essential points to get a good stand of the seedlings. Pansies that were sown four weeks ago will be ready for transplanting in a few days. They must be attended to right away to guard against their becoming drawn and spindling. C. W. Joiixson. The Florist and His Market. Iils.iissi.ni of paper reucl by Wnlhc,. It Plere >i Oromwefi, Conn., before ii"- Phila- delphia Florists1 i int.. February 4, 1918, Any one who has the Idea that the Philadelphia Florists' Club is going into a (liiline should have been present at the February meeting, when the capai ity of the club's large room was taxed to accommodate the two hundred or more who had gathered to hear Wal- la.,• R. Pierson'S paper on "The Florist and His Market." Mr. Pierson is one of the coming men of affairs in the business of this country and anything from him is always found lull of in- phia to deliver It. The fact that Stock was being produced faster than it was sold and I hen nol '<• id ant: certalnlj a coming problem, said Mr. Craig. It had 1 n partially solved in New York city by an energetic man. through the aid of the department stores, where Immense quantities of the surplus hail been handled at satlsfac tory prices. He cited Bloomingda I, department store, where the stock car- ried was equal to that of any of tin retail stores am] where prices were maintained. This was in charge of — Burnham win, mi account of his busi- ness abilitj had bu!I1 up the business CATTLEYAS AT THE NUSSBAUMER FLORAL CO., SAN ANGELO, TEX. formation. He is always on the job, keeps himself well informed, and in consequence is rapidly becoming a na- tional figure in horticultural circles. His paper was very comprehensive, the main thought being that we are ap- proaching a crisis in the business on account of the growing or producing part of the business going ahead at a much faster pace than the retail trade, on which depends the final distribution to the people. In other words, that the supply is greater than the demand, and further that the fault, for the most part, lies with the retail florists, who lack aggressiveness. Mr. Pierson inti- mated that if these gentlemen did not get a "hustle on" their market was likely soon to have to stand a compe- tition from the producers, who would place their flowers before the people in a way that would insure their sale at all times at popular prices. As an alternative, he proposed that all hands get together and start a campaign of publicity that would spread the love for flowers, and by its persistency and the information given out of the many uses for flowers and their prices, at ail seasons of the year, would disabuse the mind of the public that flowers are a luxury and bring them into much more general use. Robert Craig, in his usual affable manner, complimented Mr. Pierson on the great thought he had given the sub- ject, and reminded the club of how much was due such a busy man as Mr. Pierson, who had not only prepared the paper but had journeyed to Philadel- until eight delivery wagons were as- signed to this department. In Phila- delphia nothing like this had been at- tempted, department store stock offered being for the most part job lots bought up to be sold at bargain prices. Such business, he claimed, did not hurt the retail florist any more than Childs' lunch houses would interfere with the business of first-class restaurants. He spoke of other trades getting together and limiting production, but with the flower business he did not think this feasible. Perhaps the principal grow- ers might agree to devote a certain amount of their space to tomatoes and other vegetables and cut down produc- tion in this way. He was in favor of tin- publicity movement and thought. as .lid Mr. Pierson. that it was a mat- te, fur the S. A. F. to take hold of. He approved of exhibitions and liberal payments to exhibitors but without prizes, as the humiliating thought of being second, or third, kept many good men out. Showing the public what could be done with plants and flowers in a decorative way was. he thought, very educational. He hoped to see many examples of this work at the coming International Flower Show. Secretary John Young of the Society a American Florists was glad to be i>i esent. He wanted to hear Mr. I ' son's paper and also to tell Phi!.: phia about the great coming exhibition. lb was glad to find such interest ing taken here, and urged all who In 'lie habit of - the trad, hibits tn he sure an.l engage spac< 164 The American Florist. Feb. 5, it was going rapidly. More than $10,- 000 worth had been engaged up to this time. The souvenir programme had sold $3,700 worth ot its advertising space in its pages. In referring to the decorative features he said several prominent florists had agreed to make displays, giving examples of their work on an elaborate scale. Mr. Young also spoke of the great work that was being done at Minneapolis by Theodore Wirth, the society's energetic vice-president. Chas. H. Totty, of Madison, N. J., was introduced by the president as be- ing active every day of his life in ad- vancing the florists' affairs. Mr. Totty was full of the third International Flower Show, which he declared would be the greatest the world had ever seen. He had found the private growers in this neighborhood very much alive to the situation and in consequence there would be some great exhibits. He re- ferred to the advertising of the show, which he said was in good hands. Last fall's show had had an attendance of 130,000. Of course that was free, but it showed the interest the people were taking in flower shows. He said that the New York Herald was getting out a special section to advertise the show that would not cost the florists any- thing. Twenty-eight local bodies were all working for the success of the show and it could not help being a success. Exhibits were expected from Europe, which if they carried well, would be an important feature of the exhibition. M. C. Ebel of the Aphine Mfg. Co., Madison, N. J., pulled hard for the pub- licity idea. He spoke of the great work done by the cement and other indus- tries which maintain publicity bureaus always on the alert for good, and ready to .offset anything of a negative ten- dency to their interests. He believed that work-in a national way by a com- petent man who was well paid for his services would produce great results. Mr. Pierson's publicity feature was taken by Adolph Farenwald as his text and the flower show as the best way to reach the public. The flowers were best brought before them in this way and they saw them at their best. The great show in New York will give a grand opportunity to the public to see the great strides that are being made. You could write whole pages to the people and they would soon forget it, but with the flowers before them it will make a lasting impression, said Mr. Farenwald. He spoke of a prize for a vase of 75 roses, the money for which is being raised in this city. It was going to be well worth working for and should bring out such a display of this flower as has never been seen before. He urged all the Philadelphia growers to get a move on and beat New York to it. Mr. Pierson here spoke of the great benefits likely to accrue to the grower from the parcel post. People like to get flowers from the grower and as the grower and consumer could easily get together in this way it opened a new field that many growers ought to be prepared to take advantage of. Charles Fox was much pleased with the tone of Mr. Pierson's paper, particularly the get together movement for publicity. He had no time for this talk of the poor grower, as this was all nonsense. There was more glass going up every day and this did not show adversity. It was time for all to get together. What he had spent for publicity, and it was considerable, he felt had paid him, and what could be gotten into the newspapers without cost would, he felt, surely be of great benefit to the trade in general. Robert Kift thought Mr. Pierson's view a little pessimistic, as much new glass was going up pre- sumably from profits of that now in operation. It was almost impossible for the retail men to increase their sales to keep up with the production of the growers with their constantly added greenhouses. There was a fine exhibition of roses and carnations. The Mrs. Charles Rus- sell rose, The Robert Scott Co.'s new brilliant Killarney, is the latest and best deep pink sport of this great va- riety. As. seen here it was superb. Irish Fire Flame looked well. A new white carnation, Matchless, from the Cottage Gardens Co.. Queens, N. Y., is a fine thing. Eureka, Salmon Queen and Enchantress Supreme from Daille- douze Brothers, Brooklyn, N. Y., were all fine carnations. Scott Bros., of Elmsford, N. J., staged their carnation Wm. Eccles. Northport, from J. D. Cockroft, Northport, N. Y., made a fine show. The Florex Gardens, North Wales, Pa., sent two fine seedling car- nations. J. N. Eisser, Columbia, N. C., exhibited, through Edw. Reid, a fine pink carnation like Enchantress. It was a pleasure to see such fine stock and the exhibition was much enjoyed by everybody there. K. WITHTHEGROWERS F. Dorner & Sons Co., LaFayette, Ind. No florist ever visits F. Dorner & Sons Co., La Fayette, Ind., without being well paid for his time. The firm invited the Indiana State Florists' As- sociation to visit, their place February 4. About 30 accepted the invitation, and a more satisfied lot of florists never visited a florist's establishment. We all know that for a number of years this firm has been headquarters for new and improved carnations, and judging by what we saw there are better things in store for us than we could have dreamed of. Our attention was first called to a red seedling named Champion. This variety seems to be so much in ad- vance of all other red sorts now in commerce that there is little com- parison. It is a large bloom, calyx perfect. color ideal; extra long stem that stands erect anywhere. Theo. Dorner informed the writer that it was early and fully as free as White Wonder. No. 138 is cer- tainly a phenomenal variety. A light shade of pink hard to describe as I have never seen {mother carnation the same shade, and without question it has the largest blooms in com- merce— some flowers five inches in di- ameter, the smallest 3%. Perhaps this is the most striking variety among all this firm's seedlings. If this mammoth kind has keeping and productive qualities it will be the greatest acquisition in a carnation that has been given us in many years. However, the variety that most took my fancy among the lot was No. 271. This is a light pink, something on the order of Gloriosa, and. I think, between the shade of the latter and Pink Delight. It is much larger than either of those varieties and had the appearance of traveling 2,000 miles in first class condition. I saw this sort at this place last year and was much impressed with it then and have not changed my mind in regard to it now. Many other good things were noted here but the three mentioned above were truly wonderful in the eyes of the visiting florists. There were many hundred varieties of seedlings and many worthy of com- ment. However, I will mention but few briefly that seem most striking. No. 251 is a rose pink of wonderful texture and early. No. 5 a beauti- ful large bloom, the same color as Rosette, but Mr. Dorner informed us it was too late to be profitable. No. 148 is a beautiful salmon pink with 4-inch blooms. No. 150 a very charm- ing color of the Lawson shade. No. 189 is a dark pink, larger than Ro- sette. No. 254 is a large bright red, extra strong stem. Of the 1911 seedlings some very promising sorts were noticed, but it is hard to judge the merits of a va- riety when only a few plants are seen. We noticed a salmon pink sprout from Gloriosa which should prove ac- ceptable to the trade. We measured some of the seedlings here that had stems fully three feet long. Of the standard varieties White Wonder and Gloriosa were grown in the largest quantities. Mr. Dorner informed us that the demand for these two sorts this year exceeded their expectations. The Dorners are not confining their energies to seedling carnations, but are experimenting somewhat with roses. A few plants of a seedling red rose was noted. It is of the most intense crimson and delightfully sweet. After a few hours spent in the greenhouses the meeting of the society was held in the spacious pack- ing room, where the regular business was transacted. After the adjourn- ment of the meeting we were all es- corted to carriages and conveyed to the LaFayette club for dinner. A vote of thanks was tendered to the Dorners for their kind treatment and I feel sure that the whole crowd have nothing but the most pleasant recol- lections of their visit to LaFayette and the establishment of F. Dorner & Sons Co. W. W. Coles. San Francisco. FUNERAL WORK LARGE. February was ushered in with trade conditions about the same as prevailed in January. This last month the usual after holiday lull has been on but the period has been marked for the un- usual amount of funeral work, which has compensated largely for the light counter sales. Growers and storemen alike have no complaint, their report in general being "satisfactory," and in view of the unprecedented sales dur- ing the late holidays and the normal conditions prevailing in trade circles all are looking forward to the Easter trade with serene confidence. Rose stock this week was plentiful in the second and lower grades, but as usual first-class stock was scarce, resulting in high prices all along the line. Lilies are good but scarce, hyacinths, daffo- dils and tulips are fair and not over- plentiful, freesias the best and most abundant of the bulbous stock. Catt- leyas and phalaenopsis are excellent and move well. Violets are plentiful and greens sufficient for demand. The entire stock of what was one time the F. Ludemann Nursery, later purchased by H. Kempf and known as the Pacific Nursery, covering 70 acres *9'3- The Amer /can Fl ori s t. 165 of evergreens, ornamental and flower- ing shrubs, deciduous trees, dracaenas and i iIkui 80,000 roses, has been bought by Hi.' MacRorle-McXiaren Co., who have a large force lifting and re- moving the stock to their Beresford place Much of it is being shipped to ous points "ii the coast and to places where they have landscape work in progress. A large motor truck has been purchased to expedite the work. \ feature of the Pelicano & Rossi ■ ■ . :k was a vase of superb n Beauty roses on 8-fool stems, ) and foliage being excellent. tock was sent in by ll.au ■ ..i the Hillsborough Nurseries, who ading In a supply of Bos- ton antissima ferns that are 1 i" none. Domoto Bros, are sending in a lim- ited stock of the new rose Prima Don- na. Ni m to American Beauty this va- |.i iims i In. best priee mi the mar- lickly l. might up. Prima Donn. proved all that was claimed for it. Jos. Jacques has returned from a honeymoon spent in Southern Cali- fornia, llis bride is a charming young lady ol Redding-, Calif. A host of friends i their best wishes. E. B. Washburn, of Bassett & Wash- burn, Chicago, is looking over some land in the interior valleys. D. Cameron of F. Sanders & Sons, St. Albans. Eng., is making a tour of. this si Ed. Si hwerin is still sending in quan- tities .'i first-class lily of the valley. T. Lancaster County Florists' Club. Twenty-two of us started January 30 foi Christiana, Pa., and the estab- llshmenl of M. J. Brinton, reaching his place 11:15. Mr. Brinton is the suc- cessor of a very worthy sire who knew how to and did grow a variety -of plants and flowers to perfection. The senior Mr. Brinton is living on the ■original homestead and takes an active n the w.nk. The miscellane- ous stock is all good and kept in bet- ter condition than any such stock the writer ever saw. All manner of Easter ire working themselves into shape and a lot of general spring plants are following along to fill the vacant spots that will be left by Eas- ter. The carnation range here is almost ideal and the Gloriosa variety alto- gether so. certainly the best in this part of the country. A bed of O. P. Bassett was without any imperfection and if this bed could be duplicated everywhere, all other reds would be relegated to the rubbish heaps. Mrs. Brinton surprised us with a very fine iuncb and that it was fully appreciated goes without saying. She made an ideal hostess and we all united in ex- tending her a hearty vote of thanks. Coming hack toward Lancaster our first stop was made at Ranck's of Vintage, where the unusual spectacle ..1 the main crop of flowers having been cut for the holidays was seen. Every other grower in this section has tiis main crop just coming on. Here among the carnations we saw an im- mense large pink sport of Gloriosa. The second slop was made at Walter Denlingers, where a fine batch of Alma Ward carnations were the spe- cial feature. It might be well to say that all of the growers visited on this trip had uniformly good carnations and most of them had the regular standard varieties growing in quanti- ty. The third stop was at Ira H. Lan- dis'e place at Paradise. Here the chief attraction was a fine bench of Benora carnations, so fine that our critical Chas. B. Herr of Strasburg placed an order for some cuttings. We had an- iiiiiisual spectacle of an old. al- most forgotten variety — a half bench Of Law son Enchant less, as line as ever it was grown. Mr. Landis Kiv.-s con- siderable space to freesias and white ami yellow .laisies for cut flowers. He also grows outdoor sweet peas, gladi- oli and peonies for spring and summer flowers. The fourth and last stop was made at the combined establishments of Chas. B. and Elmer Weaver, the larg- est area of glass in the county. Chas. Weaver grows calendula, mignonette and sweet peas good and in quantity. The sweet peas are grown in houses of modern type, the other stock in older houses. Elmer's part of the es- tablishment is devoted to carnations and the novel one here was a bed of Comfort, which he likes above all oth- er reds. Here we found Enchantress missing as he has discarded it for Pink Delight, of which he had a large lot. His whites are likely to follow the same fate and all be discarded for White Wonder. Here concrete benches are used for propagating and that they are satisfactory is proved by the fact that new ones are in the course of construction. Here Jacob Flear almost lost himself in the boiler cel- lars. A searching party found him in- specting the ash carrier and other mechanical appliances in use at this establishment. A jolly but tired party reached Lan- caster at 5 p. m. Outside the socia- bility of these trips they are educators. Sometimes the grower with one or two houses has worked out some ideas that the larger grower overlooks and yet these ideas are worth money to him. Our next meeting is on February 20. This will be carnation night — a good chance for novelty introducers to show a number of growers their flowers. Any one sending flowers should address them to H. A. Schroyer, Lancaster, Pa. Albert M. Herb. Cyanide in Greenhouses. Ed. American florist : Will you kindly let me know how much cyanide to use and how to use it in the following houses? Thev are infested by white fly. Will the cyan- ide injure any plants and how long will I have to stay out of the houses after using? One house is 43 feet long, 12 feet high, 20 feet wide, glass on sides four feet from ground. One house 35 feet long, 10 feet high in cen- ter and 13 feet wide. G. D. R. The amount of cyanide necessary for efficient fumigation of a green- house is dependent upon the number of cubic feet in the house. It is often recommended that one ounce of cyan- ide be used for each 1,000 cubic feet. We have, however, recently had good success in killing the white fly with only half that amount, and would rec- ommend that. In purchasing the cy- anide it will be necessary to insist on having it 08 per cent pure. The method of producing the gas is by dissolving the cyanide in a mix- ture of sulphuric acid and water. For each half ounce of cyanide will be re- quired one ounce of concentrated sul- phuric acid and about two ounces of water. The application to any house is a matter of estimation based on the above given figures. The 43-foot house has approximately 7,000 ci feet and the smaller house about 3,000, provided the figures have been correctly interpreted. For the former would he required 3% oz. cyanide to be dissolved in a mixture of 7 oz. acid and 14 oz. water; for the latter !'■ oz. cyanide in 3 oz. acid and 0 oz. water. The acid and water should not he combined until all is n for addition of the cyanide and should then be effected by pouring the aei.l into the wat.-r. Earthen jars of one salion size would be best ad the amounts here suggest The sas is very dangerous, fatal to human beings as well as to insects. and every precaution must be taken not to expose oneself to It eith.i a! in begl Qning or at the end of i he i less. The cyanide may be susi ed In paper bags over the jars by trlngs leading to the outside so that it can be lowered without entering the house. The house should be closed as tightly as possible during fumigation. A number of ventilators should be ar- ranged so that they can be opened from the outside, as it is dangerous to enter while the house contains the gas. With some ventilators and the doors open for half or three-quarters of an hour it will then be safe to enter. Care should be taken to pre- .rn the accidental entrance of any one not advised of the fumigation and the contents of the jars should be buried afterwards. The best time to fumigate is at night. If the process is continued for a period of two hours it will be likely - ncomplish its purpose, but an ex- posure lasting from 10 or 11 o'clock at night until morning is more con- venient. Whether there will be any injury to the plants will depend upon the species. Some are more suscepti- ble to injury than others. Since there is no information in this inquiry on that point no advice can be given. Young and tender snoots on rapidly growing plants are sometimes injured. This is true of roses and we have had similar trouble with tomatoes. Chry- santhemums are said to be sensitive. Ferns, geraniums, begonias, violets, and string beans do not seem to be injured in any stage of growth. It will probably be a good thing not to water too freely for five or six days before fumigation. F. D. Kern. Moninger Samples for Colleges. The John C. Moninger Cov Chicago, is taking another forward step in fur- nishing samples of greenhouse struc- tural material for state agricultural colleges where there are classes in horticulture in which greenhouse con- struction is taught. Only state col- leges have thus far been chosen as recipients of these gifts, but the Moninger firm states that other schools of standing having such courses will be included if they make their needs known. The samples are of a high class and cost money and are not in- tended for indiscriminate giving, only- such institutions as have bona fide courses in greenhouse construction being selected. Instructors in such schools have often expressed a need for samples to use in class work. OBITUARY. Mrs. Jacob Elicker. Mrs. Jacob Elicker. the Homestead, Pa., florist, succumbed Thursday night t.. an attack of Bright's disease from which she had been suffering about two weeks. Mrs. Elicker was 47 years old and had been in business in Homestead all her life, starting when there was no such thing as a flower store there. She leaves a large family circle in the surrounding towns who all are in the same busi- ness, among whom are : Wm. Drewes. Braddock: Mrs. A. C. Miller, Dit- quesne: J. A. Frederick, West Home- stead, and her father, near Braddock. She also leaves a son Harry and a daughter, Mrs. S. Strom of Home- stead, Martin Grady. Martin Grady, well known in the nursery trade, died January 29 at his home in Flushing, L. I., aged 71 years. Mr. Grady has traveled over the entire country in the interests of the Parsons Nurseries, with which firm he was identified until its suspension from business about ten years ago. 11.- was born in Ireland, coming to America when 21. He is survived by a wife and three daughters, 16 i The American Florist. Feb. 15, The American Florist Established 1885. Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.00 a year; Canada $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union. $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only irom those in the trade. When sending us change ol address always send the old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue the American Florist has accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier if possible), as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for the opinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 56 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS. Suggestions for plant growers 157 —Violets 157 — Mignonette 157 —Easter Lilies 157 — Cannas 158 The Retail trade 158 — Hartnian-Felsench:il wedding decoration (11- lus.) 158 — Publicity in Philadelphia 158 —Standing Wreath (I-llus.) 158 Third International Flower Show 159 Local grown seed and local conditions 160 — W. W. Tracy (Portrait) 100 Hydrangea • Illns. i 161 "Gardnin". " 161 New England Dahlia Society 162 Bedding plants 162 J. K. Alexander (Portrait) 162 The florist and his market 163 Cattleyas at the Nussbaumer Floral Co. (II- lus.) 163 With the growers 164 — F. Dorner & Sons Co.. LaFayette, In.l 104 S:in Francisco 104 Lancaster County Florists' Club 165 Cyanide in greenhouses ■ 165 Moniuger samples for colleges 16o Obituary . . .- 165 — Mrs. Jacob Flicker 165 — Martin Grady 165 Washington 168 May wood, 111 168 Chicago 170 Chicago Florists' Club 174 Chicago bowling 174 Milwaukee 174 St. Louis 175 Nashville, Tenn ■ 175 Boston 175 Indianapolis 176 Cleveland 170 Philadelphia 178 Westchester and Fairfield Ilort. Society 179 New York ISO New York Florists' Club 180 Albany ,. 180 Rochester 181 Pittsburg 181 Cincinnati 182 New Bedford Horticultural Society 182 Kansas City 186 The Seed trade 188 — Canners' convention 188 — Another federal seed bill 188 — Alfalfa crossing 188 — Seed importation act 188 Market Gardeners 194 — Prices of indoor fruits and vegetables 194 The nursery trade 196 — Connecticut Nurserymen's Association 190 Echeverias. — There is Inquiry for bedding echeverias again this season. Who has them? A NEW yellow dahlia is being intro- duced by Warnaar & Co., Sassenheim, Holland, which they have named Mrs. Vaughan, and of which they say they have high expectations. It is not stated why commission florists of New York state should be placed under bond but that will be the effect of a bill now before the leg- islature at Albany if it is not changed before passage. John N. May's retirement from ac- tive business February 1 is announced, his son Harry O. May succeeding to the famous establishment at Summit, N. J. Mr. May's work will forever assure him high rank in the florists' hall of fame and the many thousands who have enjoyed the fruits of his la- bor will join us in saying to him, "Let calm and sunshine long be thine." Lincoln Tree to Be Saved. Feeeport, III. — Richard Johnson, owner of the famous elm tree under which the Lincoln-Douglas debate was held here August 27, 1858, has called in an expert forester to fill three cavi- ties in the tree. The forester says the tree is more than 200 years old. Plant Diseases in Illinois. The state experiment station at the University of Illinois informs us through Munsey, who has charge of that department, that it will be glad to receive diseased plants and to assist in diagnosing and combating the diseases. Any Illinois florist whose plants are affected would do well to consult Mr. Munsey. Chrysanthemum Manual Revised. We are in receipt of the third edi- tion of the "Chrysanthemum Man- ual," by Elmer D. Smith, just issued from the press. The book now con- tains 10C pages and is well illustrated. The new features of this edition in- clude "Condensed Instructions for Growing Exhibition Blooms in Pots," "Hydrocyanic Acid Gas for Aphis," "Thrip Juice for Destruction of Thrips," "Leaf Tyers." "The Lace Winged Fly," Special Instructions on Packing Blooms" and many minor ad- ditions to the various other chapters to add to its usefulness. We can sup- ply the new book at the regular price, 50 cents per cooy. Insecticide Board's Report. The report of the insecticide and fungine board of the Department of Agriculture under the insecticide act of 1010 has been issued. Samples of insecticides and fungicides entered for interstate commerce are collected, an- alyzed and tested to determine whether there has been any misbranding or adulteration. Foreign importations are subject to the same restrictions as those manufactured here. During the year 1912 there were 650 samples collected, representing 330 dif- ferent articles produced by 212 differ- ent concerns. Of this number 24G cases have been disposed of, 82 being placed in permanent abeyance, and G4 trans- mitted to the attorney general for prosecution. Seven of these have re- sulted favorably to the government, while the others are still undecided. Illinois State Florists' Association. _ The next annual meeting and exhi- bition of the Illinois State Florists' Association will be held at Peoria, March 4-5. The Chicago delegation will leave on the Rock Island Railroad from the LaSalle street station at 9:10 a. m., arriving a.t 1 :25 p. m., March 4. An elaborate program will be issued shortly and it is said the exhibition will be the finest ever held under the auspices of this organization. The people of the convention city are looking forward to this event, expect- ing perhaps too much from the local trade, but it is believed the members throughout the state will lend a gen- erous hand in making the exhibition the brilliant success it deserves to be in this thriving center. The officers of the association are Chas. W. Love- ridge, Peoria, president; C. W. John- son, Morgan Park, vice-president; J. F. Amman, Edwardsville, secretary; and Frank L. Washburn, Bloomington, treasurer. American Rose Society. SPECIAL PRIZES. The members of the American Rose Society are much in earnest about putting up a fine exhibition at the coming International Flower Show in New York. There have been special prizes of considerable value offered by the New York Cut Flower Co., which have not yet been finally ad- justed, the value being $200.00. There is also a special prize from Moore, Hentz & Nash, of a silver cup valued at $50.00 for the best six roses, six roses in each entry; no three to be of the same variety, no stem to b& longer than twenty inches; the roses of each variety to be judged on their own merits and not by comparison with the other varieties. There is also a special grower's prize, first, second and third, $15.00, $10.00 and $7.00 in cash. This prize is for the actual grower of any exhibit and not for the exhibitor, excepting in the case where he does his own growing. The object is to recognize the man who actually does the good work. This prize was first offered by Frank L. Moore of Chatham, N. J., and has been renewed by some one almost every year since. There is also another special prize re- ported as coming from Philadelphia, for 75 roses of any variety, excepting American Beauties. Benjamin Hammond. Sec'y. Callas Failing; to Bloom. Ed. American Florist: I have a house of calla lilies which are not doing well and I would like to know what is the trouble with them? They are in 7-inch pots and are pot-bound with good healthy roots. I run the house at GO to 65 degrees at night and 75 degrees in daytime. Now. when I had only a few hundred plants, they did very well, but the 500 I bought this fall are very shy bloomers and when they do bloom the first bloom is all right, but the one following is not worth anything, consequently there is nothing until the third bloom. These plants seem very healthy, but the greater part of them have not bloomed at all. They were potted last September. Subscriber. So long as the plants remain in good health, there is no need to despair. Some seasons the roots do not ripen equally well and consequently they are- a little disappointing in their flowj- ering season. Keep the night tempera- ture at 62° and refrain from feeding until the flowers begin to show. Feed once a week after that and as the season advances, give a rich mulch, one inch deep. C. soil for Killarney Roses. En. American Florist : What is considered an ideal soil for the Killarney varieties of roses? R. E. P. Wisconsin. Killarney roses can be grown in a variety of soils very successfully. A mixture of loam and clay is very much in favor with many growers. This is best when taken from old pasture- land, using the top "spit" of about five inches deep, thus securing the fibrous grass roots which serve to keep it por- ous and sweet. In the absence of this class of soil, any soil that is not too fine in texture or too sandy in its composition, can, with a fair propor- tion of manure, be made to produce- high grade stock. C. '9*3- The Amer j l\ i x Fl ori s /: 1GT Meetings Next Week. Boston, Mass., February 18. (Jiinlnirrs nml Florists' Club of Boston. Horticultural halt. D.-troit, Mich., February 17, 8 p. m, — Detroit Florists' Club, 247 Randolph streel Grand Rapids. Mich.. February 17,— Grand Rapids Florist* m i Gardeners' Olub, office of member. Lancaster, Pa., February 20. — Lancaster Plor- \ssn, iatlnii, fimniber of Commerca. Montreal, Que., February 17, 7:46 p. m. — Mon- treal GanU'in-rs uiiil Flurists" Club, ltoyal Guard- iiux building, 224 Sherbrooke streel west. New Orleans, La., February 20, 8 p. m.- New ultursl Society. Kolbs ball, 127 St. Charles avenue. Newport, R. I., February 19. — Newport Hor- Ucultursl Society. Providence, R. I., February 17, 8 p. m. — Flor- Lsta and Gardeners' riub of Rhode island, S)d Westminster street. St. Louis, Mo., February 17.— Retail Florists' association, Bote! Washington. Salt Lake City, Utah, Fobruary 18. -Salt Lake Florists' i tub, Haddart Floral Co.. 64 Main street. Scranton, Pa.. 7:30 p. m. — Scrnutou Florists' Club, Guernsey building, Seattle. Wash.. February 18.--Seattle Florists* association, Chamber "t Commerce, Second ave- iiiu- and Columbia street. Toronto, Ont.. February 18, 8 p. m. — Toronto Gardeners' and Florists' Association, St. George's hall. rim street. Wants, For Sale, Etc One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv. for Plant Advs., Sec Ready Reference Section. Where answers are to be mailed from this office enclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc. Situation Wanted -Hug].-. Age 18. Assistant in private or commercial place. Good references Address. Key 780, care American Florist. Situation Wanted-By a widely experienced florist; age. twenty six; single. Kindly state full particulars in first letter. Address. E. P. ADAMS, Poughkccpsie, \. Y. Situation Wanted-Bv a first class grower of all around greenhouse stock; also good designer; 17 years experience; age 33. Address Key 781. care American Florist. Help Wanted— Competent, experienced vege- table gardener, single, on gentleman's farm. State references and wages. Box 270. Hinsdale, 111. Help Wanted— Gardener, married, for private country place. Good position for a first class man. Permanent. References required. Address Key 782, care American Florist. Help Wanted— A bookkeeper who has had ex- perience in bookkeeping in a florist's store. Ad- dress A. V. F.. care American Florist. 124 East 24th Street, New York. Help Wanted— Florist and gardener, competent to take charge of greenhouse, garden and grounds ai r-tate Institution. Address SUPERINTENDENT, State Public School, Owatonna. Minn. Help Wanted Good rose grower and stock for retail trade; 75,000 sq. ft. of glass; must be mar- ried man; permanent position for right party. Grand Rapids Floral Co.. Grand Rapids. Mich. Help Wanted -Experienced grower of Killar m-ys and Wards; 550 per month and board and lodging; must furnish good references. Apply Wright's Flower Shop. 12\ West 4th St., Los Angeles. Calif. Help Wanted.— Married man. temperate, to grow nursery ^tock. hotbedand vegetable plants, on small place. Good house furnished. Good, steady position and k'ood wagis to right man. ARCH I as Si ed Store Corp.. Sedalia, Mo. Help Wanted— At once; steady, sober, young man. for designing, growing pot plants for retail and mail order trade and heddint; out. Good steady position to right party. Write with refer- ence. Arch ias Floral Co., Sedalia, Mo. For Sale or Lease -Greenhouses. 10.000 feet of ylass, 2 acres ground. J. S. SEAL, Huntingdon, Pa. For Rent— 55 East Chicago Avenue. Chicago, half of store. Suitable for florist. In line neigh- borhood^ For Sale—New Greenhouse with 11 acres of land located in a rich farming country and in county seat. Inquire of Frank A. Werbach, Cambridge, 111. For Sale or Lease — Greenhouse and florist's ■tore; about 2000 feel ol glass and 50 by 125 feet of ground. Established trade* \\ ish to retire. 1749 W. Huron St.. Chicago. For Sale -Half interest in a good paying Florist business, must be sold by March 1st Otbei ness cause ol selling, Write immediately for par ticulars. Address, K.ccellent condi- tion. I'lant convenient to railroad. Terms reasonable to responsible parties. Must take charge at once. Address Key 783, care American Florist. FOR SALE. 3.000 lights. 14x20 inches, double thick, plain American glass, second hand. 9.000 lights. Sxio ini hes. double thick, plain American Lilacs, secondhand. 700 lights. 15x20 inches, double thick, plain American glass, second hand. 1-1 Evans Challenge ventilating machines with arms and pipe complete lor 100 ft. houses or longer E. A. KANST. 5329 Ellis Ave.. CHICAGO, ILL. Telephone. Hyde Park 1844. OFFICIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels Actual size of leaf 2H xS!4 inches. FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors on gummed paper: your card, etc.. in black and leaf adopted by the S. A. F. in red. Price: Per 500. $2.85. per 1009 $4.50. Samples on request. Electro ol leaf, postpaid. $1.25. Cash with order. AMERICAN FLOKST CO. 440 Dearborn St.. CHICAGO. Always mentiop The American Florist when you order stock* : t . : ■ F your Easter Stock is right, advertise it now. There is much inquiry as to who can fill the orders this early season and the early advertise- ment gets there. 168 The American Florist. Feb. i5y Delivery Cars 30-h.p., 4-cylinder MOTOR 110-inch WHEEL BASE Selective, Three Speed, Center Control Transmission Three- Quarter Floating REAR AXLE. 33x4,Q.D. TIRES. Roomy BODY Equipment — Acetylene engine starter, gas tank, two gas lamps, three oil lamps, wind shield, speedometer, horn, full set of tools, pump, jack, etc. Price, Including Equipment, $1,000, f. o. b. Toledo, Ohio. Not exhibiting at Coliseum but can be seen at our salesroom and in the salesrooms of Overland Distributor in all large cities. Send for Catalog. OVERLAND MOTOR CO. 2426-28 Michigan Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. MANUFACTURED BY THE WILLYS-OVERLAND CO., Toledo, Ohio Washington. An automobile carnival is being held here, February 10-15, and on ac- count of a silver cup being awarded for the best decoration the florists of Washington have been kept busy the past few days with the result that many of the automobile houses could easily be mistaken for flower shops. Among the visitors this week were Julius Dilloff of Schloss Bros., New York; A. G. Keroes, with Wm. J. Boas Co., Baltimore, Md., and Chas. Mc- Cauley, formerly of this city but now of Chicago. Charlie was gladly wel- comed by his old friends. The local growers are cutting some fine stock. F. H. Kramer's Queen Beatrice roses are exceptionally good and are finding a ready market through the Florists' Exchange. In the store of Geo. H. Cooke can be seen the finest Killarney Queen roses in the city, also some five-foot Pink Killarneys, very fine stock. Primroses coming from Chas. M. Wernig of York, Pa., are the finest seen in this vicinity for some time. Stock seems to be plentiful, the win- dows of the local florists being filled with the choicest flowers. G. C D. Maywood, 111. P. E. Weiss, Henry Meyer and F. H. Weiss have incorporated a new company, capital $15,000. They will build three new houses 27x375 feet each. They will specialize on Amer- ican Beauty roses. Mr. Meyer is the chief American Beauty grower for the A. F. Amling Co. now. W. H. Amling has bought the estab- lishment of P. E. Weiss which he will run in addition to his own place. He is also building a new dwelling. A. F. Amling Co.'s new automobile truck is proving a big asset. E. C. Amling. Jr.. has bought a new car also. A. F. Amling and wife have re- turned from Florida after a few weeks' stay. Wm. Wichtendahl intends to build a greenhouse 27x100 feet. H. W. Wehrmann will build two houses 21x300 feet each. 19* 3 < The American Florist. 169 Tags for Florists Give the Final Touch to an Attractive Box - mC ./ u This is the Season of Debutantes' Dinners and Dances Busy Florists Will ship box after box of beautiful flowers. Of all the accessories to the flowers, the tag is the most im- portant. It should be attractively printed with crest or monogram on clean white stock. The Tag is the Business Card of the florist on his goods. It must represent him in quality. Write for samples of Dennison Tags BOSTON 26 Franklin St. PHILADELPHIA 1007 Chestnut St. THE TAG MAKERS NEW YORK 16 John St. NEW YORK ■"■tli Av.a 26th St. CHICAGO 02 E. Randolph St. Sates others in Thirty-three Leading cities ST. LOUIS 90S Locust St. 170 The American Florist. Feb. 15, ROSES NOW IN CROP. NOTE REDUCTION IN PRICES. Our roses are all carefully sorted and packed and cut especially for the shipping trade. Buy your flowers direct from a large grower. You get a more even run of stock and much fresher cut. We send our stock from the greenhouses three and four times per day. CARNATIONS IN LARGE SUPPLY. Fancy Red, Pink and White, per 100, $3.00. Medium stems, Pink and White, per 100, $2.00. Shorts and splits for funeral work, $1.00 per 100. CURRENT PRICE LIST. Subject tp change in market. American Beauties Specials, extra long stems. 36-inch stems 30-inch stems 20 to 24- inch stems 12-inch stems Carnations Fancy Pink, White and red Medium Pink and White Short and splits, white and pink for funeral work Per doz. $ 6 00 500 4 00 3 50 1 50 Per 100 $3 00 2 00 1 CO Rhea Reid, Ward, Richmond, White and Pink Killarneys Per 100 Extra select $10 00 Medium % 00 to 8 00 Short 400to 5 00 Short Wards 5 00 to 6 00 Miscellaneous PeI too HarrisliLilies.perdoz....$l 50: 10 00 Jonquils $2 00 to 3 00 Narcissus Paper White 2 00 to 3 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00 to 4 00 Tulips, all colors 2 00 to $3 00 Tulips, double 3 00 to 4 00 Sweet Peas • 50to 100 Asparagus Sprays 3 00 to 4 00 Sprengeri 200to 3 00 Ferns, per 1000 2 50 2 00 Smilax, per doz 1 50 to 2 00 100 Adiantum Galax, bronze, per 1000 1 00 BASSETT & WASHBURN Office and Store 131 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Greenhouses: HINSDALE, ILL. LONG DISTANCE PHONE, CENTRAL 1457. Mention the American Florist when writing Chicago. NO GREAT IMPROVEMENT IN TRADE. There has been no great improve- ment in trade since last week, although the weather has been very favorable. Even the early demand for stock for St. Valentine's day was light and it was the general opinion that it was far below that of last year. With the exception of roses, all kinds of stock are coming in more plentifully, espe- cially is this true of bulbous flowers and carnations. Roses still are quite short of the demand and all the stock cleans up quickly at good prices. Most of that coming in is of the longer grades and short-stemmed stock has been at a premium for some time. American Beauties are in as good a supply as any of the varieties but the prices in some cases have advanced a little this week. Killarney and White Killarney sell quickly and Richmond has improved considerably in quality. Some fine My Maryland and Mrs. Jardine are to be seen now, and Rhea Reids are also arriving in fine condi- tion. Sunburst and Melody are in larger supply but sell quickly at all times. Carnations are still very plenti- ful and have not advanced any yet in price, although red were somewhat scarce the first of the week. Most of the local wholesale dealers think there are too many White Enchantress grown in this vicinity, for a review of the market the past several months finds that there has been a surplus at nearly all times. One dealer says that this is because funeral work has been exceptionally light, which is probably the reason, for the percentage of deaths this winter is much less than last year. Too many bulbous flowers are also grown and it is really a shame to see such magnificent stock that is now ar- riving in the market sold for such low prices as it is now. One of the lead- ing growers of bulbous stock says that if he was ever to build another range he would not devote so much glass to these flowers as he does now. Tulips of all the colors, narcissi, both single and double yellow, are plentiful. Lily of the valley is quite plentiful and sweet peas are also in large supply, i u-rhids are still in good supply and are sold at a price at which all the stores can afford to make fine displays of these exotics. Violets are plentiful, I UK are having a little better call. Lil- ies and callas are more plentiful and some extra fine stock is to be had. NOTES. A. T. Pyfer returned on February 7 from Milwaukee, Wis., where he ex- hibited a vase of the Chicago Carna- tion Co.'s new scarlet seedling carna- tion, The Herald, at a meeting of the Milwaukee Florists' Club the previous evening. Mr. Pyfer also visited Nic Zweifel's range in North Milwaukee and incidentally booked his order for rooted cuttings of The Herald. The next annual meeting of the Illi- nois State Florists' Association will be held at Peoria March 4-5. The local delegation will leave on the Rock Isl- and Railroad from the LaSalle street station at 9:10 a. m., arriving at 1:25 p. m.. March 4. Wm. Mailander reports that five of the thirteen houses in process of re- construction for Bassett & Washburn at Greggs Station, from the materials of the old ranges at Hinsdale, are now completed and the remaining eight well advanced. C. L. Sherer, formerly with the Wells-Fargo Express Co., has accept- ed a position as packer in the cut flower department of the A. L. Ran- dall Co., to succeed Wm. Lorman, who has been promoted. Fritz Bahr returned from California last week and is very enthusiastic about the great west. He expresses himself astonished with the tremen- dous possibilities of the Sacramento valley. The next regular meeting of the Cook County Florists' Association will be held at the Tavern, Thursday even- ing, February 21, when the election of officers for the ensuing year will be held. Joseph Ziska, who has manufactured wire designs for the past 33 years, says that he has never before experienced such a heavy demand for his stock in January and February as this year. The machinery for the Geo. M. Gar- land Co.'s new wood working plant is being installed and according to the proprietors everything will soon be in readiness for starting. George Kranze, of Muscatine, la., called on the manufacturers of green- house materials here this week with the intention of purchasing two new large houses. M. Fink, of the Chicago Flower Growers' Association, has the sym- pathy of the trade in the loss of his father, who died last week. P. J. Foley, of the Foley Mfg. Co., says there is a large volume of in- quiry for plans and estimates in the greenhouse building line. The Kroeschell Bros. Co. is enlarg- ing its office, more room being needed conveniently to handle its ever in- creasing trade. Philip L. McKee, with the John C. Moninger Co., has returned from a business trip to Milwaukee, Wis. August Jurgens has returned from a visit to his Mississippi and Alabama peach groves. *9'3- The American Florist. 17 Poehlmann Bros. Co. 72-74 E. Randolph St. Long Distance Phone Randolph 35 CHICAGO, ILL. CARNATIONS In Large Quantities for All Occasions. Write for Special Prices on Large Lots. A Large Supply of Long=Stemmed Roses and a fine grade of home-grown Single and Double Violets, Valley, Tulips, Jonquils, Sweet Peas and all other Seasonable Flowers. Current Price Ivi«sat« SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. AMERICAN BEAUTIES Specials 36-incb 30-inch 24 to 26 :och. 18 to 20-inch. Per Doz. $6.00 5.00 4,00 ... 2.00 to 3.00 1.50 Short stem Per 1C0 6.C0 to 10.00 PRINCE DE BU1GARIE. Antolne Rivoire or Mrs. Taft. Per 100 Long $1 2.00 to $15.00 Medium o.OOto 10.00 Short 4.00to b.00 MELODY, long 12.00 to 15.00 Medium S.lOto 10.00 Short 4.00 to 6.00 MRS. AARON WARD. Long 12.00to 15.00 Medium SOOto 10.00 Short 4.00to 6.00 LADY HLLUNGDON. Long I2.00to 15.00 Medium 8.00 to 10.00 Short 4.00to 6.00 RICHMOND. Per 100 Long $12.00 to $15.00 Medium 8.00 to 10 00 Good short 4 00 to 6.00 KILLARNEY. Long $12.00 to $15.00 Medium SOOto ll'.OO Good short 4.00 to 6.C0 WHITE KILLARNEY. Long $12 00 to $15.00 Medium 8.00 to 10X0 Good short 4.00 to 6.00 Extra special Roses, charged accordingly. VIOLETS, Princess of Wales $ .50 to $ .75 Double. New York 50 to .75 Double. Glencoe, home-grown. 1.00 ROMANS $2.00 to 3.00 SWEET PEAS. Long Fancy.. VALLEY •NARCISSUS, Paper White. . .75 to 1.00 1.50 .$3.00 to $4.00 3.00 CARNATIONS- Per 100 Fancy $3.00 Medium 2.00 Splits and Shorts 1.00 ORCHIDS, PERCIVILLIANA per doz , 4.00 TRIANAE perdoz.. 4.00 to 6.00 ONCIDUIMS 5.00 DENDROBIUM FORMOSUM, doz. 5.C0 EASTER LILIES 12.00 JONQUILS 3.00 to 4 00 DAFFODILS 3.00 TULIPS 3.00 to 4.00 ADIANTUM CROWE ANUM 1 .00 MEXICAN IVY per 1000. $6.00 .75 SMILAX 16.00 SPRENGERLJXUMOSUS SPRAYS 3.00 to 400 PLUMOSUS STRINGS, extra long and heavy each, .60 FERNS perl.000, 2.00 .25 GALAX perl.000, 1.25 LEUCOTHOE per 100. .75 BOXWOOD, fine bright green. .. . . .per bunch. 25c; per 50 lb. case. 7.50 SUPPLY DEPARTMENT WE ARE THE CENTRAL MARKET for all Accessories in the line of florists9 supplies. New goods, prompt delivery. Order now an assortment of Plant and (French Flower Baskets I for Easter, also Sheet Moss and Basket Foil. Corsage Ties, Shields, Butterfly Bows, Pins, Etc. Wheat Sheaves, Cycas Leaves, purple and white Ruscus, Crepe Paper, Mag- nolia Leaves, Porto Rico Mats and Green Fluid for coloring Carnations. Send Us Your Easter Supply Order, Prompt Delivery at Lowest Prices, 172 The American Florist. Feb. 15, WIETOR BROS. 162 N.Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. LARGE SUJPJPIvY BEAUTIES--ROSES--CARNATIONS CURRENT PRICE LIST.— Subject to change without notice. American Beauties. Per Dozen I Per Dozen 60 in. stems $5 00 24.in stems $2 qo 48-in. stems i 00 . 36-in. stems 3 00 | 20-in. stems 1 60 30-in. stems 2 BO | 16-in. stems 1 00 Killarney. per 100 Extra special $10.00 Selects 8.00 Fancy 7.00 Medium 6 00 Good 600 Short stems 4.00 My Maryland per 100 Extra Specials $10.00 Select 8.00 Fancy 7.00 Medium 6.00 Good 5.00 Roses, our selection - - - $4.00 Mrs. Jardine, Long $10.00 Medium 6.00 Richmond Per 100 Extra specials $10.00 Selects 8.00 Fancy 700 Medium 6.00 Good 5.00 Short stem 4 00 White Killarney perioo Extra specials $10.00 Selects 8.00 Fancy 7.00 Medium 6.00 Good 5.00 Short stems 4.00 Carnations Good 2.50 u> 3.00 Medium 2.00 | Short 1.50 LILIES perdoz., $2.00; 15.00 FERNS, per 1000 $2.50 SMILAX. perdoz $1.60 to 2.00 ADIANTUM, per 100 1 00 to 1.60 GALAX, per 1000 1 00 SPRENGBRI, per bunch 50 ASPARAGUS SPRAYS, per bunch 50 The Willys-Overland Co. of Toledo, O., manufacturers of the Overland de- llvery ear, is mailing a handsome il- lustrated catalog- to the trade. The Willys-Overland Co. is not exhibiting at the Commercial Automobile show at the Coliseum, but the cars may be seen at the show rooms of the Over- land Motor Co. at 2426 Michigan ave- nue. The Overland people are making a special car for florists that sells at a figure within reach of all. Samuel J. Pearce, who recently sold his Clybourn avenue establishment to railroad interests, will vacate the prem- ises on October 1. It will be well worth one's time to visit his greenhouses now, for the bulbous stock is in ex- ceptionally fine condition and a sight to behold. His lilies are in grand shape and he will have a fine lot for his Easter trade. Mr. Pearce grows L. giganteum exclusively and grows them right. Herman Rogers, Weiland & Risch's obliging storeman, and family have re- turned from Detroit. Mich., where they attended the funeral of Mrs. Rogers' father, B. Evans. The late Mr. Evans was taken suddenly ill while visiting at the Rogers' home here and died after a brief illness. He was formerly the light keeper at Pentwater, Mich., and was well known and popular in marine circles. At Poehlmann Bros. Co.'s store car- nations are seen in large supply and Otto W. Frese says that the quality of the stock throughout is very good, orchids are still seen in large quanti- ties here but the shipments are no- ticeably smaller. The supply depart- ment had a good demand for supplies for St. Valentine's day and is now making preparations for Easter. Henry Wittbold and wife left for an extended trip in the southland this week and will visit the principal cities in Georgia. Florida. Louisiana and probably Texas. Mr. Wittbold is en- titled to a well earned rest, for it is the first vacation he has taken in I'll years. His efficient manager, H. H. Wilkerson, will be in charge as usual during his absence. Percy Jones is having a special lot of new ribbons made for his trade that H. Van Gelder says cannot be sur- passed for quality and price. There is now a great deal of keen rivalry be- tween the cut flower and supply de- partments at this store, all of which is proving beneficial to the proprietors. At Peter Reinberg's store American Beauty roses are still seen in good sup- ply but Richmond and carnations are now the principal offerings. The de- mand for American Beauties at this store has been very heavy and no trouble has been experienced in dis- posing of the tremendous cut. N. J. Wietor and Wm. Gast are telj- ing their many friends of the delight- ful time they had at Ocean Springs, Miss., and New Orleans, La. Mr. Wie- tor met his old friend F. B. Faessell. formerly in the trade, at Ocean Springs and it is needless to add that the sur- prise was a pleasant one. A. L. Vaughan & Co. must expect to do a big business the coming month, for the genial proprietor never was in a better frame of mind over the spring business than at the time of our visit to his store on January 10. The Chicago Flower Growers' As- sociation has been fortunate in having a good supply of fine Killarney and White Killarney roses the past week. Pussy Willows in bunches are now among the offerings. Wietor Bros, are showing a fine grade of My Maryland and Mrs. Jar- dir.c, as well as their usual good line of other roses and carnations. Adian- tum is seen in quantity here now. At the J. B. Deamud Co.'s store bulb- ous stock of fine quality is seen in quantity, as well as carnations and nearly all the other seasonable flowers. The Fleischman Floral Co. is mak- ing a fine display of cut flowers and plants at its magnificent store, and is moving a large quantity of stock by advertising and special prices. Bassett & Washburn are now coming in crop with roses and are cutting car- nations in quantity. Over 10,000 of the latter were received and sold at the store on January 10. Mrs. A. Kindler says that the Raed- lein Basket Co. had a big demand for baskets for St. Valentine's day and that Easter orders are now occupying the firm's attention. John Zech has no complaint whatever to make as far as Zech & Mann are concerned, for the close of each day finds their stock fairly well cleaned up. Emil Danz, proprietor of the Union Park Floral Co., is confined to the sick room due to an acute attack of inflammatory rheumatism. Chas. W. McKellar has fully recov- ered from his recent case of blood poi- soning and promises to be more watch- fid in the future. Erne & Klingel had a fine supply of violets for St. Valentine's day and suc- ceeded in moving the greater portion of their stock. Ed. Misiewicz. 3211 South Halsted street, is now looking for a new loca- tion owing to recent changes in his neighborhood. Herman Schiller is in charge of the Koropp establishment on Evanston ave- nue, which Schiller the Florist recent- ly leased. George Reinberg's callas and Rich- mond roses are arriving in fine condi- tion now and sell quickly. The E. C. Amling Co. is receiving a fine grade of Rhea Reid roses from the Wend land & Keimel establishment. John Kruchten is featuring a large supply of Nelson Fisher carnations of exceptionally fine quality. Miss M. C. Gunterberg now has vio- lets of quality in quantity. *9'3- The America a? Florist. 17:; AMERICAN BEAUTIES Extra Large Supply of Long Stemmed Flowers of Unsurpassed Quality at Very Reasonable Prices. Good Color, Foliage and Stem. ALSO A BIG SUPPLY OF CARNATIONS White Killarney, Richmond, Maryland, Melody, Mrs. Aaron Ward and Sunrise Roses Current JPirloe* L^isst. Subject to change without notice. AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per doz. Extra long $ 5 00 36 inch stems 4 00 30-inch stems 3 00 24 inch stems 2 50 20 inch stems 2 00 18-inch stems 1 50 12 to 15-inch stems 1 00 Shorts $ 50 to 75 Richmonds Per 100 Select $10 00 Medium fi 00 to 8 00 Shorts 4 00 Killarney, Special 10 00 Medium 6 00 to 8 00 Short 4 00 White Killarney, Special. Medium Short My Maryland, Special. Medium Short Sunrise, Select Medium Short Roses our Selection Carnations, Fancy Select Harrisii Lilies. ..per doz..$l 50 Per 100 10 00 6 00 to 8 00 4 00 10 00 ft 00 to 8 00 4 00 10 00 8 00 4 00 500 3 00 2 00 6 00 to 1 50 to Per 100 VaUey 3 00 to Violets 75 to Sweet Peas 75to Romans 2 00 to Asparagus, bunch 2 00 to strings, 60c to 75c ea. Sprengeri 2 00 to Smilax Mexican Ivy Galax, bronze and green per 1000. $1 25 Leucothoe Sprays Boxwood, per bunch 25 Ferns, per 1000 52 50 4 00 1 00 1 00 300 300 3 00 1 50 75 75 Peter Reinberg 30 East Randolph Street L D. Phone, Central 2846 CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing "The Busiest House in Chicago." Everyday Offerings QUANTITY Fancy Single and Double Violets, Valley, Orchids, Sweet Peas, Tulips, Romans, Jonquils, Free- sias, Roses and Carnations. Also plenty of Greens of all kinds. QUALITY J. B. DEAMUD CO. Phones { ffiS&SS: 160 N. Wabash Av., CHICAGO 174 The American Florist. Feb. is, YOU CAN DEPEND UPON US at all times to supply you with all the best stock obtainable, so let us have your standing order now. At present we are offering in quantity choice Valley, Tulips, Jonquils, Daffodils, Freesias, Sweet Peas, Romans, Lilies, Callas, Orchids, Roses, Carnations and all other seasonable flowers and greens. 161 N. Wabash Ave., (NOT INC.) L. D. Phone: Central 2761 &CO. CHICAGO Harry C. Rowe adjusted affairs with his creditors on a basis of 33 1-3 per cent, 20 per cent cash, balance notes. Frank Evenden is no longer in the business. J. J. Karins, representing- Henry H. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa., has just returned from the coast. H. E. Philpott, of Winnipeg, Can., left New York for England this week. Visitors : Wm. Dykes, representing Ed. Jansen, New York; George Kranz, Muscatine, la.; Chart Sanders, St. Louis, Mo. Chicago Florisis' Club. The regular meeting of the Chicago Florists' club was held at the Union Restaurant February 6, President French in the cbair. Harry Balsley, Detroit, Mich., and Benjamin Kappel. 1735 Jackson boulevard, were elected members, and John Tiplady, Lake For- est, and Geo. Ball, Glen Ellyn, were proposed for membership. E. F. Win- terson, Jr., chairman of the sports committee, in a brief report, indicated that the bowlers would be active short- ly and that plans were under way for contests with out-of-town teams. The other members of this committee are Frank Ayres, E. A. Ollinger, Fred Kraus and Frank Potocka. Chairman 'Deamud of the transpor- tation committee and President French handed in some railroad docu- ments relating to the convention trip next August and these were duly pre- sented by the secretary. Mr. Deamud also announced that the Chicago del- egation to the annual meeting and ex- hibition of the Illinois State Florists' Association, to be held at Peoria March 4-5 will travel on the Rock Is- land railroad, train leaving the La Salle street station at 9 :10 a. m. and arriving at 1 :25 p. m., March 4. Chairman T. E. Waters of the good- of-the-club committee, read a commu- nication from Samuel Seligman on publicity and discussed the subject at length. President Farquhar of the Society of American Florists, it was an- nounced, will address the club at the next meeting, March G. Chicago Bowling-. Team Standings. Won. Lost. Won. Lost. Roses 26 22 Violets 24 24 Orchids 25 23 Carnations ...21 27 Violets. Orchids. Cole 122 118 141 Krouse 148 161 160 Jacobs 181 14!) 177 Graff 216 173 148 Wolf 166 169 209 Brostrom ..157 140 176 Johnson ...131167 183 Econ'p'lis .184 189 183 J. Huebner 135 147 179 J. Zech 153 167 1S5 Totals ..735 750 S89 Totals ...858 830 822 Carnations. Roses. Lorman ...165 152 172 Goertsch ...132 159 149 Lleberman .139 195 184 Koehler ...147 142 102 Armstrong .119 144 130 Schleiden ..165 141 144 Ayers 141190 138 Byers 172 181141 A. Zech ...163 168 159 Fischer 211 177 168 Totals ...723 849 783 - Totals ...827 800 704 Milwaukee. ROSES VERY SCARCE. The market conditions remain prac- tically unchanged with plenty of all kinds of stock with the exception of roses. American Beauty roses of good quality are exceptionally scarce. Car- nations are arriving in large quanti- ties, as are violets, sweet peas, daffo- dils, narcissi and tulips. There is plenty of lily of the valley to supply the demand but a shortage of Harrissi lilies. Plenty of green goods to fill all orders. CLUB MEETING. The Florists' Club met February C. This being carnation nigljt, the meet- ing was largely attended by members, local visitors and people from out of town as well. Among the prize win- ners were Nic Zweifel, the C. C. Poll- worth Co., and the Mueller Greenhouse Co. Honorable mention was awarded the E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind., for carnation Commodore; Chicago Carna- tion Co., Chicago, for The Herald; and the C. C. Pollworth Co., this city, for three white seedlings. The judges were : J. E. Matthewson, Sheboygan, Wis., and A. T. Pyfer, Chicago. Edw. Ollinger, Chicago, acted as secretary to the judges. At the meeting Presi- dent Leidiger appointed Messrs. C. C. Pollworth, C. Dalwig and Gust. Rusch to draw up resolutions of condolence to be forwarded to the family of the late Fred Schmeling. The out-of-town guests attending the meeting included Otto Sylvester and son Alfred, and — Kuehne, Oconomowoc, Wis., and P. L. McKee, representing the John C. Moninger Co., Chicago. NOTES. P. L. McKee, representing the John C. Moninger Co., Chicago, spent sev- eral days in Milwaukee last week. This concern contemplates putting in ma- terials for several new greenhouses to be built this spring. Gust. Rusch & Co. report business good, but have the same complaint that all others have on the rose prop- osition. This firm is receiving some exceptionally fine carnations, also bulb stock. The C. C. Pollworth Co. reports busi- ness good. This firm is cutting some fine daffodils, narcissi, hyacinths and tulips and also an exceptionally fine cut of carnations. The Holton & Hunkel Co. reports shipping trade good with plenty of all kinds of stock to fill orders with the exception of roses. Currie Bros, say business is brisk with plenty of funeral work. Manke Bros, made a business trip to Chicago Wednesday in the inter- ests of their greenhouses. Edw. Ollinger, Chicago, made a busi- ness trip to Milwaukee on Thursday. BASKETS NEWLY imported stock from our large factories in Germany. Largest and finest assortment in the United States. Send for a $5.00 or $10.00 assortment, our selection, and we will bill you at factory prices. Write today. RAEDLEIN BASKET CO. 713-717 Milwaukee Ave., CHICAGO BOWLING SCORES. A. Hare 155 138 196 G. Pohl 136 181 193 W. Sehmitz 124 131 166 W. Halliday 163 169 132 G. Kellner 154 185 212 W. Schimmels" 133 124 142 G. R. Waynesboro, Pa. — Henry Eichholz p""s the fire last November, burning his greenhouses, has put him out of business for the time being. Camden, N. J. — Chas. F. Wonderlin, a local florist, has been sued for $5,000 by Walter Beck, who claims the florist hit him on the head with a flower pot. It is said that the plaintiff and an- other man became noisy and the al- leged assault followed their refusal to leave the place on Mr. Wonderlin's order. '9'3- The Amer i ca n Fl o r i s t. 175 John F. Kidwbll, President. Edward Mkurbt, Vice President. Gko. C. Wf.iland. Sec'y. Anton Then. Treas. iMmi: WHOLESALE GBPWEDSs/TCJT fl°WEK*® PLANTS LlT;M,,176N.Micb^^Ava CK'ice^o SINGLE Large Supply of VIOLETS DOUBLE AND Carnations Also Fancy Sweet Peas, Tulips, Jonquils, Roses, Carnations and All Other Seasonable CutFlowers PUSSY WILLOWS, 50c per Bunch. Current Price List. Subject to change without notice. American Beauties per dozen Killarney per 100 White Alllarney My Maryland Richmonds Mrs. Aaron Ward Sunburst Carnations Callas Lily of the Valley " Violets, Extra tine single Double Sweet Peas Romans " Paper White Narcissus Jonquils Tulips Easter Lilies Daisies Asparagus Flumosus Sprays.. per 100 Asparagus Sprengeri Sprays.. Mexican Ivy Smilaz Galax, Green and Bronze per 100C Ferns Boxwood bunch Adiantum per 100 6.00 12.00 12.00 1200 12.00 12.00 12.00 4.00 20.00 4.C0 1.50 1.50 1.50 4.00 3.00 4.00 4.00 15.00 1.S0 4.00 3.00 .60 16.00 1.00 2.00 .25 1.00 b c D £ $ 5.00 10.00 10 00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 3.00 15.00 3.00 1.00 1.00 l.oo 3.00 2.00 3.00 3.00 12.50 1.00 3.00 2.00 $ 4.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 2.00 $3 CO (,.00 6.C0 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 1.50 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 500 5.00 2.00 2.00 12.50 .75 St. Louis. STOCK IS SCABCE. The weather the past week was clear and cold. Lent is on but has not af- fected the market to any extent. This is owing to the scarcity of stock. Roses are especially scarce and carnations with the exception of splits are bring- ing good prices. Weather conditions have affected the sale of violets as the public will not wear them when there is freezing weather. Jonquils are plentiful. There is a good supply of lilies. Smilax and all greens are selling well. Some fine sweet peas are in and are selling well. NOTES. W. T. Thies, Jr., of St. Louis County, a landscape gardeper, was poisoned by eating wild parsnips. They were transplanting trees when the parsnips were found and eaten. Robt. J. Windler's strjre is always very attractive. He is well supplied with the finest the market can pro- duce. His store is patronized by the best people on the South Side. C. C. May of Webster Grove is bringing to this market some extra fine sweet peas and some fine carna- tions. He has three houses. He ex- pects to enlarge in the fall. Ostertag Bros, have decorated ttieir show windows beautifully with a fine St. Valentine decoration. This firm is up-to-date with the necessary mate- rials for all occasions. The Windier Wholesale Floral Co. is receiving a fine supply of sweet peas. The firm's carnations are good, espe- cially their keeping qualities. The W. C. Smith Wholesale Floral Co. unloaded an immense supply of violets last Saturday when the weath- er warmed up. •Alex Siegel had good sales on car- nations and violets last Saturday. He does a profitable business. Julius Sehaffer is doing a good trade. He has a fine supply of bloom- ing plants. Geo. H. Angermueller received some extra fine pink roses, also some fine orchids. V. J. Gorly is back from the East, where he had been for the past two weeks. The Riessen Floral Co. had a fine display of all varieties of flowers. Mrs. Chas. Schoenle's new store will be on a very busy thoroughfare. Henry Darenburgh is no longer in the employ of Grimm & Gorly. Andrew Meyer, Jr., is doing a very nice trade. Oscar Hessormann was on the jury last week. W. F. Nashville, Term. TRADE QUIET. Trade has been very quiet for the past week and flowers have been scarce, roses particularly being short in crop. There has been much funeral work and a fine sa|e on pot plants. Just now there is a fine stock of pot plants on the market. The stock for Easter is in fine shape. Easter lilies will be plentiful and the roses and car- nations will come in again just right. All are looking forward to a good trade Valentine day. There will be lots of violets, and the pot plants now on hand will meet all demands. NOTES. Geny Bros, will also have an abund- ant supply of violets and these with lily of the valley and Roman hyacinths will meet the popular demand. Mclntyre Bros, are also strong on violets atifi will cut many thousand for the Valentine call. The Jov Floral Co. expects to cut 20,000 violets for Valentine day. M. C. D. PERCY Wholesalers of CUT FLOWERS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Write for Catalogue. JONES 56 E, Randolph St„ CHICAGO Boston. BUSINESS QUIET. With the coming of Lent business has been somewhat quiet. The mar- ket is druggy. The staple flowers feel effects of the bulbous stock being Piled up in the market. Rose crops are still off, which helps that com- modity. Carnations are at the low- point again. There are some fine flow- ers on the market, but there is not much disposition to buy in lots. Some peas \w saw are such in name only. Stems about three inches li It must make the grower feel proud to send such stuff into the market, and angry when he gets back his tags. Ma< . 176 The American Florist. Feb. 15, ERNE&KLIINGEL WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 EaSt Randolph Street L. D. Phone, Randolph 6578 CHICAGO, ILL. —Send Your Orders for Seasonable Flowers to CHAS. W. McKELLAR 22 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO. Large Supply of Orchids, Vio- * lets and Other Seasonable * Stock. •) Long Distance Phone Central 3598. Indianapolis. BUSINESS ONLY FAIE. Business in the first week of Febru- ary was but fair. The supply of car- nations is ample, but the scarcity of roses is very keenly felt and prices continue high. Violets are plentiful and cheap, and with the exception of a few home grown ones mostly unsat- isfactory. Good sweet peas are scarce. The best seen in this market at the present moment are grown by Alfred Petit, the originator of a strain of winter blooming sweet peas that are in a class by themselves. Easter lilies as well as Calla lilies are short and the quality of those received are not of the best. FLORISTS' ASSOCIATION MEETING. The Indiana State Florists' Associa- tion held its February meeting at La- Fayette February 4, following an in- vitation of F. Dorner & Sons Co. to visit their establishment. As was ex- pected the meeting was interesting and well attended. The visitors spent considerable time in examining and ad- miring the Dorner greenhouses and their contents. It is needless to say that everything was in good condition and fully up to the Dorner standard. The novelties and seedlings were the center of attraction. Next to this the propagating benches containing some 200,000 cuttings received a large share of the visitors' attention. President "W. W. Coles of the Association is very much elated over the well attended meeting and the continued increase of membership. NOTES. W. W. Coles', Kokomo, lucky num- ber is 13. Reading the announcement of the thirteenth annual poultry show he selected 13 of his best Wyandottes, which captured the blue ribbon in their class. Will Roepke of Rieman & Roepke at this same show captured first prize on Indian runner ducks. George Wiegand, with rare fore- thought, returned from Florida just in time to enjoy the first real cold wave we have had this winter, and ' his brother Homer with equal forethought departed in time for the sunny south to escape the aforesaid cold wave. A. W. Brandt is very well satisfied with his first week's business in his new store which is very prominently located in one of our most up-to-date buildings. Mr. Brandt has spared neither pains nor money in making his store attractive. H. J. Cleveland. STOCK OF GOOD QUALITY. We have had a solid week of cold weather, which had a tendency to shorten up the crop to a certain extent, but there is still an abundance of ev- erything in cut flowers, except roses, Bata via Greenhouse Co. KILLARNEYS BEAUTIES CARNATIONS 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO And AU Other Seasonable Flowers at Lowest Market Prices. tldridC|e rlOrill L>0« supply n with Roses, 518 Nicollet Ave., MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Carnations and Violets and these fall far short of the demand, particularly in the short and medium grades. The variety of stock, however, leaves nothing much to be desired, as the quality is good. The following are a few of the different kinds of flowers now on the local market from which the retailer can pick, to be used either for cut flower orders or funeral work : Lily of the valley, orchids, violets, pan- sies, sweet peas, baby primroses, freesias, calendulas, mignonette, Easter and calla lilies, tulips (all colors) Roman hya- cinths, Paper White narcissi, daffodils, carnations, roses, etc. Greens of all kinds are plentiful. Most growers report a fine variety of plants will be in for Easter. Violet orders for St. Valen- tine's day forecast a good trade in that flower. NOTES. The funeral of S. Homer Everett, one of Cleveland's most prominent and wealthy sons, was the cause of a big demand for flowers of the better class of stock, such as orchids, valley, vio- lets and Easter lilies, and the orders were well distributed to the different florists. Burglars or rowdies broke several lights in the greenhoust of F. Witt- huhn, Saturday evening, but were frightened away by Carl Witthuhn before anything was taken. Mrs. Ben Hart is on the sick list. A good attendance marked the open- ing game of the Bowling League at the Cleveland Florists' Club. Following is the score : Freesias. Lars Anderson 91 101 134 LI. P. Knable 148 157 162 R. J. Hughes 110 153 126 ('has. Russell, ('apt.. 147 125 153 Herb Bates 184 146 102 689 682 677 Total 2048 Tulips. Al. I.ingruen 155 141 151 John Blechsehind 123 111 126 Geo. W. Smith, Capt. 15(1 119 189 R. Weseho -156 102 152 C. Graham 179 117 160 763 590 778 Total 2131 Next game February 24. Hyacinths vs. Daffodils. C. F. B. GOLDFISH AUBURNDALE 920 W. Randolph Street, " Something Alive in the Window" Catches the public eye. Order your supply now. $3.00 per 100 and up. Write for catalog GOLDFISH CO. CHICAGO SEND TEN CENTS FOR A SAMPLE OF THE Ever-Ready Flower-Pot Cover. Strong cardboard foun- dation. Best waterproof crepe paper, silk fibre rib- bon-ties at top and bot- tom. Firmly held with improved metal fasten- ings. Furnished in four colors and made in many sizes. An Ever-Ready Flower Pot Cover around the old clay pot will in- crease the value of the plant considerably and add to your profits. Send 10c for a sample today. Manfactured by the EVER-READY FLOWER-POT COVER CO. WM. H. GREVER, Manager 146 Hughes Avenue BUFFALO, N. Y. WiETOR BROS. g^TfJ? CUT FLOWERS All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 162 N. Wabash Ave, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing *9'3- The American Florist. 177 S. L. RANDALL CO., Chicago's Largest Wholesale Cut Flower and Supply House 66 E. Randolph Street, Phone Central 1498. CHICAGO Everything in Cut Flowers and Supplies. BOXWOOD Extra Fine, $7.50 per case. KENNICOTT BROS. CO. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 163-165 N. WABASH AVE. CHICAGO L. D. Phone Central 466 H. Witt ho Id Wholesale Florists and Decorating Specialists. Headquarters for Mexican Ivy, Wild Smilax and General Supplies. OUR PRICES WILL SURPRISE YOU. 56 £. Randolph St., Chicago Phone, i Randolph 4708-Office. i-hones ^ Rogers Park 227— Nursery. Mention the American Florist when writing HOERBER BROS Jffigffi Cut Flowers Telephone Randolph 2758. Greenhouses: DES PLAINES, ILL. Store: 162 N. Wabash Ave-, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing Zech&Mann Wholesale Florists Room 218, 162 N. Wabash /We. CHICAGO Telephone, Central 3284. Mention the American Florist when writing John Kruchten, Wholesale Cut FIqwctb 162 N. Wabash Ave, CHICAGO ROSES and CARNATIONS Our Specialties. Mention the American Florist when writing Chicago Carnation Co. Wholesale Florists, 30 E. Randolph St., Chicago L. D. Phone, Central 3373. Mention the American Florist when tertHnff J.R.BUDL0N6 82-86 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO. ROSES, VALLEY WHOLESALE /till* ■?■ /1 1 1 f V f/% **• -itssffz. g™»°< CUT f LOWERS E.C.ANLINGCO. THE LARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED, MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO. 68-70 E. RANDOLPH STREET CHICAGO. L. D. 'Phones Central 1978 and 1977. Wholesale lowMatitpte Chicago. Feb. 12. Perdoz. Roses, Beauty, specials $5 00 36-in 4 00 30-in 3 00 28-in 250 15-20-in 1 50® 2 00 12-in 1 00 Per 100 Short $600@1000 Killarney 4 00@15 00 White Killarney 4 00@15 00 Richmond 4 00@15 00 Prince deBulgarie 4 00® 15 00 Radiance 4 00® 15 00 My Maryland 4 00@1S 00 Melody 4 00@15 00 Mrs.Jardine 4 00@12 00 Lady Hillingdon 4 00@15 00 Sunburst 4 00@15 00 Carnations 1 00® 3 00 Cattleyas perdoz.. 4 00® h 00 Gardenias 3 00® 4 00 Jonquils 3 00® 4 00 Lilium Harrisii 12 50O15 00 Narcissus, Paper White 3 OOffl 4 00 Orchids. Dendrobium, per doz., 5 00 Romans 3 00® 4 00 Tulips 3 00® 4 00 Stevia 1 50(g) 2 00 Violets 50® 1 00 Valley 3 00® 4 00 Swee t Peas 75@ 1 50 Adiantum Croweanum 1 00 Boxwood per lb.. 25 Ferns perlOOO. 2 00@2 50 Galax 1 25 Leucothoe 75 Mexican Ivy... per 1000. 5 00@ft 00 Plumosus Strings. .each, 50® 60 Smilax perdoz., 1 50@2 00 Sprengeri. Plumosus Sprays 3 00© 4 00 R08B8 White and Pink Killarney and Richmond Roses. Red, White and Pink Carna- tions. CaUas, Sweet Peas, and Greens of all kinds. W. E. Trimble Greenhouse Go Princeton, III. Mention the American Florist when writing George Reinberg Wholesale Florist Extra fancy American Beauty, Richmond, Killarney and White Killarney roses. An orders given prompt attention. Try ns. 162 N.Wabash Av., CHICAGO Joseph Ziska 151-153 N.Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Win Designs and Wholesale Florists' Supplies Write for Onr New Catalog w. P. KVLK JOSEPH FOERSTBR Kyle & Foerster WHOLESALE FLORISTS 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Long DUUnce Pboc. Randolph 3619. Mention the American Florist when writing ^ *» IS4 NO WABASH AVF." O S&ONE CENTRAL 8T9 178 The American Florist. Feb. 15, Everything in the line of Cut Flowers, Plants and Florists' Supplies. MILWAUKEE, WI?. HOLTON & HIINKCL CO. 462 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens Cycas Leaves! 100 choice cycas, sizes 20 in. to 4(»-in. for $6.25. Other supplies at equally low prices. Write for list. GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER Wholesale Florist 1324 Pine St., - St. Louis, Mo. Mention the American Florist when writing Philadelphia. TRADE VERY DULL. The first week of the Lenten season has been dull. There is no great quan- tity of flowers, as even the light de- mand appears about suflicient for the supply, and prices have not broken to any extent. American Beauty roses are a shade more plentiful but the spe- cials are still quoted at from 60 to 75 cents. Killarneys are becoming more plentiful. The color is also improving. My Maryland is seen in good shape. The growers appear to have this va- riety in hand and fair crops in mid- winter are the result. Richmond roses are picking up and can soon be had in any quantity. The new yellows sell up clean. There will no doubt be a large increase in the planting of these varieties for next season's forcing. Car- nations appear to keep moving at fair prices for good stock and job lot fig- ures for the seconds and culls. Good freesia sells well, as do sweet peas. Some very choice stock is seen. The first of the Easter lily crop is in and from now on there will be lilies galore. Callas are in good demand.- Cattleya orchids are ahead of the demand and prices rule low. Gardenias were never finer and bring fair prices. Violets are about normal. NOTES. One of the features at the Leo Nies- sen Co. establishment is their snap- dragons. In spite of the dull market they have advanced in price and are in demand. A Niessen idea is a carna- tion tag. This is about 2% inches long by one inch wide with a number in red ink. Above the number is printed: "To refer to these carnations retain tag and state variety." These tags are sent out in quantity to their car- nation growers, who are expected to attach one to each bunch of carna- tions, the numbers thus identifying the grower. Mr. Niessen says it has helped considerably, the stock now be- ing put up more carefully and the deal- ers ask for the number of the grower whose flowers are found to be in good condition. Edw. Reid keeps well to the front with his special carnations. The stock is fine. He is proud of the work of his essay committee, Wallace R. Pierson's paper in answer to his request bringing out the banner attendance at the Flor- ists' Club meeting. t. Spring flowers are the leading card at Berger Bros.' central market. Good Richmond roses are also a specialty. GUST. RUSCH & CO. Wholesale Florists Jobbers in FLORISTS* SUPPLIES. V none Main 1245. 448 Mil P.O.BOX 206. waukee »., Milwaukee,Wis. VlioMeHowerMfcrKets Philadelphia. Feb. 12. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, extra 50 00@h0 00 first 20 00®.^ 00 " Brides and Maids h 00@12 00 ■' Killarney 6 00@15 00 " White Killarney 6 00@15 00 " Liberty 6 00015 00 Carnations 3 00@ 5 00 Cattleyas 35 00050 00 Daffodils 2 50 w 3 00 Freesias 3 00© 600 Gardenias per doz., 1 50@ 3 00 Lilium Harrisii K 00@12 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00@ 5 00 Calla Lilies 12 50« 16 00 Marguerites 1 50© 3 00 Snapdragons IS 00@25 00 Sweet Peas 75@ 1 50 Violets, single 75@ 1 01 double 75@ 1 (0 Adiantum 75 ■., t.1*?-1 andNo- 2... 2 00@15 00 Bride. Bridesmaid special. 5 00@ 8 00 extraand fancy 3 000 4 00 .. „ No- 1 andNo. 2 1 00@ 3 00 Kiliarney. My Maryland.. special 12 00@15 00 extra 4 00@ 6 00 No. 1 and No 2 6 00©10 00 Queen special. 10 OOfr/ 12 00 „.., Red, special. ..10 00(« 12 00 Hillmgdon, Aaron Ward. 12 OOfeiS 00 Richmond 6 00@25 00 Sunburst, special 6 00@10 00 laft. special 12 00@15 00 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer,special.l5 00@2S 00 Carnations 1 oo@ 4 00 Jon.iuils 2 00@3 00 Lattleyas 25 00050 00 Oardemas 10 00030 00 Tulips .... i oo@ 2 00 Lilies. Longiflorum and Harrisii.. 6 000 8 00 L. Kubrum 10 00 Lily of the Valley ...'.'..'.'.'.'.'. 2 00© 4 00 Narcissus. Paper White 1 00© 1 50 sweet Peas. . per doz. bunches. 5001 00 Violets 25© 40 Adiantum Croweanum 15® 50 Asparagus Plumosus. ..doz. bchs' 1 50© 3 00 Smilax per doz. strings. 1 00® 1 75 Lilac. per bunch, 50(n 75c Freesias. per doz. bun.... 1 50@2 00 Pittsburg. MARKET OVERLOADED. Stock is coming in much heavier at this writing, carnations and bulb stock being thrown away to quite an extent. Daffodils and tulips are a drug on the market and can be picked up at the retailer's own prices. Roses are also coming in a little heavier, as are lilies. Violets are shortening up in crop but enough are expected for St. Valentine's day. The weather has turned slightly warmer which is the cause of the unexpected glut. Paper White narcissi are not to be seen very much any more. A few callas are coming in and find good sale. Sweet peas continue to sell as well as ever, and the stock still re- tains its fine quality. Primroses are also very nice and the demand is also good. Yellow roses have shortened up greatly, and the few that come in do not last very long. The outlook for St. Valentine's day is very good. NOTES. Ross E. Adgate, road agent for the McCallum Co., was called home last week from Lancaster to the bed- side of his father, who was taken suddenly sick. At the latest writing he has slightly improved, and the hope of the trade is that he will have a speedy recovery. The Saxonwald Greenhouses of Cas- tle Shannon are sending some extra fine freesia to this market. They are also cutting heavily on fine carna- tions. Mrs. A. J. Joyce has opened a new flower stand in the Pittsburgh Mar- ket, and seems to be doing well. I. V. Kinder of Charleroi was in town Monday buying greenhouse sup- plies. J. Putallup, Wash.— The Western Washington Horticultural Association will hold its third annual meeting here February 19-21. Moore, Hentz & Nash, WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS 55 and 57 West 26th Street, Telephone No. 756 Madison Square, NEW YORK The Kervan Company FRESH CUT EVEROREENS and Mosses, Decorating Material lor Florist Trade, at Wholesale. TELEPHONES MADISON SQUARE 1519-5893 119 West 28th Street NEW YORK N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange Coogan Bid?., 6th Ave. & W. 26th St., New York Openfor Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every morning. Desirable wall space to rent for advertising. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary. HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION American Beau ty Roses a specialty, Roses, Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, Etc 57 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Telephones: 2200 and 2201 Madison Square. WM.A.KESSLER Snccessor to Kessler Bros. 1 13 W. 28th St., NEW YORK. CUT FLOWERS WHOLESALE PLANTSMEN AND FLORISTS Phone 2336 Madison. Shipments Everywhere Prompt and satisfactory. Consignments solicited. Paul Meconi Wholesale Florist 55-57 West 26th Street NEW YORK CITY Telephone: 3864 Madison Sauare Gnttman Flower Growers Co. A. J. QUITMAN. President. Wholesale Florists 55 W. 26th St., NEW YORK Phone 1912 and 7983 Madison Square. 18 Years Experience. Bloomington, I.\d. — Morris, the Flo- rist, reports trade very brisk with lots of decorative and funeral work, carnations are very plentiful but good roses are hard to get. Other flowers are in good demand. 182 The American Florist. Feb. /j, M. RIO E> CO. HEADQUARTERS FOR UP-TO-DATE EASTER SUPPLIES AND RIBBONS. Write for our Easter Folder 1220 Race Street ...... - - PHILADELPHIA, PA. Try the New Mail Order Department of The House That Never Disappoints. Cincinnati. MARKET WELL SUPPLIED. The market at the present time is well supplied in all lines. The de- mand is just ordinary. Shipping busi- ness continues good. The carnation supply continues very large. All those from the regular consignors are gen- erally of a good quality. Some of the stock dumped in, however, is not all it should be. Many of the carnations are splits or mended splits. The rose market is much easier than it was a week ago. Then all were selling up very nicely. Now, however, there are times when some — and good ones too — are left over. Fortunately during the past week these last that went to waste were very few in numbers. Or- ders are- beginning to come in strong too for lily of the valley, orchids and sweet peas for St. Valentine's day. The sweet peas have been good sellers right along. There is a very large supply of both double and single vio- lets. The latter are particularly fine. The supply of bulbous stock of all kinds is very large. The list includes daffodils, jonquils, tulips, Dutch hya- cinths, narcissi and freesia. None are selling any too well and as a result the prices have dropped down to prac- tically the lowest point. The green goods supply is more than adequate for requirements. There is an over- supply of both plumosus and spren- geri but the plumosus moves more slowly. NOTES. The Florists' Club held its regular monthly meeting at the club rooms. After a very short business session the quorum present adjourned to the cial session. Henry Schwarz and Max Rudolph had an even better sup- Alt Heidelberg and there held a so- ply of new stories on hand than the good ones they always have. The Cincinnati Cut Flower Ex- change expects to do a large business in sweet peas Valentine day. They have made arrangements for an ex- traordinary supply and most of them are already sold. The cut flower department of the J. M. McCullough's Sons Co. received some very excellent Dutch hyacinths from Albert McCullough's own place. Wm. Dittman and daughter of New Castle, Ind., stopped in this city on their way to Jacksonville, Fla., last week. C. E. Critchell has been receiving fine roses, including American Beau- ties, from the South Park Floral Co. Visitors : Peter Weiland, New Cas- tle, Ind.; Harry Frank. Portland. Ind.; E. E. Stewart, Rives Junction, Mich.; S. S. Skidelsky, Philadelphia, Pa.: A. Miller, of A. Henderson & Co., Chi- cago; J. J. Goudy, representating Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa. ]_ H. New Bedford Horticultural society. More than 50 members of the New Bedford Horticultural Society, New Bedford, Mass., attended the society's annual banquet February 6. The din- ing room was handspmely decorated with flowering plants, ferns and palms, furnished by James Garthly of Fair- haven. Mr. Garthly and David F. Roy also furnished carnations for the guests. The past year has been the most suc- cessful in the history of the society and the banquet was all the more en- joyed on that account. mf,t '/BEST IN THE WORLD Ii JOHN C.MEYER & CO. ^ |, B0ST0N,MrSSS. I L*" .'' '■■• >'> ■ '■■ j';,Wv'"'' '■' %: ■ ' ■ Do Not Take Any Fake Green Thread. Use the The MEYER Green Genuine Silkaline and Get More Thread . _ ' ____ __« _ -"--* SILKALINE y* Jt ^ft> Used by Retail Florists for mossing funeral aL/4 Jk^ft designs, tying bunches, etc., is ffcjS^>*w The °nly ArticIe That Should Be Used *""^J?A^^*ll DY Krowers f°r stringing Smilax and Asparagus, as it lrrtr-B?|Tf IS w'" nul ^a(*e or rot m tne greenhouse. The Meyer mi^yvlM/I Silkaline was the first green thread to be introduced ijM among Florists and Growers. It is handled by the t1^ IB kest houses everywhere, but it should be ordered by • IT JM name- Meyer's Silkaline— to be sure of getting the *^ genuine article. Do not accept substitutes. If your jobber cannot supply you, order direct of the manufacturers. Price for any size or color, $1.25 per lb. Sizes "F" fine, "FF" medium, and "FFF" coarse. JOHN C. MEYER & CO., i^iS8K2K; Lowell, Mass Silkaline also is made in all leading colors, as Violet, for bunching violets, and also for tying tancy boxes FANCY FERNS, S New Crop Galax, Bronze or Green $1.25 per 1000. Case 10,000, $7.50 Sphagnum Moss, large bales $1.50 Wild Smilax, always on hand 50-pound cases $5.00 Leucothoe Sprays, Green $1.00 per 100: $7.50 per 1000 Boxwood per pound 20c ; 50-pound case. $7.50 Magnolia Leaves. Imported Green and Bronze. Basket. .$1.75; 6 baskets, $1.50 each Sheet Moss in Bags {or Hanging Baskets. Large Bags $2.00 eact Florists in the Middle and Western States can save money by placing their orders with us. A trial order solicited. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc., Wholesale Commission Florists and Florists* Supplies. 38-40 Broadway, All phone connections. DETROIT, MICH. GUT FERNS, Best Quality 1,000 at $1.35; 2,000 at $2.60; 5,000 or over $1.20 per 1000 Robert Groves, ^m^maIs*- SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX New crop now ready Satisfaction guaranteed. JAS. E. PIMKSTON, Louisville, Ala. President Prank C. Barrows acted as toastmaster. He reviewed the history of the society and spoke optimistically of the future. It was hoped to have President Farquhar of the S. A. F. on the programme, but Mr. Farquhar found it impossible to be present. Vice-president Roy read a paper on the culture of chrysanthemums. The sub- ject was well handled and the paper was much appreciated. On motion of Geo. H. Reynolds, chairman of the en- tertainment committee, a vote of thanks was extended to Mr. Garthly and Mr. Roy for the plants and flowers. Wm. Keith told of the early struggles of the society. John P. Rooney and Louis W. Macey gave several well rendered solos and there were other musical numbers on the programme. George Cotsonas & Co. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in all kinds of Evergreens Fancy and Dagger Ferns, Bronze and Green Galax, Holly, 'Leucothoe Sprays, Princess Pine, Etc., Delivered to all parts of United States and Canada 127 W. 28th St.. bet. 6th & 7th Av Telephone 1202 Madison Square. New York North Yakima, Wash. — The follow- ing were chosen members of the state contest committee of the Washington State Horticultural Association to award prizes to boys and girls raising the best crops of corn, wheat, pota- toes, oats and peas : C. B. Kegley, chairman; Prof. W. H. Sparks; Prof. Geo. Severance; Fred W. Lewis; Jo- sephine Preston; P. C. Kaufman; C. B. Flint. We are now filling orders for Southern Wild Smilax Natural and fcvf (~\ CC 17 G Perpetuated Sheet IVlV/OOCia E. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala. HUCKLEBERRY IN STANDARD SMILAX CASES, $2.50 A most pleasing substitute for Green Wild Smilax New crop Fancy and Dagger Ferns now ready. Write, wire or phone. Caldwell the Woodsman Co. Everything In Southern Evergreens. EVERGREEN, ALABAMA. Mention the American Florist when writing Aaron Buchanan Wholesale Florist HAWK, N. C. NEW STOCK Bronze Galax, $3.50 per case of 10.000: Dagger Ferns, $3.00 per case of 5.000, cases of 10.000 $5.50; Log Moss, $1.00 per 2 bu. bag. Cash with order. '9*3 The American Florist. DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS is:; Will be delivered lor the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. DULUTH, MINN. 2 STORES 2 SUPERIOR, WIS. J. J. IvBBORIU Two Stores ami srvi-nUi-ii large Greenhouses. Deliveries everywhere in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. All orders given prompt attention and filled with strictly tresh stock. Chicago. Established In 1857. fmM. FLORIST^ 739 Buckingham Place. L. D. Phone. Graceland 1112. Send us your retail orders. WE HAVE THE BEST FACILITIES IN THE CITY Mention the American Florist when writing CHICAGO PalmerHouse Florist 17 e. MONROE ST. Mention the American Florist when writing Brooklyn New York. "WILSON" 3 and 5 Greene Ave.. Phone 6800 01 02 Prospect. 339 to 347 Greene Ave., Phone 3908 Prospect. Greenhouses: Short Hills. N. J. Deliveries in NEW YORK. LONG ISLAND and NEW JERSEY. Terre Haute, Ind. John G. Heinl & Son, 129 South Seventh St. Telephone 247 We are in position to fill promptly all Mail. Telephone, Telegraph and Cable orders with best quality stock in season Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Lockport. So A. Anderson, 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. Mail. Telephone and Telegraph orders filled promptly with the choicest stock. M-ention the American Florist when writing San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND Successor to Sievers & Boland FLORIST 60 KEARNEY STREET Mention the American Florist when writing Chicago. A. LANGE, 25 E. MADISON ST. Chicago. Des Moines. ALPHA FLORAL CO. 146 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago. 623 Walnut St., Des Moines, la. Largest and most centrally located store in the city. All orders given prompt attention. for — Next Week_ FROM NEW YORK EXCEPT AS NOTED. February 13. French, 10 a. m Piei North 10 a. m. Donaldson. Red Ln Loi i:i in'1, River. Volturno, Uranium, Leydlitz. North Ger. Lloyd, FROM ST. JOHN, Letltia, February 14. FROM ST. JOHN, Corsican, Allan. FROM PHILADELPHIA, M.-nomiiiee, 10 a. m. It • . Fabre, .'J p. in. February 15. PROM HALIFAX, Corsican, Allan. California, Anchor. 2 p. m., Pier 64, North River. < '|iI<-;il'". French, '■'• p. m., Pier ."7. North River. Philadelphia, American, 8 ::<> a. m., Piet 02, North River, from PHILADELPHIA, Haverford, American, In a. m. Philadelphia. White Star, '.>;:;o a. m. Verona, Navigazlone, Pier 64, North River. Berlin, North Ger, Lloyd, 11 a. m. FROM BALTIMORE, Cassel, North Ger. Lloyd, 2 p. m. Mai toppo, Norton. \i tguel i '<' Larxins — ' ■ Barber. Magadalena, Royal Mail. February 18. FROM BOS3 ON, i arpathla, i m i PROM BOS3PON, Adriatic, White Star, 12 noon. Kaiser Wilfcelm II, North Ger, Lloyd. Mayaro, Trinidad. i Alexander McCoonell 611 FIFTH AVE., COR. 49TH STREET. NEW YORK CITY. TELEGRAPH Orders forwarded lo I any part of the United States, Canada and allprincipal cities in Europe. Orderi transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steamship, or elsewhere receive special attention. Reference or Cash must accompany all orders from unknown correspondents. Cable address: Alesconnkll, Western Union Code. Memphis, Tenn. HAISCH'S Madison and Main Streets L. D. Phone 726 All orders will be filled carefully and promptly de- livered in Memphis and alll other Tennessee cities. Mi ntion the American Florist when writing Young & Nugent Telephone 2065-2O66 Madison Square. 42 West 28th Street. To out-of-town florists »TT»T17 vnnv We are in the Heart of NEW YORK And give special attention to steamer and theater orders. Prompt delivery and best stock in the market. Dallas, Texas. The Texas Seed and Floral Company Orders for out flowers and designs solicited fc delivery in any part of Texas. Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C. GEO. H. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street Mention the American Florist when writing St. Paul, Minn. L L MAY & CO. Order Your Flowers for delivery in this section from the LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST. Mention the American Florist when writing 184 The American Florist. Feb. 15, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. New York. Established 1874. DARDS N. E. Corner 44th St. and Madison Ave. Has his own correspondents in all the large cities of Europe and the British Colonies. Cable orders forwarded by private code. Telegraph and Cable Ad- dress, DARDSFLOR. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American florist when writing St. Paul, Minn. Holm & Olson, 20-22-24 West Fifth Street. We fill orders for any place in the Twin Cities and for all points in the Northwest. The Largest Store in America: the largest stock; the greatest variety. Write, wire or phoDe. We are alive night and day. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. WILLIAM L. ROCK Flower Co. Will execute orders for any town in MISSOURI, KANSAS OR OKLAHOMA. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Buffalo, N. T. W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main Street. Members Florists' Telegraph Association. Mention the American Florist when writing La Crosse, Wis. LACROSSEFLORALCO. BOTH PHONES No. 40 LONG DISTANCE No. 40 Careful Attention To All Orders. Mention the American Florist when writing Atlanta, Ga. Atlanta Floral Co. 41 Peachtree Street Boston, Mass. "Penn, The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. 37-43 BROMFIELD STREET Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda FLORISTS, 1415 Farnvm St. ^milz Name Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Alpha Floral Co., Chicago. Alpha Floral Co., Des Moines, la. Anderson Floral Co., Anderson, S. C. Anderson, S. A., 440 Main, Buffalo, N. Y. Archias Floral Co., Sedalia, Mo. Atlanta Floral Co., Atlanta, Ga. Baer, Julius, 138 B. 4th St., Cincinnati. Begerow's, Newark, N. J. Bertermann Bros. Co., Indianapolis, Ind. Blackistone, Washington, D. C. Boland, J. B., San Francisco. Bowe, M. A., New York. Bramley & Son, Cleveland, O. Breltmeyer's Sons, John, Detroit, Mich. Buckbee, H. W., Eockford, 111. Carbone, Phillip L., Boston. Clark's Sons, D., New York. Cleveland Cut Flower Co., Cleveland, O. Cooke, Geo. H., Conn. Ave. and L, Washington. Daniels & Fisher, Denver, Colo. Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave., New York. Duerr, Chas. A., Newark, 0. Dunlop's, 96 Yonge St., Toronto, Can. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St., Albany, N. Y. Freeman, Mrs. J. E., Toledo, O. Galvln, Thos. F., Boston. Gasser, J. M., Co., Cleveland, O. Geny Bros., Nashville, Tenn. Grand Eapids Floral Co., Grand Eapids, Mich. Gude Bros., Washington. Habermann, Charles, New York. Haisch's, Memphis, Tenn. Heinl & Son, J. G., Terre Haute. Ind. Hess & Swoboda, Omaha, Neb. John Bader Co., N. S., Pittsburg. Hoffman, 59 Mass Ave., Boston. Keller Sons, J. B., Eochester, N. Y. Kellogg, F. & P. Co., Geo. M., Kansas City. Kift, Eobert, 1725 Chestnut, Philadelphia. La Crosse Floral Co., La Crosse, Wis. Lange. A., 25 B. Madison St., Chicago. Leborlous, J. J., Duluth, Minn. Leborlous. J. J., Superior, Wis. Mangel, 17 E. Monroe St., Chicago. Matthews, 16 3rd St., Dayton, O. May & Co., L. L., St. Paul, Minn. McConnell, Alex, New York. McKenna, Montreal, Can. Murray, Samuel, Kansas City, Mo. Myer, Florist, New York. Ostertag Bros., St. Louis. Palmer, W. J. & Son, Buffalo. Park Floral Co., The, Denver, Colo. Parker, John L., Birmingham, Ala. Pellcano, Eossl & Co., San Francisco. Calif. Penn, the Florist, 43 Bromfleld St., Boston. Podesta & Baldocchl, San Francisco. Pollworth Co., C. C, Milwaukee. Bock Flower Co., Wm. L., Kansas City. Saakes, O. C, Los Angeles, Calif. Saltforc) Flower Shop, Poughkeepsle, N Y. Schiller The Florist, 2221 W. Madison St., Chi- cago. Schling, Max, 22 W. 59th St., New York. Shaffer, Geo., A. W., Pittsburgh, Pa. Smith, Henry, Grand Eapids, Mich. Texas Seed and Floral Co., Dallas, Tex. Virgin, Uriah J., New Orleans, La. Walker & Co., Louisville, Ky. Williams, Mrs. B. A., Pittsburg. "Wilson," 3 and 5 Greene, Brooklyn, N. Y. Wlttbold, Geo., Co., 737 Buckingham PL, Chi- cago. Wittbold, 66 B. Eandolph St., Chicago. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson, Los An- geles, Calif. Young & Nugent. New York. Detroit, Mich. John Breittneyer's Sons Corner Broadway and Gratiot Avenues. Artistic Designs. High Grade Cut Blooms. We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing WASHINGTON D. C. CUDEBROS.CO FLORISTS 1214 T STNW WASMINOTON.OO. Gudes Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Samuel Murray, 913 Grand Avenue All Orders Given Prompt and Careful Attention Members of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Indianapolis, Ind. Bertermann Bros. Co. FLORISTS 241 Massachusetts Avenue. Members of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Flori3t when writing Denver, Colo. The Park Floral Co. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA PELICANO, ROSSI & CO., 123 KEARNY ST. Poughkeepsle, N. T. "The SaltfordFlower Shop." Vaasar College and Bennett School J. A. VALBNTINE. President. *9*3> The American Florist. 185 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. Philadelphia. Robert Kift, 1725 Chestnut St. Personal Attention to all Orders. Mention the American Florist when writing IN THE HEART OF NEW YORK CITY Phone 6404 Madison So. 6 East 33d St. Our Motto THE GOLDEN RULE. Mention the American Florist when writing Dayton, O. Matthews, FLORISTS 16 W. Third Street Flowers in any arrangement for all occasions, for Dayton and vicinity. Long dis. Phones. Mention the American Florist when writing Pittsburg, Pa. A.W. Smith Co. KEENAN BLDG. Largest Floral Establishment in America. Established 1874. Incorporated 1909. Mention the American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. FLORAL DESIGNS AND FLOWERS Best Quality on Shortest Notice. DANIELS S FISHER Order by mail, telephone, telegraph or cable. Cable address "Daniels, Denver" Mention the American Florist when writing THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, EUCLID AVENUE Montreal Cor. St. Catherine and Gay Sts. All orders receive prompt attention. Choice Beauties, Orchids and Valley always on hand. Boston, Mass. Send flower orders for deliverv in Boston and all New England Points To THOS. F. CALVIN, Inc., 124 THE MONT ST. Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskill Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade disc. 229 WEST THIRD STREET. City Index to Retail Florists* Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. Y.— Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St. Anderson, S. C. — The Anderson Floral Co. Atlanta, Ga.— Atlanta Floral Co., 41 Peaehtree. Birmingham, Ala. — John L. Parker. Boston — Phillip L. Carbone. Boston — Thos. F. Galvln, Inc., 124 Tremont St. Boston— Hoffman, 59-61 Mass. Ave. Boston— Penn, the Florist, 43 Bromfleld St. Brooklyn, N. Y.— "Wilson," 3 and 5 Greene. Buffalo, N. Y.— S. A. Anderson. 440 Main. Buffalo, N. Y.— W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main. Chicago— Alpha Floral Co. Chicago— Mangel, 17 E. Monroe St. Chicago — A. Lange, 25 E. Madison St. Chicago— Schiller The Florist, 2221 W. Madison. Chicago — Geo. Wlttbold Co., 737 Buckingham PI. Chicago — Wittbold's, 50 E. Randolph. Cleveland, O. — Bramley & Son. Cleveland, O.— The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Cleveland, 0.— The J. M. Gasser Co. Dallas, Tex. — Texas Seed and Floral Co. Dayton, 0.— Matthews, 16 W. 3rd St. Denver, Colo.— The Park Floral Co. Des Moines, la. — Alpha Floral Co. Detroit. Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons. Duluth, Minn. — J. J. Leborlous. Grand Rapids, Mich.— Grand Rapids Floral Co. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Henry Smith. Indianapolis— Bertermann Bros. Co., 214 Mass. Kansas City. — Geo. M. Kellogg, F. & P. Co. Kansas City. — Samuel Murray. Kansas City.— Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. La Crosse, Wis.— La Crosse Floral Co. Little Rock, Ark.— Vestals, 409 Main St. Los Angeles, Calif.— 0. C. Saakes. Los Angeles.— Wolfskill Bros. & M. Goldenson. Memphis. Tenn. — Haisch's. Milwaukee — C. C. Pollworth Co. Montreal — McKenna. Nashville, Tenn. — Geny Bros. Newark, N. J. — Begerow's. Newark, Ohio. — Chas. A. Duerr. New Orleans. La.— Uriah J. Virgin. New York — M. A. Bowe. New York— D. Clark's Sons, 2139 Broadway. New York— Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave. New York— Ales. McConnell. 611 5th Ave. New York— Myer, Florist, 609 Madison Ave. New York— Max Schllng, 22 W. 59tb St. New Y'ork — Young and Nugent. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, Fnvnum St. Philadelphia— Robert Klft, 1725 Chestnut. Pittsburg, Pa.— A. W. Smith Co.. Keenan Bldg. Pittsburg— Mrs. E. A. Williams. Pougbkeepsle, N. Y.— The Saltford Flower Shop. Rochester. N. Y.— J. B. Keller's Sons. Seattle, Wash.— L. W. McCoy. 912 3rd Ave. St. Louis, Mo. — Ostertag Bros. St. Paul. Minn.— Holm & Olson. St. Paul, Minn.— L. L. May & Co. San Francisco — J. B. Boland, 60 Kearney St. San Francisco — Pellcano, Rossi & Co. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchl. Sedalia, Mo. — Archlas Floral Co. Superior, Wis. — J. J. Leborlous. Terre Haute, Ind.— J. G. Helnl & Son. Toledo, 0.— Mrs. J. B. Freeman. Toronto, Can. — Dunlop's, 60 Y'onge St. Washington — Blackistone. Washington — Geo. H. Cooke, Conn. Ave. aud L. Washington — Gude Bros. Washington— Geo. C. Shaffer, 14th and I Sts. New York. m**wmb4b David Clarke's Sons FLORAL DECORATORS 2139-2141 Broadway, 155Z™M C^iumou. dlOJCB Gut FI^WS. SAN FRANCISCO Podesta & Baldocchl 224-226 Grant Avenue Prompt and careful attention to orders from out-of-town florists. Los Angeles, Calif. O. C. SAAKES FLORIST, Prompt and careful attention to orders (rom out of-town florists. Trade discount. 21 S West Fourth Street. Cleveland, O. The Cleveland Cut Flower Co, Will fill your orders for designs and cut flowers in NORTHERN OHIO. Washington, D. C. Geo. C. Shaffer : ; FLORIST : : Phone 24 1 6 Main. 1 4th & Eye Stt., N. W Write, Telegraph or Telephone. Albany, N. T. Flowers or Design Work. Delivered in Albany and vicinity on telegraphic order. 11 NORTH PEARL STREET. Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable florist Only the Bert ©6 Yomt Street. We deliver anywhere in Canada and guarantee safe arrival. Dunlop's Milwaukee, Wis. C. C. Pollworth Co. Will take proper Wia/«r.nain care of your orders in " lowuiioill Orders will be carefully cared for by Michigan. HENRY SMITH, Wholesale and Retail Florist ol GRAND RAPIDS Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. ALFRED HANNAH a SONS Will fill your orderi lor Designs and Cut Flowers in Michiga 186 The American Florist. Feb. is, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities, by tbe firms below, tbe Leading Retailers In the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. Send yourordersforChicago and Sub- urbs to All orders carefully filled 3WMad'son under the supervision of ,chica£^ GEORGE ASMUS, Mgr. Wire, Write or Phone West 822 Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist when writing Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue, N. Rochester Phone 506. Long Dist. Bell Phone 2188 Members Florists Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Cleveland, O., and Vicinity. Bramley & Son 1181 E. 71st St. The Largest Growers of Flowers in City. Mention the American Florist when writing Little Rock, Ark. VESTALS PAUL M. PALEZ, Mgr. 409 MAIN STREET. All orders carefully filled and delivered to all parts of the city, Arkansas aad the Southwest. Toledo, O. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Successor to Geo. A. Helnl) 330 Superior St., Toledo, O. Both Phones. 527. Special attention to Mail and Telegraph Orders Seattle, Wash. L.W. McCOY, Florist 912 3rd Ave. Grower, Wholesaler and Retailer. Careful and prompt attention given to orders for Alaska, Washington and Oregon. Nashville, Tenn. Geny Bros. LEADING FLORISTS 112 Fifth Ave. No. NASHVTJJUL TENN New York. MYEB, FLORIST, S" Max Schling NEW YORK No. 22 West 59th Street Adjoining Plaza Hotel St. Louis, Mo. Wire or Phone Your Orders to the HOUSE OF FLOWERS. Ostertag Bros. The Largest Retail Supply House in the West Jefferson and Washington Ave Sedalia, Missouri Archias Floral Co. Choice Cut Flowers and Designs on short notice. Prompt attention to telegraph and telephone orders. Kansas Ctty. CARNATIONS FLOODING MARKET. This city and vicinity have been fa- vored with two months of remarkably mild weather to the last of January, which will be a great help in advanc- ing: stock for the early Easter. Re- ports from several growers are a trifle doubtful as to Giganteum lilies being on time. Many growers stick to then- favorite brand whether it be formosum. giganteum or Harrisii, and only grow the one variety. This means win or lose on all. Others, who divide sorts, seem to have blooms from Christmas on and always on hand for Easter. Carnations are flooding the market not only by local growers but many are be- ing shipped from the West, which fact is significant and was never known here before. Much glass has been erected in central and western Kansas and eastern Colorado and the products are put on this market. Reports from five sweet pea growers show heavy losses by buds falling off and each grower has a different reason. These men should get together and compare notes, causes, remedies, etc. Roses are scarce with no prospect for a surplus in the near future. The extremes of summer and winter have been rather unfavorable to many crops. The de- mand for pans of daffodils, tulips, etc., is good. Carnations are showing more splits than for many years. The beau- tiful bulb crop now on gives the show windows varied and pleasing effects and is stimulating a good business both in pan stock and cut NOTES. Plans are being prepared for a con- servatory in connection with the Westport high school for botanical ex- periments. This will be the first of its kind in this part of the country. E. H. Frandsen has added a fine 10- room house and two acres of land to his place. He says the lily prospects are a trifle uncertain if tin- cold dark weather continues. The Rosery is showing some fine potted stock. Their 2,000 lilies are in fine shape and will be ready for Easter. R. C. Peacock, Independence road, is still adding to his new plant and trade is already coming his way. John Stempel has found the key to the mignonette secret. His product is choice. Ed. A. Humfeld's place is well filled and is usually "then" when the time comes. Samuel Murray shows a gorgeous window of bougainvilleas and white li- lacs. K. C. M. Kansas City, Mo. Geo. M. Kellogg Flower & Plant Co. 1122GrandAve. win fin all orders for Cut Kansas City and Flowers, Funeral Designs. nr,,,.i umi i|« Wedding and Birthday Gift. rieasatH mil, RIB. that mav be entrusted to them Louisville, Ky. F. Walker & Co., FLORISTS Phones: Home 1388. Cumb. Main 1388A. 634 Fourth Avenue Mention the American Florist when writing New Orleans- CUT FLOWERS Delivered for Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Texas. Wire or mail. Highest Grade Stock Only. URIAH J. I/IBAIM 838 ^_^_ VliXUlll, CANAL ST. Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C. 14th and H. Street. Mention the American Florist when writing Newark, N J. Begerow's 946 Broad Street. Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliveries throughout the stale and to all steamship docks in Hoboken, N. }., and New York. Mention the American Florist when writing Boston, Mass. Philip L. Carbone IMPORTER, FLORIST, AND DECORATOR 342 Boy 1st on Street, Telephone Connections Member of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Newark, Ohio. CHAS. A. DUERR. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Rockford, 111. H. W. BUCKBEE. Member of the Florists' TelegraphDelivery *9'j The Amer i ca n Fl o r i s t. 1-7 TUBEROUS=ROOTED BEGONIAS GLOXINIAS FANCY=LEAVED CALADIUMS BEGONIAS Single In Separate Colors. Scarlet, crimson, rose, white, yellow and orange. 4i'c. per doz. , $2.6 I pet 100, $22.50 per 1000. Single in Choicest Mixture. 35c per doz., $2.25 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Double in Separate Colors. Scarlet, rose, white and yellow. (iOc: per doz., $4.50 per 1U(>, $40.0" per 1000. Double in Choicest Mixture. 50c per doz.; $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. Frilled in Separate Colors. Scarlet, white, pink and yellow. These are with wavy and frilled petals like some of the newer Petunias. Soc per doz., $6.tO per 100, Dwarf Hybrid Lafayette. Brilliant crimson scarlet. $1.50 per doz., $lo. 00 per ion. Dwarf Hybrid Duke Zeppelin. Pure rich scarlet. $1.00 per doz., $7.00 per UO. CALADIUMS, Fancy =Leaved The finest collection ever offered, and the most extensive stock in America. Choice Standard Varieties. $1.75 per doz., $12.00 per 100, SlOO.oO per 1' Oo. Choice Rare and New Varieties. $2.25 per doz. , $15.00 per 100, $140.00 per I'M HI. Recent Introductions. $3.50 per doz., $25.00 per 100. Choicest Mixture. $1.50 per doz., $10.00 per 100, $95.00 per 1000. GLOXINIAS Dreer's Superb in Choicest Mixture or in Separate Colors. As blue, red, white, red with white edge and blue with white edge. 60c per doz., $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. New Emperor. (Hvbrida Imperialis) in choicest mixed varieties. 85c. per doz., $6.00 per 100. OUR USUAL SUPERIOR STRAIN. YOU CAN BUY CHEAPER, BUT NOT BETTER STOCK. "«£&K/5ai WHS*. ^ '^jw/^^JH A^L^aa WLk!JL^j±. ^asrusmmr- ">££>.. rflSfeJlfiiB \ ^jF*j/3 '• If ^jMBP^H 714 Chestnut Street, CIIDV A nDCCD In #% #14 Chestnut Street nCnllf A. UnEEn, inc., Philadelphia, pa THE ABOVE PRICES ARE INTENDED FOR THE TRADE ONLY. fl 1 1 Hydrangeas Pot Grown for Forcing. ALL IN 6-INCH POTS Otaksa, with 5 and 6 branches . $20 00 NEW SINGLE ROSE IRISH FIRE FLAME. A new departure in Roses for winter forcing. IRISH FIRE FLAME is a single rose with only five petals, and is the most striking and the best single rose Messers. Alex. Dickson & Sons have ever raised. It flowers profusely during the winter months, producing both single flowers and sprays of from three to five buds. The bud is an intense fiery crimson scarlet at the tip, shading at the base of petals to orange salmon ; the open flower is a beautiful bright salmon. It is of strong vigorous growth, with dark green foliage, reverse of leaf deep bronze. We have tested this rose for two years, and can confidently recommend it as a sterling novelty in Roses. It has been awarded a Gold Medal by the National Rose Society of Great Britain, and has taken several prizes for table decoration. Grafted stock, $35.00 per 100; $300.00 per 1000. Own Root, $30.00 per 100; $250.00 per 1O00. Grafted plants, March delivery, Own Root in April. GRAFTED ROSES. We yraft our Roses early on Dicksons' Irish Manetti Stock from firm (lower- ing wood, and the result is strong vigorous plants in March and April. Budlong's Double White Killarney an. 1 Sunburst, $2n per 100, $150 per 1000 Killarney, Waban White Killarney, My Maryland, Mrs. Aaron Ward and Lady Hillingdon, $15.00 per li"; $120.00 per 1000. ORDER NOW. Robt. Scott & Son, Sharon Hill, Del. Co., Pa. Otaksa, with 3 branches 12 00 Otaksa, with 2 branches 10 00 Thos. Hogg, with 5 and 6 branches 20 00 Souvenir de Claire, with 7 and 10 Now Ready for Delivery Shall we send by freight or express? Jackson & Perkins Co. WHOLESALE ONLY Florists and Nurserymen Newark, - New York Mention the American Florist when writing Franzen's Seeds Sure to Grow. Ageratum, Blue..oz. $0.(fl. Snapdragon.' .75 F. O. FRANZEN, 1476 Summerdale Av., Chicago Send for trade list. 188 The American Florist. Feb. 15, American Seed Trade Association. Chas. N. Page. Des Moines, la.. President: Harry L. Holmes, Harrisburg. Pa.. First Vice-President; Arthur B. Clark. Milford. Conn., Second Vice President; C.E. Kendel, Cleveland, O., Secretary and Treasurer; J. M. Ford. Ravenna. O., Assistant Secretary. Next annual convention, at Cleveland, O., June 24-26. 1913. Many foreign flower seed growers are late in completing their American orders this season. F. W. BABTELDES is now hopeful that the proposed Kansas seed law will be kept off the calendar or afterward knocked out altogether in the house. ELSEWHERE in this issue will be found a paper read by W. W. Tracy, Wash- ington, D. C. before the Massachu- setts Horticultural Society, February 8, 1913. Holland seed growers complain that because of the wet summer their seed crops came in late and it has taken long to dry and clean them, hence late shipments. The protest of J. Kissock & Co., New York, who claimed that celery seed im- ported by them was of the wild variety and not dutiable, has been sustained by the board of general appraisers. Birmingham, Ala.— Truckers in this section had a very successful year in 1912, which would indicate an in- creased acreage this season for all crops grown in this vicinity. Chicago. — Prices on the Board of Trade February 12 for grass seed were noted as follows: Timothy, $3 to $4 per 100 pounds. — Onion sets hold steady at, whites $1.25, reds $1.05, and yel- lows $1, in carlots. New Orleans, La. — The J. Steckler Seed Co. say that the gardeners in their territory all made very good crops last year where they were not flooded but on account of their vege- tables being marketed at the same time as the crops from Florida and other states the prices were not as good as in previous years. This firm's trade in 1012, however, was the best since the establishment of the busi- ness. The Canners' Convention. The following were noted among seedsmen and their representatives attending the canners' convention at Louisville this week: Arnold Ringier, of the W. W. Barnard Co., Chicago; A. B. Clark, of the Everett B. Clark Seed Co., Milford, Conn.; E. M. Par- melee, representing the John H. Allen Seed Co., Sheboygan, Wis.; W. B. Lu- cas, representing the John H. Allen Seed Co., Sheboygan, Mich.; S. F. Leonard, of the Leonard Seed Co.. Chicago; J". C. Leonard, of the Leonard Seed Co., Chicago; S. P. Landreth, of the D. Landreth Seed Co., Bristol, Pa.; G. W. Warren, representing Rogers Bros., Alpena, Mich.; Chas. P. Guelf, representing the Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., Cambridge, N. Y.; W. C. Lang- bridge, representing the Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., Cambridge, N. Y.; A. W. Livingston, of the Livingston Seed .Co., Columbus, O.; B. E. Brotherton, " of the Peninsula Seed Co., Port Hu- ron, Mich.; Watson S. Woodruff, of sTir. Woodruff & Sons, Orange, Conn.; F. H. Woodruff, of F. H. Woodruff & Sons, Milford, Conn.; A. O. Hogg, of Hogg & Lytle, Toronto, Ont.: W. P. Stubbs, of Wood, Stubbs & Co., Louis- ville. Ky.; F. M. Clark, of the Everett B. Clark Seed Co., Milford, Conn.; - Lytle, of Hogg & Lytle. Toronto. Ont.; T. C. Fagan, representing J. M. McCullough's Sons Co.. Cincinnati, O. ; L. M. Graham, representing the Liv- ingston Seed Co., Columbus, O.; W. S. Reynolds. Sturgeon Bay, Wis.; Edvv. Reynolds. Sturgeon Bay. Wis.; C. P. Pvle, representing the F. G. Johnson Co. Another Federal Seed Bill. Another federal seed bill has been introduced by Senator Gronna. It is known as Senate Bill 8382 and is en- titled, "A bill to prohibit the inter- state shipment of impure seeds." Where shipments are made for the purpose of cleaning the seed before offering it for sale the law will_jiot apply but such shipments must be made subject to such regulations as the Secretary of Agriculture may see fit to impose. He may demand a bond of the owner or consignee if he deems it 'necessary. According to the bill red clover must not contain more than three per cent by weight of yellow trefoil or similar seed, and alfalfa must not contain more than three per cent of yellow trefoil, burr clover and sweet clover, singly or combined. Any variety con- taining more than five per cent of another kind of seed is also prohibited, clover and timothy mixtures excepted. The percentage of germination of any of the seeds must not be less than 90. The bill carries with it a penalty of a fine of not more than $100 and not less than $10 for each offense. Tacoma, Wash. — The Morisse Seed Co.. a new firm, has opened for busi- ness at 1131 South C street. Carl Morisse, former president of the Ta- coma Rose Society, and Fred J. Mor- isse, are members of the firm. Mankato, Minn. — More than $l,.r>00 in cash premiums will be distributed by the commercial club of this place at the annual meeting of the crop breed- ers' association and the mid-winder seed show, to be held here February 25-28. The meeting is held under the direction of the agricultural division of the state university. Pieters-Wiieeier Seed Company Growers of High Grade SEED Palo Alto, California. Onion, Lettuce, Radish, Sweet Peas, Etc. Correspondenct Solicited Alfalfa Crossing:. Alfalfa of Northern Africa, develop- ment of seedling alfalfa, descriptions of crosses, etc., are some of the fea- tures of a valuable bulletin issued by the Department of Agriculture, entitled "Some New Alfalfa Varieties for Pas- ture," by George W. Oliver. In cross- ing, the bulletin says that "very often the parents selected do not come true even from seeds resulting from flowers which have been self-pollinated. The reason for this is that the flowers are perfectly constructed for intercross- ing." According to Mr. Oliver, "it re- quires at least two seasons before one can be reasonably certain that he has parents which are fixed enough in the desired character to begin hybridiz- ing." Seed Importation Act. REGULATION 1. — SHORT TITLE. The act "To regulate foreign com- merce by prohibiting the admission into the United States of certain adul- terated grain and seeds unfit for seed- ing purposes," approved August 24, l'.M2. shall be known and referred to as "The seed-importation act of Au- gust 24, 1912." REGULATION 2. — DEFINITIONS, (a) Clover. — The term "clover" shall include : Trifolium liylu-iilum alsike clover. Trifolium incarnatum crimson clover. Trifolium pratense ......red clover. Trifolium repeus white clover. I b ) Dodder. — The term "dodder" shall include all species of Cuscuta. (c) Millet. — The term "millet" shall include : Chaetoehloa italiea (setavia italica) Hungarian or Ger- man millet. Panicum miliaceum broom-corn millet. (d) Rape. — The term "rape" shall include the forms of Brassica napus, Established 1810. Denaiffe & Son, CARIGNAN, NORTHERN FRANCE, Growers on Contract Highest Grade Seeds Specialties: Beet, Cabbage, Carrot, Celery, Let- tuce, Onion, Parsley, Rad4 inch pots. 2.00 CASH OR C. O. D. JOSEPH H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Ohio SPIRAEA Strong Clumps, with Plump Eyes Per doz. 100 Floribunda $1.00 $7.00 Gladstone i.25 9.00 A. Henderson & Co. 352 N. Michigan Ave., CHICAGO Phone Randolph 2571. Friedrich Kohlschreiber HAMBURG 24, GERMANY Importer and Shipper of All Sorts of Palm Leaves, Ferns and Mosses. Contract Seed Growers Anuria ltip\" Pepper, Egg Plant, Tomato, •pWIMOWi Vine Seed and Field Corn Correspondence Solicited. George R. Pedrick S Son, PKDRICRTOWN, N.J. Flower Colors Use our Color Chart in describing them. PRICE, $1.00 POSTPAID. American Florist Co., 411 S. Dearborn Street CHICAGO "Superb Quality" FLOWER "Seeds for Florists" This Trade Ma; Stands 59 Years of Satisfactory Service and a mark of true "SUPERB QUALITY." The "Very Best" in everything that we offer. Write for our "trade list" No. 5. We have reserved one for you Do not fall to get it. It describes everything for the Florist. 15c. Mexican 20c. .15 .15 .40 1000 Ageratum Dwarf Blue. Vt o; Blue, White, each, kj oz. 10c. Alyssum -Little Gem, Dwarf white. V, oz oz. 3Cc. Sweet. White, oz. 15c. '4 lb. 4C'c. Antirrhinum (SnaD Dragon). Giant- Pink. Scarlet, each '4 oz. White. Velio w, each Vi oz. Mixed '4 oz. 15c, 1 oz. Asparagus Sprengeri-100 seeds for 20c: for")0c. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus -100 seeds for 55c; 1000 for $(.00. ASTERS. We assert that no one can have a superior stock of the various asters. See catalog No. 2 for description of novelties. Aster, Lady Roosevelt— A splendid new vari ety. Trade pkt. 25c, \% oz. bOc. Crego Asters— Magnificent late cutting As- ters. Rose, Lavender and White. Trade pkt. 30c. !8 oz. 40c. Rose King— Enormous quilled flowers fine for cutting. Trade pkt. 35c, U oz. 40c. Violet King -Identical with the above, except in color, which is a pure violet. Trade pkt. 25c. U oz.40c. Royal Stripe— Large double flowers, striped blue and white, with long stems, fine for cut- ling. Trade pkt. 25c. \\ oz. 75c. Vick's Mikado A large graceful flower for cutting. Pink, White and Rose. Trade pkt. 35c, to oz. 45c. Lavender Gem— A splendid early pure laven- der, no yellow cen'ers. very popular with florists. Trade pkt. 35c, 1$ oz. 5lc, Snowdrift -A fine early long stemmed, pure white. Trade' pkt. 35c, H oz. 50c. Giant Comet -Mix?d.. Vt oz. 35c. oz. Daybreak— A fine pink flower for cutting H oz. Purity— White flowers similar to above V-g oz. Queen of the Market-park Blue. Crimson each to oz. 15c. Vi oz. Light Blue, Pink to oz. 15c. H oz. Snowdrift pure white. . % oz. 15c. V2 oz. Mixed to oz. 10c. H oz. Branching -Late -Flowers large double on long stiff stems, ex- cellent for cutting. White. Flesh. Pink each to oz. 15c ¥2 oz. Lavender 'e oz. 15c. Vi o/. Pink. Purple. . . .each '« oz. 15c. H oz. Dark Red % oz. 15r,H oz. Mixed Vi oz. 20c. 1 oz. Balsam— Camellia flowered, dcu ble mixed 07. BEGONIA SEED all varieties. Gracilis Luminnsa, Ruby. Prima Don- na, Triumph, Erlordia, Erfordla Superba. All uniform. Trade pkt. 1.25 .30 .30 .40 .40 .40 .30 .50 .50 .50 .5') .75 .40 Candytuft-F.mpress, very large, pure white oz, White Rocket oz. Little Prince, dwa. f, large flower- ed wbite oz. Celosia— Glasgow Prize. Dwarf. Crim- son ' H OZ. All-a-Glow, Dwarf, Scarlet ! \ <>7. Empress Semi-Dwarf to oz. Ostrich Feather, Mixed. Tall .. . Ostrich Feather. Mixed, Dwarf. H oz. Centaurea— Ciymnocarpa to oz. Imperials, Mixed, fine for cut- ting hi oz. Margaret White, fine forcutting.to oz. Cineraria Maritima, trade pkt.lOc, oz. Cobea Scandens, Purple oz. Coleus Finest Hybrids Mixed Irade pkt Dracaena Indlvisa, trade pkt.. 10c. oz. Grevillea Robusta oz. Ipomea Grandiflora (Moonllow- er) oz. Ipomea Heavenly Biue oz. Ipomea Setosa oz. Lobelia, Erinua Speciosa, deep blue, trailing variety Va oz. Crystal Palace Compacta. best for bedding V% oz. Mignonette, Machet oz. Grandiflora. large flowering.. .. oz.lOc. Vi lb. Mien's Defiance oz. Petunia, Double Giant Flowered Grandiflcra and Fringed Mix ed 1000 seeds Giant Ruffled, trade pkt Single large flowered. Fringed, trade pkt Giants of California. . .trade pkt. Rosy Morn, Rosy pink, wbite throat U oz. Single Striped and Blotched to oz. Single Mixed '4 oz. Howard's Star '4 oz. Salvia, Spleudens. trade pkt , 25c; oz. Clara Bedman. .trade pkt. 40c. Vi oz. Zurich trade pkt. $1 00, to oz. Smilax oz. 3»c. to lb. Stocks, Dwarf Large Flowering Double Ten Weeks, Mixed., 's oz. Brompton H oz. Giant Perfection Ten Weeks. Mixed H oz. Princess Alice. White H oz. Snowflake. for forcing Mb oz. Ten Weeks (separate colors) H oz. Thunbergia oz. Torenia Fourneiri, trade pkt. 15c. to oz. Torenia Batlloni, trade pkt. 25c, H oz. Verbena, (Mammoth Flowered) Blue and Purple Shades to oz. 35c. oz. Pink M oz.35c. oz. Scarlet to oz. 40c. oz. White '4 oz. 35c. 0/. Striped to oz. 35c. oz. Mixed to oz. 30c, oz. .20 .15 .25 $0.20 .20 .20 .10 .20 .20 .10 .15 .25 .30 .50 .45 .50 .40 .50 .20 .20 20 .25 .15 .40 1.25 1.00 .50 1.00 .40 .25 .15 .40 1.00 .60 2.00 100 .25 .35 .30 .35 .75 .35 .40 .50 .50 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 .75 The above is only a partial list of "Superb Quality" seeds selected for Florists. See our various catalogs for descriptions. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., PAINESVILLE, OHIO THE G. HERBERT COY SEED GO. VALLEY, Douglas County, Neb. Contract Growers of High Grade Seeds encumber. Muakmelon, Squash and Pumpkin, Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Corn John Bader Co. B. L. ELLIOTT, Owner. Wholesale Plantsman 1826 RialtoSt., N. S. PITTSBURG, PA. Mention the American Florist when writing 192 The American Florist. Feb 15, Best Grafted Rose Stock Pink Killarney, White Killarney, Double White Killarney, Richmond, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Prince de Bulgarie and Lady Hillingdon, $110.00 per 1,000, $100.00 per 1,000 in 5,00(1 lots; $97.50 per 1,000 in 10,000 lots and $95.00 per 1,00(1 in 100,000 lots, F. O. B. Morton Grove, 111. Killarney Queen, $15.00 per 100; $120.00 per 1,000. OWN ROOT STOCK Killarney, White Killarney, Prince de Bulgarie, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Melody, Lady Hillingdon and My Maryland, $6.00 per 100; $55.00 per 1,000. Richmond, 21 ,-inch, $5.00 per 100; $45.()U per 1,000. American Beauty, 2-inch, $65.00 per 1,000 in 1,000 lots and $60.00 per 1,000 in lots of 2,000 or over. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS Enchantress, Lawson, Winsor, White Enchantress, White Perfection, and Beacon, $2.20 per 100; $20.00 per 1,01111. May Day and Scarlet Glow, $3.00 per 100; $25. CO per 1,000. Gloriosa and Mrs. Ward, $3.00 per 100; $27.60 per 1,000. The Above is All Select Stock and a Big Bargain at the Prices Quoted. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. New Crop Northern Greenhouse Grown (ready) It has Vitality. Not Frost-bitten. Mention the American Florist when writing VERBEMAS Finest in the land, best mammoth varieties, true to name. Seedlings are disappointing get the true stock, at 70c per 100. $(..00 per 1000; Mrs. F.San- der, $1.25 per 100. $10.00 per 1000. Coleus, finest named varieties, a grand collection, at 70c per 100, $f>.00 per 1000. Pansies. Koemer's Prize Winners (Germany), large, fine plants. SOc per 100, $4.00 per 1000. Daisies, Cali- fornia and (Jueen Alexan- dra. $1.00 per 100. $8.00 per inoo. Ageratums. rt)c per 100. $5-00 per 1000. Alternantheras, three varieties, very stiong. f,0c per 100, $5.00 per 1000- Feverfew. "Little Gem" (True). $1.25 per 100. $10.00 per K00. Salvias. Bonfire and St. Louis. $1.00 per 100. $8.00 per 1000. We prepay express. C. HUMFELD, The Rooted Cutting Specialist, Clay Center, Kan. Mention the American Florist when writing Primula Obcomca, strong plants, in bud and bloom. 4-inch, $5.00 per 100. $45.00 per 1000; out of 2^-inch plants that will bloom for Xmas. $1.50 per 100. $14.00 per 1000. Malacoides, t.iant Baby Primrose, strong, 2H-inch. $2.00 per 100. 300 for »5.00. Asparagus Plumosus and Sprengerl, strong, 2V2inch. $2.00 per 100. $15.00 per 1000; 3-inch, $3.00 per 100 $25.00 per 1000. J. C. SCHMIDT. Bristol, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing Forcing Spiraea Clumps, Gladiolus, Etc. Per 100 Per 100 Spiraea Gladstone $5.50 Spiraea Superba $ 4.00 Spiraea Florabunda 4.00 Spiraea Queen Alexandra... 7.00 GLADIOLUS FORCING STOCK. America. First Size 3.00 per 100, 25.00 per 1000 Medium Size 2.50 per 100, 20.00 per 1000 Mrs. Francis King 2.00 per 100, 18.00 per 1000 The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio. Mention the American Florist when writing Carnation Rooted Cuttings. Now Ready Enchantress, Rose Pink Enchantress, May Day, Mrs C. W. Ward, West- ern White Enchantress, White En- chantress, White Wonder, Lady Bountiful, Queen Louise, White Perfection, O. P. Bassett, Beacon. Prices $3.00 per 100; $5 per 1000 Verbenas OUR SELECTION. Cuttings, 75c per 100; $6.25 per 1000. Plants, 21-4-in., $2.75 per 100; $22.00 per 1000. PURCHASER'S SELECTION. Cuttings, 90c per 100; $8.25 per 1000. Plants, 214-in., $3.26 per 100; $28.00 per 1000. Place your order for OWN-ROOT and GRAFTED ROSES, NOW. J. L. DILLON, - Bloomsburg, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing Enchantress Supreme 'THE Best Sport from Enchantress up-to-date, possessing all the vigor and freedom * that distinguishes its parent. Color a light salmon pink — acolorthat is not only very attractive, but also one that endures full exposure to the sun without bleaching. A good all around Carnation that retains its color at all seasons. Calyx is longer and narrower than that of the parent variety, and distinct from the latter. Has shown no inclination to be a burster. The weak points of Enchantress seem to have been lost in this Sport, and a trial of four years duration convinces us of its great value. PRICES: DAILLEDOUZE BROS., Twelve Rooted Cuttings $3.00 One Hundred rooted cuttings.... $ 12.00 Twenty-five rooted cuttings, 5.00 One Thousand rooted cuttings . . 100.00 Fifty rooted cuttings 7.00 |3?~0rder quick for February deliveries. Lenox Koad and Troy Ave., BROOKLYN. N. Y. Mention the American Florist when toriting '9*3- The American Florist. lit:; We are Growers of GLADIOLUS BULBS fv Besides the following standard kinds, most \ 'of which we can offer in two sizes (both jy\ flowering), we carry nearly all standard kinds l\ and many fancy imported novelties secured by !j&^ l\ our Mr. Carl Cropp in Europe: Per 1000 Mrs. Francis King, First Size $20.00 Augusta, First Size 16.00 ?WlSSH / " Medium Size 13.00 i L\S§ * America, First Size (3,000 for $70.00) 25.00 Medium Size, while unsold 20.00 V ' Kunderdi Glory, First Size 40.00 mhs FRANc,s K,NG Chicago White, the one best early 50.00 Florists, Seedsmen and amateurs who are interested in Gladiolus, either for counter trade, for outdoor planting, or for the home garden, should correspond with us and secure our lists and prices before placing orders for this stock. $0/TO[ several leading kinds we can supply planting stork, white bulbs under one inch and small black bulblets by the bushel. 1913 Prices on All Leading Kinds Are Ready. Special Lists of Novelties can be made up on request. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE Saygo°Rk CARNATIONS Rooted Cuttings, Season 1913. Jatmarv delivery. Per 100 Per 1000 Rosette $6 00 $60 00 St. Nicholas 6 00 50 CO Benora 6 00 60 00 Gloriosa 4 00 30 00 White Wonder 3 oo 25 (0 White Perfection 3 oO 25 00 White Enchantress 3 00 25 00 Enchantress 3 00 25 00 Rose Pink Encnantress 3 00 25 00 Scarlet Glow 3 00 25 oo Mrs. C. W. Ward 3 00 25 00 Bonfire 3 00 25 00 Rooted Cuttings Our Specialty. Fine stock: even size: well rooted cuttings. F. DORNER & SONS CO. LA FAYETTE, LND. Lady Hillingdon Roses Fine 2Hinch plants, $11.50 per 100. F. O. B. West Grove. THE C0NMD& JONES CO., West Grove, Penna. PALMS, FbklNS AND Decorative Plants IAMB CTATT Ru,lancl Rd- 5 E- 45,h st- JUAN JvUl 1, BROOKLYN N Y SEASONABLE STOCK Pandanus UtilUS, 3-in. pots, $10.00 per 100; 4-in. pots, $20.00 per 100. Adiantum Croweanum, 4-in. pot plants, $16.00 per luO. Adiantum Cuneatum, strong 4-in., at $10.00 per 100. Cibotium Schiedei t>-in. pots, 10-12-in. fronds, 2 ft spread, $1.50 each. Fern Dish Ferns, all the best sorts including Cyrtomium Falcatum, and Aspidium Tsussimense, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Bargain ! Kentia Forsteriana, a special bargain in single specimen plants, perfect condition, 56 in. high, 6 to 7 leaves, in 10 in. green tubs, $7.60. Made up Kentia Forsteriana, 8 in. tubs, 4 plants in a tub, 48 to 52 in. high, $6.50 each. Calla Ethiopica, 3-in. strong, need shift, $7.00 per 100. New Baby Rambler Rose, Erna Teschendorf, strong 2- jr. field grown plants, $4.00 per dozen, $30.00 per 100. This is the best Red Baby Rambler of all. English Ivy, strong 4-in., two or more shoots, $12.00 per 100. Dracaena Indivisa, strong (i-in. pot plants, $35.00 per 100, 5-in. $20.00 per M0 (Pot grown stock). THE STORRS fi HARRISON CO. - Painesville, Ohio. Mention the American Florist when writing SMITH'S CHRYSANTHEMUM MANUAL [THIRD EDITION! Dv Plmor I"* Qmith Who has made a Specialty ol Chrysantln mum M3y Cimcr U. Jmilll, Culture for the past Twenty five years. Both amateur and florist have been provided with articles for their special needs. One Hundred and Six Pages. Only 50 Cents, Postpaid. ASK FOR OUR 1913 CATALOGUE New Geranium— "Scarlet Redder The best Double Red. not excepting S. A. Null. Place your orders now for this Novelt. keady for immediate delivery. Price. $1.50 per 10; $12.50 per 100; $100.00 per HUO ELMER D. SMITH & CO., Adrian, Mich. M 194 The American Florist. Feb. 15, I Market Gardeners \ Vegetable Growers* Association of America.' H. F.Hall, Moorestown, N. J., President- C. vVest, Irondequoit, N. Y., Vice-President; E. A. Dunbar. Ashtabula. O.. Secretary; M. L. Ruetenik, Cleveland. O., Treasurer Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vegetables. Chicago. February 10. — Mushrooms, 25 cents to 00 cents per pound; let- tuce, 20 cents, small cases; radishes, 8 cents to 35 cents per dozen bunches; pieplant, 25 cents to 50 cents per bunch; tomatoes, 18 cents to 20 cents per pound. New York, February 8. — Cucumbers, $1.50 to $2.25 per doz., and .$4 to .$0 per box; mushrooms, 8 cents to $2 per 4-pound basket; tomatoes, 10 cents to 35 cents per pound; radishes, $3 to $4 per 100 bunches; mint, 90 cents to .$1 per dozen bunches; rhubarb, 35 cents to 00 cents per dozen bunches; let- tuce, 20 cents to 35 cents per dozen; beet tops, $1.25 per box. San Francisco, Calif.— The Califor- nia State Floral Society will hold an exhibition here March 27-29. Toledo, O. — The new officers of the Lucas County Horticultural Society are E. M. Warner, president; J. E. Wilcox, first vice-president; W. H. Strong, second vice-president; C. H. Krueger, secretary-treasurer; C. A. Tracy, assistant treasurer; O. B. Dean, G. W. Naugie, I. D. Cartwright, ex- ecutive committee. The officers for the ensuing year of the Lucas County Floricultural Society, an affiliated or- ganization, are Mrs. W. A. Searles, president; Mrs. G. W. Naugie, first vice-president; Mrs. Wm. Hawkins, second vice-president; Mrs. G. W. Smith, secretary; Mrs. W. G. Holloway, treasurer. ^;, „„,,„ MWW •tfiiiiii .V.V.V.. ... t ... .illl'>^ READY NOW FOR DELIVERY | 2,000,000 Fine Two-year-old i Early Giant Argenteuil 1 Asparagus Roots f Grown from best French Im- 5 ported Seeds at $2.50 per s 1000, in lots of ten thousand t :» or more. E I Also Millions of Frost-Proof I I Cabbage Planfs §j of each of the following % \ varieties: Jersey Wakefield, g j£ Charleston Wakefield, Early SE 5 Spring, Early Flat Dutch, All § :g Seasons, Succession, Late Flat jp 5 Dutch, at 75c for 500; $1.00 £ 3 per 1000; 85c per 1000 ior § % 6000 or more. All delivered g S at Charleston, Express, Rail- C 5 roads or Steamship Lines. c 5 Cash with order. E I ALFRED JOUANNET, | MOUNT PLEASANT, S. C. E Mention the American Florist when writing Making Good At Easter, There is nothing better for florists to do Than to hurry to Aschmann, for Easter is due. The plants he has will be just in their prime; He has crown them right in the nick of time. Like trumpets of alabaster made. His Lilies are quite the best in the trade,. And flowering' plants of every sort. Araucaria Excelsa. our specialty. 5, 5H. 6-in. pots. 3, 4, 5, h tiers. 12. 15 20. 25 to 30 inches high. 40c. 50c. W c. 75c. $1.00. $1.25 nnd $1.50. Specialty of Ferns-Boston, Whitmani. Schol- zelf, Scotti, bVt, 5^2. *>. 7 in. pots. 30c, 35c. 40c. 50c. 75c to $1.00. Giatrasii. 5, 5H-in. pots, 35c to 40c; in pans or rots. Begonia Gloire de Lorraine and Cincinnati, 5V2. ft-in., in bloom and bud, 35c, 40c. 50c to 75c. Cyclamen, S'-rin.. in bloom and bud, 35c. 40c- 50c; 4-in.. 25c. Ficus Elastica or Rubber Plant, 5H-in. to 6 in.. 30c. 35c. 40c and 50c. Primula Chinensis and Obconica Grandiffora, in bloom or bud. 5H in. pots. $2-50 per doz. Obconicas, 4 in.. 10c; in bloom. 15c. Dracaena Terminalis, red colored, 5H in 40c. Dish Ferns, good assortment. 2^2-in.. $4.00 per 10J. 3 in.. 7c. Cyrtomium Falcatum, Holly Fern, 4-in., 20c. Asparagus Humosus and Sprengerl, 4-in., 10c each; 2V}-m.. $4.00 per 10U; 3-in.. 7c; 5^-in.. (3 plants), 4Uc to 50c. Hydrangea for Easter, pot Krown, 6-in., 25c. 35c. 50c; 7-in., 75c; 4-in.. 25c: 4!-z to 5-in., 30c to 40c. Kentia Forsteriana, 5H 6 in., single plant. 25. 30. 40. 5 1 inches high, 75c. $1.00. $1 25, $1.50. $1.75. &2.00 to $2 50: 1 large made up. S'J inches high in center. 3 smaller sizes. 25 inches, $3.0j. $3.50 to $4.00; 5 in., 50c. Belmoreena, 4 in., 25c to 30c. Aspidistra, 6-in., variegated, $1.00. $1.25; green foliage. 75c to $1.00. ^"We have 1 he genuine Li hum Multiliorum rais ed from selected bulbs by our growers in japan. 51-2 to 6-in. pots: ot medium height; 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 8 buds to a plant. 12c per bud; 4-in.. ready for a shift in 51-2 and 6-in. pots, $20.00 per 100. Just right for Easter Trade. Azalea Indica, in bloom: Vervaeneana and assorted colors, in bloom, 75c, $1.00. $1.25 to $1.50. That the public buy. of him can be bought. No better are seen the whole land o'er. Ferns. Tulips, Narcissus and Palms galore While the Araucarias are nearly sublime. Stately and green with riches the« shine. Take no chance this vear. make sure of the best. Send orders to me, I'll do the rest. Easter Blooming Azaleas, good assortment, Mme. Vander t ruyssen, Niobe, Simon Mardner, Deutsche Perle and other best varieties, 5Uc, 60c, 75c, $1.00, $1.25 $1.50 to $2.00. Cinneraria Hybrida. <>ur well known special plants, 51-2 to 6 inch pots just light for Easter; in bloom now if desired, 25c. 35c. 40c 5)c. 75c KentiaBelmoreana, 5^2 inch 60c to 75c; 4 inch 25c to 35c. 20 to 25 inches high. Combination or made up. 6 inch pots. 3 plants in a pot, 20 to 23 inches high, 75c to $1 .00. Hyacinths, our own importation: first class bulbs. Gertrude, best pink. La Grandesse, best whhe King of the Blues, best dark blue Giant Maitre, best London blue 4 inch pots from cold frame now*10 00 per 1C0; in bloom (or Easter or one week before $12.00 per 1C0. Von Sion Daffodils, best double Yellow Nar- cissus in the world. Double nosed, 3 bulbs planted in a 6 inch pot. $i-00 per do?, pots. Easter bloom ing out of cold frame: io bloom one week before Easter. 6 inch pans filled with Pteris Wilsoni Ferns. Albo-Lineata or Tsussimense, verv attractive, only 25c per pan: with Dracaena Terminaiis in center, 50c to 75c. Begonias, improved Erfordi red, in pots, our best vernon type of our own importation, 514 in. pots. 25c to 35c We have a house ol Spiraea Gladstone in bud now. Right for Easter, 6 to 7 inch pots. 35c 40c. 50c 75c to $1.00. Crimson Rambler Roses, t> inch pots, busbv, 75c to $1.00. $1 25, $1.50. Tulips, Toumesol, (red and yellow, variegated, best double.) Murillo, rose. Imperator Rubrum, double red andCorronne d'Or. 3 bulbs planted in a 4 inch pot per luO pots, $15.00; 25or 5J pots same price. Out of cold frame in bloom one week be- fore Easter. Cash with order please. Please state if shipped with or without pots. All goods shipped at pur- chaser's risk only. GODFREY ASCHMANN 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia, Pa. Importer and Wholesale Grower of Potted Plants. TO THE TRADE HENRY METTE, Quedlinburg, Germany, GROWER and EXPORTER on the VERY LARGEST SCALE of all CHOICE VEGETABLE, FLOWER AND FARM SEEDS. (Established 1787.) opppiai XipC" Beans, Beets. Cabbages, Carrots, Kohl Rabl, Leek. Lettuces, Onions, OrLulALI ICO. peaB, Radishes, Spinach, Turnips, Swedes, Asters, Balsams, Begonias, Carnations, Cinerarias, Gloxinias, Larkspur, Nasturtiums. Pansles, Petunias. Phloxes, Primulas, Scabious. Stocks, Verbenas. Zinnias, etc. Catalogue free on application. HENRY METTE'S TRIUMPH OF THE GIANT PANSIES (mixed), the most perfect and most beautiful In the world, $8.00 per oz., or $1.76 per M oz., $1 per % oz., postage paid. Cash with order. All seeds offered are grown under my personal supervision on my own vast grounds, and are warranted true to name, of strongest growth, finest stocks and best quality. I ALSO GROW LARGELY ON CONTRACT. Watch for our Trade Mark stamped on every brick of Pure Culture Mushroom Spawn 2s Iffi Hfsr Substitution of cheaper grades is thus easily exposed. Fresh sample <^pXN brick, with illustrated book, mailed -^•s^C postpaid by manufacturers upon re ceipt of 40 cents in postage. Address Trade Mark. American Spawn Co., St.tPaul, Minn Mention the American Florist when writing THE EARLY ADVERTISE* -4IENT GETS THERE. We have 1,000,000 Grand Rapids and Tennis Ball Lettuce COLD FRAME PLANTS At $1.00 per 1,000; 5,000 lots for 90 cts. 10,000 lots for 80 cts. We grow a general line of vegetable plants for the trade ODly. Send for catalogue now ready. FRANKLI N PL ANT FARM, Inc. FRANK BRUNTON, Gen'l Manager. R. F. D. No. 2. NORFOLK, VA. '9*3- The Amer i ca n Fl or i s t. l '. 1 5 Quality in Young Stock NEW ROSES. MILADY and MRS. GEO SHAWYER Grafted pc-r 100, (80.00 Per 1000, $250.00 Own Root " " 30.00 " " 260.00 KILLARNEY QUEEN and DOUBLE WHITE KILLARNEY TWO new Roses of last season. Grafted per UO, $20.00 Per 1000, $160.00 Own Root " " 12.00 " " 100.00 MRS. CHAS. RUSSELL Grafted per 100, $85.00 Per 1000, $ U KILLARNEY, WHITE KILLARNEY, MY MARYLAND, DOUBLE PINK KILLARNEY, MRS. TAFT I Rivoire i RADIANCE, MRS. AARON WARD, LADY HILLINGDON, RICHMOND Grafted per 100, $16.00 Per 1000, $120 00 Own Root " " 7.60 " " 60.00 CARNATION CUTTINGS. ROSETTE, ST. NICHOLAS, BENORA l WHITE ENCHANTRESS, WHITE PERFECTION, Rooted Cuttings per 100, $6.00 Per 1000, fault) | MRS. c> w. WARD, MAY DAY BEACON I Rooted Cuttings per 100, J3.50 Per ldiK), $80.00 | Rooted Cuttings per Km, $8.00 Per 1000, $25.00 CHRYSANTHEMUMS. The Best Commercial Varieties in Existence. CHRYSOLORA, UNAKA, CHADWICK SUPREME, DECEMBER GEM, CHAS. RAZER. W. R. BROCK Rooted Cuttings, $4.00 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. 250 of a variety at the 1000 rate. New varieties and a list of the best commercials given in full in our catalogue. POMPONS FAIRY QUEEN, the best pink; HELEN NEWBERRY, the best late white, from 2U-inch pots, $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000 TO COVER THE SEASON CONSIDER THE LIST BELOW AND SEND IN YOUR ORDER WHITE— Nio, Baby Margaret, Diana. YELLOW— Overbrook, Mertsham Tints, Baby, Quinola, Souvenir d'Or (Mrs Frank Beu |. PINK— Eleganta, Alena, Minta, Alma. BRONZE YELLOW— Miss Julia, Allentown. RED— Rufus Lyndhurst, Julia Lagravere. From 2-in. pots, $3 per 100, $25 per 1000. Svarietiesat the lOOrate; 250at the lOOOrate SINGLES. A collection of the twelve best varieties for cut sprays. BEDDING STOCK— COLEUS in quantity, SALVIA, ALTERNANTHERA, HELIOTROPE, AGERATUM, —^^—^^—m—,—^— ACHYRANTHES. No order too large for our wholesale department. Use printed stationery or enclose your card. Wnolesale prices to the trade only A. N. PIERSON, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. 66 Mrs. George Shawyer" We can still quote March delivery on this sterling Rose but would ask that you do not delay too long before investigating its merits. SHAWYER and MILADY, $30.00 per 100; $250.00 per 1000. Grafted or Own Root. CARNATIONS. Northport: The leader in the dark pink section. Commodore: The freest blooming scarlet we have. Enchantress Supreme and Salmon Beauty: Two fine sports from Enchantress. $12.00 per hundred; $100.00 per thousand. CHAS. H. TOTTY, MADISON, N. J. Miscellaneous Plants Smilax. 2 in., per 100. $1.00. Dracaena Indlvlsa, 2-in., per 100. $2.00. New Double Daisy, Mrs. F. Sander. 2-in., per 100. $2.00. Cryptomena Japon- ica, 2 -in., per 100 $5.00. Asparagus Plumosus, 2-in.. per 100. 12.00: 3-in.. per 100. $3.00. Good stock, good packing and prompt shipment. Elmer Rawlings, Wholesale Florist. Olean, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing J. D. Thompson Carnation Co. Carnation Specialists JOL1ET, ILL Mention the American Florist when writing Flower Colors Use oar COLOR CHART in descri binj tbem PRICE. S1.00 POSTPAID. American Florist Co., 440 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO SHAMROCK, TRUE IRISH. Strong plants from 1-Yin. pots. ..100. S3; 1000. $25. Strong plants in 1-in. pots with saucers. $4 pei 100 35 per 1000. FERNS FOR DISHES. Best assorted varieties Irom 2'4-in. pots.. 100. $3.50; 10C0. $30.. 5C0 at 1000 rate. Cash with order. FRANK OECHSLIN, 4911 West Quincy St. CHICAGO. Mention the American F const when writing 4 FEW GOOD THINGS YOU WANT. Geraniums, Nutt Buchner. Ricard. Perkin» Poitevine, 2-in.. $2.00 per 100; 3 in., $5.00 per 100, Boston and Whitman! Ferns, 3 in.. 10c; 4-in.. 15c; Dr»««n» tad.. 3-in.. $5.00; 4 in. $10.00; 5-in. $25.00 per 100. VInca Var., 2-in.. 2c Asparagus Sprengeri, 2 in.. $2.50 per 100 Asparagus Plumosus, 2 in., $3.00 per 100. Heliotrope, Scarlet Sage. Lemon Verbenas, Cigar Plant, 2-in.. $2.00 per 100. Cash with order. GEO. M. EMMANS, Newton, N. J. The Early Advertisement Gets There. 196 The American Florist. Feb. '5, =S\ The Nursery Trade American Association of Nurserymen. Thomas B. Meehan, Dresher, Pa., Presi- dent; J. B. Pilkington. Portland. Ore.. Vice- President; John Hall. 204 Granite bldg.. Ro- chester. N.Y.,Sec'y. Thirty-eighth annual convention to be held at Portland. Ore.. June 18 20, 1913. J Lebanon, Ala. — The Will's Valley Orchard and Nursery Co. has planted more than a hundred acres in fruit tree stock this winter. Muskegon, Mich. — The value of tree culture was the principal subject dis- cussed at the meeting of the Muske- gon County Horticultural Society Feb- ruary 1. HUNTSVILLE, ALA. — The Alabama Nursery Co. has sold its property to be divided into truck farms and will move to Chase, five miles northeast of the city. BLOOMINGTON, III.— F. W. Glenn, sales manager for the Phoenix and Bloomington Nursery companies has resigned and will enter the nursery business for himself. ^BEAUMONT, CALIF. — An estimate based on figures obtained from nur- serymen and orchardists shows the number of deciduous fruit trees to be set out in the Beaumont valley this season will exceed the record of last year, when 56,600 trees were planted. Oklahoma City, Okla. — Notice of dissolution of partnership has been filed by Claude Galeener and Lewis C. Oliver, doing business under the firm name of the Great Western Nursery Co. Mr. Galeener will continue the business under the company's old name. The next annual meeting of the Southern Nurserymen's Association will be held at Mont Eagle, Tenn., August 27-29, 1913. The officers for the year are, O. Joe Howard, Pomona, N. C, president; Robt. Chase, Chase, Ala., vice-president; A. C. Smith, Knoxville, Tenn., secretary-treasurer. W. C. Reed, a Vincennes, Ind., nur- seryman, is suing a former Colorado deputy state inspector of nursery stock for $6,500 for the seizure and confisca- tion of 10,000 young trees shipped to Denver two years ago, and alleged to have been diseased. The suit is looked upon as a test case, and the ruling is awaited eagerly by other nurserymen. Connecticut Nurserymen's Association. The annual meeting of the Connec- ticut Nurserymen's Association was held February 12, at the agricultural experiment station. New Haven. Pa- pers were read as follows : J. R. Barnes, "Storage of Nursery Stock;" C. R. Burr, Manchester, "Replacing of Nursery Stock;" Dr. E. H. Jenkins, "Fertilizers." There was an illus- trated lecture by E. F. Coe on "Japa- nese Gardens," at the afternoon ses- sion. Catalpa Bungei Specimen trees with wide spreading tops 2 to 4 years and straight 7 ft. stems, 2 to 3-inch caliper. Get our prices on all kinds of shade trees. W. B. COLE, Avenue Nurseries, Painesville, .... Ohio B. & A. SPECIALTIES Our World's Choicest Nursery and Greenhouse Products for Florists Palms, Bay Trees, Boxwood and Hardy Herbaceous Plants, Evergreens, Roses, Rhododendrons, Vines and Climbers, Autumn Bulbs and Roots, Conifers, Pines. Florists are always welcome visitors to our nurseries. We are only a few minutes from New York City; Carlton Hill station is the second stop on Main Line of Erie Railroad. ;: :; BOBBINK& ATKINS Nurserymen and Florists. RUTHERFORD, N. J. Comfort Carnation Cuttings A Scarlet second to none. A Carnation that came to stay. Be wise, have comfort. Orders filled in rotation. Cuttings guaranteed, $4.00 per 100. $30.00 per 1,000. S. M. MERWARTH & BROS. Carnation Specialists EASTON, PA. MANETTI STOCKS. Well rooted. English- Crown Ma" netti Rose stocks, especially se- lected for Florist's grafting. 5 to 8 mm $12.00 per 1,000 3to5m-m $10.00 per 1,000 Duty paid. We are filling orders NOW; can take care of a few more late buyers. Are YOU supplied? Send us your order. Shall we ship by freight or express? JACKSON & PERKINS CO., Newark, New York For the Best New and Standard DAHLIAS Address Peacock Dahlia Farms, P. O. BerlinN. J. Williamstown June, N. J. ( Robert Craig Co... 2&h. PALMS I and Novelties in Decorative Plants. Market and 49th Sis., Philadelphia, Pa. We wish to call your attention to the following: The well-shaped Box Trees in Pyramids. Balls, Bush Form and all other clipped forms are not from Boskoop. but from Aalsmeer. The very strong and healthy Ivies are not from Boskoop. but from Aalsmeer. The Lilac, well-budded with very long stalks is not from Boskoop, but from Aalsmeer. Let us know your requirements and we shall be pleased to quote you. "L'Esperance" Nurseries, Aalsmeer. Holland. LARGE TREES OAKS AND MAPLES PINES AND HEMLOCKS ANDORRA NURSERIES. Wm. Warner Harper, Prop. Chestnut HU1, PHILA., PA. Sphagnum MOSS BURLAPPED Fresh clean moss from new marsh, full sized bales. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago. New York. Osmundine (Osmunda Fibre or Orchid Peat.) BROWNELL'S SUPERIOR QUALITY. Used the World Over Price List and Samples on Request The C. W. Browned Company Walden, N. Y. *9r3- The Amer i la n Fl ori s t. 197 JOSEPH HE ACOCK COMPANY'S PALMS & FERNS Home-Grown, Well Established, Strong and Healthy. Pot 2Hin 3in. 4m. 5-in. 6-in. 6-in. 6-in. Cedar tub 7-in. 9-in. Kentia Belmoreana. Leaves In. high. Each 4 5 5 6 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 8 to in. 12. 15 $035 18. 24 26 in. high. 28 to 30.... 50 1 00 1 25 1 50 Doz. $ 1 50 200 4 00 6 00 12 00 15 00 18 00 Vdar tub 9in. 9-in. 9in. 9-in. Leave 6 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 In. high Each 42 to 48 5 00 48 to 54. 5ft 6 to 7 ft. .00 8 00 .10 00 Kentia Forsteriana— Made up. Plants 4 Leaves 6 to 7 6 to 7 In. high. 34 to 36.. 40 to 45.. Each 2 50 4 00 Doz. 30 (X) 48 00 In. high Each 30 2 00 42 to 48 5 00 48 to 54 6 00 5 ft 7 50 SVk to 674 ft 15 00 Doz. 24 00 60 00 Pot Phoenix Roebelenli. Each 5-in., nicely characterized $1 00 6 in.. 18 to 20 in. spread 1 50 Cedar tub High Spread Each 7 in 18in. 24 in $2 0C i edai Cibotlum Scbiedei. tub Spread Each 7-in. 2to2H feet $2 00 9-in. 4 feet 4 00 9-in. Sfeet 5 00 12 in. 6 to 8 feet 8 00 . with electric wire hoops, and painted green. nch size in neat Cedar Tubs, made especially fo. . price as though grown in pots. The buyer has the advantage of have become well established, and in which they will continue to Cedar tub 7-in. 9 in. 9in. 9-in. 12 in. We are growing all our Kentias above 6 These tubs cost seve ral times the price of pots, but we sell the plants at the sail) receiving his plants without breakage of pots and in handsome tubs in which the do hitter than In pots. When in Philadelphia be sure to look us up. \\ e ire easily reached— only 15 minutes from Reading Terminal, 12th and Market Streets. Philadelphia. We have line train service— fifty trains each way every week day— so you can suit your convenience, both going and coming. Then you will see our Palms ol all Sizes, from 2Vi- inch pots to 12-inch tubs. We are strong on Decorative Palms, in 7 inch, 9 inch and 12 inch tubs (made up or single plants), which we can supply in any quantity. All our Palms are home-grown (not an imported plant on the place), and well established in the tubs. Thevare strong and healthy. With increased glass devoted to our Palms, our stock is much larger than ever before and never in better condition. Railway Station , Jenkintown. JOSEPH HEACOCK CO., Wyncote, Pa. Mention the American Florist tohe-n writing EASTEft STOCK. Order now . and we will ship at any time wanted Stock Guaranteed. Terms: Cash or approved credit of 30 days. Lilies, cut, $2.00 per doz.: $12.50 per 1C0. Lilies, plants. I-M2 to 15 cents per bud. Hydrangeas, imported stock, 3 to S beads at 75c. $1.00. $1.50 and S2.00 each. Azaleas at $1.00. $1.25 and $1,50 each. Spireas, 35c. 50c and 75c each. Baby Ramblers, 35c. 50c and 75c each. White Ramblers, 35c each. Souperts and Hermosea 35c and 50c each. ' 3 inch 4 inch 5-inch Primroses $8 00 #12.50 $25.00 Obconica SCO 12.50 Malacoides 10.00 20.00 35.00 Cinnerarias 8.00 15.00 20.00 Begonias 7.50 15.00 BULB STOCK. 4-inch. 5-incb 6 inch Hyacinths $10.00 to $15.00 $25.00 $35.00 Tulips 25.00 35.00 Von Sions 25.00 35.00 Narcissus 25.00 35.00 Ask lor our Fern list and Soft Wooded stock list. Geo. A. Kuhl, WHOLESALE GROWER, PEKIN, ILL. PALMS. Each. Kentia Forsteriana, 4 in. pots. 12 to 15 in 18c Kentia Belmoreana, 4 in. pots. 12 to 15 in 18c Areca Lutescens, 3-in. pots. 8 to 12-in 10c Latania Borbonica. 4 in. pots. 12 to 15 in 15c ROSES OUR SPECIALTY. Write for 1913 Catalogue. THE DINGEE & CONARD CO., WEST GROVE, PA. RIOSIES6 K2HE I F F n J F f L0RAL C0MPANY.^ ^- ft. high. 4 in a tub. Each, 25.00 Latania Borbonlca, 5 in .Ka. $ .50 Dz. $ 5.00 6 in Ea. .75 Dz. 9.00 7-in Ea. 1.00 Dz. 12.00 PANDANUS VEITCHII. Each 3-in. 4-in. 5 in. "in. $ ..35 .50 .75 1.00 Doz. $4.20 5.50 9.00 12.00 Extra strong plants. $1.50.$2.00 and $3.00.-ach. PHOENIX CANARIENSIS Each 8-in., 2 ft. high $ I 50 X-in., 46-50 in. high 4 00 9-in.. 50-54 in. high 8.00 10-in , 60 64 in. hith 10.00 7 in.. 24 in. high; 3 in a pot 1.50 MISCELLANEOUS BEDDING PLANTS, Etc. i l i Altemathera Brilliantissima, red. rooted cuttings $7.00 Alternanthera Paronychloidcs Major, ■noted cuttings 7.00 Althernanthera Aurea Nana. r.ioted cuttings 7 00 Alternanthera Amoena, rooted cuttings 7.00 Tbi above varieties in 2-in. pots at .18.00 Ampelopsis Veitchli, selei ted stock, for SpriDg Delivery, 4 and 5 in I ' Clematis Jackmanii, extra strong, in 5-in. puts, at 35c each. I 00 Coleus- Per 100 Golden Bedder. 2-in. pots Verschatielti. 2 in. pots 2.50 I'm -ck with's Gem, 2-in. pots 2.50 Pfister. red and yellow. 2 in ?."" Cyclamen Persicum Each Per 100 4-in 20c&25. 5-in 35c "in 50c DAHLIA ROOTS. I ndi\ ided I lumps from th<- ti.-ld $12.00 per hundred for named vai I I - Mixed varieties -S.00 per 100 List of the Named Varieties : A. D. Livoni, shell pink A. E. Trumball, brick red American Flag, pure white, striped crimson Ami Barrillet, rich pure garnet with fine dark foliage Baron de Grancey, pure white Bartels. salmon with pink Black Beauty, very dark red Camellia Alba, pure white Dreer's White Dr. Balan, brick red Evadue, soft rich yellow Fernleaved Beauty Frank Barrett Geo. Buller Lancelot, orange yellow Little Herman, deep red. tipped white Loveline, pale yellow L. PuncL dark red. yellow center Maid of Kent, pink Mrs. Geo. Reid, white Nymphaea, light pink Perle, lavender Picotee, deep lavender President, white, tipped lavender Prof. Baldwin, cactus, cherry red Progenitor, clear crimson Rosalie, lemon yellow Sunnydale Sylvia, pink mauve whitish center Thatcher, lemon yellow Salvias— Per 100 Bonfire 2 in $ 2.50 Zurick 2-in 2.50 Splendens 2 in 2.50 5mall Pines for Window Boxes at 25c and .35c each Spireas— Each For Easter Blooming Gladstone 6-in_ i Gladstone 7 8 in 75 ijueen Alexandra and Peach Blossom. 5-in .50 ijueen Alexandra and Peach Blossom, P i ijueen Alexandra and Peach Blossom. 7 in Tritoma U\ari.i grand! Doz. flora, field grown clumps Vincas, 2 in. pots at '* 4-in. pots at 1.75 FOR JUNE DELIVERY Begonia Lorraine. 2V2-m . pots Lorraine. 3-in Glory of Cincinnati. 2t6in... *' Glory of Cincinnati. 3 in 1.00 100 6X0 5.00 15.00 r 100 25.00 THE OEJO. WITTBOIvD CO 737 Buckingham Place, L. D. PHONE, GRACELAND 1112. •9 CHICAGO, ILL. 200 The American Florist. Feb. IS, Index to Advertisers. Advance Co The.... 207 Alpha Floral Co.... 183 American Spawn Co 194 AmlingECCo 177 Anderson S A 183 Andorra Nurseries.. 1% Angermueller G H. 178 Aphine Mis Co 206 Archias Floral Co.. 186 Aschmann Godfrey. 194 Atlanta Floral Co... 184 Auburndale Gold Fish Co 176 Avenue Floral Co.. 189 Bader Jno & Co.... 191 Barrows H H & Son 198 ■Ussett&Washburn 170 Batavia Greenhouse Co 176 Baur Window Glass Co 205 8ayersdorfer H 207 Beaven E A 182 Begerow's 186 BergerBros 178 Berning H G 178 BertermannBrosCo 184 Blackistone 186 Blair Robt. T 200 Bobbink & Atkins.. 196 BoddingtonAT II Bodger J & SonsCo. II Boland J B Co 183 Bolgiano J & Sons.. II Bowe M A 1S5 Bramley & Son 186 Brant S D 190 Braslan Seed Grow ers Co - 188 Breitmeyer'sJSons. 184 Brown Alfred J Seed Co 188 BrownellCW& Co. 1% tiruns H N I[ Buchanan Aaron... 182 Buchbinder Bros... 207 BuckbeeH W 186 Budlong J A 177 Burpee W A & Co.. 189 Caldwell theWoods- man Co 182 California SeedGrow ers Assn 188 Camp Conduit Co .. Ill Carbone Philip L .. 186 Chicago Cam Co. 1177 198 Chicago Flower Growers Assn 175 Chicago House Wrecking Co 20S Clark E B Seed Co. II Clark's Sons David. 185 Cleveland Cut Flower Co 1S5 Cole WB 196 Cole6& Co 200 Conard & Jones.... 193 Cooke Geo H 183 Cotsonas Geo & Co. 182 Cowee W J 208 Coy HC Seed Co... 191 Craig Robt Co 1% Critchell C E 17y Cunningham Jos H. 191 Dailledouze Bros... 192 Dammann&Co 190 Daniels & Fisher... 1S5 DardsChas 184 Deamud J B Co 173 Denaiffe & Son 188 Dennison Mfg Co... 169 Derby Henry Ill Detroit Flower Pot Mfy HI Dietsch A & Co .... IV Diller Caskey & Keen 208 Dillon J L 192 Dingee&ConardCo. 197 Dorner F &Sons... 193 Dreer HA.. .Ill 187 204 Duerr Chas A 186 Dunlop JohnH 185 Dwelle- Kaiser Co The 205 Edwards Folding Box 200 Eldridgp Frank.... 176 Emmans Geo M.... 195 Erie Floral Co I Erne & Klingel 176 Ever Ready Flower Pot Cover Co 176 Eyres HG 185 Fish Henry Seed Co 190 Florists' Hail Assn. 208 Foley Mfg Co IV Fottler. Fiske, Rawson Co II FranklinPlantFarm 194 Franzen FO 187 Freeman Mrs J B... 186 Freeman & Sons S . 208 Froment HE 181 Galvin Thos F 185 Garland GM 205 GasserJ M Co 185 Geny Bros 186 Giblin & Co 207 Godineau R & M... 190 Gorham & Chapline 207 Grand Rapids Flower Co 185 Groves Robert 152 GudeBros 184 Guttman Flower Growers Co 181 Haisch 183 Haven Seed Co The 189 Heacock Jos Co 197 Heinl John & Son.. 183 Henderson A & Co. 191 Herr Albert M 197 Herrmann A 208 Hess & Swoboda .. . 184 Hews A H &Co.... Ill Hilfinger Bros Ill Hitchings & Co.... 2(14 Hoerber Bros 177 Hoffman Flo Artist. 185 HoffmeisterFlo Co. 179 Holm & Olson 184 Holton &HunkelCo 178 Home Cor School... 193 Hooker H M Co.... 207 Hort Advrrtiser 2C0 IlumfeldC 192 Hurff Edgar F 189 Igoe Bros 200 Illinois Metals Co.. 20(> Illinois Pipe Mfg Co. 208 Isbell S M & Co... II Jackson & Perkins 187 196 Johnson J Oliver ... 189 Johnson WW & Son 189 lones Percy 175 louannet Alfred. ... 194 Kasting WFCo ... 179 Keller Geo & Sons. Ill Keller's Sons. J B.. 186 Kellogg Geo M 186 Kennicott Bros 177 Kervan Co The 181 Kessler W A 1S1 Kift Robt 185 King Construct Co. 207 Kohr A F Ill Kohlschreiber F.... 191 Kramer I N & Son.. Ill KroeschellBrosCo. 206 Kruchten John 177 Kuehn C A 178 Kuhl Geo A 197 Kyle & Foerster.... 177 LaCrosse Floral Co. 184 Lager & Hurrell-... I Lange A 183 Landreth Seed Co.. II Leborous J J 183 Lederer 207 Leedle Floral Co . . . 197 Leonard Seed Co... 18'' L'iisperance Nurs.. 196 Lynhurst Farms ... 198 McCallum Co 179 McConnell Alex.... 183 McCoy L W 186 McCullough's J M Sons Co 179 McHutchinson&Co II McKellarChas W.. 176 McKenna P& Son. 185 Mangel 183 Mann Otto 189 Matthews Florist... 185 Maule Wm Henrv.. 190 May & Co LL 183 Meconi Paul 181 Mer»arthSiM&Bro 194 Metropolitan Matrl Co 204 Mette Henry 194 M. WINANDY CO.,Mfrs. Greenhouse builders and manufacturers of WINANDY'SNEW BENCH AND HEATING SYSTEM. Write for particulars. 623$ N. Lincoln St. CHICAGO Telephone Ravcnswood 607. Mention the American Florist when writing Meyer John C & Co. 182 Michigan Cut Flowr Exchange 182 Moninger J C Co... V Moore, Hentz & Nash 181 Morehead Mfg Co... 208 Mt Gilead Pottery Co Ill Murray Samuel 184 Myers Florist 185 Nat Flo B of Trade. 20S N Y Cut Flower Ex. 181 Niessen Leo Co .... 179 Oechslin Frank 195 OstiTtag Bros 185 Overland Motor Co. 168 Palmer W J & Son . 184 Park Floral Co 184 Peacock DahliaFms 196 PedrickGeo &Son. 191 Pelicano, Rossi & Co 18! Pennock-MeehanCo 181 Pennthe Florist 184 Peters & Reed Potv III Pierson A N (Inc).. 195 Pierson F R Co.... I Pieters & Wheeler Seed Co 188 Pillsbury I L 208 Pinkston Jas E 182 Podesta&Baldocchi 185 Poehlmann Bros Co 171 192 197 Pollworth C C Co I 178 185 Pulverized Manure Co 206 QuakerCity Machine Works 208 Raedlein Basket Co 174 Randall A L Co.... 177 Randolph & Mc Clements 204 Ratekin'sSeedH'se 189 Rawlings Elmer 195 Ready Reference... 201 Reed & Keller 208 Regan Ptg House. . . 2!>7 Reid Edw 179 Reinberg Geo 177 Reinberg Peter 173 Reuter Chris 189 Rice Bros 178 Rice Co.. M 182 RobinsonJCSeedCo II Rock W L Co 184 RohnertSeed Co... II Routzahn Seed Co . II Rusch G & Co 178 Saakes O C 185 Saltford Flowr Shop 184 Scheel F F 195 198 Schilder Bros 189 Schiller, the Florist. 186 Schillo Adam 200 Schlatter W & Son. 200 SchlingMax 186 Schmidt J C 192 Scottjohn 193 Scott & Son Robt.. 187 Shaffer Geo C 185 SharpPartridge&Co 204 Siebrecht & Sie- brecht Inc 1S1 Situation & Wants.. 167 Skidelsky S S & Co. 190 Smith A W&Co... 185 SmithED&Co 193 Smith & Hemenway 205 Smith Henry 185 Smith Wm C 178 Smith W&T Co... I Stearns LumberCo. 204 Stoothoff H A Co... 206 Storrs & Harrison 191 192 193 Sunlight Dble Glass Sash Co 205 Superior Machine & Boiler Works . . 204 Syracuse Pottery Co III Taylor Hugh M 189 Taylor Steam Trap Co 208 Texas Seed & Flowr Co 183 Thompson Car Co.. 195 Thorburn J M & Co 190 TottyCbasH 195 198 Trimble WE Greenhouse Co... 177 Vaughan AL&Co. 174 Vaughan's Seed Store I III 192 193 196 19S 206 Vestals 186 Vick's Sons Jas 191 Vincent R Jr I VirginU J 186 Wagner Park Cons. Ill Walker FA &Co.. 186 Ward&Co. R M... II Weiland&Risch... 177 , Welch Bros 179 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 189 Wietor Bros 172 176 WilksSMfgCo.... 205 Wilson RG 183 Winandy M &Co.. 200 Windier Wholesale Florist Co 178 WittboldGCo...l83 18'i Wittbold Henry 177 Wolfskin Bros & Morris Goldenson 1S5 Wood Bros . 190 Woodruff S D &Son. 189 Yokohama Nurs Co. II Young & Nugent... 185 7ech & Mann 177 Ziska Tos 177 GREENHOUSE GLAZING. Big jobs a specialty Prices on application ROBT. T. BLAIR, 122 E. Wood Ave., COLUMBUS, OHIO Mention the American Florist when writing The Early Advertisement Gets There. CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. No loss if you mend your split carna- tions with Superior Carnation STAPLES 50c per lOOO postpaid. Wm. Schlaiter & Son, 422 Main St., Springfield, Mass. Mention the American Florist when writing A LL Nurserymen.Seedsmen and Florists wishing ■**■ to do business with Europe should send for the "Horticultural Advertiser" This is the British Trade Paper, being read weekly by all the horticultural trade; it is also taken by over 1000 of the best continental houses. Annual subscription, to cover cost of postage. 75c. As the H, A. is a purely trade medium, appli- cants should, with the subscription, send a copy of their catalog or other evidence that they belong to the nursery or seed trade. Money orders payable at Lowdham, Notts. Address Editors of "H. A." Chilwell Nurseries. LOWDHAM, Notts, England Model Extension Carnation Support Made with two or three circles. En- dorsed by all the Leading Carnation Growersasthe best support on market Pat. July 27, '97. May 17, '98 GALVANIZED WIRE ROSE STAKES. Write for prices before ordering elsewhere. Prompt ihipment guaranteed IGOE BROS. 266 N. 9th St. BROOKLYN. N. ¥. Uention the American Florist when writing fl 0, Pecky Cypress We are SPECIALISTS in this line, having been practically the first to sell to the trade. Get the value Of our long experience. Perfect satisfaction guaranteed. Rock-bottom prices. Pecky Cypress, because of its durability, is the only wood now being used for greenhouse benches. Will ship in any quantity, carload or less. Drop Siding, Ship Lap, Flooring, White Cedar Posts, Etc. Everything in Lumber. Write for prices ADAM SCHILLO LUMBER GO. -8BK3L3&?'* nwniii vwnikkw hviuuhii WW! l.D.pBOnes:Llncoln410and 411 Mention the American Florist when writina '9'3- The Amer i ca n Fl ok/ s t. 201 Ready Reference Section. 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. AGERATUMS. Ageratum. CODD. ALTERNANTHERAS. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Alternantheras, rooted cuttings, $7 per 1,000: -'-in., $18 per 1.000. The Geo. Witt- bold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. ■ Alternantheras. R. C, red and yellow, 50c per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham. Delaware, O. Alternantheras. well. ' onn. N. Pierson, Inc., Crom- AMPELOPSIS. Ampelup>is \"eitchii, heavy, 1-year, 2 to 3 ft., strong, r.ii for $:;; 100, $3.25; Parcel Post, $20 per 1. IS to 24 inches, 50 for $1.50; 100 for $2; Parcel Post, $15 per 1,000. Well rooted plants tops rut to 6 inches for transplanting, $12 per 1,000. Samples, 25c allowed on pur- chase. Chas. Elack, Highstown, N. J. Aj&pelopsis Veitchtl, 4 and 5-in.. $2 per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place. Chicago. ARAUCARIAS. Arancnrla excelsa, 4-in., 2 to 3 tiers, 50c each; si. per doz.; 6-in., 4 to 5 trs., $1 each; $12 per doz.; 7-iu., 4 to 5 trs., $1.50 each; $1S per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Araucaria excelsa, 5, 5% and 6-in., 40c to $1.50. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia. Araucaria excelsa, 5-in.t $6 per doz., $45 per 100. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee. Wis. ASPARAGUS. Asparagus plumosus. 2-in., $3 per 100; 3- in., 46 per 100; 4-in.. $1.50 per doz., Sprengeri, 3-in., $5 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place. Chicago. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2-in., $2.50 per 100. Asparagus plumosus, 2-in., $3 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri, 2V,-in., $2 per 100; 300 for $5. J. C. Schmidt. Bristol, Pa. Asparagus plumosus, 2V4-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Sprengeri. 2(4-in., $2.50 per 100; $25 per 1.000. Erie Floral Co., Erie, Pa. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri, 2%-ln., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. James Vlck's Sons, Rochester. N. Y. ASPARAGUSPLUMOSTJS. Pine heavy plants, 3-in., $4.50 per 100. Sprengeri, 2%-i'n., $2.50 per 100. Wagner Park Conservatories, Sid- ney, O. Aspnnigus Sprengeri and plumosus, 4-in., 10c; 2>A-in.. 4c: 3-in., Gc. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia. Asparagus Sprengeri. 2V.-in., $2 per 100 cash. John Bauscher, Jr., Freeport. 111. Asparagus plumosus. 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-in., $3 per 100. Elmer Rawllngs. Olean, N. Y. ASPIDISTRAS. Aspidistras, green and variegated. 6-in., 75c to $1.25. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia. Aspidistras, green, 4-in. dwarf, 25c each: variegated. 15c per leaf. The Geo. Wittbold Co.. 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. ASTERS. THE SAWYER ASTERMUM— Eight years Of strict selection places it on the mountain top of perfection, in color, size and profit. Price (cash with order', $8 oz. : $4.50, '/, oz.: trade pkg., 1.000 si . mixed) $1. Colors: White, pink anil lavender. Send for cuts and descrip- tion. ALBERT A. SAWYER, Forest Park, 111. BAY TREES. Bay trees aud box trees; all sizes for special list. Julius Roehrs Co., ford. N. J. Write Rutber- Bay trees. For sizes and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. The Geo. Wittbold Co.. 7::7 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Bay trees. McHutchison & Co.. 17 Murray St.. New York. BEGON LAS. Begonia Lorraine, 2% -in.. $12 per 100; 3- in., $20. Glory of Cincinnati, 2V4-in., $15; 3- in.. $25. The Geo. Wittbold Co.. 737 Buck- ingham Place. Chicago. Begonias, Gloire de Lorraine and Cincinnati in bloom, 5% and 6-in.. 50c to $1. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia. BOXWOOD. Boxwoods. For sizes and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Boxwoods. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. BULBS. Bulbs, Gladiolus Pink Augusta, 52.50 per 100; $20. per 1,000. A few extra selected bulbs, $2.75 per 1(10; $25 per 1.000. Florists' Mixture. $2 per 100; $16 per 1.000; White, light and pink, $2.25 per 100; $18 per 1.000. Cash. Also Augusta. Francis King, Mme. Monnert, Taft, Klondyke. STEVENS GLADIOLI CO., Saginaw, W, S.. Mich. Gladiolus, America, 1st size, $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000; medium $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000; Mrs. F. King, $2 per 100; $18 per 1,000. Spirea clumps. Gladstone, $5 per 100; Floribunda, $4: Superba, S4; Queen Alexandra, $7. The Storrs & Harrison Co.. Palnesville. O. Gladiolus Niagara, large bulbs, $2.50 per doz. Mrs. Wm. Thompson, dainty pink; Blanche, large white, $1 per doz. Augusta. Mrs. F. King. $1.40 per 100. Write for price list. Llllesand, Cambridge, Wla. Gladiolus America in all sizes. Will exchange for Augusta or Mrs. F. King. Send for quota- tions. Fletcher Bulb and Floral Co., Valley Junction. Iowa. Bulbs, lillum multiflorum, L. giganteum. For prices, see advertisement on second cover page. Ralph M. Ward & Co., 71 Murray St., New York. Bulbs, bedding hyacinths, white, red and blue, $1.00 per 100; $15 per 1,000. James Vlck's Sons. Rochester, N. Y. Bulbs. For varieties and prices see adver- tisements elsewhere in this issue. Vaugban's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Bulbs, hyacinths, na^issus, tulips, gladioli, spireas. dahlias, etc. Warnaar & Co., Sassen- helm, Holland. Splra?a, strong clumps, Floribunda, $1 per doz.: $7 per 100: Gladstone. $1.25 per doz.: $0 per 100. A. Henderson & Co., 352 N. Michigan Ave.. Chicago. Bulbs. S. S. Sbldelsky & Co., 1215 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia. Bulbs. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. Bulbs of all kinds. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 33 Barclay St.. New York. Bulbs. Arthur T. Boddington, :iu w. 14th st.. New York. Bulbs of all kinds. James Vlck's Sons, Rochester. N. Y. CALLAS. GODFREY CALLAS. 2'/j-ln.. $4.00 per 100. CONARD & JONES CO., WEST GROVE. PENNSYLVANIA. CANNAS. IMPROVED CANNAS. "There can be no question that could the llorlsts see those cannas, they would be in every collection in the country." — John Welsh Young, referring to CONARD &. JONES CAN- NAS. .Mrs. Alfred F. Conard, pink $35.00 per 100 Beacon, red 2u.oO per 100 Gladioflora, variegated 15.00 per 100 Meteor, red 25.00 per 100 Rosea gigantea. pink 25.00 per 100 Wm. Saunders, red, with bronze leaf 10.00 per 100 Mt. Blanc, near white 10.00 per 100 Kate F. Deemer, yellow 35.00 per 100 F. o. b. at headquarters for improved cannas. Write for complete list to TF1E CONARD & JONES CO.. WEST GROVE. PENNSYLVANIA. CANNAS— Fine 2 to 3 Eye bulbs! Robusta, Cinnabar, mixed. $1 per 100. Sec. Cbabane, $1.50 per 100. Paul Marquant, $2 per 100, Mile. Berat, Pres. Cleveland. $2.50 per 100. Pennsylvania, C. F. Read, $3 per 100. Henry George, Chas. Henderson, $4 per 100. Papa Nardy. Marvel, David Harum, $5 per 100. King Humbert, $7 per 100. WAGNER PARK CONSERVATORIES, Sidney, O. (annus. C. Henderson, $2 per 100. Jos. II. Cunningham, Delaware, O. CARNATIONS. ROOTED CARNATION COTTINGS. 150,000 in the following varieties ready for immediate deliveries: Per 100 Per 1,000 The Herald, scarlet $12.00 $100.00 Rosette, dark pink 6.00 50.00 Wodenethe 6.00 50.00 Gloriosa. medium pink 4.00 35.00 Pink Delight, flesh pink 0.00 50.00 Conquest, overlaid pink 4.00 35.00 White Wonder, pure white 3.00 25.00 White Enchantress, pure 3.00 25.00 White Perfection 3.00 25.00 Enchantress, flesh pink 3.00 25.00 Princess Charming, flesh pink... 3.00 25.00 May day, deep flesh 3.00 25.00 Rose Pink Enchantress 3.00 25.00 Washington, dark pink 3.00 25.00 (Sport of Enchantress) Alvina. very free 3.00 25.00 Victory, scarlet 3.00 25.00 Scarlet Glow, scarlet 3.00 25.00 Bonfire, scarlet 3.00 25.00 Beacon, scarlet 3.00 25.00 CHICAGO CARNATION CO. 30 E. Randolph Street. Chicago, 111. ROOTED CARNATION COTTINGS. Per 100 Per 1,000 Princess Charming $2.00 $20.00 Enchantress 2.00 18.00 White Enchantress 2.00 20.00 Lawson 1.50 12.50 White Lawson 1.50 12.50 White Perfection 2.00 18.00 Winsor 1.50 12.50 \ i l iv 1.50 12.50 Bonfire (finest red) 3.00 25.00 WIETOB BROS.. 102 v Wabash Ave,. igo, ni. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. Per 100 Per 1.000 Benora, variegated red and white. $5. 00 $40.00 Enchantress 2.50 20.00 White Enchantress 2.50 20.00 Rose-pink Enchantress 2.50 20.00 White Wonder 2.50 20.00 Beacon 2.50 20.00 Satisfaction guaranteed. SCIIARFF BROS., VAN WERT, O. CARNATION CI TTINGS. For February dellverv. Per loo Per 1.000 Wn.l, nethe $0.00 $50.00 Wonder 4.00 35.00 Enchantress 3.00 Enchantress 3.00 25.00 S.00 2". On rink Enchantress 2.5o 20.00 .1. 11. THOMPSON CARNATION CO. .Tnl.IKT, ILL. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us Adoui It. 202 The American Florist. Feb. i5> Carnations, Enchantress, Lawson, Winsor, White Enchantress, White Perfection and Bea- con, $2.20 per 100; $20 per 1.000. May Day and Scarlet Glow, $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000. Gloriosa and Mrs. Ward, $3 per 100; $27.50 per 1.000. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Carnations, Northport, Commodore. En- chantress, Supreme and Salmon Beauty, $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000. Chas. H. Totty, Madi- son, N. J. Carnations, Enchantress, Rose Pink Enchant- ress. May Day, Mrs. C. W. Ward, Western White Enchantress, White En- chantress, Wonder. Lady Bountiful, Queen I-ouise, White Perfection, 0. P. Bassett, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. J. L. Dillon. Blooms- burg. Pa. Carnations, Rosette, St. Nicholas, Benora, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Beacon, $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1.000. White Enchantress, White Per- fection. Mrs. C. W. Ward, May Day, $3 per 100: $25 per 1,000. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Crom- well, Conn. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. We have 25,000 Enchantress and White En- chantress at $18 per 1,000. Write for special prices on large lots. SINNER BROS., 82-84-86 East Randolph St., Chicago, 111. Carnations, Rosette. St. Nicholas, Benora, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Gloriosa, $1 per 100; $30 per 1.000. White Wonder, White Perfec- tion, White Enchantress, Enchantress, Rose Pink Enchantress, Scarlet Glow, Mrs. C. W. Ward, Bonfire, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. F. Dorner & Sons Co., La Fayette, Ind. "Colorado Grown Plants Beat Them All." Rooted Carnation Cuttings for present or later deliverv. White Enchantress, Mrs. C. W. Ward, Beacon and Bassett, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Pink Enchantress and Victory. $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000. Winsor and White Lawson, $2 per 100; $15 per 1.000. Cash or reference. ELITCH-LONG GREENHOUSES. Denver, Colo. Carnations, rooted cuttings, strong, healthy stock out of sand: Winsor, Victory, $1.50 per $100; $13 per 1,000. White Perfection, Pink Enchantress, $2 per 100: $17 per 1,000. White Enchantress, $2.50 per 100: $20 per 1.000; 250 at 1.000 rates. Casli or C. 0. D. NORTH- WESTERN FLORAL CO.. Gross Point. 111. ROOTED CUTTINGS. 10.000 Winsor Carna- tion Cuttings, strong, healthy side cuttings at $2 per 100; $15 per 1,000. La Crosse Floral Co.. La Crosse, Wis. Carnation Enchantress Supreme. 12 rooted cut- tings. $3; 25.- $5; 50. $7; 100, $12: 1.000, $100. Dailledouze Bros., Lenox Road and Troy Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Carnations, chrysanthemums. S. S. Skldcl- sky & Co., 1215 Bets Bldg., Philadelphia. Comfort carnation cuttings, $4 per 100; $30 per 1,000. S. M. Merwarth & Bros., Easton, Pa. Carnations. Wood Bros., Fishkill, N. Y. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Chrysanthemums, all the leading varieties. For prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. Chrysanthemums, rooted cuttings. Golden Glow, Oct. Frost. Pacific Supreme, Major Bon- iiaffnu, $1 per 100; Chas. Razer, best white, $1.50 per 100. Edward Wallis. Berlin, N. J. Chrysanthemums, all the leading varieties. Elmer P. Smith & Co.. Adrian. Mich. Chrysanthemums, rooted cuttings. Erie Floral Co.. Erie, Pa. CLEMATIS. Clematis Jackmanii, extra strong. 5-in., 35c each; $4 per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place. Gliicago. Clematis. W. & T. Smith Co.. Geneva. N. Y. COLEUS. Coleus, G. Bedder, 2-in., $2.50 per 100; Verschaffeltii, 2-in., $2.50: Berkwith's Gem, 2-in., $2.50; Pfister. 2-in.. $2. The Geo. Witt- bold Co.. 737 Buckingham Place. Chicago. Coleus, 10 vars., 2J4-in., $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham. Delaware. 0. Coleus. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. Coleus. A. M. Herr. Lancaster, Pa. CYCLAMEN. CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM, finest strain in existence, including GLORY OF WANDSBECK. finest salmoneum, orchid flowering. Rococo; strong transplanted seedlings, $3.00 100; $25.00 1.000. Cash, please. Rober & Radke, Maywood. 111. Cyclamen Persicum, 4-in.. 20c and 25c each; $20 and $25 per 100; 5-in.. 35c each; 6-in.. 50c. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Cyclamen giganteum, choicest mixture, in bud. 3-in., $5.50 per 100; 4-in., $11 per 100. Cash. John Bauscher, Jr., Freeport, 111. Cyclamen, 4 and 5%-tn., 25c to 50c. God- frey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Phila- delphia. DAHLIAS. Dahlia roots, individual clumps, from the field, $12 per 100 for named varieties; mixed varieties. $S per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Dahlias, 100,000 field-clumps; 100 varieties of cream. Get list. Benj. Connell, Florist, Merchantville. N._ J. Dahlias, standard and new cut flower varie- ties. Liudhurst Farm, Hammonton. N. J. Dahlias, named sorts, $1.25 per 100; list free. C. W. Hoffman, route 13. Dayton. O. DAISIES. Daisies, Mrs. F. Sander, 2-in., $2 per 100. El- mer Rawlings, Olean. N. Y. DRACAENAS. Dracaena fragrnns, 3-in.. $1.50 per doz. ; 4- in., $3 per doz.; 5 and 6-in., 75c each. Indi- visa, 2-in., $3 per 100; 3-in., $5; 4-in., $10; 5-in., $20. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buck- ingham Place, Chicago. Dracaena terminalis, 4 and 4%-in., 25c to 40c Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Phila- delphia^ Dracaena terminalis, 2Mi-in. pots, $10 per 100. J. Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Dracaena Ind.. 3-in., $5; 4-in., $10; 5-in., $25 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans. Newton, X. .T. EUONYMUS. EUONYMUS VARIEGATA RADICANS JAPONIC A, 2] '. -in. pots. 5c. 3 and 4-in. pots, 10c. CONARD & JONES «'" WEST GROVE, PENNSYLVANIA- FERNS. ______ DWARF FERNS FOR FERN DISHES. These dwarf ferns are used by the hundreds of thousands to fill dishes for table dec-orations. Our sales each year exceed fifty thousand plants. Our stock is in prime condition, ready to use at once. We offer 9 choice varieties, 50c per doz.; $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1.000. Pteris cretica Wimsetti. albo-lineata, Mayi Wilsoni Victoria, Pteiis raultlceps Sieboldii, Aspidium tsussimense, Cyrtomium falcatum or holly fern. Our catalogue of everything you need mailed on application. Write for it today. THE GOOD & REESE CO., Largest rose growers In the world. Box 18. SPRINGFIELD. O. Ferns, Seottii, Whitman!, Schozeli, Boston, Giatiasi. 5H to 7-in., 30c to $1 each. Godfrey Aschmann. 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philad el phi a. ROOSEVELT FERNS. 2%-in., $6.00 per 100. CONARD & JONES CO.. WEST GROVE, PENNSYLVANIA. Ferns. Boston. $3 per 100; $30 per 1,000. W'hitmani Compacta, 2%-in., $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Roosevelt. $6 per 100; $50 per 1.000. Henry H. Barrows & Son. Whitman, Mass. BOSTON FERNS, 2^-in., $2.50 per 100; 4-in.. $15 per 100; 5-in., $25 per 100. All pot-grown; the kind that will make you money. Cash. C. L. Humphrey, Zanesville, O. Ferns. For prices see advertisement else- where in this issue. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Ferns. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement on front cover of this issue. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. FERNS FOR DISHES, assorted, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. ROBER & RADKE, Maywood, III. Ferns. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. Ferns for dishes, assorted, 2*4-in., $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000; 500 at 1,000 rates. Frank Oechslin. 4911 W. Quincy St., Chicago. Small ferns, 2^-in.. $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000. C. C. Poliworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Ferns, Boston. For sizes and prices see ad- vertisement on front cover page. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Boston ferns. 25c; Whitmani, 4-in., 25c. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton. N. J. FICUS. Ferns. John Scott, Rutland Rd. and E. 45th St.. Brooklyn, N. Y. Ferns. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. Ficus elastica, 4-in., 35c each; ti-in., 50c. Pandurata. 6, 7 and 8-in., $1.50 to $3.50 each. Repens, 2y2-in., 50c each. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place. Chicago. Ficus elastica, 5Yi and 6-in., 30c to 50c. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Phtla- delphia. GERANIUMS. Geraniums — Good, healthy, fall rooted plants from 2>,<,-in. pots at $3 per 100; $27.50 per 1,000 except where noted: Beaute Poitevlne, Marq. de Castellane, S. A. Nutt, Jean Viaud, La Favorite. A. Ricard, Mme. Landry, Mrs. E. G. Hill, Albion (single white) Mme. Barney, Heteranthe, E. H. Trego, M. Jaulln, Red Wing. 6e each. Our new catalogue will be ready January 1st. Send for a copy of same. THE GOOD & REESE CO., Box 18. Springfield, O. NEW AMERICAN BEAUTY! For the first time we are offering this won- derful new geranium to our many customers. Write for colored cut and prices on large lots, 2%-in. pots. 50c; $5 per doz. JOHN BAUSCHER, JR. Arcade Addition. Freeport. 111. Geraniums, S. A. Nutt and La Favorite, short stock plants 2%-in., $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1,000. Strong heavy S. A. Nutt. 2%-in.. $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000. Rose geranium, L'^.-in., 3 cents. Mme. Salleroi. extra strong plants, 2-in.. $2 per 100; $18 per 1,000. ROBER & RADKE, Maywood, 111. ROOTED GERANIUM CUTTINGS. The "BIG FOUR" bedders. S. A. Nutt, (dark red I. Gen. Grant, (best bright red), Mme. Buchner, (only dbl. white). $1.50 per 100; $14 per 1,000. Beaute Poitevlne, (salmon), $1.75 per 100: $16 per 1.000. Cash. THE W. T. BUCKLEY CO., Springfield, 111. GERANIUMS Mme. Salleroi, 2-inch, $2 per 100; $18 per 1,000. EDW. DOEGE CO., 4344 N. Springfield Ave.. Chicago^ HL GERANIUMS. 2-in., Ricard; S2.30 per 100; 21/i-in. Ricard, $3 per 100; 3-in. red, mixed. $5 per 100. Ready now. Cash. C. L. Humphrey, Zanesville, O. _ Geranium Scarlet Bedder, $1.50 per ten; $12.50 per UK); $100 per 1,000. Elmer D. SlLith & Co., Adrian, Mich. Geraniums, Ricard and Poitevine, $15 per 1,000. S. A. Nutt. $12.50 per 1,000. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Geraniums. 2-in., $2 per 100: $18.50 per 1,000; 3-in.. $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh. Md. Geraniums, S. A. Nutt and four others,- $25 per 1,000; $3 per 100. Mme. Buchner, 2V£-ln., $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Geraniums, rooted cuttings, S. A. Nutt, double. Clifton, single, same color as Nutt, $15 per 1,000. H. P. Gerhardt, Wilmette, 111. Geraniums. Nutt. 2%-in., $2.50 per 100. Erie Floral Co.. R. F. D. No. 2. Erie, Pa. Geraniums, Mme. Salleroi, 2*4 -in., $2.50 per 100. Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. GREENS. Greens of all kinds. For prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 3S-40 Broadway, Detroit, Mich. Greens, huckleberry in standard smilax cases, $2.50. Green wild -smilax, fancy and dagger ferns. Caldwell the Woodsman Co., Evergreen, Ala. Greens, bronze galax, $3.50 per case of 10,- 000. Dagger ferns. $3 per case of 5,000. cases of 10.000, $5.50. Long moss, $1 per 2 t>u. bag. Aaron Buchanan, Hawk, N. C. Greens, ferns. $1.35 per 1,000: 2,000, $2.60; 5,000 or more, $1.20 per 1,000. Robert Groves, 127 Commercial St., Adams, Mass. Bronze galax, $5 per case; 5 or more cases, $4.50 per case. C. E. Critchell, 34 E. Third Ave., Cincinnati, O. Greens, fresh cut evergreens and mosses; dec- orating material. The Kervan Co., 119 W. 28tb St.. New York. Palm leaves, ferns and mosses. Friedricb Kohlschreiber, Hamburg 24. Southern wild smilax and natural and per- petuated roses. E. A. Beavan, Evergreen, Ala. HYDRANGEAS. New forcing HYDRANGEA ARBORESCENS GUANDIFLORA ALBA or Hills of Snow. For forcing or immediate sales: 1-yr. , field-grown, 12 to 18 inches, 2 canes, $1.25 per doz.; $8 per 100; $75 per 1.000. Select. 2 to 3 canes, $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100; $90 per 1,000. 2-yr.. field grown. 18 to 24 inches, 2 to 3 canes, $2 per doz.; $14 per 100; $120 per 1,000. Our catalogue of everything you need mailed on application. Write for it today. THE GOOD & REESE CO. Largest rose growers in the world. Box. 18. SPRINGFIELD, O. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. ip/j. The American Florist. •jo:; Hydrangeas, pot-grown for forcing, In 0-ln. pots, otaksa. 5 and ti branches. |20 per 100; 4 branches, $15; 3 branches, $12; 2 branches, $10. Thos. Hogg, 5 and 6 branches, $20; Sour, do Claire. 7 and 10 branches, $25. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark. New York. Ilyli aiigca otaksa. -1 in., put k'nuvii, $S per 100; Hold-grown, 3 to 6 Bhoots, $10 per 100. Randolph & McClements, Plttsborg, Pa. Hydrangea Otaksa, 3 to 10 shoots, 16c to 35c. Erie Floral Co.. Erie, Pa. IVIES ENGLISH i\ v. 1'i.iii [ints. $5.00 per 100. CONARD A Jones CO. WEST GROVE, PENNSYLVANIA. English Ivy, strong, 3-ln. stock. Write for prices. C. L. Reese Springfield. O. JERUSALEM CHERRIES. Jerusalem rhrrrioi, 0 In. , frey Ascbmann. 1012 W. delphla. LILY OF THE VALLEY. 25c and 35c. God- Ontario St.. Pblla- To Import. Lily of the valley, largest grower and ex- porter. E. Neubert, Wandsbek, nr. Hamburg, Germany. Lily of the valley pips. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St.. New York. 1 From Storage. LUv of the valley, cold storage for Christmas forcing, cases of 25" pips, S5: 500, $9.50; 1,000, $18. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarry town-on-Hudson, N. Y. Lily of the valley. Grow Bruns' celebrated Chicago Market, the finest forcing valley In America, $18 per 1.000; $9.50 per 500; $5 per 250; Florists' Money Maker, $16 per 1,000; $8.50 per 500; $4.50 per 25m. H. N. Bruns. 3032-3042 W. Madison St., Chicago. MANETTI. Manettl stocks, English-grown, 5-8 m-m, $12 per 1,000; 3-5 m-m. $lu per 1,000. Jackson & Perkins Co.. Newark, New York. MOSS lust received a carload of MOSS, which will be sold ai the right price. Call Lawndale 1834. Live Spliagnnm moss, onlv in barrels, $2 per bbl. The C, W. Brownell Co., Walden, N. Y. Sphagnum moss. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chi- cago and New York. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Mushroom spawn. Lambert's Pure Culture. American Spawn Co., St. Paul, Minn. NURSERY STOCK. SHRUBBERY. There are bargains to be bad here in such varieties as spiraeas, altheas, welgelias and Shiladelpbus, and this names only a few. We ave acres of shrubs, well grown" and ready for you. Write for price list. The Conard & Jones Co.. West Grove. Pa. Nursery stock, large trees, oaks, maples, pines and hemlocks. Andorra Nurseries, Chestnut Hill. Philadelphia. Nursery stock, vines and climbers, autumn bulbs, roots, conifers, pines. Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. Nursery stock, frnlt and ornamental trees, shmbs, evergreens and small fruits. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N, Y. Nursery stock. Storrs A: Harrison Co., Palnes- vllle, O. ONION SETS. Choice recleaned ONION SETS, nil, $1.50; white, $2; yellow. $1.40 per bushel of 32 lbs. J. C. Zaplewski &. Co.. Growers, Norwood Park, IU. Onion seed and onion sets. Chllllcothe. O. Schilder Bros., ORCHIDS. Orchids of all kinds. Lager & Hurrell, Sum- mlt, N. J. Osmundine (Osmunda fibre or orchid peat.) The C. W. Brownell Co., Walden, N. Y. PALMS. Palms. Kentla Fors., single. 25 to 50 ins. high. 75c to $2.50. Made-up. $2.60 to $4. Bel- moreana. 6-ln., 50c to 75c; 4-in.. 25c. Godfrey Ascbmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Palms. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this Issue. Joseph Hea- cock. Wyncote, Pa. Palms. John Scott, Rutland Road and E. 45th St., Brooklyn. N. Y. Palms. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. Palms. Storrs ,«i Harrison Co., Palnesvllle, O. PANSIES Pansy plants, giant flowering, small plains. $2.50 per 1,000; 60c per 100. Jos. H. Cunning- ham, I>elaware, O. Pansles. $2.50 per 1,000. Elmer Rawllnga. Olenn, N. Y. PEONIEb. P lies. W. & T. Smith Co.. Geneva, N. V. POINSETTIAS. I'OINSETTIAS, stock plants, 2 anil 3 year- old, $5 per 100. Cash with order. Rose Hill Nurseries, New Rochelle, N. Y. Palms of all kinds. For prices^ see adver- tlsement elsewhere in this Issue. The Geo. Wlttbold Co.. 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. PRIMULAS. Primula Obconlca grandlflora and Chinese, 5%-in., $2 and $2.50 per doz. ; 4-in. Obconlca, 10c and 15c. Godfrey Ascbmann, 1012 W. On- tarlo St., Philadelphia, Primulas, 2V6-lu., $2 per 100; 3o0 for $5. J. C, Schmidt, BrlBtol, Pa. Primula Obconlca, 3-fn., $4 per lOu cast John Bauscher, Jr.. Freeport. 111. ROSES. ROSES. Fine healthy stock, 2-inch, Helen Gould, Mrs. B. R. Cant, Pink aud White Co chet, Gruse an Teplltz, Wellesley, Etoile de France, Mme. A. Chatenay, Kalserin, Due, de Brabant, Vis. Foldestone. Hermosa, Pink, Red and White La France. Mrs. De Graw. Burbank, Champion of World, Mrs. S. McKee, Apricot, Deegan, Glo. Exp. Bruzells, 2-ln., $3 per 100. Bride, Bridesmaid, Clo. Soupert, S. de P. Nottiug, M. Lambert, Coq. des Blanches, Emp. China. Climbing Clo. Soupert, 2-in., $2.50 per 100. Our selection of varieties all labeled true to name. $20 per 1,000. ORDER NOW. WAG NER PARK CONSERVATORIES, Sidney, O. ROOTED ROSE CUTTINGS. Per 100 Per 1,000 Pink Killarney 2.50 20.00 White Killarney 2.50 20.00 Richmond 2.00 18.00 My Maryland 3.00 25.00 Ready now. Satisfaction guaranteed. GEORGE REINBERG. 102 N. Wabash Ave. Chicago, III. Rose, Irish Fire Flame, grafted stock, $35 per 100; $300 per 1,000. Own roots. $30 per 100: $250 per 1,000. Budlong's Double White Killarney and Sunburst. $20 per 100; $150 per 1.000. Killarney, Waban White Killarney, My Maryland, Mrs. Aaron Ward. Lady Hilling- don, $15 per 100; $120 per 1,000. Robt. Scott & Son, Sharon Hill, JDel. Co., Pa. Rose, Mrs. Chas. Russell, price on grafted stock, per 12. $7.50; per 100, $35; per 260, $82.50; per 500. $150; per 1.000, $300; per 2,500 $087.50; per 5,000, $1,250. Waban Rose Con- servatorles, Natick, Mass. Roses, grafted and own root. For varieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Kos>\ Mrs. George Shawyer and Milady. $30 per 100; $250 per 1.000. Chas H. Totty, Madi- son, N. J. Roses. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere In this issue. A. N. Pler- son, Inc. , Cromwell, Conn, Roses. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. Roses. S. S. Skidelsky & CoT, 1216 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia. Roses. 3-ln. pots, Wood Bros., Flshklll" N. Y. Roses. Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. Roses. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. ROOTED CUTTINGS. Rooted cuttings. Ageratum, Stella Gurney, 60e per 100. Daisy, Mrs. F. Sander, $1 per 100. Hydrangea Otaksa, $1 per 100; VInca Var.. 75c per 100. Edward Wallls, Berlin, N. J. SEEDS. THE SAWYER ASTERMUM— Eight years of strict selection places It on the mountain top of perfection, in color, size and profit. Price (cash with order), $8 oz. ; $4.50, Vi oz. ; trade pkg., 1.000 seeds (not mixed I, $1. Colors: White, pink and lavender. Send for cuts and descrip- tion. ALBERT A. SAWYER, Forest Park, III. Seeds, carrots, lettuce, onion, radish, beet. parsley, parsnip, salsify, sweet peas, mustard, celery, endive. California Seed Growers' As- sociation, Inc.. San Jose. Calif. Blower seeds. \\— } CURVED IRON EAVE STYLE "S" This Eave is intended for use on detached houses with either fixed glass or side sash. It is practically all exposed to the inside heat of the greenhouse and so is ice clearing. KING GREENHOUSE EAVES They solve the Eave problem. They make the least possible Shade. And, as you can see, pre- sent no surface for icicles to form on. They have great strength with lightness. They are designed and made forthe purpose and not adapted from stock structural shapes. We want to figure with you. KING CONSTRUCTION CO. Home Office and Works : North Tonawanda, N. Y. New England Sales Office : 7 Water Street, Boston, Mass. CURVED IRON EAVE STYLE "L" This Eave, although lighter than Style "S", is amply strong for all eave purposes. It obstructs little light and is ice clearing in the most severe weather. It is intended for use with fixed glass only. Peerless Refrigerators Built Exclusively for Florists Write for Special Designs and Prices JAC LEDERER 644-48 W. Madison St., GHICA60 Phone 2496 Monroe BUCHB1NDER FLORISTS' REFRIGERATORS Write to Dept. C3 (or Catalog. BUCHBINDER BROS. MANUFACTURERS 518 Milwaukee Ave., - Chicago, m. H.BAYERSDORFER&CO. sjq Florists' ^ Supplies. 1 129 Arch St.,, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Send for our new catalogue. OF HIGH GRADE.. Boilers For GREENHOUSES See Oar Cat*lo?na. Sate? GIBLIN ft GO., Utica. N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing Attention! Glass Buyers!! GREENHOUSE GLASS You will save money if you obtain our prices before you buy Quality A No. 1. Prompt shipments. Hooker's Greenhouse White Paint The most durable White Paint for this purpose. Half barrels (25 gallons), per gal., $1.75; 6 gal. pails, per gal., $1.80. H. M. HOOKER COMPANY, WHOLESALE GLASS AND PAINTS, 65 1 -659 West Washington Boulevard, rhirann Near Des Plalnes St. VllltQJJU Long Distance Phone Monroe 4904. Ventilating Apparatus, Greenhouse Fittings. Let us figure with you on the necessary Ventilating Equip- ment for your greenhouses. We have a line that is being used in all the modern houses today. Why? Because these leading florists have given our goods severe tests and have found them to be entirely satisfactory under every condition. We will send you our descriptive catalog immediately upon request, containing our net prices, etc., and all orders large or small, receive our most prompt attention. Advance Co., RICHMOND, IND. The Regan Printing House LARGE RUNS OF CATALOGUES OUR SPECIALTY WRITE FOR PRICES. 527 Plymouth Place, CHICAGO PRINTING Letterheads, Envelopes. Billheads. Statement* Cards and Special Shipping Labels, also Seed Envelopes. Plate Making and Color Work. Gorham & Chapline Printery 542 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO 208 The American Florist. Feb. 75, Where There Is Condensation -there is need for a Morehead Steam Trap Condensation in steam lines is akin to matter out of place — means wasted energy. If your lines are sluggish — if your houses are not of uniform tempera- ture, write us. We guarantee to drain your lines perfectly— return the pure, hot condensation to your boiler without pump or injector or make no charge for the trial. Obey that impulse — write now. Send (or "Book on Condensation." Morehead Manufacturing Co., Dept, "N," DETROIT, MICHIOAN -Stocks Carried Wichita. Kan. New Orleans. La Philadelphia Birmingham, Ala. Memphis. Tenn. Los Angeles Chatham. Ontario San Franclaco This Beautiful Lawn Vase Only $4.90. Height, 20 inches; diameter of bowl, 22 inches: size of base, 14 inches; capacity of reservoir, Wi gallons; weight, 81 pounds. Order No. 4C12003, without arms. Price $4.90 4C1200.1, with arms, price $5.65 Special price made to dealers for quantity lots. We Are the Bargain center of the World We handle everything from a pin to a complete house. Send for our large General Catalog No.47, SPECIAL NOTE. Our Heating Dept. makes a specialty of com- plete Greenhouse Heating Systems. Send for our Special Heating Catalog No 47. Estim- ates furnished free of charge. CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKING CO. CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing ¥XO not let the accounts owing you re- " main longer unpaid. Send them to us at once. We are prompt, energetic and reasonable, and can reach any point in the United States and Canada. National Florists' Board ot Trade 56 PINE STREET : : NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing 50% SAVED. Pipes, Flues and Casings thoroughly overhauled and guaran- teed. Greenhouse Fittings of every description. ILLINOIS PIPE 6 MFG. CO., 2 1 1 3 S. Jefferson St., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing REED & KELLER, 122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work, and Novelities, and are dealers in Glass- ware, Pottery, Decorative Greens and all Florists' Requisites. Mention the American Florist when writing Hot Water Heating by Taylor Syphon Circulator 36-38 Jackson Street, A FUEL SAVING DEVICE For your greenhouse. We have them for steam or hot water. Taylor return traps tor steam, Syphon Circulators for water. Taylor Steam Specialty Go. BATTLE CREEK, MICH. Use our patent Iron Bench Fittings and Root Supports ^-C ™< JENNINGS IRON GUTTER. IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS For Tobacco Extracts, etc. Send for Circulars. DILLER, CASKEY & KEEN, S. W. Corner Sixth and Berk Streets, PHILADELPHIA. VENTILATING APPARATUS Split Carnations Easily Mended with Pillsbury Carnation Staple We find it very satisfac- tory. J. L. Dillon. Can't get along without them. J. L. Johnson. 2000 for $1.00 postpaid. I. L. PILLSBURY Galesburg. 111. Wired Toothpicks 10 AW SI .75 : 50,000 $7.50. Manufactured by W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y, Sam Dlefree. For sale by dealers. Mention the American Florist when writing A. HERRMANN, Cape Flowers, all colors, Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs and all Florist Supplies. Send For Prices 404412 East 34th St. NEW YORK. Mention the American Florist when writing EVANS' Improved Challenge Ventilating Apparatus Write for Illustrated Cataloi Quaker Cltv MschlneWorki, Richmond, Ind. GREENHOUSE BOILERS Catalog Free. Address S. Freeman fi Sons Mfg. Co., RACINE, wis. Mention the American Florist when writing Lock the door before the horse is stolen, and insure your glass before it is broken. For particulars concerning Hail Insurance, address JOHN G. ESLER, Secretary, SADDLE RIVER N. J Mention the American Florist when writing TflE/yw ""\f->i ^m^^mmwns^smmExsnsssmjs^^s^mMgsi^m =m Rmerii "t'r.E Frc-' ; :i:cre may be mors comfort Amidships, but we are the first to touch Unknown Seas, Vol. XL CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, FEBRUARY 22, 1913. No. 1290 TheAmerican Florist Established 1SS5. Copyright. 1913, by American Florist Company Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11. 1891. at the Post Office at Chicago. Illinois, under act of March 3, 1879. Published Every Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address; Ameflo, Chicago. Subscription. United States and Mexico, $1.00 a year; Canada. $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union. $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from tne trade Vol umes half yearly from August 3. 1901. Address all correspondence subscriptions, etc.. American Florist Co..440S. Dearborn St.. Chicago. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers — J. K. M. L. Farquhar. Bos- ton, Mass., President; Theo. Wirth. Minneapolis, Minn., Vice-President; John Young. 54 West Twenty eighth Street. New York. Secretary; Wm. F. Hasting, Buffalo, N. Y., Treasurer. Next annual convention and trade exhibition at Minn- eapolis. Minn., August 19-22. 1913. Third National Flower Show, New York, April 5-12, 1913. John Young, Secretary. 54 West Twenty-eighth Street, New York. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA Annual convention and exhibition at Chicago. November, 1913. Charles H. Totty, Madi- son. N. J.. President: C. W. Johnson. Morgan Park, 111.. Secretary. r ■\ Index to Advertisers, Page 254 Ready Reference Advts., Page 255 Help and Situations Wanted, Advertisements, Page 219 w, :J> SUGGESTIONS FOR PLANT GROWERS. Spireas. The spireas for Easter should no'n be throwing up the spikes of bloom from tin- foliage and will be in a g I light location. While these plants are always regarded as one of the cheaper plants for Easter, and will not return enough for space occupied in a warm house; still there will always be a de- raand for them, especially for. church decorations, and if they are not for- ward enough will have to be given a warm location to have them in bloom. They are rather slow in coming into Uower. si. will have to be well timed to have them in the best of condition. This plant requires plenty of water, no matter where grown, and in a warm house will need frequent waterings. Keep the plants well spaced out as they grow, for where crowded, poorly shaped plants and bad foliage is often the result and it is the glossy foliage of this plant that is greatly admired. Do not fumigate with tobacco smoke when the foliage is young, for it quickly burns the tender leaves, and if they are in a house that requires fumi- gation remove them or cover closely with papers. Spraying with nicotine solutions or fumigating with nicotine papers will not injure them. Lilacs for Easter. A large variety of blooming plants can be grown for Easter, and dwarf. shapely lilacs are appreciated by all dower lovers, and the cut sprays have now become a standard winter (lower. For the pot plants the imported budded stock is preferable, but for cut blooms any lilac may be lifted and they force quickly and easily in a warm lions,-. The varieties most grown for pot plants are Marie Lagraye white and Charles X purple. Four weeks in a tempera tare of ii."> degrees will bring them into Uower. The plants when placed in the greenhouse should be syringe,] several times a day in order to assist the buds to swell and kept in a dark place. As soon as the buds begin to ..pen the plants can be placed in full sunlight. The common lilac .an be forced in the same manner. A bush which is well set with flower buds, and these are easily distinguished from the leaf buds, .•an be lifted and planted In a bench and will furnish fine sprays of flowers, [f the plant is kepi shaded from the sun bj spreading a hea vy cloth ov< r it the flowers of thi purpl. . > i will be whit.- when forced. The plant will require plentj of water, for make but little root growth and hi n upon the vitality which has been stored. Rambler Roses. The plants of rambler roses that ir. intended for Easter bl ing should now be showing color and if they are not, they will require., quit.- a little forcing to have them in the best of condition for that date. If the plants are at all potbound, watering with liquid manure will be of great assist- ance to them and stimulate tie- flow- ers and make them much larger and an addition of soot to this will int. fy the color. The plants will often when setting the buds make long growths in. in the base of the plants; these should be cut out. for they are taking much strength that should go int.. the flowers. These canes can he made int.. cuttings and propagated mid will make small plants for next year's mowing or can be planted outside and grown on lor stock for the future. There is always a g 1 demand for well-grown pot rami. his for Decoi tion day and early .Inn.-, and plants started now will be in tin- best of con- dition at that time. They can be started in a cool house and frequently syringed until the eyes break, when they can he moved into warmer quar- ters and full sunlight. For June deco- ration there is nothing better in bloom- ing plants than Crimson Rambler and ih. other rambler roses and hydran- geas; they make a beautiful combina- tion and are also very decorativi porches. Azalea Mollis. . me of the showy plants grown for Easter is the Azalea mollis, for the Bowers an- of those peculiar shades of r- d. yellow and orange that are not found in other plants. They can be for 1 \ery quickly, for th.- plants have stored up nutriment enough to produce their flowers, and they make but little foliage and but few roots. Three v in a temperature of 00 degrees will 210 The American Florist. Feb. 22, bring them into bloom at this season, but the flowers will be of better sub- stance and color if the plants are grown a little cooler and given more time. Careful handling of the plants is necessary for the buds are very brittle and easily broken off. Pot firm- ly in a pot just large enough to take the clump of roots, and water heavily. Frequent spraying until the flowers show color will be required, and when the blooms unfold, the bright coloring is better held and intensified, by mov- ing the plants into a cool temperature and the watering reduced. Fish-Scrap Fertilizer. Artificial fertilizer is divided into three general classes, that supplying nitrogen, that supplying phosphoric acid, and that from which potash is obtained. In the United States com- pounded commercial fertilizer usually contains all three ingredients and to a considerable extent is applied rather indiscriminately with little regard to the particular needs of the soil or the crops. The world's supply of potash is obtained largely from Stassfurt, Germany, and phosphoric acid is de- rived mostly from bone, mineral phos- phates, and phosphatic, basic, or Thomas slag. Nitrogen, the most costly ingredient of the fertilizers, is derived from organic matter, ammo- nium salts, and nitrates. Of the or- ganic matter used in the United States cottonseed meal has been the most important, tankage and slaugh- terhouse products next, and fish scrap third (plowing under legumes not be- ing considered in this treatment of the subject). Cottonseed meal, however, is coming to be very largely used as a cattle feed and is consequently be- coming too expensive for fertilizing THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted by Root. Kift. Philadelphia, Pa. Sibley's Unique Decoration. Chas. W. Sibley of Athol, Mass., has utilized one of nature's own arrange- ments in a unique decoration scheme, as shown in the accompanying illus- tration. While hunting ferns in the woods near his home town Mr. Sibley found a thrush's nest built on a fern with nothing else to support it. He left the fern and the nest as he found them, and two broods were hatched out last summer. In the fall Mr. Sib- ley returned and took up the fern with the nest still intact. He made some artificial eggs and crayoned them to look like the real ones. He has used the same fern, nest and eggs in two different decoration arrangements and his idea has proved very attractive. He expects to return the fern and the nest in the spring and endeavor to coax the birds back again. The pic- ture was taken in the deep shade of the woods. A Beautiful Floral Urn. SEE SUPPLEMENT WITH THIS ISSUE. Just when or how the urn originated as a floral design would be hard to say, but probably it was first used as a funeral decoration. It is still quite popular in this connection, but its popularity does not stop here, as it is used for almost every occasion where flowers themselves are used in a decorative way. The supplement to this issue is a good example of what taste and correct judgment may do along this line. White carnations are UNIQUE DECORATION USED BY CHAS. W. SIBLEY, ATHOL, MASS. purposes. Pish meal is also increas- ing in popularity as a stock food, and it is thought that it may in time fol- low cottonseed meal in becoming too valuable to be used on the land, though as great quantities are now wasted its utilization as a fertilizer will probably continue to increase for some time. While dried fish scrap is valued chiefly as a source of nitro- gen, it also contains a large propor- tion of phosphoric acid, the former running about seven to nine per cent and the latter six to eight per cent. There is also a trace of the third in- gredient, potash, but it is insignificant. used with pleasing effect for the body of the urn, and roses, lily of the valley and cattleyas add greatly to its beauty. In using the urn for a decoration the designer begins with the wire frame which all supply houses carry in stock. This is made solid with the flower which predominates in the ar- rangement, the idea being to bring out the lines of the urn as distinctly as possible. Especial care must be taken in arranging the flowers in the vase-shaped part. On the one hand the loose, slip-shod effect must be avoided, and on the other care must be exercised to steer clear of the lumpy effect too often noticed where the flowers are not arranged as they should be. Each flower should show plainly and none should be crowded by the others. A bow of ribbon to match is often used with good effect. If it is used at all it should be broad and not too tightly tied. There should be sufficient foliage to set off the flowers. Oftentimes a garland or spray of flowers may be substituted for the ribbon. Valentine Week in the Chicago Stores. In one respect flowers are like music : they both speak a language of the heart that is at once personal and universal, or capable of convey- ing an individual sentiment and at the same time appealing to a common taste and imagination. Equally well music charms all listeners — and the corsage carried on St. Valentine's day is equally expressive of the donor's admiration while it delights every be- holder with its own intrinsic loveli- ness. To have noted some of the very beautiful displays during1 the week one could not help but value the beauty and thought displayed by some of our leading florists. Beautiful weather gave the florists a great boom for flowers in great abundance and a great variety were seen everywhere. The only note of scarcity seemed to be in Killarhey roses, while the spring blooms were out in great quantity and of a very good quality. The Fleischman Floral Co. displayed some very beautiful red azaleas and red tulips and their fine show win- dows were resplendent with pans of spring flowers of the choicest varieties. The white lilac trees were prettily finished with ribbon bows — especially those having long ungainly branches had the branches entwined with rib- bon— eacH branch having its small rosette of ribbon. It was a very pleas- ing and attractive innovation. Fea- turing red azaleas and red tulips was prettily appropriate for St. Valentine's day. It was quite unusual to see so many particularly fine red azaleas in a group together. Mangel, the Florist, always has his window filled with novelties and espe- cially was this noticeable during Valen- tine week. A round Japanese basket of good size was planted with one fine specimen of white cyclamen in the center, surrounded with1 aspidistra^ of the cream-white and green-striped variety, making a wonderfully attrac- tive combination. The effect was one of complete harmony and every leaf and flower perfect. Another pretty novelty were the "Flowering Almond" bushes with their pink coverings and ribbon ornamentation. They made as pretty a present as could be imag- ined and reminded the writer of the miniature Japanese cherry trees that are so often pictured and never seen in nature's garb. A large red heart of red carnations made an appropriate emblem of St. Valentine's day. It was made with a goodly appreciation of the artistic. Canger & Bergman have one of the finest display windows possible for exhibition purposes, and they certainly do full justice to its artistic possibili- ties. The old-fashioned garden group- ing of potted plants was a feature of this week. In the background stood a tall and stately marguerite bush with its snowy whiteness emphasized '9'3- The American Florist. 211 by the deep cinerarias, the tiny Eng- lish primroses, hyacinths in different colors, pink and white tulips and rich red tulips as a border. 'I'll,' edge was a sort of uneven line spreading in width as it reached the forepart of the window. In the background pussy willows were peeping out for recogni- tion among the other bright and happy constituents. This was to the left of the window — and to the right the same design of grouping was kept In mind as to the outward general ef- fect, but grouped in one yellow color scheme. That is, in the center was a handsome bunch of the golden forsy- thias. This was surrounded with yel- low daffodils and jonquils. The space left in the center of the window was utilized for novelty displays and the iirm did itself justice in the artistic daintiness in arrangement. A large round basket in the center was cov- ered with a mound of asparagus vines in which little Paris nosegay bou- quets were prettily arranged to attract the passerby- Among these nosegays were some Colonial designs; one in particular of good size had pink sweet peas, white carnations, violets and a few roses in combination with a white bouquet holder of paper in lacy effect. As an embellishment the three colors used were shown in the ribbon rosette which had the different colors pret- tily harmonized and also in keeping with the times, for Paris is going mad over the Roman color com- binations in everything. Roman sashes are used on nosegays, baskets and every way possible. This firm also displayed some boutonnieres, using a single marigold with a setting of a lace paper holder to go with the Colonial bouquets. Numerous fancy basket designs of decidedly original make were also displayed, some being of a clover shape in a red fine straw weave. Four beautiful bunches of white violets gave a finish to a won- derfully pretty window display typify- ing spring's advent. O. J. Friedman's window was a rare garden of choice cut flowers featur- ing all the different and finest speci- mens obtainable. He had a very fine display of roses, among them some specimen American Beauties. Red was the predominating keynote. A. Lange's window displays are the best example of an up-to-date flower shop, for he is never wanting in ap- propriate suggestions for every occa- sion. From the most inexpensive to the choicest flowers, all are displayed to attract not only the small buyer but those of fastidious taste. His gar- denias were a wonder to behold and one had to look and look and wonder whether they really grew so perfectly. His Valentine basket of red heart shape was very artistically arranged. At the top, from under the cover, Ro- man hyacinths were gracefully placed and these were encircled with tiny red rosebuds which were in turn sur- rounded with fine New York violets. A large satin ribbon rosette gave a. finish to a very attractive and appro- priate Valentine floral offering. It was a happy and effective color com- bination. The little primrose baskets were very dainty and made a very (harming gift made up in Mr. Lange's way of arrangement, for simplicity gave them a distinctive air of spring- time. • H. C. Rowe's window had a very artistic arrangement of spring flowers. A birchbark window box was beauti- fully arranged with a fine red azalea in the center and grouped around it were specimen plants of cyclamen of the deep rich reds. II was a truly tin,' conception of the florist's art in com lunation and general arrangement. In lea luring these boxes he had a not, of difference from the displays of the Other florists and he should feel justly proud of the showing they made. The liohannon Floral Co.'s window was replete with spring blooms, among them a rare display of orchids. Heart- shaped boxes in all the different va- rieties were prominent. The" Alpha Floral Co.'s three display windows were a perfect bower of springtime loveliness. One window was devoted entirely to jonquils and daffodils with a fine group of Easter lilies in the background. The second had blooming plants of every descrip- tion dressed artistically in fancy pa- per and ribbons. The third had one of the largest variety displays obtain- able, from the fine New York vio- lets to a tiny bunch of pansies, but- terfly sweet peas, freesias, lilies of the valley, orchids, marguerites, tulips, hyacinths — very nearly everything that is grown for the trade at this season. Appropriate boxes for Valen- tine's day were also displayed. Among them was the long ordinary flower box which had an artistic drawing of. a young woman in one corner with Cupid below aiming his arrow at the red heart attached to the figure. In one corner of the cover a heart-shaped card drawn on the box had a suit- able inscription or rather an appro- priate little sentiment in verse. These boxes were all white with a red edge — the other color being displayed in the designs which were different on the different styles of boxes. Lubliner & Trinz had an exception- ally fine display of New York violets which they were selling for fifty cents a bunch. They also had some of the deep rich single variety — the sweet vio- lets in small bunches at twenty cents per bunch. They displayed the new Valentine boxes and heart-shaped de- signs. The heart-shaped boxes were red with white covers, the white cover allowing for a more elaborate design- ing. A tiny heart in the center of the cover was left blank for name and address. The Atlas Floral Co. featured very attractive violet baskets arranged and placed most artistically. Some fine specimens of growing plants were also conspicuous for their perfect blooms and foliage. Heart-shaped baskets were also displayed in their many dif- ferent designs. Some of our Eastern florists are not satisfied with the regulation stock bas- kets and boxes and have special de- signs made up for their particular use. One such box of heart-shape design was made of white moire paper with gold edge — a full telescope box with sashes of ribbons in various shades across the top fastened on the inside of the cover. These had small hearts in white with artistic and suitable subjects inscribed and pasted on the sash. White hearts were the new feature among our Eastern florists, and the idea of a suitable sentiment inscribed on the cards has become very popular. Some very beautiful senti- ments were shown on some of these white hearts which were pasted on the sash ribbons. It mattered not whether it was a Paris nosegay (or, as some of us call it. the French bouquet), or whether a basket of potted plants. each and every floral offering had its little heart attached. We sincerely hope some of our pio- neer florists will take a leaf from the book of the younger ones and male tlie most of the larger possibiliti, lb,- flower trade, and nol think the old is good enough-- for the old way is just a habit we have of doing things because we do not wish to put ouselves to tlie trouble of thinking out lew advertising schemes. It is a mighty fine thing to keep in touch with the new things. Let us have the atmosphere of progressiveness and keep pace with our country's progress. A. E.'K. Third International Flower Show. NEW YOIiK, APRIL 5-12. The New York Cut Flower Co., 55 West Twenty-sixth street, is offering a grand silver vase, value $200, for the finest display of cut roses, irre- spective of number of varieties shown. This premium does not appear in the Final Schedule of Prizes, just issued. A supplementary schedule will be is- sued before the show opens, to take care of the prizes that will be offered from now on. In the. Final Schedule, class 87, "first prize, silver cup" should instead read "grand silver medal and $15" as a first prize, and the same, is offered by The Horticultural Society of Chi- cago; in class 91 in section C the medal offered is the grand bronze medal of the Horticultural Society of Chicago. Class 524, the M. C. Ebel prize, is open to members of the Na- tional Association of Gardeners only; notice of this fact was inadvertently omitted from the schedule. The most noteworthy classes in the Final Schedule are classes 192, 193 and 194, covering $200 for the most valuable economic plant, which may be a new fruit, new vegetable, or other plant which has a distinct economic value; $200 for the most valuable new foliage plant; and $100 for the most valuable new flowering plant. These prizes are to be awarded for plants not yet in commerce, showing charac- ters distinctly new and useful. Should the entries in any one class not be meritorious enough to secure an award, the total money assigned to that class may be divided among the two re- maining classes provided the plants exhibited in the remaining classes are worthy of such a prize. Should no plant exhibited be considered worthy to secure an award under these con- ditions, the entire prize may be with- held. These prizes are offered by the Missouri Botanic Garden of St. Louis, and, as far as known, no schedule has ever contained such a liberal provi- sion. These offers should bring num- bers of exhibits from the growers of novelties in Europe. Anyone desiring a copy of the Final Schedule of Prizes may have one on a i 'plication to John Young, secretary, .", 1 \V. Twenty-eighth street, New York. J. H. Pepper, Chairman Publicity Committee. iacoma. Wash. — At the meeting of the Tacoma Rose Society, February 11, it was decided to reorganize and in- corporate. A draft of a constitution was considered and laid on the table for future action at the next meeting. Two additional vice-presidents were chosen, namely, Herbert Hunt and F. ('. Fisher. Under the proposed con- stitution members will be transferred to the new organization upon payment i i si for membership certificate. 212 The American Florist. Feb. 22. THE ROSE. Potting. Cuttings ought to be potted just as soon as the roots attain three-quarters of an inch in length. If allowed to stand in the sand any length of time after they have reached this stage the roots extend through the sand and get so tangled up that it is difficult to handle them without breaking. They will also begin to make wood of a very inferior quality, which will be sure to wilt when they are potted and retard the starting of growth in the young plant. Rose soil left over at planting time is good material for first potting. It ought to be in a nice mellow condition and passed through a three-quarter inch screen. Two-inch standard pets are just the size for first use. These should be thoroughly clean inside and, if possible, unmixed in color, as pots of a uniform color keep the moisture more nearly equal. It is best not to take too many cut- tings from the sand at one time, as the roots are so delicate and tender a lengthened exposure will shrivel them up, and the fewer checks the young plant is subjected to the more quickly will root action commence in the soil. Great care ought to be used in handling the young plants, as the roots are so easily broken. The roots ought to be placed about one-third down the depth of the pot, and the soil firmed equally all the way down. Firm potting Is essential to secure success and more especially at first potting. No drain- age is required in any kind of soil at this stage. At this season room is usually scarce, and those who have no regular stock house will have to find room by remov- ing some crop to make room for the young stock. Select the best position in the house for this purpose. It will pay to make a sacrifice to give it a good place. After the plants are ar- ranged in the house they should be thoroughly watered. To get the whole body of soil moistened they will require going over two or three times. If the weather is bright, shade for the first three days, but only while the sun is shining on the bench, as the more light they get the quicker they will start into growth. Syringe twice a day during bright weather. Keep the night tem- perature at 58 degrees to 60 degrees, and the day temperature during dark weather 02 degrees. On bright days it can be run up to TO degrees. C. M'ldew on Roses. Ed. American Florist : What is the cause of mildew, the best preventive, and the cure? How often should sulphur be used on steam pipes for a stubborn case? Wisconsin. R. E. P. The causes of mildew are many and complex. The most common cause is sudden change of temperature, causing a check to the growth and lowering the vitality of the plants, which makes them susceptible to the attacks of dis- ease and pests. A stagnant atmos- phere is also very conducive to the germination of mildew spores, which are ever present in the house and only wait favorable conditions to germinate. The best preventive is to induce a good, vigorous growth by giving prop- er attention to ventilation, watering and the maintenance of a steady tem- perature. Stock grown in this manner in a tight house is nearly immune. A mixture of two parts sulphur and one part air slaked lime, mixed with water to the consistency of paint and applied to the pipes twice a week, shutting the house entirely for one hour after ap- plying, will effect a cure in the most stubborn ease. C. "Heat Drop." El). AMERICAN FLORIST : What is the cause of "heat drop?" R. E. P. This term "heat drop" I have not heard before and do not know what it means. Would R. E. P. kindly ex- plain? C. Cactus Insects of United States. A valuable bulletin on the "Principal Cactus Insects of the United States" has been issued by the Department of Agriculture. The first systematic work on cactus insects that was undertaken was done by H. G. Hubbard in 1805. Mr. Hubbard lived in Florida. Ac- cording to the bulletin, "he discovered a lepidopterous larva which feeds upon the prickly pear, traced out its life history and transformations and pub- lished a most interesting account of his observations." Later he made studies of the insect fauna of the giant cactus (Cereus giganteus) of Arizona. The insects infesting plants of the genus Opuntia were also studied, pos- sessing a special interest because of the cochineal insect from which dye is made. The department investigators have discovered 324 species of insects asso- ciated with the cactus! plant. The species which injure the plant number 92; parasites of injurious species, 28; scavengers. ~i'.'>; Mower visitors, 40; spe- cies only incidentally associated with the plant. 91. Twelve of the different species attack the roots or stem and 27 the joints. Eleven of these latter feed inside the joints while 16 destroy the outside part. Thirteen species are harmful to the fruit. Of those found in the blooms a few are injuri- ous but the others assist in fertilizing the plant. Among the insects which affect the roots or stems, the most important forms are eight species of 'the ceram- bycid genus Moneilema, says the bul- letin. These are wingless, robust, shining black beetles from about 15 to 2."> mm. in length. They are to be found upon the Opuntia plants as adults throughout the season. In the adult stage they do considerable dam- age by gnawing the edges of the newly formed joints. This injury, however, is insignificant in comparison with that done to the stems and roots by the larvae. It is interesting to note that the work of the adult beetle sometimse results in the dissemination of the plant. Fre- quently the beetles cut at the base of a newly formed joint, so that it is soon broken from the plant. In some cases the joints thus separated from the plants take root upon falling to the ground. As a matter of fact, this ac- cidental planting by the Moneilema beetles is one important cause for the growth of the prickly pear in very dense clusters around the old plant. Cutworms often are injurious to Opuntia plants, especially young plant- ings. The pulp exposed in cutting seems to attract the worms. Arsenate of lead is found to be a preventive. The parts used for seed should be RAMBLER ROSE NEWPORT FAIRY. '9*3- The Amer i ca n Fl o r /st. 213 soaked In a solution, or the plants dusted with the poison In a powdered form before planting. The scale In- sects which attack the roots of Opuntla plants do n"i have a marked affect on their vigor, i 'i i he coreld bug, which attacks the joints externally, the bulletin furnishes the following description: "it is a yellowish bug, resembling the com- mon squash bug In general appearance, feeding generally gregariously on the Joints of Opuntla and allied genera. It Is chiefly nocturnal in its habits." These i. by far the most harmful Insects feeding "ii the plants. The bug leaves i small circular discoloration on the joints of the plant which are nol dis- covered for some time after the feed- ing begins, li becomes very conspicu- ous soon, however, and the plant be- COmeS weakened and falls over. The scientific name of this img is Chelini- dea vittigera, and with it is sometimes found the Chelinidea tabulata West- wood. This latter insect is not com- mon, the only thing which keeps it from being a serious menace. The bulletin recommends the burn- ing of the trash upon which the insects collect in winter when they are nearly dormant. The gasoline torch may be used effectively to get rid of the im- mature insects, at which stage they are of a very gregarious habit. Next in importance to these Chelinidea bugs is the Mimorista flavidissimalis. Its range is limited, however, being con- fined to parts of Texas and Arizona. The cottony cochineal insect, closely allied to the true cochineal insect, which is not found in the United States, are frequently found in large masses in the joints of Opuntia. The true cochineal insect has long been well known as the source of a dye taken from the dried bodies of the female. The larvae of the insects which feed on the inside of the joint are laid on the outside and the insects work their way inside soon after hatching. There they remain. The larva? are cannibalistic and only one or two are ever found within a joint. Their work is noticeable by reason of the yellowing of the joint fol- lowed oftentimes by large swellings on both sides. There are a number of others if minor importance. Only one worthy of mention works on the bloom. It is a slender beetle found in south- western. Texas and in New Mexico. Of the bugs which injure the first those of the genus Xarnia are most important. X. pallidicornis Stol being most common. Seventy-three species of scavengers also have been found. Many of them feed only on joints already killed while others attack the living joint through the mines made by the Moneilema and other forms. Tho cavities they infest are often attacked by fungi and bacteria, in- creasing the diseased area. But for the scavenger the wounds would often heal. Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray issued an attractive St. Valentine's day circular, calling attention to his facil- ities for the filling of orders on that day. Satviixe, L. I.— The greenhouse of Seymour Burr at Oakdale was de- stroyed by fire February r>. The loss was great, many thousands of choice plants being included. LILAC FOR EASTER. Tlie Publicity Piopaganda. Paper read t>v M. ('. Eliel before the New York Florists' ( lull, February 10, 1913. No more perplexing problem con- fronts the business man than what to do, and how to do it, to get the great- est return from his expenditures in creating a selling market for his prod- ucts. More money is wasted in this branch of a business than in any other department because it is next to im- possible to trace returns on all that is expended, and so we must be content to strike a happy medium, whereas cost of production may be accurately figured. I have, however, been quietly watch- ing the course of events since I fired my first shot at publicity in the trade papers last May, and the interest which has been manifested among the florists generally in this subject since then must assure anyone not a pessi mist that the publicity movement will not be permitted to wane, but that it will progress until it will finally make its power and influence felt in the florist's industry just as it is doing among the younger industries to The power of the press, and nothing else, has built up many industrii the past quarter of a century so that where their resources a decade ago were reckoned in the hundred thou- sands, they are to-day counted in the hundred millions. And let me tell some of these industries did not have the foundation to build on that the old florist's industry has, bu1 whii to now it has not undertaken to de- velop. I say. the old florist's In try. for it is the oldest industry in the world. What other Industry can Its ancestry as far back as the Garden of Eden? And had the first partners in the business been alive to conditions as they exist to-day, they would probably not have trafficked so unwisely with the fruit, but would have begun to create a better market for it. by which we might all have benefited before the cost of high liv- ing for everything but flowers over- took us. The consequences of the lack of wisdom on the part of the first plant- ers is that some of the boys have risen above the old man and our younger industries have become pros- perous and powerful enterprises, though some of them have admittedly been founded on very flimsy super- structures. Xow there is that stability behind the florist's industry which as it di velops cannot be shaken, for it will be builded differently than you may say practically all other industries, in thai it will never be created as a monopoly or trust; and thus it will remain separated from the greatest of ill evils, political intrigues, which are seriously affecting the business if this country today. There is no question, however, that the florist's business, and in that I mean the various branches of horti- culture and floriculture, is already un- consciously following in the evolution through which other successful indus- tries have passed from their minor tate into grfi: terj irises. I : principally to the large commercial florist establishments which are pro- ducing along the same lines that thi large manufacturers produce, si ill the phases where economies be practiced and then taking ad- vantage of the economies to reduce the cost of production, and so as in other tieids of endeavor the large 214 The American Florist. Feb. 22, grower can make money at prices at which the small grower cannot afford to produce. This feature of the florist's business is never again going to diminish, but on the contrary will continue to in- crease, and with this development of the business the chances of your ever seeing much higher prices for flowers than those now prevailing beconTe more and more remote. It is true that in food products and in other neces- saries of life there has been a con- stant increase in prices due to a large extent to manipulation, but among manufacturers generally the selling price if anything has been lessened, brought about by modern manufac- turing systems which have helped the strong and driven out the weak in various trades, and this is the situa- tion which sooner or later is bound to confront the florist. Wallace R. Pierson in his paper, "The Florist and His Market," pre- sents some arguments which should make grower, wholesaler, and retailer sit up and take notice. He says they are all in the same boat. He is right, taking the florist's business collective- lv, and this he has done, for I am satisfied that the establishment with which he is identified is not concerned over the selling markets. His plant is one I had .in mind where every branch is carefully watched and where the cost of production is regarded more essential than the going market prices. He urges co-operation between the grower, wholesaler, and retailer, rather than competition and warns of the pos- sibility of a chain of stores handling flowers as they do other commodities. This is no longer a possibility but will soon be an announced fact; for a strong organization is already under contemplation having associated with it a man heavily interested in several similar successful, what might be termed, endless chain store enter- prises. It will seek direct outlets for its productions, and as its retail busi- ness expands, it can continue to in- crease its growing capacity, if it chooses, or exercise the privilege if it finds it more profitable to do so, of going direct to growers and contract- ing for their entire output. The op- portunity is a great one. The mystify- ing part of it is that it has not been taken advantage of before. It brings to mind an old saying that it takes an outsider to discover the inside of one's opportunities. No general pub- licity campaign will be required by such a concern. It will do its own advertising and create its own mar- kets; but this is individual advertising and will not help its neighbor in the business. Individual advertising only helps the individuals to whom it is di- rected. Then we have our local publicity or advertising campaigns. They may have some good features, but I have failed to discern any in watching what has so far been undertaken. No doubt some of them have been productive of results, but could they be declared a success when the expenditures are taken into account? For argument's sake let us concede that one of the local publicity committees would hit on a plan whereby a greater demand and better prices for flowers could be established within its region. How long would it be before the growers from elsewhere would swamp that lo- cality with shipments to get some of those better prices and they would again be confronted with the problem how to overcome the gluts. Curtailment of products can not be successfully maintained in the florist industry although the suggestion was offered at the Philadelphia meeting, where Mr. Pierson first read his paper, that the florists devote some of their glass for a time to vegetable grow- ing. The weak point here is that the vegetable grower is confronted with the same problem as the florist — no proper selling market — but were this not so and the experiment tried and proved successful, and prices of flow- ers would advance, Mr. Vegetable Grower would soon be found giving some attention to the florist's business It is but human nature. Universal publicity, educating the public to the usages of flowers and plants, instructing them how to grow and care for them, how to employ them and convince them that they are M. C. Ebel, Madison, N. J. not luxuries but comforts which glad- den the heart and mitigate sorrow and suffering, that is what is now required to increase the selling market for the florists and there is nothing else left to accomplish this for you. Some will dispute my idea and say that we are having lots of education already and are getting it for nothing, but let me ask you if you ever obtained anything for nothing that was worth anything? I know the Sunday supplements are furnishing a lot of gardening talk about this season of the year as an incentive to get the florists and seeds- men to advertise in them, but it is not of the right sort. For instance, I picked up a paper yesterday which told how to care for plants during the winter to carry them over into the spring. This information is given in February and will be useful to some next fall. How many people do you imagine that article interested? Such matter is not instructive and will not hold the attention of readers long. Tell them something they can do now and they will be interested. Our garden magazines are already doing much good instructive work in floriculture and horticulture, but they reach a very small percentage of the people. To get at the public, the daily newspaper is the great channel. Mr. Pierson has struck the right trail on publicity when he states that we need a national publicity bureau. And that bureau must be under the supervision of a man who is well in- formed on the details of the industry he is to represent, and on all the in- ner workings of the press in general, in addition to being well qualified to write on floricultural and horticultural matters. He is not easily found, but he exists and when you do find him, give him a fair chance. He must be a man who will not only think pub- licity all day, but dream it all night. There is probably no better salaried position today than that of the pub- licity promoters — but their jobs do not last long if they fail to make good. The job is not abolished, but some other fellow is given the chance to prove what he can do. There can be no inactivity in such a position and the man on the job for the florist must be a hustler. He will never have occasion to worry over time hang- ing heavy on his hands. It is fallacy to believe that any one can work up publicity. You might do without a doctor by relying on medical books to relieve some of your ills. You might,, through the study of law books, handle some of your own legal matters, but to do real journalistic work it must be born in you and books cannot teach you. By this I do not mean to imply that you may not be able to write well on some specific topics, but the nose for real news instinct must grow on you. As I stated on a previous occasion in a discussion of publicity no other indus- try was ever so well prepared in the way of organization to establish a na- tional bureau, as are the florists, and this bureau should from its very in- ception, if properly conducted, make its influence felt. Such a bureau should disseminate instructive reading matter of interest to the more advanced, and yet easily understood by amateur growers, to serve the suburbanite; city folk, lim- ited to the back yard; and even the flat dweller, restricted to a few win- dow boxes. Contributing timely arti- cles on outdoor and indoor growing; the care and cultivation of house plants; notes on home decoration and on all usages of flowers. Almost everyone loves flowers. Learning about their cultivation, habits and way of keeping will delight young and old among newspaper readers and there will be no difficulty on the part of the local societies in having newspa- pers of their communities accept such matter, if this reading matter will arouse interest among the readers, and what is quite important, if it is ob- tainable by the newspapers at no cost to them. A weekly service should be estab- lished to furnish a series of articles that at times contain contributions from well known authorities in the trade, accompanied by illustrations, es- pecially written for the service. Pub- licity committees should be maintained by the various local societies to work in conjunction with the national bu- reau, supplying the local papers regu- larly with literature received from the bureau and to keep the bureau in- formed on developments in its locality which may be of interest to it. It should be the duty of the pub- licity manager, promoter, or whatever title may be conferred on him, to han- dle any local situation which may arise out of adverse press or legisla- tive work. He should be at the dis- posal of the management of all im- portant flower shows to render his service in the capacity of publicity *9'3- The American Florist. 215 Chrysanthemum Society of America. Review of the Work of the Kxamining Committees for the Season of 1912. Name of Variety Where Shown Dale Exhibited by Color Ceddic Mason ... M.i'Iimhi, \ J. H«iua\Yl..ir i bble Elberon Cincinnati Quintan Chicago Yonkcrs Cincinnati Mary E. Jfeyei CMcag . Mount Kisco Cincinnati Golden Robin Chicago C. I Hutchinson . ,1 i;,.!,!. -ii rli;llU\hk Oct. 31 Oct. 31 Oct. 31 x,» ■: Nov. 2 Nov. 2 Wot. - Nov. 16 Nov. 16 Nov. 16 Nov. 16 Nov. 9 Nov. 23 Chaa. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. Elmer D. Smith 4 Co.. Adrian, Mich. Wm. P. Longland, Lake Geneva, Wis. C. C. I'ollworth * Co., Milwaukee. Wis. Deep Knl White Pink Yellow White Yellow Flesh i'ink Yellow Type Single Jap Inc. Jap. inc. RcHex Jap. Jap. Inc. Jap. Reflex Jap. Anemone Inc. Jap. ': Sin'le 38 lfi 38 19 Ex. Com. Ex. on ^- mDo) IS 15 14 12 12 5 13 15 15 4 19 13 8 12 15 13 7 15 14 20 13 10 15 14 19 14 8 14 14 18 12 9 14 14 13 13 141 5 5 Com. 18 14 8 14 12 35 20 . 10 .. Com. 1613 9 12 13 18.. 10 .. .. 14 .. 15 15 12 13 13 111 14 20 14 3 87 91 90 Bo gg 93 on S7 89 80 BE 85 Scores possible under scale used it'. S. A. Official) .Com. 20 15 10 1.5 15 15 . . 10 100 Ex. 15 15 15 5 5 . . 15 30 100 Pompon 40 20 20 20 100 Single 40 20 20 20 100 CHAS. W. JOHNSON, Secy. manasci', but above all he should be' a man who can direct his business from a distance so that he may be found at his home most of the time i ti.l not feel it incumbent upon him- self to be on the jump to meet every little local demand made on him. As I have previously stated, such a man exists, and if we only seek him we will find him. You will say all this sounds well but who is to pay the piper for all this music? All of us. Let the sup- port be forthcoming from the Society of American Folrists, from the local societies and all allied interests of horticulture and floriculture. We will all benefit by it — growers, wholesalers, retailers, seedsmen, supply-men, green- house men and all. The big men need publicity less than the small men. The small grower is the sufferer in a bad market and I predict that the time is not far dis- tant when he will have to abandon the big markets and find his own di- rect market at home, as many are al- ready doing. Therefore, he should be prepared to contribute his mite to the share expected of the large growers and others towards making it possi- ble to inaugurate a campaign of pub- licity which must be national in scope to build up for him a greater demand for his products. We need this sort of publicity. We want it and we will have it. It needs but the man to pass the hat to get it under way. Who will volunteer as that man? Parentage of Carnatlorjs. Ed. American Florist : Please state the parentage of O. P. Bassett. Enchantress, White Perfection and James Whitcomb Riley carnations. M. A. B. I am not sure of the parentage of any of these. The best thing would be to write to the raisers : O. P. Bassett, Bassett & Washburn. Chicago: En- chantress, Pejer Fisher, Ellis, Mass.; White Perfection, Fred Dorner & Sons Company. Lafayette, Ind.; James Whitcomb Riley, Bertermann Bros., Indianapolis. Ind. I '. W. J. LEXINGTON, III. — Mayor Ambrose is building an addition 36x62 feet to his greenhouse, giving him a total of more than 4,000 feet of glass. Indianapolis, ixa— The in ard of park commissioners has filed notice that bids will be received for mate- rial for the construction of a green- house in Garfield Park. Sealed pro- posals will be received until 1" a. m.. Friday, February 21. Wm. Florist Gude. TILE GREAT ILLUMINATOR. The Big Stick, one of whose favorite mottoes is "light for all," takes pleas- ure in presenting a personification of said motto as its today's principal con- tribution to permanent literature. Although we have known our est. f. c, William Florist Gude*, as a shed- der of the radiance of friendly cheer about him ever since the first day he entered our sanctum with the heaviest item of the season about the firemen's pensions, he is especially prominent as an enlightener just now because he is chairman of the inaugural illumina- tions committee. With a limited amount of illuminating juice at his disposal, so to speak, he is sure to radiate delight. Mr. Gude gives fair credit to his colleagues nn the committee. True it is, when he called for volunteers there was almost a crush at the committee rooms, and an extra mail carrier, The Big Stick learned exclusively last night, had to be put on to bring writ- ten applications to illumination head- quarters. "I have been lit up for years." wrote one man in a shaky hand. "This is no steady Job," Mr. Gude explained to The Big Stick man last night. "Whal we want are quick fierce burners, good for a couple of nights. "Without boasting, I can say that our committee has had the pick of champion illuminators. In the main, however, we have selected theorist.'-. i eli.-ving that just a few plain, prac- tical men are .sufficient to put our l''a ns into execution." The Big stick feels justified in prom- ising that, if nothing else is accom- plished, Mr. Oude will make hearts lighter. *Gude, said to be the Scandinavian spelling of "Goody." — Washington Herald. Boston Flower Exchange Opening. The opening of the new market of the above named organization, on Feb- ruary 15, was a very notable event in the history of horticulture in New England, for the interest in this movement has a wider range than the city of Boston or the state of Mas- sachusetts. There were exhibitors from Maine, New Hampshire. Con- necticut, New York and even from as far west as Chicago, and all this is more noteworthy when it is stated that there were no awards and no prizes. The new market is a splendid exam- ple of the enterprise and energy of a few men who, for more than twenty years, have been co-operating for mutual benefit. The space already occupied covers 11,000 square feet on the ground floor of a fine modern building at the corner of Otis street and Winthop square. There is a base- ment, covering 13,000 square feet which, we believe, will be fitted up in a short time with stands, as the de- mand increases. On the ground floor there are about 200 stands and on February 15, within an hour, more than 150 of these were taken, all of which shows the interest that is be- ing exhibited in this movement. To those who have visited the old market in the basement of the old Park street church, the new market will be a revelation. On Otis street it has a frontage of over 100 feet, nearly all plate glass. While the space on the square is less, the facilities are excel- lent. The opening was a most enjoyable event. The exhibitions of cut flowers and flowering plants, the excellent en- i , nn miueiit of oratory and music, a orchestra being on hand, as well as the bounteous luncheon served, all had a tendency to phase visitors and impress them with the idea that the enterprise was being conducted by men of worth. THE EXHIBITS. N'otable among the exhibits were the following: A X. Pierson, Inc.. Cromwell. Conn. Rose Milady, carnation Rosette and fine stocks of Adiantum farlyense. 216 The American Florist. Feb. 22, F. J. Dolansky & Co., Lynn., Mass. — A most excellent collection of or- chids, both cattleyas and oncidiums, gardenias and Adiantum farleyense. Scott Brothers, Elmsford, N. Y. — Crimson carnation British Triumph, pink carnation Lady Northcliffe and scarlet carnation Wm. Eccles. F. R. Pierson. Tarrytown, N. Y. — ferns, Nephrolepis magnifica. Nephro- lepis Harrisii. Nepholepis elegantis- sima, and others. Thomas Roland. Nahant. Mass.— A fine collection of flowering plants, in- cluding orchids, cyclamens and ericas in variety. Littlefield & Wyman, North Alding- ton, Mass. — Carnations White Won- der, Benora, Wanoka, Gloriosa and seedlings. ' S. J. Reuter & Son, Inc., Westerly, R. I.— Roses Mrs. Aaron Ward, Mel- ody; carnations White Wonder and Gloriosa. Frank E. Putnam, N. Tewksbury, Mass. — Carnations Gloriosa, White Wonder, Mrs. C. W. Ward and Pink Delight. Waban Rose Conservatories, Na- tick, Mass. — Rose Mrs. Chas. Russell, and fine pink seedling of Waterer type. Peter Fisher. Ellis, Mass. — Carna- tion Gorgeous, which does not belie its name, and seedling carnations. Patten & Co., Tewksbury, Mass. — The new crimson carnation, Princess Dagmar, a very fine production. The Willow Hill Greenhouses, W. Roxbury, Mass. — Fine collection of genistas and azalea mollis. A. Pembroke, N. Beverly, Mass. — Carnations White Wonder, Gloriosa, Benora and Pink Delight. Mann Brothers, Randolph, Mass. — A fine collection of cut lilies, narcissi and other bulbous stock. Wm. W. Edgar Co.. Waverly, Mass. — A fine exhibit of cut lilies and forcing plants. New England Conservatories, Exe- ter. N. H. — Killarney roses in variety and red roses. H. W. Vose, Hyde Park, Mass. (Ed. J. Rogean, Mgr.) — Fine collection of cinerarias. John Barr, South Nat'ck. Mass. — The variegated carnation Mrs. B. P. Cheney. W. D. Howard. Milford, Mass. (Geo. H. Noyes, Rep.) — Collection of car- nations. William Nicholson, Framingham. Mass. — The crimson carnation Poca- hontas. Peirce jBros.. Waltham. Mass. — A fine collection of carnations and other stock. George E. Buxton, Nashua, N. H. — Buxton's Pink Killarney Snapdragon. Buxton & Allard, Nashua, N. H., exhibited their "Economy" bracket. J. W. Minott, Portland, Me. — Col- lection of fine carnations in variety. Cottage Gardens Co.. Queens, N. Y. — The white carnation "Matchless." James D. Cockcroft. Northport. N. Y. — The pink carnation Northport. Strout's, Biddeford. Me.— Collection of fine carnations in variety. Paine Bros., Randolph, Mass. — Fine collection of bulbous stock. S. J. Goddard. Framingham. Mass. — Collection of carnations. Chicago Carnation Co., Chicago — Carnation, The Herald. Visitors . Among the out-of-town visitors at the opening of the Boston Flower Ex- change, February 15, were : Wallace R. Pierson, Croniwell, Conn.; James Scott. Elmsford, N. Y.; J. H. Fother- ingham, representing F. R. Pierson. Tarrytown. N. Y.; S. P. Dernison, rep- resenting Vaughan's Seed Store, New York; Manager Brown of the Cottage Gardens. Queens. N. Y.; M. A. Patten, Tewksbury. Mass.; Peter Fisher. El- lis, Mass.; J. Parker, Tewksbury, Mass.; Wm. Sim, Cliftondale, Mass. President Farquhar of the S. A. F. was one of the interesting guests at the opening of the market. William Hastings was another notable figure at the opening. The officers of the Exchange were untiring throughout the day in their efforts to make vis- itors feel at home. A. F. F. Officers Boston Flower Exchange. Wm. Stickle, president, is a native of Cambridge, Mass. Twenty-one years ago he started the movement for a cut flower market. It was suc- cessful and he was elected president and has held the office during all these years. He is a genial and kindly man; nevertheless, he understands business. For the past 12 years he has been located at Lexington, Mass., where he grows fine stock. Wm. Nicholson, Framingham, Mass., is vice-president. The florist who does not know him must have been in a sort of Rip Van Winkle sleep for a number of years. Mr. Nicholson is a Scotchman. He fussed around in Eng- land a few years before he came to this country, but just the same he is a Scotchman, and a mighty loyal one, too. He located in Framingham. Mass., over 40 years ago and has been there ever since. In the early days he grew both vegetables and flowers, sending his vegetables to the old Fan- , 1 1 i 1 Hall market. In later years he has confined his activities to flowers, making a specialty of carnations, chrysanthemums and marguerites. Of late years he has very largely turned over the business to his son, a big, strong fellow, who makes good, but Mr. Nicholson, Sr., is still on the job. George Cartwright. secretary and treasurer, is a native of England, and we may add in passing that he is very proud of it. He was a grower in Dedhara, Mass., for about 40 years, but about seven years ago the Boston Flower Exchange discovered that he was such a useful man they could not do without him, so he sold his business in Dedham and has ever since devoted all his time to the in- terests of the Exchange. It seems like "carrying coals to New- castle" to write about Alex. Mont- gomery, one of the directors. Never- theless, we will write a few words about him. He also is a Scotchman, and some of these Scotchmen, we must acknowledge, are wise and canny. He learned the flower business on the es- tate of the Earl of Galloway. He came to this country in 1872. Thirty- three years ago he went to the Wa- ban Conservatories, Natick, Mass.. as head grower and has been there ever since and always advancing. Since the death of E. M. Wood Mr. Mont- gomery has been in complete control of this great range, the products of which are well known to all in the trade. He is a past president of the American Rose Society, a member of the Massachusetts Horticultural So- ciety, the S. A. F. and the Boston Florists' Club and active in every good work pertaining to the business. Lester Mann, also a director, is a senior member of the firm of Mann Bros., Randolph, Mass., is a big, brawnv fellow with a heavy black mustache that makes him look fierce, but he belies his appearance. He is very genial and clever and knows qu!te a lot about the flower business. He is a native of Randolph. His firm has now uoout 65,000 square feet of glass and specializes in Easter lilies and other bulbous stocks. E. Allan Peirce, still another direc- tor, is senior member of the firm of Peirce Bros., Waltham, Mass. The business was started by his father in 1869. For many years the Peirce Easter lilies have been in demand all over New England. At present this firm, in addition to lilies, are exten- sive growers of roses, carnations and various other stocks. In addition to his other activities, Mr. Peirce is a director of the Society of American Florists and president of the Flower Growers' Sales Co., of Boston. His firm has about 150,000 square feet of glass. Andrew Christensen, director, is from Stoneham, Mass. He is a native of Denmark, which should be in his favor, as the race is virile and successful as a rule. He came to this country when quite young, working in different places until 1895, when he went into business for himself at Stoneham, where he has been ever since. He makes a specialty of car- nations and has about 40,000 square feet of glass. S. J. Goddard. director, Framing- ham, Mass., was one of the original discoveries of Wm. Nicholson. Through his remarkable intuition "Uncle Bill" learned that S. J. had brains, so he immediately put him to work. Mr. Goddard was with Mr. Nicholson for a number of years, but finally went into business for himself. He has a very neat and well kept range and grows good stocks of carnations, chrysanthemums and marguerites. He is active and popular in the af- fairs of the Exchange. A. S. Parker, director, Stoneham, Mass.. is a regular live wire. If you try to put anything over on A. S. Parker you will surely get left. He has been in business in Stoneham for about 14 years, though he is yet a young man. He has 20,000 square feet of glass, growing violets in win- ter and asters in summer. He is popular with all branches of the trade. A. F. F. Boston Notes. Notwithstanding the very cold weather of the past week, business was very satisfactory. St. Valentine's day created quite a ripple, so to speak, in the trade. All the leading retailers were very busy, possibly be- cause they had the foresight to pre- pare for it with appropriate arrange- ments and designs. Heart-shaped boxes of flowers were very popular and sold well, the contents of the box depending on the taste and fancy of the buyer. Red was the prevailing color of the boxes. Welch Brothers view with equani- mity the opening of the new market in their immediate vicinity. All the Boston florists seem to have a bond of fellowship and none of them are more fraternal than Welch Brothers. The Henry M. Robinson Co., whole- salers, 15 Province street, were well pleased with the condition of busi- ness and were handling a fine line of stock. At the establishment of Penn, the Florist, it was said that they stocked up with 2,700 boxes and that they were all sold before noon Valentine day. The Eastern Chemical Co. is com- pelled to remove from Pittsburgh "street in a short time on account of prospective building operations. Alfred M. Davenport, of Watertown, was one of the interesting visitors the past week. He is a noted grower of plants. At Thos. Galvin's a large force was busy all of Febijuary 14 and could scarcely keep up with their orders. Wax Brothers did a rushing Valen- tine day business and their offerings were in excellent taste. A. F. F. *9i3- The Am e r jc.i x Fl or/ s t. 21' Alexander Montgomery, Director. William C. Stickle, President. E. Allen Peirce, Director. L. W. Mann. Director. William Nicholson, Vice-President. George Cartwright, Secretary and Treasurer. A. Parker, Director. S. J. Goddard, Director. Andrew Christensen, Director. BOSTON FLOWER EXCHANGE OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS. 218 The American Florist. Feb. 22, The American Florist Established 1885. subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.00 a year; Canada $2.00; Europe an J Countries in Postal Union. $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from those in the trade. When sending us change of address always send the old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue the American Florist has •ccepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier possible), as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for the opinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 60 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS. Suggestions for plant growers 209 — Spireas 209 —Lilacs for Easter 209 — Rambler roses 209 — Azalea mollis 209 The retail trade 210 — Sibley's unique decoration (illus.) 210 —A beautiful floral urn (supplement) 210 — Valentine week in the Chicago stores 210 Third International flower show 211 The Rose 212 —Potting 212 — Mildew on roses £*- — "Heat drop" 212 — Rambler Rose Newport Fairy (illus.) 212 Cactus insects of United States 212 Lilac for Easter (illus. ) 213 The publicity propaganda 213 M. C. Ebel (portrait) 214 Chrysanthemum Society of America 215 Boston Flower Exchange, Inc 215 Officers Boston Flower Exchange (portraits) .216 Boston Notes . .'. 216 Correction 218 Our supplements , 218 Illinois State Florists' Association 218 American Rose Society 218 Society of American Florists./ 218 Cleveland 220 MaeNiff's auction business (illus.) 222 Chicago 224 St. Louis 229 Philadelphia 232 New York 234 New York federation of floral clubs 234 Buffalo 234 Boston 235 Washington -35 Cincinnati 2>t these sweet peas or to the I'-' of the proposed names is re- Quested to c munlcate with the sec- iry. Falling to receive objection in the registration the sunn will ba nil i iin . weeks from this date. BAISBR'S Dl S( KH'I IONS. Og ta Color, chocolati selfs, slight- ly wavy standard. Plain up i<> W feet high and branching. H sowed August •_'.".. begins i" lil. ".in in 65 to 70 days. Parentage, white late Spencer X Zvolanek's Crimson; seedling out first genera i Ion. Skyair Color, standard lavender t.lne. wiims i g>hl lavender. Plant up i,. hi i, , i high of tin' branching habit, if sowed August 25, begins t.> bloom in C.."i I.. Til days. 1'areiitan'''. lavender late Spencer x Zvolanek's Blue; seed- ling out first generation. Vera Color, lilac pink standard, wings lavender. Plant over 10 feet high of branching habit. If sowed August *_'.".. begins to bloom in 05 to 711 days. Parentage, lilac late Spencer X Zvolanek's Pink; seedling out first generation. Cardinal I'.il.ir. bishop red selfs. Plant up to !'• feet and branching hab- it. If planted August 25, begins to bloom in 05 to 70 days. Parentage, whit.- late Spencer X Zvolanek's Crim- son; seedling out first generation. Golden West — Color, light yellow selfs. standard slightly wavy. Plant up to 10 feet high and branching. If sowed August 25. begins to bloom in 65 to Tii days. Parentage* white late Spencer X Jack Hunter; seedling out first generation. Orange Nora — Color, standard orange, wings salmon pink, wavy flower. Plant up to 10 feet high of the branching habit; If sowed August 25, begins to bloom in 00 to 70 days. Parentage, orange late Spencer X Zvolanek's Orange; seedling out first generation. Norma — Color, bright clear pink selfs, slightly wavy. Plant up to 10 feet high and branching. If sowed August 25, begins to bloom in 05 to 70 days. Parentage. Countess Spencer X Zvolanek's Pink; seedling out first gen- eration. Pink Xora — Color, bright pink selfs, slightly wavy. Plant up to 10 feet high of branching habit. If sowed Aug- ust 25. begins to bloom in 60 to 70 days. Parentage, Countess Spencer X Zvolanek's Pink; seedling out first generation. This represents the Gladys Unwin, of the winter flowering type. Nora — Color, pure white, slightly wavy, hum stem, bearing over 30 per cent of four flowers. Plant up to 10 feet high of branching habit. If sowed August 20, begins to bloom in G5 days. Parentage, white late Spencer X Fl. Denzer; seedling out first generation. This is the same as Nora Unwin, only winter flowering. Morning Star — Color, light clear rose s.lts. of wavy crinkled habit. Bears usually more than 40 per cent four or more flowers. Plant strong up to 10 feet high of branching type. If sowed August 25, begins to bloom in 00 to 70 days. Parentage, rose pink late Spencer X Pink Beauty; seedling out second generation. Goldiana — Color, light yellow selfs, standard and wings large and wavy. Plant up to 10 feet high of branching habit. If sowed August 25, begins to bloom in 60 to 70 days. Parentage, late white Spencer X Jack Hunter; seedling out third generation. Joirx Young, Sec'y. February 15, 191?.. Wants, For Sale, Etc One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv. Tor Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section. Where answers are to be mailed from this office snoloae 10 cents eitra to cover postage, etc. Situation Wanted -Single. Age 18. Assistant in private or commercial place. Good references Address. Key 780, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By experienced Seedsman. Good counter man. For further particulars, ad- dress. Key 791, care American Florist Co. Situation Wanted-Position as traveling sales- man (or seeds, bulbs, plants or florists' supplies. Address Key 7S(*. care American Florist. Situation Wanted - Position by energetic young man in a private establishment; 25 years old. I. i It- experience in private and commercial establish ments growing roses, carnations, mu us' pot plants and vegetables, Best of references. Address Key 787, care American Florist. Help Wanted- A bookkeeper who has had ex- perience in bookkeeping in a florist's store. Ad- dress A. F. F., care American Florist, 124 East 24th Street. New York. Help Wanted— Gardener, married, for private country place. Good position for a first class man. Permanent. References required. Add--- !'■■!■■- | d.| l:MIII. . \ li'.J I ' - ~ Key 782. care American Florist Help Wanted— Florist and gardener, competent to take charge of greenhouse, garden and grounds at State Institution, Address Suprrintende.vt, State Public School, Owatonna, Minn. Help Wanted— At once; a practical rose grower to have charge of section ; nothing but roses. $16 per week to start. Do not apply unless you have the goods. F. Fallon, Roanoke, Va. Help Wanted-Live Florist for Carnations. Roses. Bulb stock and pot plants. Married man preferred; wages $18. (X) per week and house, to start with. Carl Hirsch. Hillsdale. Mich. Help Wanted— A man experienced in raisins vegetables under glass; must have the best of references; state wages expected in first letter. W. J. Paddock, Leadville. Colo. Help Wanted-Experienced grower of Killar neys and Wards; $50 per month and board and lodging; must furnish good references. Apply Wright's Flower Shop. 22* West 4th St., Los Angeles. Calif. Help Wanted.— Married man, temperate, to grow nursery stock hotbedand vegetable plants, on small place. Good house furnished. Good, steady position and good wages to right man. Archias' Seed Store Corp . Sedalia. Mo. Partner Wanted -Active partner in established .retail florist business in St. Louis. Exceptional opportunity lor development; fine chance for the right party. Only good young man up to 30 years will do as there is a fine class of trade. Must in- vest $600.00. Key 790. care American Florist. For Sale— New Greenhouse with 11 acres of land located in a rich farming country and in county seat. Inquire of Frank A. Werbach. Cambridge, 111. For Sale— Half interest in a good paying Florist business, must be sold by March 1st. Other busi- ness cause of selling. Write immediately for par- ticulars. Address. Key 7*6, care American Florist- For Sale-Retail florist store at 4229 Broadway. New York; good business attached; improving location; reason for selling eminent!) satisfac- tory; terms quite reasonable. Address Le Moult. 202 Bowery. New York. For Rent or Sale— Greenhouses. 28,000 feet of glass, hot water and steam heat: also 3 acres of land and barn if desired. Ten minutes walk from R. R. station and street car; 14 minutes north of Chicago on C. & N. W. Address, John Felkf, Sr„ 71*. Ridge Ave.. Wilmette. III. For Sale -At a sacrifice, for cash; about 2000 feet of glass, stocked with carnations, chrysanthe- mums, bedding stock and small flowers. proposition to one that thoroughly understands the business. Large retail trade and all the wholesale you can handle. Four acres of land; on car line on the main street of city of 20.000. For particulars address R. S. F.lwood. Receiver, Albuquerque. N. M Want a Change 7-^0 ver 8000 feet oi elasi; de- i ited to lettui i together with 120 ai res of land in □d mar kit garden, Near a Colorad a town of 12000 population. The only one in the business; established trade of over 30 years. $o00G takes this; pari cash, terms. Address Key 789, care American Florist. Wanted A lirst-class line of Florists' Supplies (o Southern territory to sell on commission. Address Key 788 care American Florist. WANTED A gardener— married and with a small family. Place near Chicago. No grass to cut or roadways to care for. Small greenhouse, vegetable garden and flower beds. House hot water heated fuel and electric lighted furnished free. Answer, stat- jng age and nationality and wages expected. Address, Key 792, care American Florist. WANTED Good all-round greenhouse man. middle-aged and married preferred; must be sober and relia- ble: 45u0 feet of glass; grow carnations, roses, bulb stock, bedding plants, etc.: good wages and permanent position: town of 2(00. with all advan- tages of city at lower living cost. Address Key 785, care American Florist. FOR SALE. 3.000 lights. 14x20 inches, double thick, plain American glass, second hand. 9 COO lights. 8x10 inches, double thick, plain American glass, second hand. 700 lights. 15x20 inches, double thick, plain American glass, second hand. 14 Evans Challenge ventilating machines with arms and pipe complete lor 100 It. houses or longer E. A. KANST. 5329 Ellis Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Telephone, Hyde Park 1844. FOREMAN Competent man to take charge. Must be Al. None other need apply. Good wages to the right party. WIETOR BROS. 162 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO WANTED IN LANDSCAPE DEPARTMENT energetic and competent party of pleasing address, familiar with principles of good landscape planting. One with nursery train- ing preferred. Permanent position with opportunity for advancements to right party. The Elm Cify Nursery Co. NEW HAVEN, CONN. Address, Landscape Department 220 The American Florist. Feb. 2i, M. RIO E> OO. HEADQUARTERS FOR UP-TO-DATE EASTER SUPPLIES AND RIBBONS. Write for our Easter Folder 1220 Race Street - PHILADELPHIA, PA- Try the New Mail Order Department of The House That Never Disappoints. Cleveland. FLORISTS VERY BUST. The past week has been a very busy one, topped off by the best St. Valen- tine's business in many years. The weather conditions here were ideal, not too cold with plenty of sunshine, and retailers generally report a fine trade. Roses of all grades and va- rieties are still short of the demand and advance orders generally clean the tables of the more desirable stock. Carnations, too, the latter part of the week cleaned up entirely. Sweet peas found a good market and stock has been exceptionally fine. Lily of the valley is moving slowly at present, but stock is first-class. Orchids are not in demand as much as could be desired, some fine stock going at low figures in quantity orders. Bulbous stock is moving fine and the supply seems un- limited. Callas and Easter Lilies are in good supply and the demand is good. Greens of all kinds are plenti- ful. Southern smilax for spring open- ings are coming in strong. Freesias, calendulas, etc., clean up daily. CLUB HOLDS NOVELTY NTGHT. "Novelty night" at the Florists' Club was a success in every way, and these special occasions will be continued from time to time. A good attendance was recorded. Following is the report of the committee, composed of Geo. W. Smith, Robert George and Herman A. Hart: Geo. A. Barber, Beloit, O. — A very creditable exhibit of Sweet peas, car- nations and daffodils. Special mention for a vase of White Wonder carna- tions. F. C. Bartels, North Olmstead, O. — Vase of freesia. Purity, exceptionally well grown, worthy of comment. J. M. Gasser Co. — Exceptionally fine display of sweet peas in variety, re- markable for size of flower and length and strength of stem. Vase of Flam- ingo tulips, a well colored variety, showing great substance and form. Also a vase of prosperity tulip and Improved Pink Loraine, worthy oJ5 mention. Jas. D. Cockroft, Northport, N. Y.— Vase of new dark pink carnation Northport. This variety shows up re- markably well, and is well worthy of honorable mention. Scott Bros., Elmsford. N. Y. — Three vases of new carnations, most note- worthy among which was Wm. Eccles, a fine large bright red and exception- ally strong-stemmed carnation, well worthy of mention. Also British Tri- umph, a fine deep crimson, and Lady Northcliffe, a fine flesh pink; a fine flower and good calyx. G. S. Ramsburg. Sommersworth, N. H. — Vase of Silver Pink snapdragon. A beautiful variety and highly recom- mended by the committee. S. S. Skidelsky & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. — Vase of carnation. Philadelphia, a beautiful medium pink, exceptionally large flower, on long and remarkably stiff stems, and a very good calyx. Highly commended and considered by the committee as one of the best on exhibition. S. M. Merwarth, Easton. Pa. — Vase of carnations Comfort, a new red with a long stem, attracted much at- tention. E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind. — Vase of carnations Commodore, a beautiful shade of red, large and well propor- tioned, flower of good substance, with Do Not Take Any Fake Green Thread. Use the Genuine Silkaline and Get More Thread and Less Wood. The MEYER Green BEST IN THE,. JOHN C.MEYER .& CO. BOSTON, MAS 5. ^; - ' ■ SILKALINE Used by Retail Florists for mossing funeral designs, tying bunches, etc., is 7fcJ9^^l The 0nly Arttek That Should Be Used \ by growers for stringing Smilax and Asparagus, as it will not fade or rot in the greenhouse. The Meyer Silkaline was the first green thread to be introduced [among Florists and Growers. It is handled by the best houses everywhere, but it should be ordered by name- Meyer's Silkaline— to be sure of getting the genuine article. Do not accept substitutes. If your jobber cannot supply you, order direct of the manufacturers. Price for any size or color, $1.25 per lb. Sizes "F" fine. "FF" medium, and "FFF" coarse. JOHN C. MEYER & CO., fiSPBSES: Lowell, Mass. Silkaline also is made in all leading colors, as Violet, for bunching violets, and also for tying fancy boxes FANCY FERNS, pefiooo. New Crop Galax. Bronze or Green $1.25 per 1000. Case 10.000. $7.50 Sphagnum Moss, large bales $1.50 Wild Smilax, always on hand — 50- pound cases $5.00 Leucothoe Sprays, Green $1.00 per 100; $7.50 per 1000 Boxwood per pound 20c; 50-pound case. $7.50 Magnolia Leaves. Imported Green and Bronze. Basket. ,$1.75; 6 baskets, $1.50 each- Sheet Moss in Bags for Hanging Baskets. Large Ifags $2.00 eacfc Florists in the Middle and Western States can save money by placing their orders with us. A trial order solicited. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc., Wholesale Commission Florists and Florists' Supplies. 38-40 Broadway, All phone connections. DETROIT, MICH, GUT FERNS, Best Quality 1,000 at $1.35; 2,000 at $2.60; 5,000 or over $1.20 per 1000 Robert Groves, "jpSgrsakf- SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX New crop now ready Satisfaction guaranteed. JAS. K. PINKSTON. Louisville. Ala. a stem that leaves nothing to be de- sired. The committee awarded it hon- orable mention. Dailledouze Bros., Brooklyn, N. Y. — Vase of carnations, Enchantress Su- preme, a decided improvement on En- chantress, of which it is a sport. Cleveland Cut Flower Co., Cleve- land, O. — Three vases of carnations. Washing-ton, Sport of Enchantress and Rosette. All exceptionally well grown. Sport of Enchantress shows a decided improvement over its parent. NOTES. Fred Witthuhn left Friday, February 7, for Palmyra, Wis., to attend the funeral of his uncle. On his return he stopped off at Milwaukee for a short time, returning to this city late Mon- day evening. Robt. Rahaley of the Michigan Cut Flower Co., Detroit, Mich., was a vis- itor here Monday, attending the Flor- ists' Club's "novelty night." Geo. W. Smith of the Cleveland Flor- ists' Exchange made a flying visit to Pittsburgh, Pa., this week on business for the firm. Geo. N. Mercer has joined the auto- mobile squad and can now be seen daily going about in a fine new car. The Cleveland Florists' Exchange handled in the neighborhood of 200,- 000 violets for Valentine week. C. F. B. We have a fine stock of fresh gathered MOSS L,ong and clean from sticks and it cannot be excelled for Florists' use Burlapped 1 10 bbl. bale $3.50 2 10bbl. bale 6.50- Wnile our Present Stock Lasts. These goods are Guaranteed. Rererences given THE OCEAN COUNTY MOSS & PEAT GO. P. O. Box 1 1 , WARETOWN. N. J. George Cotsonas & Co. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in all kinds of Evergreens Fancy and Dagger Ferns. Bronze and Green Galax. Holly, Leucothoe Sprays, Princess Pine, Etc., Delivered to al! parts of United States and Canada- 127 W. 28th St., bet. 6th & 7th Av ., \lmw VnrV, Telephone 1202 Madison Square. nB" ■ nw Mention the American Florist when writing ^P HUCKLEBERRY IN STANDARD SMILAX CASES, $2.50 A most pleasing substitute for Green Wild Smilax New crop Fancy and Dagger Ferns now ready. Write, wire or phone. Caldwell the Woodsman Co. Everything in Southern Evergreens. EVERGREEN, ALABAMA. - Mention the American Florist when writing '9'3- The American Florist. ■>'±\ m I P5 THE SPRING a ! i w & v» 3 -r**4<3 &.IA'* -OF- tt * a THE AMERICAN FLORIST TO BE ISSUED JUST RIGHT FOR THE EASTER AND SPRING TRADE The Best Paid CIRCULATION To the Trade in the Trade Established in 1885 The paper is issued weekly and goes to all important Florists, Nurserymen and Seedsmen — in the — United States and Canada — and the — Leading Houses Abroad. The advertising rates are: $1.00 per single column inch, $30.00 per page of 30 inches, with the usual liberal dis- count on consecutive insertions. To insure good location and display, advertising copy and cuts should reach us early. American Florist Co., 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. "The Best Selling Medium in the Trade." 1 1 ft & r%\ 222 The American Florist. 22. A CONSIGNMENT OF PALMS TO THE AUCTION DEPARTMENT OF THE MACNIFF HORTICULTURAL CO., 56 VESEY STREET, NEW YORK CITY. *9'3- The American Florist. 223 OUR NEW BUILDING At 56 Vesey St., New York City Has been made necessary by the splen- did increase in our business, and we are now located in most extensive and com- modious quarters, only three doors above our old address, on Vesey Street. We have secured a five-story building and have made extensive alterations. We now have every modern convenience for the comfort of our patrons, and for the prompt and efficient handling of all orders entrusted to our care. ANNOUNCEMENT We wish to announce that Mr. Walter J. Barnwell has been made Vice-Presi- dent of our firm, and will have charge of our Seed Department. Mr. Barnwell was for twenty years with the well-known firm of Peter Henderson & Co., of New York City. Our Auction Department is complete and most convenient, occupy- ing the store, second floor and basement. Sales by auction of Plants, Nursery Stock and Bulbs will take place at eleven o'clock every Tuesday and Friday throughout the season, commencing in March and contin- uing until the end of December. Our New Seed and Auction Catalogues Free for the Asking. We wish to take this opportunity to thank our customers for their esteemed patronage, as we owe our success to their kind support and sincerely hope for a continuance of the same in the future. OUR NEW BUILDING AT 56 VESEY ST., NEW YORK CITY Our motto is: "A SQUARE DEAL." The MacNiff Horticultural Co. 56 Vesey Street, New York City R. W. MACNIFF, President and Auctioneer W. J. BARNWELL, Vice-President LOUIS SCHMUIZ, Jr. Secretary 224 The American Florist. Feb. 22, ROSES NOW IN CROP NOTE REDUCTION IN PRICES Our roses are all carefully sorted and packed and cut especially for the shipping trade. Buy your fiowers direct from a large grower. You get a more even run of stock and much fresher cut. We send our stock from the greenhouses three and four times per day. CARNATIONS IN LARGE SUPPLY Fancy Red, Pink and White, per 100, $3.00. Medium stems, Pink and White, per 100, $2.00. Shorts and splits for funeral work, $1.00 per 100. CURRENT PRICE LIST. Subject to change in market. American Beauties Specials, extra loag stems. 36-ioch stems , 30 inch stems 20 to 24 inch stems 12-inch stems Carnations Fancy Pink, White and red Medium Fink and White Short and splits, white and pin!, (or tun era I work Per doz. $ 6 00 5 00 4 00 3 50 1 50 Per 100 $3 CO 2 00 1 CO Rhea Reid, Ward, Richmond, White and Pink Killarneys Per 100 Extra select $10 00 Medium Si 00 to 8 00 Short 4C0to 5 00 Short Wards 5 00 to 6 00 Miscellaneous Per 100 Harrisii Lilies, per doz....$l 50: 10 00 Jonquils $2 00 to 3 00 Narcissus Paper White 2 00 to 3 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00 to 4 00 Tulips, all colors 2 00 to $3 00 Tulips, double 3 00 to 4 00 Sweet feas • 50 to l 00 Asparagus Sprays 3 00 to 4 00 Sprengeri 2 00 to 3 00 Ferns, per 1000 2 50 2 00 Smilax, perdoz 1 50 to 2 CO 100 Adiantum Galax, bronze, per 1000 1 00 BASSETT & WASHBURN Office and Store 131 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Greenhouses: HINSDALE, ILL. LONG DISTANCE PHONE, CENTRAL 1457. Chicago. ROSES MORE PLENTIFUL. The St. Valentine's day trade was good this year considering the Lenten season, and the wholesalers in gen- eral seemed to be well pleased with the week's receipts. Violets sold well and it is estimated that over 1,750,000 were handled on the market during St. Val- entine's week, including, of course, both the double and single varieties. The quality of the stock was good throughout, much better than in for- mer years, and most of the stock sold at wholesale at prices ranging from 30 cents to %\ per 100. The demand for the other flowers was also good, especially for roses and orchids, but the latter did not bring the prices ex- pected. Business since St. Valentine's day has been fair, with plenty of stock of all kinds. Long-stemmed American Beauty roses are none too plentiful. but there is a good supply of short and medium-stemmed flowers. Killarney and White Killarney are seen in larger supply, but Richmond is off crop. Some fine My Maryland are to be had; also Mrs. Aaron Ward, but the supply of Sunburst is limited. Lily of the valley was a little scarce the opening of the week. Home-grown gardenias are also scarce and what little supply of good flowers there is arriving is sold quickly at $?> and $4 per dozen. Lilies are in good supply and some blooms of splen- did substance and size are to be had from the dealers handling them. Callas too are plentiful. Sweet peas are being received in large quantities and beau- tiful long-stemmed flowers of all col- ors are obtainable. Carnations are seen in large supply at all the stores. but there is "very little first-grade stock arriving and it is safe to say that 50 per cent of the blooms that are now arriving in the market are splits. Carnations have had a ten- dency to advance slightly in price, but the advance cannot come too soon to suit the grower, who is at present pretty much discouraged. Bulbous stock is still too plentiful. Large quan- tities of tulips of all the leading va- rieties, both double and single, are re- ceived daily, and narcissi of all kinds are in bountiful supply. Besides Von Sion there are Golden Spur, Trumpet Major and a few Emperors and Orange Phoenix. Mignonette, marguerites, calendulas, Roman hyacinths, antir- rhinums and stocks both single and double are also among the daily of- ferings. NOTES. A. L. Vaughan & Co. have added another American Beauty rose ship- per to their list and are now receiv- ing large regular daily shipments of these flowers. The first shipment that arrived contained some excellent flow- ers and if the balance are of the same Quality this firm will never have any difficulty in moving the stock. Edgar Winterson. Jr., chairman of Florists' Club's sports committee, is arranging several games with out-of- town bowling teams and will very likely play Milwaukee here or in the Cream City in the near future. Any- one wishing to bowl on the local teams should notify Mr. Winterson immedi- ately. Sinner Bros. have recently made many improvements in their green- houses and the range is now in bet- ter shape than it has been for some time. The proprietors were unfor- tunate in having a run of bad luck last year, but 1013 with them prom- ises to be much better. The next annual meeting of the Illi- nois State Florists' Association will be held at Peoria March 4-5. The local delegation will leave on the Rock Isl- and Railroad from the LaSalle street station at 0:10 a. m., arriving at 1:25 p. m., March 4. The Batavia Greenhouse Co. is now in better crop with Killarney and White Killarney roses. O. Johnson says that the demand for American Beauties is so brisk that his stock is sold almost every day long before the closing hour. Mrs. F. C. Thorn has rented her new building at 1641 Milwaukee ave- nue, which adjoins her establishment, to the People's Gas Company. She also is making preparations to build a conservatory in the rear of her store. Phil. Schupp and wife are visiting friends in the south, their last stop being Louisville, Ky. Wm. Homberg, as usual, is in charge of the J. N. Budlong store during Mr. Schupp's absence. Chas. W. McKellar says that there was an increased demand for orchids at his store on St. Valentine's day and that $6.00 per dozen in a few instances was the highest price received. The Cook County Florists' Associa- tion will meet at the Tavern on Thurs- day, February 20, when the election of officers for the ensuing year will be held. Blewitt & Prickett. proprietors of the Des Plaines Floral Co.. have pur- chased two Brush automobiles and will convert one into a delivery car. John Mangel had a fine triple col- umn display advertisement in the Feb- ruary 12 issue of the Tribune. Frank Farney, representing, the M. Rice Co. of Philadelphia, Pa., called on the trade here this week. Ove Gnatt. of Hammond, Ind.. re- turned from his European trip on Feb- ruary 14. '9*3- The Amer /can Fl or/ s t. 225 Poehlmann Bros. Co. 72-74 E. Randolph St. Long Distance Phone Randolph 35 CHICAGO, ILL. In Large Quantities for All Occasions. Write for Special Prices on Large Lots. Roses of all Kinds Short, Medium and Long in larger supply to Meet All Demands. Also a good supply of Single and Double VIOLETS, VALLEY, TULIPS, JONQUILS and SWEET PEAS. CvjjLjrjrent Price JUist. SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. AMERICAN BEAUTIES Specials Per Doz. $6.00 36-inch 5.00 30-inch 4.00 24 to 28 :nch 2.00 to 3.00 IS to 20-inch 1.50 Short stem Per 1C0 6.00 to 10.00 PRINCE DE BULGARIE. Antolne Rlvoire or Mrs. TaXt. Per 100 Long $12.00 to $15.00 Medium 8.00 to 10.00 Short 4.00to 6.00 MELODY, long 10.00 to 12.00 Medium. 8.C0 to 10.00 Short 4.00to 6.00 MRS. AARON WARD. Long : 10.00 to 12.00 Medium 8.00 to 10.00 Short 4.00to 6.00 LADY HILLLNGDON. Lone lO.OOto 12.00 Medium 8.00 Short 4.00to 6.00 RICHMOND. Per 100 Long $10.00 to $12.00 Medium 8.00 Good short 4.00 to 6.00 KILLARNEY. Long $10.00 to $12.00 Medium 8.00 Good short 4.00 to 6.0O WHITE KILLARNEY. Long $10. 00 to $12.00 Medium 8.00 Good short 4.00 to 6.00 Extra special Roses, charged accordingly. VIOLETS, Princess of Wales $ .50 to $ .75 CARNATIONS- Fancy Medium Splits and Shorts. Double, New York 50 to Double. Glencoe, home-grown. ROMANS $2.00 to SWEET PEAS 75 to Long Fancy VALLEY $3.00 to $4.00 NARCISSUS, Paper White 3.00 .75 1.00 3.00 l.ro 1.50 Per 100 $3.00 2.00 1.00 ORCHIDS, TRIANAE per doz.. 4.00 to 6.00 DENDROBIUM FORMOSUM, doz. 5.00 EASTER LILIES 10.00 JONQUILS 3.00 DAFFODILS 3.00 TULIPS 3.00 to 4.00 ADIANTUM CROWEANUM 1.00 MEXICAN IVY per 1000, $6.00 .75 SMILAX 16.00 SPRENGERM-LUMOSUS SPRAYS3.00 to 4.00 PLUMOSUS STRINGS, extra long and heavy each, .60 FERNS perl.000. 2.00 .25 GALAX perl.000, 1.25 LEUCOTHOE per 100. .75 BOXWOOD, fine bright green.... . . per bunch, 25c ; per 50 lb. case, 7.5 Supply Department Poehlmann's Improved Sprinkler Believing this Sprinkler to be the best one of its kind made, we have secured the Agency for the sale of them in the United States. It is guaranteed to last a year, free from defects of all kinds caused by ordinary wear. It is made of pure Para Rubber and holds the same capacity as the large Sprinkler, hard rubber top, brass ferrule, easily rilled. Try one, Parcel Post Prepaid, $1,00 each; $10.50 per dozen. To Jobbers, special inducements. We are the central market for all accessories in the line of Florists' Supplies. New goods, prompt delivery. Order now an assortment of Plant and French Flower Baskets for Easter, also Sheet Moss and Basket Foil. Corsage Ties, Shields, Butterfly Bows, Pins, Etc. 226 The American Florist. teb. 22, WIETOR BROS. 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. LARGE SUffX^Y BEAUTIES--ROSES--CARNATIONS CURRENT PRICE LIST. Per Dozen $2 00 1 50 American Beauties. Per Dozen I 60 in. stems $5 00 24.in stema 48-in. stems 4 00 . 36-in. stems 3 00 | 20-w- stems 30-in. stems 2 60 | 16-in. stems 1 00 Killarney. per 100 Extra special $10.00 Selects 8.00 Fancy •'• 70° Medium 6 00 Good 6.00 Short stems *-C0 My Maryland per 100 Extra Specials f 10.00 Select 8.00 Fancy 7-00 Medium 6.00 Good 6 00 Roses, our selection - - - $4.00 Mrs. Jardine, Long $10.00 Medium 6.00 Subject to change without notice. Richmond per 100 Extra specials $10.00 Selects 8.00 Fancy 7.00 Medium 6.00 Good 6.00 Short stem 4.00 White Killarney perioo Extra specials $10.00 Selects 8.00 Fancy 7.00 Medium 6.00 Good 6.00 Short stems 4.00 Carnations Good 2.6oto 3.00 Medium 2.00 | Short 1.60 LILIES perdoz., $2.00; 16.00 FERNS, per 1000 $2.60 SMILAX. perdoz $1.60 to 2.00 ADIANTUM, per 100 1 00 to 1.60 GALAX, per 1000 1.00 SPRENGERI, per bunch 60 ASPARAGUS SPRAYS, per bunch 60 Foehlmann Bros. Co. did a good business St. Valentine's week which is not at all surprising for trade is always pretty lively at this estab- lishment. The supply department has secured the agency in this country for a new sprinkler which is made of para rubber and guaranteed to last a year. In the plant department at Morton Grove everything is going along nicely and the stock is all in fine condition. This branch of the business is now showing a fine line of palms. The Chicago Flower Growers' Asso- ciation did a fine business St. Valen- tine's week and the manager thinks the retailers did also, for the follow- ing Saturday trade was brisk, the reg- ular supply of carnations was dis- posed of before the store closed at night. Bassett & Washburn are certainly cutting a tremendous quantity of car- nations and the average daily cut is still some 10,000 blooms. Lilies are also seen in quantity at this store and the supply of roses in general is in- creasing. Hughes, the plant man, has had an offer from the city for his Douglas boulevard range of greenhouses and will likely sell out soon and build an- other range on West Twelfth street, npar Harlem avenue. Kyle & Foerster are now receiving a good supply of some of the finest sweet peas of the season and both of the proprietors take great pleasure in showing them to their many custom- ers. Peter Reinberg's new Mack auto truck, which was the center of at- traction at the show in the Coliseum last week, was pressed into service for the first time on February 19. Mrs. Louis Winterson is enjoying a trip through the south, which will ill ■ Hfl Bet?''1 ■■jjy ^flrC^^^^i SATISFIED CUSTOMERS Tell us that our baskets are the best obtainable. Send for a $5.00 or $10.00 Easter assort- ment and we will bill you at factory prices. DO IT NO W. RAEDLEIN BASKET COMPANY 713-717 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago terminate at Odessa, Fla. She Is at present visiting relatives at Louisville, Ky. A. F. Longren, Poehlmann Bros, traveling representative, was in the city on February 17, but started out on another trip the same day. The A. L. Randall Co. has made a number of changes at its store during the past week, the principal one being a stairway to the top floor. John Kruchten says that the de- mand for gardenias is very brisk and that these flowers continue to com- mand good prices. Chas. A. Samuelson has a very at- tractive violet advertisement in the south side street cars this week. D. E. Freres' shipments of roses from the Adam Zender greenhouses now contain fine Killarney, White Kil- larney and Richmond. Hoerber Bros, are .offering fancy Butterfly sweet peas now in addition- to their regular line of stock. Joseph Ziska's supply and wire de- partments are working overtime to- catch up on orders. Erne & Klingel received their first shipments of Narcissus poeticus on February 15. Wedding bells will soon ring twice at 13G1 North Clark street. Particu- lars later. Henry Wittbold writes that he is- having a delightful time on his south- ern trip. Frank Beu will wholesale his stock at Percy Jones' store on and after March 1. *9*3- The American Florist. 227 BEAUTIES Extra Large Supply of Long Stemmed Flowers of Unsurpassed Quality at Very Reasonable Prices. Good Color, Foliage and Stem. ALSO A BIG SUPPLY Of CARNATIONS AND ROSES Fine White Killarney, Richmond, Maryland, Melody, Mrs. Aaron Ward and Sunrise Cur jront Price L^isst. Subject to change without notice. AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per doz. Extra long $ 5 00 36-inch stems 4 00 30-inch stems 3 00 24 inch stems 2 50 20 inch stems 2 00 18-inch stems 1 50 12 to 15-inch stems 1 00 Shorts $ 50 to 7s Richmonds Per 100 Select $1000 Medium f. 00 to 8 00 Shorts 4 00 Killarney, Special 10 00 Medium 6 00 to 8 00 Short 4 00 White Killarney, Special Medium 6 00 to Short Per 100 10 00 8 00 4 00 My Maryland, Special 10 00 Medium 6 00 to 8 00 Short 4 00 Sunrise, Select 10 00 Medium... 6 00 to 8 00 Short i 4 00 Roses our Selection 5 00 Carnations, Fancy 3 00 Select 150 to 2 00 Harrisii Lilies.. .per doz..$l 50 Per 100 Valley 3 00 to Violets 75 to Sweet Peas 75 to Romans 2 00 to Asparagus, bunch 2 00 to strings. fiOc to 75c ea. Sprengeri 2 00to Smilax Mexican Ivy Galax, bronze and green per 1000. $1 25 Leucothoe Sprays Boxwood, per bunch 25 Ferns, per 1000 $2 50 4 00 1 00 1 00 3 00 300 300 1 50 75 75 Peter Rein berg 30 East Randolph Street L. D. Phone, Central 2846 CHICAGO "The Busiest House in Chicago." "JDoItlVcrw" never applied to anything better than to the purchas- ing of Cut Flowers and Greens at the present lime. We are all from Missouri, so please write or come in and "show us" and we will get busy and show you. Lowest market prices on everything seasonable in Cut Flowers and Greens. Remember, there is no better time than the present. DO IT NOW. J. B. DEAMUD CO. Phones] Aeu^ai43389: 160 N. Wabash Av., CHICAGO 228 The American Florist. Feb. 22, jlllllllll mi iiiiiini I I I iiiim mill I ii mrailllllllllll i nilllllllllllllllllllllll iiiiiiiiiii in IPERCY JONES] H. VAN GELDER, Pres. L. D. Phone, RANDOLPH 3671 Wholesalers of Cut Flowers and Florists9 Supplies L. M. JONES, Secy. —1,000,000— bulbs were planted by our growers last season, so you can readily imagine what an enormous quan- tity of flowers we now have to offer. In addition to a full line of bulbous stock we have an abundant supply of fancy carnations, sweet peas and al] other flowers now in season. Allow us to quote you prices before buying elsewhere. Write for Our Weekly Price List. Ribbons and Chiffons our Specialty 56 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO nun I nun I i iiuiiiiimiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiim h i < m mini minimi miiiiiiiiiiii N. J. Wietor says that the St. Val- entine's day trade was very brisk at the Wietor Bros.' store and that in course of another year the sales on this day will equal those of a good Thanksgiving. His firm is now cut- ting a good supply of roses, with Mrs. Jardine and My Maryland showing up exceptionally well. The carnation sup- ply is quite large and fine stock is being sold at the store. M. Matchen, the chief engineer at the Peter Reinberg establishment, has taken the local agency for the Detroit steam trap and is now making a bid for the business in this territory. He is giving the trap a thorough trial in the Reinberg greenhouses and says that it is working in Al condition. Mr. Matchen and Tim Matchen, Peter Reinberg's storeman. are brothers. George Perdikas, the South Wabash avenue florist, had a record breaking Valentine's day trade and disposed of a vast quantity of violets. He has three stores now and it would not be at all surprising if he would soon open another. H. B. Gerhardt, of Wilmette, says his St. Valentine's day trade was the best ever. He disposes of the entire output of 12,000 feet of glass at re- tail and often finds it necessary to buy on the market besides. Henry Gabel, one of the Chicago Carnation Co.'s traveling representa- tives, has returned from a western trip with a nice lot of orders for his firm's new scarlet seedling carnation, The Herald. Louis Wittbold and Fred Nelson are testing out a couple of auto trucks this week with the intention of pur- chasing another machine for the Geo. Wittbold Co.'s delivery service. Peter Weiler of the Superior Ma- chine & Boiler Works says that the WE sell imported, natural preserved Adianlum, Sea-Moss, Areca, Sheet-Moss, Grass, etc. Also waxed roses in all colors; best for funeral designs. We manufacture Magnolia Leaves, Wistaria Leaves and hundreds of other kinds too numer- ous to mention. We sell at lowest wholesale prices. Every florist should have our new CATALOGUE, it contains new ideas in de- coratives of every description. Write for it TODAY, mentioning CATALOGUE A. T. SCHACK ARTIFICIAL FLOWER CO. : CHICAGO 1739-1741 Milwaukee Avenue steel question is none too encourag- ing yet and that orders must still be placed well in advance to insure de- livery. The J. B. Deamud Co. is showing a full line of all seasonable flowers and reports a good St. Valentine's day trade. Mr. Deamud has returned from a business trip to Michigan. .Sidney Buchbinder says that Buch- binder Bros, will sell more refrigera- tors in 1913 than any other year if the orders continue to arrive as they have during the last month Peter Propps, of the Chicago Flow- er Market, is recovering from a se- vere case of blood poisoning. He had one of his fingers amputated a short while ago. John Zech, of Zech & Mann, had a very pleasant visit this week from his old friend, Wm. Hartshorne, head gardener at the Joliet penitentiary. It is rumored that Lubliner & Trinz. the East Randolph street florists will open a new store in the Plankinton block in Milwaukee, Wis. A. Henderson & Co. report trade as very brisk with no let-up in orders. D. P. Roy is lending a hand in the shipping department. John Michelsen says that the E. C. Amling Co.'s St. Valentine's day trade was very satisfactory, all things con- sidered. Weiland & Risch are on the job as usual with their fine line of roses, carnations and other miscellaneous stock. Kennicott Bros. Co.'s line of bulb- ous flowers is complete and a large supply of fine stock is now to be had here. George Reinberg is still featuring fine callas in quantity and has every reason to feel proud of the fine stock. C. L. Huffert, 4011 North avenue, says that funeral work is very brisk this February. '9'3- The America x Florist. 229 John F. Kiuwell. President. Edward Meurbt. Vice President. Geo. C. Weilano, Sec'y. Anton Then Treas. WHOLESALE GBPWEDS sf CUT FLWEDS*® PLANTS L. D. Phone Randolph 5449 176 N.Miei\kjevr\ Ave. CKica,^o Large Supply of VIOLETS SINGLE DOUBLE AND — Carnations Also Fancy Sweet Peas, Tulips, Jonquils, Roses, Carnations and All Other Seasonable Cut Flowers PUSSY WILLOWS, 50c per Bunch. Current Price List. s^£ without notice. Grade American Beauties per dozen Killamey per 100 White KUlarney My Maryland Richmonds Mrs. Aaron Ward Sunburst Carnations Callas Lily of the Valley Violets, Extra fine single Double Sweet Peas Romans Paper White Narcissus Jonquils Tulips Easter Lilies Daisies Asparagus Plumosus Sprays, per 100 Asparagus Sprengeri Sprays.. Mexican Ivv Smilax Galax, Green and Bronze per 100C > Ferns Boxwood bunch Adiantum per 100 A B c D £ $ 6.00 12.00 12.00 1200 12.00 12.00 12.00 4.00 20.00 4X0 1.50 1.50 1.50 4.00 3.00 4.00 4.00 15.00 1.50 4.00 3.00 .60 16.00 1.00 2.00 .25 1.00 S 5.00 10.00 1000 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 3.00 15.00 3.00 1. 00 1.00 IXKj 3.00 2.00 3.00 3.00 12.50 1.00 3.00 2.00 $ 4.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 2.00 $3 00 6.00 6.C0 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 1.50 5.66 5.00 5.00 5.00 500 5.00 2.00 2.00 12.50 .75 SUPREME QUALITY BEAUTIES In Quantity at Prices that Are Right. Also Every- thing else Seasonable in Cut Flowers and Greens, particularly an extra fancy grade of Ferns. &CO. CHICAGO 161 N. Wabash Ave., I NOT INC. 1 L. D. Phone: Central 2761 J. A. Arnold says that the Pulver- ized Manure Co. is having an unusu- ally brisk demand for cattle manure at present but manages some how or other to take good care of its regular patrons. Dwight L. Harris returned from an eastern trip last week but started out again shortly after his ar- rival in the same direction. Percy Jones is more than pleased with the outlook for the spring busi- ness, especially in the supply line and this department is being rapidly stock- ed up with new goods. The cut flow- er department is not idle either, and F. J. Simon, who is now in charge of this end. says that trade in general is good. Wm. Wichtendahl, of Maywood, is using the Kroeschell threaded tube piping system in his new section. The Atlas Floral Co. reports a heavy run on funeral work and a brisk St. Valentine's day trade. C. L. Washburn will celebrate anoth- er birthday on February 27. Visitors : Frank Farney. represent- ing fit. Rice Co.. Philadelphia. Pa.: J. E. Jones. Richmond Ind.: — Freyling. of Freyling & Mendels, Grand Rapids. Mich.; C. W. Townsend. Xegaunee. Mich.: Wm. Craig. Philadelphia, Pa. Dallas. Tex.— The Lang Floral & Xursery Co. has increased its capital stock from S4G.00O to $70,000. Lake GENEVA, Wrs. — The election of officers of the Lake Geneva Gardeners and Foremen's Association February 15, resulted as follows: Jos. Krupa, president; Axel Johnson, vice-presi- dent; W. H. Griffiths, secretary-treas- urer. St. LOUIS. ADVERTISING SELLS STOCK. Publicity had an inning and scored St. Valentine's day. Placards were hung in all the stores pushing trade and the results were the best seen in years. Violets had the call and ranged in price from $6.00 to $10.00 a thou- sand. Roses, carnations and sweet peas sold well; in fact, everything was cleaned up. Roses and carnations of good quality continue scarce. The weather is clear and warming up. NOTES. The St. Louis Florists' Club held a very important and enthusiastic meet- ing last Thursday. Publicity was dis- 1. Forty members were present: F. H. Weber in the chair. The at- tendance would have beeen larger, but 1 n parations for St. Valentine's day 230 The American Florist. Feb. 22. ERNE&KLINGEL WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 EaSt Randolph Street L. D. Phone, Randolph 6578 CHICAGO, ILL. -Send Your Orders for Seasonable Flowers to CHAS. W. McKELLAR 22 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO. Large Supply of Orchids, Vio- * lets and Other Seasonable * Stock. (.♦ = Long Distance Phone Central 3598. kept many of the growers 'from at- tending. R. J. Windier, of this city; S. S. Skidelsky, of Philadelphia, Pa.; Janeke, of Shaw's Garden, and Fred Ammann, of Bdwardsville, 111., spoke on the benefits of publicity. S. S. Skidelsky, of Philadelphia, Pa., showed his new carnation Red Light. John Steidle, of Olivette, Mo., showed a pink and purple seedling. C. E. De Wever, of Olivette, Mo., spoke on regulation of prices. The carnation meeting in March will be held at Win. C. Smith's Wholesale Floral Company and the April meeting at Shaw's Garden. Charles Young, of the firm of C. Young & Sons, stated that their St. Valentine's day business eclipsed any in many years. The firm did a rush- ing trade at their west end store. At their greenhouses the outlook for Easter is very good. They expect a large quantity of lilies, spireas and hydrangeas. The Wm. C. Smith Wholesale Floral Co.'s store was a fine sight last Fri- day. Their counters were well filled with the finest stock of violets and sweet peas ever produced here. Their sales were immense and very satisfac- tory. We regret to announce the death of Mrs. Henry Emunds at Kansas City, mother of Henry Emunds, of Belle- ville, 111. Henry left for St. Louis Friday to attend the funeral. Grimm & Gorly did an immense Valentine day trade. The Mullanphy Flower Co. had all they could do. They had an immense and beautiful display of everything. Joe Ent, the Union Florist, makes a very pretty window display. His windows are much admired by patrons of the suburban car line which passes his door. The Windier Wholesale Floral Co. had a large supply of stock for Valen- tine day and seems to have a system of cleaning out everything in sight. Ostertag Bros, will have the decora- tions at the automobile display next week. They did an immense St. Valentine's day trade. The Kelley Floral Co. had a fine display on St. Valentine's day. Their stock of gold fish is the finest in the city. Alex. Waldbart's, Ayers' Floral Co., Weber's and Miss Newman all report the Valentine day business very good. G. M. Thost, of De Soto, Mo., is shipping some extra fine carnations to this market. George H. Angermueller had a good supply of pink roses, liMes and lily of the valley. H. G. Berning's supply, as usual, was very large and from all reports sold well. C. A. Kuehn had some fine stock just in time for St. Valentine orders. A. W. May is bringing some fine carnations and sweet peas to this mar- ket. W. F. Bata via Greenhouse Co. KILLARNEYS BEAUTIES CARNATIONS 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO And AU Other Seasonable Flowers at Lowest Market Prices. Mention the A merican Florist when writing Montreal. TBADE VERY BRISK. Trade during last week was quite lively and Lent has not made itself felt so far. Flowers are plentiful and in great variety. AU stores have big displays of cut blooms in their win- dows. Easter plants are coming along nicely, but it will be extremely diffi- cult to bring enough lilies in on time; as far as present appearance go they are a very uneven lot and will have to be carefully graded. Roses in pots are promising, with a good show of buds. There are some spireas and a lot of other stock in sight, such as azaleas, lilacs and bulbous plants. On cut flowers we have to depend on out- side growers, but the Montreal Floral Exchange (wholesale only) is ably looking after this end and it is said that they handle 75 per cent of the cut flowers coming to this city. GOLDFISH AUBURNDALE 920 W. Randolph Street, " Something Alive in the Window" Catches the public eye. Order your supply now. $3.00 per 100 and up. Write for catalog GOLDFISH CO. CHICAGO Chicago Bowlin/j. COOK COUNTY FLORISTS' LEAGUE. There is a two-men team tournament on now at Bensinger's West Randolph street alleys that will continue for six weeks at the close of which $200 in prizes will be awarded to the winners. Pete Hawley, manager of the alleys, has set aside a special prize for the Cook County Florists' Association league which ought to be an induce- ment for all its members to enter the contest. Allie Zech and Fred Price lead the florists so far in the tourna- ment i'ace with a three game total of 1,059 pins. Team Standings. Won. Lost. Won. Lost. Roses 27 24 Orchids 25 26 Violets 28 23 ruinatious ..22 29 Individual and team scores for games played Wednesday, February 12 : Violets. Orchids. Cole 150 H7 lor! Krause ..138 149 150 Jacobs ...193 176 139 draff 141185 182 Wolf 147 198 175 Brostrom .149 200 139 Schultz ..109 199 172 Ero'opl's .174 125 156 J. Hueb'r 162 203 193 J. Zech ..178 157 169 Totals ..821 923 83 I Totals .780 816 S02 Roses. Carnations. Kochler ..122 149 115 Lovman ...191 167 135 Price 163 212 202 Lieberman.183 196 161 Byers 135 172 110 .Armstrong. 169 130 101 '■'isfl . .18<< 2"7 179 Ayres 155 196 133 Scheaden .118 141143 A. Zech. . .156 149 181 Totals ..721 812 779 Totals... 854 844 711 SEND TEN CENTS FOR A SAMPLE OF THE Ever-Ready Flower-Pot Cover. Strong cardboard foun- dation. Best waterproof crepe paper, silk fibre rib- bon-ties at top and bot- tom. Firmly held with improved metal fasten- ings. Furnished in four colors and made in many sizes. An Ever-Ready Flower Pot Cover around the old clay pot will in- crease the value of the plant considerably and add to your profits. Send 10c for a sample today. Manfactured by the EVER-READY FLOWER-POT COVER CO. WM. H. GREVER, Manager 146 Hughes Avenue BUFFALO, N. Y. WIET0R BROS. g^il CUT FLOWERS All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 162 N. Wabash Ave,, CHICAGO Winona. Minn. — The greenhouse of Jchn Fuhlbruegge was damaged by fire February 5. The loss was about $400. Heroic efforts saved the plants from freezing and Mr. Fuhlbruegge from a loss of several thousand dol- lars. '9'3- The American Florist. 231 S. L. RANDALL CO., Chicago's Largest Wholesale Cut Flower and Supply House 66 K. Randolph Street, Phone Central 1496. CHICAGO Everything in Cut Flowers and Supplies. BOXWOOD Extra Fine, $7.50 per case. KENNICOTT BROS. CO. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 163-165 N. WABASH AVE. CHICAGO L. D. Phone Central 466 H. Witlbold Wholesale Florists and Decorating Specialists. Headquarters for Mexican Ivy, Wild Smilax and Gem-rat Supplies. OUR PRICES WILL SURPRISE YOU. 56 £. Randolph St., Chicago c. I Randolph 4708— Office. Phones } Rogers Park 227-Nursery. Mention the American Florist when writing HOERfiER BROS Wholesale f"ul Flowers Growers ol ^ul *"*"«?*» Telephone Randolph 2758. Greenhouses: DES PLAINES. ILL. Store: 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing Zech&Mann Wholesale Florists Room 218, 162 N. Wabash Ave. CHI :agi Telephone, Central 3284. Mention the American Florist when writing John Kruchten, Wholesale Cut Flowers 162 N. Wabash Ave, CHICAGO ROSES and CARNATIONS Our Specialties. Mention the American Florist when writing Chicago Carnation Co. Wholesale Florists, 30 E. Randolph St , Chicago L. D. Phone, Central 3373. J.RBUDLONG " iph Street, CHICAGO. CUT FLOWERS 82-86 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO. ROSES, VALLEY and CARNATIONS A Specialty WHOLESALE Grower of E.UUGC0. THE LARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED, MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO. 68-70 E. RANDOLPH STREET CHICAGO. L. D. 'Phones Central 1978 and 1977. Mention the American Florist when writing VltoMe Rover Mtfftets Chicago. Feb. 19. Perdoz. Roses. Beauty, specials $o 00 36 in 5 00 30-in 4 00 28-in 3 0D 15-20-in 1 50 S White and Pink KUlarney and Richmond Roses. Red, White and Pink Carna- tions. CaUas, Sweet Peas, and Greens of all kinds. W. E. Trimble Greenhouse Go Princeton, 111. Mention the American Florist when writing George Rein berg Wholesale Florist Extra fancy American Beauty, Richmond, KUlarney and White Killarney roses. An orders given prompt attention. Try ns. 162 N.Wabash Av„ CHICAGO Joseph Ziska 151-153 N.Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Win Designs and Wholesale Florists' Supplies Write for Our New Catalog W. P. KYLK JOSEPH FOKRSTEf Kyle & Foerster WHOLESALE FLORISTS 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Long Distance Phont. Randolph 3619. Mention the American Florist when writing CUT *» Ifc4 &ND& WERS — SHIPPERS RlSC/f i^ONE FLOWER V tO WABASH AVT.*W CHICAGO . CENTRAL] 232 The American Florist. Feb. 22, Everything in the line of Cut Flowers, Plants and Florists* Supplies. \ MILWAUKEE, WIS. HOLTON & HllNKEl CO. 462 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens Cycas Leaves! 100 choice cycas, sizes 20 in. to 4d-in. for $6.25. Other supplies at equally low prices. Write for list. GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER Wholesale Florist 1324 Pine St., - St. Louis, Mo. Philadelpnia. VALENTINE DAY TRADE GOOD The feature of the week was the de- mand caused for St. Valentine's day. There was a ready sale for all the violets, sweet peas, gardenias and other flowers suitable for corsage bunches that were offered. Roses which have been off crop are becom- ing more plentiful and of superior quality, some fine Rillarneys being seen. American Beauties, which have been alomst prohibitive on account of the high price, are easing up and be- fore long will be offered at popular figures. Carnations are about equal to the demand and clean up fairly well. Orchids, which took a "spurt" for the holiday, being very much used in val- entine work, are still above the de- mand. In the highest grades excep- tionally fine flowers are seen. Gardenia growers appear to have reached per- fection with their specialty, as the stock coming to the market this sea- son is much better than ever offered before. Many of the flowers are as large as camellias, borne on stems twelve inches or longer, with an abund- ance of glossy green lea'ves. There appears to be too many for the de- mand, however, as at times the prices range very low for such fine stock. The first crops of the Easter stocks of lilies are coming in, and from now on there will be no dearth of these flow- ers. Callas are also plentiful. Snap- dragon has been in good demand at prices that were better than before the holidays. Some of the growers say that quite a good deal of the stock has come blind, but as the sun gets stronger they hope for better results. In speaking of prices, one of the whole- sale men said he thought that the gen- eral run of prices for this season would be at least 10 per cent less than those realized last year. The reason for this he attributed to the increase in the supply, which is growing faster than the demand. There was an increased sale over that of last season, the ship- ping trade particularly growing in vol- ume, but they never appeared, except in times of scarcity, to get ahead of the supply. NOTES. A prominent grower in speaking of expansion and the future of the mar- \ ket said he never ventured to tell an- other man how to run his business. If the demands of his business called for another house and he saw his wa:.' * clear • to do so, he went ahead and built it, regardless of what others were GUST. RUSCH & CO. Wholesale Florists Jobbers in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. I 'none Main 1245. 448 Mil vvaukee P.O. BOX 206. st., Milwaukee,Wis. VMe^e flower M&rKets Philadelphia, Feb. 19. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, extra 50 00@60 00 first 20 OO®.^ 00 " Brides and Maids 6 00@12 00 " Killarney 6 00@15 00 " White Killarney 6 00@15 00 " Liberty h 00<815 00 Carnations 3 OOlg 5 00 Cattleyas 35 00(850 00 Daffodils 2 50 ft. in circumference three feet above the ground, and at noon the shade of the branches extended over an acre. In the spring of 1803 the north side of the tree, which was mainly a shell, blew down. At the monthly meeting of the Roch- ester Florists' Association, John Dun- bar read two papers on "The North Carolina Poplar." and "Hardy Fruit- ing Trees and Shrubs," mentioning 1111 specimens which are found in the city parks. E. R. Fry is this week visiting Ith- aca, for Farmers' week, he being a delegate. He also hopes to get ideas on farming, having recently purchased a 40-acre farm. Horace J. Head, who was recently operated on at the hospital for ap- pendicitis, is now spending a few weeks in the country to recuperate his health. R. W. Wilson. manager of the Rochester Floral Co., was instru- mental in capturing a burglar on the next floor about his store H. E. Wilson reports having had a very good Valentine trade and says business for the past week has been good. Harry Bruel. representing G. B. Hart, started on the road last week. Louis Dilloff of Schloss Bros., New York, called on trade this week. H. J. H. Lansino, Mich. — The Michigan Ex- periment Association, organized a year ago, will hold a special 'meeting Feb- ruary 20-27, during institute at the Michigan Agricultural College. Mem- bers of the organization will report on tests made of seed received for the ex- periment station. t9 1 3 The American Florist. -j:;:, PHILADELPHIA «W YORK WASHINGTON S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co. £^j| ] WHOLB8ALK FLORI8TS 109 West 28th Street. NEW YORK Everything in Cut Flowers. PKRCY B. RIGBY, Treasurer. Everythinu in supplies •U«.!«~ Siebrecht & Siebrecht, inc. WHOLESALE FLORISTS, 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK. i ones 608 609 Madison 5quare. Lily of the Valley, Gardenias, Orchids, Violets, a Specialty. Buston. u u;m I mini K) GOOD. The marki I is not any too g I, > el rosea are more plentiful, also bulbous . . ,.r which there is a One array. 1 1., ns are still coming in plenti- and ( loleta are n erj druggy and son* What hard to dispose of. OPENING OF 1 H .iiw l SB EXCHA WOE. The opening ft" the Boston Flower Exchange Saturday, February 15, was eat event. The trade was repre- ■d trom nearly all over the coun- try. There were nice exhibits of flowers and plants of all kinds, and everything was of a high order. Some nice roses were exhibited. Milady from A. X. Pierson, inc., Cromwell, Conn., was shown. This rose has been described before, and it has not lost any of its Rood qualities. From the Waban Rose Conservatories, Natick, Mass.. came a new surprise, a new rose, a light pink very full, of splendid growth and a color unlike anything we have at present. They also exhib- ited their Mrs. Chas. Russell. The New Knsjlnml Conservatories. Exeter. N. H. Showed some well grown commercial Stock. Pink and White Killarney. Kil- larney Queen, and Richmond roses. S. J. Reuter & Son Co. showed some nice Melody, and Mrs. Ward roses. The carnations exhibited were in very fine shape. Peter Fisher, M. A. Patten. Win. R. Nicholson and others showing some remarkable stock. M ay or Fitzger- ald officially opened the meeting in the afternoon and was given a rousing reception. John Farquhar for the S. A. F. and Wm. Kennedy for the local Gardeners and Florists' Club made re- marks. An orchestra supplied music. Many of the fair sex were present. Luncheon was served in the base- ment. It was a red letter day in the history of the local flower trade, and the new market is one that the trade must feel proud of with good light, plenty of room, and everything to do business quickly. CO-OPERATIVE MARKET STICKS. The stockholders of the Co-opera- tive Flower Market held a meeting at the Quincy House. Wednesday night. February 111. 1 1 ■ discuss consolidating with the Flower Exchange, and mov- ing their business to Winthrop square. The records and correspondence be- tween the two markets were read, to give the stockholders an idea of every- thing which had been done between the two committees from both mark- ets. A general discussion followed. J. N. McFarland was chairman. B. A. McGinty advocated more publicity. and more telephones. J. M. Cohen said the publicity greatly depended on the salesman himself. If he got out and hustled the public would be forthcoming, and more business would come to the market. W. H. Elliot. who is landlord of the market and from whom the soci- ety hires it. spoke at length. The terms which the Cooperative Flower Market wanted would prohibit him from leasing, or letting it for the sale oj flowers, he said. He stated he had spent $12,000 to put the place in shape for a market, and it was fair he should be reimbursed for the 41-2 years the lease had to run. but he left it to the organization to do what they thought best. Chas. Robinson New York Feb. 19. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 40 0UB50 00 extra and fancy ..?v 00@S5 00 No. 1 and No. 2... 2 00(315 00 Bride, Bridesmaid special 5 00@ S 00 extra and fancy 3 000 4 00 No. 1 and No. 2 1 00@ 3 00 Killarney. My Maryland.. special in 00@I2 00 extra 4 00@ 6 00 No. 1 and No 2 2 000 4 00 Queen, special. 10 00<« 12 00 Ked. special. ..10 00ft/ 12 00 Hillingdon. Aaron Ward. 12 00(« 15 00 Richmond 0 00(825 00 Sunburst, special 6 00015 Oil " Taft. special 12 30015 00 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer.special.15 00«?25 00 Carnations 1 00@ 3 00 Jonquils 2 00® 3 00 Cattleyas 25 00040 00 Gardenias 10 00030 00 Tulips 1 00© 2 00 Lilies. Lonpinorum and Harrisii .. 0 00© 8 00 L. Rubrum 10 00 Lily of the Valley 2 000 3 00 Narcissus. Paper White 1 00® 1 50 Sweet Peas. . per doz. bunches. 5001 00 Violets 25© 40 Adiantum Croweanum 15® 50 Asparagus Plumosus. . .doz. bchs. 1 50© 3 00 Smilax per doz. strings. 1 00a 1 25 Lilac per bunch. 50075c Freesias. per doz. bun I 50@2 00 didn't wish to express an opinion, be- cause his trade was with both mark- ets. R. E. Lassman was emphatic in his attitude to have the market stay where it was. The sense of the meet- ing was, that consolidation would have been a good thing and perhaps at some future time it might be brought around, but the agreements wanted were not good enough for them to dissolve and give up their charter, and it was stated that in the new market there were ' not stalls enough for all. and one man stated about L'o would have to go in the basement. David Duncan made a mo- tion for a vote to be taken, which was, and showed a unanimous vote to stay in Park street, and do business. The meeting adjourned about 10 o'clock. Mac. Washington. The automobile carnival called for some very pretty decorations. Geo. H. Cooke had the decoration for the Buick Co., which won the first prize, a large silver loving cup. J. H. Small decorated the show rooms of Cook & Stoddard, which carried off second honor. Both places were very beauti- fully decorated with smilax, palms and flowering plants. Code Bros, had the decoration for the wedding of Miss Ruth Noyes to Dr. Ralph Walker, at St. Thomas' church. The decorations consisted of smilax. palms, ferns and Easter lilies. The bridal bouquet consisted of white orchids and lily of the valley. The bridesmaids and flower girls carried large bunches of roses. The ladies of the Washington Flor- ists' Club were the guests of the Bal- timore ladies on February 12. at a dinner. After dinner they bowled a few games. Ed. Midomanski. with Geo. H. Cooke, has been laid up for a few days with the grippe. Visitors: C. W. Nims, with A. H. Hews, Cambridge, Mass.; J. H. Smith. Moore, Hentz & Nash, WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS 65 and 67 West 28th Straat, Telephone No. 756 Madison Square. NEW YORK The Kervan Company FRESH CUT EVEROREENS a id Mosses. Decorating Material for riorltt Trade, at Wholesale. TELErHONKS MADISON SQDARF 1519-5893 I 19 West 28th Street NEW YORK N.Y. Cut Flower Exchange Cooean Bid*., 6th Ave. & W. 26th St.. New York Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every morning. Desirable wall space to rent for advertising. V. s. DORVAL. Secretary. HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION American Beauty Roses a specialty, Roses. Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, Etc. 57 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Telephones: 2200 and 2201 Madison Square. WM.A.KESSLER Snccessor to Kesslcr Bros. 113 W. 28th S'., NEW YORK. CUT FLOWERS WHOLESALE PLANTSMEN AND FLORISTS Phone 2336 Madison. Shipments Everywhere . Prompt and satisfactory. Consignments solicited. Paul Meconi Wholesale Florist 55-57 West 26th Street NEW YORK CITY Telephone: 3864 Madison Square finttman Flower Growers Co. A. J. GUTTMAN, President. Wholesale Florists 55 W. 26th St., NEW YORK Phone 1912 and 7983 Madison Square. 18 Years Experience. w i 1 1 1 Wm. Boas Co., Philadelphia, Pa.: John D. Christianson, Milwaukee, 'Wis. The Lenten season has not affected the flower business of this city. All the florists claim they are having all they can do. G. C. D. 236 The American Florist. hcb. *v. florists' Telegraph Delivery (Retailers' Section — S. A. F. S O H ) Mutual discounts, 20 per cent. Provision for guaranteed accounts. Irwin Bertermann, Indianapolis, Pres. W.F.Gude, Washington, Vice-President. W. L. Rock, Kansas City, Treasurer. Other Directors : Ernest Weinhoeber, Philip Breitmeyer, A. B. Cartledge, George Asmus, Fred} H. Meinhardt, J. A. Valentine. Write for particulars to ALBERT POCHELON, Secretary, 153 Bates St., Detroit, Mich. List of Members Albany, N. Y., 40 Maiden Lane, Atlantic City, N. J., 1506 Pacific Ave. Bloomington, 111., 318 N. Main St. Boston, Mass , 342 Boylston St., Boston, Mass , 43 Bromfield, St., Buffalo, N. Y., 304 Main St., Chicago, 111., 2223 W. Madison St., Chicago, 111., 31st and Michigan Ave Chicago, 111.. 22 B. Elm St Cincinnati, O., 138 E. 4th St. Cincinnati, O., 160 E. 4th St. Cleveland, O., 6523 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, O., 1284 and 1308 Euclid Ave Cleveland, O., 1836 W. 26th St., Colorado Springs, Colo. Council Bluffs, la., 321 Broadway Danker, Fred A. Beike, Geo H. Washburn, A. & Soi s Carbone, Philip L. Penn, Henry Palmer, W. J. & Son Schiller, The Florist Smyth, W. J Wienhoeber Co., Ernst Baer, Jnhus Hardesty, T. W. & Co. Graham, A. & Son , Jones Russell Co. Knoble Bros. Crump, Frank F. Wilcox, J. F. & Sun New Castle, Pa., N. Mercer St., Bulz Bros. Mt. Vernon, N. Y., Columbia Ave. Dummett, Arthur Newark. O- Duerr. Chas. A. New London, Conn. "Renter's" New York, N. Y., Madison Ave. and44thSt. Dards, Chas. A. Danville, 111. Smith, F. B. & Sons Dayton, O., 112 S. Main St. Heiss Company Denver, Colo., 1643 Broadway The Park Floral Co. Detroit, Mich., 153 Bates St. Bemb Floral Co., The L. Detroit, Mich., Gratiot Ave. and Broadway, Breitmeyer's Sons, John Evanston, 111., 602 Davis St., Weiland, M. Fayetteville, Ark., 18 W. Center St., Southwestern Seed Co. Galesburg, 111. Pillsbuiy, I. L Grand Rapids, Mich., Cor. Monroe and Division Aves., Smith. Henry. Hartford. Conn. Coombs, Juhn F. Indianapolis,Ind.,241MassachusettsAv., Bertermann Bros. Co. Joliet, 111., Hobbs Bldg. Labo Joseph Kalamazoo, Mich., 141 S Burdiok St. Van Bochove & Bros. Kansas Citv, Mo., 913 Grand Ave. Kansas City, Mo., 1116 Walnut St. London, Ont , Canada. Louisville, Ky., Masonic Temple, Louisville, Ky., 550 S. Fourth Ave. Mankato, Minn. Montgomery, Ala , 116 Dexter Ave. Murray, Samuel Rock, W. L. Flower Co. Gammage & Son J. Baumer, August R. Schnlz, Jacob Windmiller Co., The Rosemont Gardens New York, N Y., 427 Fifth Ave. New York, N. Y , 1163 Broadway Northampton, Mass. Norwich, Conn. Oklahoma City, Okla. Omaha, Neb., Parkersburg, W. Va. Paterson, N. J. Philadelphia, Pa., 1614 Chestnut St Pittsburg, Pa., 6926 Penn Ave. Portland, Ore., 133 Sixth St. Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Rochester. N. Y., 25 Clinton Ave. Rockford; 111. Scranton, Pa. Seattle, Wash.; 1634 Second Ave. Sioux City, Iowa, Sionx City, la., 406 Douglas St. Spokane, Wash., 11 Post St. Springfield, Mass. 378 Main St. St. Joseph, Mo Siebrecht & Son Small, J. H. & Sons- Field, H. W. "Renter's" Stiles Co. , The Hess & Swoboda. Dudley & Sons, J. W. Sceery, Edward Pennock Bros. Randolph & McClements- Tonseth Floral Co. Saltford Flower Shop Keller & Sons Buckbee, H. W.. Clark, G. R. Hollywood Garden* Rennison Company, J. C. Rocklin & Lehman Hoyt Bros. Co. Aitken, Mark Stnppy Floral Co. St. ivouis, Mo., 7th and Washington Ave., Grimm & Gorly- St. Louis, Mo., 7041 Florissant Ave St. Paul, Minn., 24 W. 6th St. Terre Haute, Ind., 139 S. 7th St Toledo, O., 336 Superior Toledo, O , 2941 Cherry St. Topeka, Kas.. 112 W. 8th Ave., Washington. D. C, 1214 F St. N. W. Washington, D. C, 14tb and G St. Wheeling, W. Va. Wichita, Kans., 146 N. Main St. Zanesville, O., 64 N. 5lh St. Are yon receiving your part? Meinhardt, Fied. A. Holm & Olson Heinl, John G. & Son. Freeman, Mrs. J. B. Suder, Mrs. E-. Mrs. Lord's Flower Room, Gude Bros. Co. Small, J. H. & Sons Langhans, Arthur Mueller, Chas. P_ imlay, John D-. The above members are exchanging approximately $300,000 worth of business annually. Is it not good business to be one of the firms who are exchanging approximately $300,000 worth of business annuallj ? The cost of membership is small when the large amount of business exchanged, approximately $:!00,000 annually , is considei ed. Mention the American Florist when writing Cincinnati. BUSINESS FAIR. The weather last week was very fa- vorable, but it did not bring with it any tremendous increase in business or anything of that kind. Business was, however, very fair. The very large receipts were taken up fairly well by the demand at only fair prices. The notable exceptions are double violets and lily of the valley. The call for both was expected to be very large last week because of St. Valen- tine's day. The first did not sell well because of the heavy receipts of home- grown single violets. When these come in strong at this season the dou- bles hardly seem able to compete with them. The lily of the valley did not elicit any unusually strong call and as a result the receipts were hardly taken up. The good, long sweet peas find buyers easily. The short ones go begging and move only at the very lowest prices. Roses of all kinds are selling very well. The demand and supply are about equal, although on some days the latter runs a little ahead of the call. Choice American Beauty roses are in large supply and do not clean up entirely. The carna- tion supply is still very large and in- cludes very many splits and culls. The good ones sell well. The demand for giganteum lilies is not quite as strong as it was a fortnight ago. The supply of tulips, jonquils, daffodils and hya- cinths continues larger than the call for them and as a result some very excellent stock is moving at prices be- low its real value, while the poorer grades are hardly selling at all. A baby girl, weighing liy2 pounds, arrived at the home of Ray Murphy last Saturday. Mother and baby do- ing nicely. Congratulations. Henry Gockels' home was burned Sunday evening. The volunteer fire- men were unable to cope with the flames. C. E. Pritchell has been getting some good sized orders for oak sprays and purple ruscus. Visitors : Milton Alexander, with Lion & Co., New York; H. D. Crowell, representing Pennock-Meehan Co., Philadelphia. Pa.; Martin Reukauf, with Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. H. Nassau County Horticultural Society. The Nassau County Horticultural" Society held its regular monthly meet- ing at Glen Cove, L. I., January 12,. President Brown in the chair. The attendance was not as large as usual- C. A. Coffin, Locust Valley, was elect- ed a life member. Fred Mambotan and L. Callahan, Glen Cove, were elected to active membership. The- committee appointed to visit Valen- tine Cleres and pass on his seedling carnation, Red Spring, recommended that a certificate of merit be awarded. This is a good red carnation and sure to make a mark. It was decided to hold the annual euchre and dance of this society at Glen Cove April 3: Schedules for the Third International Flower Show of the S. A. F. were distributed to the members interested. Awards in the monthly competition- were : V. Cleres, gardenias, first; X MacDonald, sweet peas, first; J. Rob- inson, vase of fine freesias, honorable mention. Prizes are offered for three cauliflowers, one cineraria and one stock at the next meeting, March 12. Jas. MacDonald, Sec'y. '9*3 The American Florist. DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS 237 Will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. DULUTH, MINN. 2 STORES 2 SUPERIOR, WIS. J. J. LBBORIU8 Two Stores an.l seventeen large Greenhouses. Deliveries everywhere in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. All orders given prompt attention and filled with strictly tresh stock. Chicago. Established In 1857. ^& FLORIST 739 Buckingham Place. L. D. Phone. Graceland 1112. Send us your retail orders. WE HAVE THE BEST FACILITIES IN THE CITY Mention the American Florist when writing CHICAGO The Palmerffouse Florist 17 C.MONROE ST. Mention the American Florist when writing Brooklyn. New York. "WILSON" 3 and S Greene Ave.. Phone 6800 0102 Prospect. 339 to 347 Greene Ave., Phone 3908 Prospect. Greenhouses: Short Hills, N. J. Deliveries in NEW YORK, LONG ISLAND and NEW JERSEY. Terre Haute, Ind. John G. Heinl & Son, 129 South Seventh St. Telephone 247 We are in position to fill promptly all Mail, Telephone, Telegraph and Cable orders with best quality stock in season Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Lockport. S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St., Biffalo, N. Y. Mail. Telephone and Telegraph orders filled promptly with the choicest stock. Mention the American Florist when writing San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND Successor to Sievers & Boland FLORIST eo KEARNEY STREET Mention tXe American Floritt when writing Chicago. A. LANGE, 25 E. MADISON ST. Chicago. Des Moines. ALPHA FLORAL CO. 146 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago. 623 Walnut St., Des Moines, la. Largest and most centrally located store in the city. All orders given prompt attention. Mention the American Florist when writing FROM NEW YORK EXCEPT AS NOTED. Pier CI. North February 19. Zt-elanrI, Red Star, 10 a. m.. River. Patricia. Ham.-Amer., 9 a. m. Argentine, Austro-Ameriean, 1 p. m. February 20. FROM PORTLAND, Ionian, Allan. Caledonia, Anchor, 9 a. m., Pier G4, North River. La Provence, French, 10 a. m., Pier 57, North River. Raltic. White Star. 12 noon. K. Anguste Victoria, Ham.-Amer., 9 a. m. FROM ST. JOHN. Athenia, Donaldson. City of Colombo, Norton. February 21. FROM ST JOHN, Empress of Britain. Can.- Paeif.. 12 noon. Dunvegan Castle, Barber. February 22. FROM ST. JOHN. Grampian, Allan. St. Paul, American, 9:30 a. m., Pier 62. North River. Majestic, White Star. 12 noon. Canada, White Star, Dom., 10 a. m. Hamburg. Ham.-Amer.. 10 a. m. George Washington, North Ger. Lloyd, 10 a. m. FROM BALTIMORE. Neckar, 2 p. m. Canada, Fabre, 3 p. m. Kursk. Russian-Ameiiean, 2 p. m. Vasari, Jamport & Holt. York Castle, Norton. Alexander McConnell, 611 FIFTH AVE., COR. 49TH STREET. NEW YORK CITY. TELEGRAPH Orders forwarded >o any part of the United States, Canadt and all principal cities in Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to onr selection for delivery on steamships or elsewhere receive special attention. Reference or Cash must accompany all orders from unknown correspondents. Cable address: ALixcomrau. Western Union Cod* Memphis, Tenn. HAISCH'S Madison and Main Streets L. D. Phone 726 All orders will be filled carefully and promptly de- livered in Memphis and alii other Tennessee cities. Mention the American Florist when writing Young & Nugent Telephone 2066 - 2086 Madison Square. 42 West 28th Street. NEW YORK To out-of-town florists We are in the Heart of And give special attention to steamer and theater orders. Prompt delivery and best stock in the market. Dallas, Texas. The Texas Seed and Floral Company Orders for cut flowers and designs solicited for delivery in any part of Texas. Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C. GEO. H. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street Mention the American Florist when writing St. Paul, Minn. L. L. MAY & CO. Order Your Flowers for delivery in this section from the LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST Mention th« American Floritt whin writing 238 The American. Florist. Feb. 2?, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. New York. Established 1874. DARDS N. E. Corner 44th St. and Madison Ave. Has his own correspondents in all the large cities of Europe and the British Colonies. Cable orders forwarded by private code. Telegraph and Cable Ad- dress, DARDSFLOR Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing St. Paul, Minn. Holm & Olson, 20-22-24 Wist Fifth Strut. We fill orders for any place in the Twin Cities nd for all points in the Northwest. The Largest 5tore in America; the largest stock; the greatest 3ariety. Write, wire or phone. We are alive vight and day. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. WILLIAM L. ROCK Flower Co. Will execute orders for any town In MISSOURI, KANSAS OR OKLAHOMA. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Buffalo, N. T. W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main Street. Mimbirs Florists' Telegraph Association. Mention the American Florist when writing La Crosse, Wis. LACROSSEFLORALCO. BOTH PHONES No. 40 LONG DISTANCE No. 40 Careful Attention To All Order*. Mention the American Florist when writing Atlanta, Ga. Atlanta Floral Co. 41 PcmMmc Street Boston, Mass. 'Penn, The Telegraph Florist" s. , _ Member of Florists' Telegraph Peliverv Ass'n. 37-43 BRQMFIELD STREET Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda FLORISTS, 1415 rarnvm St. Jo^Mt* Name Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Alpha Floral Co., Chicago. Alpha Floral Co., Des Moines, la. Anderson Floral Co., Anderson, S. C. Anderson, S. A., 440 Main, Buffalo, N. X. Arcuias Floral Co., Sedalia, Mo. Atlanta Floral Co., Atlanta, Ga. Baer, Julius. 138 15. 4tl> St., Cincinnati. Begerow's. Newark, N. J. Berteruiann Bros. Co., Indianapolis, Ind. Blackistone. Washington, D. C. Boland, J. B., San Francisco. Boue, M. A., New York. Braniley & Son, Cleveland, O. Breitmeyer's Sons, John, Detroit, Mich. Buckbee, II. W., Rocklord, 111. Carbone, Phillip L., Boston. Clark's Sons, D., New York. Cleveland Cut Flower Co., Cleveland, O. Cooke, Geo. H., Conn. Ave. and L, Washington. Daniels & Fisher, Denver, Colo. Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave., New York. Duerr, Chas. A., Newark, O. Dunlop's, 90 Yonge St., Toronto, Can. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St., Albany, N. Y. Freeman, Mrs. J. R., Toledo, O. Galvin, Tbos. F., Boston. Gasser, J. M., Co., Cleveland, O. Geuy Bros., Nashville, Tenn. Grand Rapids Floral Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. Gude Bros., Washington. Habermann, Charles, New York. Haisch's, Memphis, Tenn. Heinl & Son, J. G., Terre Haute, Ind. Hess & Swoboda, Omaha, Neb. John Bader Co., N. S., Pittsburg. Hoffman. 59 Mass Ave., Boston. Keller Sons, J. B., Rochester, N. Y. Kellogg, F. & P. Co., Geo. M., Kansas City. Kift, Robert, 1725 Chestnut, Philadelphia. La Crosse Floral Co., La Crosse, Wis. Lange, A., 25 B. Madison St., Chicago. Laborious, J. J., Dulnth, Minn. laborious, J. J., Superior, Wis. Mangel, 17 E. Monroe St., Chicago. Matthews, 16 3rd St., Dayton, O. May & Co., L. L., St. Paul, Minn. McConnell, Alex, New York. McKenna, Montreal, Can. Murray, Samuel, Kansas City, Mo. Myer, Florist, New York. Ostertag Bros., St. Louis. Palmer, W. J. & Son, Buffalo. Park Floral Co., The, Denver, Colo. Parker, John L. , Birmingham, Ala. Pelicano, Rossi & Co., San Francisco, Calif. Penn, the Florist, 43 Bromfleld St., Boston. Podesta & Baldocchl, San Francisco. Poll worth Co., C. C, Milwaukee. Rock Flower Co., Wm. L., Kansas City. Saakes, O. C, Los Angeles, Calif. Saltford Flower Shop, Poughkeepsie, N Y. Schiller The Florist, 2221 W. Madison St., Chi- cago. Schling, Max, 22 W. 69th St., New York. Shaffer, Geo., A. W., Pittsburgh, Pa. Smith, Henry, Grand Rapids, Mich. Texas Seed and Floral Co., Dallas, Tex. Virgin, Uriah J., New Orleans, La. Walker & Co., Louisville, Ky. Williams, Mrs. B. A., Pittsburg. "Wilson," 3 and 5 Greene, Brooklyn, N. Y. Wittbold. Geo., Co., 737 Buckingham PI., Chi- cago. Wlttbold, 56 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson, Los An- geles, Calif. Young & Nugent. New York. Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Broadway and Gratiot Avenues. Artistic Designs. High Grade Cut Blooms. We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing WASHINGTON D. C. GUDE BROS.CO FLORISTS l2l*r STNW wASHiNOTOKoa Gudes Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Samuel Murray, 913 Grand Avenue All Orders Given Prompt and Careful Attention Members of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Indianapolis. Ind. Bertermann Bros. Co. FLORISTS 241 Massachusetts Avenue. Members of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. ■pie Park J.ATALUTINE. FlO^l CO. President. Members Florist.' Telegraph Delivery. FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA PELICANO, ROSSI & CO., 123 KEARNY ST. Poughkeepsie, N. T. "The SaltfordFIower Shop." Vaaaar College sad BenneM School *9*3- The American Florist. 230 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities Indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. Philadelphia. Robert Kift, 1725 Chestnut St. Personal Attention to all Orders. Mention the American Florist when writing IN THE HEART OF NEW YORK CITY Phone 6404 Madison Sq. 6 East 33d St. Our Motto THE GOLDEN RULE. Mention the American Florist when writing Dayton, O. Matthews, FLORISTS 16 W. Third Street Flowers in any arrangement (or all occasions. for Dayton and vicinity. Lohk dis. Phones. Mention the American Florist when writing Pittsburg, Pa. A.W.SmithCo. KEENAN BLDG. Largest Floral Establishment in America. Established 1874. Incorporated 1909. Mention the American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. FLORAL DESIGNS AND FLOWERS Best Quality on Shortest Notice. DANIELS & FISHER Order by mail, telephone, telegraph or cable. Cable address "Daniels, Denver" Mention the American Florist when writing THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, CLEVELAND EUCLID AVENUE Florist- Bo ST o ST Montreal Cor. St. Catherine and Gnj Sts. All orders receive prompt attention. Choice Beauties, Orchids and Valley alwayi on hand. Boston, Mass. Send Mower orders for delivery id Boston and all New England Points To THOS. F. GALVIN, Inc., 124TREMONT ST. Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskill Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade disc. 229 WEST THIRD STREET. City Index to Retail Florists' Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. V.— Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St. Anderson, S. C. — The Anderson Floral Co. Atlanta, Ga. — Atlanta Floral Co., 41 Peacbtree. P.irujingbam, Ala. — John L. Parker. Boston— Phillip L. Carbone. Uoston— Tuos. F. Galvtn, Inc., 124 Tremont St. Uoston — Hoffman, 59-G1 Mass. Ave. Boston — Penn, the Florist, 43 Bromfleld St. Brooklyn. N. Y. — "Wilson," 3 and 5 Greene. Buffalo. N. Y. — S. A. Anderson, 440 Main. Buffalo, N. Y.— W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main. Chicago — Alpha Floral Co. Chicago — Mangel, 17 E. Monroe St. Chicago — A. Lange, 25 'E. Madison St. Chicago— Schiller The Florist, 2221 W. Madison. Chicago — Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham PI. Chicago — YVittbold's, 5G E. Randolph. Cleveland, O. — Bramley & Son. Cleveland, O.— The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Cleveland, O.— The J. M. Gasser Co. Dallas, Tex. — Texas Seed and Floral Co. Dayton, O.— Matthews, 16 W. 3rd St. Denver, Colo. — The Park Floral Co. Des Moines, la. — Alpha Floral Co. Detroit, Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons. Dulutb, Minn. — J. J. Leborlous. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Grand Rapids Floral Co. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Henry Smith. Indianapolis — Bertermann Bros. Co., 214 Mass. Kansas City.— Geo. M. Kellogg, F. & P. Co. Kansas City. — Samuel Murray. Kansas City. — Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. La Crosse, Wis. — La Crosse Floral Co. Little Rock, Ark. — Vestals, 409 Main St. Los Angeles, Calif. — O. C. Saakes. Los Angeles.— Wolfskill Bros. & M. Goldenson. Memphis, Tenn. — Haiscu's. Milwaukee — C. C. Polhvorth Co. Montreal — McKenna. Nashville, Tenn. — Geny Bros. _Newark, N. J. — Begerow's. Newark. Ohio. — Chas. A. Duerr. New Orleans. La. — Uriah J. Virgin. New York — M. A. Bowe. New York— D. Clark's Sons, 2130 Broadway. New York — Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave. New York— Alex. McConnell. 011 5th Ave. New i'ork— Myer, Florist, 009 Madison Ave. New York— Max Schling, 22 W. 59th St. New York — Young and Nugent. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, Farnum St. Philadelphia— Robert Kift, 1725 Chestnut. Pittsburg, Ta.— A. W. Smith Co., Keenan Bldg. Pittsburg— Mrs. E. A. Williams. Poughkcepsle, N. Y.— The Saltford Flower Shop. Rochester. N. Y. — J. B. Keller's Sons. Seattle, Wash.— L. W. McCoy, D12 3rd Ave. St. Louis, Mo. — Ostertag Bros. St. Paul. Minn. — Holm & Olson. St. Paul, Minn.— L. L. May & Co. San Francisco — J. B. Boland, CO Kearney St. San Francisco — Pellcano, Rossi & Co. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldoccbi. Sedalin. Mo. — Avdiias Floral Co. Superior, Wis. — J. J. Leborlous. Terre Haute, Ind. — J. G. Heinl & Son. Toledo, er 1000. Single in Choicest Mixture. 35c per doz., $2.25 per 100, $20.mi per 1000. Double In Separate Colors. Scarlet, rose, white and yellow. (iOc. per do/.., $4.50 per 100, $40. (Xi per 1000. Double in Choicest Mixture. 50c per doz.; $4.00 per 100, $:!5.00per 1000. Frilled In Separate Colors. Scarlet, white, pink and yellow. These are with wavy and frilled petals like some of the newer Petunias. N5c per do/.., $6.00 per 100. Dwarf Hybrid Lafayette. Brilliant crimson scarlet. $1.50 per doz.. $lit.00 per 100. Dwarf Hybrid Duke Zeppelin. Pure rich scarlet. $1.00 per doz., $7.00 per 111). CALADIUMS, Fancy = Leaved The finest collection ever offered, and the most extensive stock in America. Choice Standard Varieties. $1.75 per doz., $12.00 per 100, $100. oO per 1"00. Choice Rare and New Varieties. $2.25 perdoz., $15. CO per 100, $140.00 per 1 '100. Recent Introductions. $3.50 per doz., $25.00 per 100. Choicest Mixture. $1.50 per doz., $10.00 per 100, $95.00 per 1000. GLOXINIAS Dreer's Superb in Choicest Mixture or in Separate Colors. As blue, red, white, red with white edge and blue with white edge. 6t'c per doz., $3.60 per 100; $30. HO per 1000. New Emperor. (Hybrida Imperialis) in choicest mixed varieties. 85c. perdoz., $0 per 100. OUR USUAL SUPERIOR STRAIN. YOU CAN BUY CHEAPER, BUT NOT BETTER STOCK. 714 Chestnut Street, UCUDV k nDCCD La /I4 Uhestnut Street nClini A. UnCCn, inc., Philadelphia, pa THE ABOVE PRICES ARE INTENDED FOR THE TRADE ONLY. KENTIAS. Joseph Heacock Co., Wyncote, Pa. See Price List of Last Week U' ntioii 1h< American Florist when writing J. E. Mereijith, Pres. C. W. Stout. Scc'y The Meredith Flower and Vegetable Co. LIBERTYVILLE ILLINOIS Mention th> l mi > i<">i Florist when writing PALMS. Each. Kentia Forsterlana, 4 in. pots. 12 to 15 in 18c Kentia Belmoreana, 4 in. pots. 12 to IS in I8c Areca Lutescens, 3-in. pots. 8 to 12-in 10c Latania Borbonica. 4 in. pots. 12 to IS in 15c ROSES OUR SPECIALTY. Write for 1913 Catalogue. THE DINGEE & CONARD CO., WEST GROVE, PA. Ifi ntion the American Florist when writing TRUE IRISH SHAMROCK WE have an immense stock of this pretty novelty in 2x2^ inch pots, full and bushy, $5.00 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. Try them, they sell on sight. One house we know sold 70,000 of them last year. Orders placed with the Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., will receive the same careful attention as if placed direct. John Bader Company 1826 RIALTO STREET, N. S. PITTSBURGH, PA. Bell Phone, 872 Cedar P. 6 A. Phone, 1942-B North 242 The American Florist. Feb. 22. a- i ii i II The Seed Trade. American Seed Trade Association. Chas. N. Page, Des Moines. la.. President; Harry L. Holmes. Harrisburg. Pa., First Vice-President; Arthur B. Clark, Milford, Conn., Second Vice President: C.E. Kendel. Cleveland, O., Secretary and Treasurer; J. M. Ford. Ravenna. O., Assistant Secretary. Next annual convention, at Cleveland. 0., June 24 26. 1913. 4 %s J. C. VAUGHA'N ami wife, of Chicago, are at Miami, Fla. Artichokes in carloads are arriv- ing in New York from California. -Many beans were frozen in the vi- cinity of Miami, Fla., February Id. We are advised that the proposed Kansas seed law was killed in com- mittee. W. Atlee Burpee of Philadelphia, Pa., was in Havana, Cuba, early in the month. Miami, Fi.a. — J. E. Northrup and daughters, of Minneapolis, Minn., have spent a month here. FARGO, N. D.— Prof. G. W. Randlett has been elected president of the North Dakota Improved Seed Association. CHICAGO. — Prices on the Board of Trade February l!l for grass seed were noted as follows : Timothy, $3 to $4 per 100 pounds. The Florida Seed & Floral Co. is a new establishment at Jacksonville, Fla., located on Bay street. G. H. Evans is manager. Palo Alto, Calif. — F. C. Sloan, writ- ing February 3, says that it looks as if seed growers of that section were to have another dry season. IT is said to be between Chicago, Buffalo and Rochester for the Can- ners' convention next year, with San Francisco talked of for 1915, Coin ai, i. is. Ore. — Plans are under way for the establishment of a seed house by the agronomy department of the Oregon Agricultural College. Thresh- ing, cleaning and weighing rooms are to he included in the new building. San Jose. Calif.— J. W. Edmundson, of the California Seed Growers' Asso- ciation, has returned from a prosper- ous eastern trip and. while realizing the necessity of more rains, says the seed crops are generally in good con- dition. Muscatine, Ia.— J. E. Hoopes & Co. report that orders are coming in free- ly for seed sweet potatoes, asparagus and rhubarb roots and horse radish sets for spring establishment. Con- tract seed orders for 1913 crop are starting off good. Holland Bulbs. — The mild weather has encouraged the growth of hya- cinths, which are now uncovered and subject to damage by cold winds in March. Tulips in the poorly drained sections have suffered severely through the continuous rains. New Orleans, La.— Chris. Reuter re- ,s that notwithstanding poor crops and low prices last season the mar- ket gardeners in his territory are planting their usual acreage of beans. iorn. cucumbers, tomatoes and pota- toes and that the outlook is for good returns. Kansas Hits at Free Seeds. The Kansas state senate has passed a resolution to request Kansas con- gressmen and United States senators to quit sending free seeds to their con- stituents. The resolution sets forth the fact that the growth of the agri- cultural colleges and the general knowledge of the people regarding the advantages of using good seeds has put an end to the need of the old, time-worn congressional practice. In addition, the resolution stated that this practice loaded up the mails and con- stituted a heavy and needless expense to the federal government and the mail service. The resolution also requested the Kansas congressmen to use their influence towards securing a bill put- ting an end to the distribution of free seeds by members of congress. Tin senate passed the resolution without a dissenting vote. Catalogues Received. M. Rice Co., Philadelphia, Pa., flor- ists' supplies: Henry A. Dreer, In,., Philadelphia, Pa., diamond anniversarj edition of the garden book: J. M. Thor- burn & Co., New York, general and trade lists of seeds; W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia. Pa., wholesale list of seeds for seedsmen and dealers who buy to sell again, wholesale list of seeds for market gardeners, florists' and farmers' clubs, and advance trade list of wholesale seed prices for 1913; Yaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York, spring book for florists; El- mer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich., chrysanthemums; Storrs & Harrison Co.. Painesville. O.. seeds, plants and nursery stock; E. G. Hill Co. Rich- mond, Ind., roses and chrysanthe- mums; Fottler, Fiske. Rawson Co., Boston, Mass., special list- of seeds, plants, bulbs, etc., for market garden- ers and florists; Chas". H. Totty, Mad- ison N. J., chrysanthemums, carnations and roses; Texas Seed & Floral Co., Dallas, Texas, seeds, plants, bulbs, etc., for the south; Waban Rose Conserva- tories. Natick, Mass., new giant forc- ing rose Mrs. Chas. Russell; Smith & Hemenway Co.. New York, glaziers' tools; Dennison Mfg. Co., Boston. Mass.. crepe paper calendar for 1913; Good & Reese Co., Springfield, O., special list of peonies for the trade; Scranton Florist Supply Co., Scranton, Pa., flor- ists' supplies, and wholesale list of flower seeds; Wm. Elliott & Sons. New York, seeds; Barteldes Seed Co., Den- ver, Colo., western seeds; Win. Henry Maule, Philadelphia, Pa., seeds; Henrj Pieters-Wheeler Seed Compaq Growers of High Grade SEED Palo Alto, California. Onion, Lettuce, Radish, Sweet Peas Etc. Correspondence Solicited F. Michell Co., Philadelphia, Pa., seeds and wholesale list of seeds etc., for florists and market gardeners; North- rup, King & Co., Minneapolis, Minn., seeds; Peter Henderson & Co., New York, everything for the garden; Ell- wanger & Barry. Rochester, N. Y., nursery stock; Holmes Seed Co., Har- risburg. Pa., seeds; Weeber & Don, New York, seeds; Diggs & Beadles, Richmond. Va„ seeds; Farmer Seed & Nursery Co. Faribault, Minn., seeds and nursery stock; Colorado Seed & Nursery Co., Denver, Colo., seeds, plants and supplies; Geo. H. Mellen Co.. Springeld, O.. plants and seeds; Schultz's Seed Store, Washington, D. C. seeds; Western Seed Co.. Denver, Colo., seeds and supplies; H. J. Weber & Sons Nursery Co., Nursery. Mo., nursery stock and greenhouse plants; Morris & Snow Seed Co.. Lns Angeles, Calif., hints on gardening; W. B. Marshall & Co.. New York, seeds; James Smalley & Co., McPherson. Kans., garden and field seeds; W. W. Wilmore, Denver, Colo., general and trade lists of dahlias; G. H. Hunkel Co.. Milwaukee. Wis., spring lists of seeds; Cole's Seed Store, Pella, la., garden annual; Oscar H. Will & Co., Hismarck. X. I>.. seeds and nursery stock; L. L. Olds Seed Co., Madison, Wis., seeds and supplies; Deposit Seed Co., Deposit, N. Y„ seeds and plants; Richard Diener iV; Co.. Mountain Yiew. Calif., seeds, plants and bulbs; Arthur Cowee, Berlin, X. Y.. gladioli; Oriental Seed Co.. San Francisco, Calif.. Japan- ese* seeds, plants and lily bulbs; T. R. Watson, Plymouth, Mass.. trade list of nursery stock; J. K. Alexander, East Bridgewater, Mass.. wholesale trade Jist of dahlias; Woodlawn Nurseries, Rochester, N. Y.. nursery stock; Geo. L. Stillman, Westerly, R. I., dahlias; Richland Nurseries. Rochester, N. Y., nursery stock; Burdell Floral Co., Bowling Green. Ky.. wholesale list of plants; L. E. Williams, Exeter, N. H., native trees, shrubs and plants; B. G. Established 1810. Denaiffe & Son, CARIGNAN, NORTHERN FRANCE, Growers on Contract Highest Grade Seeds Specialties: Beet, Cabbage, Carrot, Celery, Let- tuce, Onion, Parsley, Rad sh. Rutabaga. Turnip. Sole Agent (or U. S. and Canada, CHARLES JOHNSON. Marietta, Pa. Peas and Beans GROWERS Importers and Exporters Alfred J. Brown Seed Co,, Grand Rapids, Mich. SEED GROWERS COMPANY, INC. Growing ONIONS, LETTUCE, CARROT and RADISH Sin Jose, California J. W. EDMUNDSON. Manager M. W. WILLIAMS, Secretary California Seed Growers Association, Inc. Growers for Wholesale Dealers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA CARROT, LETTUCE, ONION, RADISH, BEET, SWEET PEAS *9'3- The American Florist. 243 Improved White Spine Cucumber. Grown under irrigation by Western Seed & IrrigationCo. Seed Growers and Dealers. Specialties: Cucumber, Musk and Watermelon, Pump kin, Squash. Sweet and Field Corn, Fremont, Nebraska S. D. WOODRUFF & SONS ' SEED GROWERS Dealers in Garden, Field and Flower Seeds Specialties, Potatoes, Onion Sets, Garden and Flower Seeds. Contract Taken Catalogue Free. ORANGE, CONN. 82 6 84 Dey St. NEW YORK FOR- SEEDS OF ALL KIND APPLY TO W. W. Johnson 6 Son, Limited Boston, England Franzen's Seeds Sure to Grow. Asters, (Jueen of the Market oz. $0.50 i.i Ji Snapdragon. Ageratum, BIul-..oz. a Alyssum, Little liem Lobelia, Emperor William, Blue Pansy. Giant Strain Petunia. Sup.rfine Mixed Phlox, Drumundii Mixed Stock, Ten \V iik Double Verbena Hybrida, M i xed F. O. FRANZEN, 1476 Summerdale Av., Chicago Send for trade list. .75 .30 .75 1.25 .75 .55 1.00 Henry Fish Seed Go. Bean Growers ♦ ♦ For the Wholesale Seed Trade. CSRPINTERIX, CALIF. Mention the American Florist when tcriHnr/ BEANS, PEAS, and all Garden Seeds RADISH ana an uaraen aeeas LEONARDOS-. CO. ONION SETS GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Write for Prices. Mention the American Florist when writing RATEKIN'S SEED CORN OLDEST ESTABLISHED AND LARGEST WHOLESALE AND CONTRACT SEED CORN GROWERS IN THE UNITED STATES: Have made this our specialty for over thirty years. We grow all the leading standard, best varieties of field Dent. Flint, and Sweet sugar corn, for ths Wholesale Trade. Write or wire us for prices and quotations for immediate or future shipments, also for contract growing prices for lliI4 delivery; stating probable quantities of different varie- ties, etc., etc, RATEKIN'S SEED HOUSE, Shenandoah, Iowa LAWN GRASS SEED WHOLESALE ONLY J. OIVIVBSR JOHNSON 1874-76 Milwaukee Avenue CHICAGO, ILL. PERENNIAL RYE GRASS SEED Fall Importation. AVENUE 3442 St. Charles Ave. $3.75 per 100 lb. bag, f. o. b. FLORAL CO., NEW ORLEANS, LA. n~.;^»i C^.,-.*lr~ Anr/-.** C/-»* c We are Extensive Growers and Dealers UlllOn 3C€CIS— UniOn jetS Write for prices on the 1912 crop. SCHILDER BROS., Chlllicothe, O. We are also submitting contract figures for the 1913 crop of Onion Seed. JAPAN CLOVER SEED Booking orders for January shipment. Prices on application. Contract with us for Genuine Bermuda Onion Seed, delivery next fall, grown by T. M. Reid. Port Orotova, Teneriffe. CHRIS. REUTER, New Orleans, La. Mention the American Florist when writing CONTRACT SEED GROWERS Pepper, Asparagus, Tomato, Musk and Water Melon. For sale: Asparagus, Horse Radish and Rhubarb Roots. Correspondence Solicited. J. E. Hoopes & Co. P. O. Box 38 MUSCATINE, IA. Contract Seed Grower SPECIALTIES: Pepper, Egg Plant, Tomato, Vine Seed and Field Corn. EDGAR F. HURFF, Mullica Hill, New Jersey. Correspondence Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing TOMATO SEED Best Stocks. All Varieties. THE HAVEN SEED CO. Growers for the Wholesale Trade Only. SANTA ANA. CALIFORNIA ASK FOR THE Gladioli Trade List FROM G. Zeestraten 8 Sons Oegstgeest, Holland 9 IvTi^Vi>fIyI>rlv^ ^Svl" • I BURPEE'S SEEDS PHILADELPHIA ^ Wholesale Price List for Florists (•4 and Market Gardeners. ►) ►) H. WREDE LUNEBERG, GERMANY PANSY SEED 180 First Prizes, the highest awards Chicago. Paris, London. Bruxelles, 1000 seeds, finest mixed.. .2-Sc loz. ..$2.25 Price list on application Cash with order 244 The American Florist. Feb. 22, TO THE TRAI3B>. WARNAAR & CO., SASSENHEIM, HOLLAND Growers and Exporters of Hyacinths, Narcissi, Tulips, Gladioli, Spireas, Dahlias, Etc. NOVELTIES FOR 19 13. NEW SPIREAS. America. Fine foliage and decant lilac rose flowers, a perfect new color. Avalanche. A pure white one. of (treat merit Queen Alexandra Improved. A deeper and better pink than the common varietv. Extra for cold storage. Philadelphia. Lavender pink. Unique color. NEW DAHLIAS. Our Mr. Hornsveld is the originator of the Pa-onia Dahlia. Our varieties Geisha, Bertha von Suttner, Germania, Lovink, Duke Henry, Dr. Peary, etc,. have already a world wide reputation and are money makers for every buyer. Our Princess Juliana "a wonderful white decorative dahlia" IFIorists Exchange, Oct. 26, 1912], "perhaps the best decorative white, now in commerce" [The Horticultural Advertiser, June 26th, 1912] is unsurpassed. New decorative dahlias for 1913 are: America. ( (range and apricot. Great Britain. Clear mauve. Hortulanus Fiet. Salmon, yellow center. Zeppelin. Lilac. New Paeony— flowered ones are: Hortulanus Budde, Orange red. Sherlock Holmes. Mauve. The Dove. Creamy white. Vesta. Pale yellow. MRS. VAUGHAN, a new yellow decorative dahlia of rare beauty, will be distributed in 1914. We received twenty rirst-class certificates and awards for new dahlias in 191?. Descriptive catalogue and prices en application. Early ordering will avoid disappointment to buyer and seller. SPRING DELIVERY. On hand— Glad. America, Bar. Hulot, Princeps, Halley and all the newer varieties. Bulbs in all sizes and bulblets. Please address letters until May 1st, 1913, to WARNAAR & CO., care of MESSRS. J. W. HAMPTON, JR. & CO., 17 Battery Place, New York City. Once Grown Always Grown Maule's Seeds Endorsed by more than 450,000 pro- gressive gardeners as the best ever My new Seed Catalogue \* it wonder. Con- tains everything in seeds, bulbs, siuaU fruits find plants worth growing. COO Illustrations; 176 pages. Any gardener sending his name on it postal curd can have it f»»i" the asking. Send for it today. Address WM. HENRY MAULE 1707-09-11 Filbert St., Philadelphia, Pa. Send 5 cents (stamps) mepfion this paper, I wilt cnclttst in the eatalofftu a packet of the above Q I ANT pansy. . t -\ ■ ■— -- — ■ — i ■ ■ ~— ^ nrmn Best that grow. We sell direct V LLII V to gardeners and florists at whole OL-wUO beautiful cataltfue ARCHIAS SEED STORF, " Bm'm.' Sedalia, Mo. Pratt Co., New York, hand book for fruit growers; Bergenfield Nurseries, Bergenfield, N. J., preliminary list of dahlias, chrysanthemums, carnations, etc. Henry Mette, Quedlinburg, Germany, trade list of seeds; W. W. Johnson & Son, Boston, England, wholesale trade list of seeds; Dammann & Co., San Giovanni a Teduccio, Italy, seeds, plants and nursery stock; L. Daehn- feldt, Odense, Denmark, wholesale trade list of vegetable and flower seeds; Watkins & Simpson, London, England, vegetable and flower seed novelties; Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co., Paris, France, wholesale and general lists of seed; Haage & Schmidt, Erfurt, Ger- many, seeds and plants; Sluis & Groot, Enkhuizen, Holland, general and ad- vance lists of seeds; DeGraaff Bros., Ltd., Leiden, Holland, wholesale list of bulbs and plants; Wilhelm Pfltzer, Stuttgart, Germany, seed, plant and bulb novelties; E. Neubert, Wandsbek, Germany, plant novelties; Nonne & Hoepker, Ahrensburg, Germany, seeds: Max Kornacker, Wehrden, Germany, seeds, bulbs, etc. GLADIOLI VARIETIES America. Light Pink Mrs. Francis King. Flame rink Augusta. White; Lavender anthers Beauty. "Beauty" rose color New America. White, striped pink. Cardinal. Cardinal color Whites and Lights. All light colors. Lucy. Good red Prize Mixture. Over 100 varieties... Lily Coe. Best dark Pink Sara. White blotched maroon William Mason. Fin. red PER THOUSAND IK up 1'4-lH' 1-1VS 34-l I H-S underH 10 00 7 00 h 00 25 00 20 00 8 00 (. 00 (. 00 4 50 25 00 18(0 Sold 60 00 50 00 20 00 16 (0 16 00 9 00 50 00 60 00 40 00 20 00 13 00 13 00 50 00 40 00 14 00 12 00 12 00 7 tO 40 00 50 00 30 CO 15 0D 10 00 10 00 40 00 35 00 12 00 9 00 9 00 h n> 30 00 40 00 25 00 14 00 9 00 9 00 35 CO 30 00 , 10 CO S 00 SOO 5 50 12 00 S 00 7 00 ."0 CO 25 00 9 00 7 00 7 00 5 00 Orders for 250, or more, at 1000 rate. Less 10% for cash in 30 days. Mallory & Brown Gladiolus Specialists Madison, Wisconsin VALLEY PIPS From Cold Storage For Easter Forcing Per Case of 500 Per Case of 1000 - VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE $ 9.00 17.00 CHICAGO NEW YORK SPECIALTIES Roses, from 3-inch pots. Carnations for fall delivery Chrysanthemums Smilax. Violets IN BEST VARIETIES. Prices low. Send for list. Wood Brothers. BS73S ROSES, CARNATIONS PLANTS, SEED, BULBS. Send us your wants. We will take care of them. We supply stock at market price. Catalogue for the asking. S. S. SKIDELSKY 6 CO., 1215 Betz Building, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Lily of the Valley Pips /^OL/D storage, very fine quality, ^ Berlin and Hamburg. Per case of 1,000 $12.00 Per case of 3,000 $32.00 Our florists' catalog is oft the press. Have you received a copyP If not write for one today. 33 Barclay St. (Til) New York, N. Y. *9'3- The American Florist. 215 VICK — VICK Aster Seed Aster Book Now Ready Indispensable for Commercial Growers Send for copy today James Vick's Sons ROCHESTER, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing Pansy Plants. Per 100 Giant Flowering, small plants. .$2.50 per 1000 .50 Canna C. Henderson, dry bulbs $2.00 Geranium S. A. Nutt and tour other varieties, $25.00 per KK0 3.00 Geranium, Mad. Buchner, all 2H inch pots. 2.00 Obconica Primroses, 2'4 inch pots. $12(0 per 1000 1.50 Altemanthera rooted cuttings red & yellow .50 Coleus, 10 varieties April 1st., 2U inch pots. 2.00 CASH OR C. O. D. JOSEPH H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Ohio Mention the American Florist when writing BEGONIAS, single, separate colors, 4Cc per doz. , f 2.50 per 100; double, feper- ate colors, 60c per doz., f 4 00 per 100. GLOXINIAS, separate colors, 60c per doz., if.'i.riii per LOO. TUBEROSES, Dwarf Pearl, 1st size, $1.(10 per i00, $9.00 per 1001'. CALADIUMS, with live centre shoot. Per Doz. Per li»> 5- T inch $0.30 $1.80 7- 9-inch 50 3.50 9-11 inch 85 6.00 A. Henderson & Co. 352 N. Michigan Ave., CHICAGO Phone Rar.dolph 2571. Mention the American Florist ivhen writing DAMMANN & CO., Seed Merchants to His Majesty the King of Italy SAN GIOVANNI A TEDUCCIO, near Naples Established 1877. Headquarters (or CAULIFLOWER and WHITE TRIPOLI ONION SEED, (Crystal Wax), and aU Other VEGETABLE and FLOWER SEEDS THE LARGEST GROWERS IN ITALY. Ask for Catalogue and Special Otters. Mention the American Florist when writing R.&M.GODINEAU, SEED GROWERS, Angers - France. Specialties; Beets, Mangoes. Carrots, Cabbages. Celeries, Parsleys. Parsnips. Turnips. Growing Crops Given Personal Attention. Mention the American Florist when writing "Superb Quality" FLOWER "Seeds for Florists" This Trade Mark Stands 59 Years of Satisfactory Service and a mark of true "SUPERB QUALITY." The "Very Best" in everything that we offer. Write for our "trade list" No. 5. We have reserved one for you Do not fail to get it. It describes everything for the Florist. Ageratum Dwarf Blue, 'j 07. 15c Mexican Blue. White, each. '4 oz. 10c. Alyssurri-Little Gem, Dwarf white. H oz. 20c. oz. 31 c, Sweet. White, oz. 15c. Vt lb. 4Cc. Antirrhinum ISnao Dra«on), Giant- Pink. Scarlet, each Vt oz. .15 While. Ifellow, each Vt oz. .15 Mixed U oz, 15c, 1 oz. .40 Asparagus Sprengeri-100 seeds (or 20c: 1000 for 90c. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus-100 seeds for 55c; 1000 for $1.00. ASTERS. We assert that no one can have a superior stock of the various asters. See catalog No. 2 for des:ription of novelties. Aster, Lady Roosevelt— A splendid new vari- ety. Trade pkt. 25c, ' s oz. 60c. Crego Asters— Magnificent late cutting As- ters. Rose, Lavender and White. Trade pkt. 30c. >8 oz. 40c. Rose King— Enormous quilled flowers fine for cutting. Trade ukt. 35c. 's oz. 40c. Violet King -Identical with the above, except in color, which is a pute violet. Trade pkt. 25c, H oz,40c. Royal Stripe Large double flowers, striped blue and white, with long stems, fine foi cut- tiny. Trade pkt. 25c, H oz. 75c. Vick's Mikado A large graceful flower for cutting. Pink. White and Rose. Trade pkt. 35c, H oz. 45c. Lavender Gem — A splendid early pure laven- der, no yellow centers, very popular with florists. Trade pkt. 35c, !»oz.5Cc. Snowdrift— A fine early long stemmed, pure white. Trade pkt. 35c. ' s oz. 50c. Giant Comet-Mix:d..W oz. 35c. oz. 1.25 Daybreak A tine pink flower for cutting H oz. .30 Purity— White flowers similar to above H oz. .30 Queen of the Market-Dark Blue. Crimsoo each 'b oz. 15c, Vz oz. .40 Light Blue. Pink H oz. 15c, Vz oz. .40 Snowdrift purewhitc.H oz. 15c. Vz oz. .40 Mixed % oz. 10c, Vz oz. .30 Branching -Late -Flowers large double on long stiff stems, ex- cellent for cutting. White, Flesh, Pink.... each % oz. 15c, H oz. .50 LaveDder 'h oz. 15c, Vz oz. .50 Pink, Purple. .. .each '« oz. 15c. Vz oz. .50 Dark Red % oz. 15c. Vz oz. .50 Mixed Vioz.20c, 1 oz. .75 Balsam— Camellia flowered, dcu- ble mixed oz. .40 BEGONIA SEED I all varieties. Gracilis Luminosa, Ruby. Prima Don- na, Triumph, Erfordia, Erfordia Superba. All uniform. Trade pkt. ,25 Candytuft Kmpress. very large, pure white oz. White Rocket oz. Little Prince, dwa. f, large flower- ed white oz. Celosla— Glasgow Prize, Dwarf, Crim- son ' H OZ. All a Glow. Dwarf. Scarlet '8 oz. Km press. Semi-Dwarf % oz. Ostrich Feather, Mixed, Tall... '4 oz. Ostrich Feather. Mixed, Dwarf. H oz. Centaurea-Gymnocarpa Vi oz. Imperialis. Mixed, fine for cut- ting Vt oz. Margaret White, fineforcutting.Vi oz. Cineraria Marilima, trade pkt. 10c, oz. Cobea Scandens, Purple oz. Coleus Finest Hybrids Mixed trade pkt Dracaena Indlvisa, trade pkt. .10c. oz. Grevillea Robusta oz. Ipomea Grandillora (Moonllow- er) oz. Ipomea Heavenly Blue oz. Ipomea Setosa oz. Lobelia, Frinus Speciosa. deep blue, trailing variety Vi oz. Crystal Palace Compacta, best for bedding U oz. Mignonette, Marhet oz. Grandiflora. large flowering oz.lOc. Vt lb. Mien's Defiance oz. Petunia, Double Giant Flowered Grandillcra and Fringed Mix- ed 1000 seeds ( ,i.i nt Ruffled, trade pkt 5iDffle larye flowered, Fringed. trade pkt Giants of California. . .trade pkt. Rosy Morn, Rosy pink, white throat 's oz. Single Striped and Blotched Vt oz. Single Mixed \4 oz. Howard's Star J4 oz. Salvia, Spleudens. trade pkt . 25c; oz. Clara Bedman .. trade pkt. 40c, Vt oz. Zurich trade pkt. $1 00, Vt oz. Smilax oz. 30c. Vt lb. Slocks, Dwarf Large Flowering Double Ten Weeks, Mixed. . Brompton soz. Giant Perfection Ten Weeks. Mixed Princess Alice. White 's oz. Snowflake. for forcing 1-16 oz. Ten Weeks (separate colors). .. ,'s oz. Thunbergia oz. Torenia Foumelri, trade pkt. 15c. Vt oz. Torenia Bailloni, trade pkt. 25c, ' s oz. Verbena, (Mammoth Flowered) Blue and Purple Shades VS oz. 35c. oz. Pink X oz. 35c. oz. Scarlet Vt oz. 40c, oz. White Vt oz. 35c. oz Striped Vt oz. 35c. oz. Mixed Vi oz. 30c. oz. .20 .15 .25 $0.20 .20 .20 .10 .20 .20 .10 .15 .25 .30 .50 .45 .50 .40 .50 .20 .20 20 .25 .15 .40 1.25 1.00 .50 1.00 .40 .25 .15 .40 1.00 .60 2.00 100 .25 .35 .30 .35 .75 .35 .40 .50 .50 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 .75 The above is only a partial list of "Superb Quality" seeds selected for Florists. See our various catalogs for descriptions. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., PAINESVILLE, OHIO THE G. HERBERT COY SEED GO, VALLEY, Douglas County, Neb. Contract Growers of High Grade Seeds Cucumber, Muskmelon, Squash and Pumpkin. Sweet, riint and Dent Seed Corn Contract Seed Growers ^napialtiec* Pepper.Igi Plant, Tomato, apeCIB.lhJS. vine Seed and Field Corn. Correspondence Solicited. George R. Pedrick fi Son, PIDRICKTO WN N. J. 2AG The American Florist. Feb. 22, Best Grafted Rose Stock Pink Killarney, White Killarney, Double White Killarney, Bichmond, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Prince de Bulgarie and Lady Hillingdon, $110.00 per 1,000, $100.00 per 1,000 in 5,000 lots; $97.50 per 1,000 in 10,000 lots and $95.00 per 1,000 in 100,000 lots, F. O. B. Morton Grove, 111. Killarney Queen, $15.00 per 100; $120.00 per 1,000. OWN ROOT STOCK Killarney, White Killarney, Prince de Bulgarie, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Melody, Lady Hillingdon and My Maryland, $6.00 per 100; $55.00 per 1,000. Richmond, 21 ^-inch, $5.00 per 100; $45.0U per 1,000. American Beauty, 2-inch, $65.00 per 1,000 in 1,000 lots and $60.00 per 1,000 in lots of 2,000 or over. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS Enchantress, Lawson, Winsor, White Enchantress, White Perfection, and Beacon, $2.20 per 100; $20.00 per 1,000. May Day and Scarlet Glow. $3.00 per 100; $26. CO per 1,000. Gloriosa and Mrs. Ward, $3.00 per 100; $27.50 per 1,000. The Above is All Select Stock and a Big Bargain at the Prices Quoted. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. New Crop Northern Greenhouse Grown (ready) It has Vitality. Not Frost-bitten. *• * *B • ~ ~ £ -# % Mention the American Florist when writing VERBENAS Finest in the land, best mammoth varieties, true to name. Seedlings are disappointing, get the true stock, at 70c per 100, $f..00perlO00; Mrs.F.San der. $1.25 per 100. $10.00 per 1000. Coleus, finest named varieties, a grand collection, at 70c per 100, $'i.00 per 1000. Pansies. Koemer's Prize Winners (Germany), large, fine plants. 50c per 100, $4.00 per 1000. Daisies, Cali- fornia and Queen Alexan- dra, $1.00 per 100. $8.00 per 1000. Ageratums. hOc per 100. $5-00 per 1000. AlternantheraS, three varieties, verv strong. 60c per 100. $5.00 per 1000- Feverfew. "Little Gem" (True), $1.25 per 100. $10.00 per 1(00. Salvias. Bonfire and St. Louis. $1.00 per 100. $8.00 per 1000. We prepay express. C. HUMFELD, The Rooted Cutting Sp cialist, Clay Center, Kan. Mention the American Florist when writing Primula Obconica, strong plants, in bud and bloom, 4-inch, $5.00 per 100. $45.00 per 1000; out of 2V^-inch plants that will bloom for Xmas. $1.50 per 100. $14.00 per 1000. Malacoides, i.iant Baby Primrose, strong. 2VJ inch. $2.00 per 100. 300 for >5.00. Asparagus Plumosus and Sprengeri, strong, 2"2-inch. $2.00 per 100. $15.03 per 1000. 3-inch, $3.00 per 100 $25.00 per 1000. J. C. SCHMIDT, Bristol, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing Forcing Spiraea Clumps, Gladiolus, Etc. Per 100 Per 100 Spiraea Gladstone $5.50 Spiraea Superba $ 4.00 Spiraea Florabunda 4.00 Spiraea Queen Alexandra.... 7.00 GLADIOLUS FORCING STOCK. America. First Size 3.00 per 100, 25.00 per 1000 Medium Size 2.50 per 100, 20.00 per 1000 Mrs. Francis King 2.00 per 100, 18.00 per 1000 The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio. Mention the American Florist when writing Carnation Rooted Cuttings. Now Ready Enchantress, Rose Pink Enchantress, May Day, Mrs C. W. Ward, West- ern White Enchantress, White En- chantress, White Wonder, Lady Bountiful, Queen Louise, vvhite Perfection. O. P. Bassett, Beacon. Prices $3.00 per 100; $5 per 1000 Verbenas OUR SELECTION. Cuttings, 75c per 100; $6.25 per 1000. Plants, 2!j-in., $2.75 per 100; $22.00 per 1000. PURCHASER'S SELECTION. Cuttings, 90c per 100; $8.25 per 1000. Plants, 214-in., $3.25 per 100; $28.00 per 1000. Place your order for OWN-ROOT and GRAFTED ROSES, NOW. J. L. DILLON, - Bloomsburg, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing Enchantress Supreme THE Best Sport from Enchantress up-to-date, possessing all the vigor and freedom that distinguishes its parent. Color a light salmon pink — a color that is not only very attractive, but also one that endures full exposure to the sun without bleachiDg. A good all around Carnation that retains its color at all seasons. Calyx is longer and narrower than that of the parent variety, and distinct from the latter. Has shown no inclination to be a burster. The weak points of Enchantress seem to have been lost in this Sport, and a trial of four years duration convinces us of its great value. Twelve Rooted Cuttings $3.00 One Hundred rooted cuttings.... $ 12.00 Twenty-five rooted cuttings, 5.00 One Thousand rooted cuttings.. 100.00 Fifty rooted cuttings 7.00 e^"Order quick for February deliveries. Lenox Koad and Troy Ave., BROOKLYN, N. Y. PRICES: DAILLED01ZE BROS., Mention the Anierican Florist when writing *9'3- 1 he American Florist. 247 We are Growers of GLADIOLUS BULBS Besides the following standard kinds, most of which we can offer in two sizes (both flowering), we carry nearly all standard kinds and many fancy imported novelties secured by our Mr. Carl Cropp in Europe: Per 1000 Mrs. Francis King, First Size $20.00 " Medium Size 15.00 Augusta, First Size 16.00 Medium Size 13.00 America, First Size (3,000 for $70.00) 25.00 Medium Size, while unsold 20.00 Kunderdi Glory, First Size 40.00 Chicago White, the one best early 50.00 Florists, Seedsmen and amateurs who are interested in Gladiolus, either for counter trade, for outdoor planting, or for the home garden, should correspond with us and secure our lists and prices before placing orders for this stock. §BfTO{ several leading kinds we can supply planting stock, white bulbs under one inch and small black bulblets by the bushel. 1913 Prices on All Leading Kinds Are Ready. Special Lists of Novelties can be made up on request. MRS. FRANCIS KING. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE CHICAGO NEW YORK CARNATIONS Rooted Cuttings, Season 1913- Readv Now. Per 100 Per 1000 Rosette $6 00 |60 00 St. Nicholas 6 00 50 CO Benora 6 00 60 00 Gloriosa 4 00 30 00 White Wonder 3 oo 25 (0 White Perfection 3 00 25 00 White Enchantress 3 00 25 00 Enchantress 3 00 25 00 Rose Pink Encnantress 3 oo 25 00 Scarlet Glow 3 00 25 00 Mrs. C. W. Ward 3 00 25 00 Bonfire 3 00 25 00 Rooted Cuttings Our Specialty. Fine stock: even size; well rooted cuttings. F. DORNER & SONS CO. LA FAYETTE, IND. Lady Hillingdon. Roses Fine 2Vi inch plants. $11.50 per 100. THE OONARD & J ONES CO., West Grove, Penna. PALMS, FERNS AND Decorative Plants JUIlil 5LU1 1, BROOKLYN N Y SEASONABLE STOCK Pandanus Utilus, 4-in. pots, $20.00 per 100. Cibotium Schiedei 6-in. pots, 10-12-in tronrls, 2 ft. spread, $1.60 each. Fern Dish Ferns, all the best sorts including Cyrtomium Falcatum, and Aspidium Tsussimense, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Bargain ! Kentia Forsteriana, a special bargain in single specimen plants, perfect condition, Ii6 in. high, 6 to 7 leaves, in 10 in. green tub.s, $7.50. Made up Kentia Forsteriana, 8 in. tubs, 4 plants in a tub, 48 to 52 in. high, $6.60 each. Calla Ethiopica, 3-in. strong, need shift, $7.00 per 100. New Baby Rambler Rose, krna Teschendorf, strong 2-yr. field grown plants, $4.00 per dozen, $30.00 per 100. This is the best Red Baby Rambler of all. English Ivy, strong 4-in., two or more shoots, $12. 00 per 100. Dracaena Indivisa, strong 6-in. pot plants, $35.00 per 100, 5-in. $20.00 per 100 ( Pot grown stock ) . Anthericum Variegatum, 8-in. pot plants, $5.00 per 100. FiCUS Elastica, good young stock, 4-in., $25.00 per 100. THE STORKS fi HARRISON CO. - Painesville, Ohio. GET THE BEST IN ALL CREATION THIS IS WHAT YOU GET WHEN BUYING GERANIUM SCARLET BEDDER Bin earlv and increase your stock for Decoration Da\. as well as lor your summer bedding "trade, we feel confident that there is not another Scarlet GEK AMI M that can surpass this in freedom of bloom, health* and strong compact growth I not onlv our verdict, bu! from many who have grown this, as ion will see b\ a the testimonials in our 1913 catalogue, which is yours for the asking. Price: $1.50 per 10; $12.50 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. Sold only hy the originator and disseminate ELMER D. SMITH & CO., Adrian, Mich. aja The American Florist. Feb. 22 Vegetable Growers' Association ol America. H. F.Hall, Moorestown, N. J., Precident- C. vVest. Irondequoit, N. Y., Vice-President; E. A. Dunbar. Ashtabula, O., Secretary; M. L. Ruetenik, Cleveland. O.. Treasurer Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vegetables. Chicago, February II. — Mushrooms, 25 cents to 60 cents per pound; let- tuce 18 cents to 22 cents, small cases; radishes, 10 cents to 35 cents per doz- en bunches; pieplant, 25 cents to 45 cents per bunch; tomatoes, 18 cents to 20 cents per pound; cucumbers, $2.25 to $2.50 per box of two dozen. New York, February 15. — Cucum- bers, $1.25 to $2 per doz., and $4 to $6 per box; mushrooms, $1 to $2.25 per 4-pound basket; tomatoes, 25 cents to 35 cents per pound; radishes, $2.50 to $3 per 100 bunches; mint, $1 per dozen bunches; rhubarb, 25 cents to 60 cents per dozen bunches; lettuce, 10 cents to 30 cents per dozen. Celery Planis. Since the introduction of mechanical watering celery culture has taken a renewed hold, as by proper irrigation excellent celery can be produced al- most anywhere; and by adding the mulch system there is hardly a soil so dry and sandy that celery can not be grown. With added interest and in- creased output there is a widespread demand for plants, especially for early plants. While the main crop of plants is probably grown by putting in the open ground, these plants come too late for many purposes, as they scarcely are fit for transplanting be- fore July. When starting celery seed early in greenhouses or hot beds one must bear in mind the great danger of one entire output going to seed the first season, which would mean a total loss. There is no question whatever that a few weeks earlier or later controls this tendency. We therefore do not feel safe in sowing celery seed before March 1. It is much better to start a little later and then keep the plants growing all the time, permitting no stop. Rich earth should be used from the start and water supplied freely. The seed being fine and slow to germ- inate, is in constant danger of drying out. We do not cover it at all, but firm it well with a brick or plank and then spread a piece of cheesecloth over the ground, laying the cloth directly on the ground. Thus one can water right on the cloth, which prevents washing out and drying out at the same time. This cloth may remain until the plants lift it. Thus it is fair- ly easy to get a stand under trying conditions. We avoid thick seeding and prefer rows 2% inches apart to the broad- cast method. When several inches high the seedlings are transplanted closely in rows four inches apart by the "heel- ing in" method, which is faster and better than dibbling. The foregoing remarks are especially applicable to Golden Self Blanching, which is the most popular early kind and at the same time the seed of this kind is scarce, expensive, weak in constitu- tion, and the plants slow to develop. On the other hand, we can produce an immense quantity of plants from one ounce of seed. We believe we handled almost 50,000 plants last year from a single ounce. To produce late plants out of doors we need a fine firm seed bed and an early start. Just as soon as the ground can be fitted, sow the seed. We pre- fer not to plow or dig up deeply— merely rake the land fine and even and drill the seed %-inch deep and 12 inches apart for weed hoeing. By mix- ing some easy-growing seed like let- tuce with the celery, the rows can be seen earlier and worked sooner. It is also an advantage to prepare the celery seed a week or ten days in advance of planting by spreading in a box or pan in a warm room, cellar, greenhouse or hot bed and keeping it damp. Planted first before the sprout, the seeds will come up more quickly, and often this is the only way to get a stand. Marketman. Westcnester and Fairfield Hort. Society. The regular monthly meeting of the Westchester and Fairfield Horticultur- al Society was held February 14. After a lengthy discussion it was decided to hold the fall show in Stamford, Conn., date to be announced later. Quite a number of splendid exhibits were staged, the culture being of the high- est. The judges reported as follows : Robt. Williamson — Cultural certifi- cate for well flowered specimen Coe- logne cristata. James Stuart — Cultural certificate for splendidly grown collection of amaryllis. P. W. Popp — Honorable mention for vase of the new carnation California Giant, an immense flower measuring 6 inches across; color white, tinted with pink, showing Prosperity blood; stems 2%-3 feet long and free flower- ing. A. L. Marshall — Highly commended for Byrophyllum calycinum. Louis Whitman — Highly commended for vase of finely grown Richmond roses and lily of the valley. W. J. Seeley — Highly commended for Primula obcoriica. Anton Peterson — Very highly com- mended for Nephrolepsis elegantissi- ma. C. A. Hakamon — Vote of thanks for vase of Christmas flowering sweet peas. Edward Frenzell — Vote of thanks for sweet peas and narcissus. A. L. Marshall — Vote of thanks for narcissus Golden Spur and amaryllis vittata hybrid. The feature of the evening was the illustrated lecture on the International Horticultural Exhibition held in Lon- don, May, 1912, delivered by H. A. Bunyard, of New York. Mr. Bunyard spoke in glowing terms of the splendid exhibits staged at the meeting, and also the large number of members present, also requesting their support toward the success of the Internation- al Flower Show to be held in New York in April. The speaker dwelt at length on the wonderful exhibits, the high excellence of culture attained, and the splendid interest shown by the public. While perhaps the pic- tures failed to do justice to the exhi- bition, the able manner in which the lecture was given by Mr. Bunyard more than made up for their defects. At the conclusion of the lecture a very hearty vote of thanks was accorded Mr. Bunyard by the members. Wm. Scott, of Scott Bros., Elmsford, N. Y., has promised to speak at our next meeting. Owen A. Hunwick, Sec'y. Watch for our Trade Mark stamped on every brick of Pure Culture Mushroom Spawn - sit m pf Substitution of cheaper grades is thus easily exposed. Fresh sample brick, with illustrated book, mailed postpaid by manufacturers upon re- ceipt of 40 cents in postage. Address Trade Mark. American Spawn Co.. St. Paul, Minn We have 1,000,000 Grand Rapids and Tennis Ball Lettuce COLD FRAME PLANTS At$l 00 per 1,000; 5,000 lots for 90 cts. 10,000 lots for 80 cts. We grow a general line of vegetable plants for the trade only. Send for catalogue now ready. FRANKLIN PLANT FARM, Inc. FRANK BRUNTON, Gen'l Manager. R. F. D. No. 2. NORFOLK, VA. r^ii muni irrtn.t itm.it mum it t f mi UU rtijfc | READY NOW FOR DELIVERY JE % 2,000,000 Fine Two-year-old ■§ I Early Giant Argenteuil i 1 Asparagus Roots 1 5 Grown from best French Im- £ 5 ported Seeds at $2.50 per S 3 1000, in lots of ten thousand fc 3 or more. F i Also Millions of Frost-Proof I I Cabbage Plants f % of each of the following S 5 varieties: Jersey Wakefield, g Charleston Wakefield, Early £ Spring, Early Flat Dutch , All 5 Seasons, Succession, Late Flat g Dutch, at 75c for 500; $1.00 £ per 1000; 85c per 1000 for j| 6000 or more. All delivered g at Charleston, Express, Rail- P roads or Steamship Lines. E § Cash with order. £ | ALFRED JOUANNET, | MOUNT PLEASANT, S. C. t TO THE TRADE HENRY METTE, Quedlinburg, Germany. GROWER and EXPORTER on the VERY LARGEST SCALE of all CHOICE VEGETABLE, FLOWER AND FARM SEEDS. (Established 1787.) QPEPIAITIPQ" Beans, Beets, Cabbages, Carrots, Kohl Rabl. Leek, Lettuces. Onions, OrtulALIICO. peaB> Radishes, Spinach, Turnips, Swedes, Asters, Balsams, Begonias, Carnations, Cinerarias, Gloxinias, Larkspur, Nasturtiums, Pansles, Petunias, Phloxes, Primulas, Scabious, Stocks, Verbenas, Zinnias, etc. Catalogue free on application, HENRY METTE'S TRIUMPH OF THE GIANT PANSIES (mixed), the most perfect and most beautiful In the world, $8.00 per or., or $1.75 per % or., $1 per Va oz.. postage paid. Cash with order. All seeds offered are grown nnder my personal supervision on my own vast grounds, and are warranted true to name, of strongest growth, finest stocks and best quality. I ALSO GROW LARGELY ON COHTRACT. *9'3- The American Florist. iM'.t Quality in Young Stock NEW ROSES. MILADY Grafted per KXI, $80.00 Per KHH), $250.00 Own Root " " 30.00 " " 25(1.00 MRS. GEO. SHAWYER Crafted per L00, |80;00 Ter 1000, $250.(111 KILLARNEY QUEEN and DOUBLE WHITE KILLARNEY Two new Roses of last season. Grafted per HO, $20.00 Per 1000, $150.00 100.00 MRS. CHAS. RUSSELL (March deliverj Grafted per 100, $35.00 Per 1000, $300.00 KIILARNEY, WHITE KILLARNEY, MY MARYLAND, DOUBLE PINK KILLARNET, MRS. TAFT Rivoire) RADIANCE, MRS. AARON WARD, LADY HILLINGDON, RICHMOND Grafted per 100, $15.00 Per 1000, $120.00 own Root " " 7.50 " " 60.00 Own Root " " 12.00 CARNATION CUTTINGS. ROSETTE, ST. NICHOLAS, BENORA I M_„ „ ,„ ,,..„_ MAV nAV Rooted Cuttings .... per LOO, $6.00 Per 1000, $50.00 | MRS. C. W. WARD, MAY DAY BEACON Rooted Cuttings per 100, $3.00 Per 1000, $26.00 Rooted Cuttings per 100, $3.50 Ter 1OO0, $30.00 I CHRYSANTHEMUMS. The Best Commercial Varieties in Existence. CHRYSOLORA, UNAKA, CHADWICK, SUPREME, DECEMBER GEM, W. R. BROCK Rooted Cuttings, $4.00 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. 250 of a variety at the 1000 rate. New varieties and a list of the best commercials given in full in our catalogue. POMPONS FAIRY QUEEN, the best pink; BELEN NEWBERRY, the best late white, from 2ii-inch pots, $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000 TO COVER THE SEASON CONSIDER THE LIST BELOW AND SEND IN YOUR ORDER. WHITE-Nio, Baby Margaret, Diana. YELLOW- Overbrook, Mertsham Tints, Baby, Quinola, Souvenir d'Or (Mrs. Frank Beu i. PINK-Eleganta, Alena, Minta, Alma. BRONZE YELLOW-Miss Julia, Allentown. RED-Rufus, Lyndhurst, Julia Lagravere. From 2 in. pots, $3 perlOO, $25 per 1000. 5 varieties at the lOOrate; 250 at the. 1000 rate SINGLES. A collection of the twelve best varieties for cut sprays. BEDDING STOCK COLEUS in quantity, SALVIA, ALTERNANTHERA, HELIOTROPE, AGERATUM, ^ — — — ACHYRANTHES. No order too large for our wholesale department. Use printed stationery or enclose your card. Wholesale prices to the trade only. A. N. PIERSON, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. tt Mrs. George Shawyer ** We can still quote March delivery on this sterling Rose but would ask that you do not delay too long before investigating its merits. SHAWYER and MILADY, $30.00 per 100; $250.00 per 1000. Grafted or Own Root. CARNATIONS. Northport: The leader in the dark pink section. Commodore: The freest blooming scarlet we have. Enchantress Supreme and Salmon Beauty: Two fine sports from Enchantress. $12.00 per hundred; $100.00 per thousand. CHAS. IX. TOTTY, MADISON, N. J. Miscellaneous Plants Smllax, 2 in., per 100. $1.00. Dracaena Indivisa, 2-in.. per 100. $2.00. New Double Daisy, Mrs. F. Sander. 2-in.. per 100. $2.00. Cryptomena Japon- Ica. 2-in., per 100 $5.00. Asparagus Plumosus, 2-in., per 100, 12.00; 3-in.. per 100. $3.00. Good stock, good packing and prompt shipment. Elmer Rawlings. Wholesale Florist. Olean.N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing J. D, Thompson Carnation Co. Carnation Specialists JOL1ET, ILL Mention the American Florist when writing r lower Colors Use oar COLOR CHART in describing tbea> PRICE, si.oo POSTPAID. American Florist Co., 440 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO SHAMROCK, TRUE IRISH. Strong plants from lVin. pots... 100. $3: 1000. $25- Strong plants in 1-in. pots with saucers. $4 per 100: 35 per 1000. FERNS FOR DISHES. Best assorted varieties from 2U-in. pots. .10*'. 1010, $30.. 500 at 1000 rate. Cash with order. FRANK OECHSLIN, 49 1 1 West Quincy St. CHICAGO. Mention the American Frortet when writing A FEW GOOD THINGS YOU WANT. Geraniums, Nutt. Buchner. Ricard. Ferkini Poitevine, 2-in., $2.00 per 100: 3 in., $5.00 per 100, Boston and Whltmanl Ferns, 3 in.. 10c; 4-in., 15c; 5 in. 25c. Dracaena Ind., 3 in,, $5.00: 4-in. $10.00; S-in. $25.00 per 100. Vinca Var., 2 -in.. 2c. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2 -in., $2.50 per 100. Asparagus Plumosus, 2 in., $3.00 per 100. Heliotrope, Scarlet Sage. Lemon Verbenas, Cigar Plant, 2 in.. $2.00 per 100. Cash with order. GEO. M. EMMANS, Newton, N. J. The Early Advertisement Gets There. 250 The American Florist. Feb. 22, The Nursery Trade 0. American Association of Nurserymen. Thomas B. Meehan, Dresher, Pa., Presi- dent; J. B. Pilkington. Portland, Ore.. Vice- President; John Hall, 204 Granite bldg., Ro- chester, N. Y., Sec'y. Thirty-eighth annual convention to be held at Portland, Ore.. June 18-20, 1913. The Late William D. Ellwanger. William D. Ellwanger, a son of the late George Ellwanger and himself an active figure for many years in the business and social life of Rochester, N. Y., died Sunday, February 16, at his home, 510 East avenue. He had not been in good health for some time, but his condition was not con- sidered serious. Mr. Ellwanger was president of the Ellwanger & Barry Nursery Company and also president of the Ellwanger & Barry Realty Com- pany. His club connections were num- erous and his name appeared in the directorate of several business insti- tutions. He also was a writer of prose and verse that were received with favorable comment. Besides his wife he leaves one daughter, Evelyn S. Ellwanger. Connecticut Nurserymens' Association. The annual meeting of the Connecti- cut Nurserymen's Association was held in the offices of the state entomologist at the agricultural experiment station. New Haven, February 12, President McCartney in the chair. Election of officers resulted as follows : T. E. Bur- roughs, Deep River, president; Steven Hoyt, New Canaan, vice-president; F. S. Thomas, Manchester, secretary; W. W. Hunt, Hartford, treasurer; John Barnes, Yalesville, chairman legislative committee; C. R. Burr, Manchester, chairman executive committee; Paul Hubbard, Bristol, chairman entertain- ment committee. The association was found to be in a flourishing condition financially and otherwise. Among those on the pro- gramme were John Barnes, "Storage Cellars;" C. R. Burr. "Replacement of Nursery Stock;" Dr. W. E. Britton, state entomologist, "Insect Pest Law." The legislative committee was instruct- ed to take such steps as possible to do away with some of the objectionable features of the bill. A bill permitting a short open season for deer, which are found to be very destructive of young nursery stock, was recom- mended. At the afternoon session there was a lecture by Prof. E. H. Jenkins of the agricultural experiment station on "Fertilizers," and an illustrated lec- ture on "Japan and Japanese Gar- dens," by E. F. Coe. Both were very instructive and were much appre- ciated. Frank L. Thomas, Sec'y. Seasonabli Nursery Work. The unusually mild weather of the winter up to this time has been fa- vorable for outdoor work, and there has been little to interfere with sea- sonable work in the nursery and plan- tations. Labor is easy to get and com- paratively cheap, and may be profita- bly employed in doing many things that are better done at this time of the year than at any other. While the leaves are off one can see the whole anatomy of the plants clearly and B. & A. SPECIALTIES Our World's Choicest Nursery and Greenhouse Prodocts for Florists Palms, Bay Trees, Boxwood and Hardy Herbaceous Plants, Evergreens, Roses, Rhododendrons, Vines and Climbers, Autumn Bulbs and Roots, Conifers, Pines. Florists are always welcome visitors to our nurseries. We are only a few minutes from New York City: Carlton Hill station is the second stop on Main Line of Erie Railroad. :: :; BOBB1NK& ATKINS Nurserymen and Florists. RUTHERFORD, N. J. MANETTI STOCKS. Well rooted. English- Crown Ma" netti Rose stocks, especially se" lectcd for Florist's grafting. 5 to 8 mm $12.00 per 1,000 3 to 5 mm $10.00 per 1,000 Duty paid. We are filling orders NOW; can take care of a few more late buyers. Are YOU supplied? Send us your order. Shall we ship by freight or express? JACKSON & PERKINS CO., Newark, New York -For the Best New and Standard- DAHLIAS -Addreai- Peacock Dahlia Farms, P. O. BerlinN. J. Williamstown June, N. J. i Robert Craig Co... £&h. PALMS and Novelties in Decorative Plants. I Market and 49th Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. We wish to call your attention to the following: The well-shaped Box Trees in Pyramids. Balls, Bush Form and all other clipped forms are not from Boskoop. but from Aalsmeer. The very strong and healthy Ivies are not from Boskoop, but from Aalsmeer. The Lilac, well-budded with very long stalks is not from Boskoop. but from Aalsmeer. Let us know your requirements and we shall be pleased to quote you. "L'Esperance" Nurseries. Aalsmeer. Holland. LARGE TREES OAKS AND MAPLES PINES AND HEMLOCKS ANDORRA NURSERIES. Wm. Warner Harper, Prop. Chestnut Hill, PHILA., PA. Catalpa Bungei Specimen trees with wide spreading tops 2 to 4 years and straight 7 ft. stems, 2 to 3-inch caliper. Get our prices on all kinds of shade trees. W. B. COLE, Avenue Nurseries, Painesville, .... Ohio. ROOTED CUTTINGS. Per 100. Per 1000 Verbenas $0.70 $6.00 Ageratums 60 5.00 Heliotrope, Daisies. Salvias. . 1.00 8.00 Feverfew, Petunias 1.25 10.00 Coleus 70 6.00 Alyssum, Double 1.00 8.00 Cash with orders. Express Paid. Write S. D. Brant, Clay Center, Hans Sphagnum MOSS BURLAPPED Fresh clean moss from new marsh, full sized bales. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago. New York. California Privet Per 1000" 2 to 3 feet, 2 yrs $10.00 3 to 4 feet, 2 yrs 15.00 4 to 5 feet, 2 yrs 20.00 Amoor River Privet Per 100O 12 to 18 inches, 1 yr $10.00 18 to 24 inches. 1 yr 15.00 2 to 3 feet, 1 yr 20.00 Oak Lawn Nursery HUNTSVILLE :: :: ALABAMA Osmundine ( Osmunda Fibre or Orchid Peat. ) BROWNELL'S SUPERIOR QUALITY. Used the World Over Price List and Samples on Request The C. W. Brownell Company Walden, N. Y. '9'3- The American Florist. 251 Grow The Herald OUR NEW SCARLET CARNATION 100 per Cent Hctter than any other Scarlet Carnation you are growing. 25 per cent 25 per cent More blooms from The Herald" than any other Scarlet or Enchantress. 25 per cent 25 per cent «tfv*! More perfect fllowers'from "The Herald." Any Scarlet or Enchantress you aje now growing produce 25,'/c splits or weak stems; all Herald blooms are perfect. More profit per sq. ft. bench from "The Herald" blooms which bring the highest market price on account of their long stiff stems, perfect Calyx, large full flowers, clear even shade of scarlet. Excellent keeping qualities. More satisfaction in growing "The Herald." Cuttings propagated in March make large plants and are in full crop by Oct. 1st, and continue in crop the entire season, giving a heavy cut for Christmas and afterwards. The only scarlet to win First Prize best 100 scarlet. Cincinnati, November, 1911 St. Paul, November, 1912 Cleveland, November, 1912 All cuttings guaranteed strong, healthy and well rooted. Ready March 1, 1913— $12.00 per 100. $100 per 1000 Ready for Immediate Delivery. GloriOSa, medium pink $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per Benora, variegated 6.00 per 100; 50.00 per White Wonder... 3.00 per 100; 25.00 per 100 Scarlet Glow $3.00 Washington.... 3.00 Rose Pink Enchantress 3.0) May Day, deep flesh 3.00 100 1000 Enchantress $3.00 $25.00 White Enchantress 3.00 25.00 Victory 3.00 25.00 Beacon 3.C0 25.00 1,000 1,000 1,000 10C0 $25.00 25.00 25 00 25.00 Very low prices on large lots. Send us your list for quotations. CHICAGO CARNATION COMPANY A. T. PYfER, Mgr. 30 E. Randolph Street : : : : CHICAGO, ILL. the work of pruning, thinning and shaping can be attended to with neat- ness and dispatch. Gather up all the twigs and branches and do not leave them to be trampled into the mud or they will make trouble when you are cultivating next spring. Besides, many of these prunings will make ex- cellent material for propagation. Gather them up and store away in a place where they will not dry out and the first stormy day they can be made into cuttings for spring planting. Six or eight inches is the length usually advised for hardwood cuttings for outside planting, but they may be made shorter or longer as conditions require. If too short they are likely to dry out before getting established, and if too long it will increase the work of digging. Much will depend upon the character of the soil in the cutting beds and on the facilities for caring for them. A great many grape vines are propagated in this section and the long cutting is used to a great extent, the two-storied plant being demanded by most of the planters. But whatever the length of the cut- ting, there is no reason for having more than one or two buds above ground. This applies to cuttings of deciduous plants. The sooner cuttings are made the better, though many kinds may be kr Tuberous Rooted Begonias „. ., Doz. 100 1000 Single sorts-white, scarlet, yellow, pink „.■■:,■■■■■■: $.40 $2.50 $22.00 Single sorts— mixed. .35 2.25 20.00 Y->c ^SSBfi^h*. Double " —white, scarlet, yellow, pink ■'< -^**?£« El1?, n' i.V "J. $ ■fi5 S4-50 $40.00 ■ -^.-V 1**S Br-^ Double sorts -mix. .1 ,60 4 mi 37 50 Gloxinias ( !nftl Wmm^&mEfflmiK ■■ ijgmk Grassifolia Grandiflora All the spotted and Tigered var- iations in sound bulbs. Doz. 100 1000 Separate colors $ .60 $3.50 $30.00 S i,V>-i- Choice mixture 50 3.20 28.00 ^" ^^fe'^W^ Spiraea Clumps Penoo WL'^*T x-WjHv ***SSM*V Flonbunda 6.00 v^Z»> Jf^rXJ lj Japonlca 5.00 ;Plbi Lily Bulbs p" io° -'-' ^^f &*ZJ^'& ^V Album, x-y inch >■..,», >^lnSd£fi$ SX Album, 'Ml inch 12 Sn G^r-aOTKSKjaST V • Auratum, y-i 1 inch in mi ^ T-«£ \i ' ■ Rubrum, 8 9 inch i.iki ~"' Rubrum. 9 11 nch 1/0O Wr«,s- catalog. VaughaiTs Seed Store, CH1CAfigwanYdoRK The Early Advertisement Gets There 252 The American Florist. Feb. 2ir 10,000 Light Pink Enchantress Carnation Cuttings Mast Be Sold at Once $20.00 per 1000 While they last. •JThese cuttings are taken from stock grown by the most successful growers of the Enchantress varie- ty of carnations in this vicinity and are big value at the price quoted. Send in your order now. Percy Jones 56 E. Randolph St. , Chicago taken for a month or more and some even after the buds begin to swell. The slower rooting kinds, however, should be taken early so that they may have time to form a good cal- lous before the buds begin to grow. Cuttings of evergreens should have been taken before this, as most of them are slow and require more time than deciduous plants. They may still be taken, however, if the wood is still plump and stiff. It is customary to put these ever- green cuttings directly into sand. Put them in a cool place to begin with and later they can be given more heat. These cuttings do not need to be planted very deep. We propagate in a small way in ordinary flats with about two inches of sand. If the wood is in good condition, the larger the cutting the larger will be your plant at the end of the year's growth. There is a great difference in the time re- quired for different evergreens to strike root. Some will strike in a few months and some will remain in the sand a year or even more before root- ing. We find it pays to prepare our evergreens for winter by bringing the branches closely together and passing stout twine around them, to hold them in place. This prevents the snow and ice from breaking and bending them and also prevents burning to a great extent. Recently we passed through a severe ice storm and our trees and shrubs were coated with ice until they were carrying five or six times their weight. These conditions lasted for three days. Unprotected plants were badly bent and torn, while those which had been wrapped up came through without injury. C\ Canada Bars New England Trees. In order, it is claimed, to prevent the introduction of the gypsy moth into Canada, the following customs regulations have been decided upon : Forest plant products, including logs, tanbark, posts, poles, railroad ties, cordwood, and lumber originating in any of the states of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island shall not be admitted into Canada unless Fine Decorative Plants Make up your order now from this list and let us have it as early as possible. PRICE LIST. Kentia Belmoreana. per doz. 4-i n. pot. 12 to 15 in. high, 6 leaves $4.50 Each. 6 in. pot. 24 in. high, 6 to 7 leaves 1.25 6 in. pot. 28 to 30 in. high, 6 to 7 leaves.. . . 1.50 7 in. pot. 36 in. high, 6 to 7 leaves 2.50 8 in. pot. 36 to 38 in. high, 6 to 7 leaves,... 3.00 9 in. tub. 46 to 50 in. high, 6 to 7 leaves. $5 to $6 Specimens. 9 to 10 in. tubs, $6.00 to $15.00 each Kentia Forsteriana. 4-in. pot. 15 to 18 in. bigh..Ea. 75c; doz., 5 in. pot. 20 to 24 in." high " 6-in. pot, 28 to 30 in. high, 6 leaves... Ea. 6-in. pot 34 to 36 in. high, 6 leaves... " 7-in. pot. 38 to 40 in. high 6 to 7 leaves. " 7-in. pot, 40 to 46 in. high, 6 to 7 leaves. " 8-in. pot. 48 to 50 in. high, 6 to 7 leaves, " Specimens in from 8 to 12 in. tubs, from $6.00 to $15.00 each. Made-up Kentia in Tubs. . tubs. 28 to 30 in. high. 3 plants tubs. 32 to 34 in. high, 4 plants tubs, 44 to 48 in. high. 4 to 5 plants, tubs. 48 to 52 in. high, 5 plants tubs. 4Vz feet high, 5 plants tubs. 4H to 5 feet high, 5 plants. . . . tubs, 6 feet high. 5 plants For larger specimens in tubs prices on application. Areca Lutescens, 7 inches strong, $2.00 each 6-in 6-in 8-in, 8 in 10-in 10 in, 10 in $4.50 9.00 1.25 1.50 2.50 3.00 5.00 $2.00 3.00 5.00 6.00 S.00 10.00 12.00 Plants Ready For Immediate Sale. Bostons, 6-in $0.50 each. $ 6.00 per doz. 7 in 0.75 " 7.50 " " 8-in 1.00 " 10.00 " " " 10-in 2.50 " 12 in 3.50 " Bostons, strong 21 a in $3.50 per 100 Dracaena Massangeana...$1.25 to $1 50 each Dracaena Godseffiana, 3 in., 20c each. $2.00 per dozen. Phoenix Roebeleni, 3 in $2.50 per doz. " " 4-in 5.00 " " Pandanus Veitchii, highly colored: 5-in each. $1.00 6-in '• 1.50 7-in " 2.50 Rubber Plants, strong 6-in., 75c to $1.00 each Ficus Pandurata, 6 in.. 2V2 to 3 feet high, ex- tra strong plants. $3,50 each; 7-in., 5 to 6 feet tall. $4.50 to $5.00 each. TBble Ferns, 10 varieties: " " 2H-in., $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000 " " 3 in., strong. $6.00 per 100; $55.00 per 1000. Azalea Indica, in bud and bloom: pink, nd and white: fine plants at 75c to $1.50 each. Cyclamen in bloorr, 5-in., 40c each; 6-in.. 60c each. Primroses in full bloom, 4-in.: $2.00 per doz.; 5-in. $3.00 per doz. True Irish Shamrocks Special for St. Patrick's Day, strong. 2-inch. $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 10C0. Poehlmann Bros. Co. Plant Department, Morton Grove, Illinoi Comfort Carnation Cuttings A Scarlet second to none. A Carnation that came to stay. Be wise, have comfort. Orders filled in rotation. Cuttings guaranteed, $4.00 per 100. $30.00 per 1,000. S. M. MERWARTH & BROS. Carnation Specialists , EASTON, PA. s •• Boston Ferns. $3.00 per 100 $30.00 per 1000 Whitman! Compacta (new), to take the place of Wbitmani. A better commercial fern; 2H-in., $6.00 per 100: $50.00 per 1000. Roosevelt, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. 250 plants at 1000 rates. HENRY H. BARROWS & SON. Whitman. Mass. Charles H. Totty MADISON, NEW JERSEY Wholesale Florist Chrysanthemum Novelties my Specialty such forest plant products shall be accompanied by a certificate showing that they have been inspected by the United States Department of Agricul- ture and found free from the gypsy moth. Importation of coniferous trees, such as spruce, fir, hemlock, pine, juniper (cedar), and arbor vitre (white cedar) or foliage thereof, and decora- tive plants, such as holly and laurel, from the States of Vermont. Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire. Con- necticut, and Rhode Island is pro- hibited i9r3- The American Florist. 253 EASTER STOCK. Order now, and we will ship at any time wanted Stock Guaranteed. Terms: Cash or approved credit of 30 da\s. Lilies, cut, $2.00 per doz.; $12.50 per 10O. Lilies, plants, I2tt to 15 cents per bud. Hydrangeas, imported stock, 3 to ,S heads at 75c, SI. 00. $1.50 and S2.00 each. Azaleas at $1.00. SI. 25 and $1.50 each. Splreas, 35c, 50c and 75c each. Baby Ramblers, 35c. 50c and 75c each. White Ramblers, 35c each. Souperts and Hermosea 35c and 50c each. 3 inch 4 inch 5-inch Primroses $8 00 si 2.50 S25.00 Obconica SCO 12.50 Malacoides 10.00 20.00 35.00 Cinerarias 8.00 15.00 20.00 Begonias 7.50 15.00 BULB STOCK. 4-inch. 5-incb t, inch Hyacinths $10.00 to $15.00 $25.00 $35.00 Tulips 25.00 55.00 Von Sions 25.00 35.00 Narcissus 25.00 35.00 Ask for our Fern list and Soft Wooded stock list. Geo. A. Kuhl, WHOLESALE GROWER, PEKIN, ILL. Landscape Gardening A course for Gar- deners, Florists and Home-makers, taught by Prof. Grain and Prof. Beal of Cornell University. Progressive Florists recognize the growing importance of a knowl- edge of Landscape Art. Gardeners who un- derstand up to - date methods and practice are in demand for the best positions. A knowledge of Landscape Gardening is indispensable to those who would have the pleasantest homes. 250-page Catalog free. Write today. The Home Correspondence School Dent. A. F., Springfield, Mass. PROF. CRAIG. F. F. SCHEEL SHERMERVILLE, ILL. Wholesale Growers cf Gut Flowers, Pet Plants and Nursery Stcck DAHLIAS Standard and New Gut Flower Varieties Lindhurst Farm Hammonton, N. J. Mention the American Florist when wiring r:o;sie;s8 -ssrLEEDLE'igSi, COMPANY^ ■SPRINOriCLD-OHIO-J Geraniums Ijji Colcus Ricard and Poitevine, $15.00 per 1000. S.A.Nutt, $1250 per 1000: next delivery about March 17. G. Beddtr, Vers., and general assortment $6.C0 per 1000: ready almost any time. Plumosus, lust ri;ht for Easter pans, sample. 10 cents: 1C0. $2.50. Safe Delivery Guarantee-1. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Making Good At Easter. There is nothing better for florists to do Than to hurry to Aschmann, for Easter is due The plants he has will be just in their prime; He has grown them right in the nick of time. Like trumpets of alabaster made. His Lilies are quite the best in the trade. And flowering plants of every sort. „ , , — r — _— Sp2Mp5c V>* feV7, V^ Have Liles to beat the band, to beat the band. - to burn, to burn- the best in the land. irS" Azalea Indica for Easter. J2^~ We are one of the biggest importers of this so well known Easter novelty. The Azalea raised especially for us by our Azalea specialists in Ghent, Belgium. We have three houses full of the favorite Mme. Vander Cruyssen, introduced by Mme. Vander Cruyssen, of (jhent. Belgium, and it is one of the best double pink varieties. Our plants are very fine this year full of buds especial- ly the big sizes which an- as round as an apple. We have them in all sizes to meet the demand. Price 50c, hOc. 75c, $1.00. $1.25. $1.50 $2.00 to $2.50. Vervaeneana, double variegated : Schroederiana, double variegated: Simon Mardner, double pink: Niobe, double white. 50c. 60c. 75c. $1.00. $1.25. $1.50: Apollo Red, $1 00. $1.25 $1.50 to $2.(0. John Seveling, double pink: Paul Weber, and a half dozen more of the best assorted varieties. 75c. $1.00, $1.25. $1.50 to $2.00. Azaleas will be scarce this Easter, so secure your orders now. We sell them for cash only. Novelties in Made up Pans. 6 inch pans filled with Pteris Wilsoni Ferns. Albo-Lineata or Tsussimense, very attractive, only 25c per pan : with Dracaena Terminalis in center, 50c to 75c- 6-inch Azalea pots or pans fill- ed with large size Wilsoni Ferns, 50c per pan. The same with a center piece of a large si/e Dracena Terminalis red foliage . very attractive an d showy. 75c to $1.00. Same rilled with table ferns of the best varieties such as Albo-Lineato, Tsussimense, Victoria Mayl, ere. 35c. 40c to 5(c Same size 6-inch Azalea pot filled with Asparagus Mumosus, 10-12-15 inch high, also Sprengeri 35c 40c, 50c. "egular 6-inch pans Idled wilh Aspara- gus Plumosus Sprengeri or Dish Forns and Wil- soni, 25c to 55c- The same with a Kentia Forster- iana in center 35c. All ihese pans were made up last fall and are well established: can be shipped in or out of the pans. Araucaria Excelsa. our specialty. 5. 5V$, 6-in. pots. 3, 4, 5. 6 tiers. 12 15 20. 25 to 30 inches high. 40c. 50c. 6Tc. 75c. $1.00. $1.25 and $1.50. We have on band 20(0 last spring importation so can meet all demands. Specialty of Ferns - Boston. Whitman!. Scho!- zeli, Scottl, 5*4. 516. 6, 7 in. pots. 30c. 35c. 4('c 50c. 75c to $1 00. We ha\o them to burn — 2 houses full. The new Weeping Fern, compact, graceful: the loners' fern- That the public buy. of him can be bought. No better are seen tbe whole land o'er. Ferns, Tulips, Narcissus and Palms galore \\ bile the Araucarias are nearly subfira stately and green with riches they slum- Take no chance this year, make sure of the best. Send orders to me. I'll do the rest. Giatrasii. 5. 5Hin. pots, 35c to 40c: in pans oi rots, o-inch. 50c to $1.00. Cyclamen, 51, in., in bloom and bud. 35c. 40c 50c; 4 in., 25c. i \\ i ■ have lOOOor more of the choice April 1912 propagating American and Belgium stock. Ficus Elastica or Rubber Plant, 5H in. to 6 in .30c. 35c. 40c and 50c. 7-inch, 75c. Primula Chinensis and Obconica Grandiflora in bloom or bud, 5H in. pots, $2-50 per doz. We are well provided with a big stock of Prim- ula Obcorucas for Easter. Have 3000-all sizes. of tins hardy Easter plant. We always were short every Easter, therefore we raised a bigs toe k for this Easter. 4, 4V2. 5, 5H and 6-in. pots in, 15c, 20c. 25c, 35c and 50c. Obcorucas, 4 in.. 10c: in bloom. 15c. Dracaena Terminalis, red colored. 5H-in.. 40c. Dish Ferns, good assortment. 2^-in.. $4 00 per 100; 3-in., 7c. Cyrtomium Falcatum, Holly Fern, 4 in.. 20c. Asparagus Plumosus and Sprenger), 4 in . 10c each: 2v2in.. $4.00 per 100; 3 in.. 7c: Ski in (3 plantsl, 40c to 50c. Hydrangea for Easter, pot grown. 6 in.. 25c. 35c. o0c; 7-in., 75c. $1.00 to $1.50. Kentia Forsteriana, SV2 6 in., single plant 25 30, 40. 50 inches high, 75c, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50. $1.75 Made up. 1 large size, 50 inches high in center. .5 smaller sizes. 25 inches, $3.00, $3.50 to $4 00: 5 in., 50c. Belmoreena, 4 in., 25c to 30c. Aspidistra, 6-in.. $1.00. $1.25; green foliage. 75c to $1.00. fS"We have the genuine Lib urn Multiflorum rais ed from selected bulbs by our growers in Japan, 5^ to 6-in. pots: of medium height: .3. 4. 5. 6, 7. 8 buds to a plant, 12c per bud. Just right for Easter Trade. All ol our Lilies are hanging now just right lor Easter trade. Easter Lilies also will be scarce: don't be left but secure your order early. Cineraria Hybrida. our well known special plants, 5H to 6 inch pots, just right for Easter; in bloom now if desired, 25c, 35c. 40c, 50c. 75c. Kentia Belmoreana, 53i inch' 60c to 75c: 4 inch 25c to 35c, 20 to 25 inches high. Combination or made up. 6 inch pots, 3 plants in a pot, 20 to 23 inches high, 75c to $1.00. Hyacinths, our own importation: first class bulbs. Gertrude, best pink. La Grandesse, best white. King of the Blues, best dark blue Giant Maitre, best Lavender blue, 4-in. pots from cold frame now $10 00 per 100; in bloom (or Easter or one week before. $12.00 per ICO. Von Sion Daffodils, best double Yeliow Nar- cissus in the world. Double nosed, 3 bulbs planted in a 6 inch pot. $3-00 tier doz. pots. Easter bloom ing out of cold frame: in bloom one week before Easter. Begonias, improved Erfordi red, in pots, our best Vernon type of our own importation, 5V$ in. pots. 25c to 35c Vt e have a house of Spiraea Gladstone in bud now. Right for Easter, 6 to 7 inch pots. 35c 40c. 5fc75c to $1.00. Crimson Rambler Roses, 6 inch pots, bushv 75c to $1,00, $1.25. $1.50. Tulips, Toumesol, (red and yellow, variegated, best double.) iwurillq, rose Imperator Rubrum, double red. and Corronne d'Or double yellow. 3 bulbs- planted in a 4 incli pot. per 100 pots. $15.00: ?5 or 50 pots same price. Out of cold frame in bloom one week before Easter. Cash with order please. Please state if shipped with or without pots. All goods shipped at pur chaser's risk only. GODFREY ASCHMANN 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia, Pa. Importer and Wholesale Grower of Potted Plants. 254 The American Florist. teb. 22, Index to Advertisers. Advance Co The.... 263 Alpha Floral Co.... 237 American Spawn Co 248 AmlingECCo 231 Anderson S A 237 Andorra Nurseries.. 25U Angermueller G H. 232 Aphine Mfg Co.... 260 Archias Floral Co.. 240 ArchiasSeed Store. 244 Aschmann Godfrey. 253 Atlanta Floral Co... 238 Auburndale Gold Fish Co 230 Avenue Floral Co.. 243 Baderino &Co.... 241 Barrows H H & Son 252 Bassett&Washburn 224 Batavia Greenhe Co 230 Baur Window Glass Co 260 Bayersdorfer H 262 Beaven E A 220 Begerow's 240 BergerBros 232 BerningH G 232 Bertermann Bros Co 23S Blackistone 240 Blair Robt. T 254 Bobbink & Atkins.. 250 BoddingtonAT II Bodger J & SonsCo. II BolandJ B Co 237 Bolgiano J & Sons.. II Bowe MA 239 Bramley & Son .... 240 Brant SD 250 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 242 Breitmeyer's J Sons. 23S Brown AlfredJ Seed Co 242 BrowneIlCW& Co. 250 BrunsHN II Buchbinder Bros... 261 BuckbeeH W 240 Budlong J A 231 Burpee W A & Co.. 243 Caldwell theWoods- man Co 220 California SeedGrow ers Assn 242 Camp Conduit Co .. Ill Carbone Philip L .. 240 Chicago Cam Co. 1231 251 Chicago Flower Growers Assn 229 Chicago House Wrecking Co 264 Clark E B Seed Co. II Clark's Sons David. 239 Cleveland Cut Flower Co 239 ColeWB 250 Conard & Jones.... 247 Cooke Geo H 237 Cotsonas Geo & Co. 220 Cowee W J 264 Coy HC Seed Co... 245 Craig Robt Co 250 CritchellC E 233 Cunningham Jos H. 245 Dailledouze Bros... 246 Dammann&Co — 245 Daniels & Fisher... 239 DardsChas 238 DeamudJ B Co 227 Denaiffe&Son 2i2 Derby Henry Ill Detroit Flower Pot Mfy Ill Dietsch A & Co . . . . IV Diller Caskey & Keen 264 Dillon J L 246 Dingee&ConardCo. 241 Dorner F & Sons . . . 247 Dreer HA... Ill 263 241 Duerr Chas A 240 Dunlop JohnH 239 Dwelle - Kaiser Co The 263 Edwards Folding Box 254 Emmans Geo M.... 249 Erie Floral Co I Erne & Klingel 230 Ever Ready Flower Pot Cover Co 230 Eyres HG 239 Fish Henry Seed Co 243 Florists' Hail y\ssn. Florists Telegraph Delivery Foley Mfg Co Fottler. Fiske. Rawson Co Franklin Plant Farm Franzen F O Freeman Mrs J B... Freeman & Sons S . Froment H E Galvin Thos F Garland GM Gasser J M Co Geny Bros Giblin & Co Godineau R & M. .. Gorham & Chapline Grand Rapids Flower Co Groves Robert Gude Bros Guttman Flower Growers Co Haisch Haven Seed Co The Heacock Jos Co .... Heinl John & Son.. Henderson A & Co. Herr Albert M Herrmann A Hess & Swoboda ... Hews A H &Co.... Hilfinger Bros Hoerber Bros Hoffman Flo Artist. Hoffmeister Flo Co. Holm & Olson Holton &HunkelCo Home Cor School... Hooker H M Co.... Hoopes J E & Co... Hort Advertiser HumfeldC Hurff Edgar F Igoe Bros Illinois Metals Co.. Illinois Pipe Mfg C Isbell S M & Co.0 Jacobs S & Sons Jackson & Perkins. . Johnson J Oliver ... Johnson WW &Son Jones Percy 228 Jouannet Alfred Kasting W F Co ... Keller Geo & Sons. Keller'sSons. J B.. Kellogg Geo M Kennicott Bros Kervan Co The Kessler W A Kift Robt King Construct Co. Kohr A F Kramer I N & Son.. Kroeschell Bros Co. Kruchten John Kuehn C A Kuhl Geo A Kyle & Foerster LaCrosse Floral Co. Lager & Hurrell. . . . Lange A Landreth Seed Co. . Leborious J J Leedle "Floral Co . . . Leonard Seed Co... L'Esperance Nurs.. Lord & Burnbam Co 261 Lutton. Win H Lynhurst Farms ... McCallum Co McConnell Alex.... McCoy LW McCullougb's J M Sons Co McHutchison &Co.. McKellar Chas W.. McKenna P & Son. MacNift Hort Co... Mallory & Brown. . Mangel Matthews Florist... Maule Wm Henry.. May & Co L L Meconi Paul Meredith The Flow- er & Veg Co Mer»arthSM & Bro Mette Henry 264 236 IV II 248 243 240 264 235 239 261 239 240 259 245 263 239 220 238 235 237 243 241 237 215 253 264 238 III III 231 239 233 238 232 253 263 243 254 246 243 254 261 262 II 262 250 243 243 252 248 233 III 240 240 231 235 235 239 263 III III 260 231 232 253 231 238 I 237 II 237 253 243 250 262 254 253 233 237 240 233 II 220 239 223 244 237 259 244 237 235 241 252 248 M. WINANDY CO.,Mfrs. Greenhouse builders and manufacturers of WINANDY'SNEW BENCH AND HEATING SYSTEM. Write for particulars. 6236 N. Lincoln St. CHICAGO Telephone Ravenswood 607. Mention the American Florist when writing Meyer John C & Co. 220 Michigan Cut Flowr Exchange 220 MoningerJC Co... IV Moore, Hentz & Nash 235 Morehead Mfg Co... 264 Mt Gilead Pottery Co Ill Murray Samuel 23S Myers Florist 240 Nat Flo B of Trade. 262 N Y Cut Flower Ex. 235 Niessen Leo Co 233 Oak Lawn Nursrry. 250 Ocean County Moss & Peal Co 220 Oechslin Frank 249 Ostertag Bros 239 Palmer W J & Son . 238 Park Floral Co 238 Peacock DahliaFms 25(1 Pedrick Geo & Son. 245 Pelicano. Rossi & Co 238 Pennock-MeehanCo 235 Pennthe Florist.... 238 Peters & Reed Poty III Pierson A N (Inc).. 249 Pierson F R Co I Pieters & Wheeler Seed Co 242 Pillsburyl L 264 Podesta&Baldocchi 239 Poehlmann Bros Co 225 216 252 Pollwortb C C Co I 232 239 Pulverized Manure Co 260 QuakerCity Machine Works 264 Raedlein Basket Co 226 Randall A L Co.... 231 Randolph & Mc Clements 259 Ratekin'sSeed H'se 243 Rawlings Elmer 249 Ready Reference. . . 255 Reed& Keller 260 Regan Ptg House... 263 Reid Edw 233 Reinberg Geo 231 Relnberg Peter 227 Reuter Chris 243 Rice Bros 232 Rice Co., M 220 Richardson & Boyn- ton Co 259 RoDinsonJCSeedCo II Rock WL Co 238 Rohnert Seed Co... II Routzahn Seed Co . II RuschG&Co 232 SaakesO C 239 Saltford Flowr Shop 258 Schack Artificial Flower Co 228 ScheelFF 253 Schilder Bros 243 Schiller, the Florist. 240 Schillo Adam 259 Schlatter W & Son. 254 SchlingMax 240 Schmidt J C 216 Scott John 247 SharpPartridge&Co 263 Siebrecht & Sie- brecht Inc 235 Situation & Wants.. 219 Skidelsky SS&Co. 244 Smith A W&Co... 2 59 SmithED&Co 247 Smith & Hemenway 259 Smith Henry 239 Smith Wm C 232 Smith W&T Co... I Stearns LumberCo. 259 Stoothoff H A Co... 2r2 Storrs & Harrison 245 246 247 Superior Machine & Boiler Works . . 259 Syracuse PotteryCo III TaylorHugh M 264 Taylor Steam Trap Co 237 Thompson Car Co.. 249 Thomson Wm & Sons 260 Thorburn J M & Co 244 TottyCbasH 249 252 Trimble WE Greenhouse Co... 231 Vaughan AL&Co. 229 Vaughan's Seed Store I 244 246 247 251 262 III Vestals 240 Vick's Sons Jas 245 Vincent R Jr I Virgin UJ 240 Wagner Park Cons. Ill Walker FA & Co.. 240 Ward&Co, R M... II Warnaar & Co 244 Weiland& Risen... 231 Welch Bros 233 . Western Seed & Irrigation Co 243 Wietor Bros 226 239 WilksS Mfg Co.... 261 Wilson RG 237 Winandy M &Co.. 254 Windier Wholesale Florist Co 232 WittboldGCo 237 Wittbold Henry.... 231 Wolfskill Bros & Morris Goldenson 239 Wood Bros 244 Woodruff SD&Son. 243 WredeH 243 Yokohama Nurs Co. II Young & Nugent... 237 7ech & Mann 231 Zeestraten G & Sons 243 Ziska los 231 GREENHOUSE GLAZING. Big jobs a specialty Prices on application ROBT. T. BLAIR, 122 E. Wood Ave., COLUMBUS, OHIO The Early Advertisement Gets There. CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO . WANUF »CTUH[«I PHILADELPHIA, PA. No loss if you mend your split carna- tions with Superior Carnation STAPLES 50c per lOOO postpaid. Wm. Schlatter & Son, ' AFTER 422 Main St., Springfield, Mass. Mention the American Florist when writing A LL Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Florists wishing *■ x to do business with Europe should send for the "Horticnltnral Advertiser" This is the British Trade Paper, being read weeklv by all the horticultural trade; it is also taken by over 1000 of the best continental nouses. Annual subscription, to cover cost of postage. 75c. As the H. A. is a purely trade medium, appli- cants should, with the subscription, send a copy of their catalog or other evidence that they belong to the nursery or seed trade. Money orders payable at Lowdham, Notts. Address Editors Of "H. A." ChilweU Nurseries. LOWDHAM, Notts, England Model Extension Carnation Support Made with two or three circles. En- dorsed by all the Leading Carnation Growersasthe best support on market Pat. July 27, '97. May 17, '98 GALVANIZED WIRE ROSE STAKES. Write for prices before ordering elsewhere, iPromrjt jhipment guaranteed A i IGOE BROS. V I J 266 N. 9th St. V BROOKLYN, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when itrttlne GET INTERESTED, MR. FLORIST, THIS IS FOR YOU! If you contemplate painting jour house this year, the merits of t will be well for you to investigate My Special Greenhouse White Lead Paint which I use exclusively in the erection of the large ranges of glass that I erect on private estates and public parks throughout the country. I have increased my plant to take care of the demands made upon me for this paint by florists in all parts of the country. The Lutton reputation for high class material is back of this product. Send for a sample free of cost and then you will send your order. We also furnish materials for the complete erection of modern Iron Frame Greenhuouses. Some of the largest growers in the • country will testify to this fact. WILLIAM B. LUTTON, West Side Avenue Station Jersey City, N. J- Mention the American Florist when writing '9*3- The American Florist. 255 Ready Reference Section. 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. AGERATUMS. Ageratuni. A. N. Picrson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn, ^^^ ALTERNANTHERAS. Alteroantheras, R. C, red and yellow, 50c per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Alternantberas. A. N. Plerson, Inc., Crom- well, Conn. AMPELOPSIS. Ampelopsis Veltchll, heavy, 1-year, 2 to 3 ft., strong. 50 for $2; 100, $3.25; Parcel Post, $20 per 1.000; 18 to 24 Inches, 50 for $1.50; 100 for $2; Parcel Post, $15 per 1,000. Well rooted plants tops cut to 6 Inches for transplanting, $12 per 1.000. Samples, 25c allowed on pur- chase. Chas. Black, Highstown, N. J. ARAUCARIAS. Araucaria excelsa, 5, 5% and ti-ln., 40c to $1.50. Godfrey Aschniann, 1012 \V. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Araucaria excelsa, 5-in., $6 per doz., $45 per 100. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. ASPARAGUS. v-.50 per 100. per 100. Geo. Asparagus Sprcngeri, 2-in., $2. Asparagus plumosus, 2-in., $3 pei M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2-in., good plants, $1.50 per 100. Cash. C. L. Humphrey, Zanesville, O. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri, 2%-in., $2 per 100: 300 for $5. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. Asparagus plumosus, 214.-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Sprengeri, 2Vi-in., $2.50 per 100; $25 per 1.000. Erie Floral Co., Erie, Pa. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri, 2*4 -In., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. James Vick's Sons, Rochester. N. Y. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS. Fine heavy plants, 3-in., $4.50 per 100. Sprengeri, 2^-ln., $2.50 per 100. Wagner Park Conservatories, Sid- ney, O. Asparagus Sprengeri and plumosus, 4-in., 10c; 2Mi-in.. 4c; 3-tn., Gc. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia. Asparagus Sprengeri. 2%-in., $2 per 100 cash. John Bauscher, Jr., Freeport. 111. Asparagus plumosus, 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-ln., $3 per 100. Elmer Rawlings, Olean, N. Y. ASPIDISTRAS. Aspidistras, green and variegated, 6-in., 75c to $1.25. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia. Aspidistras, green, 4-in. dwarf, 25c each; variegated. 15c per leaf. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. asters. THE SAWYER ASTERMUM— Eight years of strict selection places It on the mountain top of perfection, in color, size and profit. Price (cash with order), $8 oz. ; $4.50. ^ oz. ; trade pkg., 1.000 seeds (not mixed) $1. Colors: White, pink and lavender. Send for cuts and descrlp- tlon. ALBERT A. SAWYER, Forest Park. 111. BAY TREES. Bay trees and box trees; all sizes. Write for special list. Julius Roebrs Co., Rutuer- ford. N. J. Bay trees. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. BEGONIAS. Begonias, Gloire de Lorraine and Cincinnati In bloom, 5V. and 6-ln.. 5(lc to $1. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. BOXWOOD. Boxwoods. McHutchison & Co., IT Murray St., New York. BULBS. GLADIOLI. A good mixture, $1 per 100; $9 per 1.000. Choice Florists' mixture, white, light and pink. $1.75 per 100; $16 per 1,000. Pink Augusta, best forcing pink. $2.25 per 100; $20 per 1,000. Cash. 250 at 1,000 rates. Also America, Augusta, Francis King. Mme. Mone- rett, Klondyke. George Paul, etc. Send for price list. STEVENS GLADIOLI CO., Sagi- naw, W. S., Mich. Begonia, separate colors, single. 40c per doz. ; $2.50 per 100; double, 60c per doz.; $4 per 100. Gloxinias, separate colors, 50c per doz.; $3.50 per 100. Tuberoses. Dwarf Pearl, 1st size, $1 per 100; $9 per 1,000. Caladiums, 5-7-inch, 30c per doz.; $1.80 per 100; 7-9, 50c per doz.; $3.50 per 100; 9-11, 85c per doz.; $6 per 100. A. Hen- derson & Co., 352 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago. Gladiolus. America, 1st size. $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000; medium $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000; Mrs. P. King, $2 per 100; $18 per 1.000. Splrea clumps. Gladstone, $5 per 100; Floribunda, $4; Superba, $4; Queen Alexandra, $7. The Storrs & Harrison Co.. Palnesvllle. O. AMERICA GLADIOLUS PLANTING STOCK; Parcel Post, America, No. 3, 1 to 1^4 inch, $10 per 1,000; No. 4, % to 1 inch. $8 per 1,000; No. 5, Vi to 94 inch, $5 per 1,000; No. 6, Vi to V> inch, $3 per 1,000. Other sizes if wanted. CUR'RIER BULB CO., Seabrigbt, Calif. Gladiolus Niagara, large bulbs, $2.50 per doz. Mrs. Wm. Thompson, dainty pink; Blanche, large white, $1 per doz. Augusta. Mrs. F. King, $1.40 per 100. Write for price list. Lillesand, Cambridge, Wis. Gladiolus America In all sizes. Will exchange for Augusta or Mrs. F. King. Send for quota- tions. Fletcher Bulb and Floral Co., Valley Junction, Iowa. Bulbs, lilium multiflorum, L. giganteum. For prices, see advertisement on second cover page. Ralph M. Ward & Co., 71 Murray St., New York. Bulbs, bedding hvacinths, white, red and blue, $1.60 per 100; $15 per 1.000. James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. Gladioli. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Mallory & Brown. Madison, Wis. Bulbs. For varieties and prices see adver- tisements elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Bulbs, hyacinths, narcissus, tulips, gladioli, spireas. dahlias, etc. Warnaar & Co., Sassen- helm, Holland. Gladioli. G. Zeestraten & Sons. Oegstgeest, Holland. Bulbs. S. S. Skidelsky & Co., 1215 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia. Bulbs. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. Bulbs of all kinds. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 33 Barclay St.. New York. Bulbs. Arthur T. Boddington, 342 W. 14th St.. New York. Bulbs of all kinds. James Vick's Sons, Rochester. N. Y. CALLAS. GODFREY CALLAS. 2%-ln., $4.00 per 100. CONARD & JONES CO., WEST GROVE. PENNSYLVANIA. C ANN AS. IMPROVED CANNAS. "There can be no question that could the florists see those canuas. they would be in every collection In the country." — John Welsh Young, referring to CONARD & JONES CAN- NAS. Mrs. Alfred F. Conard. pinl; $35.00 per 100 Beacon, red 20.00 per 100 Gladlotlora. variegated 15.00 per 100 Meteor, red 25.00 per 100 Rosea gigautea. pink 25.00 per 100 Wm. Saunders, rod, with bronze leaf 10.00 per 100 Mt. Blanc, near white 10.00 per 100 Kate F. Deemer, yellow 35.00 per 100 F. o. h. at headquarters for improved cannas. Write for complete list to THE CONARD & JONES CO.. WEST GROVE. PENNSYLVANIA. CANNAS— Fine 2 to 3 Eye bulbs. Robusta. Cinnabar, mixed. $1 per 100. Sec. Chabane. $1.50 per 100. Paul Marquant, $2 per 100. Mile. Berat. Pres. Cleveland. $2.50 per 100. Pennsylvania, C. F. Read, $3 per 100. Henry George, Chas. Henderson, $4 per 100. Papa Nardy, Marvel, David Harum, $5 per 100. ' King Humbert, $7 per 100. WAGNER I'AltK CONSERVATORIES, Sidney. O. Carinas, C. Henderson, $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. _ CARNATIONS. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. 150,000 in the following varieties ready for immediate deliveries: Per 100 Per 1.000 The Herald, scarlet $12.00 $100.00 Rosette, dark pink 6.00 50.00 Wodenethe 6.00 50.00 Gloriosa, medium pink 4.00 35.00 Pink Delight, flesh pink 6.00 50.00 Conquest, overlaid pink 4.00 35.00 White Wonder, pure white 3.00 25.00 White Enchantress, pure 3.00 25.00 White Perfection 3.00 25.00 Enchantress, flesh pink 3.00 25.00 Princess Charming, flesh pink... 3.00 25.00 May day, deep flesh 3.00 25.00 Rose Pink Enchantress 3.00 25.00 Washington, dark pink 3.00 25.00 (Sport of Enchantress) Alvlna. very free 3.00 25.00 Victory, scarlet 3.00 25.00 Scarlet Glow, scarlet 3.00 25.00 Bonflre, scarlet 3.00 25.00 Beacon, scarlet 3.00 25.00 CHICAGO CARNATION CO. 30 E. Randolph Street. Chicago. 111. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. Per 100 Per 1.000 Enchantress 2.00 18.00 White Enchantress 2.00 20.00 Lawson 1.50 12.50 White Lawson 1.50 12.50 White Perfection 2.00 18.00 Wlnsor 1.50 12.50 Victory 1.50 12.50 Bonflre (finest red) 3.00 25.00 WIETOR BROS.. 102 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago, til ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. Per 1 o Per 1.000 Benora. variegated red and white. $5.00 $10.00 Enchantress 2.50 20.00 White Enchantress 2.50 20.00 Rose-pink Enchantress 2.50 20.00 White Wonder 2.50 20.00 Beacon 2.50 20.00 Satisfaction guaranteed. SCnARFF BROS., VAN WERT, 0. I! You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us Adoul It- 256 The American Florist. Feb. 22, CARNATION CUTTINGS. For February delivery. Per 100 Per 1,000 Wodenethe $6.00 $50.00 White Wonder 4.00 35.00 White Enchantress 3.00 25.00 Enchantress 3.00 25.00 Beacon 3.00 25.00 Rose Pink Enchantress 2.50 20.00 J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO. JOLIET, ILL. Carnations, Enchantress, Lawson, Winsor, White Enchantress, White Perfection and Bea- con, $2.20 per 100; $20 per 1,000. May Day and Scarlet Glow, $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000. Gloriosa and Mrs. Ward, $3 per 100; $27.50 per 1,000. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. 10.000 light pink Enchantress carnation cut- tings. Must be sold at once, $20 per 1,000 while they last. These cuttings are taken from stock grown by the most successful growers of the Enchantress variety of carnations in this vicin- ity and are big value at the price quoted. Send in your order now. Percy Jones, 56 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Carnations, Rosette, St. Nicholas, Benora, $0 ■per 100; $50 per 1,000. Beacon, $J.5o per 100: $30 per 1,000. Mrs. C. W. Ward, May Day, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. Carnations, Northport, Commodore, En- chantress, Supreme and Salmon Beauty, $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000. Chas. H. Totty, Madi- son, N. J. Carnations, Enchantress, Rose Pink Enchant- ress. May Day, Mrs. C. W. Ward, •Western White Enchantress, White En- chantress, Wonder. Lady Bountiful, Queen Louise, White Perfection, O. P. Bassett, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. J. L. Dillon. Blooms- burg. Pa. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. We have 25,000 Enchantress and White En- chantress at $18 per 1,000. Write for special prices on large lots. SINNER BROS.. 82-84 86 East Randolph St., Chicago, 111. Carnations, Rosette. St. Nicholas, Benora, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Gloriosa, $1 per 100; $30 per 1,000. White Wonder. White Perfec- tion, White Enchantress, Enchantress, Rose Pink Enchantress, Scarlet Glow, Mrs. C. W. Ward, Bonfire, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. F. Dorner & Sons Co., La Fayette, Ind. "Colorado Grown Plants Beat Them All." Rooted Carnation Cuttings for present or later delivery. White Enchantress, Mrs. C. W. Ward, Beacon and Bassett, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Pink Enchantress and Victory, $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000. Winsor and White Lawson, $2 per 100; $15 per 1,000. Cash or reference. ELITCH-LONG GREENHOUSES, Denver, Colo. Carnations, rooted cuttings, strong, healthy stock out of sand: Winsor, Victory, $1.50 per $100; $13 per 1,000. White Perfection, Pink Enchantress, $2 per 100; $17 per 1,000. White Enchantress, $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000; 250 at 1.000 rates. Cash or C. 0. D. NORTH- WESTERN FLORAL CO.. Gross Point, 111. ROOTED CUTTINGS. 10.000 Winsor Carna- tion Cuttings, strong, healthy side cuttings at $2 per 100; $15 per 1,000. La Crosse Floral Co., La Crosse, Wis. Carnation Enchantress Supreme. 12 rooted cut- tings. $3: 25. $5; 50, $7; 100, $12: 1,000, $100. Dailledouze Bros., Lenox Road and Troy Ave.. Brooklyn, N. Y. Carnations, chrysanthemums. S. S. Sklrlel sky & Co., 1215 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia. Comfort carnation cuttings, $4 per 100; $30 per 1,000. S. M. Merwarth & Bros., Easton, Pa. Carnations. Wood Bros., Fishkill. N. Y. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Chrysanthemums, all the leading varieties. For prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. Chrysanthemums, rooted cuttings. Golden Glow, Oct. Frost. Pacific Supreme, Major Bon- naffon, $1 per 100; Chas. Razer, best white, $1.50 per 100. Edward Wallis, Berlin, N. J. Chrysanthemums, all the leading varieties. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian. Mich. Chrysanthemums, rooted cuttings. Erie Floral Co.. Erie, Pa. CLEMATIS. Clematis. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. COLEUS. Coleus, 10 vars., 2>4-in., $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Coleus, Verschaffeltil and G. Bedder, 60c per 100. The Erie Floral Co., Erie, Pa. Coleus. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. Coleus. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. CYCLAMEN. CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM, finest strain in existence, including GLORY OF WANDSBECK. finest salmoneum. orchid flowering, Rococo: strong transplanted seedlings, $3.00 100; $25.00 1,000. Cash, please. Rober & Radke, Maywood, 111. Cyclamen gigauteum. choicest mixture, in bud. 3-in., $5.50 per 100; 4-in., $11 per 100. Cash. John Bauscber, Jr., Freeport, 111. Cyclamen, 4 and 5V4-in., 25c to 50c. God- frey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Phila- delphia. DAHLIAS. Dahlias, 100,000 field-clumps; 100 varieties of cream. Get list. Benj. Connell, Florist, MercbanKille, N. J. Dahlias, standard and new cut flower varie- ties. Llndhurst Farm, Hammonton, N. J. DAISIES. Daisies. Mrs. F. Sander, 2-in., $2 per 300, El- mer Rawlings, Olean, N. Y. DRACAENAS. Dracaenas, Lindeni and Massangeana, 5-in., 75c each; $8 per doz. ; 6-in., $1.25 each; $12 per doz. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Dracaena terminalls, 4 and 4%-in., 25c to 40c Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Phila- delphia^ Dracaena terminalis, 2%-in. pots, $10 per 100. J. Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Dracaena Ind., 3-in., $5; 4-ln., $10; 5-in., $25 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. EUONYMUS. EUONYMUS VAR1EGATA RADICANS JAPONICA, 2V6-in. pots, 5c. 3 and 4-in. pots, 10c. CONARD & JONES CO. WEST GROVE. PENNSYLVANIA. FERNS. DWARF FERNS FOR FERN DISHES. These dwarf ferns are used by the hundreds of thousands to fill dishes for table decorations. Our sales each year exceed fifty thousand plants. Our stock is in prime condition, ready to use at once. We offer 9 choice varieties, 50c per doz.; $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000. Pteris cretica Wimsetti. albo-lineata, Mayi Wiisoni Victoria, Pteris multiceps Sieboldil, Aspldium tsussimense, Cyrtomium falcatum or holly fern. Our catalogue of everything you need mailed on application. Write for it today. THE GOOD & REESE CO., Largest rose growers in the world. Box 18. SPRINGFIELD. O. Ferns, Scottii. Whitmani, Schozeli, Boston, Giatrasi, 5% to 7-in., 30c to $1 each. Godfrey Aschmann. 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia. ROOSEVELT FERNS. 2%-in., $6.00 per 100. CONARD & JONES CO., WEST GROVE, PENNSYLVANIA. Ferns. Boston, $3 per 100; $30 per 1,000. Whitmani Compacta, 2%-in.. $6 per 100: $30 per 1,00(1. Roosevelt. $6 per 100; $50 per 1.000. Henry H. Barrows & Son, Whitman, .Mass. Ferns. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement on front cover of this issue. F. R. Pierson Co.. Tarrytown-on-Hudson. N. Y. FERNS FOR DISHES, assorted, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. ROBER & RADKE, Maywood, 111. BOSTON FERNS, the kind that will make you money, 2*4-in., $2.50 per 100; 4-in.. $15 per 100. All pot grown. Ready now. Casb. C. L. Humphrey. Zanesville, O. Ferns. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. Ferns for dishes, assorted, 2%-in., $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000; 500 at 1,000 rates. Frank Oechslin, 4911 W. Quincy St., Chicago. Small ferns, 2%-in.. $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Ferns, t Boston. For sizes and prices see ad- vertisement en front cover page. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Boston ferns, 25c; Whitmani, 4-in.( 25c. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Ferns. John Scott, Rutland Rd. and E. 45th St.. Brooklyn, N. Y. Ferns. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. FEVERFEW. Feverfew, large double white, R. C, 75c per 100, prepaid. Chas. Frost, Kenilworth, N. J. FICUS. Ficus elastica, 5% and 6-in., 30c to 50c. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Phila- delphia. Ficns elastica, 4-in., $25 per 100. Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. GERANIUMS. Geraniums — Good, healthy, fall rooted plants from 2%-in. pots at $3 per 100; $27.50 per 1,000 except where noted: Beaute Poitevine, Marq. de Castellane, S. A. Nutt, Jean Viaud, La Favorite. A. Ricard, Mme. Landry, Mrs. E. G. Hill. Albion (single white) Mme. Barney, Heteranthe, E. H. Trego, M. Jaulin, Red Wing, 6c each. Our new catalogue will be ready January 1st. Send for a copy of same. THE GOOD & REESE CO., Box 18, Springfield, O. NEW AMERICAN BEAUTY. For the first time we are offering this won- derful new geranium to our many customers. Write for colored cut and prices on large lots, 2%-in. pots. 50c; $5 per doz. JOHN BAUSCHER, JR. Arcade Addition. Freeport, 111. ROOTED GERANIUM CUTTINGS. The "BIG FOUR" bedders, S. A. Nutt, (dark red). Gen. Grant, (best bright red), Mme. Buchner, (only dbl. white). $1.50 per 100; $14 per 1,000. Beaute Poitevine, (salmon), $1.75 per 100; $16 per 1,000. Cash. THE W. T. BUCKLEY CO., Springfield, 111. Geraniums, S. A. Nutt and La Favorite, short stock plants 2%-in., $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1.000. Rose geranium, 2%-In., 3 cents. Mme. Salleroi, strong plants, 2-in., $2 per 100; $18 per 1,000. ROBER & RADKE, Maywood, 111. Geranium Scarlet Bedder, $1.50 per ten; $12.50 per 100; $100 per 1,000. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. Geraniums, 3-in., mixed red shades, choice stock ready now. A. Bargain, $5 per 100. Cash. C. L. Humphrey, Zanesville, O. Geraniums, Ricard and Poitevine, $15 per 1,000. S. A. Nutt. $12.50 per 1,000. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Geraniums, 2-in.. $2 per 100: $18.50 per 1.000; 3-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Geraniums, S. A. Nutt and four others. $25 per 1,000; $3 per 100. Mme. Buchner, 214-ln., $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Geraniums. Nutt, 2%-in., $2.50 per 100. Erie Floral Co.. R. F. D. No. 2, Erie, Pa. Geraniums, Mme. Salleroi, 2^-in.. $2.50 per 100. Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. GREENS. Greens of all kinds. For prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Michigan Cut , Flower Exchange, 38-40 Broadway, Detroit, Mich. Greens, huckleberry in standard smilax cases, $2.50. Green wild smilax, fancy and dagger ferns. Caldwell the Woodsman Co., Evergreen, Ala. Greens, ferns. $1.35 per 1.000: 2.000, $2.60; 5.000 or more, $1.20 per 1,000. Robert Groves, 127 Commercial St., Adams, Mass. Bronze galax, $5 per case; 5 or more cases, $4.50 per case. C. E. Critchell, 34 E. Third Ave., Cincinnati, O. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 19*3- The American Florist. 257 Greens, fresh cut evergreens and mosses; dec- orating material. The Kervan Co., 119 W. 28tb St., New York. Southern wild smllax and natural and per- petuated roses. E. A. Beavan, Evergreen, Ala. HYDRANGEAS. New forcing HYDRANGEA AHUORESCENS GEANDIFLOEA ALBA or Hills of Snow. For forcing or Immediate sales: 1 -jr., neld-grown, 12 I" IS Inches. 2 canes, $1.25 per doz.; $8 per ldO; $75 per l.OOn. Select, '-' to 8 canes, $1.50 MO per 100; $911 per 1.000. 2-yr., BeU grown is to 2-1 Inches, 2 to 8 fanes, $2 per doz.; $11 per 100; $120 per 1,000. Our catalogue of everything yen need mailed on application. Write for It today. THE GOOD & REESE CO. Largest rose growers In the world. Box. 18. SPRINGFIELD, O. Ilvdrangea Otaksa, 4-ln., pot-grown, $8 per 100; neld-grown, 3 to 0 shoots, $10 per 100. Randolph \ McClements. Pittsburg, I'a. Hydrangea Otaksa, Held grown, ;; to 10 shoots. 10c to 35c. The Erie Floral Co., Erie, Pa. IVIES. ENGLISH IVY. 2' -In. pots, $5.00 per 100. CONARD & JONES CO. WEST GROVE. PENNSYLVANIA. English ivy, strong, 3-ln. stock. Write for prices. C. L. Reese, Sprlngfleld. O. JERUSALEM CHERRIES. Jerusalem cherries, G-ln., 25c and 35c. God- frey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Phila- delphia. LILY OF THE VALLEY. To Import. Lily of the valley, largest grower and ex- porter. E. Xeubert, Wandsbek, nr. Hamburg, Germany. Lily of the valley pips. McHutchlson & Co., 17 Murray St.. New York. From Storage. Lily of the valley, cold storage for Christmas forcing, cases of 250 pips, $5; 500, $9.50; 1,000, $18. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson. N. X. Lily of the valley. Grow Bruns' celebrated Chicago Market, the finest forcing valley in America. $18 per 1,000; $9.50 per 500; $5 per 250; Florists' Money Maker, $16 per 1,000; $8.50 per 500; $4.50 per 250. H. N. Bruns, 3032-3042 W. Madison St.. Chicago. Lily of the valley pips, from cold storage, per case of 500, $9; per case of 1.000, $17. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. MANETTI. Manettl stocks, English-grown, 5-8 m-m, $12 per 1,000; 3-5 m-m, $10 per 1,000. Jackson & Perkins Co.. Newark, New York. MARGUERITES. MARGUERITES. Mrs I'. Sander, 2-in., $2.50 per 100; 3-ln., $5 per 100; Alexandra and large flowering and California single, 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-in., $4 per 100. ROBER & RADKE. Maywood, 111. MOSS Just received a carload of MOSS, which will be sold at the right price. Call Lawndale 1834. Live Sphagnum moss, only in barrels, $2 per bbl. The C. W. Browaell Co., Walden, N. Y. Moss, one 10 bbl. bale, $3.50; two bales, $6.50. The Ocean Co. Moss & Peat Co., Ware- town, N. J. Sphagnum moss. Vaugban's Seed Store, Chi- cago and New York. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Mushroom spawn, Lambert's Pure Culture. American Spawn Co., St. Panl. Minn. NURSERY STOCK. Nursery stock. Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnes- •vllle, O. SHRUBBERY. There are bargains to be had here in such varieties as spiraeas, altheas, weigellns and phlladelphus, nod this name! only n few. We hnvc acres of shrubs, well grown and ready for you. Write for price list. The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. Nursery stock, large trees, oaks, maples, pines and hemlocks. Andorra Nurseries, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia. Nursery stock, vines and climbers, autumn bulbs, roots, conifers, pines. Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford. N. J. Nursery Btock, fruit and ornamental trees, shrubs, evergreens and small fruits. W. & T. Smith Co.. Geneva, N. Y. ONION SETS. Choice recleaned ONION SETS, red, $1.50; white, $2; yellow, $1.40 per bushel of 32 lbs. J. C. Zaplewskl & Co., Growers, Norwood Park, 111. Onion seed and onion sets. Schilder Bros.. Chllllcothe. O. ORCHIDS. Orchids of all kinds. Lager & Hurrell. Sum- mit, N. J. Osmundlne (Osmunda fibre or orchid peat.) The C. W. Browmell Co.. Walden, N. Y. PALMS. Palms. John Scott, Rutland Road and E. 45th St., Brooklyn. N. Y. Palms, Kentia Fors., single, 25 to 50 ins. high. 75c to $2.50. Made-up, $2.50 to $4. Bel- moreana, 6-ln., 50c to 75c; 4-ln., 25c. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Palms. For varieties and prices see adver- tlsement elsewhere In this issue. Joseph Hea- cock, Wyncote, Pa. Palms. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. Palms. Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnesvllle, O. PANSIES Pansy plants, giant flowering, small plants. $2.50 per 1,000; 60c per 100. Jos. H. Cunning ham, Delaware, O. Pansies. $2.50 per 1,000. Elmer Eawllngs, Olean, N. Y. PEONIES). Peonies. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. POINSETTIAS. POINSETTIAS, stock plants, 2 and 3-year- old, $5 per 100. Cash with order. Rose Hill Nurseries, New Rocbelle, N. Y. PRIMULAS. Primula Obconica grandlflora and Chinese, 5%-ln., $2 and $2.50 per doz.; 4-ln. Obconica, 10c and 15c. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. On- tarlo St., Philadelphia. Primulas, 2%-in., $2 per 100; 300 for $5. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. Primula Obconica, 3-in., $4 per 100 cash. John Bauscher. Jr.. Freeport. III. PRIVET. California privet, 2 to 3 feet, 2-yr., $10 per 1,000; 3 to 4 ft., .$15; 4 to 5 ft., $20. Amoor River, 12 to 18 inches, 1-yr., $10 per 1,000; 18 to 24 ins.. $15; 2 to 3 ft.. $20. Oak Lawn Nursery. Huntsville. Ala. ROSES. ROSES. Fine healthy stock, 2-lncb, Helen Gould, Mrs. B. K. Cant, Pink and White Co- chet, Gruse an Teplitz, Wellesley, Etolle de France, Mme. A. Cbatenay, Kaiserin, Due. de Brabant, Vis. Foldestone. Hermosa, Pink, Red and White La France, Mrs. De Graw, Burbank, Champion of World, Mrs. S. McKee. Apricot, Dcegan, Glo. Exp. Brnzells. 2-in., $3 per 100. Bride, Bridesmaid, Clo. Soupert, S. de P. Notting, M. Lambert, Cbq. des Blanches, Emp. china. Climbing Clo. Soupert, 2-in., $2.50 per 100. Our selection of varieties all labeled true to name. $20 per- 1,000. ORDER NOW. WAG XER PARK CONSERVATORIES, Sidney, O. Roses. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. A. N. Pier- son, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. ROOTED RUSE CUTTINGS. Per 100 Per 1.000 Pink Klllarney 2.50 20.00 White Klllarney 2,50 20.00 lih-h. I -■"" ".oo Mv Maryland 3-00 25.0o Ri i ly now. Satisfaction guaranteed. GEORGE REINBERG. 182 n WabaBh Ave. Chicago. 111. Rose, Mrs, Chas. Russell, price on grafted stock, per 12, $7.50; per 100, $35; per 250, per 500, $150: per 1,000. $:i'i0; per 2.500 $0S7..ri0; per 5,0(10, $1,250. Waban Rose Con- servatories, Natlck, Mass Roses, grafted and own root. For varieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere In this Issue r ■•himann Bros. Co., Morton 111. Rose, Mrs. George Sbawycr and Milady. $30 per 100; $250 per 1,000. Chas H. Totty, Madi- son, N. J. Roses. McHutchlson & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. Roses. S. S. Skldelsky & Co., 1215 BeU Bldg., Philadelphia. Roses. 3-ln. pots, Wood Bros., FIshklll, N. Y. Roses. Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. Roses. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. ROOTED CUTTINGS. Rooted Cuttings: Abutllon Savitzl, Acalypha Macafeeana, Schryanthes Emersoni, ageratum. 6 vars. ; alternantheras. 8 vara.; alyssum, dbl. giant and dwf . ; Begonia Vernon, Gracilis luml- nosa, Cuphea, Coleus, 10 vars.; Coleus Brillian- cy; Chrysanthemums, 75 pompon vara.; hello- trope, hardy English Ivy, lantana, 15 vars.; lemon verbena, moonvines. petunias. Salvia Bon- fire and Zurich; parlor Ivy, Swalnsona alba and rosea. R. Vincent. Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Rooted cuttings: Verbenas, 70c per 100; $6 per 1,000. Ageratum, 60c per 100; $5 per 1,000. Heliotrope, daisies, salvias, $1 per 100; $8 per 1,000. Feverfew, petunias, $1.25 per 100; $10 per 1,000. Coleus, 70c per 100; $6 per 1,000. Alyssum, double, $1 per 100; $8 per 1,000. S. D. Brant. Clay Center, Kans. Rooted cuttings. Ageratum, Stella Gurney. 60c per 100. Daisy, Mrs. F. Sander. $1 per 100. Hydrangea Otaksa, $1 per 100; Vlnca Var.. 75c per 100. Edward Wallls, Berlin, N. J. SEEDS. THE SAWYER ASTERMUM— Eight years of strict selection places It on the mountain top of perfection, in color, size and profit. Price (cash with order), $8 oz. ; $4.50, V, oz. ; trade pkg., 1,000 seeds (not mixed), $1. Colors: White, pink and lavender. Send for cuts and descrip- tion. ALBERT A. SAWYER, Forest Park, 111. Flower seeds. For varieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere In this Issue. F. O. Franzen, 1476 Summerdale Ave., Chicago. Seeds, cauliflower, white Tripoli onion, (crys- tal wax) and all other vegetable and flower seeds. Dammann & Co., San Giovanni a Te- ducclo near Naples, Italy. Seeds* Asparagus plumosus nanus, new crop northern greenhouse grown, ready. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Seeds, beets, cabbage, carrot, celery, lettuce, onion, parsley, radish, rutabaga, turnip. De- nalffe & Son, Carlgnan, France. Seed, perennial rye grass, $3.75 per 100 lb. bag. Avenue Floral Co.. 3442 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, La. Seeds, cucumber, musk and watermelon, pumpkin, squash, sw-eet and field corn. West- ern Seed and Irrigation Co., Fremont, Neb. Seeds, specialties: Beets, mangoes, carrots, cabbages, celeries, parsleys, parsnips, turnips, R. & M. Godlneau, Angers, France. Seeds, lettuce, onions, sweet peas, aster, cos- mos, mignonette, verbenas. Waldo Rohnert, Gllrny, Calif. Seeds, pepper, asparagus, tomato, musk and watermelon. J. E. Hoopes & Co., Box 38, Mus- catine, Iowa. Seed, pansy, 1.000 seeds, mixed, 25c; 1 oz., (2.25. II. Wrede, Luneburg. Germany. Seeds, sweet peas, tomatoes, Lima beans, lettuce, asters, cosmos, etc. John Bodger & Sons Co., Los Angeles. Calif. II You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It, 258 The American Florist. Feb. 22 .Seeds — Agerantum, nlyssunr, antirrhinum, As- paragus plumosus and Sprengeri, asters, begonia, candytuft, celosia, centaurea, cineraria, cobea scandens, coleus, Dracrena indivisa, Grevillea ro- busta, ipoemea, lobelias, mignonette, petunias, salvias, smilax, stocks, Thunbergia, Torenia For., verbenas. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, 0. Seeds, beans, beets, cabbage, carrots, Kohl rabi, leek, lettuce, onions, peas, radishes, spin- ach, turnips, swedes, asters, balsams, begonias, carnations, cineraria, gloxinias, larkspur, nas- turtiums, pansies, petunias, phlox, primulas, scabious, stocks, verbenas, zinnias, etc. Met- te's Triumph of the Giant Pansies, mixed, $6 per oz.; Vt oz.. $1.75; % oz., $1. Henry Mette, Quedllnburg, Germany. Seeds, lawn grass. J. Oliver Johnson, 1874-76 Milwaukee Ave.. Chicago. Seeds. Woi. Henry Maule, 170711 Filbert St., Philadelphia. Seeds. S. S. Skidelsky & Co., 1215 Betz BIdg., Philadelphia. Seeds, garden and flower. S. D, Woodruff & Sons, 82-84 Dey St., New York. Pedigree seeds. Watkins & Simpson, Ltd.. 12 Tavistock St., Gbvent Garden, London, England. Seed, watermelon, 1913 contracts for the trade. Hugh M. Taylor, Lloyd, Fla. Seeds. W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia, Seeds, watermelon and muskmelon seeds. Ok- lahoma Seed Growers' Co.. Enid, Okla. Seeds, tomato. The Haven Seed Co., Santa Ana, Calif. Ratekln's Seed Corn. Ratekin's Seed House, Shenandoah, Iowa. Peas and beans. Alfred J. Brown Seed Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. Seeds, Landreth, Bloomsdale Farm, Bristol, Seeds of all kinds. W. W. Johnson & Son, Ltd.. Boston. England. Seeds. Japan clover, Bermuda onion seed. Chris. Reuter, New Orleans, La. Seeds, onion, lettuce, radish, sweet peas, etc. Pleters-Wheeler Seed Co.. Hollister, Calif. Seeds, onion, lettuce, carrot, radish. Bras- lan Seed Growers' Co., Inc., San Jose, Calif. Seeds, field and garden. J. Bolgiano & Son, Baltimore, Md. Pansy seed, new crop. Giant Flowering, $4 per oz. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Seeds. James Vlck's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. VERBENAS. SHAMROCKS. Shamrocks, true Irish, 1%-in., pots, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Strong plants In 1-in. pots with saucer, $4 per 100; $ 35 per 1,000. Frank Oecbslin, 4911 W. Quincy St., Chicago. Shamrocks, true Irish, 2x2Mrin. pots, $5 per 100; $30 per 1,000. John Bader Co., 1826 Rialto St., N. S., Pittsburg, Pa. SMILAX. Smilax Seedlings, surplus stock, very fine, 45c per 100; $4 per 1,000. Cash please. L. B. Coddington. Murray Hill, N. J. Smilax, 3 times cut back, 214-in., $2 per 100 cash. John Bauscher, Jr., Freeport, III. Smilax. 2-in., $1 per 100. Elmer Rawlings, Olean, N. Y. Smilax. Wood Bros., Fishkill, N. Y. VEGETABLE PLANTS. Vegetable plants, Early Giant Argenteuil as- paragus roots, $2.50 per 1,000 in 10,000 or more lots. Frost proof cabbage plants, Jersey Wake- field, Charleston, Wakefield, Early Spring, Flat Dutch, All Seasons, Succession, Late Flat Dutch, 75c per 500; $1 for 1,000; 85c per 1,000 for 5.000 or more. Alfred Jouannet, Mount Pleasant, S. C. We grow cauliflower, egg plant, peppers, lettuce, cabbage, tomatoes and parsley. See our other advt. FRANKLIN PLANT FARM, Inc., Frank Bruton, Pres. and Mgr., P. o Box 964, Norfolk, Vn. Vegetable plants, Grand Rapids and Tennis Ball lettuce, $1 per 1,000; 5,000 lots, 90c per 1,000; 10.000 lots, 80c per 1,000. Franklin Plant Farm, Inc., R. F. D. 2, Norfolk, Va. Verbenas, our selection, cuttings, 75c per 100; $6.25 per 1,000; plants, 2%-in., $2.75 per 100; $22 per 1,000. Purchasers' selection, cut- tings, 90c per 100; $8.25 per 1,000; plants, 2i4-in., $3.25 per 100; $28 per 1,000. J. L. Dillon. Bloomsburg, Pa. Lemon verbena, rooted cuttings, 100 prepaid, 75c. Chas. Frost, Keniiwortb, N. J. VINCAS. Vincas, 2-in., $3 per 100; 4-in., $1.75 per doz.; $15 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. TO EXCHANGE. Will exchange 1,000 Rose Pink Enchantress, 2-in. stocky plants, for 1,250 R. C. Beacon, Bonfire or Victory. The Nussbaumer Floral Co.. San Angelo, Texas. BUILDING MATERIAL. Building material. Cypress is far more dura- ble than pine. Cypress sash bars up to 32 feet or longer. Greenhouse and other building ma- terial. Men furnished to superintend erection when desired. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Ne- ponset. Boston, Mass. Building material of all descriptions for all cypress semi-iron frame or truss houses. Hot- bed sash and frames. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. Building material, cypress, sasb bars, green- house material of any description. Write for catalogue. John C. Moninger Co., 902 Black- bawk St.. Chicago. Building material, pecky cypress, ship lap, drop siding, sheathing, flooring, white cedar posts, etc. Adam Schillo Lumber Co., Haw- thorne and Weed Sts., Chicago. Building material of all kinds. Hotbed sash. The Foley Mfg. Co., 2542 So. Western Ave., Chicago. . Building material. Louisiana cypress, pecky cypress hotbed sash. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1357 Flushing Ave.. Brooklyn, N. Y. Building material, greenhouse material and hotbed sash of Louisiana cypress and Wash- ington red cedar. A. Dietsch Co., 2642 Shef- field Ave., Chicago. Building material, cold frames, hotbed sash. Hitchings & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. Y. CARNATION STAPLES. SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES. Mend your split carnations. Finest article for carnation growers Introduced so far, 50c for 1,000, postage paid, MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE. 38-40 Broadway, Detroit, Mich. Pillsbury's Carnation Staples. 50c per 1,000, postpaid. I. L. Pillsbury. Galesburg, 111. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse construction, builders of all kinds of greenhouses and conservatories. Plants and sketches submitted on request. A. Dietsch Co., 2642 Sheffield Ave.. Chicago. Greenhouse construction, cypress roof mate- rial and all greenhouse fittings. Plana and sketches submitted on request. John C. Mon- inger Co., 902 Blackhawk St., Chicago. Greenhouse construction of all kinds, and con- servatories. Estimates and catalogues on re- quest. The Foley Mfg. Co., 2542 So. Western Ave.. Chicago. . Greenhouse construction, builders of every type of greenhouse, the most modern designs, liitcbings Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. Greenhouse construction, semi-iron green houses, new truss bouses, iron frame houses. Lord & Burnham Co.. 1133 Broadway, N. Y. Greenhouse construction of all kinds. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1361-83 Flushing avenue, Brook- lyn, N. Y, . Greenhouse construction and equipment. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. FERTILIZERS. Wizard Brand Pulverized Sheep, Pulverized Cattle, Shredded Cattle manure. The Pulver- ized Manure Co., 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago MISCELLANEOUS. Siebert's glazing points, 40c per lb.; 7 lbs., S2.50; 15 lbs., $5. Randolph & McClements, 5936 Penn Ave., near Highland, East End, Pittsburg, Pa. Siebert's glazing points, 40c per lb.; 5 lbs., $1.85; 20 lbs., $7. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chl- eago and New York. Greenhouse glass. Baur Window Glass Co., Eaton, Ind. florists' Supplies of all kinds. T. Bayers- dorfer & Co., 1129 Arch St., Philadelphia. Gold, silver and purple letters. Gold and purple scripts. J. Lichtenberger. 1564 Ave. A, New York. Green Silkaline. John C. Meyer & Co., Low- ell, Mass. • Antl-Klog, the Sprayer of many uses. 1111- uois Metals Co., Chicago, 111. Baskets, new imported stock. Raedlein Bas- ket Co., 713 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Glass. Sharp. Partridge & Co., 22nd and Lumber Sts., Chicago. __ Greenhouse White Lead Paint. William H. Lutton, Jersey City, N. J. Bauer Seed Germinator, 35c each; $3.60 per doz. Bauer Germinator Co., Manitowoc, Wis. Artificial flowers and decorative plants. Schack Artificial Flower Co., 1739-41 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. ._ MATS. MATS: — We make not only the most prac- tical but the cheapest HOTBED and COLD FRAME MATS on the market. A large per cent of our orders come from gardeners and florists who have tried them and are pleased. Our mats are in use in Iowa, 111.. Ind., Ohio, Minn., Wis., Mich., New York, Maine, Mass., Conn.. R. I., N. J., Va., W. Va., and Pa. Also in British Columbia and Ont., Canada. Send for circular. WATTS BROS., Kerrmoor, Pa. REFRIGERATORS. K'ELESS REFRIGERATING SYSTEMS — Cleaner, better and cheaper than ice. Also "HYGRADE" OAK AND TILE REFRIGERA- TORS and FIXTURES. Ask for Catalogue "O." H. A. Born Company, 1040 Van Buren St.. Chicago. Peerless Refrigerators for florists. Jac. Led- erer. 644-48 W. Madison St., Chicago, Florists' refrigerators. Bucbbinder Bros., 518 Mllwnukee Ave., Chicago. STAKES. Cane Stakes, Standard grade, 6 to 8 feet, per 100, S5c; 500 for $3; $5.50 per 1,000. Pipe Stems, about 6 feet; per luO, 00c; per 1.000. $5. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS. Albany Cut Flower Exchange, Albany, N. 1'. Amling Co., E. C, Chicago. Angermueller, Geo. H., St. Louis, Mo. Bassett & Washburn, Chicago. Batavia Greenhouse Co., Chicago. Berger Bros., Philadelphia, Pa. Berning, H. G. , St. Louis, Mo. Budlong, J. A., Chicago. Chicago Carnation Co., Chicago. Chicago Flower Growers' Ass'n., Chicago. Critchell, C. E., Cincinnati, O. ■ Deamud Co., J. B., Chicago. Domoto Bros., San Francisco. Calif. Eldridge Floral Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Freres, D. E., Chicago. Froment, H. E., New York. Guttman Flower Growers Co., New York. Hoerber Bros., Chicago. Hoffmeister Floral Co., Cincinnati, O. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Hunt, E. H., Chicago. Hasting Co., Wm. F., Buffalo, N. Y. Kenuicott Bros. Co.. Chicago. Kessler, Wm. A., New York. Kessler, Philip F., New York. Kruchten, John, Chicago. Kuehn, C. A., St. Louis, Mo. Kyle & Foerster, Chicago. Lecakes & Co.. New York. McCallum Co., Pittsburg, Pa., and Cleveland. O. McCullough's Sons Co.. J. M., Cincinnati, O. McKellar. Chas. W., Chicago. Meeoni, Paul, New York. Montreal Floral Exchange, Ltd., Montreal, P. Q. Moore, Hentz & Nash. New York. Munk Floral Co., Columbus, O. N. Y. Cut Flower Exchange. New York. Niessen Co., The Leo. Philadelphia, Pa. Randall Co., A. L., Chicago. Reinberg, Geo., Chicago. Reinberg, Peter, Chicago. Rice Bros., Minneapolis, Minn, Rusch & Co., Gust, Milwaukee, Wis. Pennoek-Meehan Co., S. S., Philadelphia. Percy Jones, Chicago. Pittsburg Cut Flower Co., Pittsburg, Pa. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Chicago. Pollworth Co., C. C Milwaukee, Wis. Reid, Edward, Philadelphia, Pa. Sheridan, W. F., New York. Siebrecht & Siebrecht, Inc., New York. Smith. Wm. C, St. Louis, Mo. Thompson Carnation Co.. J. D.. Joliet, 111. Totty, Chas. H., Madison, N. J. Weiland & Risen, Chicago. Welsh Bros., Boston, Mass. Wietor Bros.. Chicago. Windier Wholesale Floral Co., St. Louis. Wittbold. H„ Chicago. tf You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It '9*3- The American Florist. 259 RichardsonGreenhouseBoilers HOT WATER AND STEAM Round --Side Feed --End Feed Sixty Sizes. All Capacities THE MOST SATISFACTORY BOILERS EVER PRODUCED Guaranteed Ratings Economy Ease of Management Send for Catalogue and Prices Established 1837. Richardson & Boy ntonCo. MANUFACTURERS 31 West 31st St. : : : NEW YORK 171-173 West Lake St. 51 Portland St. CHICAGO BOSTON 1342 Arch St., PHILADELPHIA CREJENHOtiSES.':: ERI S— — — — <— ■——)—< > Davenport, la. DEMAND ONLY OKIIIXAKV. The market at the present is well supplied in all lines. The demand is just ordinary. The carnation supply continues very large and the quality is good. Roses are scarce at present, but a big cut is in sight. The supply of bulbous stock of all kinds is ample. Daffodils are the best sellers. Sweet peas are good and find a ready sale, as do violets. Greens are scarce and smilax exceptionally so. CLUB MF.ETINc;. The Tri-City Florists' Club met at the home of Henry Gaethje of Rock Island on the afternoon of Thursday, February 13, with nearly every mem- ber present. The members first in- spected the plant of Mr. Gaethje, and many were the comments on the stock, which is exceptionally fine. Mr. Gaethje does a retail business and grows most of the stock required to run a first- class place. Win. Gows of Bettendorf, Pecky Cypress We are SPECIALISTS in this line, having been practically the 6rst to sell to the trade. Get the value of our long experience. Perfect satisfaction guaranteed. Rock-bottom prices. Pecky Cypress, because of its durability, is the only wood now being used for greenhouse benches. Will ship in any quantity, carload or less. Drop Siding, Ship Lap, Flooring, White Cedar Posts, Etc. Everything in Lumber. Write for prices ADAM SCHILLO LUMBER CO. "SBlASSr- """"' wwiilhfcW hvmwfaii vwi L.D.phones: Lincoln 410 and 411 "Red Devil" Fence Tools. M No. 1900 "Red Devil" is a drop forged steel tool that should be in every greenhouse. Your wire fencing may need repairing, stretching or stapling. Tbii "Red Devil" tool embodies every requirement of the fence builder. It is 11 inches long, gun metal finish and is for sale by hardware dealers everywhere. Ask your dealer for it. If you cau't get it locally send us $1.20 for ONE only sample. SMITH & HEMENWAY, 501 Chambers St., New York. OF HIGH GRADE.. Boilers For GREENHOUSES See Oar Catalogue. 6IBLIN * CO., Utica. N, Y. Mention the American Florist when writing Steam and Hot Water "SUPERIOR HOT WATER BOILERS For Greenhouse Heating. Made in 9 Sizes. Superior Machine and Boiler Works. 846-848 W. Superior St., Chicago, 111. SIEBERT'S ZINC Are positively the best, 30,000 pounds now in use. Never Rust GLAZING POINTS Last forever. Over A sure preventative of glass slipping. Effective on large or small glass. Easy to drive. Easy to extract Two sizes. H and H. 40c perlb.. by mail 16c extra: 7 lbs. for $2.50 15 lbs. for $5.00, by express. For sale by the trade RANDOLPH a McCLEMENTS, Florists. 5936 Perm Ave., near Highland, Pittsburgh, Pa 260 The American Florist. Feb. 22, The Recognized Standard Insecticide. Not a cure-all, but a specific remedy for all sap sucking insects infesting plant life, such as green, black, white fly, thrips, red spider, mealy bug and soft scales. $1.00 per Quart. $2.50 per Gallon. An infallible remedy for mildew, rust and bench fungi. Unlike Bordeaux and lime, and sulphur it does not stain the foliage, but cleanses it. „ ,. 75c per Quart. $2.00 per Gallon. VERMINE A soil sterilizer and vermicide. Destroys eel, cut, wire and grub worms, maggots, root lice and ants. Used 1 part to 400 parts water, it does not injure plants, but protects your crops against ravages under the soil. $1.00 per Quart. $3.00 per Gallon. All are spraying materials and are effective in the greenhouse and in the garden. FOR SALE BY SEEDSMEN Aphine Manufacturing Co. Manufacturers of Agricultural Chemicals. Madison, N. J. M. C. Ebel, General Manager. Mention the American Florist when writing Ta., read a paper on hardy plants for cut flowers for florists' use which was well received and brought out a lengthy discussion. Nomination of of- ficers took place, the election to be held at the next meeting, which will be March 13 at the home of Wm. Knees of Moline. Supper and a social hour followed. NOTES. ' Ludwig Stapp is preparing to build a large cistern to hold several thou- sand barrels, to be used in an emer- gency in case anything happens to his large pumps, as occurred last spring when he was without water for three days. His bulb cellar built of con- crete, half in and half out of the ground, has proved a success and saves lots of hard work getting in bulbs in zero weather. McKinley day had no effect on the carnation market, no doubt because the day was not made a feature at the down-town stores. St. Valentine's day, however, proved a bigger trade-getter than ever before. There have been very few events that call for large or- ders, but plenty of funeral work to keep all busy. Rohlfs. the nurseryman, had the misfortune to have a section of his boiler give way, flooding his cellar and playing freeze-out with the rest of his home. A faulty casting was the cause. The boiler is a new one. Superintendent Boehm of the Dav- enport parks is busy designing plans for the new park. The winter has been so mild that much grading has already been done. John Temple's place, the oldest es- tablishment in Davenport, will be sold out and torn down as soon as pos- sible. The ground will be platted and built up. Hensley of Rock Island is the proudest and happiest man in the country. It's a 11 -pound girl. Ludwig Stapp of Rock Island is the owner of a new delivery car. T. E. SEND FOR CATALOGUE DO IT KR0P GREEN H0U5E TODAY BOILER KROESCHELL BROS. GO. ^^ HOT.V^^ 452 WEST ERIE ST., CHICAGO Has the Highest Standard ot Heating Values. Immense Self-Cleaning Heating Surface— Longest Fire Travel— Per- fect Combustion — Free Circulation — Thin Waterways — Guaranteed Working Capacities— Safety — Durability— Efficiency and Economy. Thomson's'Sr'Maniire Unrivalled for vines, tomatoes, cucumbers, all flowering foliage and fruit bearing plants; vegetables, lawns, etc. Has stood the test of 30 years. The result of many years of practical experience. Sold by leading American Seedsmen. Also Thomson's Special Chrysanthemum and Topdressing Manure, An Excellent Stimulant. Freight paid on quantities; liberal terms to retailers. Write for our special offer to the American trade. Agents' circu- lars, pamphlets, etc. to sole makers. Write for prices, etc. Wm. Thomson & Sons, ^^HS^SSU. GREENHOUSE GLASS Superior Quality and Right Prices. Let Us Quote You. We Can Save You Money. Baur Window Glass Co., EA™N' REED & KELLER, 122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work, and Novelities, and are dealers in Glass- ware, Pottery, Decorative Greens and all Florists' Requisites. ;WARb, ■BRAND 'foflNURES WIZflRb- flJu>E0K/jNii»A£r Pulverized Sheep Manure Unequalled for Greenhouse Fertlizing. Ask for Grower's Booklet. THE PULVERIZED MANURE CO' 32 Union Stock Yards. Chicago '9*3- The American Florist. 2G1 The Choice of Garland Construction is insurance of the highest type. Prompt shipments, courteous treatment and best materials are factors of weight for your consideration I,e>t Us Ifjjgur© m*or You. THE GEO. M. GARLAND CO., main offices: Des Plaines, 111. Branch Offices: Means & Thacher. 6 and 8 Custom House St. Boston. Mass. C C. SCHAFER. 214 W. 14th St. Los Angeles, Calif. Stephen A. Jamieson, 826 Plymouth Bldff.. Minneapolis, Minn. It's the one sure way of getting Greenhouse Profits — use the Anti-Klog "The Sprayer of Many Uses" VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, Chicago and New York. E. H. HUNT. Inc., Chicago THE W. W. BARNARD CO., Chicago ILLINOIS METALS COMPANY Chicago, 111. Preserve Cut Flowers in BUCHBINDER Florists' Refrigerators Write to Dept. 63 for illustrated catalog. BUGHBINDER BROS. 518 Milwaukee Ave., CHICAGO, ILL WILKS' Hot Water Boilers ARE THE MOST ECONOMICAL Boiler for Greenhouses No Night Fireman Required with onr SELF-FEEDING HOT WATER BOILERS. Send for Catalog and Prices. S. WILKS MFG. CO., 3503 Shields Ave. CHICAGO ■Hou^t A-4O-0- ~ The shaded part "C" shows the amount of shade cast by ridge and fu houses running east and west. This Shows Why Wide Houses Cast Less Shade WITH a ridge and furrow- house you have two ridges and a wide centre gutter to cast the shade, as against only one ridge in the wide house. It takes exactly the same roof to cover one as the other. The same sides, glass, benches, heat- ing go in both. Once heated, it takes less to keep up the tem- perature in a single wide house. You have better ventilation con- ditions. The wide house is the logical house. Wide houses when built with the "L, & B" Improved Sectonal Iron Frame construction are economical in every way. You get the lightest house possible, 3nd one that has the endorsement of hundreds of growers. It has stood the test of years— not months. Invest- ing your good money in a house is a serious matter, so give it the careful consideration it deserves. It will be greatly to your advantage to talk it over with us. Lord & Burnham Co. St SALES OFFICES: New York Philadelphia James Building Franklin Bank Building Eoston Chicago Tremont Building Rookery BuUding Rochester, Granite Building Toronto, Conada FACTORIES: Irvington, N. Y. Des Pla'nes, 111. 262 The American Florist. Feb. 22, $3.00 The 100 lb. J Baa,/ TheH.A.5toothoff,C°. Mount Vernon. N.Y Mention the American Florist when writing H.BAYERSDORFER&CO. sjn Florists' ^ Supplies. 1129 Arch St., (PHILADELPHIA, PA. Send for our new catalogue. Mention the American Florist when writing Detroit. VALENTINE DAY BREAKS RECORD. St. Valentine's day proved a record- breaker in1 the amount of business done and the generally satisfactory prices realized. This festive day is yearly becoming more of a factor to reckon with. The growing popularity of flowers as valentines has awakened the public and florists alike and the latter this year were better prepared than ever before for the extraordinary demand that the advertising and ap- propriate window displays developed. Some of the displays were most elab- orate and included practical sugges- tions of gifts for the day and the re- sponse of the flower lovers was most generous. No florist could name the most popular of the many attractive plants and novel arrangements of- fered. Violets, of course, had a great call and sweet peas were exhausted early in the day. Heart-shaped boxes filled with attractive dainty effects met with great favor and many were sold, while bulbous stock, both cut and in pot plants, moved with a freedom similar to the Easter trade. Roses were very scarce, the supply being far short of the demand. Carnations for the first time this season were plenti- ful, but all the really good stock was used up and even the poorer grades found an outlet the next day at prices corresponding to the quality. The supply of cut bulbous stock is daily increasing and the quality improving, though much of it is not entitled to the original cost of the bulbs. J. F. S. College Point, L. I.— The firm of G. Golsner's Sons is suing the New York and Queens Gas Co. for loss of plants alleged to have been caused by leak- age from a gas main. It is charged that the gas seeped through the earth, filling the greenhouse and causing the plants to die. The head of let- tuce grown under Single Light Sash has a spread of leaves 10h in- wide. Lettuce grown un- dLT our Double Lite Sash outspreads the Single Light heads by 3V2 in. On the same day in February, lettuce was planted in two two sash frames, side by side one having Single Light Sash, the other Double Lite. The smaller head was grown under the Single Light, the other under Double Lite. Special on Sash Both Single and "Double Lite" PYERY year along about this time we generally make a special offer on our Sash That Last in quantities of 25, 50 and 100. Next week we will send out over 15,000 letters stating this year's offer on both our single and Double Lite Sash. The offer holds good for exactly 30 days — which gives you up to March 24th — but not a day longer. If you fail to get the offer by mail, let us know at once. We will send it next mail. Don't put off buying our Sash That Last — get in on the offer this year — save some money. Lord & Burnham Company SALES OFFICES: New York Philadelphia St. James Building Franklin Bank Building Boston Chicago Tremont Building Rookery Building Rochester, Granite Building FACTORIES: Irvington, N. Y. Des Plaines, 111. TVO not let the accounts owing you re- " main longer unpaid. Send them to us at once. We are prompt, energetic and reasonable, and can reach any point in the United States and Canada. National Florists' Board of Trade 56 PINE STREET : : NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing SAVED. 50% Pipes, Flues and Casings thoroughly overhauled and guaran- teed. Greenhouse Fittings of every description, ILLINOIS PIPE a MFG. CO., 2 1 13 S. Jefferson St., CHICAGO Clinton, Ia. — J. R. Bather will re- move his flower store from Second street to Fifth avenue. S. JACOBS fi SONS 1361-1 383 Flushing Av., Brooklyn, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writinp Siebert'a Zinc Glazing Points. Good for small or large glass, do not nut. easy to drive % and H inch Her lb. 40c. 5-1 hs. $1.85. 20-1 bs. $7.00 Vaughan's Seed Store Chicago. New York. Mention the American Florist when writing iy'3- The American Florist. 263 Announcement* King Semi-Iron or Pipe Frame Greenhouses. In addition to our well known line of King Iron Frame Greenhouses, we now offer a line of SEMI-IRON OR PIPE FRAME GREENHOUSES fully developed and perfected during the past four years. Bulletin No. 40, just off the press, contains 24 pages of illustrations and descriptions. Send For It. King Construction Co., Geand wo*" North Tonawanda, N. Y. New England Sales Office: 7 Water St., BOSTON, MASS. Representatives in New York, Philadelphia, Cleveland, and Denver. WE ARE SPECIALISTS IN Greenhouse Glass Paints & Putty BUFFALO WHITE (Semi-Paste) Most Perfect White Paint Made. Be sure to get our estimates. the DWELLE-KAISER co. 338-342 EUIcott St., BUFFALO, N. Y. Branch Offices: 80 N. Allen Street, • • ■ Albany, N. Y. Cutler Building, • - • Rochester, N. Y. 20 State Street. .... Erie, fa. Jreer's Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenhouses Drive easy and true, because both bevels are on the same tide. Can't twist and break the glass in driving. Galvan- ized and will not rust. No rights or lefts. The Peerless Glazine Poir li patented. Nootherslike it. Order from your dealer^ or direct from us. 1000,75c. postpaid. t Samples free. HENET A. DREER.I 7X4 Chestnut BtrectX PhlUd»lphU. GLASS We are leaders. Large stock, good prices. SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO. CHICAGO. ILLINOIS Mention the American Florist when writing Attention! Glass BuyersII GREENHOUSE GLASS You will save money if you obtain our prices before you buy Quality A No. 1. Prompt shipments. Hooker's Greenhouse White Paint The most durable White Paint for this purpose. Half barrels (25 gallons), per gal., $1.75; 5 gal. pails, per gal., $1.80. H. M. HOOKER COMPANY, WHOLESALE GLASS AND PAINTS, Long Distance Phone 65 1-659 West Washington Boulevard, Chlf^aCffi Monroe 4994. Near Des Plaines St. Vllll/ajJU Ventilating Apparatus, Greenhouse Fittings. Let us figure with you on the necessary Ventilating Equip- ment for your greenhouses. We have a line that is being used in all the modern houses today. Why? Because-these leading florists have given our goods severe tests and have found them to be entirely satisfactory under every condition. We will send you our descriptive catalog immediately upon request, containing our net prices, etc., and all orders large or small, receive our most prompt attention. Advance Co., RICHMOND, IND. The Regan Printing House LARGE RUNS OF CATALOGUES OUR SPECIALTY WRITE FOR PRICES. 527 Plymouth Place, CHICAGO PRINTING Letterheads, Envelopes, Billheads. Statements Cards and Special Shipping Labels, also Seed Envelopes. Plate Making and Color Work. Gorham & Ghapline Printery 542 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO 264 The American Florist. Feb. 22, Where There Is Condensation -there is need for a Morehead Steam Trap Condensation in steam lines is akin to matter out of place — means wasted energy. If your lines are sluggish — if your houses are not of uniform tempera- ture, write us. We guarantee to drain your lines perfectly — return the pure, hot condensation to your boiler without pump or injector or make no charge for the trial. Obey that impulse — write now. Send for "Book on Condensation." Morehead Manufacturing Co., Dept, "N," DETROIT, MICHIGAN -Stocks Carried Wichita. Kan. New Orleans. La Philadelphia Birmingham Ala Memphis. Term. Los Angeles Chatham. Ontario San Francisco This Beautiful Lawn Vase Only $4.90. Height, 20 inches; diameter of bowl, 22 inches: size of base, 14 inches; capacity of reservoir. IV2 gallons; weight. 81 pounds. Order No. 4C12003. without arms. Price $4.90 4C12003, with arms, price $5.65 Special price made to dealers for quantity lots. We Are the Bargain Center of the World We handle everything from a pin to a complete house. Send for our large General Catalog No.47. SPECIAL NOTE. Our Heating Dept, makes a specialty of com- plete Greenhouse Heating Systems. Send for our Special Heating Catalog No 47, Estim- ates furnished free of charge. CHICA80 HOUSE WRECKING CO. CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing Holyoke and Northampton FLORISTS ANB GARDENERS' CLUB. The monthly meeting of the Holyoke and Northampton Florists and Garden- ers' Club was held Tuesday evening, February 11, at French hall, Amherst Agricultural College. The members had been specially invited to Amherst on this occasion so as to take the op- portunity of meeting Wm. Duekham and C. H. Totty of Madison, N. J., who during the' day had been lectur- ing to the students. Mr. Totty is a ntan whose perse- verance has carried him to a very high standing in the ranks of commercial florists, and pleased the members greatly by the interesting account he gave of his visit to the International Flower Show held in London last year. The speaker declared himself delighted not only with the well grown plants and flowers, but also spoke highly of the arranging of the exhibits and the color blending. Mr. Duekham is su- perintendent of the Willis D. James t-st:it< ;it Madison, which is one of the finest in the country. It was decided to hold the banquet on the evening of Tuesday, March 11, at Mrs. Boydens. Frank Barnard and — Tickey were appointed as a com- mittee to arrange an entertainment program. The next meeting will be held at the greenhouse of Fields, the Florist. Northampton. Tuesday eve- ning, March 11. Prof. Waugh of Am- herst is down for an illustrated lecture. Frank Bar.vaiu>, Sec'y. Hot Water Heating by Taylor Syphon Circulator 36-38 Jackson Street, A FUEL SAVING DEVICE For your greenhouse. We have them for steam or hot water. Taylor return traps lor steam, Syphon Circulators for water. Taylor Steam Specialty Go. BATTLE CREEK, MICH. Use our patent Iron Bench Fittings and Roof Supports ""JENNINGS IRON GUTTER IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS For Tobacco Extracts, etc. Send for Circulars. DILLER, CASKEY & KEEN, S. W. Corner Sixth and Berk Streets, PHILADELPHIA. VENTILATING APPARATUS Split Carnations Easily Mended with Pillsbury Carnation Staple We find it very satisfac- tory. J. L. Dillon. Can't get along without them. J. L.Johnson. 2000 for $1.00 postpaid. I. L. PILLSBURY Galesburg, HI. Wired Toothpicks 10,000 SI .75: 50,000 $7.50. Manufactured by W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y, Sam Dlefree. For sale by dealers. Mention the American Florist when writing A. HERRMANN, Cape Flowers, all colors, Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs and all Florist Supplies. — Send For Prices — 404412 East 34th St. NEW YORK. Mention the American Florist when writing EVANS' Improved Challenge Ventilating Apparatus Write for Illustrated Cataloi Quaker city Machine Works. Richmond, Ind. GREENHOUSE BOILERS Catalog Free. Address S. Freeman fi Sons Mfg. Co., RACINE, WIS. Mention the American Florist when writing Lock the door before the horse is stolen, and insure your glass before if is broken. For particulars concerning Hail Insurance, address JOHN G. ESLER, Secretary, SADDLE RIVER N. J Mention the American Florist when writing Supplement to The America* Florist, No. 1290, February 22, 1913. FLORAL URN OF WHITE CARNATIONS, ROSES, LILY OF THE VALLEY AND CATTLEYAS. America is "the Pre ssli ::. re may he more comfort Umidships, but me are the first to touch Unknown Seas. Vol. XL CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, MARCH 1, 1913. No. 1291 The American Florist Established 1885. Copyright. 1913. by American Florist Company Entered as Second Class Matter Nov 11. 1891. at the Post Office at Chicago. Illinois. under act of March 3; 1879. - Published Every Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address; Ameflo, Chicago. Subscription. United States and Mexico, $1.00 a year; Canada. $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union. $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from toe trade Vol- umes half yearly from Auaust3. 1901. Address all correspondence subscriptions, etc.. American Florist Co.,440S. Dearborn St.. Chicago. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers — J. K. M. L. Farquhar, Bos- ton. Mass.. President: Theo.AVirth. Minneapolis, Minn.. Vice-President; John Young. 54 West Twenty eighth Street. New York. Secretary: Wm. F. Kasting, Buffalo. N. Y., Treasurer. Next annual convention and trade exhibition at Minn- eapolis. Minn.. August 19-22. 1913. Third National Flower Show, New York, April 5-12, 1913. John Young, Secretary. 54 West Twenty eighth Street. New York. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA Annual convention and exhibition at Chicago, November, 1913. Charles H. Totty. Madi- son. N. J.. President: C. W. Johnson. Morgan Park, IH., Secretary. r Spring Number Next Week Please Mail Advts. Now V=_ J SUGGESTIONS FOR PLANT GROWERS. Seeds for March Sowing. The middle of March is the proper time for the sowing of the main crop of summer annuals. The seedsmen have seen that the growers have the catalogues, and the lists of the wants for the year should be made out at once, if not already done, and the seeds procured and sown. How often have we seen good growers spending valu- able time during the busy days of May and June hunting for some small stock that could have been easily grown, but was neglected at the proper time. It is a good time now to look back at the sales of the last year or two and note what lines of stock were in short sup- ply or were carelessly omitted. Such matters as this are the little things that count in a successful business, for the time taken in hunting up and pro- curing the cheaper kinds of stock dur- ing the busy season more than eats up all the profit received in handling it. The seeds that should be sown now are almost endless in variety, and they in- clude asters, Phlox Drummondii, zin- nias, marigolds, balsams, antirrhinums, begonias, calendula, celosias, cobseas, cosmos, gauras, mignonette, nicotianas, nasturtiums, petunias, salpiglossis, ri- cinus, salvias, scabiosa, stocks, thun- bergias and others that may be de- manded. With the exception of Cobaea scandens, mignonette and ricinus, which should be sown in pots, these can all be sown in flats and as soon as large enough transplanted to pots or spaced in flats, and good stock be had fur summer bedding. Iceland Poppies. A beautiful cut flower for summer use not often grown is the Iceland pop- py. While it is a perennial, yet it can be treated as an annual if the seed is sown early and the plants transplant- ed. Seeds sown in March will bloom the coming summer, and the varieties of color range through the yellow and orange to white. The petals have a peculiar satiny texture and are beauti- fully crumpled, and if the flowers are picked in the earlj morning they will stand in water for a long time and are very decorative. There are few annuals that will attract more attention than a vase of these lovely poppies arranged with appropriate green, and besides they have a delicious fragrance. They are easily grown, and if the flowers are kept picked will continue to bloom all summer. Another poppy that can be grown for cut flowers is the Shirley poppy, but the flowers do not last as well as the Iceland poppies. Camellias. While It is a question if the camel- lia will ever become as popular as it was years ago, yet there seems to be a growing demand for the blooms of the "Japonica" as it was so familiarly known to the grandparents of the pres- ent generation, and the flowers are well adapted to certain classes of work or occasions. A few dwarf plants are now also seen in flower in some of the stores. They are easily grown, the prime requisite being a cool house, one with a night temperature of 45 degrees to 50 degrees, and the constant care throughout the year that all hard- wooded plants require. The large speci- mens which are grown for cut blooms may be planted in the ground of the house, first spading in a quantity of leaf-mold and rotted cow manure. The smaller plants are generally grown in pots, firmly planted in the same kind of soil, with plenty of drainage. They do not need repotting often and \ done the shift should be to only one size larger, and this should be done just after the plant is through flower- ing, for it then starts to make its growth for another season. When the growth starts the plants should be given plenty of water and frequently- syringed: in fact, careful watering is the one thing necessary in their cul- ture. They should never become dry. and during the hot days of summer frequent syringings are required, which also greatly assists in keeping down mealy bug and scale, the only two in- sects to which the plant is subject. ause of the buds dropping, which will sometimes occur, can invariably - iced to the plant becoming dry sometime during its growth. During the summer heavy shade over plants will be required and an abund- ..f air should lie provided at this 266 The American Florist. Mm Geraniums. At the approach of spring the geran- iums and other bedding stock will make rapid growth and from those which are large enough a top cutting may be taken now. While these cut- tings will not make good-sized plants for bedding out yet they can be grown on for stock plants for another year. It is time now to take account of the stock on hand and look over the amount that has been required in the past and if it is found that there will be a probable shortage of any varie- ties procure them at once. They can be obtained at this time, either small plants or rooted cuttings, at low prices. Many growers lose every year by put- ting off their buying too late when the prices have advanced to such a figure that there is no profit in handling them. It is seldom that one who has much bedding to do has geraniums enough especially of S. A. Nutt or Al- phonse Ricard, and this is the time to procure the stock, and if a grower has any room to spare it is good business to stock up with these varieties, for there is a guaranteed sale for aH well grown plants in May. The plants that are now in 3-in. pots will require going over often and spacing out, that well grown stocky plants may be had. If crowded now, tall, weak, spindly plants are too often the result, and when grown in this way are not fit to make a good showing in the bed when planted. Greenheart. A wood which, according to the De- partment of Agriculture, outlasts iron and steel when placed in water is British Guiana greenheart. It is used in ship and dock building, trestles, bridges, shipping platforms, flooring, and for all purposes involving great wear and tear. The woods of two spe- cies of West African trees have been introduced into English markets as substitutes for greenheart under the name of African greenheart, but both are inferior to the South American tree. All the gates, piers and jetties of the Liverpool docks and practically all the lock gates of the Bridgewater ca- nal in England are of greenheart. The use of greenheart has been specified for sills and fenders in the lock gates of the Panama canal. Nansen's ship, the "Frara," and the Antarctic ship "Discovery," were built of greenheart. Though it grows in parts of British, French, and Dutch Guiana, Venezuela, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Trinidad, Ja- maica, and Santo Domingo, it is being cut only in British Guiana, where it is found along the sea coast and water courses, seldom extending more than 50 miles inland. Greenheart used to bring $1.00 per cubic foot at the point of shipment, but the present price is considerably less. Constant drain for more than 100 years upon the most accessible stands of greenheart in British Guiana has stripped the forest of its best material, and the wood now obtained is of inferior quality. Tracts are now being cut over in some places for the third time. Only the heart- wood of the tree possesses the pecu- iar~ durability desired, and the best wood is found in old trees. THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted by Robt. KiJt. Philadelphia, Pa. St. Patrick's Day Window. Make two good sized circles of shamrocks and suspend in the center of the window with green ribbons. From these circles suspend at uneven lengths tiny green baskets filled with shamrocks. At different intervals sus- pend a shower of shamrocks, and if more effective tie a little bunch of shamrocks to the ribbons holding the tiny baskets. In the center of the window on a mound of moss place an immense green rose made of a heavy green silk to which shamrocks have been fastened. In the center place a tin or vase and fill with lily of the valley. An ordinary glass flower bowl can be utilized, arranging the green shamrock rose leaves around it. Each petal of the green rose should be well shaped with the slope decidedly mark- ed in the center of each leaf. On the Alliance, Neb. — This town's first greenhouse has been built by E. W. Ray. It contains 1.200 feet of glass and is thoroughly modern in heating and general equipment. A Ma'ketable Geranium. green moss mound interspersed here and there arrange little groups of shamrocks. Shamrock vases filled with sham- rocks can be advantageously placed in the foreground. At one side a few of those tall spiral vases just large enough to hold one rose will look at- tractive with a spray of white lilac; a fine specimen spray of the large mignonette will be pretty and perhaps a white rose or two of perfect growth. These tall spiral vases will give a tone of daintiness to the general effect. "Use tall palms for the background of this setting and smaller ferns in the front part of the window where a fin- ish is needed. If a selling feature of loose flowers is desired a few green boxes can be filled with spring flow- ers and placed to advantage. Also the small green fancy baskets can be scat- tered here and there, some tied with ribbons with no flowers in them, sim- ply showing a variety of different de- signs suitable and symbolical of St. Patrick's day. A. E. K. Parcel Post and the Florist. With parcel post in full operation florists are divided in their opinions of its value to their particular indus- try. The general sentiment among the retailers is one of more or less dis- trust. They are afraid that delivery will be too slow for their needs. With the old law in force the florist could mail his goods second class, affix a special delivery stamp and have them receive almost the same treatment as first-class matter. Under this provis- ion it was customary for New York dealers to send many packages by mail to middle western points. With parcel post in effect, flowers receive just the same treatment as any other fourth- class matter and they cannot be hur- ried. As a result, the express com- panies are getting more business than they did formerly. Many florists, however, are desirous of seeing what sort of treatment they will get at the hands of parcel post and to find out a number of them are going to send trial shipments. The results will show what confidence may be placed in the new system. One point which has been disposed of by wholesalers and by the retailers who are shipping by parcel post, is that it is almost imperative that a shipping tag and not a paper label be used on the package. If the addresslabelis used on the parcel post bundle there is danger of the lat- ter becoming damaged when the clerk strikes the label with the cancellation stamp. This fact is particularly im- portant to florists because the package must arrive in good order. A man does not want a handsome box, which en- ters largely into his cost, to be so broken in transit that it is in no con- dition to be brought into the home upon its arrival. To make the proper impression, the box and its wrapping must be as neat as possible. When a tag is used, on the other hand, there is no need of the clerk striking the package with the stamp. The postage stamps are placed on the tag. The clerk simply lays the tag on the block and strikes it with the cancellation stamp. This method is also thought to be favored by the postal authorities because it enables the clerk to do his work quicker and with less liability of damage. Another point not to be overlooked is that the tag offers a splendid chance to the man who wants to do some ef- fective advertising. The stamps and the address go on the face of the tag. On the reverse may be placed an at- tractively worded advertisement call- ing attention to particular facilities for out-of-town shipping. For years progressive business men, and espe- cially florists, have realized that a distinctive tag has a definite advertis- ing value, and with the advent of parcel post this value is greatly in- creased. The results of the experi- ments of florists with parcel post will be awaited w-ith interest by the trade. JOLIET, ILL. — Albert C. Rott will move his flower store from 110 North Chicago street to the Young building. Cincinnati, O. — According to a local paper, the Hill-Heller flower firm of this city and Indianapolis, Ind., will dissolve partnerships March 1. Myer Heller, New Castle, Ind., will retire and the business will be taken over by E. G. Hill, Richmond, Ind., the other partner. *9'3- The Amer i ca n Fl ori s t. 26' CHRYSANTHEMUMS Propagation. Assuming that the benches have been properl] renovated and filled with sand, they should be given a thorough watering and tamped firmly — in fad the firmer the better — and then to be certain that all parts are moist give another good watering, when they will be ready to receive the cuttings. Stock plants that have had proper attention as to watering and airing will be producing strung cuttings from February onward. Somfe varieties make more robust cuttings than others. and while strong ones are considered best, these differences be- tween the many kinds should not be seriously considered, as they are con- stitutional and we must accept and conform to the variations as we find them. Cuttings taken from the stock plants usually vary from 1V4 to 3 inches in length, according to the kinds and their vigor. After removing the lower leaves and shortening the tips of the larger ones they are ready to insert in the sand. With a case knife make a cut in the sand about an inch deep, into which stand the cuttings about an inch to one and a half inches apart. When this cut is filled, firm to sand around the base of the cutting with the thumb and fingers. The next row is made from IV2 to o inches from the first, into which the cutting is inserted in a like manner. The first watering should be given without great delay. The first few days are the most critical and they should be given copious waterings to settle the sand firmly around the base of the cutting, so they can take up moisture by capillary attraction through the cells and channels ex- posed when the cutting is severed from the plant. This process of taking up the moisture contained in the sand is the only means by which they are sus- tained until the roots appear and it also prevents their wilting. Wilting on warm bright days is due to the inability of the cutting through the pores on the end to supply suffi- cient moisture to counteract the evap- oration of this moisture through the pores of the leaves. This process of evaporation is constant and the higher the temperature the greater the de- mand to supply the tissue of the leaves and keep them fresh and crisp. From this it will be seen that a greater supply of water is necessary to keep the cuttings firm in warm than in cool weather and while the power of the unrooted cutting is limited and can not give adequate supply, the fre- quent application of water is bene- ficial as it sustains the leaves for the lime being and prevents the flagging until the heat again reaches a point sufficient to exhaust the evaporating 1 K.uer of the cutting, when they must again become limp. Occasional dewing over is an excellent practice when the weather is bright and the air dry and buoyant. In cool, damp weather watering should be discontinued until there is urgent need of it. The most unfavor- able weather is when the temperature is above seventy and the air is humid. Under such conditions the cuttings wilt and if water is added they do not dry off quickly und consequently there, is danger of their rotting. Damping Hje walks and side walls is about all thai can be d !, thus lowering the temperature as much as possible. At no time should they become very dry, as such a state will soon harden the end of the cutting so that it can not take up the moisture. Abundance of good fresh air is es- sential to good healthy cuttings. In fact, the ventilation should never be closed unless severe weather neces- sitates. Strong drafts are to be guarded against, as they dry out the cuttings too quickly. For this reason we prefer ventilation at the top rather than from the side. Cuttings usually root in one to three weeks, although a close case and hardened to a normal condition, otherwise the most of them are likely to be lost. Elm] 1: 1 1. Smith. Treating Rooted Cuttings. As stated in a previous article, some kinds of chrysanthemums make roots more quickly than others, so no fixed time can be given to indicate when they should be removed from the sand. With a gentle bottom heat Of sixty to sixty-five degrees. Golden Glow will be well rooted in ten days, while 1 hi ysanthemiste Montigny may r - quire six weeks or more to be in the same condition. Mrs. Drabble and some others are even more reluctant, MAGNOLIA WREATH BY G M.GERAGHTY. MGR. DUNLOPS, TORONTO. Design for Funeral of Mrs. Nordheimer on Order of tit. Imperial Daughters of the Empire. some kinds are very slow, requiring several months, and are often unpop- ular on this account. The tempera- ture of the propagating house should be about 55 degrees over head and the sand warmed by the pipes under- neath about 10 degrees higher. They are so susceptible of being rooted that no fast rule can be given. They will root slowly in 40 degrees or quick- ly in 80, but the latter has a ten- dency to weaken them. Cuttings from this temperature should be placed in sometimes requiring eight to twelve weeks to show roots. These condi- tions are modified somewhat by the eomlitioii of the cuttings when taken. If soft and in an active growing stati they require less time than if half ripened when inserted. The temperature of the sand also has an Influence upon the time re- quired. As soon as roots appear the cuttings show signs of new growth and if such a condition is not a sufficient indication a few may be lifted to de- 268 The American Florist. Mar, termine how far the roots have ad- vanced. "When half an inch long they should be removed from the sand, pot- Ting or shipping to the customer as the demands may require. If per- mitted to remain in the sand for a longer period, they gradually harden, owing to the lack of nourishment sun- plied by the sand. They also become thinner, losing their vitality because of the continuous heat applied from the bottom. Two and a quarter inch pots are large enough for the first potting and when this operation is completed they should have a thorough watering. See that all parts of the soil are moist, for if dried out at this time .they seldom recover and make as good plants as those given prompt atten- tion in this respect. If rooted cuttings for distribution is the object they should be removed at this stage and wrapped in damp moss. As far as possible do not allow the moss or wrapper to extend far above the roots. Such a course tends to keep the foli- age wet and should any of them have the least trace of cutting bench fungus the whole bundle are likely to perish before reaching their destination. Such precautions should also be applied to prevent the cuttings from heating, es- pecially later in the season, at which time all soft growth soon rots when air is excluded whether due to faulty wrapping or by inclosing in air tight boxes. The object is 'to keep the roots damp so the cuttings will not shrivel and the tops dry and cool to prevent decay. If these conditions are properly considered the packer will be troubled with few complaints. Elmer D. Smith. Illinois Experiment Greenhouses. The florists of Illinois, who meet in annual convention at Peoria March 4-5, will be interested to know of the greenhouse construction work being done at the University of Illinois at Champaign. The buildings are the work of the Foley Manufacturing Co., Chicago, and the still uncompleted range shows the state university to be a leader in this department. In one illustration is shown the agronomy greenhouse. The main building here is 42x120 feet long, a full flat iron rafter greenhouse without interior supports. It was built on a brick foundation which originally supported two old greenhouses and is an excellent piece of work. The plant breeding house is espe- cially adapted to the work for which it is intended. It has large double doors at both ends, it being the inten- tion of the college to lay rails on the ground to operate cars to carry large tubs or plant boxes with big plants. To the south of the plant breeding house is being erected a large wire house to keep birds away from the experimental work being conducted out of doors. The wire house will be practically the same as the end sec- tions of the greenhouses. In the third illustration is shown the house at the extreme east end of the range and next to it the two veg- etable houses. The smokestack in the distance shows the temporary heating plant. The heating for the entire range when completed will come from a single plant already in- Prof. H. B. Dorner. Chief of Floriculture at the Illinois State Univ. stalled from a quarter to half a mile away. The photograph was taken during the process of construction. There is now a large palm house, 80x 408 feet, with curved glass roof, on the foundation shown in this picture. Pasadena, Calif. — The spring show of the Pasadena Horticultural Society will be held April 10-12. The follow- ing officers will be in charge : James McGillivray, president; Wm. Hutchin- son, vice-president; George L. Ken- nedy, Victor L. Clemence, Geo. F. Nill- son, Jr., J. B. Feldman, Richard Thomas. Robert Pegg, John Cortes and Jacob Albrecht. The Commission Man and Publicity. February 15. To the Committee on Publicity, New York Florists' Club. Gentlemen : — Within the past three months I hav< been in receipt of communications ad- vocating a publicity campaign and so- liciting contributions thereto. As r understand it, the project is to en- courage the public to buy and use- flowers more freely. I believe the plan is worthy and merits serious consider- ation. I am satisfied that quite a sum of money has already been expended for printed matter — Hallowe'en and Thanksgiving placards, etc. The gentlemen who have responded and contributed to this movement so- promptly are to be commended for their action in endeavoring to further the- interests of the trade, but unless other ways and means are devised or dis- covered it seems like a waste of both energy and money. I am directing this communication and criticism to- the gentlemen who are furthering this movement and I would strenuously ad- vocate getting at the root of the evil, and perhaps dispensing with irregular and fabulous prices, which the retail florist is always directly held respon- sible for, and which ofttimes causes loss of business. If a campaign in- augurated to encourage the public to buy and use flowers more frequently is to be successful, I would consider it a very important feature first to undertake to discourage the growers being inconsistent regarding their de- mands on their commission men. At present the grower flits from one commission man to another whenever he believes he can realize the highest prices. Ofttimes he is "stung" for pur- suing such methods, being misled and influenced by false quotations, and consequently there is bred a lack of" confidence in the commission merchant. If the growers would single out the reliable dealers who are acting on the level, and give them a fair and square deal, conditions might be somewhat improved. My theory is to try tc- eradicate irregular, fluctuations of prices. An instance of this kind hap- pened to me recently, and I think men- tion of it here is apropos, although there is no necessity for mentioning the commission man's name. Previous to Thursday, January 30, I was buying sweet peas from Mr. Commission Man at $1.50 a dozen. As usual. I left my order for the follow- ing day (Friday) and without notice I was charged $1.75 a dozen. Not- GENERAL VIEW OF UNCOMPLETED RANGE AT ILLINOIS EXPERIMENT STATION. '9*3- The American Florist. 20!) withstanding the advance In price, I again left an order for the following day (Saturday) and again without notice the price was advanced to $2 a dozen. Now, gentlemen of the publicity committee, you who are so interested in this movement to encourage the public to buy and use flowers more freely, suppose you seriously consider such instances as I have just related. It gives food for thought. Why not opera Beason there was no demand for violets. You will appreciate that such in- stances tend to discourage the sale of any product, and I also believe ways and means can be devised to govern and control prices. For instance, if the important growers would put lim- itations on the asking-prices of their products it might help. No doubt there is competition among the com- mission men, and too often false values / — : . ;_ - i Si : ~Y 'i'«Tl6 * I-Vet ' T" i .#&-■*. jfl^ft^^^^^s^By^L" * \E PLANT BREEDING GREENHOUSE AT ILLINOIS EXPERIMENT STATION. try to control such unwarranted ir- regularity in price? No doubt you know that there are many such in- stances, of which I could cite quite a number. I name the sweet pea oc- currence merely as an example. Surely I could not raise the price to my patrons as rapidly as I was being advanced. The consequence is, I go shy on sweet peas and do not advo- cate the sale of them. I cannot ac- count for the continual increase in price, unless that on previous days this commission merchant had sold out his consignment at the $1.50 price and began to feel that he could safely raise the price. And then, finding that he had sold out his consignment of sweet peas at $1.75 a dozen, he de- cided he was still not demanding enough and concluded to ask $2 a dozen on Saturday. The advances were made on three consecutive days. However, on the following Monday, Mr. Commission Man, having perhaps found himself deserted by his usual sweet pea buyers, rang me up on the phone and inquired if I wanted any sweet peas, whereupon I informed him that I could not rely on his prices since I did not know where he would stop, and that I had concluded to handle less of them if they were to contin- ually increase in price. He then in- formed me that I could buy them at the usual price, $1.50 a dozen, which price I was paying only four days previous. Another instance is, I have never seen in the past fifteen years that the price of violets has been so low with no call for them. This, I believe, is the result of former high prices, and also is due to the fact that the Prince- ton and New Haven football games on Saturdays would advance the price 100 to 200 per cent from the price as it was two days previous. Thus the public generally has been discouraged from buying them. Even during horse show week and the opening of the are quoted on stock in order to win growers and shippers away from some other commission dealer. Now, gentlemen, I particularly de- sire not to be misunderstood or quoted as being opposed to any wholesale commission florist or grower. As pre- viously stated, I offer this communica- tion only as food for thought to the committee on publicity who have so kindly volunteered and interested themselves in this movement. As for the wholesale commission florists, I will state that they are essential to our business. Many of them are con- siderate and accommodating and will- ing to render all the assistance they may be called upon to render. Try first to encourage the grower before you take the public in hand, and with Mr. Commission Man and Mr. Re- tailer in co-operation, the public will be given a fair and square deal, and business for all hands will increase. Nowdays competition is keen and fab- ulous prices are things of the past. Only legitimate profits are sought. But constant fluctuations and irregular de- mands keep the retailers guessing. Perhaps if others, like myself, would offer their criticisms encouraging the public to buy and use flowers more fre- quently, it might tend to discourage the usage now in vogue of wearing ar- tificial flowers for corsage purposes and many times for table decorations. The campaign of publicity is no doubt meant to work for the interests of the trade generally, and it certainly is an undertaking which demands serious consideration and deliberation before launching. Why not solicit the views of our brother retailers, big ones as well as small ones? J. P. Klausner. Publicity at Philadelphia. The meeting in the interest of the publicity movement called by the Re- tail Florists' Association and held in the Florists' club rooms Thursday evening, February 20, was very well attended as a starter, and if the same interest is shown six months from this time the results will be most gratify- ing to all concerned. The various branches of the trade were well rep- resented, about seventy-five being present, among them several ladies. The meeting resolved itself into a general discussion of publicity. Presi- dent Gracey called the assemblage to order and read a short paper outlin- ing the object of the meeting. He thought that much was to be gained by co-operation and hoped the ques- tion would be discussed fully, one way or the other, so that it could be viewed from all sides. Hugh Oddonnel, manager of the Philadelphia Press, gave a very in- teresting talk on publicity. News- papers were in business to make money and in doing so they catered to the people. In fact, the people ed- ited the paper, he said. The papers were always trying to find out what the people wanted and then they gave it to them. Newspapers are more sentimental than instructive. They give the news, paying well for much that is thrown away which could not be used for want of space. Referring to the publicity movement, Mr. Oddon- nel likened the florists to the tailors, both trades being too exclusive, too dignified to advertise. The tailors in this way had allowed the clothing manufacturers to run away with their trade. The average-sized man can go AGRONOMY GREENHOUSE AT ILLINOIS EXPERIMENT STATION. 270 The American Florist. Mar =^^w . — ~~ ~"™1 — ,~™ — ' ™ * &*~ \ r JOE** * \Vjf * ... ri 4 A • i ij^r *•- L** S ♦ " L3& * >*«r *r ' ***** *? t h ■ § ■ * M ma 1, .\Y A SOCIAL NIGHT AT THE TORONTO GARDENERS AND FLORISTS' CLUB. into any large clothing store and find a suit ready to wear that will be al- most a perfect fit, and at a price con- siderably lower than that of the mer- chant tailor. This was largely brought about by advertising. It was the same with shoes. Standard makes are ex- tensively advertised, and shoes to or- der are now almost a thing of the past. Mr. Oddonnel thought florists catered too much to the select trade. They ought to get in touch with the middle classes and encourage the use of flow- ers with this part of the population, which was by far the largest. It is the people of modest means that kept the wheels of trade moving, he said, and the florists should get their share of this trade. As to getting matter in the papers without cost, he would sug- gest that the services of some good woman writer, who was in love with the subject of flowers should be se- cured, and short pithy articles from her pen would, he thought, find en- trance as reading matter to the col- umns of the daily papers on the woman's page. Care must be taken, however, that commercialism does not show in or between the lines. There were many instances of concerted movements by allied interests in ad- vertising. The tailors in Chicago, be- coming alarmed at the great growth of the ready-made clothes business in the department stores, got together and by cleverly-worded advertisements showing the advantage of their per- fectly fitting garments, as compared with those of the ready-made estab- lishments, brought about such a change in sentiment that the large stores, on the strength of their greater advertis- ing patronage, wanted the papers to refuse the tailors their columns. While advertising is very expensive it is profitable, as there is no business of any importance in this country that has not been built up by printer's ink. Mr. Oddonnel felt sure that a publicity campaign through the columns of the press and magazines, if intelligently carried out, would result in making flowers more popular, increasing their sale and leading to a more general use among all classes. A number of well-known members of the trade gave their views. Edward Reid thought that advertising should commence in the displays of the retail florist which he contended were fre- quently very meager. He advocated the carrying of more stock and selling at lower prices when lower prices were made to him. S. S. Pennock also thought that many retail florists did not take advantage of their oppor- tunity to purchase flowers at low prices in quantity lots and force their sale. This plan had worked very well by men who had tried it. He believed in advertising and would do what he could to help any concerted movement along. Leo Niessen spoke of the great help Mother's day had been to the trade: how sales were largely increased and prices advanced 250 per cent. He also thought that florists should carry better stocks. They should come oftener to the markets to see the new and good things as they made their appearance. Stock up with them and increased business would surely result. Adolph Farenwald advocated the display of flowers. To show them was the way to make sales. The success- ful florists carried large stocks. The Greeks were the real up-to-date men. They bought in large quantities and moved their stock quickly at small profits. Charles Grakelow was full of the get-together movement. Much could be done to improve the business by all branches, and if all would come together and work in harmony great good would result. Charles Fox said that a great deal had been said, but not much done, and he asked those present to step up and show their in- terest in the work by signing their names with the amojnt they were will- ing to give to start the work. Sub- scriptions amounting to nearly $o00 were thus voluntarily obtained, which is certainly a good start and a foun- dation to build on. With this to work on the committee will try to perfect an advertising campaign that will meet with the approval of the sub- scribers, who will then be asked to forward the sinews of war and the work will be started at once. Robert Kift. Constructing: Park or Estate. How and where to construct a public park or private estate was entertain- ingly described by Arthur A. Shurt- leff, engineer of the Boston Park De- partment, at Horticultural Hall, Feb- ruary 15, 1913. Mr. Shurtleff said: "When selecting territory for a pub- lic park or a private estate, consider the following: The site should be ac- cessible by road and rail not only to those who are to frequent the land for pleasure purposes, but also to those who are to furnish labor and supplies. Breezy northern slopes are suitable for grounds which are to be used only in summer, but for winter enjoyment southern slopes and protection from '9*3- The American Feorist. 271 the wind are essential. These slopes must net be so steep or so wanting in contour as t" prevent the construc- tion of roads of moderate gradient be- tween points of strategic Importance. Test these gradients with an instru- ment before you purchase. Sean the ground for rock. If ledge occurs where you intend to build roads or excavate Cellars, serious items of expense will Pe Involved. Outcrops of ledge which furnish building stone or which add in turesqucncss to your landscapes are to be prized. "Boundary lines should be regular and should embrace all the land needed for the control of the immediate land- scapes. Dig many and deep test pits to determine the nature of the soil. Sandy gravel on the upland is very precious because it means cheap roads. cheap concrete, dry cellars and ready sewage disposal, though on the other hand the grass and trees may suffer from lack of water in such ground. A heavy clay soil may be endured here and there for its economic uses and for the good grass it produces. The top soil or loam should be deep and underlain with a liberal supply of yel- low loam. This combination, with an adequate rainfall, is the mainstay of all vegetation. A liberal water sup- ply must be obtainable within easy pumping distance of your building sites and nurseries. "Select your land also with consider- ation of the appearance as well as the condition of its woodlands, meadows, brooks, ponds and fields. These na- tural features are the materials of scenery and they must compose or must be capable of composition into landscapes pleasing to the eye. If the land of your choice fulfills all severely practical requirements, and at the same time possesses fine land- scapes, your search has been well re- warded." Toronto. BUSINESS VERY GOOD. The market at the present time is better supplied than at any time since last season. In the last two months business has been better than on any previous year, and although many growers complain of the scarcity of stock and bad weather the prices have held up so well that the returns are considerably higher than in other years. American Beauty roses have been daeidedly off crop since the holi- days and it will take some time before the cut will amount to anything. Of the other roses, Killarneys and Rich- monds have been of very good qual- ity but short of the demand. Maids and Brides are again seen in promi- nent numbers. Carnations have been the standby for some time, with a fairly large cut, good quality and heavy demand. The prices realized have been the best for years. Vio- lets, valley and orchids have all had great runs and at no time have they been over plentiful. The heavy supply of bulbous stock at present is no- ticeable in the cut rate stores, but it is expected that about another week will run off this surplus. (I. I'll MEETING. 'I'lie Gardeners and Florists' Club held a social meeting Tuesday. Feb- ruary 18. About 250 turned out and were given a very enjoyable evening. A well arranged programme provided amusement and our esteemed treas- urer. Geo. Mills, looked after the re- freshments. There were some very line Bowers on exhibition. Enchant- ress Supreme, from Dailledouze Bros.. Brooklyn. X. V.. and Commodore, from the E. G. Hill Co.', Richmond, Ind. Both arrived in splendid condition and were well thought of. R. Jennings, oi Brampton, showed a new seedling called Rosette, which for a .lark pink looks i.eiier than the best, n is a good strong grower and of good last ing habits. Mr. Jennings also showed a table of carnations of g 1 varie ties. The Dale Estate showed earns linns and two line vases of Brides and Ma ills, also some very fine violets. Miller & Son showed carnations; Thomas Manlon. W. .lay and Fred Adams, miscellaneous stock. Visitors were: — Cassels, representing Lord ,v Burnham, New York; vvm. Dykes, representing Ed. Jansen, New York; .1. Dllloff, with Schloss Bros., New York; Win, [Casting, Buffalo. N. Y. NOTES. Grobba iV Wandrey have dissolved partnership, Carl Grobba having taken over the interests of the firm. A new block of houses are under way. an electric dynamo has been installed for the blacksmith shop and general improvements for an increased busi- ness are under way. The houses are well filled with bulbous stock and dec- orative plants. Mclntyre & Trimbee have some nicely shaped prunus. Their eight houses are mostly devoted to aspara- gus and ferns, the demand for which is always steady. E. Wandrey. late of Grobba & Wandrey, has left for a trip to south- ern California and Florida to look over possibilities of growing plants. etc. The Georgetown Floral Co. has a fine crop of Killarneys. both Pink and White, the flowers and stems being first-class. S< G. D. Montreal Notes. The Montreal Gardeners and Flor- ists' Club at its last meeting elected three new members. The dinner ac- count of the twenty-fifth anniversary was finally disposed of. W. Cotter, manager of the Montreal Floral Ex- change, offered the use of their new hall to the club for the purpose of holding their meetings after May 1. It was gratefully accepted.— Travis then read his paper on poinsettias, which provoked an interesting discussion. The waning interest of some of the oldest members was revived by the presence of W. J. Wilshire. More of the pioneers would be gladly wel- comed. E. J. Hayward is seriously consider- ing specializing in mushrooms. He has been very successful with them, and as a money maker he says they put plants or flowers away down the list. Curling is the talk of the day. Many local florists are leading members of opposing clubs. G. A. Robinson has been elected al- derman for the third term by acclama- tion. James McKenna contemplates a vis- it to Europe in the near future. Hall & Robinson are installing new electric lights in their store. John Walsh is delighted with his new greenhouse. Four DODGE, Ia. — P. L. Larson has sold the four lots on which stand his greenhouses for $10,500. The plant is under lease to R. P. Atwell until July 1. when it will be moved and Mr. Lar- son will resume the business In an- other location. Sybacuse, N. Y.— The Syracuse Flor- ists' Club lias been organized and the following officers elected : Matthew T. Keenari. president; W. E. Day. Vice president; David J. Murphy, treas- urer; Thomas J. Godvin, secretary. The executive committee is composed of Hugh T. McCarthy, chairman: War- ner V. Bultmann, Thomas J. Christian. Win. i'. Mohr. OBITUARY. Rdward Bourque. Edward BoHirque, an expert designer .Hid decora lor of New York city, died at his home in Ynnkers, .V. Y., on I b inary jo of a complication of lung disease and heart HonM. after an ill- ness of one week. lie was 17 ' .hi lie »as a native of x.-w Fori i |tj and on leaving school entered the emploj of Charles A. Dards, the well Known Madison avenue retailer, where I.,- remained continually, a period of thirty years, until stricken by his last illness. Mr. Bourque had been twict married. His first wife died a num- ber of years ago. About five years ago he marrietl again and is survived by his widow and three children, two now grown to adult age, being chil- dren of his first wife. No liner trib- ,11. can be paid to his memory than the following from his employer, Charles A. Dards : "Edward Bourque's loss is the great- est grief to me as he has been with me for such a number of years, coming to me first as a boy fresh from school to run errands. I had watched his growth into manhood on until his la- mentable ending so early in life. Mr. K que was a man who endeared his friends to him by his genial manner and his constant thought and consider- ation for the feelings of those with whom he came in contact. He was ever watchful and anxious to further the interests and wants of my custom- ers, always keeping in view the neces- sities of business. Through the whole of his buisiness career with me. about thirty years. Mr. Bourque was never late one hour, or away from business, except on account of illness in his family. He was a friend to all he met and everybody was his friend. Everyone who knew him in any way will mourn his loss, especially his im- mediate associates in the business who loved him to a man." The funeral took place from the Catholic Church. Yonkers. X. Y.. on the morning of Febraury 22. Mr Dards and his entire staff attending. The store was closed for the day. A. F. F. Abraham Moltz. Abraham Moltz. for the past twenty- five years a florist of New York city, died suddenly February 20. In the wholesale district, where he was best known. "Abe" Moltz has been a fa- miliar figure for many years. His business career was beset by many- hardships. He was of Jewish descent and his funeral was held on February 21 ai a Jewish synagogue. He is sur- vived by a widow. A. F. F. Chas. Siebrecht. i 'lias. Siebrecht, a well known flor- ist of Winona. Minn., ended his life bj hanging, February 14. He com- plained of illness at the noon meal and shortly after disappeared. When he failed to appear for supper a search was made and he was found hanging lo a rafter in a barn at the rear of his home. Charles Williams. Charles Williams, formerly a Bor- is! at Bay City, Mich., died at the f his daughter, Mrs. X. < ;. Mc- Phee, Grand Rapids. .Mich., recently, aged M years. Mr. Williams was a native of England, but had lived in the United states for the last 30 years. Two daughters survive. ELKHABT, I\n. W. H. Troger has sold his greenhouse to Samuel s. Jones mil N. Aldus Harold of Knightstown for $12,E 272 The American Florist. Mar. /, International Flower Show. New Grand Central Palace, New York, April 5-12. FINAL SCHEDULE OF PRIZES. We received February 1 the final schedule of prizes of the third Inter- national Flower Show of the Society of American Florists and contributing societies, to be held in the new Grand Central Palace, Forty-sixth street and Lexington avenue, New York, April 5-12, 1913. This exhibition is ex- pected to surpass anything of the kind ever held here or abroad and probably will be the biggest event in the trade to take pla"ce for a long time to come. In the prizes offered and in fact in every respect, the show will prove a big attraction both in America and in foreign countries. The grand total of the money prizes amounts to the enormous sum of $14,509.50 and the number of cups and medals are as follows : Silver cups, 32; gold med- als, 27; silver medals, 43; bronze med- als, 33; silver gilt medals, 2; certifi- cates of merit, 3; and two gold med- als or purse of $50 each; two silver medals or purse of $25 each; silver- ware valued at $75. Honorary vice-presidents and spe- cial contributors are Geo. F. Baker, Tuxedo Park, N. Y.; W. T. Carring- ton, Portchester, N. Y.; Louis Burk, Philadelphia, Pa.; Robert D. Foote, Morristown, N. J.; Mrs. D. Willis James, Madison, N. J.; Mrs. Seth Low, New York; Adolph Lewisohn, Ardsley, N. Y.; John I. Pratt, Glen Cove, N. Y.; Lenox S. Rose, Madison, N. J.; Samuel Thorn, Milbrook. N. Y.; Mrs. F. F. Thompson, New York; W. B. Thompson, Yonkers, N. Y.; Samuel Untermeyer, Yonkers, N. Y. The contributing and co-operating societies are : American Carnation Society; American Gladiolus Society; American Rose Society; American Sweet Pea Society; American Institute of the City of New York; Chrysanthe- mum Society of Americra; Dutchess County Horticultural Society; Elberon Horticultural Society; Horticultural Society of Chicago; Horticultural Club of Boston; Horticultural Society of New York; International Exposi- tion Co.; Lenox Horticultural Society; Morris County Gardeners and Florists' Society; Massachusetts Horticultural Society; Nassau County Horticultural Society; National Association of Gar- deners; New Jersey Floricultural Society; Newport Horticultural Socie- ty; New York and New Jersey Asso- ciation of Plant Growers; New York Florists' Club; North Westchester Horticultural Society; Paterson Flori- cultural Society; The Perpetual Flow- ering Carnation Society of England; Southampton Horticultural Society; Tarrytown Horticultural Society; Westchester and Fairfield Horticul- tural Society. The following donations and special prizes are offered by commercial firms : Arthur T. Boddington, New York, $125; W. Atlee Burpee & Co- Philadelphia, Pa., silver cup; C. W. Brownell Moss & Peat Co., Walden, N. Y., $60; Burnett Bros., New York, sil- ver cup; Harry Balsley, Detroit, Mich., $25; Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J., three silver cups; John Lewis Childs, Floral Park, N. Y.. $43; Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa., $230; M. C. Ebel, Madison, N. J.,' $75; Fot- tler-Fiske-Rawson Co., Boston, Mass., bulbs; Gardeners' Chronicle of Amer- ica, New York, silver cup; Garden Magazine, Garden City, N. Y., silver cup; Henry & Lee, New York, $20; E. G. Hill Co., Rich- mond, Ind., $50; Peter Henderson & I 'u.. New York, $50; Henshaw & Fenrich, New York, silver cup; Knight & Struck, New York, $75; Lord & Burnham Co., New York, gold medal or $20; Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J., $60; H. F. Michell Co., Philadel- phia, Pa., challenge cup, lily cup, gold medal, silver medal; Leo Niessen Co., Philadelphia, Pa., silver cup; W. E. Marshall & Co., New York, $25; Pen- nock-Meehan Co., Philadelphia, two silver cups; Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., Pittsburgh, Pa., silver cup; Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J., $425; Revero Rubber Co., Chelsea, Mass., 50 feet greenhouse hose; Geo. T. Schune- man, Baldwins, N. Y„ $25; Chas. H. Totty, Madison. N. J., $50; Albert F. Yiek. Rochester, N. Y., silver cup; H. den Ouden & Co., Boskoop, Holland. $50; John Waterer & Sons, Bagshot. England, $100; Chas. B. Weathered. New York, silver cup; Yokohama Nur- sery Co., New York, $20. The rules of the show stipulate that all entries be in the secretary's hands not later than March 30 and a charge of $2 will be assessed for every entry made after that date, while the man- agement reserves the right to reject any and all such entries. Exhibits must be ready for examination by the jurors at 3 o'clock on the afternoon of the opening day, April 5, except in such classes as are scheduled for later days, in which case they must be ready for examination at 10 o'clock on the day specified. Entries other than for the Rose, Carnation, Sweet Pea and Gladiolus Societies should be sent to John Young, secretary S. A. F., New Grand Central Palace, New York. Entries for these societies must be made in accordance with each society's rules. The scale of points by which the plants will be exhibited is as follows: Single specimen foliage plants — size, 25; cultural perfection, 35; distinctive- ness, 15; rarity, 15; form, 10. Single specimen flowering plants — size, 20; cultural perfection, 35; rarity, 111; floriferousness, 15; color. 10; fo- liage, 10. Group of foliage plants — size, 10; distinctiveness, 20; cultural perfection, 2(1; rarity, 10; arrangement or staging. 30; color effect, 10. Group of flowering plants — size of group. 10; rarity, 10; cultural perfec- tion, 15; arrangement. 35; quality of flowers, 20; foliage. 10. The Internationa! Flower Show exhibits are divided for convenience into sections, from A to K inclusive, all to be staged April 5; two more sec- tions, P and Q, will be staged April 11 and April 5, respectively. Classes are open to all except where otherwise noted. International Flower Show Prizes. SECTION A — FLOWERING PLANTS. Section A is composed of flowering plants and the total of prizes offered in this class is $2,138, five silver cups and six gold and one silver medals. There will be six classes of acacias, three of amaryllis. one anthurium, eight azaleas in addition to begonias, bougainvilleas, calceolarias, ericas. etc. In all there are ^37 classes in this section. SECTION B — BULBOUS CLASSES. There are fifteen classes of bulbous flowers in Section B and the total of cash prizes offered reaches $419. Three silver cups and one silver medal are to be given in this section. Four of these prizes are for callas, four for tulips and the rest for narcissi, Easter lilies, etc. SECTION C— FERNS AND SELAGINELLAS. Seventeen classes are included in the ferns and selaginellas. Cash prizes in this section amount to $382. There will be two silver cups and two bronze medals. SECTION D — ORCHIDS. Prizes for twenty-eight classes are offered in the orchid section. The amount in cash is $975 and there are also one silver cup and five gold and four silver medals. SECTION E — PALMS AND FOLIAGE PLANTS. A total of $1,532 is offered in cash prizes for the palms and foliage plants, which include 42 classes. Two silver cups and three silver and one silver gilt medals also are included in this section. SECTION F — MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS. Under the heading of miscellaneous plants there will be 10 classes to com- pete for $399 in cash and a silver medal. SECTION G — PLANTS NOT IN COMMERCE. Twenty-seven classes of new plants not in commerce are included in Sec- tion G. Cash prizes offered reach a total of $500. There will also be a silver cup and two gold, 25 silver and 24 bronze medals. SECTION H — MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS. Private growers only may compete in Section H, which is comprised of miscellaneous plants. Seventy - one classes are included and $1,953 in cash is offered. Besides this there are 12 silver cups, two gold medals or two purses each of $50 in gold and two silver medals also or two purses each of $25. SECTION I — FERNS. Section I is for ferns and only pri- vate growers are eligible. There are nine classes and a total of $185 is of- fered. One bronze medal is also to be awarded in this section. SECTION J — FLOWERING PLANTS. BULBS. Twenty classes are included in the flowering plants and bulbs of Section J, open to private gardeners only. Cash prizes amount to $352 and there are also two silver cups. SECTION K ORCHIDS. Only private gardeners may enter the contest in this section of eight classes. The total of prizes offered is $260. Section L— American Rose Society. The rose entries, all in • Section L, are to be under the management of the American Rose Society, and should reach the secretary. Benj. Ham- mond, Fishkill. N, Y., not later than March 29. DIVISION A — POTS AND TUBS. Provision is made for 23 classes in Division A. for roses in pots and tubs, and the total money offered is $804. In addition to this there will be one gold and one silver medal and a cer- tificate of merit. These exhibits are to be staged April 5. *9i3- The American Florist. ■±--\ I » l \ ISION II >ll II l>\\ I lis. Entries for tiiis division will be staged April 5. There are four classes and a first and second cash prize for each, amounting in all to $12n. I > i \ [8I0N I ' W I Its. Six hundred dollars in cash is of- fered in Division C. There are 1(5 classes, including two of Am. r Beauties and four of undisseminated varieties. This division will I"1 Staged April 7. iu\ isi,,\ n iii inmi 88. Twenty-five classes are Included in Division D, to lie staged April 7. All prizes are cash and total $405. nil [SI0N E- IIT FLOWERS The seven prizes offered for entries in this division of five classes reach the sum of $200. All prizes are cash. Exhibits staged April 7. DIVISION I CI I FLOWERS. There are five classes and as many first and second prizes in this division. The total of prizes is $330. Staged April 7. DIVISION G — CUT FLOWERS. Nineteen classes are provided for in this division. The cash prizes amount to $112 and there is also a silver cup offered. Staged April 7. DIVISION n — CUT FLOWERS. There will he but one class in this division, a display of cut roses covering 200 square feet of space, not to con- tain less than 200 blooms, quality of blooms and effect to be considered, and decorative green of any kind, in- cluding plants, permitted. Prizes of $250. $150 and $100 are offered. JUDGING SCALES. In judging entries in the roses the following scales will be used : Com- petitive classes — size, 15; color, 20; stem, 20; form, 15; substance. 15; fo- liage. 15; total. 100. Novelties for cer- tificates, etc. — size, 10; color, 20; stem, 15; form, 15; substance. 10; foliage, 15; fragrance, 5; distinctiveness, 10; total. 100. Groups of plants — size of group, 20: distinctiveness, 15; cultural perfection, 20; number of varieties, 20; arrangement and effect, 25; total. 100. Single specimen plants — size of plants, 20; cultural perfection. 25; flo- riferousness, 20; foliage, 15; quality of bloom. 10; color of bloom, 10; total,- 100. Sectioa M— American Carnation Society. Entries for Section M which in- cludes everything under carnations, all of which are under the management of the American Carnation Society, must be in the hands of the secre- tary. A. F. J. Baur, Indianapolis, Ind., not later than March 2(5. Exhibits will be judged as follows: Color, 25; size, 20; calyx, 5; stem, 20; substance, 10; form. 15; fragrance. 5; total. 100. DIVISION A — SEEDLINGS OB STANDARDS. There are 10 classes in this division and as many first, second and third cash prizes. The total amount is $300. Staged April 8. DIVISION B — 50 BLOOMS TO VASE. This division is open to all varieties disseminated prior to July. 1912. There are 21 classes. The total prizes amount to $252. Staged April 8. DIVISION C — 50 BLOOMS TO VASE. Five classes are included in this list, which is open to varieties dissemi- nated in the seas, ,ii ,,r 1!M1-12. The prizes amount to $55. Staged April s. DIVISION II I I MS III \ SSI . Only members of the society may compete in this division of foul classes. In the first the society's gold, silver and bronze medals are offered and in the second the Perpetual Flo\l ering Carnation Society of England offers its gold, silver-gilt and silver medals. The third class is tor the Fred Dorner memorial medal and the fourth is a competition of .eligibility to compete for the medal at future ex- hibitions. DIVISION E— NEW OB DNDISSEMTNATED An entry fee of five dollars will in- charged for the first two classes In this division, which is for a certificate Of merit. Not less than 50 blooms may be shown. There is also a sweep- stake prize of the S. A. F., a silver medal and a bronze medal. The sec- ond class competition is for a prelimi- nary certificate, for two-year-old var- ieties. Twelve blooms must be shown and the fee is $2. Spring Number Next Week i F YOU HAVE ANY stock to offer for the unusually early coming Easter trade, this is the right time to push it through our advertising columns. Assuredly, the early advertisement gets there. Please Mail Advls, Now, DIVISION F — ARTISTIC ARRANGEMENT Seven classes are in this division and the cash prizes total $580. An ex- hibit covering 100 square feet of space, table and mantel decorations, etc., are included. The Lawson silver cup and $100 is the first prize for the space ex- hibit. Winners may have either cash or plate. Staged April 10. DIVISION C, — SPECIAL PREMIUMS. There are five classes and prizes are offered by S. M. Merwarth & Bro., Easton, Pa.; F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind.; Kroeschell Bros. Co., Chicago; Hitchings & Co., New York. The Wm. Eicholz prize is also of- fered in the competition. The total amount is $75 and a silver cup and a gold medal also are included. Section N— American Sweet Pea Society. All sweet pea entries must be in the hands of Harry A. Bunyard, 342 W. Fourteenth Btreet, New York, sec- retary of the American Sweet Pea So- ciety, which manages the exhibit, be- fore 10 o'clock of day previous to ex- hibition. Length of stem will count '_'•"• points; color, 20; size. 25: sub- stance, 15; number of flowers on stems, 15; total. 100. I villi, hi i l li PRIOB CO 8(12. Eleven classes for which cash prizes "i $132 are offered an- Im under this list. Each entry iaiu 50 sprays. standard VABI1 i ii There are 21 classes of standard var- ieties and the prizes are all in cash, amounting in all to $84. NOVELTIES OF 1912. Seven classes of novelties of 1912 are listed and the prizes amoun $84. Prizes are all of five, four and three dollars. Each exhibit is to ontain 25 sprays. MISCELLANEOUS. The American Sweet Pea Society offers its gold medal, certificate of mi iii and silver medal in addition to prizes listed above. W. Atlee Burpee & i !o. offer a silver cup, Arthur T. Boddington a silver medal and two prizes of $15 and $10, Lord & Burn- ham a gold medal and Geo. T. Schune- man prizes of $12, $8 and $5, the cash prizes amounting in all to $50. RETAILERS' SECTION. Four classes are included in this list, table decorations, baskets, brides' bouquet and corsage bouquet. The prizes total $100. Section 0— American Gladiolus Society. All entries must reach the secre- tary not later than one week before the first day of the exhibition. The judging scales are as follows: Re- sistance to disease. 5; texture of flow- er, 10; duration of bloom, 10; size of bloom, 10; color of bloom, 15; form of flower, 10; form of spike, 10: stem, 10; number of flowers on spike, 15; vigor, 5. OPEN TO ALL. In this division there are nine classes, the prizes totaling $106. Sev- eral large collections, a dinner table and a centerpiece are included. FOR AMATEURS. This section is much the same as the foregoing, but for amateurs only. The prizes of the eight classes reach a total of $84. SPECIAL PRIZES. Special prizes are offered by : John Lewis Childs; E. E. Stewart, Rives Junction. Mich: A. E. Kunderd, Go- shen, Ind.; B. Hammond Tracy, Wen- ham, Mass.; Mrs. A. H. Austin, Way- land, O.; Arthur Cowee, Berlin. N. Y.; Frank Banning, Kinsman, O.; Rowehl \ ,',1-anz, Hicksville, N. Y.; Henry F. Mi. hell Co.. Philadelphia, Pa„ and Chamberlain & Gage, Groton, Mass. The total amount is $67.50. International Flnwer Show Prizes. SECTION P. Under this section will be exhibits for floral and plant arrangement and ,1 prizes to be staged April 11. Table decorations, baskets, etc., will be included. The prizes total SI I" and there are eight classes. Silver- ware to the value of $75 and a silver cup are also listed. SECTION Q. Eleven classes of orchid displays for which a total of $175 in prizes are offered, comprise this section. The first a display of cut orchids in one ind the prizes are for $75 and $50. Ten classes of miscellaneous is are also listed under Sei Q. Antirrhinums, pansies. violets, mig- nonette and stocks are in the list. The prizes total $70. Staged April 5. 274 The American Florist. Mt ar. i, TheAmerican Florist Established 1885. Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.00 a year; Canada $2.00; Europe sni Countries in Postal Union, $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from those in the trade. When sending us change of address always send the old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue the American Florist has accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier possible), as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for the opinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 56 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS. Suggestions for plant growers 265 — Seeds for March sowing 265 — Iceland poppies 265 — Camellias 265 — Geraniums (illus.) 266 Greenheart 266 The retail trade 266 —St. Patrick's Day window 266 — Parcel post and the florist 266 — Magnolia wreath bv Geo. M. Geragbty < il- lus.) 267 Chrysanthemums 267 — Propagation 267 — Treating rooted cuttings 267 Illinois experiment station greenhouses (il- lus.) 268 —Prof. H. B. Dorner (portrait) 268 The commission man and publicity 268 Publicity at Philadelphia 269 Constructing park or estate 270 Social night at Toronto Gard. & Flor. Club l illus. ) 270 Obituary 271 — Edward Bourque 271 ■ — Abraham Moltz 271 —('has. Siebrecht 271 — Chas. Williams 271 Third international flower show 272 Third international flower show 274 Washington's birthday at Washington 274 Haeren's new azaleas 274 American rose society 274 Chicago 276 — N. J. Wietor at Chattanooga, Tenn 276 —Erne & Klingel's Mascots 278 Cook county florists' association 281 Minnesota State florists' association 282 Milwaukee 2R2 Philadelphia 284 New York 286 Boston 287 Pittsburg 287 St. Louis 288 Cincinnati 292 The seed trade 294 — War on free seed 294 — Seed importation act 294 Market gardeners 300 — Prices of indoor fruitsi and vegetables. .. .300 — Mexican tomato crop damaged 300 —Hotbeds 300 The nursery trade 302 — Mexico plants trees .302 Cleveland 31] Washington, D. C 313 The United States Department of Agriculture is publishing in the shape of bulletins a record of the judgments which they have obtained against manufacturers of misbranded insecti- cides. Their latest bulletin is dated December 20 and is marked No. 9. Commission Men Fight Bill. The publicity committee of the Fruit and Produce Association of New York and the New York branch of the Na- tional League of Commission Mer- chants has opened fire on the Roose- velt-Cole bill recently introduced in the New York state senate. In a bulletin it is charged that the bill will give the commissioner of agriculture and his employes authority to enter the office and examine the dealer's books at will. It is pointed out that a dishonest em- ploye might make capital of the lists of names gathered from all over the world at great expense and jealously guarded, and furnish a competitor with valuable data. Third International Flower Show. MORE GUARANTEES NEEDED. The guarantee fund of the Interna- tional Flower Show to be held April 5-12, 1913, amounts to some $8,500. Our contract with the International Exposition Co. requires that we have a guarantee fund of $10,000. By pres- ent indications we will not have to use any of it, but a contract is a con- tract and I would appreciate it very much if fifteen active members of the S. A. F. who have not yet contributed will each guarantee $100 or thirty florists will guarantee $50 each. I would very much like to get this mat- ter settled before March 15, and take this method of doing so publicly to ob- viate the necessity of writing so many personal letters. Chas. H. TOTTY. Chairman. Washington's Birthday at Washington. "Washington, Feb. 22. — This was a city of waving flags today. The Wash- ington's Birthday celebrations began with memorial services by the Knights of Columbus, at the Catholic Univer- sity, and the services conducted by the Sons of the Revolution and the Sons of the American Revolution this morn- ing, followed by similar services by patriotic and state organizations through the day. The tomb of Wash- ington, at Mount Vernon, was strewn with flowers by the hundreds who vis- ited it. Wreaths were placed there by the George Washington Birthday Association and the George Washing- ton Masonic Memorial Association, members of both making the pilgrim- age there for the purpose. The house and senate, despite the pressure of public business, observed the day. In the senate, Senator Brandegee of Con- necticut in response to a request from the presiding officer read Washington's Farewell Address. This exercise took nearly fifty minutes. Haeren's New Azaleas. Under the auspices of the Bourse Horticole Gantoise (Ghent Horticul- tural Exchange), an exhibition of azaleas in bloom was held in Ghent, Belgium, at Christmas, partly with the object of demonstrating the best va- rieties to force for Christmas trade. An exhibition at that time of the year is something new for the Ghent nur- sery trade, and the result surpassed in every respect the expectations of those interested in this innovation. Azaleas indica, running, from the best whites to the brightest reds, were on view, including commercial va- rieties and a lot of very nice novelties from the well-known azalea growers, T. B. Haerens and H. Wille, at Somer- gem, including a pure white large flower, camellia form; a light pink, very delicate color, about the same in color as the rhododendron Pink Pearl; and a very nice crimson one, a strong large flower, a beauty in the real meaning of the word. An exceeding- ly fine lot of their well known new azalea Mrs. John Haerens was exhib- ited by the same growers, a brilliant crimson flower which made a won- derful effect, the bouquet of the show. A similar nice lot was exhibited by G. Vervaet, Mt. St. Amand, of Ver- vaeneana, Pharailde, Mathilde and President Oswald de Kerckhove, all flowering perfectly. J. B. Haerens and H. Wille obtained six first prizes. Among the judges of the show were Chs. Vuylsteke (president), L. Poel- man, P. Van Acker, De la Rue Cardon, L. de Meyer, Lammius-Boutmans, Raphail Vervaene, Enkhaut. The aim of this exhibition was to familiarize the azalea growers with the names of the best forcing va- rieties, to learn how they have to grow and prepare their azaleas for early forcing and thus avoid the too fre- quent claims from buyers abroad on account of bad or unripe wood. The azaleas must be prepared for early forcing. This is the work of the grow- er and the society, by endeavoring to draw the attention of the azalea trade to this fact, hopes that both the seller and the buyer will gain by it. The azalea trade in Belgium has had a large growth and hundreds of growers of these flowers in a small line of liusi- ness are growing them without com- mercial knowledge, unaware of the many difficulties and serious material and moral damage they are causing to the whole trade by placing plants of inferior quality on the market. En- glish importers of azaleas should read these lines with pleasure, because in years to come, only good well-budded azaleas easy to force will come on the market to the great satisfaction of all concerned. The president of the so- ciety is J. B. Haerens, Somergem. the vice-president Alph. De Coster, Melle; secretary. Jean de Meyer. Loochristy. American Rose Society. PRIZES OFFERED TO GROWERS. A letter received from Coubert, France, inquires concerning the prize as offered by Mrs. Frances Roche for the new rose to be an improvement up- on the Marechal Niel. There has been discussion regarding the large prize offered by Moore, Hentz and Nash of a $50 cup for six roses. Mr. Moore says some small grower may have just a few very fine flowers, as fine as grown in the largest establishment, and it is just here that he has his chance against the big man. A small bunch spreads the offer far more widely and that is what we want to do, if it gets more exhibitors and varieties and sets people talking about such a valuable prize for "only six roses." No stem rhust be longer than 20 inches, not over two roses of any one variety, the roses of each variety to be judged on their own merits and not by compari- son with the other varieties. The following letter has been re- ceived from G. S. Dennison of the Panama-Pacific Exposition, depart- ment of horticulture : "I have been referred to you by Prof. L. H. Bailey, of Ithaca, N. Y., to whom I had written regarding a list of the rosarians of America. The exposition management is to offer a; trophy of a cup of the valuation of $1,000 in ad- dition to the usual awards, to the orig- inator of the finest new and unnamed rose exhibited at the Panama-Pacific International Exposition in 1915, the rose to receive its name from the com- mittee appointed by the board of di- rectors. I wish to lay this fact before the rose-growers at a ve. y early date, and will thank you for any assistance you can give me as to how to obtain a list of them." Benjamin Hammond, Sec'y. February 24, 1913. ig* The Amer i ca n Fl ori s t. 275 Palm Beach, Fla. Til.' mil season evenl hei e, 1 i"' Washington ball, lincis the Foster & Poster establishment under the man- apcnii'lll ..I" M:i.lK'- IIiiLiii. .I.iinp greatly increased cut flower busi- ness. The bulk of these shipments are coming from Chicago. Trade with Philadelphia, which was formerly the exclusive source of these, being now limited to a few holiday Shipments. New fast trains out of Chicago in part account for this. A beautiful dinner decoration February -1 consisted of a pyramid of Florida fruit surrounded by Killarney roses, orange blossoms and adiantum, Mrs. Aaron Ward roses, lily of the valley and roses gen- erally from Chicago arrive in best con- dition. Some Philadelphia carnations are of better quality than Chicago stock. Rhinebeck violets come direct by parcel post. Asparagus plumosus and outdoor lily of the valley is grown locally, with a few outdoor roses, whose short buds and good foliage are often helpful. Wants, For Sale, Etc One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv. For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section. Where answers are to be mailed from this office enclose 10 cents extra to cover postage etc. Situation Wanted -Single. Aire 18. Assistant in private or commercial place. Good references. Address. K.ey 780. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By experienced Seedsman. Good counter man. For further particulars, ad- dress, Key 791, care American Florist Co. Situation Wanted-Position as traveling sales- man for seeds, bulbs, plants or florists' supplies. Address Key 786. care American Florist. Situation Wanted As orchid grower or gar- dener p. ivate prefered— by Englishman, age 29. married. 15 years good practical experience in the worn of all departments of At places. Excel- lent references. Address. Key 795, care American Florist. Situation Wanted Position by energetic young man in a private establishment: 25 years old. Lite experience in private and commercial establish- ments growing roses, carnations, mu jqs' pot plants and vegetables. Best of references. Address Key 787. care American Florist. Situation Wanted -As Foreman; can take full charge. 14 years practical experience in growing roses, carnations, mums, and general stock for retail trade. Can furnish the best o( references. Southern States preferred. Married, age 31. State wages. Address. Key 793, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— As Head Gardener andFlor st in private place; English, 35 years old. married, one child, boy of 7. At present engaged, but de- sire a change. Life experience-in all branches in- cluding store plants, grapes, peaches, melons, strawberries under glass, etc.. vegetables, train, ing fruit trees and general routine of a well-kept garden. 5 years in this country. Best references- Address, Key 794. care American Florist. Help Wanted — a bookkeeper who lias had ex- perience in bookkeeping in a florist's store. Ad- dress A. F. F., care American Florist, 124 East 24th Street. New York. Help Wanted— Florist and gardener, competent to take charge of greenhouse, garden and grounds at State Institution. Address Slfrrintende.nt, State Public School, Owatonna. Minn. Help Wanted— At once; a practical rose grower to have charge of section; nothing but roses. $16 per wtek to start. Do not apply unless you have the goods. F. Fallon, Roanoke. Va. Help Wanted — A man experienced in raising vegetables under glass; must have the best of references; state wages expected in first letter. W. J. Paddock, Leadvill.-. Colo. Help Wanted— Experienced grower of Killar neys and Wards; $50 per month and board and lodging; must furnish good references. Apply Wright's Flower Shop 224 West 4th St.. Los Angeles. Calif. For Sale— New < Greenhouse with 11 acres of land located in a rich farming country and in county seat. Inquire of Frank A. Wkruach. Cambridge. III. For Sale— Hall interest in a good paying Florist business, must be sold by March 1st. Other busi- ness cause of selling. Write immediately for par ticulars. Address. Key 765, care American Florist- For Sale Retail florist store at 4229 Broadway. New York; good business attached; improving location: reason for selling eminentlj satisfac- tory; terms unite reasonable. Address Lb Moult. 202 Bowery. New York. For Rent or Sale Greenhouses. 28.000 feet ol glass, hot water and steam heat; also 3 acres of land and barn if desired. Ten minutes walk from K. R. station and street car; 14 minutes north of Chicago on C. & N. W. Address, John Felki-.Sk.. 7K- Ridge Ave.. Wilmette. 111. For Sale- At a sacrifice, for cash; about 2000 feet of glass, stocked with carnations, chrysarillie mums, bedding stock and small flowers. A fine proposition to one that thoroughly understands the business. Large retail trade and all the wholesale you can handle. Four acres of land; on car line on the main street of city of 20.000, For particulars address R. S. Elwooh. Receiver, Albuquerque. N. M. Want a Change? -Over 8000 feet of glass; de- voted to lettuce, together with 120 acres of land in hay and market garden. Near a Colorada town of 12000 population. The only one in the business; established trade of over 30 years. $6000 takes this: part cash, terms. Address Key 789, care American Florist. Wanted To exchange Princess Charming Carna- tion evittings, for White Enchantress. Address, JOHN W. ELDREDGE, Belvidere, 111. WANTED Good all-round greenhouse man. middle-aged and married preferred; must be sober and relia- ble: 4500 feet of glass; grow carnations, roses, bulb stock, bedding plants, etc.; good wages and permanent position; town of 2(00. with all advan- tages of city at lower living cost. Address Key 785, care American Florist. WANTED A gardener— married and with a small family. Place near Chicago. No grass to cut or roadway^ to care for. Small greenhouse, vegetable garden and flower beds. House, hot water heated, fuel and electric lighted furnished free. Answer, stat- ing age and nationality and wages expected. Address, Key 792, care American Florist. Wanted A lirst-class line of Hon i ii i L.-rn territory to sell on con .in Address Key 788 care American I lorist. FOR SALE. .i.O(K) lights. 14x20 inches, double thick, plain American glass, second hand. 9.000 lights. 8x10 inches, double thick, plain American glass, second hand. 700 lights. 15x20 inches, double thick, plain American glass, second hand. 14 Evans Challenge ventilating machines with arms and pipe complete for 100 ft. houses or longer E. A. KANST. 5329 Ellis Ave.. CHICAGO, ILL. Telephone. Hyde Park 1844. Help Wanted. Young man familiar with trade in Ohio, for wholesale cut flower store. Must be quick and alert, with some experience. L. F. DARNELL, 2227 East 100 St., CLEVELAND, O. WANTED IN LANDSCAPE DEPARTMENT energetic and competent party of pleasing address, familiar with principles of good landscape planting. One with nursery train- ing preferred. Permanent position with opportunity for advancements to right party. The Elm Cify Nursery Go, NEW HAVEN, CONN. Address, Landscape Department Easter Number Next Week PLEASE SEND YOUR ADVTS. NOW 276 The American Florist. Mar ROSES NOW IN CROP NOTE REDUCTION IN PRICES Our roses are all carefully sorted and packed and cut especially for the shipping trade. Buy your flowers direct from a large grower. You get a more even run of stock and much fresher cut. We send our stock from the greenhouses three and four times per day. CARNATIONS IN LARGE SUPPLY Fancy Red, Pink and White, per 100, $3.00. Medium stems, Pink and White, per 100, $2.00. Shorts and splits for funeral work, $1.00 per 100. Subject to change in market. American Beauties Specials, extra long stems. 36-inch stems 30-inch stems 20 to 24- inch stems 12-inch stems Carnations Fancy Pink. White and red Medium Pink and White Short and splits, white and pink for funeral work CURRENT PRICE LIST. Rhea Reid, Richmond, White and Pink Killarneys Per 100 Extra select $10 00 Medium , $5 00 to 8 00 Short 4 00to 5 00 Sunburst and Ward Per too Select $10.00 to $12.00 Short and Medium 5.00 to 8.00 Per doz. $600 5 00 4 00 3 50 1 50 Per 100 $3 00 2 00 1 00 Miscellaneous ?er 100 Harrisii Lilies, per doz....$l 25: $8 00 Jonquils [Single and Double] . . .$2 00 to 3 00 Narcissus Paper White 2 00 to 3 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00 to 4 00 Tulips, all colors 2 00 to $3 00 Tulips, double 3 00 to 4 00 Sweet Peas 50to 100 Asparagus Sprays 3 00 to 4 00 Sprengeri 2 00 to 3 00 Ferns, per 1000 2 5" 2 00 Smilax,perdoz ... 1 50 to 2 CO 1 00 Adiantum Galax, bronze, per 1000 1 00 BAS8ETT & WASHBURN Office and Store 131 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Greenhouses: HINSDALE, ILL. LONG DISTANCE PHONE, CENTRAL 1457. Chicago. SEVERE STORM DAMAGES PROPERTY. This city has been experiencing all kinds of unfavorable weather during the latter part of the past week, with a severe wind, rain, sleet and hail storm doing much damage. It is esti- mated that the property loss in this city alone on the day of the big storm was more than $1,000,000, with the telephone, telegraph and transportation companies the principal losers. Tele- graph poles in every direction were blown down and broken off and com- munication to some of the suburban towns was cut off for some time. If the wind, which was from the north, had not shifted to the south when it did and brought a warm wave with it the loss would have been much greater, for the ice clinging to the telegraph wires melted, preventing them from breaking and the ice-covered trees in the park and residence districts were also saved. Of course, all this has af- fected business more or less, with the result that trade has been very quiet outside of a slight increase in the snip- ing on February 24. Stock of all kinds is plentiful with the exception of long- stemmed American Beauty roses. Short and medium-stemmed American Beau- ties are plentiful and the supply of roses in general is steadily increasing. Killarney and White Killarney are ar- riving in good condition and the re- ceipts of Richmond are much larger. Sunburst, Mrs. Aaron Ward and Mel- ody are showing fine form now and are in good supply. Carnations are very plentiful with a large quantity of splits still arriving. The better grades are now bringing $2 and $3 a hundred, but much inferior stock is being sold for less. Lilies are in larger supply, and the prices on these flowers have dropped considerably during the last few days. Callas are to be had in quantity and the same can be said of sweet peas. Lily of the valley is in better supply and violets can be had in large quantities at very low prices. Last week violets sold for 30 cents and upward a hundred, but this week the N. J. Wietor and Party at Missionary Ridge. Chattanooga, Tenn. dealers are glad to move them at any figure. One large dealer said Mon- day, February 24, JJiat he could fill an order for 75,000 very easily without any special effort and then have enough left to supply his regular trade. Orchids are in good supply yet. Home- grown gardenias are scarce but there is a great deal of eastern stock avail- able at $2 and $3 a dozen. The supply of bulbous stock is not quite as large as it was last week, but there is no shortage of any flower in this line. NOTES. Erne & Klingel began making their overnight shipments in corrugated boxes on February 24, which means a saving to both the buyer and the ship- per. Mr. Erne thinks that it will only be a matter of a short time before the plan will be adopted in general for short shipments, because the cost of the wooden box is becoming too ex- pensive. Shipments in corrugated boxes also mean a saving in express- age to the buyer. H. N. Bruns is planning extensive changes in his establishment this year, including a new store and several new houses. He has a nice lot of lilac plants now in bloom and his customary large supply of fine lily of the valley in all stages of development, from the cold storage pips to the blooming plants in benches, pans and boxes. Wendland & Keimel, of Elmhurst, will discard Rhea Reid next season and grow the new rose Milady more abundantly instead. They have at present two large houses planted with Rhea Reids. Robt. Newcomb, representing Vaughan's Seed Store, is back from a successful trip feeling as fine as a lark and weighing 212 pounds. F. F. Scheel, of Shermerville, will have 32,000 feet of glass when his new addition of Moninger houses is com- pleted. *9*3- The American Florist. 277 Poehlmann Bros. Co 72-74 E. Randolph St. Long Distance Phone Randolph 35 CHICAGO, ILL. CARN ATIOIVSS In Large Quantities for All Occasions. Write for Special Prices on Large Lots. Ro«*e>«» of all Ki«d«s Short, Medium and Long in larger supply to Meet All Demands. Also a good supply of Single and Double VIOLETS, VALLEY, TULIPS, JONQUILS and SWEET PEAS. SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per Doz. Specials $6.00 36-inch 5.00 30-inrh 4 00 24 to 28 inch 2.00 to 3.00 18 to 20-inch 1.50 Short stem Per 100 C.C0 to 10.00 PRINCE DE BULGARIE. Antoine Rivoire or Mrs. Taft. Per 100 Long $1 2.00 to $15*00 Medium 8.00 to 10.00 Short 4.00 to 6.00 MELODY, long 10.00 to 12.00 Medium 8.00 to 10.00 Short 4.00to 6.00 MRS. AARON WARD. Long lO.OOto 12.00 Medium 8.00 to 10.00 Short 4.00 to 6.00 LADY HRLINGDON. Long 10.00 to 12.00 Medium 8.00 Short 4.00to 6.00 RICHMOND. Per 100 Long $10.00 to $12.00 Medium 8.00 Good short 4.00 to 6.00 KILLARNEY. Long $10.00 to $12.00 Medium 8.00 Goodshort 4.00to 6.00 WHITE KILLARNEY. Long $10 00 to $12.00 Medium 8.00 Goodshort 4.00to 6.00 Extra special Roses, charged accordingly. VIOLETS, Princess of Wales $ .50 to $ .75 Double. New York 50 to .75 Double. Glencoe, home-grown. 1.00 ROMANS .....$2.00to 3.00 SWEET PEAS 75to 1.00 Long Fancy 1.50 VALLEY $3.00 to $4.00 NARCISSUS, Paper White 3.00 CARNATIONS- Fancy Medium Splits and Shorts. Per 100 .$3.00 2.00 1.00 ORCHIDS, TRIANAE per doz.. 4.00 to 6.00 DENDROBIUM FORMOSUM, doz. 5.00 EASTER LILIES $10.00 to 12.00 JONQUILS 3.00 DAFFODILS TULIPS, double and single 3.00 to ADIANTUM CROWEANUM MEXICAN IVY per 1000. $6.00 SMILAX SPRENGERVLUMOSUS SPRAYS3.00 to PLUMOSUS STRINGS, extra long and heavy each, .60 FERNS per 1.000, 2.00 GALAX per 1,000, 1.25 LEUCOTHOE per 100. BOXWOOD, fine bright green . .per bunch, 25c; per50-lb. case. 3.00 4.00 1.00 .75 16.00 4-00 .25 .75 .75 Supply Department Poehlinann's Improved Sprinkler Believing this Sprinkler to be the best one of its kind made, we have secured the Agency for the sale of them in the United States. It is guaranteed to last a year, free from defects of all kinds caused by ordinary wear. It is made of pure Para Rubber and holds the same capacity as the large Sprinkler, hard rubber top. brass ferrule, easily filled. Try one, Parcel Post Prepaid, $1.00 each; $10.50 per dozen. To Jobbers, special inducements. We are the central market for all accessories in the line of Florists' Supplies. New goods, prompt delivery. Order now an assortment of Plant and French Flower Baskets for Easter, also Sheet Moss and Basket Foil. Corsage Ties, Shields, Butterfly Bows, Pins, Etc. 278 The American Florist. Mar WIETOR BROS. 162 IN. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. LARGE ®xjr»F»:c,Y BEAUTIES--ROSES--CARNATIONS CURRENT PRICE LIST.— Subject to change without notice. American Beauties. Per Dozen I Per Dozen «j !n- stfems *f °° 24.ln. 8tems |2 00 48-in. stems 4 00 . T, 36-in. stems 3 00 | 2°-ln- stems l 60 30-in. stems 2 60 I 16-in. stems 1 00 Killarney. per 100 Extra special $10.00 Selects 8.00 Fancy 7.00 My Maryland Per ico Extra Specials $10.00 Select 8.00 Per 100 Medium $ 6 00 Good 6.00 Short stems 4.00 Per 100 Fancy $7.00 Medium 6.00 Good 6.00 Sunburst Per lOO Per 100 Extra Special $10.00 Fancy $ 7.00 Select 8.00 Medium 6.00 Good 5.00 Roses, our selection - • - $4.00 Mrs. Jardine, Long $10.00 Medium 6.00 Richmond per 100 Extra specials $10.00 Selects 8.00 Fancy 7.00 Medium 6.00 Good 5.00 Short stem 4.00 White Killarney perioo Extra specials $10.00 Selects 8.00 Fancy 7.00 Medium 6.00 Good 6.00 Short stems 4.00 Carnations Good 2.6oto 3.00 Medium 2.00 | Short 1.50 LILIES perdoz., $2.00; 15.00 FERNS, per 1000 $2.50 SMILAX, perdoz $1.60 to 2.00 ADIANTUM, per 100 1 00 to 1.60 GALAX, per 1000 1 00 SPRENGERI, per bunch 60 ASPARAGUS SPRAYS, per bunch 60 Oscar Leistner, 17 North Franklin street, distributing agent for Ove Gnatt, of Hammond, Ind., preparer of foliages, is making preparation for a big Easter and spring trade. This firm deals principally in ruscus, magno- lia leaves, cycas leaves, statice, nat- ural green American 'Oak sprays and American oak shrubs. Theodore Kirchen calls on the trade in this vi- cinity and has many satisfied custom- ers among the local florists and else- where. The executive committee of the S. A. P. consisting of President Farquhar, R. Vincent, Jr., W. F. Kasting, Thos. Roland. E. Allan Peirce, John A. Ev- ans, August Poehlmann, George As- mus, Harry A. Bunyard and Chas. H. Totty passed through this city on Feb- ruary 24, enroute to Minneapolis. Aug- ust Poehlmann joined the party here, likewise George Asmus, who is taking the place of John Young, who is ill. A. Miller, of A. Henderson & Co., has returned from Minneapolis and will leave on March 4 for Peoria to attend the annual meeting of the Illinois State Florists' Association, where he will have charge of Phila- delphia, the new carnation that S. S. Skidelsky of Philadelphia will dissem- inate next season. Mr. Miller's next birthday falls on the opening day of the meeting. Phil. Schupp, with J. A. Budlong, has returned from a most delightful visit in the south where he was treated royally by his many acquaintances in the trade. He stopped off for a few days at Louisville, Ky., to join Mrs. Schupp, who was visiting friends there. Tim Matchen says that Peter Rein- berg is cutting more heavily now in Richmond roses, which have been somewhat scarce for some time. A fine grade of Mrs. Aaron Ward, Kil- larney and White Killarney are now seen in good supply here. The Raedlein Basket Co. received sixty large cases of baskets for its Easter trade from its large factories in Germany on February 22. The firm has just installed a tinshop in its lo- cal distributing store for the purpose of lining its own goods. George Reinberg says that the out- look is bright for a good supply of Erne & Klingel's Mascots. Mae and Ruth Klinjiel (Twins). both roses and lilies for Easter as far as his establishment is concerned and this seems to hold good in general. The lily crops according to him are running rather uneven. O. Johnson says that the Batavia Greenhouse Co. will postpone its build- ing until next year, when 50,000 feet of glass will be added to the present plant. Work, however, will be started on a new cistern as soon as the weath- er permits. The Geo. Wittbold Co.'s retail de- partment, according to Louis Witt- bold, is having an unusually good sea- son with funeral orders the most plen- tiful. A new Auto-truck has been added to the delivery service this week. The Schack Artificial Flower Co., 1739 Milwaukee avenue, manufacturers and importers of preserved adiantum, sea moss, areca, grass, etc., are mail- ing a handsome catalogue to the trade. John Michelsen, of the E. C. Amling Co., says that violets are more plenti- ful this week than they have been for some time and the outlook for a brisk demand is none too encouraging. John Scheiden has sold his home at Oakdale and Ashbury avenues and will build another residence on his present property at Howard and Ash- bury avenues. The proprietors of the Madison Flor- al Co., who cater more to the tran- sient trade, report that funeral work was never so brisk with them as it is at present. W. N. Rudd's series of lectures at the State University made a big hit with both students and faculty — emi- nently practical and to the point, they say. Sam Pearce has placed a large order for greenhouse glass which is a pretty good criterion that he will build a new range in the near future. Mrs. Duncan A. Robertson has been under the doctor's care for the past six weeks, receiving treatment for injuries sustained from a fall. The next regular meeting of the Florists' Club will be held at the Union Restaurant, West Randolph street, on Thursday, March 6. ~ J. Kochorabus & J. Papadogian have opened a flower establishment at the foot of the Adams street bridge. 372 West' Adams street. Mrs. Oscar Kreitling. 1049 West Twelfth street, reports a busy season taking care of various wedding decora- tions. *9*3- The Amer i ca n Fl ori s t. 279 BEAUTIES Extra Large Supply of Long Stemmed Flowers of Unsurpassed Quality at Very Reasonable Prices. Good Color, Foliage and Stem. CARNATIONS \ ROSES Good Supply of Killarney, White Killarney, Richmond, My Maryland, Sunrise and Mrs. Aaron Ward. Easter orders now being booked. Cvtirrent Price X^i^t. Subject to change without notice. AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per doz. Extra lonK $5 00 36-inch stems 4 00 30-inch stems 3 00 24 inch stems 2 50 20 inch stems 2 00 18-inch stems 1 50 12 to 15-inch stems 1 00 Shorts $ 50 to 75 Richmonds Per 100 Select $10 00 Medium f. 00 to 8 00 Shorts 4 00 Killarney, Special 10 00 Medium 6 00 to 8 00 Short 4 00 White Killarney, Special Medium 6 00 to Short Per 100 10 00 800 4 00 My Maryland, Special 10 00 Medium 6 00 to 8 00 Short 4 00 Sunrise, Select '. . . 10 00 Medium 6 00 to 8 00 Short 4 00 Roses our Selection 5 00 Carnations, Fancy 3 00 Select 1 50 to 2 00 Harrisii Lilies.. .per doz.. $1 50 Per 100 Valley 3 OOto Violets 75to Sweet Peas 75 to Asparagus, bunch 2 00 to strings, f>0c to75cea. Sprenseri 2 00 to Smilax Mexican Ivy Galax, bronze and green per 1000. $1 25 Leucothoe Sprays Boxwood, per bunch 25 Ferns, per 1000 $2 50 4 00 1 00 1 00 300 300 1 50 75 75 Peter Rein berg 30 East Randolph Street L D. Phone, Central 2846 CHICAGO "The Busiest House in Chicago." — «J3o ItBJoxv" BUY HERE. The first principle of this store is to sell you things that are right at the price that's right — and your money hack if you want it. This house is going to be in business here for a long, long time. Your word is our best advertising. Let us fill your wants. Get acquainted with this store's methods — learn that we do what we say — make good what we promise. Start buying here. DO IT NOW. J. B. DEAMUD CO. Phones -! ft&^IS: 160 N. Wabash Av., CHICAGO 280 The American Florist. Afar. I, Roses In Better Supply Fine Killarney, White Killarney, Richmond and all other leading varieties in addition to a fancy grade of American Beauties. CARNATIONS and Bulbous Stock are also leaders with us. You would do well to place your order here, for we have both quantity and quality. A.. 1^. VAUGHAN «s CO. 161 N.Wabash Ave., (NOT INC.) L. D. Phone: Central 2761 CHICAGO Poehlmann Bros. Co. received a let- ter this week from W. G. Matthews, of Dayton, O., which contained the sad news that his mother, Mrs. Berkeley, had died in that city on February 19. Mrs. Berkeley previous to her death had made her home with her son in Dayton during the winter and with her daughter in this city during the sum- mer. She was 72 years of age and had a host of friends in both cities and was loved by all who knew her. King, with the Butte Floral Co., Butte, Mont., has been in the city for several days this week on business connected with the new range of glass his firm will build in the near future. Mr. King will use Moninger material in his new range, which will be quite an addition to their already large range of 65,000 feet of glass. Wietor Bros, have employed Gus Wiedenhoff, of Terre Haute, lnd., as their foreman, who will assume charge about the middle of March. Mr. Wied- enhoff is now with the Terre Haute Rose & Carnation Co. and will succeed James Novak, who will take charge of the Weber place in Bowmanville. Word was received in the market this week that Chas. Layer, a pioneer florist of Oilman, died on February 22. The funeral was held the following Monday. The late Mr. Layer was a heavy buyer on this market and had many friends among the local trade as well as elsewhere. The next annual meeting of the Illi- nois State Florists' Association will be held at Peoria March 4-5. The local delegation will leave on the Rock Isl- and Railroad from the LaSalle street station at 9 :10 a. m., arriving at 1 :25 p. m„ March 4. Henry Wittbold returned from his trip south on February 24 and is now busy with several large decorations. one in Lake Forest, another at the Saddle & Cycle Club and one at the Clay Show at the Coliseum. Poehlmann Bros. Co.'s roses are now arriving in fine condition especially Melody which is at its best now. The supply of other varieties, especially in the short and medium grades, is nearly ecjual to the demand. Kennicott Bros. Co. is supplying their trade with fine ferns and other green goods. This firm's shipments of bulbous stock are quite large and con- tain all the flowers in season. A. L. Vaughan says that A. L. Vaughan & Co.'s shipping trade showed much improvement the opening of the week but that local trade at present has been somewhat quiet. The A. L. Randall Co. is making im- provements right along to its store, and by the time Frank Johnson gets through he will have things in pre'tty fine shape. "GOODER THAN GOOD." And Better Than the Best Ottered Elsewhere. RAEDLEIN'S EASTER BASKETS Send for a $5.00, $10.00, $15.00 or $25.00 assortment and we will bill you at factory prices. DO IT NOW. RAEDLEIN BASKET COMPANY 713-717 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago John Simpson, the Ogden avenue florist, reports a big run on funeral work in which his automobile comes in mighty handy for interurban de- liveries. Hoerber Bros, are featuring a good supply of Killarney and White Kil- larney roses in addition to a fine grade of carnations. John Kruchten has a regular sup- ply of lily of the valley in addition to all the other flowers and greens in season. The Chicago Flower Growers' Asso- ciation is the recipient of a fine grade of tulips, for which the demand is heavy. Chas. W. McKellar is now receiving eastern-grown gardenias in quantity and is featuring a fine grade of or- chids. John Evans, of Richmond. Ind., called on the trade in Maywood pre- vious to his departure for Minneapolis. Percy Jones is making big prepara- tions for the Easter trade in both the cut flower and supply departments. Kyle & Foerster are still featuring fine sweet peas in quantity, in addition to all other flowers in season. Joseph Ziska is busy as ever manu- facturing wire frames, the demand for which is unusually brisk. C. L. Washburn, of the firm of Bas- sett & Washburn, celebrates another birthday on February 27. Robt. Northam, George Reinberg's popular store man, is serving on the jury this week. The J. B. Deamud Co. has a fine line New Club Cars Between Chicago and Detroit New club cars have been installed by the Wabash on its electric-lighted vestibuled night trains Nos. 6 and 12 between Chicago and Detroit leaving both cities respectively at 11:00 P. M. Midnight luncheon and breakfast are served a la carte in these cars. of bulbous stock, with tulips the prin- cipal offering. Zech & Mann are showing their usual good line of lilies, which is now their leader. H. W. Woell is now employed in Zech & Mann's shipping department. Weiland & Risen are cutting from a fine crop of lilies and roses. Visitors : Wm. Griesinger, general manager of Horticulture Amandia. Mont St. Amand-Ghent. Belgium; H. Hoffman, with the Hoffman Floral Co., Jacksonville, 111.; S. S. Skidelsky, Phil- adelphia, Pa.; Robt. Spiro, represent- ing Chas. Zinn & Co., New York; Louis F. Carrillo, Mamaroneck, N. Y.; E. W, McLellan, San Francisco, Calif.: • Schneider. El Paso, Texas; E. Praefke. Milwaukee. Wis. i9'3' The American Florist. 281 John F. Kidweli, President. Edward Mkurkt, Vice President. Geo. C. Weiland. Sec'y. Anton Then. Treaa, afliMttM«fa?iattgaw. L. D. Phone Randolph 5449 176 N.Mier\kjetf\ Ave. CKic^o Large Supply of SINGLE VIOLETS ™P -AND Carnations Also Fancy Sweet Peas, Tulips, Jonquils, Roses, Carnations and All Other Seasonable Cut Flowers PUSSY WILLOWS, 50c per Bunch. Current Price List. ****■«&** without notice. Grade American Beauties per dozen Killarney per 100 White Killarney My Maryland Rlchmonds Mrs. Aaron Ward Sunburst Carnations Lily or the' vaUey.'.'.\'.\\' .'.'.'..„' " Violets, Extra fine single Double Sweet Peas Romans " Paper White Narcissus Jonquils Tulips Easter Lilies Daisies Asparagus Plumosus Sprays. .per 100 Asparagus Sprengeri Sprays.. " Mexican Ivy Smllax Galax, Green and Bronze per 100C Ferns Boxwood bunch Adian turn per 100 A B c D E $ 6.00 12.00 12.00 1200 12.00 12.00 12.00 4.00 15.00 $ 5.00 10.00 1000 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 3.00 12.50 3.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 10.00 1.00 3.00 2.00 $ 4.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 2.00 $3 00 6.00 6.C0 6.00 6.00 6.00 1,110 1.50 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 4.00 1.50 1.50 1 50 4.00 4.00 4.00 4 00 2.00 12.50 1 50 4 00 2.00 300 .60 16.00 12.50 1.00 2.00 .25 1.00 .75 Cook County Florists' Association. The regular meeting- of the Cook County Florists' Association was held at the Tavern, Thursday evening. Feb- ruary 20, President Kohlbrand in the chair. The principal business of the evening was the election of officers, which resulted as follows : A. C. Kohl- brand. president; Allie Zech, vice- president: John Zech. treasurer; A. T. Pyfer, secretary; Michael Fink, ser- geant-at-arms; Walter Scott, E. C. Amling. H. N. Bruns, A. Henderson and W. J. Keimel. trustees. H. N. Bruns was nominated for president after Nic Miller withdrew from the race in favor of A. C. Kohlbrand. Four new members were admitted into the association and several new names were proposed for membership. Several important letters were read and much other important business was transacted. The Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway was selected as the official route for the society to the S. A. F. convention to be held in Minneapolis, August 19-22. and the Michigan Cen- tral lines to the Third National Flow- er Show, which will be held in New York, April 5-13. The next regular meeting was postponed until March 27, a week later, on account of Easter week, which is always a busy time for the florists. There was also a fine exhibit of car- nations, notable among which were the following; Scott Bros., Elmsford, N. V.. exhib- ited their new scarlet carnation, Wil- liam Eccles, but it was not in good condition for judging, being a long time in transit, but even considering this the fine large flowers borne on long stiff stems showed up excep- tionally well and created a very fa- vorable impression. Lady Northclift, a beautiful salmon pink, also exhib- ited by this firm, was awarded the club certificate. Its pleasing color was greatly admired. James Aldour & Son, Iowa City, la., exhibited new seedlings cut at differ- ent stages of development that showed up exceedingly well and looked very promising. Avard Anderson, of Moline, 111., ex- hibited a number of seedlings, among which a fine large scarlet was award- ed the club certificate. No. 113, a cer- ise pink, was a large flower that measured nearly five inches, although it was not fully developed. His other seedlings were highly complimented. The Blackman Floral Co.. Evans- ville, Ind., had a vase of three differ- ent seedlings on exhibition, among which the most prominent one, a me- dium pink, received the club certifi- cate. J. D. Cockcroft. Northport, L. I., ex- hibited his new cerise carnation, Northport. which was awarded the club certificate. It was highly com- mended and favorably looked upon as an addition to the numerous varieties of this color now on the market. The Chicago Carnation Co.'s new carnation No. 24<>, a medium pink of the Scott shade, scored 89 points and was awarded a certificate of merit. This firm also exhibited a fine vase of White Wonder and Gloriosa and a very attractive vase of their new scar- let carnation, The Herald. A. F. Amling & Co., Maywood, had on exhibition a fine grade of winter- blooming Spencer sweet peas thai were highly praised and acknowledged as the best ever exhibited before the club. The new rose. Mrs. Chas. Russell, grown by the Waban Rose Consei tories of Natick, Mass., did not arrive in time to be staged, but was on ex- PERCY Wholesalers of CUT FLOWERS and FLORISTS1 SUPPLIES Write for Catalogue. JONES 56 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing hibition for several days after at the Chicago Carnation Co.'s store, where it was greatly admired by the trade in general. It is a splendid keeper and a fine large flower similar to the American Beauty that has a fine stem well clothed with luxuriant foliage. Philadelphia, another new carnation of a fine medium pink shade, also ar- rived too late, but was placed on ex- hibition at the Chicago Carnation Co.'s store, where it attracted much favor- able attention for several days. It is a very large flower with many other good qualities and will be dissem- inated next year by S. S. Skidelsky of Philadelphia, Pa. 282 The American Florist. Mar. I. ERNE&KLINGEL WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 East Randolph Street l. d. Phone, Randolph 6578 CHICAGO, ILL Send Your Orders for Seasonable Flowers to Large Supply of Orchids, Vio- g-y ■ ■ a g-\ mm/ & m ■/■—■■ a r*. (* lets and Other Seasonable CHAS. W. McRELLAR ! -* 22 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO. Long Distance Phone Central 3598. Minnesota State Florists' Association. The regular monthly meeting of the Minnesota State Florists' Association was held at R. A. Latham's conserva- tory, Minneapolis, Tuesday evening, February 18. A. J. Olson of the dance committee reported that nothing had been done except to ascertain about the hall and that there was some ob- jection toward giving a dance during the Lenten season. He recommended that one be given after Easter. Dis- cussion resulted in the committee be- ing granted authority to arrange for the annual affair to be held as soon as practicable after Easter week. The application for membership of L. F. Nordine of the Andrews Heating Co., Minneapolis, was accepted. W. A. Keeling, with Holm & Olson, St. Paul, exhibited two very fine speci- men plants of Dendrobium Wardian- ium which were scored 90 points by the judges. A. Lauritsen of the Warrendale Greenhouses, St. Paul, exhibited a fine bunch of orchid-flowering sweet peas, which scored 90 points. W. S. Desmond, of the L. S. Donald- son Co., Minneapolis, exhibited White Wonder carnations, scoring 84 points; single violets. Princess of Wales, scoring 89 points; Golden Spur nar- cissi, scoring 75 points A standing vote of thanks was ex- tended the exhibitors for their excellent exhibits. Vice-President Theodore Wirth of the S. A. F. told the associa- tion about the work which has been done toward making the coming con- vention a great success. He extended an invitation to the Twin City trade to attend the meetings of the board of directors to be held February 25-28, and placed especial emphasis on at- tendance at a banquet to be given the visiting directors Wednesday evening, February 26, at the Raddison hotel. An amusing ode to the Minneapolis bowlers was read. It is claimed that the poet lives in St. Paul. His identity remains unsolved but all clues lead in one direction. S. A. Jamieson of the Geo. M. Gar- land Co. gave a talk on the uses of concrete in greenhouse building and also took up building in general. Lan- tern slides were used to illustrate the talk. Much interest was shown. The pictures of the "greenhouses on wheels" and other types of modern construction proved to be of particular interest. L. F. Nordine gave the asso- ciation some fine information on green- house heating and accepted the invita- tion which had been extended him to present a paper on the subject at the next meeting. The meeting adjourned to meet again on March 31 at Holm & Olson's store, St. Paul. S. A. J. Waterloo. Ia. — Chas. Sherwood has completed an addition to his green- s, 26x125 feet. Bata via Greenhouse Co. KILLARNEYS BEAUTIES CARNATIONS 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO And All Other Seasonable Flowers at Lowest Market Prices. Shamrocks Fine 1-inch pot plants shipped in the pots and express prepaid in lots of 100 or more at $5 00 per 100, net cash. I. N KRAMER & SON, CEDAR RAPIDS, - - IOWA. Magnolia Leaves Cycas Leaves AMERICAN OAK SPRAYS Ruscus Write for samples nop ad I cictucd ' ' North Franklin Street UbOAn LtlMNtn, Chicago Selling Airent for OVE GNATT, Hammond. Ind. Milwaukee. GOOD AMERICAN BEAUTIES SCARCE. The market condition for roses has eased up considerably and stock is coming in more plentifully both in the short and long grade. The American Beauty rose situation remains un- changed with very few good blooms in the market. Carnations are here in plenty but seem to move fairly well, as do sweet peas, violets, tulips, daffo- dils and other bulb stock. Harrisii lilies are still a scarcity. There are plenty of green goods. NOTES. Last week occurred the marriage of Walter M. Maas, of the Walter M. Maas Co., and Miss Diedrich. After spending several days ice-boating on Lake Nagawicka the young couple will make their home on Eighteenth street and North avenue. Mr. Maas is well known in the local trade and both have the best wishes of all for their future happiness. The C. C. Pollworth Co. is shipping in some excellent carnations from its range. This firm reports trade good with plenty of all kinds of stock. The Holton & Hunkel Co. is com- mencing to cut from its new crop of roses at Brown Deer and is sending in some very fine stock. Louis Manos, of the Nohos Co.. re- ports business good. He was kept busy last week with a large amount of funeral work. Gust. Rusch & Co. report business good with plenty of stock to fill all orders. GOLDFISH AUBURNDALE 920 W. Randolph Street, "Something Alive in the Window" Catches the public eye. Order your supply now. $3.00 per 100 and up. Write for catalog GOLDFISH CO. CHICAGO SEND TEN CENTS FOR A SAMPLE OF THE Ever-Ready Flower-Pot Cover. Strong cardboard foun- dation. Best waterproof crepe paper, silk fibre rib- bon-ties at top and bot- tom. Firmly held with, improved metal fasten- ings. Furnished in four colors and made in many sizes. An Ever Ready- Flower Pot Cover around the old clay pot will in- crease the value of the plant considerably and add to your profits. Send1 10c for a sample today. Manfactured bv the GO. EVER-READY FLOWER-POT COVER WM. H. GREVER, Manager 146 Hughes Avenue BUFFALO, N. Y- W1ET0R BROS. SSSS CUT FLOWERS All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 162 N. Wabash Ave.. CHICAGO BOWLING SCORLo. G. Rusch 140 174 119- w. Schmltz 114 151 II. Schimmels 123 154 137 G. Kellner 133 154 13T G. Poul 131 175 153- W. Hnlliday 136 174 138- 0. Eggebiecht 121 143 146 H. Heine 141 129 115- K. Preuss 157 143 13* G. R. '9*3- The American Florist. 283 5. L. RANDALL CO., Chicago's Largest Wholesale Cut Flower and Supply House 86 K. Randolph Street, Phone Central 1496. CHICAQO Everything in Cut Flowers and Supplies. BOXWOOD Extra Fine, $7.50 per case. KENNICOTT BROS. CO. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 163-165 N. WABASH AVE. CHICAQO L. D. Phone Central 466 H. Wittbold Wholesale Florists and Decorating Specialists. Headquarters for Mexican Ivy, Wild Smilax and General Supplies. OUR PRICES WILL SURPRISE YOU. 56 E. Randolph St., Chicago p, ... J Randolph 4708— Office, rnones } Rogers Park 227— Nursery. Mention the American Florist when writing HOERBER BROS wholesale rut Flowers Growers ol tla """"'" Telephone Randolph 2758. Greenhouses: DES PLAINES. ILL. Store: 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing Zech&Mann Wholesale Florists Room 218, 162 N. Wabash Ave. CHiCAGO Telephone, Central 3284. Mention the American Florist when writing John Kruchten, Wholesale Cut Flower* 162 N. Wabash Ave, CHICAGO ROSES and CARNATIONS Our Specialties. Mention the American Florist when writing Chicago Carnation Co. Wholesale Florists. 30 E. Randolph St., Chicago L. D. Phone, Central 3373. Mention the American Florist when writing J.RBUDLONG 82-86 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO. roses, valley wholesale /till* pjri /tiirr'nrs ncsS,oNs G™"-°f CU1 FLOWERS E.QIINGC0. THE LARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED, MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO. 68-70 E. RANDOLPH STREET L. D. CHICAGO. 'Phones Central 1978 and 1977. VtoMe Hover Markets Chicago. Feb. 26. Perdoz. Roses. Beatty, specials $t> 00 36-in 5 00 30-in 4 00 28-in 3 00 15-20-in 1 50@ 2 00 12in 100 Per 100 Short $600@1000 Killarney 4 00@12 00 White Killarney ■ 4 00@12 00 Richmond 4 00@12 00 Prince de Bulgarie 4 00@15 00 Radiance 4 00@12 00 My Maryland 4 00@12 00 Melody 4 00@12 00 Mrs. Jardine 4 00@12 00 Lady Hillingdon 4 00@12 00 Sunburst 4 00@15 00 Carnations 1 00@ 3 00 Daffodils 3 00 Cattleyas perdoz., 4 00@ 6 00 Gardenias 2 00@ 4 00 Jonquils 3 00 Lilium Harrisii 10 00 Narcissus. Paper White 3 00 Orchids. Dendrobium. per doz.. 5 00 Romans 2 00@ 3 00 Tulips 3 00© 4 00 Violets 50@ 1 00 Valley 3 00@ 4 00 Sweet Peas 75@ 1 50 Adiantum Croweanum 100 Boxwood per lb., 25 Ferns per 1000. 2 00@2 50 Galax " 125 Leucothoe 75 Mexican Ivy. ..per 1000. 5 00@6 00 Plumosus Strings.. each. 50@ 60 Smilax per doz., 1 50@2 00 Sprensreri. Plumosus Sprays 3 00® 4 00 K O S E> S White and Pink Killarney and Richmond Roses. Red, White and Pink Carna- tions. Callas, Sweet Peas, and Greens of all kinds. W. E. Trimble Greenhouse Go Princeton, 111. Mention the American Florist when writing George Rein berg Wholesale Florist Extra fancy American Beauty, Richmond, Killarney and White Killarney roses. An orders given prompt attention. Try as. 162 N. Wabash Av., CHICAGO Joseph Ziska 151-153 N.Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Wire Designs and Wholesale Florists' Supplies Write for Our New Catalog -f W. P. KYLE JOSEPH FOKRSTKB Kyle & Foerster WHOLESALE FLORISTS 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICA60 Long Distance Phoni, Rindolph 3619. Mention the American Florist when writing ^IfttAN£&RlS^ FLOWERC" NO WABASH AVE. *^» i^ONE WABASH> . HICACO CENTRALJ 284 The American Florist. Mar. /, Everything in the line of Cut Flowers, Plants and Florists' Supplies. \ MILWAUKEE, WIS. HOLTON k MNKEl CO. 462 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens St. Patrick's Carnation Fluid. For Coloring Carnations Green. Per Qt.. $ 1 .00 Per Pint, 50c GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER Wholesale Florist 1324 Pine St., - St. Louis, Mo. Philadelphia. BUSINESS DULL. Business appears to have fallen oft considerably since St. Valentine's day, trade being reported dull all around. There were some good funeral orders which called for choice stock, but the transient trade, which generally keeps things moving, was very light. There does not appear to be an abundance of stock about, and while prices have softened a little, the market cleans up at fair prices. The very large ship- ping trade worked up by the commis- sion men helps to keep down the sur- plus and the open mild weather has encouraged the street men to stock up, so that they are also quite a factor. The quality of the stock offered is ex- cellent. American Beauty roses are a trifle more plentiful, but prices are firm. Extra fine Killarneys are seen. Among the fancy roses, Melody, Hil- lingdon and Sunburst are the leaders, being always in good demand. Car- nations are now at their best, but on account of the light demand prices Hre low. Bulbous stock is offered in variety and quantity. Southern daffo- dils have made their appearance and will be a factor while they last. This is the earliest date at which they have ever been offered. Violets are ahead of the demand. Valley holds to a fair price. Cattleyas are not quite so plentiful. Gardenias are in good de- mand. Easter and calla lilies are in rather full supply. NOTES. Wm. A. Leonard of Lansdowne is the first grower to try retailing by parcel post. Large advertisements in the evening papers announced that he would deliver fresh stock at about half store prices by that method. This ex- periment will be watched with inter- est by the trade. The M. Rice Co.'s Easter baskets are the latest word in this line. Their iridescent effects make them suitable for almost any colored flower. Porto Rico mats in fancy weaves in all hues of the rainbow are seen in great va- riety at this place. Edward Reid is handling some extra fine Hudson river violets. They come done up, 100 to a bunch. Exceptionally fine carnations are also a feature here. At Berger Bros.' central market fine sweet peas are a leader. Violets and all kinds of bulbous stock are handled in quantity. That some growers are satisfied with the market and their returns is seen GUST. RUSCH & CO. ■HjM Wholesale Florists ^^^| HL Jobbers in KiyKBO^ FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. ESSS£|B ~*^^\ Ptione Main 1245. P.O. Box 206. 8J05P^ waukeeSt., MllW8UK66,WlS. VltoMe Hover Marisls Philadelphia, Feb. 26. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, extra 50 00@(.0 00 first 2000@35 00 " Brides and Maids f> 00@12 00 " Killarney 6 00@15 00 " White Killarney 6 00@15 00 " Liberty 6 00015 00 Carnations 3 00@ 5 00 Cattleyas 35 00050 00 Daffodils 2 50 3 00 Freesias 3 00® 600 Gardenias. ...per do/.. 1 50@ 3 00 Lilium Harrisii 10 00@12 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00@ 5 00 Calla Lilies 12 50@16 00 Marguerites 1 50@ 3 00 Snapdragons 15 00@25 00 Sweet Peas 75@ 1 50 Violets, single 75@ 1 00 double 75@ 1 00 Adiantum 75@ 1 00 Asparagus per bunch. 50 Tulips 2 00@ 4 00 Pittsburg. Feb. 26. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 50 00 extra 30 00 No. 1 1500 Killarney 3 00@10 00 My Maryland 3 00@10 00 Richmond 3 00@10 00 Carnations 3 00 Calla Lilies 12 00 Freesias 3 00 Gardenias 3 00 Daisies 2 00 Cattleyas 50 00 Violets 50@ 75 Sweet Peas 75@ 1 00 Lilium Longifiorum 1200 Lilium Rubrum 8 00 Lily of the Valley 4 00 Daffodils 3 00 Tulips 3 00 Paper White 3 00 Romans 2 00 Poeticus Narcissus 1 00 Sweet Alyssum 20c Baby Primroses 50 Oncidiums 4 00 Adiantum 1 25 Lilac per bunch. $1 25 Asparagus Sprengeri, per bunch. 35@40 Sprays per bunch, 35@40 Milwaukee. Feb. 26. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, per doz..2 (I0@5 00 White and Pink Killarney. 5 00@12 00 Richmond 5 00@12 00 Carnations 1 50® 3 00 Callas perdoz., 1 50 Lilium Giganteum.. per doz., 1 50@ 2 00 Lily of the Valley 3 01 Sweet Peas t 00® 1 50 Tulips 2 OOrtf 3 00 Trumpet 3 f 0® 4 00 Paper White 2 00® 3 00 Violets, Wisconsin grown 75® 1 00 Asparagus per string, 50 Sprengeri, per bunch, 35 Ferns, common 2 00 Galax per 1000, $ 1 50 For the Southwestern Market. Ribbons and Chiffons 10 inch silk chiffon special at 10c per yard. This is fancy woods at a very low figure. All colors. WINDLER WHOLESALE FLORAL GO. 1310 Pine Street ST. LOUIS, MO. Berger Brothers FLOWER MARKET, 142 North 13th St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. High Grade Dahlias, all colors. Richmond, Killarney and Maryland Roses.1 All the Early 'Mums. Instant delivery. RICE BROTHERS Wholesalers of Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Minneapolis, Minn. Fresh Cut Valley AT ALL TIMES C. A. KUEH1M, JSSSr 1312 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. A Complete Line of Wire Designs. H. G. BERNING Wholesale Florist, 1402 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. WM. C. SMITH Wholesale Floral Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS rfoth L. D. Ph'onei. ST. LOUIS, MO. Supplies and Everything in Season always on hand Mention the American Florist when writing '9*3- The American Florist. 285 r Per 1000 Dagger Ferns, $1*50 Fancy Ferns, 2.00 THE LEO NIESSEN CO., CflYou cannot find a better grade of ferns anywhere. Regardless of the price you are paying, we invite you to make com- parison with others. Why pay more than the price we are quoting? Philadelphia, Pa. Wholesale Florists, N. W. Cor. 12th and Race Sts„ EASTER LILIES All year round grown by Hoffmeister Floral Co. Llckrun, Cincinnati, Ohio EVERYTHING SEASONABLE THE McGALLUM CO., pittsburg,'pa. Edward Reid WHOLESALE FLORIST, 1619-21 Ranstead St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Orchids, Beauties. Valley, Tea Roses. The best on the market for the price. Every facility for rapid delivery in the expansion that is going on. John Burton is erecting a house 5Ux280 feet for American Beauty roses. Myers & Samtman are adding an addition of 55x300 feet; J. R. Andre one of 55x275 feet; Dale & Yost a range of three houses 62x120 feet; A. Doemling is adding a large house of material fur- nished by the Foley Mfg. Co., Chicago. H. S. Betts will open a retail store at Lehigh avenue and Eleventh street. Mr. Betts has been for a long time with the H. A. Dreer Co. at Riverton, N. J. He is well versed in the busi- ness. Landscape work will also be a feature of his business. Godfrey Aschmann is a busy man these days. His stock looks fine and he says that orders are coming in for Easter in a way that shows the deal- ers expect a very busy time. The publicity meeting has been a live topic the past week. It is hoped that much good will come of the movement. Fine snapdragon in quantity and carnatipns by the thousand are the headliners of the Leo Niessen Co. Charles E. Meehan and wife are on a vacation trip to inspect the Panama canal. K. Minneapolis. The Twin City trade is becoming very active in convention matters and as soon as the board of directors sounds the gun everyone will be off in a jump. The Civic and Commerce Association has offered its assistance toward raising any necessary funds or in arranging entertainment. The next meeting of the Minneapolis Florists' Club will be held Tuesday evening, March 4, at Donaldson's Greenhouses, Thirty-fifth street and Portland avenue. Some good exhibits are expected. S. A. J. Seattle, Wash. — The following offi- cers were elected at the annual meet- ing of the Seattle Garden Club : Her- man Chapin, president; T. L. Quigley. first vice-president; A. J. Park, second vice-president; H. L. Glenn, secretary; A. H. Soelberg, treasurer. f WELCH BROS. CO. ^ ^ American Beauty, KiUarney, Richmond, Maryland and all the Superior Roses, Lily of the Valley, Carnations, Orchids HKS'I' FH.ODXJCE O 226 Devonshire Street, : : BOSTON, MASS. >±J VlloMe Rower M^Kets Buffalo. Feb. 26. Roses. Beauty, special per doz., $6 00 fancy " " 5 00 extra " " 3 00 No. 1 " " 2 00 No. 2 " " 50® 75 Per 100 " MaidandBride 5 00® 6 00 " Pink Killarney 5 00@12 00 " White Killarney 5 00@12 00 " Richmond 5 00@12 00 " My Maryland 5 00@12 00 " Aaron Ward 5 00® 10 00 Carnations 2 00® 3 00 Lilium Longiflorum It) 00@12 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00® 4 00 Pink Japan Lily 3 00® 5 00 Narcissus 2 00® 3 00 Jonquils 2 00® 3 00 Violets 50® 50 Mignonette 3 00® 6 00 Daisies 100® 1 SO Adiantum Croweanum 75® 1 50 Asparagus, per bunch.... 35® 50 Asparagus. Sprengeri 35® 50 Ferns per 1000. $2 00 Galax perlOOO. $150 Smilax „ 15 00 Boston. Feb. 26. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, best 35 00@50 00 medium 18 00@25 00 culls 4 00 White and Pink Killarney 2 00® 6 00 Extra.. 6 00@10 00 Taft 400@1000 Cardinal 2 00@10 00 Ward and Hillingdon 2 00® 8 00 Killarney aiid Richmond.. 2 00® 8 00 My Maryland 2 00® 8 00 Carnations, select 2 00® 3 00 Callas 8 00@12 00 Cattleyas 25 00@40 00 Gardenias 12 00@25 00 Lilium Longiflorum 8 00® 10 00 Lily of the Valley 2 00® 4 00 SweetPeas 50® 75 Smilax 12 00@16 00 Violets, single 35® 75 double 25® 50 Cincinnati. Feb. 26. Roses. Beauty per doz., $1 00@$4 00 Per 100 Bride. Bridesmaid 3 00® 8 00 Killarney 3 003 8 00 My Maryland 3 00g8 00 Perle 3 00® 8 00 Richmond 3 00® 8 00 Taft 3000800 Carnations 2 00® 4 00 Callas 12 50@15f0 Lilium Giganteum 12 50® 15 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00® 4 00 Orchids per doz.. 4 00@ 6 00 Narcissus 2 00® 3 00 Tulips 2 00® 4 00 Jonquils 2 OOa 3 00 Dutch Hyacinths 3 00@ 4 '«, Roman Hyacinths 2 0043 3 00 Violets 50® 1 00 " double 50® 75 Freesias - 00® 3 00 SweetPeas 35g 1"' Adiantum 75® 1 00 Asparagus Plumosus...per bunch, 25 Asparagus Sprengeri. ..per bunch. 25 HEADQUARTER ^) ULSTER** -. ,^e>N YORK Give Us a Trial We Can Please You. T Roses, Carnations and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers in Stock. Wholesale Commission Florists, Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs. WM. F. KASTING CO. ^ ■*-■*■-«- ^ j«- ■ THE J. M. McCullouglTs Sons Co., Wholesale Commission Florists. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Special attention given to Shipping Orders Jobbers of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, SEEDS and BULBS. Price List on Application. 316 WalRut St., CINCINNATI, OHIO. Phone Main 4598. CrET'CRifCHELL 34-36 Third Ave. East, CINCINNATI, OHIO Wholesale ComrnissionFlorist Consignments Solicited Complete Stockof Florists' Greens and Supplies St. Louis. Feb. 26. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, long per doz.. 4 00 Koses. Beauty, medium 8 00®15 00 Roses. Beauty, short stems 3 00® 6 00 Killarney b 00® 10 00 My Maryland 5 00@10 00 White K Harney 5 00@10 00 Carnations 2 00® 3 00 Easter Lilies 10 00@12 50 Lilium Rubrum 8 00 Valley 4 00 Violets 409 60 Asparagus Sprengeri 2 00® 3 00 Asparagus Plumosus.per bu.,35@60 Ferns. New. Fancy 175 286 The American Florist. Mar. /, New York. Etl SD^ESS UNSATISFACTORY. Business is very unsatisfactory in all branches of the trade. In the past it has been said that after the first week of Lent business usually improved, but for this year there has been no im- provement thus far. The market is well stocked with roses, carnations, orchids, gardenias and a great variety of bulbous stock, but all move very slowly at reduced prices. In the great financial centers there seems to be a feeling of doubt and uncertainty re- lating to the future. Such a condition always has a depressing effect on the flower trade. There is much fine bulb- ous stock on the market at the present time and leading retailers are using it for display purposes with fine effects. Monday, February 24. — The condi- tion of business is far from satisfac- tory. There is a large amount of stock on the market, but it moves slowly. American Beauty roses are not plenti- ful, but the demand is limited; there is almost a surplus of tea roses and the same may be said of carnations and bulbous stocks. The violet mar- ket is in bad shape. John Young, secretary of the S. A. P., was operated on February 23, in Roosevelt hospital for a carbuncle on on his neck. He is resting comfort- ably. CREEK-AMERICAN BALL. A notable social event of the past week was the ball of the Greek- Ameri- can Florists- Association at Terrace Garden on the night of February 20. This was the sixth annual ball of the association and was a very successful affair. The various committees were composed of well-known men of the association. The hall was beautifully decorated with garlands of laurel, southern smilax and bunting. While the Greek flag was very noticeable, the Stars and Stripes were even more prominent, showing that our Greek fellow-citizens are withal good Ameri- cans. The decorations were arranged by X. Lales. Geo. D. Nicholas, D. J. Pappas, N. Christatos and C. A. Bird. Previous to the dancing there was a fine exhibition of moving pictures de- picting interesting scenes in the late Balkan war, in which it is well known the Greeks took a prominent part. There were excellent musical selections, notable being songs by Mrs. Riedel. wife of Harry Riedel of the firm of Badgley. Riedel & Myer. Prominent among the American florists present were Walter F. Sheridan, Chas. Schenck, M. C. Ford, P. J. Smith, Jos. Fenrich, Wm. Ford. A. J. Guttman, Harry Riedel, Anton Schultheis. Jr., Geo. Dreyer. P. Gerlaird. Dan Sullivan and Geo. Siebrecht. The following comprise the officers and committee of arrangement : N. Lales. president: Jas. Carlaftes, vice-president; J. J. Fellouris. secretary; D. J. Pappas, treasurer; Geo. Michinicos, assistant secretary. Board of Directors — J. Try- foros, J. Andriopoulos. C. Cardasis, A. Demetracopoulos, N. Christatos, J. Soteriades, J. S. Nicholas, N. Lecakes, J. Doganges. Committee of Arrange- ments— Jas. G. Carlaftes. chairman: John Tryforos, Th. Cardasis. P. Velo- tas, G. Polykranas. G. Rontires, J. Doganges. NOTES. The Horticultural Society of New York he'd an exhibition February 22 in the American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West and Sev- enty-seventh street. The exhibitions of this society are always interesting events and as we see it are productive of much benefit to the trade in gen- eral, for at each one there is always a new or novel production to be seen. A feature at this show was the Cali- Announcement. The wholesale flower business formerly known as SIEBRECHT & SIEBRECHT, will here- after be conducted by •'•*•'• * George C. Siebrecht 109 West 28th St., Phones: 608-609 Madison Square NEW YORK The same address but under better management, a larger supply, and better facilities than ever. Consignment of Quality Stock Solicited. Annovinoenx^nt ! Owing to the numerous inquiries we wish to state that our new Crimson Carnation PRINCESS DAGMAR will be disseminated next season, 1913-1914. We are booking orders now at $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. Princess Dagtnar will be exhibited at the National Show in New York. PATTEN & CO., Tewksbury, Mass. fornia carnation, exhibited by P. W. Popp. gardener to H. Darlington. Mamaroneck, N. Y. It was awarded a special prize. Lager & Hurrell, Sum- mit, N. J., received a silver medal for orchid Lycate Skennerii Alba. Cot- tage Gardens Co.. Queens, N. Y., silver medal for 100 white carnations Match- less. S. Untermeyer, Yonkers, N. Y.. (W. H. Waite, superintendent), special prize, for white dendrobiums. L. A. Hav- ermeyer, Glen Head, N. Y., exhibited fine specimens of Easter lilies in pots. Miss C. A. Bliss, New Canaan, Conn. (Jas. Burns, gardener), 18 variegated carnations, first prize. A. N. Pierson, Inc.. Cromwell. Conn., vase of rose Milady, silver medal. James D. Cock- croft, Northport, N. Y.. 50 carnations Lawson shade, first prize with "North- port." Mrs. J. Hood Wright, New York City, scarlet carnations, first prize. A. Lewisohn, Ardsley, N. Y. (John Canning, gardener), vase 18 Dorothy Gordon, first prize; also first for 18 White Enchantress carnations. Wm. Ziegler, Jr., Noroton, Conn., vase of freesias, Fischer's Purity, first prize. Wm. R. Seymour. New York, vase of white seedling carnations, certificate of merit. Charles Millang has been in court for several days during the past week. He is prosecuting a case against the city of New York for $25,000 dam- ages for serious injuries he received some time ago while running his au- tomobile through a defective street. Young & Nugent have been very busy of late with funeral orders. They made up about 30 designs February 22, most of them being of large size. In addition their decoration and coun- ter trade is constantly increasing. The partnership of Siebrecht & Sie- brecht. has been dissolved. Walter Siebrecht, formerly a member of that firm, has located in the storeroom of George Saltford. Inc., 120 West Twen- ty-eighth street. Anton Schultheis. Jr., of -College. Point, is a daily visitor among the leading retail stores. His big auto- mobile loaded with fine flowering plants is one of the features in the trade. Alfred H. Langjahr, the well-known wholesaler, has had a severe attack of rheumatism, but we are glad to state that he is again so far recovered as to be at his store. William Plumb, a florist well known in this city, is now located at Bound Brook, N. J., but frequently calls on his old friends. Joseph Voek. salesman for Wm. H. Siebrecht in the Coogan building, is now handling a fine line of cut acacias. John Young, secretary of the S. A. F., went to a hospital on February 23 for treatment for a carbuncle on his neck. A flower market for Union Square is one of the improvements planned by the Central Mercantile Association. The sudden death of A. Moltz has brought forth many expressions of re- gret in the wholesale district. A. F. F. 19 1 3 The Am er i c. i n Fl ori s t. PHILADILPHIA NIW YORK WASHINGTON S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 109 West 28th Street, NEW YORK *"*uTV Everything in Cut Flowers. PERCY B. RIGBY, Treasurer. Everything' in supplies. •tlAl**"" GEORGE C. SIEBRECHT, WHOLESALE FLORISTS, 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK. ii s 608-609 Madison i Lily of the Valley, Gardenias, Orchids, Violets, a Specialty. Boston. I low EB \1 UIKKf I.I I I I l-H. There is no us.- pretending about the market conditions, There is a glut, ami a hail one, There is everything in Bowers mi'' could wish anil Ihi' quality as a general rule is good. Whether it is Lenl or the beginning of a general retrenchment of the public ii is hard t" state. Accompanied by the change of administration, which max in- giving tin- moneyed interests tin- shakes to know what is going to happen, Tin- general trade reports, "outside nf tin' florist business," show a somewhat drawing in. ' lutslde of the contracts that have been let pre- viously, there seems i" be a marked degree of caution. On the face of all this some of the florists are gaily talking of adding more glass. Whether this is a vvise policy, in the lace of the foregoing, time alone can tell. Tin- past week we have had winter and spring intermixed, with a thunder storm Saturday night. February 22. At the meeting of the Boston Gar- deners and Florists February is Pres- ident Kennedy proposed to have ■lasses in salesmanship and decorative floral art. it was left to the considera- tion of the club. A first-class sales- man is a jewel and if they ran he made. President Kennedy will have the plaudits of the trade in general. And from the business point of view wi- need some more knowledge of making up and decoration. I don't mi-ail the professional, but the general run of the trade at large. M u . Pittsburg. si I'I'I.y ami DEMAND GOOD. This week finds us with many more Mowers on hand than usual, particular- ly carnations. Since the last week many unexpected crops came on. but the demand was good, and we cleaned up very nicely, much better than was expected. Roses are still scarce while lilies are also rather short. Sweet peas are now coming in much stronger, which has reduced the prices some- what. Romans are not seen much any nio re and American Beauties are still .mi ..f sight. Tulips and Daffodils are in their height, but narcissi are gradually becoming scarcer. Greens of all kinds an- scarce and much more could be used. The weather has turned a little colder. NOTES. President elect McCallum of the Florists' Club will be interesting enough to bring out every member during ins term of ..lli.i'. lb- has s ■• new ami novel features planned for each meet- ing. For the next meeting. March I. lie has arranged lor Otto E. Jennings, president of tin- Botanical Society of Pennsylvania, to deliver a lantern slide lecture, .housing as his subject. "Along the North Shores of Lake Superior with the Botanist." Tt goes without saying that Mr. Jennings will ha mil. this subject in an interesting Style. He also has a lot of interesting informa- tion regarding wild animals in this section, that will appeal to anj Inter- ested in hunting. He also expects to nave some new carnations on exhibi- tion. Weilnesdax night tie- buys of the McCallum Co., and Pittsburgh Cut Flower rv>„ got together and held a LcA^RQB VIOLETS EXTRA FINE PICK FOR EASTER WRITE (OR PRICES. F. R. SNYDER, Violet Grower. RHINEBECK, N. Y. Gnttman Flower Growers Co. A. J. OUTTMAN, President. Wholesale Florists 55 W. 26th St., NEW YORK Phone 1912 and 7983 Madison Square. 18 Years Experience. VlioMe Rover Markets New York. Feb. 26. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 40 0061.0 00 extra and fancy . .30 00@35 00 No. 1 and No. 2... 2 00015 00 " Bride. Bridesmaid special. 5 00@ 8 00 extra and fancy 3 00@ 4 00 No. land No. 2 1 00@ 3 00 Killarney, My Maryland.. special S OOlglo 00 extra 4 00@ 6 00 No. 1 and No 2 2 000 4 00 Queen, special. 10 00m 12 00 Red, special... 10 OCX./ 12 00 Hillint-don. Aaron Ward.in OOw 12 00 " Richmond 8 00@12 00 Sunburst, special 6 00@15 00 " Taft. special 12 00@15 00 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer.special.15 00@2<> 00 Carnations 1 00@ 3 00 Jonquils 1 00@ 2 00 Cattleyas 20 00@35 00 Gardenias 10 00@30 00 Tulips 1 00@ 2 00 Lilies. Longifiorum and Harrisii.. b 00@ 8 00 L. Rubrum 10 00 Lily of the Valley 2 00@ 3 00 Narcissus. Paper White 1 00@ 1 50 Sweet Peas.. per doz. bunches. 50@1 00 Violets 2u@ 40 Adiantum Croweanum 15® 50 Asparagus Plumosus. ..doz. bchs, 1 50@ 3 00 Smilax per doz. strings. 1 008 1 25 Lilac. per bunch, 25@75c Freesias. per doz. bun 1 50@2 00 match J4. ■ ..f duck]. ins with Ihe fol- lowing result : .Mi liilliliii Co. S|.itzi..-i IIS '-'ii I"-" 8. McCallum 79 nc.- us M. Finland 78 si ?s Ni-igi-l tis si 83 Kisl.-.v Sll Its M tin 134 i I- Pittsburgh cut Flower Co. l . nigh aiis 75- 00 7:1 OlTWig Sll In. -, 111' Gottl 7". 1" ' I"'' Ash. 1. .11 78 '..1 85 Colligan 85- si I0S 412430 181 Tuesday the stars of both teams \\ 1 1 travel to Sheridan and plaj the crack team of that place. The i ictors of Wednesday's game will roll with the A. W. Smith Co. team Thins, h. \ night at the club alleys. R, J. 1 laschbach ami 1 I. P. Wl have just returned from a where they have purchased soma Easter plants. l.orch iV; IbilTlll.-lstcr are 1 ; I., move from their Smilhti.-M street location to Fourth avenue. Visitors; Max Schrieber, McDonald, Pa.; Geo. 1.. - nvllle, n,, 1 y. Kinder Charleroi, Pa.; Jos, Moore, Hentz & Nash, WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS 55 and 57 West 26th Street, Telephone No. 756 Madison Square, NEW YORK The Kervan Company FRESH CUT EVEROREENS aid Mosses. Decorating Material for Florist Trade, at Wholesale. TELEPHONES MADISON SQUARE 1519 5893 119 West 28th Street NEW YORK N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange Coogan Bids., 6th Ave. & W. 26th St.. New York Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every morning. Desirable wall space to rent for advertising. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary. HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION American Beauty Roses a specialty, Roses. Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, Etc. 57 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Telephones: 2200 and 2201 Madison Square. WM.A.KESSLER Successor to Kessler Bros. 113 W. 28th St., NEW YORK. CUT FLOWERS WHOLESALE PLANTSMEN AND FLORISTS Phone 2336 Madison. Shipments Everywhere . Prompt and satisfactory. Consignments solicited. Paul Meconi Wholesale Florist 55-57 West 26th Street NEW YORK CITY T»lrohone: 3884 Madison Sou are Thomas, Qreenshurg, Pa.; M, J. Alex .M.l.r with l.i.iii u. Co., New York; M. Reukauf with H. B Phila- delphia, Pit.: W. i. in with J. ■ i in J, 288 The American Florist. Mar. M. RIO E> OO. HEADQUARTERS FOR UP-TO-DATE EASTER SUPPLIES AND RIBBONS. Write for our Easter Folder 1220 Race Street .--•---- - PHILADELPHIA, PA Try the New Mail Order Department of The House That Never Disappoints. St. LOUIS. ROSES MORE PLENTIFUL. Notwithstanding the Lenten season trade has held up fairly well. Car- nations in good quality are bringing two to three cents: splits and inferior grades at your own price. Hoses are more plentiful, especially American Beauties. A good supply of callas and Harrisii lilies are seen. Sweet peas are increasing in quantity and prices on these and violets are con- siderably lower. Many of the stores, even apart from the downtown stores, are having special sales. NOTES. Foster, the Florist, reports the death of his father, who lived in Scotia ml, during the past week. Mr. Foster's store on Kings Highway and Delmar avenue will be extended. The base- ment will be fitted up as a palm gar- den where ice cream and soft drinks will be served. Henry Duernberg has left for the East to obtain ideas and novelties for Easter decorations before taking up a position with a prominent florist here. He was formerly with Grimm & Gorly. Ostertag Bros, had the decorations at the Fred Garden reception for Gov. Major at the St. Louis Club. Mountain laurel, grey moss and American Kcauty roses were used in the decora- tions. Grimm & Gorly's new team has ar- rived in the city. They are a very odd looking couple and cause quite a sensation getting in the way of auto- mobiles and street cars. The Wm. C. Smith Wholesale Floral Co. has an endless supply of violets and sweet peas and a fine stock of home grown roses and carnations. A. N. May, Kirkwood, had a fire at h:s residence Monday morning and was entirely burned out. His green- houses were uninjured. C. A. Kuehn had a splendid stock in sweet peas, 15-inch stems and big flowers, also the finest lily of the val- ley and bulbous stock. The Windier Wholesale Floral Co. is well supplied daily with fine grade carnations, lilies of the valley, violets and sweet peas. George H. Angermueller has a fine supply of roses and his supply de- partment is one of the best in the trade. Andrew Meyer, Jr., will have a fine supply of American Beauty rose plants which will be right for Easter. Alexander Waldbart & Sons are very busy and, expect a large amount .if outside landscape work this spring. C. Young & Son have a fine assort- ment of blooming plants. They ex- pect a big crop for Easter. The Diemer Floral Co. is a.lways busy. Funeral work is never slack with this firm apparently. The Oakland Floral Co., Oakland, is bringing into this market some good narcissus poeticus. Samuel Seligman. with Wertheimer Bros., New York, is in the _city and reports trade good. Al. Gumz. secretary of the Windier Wholesale Floral Co., has been ill at home since Friday. H. G. Berning's supply of American Beauty roses and carnations are daily disposed of. Do Not Take Any Fake Green Thread. Use the Genuine Silkaline and Get More Thread and Less Wood. The MEYER Green f/ BEST IN THttyoRiD j |J0HNG.MEYER&C0.| SILKALINE Used by Retail Florists for mossing funeral designs, tying bunches, etc,, is The Only Article That Should Be Used I by growers for stringing Smilax and Asparagus, as it Iwjll not fade or rot in the greenhouse. The Meyer j Silkaline was the first green thread to be introduced I among Florists and Growers. It is handled by the best houses everywhere, but it should be ordered by name-Meyer's Silkaline— to be sure of getting the genuine article. Do not accept substitutes. If your jobber cannot supply you, order direct of the manufacturers. Price for any size or color, $1.25 per lb. Sizes "F" fine, *'FF" medium, and "FFF" coarse. JOHN C. MEYER & CO., "SffSSSiSSbt Lowell, Mass. Silkaline also is made in all leading colors, as Violet, for bunching violets, and also for tying fancy boxes FANCY FERNS, ^iooo. New Crop Galax, Bronze or Green $1.25 per 1000. Case 10,000, $7.50 Sphagnum Moss, large bales $1 .50 Wild Smilax, always on hand 50-pound cases $5.00 Leucothoe Sprays, Green $1.00 per 100: $7.50 per 1000 Boxwood per pound 20c ; 50-pound case, $7.50 Magnolia Leaves. Imported Green and Bronze. Basket. .$1.75; 6 baskets, $1.50 each Sheet Moss in Bags lor Hanging Baskets, Large Bags $2.00 eact Florists in the Middle and Western States can save money by placing their orders with us. A trial order solicited. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc., 38-40 Broadway, Wholesale Commission Florists and Florists' Supplies. All phone connections. DETROIT, MICH. BOTANIC GREEN Color Your Cut Flowers for St. Patrick's Day Price, 50c a Package Also a full line of other colors Orange Chemical Co. Dept. F. EAST ORANGE, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing Chas. Holzborn is in the market with some fine azalea plants. Mrs. Richter is cutting some nice violets and sweet peas. Joe Hauser is in with sweet violets and fancy sweet peas. Mrs. M. L. Pelletier is doing a nice trade. W. P. Rochester, «. Y. At the New York state fair exhibit of Jas. Vick's Sons last September, George Arnold put a little formalin in the water used for holding the cut flowers. This he found a great aid in keeping the water fresh and clear. This is a discovery well worth the attention of florists. Dick Salter says that considering the uneconomic way in which florists run their business it can't pay. Still we see that Salter Bros, are in business and running the largest retail store in town. Phil. Gross is working for "Will Gal- lintine this winter. Next summer he and his brother Otto are going quite extensively into the raising of asters for cut flowers. George Cotsonas & Co. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in all kinds of Evergreens Fancy and Dagger Ferns, Bronze and Green Galax, Holly. 'Leucothoe Sprays, Princess Pine, Etc., Delivered to al! parts of United States and Canada 1 27 W. 28th St.. bet. 6th & 7th Av Telephone 1202 Madison Square. Mention the American Florist when writing New York HUCKLEBERRY IN STANDARD SMILAX CASES, $2.50 A most pleasing substitute for Green Wild Smilax New crop Fancy and Dagger Ferns now ready. Write, wire or phone. Caldwell the Woodsman Co. Everything in Southern Evergreens. EVERGREEN, ALABAMA Mention the American Florist when writing CUT FERNS, Best Qualify 1,000 at $1.35; 2,000 at $2.60; 5,000 or over $1.20 per 1000 Rnhprt ftrnvf»«: 127 Commercial St. ivuuen vrruvca, adams, mass. The Rochester Florists' Association will visit the Buffalo Association Thursday night, February 27. W. H. Dildine of James Vick's Sons has been purchasing horses. He now has nine teams. H. J. Head will soon be back at H. E. Wilson's. H. X H. 'P'J The Am eric a n Fl or/st. 289 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. DULUTH, MINN. 2 STORES 2 SUPERIOR, WIS. J. J. LBBORIU Two Stores and seventeen large Greenhouses. Deliveries everywhere in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Nortli Dakota, South Dakota and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, All orders given prompt attention and filled with strictly iresli stock. Chicago. Established In 1857. fmM FLORIST 739 Buckingham Place. L. D. Phone, Graceland 1112. Send us your retail orders. WE HAVE THE BEST FACILITIES IN THE CITY Mention the American Florist when writing CHICAGO The ^ Palmer House Florist 17 E. MONROE ST. Mention the American Florist when writing Brooklyn, New York. "WILSON" 3 and 5 Greene Ave.. Phone 6S00 01 02 Prospect. 339 to 347 Greene Ave., . Phone 3908 Prospect. Greenhouses: Short Hills, N. J. Deliveries in NEW YORK, LONG ISLAND and NEW JERSEY. Terre Haute, Ind. John G. Heinl £ Son, 129 South Seventh St. Telephone 247 We are in position to fill promptly all Mail, Telephone, Telegraph and Cable orders with best quality stock in season Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Lockport. S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. Mail. Telephone and Telegraph orders filled promptly with the choicest stock. Mention the American Florist when writing San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND Successor to Sievers & Boland FLORIST 60 KEARNEY STREET Mention the American Florist when writing Chicago. A. LANGE, 25 E. MADISON ST. Chicago. Des Moines. ALPHA FLORAL CO. 146 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago. 623 Walnut St., Des Moines, la. Largest and most centrally located store in the city. All orders given prompt attention. Mention the American Florist when writing STEAMSHIP Mm W^^^i^s^. Next Week, FROM NEW YOIJK EXCEPT AS NOTED. 1'ebruary 25. New Amsterdam, Holland America, 10 a. ni. Elyades, Houston. Eastern Prince, Prince. February 26. Lualtania, Cunard. [inland, Red Star, 10 a. ni., Pier 61. Nortli KtTor. FROM PHILADELPHIA, Graf Walrtersee, Ilnin.-Anier., 11 a. m. February 27. France, French, 1" a. ni.. Pier 57, Nortli River. Uranium, Uranium. Preaident Grant, Bnm.-Amer.-. 12 noon. Cnlted States, Seaml.-Amer., 2 p. m. February 28. FROM ST. .7 < > 1 1 X . Tunisian. Allan. FROM PHILADELPHIA, Monitor, Red Star, 10 a. m, March 1. FROM HALIFAX. Tunisian, Allan Columbia, Anchor, 1 p. m., Plei 64, North Kiver. I ;u mania, ' lunard. Nen fork American, 9 30 a. m., Pier ''••-' North River. I ROM l'"l('l LAND i- ni c, White Star, l'1 a, m, Prlnzess Irene, North or. Lloyd, it a. m. San Juan, Porto Rico. Tagus, Royal Mall, Pier 4-. North River. Alexander McConnell 611 FIFTH AVE,, COR. 49TH STREET. NEW YORK CITY. TBLEGRAPH Ordera forwarded lo any part of the United States, Canada and all principal cities inKurope. Orderi transferred or entrusted by the trade to onr selection for delivery on steamship! or elsewhere receive special attention. Reference or Cash must accompany all orders from unknown correspondents. Cable address: Alexcgnnell Western Union Code. Memphis, Term. HAISCH'S Madison and Main Streets L. D. Phone 726 All orders will be filled carelully and promptly de- livered in Memphis and all] oilier Tennessee cities. Mention the American Florist when writing Young & Nugent Telephone 3066-2066 Madison Square. 42 West 28th Street. To out-of-town florists We are in the Heart of NEW YORK And sive special attention to steamer and theater orders. Prompt delivery and best stock in the market. Dallas, Texas. The Texas Seed and Floral Company Orders for cut flowers and designs solicited for delivery in any part of Texas. Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. G. GEO. H. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street Mention the American Florist when writing St. Paul, Minn. L L. MAY & CO. Order Your Flowers for delivery in this section from the LEADIN6 FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST Mention the American Florist when writing 290 The American Florist. Mar. I, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. New York. Established 1 874. DARDS N. E. Corner 44th St. and Madison Ave. Has his own correspondents in all the large cities of Europe and the British Colonies. Cable orders forwarded by private code. Telegraph and Cable Ad- dress, DARDSFLOR. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing St. Paul, Minn. Holm & Olson, 20-22-24 West Fifth Street. We fill orders for any place in the Twin Cities and for all points in the Northwest. The Largest Store in America; the largest stock; the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. We are alive night and day. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing Boston, Mass. Kansas City, Mo. WILLIAM L. ROCK Flower Co. Will execute orders for any town in MISSOURI, KANSAS OR OKLAHOMA. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Buffalo, N. Y. W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main Street. Members Florists' Telegraph Association. Mention the American Florist when writing La Crosse, Wis. LA CROSSE FLORALCO. BOTH PHONES No. 40 LONG DISTANCE No. 40 Careful Attention To All Orders. Mention the American Florist when writing Atlanta, Ga. Atlanta Floral Co. 41 Peachtrec Street "Penn, The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. 37-43 BROMFIELD STREET Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda FLORISTS, 1415 Farnvm St. u^KEU Name Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Alpha Floral Co., Chicago. Alpha Floral Co., Des Moines. la. Anderson Floral Co., Anderson, S. C. Anderson, S. A., 440 Main, Buffalo, N. Y. Aichias Floral Co., Sedalia, Mo. Atlanta Floral Co., Atlanta, Ga. Baer, Julius, 138 B. 4th St., Cincinnati. Begerow's, Newark, N. J. Berterniaun Bros. Co., Indianapolis, Itxl. Blackistoue, Washington, D. C. Boland. J. B., San Francisco. Bowe, M. A., New York. Bramley & Son, Cleveland, 0. Breltmeyer's Sons, John, Detroit, Mich. Buckbee, H. W., RocMord, 111. Carboue, Phillip L., Boston. Clark's Sons, D., New York. Cleveland Cut Flower Co., Cleveland, O. (' ke, Geo. H., Conn. Ave. and L, Washington. Daniels & Fisher, Denver, Colo. Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave., New York. Duerr, Clias. A., Newark, O. Dtmlop's. 1>G Y'onge St., Toronto, Can. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St., Albany, N. Y. Freeman, Mrs. J. R., Toledo, O. Ualvin, Thos. F., Boston. Gasser, J. M., Co., Cleveland, 0. Geny Bros., Nashville, Tcnn. Grand Rapids Floral Co., Grand Rapids. Mich. Glide Bros., Washington. Ilabermann, Charles, New York. Ilaiseh's, Memphis, Tcnn. Ileinl & Son, J. G., Terre Haute, Ind. Hess & Swoboda, Omaha, Neb. John Bader Co., N. S., Pittsburg. Hoffman, 59 Mass Ave., Boston. Keller Sons, J. B., Rochester, N. Y. Kellogg, F. & P. Co., Geo. M., Kansas City. Kift, Robert, 1725 Chestnut, Philadelphia. La Crosse Floral Co., La Crosse, Wis. I.ange, A., 25 B. Madison St., Chicago. Leborious, J. J., Duluth, Minn. I .chorions. J. J., Superior, Wis. Mangel, 17 E. Monroe St., Chicago. Matthews, 16 3rd St., Dayton, O. May & Co., L. L., St. Paul, Minn. McConnell, Alex, New York. McKenna, Montreal, Can. Murray, Samuel, Kansas City, Mo. Myer, Florist, New York. Ostertag Bros., St. Louis. Palmer, W. J. & Son, JBuffalo. Park Floral Co., The. Denver, Colo. Parker, John L. , Birmingham, Ala. Pelicano, Rossi & Co., San Francisco, Calif. Penn, the Florist, 43 Bromfleld St., Boston. Podesta & Baldoccul, San Francisco. Pollworth Co., C. C, Milwaukee. Rock Flower Co., Wm. L., Kansas City. Saakes, 0. C., Los Angeles, Calif. Saltford Flower Shop, Poughkeepsie, N Y. Schiller The Florist, 2221 W. Madison St.. Chi- cago. Schling, Max, 22 W. 59th St., New York. Shaffer, Geo., A. W., Pittsburgh, Pa. Smith, Henry, Grand Rapids, Mich. Texas Seed and Floral Co., Dallas, Tex. Virgin, Uriah J., New Orleans, La. Walker & Co., Louisville, Ky. Williams. Mrs. E. A., Pittsburg. "Wilson," 3 and 5 Greene, Brooklyn, N. Y. Wittbold, Geo., Co., 737 Buckingham PI., Chi- cago. Wittbold. 60 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Wolfskill Bros, and Morris Goldenson, Los An- geles, Calif. Young & Nugpnt. New York. Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Comer Broadway and Gratiot Avenues. Artistic Designs. High Grade Cut Blooms. We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing WASHINGTON D. C. OUDE BROS-CO FLORISTS i2i*r STrrw Gude's Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Samuel Murray, 913 Grand Avenue All Orders Given Prompt and Careful Attention Members of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Indianapolis, Ind. Bertermann Bros. Co. FLORISTS 241 Massachusetts Avenue. Members of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. yhc Park ,.A VALB.TINE. 11(^1 C/0. President. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA PELICANO, ROSSI & CO., 123 KEARNY ST. Poughkeepsie, N. T. uThe Saltford Flower Shop." Vassar College and Bennett School 19*j The American Florist. 291 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. Philadelphia. Robert Kift, 1725 Chestnut St. Personal Attention to all Order«. Mention the American Florist when writing IN THE HEART OF NEW YORK CITY Phone 6404 Madison Sq. 6 East 33d St. Our Motto THE GOLDEN RULE. ilention the American Florist when writing Dayton, O. Matthews, FLORISTS 16 W. Third Street Flowers in any arrangement for all occasions, for Dayton and vicinity. Lony dis. Phones. Mention the American Florist when writing Pittsburg, Pa. A.W.SmithCo. KEENAN BLDG. Largest Floral Establishment in America. Established 1874. Incorporated 1909. Mention the American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. FLORAL DESIGNS AND FLOWERS Best Quality on Shortest Notice. DANIELS S FISHER Order by mail, telephone, telegraph or cable. Cable address "Daniels, Denver" Mention the American Florist when writing THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, EUCLID AVENUE Montreal Cor. St. Catherine and Gny Sts. All orders receive prompt attention. Choice Beauties. Orchids and Valley always on band. FLOWER COLORS Use onr Color Chart in describing them. PRICE, $1.00, POSTPAID. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 Sooth Dtarborn Street, CHICAGO Boston, Mass. Send flower orders for delivery in Boston and all New England Points To THOS. P. CALVIN, Inc.. 124TREMONT ST. Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskill Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants VVc solicit telegraph, orders. Regular trade disc. 220 WEST THIRD STRUT. City Index to Retail Florists' Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. Y.— Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St. Anderson, S. C. — The Anderson Floral Co. Atlanta, Ga. — Atlanta Floral Co., 41 Peachtree. Birmingham, Ala. — John L. Parker. Boston — Phillip L. Carbone. Boston — Thos. F. Galvin, Inc., 124 Tremont St. Boston— Penn, the Florist, 43 Bromfield St. Brooklyn, N. Y. — "Wilson,** 3 and 5 Greene. Buffalo, N. Y. — S. A. Auderson, 440 Main. Buffalo, N. Y.— W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main. Chicago— Alpha Floral Co. Chicago— Mangel, 17 E. Monroe St. Chicago — A. Lange, 25 E. Madison St. Chicago— Schiller The Florist, 2221 W. Madison. Chicago— Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham PI. Chicago— Wlttbold's, 56 E.~ Randolph. Cleveland, O. — Bramley & Son. Cleveland, O.— The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Cleveland, O.— The J. M. Gasser Co. Dallas, Tex. — Texas Seed and Floral Co. Dayton, O.— Matthews, 10 W. 3rd St. Denver, Colo. — The Park Floral Co. Des Moines, la. — Alpha Floral Co. Detroit, Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons. Duluth, Minn. — J. J. Leborious. Grand Uapids, Mich.— Grand Itapids Floral Co. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Henry Smith. Indianapolis — Bertermann Bros. Co., 214 Mass. Kansas City. — Geo. M. Kellogg, F. & P. Co. Kansas City. — Samuel Murray. Kansas City. — Win, L. Roek Flower Co. La Crosse, Wis. — La Crosse Floral Co. Little Rock, Ark.— Vestals, 409 Main St. Los Angeles, Calif. — 0. C. Saakes. Los Angeles. — Wolfskill Bros. & M. Goldenson. Uempbls, Tenn. — naisch's. Milwaukee — C. C. Poll worth Co. Montreal — McKenna. Nashville, Tenn. — Geny Bros. Newark, N. J. — Begerow's. Newark, Ohio. — Chas. A. Duerr. New Orleans. La. — Uriah J. Virgin. New York — M. A. Bo we. New York— D. Clark's Sons, 2139 Broadway. New York — Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave. New York— Alex. MeConnell, Gil 5th Ave. New York— Myer, Florist, G09 Madison Ave. New Y'ork— Max Schling, 22 W. 59th St. New Y'ork — Young and Nugent. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, Fnrnura St. Philadelphia— Robert Kift, 1725 Chestnut. Pittsburg, Ta.— A. W. Smith Co., Keenan Bldg. Pittsburg— Mrs. E. A. Williams. Poughkeepsie, N. Y.— The Saltford Flower Shop. Rochester. N. Y. — J. B. Keller's Sons. Seattle, Wash.— L. W. McCoy, 912 8rd Ave. St. Louis, Mo. — Ostertag Bros. St. Paul, Minn.— Holm & Olson. St. Paul, Minn.— L. L. May & Co. San Francisco — J. B. Boland, Co Kearney St. San Francisco — Pellcano, Rossi & Co. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldoccbl. Sedalla, Mo.— Archlas Floral Co. Superior, Wis. — J. J. Leborious. Terre Haute, Ind.— J. G. Helul ft Son. Toledo, O. — Mrs. J. B. Freeman. Toronto, Can. — Dunlop's, CO Yonge St. Washington — Black latone. Washington — Geo. H. Cooke. Conn. Ave. and L. Washington — Gude Bros. New York. uubii»hedis49 David Clarke's Sons FLORAL DECORATORS 2139-2141 Broadway, i552Tie563°coerumDu. Ghoice Cut Flowers. SAN FRANCISCO Podesta & BaldocchI 224-226 Grant Arenue Prompt and careful attention to orders from out-of-town florists. Los Angeles, Calif. O. C. SAAKES FLORIST, Prompt and careful attention to orders from out of-town florists. Trade discount. a IS West Fourth Street. Cleveland, O. The Cleveland Cul Flower Co. Will fill your orders for designs and cut flowers in NORTHERN OHIO. St. Louis, Mo. Wire or Phone Your Orders to the HOUSE OF FLOWERS. Ostertag Bros. The Largest Retail Supply House in the West. Jefferson and Washington Ave. Albany, N. Y. Flowers or Design Work. Delivered in Albany and vicinity on telegraphic order. 11 NORTH PEARL STREET. Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable tiorist Only the Bert 86 Yonie Street. We deliver anywhere in Canada and guarantee safe arrival. Dunlop's Milwaukee, Wis. C. C. Poll worth Co. Will take proper \jtr: «.-,-._, a: _ care of your orders in wT Ia»-vJn»in Michigan. Orders will be carefully ** cared for by HENRY SMITH, Wholesale and Retail Florist of GRAND RAPIDS Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. ALFRED HANNAH & SONS Will fill your oriertfor Dtiini and Cut Flowvri in Micbigm 292 The American Florist. Mar. I, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered (or the trade in other cities, by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities Indicated on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. Send yourorders!or Chicago and Sub- urbs to , All orders carefully filled ^^ MjlJlson St under the supervision of *CHlCA«2- GE0RGE iSHUS Mgr Wire, Write or Phone West 822 Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue, N. Rochester Phone 506. Long Dirt. Bell Phone 2188 Members Florists Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Cleveland, O., and Vicinity. Bramley & Son 1181 £. 71st St. The Largest Growers of Flowers in City. Mention the American Florist when writing Little Rock, Ark. VESTALS PAUL M. PALEZ, Mgr. 409 MAIN STREET. All orders carefully filled and delivered to all parts o( the city, Arkansas aad the Southwest. Toledo, O. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Successor to Geo. A. Helm) S3S Superior St., Toledo, O. Both Phones. 527. Special attention to Mail and Telegraph Orders Seattle, Wash. L.W. McCOY, Florist 912 3rd Ave. Grower, Wholesaler and Retailer. Careful and prompt attention given to orders for Alaska, Washington and Oregon. Nashville, Tenn. Geny Bros. LKADINQ FLORISTS 113 rtfth Ave. No. HAUVUXI. TDM. New Tork. MYER, FLORIST, '£'' "^ Max Schling NEW YORK No. 22 West 59th Street Adjoining Plaza Hotel Sedalia, Missouri Archias Floral Co. Choice Cut Flowers and Designs on short notice. Prompt attention to telegraph and telephone orders. Cincinnati. WEEK'S TRADE ONLY FAIR. Last week's business may at the best be characterized as merely fair. The opening' showed a very active de- mand that gradually fell off as the week progressed. During the same time the supply was on the increase. Only stock of a high quality found a good market. The average price was not very high. The supply of both tea roses and American Beauties is large. The latter are very fine but in order to move all of them some must be sold at a sacrifice. The other roses seem to just about clean up. The carnation supply is still large and contains the usual quota of split stock. The Pink and Red Enchantress are selling bet- ter than white ones. The quality of the present receipts of bulbous stock is much better than a fortnight ago. Practically all of the offerings are longer and cleaner than they were at that lime. The list includes jonquils, daffodils, tulips, dutch hyacinths and freesias. For the first time in many weeks there is a surplus of lilies and callas. The offerings are much larger than the call for them. Most all of the stock is of excellent quality. Some very fine snapdragons are to be had. The good sweet peas sell nicely, while the poor ones and short ones do not find any market. There is very little call for violets, lily of the valley, orchids and the like. The green goods supply is adequate. NOTES. The Bloonhurst Floral Co. of Lock- land has been sending large cuts of Killarney roses to the Cincinnati Cut Flower Exchange. Peter Weiland is getting in some exceptionally fine jonquils and daffo- dils from his plant at New Castle, Ind. C. E. Critchell has been getting large shipments of outdoor jonquils from the south. The J. M. McCulIough's Sons Co. has been getting some very excellent Harrissii lilies. Visitors; Jos. Hill and Fred Lemon, Richmond, Ind. H. San Francisco, Calif.— One hundred and ten persons attended the fourth annual banquet of the Pacific Coast Horticultural Society February 15. President William Kentwell acted as toastmaster and the speakers were Angelo Rossi, H. Plath and Charles A. Vogelsang. Point Pleasant, W. Va. — The West Virginia Horticultural Society, a new organization, has been granted a state charter. The incorporators are Alex- ander Clohan, J. R. Catron, W. B. Lingamfelter and C. M. Siebert, of Martinsburg; W. H. Alderman and A. L. Dacco, of Morgantown; H. H. Huff- man, of Keizer, and Michael Schw^irtz- walder of this city. Kansas City, Mo. Geo. M. Kellogg Flower & Plant Co. U22GrandAve. wm fill aI1 orderi (or Cu, Kansas City ind Flowers, Funeral Designs. ni.,..„i u;i| ||« Wedding and Birthday Gift, rieasam mil, IBB. that may be entrusted to them Louisville, Ky. F. Walker & Co., FLORISTS Phones: Home 1388. Cumb. Main 1388A. 634 Fourth Avenue Mention the American Florist when writing New Orleans CUT FLOWERS Delivered for Louisiana. Mississippi, Alabama and Texas. Wire or mail. Highest Grade Stock Only. URIAH J. l/ipfilnl —838 ___ VIRttlll, CANAL ST. Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C. 14th and H. Street. Mention the American Florist when writing Newark, N. J. Begerow's 946 Broad Street. Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliveries throughout the state and to all steamship docks in Hoboken. N. J., and New York. Mention the American Florist when writing Boston, Mass. Philip L. Carbone IMPORTER, FLORIST, AND DECORATOR 342 Boylston Street, Telephone Connections Member of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Newark, Ohio. CHAS. A. DUERR. Member Of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Rockford, 111. H. W. BUCKBEE. Member of the Florists' TelegraphDellvcry 19 1 3 The Amer j c. i n Fl orj s r. 293 TUBEROUS=ROOTED BEGONIAS GLOXINIAS FANCY=LEAVED CALADIUMS OUR USUAL SUPERIOR STRAIN. YOU CAN BUY CHEAPER, BUT NOT BETTER STOCK. BEGONIAS Single in Separate Colors. Scarlet, crimson, rose, whiu-, yellow and orange. 40c. per doz., $2.50 per 100. (22.60 per 1000. Single in Choicest Mixture. 35c per doz. , )2.2» per luO, Jl'O.iiii per 1000. Double in Separate Colors. Scarlet, rose, white and vellow. 60c. per doz., $4.50 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. Double in Choicest Mixture. 50c per doz.; $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. Dwarf Hybrid Lafayette. Brilliant crimson scar- let. $1.50 per doz., $M.00 per 100. Dwarf Hybrid Duke Zeppelin. Pure rich scarlet. $1.00 per doz., $7.00 per 1C0. CALADIUMS, Fancy=Leaved The finest collection ever offered, and the most extensive stock in America. Choice Standard Varieties. $ I 75 per doz. , $12.00 per 100, JlOO.nOper lf00. Choice Rare and New Varieties. $2.-_'5 per doz., $15.00 per 100, $140.00 per 1000. Recent Introductions. $3.50 per doz., $25 per 100. Choicest Mixture. $1.50 per doz., $10.00 per 100, $'.15.00 per 1000. GLOXINIAS Dreer's Superb in Choicest Mixture or in Separ- ate Colors. As blue, red, white, red with white edge and blue with white edge. 6fc per doz., $3.50 per 100; $3o.tm per L000. CUDV k flDCCD La "4 Chestnut Street ntnlli A. UnCcn, inc., Philadelphia, pa THE ABOVE PRICES ARE INTENDED FOR THE TRADE ONLY. 50,000 SHAMROCKS True Irish Shamrocks in 1 'j and 1-in. toy pots. These are the fin- est 1 ever had. Price $4 per UN); $36 per 1000. Cash with order. LEONARD COUSINS, Jr., Concord Junction, - Massachusetts Mention the American Florist ivhen writing |, E, Meredith, Pres C. W. Stoih Sec'i The Meredith Flower and Vegetable Co. LIBERTYVILLE ILLINOIS .l/> ntion the American Florist when writing PALMS. Each. Kentia Forsterlana, 4 in. pots. 12 to 15 in 18c Kentia Belmoreana, 4 in. pots, 12 to 15 in 18c Areca Lutescens, .Vin. pots. S to 12 in 10c Latania Borbonica. 4 in, pots. 12 to IS in 15c ROSES OUR SPECIALTY. Write for 1913 Catalogue. THE DINGEE & CONARD CO., WEST GROVE, PA. Mention the American Florist when writing TRUE IRISH SHAMROCK WE have an immense stock of this pretty novelty in 2x2^ inch pots, full and bushv, 55.00 per 100, S3 0.00 per 1000. Try them, they sell on sight. One house we know sold 70,000 of them last year. Orders placed with the Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co. , will receive the same careful attention as if placed direct. John Bader Company 1826 RIALTO STREET, N. S. PITTSBURGH, PA. Bell Phone, 872 Cedar P. 6 A. Phone, 1942-B North 294 The American Florist. Mar. I, h The Seed Trade. American Seed Trade Association. Chas. N. Page, Des Moines. la.. President; Harry L. Holmes, Harrisburg, Pa.. First Vice-President; Arthur B. Clark, Milford, Conn., Second Vice-President; C.E. Kendel, Cleveland, O., Secretary and Treasurer; J. M. Ford. Ravenna. O.. Assistant Secretary. Next annual convention, at Cleveland. ()., June 24 26. 1913. A. H. Goodwin and wife, of Chicago, iii> at Nice, in southern France. J. E. NORTHRUP and daughters, of Minneapolis, .Minn., are touring Florida. Tin- llolian 1 seed growers pump the water off their land while the Cali- fornia growers pump it on. ('. c. MORSE & CO. have issued "A Bulletin on Spencer Sweet Peas." by Lester L. Morse, from notes taken during the season of 1912. Visited Chicago: John c. Bodger, of John Bodger & Sons Co., Los An- geles, Calif.; C. YV. Seott and A. Kakuda. of the Yokohama Nursery Co.. X<\\ York. Deposit, X. Y. — The Deposit Seed Co.. the leading growers and dealers in this locality, report seed business good, especially bulbs, of which they are large growers. ( iaki.a.mi. [A. — Webb Me( 'onnell. man- ager of the Green Valley Seed Co.. re- cently shipped more than 5,000 bushels of War grass seed to foreign countries. Mrf~Mci 'unnell invented his own nia- ■ h a. -ry for harvesting and cleaning the seedT Enid, Okla. — This is tin- Corry Seed Co.'s twenty-seventh year contracting watermelon and muskmelon seed for ihc wholesale trade and it lias never missed a year in the past 27. Last vinr this concern planted 1,500 .ores and sold over 150,000 pounds of s I. About 2,000 acr.s will lie planted this spring. PHILADELPHIA, PA. — I. X. Simon »V; Son. whose representatives cover -the market gardening districts from Nor- folk to Boston, say that on tin whole the majority of the truckers broke about even last season, some few hav- ing made mone\ and others being un- able to pay their seed and fertilizer bills. Crops in general were good but prices were too low. The cost of pro- duction is increasing each year but prices seem to remain the same a nil at times are lower. War on Free Seed. A light to abolish congressional free seed distribution, which is widely re- garded as a graft, will be made in the Senate when the agricultural appropri- ation bill comes up. The senate has passed two resolu- tions iiv Senator Kenyon calling on the Agricultural Department for informa- tion as to i In- cost of the seed distri- bution and on the postofnee depart- ment for information as to the est to the government of franking out free seeds. It is the intention of the opponents of free seeds to use the data thus ob- tained to have an amendment put on the agricultural hill abolishing the dis- tribution. Washington Times, Febru- ary *'0, THAI PHILADELPHIA BULB CASK. — Manager Scott of the Yokohama Nur- sery Co.. Xew York, says his firm's suit against (',. W. 1'ber. ."i4lll Grays axei West Philadelphia, Pa., to re- cover payment for 4,000 multiflorum lily bulbs and the countersuit of the defendant for $1.Sfi0 damages, were re- cently dismissed. These cases have been in the court some seven years and Mr. I'ber, who claimed the bulbs were of poor quality, pays costs. Seed-Importation Act. The government has issued the fol- lowing regulations by which customs officers are to be governed in their duties under the Seed Importation Act of August 24. 1!)1L', which took effect February 24. 1013: The collector of customs shall draw and forward for examination when so requested by the Secretary of Agri- culture ,ir his representative samples of the seeds enumerated in the act which are offered for import, and shall Immediately notify the consignee that samples have been drawn and for- warded and that the remainder of the shipment must be held intact pending a decision of the Secretary of Agri- culture in the matter. The collector of customs may de- liver to the consignee shipments which have been sampled on the execution of a bond in a penal sum equal to the Invoice value of the seeds, together with Uie duty thereon, if any. condi- tioned upon the redelivery thereof to the collector when demanded by him for any reason within .'111 days from the date of entry. Form Cat. No. 3393 may be slightly modified and used for this bond, and should be drawn to cover also any recleaning that may become necessary. [f the Secretary of Agriculture shall inform the collector that the seeds are not in violation of the said act, the collector shall no longer detain the shipment under that act. but if the seeds are found to lie in violation thereof, the collector shall permit the importer to reclean the seeds under bond at the expense of the importer. The collector of customs shall draw and forward to the Secretary of Agri- culture or his representative a sample of the recleaned seeds, together with a sample of the screenings or other refuse removed from the seeds in the Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company Growers of High Grade SEED Palo Alto, California. Onion, Lettuce, Radish, Sweet Peas Etc. Correspondence -Solicited course of cleaning, accompanied by a statement of the amount of both the recleaned seeds and of the screenings. and the same procedure shall lie fol- lowed with respect to such' sample of the recleaned seeds as upon the orig- inal sample, as outlined in regula- tion 1. If the Secretary of Agriculture shall inform the collector that the sample of the recleaned seeds is not satis- factory, or if the importer shall de- cline to reclean any shipment of seeds which the Secretary of Agriculture has found to he in violation of the said act. the collector shall refuse delivery of the shipment and require it to he exported under customs supervision. The collector of customs shall cause the screenings or other refuse re- moved from the seeds in the course of recleaning to be disposed of in the manner prescribed by the Secretary of Agriculture. Should the importer fail to export within three months from the date of refusal of delivery any seeds the de- livery of which has been refused under these regulations, the collector shall report the facts to the department and to the United States attorney. The collector of customs shall re- port to the department and to the United States attorney any willful vio- lation of the act which shall come to his knowledge. Irrespective of the foregoing regu- lations, collectors of customs will con- tinue to observe tin- requirement in T. D. 32705 of July PI. 1912, relative to forwarding to the Department of Ag- riculture samples of certain seeds. LAWRENCE, Kws. \V. .1. Unwell has completed improvements which make h is seed house up to date in every par- ticular. New machinery will greatly facilitate the work of unloading. Established 1810. Denaiffe & Son, CARIGNAN, NORTHERN FRANCE, Growers on Contract Highest Grade Seeds Specialties: Beet, Cabbage, Carrot, Celery, Let- tuce, Onion, Parsley, Radsh, Rutabaga. Turnip. Sole Agent for U. S. and Canada, CHARLES JOHNSON. Marietta, Pa. Peas and Beans GROWERS Importers and Exporters Alfred J, Brown Seed Go., Grand Rapids, Mich. BRASLANSEED GBOWEBS C0MPAH1M& Growing ONIONS, LETTUCE, CARROT and RADISH San Jose, California J. W. EDMUNDSON. Manager M. W. WILLIAMS. Secretary California Seed Growers Association, Inc. Growers for Wholesale Dealers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA CARROT, LETTUCE, ONION, RADISH, BEET, SWEET PEAS *9*3- The Amer i ca n Fl o r i s t. •l»r> Cool and Crisp Cucumber. Grown under irrigation by Western Seed&IrrigationCo. Seed Growers and Dealers. Specialties: Cucumber. Musk and Watermelon, Pump kin, Squash. Sweet and Field Corn. Fremont, - Nebraska S. D. WOODRUFF & SONS SEED GROWERS Dealers In Garden, Field and Flower Seeds Specialties, Potatoes, Onion Sets, Garden and Flower Seeds. Contract Taken Catalogue Free. ORANGE, CONN. 82 fi 84 Dey St. NEW YORK FOR- SEEDS OF ALL KIND APPLY TO W. W. Johnson S Son, Limited Boston, England Franzen's Seeds Sure to Grow. Asters, (Jue.n of the Market oz. $8.50 Arteratum, Blui-..oz. $0.60. Snapdragon. ' .75 Alyssum, Little Gem " .30 Lobelia, Emperor William. Blue " .75 Pansy. Giant Strain " 1.25 Petunia. Superfine Mixed « .75 Phlox, Drumundii Mixed " .55 Stock, Ten We.-k Double " 1.00 Verbena Hybrida, Mixed " SS V. O. FRANZEN. 1476 Summerdale A v., Chicago Send for trade list. Henry Fish Seed Co. Bean Growers ♦ ♦ For trie Wholesale Seed Trade. CARPINTERIA, CALIF. BEANS, PEAS, and all Garden Seeds RADISH ana an uurucn aeeus ^ _ Leonard,, seed CO. ONION SETS GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Write for Prices. Mention the American Florist when writing RATEKIN'S SEED CORN OLDEST ESTABLISHED AND LARGEST WHOLESALE AND CONTRACT SEED CORN GROWERS IN THE UNITED STATES: Have made this our specialty for over thirty years. We jjrow all the leading standard, best varieties of field Dent. Flini, and Sweet su^ar corn, for the Wholesale Trade. Write or wire us for prices and quotations for immediate or future shipments. also for contract (.'rowing prices for 1414 delivery; stating probable quantities of different varie- ties, etc.. etc. RATEKIN'S SEED HOUSE, Shenandoah, Iowa LAWN GRASS SEED ■ WHOLESALE ONLY — J. OWVBR JOHNSON 1874-76 Milwaukee Avenue CHICAGO, ILL. PERENNIAL RYE GRASS SEED Fall Importation. $3.75 per 100 lb. bag, f. o. b. AVENUE 3442 St. Charles Ave. FLORAL CO., NEW ORLEANS, LA. Onion Seeds-Onion Sets w\^T^flTZs^Ts SCHILDER BROS., Chlllicothe. O. We are also submitting contract figures for the 1913 crop of Onion Seed. JAPAN CLOVER SEED Booking orders for January shipment. Prices on application. Contract with us for Genuine Bermuda Onion Seed, delivery next fall, grown by T. M. Reid, Port Orotova. Teneriffe. CHRIS. REUTER, New Orleans, La. Mention the American Florist when writing CONTRACT SEED GROWERS Pepper, Asparagus. Tomato. Musk and Water Melon. For sale: Asparagus. Horse Radish and Rhubarb Roots. Correspondence Solicited. J. E. Hoopes & Co. P. O. Box 38 MUSCATINE, IA. Contract Seed Grower SPECIALTIES: Pepper, Egg Plant, Tomato, Vine Seed and Field Corn. EDGAR F. HURFF. Mullica Hill, New Jersey. Correspondence Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing TOMATO SEED Best Stocks. All Varieties. THE HAVEN SEED CO. Growers for the Wholesale Trade Only. ANA, CALIFORNIA ASK FOR THE Certilicated QladJOll Trade List FROM 6. Zeestraten & Sons Oegstgeest, Holland I BURPEE'S SEEDS PHILADELPHIA \ Wholesale Price List for Florist. (^ and Market Gardeners. H. WREDE LUNEBERG. GERMANY PANSY SEED 180 Fir-t Prizes, the highest awards Chicago. Paris, London. Bruxelles, 1000 seeds, finest mixed. . .25c 1 oz. ..12.25 Price list on application. Cash with order 296 The American Florist. Mar. /, Best Grafted Rose Stock Pink Killarney, White Killarney, Double White Killarney, Fichmond, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Prince de Bulgarie and Lady Hiliingdon, $110.00 per 1,000, $100.00 per 1,000 in 5,000 lots; J97.50 per 1,000 in 10,000 lots and $95.00 per 1,000 in 100,000 lots, F. O. B. Morton Grove, 111 Killarney Queen, $15.00 per 100; $120.00 per 1,000. OWN ROOT STOCK Killarney, White Killarney, Prince de Bulgarie, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Melody, Lady Hiliingdon and My Maryland, $6 00 per 100; $55.00 per 1,000. Richmond, 21 ,-fnch, *5 00 per 100; $45.0j per 1,000. American Beauty, 2-inch, $65.00 per 1,000 in 1,000 lots and $60.00 per 1,000 in lots of 2,000 or over. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS Enchantress, Lawson, Winsor, White Perfection, and Beacon, $2.20 per 100; $20.00 per 1,000. May Day and Scarlet Glow, $3.00 per 100; $25.(0 per 1,000. Gloriosa and Mrs. Ward, $3.00 per 100 $27.60 per 1,000; Rosette, $6.00 per 100; $60.10 per 1000; 2-inch, $7.00 per 100. The Above is All Select Stock and a Big Bargain at the Prices Quoted. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. V1CK o-* VICK Aster Seed Aster Book Now Ready Indispensable for Commercial Growers Send for copy today James Vick's Sons ROCHESTER, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing THE G. HERBERT COY SEED GO. VALLEY, Douglas County, Neb. Contract Growers of High Grade Seeds encumber, Muskmelon, Squasb and Pumpkin. Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Corn Mention the American Florist when writing Contract Seed Growers Snopialtiw Pepper, KM Plant, Tomato. JPBUIulllti. vine Seedand Field Corn Correspondence Solicited. George R. Pedrick & Son, PEDRICKTOWN. N.J. Mention the American Florist when writing MANN'S Lily of the Valley are the finest in existence and their flowers bring the best prices on the London mar- ket. For quotations please apply to OTTO MANN, Leipzig, Saxony, Germany Mention the American Florist when writing VALLEY PIPS From Cold Storage For Easter Forcing Per Case of 500 PerCassof lOOO $ 9.00 17.00 VAUGHAIVS SEED STORE CHICAGO NEW YORK SPECIALTIES Roses, from 3-inch pots. Carnations for fall delivery Chrysanthemums Smilax, Violets IN BEST VARIETIES. Prices low. Send for list. Wood Brothers, FISHKILL New York ROSES, CARNATIONS, PLANTS, SEED, BULBS. Send us your wants. We will take care of them. We supply stock at market price. Catalogue for the asking. S. S. SKIDELSKY 6 CO., 1215 Betz Building, PHILADil PHIA, PA. DAMMANN & CO., Seed Merchants to His Majesty the King of Italy SAN GIOVANNI A TEDUCCIO, near Naples Established 1877. Headquarters for CAULIFLOWER and WHITE TRIPOLI ONION SEED, (Crv.tM Wax), and all other VEGETABLE and FLOWER SEEDS THE LARGEST GROWERS IN ITALY. Ask for Catalogue and Special Offers. Mention the American Florist when writing R.&M.GOD1NEAU, SEED GROWERS, Angers - France. Specialties: Beets. Mangoes. Carrots. Cabbages, Celeries, Parsleys. Parsnips, Turnips. Growing Crops Given Personal Attention. Mention the American Florist when writing Lily of the Valley Pips /^OLD storage, very fine quality, Berlin and Hamburg. Per case of 1,000 $12.00 Per case of 3,000 $32.00 Our florists' catalog is off the press. Have you received a copy? If not write for one today. 33 Barclay St. 'Tin New York, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing BA.URR Seed Germinator. A simple, practical device for making accurate germination tests of seeds and grains. Used and endorsed by The U. S. Government and many Agricultural Stations. Price 35c each or $3.60 per dozen BAUER GERMINATOR CO., MANITOWOC, - - WISCONSIN Mention the American Florist when writing i9'3- The American Florist. •i\ii We are Growers of GLADIOLUS BULBS v Besides the following standard kinds, most /O. \ of which we can offer in two sizes (both /' ^\<^ wfc\ flowering), we carry nearly all standard inds / >h \ ^\ and many fancy imported novelties secured by p%^ fc&y L\ our Mr. Carl Cropp in Europe: Per ^qq -^SSH ^ Mrs. Francis King, Medium Size • 15.00 I " ^*Si Augusta, First Size 16.00 \ >f^| F " Medium Size 13.00 \ j America, First Size (3,000 for $70.00) 25.00 N* Medium Size, while unsold 20.00 Kunderdi Glory, First Size 40.00 mrs francis k.ng Chicago White, the one best early 50.00 Florists, Seedsmen and amateurs who are interested in Gladiolus, either for counter trade, for outdoor planting, or for the home garden, should correspond with us and secure our lists and prices before placing orders for this stock. &BTOI several leading kinds we can supply planting stork, white bulbs under one inch and small black bulblets by the bushel. 1913 Prices on All Leading Kinds Are Ready. Special Lists of Novelties can be made up on request. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE ST™ GLADIOLUS 75,000 Second Size Fine quality stock of our best fancy mix- ture, 16.60 per 1000; $fi.00 per 1000 in 5 or 10 thousand lots. This is our best mixture. The flowers of these have always taken 1st prize at every place shown. No. 451. Fair Maid. This is one of the finest varieties ever offered, light lav- ender, broad open flower, fine straight spike, at $10.00 per 100. Gladioli Specialty Ass'n., HAMPTON, VA Pansy Plants. Per 100 Giant Flowering, small plants.. *2.50 per 10D0 .50 Carina C. Henderson, dry bulbs $2.00 Geranium S. A- Nutt and four other varieties, $25.00 per 10:0 3.00 Geranium, Mad. Buchner. all 2Vi incb pots. 2.00 Alternanthera rooted cuttings red & yellow .50 Coleus, 10 varieties April 1st.. 2'i inch pots. 2.f>0 Asparagus piumosus and Sprengeri 2.00 CASH OR C. O. D. JOSEPH H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Ohio .-•■>« Best that grow. We sell direct V L L 1 I \ to gardeners and florists at whole' •jE UlJ sale. Bis. beautiful catalgue wi-wvw (re,.. Write today. ARCH1AS SEED STORF, Box 98, Sedalia, Mo. .Mention the American Florist tshen writing GLADIOLI VARIETIES PER THOUSAND l*up m-m 1-1**. Hi H-?4 underH 25 00 18 10 Sold 60 00 50 00 20 00 16 (0 16 00 9 00 .SO 0(1 60 00 40 00 20 00 13 00 1? in 50 00 40 00 14 00 12 00 12 00 7 00 40 00 50 00 30 CO 15 00 10 00 10 00 40 00 35 00 12 00 ') CO 900 6 no 30 00 40 00 25 00 14 00 9 00 9 00 35 00 30 00 10(0 8 00 8 00 550 12 00 800 7 00 .'0 00 25 00 9 00 7 00 7 00 500 10 00 7 00 6 00 25 00 20 00 8 00 Whites and Lights. All light colors 6 00 Lucy. I ^oi id red 6 00 Prize Mixture. Over 100 varieties 4 50 Lily Coe. Best dark Pink William Mason. Fine r. d Orders for 250, or more, at 1000 rate. Less 10% for cash in 30 days. Mallory & Brown Gladiolus Specialists Madison, Wisconsin Geraniums #fe Coleus Ricard and Poitevine, $15. fO per 1000. S. A. Nutt, $12.50 per 1000: next delivery about March 24. G. Beddcr, Vers., and general assortment $6X0 per 1000: ready almost anv time. Piumosus, uist rieht for Easter pans, sample. 10 cents: 100. $2.50. Sate Delivery Guaranteed. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Primula Obcomca, strong plants, in bud and bloom 4-incb. $5.00 per 100. $45.00 per 1000; out of 2Hinch plants that will bloom for Xmas. $1.50 per 100. $14.00 per 1000. Malacoides, i xt £4 . Safe Delivery Guaranteed. Golden Bedder, Verschafeltii and fifteen others, every one a good bedder and every cutting a good cutting, 60,000 ready for March 10th at $6.00 per 1000. They should be shipped the same week. Order should reach me 10th or 11th. Buy Now, Don't Wait. > Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Forcing Spiraea Clamps, Gladiolus, Etc. Per 100 Per 100 Spiraea Gladstone $5.50 Spiraea Superba $ 4.00 Spiraea Florabunda 4.00 Spiraea Queen Alexandra... 7.00 GLADIOLUS FORCING STOCK. America. First Size 3.00 per 100, 25.00 per 1000 Medium Size 2.50 per 100, 20.00 per 1000 Mrs. Francis King 2.00 per 100, 18.00 per 1000 The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio. Mention the American Florist when writing ROSES!! ROSES!! ROSES!! ROSES!! P raf tart Ctnr-L- • Richmond, White Killarney, Brides, Kaiserin, Pink Killarney, UrrallCU OlUUrl. Bridesmaids. 2'4-in. pots. Price. $10.00 per 1C0; $100 per 1000. Ready first oi March. flurri Rnnt Ctnflr • My Maryland, Pink Killarney, Richmond, Perles, White UWIl-l\UUl BIUI.A . Killarney, Kaiserin. 2U-in. pots. $5.00 per 100; $47.50 per 1000. Ready middle of March. PARnlATTftnl PTTTTTrtf fl.^ • Enchantress, Rose Pink Enchantress, May V//\X\I.lrt.llV^ll V/Ulllliua. Day, White Enchantress. Lady Bountiful, Queen Louise, White Perfection, O. P. Bassett. Price. $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Ready now. VERBENA PLANTS AND CUTTINGS J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing Enchantress Supreme HPHE Best Sport from Enchantress up-to-date, possessing all the vigor and freedom ■*■ that distinguishes its parent. Color a light salmon pink — acolor that is not only very attractive, but also one that endures full exposure to the sun without bleaching. A good all around Carnation that retains its color at all seasons. Calyx is longer and narrower than that of the parent variety, and distinct from the latter. Has shown no inclination to be a burster, The weak points of Enchantress seem to have been lost in this Sport, and a trial of four years duration convinces us of its great value. PRICES: DAILLEDOUZE BROS., Twelve Rooted Cuttings $3.00 One Hundred rooted cuttings. ... $ 1 2.00 Twenty-five rooted cuttings, 5.00 One Thousand rooted cuttings . . 100.00 Fifty rooted cuttings 7.00 ^"Order quick lor February deliveries. Lenox Koad and Troy Ave., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing I9I3- The American Florist. 2&9 130,000 Lily Plants I IN POTS FOR EASTER Short Plants from 10 to 15 inches high, 10c per bud Plants from 18 to 20 inches high, 12 1-2c per bud Plants from 24 to 30 inches high, 15c per bud HYDRANGEAS. 1 Otaksa, Souv. de Claife, 5 to 8-inch pots; big stock of large specimen plants, ranging in price from 50c. to $2.50, according to the number of blooms and shape of plants. 1 Spirea Gladstone, 5 to 7-inch, 35c. to 75c. each. | Rambler Roses, 50c. to $1.00 each 1 Genistas, strong. 5-inch, 50c. each and $5.00 per dozen. 1 Cyclamen in full bloom to make room, 5 to 7-in., 35c. to 75c. each. | Would advise ordering LILIES Early so they can be shipped in bud formation. I DECORATIVE STOCK. 1 Ficus Pandurata, strong, 6-inch, - - $3.50 each 1 Ficus Elastica, strong, 6-inch, - - - 75c to $1.00 each 1 Dracaena Massangeana, well colored,; 6-inch, - - Si. 00 to 51.75 each | PandanusVeitchii, highly colored, 5-in., $1.00 each; 6-in , 51.50 each; 7-in., 52 50 each True Irish Shamrocks. I Strong, 2-inch, - - - . - - 53.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. | Palms. | Kentia Forsteriana and Belmoreana, all sizes from 4 to 12-inch tubs in One con- dition. Fine decorative stock ranging in price from 35c. to $15.00 per plant | Boston Ferns. I 2^-in. pots, $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000 3-in. pots, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000 | 6-in. pots, 50c each; $6.00 per dozen 7-in. pots, 75c. each; $7.50 per dozen 1 8-in. pots, $1.00 each; $10.00 per dozen 10-in. pots, $2.50 each; 12-in., $3.50 each Roosevelt Ferns. | 4-inch, 20c. each; 52.00 per dozen 5-inch, 35c. each; 53.50 per dozen Table Ferns—lO Varieties I 2'+-in. pots; 53.50 per 100; 530.00 per 1000 3-in., strong, 56.00 per 100; 555.00 per 1000 I POEHLM ANN BROS CO. PLANT DEPARTMENT ! MORTON GROVE, - ILLINOIS 300 The American Florist. Mar. /, Market Gardeners V Vegetable Growers' Association of America. H. F.Hall.Moorestown, N. ].. President- C. vVest, Irondequoit. N. Y., Vice-President; E. A. Dunbar. Ashtabula, O.. Secretary, M. L. Ruetenik, Cleveland. O.. Treasurer ^= A ruling of the Interstate Commerce Commission makes the watermelon grower pay freight on watermelons shipped by him. THE cantaloupe and melon growers of Lowndes county, Alabama, will be- gin planting about March 1; there will probably be more watermelons planted but fewer cantalouDes than last year. Prices of Indoor Fruits and and Vegetables. Chicago, February 24. — Mushrooms, 25 cents to 65 cents per pound; let- tuce 18 cents to 22y2 cents, small cases; radishes, 10 cents to 10 cents per dozen bunches; pieplant. 30 cents to 45 cents per bunch; cucumbers. $1.25 to $2 per box of two dozen. New York, February 21. — Cucum- bers, .$1.25 to $1.75 per doz., and $4 to $6 per box; mushrooms, $1 to $2.25 per 4-pound basket; tomatoes, 10 cents to 30 cents per pound; radishes, $1 to $2'per 100 bunches; mint, $1 per dozen bunches; rhubarb, 20 cents to 50 cents per dozen bunches; lettuce, 10 cents to 40 cents per dozen; beet tops, 75 cents to $1. Mexican Tomato Crop Damaged. Unprecedented cold weather in the Nogales district about January (3 and 7 seriously damaged the tomato and fruit crops along the west coast of Mexico. Reports indicate that in the southern extremity of this district and the district of Hermosillo the loss is about 75 per cent. At Guaymas it is said to be about 50 per cent, and in the vicinity of Los Mochis, Sinaloa, where most of the tomatoes are raised, the loss is estimated at fully 25 per cent of the crop. While these figures may later be revised, it is noted that the demand for refrigerator cars for exporting tomatoes has been reduced to two cars per day. Before the cold weather every available car was de- manded by the tomato exporters. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Herbert Haf- tenkamp has filed suit against Frank P. Goebel for money he alleges is due him by reason of a contract existing between the two when they were in the greenhouse business at Wabash. Ind. Haftenkamp alleges that he fur- nished the money and Goebel . kept the books. Hotbeds. Every spring late storms do a lot of damage to hotbeds, often freezing the contents entirely. The reason for this is that the hotbed is rather inac- cessible, that is, the operator is often poorly informed in regard to condition inside. The writer has never lost a bed of plants in a life time, by follow- ing a simple rule and that is by watch- ing the frost on the glass. Whenever glass freezes, covering is in order, and if after an hour the glass is still frosted, more protection is needed, or in other words, the inside temperature, if right, will remove any frost if glass is covered with boards, mats, shutters, or straw. This rule will work invariably. When a cold wave strikes us we examine the beds at various points, several times during the night, and correct conditions. Just the other extreme is sometimes met with in a heavy fall of snow. The beds are damaged by too high tem- perature as the even snow cuts off any radiation of heat. In such cases it is sometimes necessary to sweep off the snow two or three times in 24 hours to admit light and air. And last never plant a new bed at once. Wait and raise a crop of weeds first and then the bed will be in prime shape. Marketman. BEGONIAS Single, separate colors, 40c per doz., ♦2.60 per 100; double, separate colors, 60c per doz.. $4.00 per 100. GLOXINIAS Separate colors, 50c per doz.; $3.50 perloO TUBEROSES Dwarf Pearl, 1st size, $1.00 per 100; $9.00 per 1000. CALADIUMS With live centre shoot. Per Doz. P. r 100 5- 7 inch $0.30 $1.80 7- 9-inch 50 3.50 9-11 inch 85 6.00 A. Henderson & Co. 352 N. Michigan Ave., CHICAGO Phone Randolph 2571. CARNATIONS Rooted Cuttings, Season 1913. Readv Now. . Per 100 Per 1000 Rosette $6 00 $50 00 St. Nicholas 6 00 60 00 Benora 6 00 60 00 Gloriosa 4 00 30 00 White Wonder 3 00 25 00 White Perfection 3 00 25 00 White Enchantress 3 00 25 00 Enchantress 3 00 26 00 Rose Pink Encnantress 3 00 25 00 Scarlet Glow 3 00 26 00 Mrs. C. W. Ward 3 00 25 00 Bonfire 3 00 25 00 Rooted Cuttings Our Specialty. Fine stock: even size; well rooted cuttings. F. DORNER & SONS CO. LA FAYETTE, IND. Boston Ferns... $3.00 per 100 $30.00 per 1000 Whitmanl Compacta (new), to take the place of Whitmani. A better commercial fern; 2H-in., $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. Roosevelt, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. 250 plants at 1000 rates. HENRY H. BARROWS & SON. Whitman, Mass. Watch (or our Trade Mark stamped on every brick of Z3 'Pure Culture Mushroom Spawn flflfiBr Substitution of cheaper grades is thus easily exposed. Fresh sample Sm*£> brick, with illustrated book, mailed ^^^^ postpaid by manufacturers upon re- ceipt of 40 cents in postage. Addresa Trade Mark. American Spawn Co., St.Paul, Minn We have 1,000,000 Grand Rapids and Tennis Ball Lettuce COLD FRAME PLANTS At $1,00 per 1,000; 5,000 lots for 90 cts. 10,000 lots for 80 cts. We grow a general line of vegetable plants for the trade only. Send for catalogue now ready. FRANKLIN PLANT FARM, Inc. FRANK BRUNTON, Gen'l Manager. R. F. D. No. 2. NORFOLK, VA. 3 READY NOW FOR DELIVERY £ i 2,000,000 Fine Two-year-old g Early Giant Argenteuil 1 Asparagus Roots i Grown from best French Im- £ ported Seeds at $2.50 per £ 1000, in lots of ten thousand g or more. £ Also Millions of Frost-Proof I Cabbage Plants of each of the following £ varieties: Jersey Wakefield, gg Charleston Wakefield, Early £ Spring, Early Flat Dutch, All £ Seasons, Succession, Late Flat £_ Dutch, at 75c for 500; $1.00 £ per 1000; 85c per 1000 for £ 6000 or more. All delivered g at Charleston, Express, Rail- £ roads or Steamship Dines. £ Cash with order. ALFRED JOUANNET, § MOUNT PLEASANT, S. C. WNWWW(WW«rVWWW«MWrWM«MWMMwS TO THE TRADE HENRY METTE, Quedlinburg, GROWER and EXPORTER on the VERT LARGEST SCALE of all CHOICE VEGETABLE, FLOWER AND FARM SEEDS. (Established 1787.) opppiai TIEC- Beans, Beets, Cabbages, Carrots, Kohl Rabl, Leek, Lettuces. Onions, Or CUIHLI ICO. Peas, Radishes, Spinach, Turnips, Swedes, Asters, Balsams, Begonias, Carnations, Cinerarias, Gloxinias, Larkspur, Nasturtiums, Pansles, Petunias, Phloxes, Primulas, Scabious. Stocks, Verbenas, Zinnias, etc. Catalogue free on application. HENRY METTE'B TRIUMPH OF THE GIANT PANSLES (mixed), the most petfeet and most beautiful in the world, $6.00 per oz„ or 11.76 per M oz., $1 per hit oz., postage paid. Cash with order. All seeds offered are grown under my personal supervision on my own Tast grounds, and are warranted true to name, of strongest growth, finest stocks and best quality. I ALSO GROW LARGELY ON CONTRACT. '9'3> The American Florist. :;ni TAKE THE HINT. i hi sin i essl li i man in business keep i i '..ii i i rv. don't worry about hard timet lose your head, Just keep calm and tfa His name, Godfrey Aschmann, is not forjjotterj and is ;i name in tbe mind i last r aster. He is more active than ever- He will take can ol pju i fine plaiitsand his low prices will pull you through at all times Great your "ill friend in Philadelphia, ol everj florist who dealt with hi this Easter, 1913. His big stock Thprpfnrp PrpnarA fn-r Factor And Come Direct to the Factory. A Greal incrClUre r re pdre lOr UdMCr Factor of Live Stock That Never Ceases Twenty five rears' experii nee in shipping Easter plants —well-known, popular from Atlantu to Pai i Oceans. Our shipments ol Easter plants reach every city and state of the United Stair-. Mexi< Canada, and as lar as Cuba. Specialist in the growing of Lilies. 35 years experience. ONE OF GODFREY ASCHMANN'S LILIUM MULTIFLOR1UM HOUSES aks for itself, The real stuff; the cream of Japan's product! fNo argument needed sp True Variety of the Liliurx Japan. Look at the pictui real stun; the cream Multitlnrum, raised from 9 to 10 selected bul Just right for Easter. The s, at $95 a 1000, direct from Azalea Indica. Is another specialty of ours, inspected personally by myself on my yearly trip to Europe at our grower's establishment in Belgium, who is a specialist in cultivating Azaleas over there. Only the best American sorts are raised and imported for me. jK/yWhat is the name of the Best Pink Azalea? Mme. Van der Cruyssen is the name. Originated by the well-known Azalea specialist. Mr. Van der Cruvssen, of Ghent. Belgium. Mil- lions are raised every year of this so world-wide known popular pink Azalea and are shipped out to every porti in of the globe from Belgium. We are well provided and have a big stock of this so well favored variety in America, the Mme. Van der Cruyssen; covered with buds and flowers, ready for Easter trade; well shaped round as an apple; in all sizes, 6-7-8-in. pots, 50c. 60c, 75c. $1.00, $1.25, $1.5n, $2.00 $2.50 to $3.00 On account of scarcity in Belgium of this variery, we were only able to ob- tain a limited quantity of the smaller sizes; there- fore bigger sizes must accompany the order for Van der Cruyssen. Have 3000 Van der Cruyssen. Simon Mardner, double pink, 50c. 60c, 75c, $1.00 $1-25 to $1.50- De Schrvveriana. double variegated. 50c,. f»0c, 75c, $1-00, $1-25 to $1-50. Vervaencana, a well-known double variegated variety. 50c. r more, sum prk Araucarias Our Specialty. ;• look' Bargains in Araucaria Excclsa raised fiom top cuttings. Such low p tre quoted below weri nevei known in the history ol Araucaria Excclsa, lust ilunk ' 54-in. pots. 3 I til rs. 16 to IS in. high, 50c to tOc: in 5'4-in- pots 40c. Plants. S, SVi. 6, 7 in- pots, raised irom top cuttings, no seedlings, 15.18.20. 25, 30 in high, 4-5-6 tiers, 2-3-4-5 years old. 75c, Bl-00, $1.25, Sl-50 to $2.00 each- We give bit value [oi your money, lust think I An elephant. 6-in. pot. 4 years old, 4-5-6 tiers, 20-25-in- high lor only 75c; a jumbo. 6-in. pot. 5 year old 25 in- and over, as wide as a bushel bai tiers, for only $1-00; and what do you think' a holy terror. 30 to 40 in. and over 5 6-7 tiers, worth $2-00. for only $1-25 to $1-50. Speci mens $2.00. Von Sion Daffodils, (double nosed besl double yellow Narciisus in cultivation, three bulbs planted in a 5V2 to f.-in. pot, $3.00 per do/cn pots- Tulips, Tournesole, double red and yellow variegated: Inipcratnr Rubrum. double red; Corrt nne d'Or, double yellow, and Murillo. bcautifull) shaded rose pink, three bul'.s in one pot 14-in-) $15-00 per 100 pots; $1-80 per dozen. ; - IpomeaNoctiflorum.oni sowell known pure white, waxy Moonvine, bearing Mowers very fragrant and as hie. as a saucer, 2H-in. pots; will make good stock for you to propa- gate from, $5-00 per 100- lOOOFicus Elastics or Rubber Plants, in fine condition, perfect leaves. 7-in- pots, specimen plants. 28 to 3(1 in- high. $1-00; 6 to 6! .-in- pots. 25 to 28 in. high, 50c to 75c; 5H to 51 .-in- pots. 30c to 35c- Our Hydrangea Otaksa is just right for Kaster trade; every branch nicely staked up- 2.3.4.5.6,7 heads to the plant- h-in. pots, 35c to50c;5to7 in- pots. 75c$l-(*>,$1.25 to$150. Cyclamen, 5'j-in.. in bloom and bud. 35c. 40c. 50c: 4 in.. 25c. We are well provided with a big stock of Prim- ula Obconicas for Easter. Have 3000— ail sizes, of this hardy Easter plant. We always were short every Easter, therefore we raised a big stock for this Easter. 4, 4H. 5, 5H and 6-in. pots. 10c, 15c. 20c. 25c, 35c and 50c. Obconicas, 4 in.. 10c: in bloom. 15c. Dracaena Terminalis, red colored, 5Vz in.. 40c. Belmoresna, 4 in.. 25c to 30c. Aspidistra, 6-in.. 75c. $1.00, $1.25; green foliage- Our Ferns this year are exceptionally fine. Boston, Scotii, Whitmani and Scholzell SK2 and din- 35c, ■klc and 40c. 7-in- large, bushy plants 75c to $1.1*1. As big as a bushel basket- Si. no to $1.25. Remember, all our Ferns are pot. grown not lifted from benches. Neph. Giatrasii, a new beautiful fern, an im- provement on Scotii, much shorter and bushier than Scotti. 5^2-in- pots, 50c; 3-in- pots, 20c: 4-in- 25c: 6-in- 75c, Pans 35c to 40c ■ Ferns for Dishes. at $4.00 r Big assortment. 2V2 in. pots. r 100; 3-in. pot^. $7.00 per 100- Kentia. ^"We are well provided this Easter with a bii: stock of Kentia Fosteriana Palms, and to make room for our new importation arriving from Belgium in April, we will be able to give yon an excellent low value on them. Just look what Special Bargains we offer you (or your Easter trade. 6-in- pots. 30,35. 40,50 in. high $1. $1.25 $1.50 $1.75. $2-00. t2-50 to $3.00- 7-in- pots made up, one large size, about 40, 45 to 5o in. high in centre 3 of smaller size around. $3-00. $3-50 to $4-00- Single plants. 5-5V5 in- pots, 25 to 30 in- high, 50c, 60c to 75c: 4-in- 25c. Kentia Belmoreana Combination Plants, mad, up of 3 plants, 20 to 25 in- high. 6-in- pots. 75c to $1.00. Single plants, bushv 5(/;-in- pot-. 50c, 60c. to 75c 4-4H-5 in- pots. 25c. 30c to 40c Spirea Gladstone. What is a home, what is a store, what is a church, what is an Easter present, without ha\mg a few of the so much admired and so greatly in d 1 1, and Spirea Gladstone the pride of Holland: O, those charming sprays of beautiful pure white Bowers! And the foliage, of such a beautiful wax deep green is a jewel in itself] Mixed with beau- tiful lilies and other blooming plants they will complete the flower decoration for youi happy joyful Easter home of 1913- Knowing the great demand (or these plants durini.' past Easier s.u lien not halt the customers could be supplied . well prepared this j e.ir for the rush, and were for- tunate in spite of the scarcity last fall in Holland. When other florists' supplies were cut phorl by ad growers we obtained enough ol the hulhs to fill two houses with the choicest, and we are able to supply all incoming orders pron P f SH, f> and 7-in. pots, full of buds and flow- . 50c, 75c in $l(o each: do/en or more, the same price- Some are as big as a -.mall washtub* Cash with order please. Please state if shipped with or without pots. All goods shipped at pur- chaser's risk only. nnRFDFV /l^sf^HM /% rVJfVI importer. Wholesale Grower and Shipper of Potted Plants. y*WW K.t- 1 ^* 3*^ M !▼■/■% HI m, 1012 West Ontario St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. 302 The American 'Florist. Mar. /. The Nursery Trade ^= American Association of Nurserymen. Thomas B. Meehan, Dresher, Pa., Presi- dent; J. B. Pilkinsrton. Portland. Ore.. Vice- President; John Hall, 204 Granite bids., Ro- chester, N. Y., Sec'y. Thirty-eighth annual convention to be held at Portland, Ore., June 18-20, 1913. \ =^ Nukserymen sometimes attain to af- fluence through the increase in value of their land as well as by application to business. Lindale, Tex. — M. E. Fowler, the originator of the Aughert peach, has sold his copyright to an Austin nur- sery for $500. Claremont. Calif. — The Claremont Nurseries have purchased 40 acres ad- joining the town of Tehachepi and will begin planting immediately. San Diego. Calif. — N. W. Schrunner and Richard Grah are preparing to start a nursery on Highland avenue, between Fifteenth and Sixteenth streets. Utah fruit growers will organize a co-operative society to secure better freight rates and educate the people ,in the proper manner of packing, stand- ardizing, etc. Hart, Mich. — H. S. Newton has been appointed superintendent of the hor- ticultural department of the Michigan state fair. He is one of the -leading fruit growers of the state. Portland, Ore. — The next meeting of the Pacific Coast Association of Nurs- erymen will be held here June 16-17, 1913. A. Brownell, Portland, is presi- dent, and C. A. Tonneson, Tacoma, Wash., secretary-treasurer. Mexico Plants Trees. Trees are to be planted along all the federal wagon roads in Mexico. The forestry bureau is in charge of the work. In the section of the Mexico- Pachuca road which lies between Cer- ro Gordo and San Cristobal, Ecatepec, 1.200 young trees are to be planted at once, and in a short time some 7,000 more are to be planted. Several own- ers of haciendas which border on the road have offered to assist in the tree planting. FELIX & DYKHUIS. HIGH GftADl BOSKOOP NURSE.RV" 5TOCK BOSKOOP- HOLLAND. A* FRon Holland far. Dutch Lady hands ?j TO UNCLE 5AM HE.R FINE.5T BRANDS. **p*4f B. & A. SPECIALTIES Our World's Choicest Nursery and Greenhouse Prodncts lor Florists Palms, Bay Trees, Boxwood and Hardy Herbaceous Plants, Evergreens, Roses, Rhododendrons, Vines and Climbers, Autumn Bulbs and Roots, Conifers, Pines. Florists are always welcome visitors to our nurseries. We are only a few minutes from New York City; Carlton Hill station is the second stop on Main Line of Erie Railroad. :; BOBBINK& ATKINS Nurserymen and Florists. RUTHERFORD, N. J. ENGLISH MANETTI STOCKS. E|a3rS everything undersized or not up to strictly iirst quality discarded. It pays to buy re^raded re- packed stocks. We ort.-r "■« m-ra grade at $12. (HJ per single thousand; rive thousand or more at SlO.UO per thousand. 3-5 m-m grade $8.<>0 per thousand; $65.00 per ten thousand, to clean them up quick. Orders can be filled the same day we get them. Wire and say whether to ship by freight or express. JACKSON & PERKINS CO., Newark, New York For the Best New and Standard DAHLIAS Address Peacock Dahlia Farms, P. O. BerlinN. J. Williamstown June, N. J. Robert Craig Co... g&& PALMS and Novelties in Decorative Plants. Market and 49th Sis., Philadelphia, Pa. We wish to caU your attention to the following: The well-shaped Box Trees in Pyramids. Balls. Bush Form and all other clipped forms are not from Boskoop. but from Aalsmeer. The very strong and healthy Ivies are not from Boskoop. but from Aalsmeer. The Lilac, well-budded with very long stalks is not from Boskoop, but from Aalsmeer. Let us know your requirements and we shall be pleased to quote you. "L'Esperance" Nurseries. Aalsmeer. Holland. LARGE TREES OAKS AND MAPLES PINES AND HEMLOCKS ANDORRA NURSERIES. Wm. Warner Harper, Prop. Chestnut Hill, PHILA., PA. Catalpa Bungei Specimen trees with wide spreading tops 2 to 4 years and straight 7 ft. stems, '.' to 3-inch caliper. Get our prices on all kinds of shade trees. W. B. COLE, Avenue Nurseries, Painesville, .... Ohio. ROOTED CUTTINGS. Per 100. Per 1000 Verbenas $0.70 $'..00 Ageratums 60 5.00 Heliotrope. Daisies. Salvias.. 1.00 8.00 Feverfew, Petunias 1.25 10.00 Coleus 70 6.00 Alyssum, Double 1.00 t S.OO Cash with orders. Express Paid. Write S. D. Brant, Clay Center, Rans. Sphagnum MOSS BURLAPPED Fresh clean moss from new marsh, full sized bales. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago. New York. California Privet Per 1000 2 to 3 feet, 2 vrs $10.00- 3 to 4 feet, 2 yrs 15.00 4 t« 5 feet. 2 yrs 20,00- Amoor River Privet Per 1000 12 to 18 inches, 1 yr $10.00- 18 to 24 inches. 1 yr 15.00 2to3feet.l yr 20.00 Oak Lawn Nursery HUNTSVILLE :: ALABAMA Osmundine i Osmunda Fibre or Orchid Peat.) BROWNELL'S SUPERIOR QUALITY. Used the World Over Price List and Samples on Request The C. W. Brownell Company Walden, N. Y. *9*3- The American Florist. 303 Our New Scarlet Carnation IS 100% BETTER Than any other Scarlet Carnation you are now growing. If you have not already placed your order you will make no mistake if you do so now. The only Scarlet to win First Prize best 100 Scarlet: Cincinnati, November 1911; St. Paul, November, 1912 and Cleveland, November, 1912. Rooted Cuttin(;s ready now. $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. Other varieties also ready for Immediate Delivery: ICO 1000 Gloriosa, medium pink. $4.00 $35.00 Benora, variegated ti.00 60.00 White Wonder 3.00 25.00 Very low prices on large lots. 100 1000 Knchantress $3.00 $25.00 White Enchantress 3.00 26.00 Victorv 3.00 25.00 Beacon 3.00 25.00 100 10C0 Scarlet Glow $3.00 $26.00 Washington 3.00 25.00 Rose Pink Enchantress 3.00 25 00 May Day, deep flesh... 3.00 25.00 Send us your list for quotations. CHICAGO CARNATION COMPANY A. T. PYFER, Mgr. 30 E. Randolph Street : : : : CHICAGO, ILL. EASTEfi STOCK. Order now , and we will ship at any time wanted Stock Guaranteed. Terms; Cash or approved credit ol 30 days. Lilies, cut, $2.00 per do2.; $12.50 per 100. Lilies, plants, l-'ir to 15 cents per bud. Hydrangeas, imported stock, 3 to 8 heads at 75c, $1.00. $1.50 and $2.00 each. Azaleas at $1.00. $1.25 and $1.50 each. Spireas, 35c, 50c and 75c each. Baby Ramblers, 35c. 50c and 75c each. White Ramblers, 35c each. Souperts and Hermosea. 35c and 50c each. 3 inch 4 inch 5-inch Primroses $8 00 $12.50 $25.00 Obconica SCO 12.50 Malacoides 10.00 20.00 35.00 Cinerarias 8.00 15.00 20.00 Begonias 7.50 15.00 BULB STOCK. 4-inch. D-inch 6 inch Hyacinths $10.00 to $15.00 $25.00 $35.00 Tulips 25.00 35.00 Von Sions 25.00 35.00 Narcissus 25.00 35.00 Ask for our Fern list andlSolt Wooded stock list. Geo. A. Kuhl, WHOLESALE GROWER, PEKIN, ILL. F.F.SCHEEL SHERMERVILLE, ILL. Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers, Pot Plants and Nursery Stock DAHLIAS Standard and New Gut Flower Varieties Lindhurst Farm Hammonton, N. J. THE EARLY ADVERTISE* MENT GETS THERE. Write for Fiorists' Catalog. Tuberous Rooted Begonias Doz. 100 1000 Single sorts— white, scarlet, yellow, pink $ .40 $2.50 $22.00 Single sorts— mixed. .35 2.25 20.00 Double " —white, scarlet, yellow, pink % .65 $4.50 $40.00 Double sorts— mixed .60 4.00 37.50 m Gloxinias Grasslfolia Grandiflora All the spotted and Tigered var- iations in sound bulbs. Doz. 100 1000 Separate colors $ .60 $3.50 $30.00 Choice mixture 50 3.20 28.00 Spiraea Clumps per 100 ff'^jHr Gladstone $ 7.00 Floribunda 6 00 Japonica 5.00 Lily Bulbs Album, s y inch $900 Album, '11 1 inch 12 50 rt,Y^' Auratum, 9-11 inch 10 00 Vl-i- Rubrum,89 inch ..nn 9 Rubrum.'ill nch 9.00 Vaughan's Seed Store, CHICAS£wanYORK GET THE BEST IN ALL CREA1ION THIS IS WHAT YOU GET WHEN BUYING GERANIUM SCARLET BEDDER Buv early and increase your stock for Decoration Day. as well as for jrour sum met bedding trade, we feel confident that there is not another Scarlet GERANIUM that can surpass this in freedom of bloom, health; and strong compact growth. Tl not only our verdict, but from many who have grown tbts, as you will see by a fi the testimonials in our 1913 catalogue, which is yours for the asking:. Price: $1.50 per 10; $12.50 per 100; $100.00 per lOOO. Sold only by the originator and disseminator. ELMER D. SMITH & CO., Adrian, Mich. Mention the American Florist when writing 304 The American Florist. Mar. I, Palms for Easter Sales. Kentia Belmoreana. 6-in.,16-18inches high. ..Each, $1.75 KENTIA BELMOREANA. 4-inch 5-inch 6-inch 6-inch 7-inch 7-inch 9-inch 10-inch 4-inch 5-inch 6 inch 7-inch 8-inch 8 inch 8-inch Leaves 5-6 5-6 6 6-7 6-7 6-7 6-7 6-7 Leaves 5 5-6 5-6 6-7 6-7 6-7 6-7 Each $ .75 1.50 2.00 2.50 3.00 5.00 . 8.00 Each .75 1.50 3.50 4.00 5.00 6.00 Doz. $ 5.00 8.00 17.00 Height 12-15 inches. Per 100 $40.00 18 inches 22-24 inches 26-28 inches 28-30 inches 30-32 inches 42-46 inches 48-50 inches KENTIA FORSTERIANA. Height 15 inches Per 100, $40.00 20 24 inches 30-32 inches 36-4(1 inches 40-44 inches 44-48 inches 52-55 inches PHOENIX CANARIENSIS. 8-inch, 30-35 inches high Each, $3.00 PHOENIX ROEBELINII. 7-in., 20-22 inches high. ..Each, $2.50 11-in. tub, 28-30 inches high. ..Each, $8.00 Doz. $5.00 8.00 17.00 31-33 W.Randolph St., CHICAGO Vaiighan'S Seed Store 25 Barclay St., NEW YORK GREENHOUSES AND NURSERIES, WESTERN SPRING. ILL, ROSES Wintered cool: x-strong roots; prime condition. Best sorts, old and new. including: — 2VHnch. 4 in. Do/. 1C0 11X10 100 Duchesse de Brabant $0.50 $3.00 $25.00 SlO.Oo Etoile de Lyon 0.50 3.00 27.50 10.00 Maman Cochet, Pink 0.50 3.00 27.50 10.00 White Maman Cochet .... 0.50 3.C0 27.50 10.C0 Mile. Franzisca Kroner . 0.50 3.00 25.00 10.00 Salrano 0.50 3.00 25.00 10.00 William R. Smith 0.50 3.50 30.00 10.00 Kaiserin Aug. Vic 0.50 3.50 30,00 10.0(1 Mme. Jenny Guillemot .. 0.50 3.50 3000 12.00 Meteor 0.50 3.00 27.50 12.00 Rhea Reld 0.60 4.(»i 35.00 12.00 Jeanne d'Arc 0.50 3.50 30.00 12. 00 Mrs.TaJt 0(0 4.(Ki 35.cn) 12.00 Dorothy Perkins 0,50 3.00 25.(0 10.00 Phil'a Crimson Rambler., ii SO 3.00 25.00 10.00 Tausendschoen 0.50 3.00 25.00 10.00 Mary Washington 0.50 3.00 25.00 10.00 Marechal Niel 0.60 3.50 30.00 15. Bobbin k & Atkins.. 302 BoddingtonAT II Bodger J & SonsCo. II Boland J B Co 289 Bolgiano J & Sons.. II Bowe M A 291 Bramley & Son .... 292 Brant S D 302 Braslan Seed Grow ers Co 294 Breitmeyer's J Sons. 290 Brown AlfredJ Seed Co 294 Brownell C W & Co. 302 BrunsHN II Buchbinder Bros... 315 Buckbee H W 292 Budlong J A 283 Burpee W A & Co.. 295 Caldwell the Woods- man Co 288 CaliforniaSeedGrow- ers Assn 294 CampConduit Co .. Ill Carbone Philip L .. 292 Chicago Cam Co. 1283 303 Chicago Flower Growers Assn 281 Chicago House Wrecking Co 316 Clark E B Seed Co. II Clark's Sons David. 291 Cleveland Cut Flower Co 291 Cole W B 302 Conard & Jones.... 304 Cooke Geo H 289 Cotsonas Geo & Co. 288 Cousins Leonard J.. 293 Cowee W j 316 Coy H C Seed Co... 2% Craig Robt Co 302 CritchellC E 285 Cunningham Jos H. 297 Dailledouze Bros... 298 Dammann&Co 296 Daniels & Fisher... 291 DardsChas 290 Deamud J B Co 279 Denaiffe & Son 294 Derby Henry Ill Detroit Flower Pot Mfy Ill Dietsch A & Co .... IV Diller Caskey & Keen 316 Dillon J L 298 Dingee&ConardCo. 293 Dorner F&Sons... 300 Dreer HA... Ill 293 314 Duerr Chas A 292 Dunlop John H 291 Dwclle- Kaiser Co The 314 Edwards Fold. Box 306 Eldredgejohn W.. 275 Emmans Geo M 3"5 Erie Floral Co I Erne & Klingel 282 Ever Ready Flower Pot Cover Co 282 Eyres HG 291 Felix & Dvkhiiis... 302 Pish Henry Seed Co 295 Florists' Hail Assn. 316 Foley Mfg Co '.. IV Fottler. Fiske, Rawson Co II FranklinPlantFarm 300 Franzen FO 295 Freeman Mrs J B... 292 Freeman & Sons S . 316 Froment HE 287 Galvin Thos F 291 Garland GM 314 Gasser J M Co 291 Geny Bros 292 Giblin & Co 311 Gladioli The Spe- cialty Assn 297 Godineau R& M... 296 Gorham & Chapline 315 Grand Rapids Flower Co 291 Groves Robert 288 Gude Bros 290 Guttman Flower Growers Co 287 Haisch 289 Haven Seed Co The 295 Heacock Jos Co .... 298 HeinI John & Son.. 289 Henderson A & Co. 3oo Herr Albert M 298 Herrmann A 316 Hess&Swoboda... 290 Hews A H&Co.... Ill Hilfinger Bros Ill Hitchinirs & Co.... 313 HoerberBros 283 HoffmeisterFloCo. 285 Holm & Olson 290 Holton &HunkelCo 284 Home Cor School... 304 Hooker H M Co.... 313 Hoopes J E & Co. . . 295 Hort Advertiser 306 HumfeldC 298 Hurff Edgar F 295 Igoe Bros 306 Illinois Metals Co.. 315 Illinois Pipe Mfg Co 315 Isbell S M & Co... II Jackson & Perkins.. 302 J ohnson J Oliver ... 281 Johnson WW & Son 295 Jones Percy 281 louannet Alfred.... 300 Kasting WFCo ... 285 Keller Geo & Sons. Ill Keller's Sons. J B.. 292 Kellogg Geo M 292 Kennicott Bros 283 Kervan CoThe 287 Kessler W A 287 Kift Robt 291 King Construct Co. 315 Kohr A F Ill Kramer I N & Son,. Ill KroeschellBrosCo. 312 Kruchten John 283 Kuehn C A 284 Kuhl Geo A 303 Kvle & Foerster.... 283 LaCrosse Floral Co. 290 Lager & Hurrell*. .. I Lange A 289 Landreth Seed Co.. II Leborious IJ 289 Leedle Floral Co ... 304 Leistner Oscar 281 Leonard Seed Co... 295 L'Ksperance Nurs.. 302 Lutton. Win H 306 Lynhurst Farms ... 303 McCallum Co 285 McConnell Alex.... 289 McCoy L W 292 McCullough's J M Sons Co 285 McDonald Bros ^12 McHutcbison &Co.. II McKellarChas W.. 282 McKenna P& Son. 291 Mallory & Brown... 297 Mangel 289 Mann Otio 296 Matthews Florist... 291 May&CoLL 289 Meconi Paul 287 M. WINANDY CO.,Mfrs. Greenhouse builders and manufacturer* of WINANDY'SNEW BENCH AND HEATING SYSTEM. Write for particulars. 6236 N. Lincoln St. CHICAGO Telephone Ravenswood 607. Meredith The Flow- er & Veg Co 293 Mer»arthSM& Bro 304 Metropolitan Mat Co 315 Mette Henry 3110 Meyer John C & Co. 288 Michigan Cut Flowr Exchange 288 Moninger J C Co... IV Moore. Hentz & Nash 287 Morehead Mfg Co... 316 Mt Gilead Pottery Co Ill Murray Samuel 290 Myers Florist 292 Nat Flo B of Trade. 315 N Y Cut Flower Ex. 287 Niessen Leo Co .... 285 Oak Lawn Nursery. 302 Oechslin Frank 305 Orange Chem Co. . . 288 OskTtag Bros :91 Palmer W J & Son . 290 Park Floral Co 290 Pan -n & Co 28h Peacock DahliaFms 3"2 Pedrick Geo & Son. 296 Pelicano. Rossi & Co 290 Pennock MeehanCo 287 Pennthe Florist.... 290 Peters & Reed Poty III Pierson A N (Inc).. 305 Pierson F R Co.... I Pieteps & Wheeler Seed Co 294 Pillsbury I L 316 Podesta&Baldocchi 291 Poehlmann Bros Co 277 296 299 Pollworth C C Co I 28 1 291 Pulverized Manure Co 314 QuakerCity Machine Works 316 Raedlein Basket Co 280 Randall A L Co.... 283 Randolph & Mc Clements 311 Ratekin'sSeed H'se 295 Rawlings Elmer 305 Ready Reference... 307 Reed & Keller 315 Regan Ptg House .. 315 Reid Edw 285 Reinberg Geo 283 Rein berg Peter 279 Reuter Chris 295 Rice Bros 284 Rice Co., M 288 Richardson & Boyn- ton Co 311 RoDinsonJCSeed Co II Rock W L Co 290 Rohnert Seed Co... II Routzahn Seed Co . II RuschG&Co 284 SaakesO C 291 Saltford Flowr Shop 290 Scheel FF 303 Schilder Bros 295 Schiller, the Florist. 292 Schillo Adam 311 Schlatter W & Son. 306 Schling Max; 292 Schmidt J C 297 Scott John 3"t SharpPartridge&Co 314 Siebrecht George C 286 287 Situation & Wants.. 275 SkidelskySS&Co. 296 Smith A W &Co... 291 SmithED&Co 3"3 Smith & Hemenway 311 Smith Henry 291 Smith Wm L 284 Smith W&T Co... I Snyder F R 287 StearnsLumberCo. 314 Stoothoff H A Co... 314 Storrs & Harrison 298 304 Sunlight Dble Glass Sash CO • 312 Superior Machine & Boiler Works.. 311 Syracuse PotteryCo III Taylor Steam Trap Co 316 Texas Seed & Floral Co 289 Thompson Car Co.. 305 Thorburn J M & Co 2% TottyChasH 305 Trimble WE Greenhouse Co... 283 Vaughan AL&Co. 280 Vaughan's Seed Store I 296 297 298 302 303 30* 315 III Vestals 292 Vick's Sons Jas 296 Vincent R Jr I Virgin U J 292 Wagner Park Cons. Ill Walker FA & Co.. 292 Ward&Co, R M... II , Weiland&Risch... 283 Welch Bros 285 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 295 Wietor Bros 278 282 WilksSMfgCo.... 315 Wilson RG 289 Winandy M & Co.. 306 Windier Wholesale Florist Co 284 WittboldGCo 289 Wittbold Henry 283 Wolfskill Bros & Morris Goldenson 291 Wood Bros 296 Woodruff SD&Son. 295 Wrcde H 295 Yokohama Nurs Co. II Young & Nugent... 289 7ecb & Mann 283 Zeestraten G & Sons 295 Ziska Tos 283 GREENHOUSE GLAZING. Big jobs a specialty Prices on application ROBT. T. BLAIR, 122 E. Wood Ave., COLUMBUS, OHIO The Early Advertisement Gets There. CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. No loss if you mend your split carna- tions with Superior Carnation STAPLES 50c per 1000 postpaid. Wm. Schlatter & Son. BEFORE m """' AFTER 422 Main St., Springfield, Mass. Mention the American Florist when writing A LL Nurserymen.Seedsmen and Florists wishing ix to do business with Europe should send for the "Horticultural Advertiser'' This is the British Trade Paper, being read weeklv by all the horticultural trade; it is also taken by over 1000 of the best continental houses. Annual subscription, to cover cost of postage. 75c. As the H. A. is a purely trade median), appli cants should, with the subscription, send a copy of their catalog or other evidence that they belong to the nursery or seed trade. Money orders payable at Lowdham, Notts. Address Editors of "H. A." Chilwell Nurseries. LOWDHAM, Notts, England Mention the American Florist when writing Model Extension Carnation Support Made with two or three circles. En- dorsed by all the Leading Carnation Growersasthe best support on market Pat. July 27. '97. May 17, '98 GALVANIZED WIRE ROSE STAKES. Write for prices before ordering elsewhere. Promt Uhipmeni guaranteed IGOE BROS. 266 N. 9th St. BROOKLYN, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writ*** GET INTERESTED, MR. FLORIST, THIS IS FOR YOU! If you contemplate painting jour house this the merits of ear, it will be well for you to investigate Mention the American Florist when writing My Special Greenhouse White Lead Paint which I use exclusively in the erection of the large ranges of glass that I erect on private estates and public parks throughout the country. I have increased my plant to take care of the demands made upon me for this paint by florists in all parts of the country. The Lutton reputation for high class material is back of this product. Send for a sample free of cost and then you will send your order. We also furnish materials for the complete erection of modern Iron Frame Greenhuouses. Some of the largest growers in the country will testify to this iact. WILLIAM H. LUTTON, West Side Avenue Station Jersey City, N. J. '9*3- The A mer i ca n Fl o r i s r. 307 Ready Reference Section. 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. AGERATUMS. Ageratum. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. ALTERNANTHERAS. Alternantberas. R. C, red and yellow, 50c per 100. Jos. H. Cunnjnghanx^JJelawarej^O^^^ Alternantheras. A . N. Pierson , Inc. , Crom- well. Conn. ampelopsis. Ampelopsis Veitcbil, heavy, 1-year, 2 to 8 ft., strong, 50 for $2; 100, $3.25; Parcel Post. $20 per 1.000; 18 to 24 inches, 50 for $1.50; 10O for $2; Parcel Post, $15 per 1,000. Well rooted plants tops cut to 6 inches for transplanting, $12 per 1,000. Samples, 25c allowed on pur- chase. Chas. Black, Hlgustown, N. J. ARAUCARIAS. Araucaria excelsa, 5\ 5*& and 6-in., 40c to $1.50. Godfrey Aschmann. 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia. Araucaria excelsa, 6-in., $6 per doz., $15 per 100. Holton & Hmikel l.'n.. Milwaukee. Wis. ASPARAGUS. Asparagus plumosus seedlings, SI per 100; sin pet 1,000; L", -in.. $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000. Sprengcri seedlings, 75c per 100; $5 per 1,000. Hatchcrl seedlings, $1.50 per 100; $15 per 1,000; HVi-iu.. $7 per 100; $60 per 1,000; 3 in.. $12 per 100; $100 per 1.000: 4-in., $15 per 100; $120 per 1,000. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. __^__^^_ Asparagus Sprengeri, 2-ln., $2.50 per 100. Asparagus plumosus, 2-in., $3 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. I". Asparagus Sprengeri, 2-in., good plants, $1.50 per 100. Cash. C. L. Humphrey, Zanesville, 0. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri, 2^-ln., $2 ner 100: 300 for $5. J. C. Schmidt. Bristol, Pa. Asparagus plumosus, 2Vi-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Sprengeri. 2%-in., $2.50 per 100; $25 per 1.000. Erie Floral Co., Erie. Pa. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri, 2%-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS. Pine heavy plants, 3-ln., $4.50 per 100. Sprengeri, 2%-ln., $2.50 per 100. Wagner Park Conservatories, Sid- ney, O. Asparagus Sprengeri and plumosus, 4-in., 10c: 2H-in.. 4c; 3-ln., 6e. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia. Asparagus Sprengeri. 2^-in., $2 per 100, cash. John Bauseher, Jr., Freeport, 111. Asparagus plumosus, 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-ln., $3 per 100. Elmer Rawlings. Olean, N. Y. ASPIDISTRAS. Aspidistras, green and variegated, 6-in.. 75c to $1.25. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia. Aspidistras, green, 4-in. dwarf, 25e each: variegated. 15c per leaf. The Geo. WIttbold Co.. 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. ASTERS. THE SAWYER ASTERMUM— Eight years of strict selection places it on the mountain top of perfection, in color, size and profit. Price (cash with order), $8 oz. : $4.50. % oz. ; trade pkg., 1.000 seeds (not mixed) $1. Colors: White, pink and lavender. Send for cuts and descrip- tion. ALBERT A. SAWYER. Forest Park, 111. BAY TREES. Bay trees and box trees; all sizes. Write for special list. Julius Roehrs Co., Ruther- ford. N. ,T. Bav trees. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St.. New York. BEGONIAS. Begonias, Defiance, red! Muyfiower, pink Mammoth, purple; Italian, striped; all strong 9 iiings, read; for 2-in. riots, prepaid, $6 per 1,000; $1.75 for 250. P. Pearson, 5732 Uuunl- son St., Chicago. Begonias, Gloire de Lorraine and Cincinnati In bloom, 5V. and 6-ln., 50c to $1. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. BOXWOOD. Boxwoods. McHutchison & Co.. 17 Murray St., New York. BULBS. GLADIOLI. A good mixture, $1 per 100; $9 per 1,000, Choice Florists' mixture, white, light and pink. $1.7," per 100; $16 per 1,000. Pink Augusta, best forcing pink. $2.25 per 100; $20 per 1.000. Cash. 250 at 1,000 rates. Also America. Augusta. Francis King. Mme. Mone- rett. Klnndvke. i.ieorge Paid, etc. Send for price list. STEVEN'S GLADIOLI CO., Sagi- naw, W. S., Mich. Begonia, separate colors, single. 40c per doz.; $2.50 per 100; double, 60c per doz.; $4 per 100. Gloxinias, separate colors, 50c per doz.; $3.50 per 100. Tuberoses, Dwarf Pearl, 1st size, $1 per 100; $9 per 1,000. Caladiums, 5-T-inch, 30c per doz.; $1.80 per 100; 7-9, 50c per doz.; $3.50 per 100; 9-11, 85e per doz.; $6 per 100. A. Hen- derson & Co., 352 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago. Gladiolus. America, 1st size. $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000; medium $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000; Mrs. F. King, $2 per 100; $18 per 1,000. Spirea clumps, Gladstone, $5 per 100; Floribunda, $4: Superba. $4; Queen Alexandra, $7. The Storrs & Harrison Co.. Palnesville. O. AMERICA GLADIOLUS PLANTING STOCK; Parcel Post, America, No. 3. 1 to lYi Inch, $10 per 1,000; No. 4, % to 1 inch, $8 per 1,000; No. 5, % to % inch, $5 per 1,000; No. 6, Vi to Mi inch, $3 per 1,000. Other sizes if wanted. CURRIER BULB CO., Seabright, Calif. Gladiolus America in all sizes. Will exchange for Augusta or Mrs. F. King. Send for quota- tions. Fletcher Bulb and Floral Co., Valley Junction, Iowa. Bulbs, lilium multlflorum. L. giganteum. For prices, see advertisement on second cover page. Ralph M. Ward & Co., 71 Murray St., New York. ■ Bulbs, bedding hyacinths, white, red and blue. $1.60 per 100; $15 per 1.000. James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. Gladioli. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Mallory & Brown, Madison, Wis. Bulbs. For varieties and prices see adver- tisements elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Bulbs, hyacinths, narcissus, tulips, gladioli, splreas. dahlias, etc. Warnaar & Co., Sassen- helm, nolland. Gladioli. G. Zeestraten & Sons. Oegstgeest. Holland. Gladiolus, 2nd size fancy mixture. $6.50 per 1,000. The Gladioli Specialty Association. Hampton. Va. __ Bulbs. S. S. Skldelsky & Co., 1215 Betz Blrtg.. Philadelphia. Bulbs. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. Bulbs of all kinds. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 33 Barclay St.. New York. Bulbs. Arthur T. Boddlngton. 342 W. Utli St.. New York, Bulbs of all kinds. James V, Rochester. N. Y. CALLAS. GODFREY CALLAS. 2y,-ln.. $4.00 per 100. CONARD & JONES CO., WEST GROVE. PENNSYLVANIA. CANNAS. IMPROVED CANNAS. "There can be no question that could the florists see those cannas, they would be In every collection in the country." — John Welsh Young, referring to CONARD & JONES CAN- NAS Mrs.' Alfred F. Conard, pink $35.00 per 100 Beacon, red 20.00 per 100 Gladioflora, variegated 15.00 per 100 Meteor, red 25.00 per 100 Rosea glgantea. pink 25.00 per 100 Wm Saunders, red. with bronze leaf 10.00 per 100 Mt. Blanc, near white 10.00 per 100 Kate F. Deemer, yellow 35.00 per 100 F. o. b. at headquarters for improved cannas. Write for complete list to THE CONARD & JONES CO.. WEST GROVE. PENNSYLVANIA. CANNAS — Fine 2 to 3 Eye bulbs. Kobusta, Cinnabar and mixed. SI per 100. Sec. Chabane. $1.50 per 100. Paul Marquant, $2 per 100, Mile. Berat, Pres. Cleveland, $2.50 per 100. Pennsylvania, C. F. Read, $3 per 100. Henry George. Chas. Henderson. $4 per 100. Marvel, David Haruni. $5 per 100. WAGNER PARK CONSERVATORIES, Sidney, O. Cannas, ready to pot, delivery now or later, Florence Vaughan, Chas. Henderson. Egandale. $2.50 per 100. Pennsylvania. Louisiana, large flowered, $3 per 100. P. Pearson, 5732 Gunni- son St., Chicago. Cannas, cT~Henderson, $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. CARNATIONS. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. 150,000 in the following varieties ready for immediate deliveries: Per 100 Per 1,000 The Herald, scarlet $12.00 $100.00 Rosette, dark pink 6.00 50.00 Wodenethe 6.00 50.00 Gloriosa. medium pink 4.00 35.00 Pink Delight, flesh pink 6.00 50.00 Conquest, overlaid pink 4.00 35.00 White Wonder, pure white 3.00 25.00 White Enchantress, pure 3.00 25.00 White Perfection 3.00 25.00 Enchantress, flesh pink 3.00 25.00 Princess Charming, flesh pink... 3.00 25.00 May day, deep flesh 3.00 25.00 Rose Pink Enchantress 3.00 25.00 Washington, dark pink 3.00 25.00 (Sport of Enchantress) Alvlna, very free 3.00 25.00 Victory, scarlet 3.00 25.00 Scarlet Glow, scarlet 3.00 25.00 Bonfire, scarlet 3.00 25.00 Beacon, scarlet 3.00 -5.00 CHICAGO CARNATION CO. 30 E. Randolph Street. Chicago. 111. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. Per 100 Per 1,000 enchantress 2-00 18-0°. White Enchantress 2.00 20.00 Lawson 1.50 J250 White Lawson 1-50 12.50 White Perfection 2.00 18.00 Winsor 1-50 12.50 Victory L50 12.50 Bonfire (finest red! 3.00 25.00 WIETOR BROS.. 162 N. Wahash Ave.. Chicago. 111. K DOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. Per 100 Per 1.000 Benora, variegated red and white. $5.00 $40.00 Enchantress 2.50 20.00 White Enchantress 2.50 20.00 Rose-pink F.nehantress 2.50 20.00 White Wonder 2.50 20.00 Beacon 2.50 20.00 Satisfaction guaranteed. SCHARFF BROS., VAN WERT. 0. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us Adout It. 308 The American Florist. Mar. CARNATION CUTTINGS. For February delivery. Per 100 Per 1.000 WodeDetlie $6.00 $50.00 White Wonder 4.00 35.00 White Enchantress 3.00 25.00 Enchantress 3.00 25.00 Beacon 3.00 25.00 Rose Pink Enchantress 2.50 20.00 J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO. JOLIET, ILL. Carnations, Northport, Commodore. En- chantress, Supreme and Salmon Beauty, $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000. Chas. H. Totty, Madi- son, N. J. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. We have 25,000 Enchantress and White En- chantress at $18 per 1,000. Write for special prices on large lots. SINNER BROS., 82-84 86 East Randolph St., Chicago, 111. Carnations, Rosette, St. Nicholas, Benora, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Gloriosa, $4 per 100; $30 per 1.000. White Wonder, White Perfec- tion, White Enchantress, Enchantress, Rose Pink Enchantress, Scarlet Glow, Mrs. C. W. Ward, Bonfire, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. F. Dorner & Sons Co., La Fayette, Ind. "Colorado Grown Plants Beat Them AH." Rooted Carnation Cuttings for present or later delivery. White Enchantress, Mrs. C. W. Ward, Beacon and Bassett, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Pink Enchantress and Victory. $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000. Winsor and White Lawson, $2 per 100: $15 per 1,000. Cash or reference. ELITCH-LONG GREENHOUSES. Denver, Colo. Carnations. Enchantress, Lawson, Winsor, White Perfection, Beacon. $2.20 per 100; $20 per 1,000. May Day, Scarlet Glow. $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Gloriosa, Mrs. Ward, $3 per 100; $27.50 per 1,000. Rosette. $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000; 2-in., $7 per 100. Poehlmann Bros., Co.. Morton Grove, HI. Carnations, rooted cuttings, strong, healthy stock out of sand: Winsor, Victory, $1.50 per $100: $13 per 1.000. White Perfection, Pink Enchantress, $2 per 100; $17 per 1,000. White Enchantress. $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000: 250 at 1.000 rates. Cash or C. 0. D. NORTH- WESTERN FLORAL CO., Gross Point, 111. Carnation Enchantress Supreme, 12 rooted cut- tings, $3; 25, $5; 50, $7; 100, $12; 1,000, $100. Dailledouze Bros., Lenox Road and Troy Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. For fancy stock, get our cuttings. Bea- con, Perfection and Enchantress. $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1.000. Pure White Enchantress. $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. C. C. POLLWORTH CO., Milwaukee. Carnation cuttings, Enchantress, R. P. En- chantress. May Day, White Enchantress. Lttdy Bountiful. Queen Louise, White Perfection, O. P. Bassett, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. J. L. Dillon. Bloomsburg, Pa. Carnations, chrysanthemums. S. S. Skldel sky & Co., 1215 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia. Comfort carnation cuttings, $4 per 100; $30 per 1,000. S. M. Merwarth & Bros., Easton, Pa. Carnations. Wood Bros., Flshkill, N. Y. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Chrysanthemums, rooted cuttings. Golden Glow, Oct. Frost. Pacific Supreme. Major Bon- naffon, $1 per 100; Chas. Razer, best white, $1.50 per 100. Edward Wallis, Berlin, N. J. Chrysanthemums, all the leading varieties. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. Chrysanthemums, rooted cuttings. Erie Floral Co., Erie, Pa. CLEMATIS. Clematis. W. & T. Smith Co.. Geneva, N. Y. COLEUS. Coleus. 10 vars., 2Vi-in., $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Coleus. Versehaffeltii and G. Bedder, 60c per 100. The Erie Floral Co., Erie, Pa. Coleus. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. Coleus. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. CYCLAMEN. CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM, finest strain in existence, including GLORY OF WANDSBECK, finest salmoneum, orchid flowering, Rococo; strong transplanted seedlings, $3.00 100: $25.00 1,000. Cash, please. Rober & Radke, Maywood, HI. Cyclamen, 4 and 5}4-in., 25c to 50c. God- frey Ascbmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Phila- delphia. Cyclamen, in full bloom, 5 to 7-inch, 35c to 75c each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. DAHLIAS. Dahlias, 100,000 field-clumps; 100 varieties of cream. Get list. Benj. Council, Florist, Merchantville, N. J. Dahlias, standard and new cut flower varie- ties. Llndhurst Farm, Hammonton, N. J. DAISIES. ____ Shasta daisies, field-grown, strong plants, Voe per 100; $G per 1,000; Clumps, $1 per 10; $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000. Cash with order or C. O. D. Write for Nursery Stock price list. E. J. Sheffield. Alvin, Texas. Draca?na indivisa. fine large 3-in., $5 per 100; 4-in., $7 per 100. Ready to shift. Cash. John Bauscher, Jr., Freeport, 111. Draca?na Massangeana, 6-in., $1 to $1.75 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, HI. Daisies. Mrs. F. Sander, 2-in., $2 per 100. El- mer Rawlings, Olean, N. Y. DRACAENAS. Dracaenas, Llndeni and Massangeana, 5-in., 75c each; $8 per doz.; 6-in., $1.25 each; $12 per doz. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. _^ Dracaena terminalis, 4 and 4%-ln., 25c to 40c Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Pblla- delphia. Dracaena terminalis, 2%-in. pots, $10 per 100. J. Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Dracaena Ind., 3-in., $5; 4-in., $10; 5-in., $25 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. EASTER PLANTS. Easter plants, 30,000 Illy plants, 10 to 15 ins. high. 10c per bud; 18 to 20 ins., 12%c per bud; 24 to 30 ins., 15c per bud. Hydrangeas, Otaksa and Souv. de Claire, 5 to 8-ln., 50c to $2.50. Primroses, Obconica and Malncoides, $2 to $3 per doz. Spirea Gladstone, 5 to 7-in. , 35c to 75c each. Rambler roses, 50c to $1 each. Genistas, 5-in., 50c each; $5 per doz. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. EUONYMUS. EUONYMUS VAR1EGATA RAD1CANS JAPONICA, 2%-in. pots, 5c. 3 and 4-in. pots, 10c. CONARD & JONES CO. WEST GROVE. PENNSYLVANIA. FERNS. DWARF FERNS FOR FERN DISHES. These dwarf ferns are used by the hundreds of thousands to fill dishes for table decorations. Our sales each year exceed fifty thousand plants. Our stock is in prime condition, ready to use at once. We offer 9 choice varieties, 50c per doz.; $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1.000. Pteris cretlca Wimsettl. albo-lineata, May! Wilsoni Victoria, Pteris multiceps Sieboldii, Aspidlum tsussimense, Cyrtomium falcatum or holly fern. Our catalogue of everything you need mailed on application. Write for it today. THE GOOD & REESE CO., Largest rose growers in the world. Box 18. SPRINGFIELD, O. Ferns, Scottii. WhitmanI, Schozell, Boston, Glatrasi, 5% to 7-in., 30c to $1 each. Godfrey Ascbmann, 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia. ROOSEVELT FERNS. 2Mrin., $6.00 per 100. CONARD & JONES CO.. WEST GROVE. PENNSYLVANIA. Ferns, Boston, $3 per 100 ; $30 per 1,000. Whitman! Compacta, 2^-in., $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Roosevelt, $6 per 100; $50 per l,0u0. Henry H. Barrows & Son, Whitman, Mass. Ferns. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement on front cover of this issue. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarry to wn-on-Hudson, N. Y. FERNS FOR DISHES, assorted, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. ROBER & RADKE, Maywood, III. BOSTON FERNS, the kind that will make you money, 2^-in., $2.50 per 100; 4-in., $15 per 100. All pot grown. Ready now. Cash. C. L. Humphrey, Zanesville, O. Ferns. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. Ferns. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Ferns for dishes, assorted, 2^4-in., $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000; 500 at 1,000 rates. Frank Oechslin, 4911 W. Quincy St., Chicago. Boston ferns, 2 % -in. , bushy plants, ready to .shift, $2.75 per 100. Cash. John Bauscher, .1 1 . , Freeport, 111. Small ferns, 2^-in., $3.50 per 100; $30 per l.OOO. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Five thousand Boston fern runners, 2-in., $2 per 100. Campbell, The Florist, Chili Ave., and Thurston road. Rochester, N. Y. Ferns, Boston. For sizes and prices see ad- vertisement on front cover page. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Boston ferns, 25c; Whitman!, 4-1n., 25c. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton. N. J. Ferns. John Scott, Rutland Rd. and E. 45th St.. Brooklyn, N. Y. Ferns. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford. N. J. FEVERFEW. Feverfew, large double white, R. C, 75c per 100, prepaid. Chas. Frost, Kenilworth, N. J. FICUS. Ficus elastica, 5% and 6-in., 30c to 50c, Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Phila- delphia. Ficus pandurata, 6-inch, $3.50 each. Elas- tica, 6 in., 75c to $1 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Ficus elastica, 4-in., $25 per 100. Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. GERANIUMS. Geraniums— Good, healthy, fall rooted plants from 2%-in. pots at $3 per 100; $27.50 per 1,000 except where noted: Beaute Poltevine, Marq. de Castellane, S. A. Nutt, Jean Viaud, La Favorite, A. Ricard, Mme. Landry, Mrs. E. G. Hill, Albion (single white) Mme. Barney, Heteranthe, E. H. Trego, M. Jaulin, Red Wing, 6c each. Our new catalogue will be ready January 1st. Send for a copy of same. THE GOOD & REESE CO., Box 18, Springfield, O. NEW AMERICAN BEAUTY. For the first time we are offering this woa- derful new geranium to our many customers. Write for colored cut and prices on large lots, 2^-in. pots, 50c; $5 per doz. JOHN BAUSCHER, JR. Arcade Addition. Freeport, 111. Geraniums, S. A. Nutt and La Favorite, short stock plants 2%-ln., $2.50 per 100; $22.60 per 1,000. Rose geranium, 2%-in., 3 cents. Mme. Salleroi, strong plants, 2-in., $2 per 100; $18 per 1,000. ROBER & RADKE, Maywood, 111. Geranium Scarlet Bedder, $1.50 per ten; $12.50 per 100; $100 per 1,000. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian. Mich. Geraniums, S. A. Nutt, extra large 2^4-in., ready for shift, $2.50 per 100; $23 per 1.000; large 3-in., $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. Cash. John Bauscher. Jr.. Freeport. 111. Geraniums, 3-in., mixed red shades, choice stock ready now. A. Bargain, $5 per 100. Cash. C. L. Humphrey, Zanesville, O. - S. A. NUTT^ Strong selected top cuttings well rooted. $1.50 per 100; $14 per 1.000. THE W. T. BUCK- LEY ..CO. . Springfield, 111. Geraniums, Ricard and Poltevine, $15 per 1,000. S. A. Nutt. $12.50 per 1,000. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Geraniums, 2-in $2 per 100: $18.50 per 1,000; 3-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh. Md. Geraniums, S. A. Nutt and four others, $25 per 1,000; $3 per 100. Mme. Buchner, 2%-ln.. $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Geraniums, Nutt, 2%-ln., $2.50 per 100. Erie Floral Co.. R. F. P. No. 2. Erie, Pa. Geraniums. Mme. Salleroi, 2^4-in., $2.50 per 100. Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville. O. GREENS. Greens of all kinds. For prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 38-40 Broadway, Detroit, Mich. Greens, huckleberry in standard smilax cases, $2.50. Green wild smilax, fancy and dagger ferns. Caldwell the Woodsman Co., Evergreen. Ala. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About If. 19*3- The American Florist. 309 Greens, ferns. $1.35 per 1.000: 2.000. $2.60; B.000 or more, $1.20 per 1,000. Robert Groves, 1 27 Commercial St., Adams, Mass. Bronze ^al i» v , $5 per case; 5 or more cases, $4.60 per cnse. 0. E. Crltchell. 34 E. Third Ave.. Cincinnati, O. \I;il-ii,.1i:i |o;l\oS. cycns Icuves \llloiic ;il. sprays, ruscus. Oscar I.eistner, 17 N. Frank- lln SI.. Chicago. Greens, fresh cut evergreens and mosses; dec orating material. The Kervan Co., HO W. 28tb St.. New York. Southern wild suiilax and natural and per- petuate'! rosea. E. A. Beavan, Evergreen. Ala. HARDY PERENNIALS. Hardv perennials. Ask for Surplus offer of 600 varieties at BARGAIN PRICES, 50 per cent less than wholesale rates. Void after March 15. ACT QUICKLY. Palisades Nurser- ies, Sparklll, X. Y. HYDRANGEAS. New forcing HYDRANGEA ARBORESCENS •GRANDIFLORA ALBA or Hills of Snow. For forcing or Immediate sales: I-yr., field-grown, 12 to 18 inches, 2 canes, $1.25 per doz. ; $8 per 100; '$75 per 1.000. Select, 2 to 3 canes, $1.50 per doz.: $10 per 100; $90 per 1.000. 2-yr.. field grown. 18 to 24 Inches, 2 to 3 canes, $2 per doz.; $14 per 100; $120 per 1,000. Our catalogue of everything you need mailed on Application. Write for it today. THE GOOD & REESE CO. Largest rose growers in the world. Box. 18. SPRINGFIELD, O. Hydrangea Otaksa, 4-in., pot-grown, $8 per 100; field-grown. 3 to 6 shoots, $10 per 100. Randolph & McClements, Pittsburg, Pa. Hvdranirea otaksa. lielil-grown, :: hi 10 shoots. 10c to 35c. The Erie Floral Co.. Erie, Pa. IVIES. ENGLISH IVY, 2!A-ln. pots. $5.00 per 100. CONARD & JONES CO. WEST GROVE. PENNSY'LVANIA. English ivy, strong, 3-ln. stock. Write for prices. C. L. Reese, Springfield, O. JERUSALEM CHERRIES. Jerusalem cherries, 6-in., 25c and 35c. God- frey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Phila- delphia. LILY OF THE VALLEY. To Import. Lily of the valley, largest grower and ex- porter. E. Neubert, Wandsbek, nr. Hamburg, Germany. ' , Lily of the valley pips. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St.. New York. From Storage. Lily of the valley, cold storage for Christmas forcing, cases of 250 pips, $5; 500, $9.50; 1,000, $18. F. R. l'lerson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. Lily of the valley. Grow Bruns' celebrated Chicago Market, the finest forcing valley In America, $18 per 1,000; $9.50 per 500; $5 per 250; Florists' Money Maker, $16 per 1,000; $8.50 per 500; $4.50 per 250. H. N. Bruns. 3032-3042 W. Madison St., Chicago. Lily of the valley pips, from cold storage, per case of 500, $9; per case of 1.000, $17. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. MANETTI. ENGLISH MANETTI SOCKS. A bargain, to close out surplus quick. Well rooted, care- fully regraded and everything undersized or not up to strl.tl.v first quality discarded. It pays to buy regraded, repacked stocks. We offer 5-8 mm grade at $12 per single thousand; five thousand or more at $10 per thousand. 3-5 miii grade, $s per thousand; $65 per ten thou- sand, t" close them up quickly. Orders can be filleii the same day we get them. Wire and say whether to ship by freight or express. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, New York. MARGUERITES. MARGUERITES. Mrs. F. Sander, 2-in., $2.50 per 100; 3-ln., $5 per 100: Alexandra and large flowering and California single. 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-in., $4 per 100. ROBER & RAPHE, Maywood, 111. New double marguerite, Mrs. F. Sander. 21,- in.. $2.60 per 100. Large yellow winter flow- ering :iie I Qneen Alexandra, 2%-ln., $2 pec 100. Cash. John Bauscher, Jr.. Frceport, 111. MOSS Live Sphagnum moss, only in barrels. $2 per bbl. The C. W. Brownell Co., Walden. N. Y. Sphagnum moss. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chi- cago and New York. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Mushroom spawn, Lambert's Pure Culture. American Spawn Co., St. Paul, Minn. NURSERY STOCK. Nursery stock. Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnes- vllle, O. SHRUBBERY. There arc bargains to be had here In such varieties as spiraeas, altbeas, welgellas and philadelphus, and this names only a few. We have acres of shrubs, well grown and ready for you. Write for price list. The Conard & Jones Co.. West Grove. Pa. Nursery stock, large trees, oaks, maples, pines and hemlocks. Andorra Nurseries, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia. Nursery stock, vines and climbers, autumn bulbs, roots, conifers, pines. Bobblnk & Atkins. Rutherford. N. J. Nursery stock, fruit ami ornnmeiitnl trees, shrubs, evergreens and small fruits. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. Nursery stock. Felix & Dykhuis, Boskoop, Holland. ONION SETS. Choice recleaned ONION SETS, red, $1.50; white, $2; yellow, $1.40 per bushel of 32 lbs. J. C. Zaplewskl & Co., Growers, Norwood Park, 111. Onion seed and onion sets. Schilder Bros., Chllllcothe, O. ORCHIDS. Orchids of all kinds. Lager & Hurrell, Sum- mlt, N. J. Osmundine (Osmunda fibre or orchid peat.) The C. W. Brownell Co.. Walden. N. Y. PALMS. Palms, John Scott, Rutland Road and E. 45th St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Palms, 5 Latania Borbonica (7 ft.); 2 Sago (20 ft.): 1 Phoenix (7 ft.). $15 to $20 f. o. b. Washington. Gallaudet College, Washington, n. c. Palms. Kentia Bel. and Fors., all sizes from 4 to 12-inch, 35c to $15 per plant. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove. 111. Palms, Kentia Fors., single. 25 to 50 Ins. high, 75c to $2.50. Made-up. $2.50 to $4. Bel- morlana, 6-in., 50c to 75c; 4-ln.. 25c. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia. Palms. For varieties ami prices see adver tisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Palms. For varieties and prices see adver. tisement elsewhere in this Issue. Joseph Ilea cock. Wyncote, Pa. Palms. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. Palms, Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnesville, O. PANSIES Pansy plants, giant flowering, small plants. $2.50 per 1,000; 50c per 100. Jos. H. Cunning- nam. Delaware. O. Pansles. $2.50 per 1,000. Elmer Rawllngs. Olean, N, Y. PEONIES. Peonies. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. POINSETTIAS. POINSETTIAS, stock plants, 2 and 3-year- old, $5 per 100. Cash with order. Rose Hill Nurseries. New Rochelle. N. Y. PRIMULAS. Primula Obconica. in hud. 3-in., $4 per 100. Cash. John Bauscher. Jr.^_Freeport,_ 111. -Prlrnnlas72%-inrr$2~per 100; 300 for $6. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. PRIVET. California privet, 2 to 3 feet. 2-yr., $10 per 1,000; 3 to 4 ft.. $15; 4 to 5 ft., $20. Amoor River, 12 to 18 inches, 1-yr.. $10 per 1.000; 18 to 24 ins.. $15; 2 to 3 ft.. $20. Oak Lawn Nursery, lluutsville, Ala. ROSES. Roses, grafted. Richmond. White Kiilaniev, Bride. Kaiserin, Pink Kiltarney. Bridesmaid, 1", in. . $ln per 100; $100 per 1,000. Own root. Mv M;irvl;md. Pink Kitlamey. Richmond. Perles. White rlillarinjy, Kaiserin, 2'i-in.. $5 per loll; $47.50 per 1,r ,T. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg. Pa. ROSES. Fine healthy stock, 2-Inch. Helen Gould, Mrs. B. R. Cant, Pink and White Co- chet, Gruse an Teplltz, Wellesley, Eton France, lime. A. Chatenay. Kaiserin, Due. de i. Vis. Foldeatone, Hermosa, Pink, Red and White La France, Mrs. De Graw, Burbank, t'linuiplon of World, Mrs. S. McKee. Apricot, Deegan, Glo. Exp. Bruzells. 2-In., $3 per 100. Bride, Bridesmaid, Clo. Soupert, S. de P. Nottlng, M. Lambert, Coq. des Blanches, Emp. china. Climbing Clo. Soupert, 2-ln., $2.50 per 100. Our selection of varieties all labeled true to name. $20 per 1,000. ORDER NOW. WAG- NER PARK CONSERVATORIES, Sidney, O. Roses. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this Issue. A. N. Pier- son, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. Roses, grafted and own root. For varieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere In this Issue. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton drove. 111. Roses. For varieties and prices see adver- tlsemenj elsewhere In this issue. The Leedle Floral Co., Springfield, O. Rose, Mrs. George Shawyer and Milady, $30 per 100; $250 per 1,000. Chas H. Totty, Madi- son, N. J. Roses. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. Roses. S. S. Skidelsky & Co., 1215 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia. Roses. 3-ln. pots, Wood Bros., Fishklll, N. Y. Hoses. Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford. N. J. Roses. W. & T. Smith Co.. Geneva. N. Y. ROOTED CUTTINGS. Rooted Cuttings: Abutilon Savitzl, Acalypha Macafeeana, Schryanthes Emersoni, ageratum, 6 vars. ; alternantheras, 8 vara.; alyssum, dbl. giant and dwf . ; Begonia Vernon. Gracilis luml- nosa, Cuphea, Coleus, 10 vars.; Coleus Brillian- cy; Chrysanthemums, 75 pompon vars.; hello- trope, hardy English Ivy, lantana, 15 vara. ; lemon verbena, moonvines, petunias. Salvia Bon- fire and Zurich; parlor ivy, Swainsona alba and rosea. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co.. White Marsh, Md. Rooted cuttings: Verbenas, 70c per 100; $6 per 1,000. Ageratum, 60c per 100; $5 per 1,000. Heliotrope, daisies, salvias. $1 per 100; $8 per 1,000. Feverfew, petunias, $1.25 per 100; $10 per 1,000. Coleus, 70c per 100; $6 per 1,000. Alyssum, double, $1 per 100; $8 per 1,000. S. D. Brant, Clay Center, Kans. Rooted cuttings, Ageratum, Stella Gurney, 00c per 100. Daisy. Mrs. F. Sander, $1 per 100. Hydrangea Otaksa. $1 per 100; Vlnca Var.. 75c per 100. Edward Wallls, Berlin, N. J. SEEDS. THE SAWYER ASTERMUM— Eight years of strict selection places It on the mountain top of perfection, in color, size and profit. Price (cash with order), $8 oz. ; $4.50, % oz. ; trade pkg.. 1,000 seeds (not mixed), $1. Colors: White, pink and lavender. Send for cnts and descrip- tion. ALBERT A. SAWYER, Forest Park, 111. Flower seeds. For varieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this Issue. F. O. Franzen, 1476 Summerdale Ave., Chicago. Seeds, cauliflower, white Tripoli onion, (crys- tal wax) and all other vegetable and flower seeds. Dammann & Co., San Giovanni a Te- ducclo near Naples, Italy. Seeds, Asparagus plumosus nanus, new crop northern greenhouse grown, ready. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Seeds, beets, cabbage, carrot, celery, lettuce, onion, parsley, radish, rutabaga, turnip. De- nalffe & Son, Carlgnan, France. Seed, perennial rye grass, $3.75 per 100 lb. bag. Avenue Floral Co., 3442 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, La. Seeds, cucumber, musk and watermelon, pumpkin, squash, sweet and field corn. West- ern Seed and Irrigation Co., Fremont, Neb. Seeds, specialties: Beets, mangoes, carrots, cabbages, celeries, parsleys, parsnips, turnips, R. & M. Godlnean, Angers, France. Seeds, lettuce, onions, sweet peas, aster, cos- mos, mignonette, verbenas. Waldo Rohnert. Gilcoy, Calif. Seeds, pepper, asparagus, tomato, musk and watermelon. J. E. Hoopes & Co.. Box 3S. Una catiue. Iowa. I! You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About it. 310 The American Florist. Mar. I, Seeds— 'Agerantum, alyssum, antirrhinum, As- paragus pluniosus and Sprengeri, asters, begonia, candytuft, eelosia, centaurea, cineraria, cobea scandens, coleus, Dracaena indivisa, Grevillea ro- busta, ipoemea, lobelias, mignonette, petunias, salvias, smilax, stocks, Thunbergia, Torenia For., verbenas. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. Seeds, beans, beets, cabbage, carrots, Kohl rabi, leek, lettuce, onions, peas, radishes, spin- ach, turnips, swedes, asters, balsams, begonias, carnations, cineraria, gloxinias, larkspur, nas- turtiums, pansies, petunias, phlox, primulas, scabious, stocks, verbenas, zinnias, etc. Met- re's Triumph of the Giant Pansies, mixed, $6 per oz.; % oz., $1.75; % oz., $1. Henry Mette, Quedlinburg, Germany. Seeds, sweet peas, tomatoes, Lima beans, lettuce, asters, cosmos, etc. John Bodger & Sons Co., Los Angeles, Calif. __ Seeds, lawn grass. J, Oliver Johnson, 1874-76 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Seeds. S. S. Skidelsky lildg.. Philadelphia. Co., 1215 Betz Seeds, garden and flower. S. D. Woodruff & Sons, 82-84 Dey St., New York. Pedigree seeds. Watkins & Simpson, Ltd., 12 Tavistock St., C'ovent Garden, London, England. Seed, pansy, 1,000 seeds, mixed, 25e; 1 oz., $2.25. H. Wrede, Luneburg. Germany. Seed, watermelon, 1913 contracts for the trade. Hugh M. Taylor, Lloyd, Fla. Seeds. W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Seeds, watermelon and muskmelon seeds. Ok- lahoma Seed Growers' Co.. Enid, Okla. Seeds, tomato. The Haven Seed Co., Santa Ana, Calif. Ratekin's Seed Corn. Ratekin's Seed House, Shenandoah. Iowa. Peas and beans. Alfred J. Brown Seed Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. Seeds, Landretb, Bloomsdale Farm, Bristol, Pa. Seeds of all kinds. W. W. Johnson & Son, Ltd., Boston. England. Seeds, Japan clover, Bermuda onion seed. Chris. Reuter, New Orleans, La. Seeds, onion, lettuce, radish, sweet peas, etc. Pleters- Wheeler Seed Co., Hollister, Calif. Seeds, onion, lettuce, carrot, radish. Bras- lan Seed Growers' Co., Inc.. San Jose, Calif. Seeds, field and garden. Baltimore, Md. J. Bolgiano & Son, Pansy seed, new crop. Giant Flowering, $4 per oz,. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Seeds. James Vick's Sons. Rochester, N. Y. SHAMROCKS. Shamrocks, true Irish, 1%-in., pots, $3 per 100 ; $25 per 1,000. Strong plants in 1-ln. pots with saucer, $4 per 100; $ 35 per 1,000. Frank Occhslin, 4911 W. Quincy St., Chicago. Shamrocks, true Irish, 2x2M>-in. pots, $5 per 100 : $30 per 1 ,000. John Bader Co. , 1826 Itialto St., N. S., Pittsburg, Pa. Shamrocks, 1%-ln. and 1-in. toy pots, $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. L. Cousins, Jr., Concord Junction, Mass. Shamrocks, true Irish, 2-iu., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, in SMILAX. Smilax. 3 times cut back. 2>i-m.. $1.50 per 100. Cash. -Toon Kauscoer, Jr., Freeport. 111. Smilax, 2-in., $1 per 100. Elmer Rawlings, Olean, N. Y. Smilax. Wood Bros.. Flsbkill, N. Y. SNAPDRAGONS. Snapdragons, Ramaburg's famous silver pink, rooted cuttings, $2 per 100; extra strong -•i..-iij.. $3.50 per 100. Addems, Morgan & Co . Paxton, 111. VEGETABLE PLANTS. Vegetable plants, Earlj. Giant Aigenteuil as- paragus roots, $2.50 per 1,000 in 10 000 or more lots. Frost proof cabbage plants, Jersey Wake- field, Charleston, Wakefield, Early Spring, Flat Dutch, All Seasons, Succession, Late Flat Dutch, 75c per 500; $1 (or 1,000; 85c per 1,000 for 5,000 or more. Alfred Jouannet, Mount Pleasant, S. C. We grow cauliflower, egg plant, peppers, lettuce, cabbage, tomatoes and parsley. See our other advt. FRANKLIN PLANT FARM, Inc., Frank Bruton, Pres. and Mgr., P. O. Box 964, Norfolk, Va. Vegetable plants, Grand Rapids and Tennis Ball lettuce, $1 per 1,000; 5,000 lots, 90c per 1,000; 10,000 lots, 80c per 1,000. Franklin Plant Farm. Inc.. R. F. D. 2, Norfolk, Va, Tomato plants, Sutton's Best of All and Bonny Best, the latter from greenhouse grown seed; extra strong 2%-in., $2 per 100. Addems. Morgan & Co.. Paxton, 111. VERBENAS. Lemon verbena, rooted cuttings, 100 prepaid, 75c. Chas. Frost, Kenilworth, N. J. VINCAS. Vincas, 2-in., $3 per 100; 4-in., $1.75 per doz.; $15 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. VIOLASL Viola G. Wermig. — Resembles the Princess of Wales Violet so closely as to make it a splen- did substitute in summer when violets are not to be had. In Covent Gardens Market, London, thousands of bunches are sold daily. Does well in all parts of the country and is perfectly hardv. Rooted cuttings from sand, $2.50 per 100; '2-in. pots, $4.50 per 100; 3-in. pots. $6.50 per 100. Palisades Nurseries, Sparkill, X. Y. FERTILIZERS. TO EXCHANGE. Will exchange 1,000 Rose Pink Enchantress, 2-in. stocky plants, for 1,250 R. C. Beacon, Bonfire or Victory. The Nussbaumer Floral Co., San Angelo, Texas. To exchange — Princess Charming Carnation cuttings for White Enchantress. John W. EM redge. Belvidere. 111. BUILDING MATERIAL. Building material. Cypress is far more dura- ble than pine. Cypress sash bars up to 32 feet or longer. Greenhouse and other building ma- terial. Men furnished to superintend erection when desired. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Ne- ponset, Boston. MasB. Building material of all descriptions for all cypress semi-iron frame or truss houses. Hot- bed sash and frames. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. Building material, cypress, sash bars, green- house material of any description. Write for catalogue. John C. Moninger Co., 902 Black- hawk St.. Chicago. Building material, pecky cypress, ship lap, drop siding, sheathing, flooring, white ^edar posts, etc. Adam Schillo Lumber Co., Haw- thorne and Weed Sts.. Chicago. Building material of all kinds. Hotbed sash. The Foley Mfg. Co., 2542 So. Western Ave., Chicago. Building material. Louisiana cypress, pecky cypress hotbed sash. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1357 Flushing Ave.. Brooklyn, N. Y. Buildiug material, greenhouse material and hotbed sash of Louisiana cypress and Wash- ington red cedar. A. Dietscu Co., 2642 Shef- field Ave., Chicago. Building material, cold frames, hotbed sash. Hitchings & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. Y. CARNATION STAPLES. SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES. Mend your split carnations. Ffnest article for carnation growers introduced so far, 50c for 1,000, postage paid. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, 38-40 Broadway, Detroit, Mich. Pillsbury's Carnation Staples, 50c per 1,000, postpaid. I. L. Pillsbury, Galesburg, 111. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse construction, builders of all kinds of greenhouses and conservatories. Plants and sketches submitted on request. A. Dietsch Co., 2642 Sheffield Ave.. Chicago. Greenhouse construction, cypress roof mate- rial and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches submitted on request. John C. Mon- inger Co., 902 Blackhawk St., Chicago. Greenhouse construction of all kinds, and con- servatories. Estimates and catalogues on re- quest. The Foley Mfg. Co., 2542 So. Western Ave.. Chicago. Greenhouse construction, builders of every type of greenhouse, the most modern designs, Hitchings Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. Greenhouse construction, semi-iron green houses, new truss houses, iron frame houses. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, N. Y. Greenhouse construction of all kinds. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1361-83 Flushing avenue, Brook- lyn.N^Y. Wizard Brand Pulverized Sheep, Pulverized; Cattle, Shredded Cattle manure. The Pulvef- Ized Manure Co., 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago MISCELLANEOUS. Siebert's glazing points, 40c per lb. ; 7 lbs.,. $2.50; 15 lbs., $3. Randolph & McClements, 5936 Penn Ave., near Highland, East End, Pittsburg, Pa. Siebert's glazing points, 40c per lb.; 5 lbs., $1.85; 20 lbs., $7. Vaughan's Seed Store, Cbi- cago and New York . Botanic green, for coloring flowers, 50c per package. Orange Chemical Co., Dept. F., East Orange, N. J. Greenhouse glass. Baur Window Glass Co., Katoji, Ind. Florists' Supplies of all kinds. T. Bayers- dorfer & Co., 1129 Arch St., Philadelphia. Iron reservoir vases and lawn settees. Me- 1 kma 1■■■** a JJV Auto. 32107. years, is laid up with a bad attack of grippe. Mention the American Florist when writing 314 The American Florist. Mar. /, WHY IT PAYS TO BUILD GARLAND CONSTRUCTION. Mary E. Marcy, proprietress of the Miles City Greenhouses at Miles City, Montana, in speaking of her two houses, each 34x100 feet, of Garland Construction says: "I think there is nothing finer in the state than these houses, and I hope to add several houses to the plant as soon as possible, and want to use only Garland material. They are well constructed and easily built." Mr. Irving Dunford of North Olmstead, Ohio, who has two Garland Trussed Iron Frame houses, says: "That house has doubled my business this spring." The second house was ordered about 10 days after his testimonial letter. Let us show you what we have. THE GEO. M. OARJIviV]S:i3 CO., main offices: Des Plaines, 111. Branch Offices: Means & Thacher, 6 and 8 Custom House St. Boston, Mass. C C. Schafer. 214 W. 14th St. Los Angeles, Cali Stephen A. Jamieson, 826 Plymouth Bid?.. Minneapolis, Minn. )reer's Peeriessi Glazing Points For Greenhouses Drive easy and true, because both bevels are on the same side. Can't twist and break the glass in driving. Galvan* Ized and will not rust. No rights or lefts. The Peerless Glazing Poin {•patented. Nootheis like it. Order from your dealer^ o? direct from us, 1000,75c. postpaid, j Samples free. HENRY A. DBEER.I 714 Chestnut Street,\ ?hllad«lphU. GLASS We are leaders. Large stock, good prices. SHARP, PARTRIDfiE & CO. CHICAGO. ILLINOIS Geo. H. Cooke had the decorations for the dinner and dance given by Mme. Von Herworth February 21. The ballroom was decorated all in yellow, forsythia and jonquils being used in wall pockets and boxes of tulips and jonquils in all the windows. The din- ing room decorations consisted of smi- lax and more than 500 poinsettias. The reception room was very prettily deco- rated with banks of farleyense ferns, white lilac and azaleas. There were large vases of acacia throughout the room. For the dance favors over ten thousand single violets were used. The florists' bowling team captured fifth prize in the city tournament. Eiker and Shaffer took seventh prize in class A, while Cooke and Sim- monds captured fifth prize in class B. Cooke got a score of 557 in the sin- gles. L. Jenkins is bringing in some very fine stock, including larkspur, which finds a very ready sale. E. Cutler Ryerson, the florists' sup- plies man. was a caller on the trade the past week. G. C. D. WE ARE SPECIALISTS IN Greenhouse Glass Paints & Putty BUFFALO WHITE (Semi-Paste) Most Perfect White Paint Made. Be sure to get our estimates. the DWELLE-KAISER co. 338-342 Ellicott St., BUFFALO, N. Y. Branch Offices: 80 N. Allen Street, • Albany, N. Y. Cutler Building, ■ • • Rochester. N. Y. 20 State Street, .... Erie, Fa. CYPRESS Is FarMo|e Durable Than PINE. S?\SH BARS UPTC||2 FEET_0R LONGER. GREENHOUSE AND OTHER BUILDING MATERIAL, MEN FURNISHED TO SUPERINTEND ERECTION WHEN De'SJJJED. Sjertct for pur Circular's. THET^S+ecxm^ Lumber? (5- NEP0JasfT>'f£O,STONV^ASS. The Recognized Standard Insecticide. Not a cure-all, but a specific remedy for all sap sucking insects infesting plant life, such as green, black, white fly, thrips, red spider, mealy bug and soft scales. $1.00 per Quart. $2.50 per Gallon. An infallible remedy for mildew, rust and bench fungi. Unlike Bordeaux and lime, and sulphur it does not stain the foliage, but $2.00 per Gallon. cleanses it. 75c per Quart. VERlMINE A soil sterilizer and vermicide. Destroys eel, cut, wire and grub worms, maggots, root ice and ants. Used 1 part to 400 parts water, t does not injure plants, but protects your crops against ravages under the soil. $1.00 per Quart, $3.00 perGallon. All are spraying materials and are effective a the greenhouse and in the garden. FOR SALE BY SEEDSMEN Aphine Manufacturing Co. Manufacturers of Agricultural Chemicals. Madison, N. J. M. C. Ebel, General Manager. Mention the 'American Florist when writing wARb;, BRAND hflHURES Pulverized Sheep Manure Unequalled for Greenhouse Fertlizing. Ask for Grower's Booklet. THE PULVERIZED MANURE CO' 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago f Fremont, Neb. — J. C. Roth, who re- cently opened a flower store at .229 North Main street, reports a very good trade. are easy to Kill with The Fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder $3.00 per bag 100 lb,. Satisfaction guaranteed or money back ; wny try cheap substitutes that malsers do not dare to guarantee? THE H. 1. STOOTEOFF CO., MOUNT VERNON, N. T. Mention the American Florist when writing '9'3- The American Florist. 315 Announcement. King Semi-Iron or Pipe Frame Greenhouses. In addition to our well known line of king Iron Frame Greenhouses, we now offer a line of SEMI-IRON OR PIPE FRAME GREENHOUSES fully developed and perfected during the past four years. Bulletin No. 40, just off the press, contains 24 pages of illustrations and descriptions. Send For It. KING CONSTRUCTION COMPANY General Office and Works: NORTH TONAWANDA, N. Y. New England Sales Office: Representatives in 7 Water St., BOSTON, MASS. New York, Philadelphia, Cleveland, and Denver. METROPOLITAN ATERIAL CO. PATENTED Greenhouse Boilers and Construction Material Please send for catalog and prices. 1394-1412 Metropolitan Ave., BROOKLYN, N. Y. BICHBINDER FLORISTS' REFRIGERATORS Write to Dept. C3 tor Catalog. BUCHBINDER BROS. MANUFACTURERS 518 Milwaukee Ave., - Chicago, 111. H. BAYERSDORFER & GO. sjq, Florists' "** Supplies. 1 129 Arch St., 'PHILADELPHIA, PA. Send (or our new catalogue. Mention the American Florist when writing REED & KELLER, 122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work, and Novelities, and are dealers in Glass- ware, Pottery, Decorative Greens and all Florists' Requisites. VAUGH AIM'S N?n£kfr£ ■'"''• No. 2V2. Double i». thick. II ON Price, per 1000. 55c: r" by mail. 70c: 5.000. by express. $2.50. VAUGHAN'S Tf SEED STORE Chicago. New York Mention the American Florist when writing Ventilating Apparatus, Greenhouse Eittings. Let us figure with you on the necessary Ventilating Equip- ment for your greenhouses. We have a line that is being used in all the modern houses today. Why? Because these leading florists have given our goods severe tests and have found them to be entirely satisfactory under every condition. We will send you our descriptive catalog immediately upon request, containing our net prices, etc., and all orders large or small, receive our most prompt attention. Advance Co., RICHMOND, IND. Anti-Klog "The Sprayer of Many Uses" It's fully described in our free book, which contains tried and tested formulas. Ask your dealer for a copy. ILLINOIS METALS COMPANY Chicago, 111. PRINTING Letterheads, Envelopes, Billheads. Statements Cards and Special Shipping Labels, also Seed Envelopes. Plate Making and Color Work. Gorham & Ghapline Printery 542 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO The Regan Printing House LARGE RUNS OF CATALOGUES OUR SPECIALTY WRITE FOR PRICES. 527 Plymouth Place, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing WILKS' Hot Water Boilers ARI THE MOST ECONOMICAL Boiler for Greenhouses No Night Fireman Required with onr SELF-FEEDIN6 HOT WATER BOILERS. Send tor Catalog and Prices. S. WILKS MFG. CO., 3503 Shields Ave. CHICAGO I\0 not let the accounts owing you re- " main longer unpaid. Send them to us at once. We are prompt, energetic and reasonable, and can reach any point in the United States and Canada. National Florists' Board of Trade 56 PINE STREET NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing SAVED. 50% Pipes, Flues and Casings thoroughly overhauled and guaran- teed. Greenhouse Fittings of every description. ILLINOIS PIPE 8 MFG. CO., 2 1 13 S. Jefferson St., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing 316 The American Florist. Mar. i, Where There Is Condensation -there is need for a Morehead Steam Trap Condensation in steam lines is akin to matter out of place — means wasted energy. If your lines are sluggish — if your houses are not of uniform tempera- ture, write us. We guarantee to drain your lines perfectly — return the pure, hot condensation to your boiler without pump or injector or make no charge for the trial. Obey that impulse — write now. Send for "Book on Condensation." Morehead Manufacturing Co., Dept, "N," DETROIT, MICHIGAN -Stocks Carried Wichita. Kan. New Orleans. La Philadelphia Birmingham. Ala. Memphis. Tenn. Los Angeles Chatham. Ontario San Francisco This Beautiful Lawn Vase Only $4.90. Height, 20 inches; diameter of bowl, 22 inches; size of base, 14 inches; capacity of reservoir, 1H gallons; weight, 81 pounds. Order No. 4C12003, without arms. Price $4.90 4C1200.i, with arms, price $5.65 Special price made to dealers for quantity lots. We Are the Bargain Center of the World We handle everything from a pin to a complete house, Send for our large General Catalog No. 47. SPECIAL NOTE. Our Heating Dept, makes a specialty of com- plete Greenhouse Heating Systems. Send for our Special Heating Catalog No 47. Estim- ates furnished free of charge. CNIGA60 NOUSE WRECKINB CO. CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing Omaha, Neb. STOCK NOT PLENTIFUL. The last few days winter has set in and the mercury went as low as five below zero. It snowed all day Friday, February 21, and turned cold over night. The cold weather came in time to prevent trees and shrubs from putting out buds. Stock is not so plentiful as some time ago and many funerals take all the good stock read- ily. Easter soon will be here and lilies -will be very scarce. Hardly 50 per cent of the lilies grown for the Easter market will come in. Formosa lilies will be pretty well all gone and the Bermuda and Giganteum varieties are two or three weeks behind for a full crop. Violets and sweet peas are in their glory and sell '..ell. American Beauty roses are very scarce and will be none too plentiful for Easter. Roses and carnations will be in full ■crop with most of the florists. Theo. "Wirth and wife of Minneapolis. Minn., spent February 21 at Council Bluffs. la. Mr. Wirth was asked by the Council Bluffs park board to read a paper on how to beautify the pretty wood covered hills around the town. The business men tendered Mr. Wirth a banquet at the Grand hotel. Mr. and Mrs. Wirth were guests of J. J. Hess and wife of Omaha Sunday night. Mr. Wirth is very enthusiastic over the S. A. F. convention to be held at Minneapolis next August. GBIPPE. Hot Water Heating by Taylor Syphon Circulator 36-38 Jackson Street, A FUEL SAVING DEVICE For your greenhouse. We have them for steam or hot water. Taylor return traps tor steam, Syphon Circulators for water. Taylor Steam Specialty Go. BATTLE CREEK, MICH. Use our patent Iron Bench Fittings and Roof Supports ™< JENNINGS IRON GUTTER IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS For Tobacco Extracts, etc. Send for Circulars. DILLER, CASKEY & KEEN, S. W. Corner Sixth and Berk Streets, PHILADELPHIA. VENTILATING APPARATUS Split Carnations Easily Mended with Pillsbury Carnation Staple We hnd it very satisfac- tory. J. L. Dillon. Can't get along without them. J. L. Johnson. 2000 for $1.00 postpaid. I. L. PILLSBURY Galesburg. 111. Wired Toothpicks 10,000 $1.75: 50,000 17.50. Manufactured by W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y, Sam plefree. For sale by dealers. Mention the American Florist when writing A. HERRMANN, Cape Flowers, all colors, Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs and all Florist Supplies. Send For Prices 404412 East 34th St. NEW YORK. Mention the American Florist when writing EVANS* Improved Challenge Ventilating Apparatus Write for Illustrated Catalog Quaker City Machine Works, Richmond, Ind. GREENHOUSE BOILERS Catalog Free. Address S. Freeman S Sons Mfg. Co., RACINE, WIS. Mention the American Florist when writing Lock the door before the horse is stolen, and Insure your glass before It Is broken. For particulars concerning Hail Insurance, address JOHN G. ESLER, Secretary, SADDLE RIVER N. J Mention the American Florist when writing HT^. Pff America is Bli there may te mere comfort Amidships, but we are the first to touch Unknown Seas,' Vol. XL CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, MARCH 8, 1913. No 1292 TheAmerican Florist Established 18S5. Copyright. 1913, by American Florist Company Entered as >econd Class Matter Nov. II. 1891, at the Post Office at Chicago. Illinois. under act of March 3 1879. Published Every Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address; Amcflo, Chicago. Subscription. United States and Mexico. $1.00 a year; Canada. $2.00; Europe aod Countries in Postal Union. $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from tue trade Vol umes half vearlv from August 3. 1901. Address all correspondence subscriptions, etc.. American Florist Co., 440a. Dearborn St., Chicago. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers — J. K. M. L. Farquhar. Bos ton, Mass.. President; Theo. Wirth. Minneapolis. Minn., Vice-President; John Young, 54 West Twenty eighth Stunt. New York. Secretary; \\m. F. Kasting, Buffalo, N. Y., Treasurer. Next annual convention and trade exhibition at Minn- eapolis, Minn., August 19-22, 1913, Third National Flower Show, New York. April 5-12. 1913. John Young. Secretary. 54 West Twenty-eighth Street. New York. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition at New York. April, 5-12, 1913. A.FARENWALD.Koslyn.Pa., President : Frank H. Traendly, New York, Vice-President; Benjamin* Hammond. Fishkill- on-Hudson, N. Y.. Secretary. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Next annual convention nnd exhibition at New York. April. 5-12. 1913. P. Breitmeyer. Detroit. Mich. .President; A. F. J. Baur. Thirty-eighth St. and Kockwood Ave. Indianapolis. Ind.. Secretary. AMERICAN SWEET PEA SOCIETY. Annual convention and exhibition at Boston. Mass.. 1913. William Sim. Cliftondale. Mass.. President; Harry A. Bunyard. 342 VY, Four- teenth street. New York, Secretary. A March Song. Tiit- crocus hoMs her golden heart ' Hose Folded from tlie si The robin finds in hemlock » i A place to keep him warm. Hepatica, her furry hood Wears till the cold !'<■ pas I . sin- win uot lift her tender face To meet tins wintry blast. ■alls. But snowdrop, when the March wind Comes swiftly to his hail. Ami let him with his ley dart I'iu on her t>rh!al \ ell. — (.ova A- Hatson Dolson, in Bostoi B SUGGESTIONS FOR EASTER TRADE. Easter Preparations. Easter, the great flower day of tin year, is now almost at hand and the growers and retailers must both be prepared to meet the demand that will probably tax all the ability and ca- pacity possessed. The grower has, of course, been a long time making prep- arations to have the stock in the pink of condition and the retailer should also provide himself with all the neces- sary stock and accessories at as early a date as possible. The supplies should be procured at least two weeks be- fore the great day, so that the energies of all the force can be expended upon finishing the product, waiting upon the trade and seeing that the deliveries are properly made and the decorations ar- ranged in an artistic manner. The stock of baskets for plants, ribbons and dec- orating them and tying the flowers, paper, boxes and numberless other sup- plies should all be looked over and where necessary replenished. It is poor business to wait until the last minute and worry over thv Rambler Rose, Genista, Primula I H i, I ern and \*i iai^. Ti.-d with Light (it i him hi and Winn Bow, ends and tied in the center with rib- bon bow. This also had the purple mat. This mat looks like tea ticking and has a fringe of about one inch. It is evenly woven and richly colored and makes a novel and pretty finish for the funeral bunch. There are a great many neve and pretty novelty baskets on the market and particularly are those novel made to imita te the shopping bag wit i> de< p gussets at t in- si les allow Ing a to spread, making a goodly space in which t.i arrange cut Mowers. One such bas- ket was of the natural straw with an ora nge 1 ordt r i if si rm a I ti •! handle of straw. 1 1 was pretl ra nged w it b the double white ind yel- maidenhair will look pretty as a soften- ing finish. Another pretty basket was a round pink straw of about seven Inches in height witli a handle sugges- tion of straw. This was arranged with id. Butterfly sweet peas in the deep i..se shades, and had just one fine pink Killarney rose in the center with a little of that new green leaf fol now becoming verj popular as an in- expensive finish, for it will last a long t [me. Tile simple little violet baskets shown recently had bunches .if Xew York l.ls arranged in them witli a few i ...so buds at on.- side and tied witli i purple gauze ribbon. The comb - Prenchy and effecf long 120 The American Florist. Mar. 8, handled small Japanese brown tinted baskets look pretty with just a fine primrose plant in them — the tiny flow- ered primrose which has become so popular. A little chick or duck can be nestled at the side or top of the flower, fastened to it with a white sat- in ribbon. These little chicks and ducks are very inexpensive — one retail florist had a quantity of small ducklings in his window at 10 cents each. The lit- tle chicks or ducks arranged with the flower baskets give them more of the Easter spirit. Greening; Cut Flowers. Ed. American Florist: Please advise me of the best way to dye carnations and other flowers green. J. C. L. Success with this artificial coloring is best secured by dissolving the green dye powder in boiling hot water, about one quart of water for each package of dye. This makes a stock solution which should be kept bottled up and is enough to color several quarts of wa- ter. White carnations should be fresh and take the color best when just off the plants — before they have been put in water. Immerse the stems in the dye solution, the flowers absorbing the dye through the stems. Two or three hours in the dye is generally enough to give them the desired color. The stems should then be washed thoroughly and placed in jars of clear water when they are ready for sale. All other white flowers, such as roses and lilies, can be greened as easily as the carna- tion; in fact, yellow tulips, daffodils and other like flowers present very odd features when treated in this way. Care should be taken not to leave the flow- ers in the solution too long as too much color appears to shorten the life of the bloom. jC. For a Children's Easter Party. The table can be prettily arranged to look like a miniature pond. A large oblong pan can be secured of about three inches in depth. The plumber can make this at a small cost and paint white. This lake should form the cen- ter of the table, banked with smilax. Place in it floating swans, ducks and green frogs and some gold fish. In the center of the pond on a raised eleva- tion place a "bunny." He can be a toy rabbit bought at a candy store or toy store. A cabbage leaf can be placed under the "bunny."' Place in bunny's paws a carrot. Surround the entire centerpiece with a garland made of tulips and daffodils, using generous- ly of the foliage. As favors use bon- bon boxes in cabbage leaf design and fill with candies made of carrot de- sign. Tie on each bon bon box a small French nosegay made of small spring flowers in different varieties. A. E. K. North Tonawanda, N. Y.— The Parkes Construction Co., a new firm, has or- ganized here for the purpose of man- ufacturing greenhouse equipment. Fred L. Parkes is manager. The company has opened an office on Webster street. Scranton, Pa. — W. H. Davis has sold his cut flower business to C. W. Baldwin of Wyoming. Mr. Baldwin plans a new greenhouse and other im- provements. The Davis company was one of the oldest of its kind in the city. THE ROSE. Propagating- By Grafting-. Propagating by grafting as com- pared with propagating by cutting seems irksome and tedious. Those who have had no experience in this class of work are usually a little afraid to make a trial, the bugbear of failure being ever present in their minds. Grafting operations usually begin in January and are continued by some growers even as late as May, but the most successful batches are those pro- duced from the middle of January to the end of March, as during that period we have more control of con- ditions as regards moisture, tempera- ture and light than when the season is further advanced. The first essential towards success- ful grafting is to have a good frame or box in which to place the newly grafted stock. This can readily be converted out of an ordinary bench by boarding up the back and front so as to conserve the heat, much in the same way as we make a propagating bench for cuttings when pressed for room. But to get full benefit it must be as nearly airtight as possible. There should be sufficient piping underneath the bench to insure a temperature of 75 degrees to 80 degrees during zero weather. The bottom boards should be at least 15 inches above the piping, so as to be removed from the ardent heat. Have a covering of sifted ashes at least one inch deep on which to set the pots. This frame or box should be fitted with glazed sash, leaving plenty of room for the plants without being too close to the glass. The manetti stocks should be potted and brought in and placed on the bench some time previous to grafting, so that root action may be started, thus giving a- supply of sap for the immediate support of the scion but not left long enough to cause the eyes to break. The scion should be of the same quality of wood as that used for cutting and should be select- ed with the same critical care. Many are the styles of grafting recommend- ed, but as expediency and speed are the principal objects to be attained, nearly every proDagator has his own. usually being the style at which he is most expert. Whip grafting is that in most gen- eral use for indoor work. The man- ual part of this operation while being simple is rather difficult to describe, a very short object lesson being of more material aid than columns of descrip- tive matter. The fundamental prin- ciple pertaining to all styles of graft- ing is the necessity of having direct contact between the inner layers of bark in all the parts to be united, as without this a perfect union cannot be effected. The woody part of the stock and scion never unite but are usually so covered up by the outer growth that unless the parts are dis- sected it is never discovered. If this principle is attended to the style of grafting can be varied at pleasure with the same assurance of success. A keen edged knife is one of the first EASTER DESIGN BY GEO. M. STUMPP, NEW YORK. Cattlcyas. Bougainvillea and Lily of tin- Valley. I (J I J The American Florist. 321 WILLOW HANDLE BASKET. Lilies. Hydrangeas, Rambler Ros.s. Hyacinths. Ericas. Primula Obconica, Palm Leaves and Ferns Tied with Light Pink Chiffon and Ribbon. first ten days, • a few minutes to dry off the and to change requisites, as a clean cut will unite much sooner than one made with a dull edge. The scion should be tied firmly but not tightly in its place with some soft material that will not cut into the bark. Immediately after the scion is attached the plants should be replaced in the frame, syringed and the sash closed tightly. The case should be kept closed for the opening it only for night and morning superfluous moisture the air. As soon as union has taken place they should get a little ventila- tion, which should be increased grad- ually from day to day, keeping a care- ful watch that no wilting takes place. In about three weeks from the time of grafting, if conditions have been right, they can be moved to the open bench, where a temperature of GO degrees at night can be maintained and given a light shade during bright sunshine for a week or so until they are hardened off, when the temperature can be re- duced to normal. In syringing, they require more care than own root stock, as the scions are liable to get detached if much force is applied. Otherwise they can receive identical treatment. From time to time they should be looked over and any suckers removed. If any of the tieing ma- terial remains on too long it is apt to cut into the bark and should be removed after its use is no longer needed. Easter Shrubs. The flowering shrubs are forced in large quantities, lilacs especially being great favorites when the dwarf plants are to be obtained well covered with flowers. Both the white and purple are grown, Marie Legraye being the popu- lar white and Charles X the purple. Wistarias are also to be seen and they make a beautiful decorative plant when well flowered, but they are among the most expensive offerings. The flower- ing prunus are forced by many grow- ers and add to the great variety to be had at this season, and the metrosid- eros, or bottle brush, is always the cause of much comment and many in- quiries by the customers if well bloomed. The flowering plants are made very attractive, either by placing the pots in pot covers or by wrapping them in Porto Rican or raffia matting, or crepe paper, but care should be taken in the selection of colors that they are either in harmony or of decided contrasts, especially is this so with the shades of pink and red. Many plants are nice- ly ornamented by the use of ribbons, but here again the best of taste is re- quired, for it is very easy to overdo this and also to injure the attractive- ness of the plant by a poor selection of color. Fort Smith. Ark.— The Northwest Arkansas Fruit Growers' Association, B new organization composed of dis- 3a ( istied members of the Arkansas Hor- ticultural Society, has elected the fol- lowing officers: A. G. Boyle, Center- ton, president; C. N. Miller, Springdale. first vice-president: W. P. George, Berryville, second vice-president; E. C. Downer, Rogers, secretary; J. C. Faris. Centerton, treasurer; A. D. Milsap, Farmlngton; C. S. Bouton, Springdale; H. W. Gipple, Bentonville; K. N. Hop- kins, Fort Smith; E. N, Plank, Decatur, directors. 322 The American Florist. Mar. 8; Some of Lemoine's Novelties. FROM THE INTRODUCER'S DESCRIPTIONS. New Hybrid Primulas. — Among the many introductions due to the cele- brated explorer and botanist, E. H. Wilson, is the hardy Primula Veitchii. native of Le-Tchuen (China). _a va- riety -with downy foliage and purplish Mowers, with golden yellow eyes. This species has been fertilized with the pollen of a variety of Primula cortu- soides, resulting in vigorous hardy plants, with abundant foliage persist- ing throughout the summer and flow- ering brilliantly. The introducers hope to see them the beginning of a new race which will have a place in every garden. Another new one. Primula La Lorraine, quickly forms a large clump. Foliage of medium size, crink- led, curved and lobed at the edges. The lower side is very velvety. A seedling plant one year old carried 18 flower spikes, standing 26 inches' above the foliage. They are stiff and vel- vety, with large umbels of 25 flowers. sometimes 1% inches in diameter and of a beautiful carmine rose color with a large bright yellow eye. Some of these spikes present a second circle ..f flowers. They have a sweet and agreeable fragrance. Primula Ville ile Nancy is of similar foliage, per- haps a little more velvety underneath. Floral spikes are elegant. Flowers 01 a new form, the lobes deeply lacinated and toothed. Color is bright purplish carmine with yellow eye and very sweet in fragrance. New Hydrangeas Hortensis. — In a sowing of several thousands of- plants the results of an artificial cross be- tween Hydrangea Otaksa monstrosa, Mariesii, Souvenir de Claire and Rosea have proved most satisfactory. Among the plants studied, a number have been chosen for introduction, either on ac- count of free'iora- of bloom, size of flower, grace of form or beauty of color. Visitors to the Paris Exposi- tions of 1910 and 1912 will remember the beautiful varieties Avalanche, Bou- quet rose. La Lorraine. Ornament. Jlnnt rose and several others which were highly praised and awarded :i number of prizes. Another. Hortensis E. G. Hill, is the result of Ros. :i X Otaksa. It is of rigid stem, large hor- izontal inflorescence with medium flow- ers of soft rose color and extremely free blooming. Viburnum Carlesii. — A Corean shrub, absolutely hardy, more or less wi.nly, resembling a little in wood and foliage the Viburnum lantana. Stems are light brown, leaves oval, toothed and light green. Infloresence termin- al, the buds appearing in Autumn. It develops in April. Produces large corymbs oi flowers, all fertile and sim- ilar. Large, measuring % of an inch in diameter, with a half-inch tube and five rounded lobes. Color rosy white, passing to pure white. Flowers ex- hale a delicious fragrance, as fine as that of "jasmine, and when the plant is freed in a temperate house, the en- tire atmosphere is perfumed. The bush remains a low clump. The pre- diction is made that it will be used for forcing. Peony Hybrid of P. Lutea, L'Esper- ance. — Vigorous variety with tall straight stems. Foliage similar to P. Moutan, which the plant resembles. Flower stems are rather stiff, flowers attaining eight inches in diameter, formed of eight to 10 rounded petals, waved and crinkled. Light primrose •ellow, shaded Havana, with carmine rose blotches at the base. Stamens numerous with blood red filaments and golden anthers. Pistils green sur- rounded with a bronze red tunic, stig- ma scarlet. Flowers June 5 to 15. Deutzia Crenata Recta. — Result of a cross between D. crenata candid - issima plena and D. Vilmorinse. Forms a clump of straight and quite vertical shoots. Flower panicles pyramidal, perfectly erect. Flowers large and single, milk white, erect and crowded, plant of i specially good habit. Eliminating; Funeral Flowers. The news from Cincinnati to the ef- fect that one of the large Catholic par- ishes in southern Ohio has announced th t in the frture "no funerals to which flowers .re permitted to be sent will be permitted in the church" places an issue up to the florists' trade, which, if permitted to become generally effect- be contributed to charity to help the living. This, however, was merely a suggestion and no adverse effects have thus far been felt by the florists re- sultant therefrom; but this church order is reported to be mandatory and prohibitive, and the statement comes from one of the parish managers that this is the beginning of a nation-wide movement to eliminate flowers from funerals. This action should certainly arouse the progressive florists, including those directly and indirectly interested in floriculture in a commercial way. to the absolute urgency of a concentrated organization within the flower indus- try to counteract the adverse influence of such an order. It is not a condition that can be coped with by local pub- licity committees, for it would not be a local but, as above stated, a nation- wide movement if it persisted. Local publicity committees under a proper SOME OF LEMOINE'S NOVELTIES. Primula Hybrida La Lorraine. ive. will mean a decided curtailing of one of its principal sources of revenue. It is only about a year ago that one of the leading Jewish charities of this country advocated that the money usually spent for flowers at funerals head, such as a national bureau to gov- ern them, could be developed into strong forces for good in their re- spective communities, but no commit- tee constituted of florists, seedsmen, supplymen, etc., could ever be found 19*3- The American Florist. 323 sufficiently capable t" Btem the effects that a church movement as the one re- ferred l.i \\ ■ .11 1<1 have ir\ elop Its business. There are esta b lished policies nov\ employed by much larger industries which have been proven productive of great results. The Bower Industry can benefit by these successes, if it will but Investigate and adopt these tried and tested methods. The time is most opportune and the publicity most needful. The subject is of such vast importance to the entire industry that a si ii session should be given up to it by the s. a. F. dur- ing the week of the third International Flower slum with a view of formu'at- ing some definite plans for immediate action. My interest in this is not inspired by any philanthropic motive The market for my products is the florists' trade: an increase in that business means gain to me, and a decrease means loss, so that the interest I manifest in publicity may even he regarded as mercenary. For the good I expect to derive from it. however. I am quite ready to come across with my share to make up an appropriation to set the wheels in mo- tion at once and no doubt there are many more willing to do likewise if the opportunity is presented to con- tribute to a plan which will give prom- ise of real achievement. M. C. Kiu:t. Mealy Bug; on Ferns. Ed. American Florist : Our pot ferns have, for some time. been badly infested with mealy bug. How can we get rid of the bugs with- out injuring the ferns? Pennsylvania. J. H. T. It is not an easy matter to get rid of mealy bug on ferns without doing some injury to the ferns, for while the fully developed fronds of many va- rieties may stand, the use of strong insecticides without injury, yet the young fronds that are just unfolding are almost sure to suffer to a greater or less degree. I would try cutting out the worst fronds and then giving the plants a dip in nicofume solution, the solution to consist of one part of nicofume to 500 parts of water, and repeating the dip after three days. Do not expose the plants to the sun for a few hours after this treatment. W. H. T. Charleston. S. C. — C. M. Newman, for the last 11 years a florist of this City, has sold his business to John Salmon of Baltimore for the sum of $20,000. LOUISVILLE. Ky. — The Louisville (Jar- den Club plans to promote vacant lot and backyard gardening on a wide scale this year. The city will be di- vided into twelve sections, each with its own supervisor and all under an • \pert to be chosen by the state de- partment of agriculture. THE CARNATION. In; Spring: Routine. The winter Beason is drawing to a Close and the bright days of spring will soon be with us. bringing with them the i essitj of changing a lit le the general routine in I lie care of the plants. Now is the time thai red spider will be troublesome if not kept in chech by syringing the plants occa slonally. Choose a bright morning win >ut once a week (or as the weather will permit i and syringe thorough^ the under parts of the plants. An even temperature, closely watching tin- airing of the houses and paying strict attention to guard against the tem- perature inside becoming too high and dry, is one of the surest means of preventing red spider. growth of the b! is before the} have a chance properly xpand short time there Is a crop ol twisted and yellow-tipped si is lead Ing to affected buds and Bowers, troubli can be ai oidi 6 bj the ret use of the insecticide even ten d or two weeks. The soil in the beds that have nol been replenished by mulching i ai ,n the season will no* be In need oi this mulching to carry the planl through the late spring or early sum- mer. The material for this purpose should be thoroughly well rotted cow manure or cow and horse manure mixed, but it Is very important that [I be well rotted. If there Is any doubt about this it is the safesl plan , ,\ considerable soil with It. Grei n manure put on the beds as ilch at this time will cause the stems to SOME OF LEMOINES NOVELTIES. Primula Hyhrida Ville De Nancy. Another very important work that should be looked after very closely is that of fumigating to keep the plants clean of green fly. This pest is usually very active at this season when the plants are making heavy growth. They eommence to get hold of the new soft become very brittle and snap with the least touch; it also causes the calyx to split and is very likely to start stem rotting. A thick mulch should be avoided. About one-half inch thick is pl.nty. This gives the grower in charge a chance to keep the lower 32 t The American Florist. Mar. S, part of the beds in tion, which is very do when a heavy Extra care in the the right condi- much harder to mulch is put on. watering directly after putting on the mulch is very necessary, as it is essential to guard against the soil getting too wet. The young stock now being worked along for next season's planting should receive every care necessary to keep them growing along. If enough stock to meet the requirements have not been provided it should be attended to at once either by putting in the cut- tings or purchasing the shortage. The cuttings will take considerably less time to root now than they will three or four weeks later and they need all the time from now to planting time to grow into thrifty, hardy plants. As quickly as the cuttings become rooted in the propagating bed pot them up and do not allow them to re- main long in the sand to weaken their roots. The care of the flowering plants as regards temperature, airing and keeping the insects in check also ap- plies very particularly to the young stock. They delight in a cool tempera- ture, plenty of fresh air on every fa- vorable occasion and the soil at their roots kept moderately moist. The early propagated stock that has become well rooted in the pots should be shifted along into larger sizes as they need it. Also pay close attention to the work of topping these young plants to give them every chance to break freely and make sturdy stock in time for planting out in the field. C. W. Johnson. Experiments on Stem Rot AT ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY. A number of fungus diseases of green- house plants have been under observa- tion during this past year, and some in- teresting data have been collected. How- ever, as a number of experiments are still in progress, it is thought better to give a short resume of what is being done. Following the plan of last year, most of our attention has been confined to one disease, namely, "wet stem rot" of the carnation. The work was taken up where — Anderson dropped it and along very similar lines. One-half of a house is devoted to experimental work, such as methods of control, in- fection, etc. Most of these experi- ments are still in progress. In the lab- oratory experiments are now being per- formed on the relation of the fungus to light, temperature, moisture, acidity and alkalinity. A number of strains of rhizoctonia from various hosts, po- tato, clover, corn, bean, carrot, thistle and other vegetables, were obtained from various sources during the past year. These were compared with the rhizoctonia from the carnation. While these different strains do show cultural differences in the laboratory, it still remains to be seen whether they will show varying powers of infection on the carnation. The objection of the experiments at the present time is to determine wheth- er the strain of rhizoctonia from the carnation host alone or those from all other hosts can produce stem rot of the carnation. If the first statement proves to. be the case, then the matter of con- trolling stem rot will be simple, for it will be merely a question of eliminat- ing the diseased plants. On the other hand, if other strains of rhizoctonia are able to attack the carnation it will be a difficult problem to work out a means of control, for one will never know when the plants will be attacked in the field. Further, the soil brought into the greenhouse if taken from a field on which the hosts named above have been grown, might be infected with rhizoctonia. This question is of fun- damental importance. From observa- tions in the carnation field last sum- mer, the following conclusions, some of them no doubt being well known, but which can probably bear repeating, may be made : (1) When plants are put out in the field in the spring they are very liable to be set too deep, which perhaps may bring about some morphological differ- ence in the stem just at the surface of the ground, causing the plant to be- come more susceptible to stem rot. Great care should be exercised in plant- ing the plants just the required depth. This should be done again when the plants are taken into the house in the fall. (2) From data collected from dis- eased plants in the field, a plant with a single stem which breaks one or two inches above the surface of the soil is much less liable to stem rot than a plant breaking just at, or slightly below, the ground. The reason is ob- vious. The branches of a plant fork- ing at the surface of the ground are very easily broken off in different ways. They generally break at the base, so there is exposed a wound, through which fungi can easily enter. The wound is later covered with soil, and so it is an easy matter for the fungus rhizoctonia to enter the ex- posed tissue and produce stem rot. A large number of plants examined show that in the majority of cases the fungus gains entrance through a wound of this kind. (3) Cultivating too deep and throw- ing the soil up around the plants also produces a condition more favorable to rhizoctonia. Great care should be ex- ercised not to injure any of the plants with the cultivator. ( 4 ) If stem rot is present in a car- nation field all dead or wilted plants should be pulled up as soon as noticed and the soil surrounding the plant should be soaked with a fungicide, pre- ferably formalin. It can be applied in the dilution of 1 :200. Formalin is very desirable in this work, as it will kill the mycelium of the fungus rhizoctonia in the ground; it is inexpensive; the SOME OF LEMOINE'S NOVELTIES. Hydrangea Hortensis E. G, Hili. '9'3- The American Florist. 325 funics of the formalin escape from the soil Quickly and it does not injure the soil in any way. Concerning the work In the green- house, only general statements can be made at this time. A number of agents for sterilizing the soil were tried, in- cluding steam and a number of fungi- cides. The experiments were conduct- ed In the following manner: The soil was first infected with soil cultures of the fungus rhizoctonia grown in the laboratory, and then half of it was sterilized, the other half being left as a check. In the steam sterilized bench no plants have died, while in the bench Infected with rhizoctonia and not ster- ilized the loss due to stem rot is 60 per cent. The fungicides Bordeaux mixture, copper sulphate and sulphate acid, all gave poor results. Formalin applied at the rate of 1:200 and the soil allowed to dry for a week has given excellent results, none of the plants being diseased up to this date. The application of limestone also ap- pears to retard the growth of rhizoc- tonia. Next year we will confine all our efforts to steam sterilized soil, the formalin treatment and the application of limestone. Steam sterilized soil appears to have one serious disadvantage, mainly that the growth of plants is slightly retard- ed for the first two or three weeks. There seems to be no satisfactory ex- planation for this phenomenon. A num- ber of infection experiments have also been conducted in the greenhouse. These bear out the general conclusion reached by a number of the growers. The first set of plants inoculated with the fungus rhizoctonia one week after the plants were set in gave almosi inn per cent of infection inside of two weeks. This was especially true with plants inoculated with a strain ob- tained from diseased plants from the field a few weeks previous. The second set of plants inoculated a month later produced a much lower percentage of deaths and a longer period of time be- fore death occurred. A third series of inoculations has produced infection in only four out of twenty plants: in each case these plants were wounded at the point of inoculation. The first death occurred almost two months after the plants had been inoculated, showing that the progress of the fungus at this season is very slow indeed. The rest of the plants are still healthy. The most obvious reason is that the plants are much stronger and are able in most cases to withstand the attack of the fungus. Steam sterilized sand has been used for cuttings in the experimental work and has proved satisfactory. To date no rhizoctonia has been found in any of the carnation cutting beds at the station and it is very doubtful that the disease is carried in this manner. It seems more probable then that the plants are first attacked in the field. and as men have stated before, it is of the utmost importance to know wheth- er strains of rhizoctonia infecting vari- ous plants in the field are also able to attack the carnation plants. While rhizoctonia has not been found in the carnation cutting bench other fungi haye been constantly noticed. The most important of these is the fungus fusar- ium. which also causes "the dry stem rot" of carnations. The cut ends of the leaves are first attacked, the fungus SOME OF LEMOINE'S NOVELTIES. Viburnum Carlesii. then passing down the leaf into the stem and finally killing the cutting. This disease is easily recognized in the first stages by the wilting and drying of the infected leaves which turn yel- low and then brown. A rhizoctonia was found last fall in the cutting bench, causing some dam age to cuttings of coleus. salvia and alternanthera. The origin of this fun- gus in the bench was followed out and it gave a very interesting exampli to how a fungus may be brought into the greenhouse. The cuttings of nanthera were first attacked, so the bed outside was examined to see i 1 of the plants were Infected. However, all plants appeared to lie perfectlj healthy. < in closer examina I ii thi r'.'H .' i rown mj i el was seen ramifying between the numer- ous clo packed branches and leaves of these plants. When taken into the laboratorj and pure cultures made of this fungus, it was found to be the same fungus causing the damping off > ■ t the cuttings inside. Here we have a very interesting case of a fungus be- ing protected by a plant and tide.i unfavorable conditions. As the plants were normal and healthy the fungus was unable to Infect the plant, butjust as soon as it was brought into the greenhouse with the plants and intro- Into the cutting bench condi- were very I for its growth and development, and it was fulK i i ig the cuttings. '>ii. of the most important factors in rol of stem rot in the green- 326 The American Florist. M. -ir, house is the careful selection of car- nation plants when brought in from the field. Last fall every plant that showed any signs of disease as well as all unhealthy or damaged plants was examined. As a result only a few plants have been lost on account of this disease. This matter of selecting plants is, therefore, a very important factor in the control of this disease. If occasionally a plant is killed by rhizoctonia in the greenhouse it should be pulled up immediately and the soil drenched with a solution of formalin. A fresh plant should not be put in un- til the soil is dry and it should receive careful treatment. Four plants replaced in the same place have been seen to die. in each case for the simple reason that they received the same treatment as the surrounding plants, which were strong and healthy and had been grow- ing for some time, and that the fungus , was still present in the soil. The prob- lem of the control of the wet stem rot is far from being complete, but experi- ments give some encouragement so that in the near future a method of control will probably be found for this serious disease. Another disease which causes more or less loss to growers of carnations is the so-called dry stem rot, which I sug- gest be called "branch wilt" to dis- tinguish it more sharply from the wet stem rot. due to rhizoctonia. This "branch wilt" is due to a species of the fungus fusarium. This fungus lias never been seen to attack a healthy growing carnation plant. It gains en- trance to the tissue of the part in each case through -wounds and cuts on the v.lant The spores which are every- where in the soil and air of the house are able to germinate in a drop of wa- ter so that if the plants are wet and a flower is cut the spore will germinate on this cut surface and work its way into the branches. When the young shoots arise they grow until the fungus reaches the base of the L.hoot and in a short time the shoot will wilt sudden- ly and die. The fungus is rarely able to kill the whole plant. By looking over a carnation house infected with "branch wilt" the dead branches are very conspicuous and characteristic of this disease. The onlv control that can be suggest- ed at this time is absolute cleanliness ,,f the house. As this fungus is able to grow on dead leaves of the plants as well as on and under the branches, such conditions should not be tolerated. Overhead watering should be discon- tinued as much as possible, especially in cloudy weather. "Yellows," as I shall call this disease for the present, to distinguish it from bacteriosis and st:g- monose, is widely distributed through- out the state, and from reports seems to be increasing rapidly. The trouble starts in the young leaves and. is first noticed as small pale green areas, vary- ing in size and shape. On holding an infected leaf up to the light the dots appear translucent. These spots be- come more distinct and turn yellow, while the tissue beneath collapses. The trouble is confined not only to the leaves, but in badly infected plants the branches and flower stems may be covered with the yellow elongated spots. Several distinct forms of "yellows" can be recognized, which differ in gen- eral appearance and subsequent be- havior. The early stages of the first type consist of small translucent dots, scattered irregularly through the leaf. At first they are a paler green than the surrounding tissue, but distinctly delineated from it. The spots increase more or less rapidly until they reach a diameter of 1 to 8 mm. Most of these spots are approximately circular but may be irregular in outline, rarely elongated. Few of the spots coalesce in this form. This type is especially noticeable on the White Enchantress. A single leaf may have from one or two to fifty or more spots, depending on the extent of infection. Another characteristic of this first type is that the spots do not tend to make the leaves brittle. The development of the second form is similar to the one above, except that while still in the early stages the spots coalesce and become very much elongated, so that a single spot may be one to two inches or more in length. On badly infected leaves these elongated areas run parallel to the mid rib and have a sort of flaky appearance. The leaves become very brittle and are very easily snapped off. In the later stage the tissue beneath the areas collapses, the spot becomes sunken and finally turns brown as the leaf dies. This type of yellows is found in the Beacon and Pink Enchantress and is, as a rule, much more destructive than the first type. A third form may be mentioned here, which is found only on the red-flow- ered varieties, as Beacon. Here the areas in the late stages take on a purplish color and are slightly raised. It is not known whether this form is the same as the others or not. The Microscopial observations show no rupture of the epidermis and with a lens the bloom on the leaf above the spots appears to be undisturbed. The chloroplasts are lighter in the diseased areas but do not seem degenerated. No bacteria or fungi are present except when the epidermis of the leaf is broken down. No insect punctures, as have been described by Woods, have been observed; in fact, no collapsed tissue can be traced to the epidermis except in later stages, when the tissues have collapsed. No explanation as to the cause of this disease can be given at present. However, preliminary ex- periments have shown that the disease is not transmissible from one plant to another, but that it is carried from season to season by means of infected cuttings. Until the cause has been determined, the suggestion is made that no cuttings from plants that show "yel- lows" be taken; and if any plants show these spots at any time from the cut- ting bench stage to the time they are brought into the house in the fall, they should be discarded. In this way the disease to a large extent will be elim- inated. A bacterial disease of begonia, or rust as it is commonly called, was un- der observation last fall on begonias of the Lorraine type. The extent of this disease is not known, having been observed only in the station green- house. The trouble first appears as very fine rusty colored spots on the leaves. These rapidly increase in size and finally kill the leaf in some cases. Even if all the leaves are not killed outright they are so spotted that they are rendered useless for show purposes. SOME OF LEMOINE'S NOVELTIES. Pe ny l'Espcranor. red-flowered varieties are also suscep- tible to the second type, besides this third form. As new shoots arise they become infected, while the old leaves at the base of the plant die off, giving the plant a very diseased appearance. While "yellows" does not kill the plants outright it renders them useless, for they will produce only a few imperfect flowers, and in only slight attacks of "yellows'" it retards the growth of the plant. The spots are due to an invasion of bacteria, which occurs only when the leaves are wet. The spray from the hose striking the leaves causes the tis- sues beneath to become slightly water soaked. When this occurs it gives a favorable opportunity for the bacteria to enter and finish the destruction. It might be well here to give a brief review of the history of the Lorraine type as it suggests a proper treatment of this disease. B. Socotrana was dis- covered by Dr. Balfour on the Island of igij. The American Florist. 32- Socotra in the Mediterranean Sea. The semi-tuber was found growing on the hot. Bandy, arid soil of this island, it was later crossed with B. Dregi, a native of Cape of Good Hope. B. Qlolre de Lorraine was the result of this cross. From the history of this type, then, it can readily be seen that the plant was not accustomed to much wa- ter : > r 1 < 1 that by overhead watering the plant becomes more susceptible to this li.ii lerial disease. The method for the control of this disease Is to place the plants on inverted pots, to give them plenty of room and to discontinue syringing the leaves. In this way the bacteria will not be able to pass through the epidermis, and so no spots will be formed. This same disease was noticed in cuttings taken from rusted plants. Here the cuttings rotted badly and a large per cent of them were killed. This bacterial disease has not been observed on other varieties of begonia. There has lately been found a crown rot of Primula malacoides. and if any of you are troubled with this disease I would be very glad indeed to receive material and suggestions from you. G. L. Peltier. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Best Commercial Varieties. In considering so broad a subject as the above, the writer must be far- sighted to discern those best suited for the average grower. In the first place, there are so many who grow for the trade, each vicinity demanding certain kinds in varied quantity, and on the other hand some retail their entire product, while others consign entirely, so that sorts which would meet the requirements of the former might not be the most serviceable to the latter, inasmuch as the entire out- put must be of such quality as to permit their being handled several times before they reach the consumer. To look at this subject from all sides it is necessary to keep constantly in mind the most important character- istics favored by the majority inter- ested in this specific branch, owing to the fact that the returns received in- directly indicate either profit or loss for the season's work. When we consider the million or more plants and cuttings transplanted to and from all parts of the country, varying in variety as they do, that these transactions represent the scru- tiny of our ablest and most brainy buyers, we must decide which of these characteristics are most staple. Let us first consider the likes and dislikes of the flower buying public in making these deductions. It is true the cus- tomer is often indifferent, being influ- enced or swayed in deciding by the judgment or preference of the sales- man. Such indifference is usually ap- plicable to quantity to be used or the style of arrangement most suitable for the occasion, rather than the color, which is the pre-eminent factor in pro- ducing the desired effect. So we must give color first place. Fullness varies the form, and so in conjunction with color has a decided influence upon the artistic phase of all kinds of arrange- ment, for "Grace gives charm where mass might harm." In summing up these conclusions it is evident that color and form are of major importance to the average pur- chaser. It is also important thai such gifts be fresh and in a condition to insure the recipient of as many hours of pleasure as possible. This factor, which is known as "keeping qualities,'' and which is termed also "substance," is modified by the amount of firmness of the tissue which nature imparts to the petals and is of a constitutional character, although it may be more or less changed by the conditions govern- ing this quality, namely, the fully de- veloped or semi-developed state when blooms from this space as we should. Scum- are malformed, while others are off color, especially where early buds were selected. We shall try it another but fear its merits will not war- rant our retaining it very long; in fact, we are now looking for something better." At this point we have pictured a per- fect flower from the consumer's stand- point, and now let us consider the qual- ities requisite for perfection from the grower's point of view. Those who re- SOME OF LEMOINES NOVELTIES. Deut/in Crenata Recta. cut or the conditions under which they are kept after being cut. For certain kinds of arrangement those possessing strong, rigid stems are superior to those which are more or less limp. At this day and age the public demand long stemmed flowers with foliage abundant and perfect so that any curtailment along these lines is considered a defect, even though a minor one. Another peculiarity which often receives only slight consideration is the high percentage of perfei I blooms that can be cut from a certain space. You often bear the following expressions when inquiring as to the merit of certain kinds: "We have made more money from this bench than other, having cut a larger percei of high-grade blooms than from equal space elsewhere." Another will "Yes, we like it and yet we do not. The color is fine and it comes at a time when there is good demand, but we do not cut n< I many p tail their entire cut do not seriously consider these qualities, inasmuch as they know there will be no trouble in disposing of any kinds regardless of quality, owing to the varied uses to which they can be put. Those who consign must look more closely for ex- isting faults, rejecting such as have w.ak stems, fragile flowers which shat- ii or muss easily and such as will wilt quickly after cutting, as well as those which are not of the best form, thereby becoming bruised or discolored in the course of packing, also those possessing undecided color. When these qualities have been care- fully considered and the most promis- ing kinds selected then ascertain which of these will come to the highest state of perfection in the least time and also if subsequent stock can be propagated and again brought to this state with- out great loss of time and space. In summing up we And those best adapt- ed to this purp those possess- 328 The American Florist. Mar. 8, ing the most popular colors, namely, white, yellow, pink and a limited num- ber of red. Why? Because they are in greatest demand. Those with best keeping qualities and having the long- est stems and ample foliage are more serviceable to all concerned. Those developing perfect blooms, even if not planted early, are more profitable, per- mitting other stock to be grown and disposed of from the same space, with the advantage of requiring less labor Among the extra early flowering sorts are Golden Glow, Smith's Ad- vance and Unaka. Those flowering in early October were formerly known as early, but since the advent of the fore- going are now considered second early are represented, as follows : Chas. Razer, Chrysolora, Comoleta, Dona- tello, Early Snow, Gloria, Ivory, J. K. Shaw, Monrovia, October Frost, Pa- cific Supreme, Pink Ivory, Robt. Hal- liday, Virginia Poehlmann, Yellow FLOWER MAR View "I the Mad KETS OF PARIS. Il-iiil- Flown- Mark' i. and time devoted to their maintenance. The season of flowering has nothing to do with the financial end of this question further than the variation of the market, at certain periods bet- ter prices prevailing than at others. All that confronts the grower from this angle is the possibility of unsat- isfactory prices when the crop is har- vested and his ability to grow the most useful salable grade, when size, color and other conditions are considered. As to the best varieties, this depends wholly upon the fact previously set forth and the growers to produce stock which will merit remunerative returns and constant demand. The production of such stock is not certain under all conditions and in all localities, owing to the fact that climatic influences and other local differences often enter into the case and prevents the grower from securing as favorable results as a near or distant neighbor may lie blessed with. Such varied results are usually due to the lack of knowledge of the person caring for such crops. Those called upon to suggest the most suitable kinds must be blessed with a thorough knowledge of the kind best suited and with the courage tn maintain their convictions. Those who recommend such as are usually in- cluded :n the exhibition section must be assured that size, finish and easi- ness do not constitute commercial qualities in the literal sense, unless as- sociated with other good traits. It is preposterous for one person to imagine he can discern all these qualities, in- tricate as they are, and suggest only the best. Every grower has his favor- ites which seem to respond to his treat- ment, while others of apparent equal merit are stubborn and do not respond to his best efforts. In conclusion, it will suffice to say the following kinds meet the commendation of most of the growers who consign. Ivory and Yellow October Frost. Of the mid-season kinds the following are considered best : Aesthetic, Antique, Col. D. Appleton, Crocus, Dick Witter- staetter. Dr. Enguehard, Geo. W. Childs, Golden Eagle, Golden Wedding, Mrs. W. E. Kelley, Major Bonnaffon, Nontero, Patty, Pink Gem, President Roosevelt, Ramapo, Roman Gold, Tim- othy Eaton and Yellow Eaton. In the so-called late section we find the best are as follows : W. H. Chadwick and its several sports, December Gem, Har- vard, Helen Frick, Intensity, John Burton, Jeanne Nonin, Maud Dean, Mrs. J. Jones. Nagoya, Venetta, White Bonnaffon, White Helen Frick and Yanoma. To this list the majority of the pompons ana a few of the most upright growing anemones and singles may be added. The grower who retails his crop can with impunity add a great many of the exhibition sorts and in- crease the list of anemones and sin- gles. Such a course is permissible for the sake of variety, as an infinite num- ber of striking colors and artistic forms are thus made available to cus- tomers who demand these novelties in a limited quantity. Elmer D. Smith. Flower Markets of Paris. The flower stalls of Paris, like the tea houses of Tokio, are institutions indelibly impressed on their environ- ment. The Parisian public demands its cut flowers the year round, as well in the dog days, as in the bitterest, brightest cold . of winter. In the summer the cut flowers of the Paris markets are supplied by the growers in the environs, but during the winter months hyacinths, narcissus, roses, renoncules and carnations arrive lit- erally by millions of shipments during the season from the south of France. One little town, Ollioules near Toulon, on the shores of the Mediterranean, alone sends a quarter of a million colis postaux each year from October to May. The Rapide des Fleurs, or the "Cut Flower Express," of the Riviera runs express from Marseilles on the same schedule as the celebrated Cote d' Azur Rapide de Luxe, Europe's fast- est and most luxurious express train. En route from Vintimille to Ollioules it stops at every flower growing sta- tion and loads up its ten freight cars with countless thousands of baskets of cut flowers, which are sorted by a train crew en route as the letters are sorted in a mail van, for this cut flower express also carries its precious freight to London, Berlin and, once a week, even to St. Petersburg, certain of the cars being switched off before arriving at the Paris Gare de Lyon. This train of flowers is one of the remarkable industrial enterprises of old Europe. In 1009 Riviera flower growers sold on the Paris markets carnations to the value of over two million francs, roses for a million and a half, half a million francs' worth of violets, and hyacinths and narcissus FLOWER MARKETS OF PARIS. A Hyacinth Plant ttion in Southern France i9l3- The Amer i ca n Fl ori s t. 329 of a value I"" groat even In estimale. A dozen or fifteen hours after these blooms mi e actuallj grow Ing In the pvarm sunny corners about Ollioules, Hyeres, or Antlbes on the shores of the Mediterranean are to be found for sal i the side walk stalls oppo- site the Madeleine and 1 1 > • - Palate de Justice at much lower prices than those of Broadway or Piccadilly. Uphonse Karr, the ecrivaln-jardln- ier, was a great admirer of the flora Bta llatlon Is \ ery crude and a Itogel hi i Insufficient and Inconvenient ii all points of view, I >n t recent aglti promises to remi dy a u this. The How i i market is held In a vast open space which separates several of the ten pavilions of the general markets, or halles, under the shadow of the Egllse de St. Eustache just 1 1. 1 . I. oi the Quartier de la Hours.'. In this cold passage, open in winter to all the winds thai blow, almost from FLOWER MARKETS OF PARIS. Quai Au\ Fi' mi-. of Mediterranean France, and to ac- quaint the great Paris public with its variety and charm he 'sought, some- thing like forty years ago. by every possible means to bring it to public attention, with the result that it was not long before bouquets of violets and roses of Nice and Hyeres were articles of current consumption in all the faubourgs. The growth of the in- dustry since the dilletante days of the author of "Guepes" has been of a "magnitude undreamed of by that flow- er lover. From Karr's celebrated and picturesque Maison Close at St. Raphael — still a stock sight for tour- ists passing that way — the author first set the machinery in motion which gave a new employment to thousands of residents of Maritime Provence. And who shall say. after this, that poets are not practical.' Whether the Sowers come from the environs of Paris or from a distance, upon enter- ing the capital they all converge upon the Halles Centrales, from wh< [ice they retake their course in different directions, following the buyers from all parts. Every night at the Paris Halles is to be witnessed a wonderful spectacle. Those outside the trade know little of this and rarely assist on account, perhaps, of the inconven- ience of the hour. At all events this great flower sale is a thing to see. this flower market, or Criee. the largest in the world. Then, and then only, may one have an adequate idea of the im- portance of the cut flower traffic of Paris, and of the numbers of people that occupy themselves therewith. In no other city. London perhaps except- ed, is there any semblance of flower traffic on a similar scale. The public flower sale at Paris is not at its best either, for there is no pavilion de- voted to the traffic; the present in- the beginning of nightfall the arriv- ing shipments of cut flowers are stacked up mountain high, each va- riety to itself as in the stalls of a meat, fish and vegetable market. First come the arrivals by the railway, small baskets of split reeds enclosing their precious merchandise from the Midi .iust disembarked from the cars at the Hare de Lyon. Then come the horticulturists from the environs of Paris, their products in two-wheeled, hooded carts. If they come from a great distance a boy or man is some- times sent on ahead to hold a good pi: '. the carts arriving only, just as the sale opens. The stock is spread .hi on the hare pavement, perhaps en In the middle of i he street, Bach seller pays by the daj for the space he occupies thlrtj to fortj mare metre, according to whether he is sheltered or in the open air, say in eight cents a square yard when the i eral re is very low, during the long dark nights of win- ter, the floweri are covered to protect against any damage that might pos- sibly diminish their commercial They have less to complain of than their unhappy watchers shivering against the iiiling cold north wind, with only such Hey can get. from a concoction of chicoree and i" iiis vines at the neighboring caba- rets. The sale begins at three o'clock in the morning in summer and four in winter, n is then that the activity and animal. on of the market are.real- lj remarkable. There an no retail I uyers at this early hour; all business conducted as between growers or their representatives, and wholesale and retail dea i,-rs. aii are a ppa 1 1 know n to each ol her a rid i he bui ii is transacted as enigmatically rapidly as the deals on the stock ex- change. < !hiefly the flow rs at the "halles" are only the intermedi- aries, or jobbers, who buy to re-sell again. Some clever dialers will buy at the beginning of the sale, when there are many fiowfrs al a low prici and when prices hi n dispose of their stocks at a great profit. These dealers are the despised of their race and are called "regrattiers." Auc- tioning is not allowed at the halles; only two individuals have this privi- lege for flowers in all Paris, and they pay ten thousand francs a year li- cense. They are carefully watched and no disorder is allowed and. as far as can be, absolute veracity and probity is assured. There are two classes of individuals which render great services to the flower dealers of the halles — the Com- missionnaires en Fleurs and the Forts des Halles. Commissionnaires to the number of forty facilitate the access of foreign (country I products to the Parisian markets; their services can hardly be dispensed with any more than those of a broker in dealing with a customs house or a lawyer for a FLOWER MARK I in Madeleine ETS OF PARIS. Flower Stalls. 330 The American Florist. Mar. 8. case in court. The horticulturists of the provinces do not always have their own representatives at Paris to re- ceive their product and offer it in the markets. In this event they have re- course to a commissionnaire, or brok- er, who takes charge of the receiving and selling of the grower's product, collecting therefor and naturally keep- ing a profit for himself — sometimes a substantial one. Situated in the very Easter if it comes early in the season. The number of horticulturists and market-gardeners who bring their flowers to the Paris halles also vary in number according to the season, their activity diminishing after au- tumn. The average is about two or three hundred, bringing altogether per- haps eight thousand baskets a day. The "Forts des Halles" are cele- brated; they are an old corporation FLOWER MARKETS OF PARIS. L>s Halles Flower Section. maelstrom of the tide of affairs, the commissionnaire is able to note the tendency of the market, the rise or fall, and informs his client that he may reduce or augment his shipments in conformity and thus not drug the market, and that he may not be found short in case of an abnormal demand or exaggerated prices, for the flower market is the most fluctuating of all markets, more speculative than wheat with a commodity as perishable as fish out of water and about as unsale- able once it becomes contaminated. The commissionnaire is useful in another way — particularly to himself. Among the enormous quantities of flowers which he receives he will often separate rare ones and sell them at appropriately high prices to the chic florists or wealthy amateurs, remit- ting to his client often enough the current market price for ordinary va- rieties. This thing is not unknown. The expense of the culture and for- warding of the whole shipment is often covered by the proceeds from the sale of a few choice varieties, "les tres beaux Midis," as the expression goes in the trade. The traffic is a very profitable one when all goes well, but a disastrous one indeed if there is a slump. In consequence the common va- rieties, the "Midi Ordinaires," bought on the Paris markets are usually to be had for a very low price. It is this product chiefly that is found for sale at the street stalls, and often car- nations, narcissi or violets may be bought on the streets of Paris at a lower price than they may be had in the markets of Nice near the home of their birth. The flower arrivals on the Paris markets change greatly as to quantity and quality from day to day, varying from a few thousand baskets to hundreds of thousands at 1 or association of laborers who unload the wagons, which are afterwards given a ticket of "stationnement," where they may be tranquilly left under cover in a neighboring street, where for ten sous they are as care- fully guarded as if they were luxur- ious limousines in a fire-proof garage. The "fort" who removes the flowers from the carts is responsible for them until the actual opening of the mar- ket, and watches them carefully, knowing that, in addition to his regu- lar fee his "pourboire" will be ample above all, if he has been spry enough to secure a good place for his client. By nine in the morning all flower selling at the halles is over and the little hand carts of the ambulants, full to overflowing, are making their way to their own quartiers and fau- bourgs. Now the country growers, the horticulturists, take to the "grand routes," sleeping the sleep of the just and leaving their horses and carts to encumber the traffic to the great rage of automobilists, until they ar- rive at their gardens, ten, twelve and twenty kilometres out over the Route d'Orleans, the Route de Quarante sous or the Route des Ambassadeurs. The eleven officially controlled re- tail flower markets of Paris have no intimate connection with the wholesale market of the halles. Here are sold cut flowers of a prime quality, gener- ally done up in bouquets, but chiefly the specialty of these municipal flower stands is the selling of potted plants. Certain of these flower markets are very ancient and many of them are celebrated in the history of Paris streets. That of la Cite, by the banks of the Seine, just beneath the ma- jestic tour de 1' Horloge of the Con- ciergerie, has occupied the same site since 1809. It is known as the Quai Aux Fleurs. The flower market of the Madeleine dates from 1834; that of the Chateau d'Eau, in the Place de la Republique, from 183G; that at the Place Saint Sulpice from 1845. Seven others of these Paris flower markets have been open since 1870, so one infers that the traffic is con- stantly increasing, and so it is. These flower markets are a typical Parisian institution and their owners could in no way be induced to give up their picturesqueness and traditional as- pect for an installation more nearly perfect and comfortable. The Paris flower stalls consist chief- ly of a simple frame Covered with an awning, or "bache," to protect the merchandise from the elements. Cut flowers of all hues and colors and rows of potted plants half wrapped in curiously folded white paper often cover a hundred yards of sidewalk. In the midst of this fragrant stock, / 1 TF "N ;. MM 14) "PjE? ^''^••=' ~ Hf r^zwy^m ■ i 1 i r **.#■***'-' ft ( ■ lr FLOWER MARKETS OF PARIS. A Street Vendor. '9*3- The American Florist. 331 half sheltered In the l ( a canvas- covered stall, sits the flower sales girl, who may be a "jeuno II lie" of twenty summers or again a grand- motherly Old matron of seventy. In Bummer she effects the shade, but in winter she will sit all day In the pale sunlight, which she calls the "cheml- nee du rol Rene," with her feet on a chauffrette, a tiny charcoal enclosed brasier, and invite passing customers to buy her flowers. Neither rain, wind nor sun can deter her from de- votion to her trade, she Is not the best of saleswomen, the Paris flower seller, for she always claims thai her blooms are fresher and better than those of her neighbor. This we know Is bad business, but it seems to work here, and since when one buys flow- ers in Paris lie. or she. thinks it neces- sary to "shop" and "bargain" one can't blame the seller for using all her wiles and glacis. I Hiring the beautiful days of spring the Paris flower markets are at their greatest splendor; there is always an embar- rassment of choice of early blooms from every part of France; competi- tion is then the strongest, and if prices are not then al their lowest the stock is at its best. The most violent cold snap does not in the least discourage nor cool the ardor of the Parisian flower seller of the gentler sex. Their nom. id-like booths are closed in with thick hangings and a charcoal-burn- ing stove raises the temperature suf- ficiently that the flowers and plants may not suffer. One could hardly tell from a cursory glance that several of the vendeuses of the Paris flower stalls were wealthy individuals, though their large diamond earrings would suggest that they are not poor; though, on the other hand, that indeed is no indication that they own large prop- erties in the suburbs. One of these women who sits out in the open rain or shine 365 days in the year is said to be worth a million francs — and there may be others. The most popular flower sellers in Paris are the "marchandes de quatre saisons," as the green vegetable sell- ers are known. These ambulants eith- er rent or own their little wagons and stalls, and every morning go early to the halles to gather in a cheap stock, often a varied one, a combination perhaps of mimosa, cauliflowers and herrings. These roving flower sellers have for their clientele all those whose occupations and infirmities keep them in the house and thus have not the opportunity of going to market them- selves. There are as many as five thousand of these itinerant flower sell- ers who go from house to house with their carts, many of which are pushed by the women themselves, though as often as not the motive power is fur- nished by an old man or a boy. Roses not too faded, violets a bit frost- nipped, or hyacinths or narcissi a trifle wilted find buyers at ridiculously low prices through the "Marchandes de Quatre Saisons" and the shawl-clad flower "girl," whereas they might oth- erwise be an entire loss. In this case, as is obvious, it is not the grower who reaps the benefit. J. Detroit, Mich. — Local florists are opposed to the Oakley bill recently in- troduced in the state legislature to compel the employment of licensed engineers instead of the firemen and night watchmen now generally em- ployed. ' j ILLINOIS STATE FLORISTS' ASSOCIATION. Eighth Annual Convention. The eighth annual convention of the Illinois State Florists' Association was held in the gold room of the Jeffer- son hotel. Peoria. March 4-5. More ilian Inn were present and the meet- ings were all of great interest. Presi- dent ('has. Loveridge called the first day's session to order a I 3:30 p. m.. Tuesday. The address of welcome by Mayor Woodruff was warmly ap- plauded. Vice-President Chas. W. Johnson thanked the mayor on behalf of the association for his hearty wel- come. It was voted that President Loveridge's address, which followed. be properly preserved to he referred to during the year. The report of Sec- retary J. F. Ammann and the minutes were read and adopted as was also the report of Treasurer F. L. Wash- burn. President Loveridge appointed a committee to audit the secretary's and the treasurer's reports. Charles Loveridge. President Illinois State Florists' Association. Secretary Ammann recommended an appropriate badge or button for life members. Fred Lautenschlager moved that a committee be appointed to in- vestigate designs and costs. President Loveridge appointed a committee of three with power to act. Mr. Ammann's suggestion that members more than two years in arrears with dues be made associate members was referred to the executive committee. Mr. Ammann con- fidently predicted a life membership of sixty before adjournment. A letter of resignation from Thomas B. Franks, Champaign, was received, Mr. Franks giving as the reason for this action the fact that flowers from the Uni- versity of Illinois Experiment Station were placed on the market for local sale. After a hot discussion of more than one hour a motion was finally carried asking the advisory board to recommend the placing of surplus flowers on the open market, allowing any and all florists to buy them. The election resulted in the unanimous choice of the following officers, all re- elected : Charles Loveridge, Peoria, president. ("has. W. Johnson, .Morgan Park, \ ice-president. J. P. Ammann. EdwardSVille, secre- tary. F. L. Washburn. HI nington, treas- urer. President Loveridge's imitation t.> the entire body to visit his green- houses was accepted with thanks. The ' ting then adjourned. The annual banquet was held In the hotel at 7 30 p. in. a flashlight photograph was taken of the 1 hi guests. After-dinner speeches were made by Kugcne Itald- Win, editor the Peoria Star. A. C. Kohl- brand, Chicago, w. ll. Gullett, Lincoln, and others. August and Adolph Poehl- mann and wives of Chicago arrived during the banquet. The exhibition in the gold room of the hotel was pro- nounced the finest the association ever held. Thursday's meeting was called at 11 a. m. The repents by H. B. Dor- ner. Geo. L. Peltier and Fred \V. Muncie on floriculture at the Univer- sity of Illinois were very interesting. Mr. Dorner's report was read by A. H. Xehrling of Champaign. The audit- ing committee's report, which showed the association to be in good finan- cial condition, was accepted and filed. W. N. Rudd's paper on landscape gar- dening was read by C. W. Johnson and accepted with a vote of thanks. A motion was carried instructing the executive committee to ask a joint meeting next year with the Indiana State Florists' Association. H. E. Smith invited the association to meet next year at Danville. His invitation was referred to the executive com- mittee. It was voted to give the flow- ers on exhibition to local hospitals, newspapers and commercial clubs. A rising vote of thanks was given to the judges and a final resolution adopted thanking the city of Peoria and the trade in general for the great success of the meeting. The meeting adjourn- ed at 1 p. m.. after which President Loveridge entertained the guests at his greenhouses, where a luncheon was served. President Loveridge's Address. Ladies and gentlemen, and members of the Illinois State Florists' Associa- tion : Another year has passed away since our last meeting and eight years since we met in Peoria and organized this association, and while we have not grown in numbers as fast as most of us would like, for I believe every flor- ist in the state of Illinois should be a member of this association, yet we have had the eyes of other states watching us in our progress in experimental lines, as this association was instrumental in establishing the first state experiment- al station for solving some of the many problems the florists have to contend with; and we have now in the course of construction at Urbana a range of greenhouses for that work that when completed will be second to none in this or any other country, something the florists of Illinois may well be proud of. In regard to the work I Is being done there you will hear later from the men that have it in charge, H. B. Dorner, F. W. Muncie and G. I.- Peltier, who will report on the differ- 332 The American Florist. Mar. S, ent branches of work now being car- ried on at the experimental station. But much as has been accomplished in the past, there are greater things for the future, for vast as has been the progress of the florist's business during the last quarter of a century, yet I consider it today only in its in- fancy, and it is up to us gentlemen as members of this association and as individuals to do our part in bringing this healthy infant to maturity, and for my part I know of no better way than these annual meetings, where we meet as one family and exchange ideas with one another and discuss the vari- ous problems that we are most inter- ested in; and also to display our prod- ucts to the public, so they can see what we are doing, and by so doing create a love for the beauties of nature and an increased demand for the same, but the majority of us do not appre- ciate the real value of these exhibi- tions. We are apt to look at them from a mere selfish standpoint, and think of only the dollars and cents we are going to get out of them and not the benefit it is to the business at large, for I honestly believe these flower shows given in different cities through- out the country have done more to create a demand for flowers than any ' one thing the florists have ever done. Therefore, I would like to see this fea- ture of our meetings given more promi- nence and for every member of our association to contribute something, no matter how small, to the success of these public exhibitions. There are a few things I would rec- ommend for the association to try to do for the future. First we are all vitally interested in fertilizers, and there' should be a state law enacted compelling every manufacturer or deal- er in fertilizers to have an analysis made and printed on the bags or pack- ages, whichever they may be sold in, so the purchaser may know just what he is getting for his money. Whenever the contents do not come up to the standard the manufacturer should be prosecuted by the state. Second, the florists have, I think, more to contend with in the way of insect pests and diseases of plants than any other in- dustry I know of. Therefore, I would recommend to our advisory board to work with the faculty at the state uni- versity to have a portion of our ap- propriation set aside to defray the ex- penses of sending a competent man to any. part of the state where a florist is troubled with any unusual insect pest or plant disease to study the local conditions and find out the cause, and to recommend a remedy, thereby sav- ing the florists of the state hundreds and sometimes thousands of dollars through loss by these pests. Then I would recommend a standing committee of three to be appointed by this association to appraise any loss a member of our association may have through any cause. This matter was brought to my attention very forcibly about a year ago while trying to set- tle a loss I had through gas with the superintendent of the gas company, when he told me the trouble he had in getting competent and impartial ad- vice in the matter. Now I thank you for your kind attention and hope you will one and all have a good time while in Peoria and go away feeling well re- paid for the time spent here. I hope it will not be so long as eight years before you will pay us another visit to renew old acquaintances and make new ones. Secretary's Report Your secretary reports with pleas- ure a very successful year for our so- ciety. We have added 49 new mem- bers to our annual membership and have enrolled six life members. While this is not yet what we should have in the way of membership, yet this in- crease is more than our usual average per annum. Much of this is due to the work of our. booth committee dur- ing the S. A. F. meeting at Chicago last August. More credit is due C. F. McCormick of Chicago than any other man for securing new members, yet we are in- debted to several other members for much active work along this line the past year. Our membership now stands 220 annual members and 4S life members. The latter should especially be increased, for I find that a life member is always a permanent asset to any organization. The sum of ten dollars is very low, and I feel more of our present annual members should become life members. We lost one highly respected mem- ber the last year in the death of that grand old pioneer florist, Joseph Heinl, of Jacksonville. I am sure all who knew this grand old man heard the sad news with regret. Your secretary again wishes to thank all those who have helped to bring new members into our ranks, and the trade journals for their liberality in publishing mat- ters pertaining to the welfare of our association. Your treasurer in his last report showed a balance of $234.01; amount paid to the treasurer for dues during year, .$147; total, $3S1.01; or- ders drawn on treasury during year, $182.95; balance, $19S.0U. J. F. AMMANN, Sec'y. Treasurer's Report. RECEIPTS. Mar. 1. 1012 Balance on hand. .$234.01 Mar. 0,1912 From Secretary... 9T.00 May is, 1012 From Secretary... 15.00 Oct. 8, 1012 From Secretary... 10.00 Feb. 13, 1913 From Secretary... 11.00 Fell. 27, 1013 From Secretary... 14.00 $381.01 DISBURSEMENTS. M.i i .">, 1012 Intelligencer Print Co $ 11-23 Mar. 5, 1912 The M. 0. Lilley Co 10.00 Mar. 5, 1912 J. F. Amiuann, Sec 61.95 Mar. 5. 1912 A. T. Pyfer 6.50 Mar. .",. 1912 A. T. Pyfer 0.23 Sept, 5, 1912 J. F. Ammaun, Inn. Hi and siirn at S. A. F. Con- vention 73.00 S.-|it. 3, 1912 Chicago Flag Dec- orating Co 14.00 $182.93 Mar 1, 1013 Balance on Hand $198.00 FRANK L. WASHBURN, Treasurer. The Exhibitors. Geo. A. Kuhl, Peoria. — Large display miscellaneous plants. Hydrangea Otak- sa especially fine, two fine baskets cut flowers and fine table decoration spring flowers. W. H. Gullett & Sons, Lincoln. — Fine display cyclamen, ferns, lilies and potted roses, two vases carnations Gloriosa and White Enchantress. Frank B. Smith's Sons, Danville. — Pansies, cyclamen, violets, three vases carnations, maroon seedling, a light variegated seedling and Victory. Fred M. Hansen, Peoria. — Cyclamen and sweet peas in variety. Frank E. Rue, Peoria. — Table Kil- larney and pink peas. E. C. Amling Co., Chicago. — Fine dis- play sweet peas, improved Blanche Ferry and early pink Spencer, also two vases Bruns' Chicago market lily of the valley, fine. Chas. Loveridge, Peoria. — Many ar- tistic baskets of cut flowers, fine cen- terpiece orchids and lily of the val- ley, numerous vases of carnations, roses, lilies, etc. The largest display. Wendland & Keimel, Elmhurst. — One vase each, Killarney, White Kil- larriey, Rhea Reid and Antoine Re- voire, very fine. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Chicago. — Five vases fine roses, Killarney, White Kil- larney, dark Pink Killarney, Richmond and Antoine Revoire, usual high qual- ity, also three vases carnations, Glori- osa. Scarlet Glow and Mrs. Ward. Yaughan's Seed Store, Chicago. — Fine display of bulbs, gladioli, lilies, etc.. usual high quality. Mount Greenwood Cemetery Asso- ciation, Chicago. — Five fine vases car- nations, white seedling. Rosette, Glori- osa, maroon seedling and cerise pink seedling. Henry Baer, Peoria. — Six vases car- nations, white, pink and rose pink En- chantress, Washington, St. Nicholas and Benora. A. Washburn & Sons, Bloomington. — Fine Prince of Wales violets. Swan Peterson Floral Co., Gibson City.— Vase of Pink Enchantress. A. C. Brown, Springfield. — Five vases carnations, Mrs. Ward, Sangamo, White Wonder, Benora, Gloriosa. W. C. Hill Floral Co.. Streator — Two vases carnations. Beacon and Mrs. Ward. Arvid Anderson, Moline. — Vase red seedling carnations. E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind. — Fine vase Commodore. A. N. Pierson, Inc.. Cromwell, Conn. — Fine vase rose Milady, much ad- mired. A. Henderson & Co., Chicago. — Vase of new carnation Philadelphia. A fine display. G. Swenson, Elmhurst. — Very fine display of sweet peas. Bassett & Washburn, Chicago. — Fine display of roses, Rhea Reid, Sunburst, Lady Hillingdon, also fine new seed- ling carnation. Chicago Carnation Co., Chicago. — Six vases carnations, Gloriosa, White Wonder, White Enchantress, The Her- ald, pink seedling No. 80. Vase of as- sorted seedlings. Very fine display. John vSteidle, Olivette, Mo. — Vase pink seedling carnation, arrived in fair condition. Cottage Gardens Co. Queens, N. Y. — Vase white carnation Matchless, ex- tra fine. Certificates of merit were awarded as follows : E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind., for carnation Commodore; A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn., for rose Milady; A. Henderson & Co., Chi- cago, for new carnation Philadelphia; G. Swenson, Elmhurst, 111., for winter flowering sweet peas; Chicago Carna- tion Co., Chicago, for carnation The Herald. Judges, A. T. Hey, Maywood, E. H. Mann, Richmond, Ind., F. H. Plum- mer. Princeton, III. — The W. E. Trimble Greenhouse Co. is cutting a very fine crop of pink and white Killarney and Richmond roses, all kinds of carna- tions and fancy sweet peas. Every- thing will be in full crop for Easter. This firm is building four more exten- sions to the rose houses and two new extensions to the carnation range. /piS. The Amer i ca n Fl o r / s r. 33:i C W. Johns n. Vice-President Illinois Slat. Florists1 Association. Floricultural Work at Illinois. STAFF REPORT. The staff of the Division of Flori- culture at the University of Illinois begs to make the following report: CHANCES IN STAFF. H. W. Anderson, who was appointed to the position of pathologist in the division on July 1, 1911, resigned in April. 1912, to accept a professorship in botany at Wabash College. On July 1. l'.lll'. George L. Peltier was appoint- ed to the position and now has charge of the pathological work. A detailed report on the work of this section will be given by Mr. Peltier. On the same date Fred W. Muncie was appointed physiological chemist to the division and has active charge of the fertility work. A report on the work of this part of the division will be given by him. The staff of the division now numbers five. EXPERIMENTAL WORK. The research work in floriculture has been continued, for the past year, along the lines agreed upon by your ad- visory board. At a meeting of your board, held at the university last spring, it was decided to continue, for another year, the experiments on com- mercial fertilizers with roses and car- nations and on the stem-rot of carna- tions. The experiments on the growing of roses with chemical fertilizers and the testing of own-root and grafted stock, are a continuation of the work of the past two years. The results, up to date, bid fair to verify the con- tusions of the past year. Without doubt, the results of these experiments will be of great value to all florists growing roses. The experiments on carnations arc a continuation of the comparison of commercial and natural manures and on overfeeding with ni- trogen, potassium and phosphorous. This work also promises very gratify- ing results. The results on the ex- periments on commercial fertilizers with carnations, which were completed last year, are now awaiting the veri- fication of this year's work so that they may be published in full. The first sear's work on stem rot was a study nf the life history of the fungus that causes the disease. The work of this year has been a further studs of the action of tin- organism and preliminary experiments on its control. PROJECTED EXPERIMENTS. While the work of the coming year has not, as yet, been decided upon by your committee, the following lines will be presented for their approval. It is proposed that the work with roses be continued along the lines of snil fertility, on both own-root and grafted plants. The work on carnations, as planned, contemplates further work on the effects of overfeeding and meas- ures to overcome it, on the study of the limiting element in feeding anil on the chemical constituents of the plant and their relation to feeding. The study of stem-rot of carnations is to lie continued and methods for its preven- tion and control will be worked out. An entire house will be devoted to pathological work. It is also proposed to carry on some work with chrysan- themums along the line of feeding to determine the kinds and amounts of fertilizer required and when they J. F. Ammann. Secretary Illinois State Florists' Association. should be applied. A study of the effects of overwatering and overfeed- ing of various pot plants is also pro- posed. A study of this kind will assist the florist in diagnosing such cases without difficulty. ADDITION TO EQUIPMENT. A number of valuable additions have been made to the equipment for re- search work. An adding machine, microtome, a camera and other minor pieces of apparatus do much to facili- tate the work of the division. A num- ber of valuable books have also been added. PI Bl H A l [ONS. Two circulars have been issued by the division. A 22-page circular on the experiments on carnations and roses and a 16-1 a.ge circular on the In Btructional v. ilk were printed in for distribution at the Chicago meet- ing of the Society of American ists. Later, copies were mailed to all the addresses of Illinois linns liste I tl The American Florist's Trade Di- rectory, They were also sent to all members of tin- s. A. K. Additional copies will be mailed to all HoliSlS who have not received them, if tiny will mail their requests to the Division of Floriculture, Department of Hortieul ture, I'rbana. 111. More I piete cir- culars will be Issued as soon as this >ear's work is completed and tin- re- sults can be compiled ami verified. '/I IRIBS. .Many requests have been received during the year It florists and ama- teurs concerning plant troubles. These base all been given close attention and the growers have received all the help possible. The results of this work have I n \ery gratifying. The reports show that in many eases the help given has been the cause of the saving of thousands of dollars. It is hoped that more florists will avail themselves of the opportunity and allow your work- ers at the station to be of service to them. All queries and material sent to the Division of Floriculture will re- ceive prompt attention. STUDENT REGISTRATION. Eight students are now registered for the four-year course in floriculture. The completion of the new houses will add greatly to the facilities of the di- vision and make it possible to give the students considerable work along prac- tical lines. In addition to the regular floricultural students, over eighty men and women registered in other depart- ments of the university are registered in courses offered in the division. BUILDINGS. As stated in a previous report, the revision of the campus plans, necessi- tates the removal of the greenhouses to a new location on the east side of the campus. The new houses that were provided for in the appropriations of two years ago are being built upon the new site and are now nearing com- pletion. Plants have already been moved into one of the houses. The plans are to move the old range this coming summer. The new range con- sists of two houses 35x105 feet and a curvilinear palm house 40x80 feet. These with the addition of another house 35x105 feet, to be built this com- ing summer and the old houses to be Frank L. Washburn. i i Florists' As50i iation. 334 The American Florist. Mar. 8, moved cover an area of 27,700 square feet. The new houses are all of iron frame construction. The range as now planned provides for future extensions, if the work demands it. The plat set aside for this purpose makes it pos- sible to increase the glass area to 70,- 000 square feet. The contract has also been let for a new service building 35x05 feet and two stories high. In this will be located the work rooms, storage rooms, laboratories, class room and offices. The land surround- ing the buildings will be devoted to gardens and other ornamental plant- ings. H. B. Dorner. CARNATIONS. The experimental work during 1912- 13 includes a combination of the ex- periment carried on during the pre- vious year and described in our pamphlet published in July, 1012, in regard to the relative efficiency of com- mercial fertilizers and natural manures for growing carnations. The data from October 1 to December 17, 1912, bear out the conclusions drawn from the results of last year, that the number and quality of flowers produced by either method is practically the same. Prom October 1 to December 17 of last year the number and size of flowers produced from 264 plants in each treat- ment are as follows : blood, 2 pounds of acid phosphate and 2 pounds of potassium sulphate. The results as given indicate no dan- ger of causing splitting by treatment with commercial fertilizers. In the variety White Enchantress 97.1 per cent of the flowers in each case were those with perfect calyces; in the va- riety White Perfection 87 per cent of the flowers had perfect calyces when grown with natural manures and 94.7 per cent when grown with commercial fertilizers. We may safely conclude from these data that the use of com- mercial fertilizers will not lead to an abnormal percentage of splits. In order to determine the effects of commercial fertilizers upon the strength of stems, flowers were gauged as first, second or third, according to their stem length, first indicating the normal condition and third an exces- sive weakness. With White Enchan- tress, treatment with natural manures produced flowers 78 per cent of which were classed as first; with commercial fertilizers 70.8 per cent, while in the variety White Perfection the percent- ages are 89.7 per cent and 98 per cent respectively. Clearly then, the use of commercial fertilizers will not lead to weakness in stems. Records were kept in 1900-10 and 1911-12 as well as during the present No. Plants Treatment Total 204 Manure 1000 2G4 Com. Fert . . 1002 WHITE ENCHANTRESS. Calyx Stem Strength OK-Split 1 2 3 1516 44 1221 397 6 1557 45 1231 363 8 Av. Av. Length Size of Stem 2.88 11.36 2.85 11.06 result in a considerable saving of time and labor. As favorable as the results indicate commercial fertilizers to be for the production of a satisfactory number of flowers of good quality, too much em- phasis cannot be laid upon the care with which they must be used, and the danger of overfeeding in case they are applied in uncertain quantities or too often. The Experiment Station feels that it ought not to recommend the use of these materials unless the grow- er uses a balance for weighing out the fertilizers according to the amounts in- dicated above, and unless they are not applied oftener than indicated. The danger from overfeeding is peculiar in that it does not manifest itself imme- diately in case the excessive applica- tions are made in the fall of the year; and because no warning is given in the color or shape of the foliage in advance of the deterioration of the flowers. These points are well illus- trated by the following experiments carried out during the present year. Four sections containing 40 plants each were used for this experiment, the first to receive a weekly application of one pound of dried blood, the second and third to receive one pound of acid phosphate and potassium sulphate re- spectively; while the fourth received the "normal" treatment as outlined in the previous experiment. No signs of overfeeding were noticeable in any of the sections up until about January 1. The plants looked healthy and the flowers were normal. During that period the production was as follows : The results as given for the total number indicate a slight preference for natural manures, while those of last year, October 1 to May 1, giving a total yield with natural manures of 3,400 and with commercial fertilizers of 3,473, indicate a slight preference for the latter treatment, so that the two treatments seem to yield as nearly identical results as could be expected. Similar results were obtained with the variety White Perfection, as will be seen from the following table : WHITE PERFECTION. Sec. Treatment Total Calyx F Excess Dried Blood 204 OK-bpiit G Excess acid phosphate 2o6 7,9-01 H Excess potassium sulphate. .238 noo 1 k 1 Normal 11° 18435 Stem Strength Av. 12 3 236 27 2 227 29 0 221 17 0 200 17 3 Size 2.65 2.65 2.64 2.67 Length of Stem 10.29 10.25 9.66 9.88 year to determine whether raising flowers with commercial fertilizers in- jures their keeping quality. Records were taken upon some hundreds of them, in a room at about 50° F., the WHITE PERFECTION. No Calyx Stem Strength Av. Av. Length Plants Treatment Total OK-Split 1 2 3 Size of Stem 10.61 264 Manure . . . . 1896 1651 245 1702 189 4 2.68 264 Com. Fert. .1612 1528 199 1580 147 <> 2.60 10.18 The somewhat larger number pro- duced by the treatment with natural manures will be partly offset by the larger number produced by the second treatment in 1911-12, averaging nearly equal results. It seems well here to repeat the amount of fertilizers used and to describe the method of applica- tion. When the soil is put into the benches in the latter part of July, 2 pounds of dried blood, 2 pounds of acid phosphate and 2 pounds of potassium sulphate are mixed with the soil for each 100 square feet of bench space and thoroughly worked in with trow- els; and after a thorough watering the soil is allowed to stand over night be- fore setting the plants. At three other times during the year, at about No- vember 1, January 1 and February 15, additional applications of 2 pounds of dried blood worked into the top inch of soil with weeders are made, making a total application per 100 square feet of bench space of eight pounds of dried water being changed daily but without clipping the stems. Without the burden of too many figures, the results may be summarized as follows: (1) Ex- cessive feeding tends to diminish the keeping qualities of the flowers. The effect is seen most quickly with an ex- cessive application of dried blood, am- monium sulphate or some other nitro- genous fertilizer. (2) No ill effect fol- lows the use of the amounts of com- mercial fertilizer as indicated above. In the experiment outlined above, the plants treated with natural ma- nures were fed during the year with 3 light mulches of sheep manure and in addition with 13 applications of liquid manure, 13.5 gallons being used each time for each 100 square feet of bench space. Thus the total number of fer- tilizer applications made was 16; on the other hand, after the beginning of the season, only three applications of a fertilizer (dried blood) were made. The latter treatment no doubt would A consideration of these figures as they stand would lead to the conclu- sion that the weekly application of dried blood was superior to the treat- ment called normal; for 45 additional flowers, more than one per plant, were produced during this time. Eighty- nine and seven-tenths per cent of these, or 237, had perfect calyces, while under the "normal" treatment only 84 per cent had perfect calyces. The size of flower and length of stem were about the same. Soon after the turn of the year, however, signs of over- feeding became noticeable. The petals became crinkled in appearance, and were easily browned if watered over- head. In a fortnight the flowers in the sections thus heavily fed became af- fected to such a degree that hardly a salable flower could be found. The first sign was on the petals and when this sign was shown, the flowers were ruined. The injury, for an application of equal weights of dried blood, acid phosphate and potassium sulphate, was greatest on the plants which re- ceived the extra applications of potas- sium sulphate, and on these sections at present, growth has practically stopped and the flowers are ruined. It is possible that the reason underlying this behavior of the plants is that in the fall of the year the sunlight is the limiting factor of plant growth. Then whatever excess of plant food is ap- plied lies unused by the plant in the 1913- The American Florist. 335 soil. When the days become longer and the sunlight more intense, after the new year, this material is ab- sorbed by the plant with very harm- ful results. No Injury has been no- ticed as yet upon the plants fed large amounts of acid phosphate, possibly due to the fact that acid phosphate Is only half soluble, possibly to the na- ture of the chemical. The following table listing the con- tent of various fertilizing materials il- lustrates the great strength of com- mercial fertilizers compared even with a powerful natural manure such as sheep manure. tion of fertilizer producing this specific effect. A study of the data gathered from the work of the past three years indicates that probably the limiting element of plant growth is nitrogen and that this element chiefly should be considered in any scheme of fertiliz- ing. Whether the other elements added have any definite effect upon the plants cannot be said without further study. BOSES. The cultivation of roses with chem- ical fertilizers has been continued dur- ing this year. A visit to our green- house will demonstrate that good roses COMPOSITION OF FERTILIZERS IN POUNDS PER TON. Name Kind Nitrogen Phosphorus Potassium .Horse Manure Solid 11.2 .3 i.e. Liquid 30.4 trace 1 l.o Cow Manure Solid 8.8 1.0 .0 Liquid 21.0 trace 21.0 Sheep Manure Solid 14.4 3.0 Liquid 26.2 2 Dried Blood 280 Sodium Nitrate 310 Ammonium Sulphate 400 Acid Phosphate 125 Potassium Sulphate 850 From the foregoing experiment and from these data, emphasis once more should be placed upon the necessity of using chemicals accurately weighed and applied not oftener than four times per year, if the weights recom- mended are used. Experiments have demonstrated that on the soil at Ur- bana, an application of twice these amounts has not produced harmful re- sults. On another soil, ill effects might have followed such an applica- tion, while upon some kinds of soil more might safely be applied. The ex- act amount for each florist to use is a matter to be settled by careful trial upon a small number of flowers, using the amounts given above as a working basis. Various remedies have been sug- gested for relieving the plants injured Dy an excess of fertilizer, among them, addition of the other elements on the theory that a balanced excessive appli- cation is not so harmful as one in which one element is present in excess; also the planting of oats or some other quick-growing crop in the benches to relieve the plants of excess of food. These remedies are being tried at the Experiment Station and a report upon their value can be made after this sea- son. It is to be hoped that by follow- ing the above suggestions, the florists will avoid the need of any remedy. The fertilizer experiments at the University up to the present time have "been based on the use of combinations of the three elements — nitrogen, phos- phorus and potassium, which are most often lacking in our soils and hence are the most essential elements in plant growth from the standpoint of fertility. It is very desirable that careful experiments be made to de- termine, first, which is the element that is lacking in the soils and so consti- tutes the limiting factor to plant growth, and second, what is the spe- cific effect upon size, shape, structure and color of forced plants of each of these constituents. The value of the first point is seen in that from it as a basis, only that element lacking need be applied. With the second fact as a basis, fertilization for a specific pur- pose may be accomplished by applica- can be grown by this treatment. An extended study of the data cannot be given in this paper, but the station un- hesitatingly recommends the use of 16 pounds of dried blood, four pounds of acid phosphate and four pounds of po- tassium sulphate as a basis if they are applied as directed in our pamphlet. In addition to the main work as stated above, tentative experiments are being carried out to determine the effects of overfeeding and overwater- ing upon the following plants : Primula (3 species) cineraria (2 species), schizanthus, smilax. geranium, aspar- agus (plumosus and sprengeri), be- gonia (3 varieties), cyclamen and mar- guerite. It is believed that these two factors, in addition to restricted drain- age and consequent poor aeration, the natural deterioration of a variety, and possibly soil acidity, are responsible for a great many of the so-called physi- ological diseases. This step is being taken as the first in our purpose ulti- mately to solve some of them. The receipt by the station of diseased spec- imens adds to the material which is being collected for the purpose of un- derstanding them, and whatever ex- perience we have in these matters is gladly put to the service of the public in return. P. W. Muncie. Landscape Gardening: for the Florist. Paper read by w. N. Hilda at the meeting of the Illinois State Florists' Association. Many of us fail to realize the possi- bilities of increasing our business and of making it more profitable, by add- ing landscape gardening to our regu- lar lines. It seems strange that this is so, because if one stops to think, the customers for our bedding plants and perennials are the very people who need such work, and we shall not have the difficulty met with in taking up most new lines; that is, the getting of new customers and building up an entirely new business. Our customers are ready to hand. Their names are on our books as buyers of plants and all there is to be done is to equip ourselves to supply their wants prop- erly, and to let them know we are so equipped. Of course the downtown store man in the large cities and the strictly wholesale grocer, will probab- ly not find it advisable to take up this work, but those florists who both grow and retail their product, and who are Incited in the smaller cities and towns, or in the residence districts, will find much and profitable demand for good service of this kind. There is a great and growing desire among the middle class of home own- ers, for better and more beautiful out- door surroundings. They are being taught by precept and example that the round bed of geraniums or can- nas planted in the middle of the lawn is often a very unlovely thing, that it dwarfs the place and gives no lasting satisfaction. They feel that there are better and more artistic ways of dec- orating their grounds. They are tired of the everlasting sameness of the red patch of S. A. Nutt with a border of Salleroi, which is repeated and re- peated on each side of each of our residence streets. If we are to keep these customers and to sell them more, instead of less of our goods, we must arrange to give them something better, something more artistic and more interesting, something which they and their neighbors and the passers by will delight in looking at again and again. Whoever, nowadays, stops on the street and looks at any of these prim, commonplace flowerbeds we are plant- ing by the thousand every spring? And why should they? Flowering plants need a background of green. This means that they must generally be planted in front of taller growing specimens. Of course we can use the taller perennials at times for this pur- pose, but why do it when there are a wealth of shrubs at hand which are so much better in every way? Shrubs are never unsightly, even in winter, while many of those with ornamental bark or colored berries are beautiful all the desolate winter days and carry us through to the time of green leaves and flowers again. The shrub puts forth its leaves quickly in the spring and arrives at its full beauty in a few days, while we must wait, often half the summer, for our full growth from the other types of tall growing flowers. We are now to rule No. 1 : Plant shrubs for a background and plant your flowers in front of them. It has been an axiom almost from the first real study which was ever given the subject, which we may state here as rule No. 2 : Plant around the bound- aries and keep the center of the lawn open. If the lawn is large, a small specimen tree or shrub or two may be planted, but they must be nearer to one side — never in the center. The line where the foundation of the house meets the lawn is ugly. So we get rule No. 3: Plant shrubs around the foundation of the house and especially around the porch, both to conceal the ugly space underneath and also to af- ford a feeling of protection. Rule No. 4: Frequently conditions in the back yard are unsightly, therefore plant a si reen of tall shrubs across from the back of the house to the boundary fence to conceal such things. Of course this screen is to be as far back from the street as possible. Rule No. 5 Do not plant in straight lines. Use shrubs of varying sizes and heights and plant so the line is irregular. Rule 330 The American Florist. Mar. 8, No. G : Mass your shrubs. That is, do not dot them around, but plant all of one kind together. Rule No. 7 : Do not plant clipped formal hedges for our climate. It is very difficult to make them do well here. If after years of work a plant dies out, the whole thing is ruined and they take an immense amount of care to keep them in proper condition. Finally, even when in perfect condition, they are formal and ugly and a good honest wire fence covered with Virginia Creeper and other vines has the ad- vantage from every point of view. We now have the backbone of our work done and the places for planting flowers will suggest themselves. The big, the showy, and the brilliant col- ored things, we will get well to the back. The cannas and hollyhocks will make a gorgeous show planted in front of the screen at the rear. The little bays in our undulating border will be just the place for geraniums or other ■ plants in long irregular beds. Clumps of the earlier hardy bulbs, as squills, snowdrops and the like, may be planted under the edges of the over hanging shrubbery, to remain permanently. The smaller and more delicate flowers, which must be seen at close range, will naturally be plant- ed near the front. Sweet scented blossoming plants should be near the windows and the porch. Great care must be taken not to plant discordant or clashing colors1 together, and a red or brightly colored house requires dis- crimination in selecting the colors to be planted closely to it. Time permits here only the crudest and briefest hints, but there are num- berless books and magazines dealing with the subject very fully — to be sure there is an immense lot of rubbishy nonsense being published also. Many publishers appear to think that a flashy literary style is all important and real knowledge of the subject an entirely secondary matter. If space available permits, some well grown shrubs, or small trees on the florist's grounds will not only be ornamental, but will make excellent selling sam- ples. Unless conditions are unusual it will probably not be advisable to at- tempt to propagate or grow on shrub stock, as it can be bought very cheap- ly as wanted from the nurseries. In conclusion, let me earnestly urge every florist in the class mentioned to look into this matter and try it. I am sure that the profit and the pleasure derived will both be great. Yt<ors. w. \v. A.l.'ims, Chicago. I K. Ammann, Edwardsville. I. .V Bommefsbach, Decatur. I-'. F. Benham, Macomb-. A. ('..Blown, Springfield. X. O. Caswell. Chicago. Coles, Lincoln. T. A. Culp, Pekin. r Davis. Lincoln, A. Dletsclf, Chicago. M. Fink. Guicago. P. J. Foley, Chicago. C. <;iill<'tt and wife, Li >ln. B. w. (iuy. Belleville. o. F. Eleinbi her, Lincoln. Q. Iloini, Jacksonville. A. T. Hey, May wood. <;. W. Jacobs, Canton. ('. W. Johnson, Morgan Park. Harry Johnson, Bloomington. W. ,T. Keimel, Elmhurst. E. II. Klein, Edwardsville. A. c. Koblbrand, Chicago. E. F. Korowski, Chicago, Geo. A. Killil anil wile, Ivkin. Mrs. Langhlin. Decatur. F. Lautensehlager, < 'liirae,. F. H. Maine, Richmond, Ind. A. Milhr. Chicago. F. W. Mmi.il'. Champaign. A. H. Nehrling, Urbana. Robert Neweoinb, Chicago. Jas. Norton. Chicago. P. A. Olson. Joliet. W. L. Falinsky, Chicago. G. L. Peltier, Champaign. A. Peterson, Hoopestown. I. 1.. I'illsbury, Galesburg. F. W. Plummer, Kewai Adolph Pbehlmann ami wife, Chicago, August Poehlumnn and wife, Chicago. A. T. Pyfer, Chicago. Lester Roads, Bloomington. A. C. Rott. Joliet. J. S. Salmons, Kokomo, I ml, N. C. Schanz, Pekln. John Sehrieber, Chicago. M. Sehrieber, Chicago. H. E. Smith and wife. Danville. John Steinmetz, Chicago, R. A. Summeren, La Salle. G. Swenson, Elmhurst. Miss Grace Swunders, Springfield. F. E. Thornton. Streatov. Johu Vans, Richmond, Ind. A. L. Vaughan, Chicago. C. L. Washburn anil wife. C hicago. F. L, Washburn, Bloomington. Miss Washburn. Bloomington. Geo. Washburn. Bloomington. B. s. Woodyard, Chicago. John Zech, Chicago. I. E. Young, Jacksonville. Easter Plants at Philadelphia. They do things on a large scale in Philadelphia. Plants are grown here for the Easter trade in greater variety and larger quantities than in any other city in the land. The Robert Craig Co., with their 200,000 feet of glass, more than half of which is given over to the forcing of plants for this great spring holiday, never had such an as- sortment as is offered this season. To begin with, 10,000 lilies, mostly gigan- teum, fill house after house. All are given plenty of room and are nicely- staked and arranged. They present a beautiful sight. The early date ap- pears to have made little difference, as all the stock is almost right as to time. Two large houses of rhododen- drons are exceptionally well budded. Thousands of Spirea Gladstone with their flamed spikes of bloom make a great show. It is the largest stock of these plants ever offered here. The greatest feature is the rose. Rambler roses have always been a specialty since their introduction and this sea- Son's offerings show greater variety and a iriore varied selection in shapes and forms of growth than ever before. Pyramids, globes, umbrellas, fans, bas- kets and other trained forms are seen filled with buds and all so far advanced that there is no doubt as to their readi- ness without forcing. Tausendschon is grown in quantity as are Dorothy Per- kins and Lady Gay. Baby Tausend- schon is a novelty, yet seen in a large block. It is an ideal basket-plant. Splendid plants of the old favorite Crimson Rambler are loaded with buds. Hydrangeas, more than seven thousand of them, many of the new French hybrids, splendidly budded plants, fill several houses and make a grand showing. Genistas by the house- ful, with their yellow blossoms, add a needed color effect and are a very pop- ular Easter plant. Marguerites, gar- denias, lily of the valley, hybrid roses, and azaleas are also features in the blooming stock. Added to which is house after house of all the popular ferns, crotons, draca?nas and other dec- orative plants. W. K. Harris has his usual fine col- lection. Azaleas are a leading feature. Splendidly budded plants, especially in the larger sizes in bush and pyramid form, in white, pink and red, fill a number of houses. Rambler roses. very well flowered, fine showy plants, are seen in quantity. Ganistas, spirea and duetzia, the latter very well done, add to the variety. Metrasiderous are a novelty here, but are very well flow- ered. Bougainvilleas in large plants are done as well as usual in this, the home of this very decorative plant. The lily is also forced and several houses of well budded plants are seen. Hydran- geas are also a feature. Shamrock in 2% inch pots fills one large house and part of another — 70,000 pots in all, most of which is grown to order for a department store to be given away to the customers on St. Patrick's day. Godfrey Aschman presents a large assortment of Easter plants, fine Aza- leas, lilies, spireas, begonias, cinerarias and bulbous plants in pots and pans. Mr. Aschman grows for the multitude. All his plants are in medium sizes, the kind that sell quickly. Araucarias, rubber plants, kentia palms, Scotti. elegantissima. and other forms of the Boston ferns, help to make up a stock that is sufficient for any flower shop in the country. Packing is an art here, the greatest care being taken to see that plants shall not suffer in transit. H. I. Faust of Merion offers a splen- did stock of lilies. He makes a spe- cialty of this Easter flower and rarely has a failure. The stock this season is very even and is well budded. J. W. Colflesh's Sons have lilies, daisies cinerarias, azaleas, and a fine lot of genistas. Everything is neatly arranged and shows good culture. George Anderson is strong on lilies, but did not try to have his hydrangeas ready for Easter, owing to the early date. At George Carpenter's are seen very choice lilies and a house of medium hydrangeas. Jacob Becker offers exceptionally well flowered azaleas and choice Easter lilies. K. Connecticut Horticultural Society. February 14 was "carnation night" on our calendar, and brought out a superb display of blooms. The mem- bers' usual exhibition was augmented by fine collections from A. N. Pierson, Inc., of Cromwell; George W. Fraser, assistant horticulturist of Storrs Agri- cultural College; Scott Brothers, of Elmsford, N. Y.; the Cottage Gardens Company, of Queens, N. Y. The judges were C. H. Sierman and J. Alfred Weber, of Hartford; and George B. Baker, of New Britain. After much deliberation they announced awards as follows : Cottage Gardens Company, for Matchless variety, first class cer- tificate; the Whiting Greenhouses, West Hartford (Carl Peterson, man- ager), first class certificate; Scott Brothers, for British Triumph, William Eccles and Lady Northcliffe (82. 85 and 79 points, respectively!, first class and cultural certificates; A. N. Pier- son, Inc., for Benora, etc., first class certificate; Alfred Cebelius. Hartford, certificate of merit; George W. Fraser. for seedlings, certificate of merit; and J. Alfred Weber, for collection of blooming cineraria plants, certificate of merit. James T. Scott, of Scott Brothers, was present and gave some valuable information regarding the merits and demerits of the leading varieties of '9*3- The American Florist. 33' market carnations. He showed what extraordinary changes are taking place in this respect, by the Introduction of new kinds and the elimination of old ■ me.s. He answered many questions for I lie benefit of inquirers. Geo. W. Fraser also addressed the society, as did R. T. Reers of Cromwell, representing A. N. Pierson. Many valuable facts were elicited by the impromptu addresses, and by the discussions that ensued from them, chiefly concerning modern commercial carnation culture. The presence of many out-of-town visitors was a pleasant feature of the evening. President John S. IIuss has the sym- pathy of many friends, both here and abroad, in the recent decease of his venerable mother in Switzerland, who recently passed away in her ninety- third year. Mr. Huss has been the recipient of many letters of condolence. He has had the joy of visiting his mother a number of times in the last few years at his old home in Switzer- land. Our society is temporarily deploring the withholding of the annual state appropriation, through a new and ap- parently technical interpretation of the statute providing the fund. Several new bills have consequently been pre- sented to the present legislature, to cure the defect in the phraseology of the present statute. We hope for the enactment of the best one of these bills, retroactive in character, and hence covering our share of the state fund for last season. GEORGE W. Smitii, Sec'y. Greeenhouse Construction and Equipment. Paper rend by Prof. W. J. Wright at the annual convention of the Vegetable Growers' Association of America, Rochester, N. Y., Sept. 4-6. It has been conceded by everyone who has had any reason to consider it, that the vegetable forcing industry of this country has been going for- ward by leaps and bounds during the last decade. I doubt, however, if any of us, unless we have had some oc- casion to consult the figures, actually comprehend the amount of glass used for forcing purposes. According to data collected at the last census, and which I have permis- sion to present at this meeting, there was in 1909 an area of 114,655,276 square feet covered by glass and used for forcing purposes. Of this amount 105,165,730 square feet was under per- manent glass structures classified as greenhouses. (Notice that this is area under glass and not area of glass.) Reduced to acres this means that there is under greenhouses in the United States alone an area equivalent to twenty-four hundred acres. To put it another way: if this vast area was in the form of a house 20 feet wide it "mild reach a distance of more than 1.000 miles or farther than the air line distance from this city (Roches- ter, N. T.) to Jacksonville. Florida. At the time of the preceding census there was an area of approximately si 1,1 Mil i,(ii II I square feet under glass which might have been classified as greenhouses. To continue our illus- trations, it this had been in the form hi' a house 20 feet wide it would have reached a distance of about 750 miles, or a little farther than from Jackson- ville to Washington. D. C. We have, then, in the last decade increased the area under greenhouses by the equivalent of a greenhouse '_'!) fill wide ami extending from Roches- ter to Washington, D. C. As a matter of fact, the actual amount of green- house construction during this time has been much greater, fur it is but reasonable to expect that at hast Ijtl per rent ul the houses enumerated in 1900 have since been replaced by new ones. If we assume this to be true the amount of greenhouse construction during the last ten years has been equal to 96,000,000 square feet of sur- face, covered, at a cost of probably not less than $70,000,000. It Is ap- parent, therefore, that the subject of greenhouse construction is worthy of some discussion. A fair idea of the amount of green- house construction in this country dur- ing the last decade may be obtained by reference to a table compiled from data furnished by the Bureau of the Census. preferred steam heat. The chief rea- sons stated being "better control," "cheaper maintenance," and "less shade l'i< p 1 1 1 pipes." Six per cent pre ferred a combination of hot water and steam, using the steam as a help in extreme weather and for use in soil sterilization. The remaining eight per cent preferred hot water, stating as their reasons "steadier heat," "plants grow better," "pipes do not rust out during the summer as with steam," and "cheaper to operate when but lit- tle heat is required." Of those having less than 211,00(1 square feet, seventy-four per cent pre- ferred hot water, giving in addition to the reasons named above "less labor to fire, especially at night," and "needs no night fireman." Of those using hot water, twenty-one per cent were using some form of mercury TABLE I. Area under glass in 1909 and 1S99 in the United States 1909 Total Glass Greenhouses Square feet Square feet Total U. S 114,655,276 105,165,730 Illinois 15,950,853 14,380,927 New York 15,066,587 13,876,857 Pennsylvania 13,846,672 12,887,672 New Jersey 8,840,511 7,984,752 Ohio 7,582,562 7,091,976 Massachusetts 7,382,009 6,817,585 California 5,037,132 4,422,423 Michigan 4,122,099 3,922,772 Missouri 2,812,221 2,545,138 Iowa 2.183,182 1,870,845 and 10 principal states 1899 Total Glass Greenhouses Square feet 96,230,420 8,744,020 13,635,440 11,819,610 11,190,25a 7,970,190 8,710,280 1,572,480 2,593,230 3,126,400 1.436.260 Square feet 80,544,862 7,318,744 11,412,863 9,893,013 9,356,283 6.471,049 7,290.504 1,316,165 2,710,233 2,616,768 1.202,149 It will be observed from a study of this table that the relative rank of the states in amount of glass has changed materially in the past ten years and also that the amount of glass in some states has apparently decreased. It should also be empha- sized that these figures are totals used for all purposes and do not rep- resent the amount used for vegetable forcing alone. No attempt was made at the last census to classify glass into that used for vegetable forcing or for other purposes. In order to discuss this subject from the standpoint of the vegetable grower, I have secured data from 100 or more well-known, practical vegeta- ble growers, both large and small, liv- ing in all but two of the states men- tioned above. This data covers the important points which I hope to dis- cuss in this paper and it is fair to assume that the average experience of these growers represents condi- tions applicable to the average vegeta- ble grower. COST OF CONSTRUCTION. One of the first questions asked was the cost of range complete, not in- cluding the' cost of land. The aver- age for houses covering 10,000 square feet or more was a little less than 39 cents for each square foot of ground covered. The average for ranges cov- ering less than 10,000 square feet was 55 cents for each square foot of ground covered. TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION. Ninety-two per cent of the growers from whom data was secured pre- ferred even span construction to un- even span construction; seventy per cent preferred home erected houses to contract, erected houses on account of less cost; and seventy-six per cent preferred 16x24-in. glass. No data was asked for as tn the size of houses. but several stated tin- size of ho tiny preferred. The average width appears t" be at. nut 36 feet. Kl\ ' 1IKAT. Eighty-six per cent of those having 20,000 square feet or more under glass pressure system or "generator" and fourteen per cent more believed them desirable. The reasons given were "needs less piping" and "circulation better." COAL. The average amount of soft coal a season for each 1,000 square feet of area covered (all kinds of heat) was 11.6 tons and the average price was $2.33 per ton, delivered. WATER. Sixty per cent of these growers de- pended entirely on city water. Thirty per cent depended entirely on their own private system and ten per cent used both city water and private sup- ply. The average cost per 1,000 gal- lons for city water was 18 cents. The average supply including the cost of equipment, depreciation, and mainte- nance, was 21 cents. The average cost of equipment for home supply for each 1,000 square feet of area served was $177.50. Seventy-eight per cent used an over- head system of watering. Of these, eighty per cent found it an unqualified success and twenty per cent found it necessary to supplement it with hand watering. Only two were using sub- irrigation to any extent, but both preferred it to overhead irriga-. tion during the short, dull days of winter. The average estimate of the maximum amount of water re- quired for 1,000 square feet of sur- face each day,. during May and June was 280 gallons. In other words, in planning for a water system, it is necessary to provide for a supply of 280 gallons of water a day for everj l.t mi l square feet of area in crops ami. because the watering is done during a period of from three to four hours. this water must be supplied within this time, rather than within the t u. nt\ -f,,ur hours of the day. The .average pressure preferred for over- head watering was -17 pounds a square inch. Having in mind some of the points ioned above. I will call your at- tention tn a form of semi-iron con- -iiii. linn which is light, yet firm, will 338 The American Florist. Mar. 8, stand for twenty years or more, and which can easily be built at home with the assistance of a mechanic and such tools as it will be found necessary to keep about a greenhouse. The ma- terial for such a house may be se- cured of almost any one of the many Arms handling greenhouse builders supplies. This house is 30 feet wide, (i feet high to the eaves, and 16 feet 5 inches high to the ridge. The foundation is of concrete, 8 inches thick, and extends 2% feet below the surface, and 2 feet above. The posts and purlins are of wrought pipe and the posts are either imbedded in the concrete or rest on concrete piers and are tied together by split malleable iron castings and pipe cross ties. There are two methods of bracing, the one requiring two rows of purlin supports on each side and the other but one row on each side. There is but little difference in the cost, but it is often desirable to do away with one row of posts, especially where horse tillage is practiced. The num- ber of purlins depends upon the length and size of the sash bars and the size of glass used. With ordinary size sash bars and 16x24-inch glass, the maximum distance for safety be- tween purlins is 6 feet 9 inches. In this case the sash bars are about 1< feet long and it is therefore necessary to have two purlins. If they were over 21 feet long they would require three purlins. There is also on the right a form of metal eave plate now quite popular and a small glazing si in place of the heavy glazing sill formerly used. PITCH OF KOOF. One of the first questions to decide in planning a greenhouse is the pitch or slope of the roof. On this will de- pend the lengths of the sash bars and the amount of glass required for a house of given width. In deciding the pitch it must be remembered that a greenhouse roof does more than sim- ply shed rain or snow. It traps the light and heat rays of the sun. When these rays strike the glass at right angles practically none are reflected. When they strike the glass at an angle of 15 degrees about 30 per cent are reflected. In the early winter when the sun is at its lowest, it is at noon in this latitude only about ~o degrees above the horizon. In order that the rays strike the glass at right angles it would be necessary for the pitch of the roof to be as great as Go degrees, which is impracticable in an even span house. The following table gives approximately the proportion of heat and light rays which are reflect- ed from the roofs of various angles during the winter months. table n. Showing per cent of light reflected by roofs of different pitch. Per cent of Pitch. rays reflected. 20 degrees 16.8 25 degrees II-2 30 degrees 8.4 :i.r> degrees 5.7 40 degrees 3.1 G5 degrees Practically none As a general rule, even span houses are built with a pitch of either 26 de- grees, 32 degrees, or 35 degrees. When built with a pitch less than 26 degrees, they are more likely to leak and the snow does not clear well, so that there is danger of their being broken down because of the excessive weight. When a pitch of more than 35 de- grees is desired the roof would be too high to be practical if built even span. This pitch is secured by making the short steep span toward the south and a long sloping span toward the north. The material at liberal current prices required for a house of this design, 30 feet wide and 90 feet long, without benches, will cost not far from $1,400. To this must be added the cost of erection, which will vary with the cost and efficiency of labor, but should not exceed $300 to $350 This will make the total cost not far from $1,750, or a little less than 65 cents a square foot of area covered. It can easily be seen why larger houses may be built more cheaply. In the first place, a greater discount may be secured on materials bought in larger quantities. Second, large ranges are often built in the ridge and furrow system, thus saving great expense in walls. Third, large heating plants may be installed much more cheaply in proportion to areas served. HEATING. The calculations for greenhouse heating are based on certain simple fundamental facts which may be stated briefly as follows: A square foot of glass will give off, under or- dinary greenhouse conditions in win- ter weather, approximately 1 B. T. U. (British Thermal Unit) of heat for each degree difference in temperature between the temperature of the air inside the greenhouse and that outside. In hot water heating, the heating coils will give off 2 B. T. U.'s a square foot for each degree difference in tempera- ture between that of the coils and that of the surrounding air. Suppose, for example, that a house contains 1,000 square feet of glass and that it is de- sired to keep it at a temperature of 60 degrees and that the lowest tem- perature that may be expected is 10 degrees below zero. The number of B T. U.'s given off by such a house each hour would be 60 degrees— (—10 degrees) x 1x1,000, or 70,000 B. T. U.'s. In hot water heating the aver- age temperature of the heating pipes may be assumed to be 160 degrees and if the temperature to be maintained in the house is 60 degrees the differ- ence will be 100 degrees. Since each square foot of pipe will radiate 2 B. T. U.'s each hour for each degree dif- ference in temperature, under these conditions 1 square foot of radiating surface will give off about 200 B. T. U.'s. Dividing the 70,000 B. T. U/s given off by the glass surface by 200 will give us 350 or the number of square feet of radiation necessary. These principles may be embodied in (T-t)XG the following formula : - (160— T) 2 In this formula R = the number of square feet of radiation, T the tem- perature to be maintained inside the house, t the lowest outside tempera- ture to be expected, and G the num- ber of square feet of glass and equiv- alent glass. Glass will give off about six times as much heat as a good, substantial, well-built wall. To find the amount of heat radiated by any house, there- fore, find the number of square feet of exposed glass and add to it 1-6 of the exposed wall surface. In the house I have illustrated in figure 1 the total glass surface amounts to 4.20.r> square feet and the exposed wall surface is 480 square feet, which di- vided by six gives an equivalent of 80> square feet of glass or a total of 4,285- square feet of glass and equivalent glass. If we substitute these values in our formula it becomes as follows : 60— (-10) X4285 = 1450 square feeU (160—60)2 which is the number of square feet of radiation necessary to heat this house to 60 degrees when the weather out- side is 10 degrees below zero. To find the number of linear feet of pipe neces- sary to supply this radiation, it is necessary only to find the amount of radiating surface in one linear foot of the size of pipe it is desired to use. For example, one linear foot of 1%- inch pipe furnishes about .5 of a square foot of radiating surface. Di- viding 1,450 by .5 gives us 2,900 linear feet of 1%-inch pipes necessary to- heat the house, and since the house is 90 feet long, it would be necessary to use 32 lengths of 1%-inch pipe. Since, however, these pipes must be fed by flow pipes which carry the hot water, and since these flow pipes radi- ate heat, the number of coils may be somewhat reduced. But to allow for a margin of safety it would probably be well to use about thirty 1%-inch hot water heating pipes. Pipes this- size are large enough for coils 150 feet or less in length. TABLE III. Showing amount of radiating sur- face in a linear foot of wrought pipe of various sizes. Amount of surface Size of pipe. per lineal foot. 1 -inch 344 114-inch 434 1%-inch 497 2 -inch 621 2%-ineh 752 3 -inch 916 3%-inch 1-044 STEAM. Steam pipes are hotter than hot water pipes as ordinarily used, and therefore houses heated with steam re- quire less radiating surface than those heated with hot water. Steam is usually carried at about 2 pounds pressure and at that pressure has a temperature of about 218 degrees. In condensing to water this steam gives up its latent heat (approximately 1,000 B. T. U.'s a pound). One square foot of radiating surface will condense a little more than % of a pound of steam each hour, assuming that the conditions are the same as above, namely, that the temperature in the house is to be maintained at 60 de- grees with an outside temperature of ■ — 10 degrees. In other words, one- square foot of steam radiating surface will give off about 260 B. T. U.'s per hour. Placing this in the formula used' 60— (— 10)X4285 above we have 260 square feet of steam radiation re- quired, or 2,306 linear feet of 1%-inch pipe, or 25 lengths of 1%-inch pipe ex- tending across the length of the house, which would be equal to about 30' lengths of 1%-inch pipe, which is tho size generally used in steam heating for coils 150 feet or less in length. In practice much less steam radiation is usually provided, with the understand- ing that a higher pressure and conse- quently a higher temperature will be maintained in severe weather. * 9'. j- The American Florist. 339 STEAM \ lUSt S HUT WATKK. While our Inquiries showed that eighty-six per cent of the larger growers preferred steam for heating, it la true that many of the more mod- ern large ranges are being equipped with hot water. This is done for the reason that crops are supposed to mow better under hot water than un- der steam heat. It is probably true that plants lb. not do as well in the super-heated air near a hot steam pipe as they do near an old-fashioned I'.'.j-iiieh hot water pipe at 150 degrees. On the other hand, the modern ten- dency is to place all or part of the pipes overhead and far enough away from the plants so that the heat Is evenly distributed. It is also true that in many of these hot water systems which are being installed a "pressure" system is being used which makes possible the raising of the tempera- ture of the water to 240 degrees, which is equal to 10 pounds of steam. This is a higher pressure and conse- quently a higher temperature than is usually carried by the ordinary steam heating plant. During the spring and fall the hot water has some advantage because it can be kept at a low tem- perature, while steam must always be at 212 degrees or more. GENERATOR OR PRESSURE SYSTEM. The so-called generators or pressure systems depend for their action upon a column of mercury which must be forced up out of the way before the heated water can find its way to the expansion tank. They usually exert about 10 pounds pressure. These generators are automatic in their ac- tion and are claimed by the manu- facturers to produce a more rapid flow of water in the heating pipes. The same effect may be secured by elevating the expansion tank or by having a closed expansion tank fitted with a safety valve set at a certain pressure. In long houses it is neces- sary to supplement gravity circula- tion by pumping. This may be also done under pressure. WR0UGTIT OR CAST BOILERS. The cast iron boiler has a size limit above which it is impracticable to go. Moreover, there is evidence that with its thick water ways it is less econom- ical of fuel than are the thinner shelled wrought iron boilers. On the other hand, cast iron boilers do not rust as badly as wrought iron ones when not in use and have no flues to be burned out by the sulphurous gases and to cause annoyance and ex- pense in replacing. But they do sometimes crack and they have a dis- gusting way of doing it at the most inopportune moment. "When fuel is cheap and abundant, and especially in a small range where the heating system is likely to be neglected dur- ing the summer, cast iron boilers usually give the best satisfaction. Where coal is expensive, and espe- cially if it is of good grade and free from sulphur, wrought iron boilers are probably best. No matter what kind of heat or kind of boiler is used, it is always best to use two small boilers, both of which may be con- nected with the main system, than one large one. One of the small boilers will take care of the house during the spring and fall more economically truin a large one and in case one goes wrong during winter weather the other may be "forced" for a few days and save the crop, when if one large boiler was depended un the crop would be ruined. HOME (in FACTORY. ERECTION, Greenhouse builders make small profits in erecting commercial houses compared with those made in erect- ing houses and conservatories for parks, institutions, and private es- tates. In fact, some firms build com- mercial houses only to fill in between other jobs. As a usual thing, how- ever, the vegetable grower by using his own help at odd times and with the assistance of a skilled mechanic can easily put up a house from ma- terial now to be obtained from dealers in greenhouse supplies at a substantial saving over prices charged by erect- ing firms. It should be borne in mind, however, that greenhouses cost money and even at the present low price of glass and pipe, which is now advanc- ing, a fully equipped, substantial house of medium size can hardly be built for less than sixty to seventy cents a square foot of surface covered. European Horticulture. FROM THE FRENCH AND BELGIAN PRESS. New Ferns. — The year 1912 has been particularly fruitful in novelties in the fern family, many interesting plants having been shown in England. One of the most remarkable is Lastrea pat- ens Mayi, novelty of H. B. May & Son, of Edmonton. Result of a cross be- tween L. patens and L. lepida, the plant is much more elegant than its parents and exceeds them considerably in size. It received honors at two ex- positions. Polypodium Mandaianum, a large and beautiful fern shown by W. A. Manda, Orange, N. J., belongs to the same section as P. Aureum, but has large arching, deep green, finely cut fronds. Among other new ferns are : Polypodium Vidgeni, of H. B. May & Son; Pteris Parkeri, large and beauti- ful form of P. cretica; Nephrolepis exaltata Rochfordi, pale green variety of the group with feathery fronds; N. exaltata Wilmottae, resembling N. Marshalli, but even more finely divid- ed and plume-like; N. Millsi, very distinct, much less dense than the others, and with stiff er stems; pin- nules small, finely dented; Adiantum cuneatum micropinnulum, variety with extremely small pinnules, of a pretty red color in the young state; Asplen- ium divaricatum elegans, variety with fronds divided mostly in long linear segments; petiolas very dark, almost black; Scolopendrium vulgare crispum nobile, very beautiful hardy fern; large fronds 24 inches long and G inches wide, curled and wavy. — M. Gamier in Revue Horticole. Pruning of Orchard Trees. — All orchard trees need a certain training in their youth to induce regularity of shape. This should be accomplished by removing here and there such of the secondary branches as might too much thicken the head, or cause it to spread too much; also by cutting the ends of the young branches that none may dominate the others. In growing them with low heads, it is better to give the young trees a pyra- midal form, much broadened at the base. In pruning neglected older trees, remove first all dead wood, then the small interior branches which are ster- ile for lack of light and air, then ir- regular branches; most of all, such limbs as touch each other and cause injury by rubbing and mutilating the bark, especially in apples. All wounds of any size should be covered with a mastic or dissolved tar to prevent de- cay, after which the tree should be treated with a disinfectant, to destroy fungus and larva> in crevices of the bark. Cultivate around the foot of the tree, and spread manure in a circle equal to the diameter of the head. This treatment should greatly increase vigor, bearing and quality of fruit. — V, Enfer in Revue Horticole. Gypsophila Repens or Prostata. — Though this is little known, it should not be forgotten as a most charming little perennial. It is a bushy little plant, growing about 6 inches high; flowers white or pale pink and pro- duced in succession all summer. Two varieties! G. repens monstrosa, the largest- flowering sort, pure white, and G. repens rosea, pink, are especially desirable. For any sunny border, slope, wall or rockery, all sorts are adapted, and for small bouquets and table deco- ra t ion the monstrosa is highly recom- mended. It is easily propagated by division in March and April and per- fectly hardy. — Jules Rudolph in Le Jardin. New Gladiolus Gandavensis "Schwaben." — Originated by — Pfit- zer, this new yellow gladiolus sur- passes everything yet seen in its color. Its stiff strong stems carry up to 20 flowers, of which six to eight are open at a time. The buds are of a pure canary yellow color, the open flower a light sulphur, the throat deep yellow, with two crimson blotches, which show very little. Strong bulbs carry two to three such stalks, which often branch at the tip, giving a long period of bloom. This variety is exceptional among yellows, in that it is a vigorous grower and sightly throughout the season. Tricentenary of French Landscape Architect. — The tricentenary of the French landscape architect Le Notre will be celebrated by an exposition at the Bagatelle, in Paris, in May. An interesting exhibition of artistic gar- den accessories, fountains, vases, seats, well curbs, sun dials, in all sorts of materials, is a feature that will com- mand attention. Imitations will be ex- cluded, and the entire competition un- der the direction of the society of garden lovers is expected to be a step toward making accessible at moderate prices really artistic garden furnish- ings.—Le Jardin. Another Yellow Peony, La Lorraine. — An entirely double variety has been obtained and is offered for sale this year. It is a hybrid of P. lutea and a double P. mountan; it has strong woody stems, good foliage; flowers large, double, with rounded wavy petals; color light sulphur yellow tinted rosy, becoming lighter as it fades. It is of- fered by the Lemoines at the price of forty dollars each for strong young pot-grown plants. — Le Jardin. Nicotiana Sanderae Hybrida. — This is so pretty with its abundance of flow- ers which run the whole gamut from white to deep red. It has the disad- vantage of closing in the day time when planted out of doors. Sown in September, however, in frames, and flowered in a temperate house these plants may be enjoyed in winter in all their beauty, and are very deco- rative.— Revue de l'Hort. Beige. L a r g e-flowering Nemesias. — The large-flowering nemesias in all their beautiful shades and markings of yel- low, brown, red, lilac, rose, and their constantly improved habit and size are prime favorites in England. Cultivated like any annual and watered freely during hot weather, they give a mag- nificent show and great variety of color. r,e Jardin. Hemf.t, Calif. — The Howard Rose Co. has been organized here and in- corporated to deal in nursery stock, seeds and flowers. The incorporators and directors are Charles Howard, Earnest Linquist and Gertrude How- ard. The capital is $20,000, 340 The American Florist. Mar. S National Gardeners and Florists' BOWLING TOURNAMENT. A meeting of the bowling committee of the National Association of Garden- ers in charge of the National Garden- ers and Florists' Bowling Tournament was held at the Murray Hill Hotel, New York city, Tuesday afternoon, February 25. The following members were .present : John Dodds, Wynecote, Pa.; William Robertson, Jenkintown, Pa.; James Stuart, Mamaroneck, N. Y.; John Everett, Glen Cove, N. Y.; A. Bauer, Deal, N. J. President William H. Waite, Yonkers, N. Y., of the Na- tional Association of Gardeners and Secretary M. C. Ebel of Madison, N. J., were also present. All arrangements were completed to hold the bowling tournament at Thumm's bowling alleys, Broadway and Thirty-first street. New York, "Wednesday, April 9. One entire floor, consisting of twelve alleys, has been engaged and additional alleys reserved •on the next floor if they are required. The entire day will be given over to the tournament. As has already been reported, the bowling will be open to members of the Society of American Florists and members of the National Association of Gardeners. Teams of three men, members of any local flor- ists' or gardeners' society or club, and members either of the N. A. G. or S. A. F. will be eligible in the team tourna- ment. Some of the members of the committee reported that they have had advice from several southern and west- ern cities that local club teams are practicing to enter, and it is the hope of the association that every local so- ciety, or club, will be represented by a team. President Waite, of the N. A. G., offers a piece of silver, valued at $50, as a sweepstake prize, to be competed for by the three members of the S. A. F. and three members of the N. A. G. making the highest scores of the tournament. Ex-President Logan offers a silver cup for the greatest number of strikes made in the tournament in three games, the sweepstake contest ex- cluded. Secretary Ebel offers a silver cup for the highest score made in the tourna- ment, the sweepstake contest excluded. Treasurer James Stuart offers three prizes of the value of $30 for the win- ning team of three men members from a local gardening or florists' club, and members of either the N. A. G. or S. A. F. A silver cup is offered for the high- est number of spares in the tournament in three games, the sweepstake con- test excluded. A long list of prizes is offered for the individual tournament to which the committee expects to add considerable before the event. Everything indicates that the tour- nament, which will be held during the week of the International Flower Show in New York, will be an interesting affair. It will probably bring together a greater number of the bowlers among the gardeners and florists than were ever before gathered together in a like contest. Further information, if de- sired, can be obtained by addressing M. C. Ebel. secretary of the N. A. G., Madison, N. J. Cleveland. WEATHER HURTS BUSINESS. We are having a spell of real winter weather at this writing, after about a week of rain and slush, which had a bad effect on the flower business, fu- neral work being about the only out- let for cut flowers in any quantity, al- though style show week used large quantities of southern smilax for dec- orating the downtown store windows. There is an abundance of cut flowers in all grades, and local wholesale houses are pretty well stocked. NOTES. About ninety firemen at greenhouses in and around this city successfully passed the examinations for a license the past two weeks. Many of these who passed the last examinations failed at the previous examination when written answers were demanded. At the last examination everything was oral, both questions and answers. It also proves that when the florists get together and appoint an intelligent committee to work for the interest of all the growers, much can be accom- plished, and the next important thing to do would be to get together and devise some means whereby the taxes on greenhouses and growing stock can be reduced, as many of the growers claim the taxes on their greenhouses are outrageously high. It is a sad fact, however, that many who bene- fit by the acts of these committees, give them no support, either financial- ly or otherwise, but are content to set back, let the other fellow do the work, and spend his money, and then reap the benefits for themselves. The Ohio Horticultural Society has the premium list for the show to be held in June at Gray's Armory ready for distribution. All florists and grow- ers who are interested may have a copy by writing John A. Body, secre- tary, 218 City Hall. Judd H. Tilton died at his home at 2230 East Sixty-eighth street Saturday morning, March 1, at the age of 34 years. He was one of the firm of Til- ton & Son, owners of a seed store on Woodland avenue. A new flower store called the "Rosary" was opened at 8021 Euclid avenue, opposite St. Agnes' Church, on Tuesday, March 4. J. McDonough is manager. Albert Hart is the proud father of a baby boy which arrived this week. Both mother and baby are getting along nicely. Hearty congratulations. Carl Gerdman has leased the green- houses at Berea formerly run by Gus. Schneider of Springfield. He intends to grow a miscellaneous stock. The Cleveland Florists' Exchange handled a full carload of smilax, which was used in the different retail stores at their spring openings. C. F. B. Westchester and Fairfield Hort. Society. The first annual supper of the Westchester and Fairfield Horticultu- ral Society was held in Germania hall. New Rochelle, N. Y., February IS. As was expected keen but friendly riv- alry existed among those taking part in the bowling, which took place in the afternoon. Great excitement pre- vailed in the games, "trade versus private," honors being about even at the finish. Competitive games were also arranged among the members, the championship prize going to E. McKenzie. In the clash that took place for county supremacy Westches- ter came out on top, the scores being : Westchester. 2.4Si;, Fairfield. 2,347. About 7:30 p. m. SO members and invited guests took their seats at the tallies in the spacious hall, to partake of the good things provided. A fine feature of the supper was the very artistic manner in which the table decorations were carried out, finely flowered plants of Cattleya Trianse be- ing used extensively, these being kind- ly lent by the Geo. E. Baldwin Co., orchid growers, Mamaroneck, N. Y. Boutonnieres of lilies of the valley were provided by ex-President J. Stuart, and miniature "Stars and Stripes" were the favors kindly donated by Chas. Mc- Taggart. Among the invited guests represent- ing the horticultural trade were H. A. Bunyard, W. E. Marshall, Thomas B. Collie, P. Hamilton Goodsell, W. E. Maynard, Andrew Wilson, A. Rich- ards, Chas. McTaggart, Andrew Ken- nedy, all of New York; Robert Reni- son, Louis F. Milliot of Yonkers, N. Y.; Wm. Scott of Elmsford, N. Y.; Ed- ward Neubrand of Tarrytown, N. Y.; M. C. Ebel, Madison, N. J.; Thomas Wade, New Rochelle, N. Y. President Robt. Williamson, after extending a hearty welcome to members and guests, introduced as toastmaster for the evening John M. Brown of Stam- ford. After a few brief remarks on the great strides made by the society since its inauguration he told of the good work being done towards encour- aging a better horticultural spirit, among the public of this section. He was also glad to hear that the so- ciety intended to hold its fall show in Stamford, and assured them that the support they would receive, will fully justify the step taken by the society in that direction. Responding to the request of the toastmaster short addresses were made by the different representatives of the horticultural trade and President M. C. Ebel spoke for the International Flower Show, R. Renison for the Yon- kers Horticultural Society, H. A. Bun- yard for the National Sweet Pea So- ciety. Speeches were also made of a congratulatory and humorous nature by P. H. Goodsell, F. E. Conine, Chas. McTaggart, W. E. Maynard, Joseph H. Sperry, Edward Neubrand, A. Rick- ards, W. E. Marshall. Geo. E. Bald- win. Wm. Scott, President Robt. Williamson. ex-President J. Stuart. Secretary J. B. McArdle. which were received with rounds of applause by all present. Proceedings were enlivened considerably during the evening with songs by H. Wild, O. A. Hunwick, J. M. Brown and A. Rickards. Before closing a most successful and pleasant event, cheers were called for for Presi- dent R. Williamson, ex-President J. Stuart. Secretary J. B. McArdle 'and the toastmaster. and hands were joined in singing "Auld Lang Syne." Owen A. Hunwick, Sec'y. San Francisco. DEMAND STEADY. Bright favorable weather and the absence of rain have materially as- sisted in maintaining the even tone of business. The demand is quiet but steady. There is no marked surplus or scarcity, the increasing shipments to the interior having a steadying ef- fect on the local market. Counter sales in the shops are light, but funeral work is plentiful and keeps the florists more or less busy. Fruit blossoms, principally almond, are the main fea- ture at this writing and with a liberal showing of acacia, hyacinth, narcissus and other spring bulbs lend a charm- ing air of spring not indicated by the calendar. That the trade is quick to take up a novelty having merit is shown by the ready sale of a small shipment received o.f sprays of Cydonia japonica. This beautiful shrub has been overlooked in the past and is a i9'3- The America x Flori s t. 341 « . 1. , m u. ;mcl \ alua hie addition to our early spring blossoms. Prices have de- clined uiiii a few exceptions during the past week. American Beautj ruses are good, a little scarce in the better grades. Liberty, Klllarney ami Kaiserin roses are the best in their respective colors. There is practically no yellow offered, a few War. is bring- ing .-12 a dozen; carnations. .$2.50 to $3.00 a hundred. I 1. 11'. M1KI IM.. The regular monthly meeting of the Florists' Club was held March 4 at the L. S. Donaldson & Co. greenhouses. President Desmond presiding. Forty members were present. Vice-President Theodore Wirth of the Society of American Florists outlined the work for the coming convention. The dance committee reported that the annual dance had paid for itself and the club's guarantee was returned. Much spirit- ed discussion was engendered about cooperative newspaper advertising for Mother's day. This matter was left in the hands of the publicity commit- tee. NOTES. Morrell & Nichols. landscape archi- tects of Minneapolis, have submitted tentative plans for a beautification scheme to the city of Edmonton. It is for 50 years ahead and will mean the ultimate expenditure of $20,000,000. The plan, which has been copyrighted by the municipality, covers the pro- posed extension of the city into the rural districts, and the addition of a large residential district. John Monson, proprietor of the Min- neapolis Floral Co., is serving for three weeks on the jury in the district court. Service of this sort during cold weather and just before Easter is far from agreeable to any grower. L. F. Nordine. representing the An- drews Heating Co.. is making an ex- tended trip through Chicago territory studying greenhouse heating problems. Mrs. R. Will, the venerable mother of Will Bros., is reported to be seri- ously ill at her home in this city. R. A. Latham is enjoying a week's vacation in the country. S. A. J. that papers are now being filed to in- crease the amount of incorporation to $100,000, and owing to the growing de- mand it lias been necessary to enlarge Hi. glass area from 82,000 feet to 100, 000 feet. The present houses are under the direct management of R. K. Schultz, formerly of Bassett & Washburn's, Hinsdale. Mr. Schultz has a good crop • I i In- leading commercial carnations, the pink and white Kui'han'tress being especially line. Here also we found a high grade of roses, including Rich- iii' >i i.l. Killarney and White Killarney. Sw.et peas are well grown in the lead- ing shades, the flowers having long stiff stems. The greenhouses adjoin the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul tracks, where transportation facilities an- excellent. Although this is known ... i firm of vegetable growers, the work thus far has been confined to decorative plant stock and cut flow- ers hut the growing of vegetables un- der glass will be taken up as soon as the conditions warrant this cour- Shuman & Kohout, who make a specialty of growing roses, are showing very good American Beauty. Killarney, Richmond, White Killarney and My Maryland. They are making prepara- i i. .us to build twro greenhouses to ad- join their present plant. Philadelphia Notes A wedding of general interest took place on Washington's birthday when Miss Malyon Faulkner was married to Robert Q. Shoch. Miss Faulkner is a sister of George Faulkner and Mrs. H. H. Battles. "Bobbie" Shoch. as he is familiarly known in the trade, has heei, in the business from his youth up. He has been grower, salesman, spent several years in a commission house, and is now one of the valued workers of the M. Rice Co. The happy couple have the best wishes of the trade for a long and happy life to- i gether. Paul Berkowitz says that artificial flowers such as crepe roses and chry- santhemums can be and are being used by many retail florists to good ad- vantage and with much profit. These and the dried maidenhair fern in con- nection with them are used to embel- lish magnolia wreaths which are largely used for grave decoration. They are also indispensible in large decorations, as at a distance they can- not be distinguished from the real flowers they represent. Libertvville, ID. A visit to the establishment of the Meredith Flower & Vegetable Co. will readily illustrate the advantage of bus- iness methods in conjunction with a practical knowledge of the growing end of the business. Only two years ago this company was incorporated and capitalized for $35,000 and under the able management of President J. E. Meredith and Secretary C. W. Stout the business has grown to such proportions Freeport, III. John Bauscher celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of his birth March 1. Some idea of Mr. Bauscher's popularity may be had from the numerous and beauti- ful tokens of esteem he received, in- cluded in which were over 300 con- gratulatory letters, telegrams and post- cards. Aside from his prominence in the flower business, Mr. Bauscher en- joys the distinction of being a county supervisor, a member of nearly fifty clubs, associations, fraternal orders, etc.. including the Anchor Club, of which he is the founder. The Late Thomas Gilmore. Thomas Gilmore. who for the past 25 years has been head gardener on the estate of August Belmont, the well- known banker and capitalist, at Hemp- stead, Long Island, X. Y., died there on February 21. aged 711 years. He was highly esteemed by Mr. Belmont, who being at Cape Cod, Mass.. imme- diately wired to Hempstead, on learn- ing of Mr. Gilmore's death, to post- pone funeral arrangements until his return. Mr. Gilmore was a Scotch- man, a tall, gray-bearded and striking figure of military carriage and appear- ance. He was highly esteemed by all who knew him. A. F. F. 342 The American Florist. Mar. S, The American Florist Established 1885. Subscription. United States and Mexico. $1.00 a year; Canada $2.00; Europe anl Countries in Postal Union. $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from those in the trade. When sending us change of address always send the old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue the American Florist has accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements must teach us Tuesday (earlier possible), as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility lor tne opinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 104 PAGES WITH COVER ,311 .317 CONTENTS Suggestions for easter trade. - -Easter preparations —Rambler roses (or Easter ;"' —Easter i.lants jj° —Plant baskets for Easter ^}| The retail trade ls —Easter basket (see supplement with tins •"""^ - —St. Patrick's day suggestions Jis —Easter suggestions • ■ • •••<•"> —White enamel handle basket by \\ . ■>■ Smith, Chicago lillus. i 319 —Greening cut Bowers ■"" —For a children's Easter party ?-u The rose %" l'rnp:iu':itiii|i I'V malum: •'-' Easter design by Geo. M. Stumpp, *<■«' York (illus.l ?H> Willow handle basket I illus.l Easter shrubs .321 Some of Lemolne's novelties (illus.) 322 Eliminating funeral flowers ||2 Mealy bug on ferns «J The carnation *r° —The spring routine «° — Experiments on stem rot '-1 Chrysanthemums 32' — Best commercial varieties 6j\ Flower markets of l'aris (lllus.) 3-S Illinois State Florists' Association Hi —Eighth annual convention 331 —Charles Loverldge (portrait) ;;' —President Loveridge's address 331 —Secretary's report 33^ — Treasurer's report ,;•;- — The exhibitors ■;;;- — C. W. Johnson I portrait I 333 — J. F. Ammann (portrait) .....333 Frank L. Washburn I portrait I 333 — Floricllltnral work at Illinois 333 — Landscape gardening for the florist 335 —Visitors iS Easter plants at Philadelphia 330 Connecticut Horticultural Society 330 Greenhouse construction and equipment ....337 European horticulture 339 National bowling t nament >4» Cleveland £40 Westchester and Fairfield II. .n Society 340 Sau Francisco 34e. Minneapolis 341 I.il.crtvville. ill 341 Ohio Agricultural Society 342 Society Of American Florists 342 Third international Hewer show 342 Chicago spring flower show 342 Boston 344 Morris County Gardeners & Florists 344 Chicago £60 St. Louis 38 1 Milwaukee 3<»8 Cincinnati 300 Philadelphia '■'■'" New York 372 Pittsburg 372 Nashville 372 The seed trade 380 — South Dakota against free seeds 380 — Montana seed laboratory 380 — Canadian seed growers Association 380 Market gardeners 386 — Tomato plants 380 The nursery trade . 388 — Meneray nursery ordered sold 388 — Reed w ins nursery snii :;ss Kansas City 408 Society of American Florists. MEETING OF OFFICERS. The officers and board of directors of the Society of American Florists met in executive session at the Radis- son hotel, Minneapolis, Minn., Febru- ary 25-2G. The meeting was called to order by President Farquhar promptly at 10 a. m. the first day, and by ad- hering strictly and faithfully to its work the board was able to complete its duty by the evening of the second day. All members of the board were present, with the exception of Secre- tary John Young, who was detained in New York through illness, Geo. Asmus of Chicago acting as secretary pro tern. Every member seemed to be well pleased with the facilities offered in the convention hall, the grounds, hotel accommodations and other local con- ditions and advantages. At 7 p. m. of the second day the Twin City florists tendered their wel- come visitors a banquet at the Radis- son hotel, which was a very enjoyable affair. Short talks full of useful sug- gestions, fine humor and good fellow- ship kept all together until nearly mid- night, when it became necessary for members of the board to leave to make midnight train connections for the East. All participants felt sure of a successful convention, and everybody is going to work to bring that result about. The following were present at the banquet : Officers of the S. A. F.— Pres- ident John K. M. L. Farquhar. Vice- President Theodore Wirth, Treasurer William Kasting. Also Geo. Asmus, act- ing for Secretary John Young. Directors — E. Allan Pierce. Harry A. Bunyard. C. H. Totty. John A. Evans, August Poejhlm&nn, Thomas Roland. Richard Vincent, Jr. Twin City florists — Wm. N. Steel. H. Nicholson, C. H. Rued- linger. C. A. Bossen. Louis Boeglin, S. D. Dvsinger. O. J. Olson. E.. F. Holm. L. L. May. Hugh Will. A. S. Rice. Henry Will, O. C. Swanson, G. A. Will. C. F. Rice. Fred Busch. A. Blink- enberry. J. A. Ridgway, T. Comman- dros, Louis Danck, L. C. Boughner, L. F. Nordsen. Mack Martin, John Revik, Thomas Hall. Walter Pier. Hans Rosacker. S. A. Jamieson, O. H. Carl- son, W. D. Desmond, R. A. Latham, J. C. Taylor, A. Lauritsen. C. E. Schaffer, Max Kaiser, LeRoy Cady. A. F. Longren, Wm. H. Bofferding. Ohio Agricultural Society We are in receipt of the premium list for the summer show of the Ohio Hor- ticultural Society, to be held at Grays Armory, Cleveland, June 12-14. The classes include roses, peonies, herb- aceous perennials and flowering and decorative plants. Copies of the pre- mium list may be had on application to John N. Stockwell, secretary. 218 City Hall, Cleveland. Some changes have been made in the dates of staging exhibits in certain sections of the show. Exhibits in Di- vision E, which covers retail florists' rose displays, will be staged on Sat- urday, April 5, instead of Monday, April 7. Division G, covering collec- tions of roses and open to private gardeners and amateurs only, will also be staged on April 5, instead of April 7. Division B, covering cut roses, will be staged on April 7, instead of April 5. These divisions form part of the section allotted to the American Rose Society. A supplementary schedule has been published and sent out, in which these changes are noted, as well as many new prize offers. The judging of all the exhibits staged on the opening day will be completed prior to the formal opening of the show. Seventy judges will pass on the ex- hibits during the afternoon, the judg- ing to commence promptly at 3 o'clock, and by 6 o'clock, when the doors open, cards will be found on all the exhibits. The corps of judges will include rep- resentative men from all sections of this country, and twelve or more "from England and Holland. An enormous attendance is expected on the opening night, and it can be relied upon that the exhibition will be entirely in order and in readiness for the public. Those in the trade who intend making exhibits in the trade exhibition, a feature of the show. should lose no time in arranging for space. Secretary John Young can still provide some excellent locations and will be pleased to furnish any infor- mation regarding accommodation on application to him at 54 West Twenty- eighth street, New York. J. H. Pepper, Chairman Publicity Committee. Third International Flower Show. GRAND CENTRAL PALACE. NEW YORK. With the opening of the Interna- tional Flower show only one month away, the management and the various committees are, naturally, most active in their work of preparation for the big event. Wm. Duckham. Madison. N. J., has been appointed manager of the competitive section of the show, and his appointment meets with the hearty approval of the trade. He is a man of wide acquaintance in all branches of the florist industry, as well .is In private estate circles, and as manager of this most important sec- tion of the exhibition he is very ac- ceptable to both commercial and pri- vate interests. He has had consider- able experience in staging exhibits, his work in this direction during the past fifteen years at the shows of the Mor- ris Co. (N. J.) Gardeners and Florists' Society being particularly commend- able. Our Supplements. Subscribers should see that they get copies of the fine supplementary illus- trations showing high grade design and decorative work. These fine sup- plements should be carefully preserved as they mean much to the retail flo- rists in dealing with their customers, illustrating as they do the various kinds of work that the everyday flo- rist is called upon to perform. The papers in which the supplements appear should be likewise preserved, as they contain much valuable data with regard to these special illustra- tions. Subscribers should see that they get every issue, as otherwise they may miss some of this high-grade work. Chicago Spring Show Preparations for the annual spring show of the Horticultural Society of Chicago, to be held at the Art Insti- tute April 1-5, are nearly completed with every indication that this will be one of the most, attractive spring displays ever made in this country. The plans include many novel fea- tures, one being a piscatorial exhibit of considerable magnitude and rare interest to lovers of aquaria plants, etc. The final premium list has been mailed to prospective exhibitors, but additional copies may be had on ap- plication to Secretary R. J. Haight. Monon building, Chjcago. Important to Subscribers. The date on the yellow address label on your copy of THE AMERICAN FLORIST will show when your subscription expires. Please renew subscription promptly on expiration to mate certain of receiving your copy of each issue. '9'3- The American Florist. 343 Meetings Next Week. Baltimore, Md.. March 10. 8 p. in. Gardeners rod i loi lata1 Club ol Baltim Florists' Bx- chance ball, St. Pan! and Franklin stn-.'ts. Chicago. Match 12. Gardeners and Florists' No 10816, 280 North Clark Btreet. Cincinnati. 0.. March 10. 8 p. m, Cincinnati i i .. i i s i Jabei BUlotl Flower Market. CU-vcland, o., March 10, 7:30 p. m. Cleve- land Florists' Club, Progress hall, 2610 De- troll aveuue. Hartford. Conn.. March 14. 8 p. m. Connect!' Horticultural Society, Count; building. Lake Geneva. Wis.. March 15, 8 p. in. Lake Geneva Gardeners' and Foremen's Asso- ciation, Horticultural ball Moline. 111.. March 13.— Ti i fit v Florists' Club, horn ' win. Knees. New Orleans. La.. March 10, 2 p. m. — Gard- m ii P !i live Asso* latlon, 11 1 Ex- New York, March 10, 7:30 p. m. New York ta' C , Grand Opera House building. New York. March 12, 4:30 p. m. Horticul- tural S i* ol New rork, American Museum of Mi al History. Norwich, Conn.. March 10. — New Loud lounty Horticultural Society, Buckingham Memorial, Omaha. Neb., March 13, 8 p. m. — Omaba Florists' Club, City ball, Rochester, N. Y., March 10, 8 p. in. Bo- chestei Florists' Association, '.it Main street e:,sl Scranton. Pa,. March 14, 7:30 p. m.— Rcrnn- ton Florists' Club Springfield. O., March 10.— Springfield Florists' Club. St. Louis. Mo.. March 13. 2 p. m.— St. Louis Florists' Club, Odd Fellows' building, Ninth and Olive streets. Toledo. 0.. March 11. -Toledo Florists' Club. Wants, For Sale, Etc One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv. for Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section. Where answers are to be mailed from this office inclose 10 cents extra to cover postage etc. Situation Wanted— By experienced Seedsman. Good counter man. For further particulars, ad- dress, Key 791, care American Florist Co. Situation Wanted— Position as traveling sales- man for seeds, bulbs, plants or florists' supplies. Address Key 786, care American Florist. Situation Wanted As orchid grower or gar- dener-private prefered— by Englishman, age 29. married. 15 years good practical experience in the work of all departments of Al places. Excel- lent references. Address. Key 795, care American Florist. Situation Wanted -Position by energetic young man in a prixate establishment: 25 years old. Life experience in private and commercial establish- ments growing roses, carnations, mu ns' pot plants and vegetables. Best of references. Address Key 787. care American Florist. Situation Wanted As Foreman; can take full charge. 14 years practical experience in growing roses, carnations, mums, and general stock for retail trade. Can furnish the best of references. Southern States preferred. Married, age 31. State wages. Address Key 793, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— As Head Gardener and Flor ist in private place: English, 35 years old. married, one child, boy of 7. At present engaged, but de- sire a change. Life experience in all branches in- cluding store plants, grapes, peaches, melons, strawberries under glass, etc.. vegetables, train, tng fruit trees and general routine of a well-kept garden, 5 years in this country. Best references- Address. Key 794. care American Florist. Situation Wanted -As head gardener or super- intendent. Good grower of cut flowers, potted plants, in doors and out doors: vegetables and fruits, Good experience in lawn and park work: und< r stand management of pri\ate place park, ceme- tery, i'! institution. Am 30 years of age, married, no children. Have been in the gardening and florist business for 15 years. Can furnish besl n t- erences to partj requiring such a man. Address, Key 799, care American Florist. Help Wanted Boys from 1*. to 20 years as ap- i'i-. ntices in green hi mse, Poehi.mann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove. III. Help Wanted-A bookkeeper who has had ex- perience in bookkeeping in a florist's store. Ad- dress A. F. F., care American Florist. 124 East 24th Street. New York! Help Wanted— Florist and gardener, competent to take charge of greenhouse, garden and grounds at State Institution. Address Superintendent, State Public School. Owatonna. Minn. Help Wanted Single man, who understands poultr> and sto< k. Must be willing worki i and mat. No maii with bad habits wanted. Apply to N. W. Mauri- ESTATE, Lake (,. n. va, Wis For Sale— New Greenhouse with 11 acres of land located in a rich farming country and in count] seat, Inquire of Frank A. Wkrbach, Cambridge. III. For Sale -Hall interest in a good paying Florist business, must be sold by March 10. Other busi ness cause of selling Write immediately for pai ticulars. Address. Key 765, care American Florist- For Sale -Retail florist store at 422'' Broadway, New York; good business attached: improving location: reason for selling eminently satisfai tory; terms quite reasonable. Address Lb MOULT, 202 Bowery. New York. For Rent or Sale Greenhouses. 28,000 feet of glass, not water and steam heat: also 3 acres of land and harn if desired. Ten minutes walk from K. K. station and street car: 14 minutes north of Chicago on C. & N. W. Address, JOHN Fblke, Sr., 716 Ridge Ave., Wilmette, III. For Sale— Two acres with 25.000"square feet of glass; up-to-date improvements, comenl bcn< hes; tine dwelling house and barn; nice orchard. Every- thing in first-class condition l<> minutes from R. K. and C. L. Ben. \ oi.t.man. 430 Ridge Ave., Wilmette, 111. For Sale \ good paying Florist Business in a MlchiB an city of 14.000 will be sold now or June 15th at a bargain; small house and store connected to 4,(i00 feet of glass right in business center of city. Will stand closest investigation. Come and investigate, First-class trade. Owner will retire. Established 25 years and in good repair Iacoh Schneider. Florist Manistee. Mich. For Sale- At a sacrifice, for cash; about 2000 feet of glass, stocked with carnations, chrysanthe- mums, bedding stock and small flowers. A fine proposition to one that thoroughly understands the business. Large retail trade and all the wholesale you can handle. Four acres of land; on car line on the main street of city of 20.000. For particulars address R. S. Elwood. Receiver, Albuquerque, N. M. Want a Change?— Over 8000 feet of glass; de- voted to lettuce, together with 120 acres of land in hay and market garden. Near a Colorada town of 12000 population. The only one in the business; established trade of over 30 years. $6000 takes this: part cash, terms. Address Key 789 care American Florist. STORE MANAGER WANTED, by April 1. A competent, reliable and energetic man with pleasing address, who thoroughly understands the retail business. Must be a good maker up and decorator. Married man preferred. Only a man whose experience has been gained in up to date stores will be eligible. A first-class permanent po- sition with opportunities for advancement for the right man. Applicant will state ago, extent of ex- perience, where employed in the past, present po- sition and wages expected. B, F. BARR., Keystone Nurseries, Lancaster, Pa* Assistant Gardener Wanted for pub! o institution, Yonnn single in. in as 2nd assistant gardenei Must bi sober, horn sf ;ind in- dustrious; al Eeasl 2 years experie ■ ■ m general greenhouse work; $30 per month with board and room. 30 days1 leave ot absenci with luring year. Hours 7 a.m. to 1:30p.m.; dutj i verj oiln r Sundaj No firing, r. pairii i Vddress, Key 797, care American Florist. Florists Wanted: P16 So",h. Parh Commissioners of Chicago will hold examination for Florist March 10th, 1913. Applications must be hh-d in advance, and blanks will be mailed upon req Florists "HI be paid $70 pi i month to start, and will be required to can foi plants, sht ubt ■ ii her in greenhouse or outside. Situation Wanted Good Carnation Grower capable of taking charge. For further particulars, Address, Key 796, care American Florist. PLANT 6R0WER WANTED Advertiser wants competent grower of general line of pot plant stock for store trade. This place is located in the south and good wages will be paid to the right man. State age and experience. Address, Key 798, care American Florist. WANTED Good all-round greenhouse man, middle-aged and married preferred: must be sober and relia- ble: 4500 feet of glass: grow carnations, roses, bulb stock, bedding plants, etc.; good wages and permanent position; town of 2000, with all advan- tages of city at lower living cost. Address Key 785, care American Florist. WANTED A gardener— married and with a small family Place near Chicago. No grass to cut or roadways to care for. Small greenhouse, vegetable garden and Hower beds. House hot water heated, fuel and electric lighted furnished free. Answer, stat- ing age and nationalit\ and wages expected. Address, Key 792, care American Florist. ni flowering Plants, Palms, etc.. to: Send Catalogues ALBERT HAISCH, Memphis, - Tennessee ■ F your Easter Stock is right, advertise it now. There is much inquiry as to who can fill the orders this early season and the early advertise- ment gets there. 344 The American Florist. Mar S, Welch Bros. Co., Leading Wholesale Florists Everything in the Line of Cut Flowers in their Season OUR SPECIALTY: — American Beauty, Killarney, Richmond, Maryland and all the Superior Roses; Lily of the Valley, Carnations, Orchids. Best Produced. CUT FLOWER BOXES In Lots ( Printed f 500 Free Per 10(4 18x5x3 $1.45 21x8x5 21x5x3*. 24x5x3 i. 28x5x3i. 30x5x3i. 24x8x5 . 28x8x5. . 30x8x5. . 36x8x5 . 30x12x6. 36x14x6. l.( 1.75 1.95 2.75 2.65 2.85 3.20 4.06 4.95 5.70 7.10 DOUBLE VIOLET BOXES Per 100 8x5x4 SI. 56 9*x6x5. 1.95 Il)x7x6. . 2.39 12x6x7.. 2.75 Ruscus — Pur- ple Green, Red, White, 50 ets. Per Pound. Tinted Colors, 75c Per Pound Immortelles Bronze Green and Purple Magnolia Leaves 51.50 per box of 1000 OUR METALLI and WAX DESIGNS are of I he !><■-[ quality. AMERICAN OAK SPRAYS. Boxwood 18c per pound, ST. 50 per case. Ferns New Crop. Daggers and Fancy. Best Quality, SI. 50 per 1000. Bronze Galax .$7.50 Per C Leucothoe Green Galax e of 10, COO Sprays and Ivy Green and Violet Tin Foil BestQuality20cper lb Plain Tinfoil 9c per lb Wax and Tissue Paper For all lines of Florist ii-e. We Carry a lull Line pi Ribbons and Chiffons. Plain Chiffon. 4 in. 3 '. per yd. 6 in. 4c per yd. Silk Slips 4 in. 5c per yd. 6 in. 6jc per yd. Leaves Italian Beach Cape Flowers mil a complete line of Artificial Flowers in our Supply Dept. We Wt of are the Largest Shipper; Cut Flowers in New England. Iianille the very best of goods Block and Script Letters Gold and Purple Stick Letters For the Use on Ribbons Welch Bros. Co., Wholesale Commission Florists Manufacturers and Importers of Florist Supplies Hardy Cut Evergreens 226 Devonshire Street, BOSTON, MASS. TELEPHONES; Main 6267-6268 and 54 19 IMPORTED CYCAS LEAVES Best Quality Out Leaves Are of the Best Imported Quality. Prepared by the Best Manufacturers of Europe. We Have the Lowest Prices. Per 100 Ml.' 13x16. 16x20. 21x24. 24x28 28x32. 32x36 36x40 . . S2.00 . 3.00 . 3.511 . 4.00 . 5.00 . 6.00 . 7.00 . 8.00 We make our Wire Designs in our Store and can fill all orders at once. We carry a com- plete line of Corruga- ted Boxes. Write for our price list on the same. The Genuine CREGO Aster DIRECT FROM THE ORIGINATOR With its enormous blossoms, long stems and vigorous, healthy plants, this Aster is becoming more valuable to the florist from year to year, and its remarkable success is due to the fact that it has had the benefit of fourteen years of the most rigid and painstaking selection, every effort having been directed toward developing its commercial qualities— toward making it a money-maker for every florist who handles it. Growing no Other Seed of any kind, I am able to give this the closest possible attention. One of the largest growers at Irondequoit, the great Aster center of New York state, says: "Our best Crego blooms usually sell at about $1.00 a dozen, retail, about twice as much as can be got here for any other variety " Both wholesale and retail, when properly handled, the Crego Aster has always maintained its position at the top of the market. BUY YOUR SEED DIRECT FROM THE ORIGINATOR. I am ottering the Ctvuo Aster in four i to 6 inches in diameter and of splendid color. olor: vhite, shell pink, rose pink and violet, all hilly up to Crego grade, with immense fluffy blooms 4 NOTE THE PRICES:-1 , -ounce 50c; H -ounce $1.00; ounce $2.00. Send cash with your order. G. S. CREGO. 1036 Vancouver Avenue, PORTLAND, ORE, Boston. MARKET STILL POOR. There is no improvement in the mar- ket here. Bulbous stock is being hit hard. If the grower gets the price of the bulbs in many cases he is lucky. His other expenses are lost. Sweet peas, like the cannon at the Charge of the Light Brigade, are everywhere, and of good, bad and indifferent quality. Asparagus sprengeri and plumosus are scarce and are about the only bright spots on the horizon at present. From the artistocratic orchid to the plebian violet, there is abundance. All are looking forward to Easter, to give a clearance to the accumulation, and an incentive to spring business. NOTES. We noticed some particularly fine cattleyas at Welch Bros. In quantity and quality they exceeded anything we have seen for some time. P. Welch has been confined to his home with the grippe for the past two weeks. March came in like the proverbial lamb, with rain, mist and quietness, and the lion will probably have his in- nings before the month is out. Visitor : P. Fotheringham, repre- senting F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown, N. Y. Mac. Morris Couuty Gardeners and Florists. The annual carnation night of the Morris County Gardeners and Flor- ists' Society will be held in the meet- ing room, Madison, N. J., on the eve- ning of March 12. This night has been a fixed feature of our society for the past 10 years and we will have it better than ever this year. Our members are going to put up the standard varieties and we are appeal- ing to the introducers to send in the candidates of 1913. They are a grand lot all through and it would seem a shame if we could not see them, flower and stem, set upon our tables. The public will be admitted. A good show will arouse much interest. Everybody loves a carnation and a good variety costs no more to grow than a poor one, so let us see them. Please let all consignments come in care of C. H. Totty, Madison, N. J., and a dozen of us will see that they get all the care and proper staging that we can give them. Edward Regan, Sec'y. 19'3- The American Florist. 345 PERCY JONES H. VAN GELDER, Pres. L. M. JONES. Secy. ESTABLISHED 1903. SHOWING SECTION OF CUT FLOWER DEPARTMENT INCORPORATED 1911 Importers and Jobbers of Florists' Supplies. Ribbons and Chiffons Our Specialty. 56 E. Randolph St., Our Customers:— We thank you for the ap- preciation you have shown of our efforts to take care of your orders in the right way. You have given to us the most up- to-date establishment of its kind in Chicago. To you we owe our success and it will be our greatest pleasure to show our gratitude by serving you even more conscientiously in the future, if that is pos- sible, than we have in the past. Yours for still greater profits. H. Vax Gelder. Wholesalers of Cut Flowers and Greens. We Sell Everything Used by Florists. CHICAGO, ILL PoTThis Is uruy rage 1, See fage 2. 346 The American Florist. Mar. 8\ H. VAN GELDER, Pres. Importers and Jobbers of Florist Supplies WHOLESALE commission FLORISTS 56 East Randolph Street CHICAGO L. M. JONES, Secy, Ribbons and Chiffons Our Specialty Order what you want from us. If any item is not entirely to your satisfaction we will be glad to have you return same when you receive it and we will pay express charges and ask no questions. Merely say you cannot use it. RIBBON (10 Yard Bolts, Any Color.) No. 333 No. S No. 7. No. P No No. 16 Nn 9? No. 40 No. 60 No. SO No. 100 No. 1?0 No. ISO No. 120 Plain Taffeta . .$0.25 . . .35 . . .40 . . .45 . . .50 . . .60 . . .75 . . .85 . . .95 . . 1.05 . . 1.15 .. 1.35 No. 666 Medium Satin Taffeta $0.30 .40 .45 .55 .60 .75 .85 .95 1.10 1.20 1.30 1.45 Best Quality -American Beauty Ribbon Bolt, $1.60. Basket Ribbon — Chiffon Crepon Sprinkleproof No. 8, per 10 yard bolt $ .85 Silk Taffeta Yellow Ribl i — No. 80, 10 yard bolt $ .65 CYCAS LEAVES Per Doz. 12 to 14 inch $0.35 14 to 16 inch 40 16 to 20 inch 50 20 to 24 inch "Van Brand'' Our Best Satin Taffeta $0.40 .50 .65 .80 .90 . 1.05 1.25 1.40 1.60 1.80 1.95 2.10 10-Yard 24 to 28 inch. 28 to 32 inch. 32 to 36 inch. 36 to 40 inch. .60 .70 .80 .90 1.00 40 to 44 inch 1.10 44 to 48 inch 1.20 Assortment of 100 Leaves, 10 each, for $6.00. Per 100 $2.25 3.25 3.75 4.50 5.50 6.00 7.00 7.25 8.00 8.75 We sell everything used by Florists and Guar- antee everything we sell to give satisfaction. CHIFFON 4 inch plain edge 2c 6 inch plain edge 3c 10 inch 3 striped edge 5c 4 inch white striped Sprinkleproof 2j4c 6 inch white striped Sprinkleproof 3^c 6 inch 3 striped edge white Sprinkleproof 3^4c 4 inch dotted (Pink and White) 3^c 6 inch dotted (Pink and White) 4J4C 6 inch Valley (Pink and White) 5c 10 inch Valley (Pink and White) 7c 6 inch White Spirit Netting 4c 6 inch Colored Spirit Netting 3>ic 12 inch Spirit Netting, best quality, any color. .7V2c 6 inch five striped edge Sprinkleproof (eleven colors) very best quality '.6c a yard a yard a yard a yard a yard a yard a yard a yard a yard a yard a yard a yard a yard a yard Card Cords, all colors, per gross $1.00 Corsage Cords (all colors), write for sample — Per dozen 25 Per gross 2.25 No. 5 Corsage Ribbon (any color), per 10 yd. bolt 35 Fancy Corsage Pins, oval shape heads, Ay2 in. (any color), per gross 95 Best Corsage Shields (any color, regular price $2.50 per dozen) 1.90 Plain White Cards, per 1,000 65 Best Hardwood Toothpicks (100 boxes to case) per case 2.25 Clock faces, 4 inch, 25c each ; per dozen 2.50 Clock faces, 7 inch, 35c each; per dozen 3.00 Air plants (best on market), per 100 7.00 Air plants, other grade, per 100 5.00 Plain Tin Foil, per lb 09 Colored Tin Foil, per lb 20 American Beauty Tissue (10 reams to bundle), per bundle 4.75 Silkaline (8 spools to lb.), per lb 80 Magnolia Leaves (all colors, none better), per carton.. 1.35 Prepared Oak Sprays (all colors), per lb 40 Not the Oldest, Nor the Largest, Just the Best. S^~This is Only Page 2, See Page 3. '9'3 H. VAN GELDER, Pres. Importers and Jobbers of Florist Supplies The American Florist. « #lJ\ WHOLESALE commission FLORISTS 56 East Randolph Street CHICAGO 347 L. M. JONES, Secy Ribbons and Chiffons Our Specialty SXJF»F»IvIE>S DOVES First grade $ 9.00 per doz. Very best grade 1 1.00 per doz. SILVERED RUSCUS— All shades $ .60 per lb. All shades 5.50 per 10 lbs. IMMORTELLES— All colors $ .35 per bunch. All colors 3.75 per doz. CAPE FLOWERS— White $ .75 per lb. Colored ". 1.25 per lb. Waterproof Crepe Paper $ 2.00 per doz. Waterproof Crepe Paper 14.00 per 100 MATTS. Porto Rican Matts $ 1.50 per doz. Porto Rican Matts 12.00 per 100 Fibre Silk Stripping, all colors — 1 inch width, 50 yards spool $ .90 Bon Ton Fibre Ribbon — 250 yards spool $ .90 500 yards spool 1 .25 Baby Ribbon — All Shades, 50 yard spool $ 3.00 per doz. spools Fine White Wax Paper— 480 Sheets to ream $ 1.40 Green Dye for St. Patrick's Day. Florists' Wire, cut and in stones. Let us quote you. CUT FLOWERS Easter Price List: Cut Easter Lilies $ 1.50 to $ 2.00 per doz. Cut Easter Lilies 12.00 to 15.00 per 100 Cut Easter Lilies 100.00 per 1000 American Beauties Specials $6.00 per doz. 36 inch 500 per doz. 30 inch 4.00 per doz. 24 inch 3.00 per doz. 20 inch 2.00 per doz. 15 inch 1.50 per doz. Short Stem 1.00 per doz. Richmond, White and Pink Killarney, My Maryland Select $12.00 to $15.00 per 100 Fancy ..* 10.00 per 100 Medium 8.00 per 100 Good Short 4.00 to 6.00 per 100 Carnations, fancy S 5.00 per 100 Carnations, firsts 4.00 per 100 Carnations, common 3.00 per 100 Orchids, Cattleyas $ 4.00 to 6.00 per doz. Callas, per doz., $2 12.00 to 15.00 per 100 Jonquils 3.00 per 100 Daffodils 3.00 per 100 Tul'ps 3.00 to 4.00 per 100 Spanish Iris 6.00 to 8.00 per 100 ValIe-v 3.00 to 4.00 per 100 Violets, double .75 per 100 Violets, single 75 to 1.00 per 100 Sweet Peas .75 per 10b Sweet Peas, Fancy 1.00 per 100 Adiantum .75 per 100 Smilax $1.50 to $2.00 per doz. Sprengeri, Plumosus Sprays 2.00 to 4.00 per 100 Plumosus Strings .60 each Ferns 2.00 per 100O Galax 1.00 per 1000 Boxwood, per bunch 25c: per case of 50 lbs 7.50 Extra long Green & Bronze Leucothoe 60 per 100 Extra long Green & Bronze Leucothoe 4.50 per 1000 Short Green Leucothoe 40 ner 10O Short Green Leucothoe ? 50 per 1000 We are the largest wholesalers of Bulb Stock in the West Not the Oldest, Nor the Largest, Just the Best. - This is Only Page 3, See Page 4. 348 H. VAN GELDER. Pres. Importers and Jobbers of Florist Supplies The American Florist. ^ & CY JOjy INC. ^ WHOLESALE commission FLORISTS 56 East Randolph Street CHICAGO Mar. 8, L. M. JONES, Secy' Ribbons and Chiffons Our Specialty To all in the trade who are interested in greater profits: Why not let us put your name on our mailing list? It will save you money. All supplies sold with the understanding if any item is not entirely satisfactory you may return same and we will be glad to pay ex- press charges. Buy from a Mail-Order House and save traveling men's expenses. If you are in business for PROFITS, send your orders to us, the fastest growing House in Chicago. We need your business to keep growing. You cannot hire any help, or get a part- ner whom you can depend upon more, or who will work as hard for you, as PERCY JONES. We sell everything used by Florists. j@~This is only Page 4, Write for MoreJPages. TOIj The American Florist. 349 A Large Supply of EASTER LILIES ALSO A NOW ON- BIG CROP OF ROSES r Our New Carnation Range Is Now in Full Crop with a Big Cut of Fancy Carnations Remember, we will also have a tremendous supply of Fancy Tulips, Jonquils, and Dutch Hyacinths. You should place your order here. Buy Direct of the Grower EASTER PRICE LIST: American Beauties Pit doz. Extra long $c 36-incli 4 00 20 to 24-inch 3 00 15-inch 2 00 s to 10 inch 1 00 Rhea Reid and Wards Per 100 Extra long select $45 (0 I I length $10 00 to 12 00 Medium length 8 00 Short ■" to 6 00 Fancy Bulb Stock Per Ion Dutch Hyacinths $5 00 to $6 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00 to I "J Fancy Double Tulips a out,, | 00 Fancy Single Tulips 2 00 to 3 00 Jonquils Golden Spur I 2 00 to 3 00 White and Pink Killarney and Richmond Extra 16ng select Good length Medium length.... Short Per 100 $10 0(1 to $12 CO 8 00 li (in 4 nO t,, .", i ii Carnations Per lun Extra long fancj 0. P. Bassett $-1 in t,, $5 00 Fancy white and pink I Ml Medium white and pink •'• in Weak aii.l splits 2 l 0 Extra Fine Easter Lilies Extra long, per do/ $1 50 to $ •_' 0 Extra long, per 100 12 00 t,, 15 0 Slmrt lilies, per 100 In 0 Miscellaneous Asparagus Sprays, per 100 ••?:; (in t,> $1 00 Smilax Strings, per doz _' 50 Adiantum, per 100.. Galax, Green and Bronze, per 1000. I 00 Ferns, per 1000 ■! 50 BASSETT & WASHBURN Store and Office: 131 N, Wabash Ave. CHICAGO Greenhouses: HINSDALE, ILL. 350 The American Florist. Mar. 8. EASTER PLANTS An exceptionally fine line and the biggest supply we have ever had to offer. The big day is drawing near, so get busy and send in your orders now. P AQTCD I ICC Of these we have a very large lot. We expect to get from 10,000 to 12,000 plants for L HO I Ln LILlLO Easter. Price $15..00 per 100 buds and blooms. Baby Ramblers— Orleans, Jessie, Our lot, 0000, is in splendid condition and the values this year will be better than ever. Price," 40c, SOC, and 75c each. Dorothy Perkins, Tausendschoen— fine largeplants, $1.00,$1.50and $2.00 each . Spirea — This has always been a specialty with us. Gladstone, 40c and 50c each. Pink Varieties— 50c and 75C each. Azaleas — all colors. Verv fine stock, $1.00, $1.25 and $1.50 each. Kalmias— A very pretty plant Try a few for an assortment, $1.00 and $1.25 each Primula Obconica— 25c each. Genistas — A very showy plant. Stock in fine condition. 25c,"50c, 75c, $1.00, $1.50, $2. CO and $3.00. Lily of the Valley in pots 50c, 75c and $1.00 each. Cyclamen— 35c, 50C, 75Cand $1.00 ea. Rhododendrons— Splendid assort" nient of color, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50 and $2.00 each. Funkia Variegated— Showy varie- gated foliage. It sells well. 50C and 75C each. Kentia Belmoreana— 35c, 50c, 75, $1.00, $1 50, $2.00, $2.50, $3.00 and $4.00 e a c h . Specimen made-up plants, $7.50 and $10.00 each. Phoenix Roeblenil— $2.00 each. Phoenix Canarlensis— $2.00, $3.00 and $4.00 each. Rubbers- 50C and $1.25 each. Araucarla— 60C and $1.00 each. Boxwood— Bushy plants, 60C and 75c each. Also a large lot of pyramids, globes, etc., $4.00, $6.00, $8.00 and $10.00 per pair. Aspidistras— $1.25 and $1.50 each. Pandanus Veitchii-$1.00 each. CrOtons-25C, 35c and 50c each. Large Supply of Cut Flowers, Roses, Carnations, Lil- ies, Violets, Valley and All Other Seasonable Stock. HOLTON & HUNKEL COMPANY 462 Milwaukee Street MILWAUKEE, WIS. Everything in Supplies ALL THE BEST ARTICLES AT RIGHT PRICES. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED Wire Designs We make everything imaginable and would be pleased to mail you free our handsome cat- alog, showing our complete line. Long years of experience have given us an idea of what the everyday florist needs and this is all fully explained in our new catalog. Write for it today. Ruscus, Magnolia Leaves, Doves, Corrugated Shipping Boxes, Cut Flower Folding Boxes, Ribbons, Chiffons, and everything else in supplies. Write for Prices. 151=153 N. Wabash Ave. CHICAGO 79'S The * l m eric, i .v Fl < » ris r. 351 1904 1913 A.LVAIGHAN&CO. (NOT INC.) Wholesale Commission Florists 161 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. A CANVASS of conditions with our Growers show an unusually large supply of exceptionally choice stock, which will be at its best for the Easter trade, but owing to the unprecedented earliness of the date on which Easter will fall, we ask our customers to give us their orders for LILIES at as early a date as possible, so that we can make proper reservations for them. Give us your orders NOW, and relieve yourself of further responsibility. Special Price on Fancy Ferns From Now on Until March 22 nd. $1.50 per 1000. They are the Best. L fiet Our Quotations on Lilies and Other Stock in 1000 Lots llciStGr Pl"iC6 JSf Subject to change without notice. Beauties- ROSES. Per tloz. Long sinus $6.00 30 to 36-inch stems.. ■ ■ 5.00 20 to 24-inch stems $3.00 to 4.00 15 to 18-inch steins 2.00 to 2.50 12-inch stems •• 1.50 Per 100 Killarney, special $12.00 fancy $8.00 to good 5.00 to White Killarney, special " fancy 8.00 to " good 5.00 to Richmond, special fancy ■ ■ 8.00 to good 5.00 to Ward, special fancy • • 8.00 to " good • • 5.00 to Sunburst, special fancy 8.00 to good 5.00 1 1 1 Maryland $5.00 to $12.00 Roses, our selection 4.00 10.00 6.00 12.00 10.00 , , ( M ) 12.00 10.00 6.00 12.00 10.00 6.00 12.00 10.00 6.00 $0.50 .50 .50 1.00 2.00 1.50 1.00 7.50 Per 100 1.50 to ORCHIDS. I attleyas pur doz., $4.00 to $6.00 GREENS. Asp. Plumosus per string, Asp. Plumosus Sprays bunch, $0.35 to Sprengeri per bunch, .35 to Adiantum . . • • per 100, Smilax, choice • • per doz., Fancy Ferns per 1,000, Galax Leaves per 1,000, Boxwood 50-lb. case, CARNATIONS. Carnations $3.00 to $4.00 special fancy 5.00 splits 2.00 EASTER LILIES. Per 100 Select .$12.50 to $15.00 Shorter 10.00 MISCELLANEOUS. Ter 100 Callas $12.00 to $15.00 Valley 3.00 to 4.00 Sweet Peas 75 to 1.50 Tulips 3.00 to 4.00 Daffodils •• 3.00 to 4.00 louqiiiU 3.00 to 4.00 Violets ■■ 50 to 1.00 352 The American Florist. Mar. s, H. Bayersdorfer b Co. The Florists9 Supply House of America EASTER NOVELTIES Two-Tone London Baskets, the best Easter Novelty. The two-tone effects improve the appearance of plants and cut flowers wonderfully. Let us send you a sample lot. fliir ^plArfinn • Porto Rican Mats— all flower colors. Fancy Crepe HUI JtllUIUII . Paper— two shades in Each roll. Purple and Pink Ruscus. Special Crepe Paper— pot covers to fit, 4 to 6 inch pots, $1.00 per hundred. High Hats and Pipes for your ShamrocKs on St. Patrick's Day Green Dye for Carnations H. Bayersdorfer & Co. 1129 Arch Street, PHILADELPHIA WILD SMILAX In Quantity, $41§ Per Case Mexican Ivy Magnolia Leaves 60c per 100 $1.20 per Hamper Also MAGNOLIA SPRAYS, PINE BOUGHS, Other DECORATIVE MATERIALS and GENERAL SUPPLIES ( Henry Witt bold 56 E. Randolph St. - - Chicago, 111. m 19*3- The Amer i ca n Fl ori s /: •).>•> "The Busiest House in Chicago" HEADQUARTERS For All Easter Flowers and Greens Extra Fine, $12.50 to $15.00 per 100 ROSES KILLARNEY, White Killarney, Richmond, My Maryland, Sunburst, Mrs* Aaron Ward and American Beauties. CARNATIONS All the best Commercial Varieties Grown at Present. SWEET PEAS Violets, Tulips, Daffodils, Valley Callas, Daisies and Kinds of Greens. All EASTER PRICE LIST American Beauties, extra sele< I . Per doz. .$5.00 to $ 6.00 .'4 to 30-in 3.00 to 18 to 20-in.. .. 2.50 to 15-in 12-in Short Killarney $5 White Killarney 5 Richmond 5 Sunburst 5 Mrs. Aaron Ward 5 My Maryland 5 ROSES, OUR SELECTION Violets, single Violets, double • • Pansies 1 Pansies, ex. long stems, with foliage 1 I'. .(ID t .00 t .00 t .00 t .00 t .00 t 75 i 75 i .00 t ,50 i 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.50 1.00 , lot, $12,011 12.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 $4.00 1 .00 1.00 1.50 2.00 Carnations $2 Daffodils, Jonquils 3 Sweet peas Daisies 1. Tulips 2 Lily of the Valley 3 Callas per doz., $1.50 to $2.00 Galax, per 1,000 $1.00 Adiantum Asparagus Plumosus strings, each, sprays . . . Sprengeri Smilax per di This Entire Plant (The Largest Range of Glass in America) Will Be In Full Crop For Easter We filled all Xmas orders in full and will do the same at Easter, but it is advisable to place your order early. However, we want it distinctly understood that all late orders will also be taken care of. Big Supply of Richmond Killarney, White Killarney, American Beauty, My Maryland, Melody, Ward and Sunrise Roses. All the Leading Carnations. Easter Price List AMERICAN BEAUTIES— Per doz. .$6.00 Extra long stems. 48-inch stems ■ ■ 5.00 36-inch stems 4.00 30-inch stems 3.00 24-inch stems 2.50 20-inch stems 2.00 18-inch stems 1.50 12-inch stems • ■ 1.00 Short Richmond. . Killarney .Extra select $12.00 White Killarney Select $8.00 to 10.0TI My Maryland... Medium 5.00 to 6.00 Wards ' .$6.00 Sunrise • • Roses, our selection Carnations 3.00 Fancy Harrisii 12.50 Valley 3.00 Violets 75 Sweet peas 75 Tulips 3.00 Jonquils 3.00 Adiantum Asparagus, per bunch 50 Ferns, per 1,000 to $10.00 4.00 4.00 5.00 15.00 4.00 1.00 1.50 4.00 4.00 1.00 .75 2.50 2,000,000 Feet of Modern Glass PETER REINBERG 30 E. Randolph St., L. D. PHONE CENTRAL 2846 Chicago 356 The American Florist. Mt ir. EASTER LILIES Enormous Supply of Cut Blooms of the finest quality at $10, $12.50 and $15 per 10O. Also a big supply of Beauties, Roses, Carnations, Gardenias, Violets, Sweet Peas, Tulips, Jonquils, Lily of the Valley, Daffodils, and Greensof all kinds EASTER PRICE LIST American Beauties Per doz. Extra long stems $6.00 .'i6-inch stems 5.00 30-inch stems $3.00 to 4 00 24-inch stems 2H-inch stems 15-inch stems. 2.50 2.00 1.50 12-inch stems 1 nil Lilies Extra special Fancy stock Per 100 $15.00 12 50 Good 10.00 Gardenias, pi i Ao?. , ?•'. 00 to $5.00 Per loo Roses Richmond.. Killarnev ... White Killanuv Mv Maryland. Hilda....' Bride, ,... Bridesmaid | Sunburst .(Select 12 00 Mrs. Aaron Ward Fedmm- Extra Select...$10.00 Select.. $6.00 to 8.00 Medium$4.00to 6 00 Short 3.00 Carnations Fancy Gooi I Common 'Short 5.00 Per 100 $4 00 3.00 2.00 Valley $3 00 to 4.00 Per 100 Violets, single or double Toe to 1.00 Sweet Peas 75c to $1.50 Tulips 3.00 to 4.oo Jonquils 3.00 Daffodils 3.00 Adiantum 1.00 Asparagus, bunch, 50c. " Sprengeri bunch, 26c to 50c. Bronze Galax, $1.00 per 1000. Ferns, $2 00 per 1000. BOXWOOd, per bunch, 25c. PUSSy WillOWS, per bunch, 50c. StOCkS, per bunch, 50c to 75c. JOHN KRUCHTEN 1 62 N. Wabash Ave., Phone antral 626" CHICAGO TIME SAVING OFFER Special "FERN" Sale. This sale is being run to show all that we have both quality and quantity To save time in Easter week, we want all the Florists' to lay in their Easter Fern supply on March 11, 12, 13 or 14. During these four days we will till all Fern orders our selected A No. I Stock at $1.50 per 1000 Don't forget to lay in your Easter supply. We want to prove that Our Ferns are the best in the world. KENNICOTT BROS. CO. EVERYTHING IN CUT FLOWERS AND GREENS 163 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS *9*3- The Amer j ca x Fl ori s t. 35' Poehlmann Bros. Company, 72=74 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO, ILL. SUPPLY DEPARTMENT FOR PROMPT DELIVERY TRY US. Easter Plant Baskets, from 50c to $1.25 each in brown, green, also Natural Willow. Porto Rican Mats, all colors, lowest prices. 1-inch Fibre Ribbon, special price, 50-yard bolts, 51.01) each. Waterproof Crepe Paper, full length Rolls, Si. 75 per dozen. Special Sale of Plain Chiffon, this week, best quality, 4-inch, 12 pieces, 2c per yard. 6-inch, 3c per yard, 12 piece lots, assorted colors. Sprinkleproof Chiffon, 4-inch, 3'2c; 6-inch, 4r2c; 10-inch, 7%c per yd. 8-inch Fancy Chiffon, the best pattern, 1 lc per yard, all colors. Green and yellow Carnation Fluid, per quart $1.00, the kind that is sure to give satisfaction. Florist Knives, best German steel, bone handles, steel bound. Try one $1.00 each; regular $1.25 knife. Poehlmann's Improved Sprinkler, by parcel post, $1.00. Mention the Attierican Florist when writing MR. FLORIST: YOUr investment How about Natural Prepared Palms, Sagos, Arecas. etc., for decorative purposes at weddings, church affairs, balls, re- ceptions, entertainments? You can get good returns on your line of these goods is exceptionally low-priced, quality and dur- ability considered. You save yourself the trouble connected with the handling and maintaining of the natural ones and can give more time to 'your general business. Have you Level tried thi sali >i Funeral Ui signs composed i>l waxed papi r flow rs and I. aves, which are so low-priced is to insure a handsome profit in handling them; 01 1 1 1 . Metal Wreaths .in. I Designs, which are more in demand than ever before wad the countrj tradi ; lln v .11. absolutely true in nature 111 makeup and absolute!) durable, lave iusl completed my special General Catalogue, devoti .1 exclush 1 this line, and will be pleased to send you copy. A I foi No. l\ 23 South Wabash Ave. CHICAGO ^50 (jALAA nprj rW) 1 ?C LEUCOTHOE. .............! i^per 100 75 BOXWOOD, bunch. 25c: 50-lb. case. ^O We are using corrugated boxes in shipping as much as possible. a saving on Express Charges. This should mean 362 The American Florist. Mar. 8, OF HIGH GRA FOR E Law Supplies of flmeiian My Maryland CAR WE HAVE ALL THE STANDARD AND BEST NEW Beauties, and Buy from Us and get the best stock in American Beauties Per Dozen 60-inch stems $6.00 48-inch stems 5.00 36-inch stems 4.00 30-inch stems 3.00 Killarney Extra special, 36-inch ste Selects, 30 Fancy, 24 Medium, 20 Good. Short stems, Per Dozen 24-inch stems $2.50 20-inch stems 2.00 15-inch stems 1.50 Short stems 1.00 Richmond Extra specials, 36-inch stems Selects, Fancy, Medium, Good Short stems 30 24 20 Per 101 $12.0( 10. 0( 8.0( 7.0( 6.0( 5.0( ms Per 100 $10.00 8.00 7.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 White Killarney Extra specials, 36-inch stems Selects, 30 Fancy, 24 Medium, 20 Good Short stems WIETOR TELEPHONE RANDOLPH 2081 162 North Wabasl '9'3 The American Florist. 3G3 VWVVVWA OE QUALITY Richmond. Killarneu. White Killarneu. Sunburst Roses. *T^ T £~\ 1^J~ SL - AND CAN SUPPLY THE A -*■ ^-^ -^ ^ ^^ " BEST GRADE IN QUANTITY this market at the most reasonable prices. My Maryland Per1l(l Carnations Per H>0 $12.00 8.00 6.00 Fancy, 24-inch stems Good, 15 Short Sunburst Fancy, 24-inch stems Good, 18 Short Roses, our selection Carnations Extra Special Red, Enchantress Pink and White $5.00 per 100. $12.00 8.00 6.00 4.00 Good Red, Enchantress, Pink and White, $4.00 per 100. Our Carnations were never hetter — finest in Chicago Market. Ferns, per 1000, $2.50. Smilax, per doz. $1.50 to $2.00. Adiantum, per 100, $1.00 to $1.50. Galax, per 1000, $1.00. Sprengeri, per bunch, 50 cents. Asparagus Sprays, per bunch, 50 cents. Lilies, $12.50 to $15.00 per 100. ROTHERS, Avenue, CHICAGO. i^*^AA* 364 The American Florist. Mar. S. John F. Kidwell, President. Edward Meuret, Vice President. Geo. C. Weiland. Sec'y. Anton Then. Treaa. WH9LESALE GD°WEPS s^CUT FL5WEDS*® PLANTS I. DRar;h5i49176N.MicKi(j^Ave. CKig^o A BIG CROP OF White Carnations — FOR — St. Patrick's Day And a Large Supply ot Choice Easter Stock PUSSY WILLOWS, 35c to 50c per bunch Easter Price List Subject to chan • without notice. *e Grade A % 8.00 12.00 12.00 1200 12.00 12,00. 12.60 5.00 15.00 4.00 1.50 1.50 1.50 4.00 4.00 15.10 1.50 4.00 3.00 .60 16.00 1.00 2.00 .25 1.00 B c D E White Klllarnev " S 6.00 10.00 10 00 10.00 10.00 10,00 10.00 4.00 12.50 3.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 3.00 3.00 12.50 1.00 3.00 2.00 $ 5.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 3.00 $4 CO 6.00 6.C0 6.00 6.00 6,00 6.00 2.00 5.00 5.00 My Maryland " 5.00 5.00 500 Callas 5.00 Lily of the Valley Violets, Extra fine single Tulips 200 1(101 Easter Lilies Daisies 2.00 Asparagus Sprengeri Sprays.. 12.50 .75 Peter Reinberg is coming- in crop with Richmond roses and the stock that is now received at the store is of its usual good quality. Killarney and White Killarney are more plentiful here and fine Mrs. Aaron Ward are also among the offerings. Tim Matchen says that Mr. Reinberg is recovering from a successful operation, but is still con- fined at the Ravenswood hospital. J. W. Davis and wife, of Davenport, la., were in the city a few hours on March 1, having just returned from a delightful outing at Palm Beach, Mi- ami and other Florida cities. Mr. Davis met J. C. Yaughan. the well- known seedsman of this city, at the popular Florida resort and it is need- less to add that it was just like run- ning across a fellow from home. Wietor Bros, will be on deck as usual with a full line of roses and car- nations for Easter and are at present showing fine Killarney. White Killar- ney, Richmond and My Maryland roses. This firm's carnations are now arriv- ing in fine condition and are sold quick- ly at good prices. At J. A. Budlong's store lily of the valley is seen in larger supply and the receipt of roses are also much larger. The shipping trade is showing a marked increase here and the demand for American Beauty roses is so brisk that it is impossible to fill all orders. Bassett & Washburn report a great improvement in their shipping trade this week and nearly always succeed in disposing of their stock before the closing time. This firm, as usual, will have a fine crop of lilies for its Easter trade. A. D. Vaughan & Co.'s leader is a fine grade of American Beauty roses, but the supply of stock in general is steadily increasing. Business was very good at this store on March 1. when Green and Blue Carnations and Roses IE HAVE a very powerful coloring which will dye many white flowers a beautiful Emerald Green or Navy Blue in a few hours by absorption, or instantly by immersion. This dye is combined with a powerful and harmless chemical agent which helps to preserve and color the flowers. We have the coloring Ked, Blue, Yellow, American Beauty, Orange, Purple, Brown, Light and Dark Green. Directions with each package, which will make 2 quarts of coloring. Don't be fooled with cheaper dyes, but get the real article, cheap. PRICES 1 pkg. 75 cents ; 6 pkgj. S4.Q0 ; 12 pkgs. S7.50 ; SPECIAL — 1 quart pkg. 50 cents Sent postpaid on receiptee! price. Big discount: to Jobbers. ADDRESS The Phila. Chemical Co., C. S. FORD, Mgr., P. O. Box 4515 West Park 5513 W.Thompson St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. I A. HERRMANN Gen. Agent, 404-4 1 2 East 34th St., New York City. Pnr Qalo hw W. r. KASTING CO., Buffalo, N. Y. rill OdlB UJ J ED. reid, Philadelphia; Holton and Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. PITTSBURG CUT FLOWER CO., Ltd.. Pittsburg, Pa, And others. N. B.— Cut out this adv. and keep for future reference the shipping trade was exceptionally brisk. J. B. Deamud is featuring a fine grade of bulbous stock of all kinds in addition to a large supply of all other seasonable flowers and greens. Wild smilax is always handled in quan- tity at this store. Henry Wittbold had the decorations for Marshall Field & Co.'s store open- ing this week, which is always quite an event as far as the beautifying of their establishment is concerned. Wm. Timme, who has been em- ployed at A. D. Vaughan & Co.'s store for the past several months, is now busily engaged with greenhouse work at his father's establishment. Joseph Ziska has such a big demand for wire designs that 10 men can bare- ly turn out enough work to keep up with the orders. "We never had such a big call for Easter baskets before" is the report at the Raedlein Basket Co.'s store this week. Weiland & Risch are cutting from a good crop of roses and carnations and are featuring a fine grade of lilies. E. C. Amling Co.'s present shipments of sweet peas are unusually fine and in great demand. igij The American Florist. 165 GOLDFISH AUBURNDALE " Something Alive in the Window" Catches the public eye. Order your supply now. $3.00 per 100 and up. Write (or catalog GOLDFISH CO. 920 W. Randolph Street, CHICAGO SEND TEN CENTS FOR A SAMPLE OF THE Ever-Ready Flower-Pot Cover. Strong cardboard foun dation. Best waterproof crepe paper, silk fibre rib- bon-ties at top and bot torn. Firmly held with improved metal fasten- ings. Furnished in four colors and made in many sizes. An Ever Ready Flower Pot Cover around the old clay pot will in- crease the value of the plant considerably and add to your profits. Send 10c for a sample today. Manfactured bv the EVER-READY FLOWER-POT COVER CO. WM. H. GREVER, Manager 146 Hughes Avenue BUFFALO, N. Y. New Club Gars Befween Chicago and Detroit New club cars have been installed by the Wabash on its electric-lighted vestibuled night trains Nos. 6 and \'l between Chicago and Detroit leaving both cities respectively at 11:00 P. M. Midnight luncheon and breakfast are served a la carte in these cars. T. C, Joy, of the Joy Floral Co., Nashville, Tenn.. called on the grow- ers here this week, showing his fine sport of Killarney. The flowers of this sport are the same pink shade as the original but the plant is much more vigorous and the blooms are of greatly increased size. Mr. Joy is much pleased with the opinions expressed regarding it by expert rose growers in this vicinity. Percy Jones reports trade very good, especially in the supply department, where special bargains are now at- tracting the attention of his buyers. H. Van (Jelder is now busily engaged mailing a list of these bargains to the trade. Thos. Knight, of the Knight & Struck Co.. New York, left March 2 for I,ake Geneva and will work eastward to Bos- ton to be in time for the show there. The illness of Ed. Goldenstein, of Vaughan's Seed Store, has developed into scarlet fever. The patient is pro- gressing favorably. Rober & Radke. of Maywood, have a fine lot of Primula Malacoides just right for the Easter business. Secretary R. J. Haight of the Hor- ticultural Society has returned from California. W. X. Rudd is doing jury service in Judge Landis' court. FOR EASTER AND ALL THE YEAR ROUND BRUNS' Lily of the Valley Celebrated Chicago Market Brand THE FINEST FORCING VALLEY IN AMERICA $18.00 per41000; $9.50 per 500; $5.00 per 250. Florists9 Money Maker $16.00 per 1000; $7.50 per 500; $4.50 per 250. Our Easter Specialties include Pans and Boxes in full bloom, the latter running 50 to the box. H. N. BRUINS 3040 West Madison Street 366 The American Florist. Mar. 8. The Chicago Carnation Co. is ship- ping a large number of carnation cut- tings to various parts of the country. on February LT>. 41 large orders were filled and on the following day 15,000 cuttings were sent out. On the third day, February 27, some 17,000 cuttings were delivered. John Poehlmann, Jr., who is a stu- dent at the Culver Military Academy, and his comrades, participated in the inaugural parade at Washington, D. C, this week. From the various news- paper reports it seems as if the Cul- ver boys were one of the biggest at- tractions. Mrs. Hubbard of Tokepa, Kansas, expects to return home as soon as her son who was brought here for an op- eration for appendicitis recovers. At this writing he was recovering rapidly and it is expected that he will be able to return home soon. At the Horticultural Society execu- tive committee meeting March 4 plans for the flower show at the Art Insti- tute, April 1-5, were advanced ma- terially. The outlook now is for the finest exhibition ever held in this build- ing. , . At Kyle & Foerster's store trade is very good considering and the stock cleans up at an early hour; This firm has a number of good carnation grow- ers on its list and has no trouble to dispose of their stock. Carl Netschert will be located at his new and commodious quarters. 12-22 North Michigan avenue, after May 1. He is mailing a handsome illustrated catalogue of his spring offerings to the trade. C. Freund of the A. A. Arnold Pa- per Box Co. reports a far heavier de- mand for florists' boxes this Easter than ever before, indicating a very brisk season. Ed. E. McMoran & Co., manufac- turers of the Peerless blower, report a heavy demand for this great improve- ment over the old style bellows. S. A. Jamieson, the Geo. M. Gard- land Co.'s representative in the north- west, has returned to Minneapolis af- ter transacting business here. Governor Dunne has appointed James H. Burdett, former secretary of the horticultural society, chairman of the civil service commission. Duncan A. Robertson of the Adams- Robertson Co. reports a steady demand for cut flowers with a steady supply of decorative work. Fred. Lautenschlager sold enough Kroeschell boilers on a recent trip to Milwaukee, Wis., to successfully heat .S0.O00 feet of glass. C. Young, with C. Young & Sons Co.. of St. Louis, Mo., was in the city buying stock this week for a large store decoration. Quite a number of florists of this city attended the meeting of the Illi- nois State Florists' Association at Pe- oria. March 4-5. H. V. Hunkel. of the Holton & Hun- kel Co.. Wis., visited Frank Oechslin's establishment on March 2. Peter Pearson, 5732 Gunnison street, who has successfully grown begonias and cannas, reports a very good crop this year. Miss K. Harris, with the Memphis Floral Shop of Memphis. Tenn., is the guest of Poehlmann Bros. Co. this week. D. E. Freres' shipments of Killarney roses from the Adam Zender Green- houses now are the largest of the sea- son. Mrs. H. Thielman is thinking very seriously of disposing of her present establishment and going to California. It is rumored that Miss E. Prickett and Wm. Sauerland of Des Plaines will be married in the near future. O. Johnson recently bought out one of his partner's interests in the Ba- tavia Greenhouse Co. A. F. Kohr, the flower pot man. is working night shifts, trying to catch up with his orders. PULLMAN EQUIPMENT Pullman Equipment is essentially similar on all main lines of travel, but one finds the newest little refinements of service upon those lines which match it with their up to date Chair Car and Coach Equipment. Pullman builds the best cars, and the Chicago Great Western runs the best cars Pullman builds. THE GREAT WESTERN LIMITED the spotless steel train of solid Pullman Equip- ment leaves Chicago Grand Central Depot at 6.30 p. m., arrives St. Paul 7.30 a. m., Minneap- olis 8.05 a. m. After theatre train leaves Chicago 11.00 p. m., arrives St. Paul 1.35 p. m., Minneapolis 2.10 p. m. Chicago Great Western A. L. Craig, G. P. A. 1139 People's Gas Building, Chicago. The A. Dietsch Co. is furnishing the material for several new ranges in Maywood. Robt. Northam, with George Rein- berg, is still serving on the jury. Visitors : S. A. Jamieson, Minneap- olis, Minn.; A. L. Spiro, representing Jacobs & Spiro, New York; H. V. Hun- kel, Milwaukee, Wis.; Paul M. Palez, with Vestal's. Little Rock, Ark.; I. L. Pillsbury, Galesburg; Samuel Seligman and Sidney Wertheimer, representing Wertheimer Bros., New York; C. Young. St. Louis, Mo.; Miss K. Har- ris, Memphis, Tenn.; M. Alexander, with Lion and Co., New York; Mrs. Hubbard, Topeka, Kansas. Indianapolis, Ind. — Bids have been received and taken under advisement by the board of park commissioners for a new greenhouse at Garfield park from the following firms : Lord & Burnham Co., New York; Foley Mfg. Co., Chi- cago; Hitchings & Co., New York. Cal Design Book 50 pages. Special, $4.00 Dave Rosenberg FLORAL SUPPLIES 1306 Laguna St. San Francisco, Cal. Los Angeles. Calif. — The Park Hill Floral Co., a wholesale firm with a propagating plant near Hemet, has purchased property at Juanita street and Florida avenue, where it has erect- ed an office and ornamental display house for local distribution. Deminq, N. M.— K. Saibara, who has nursery interests at Webster, Tex., and in Alabama and Mississippi, is devel- oping a large nursery here. 19*3' The American Florist. :;<;7 Big Supply of Roses FOR EASTER Also Lilies, Carnations, Bulbous Stock, Violets and all other seasonable flowers and greens. We handle nothing but the best stock grown by the best growers in this vicinity, so send your Piaster order to us. Do it now. «BCH && MANN Wholesale Florists 162 IN. Wabash Avenue : : : : CHICAGO, ILL. St. Louis. STOCK SUFFERS FROM BAD WEATHER. Weather conditions influenced great- ly the market during the past week. Violets and sweet peas suffered; sweet peas, especially, are diming in short stemmed and these, to be moved, must be sold at very low prices. Bulbous stock is a glut and this is augmented by the arrival of southern jonquils. Carnations and roses are increasing. There are large quantities of greens in the market; calla and Harrisii lilies are seen everywhere. The outlook for Easter lilies is that there will be a full supply. NOTES. Dr. George T. Moore, general di- rector of Shaw's Garden, was notified by the trustees of their acceptance of his plan for the laying out of the new greenhouses. Work will be rushed so they can soon be completed and thrown open to the public. The trustees also announced the appointment of Dr. Jesse Moore Greenman as curator of the herbarium and offered a prize of $500.00 in money for a new plant. Ostertag Bros, had a very big job on hand last week. They had the dec- orations at the Coliseum for the au- tomobile show. Thousands of yards of laurel, grey moss, artificial flower beds and trees filled the hall. At the Ostertag store preparations for Easter are seen. Last week the firm received Wire or Phone Your Orders to the Largest Retail Supply House in the West OSTERTAG BROS. FLOWERS Exquisite Fragrance Ours, The House of Flowers. Washington & Jefferson Aves. ST. LOUIS, NO. a large shipment of palms badly froz- en. C. A. Kuehn has been sick, at home, during the past week. We hope his absence from the store will be of short duration. He is getting a splen- did variety of flowers. His lily of the valley are some of the best seen in the market and he has also a fine assortment of fancy grown sweet peas. The Wm. C. Smith Wholesale Floral Co. is doing an immense business and carries a fine stock. Their stock of roses is verv fancy and commands top prices. The inclement weather during the past week kept them very busy unloading their immense supply of violets and sweet peas. The Windier Wholesale Floral Co., although the youngest in the whole- sale district, is daily increasing their trade. Frank Windier and Al Gumz, are the proprietors. H. A. Hall and .wife, of Joplin, visit- ed St. Louis Friday en route to Wash- O. R. ECKHARDT & CO. Wholesalers of Gut Flowers C^ Drml lMSnv* and Florists' Supplies >3I» rCiUij (▼III1IT* ington, D. C, to attend the inaugura- tion of President Wilson. Mr. Hall has a plant of 50,000 feet at Joplin and is a very successful grower. The Schoenle Floral Co. has open- ed its new store. Mrs. Schoenle. widow of the late Charles Schoenle. will be the manager. Her long ex- perience and artistic knowledge will assure success. The St. Louis Floral Co., 2607 Law- ton Ave.. H. H. Harris, president, is doing a nice trade. Mr. Harris is col- mi.ii and has quite a trade among his rare. M. M. Ayers' store is always worth looking at, being artistically decorated with a fine assortment of cut flowers. The Metropolitan Floral Co. has a very pretty and well decorated win- dow. 11. <;. Borning's store is always well supplied with all varieties of cut flow- ers. His supply of roses and carna- tions is always of fine quality. Julius Schaffer has entirely remod- eled and painted his store and it now presents a very attractive appearance. George Waldbart had his windows well filled with blooming plants. 368 The American Florist. Mar. S, NATURAL GREEN American Preserved Oak Sprays are the Supreme Foliage Decoration for EASTER and Spring. Florists all over the country are using our American Preserved Oak Sprays in their decora- tions for the Show Window, Banquet Hall, Church and Home. ORDER a small quantity— enough to decorate your own windows - from your jobber NOW. Prepared in NATURAL GREEN, Red and Brown." Ask your jobber for GNATT'S MAGNOLIA LEAVES. Tbey are Preserved and Dyed in the following colors: PURI'LE, GREEN, BRONZE and RED. RUSCUS-In all the different shades. CYCAS LEAVES. ORDER FROM YOUR JOBBER If he cannot supply you write for Free Samples and full particulars to OSCAR LEISTNER, 17 N. Franklin St., Chicago. Distributing Agent for OVE GNATT, Hammoud, Ind. Preparer of Natural Foliage. Francis Gorly left recently for Hot Springs to take a week's vacation. The firm of Grimm & Gorly will shortly move into their new store, which will be elegantly fitted up and will com- mand more sale space. They have the decorations for Nugent's spring open- ing. George H. Angermueller has a fine supply of lilies, roses and carnations. He makes a specialty of fine orchids and an endless supply of florists' sup- plies. The Diemer Floral Co. has added special improvements to their store. A special designer is now added on natural and artificial work. W. F. Milwaukee. STOCK MORE PLENTIFUL. The market has eased up consider- ably with plenty of carnations, which move fairly well. Roses are coming in more plentifully and at a more moder- ate price, but bulb stock, which is com- ing in in large quantities, is selling quickly but at such low prices that the grower realizes little from the sales. Fine sweet peas are making their ap- pearances and find a ready sale. Lilies, both Harrisii and callas, are a scarcity and those that do come in are of a poor quality. Greens have been scarce for the past week, but at the present are coming more plentiful- ly. NOTES. The Holton & Hunkel Co. reports business good, having plenty of stock to fill all orders. This firm has a fine line of plants for Easter and is mak- ing a strong bid for trade in the north- west. H. V. Hunkel made a business trio to < 'hicago on March 2. The C. C. Pollworth Co. says busi- ness has been good for the past week with large amounts of stock which moved well. This firm has an excep- tionally fine crop of li '.ies coming on for Easter. Aug. Kellner has received his material from the John <". Moninger Co.. Chicago, for his npw range, which will be erected in the near future. Mr. Kellner will grow Meek for the local market. Currie Bros. Co. are busy in their seed department prfi"aring for their spring business. This nr-n reports business good in the flower line. Gust Rusch & Co. report business good for the past week. This firm is receiving some exceptionally fine but- terfly sweet peas. BOWLING SCORES. A. Hare. ..118 134 100 W. Hall'v.144 136 153 F. Holton. 139 190 180 G. Potal. . .177 108 159 n. Kellncr.179 140 151 H. Schim'1.112 142 136 It. Pruess.,106 162 132 W. Setam'z.149 150 139 G. Rusch 162 H. Heine.. 98 117 132 G. R. Flowers for Palm Sunday and Easter QUANTITIES OF SUPERIOR QUALITY EASTER LILIES And Everything in Cut Flowers. Also GREEN DYE for ST. PATRICK'S DAY TS Cents per Quart Give Us a Trial Order. H. G. BERIMING, | 14O2-04 Pine St., ST. LOUIS. MO. J » MMMMMM MHMMaBUB OBI^BMMB OiMMHMMi ■■■■■■■■» 4MBMMHMM Mention the American Florist when writing We Will Have for Easter 50,000 Easter Lilies Large Healthy Perfect Blooms $12.50 per 100 Also a full assortment of Roses, Carnations, Valleys, Sweet Peas, Violets, Tulips, Hyacinths, Narcissus, Swainsonas, Snapdragons, Lilacs, Rhododendrons, Ferns, etc. The Miami Floral Company DWTON, OHIO Long Distance Phones Bell 1102 Home 4473 Mention the American Florist when writing '9*3- The Am er /can Fl ori s t. 369 3. L. RANDALL CO., Chicago's Largest Wholesale Cut Flower and Supply House 66 K. Randolpti Street, Phone Central 1496. OHIOAOO Everything in Cut Flowers and Supplies. -Send Your Orders for Seasonable Flowers to CHAS. W. McKELLAR 22 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO. Large Supply of Orchids, Vio- '• lets and Other Seasonable "• Stock. Long Distance Phone Central 3598. WIETOR BROS. ~»S CUT FLOWERS AH telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Cincinnati. BUSINESS INCREASING. Last week started rather quietly. It followed in the footsteps of the mar- ket of previous weeks. As the week passed business improved until at the close nearly everything was going splendidly. The opening of this week was even better than the close of last, for the wholesalers managed to main- tain a very substantial advance in prices in some lines. The supply of roses is large and they clean up nice- ly. The supply of American Beauty roses Is adequate. Carnations seem to be going off and on Monday the wholesalers boosted the price and with the large demand for this bloom they were able to maintain it throughout the day. According to indications the price will probably be at this figure for some time. Bulbous stock is selling better than it did since the opening of the season. The calla and gigantiuni lilies are both still more than adequate for needs. The good sweet peas continue to sell well. This is true of home grown single violets also. The call for lily of the valley is only ordinary. NOTES. T. Ben George has opened a store on Eastern avenue near Tusculum. The neighborhood is well settled with people of comfortable means and Mr. George should do a good business iii the new location. S. W. Murphy lost part of one of bis houses the other night. About ten feet of the house was destroyed by fire. C. E. Critchell has been receiving some elegant snapdragons from Buck & <'•.. ot Washington C. H. Walter rentier opens a retail store this week no Mailisi.n avenue near Woodbum in Walnut Hills. The regular meeting of the Florists' Society will be held Monday, March 111. at tlie ctubrooms. Win. .7. Rodgers. manager of the Miami F'oral ' '•>.. Dayton, was in the c'tv on Monday. The primulas at J. A. Peterson & Son's plant are some nf the thirst they have ever had. Visitors: Kmar Jensen, of Buck & fTo.. Washington C. H.: Ellis W" l- worth of the Sefton Mfg. Co., <"hicago: i >s< :ar Leistner, Chicago; a. Kakuda, with the Yokohama Nursery Co., New York. H. Batavia Greenhouse Co. KILLARNEYS BEAUTIES CARNATIONS 30 E. Randolph SI., CHICAGO And All Other Seasonable Flowers at Lowest Market Prices. LC. AUNG CO. THE LARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED, MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO. 68-70 E. RANDOLPH STREET L. D. CHICAGO. 'Phones Central 1978 and 1977. WtoMe Row Markets Chicago, March Roses. Beauty. specials 36-in 30-ic 28-in 15-20 in.... 12in Per doz. $o 00 5 00 4 00 3 00 1 50g 2 00 1 00 Per 100 Short $600@1000 Killarney 4 00@12 00 White Killarney ■ 4 00® 12 00 Richmond 4 00@12 00 Prince de Bulcarie 4 00@15 00 Radiance 4 00@12 00 My Maryland 4 00@12 00 Melody 4 00@I> 00 Mrs. Jardine 4 00@12 00 Lady Hillingdon 4 00@12 00 Sunburst 4 00@15 00 Car.iations 1 00@ 3 00 Dattodils 3 00 Cattleyas per doz., 4 00® 6 00 Girdenias 2 00® 4 00 Jonquils 3 00 Lilium Harrisii 10 00 Orchids Dendrobium.per doz., 5 00 Romans 2 00(« 3 00 Tulips 3 00(8 4 00 Violets 50@ 1 00 Valley 3 00@ 4 00 Sweet Peas o- 1 50 Adiantum Croweanum 1 00 Boxwood per lb.. 25 Ferns per 1000. 2 00@2 50 Galax " 125 Leucothoe 75 Mexican Ivy. ..per 1000. 5 f>0ig<; 00 Plumosus Strings.. each. 50® 60 Smilax per doz.. 1 50@2 00 Sprenueri. Plumosus Sprays 3 00® 4 00 R08E8 White and Pink Killarney and Richmond Roses. Red, White and Pink Carna- tions. Callas, Sweet Peas, and Greens of all kinds. W. E, Trimble Greenhouse Co Princeton, 111. Mention the American Florist when writing George Rein berg Wholesale Florist Extra fancy American Beauty, Richmond, Killarney and White Killarney roses. All orders given prompt attention. Try ns. 162 N.Wabash Av., CHICAGO Chicago Carnation Co. Wholesale Florists, 30 E. Randolph St., Chicago l. D. Phone, Central 3373. Mention the American Florist when writing W. P. KYLB JOSEPH FOBKSTK.F Kyle & Foerster WHOLESALE FLORISTS 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Lone Distance Phone. Randolph 3619. Mention the American Florist when writing _T COWERS — SHIPPERS ™, «™0 00 first 20 00@35 00 " Brides and Maids 4 00@12 00 " Killarney 4 00@15 00 " White Killarney 4 00@15 00 " Liberty 6 00015 00 Carnations 3 00® 5 00 Cattleyas 35 00050 00 Daffodils 2 50® 3 00 Freesias 3 00© 600 Gardenias.... per do/.. 1 00© 2 00 Lilium Harrisii 8 00@12 00 Lily of the Valley 3 000 5 00 Calla Lilies 10 00012 00 Marguerites 1 500 3 00 Snapdragons 10 00020 00 Sweet Peas 75® 1 50 Violets, single 75® t 01 double 75© 1 CO Adiantum 75© 1 00 Asparagus per bunch. 50 Tulips 2 00(ll • Spir.j a Gladstone | Tin. pt> 4 00 ' Primula Obconica (large flowering, 4-inch) 1 50 ' . 11 Primula Obconica I large flowering, 6-inch pans 1... :<, 00 ' , .. Deutzia Gracilis i Tin. pots 7 50 ' ' " Hermosa Roses, in bloom . 3 mi ' , ,, Lilacs, i to :-i feet, 12 to 15 1 50 each Azaleas, 50c, 75c, $1 i\ $1.25, $2.50 " and a fine lin.- of all varieties of ferns. McCALLUM CO. PITTSBURGH, PA. Edward Reid WHOLESALE FLORIST, 1619-21 Ranstead St., PHILADELPHIA, PA Orchids, Beauties, Valley, Tea Roses. The best on the market tor the price. Every facility for rapid delivery Pennock Brothers' window decora- tion the past week was made with the Baby Tausendschon rose and its Stronger growing namesake. A lattice of baml rods formed a background. The effect was beautiful and attractive. Tin- Baby Tausendschon rose is the coming basket sort. It is a grand va- riety, a true baby rambler, keeping dwarf and carrying a wealth of beau- tiful buds and blossoms of a light Shade of pink that is simply irresist- ible. Henry Penn of Boston, who. with his family, has been spending some time at Atlantic City, was in the city looking up basket stock for his Easter trade. Mrs. H. H. Battles and Miss Grace Battles are spending the Lenten sea- son in southern California. Robert Craig, who has been confined to the house with a had cold, is about again. K. f V, WELCH BROS. CO. American Beauty, Killarney, Richmond, Maryland and all the Superior Roses, Lily of the Valley, Carnations, Orchids BBST PH.ODU O B £> 226 Devonshire Street, : : BOSTON, MASS. "N J VKptesale twerffirKds Buffalo. March S. Roses. Beauty, special per doz., $6 00 fancy " " 5 00 extra " " 3 00 No. 1 " ■" 2 00 No. 2 " " 50® 75 her IOC " Maid and Bride 5 00® (< 00 " Pink Killarney 5 00@12 00 " White Killarney 5 00@12 00 " Richmond 5 00@12 00 " My Maryland 5 00N YORK Give Us a Trial We Can i Please You. 7T Roses, Carnations and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers in Stock. WM. F, KASTING CO, Wholesale Commission Florists, Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs. THE J. M. McCullough's Sons Go,, Wholesale Commission Florists. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Special attention given to Shipping Orders Jobbers of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, SEEDS and BULBS. Price List on Application. 316 Walnut St., CINCINNATI, OHIO. Phone Main 4598. \ rTTW'i'iu,u"ini'ii"B'u"i''ii'U"i',irTp,inrww C. E. CRITCHELL 34-36 Third Ave. East, CINCINNATI, OHIO Wholesale CommlsslonFlorisi Consignments Solicited Complete Stockof Florists' Greens and Supplies St. Louis. March 5. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, long per doz.. 4 00 Koses. Beauty, medium 8 00615 00 Roses. Beauty, short stems 3 00® 6 00 Killarney 5 00®10 00 My Maryland 5 00@10 00 White K Harney 5 00® 10 00 Carnations 2 00® 3 00 Easter Lilies 10 00®12 50 Lilium Rubrum 8 00 Valley 4 00 Violets 409 ifl Asparagus Sprengeri 2 00® 3 00 Asparagus Plumosus. i erbu.35^60 Ferns. New. Fancy 175 Galax per lnO. 1.25 372 The American Florist. Afar. 8, PHILADELPHIA NEW YORK WASHINGTON S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 109 West 28th Street, NEW YORK *tt,irr' Everything in Cut Flowers. PERCY B. RIGBY, Treasurer. Everything in supplies. OFFICIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors on gummed paper; your card, etc.. in black and leaf adopted by the S. A. F. in red Price per 500. $2.85: per 1000. $4.50. Samples on request. Electro of leaf, postpaid. 11.25. Cash with order. AMERICAN FLOPIST CO., 440 S Dearborn St., Chicago New York. c; BOSES SCARCE. The situation in the wholesale cut flower district seems rather cloudy. On March 1 it was hard to secure good special American Beauty roses for $1.00 each. In Killarneys and other tea roses, there was also a scarcity of special stock. Of the inferior grades there were thousands and they were hard to move. Practically every other stock was in surplus. We have no de- sire to exaggerate, but in carnations, narcissi, tulips, sweet peas and violets there seems to be more stock in sight than can he used. In orchids and gardenias there was an abundant sup- ply. Much fine plant stock is now on the market and it would appear tlv.t there will be a good supply for the Easter trade. Monday, March ;!. — The market is quiet with a surplus of nearly all stocks. The notable exceptions are American Beauty roses, specials being very scarce and selling for $1 each. A fierce gale raged throughout the city March 1', doing considerable damage. Great crowds are leaving for Wash- ington, D. C. to attend the inaugura- tion. Florists who have gone are : Ed- ward J. Dorval of Woodside, Peter Beauerlin and his son-in-law, Daniel J. Dailey of Elmhurst. NOTES. General Manager Joseph Millang of the New York Cut Flower Co., has re- turned from his European trip, im- proved in health and looking well. He was well pleased with what he saw of the Mower trade in London and Paris. Some of the "boys" in the trade were so glad to see him back that they pre- sented him with a "poetical" address. To be absolutely correct the poetry was not quite equal to some of that written by Longfellow and Whittier. but it expressed the good feeling of the "boys." It is said that C. C. Trepel. who al- ready has the concession for the sale of cut flowers in the department stores of Gimbel Bros., Bloomingdale Bros, and Frederick Losier's, Brooklyn, has secured a similar concession from the Simpson, Crawford Co., another large department store at 307 Sixth avenue. The display at the plant store of William Kessler, 113 West Twenty- eighth street, is now particularly fine. With an ample conservatory in the rear, and by tasteful arrangement of* most excellent stock, he has produced effects that are very pleasing and at- tractive. Among the interesting visitors early in the past week, was Harry Quint of Boston, Mass. He recently opened a retail store at 104 Tremont street, Boston. His leading designer is Al. Bock, formerly with Geo. M. Stumpp of this city. Percy B. Rigbey of the S. S. Pen- nock-Meehan Co. has been confined to his home for several days with an at- tack of grippe. During his absence from the store William Moore, his as- sistant, has been kept very busy. It is hard to believe that business can be dull with dealers in green. At the store of the Kervan Co.. 110 West Twenty-eighth street, it is a daily oc- currence to see great cases of various green goods being unloaded. Notable among many fine flowers now seen in the retail stores are the in the wholesale the past week dullest business orchids at Thomas Young, Jr.'s. Mr. Young has made a great success with both orchids and gardenias at his Bound Brook, N. J., range. Already there are heralds of St. Pat- rick's day in the stores. In the whole- sale store of H. E. Froment we re- cently noted a conspicuous placard in- viting customers to place their orders for green violets. At the Broadway store of J. H. Small & Sons on March 1 we noticed a remarkably fine display of acacias in pots which had been grown at their Washington, D. C. greenhouses. Edward M. Murray has been acting as buyer for J. H. Small & Sons since the confinement of W. K. Trumpore in the French Hospital. Mr. Trumpore is said to be slowly improving. Walter J. Barnwell, vice-president of the Macniff Horticultural Co., 50 Vesey street, has taken hold of the seed de- partment with vigor and is selling lots of stock. Though there is much complaint in the wholesale district about dull times, M. C. Ford is cheerful. The high grade of stock he handles will sell if any- thing sells. The old veterans business say that brought about the they have ever seen. Friends who recently visited John Young, secretary of the S. A. F.. in Roosevelt Hospital, say that he is do- ing well. George Siebrecht, 100 West Twenty- eighth street, is now handling partic- ularly fine long stemmed single violets. Among the visitors on March 1 were E. M. McLellan, San Francisco. Calif., and Frank Spencer. Utica, N. Y. A. F. F. Pittsburg. LILIES AND ROSES SCARCE. With spring-like weather here again, we feel sure that stock will be coming in much stronger than in the past few weeks. Carnations and sweet peas are here by the thousands, and the infe- rior grades of the latter do not get much of a chance at this time. The quality of carnations is still excellent, and we must say that this has been the very best season for these flowers w-e have had for a long time. Roses are still very scarce and lilies are also. The gardenia market is rather poor at present, many going to waste. Lilacs also are poor, and prices have gone down. Daisies in white and yellow are fine, and find ready sale on the whole- sale markets. Some good myosotis has made its appearance and is cleaned up at sight. Bulb stock of all kinds is here in quantity and very poor prices prevail on this kind of stock. Violets have been moving very poorly, and the street fakirs can be seen nearly every night with them. They also thrive on lily of the valley, for which there is not much demand. Greens of all kinds continue to be scarce, and we wish the growers would send us more. NOTES. Ross Adgate has returned from his home in Niles, O., and reports his father as being very much improved. Ross will now resume his road duties for the McCallum Co. The death of a prominent citizen of Braddock kept Drews & Buechler, that town's florists, very busy Mon- HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION American Beauty Roses a specialty, Roses. Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, Etc. 57 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Telephones: 2200 and 2201 Madison Square. WM. A. KESSLER Successor to Kessler Bros. 113 W. 28th St., NEW YORK, CUT FLOWERS WHOLESALE PLANTSMEN AND FLORISTS Phone 2336 Madison. Shipments Everywhere. Prompt and satisfactory. Consignments solicited. day. They report many orders for large designs. The McCallum Co. has leased the third floor of the adjoining building on Seventh street and will use it as a warehouse for their growing supply business. Jos. Thomas has sent in an advance sample of a dozen of his Primula ob- conica in 0-inch pots. The quality is exceptionally fine. Stuart L. McLean of Youngstown, O., has left the firm of his father and is now in business for himself. H. D. Rohrer is consigning some very fine carnations to the McCallum Co. which find ready sale. The new rose Killarney Queen has made its appearance and is growing popular. The Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co. is running strong on Cattleya Trianea. J. Nashville, Tenn. BUSINESS GOOD. Business continues very good in spite of the fact that it is the Lenten season and there is a liberal demand for flowers every day. The flower sup- ply is excellent and of fine quality. Carnations are very good and roses too are in fine condition. There seems to lie an endless variety of potted plants, beautiful azaleas, cinerarias and all kinds of bulbous stock. The Von Sion narcissi are especially beautiful and much sought after. There will be an abundant supply of everything needed for the Easter trade. M. C. D. fhlcajfo Bowling-. C. C. F. A. LEAGUE. Team Standings. Won. Lost. Won. Lost. Roses 32 23 Orchids .lis 29 Violets 29 28 Carnations ..25 32 Individual and team scores for games played February 19: Orchids. Violets. Krauss ...139 152 166 Cole 12(1 129 132 Caff 150 177 161 ,Ta s ...149 153 184 EconVtus..l69 152 145 Wolf 123 170 225 Brostrom .149 182 168 ScUultz ...183 134 147 .7 Zeeh .172 ins 168 Huenner ..131 167 164 Goerisch ..133 171 106 Totals... 706 753 S52 Totals... 770 831 808 Carnations. Hoses. Lormau ..144 189 165 Sehleiden .137 137 119 livers . . . .180 132 175 Price 167 211 unn Fischer ...157 190 201 Lieberman . 169 125 164 Armstroug.155 142 139 Ayres 155 142 192 A. Zech ..141 201 149 Totals. . .780 841 801 Totals.. .707 790 809 IpIJ. The American Florist. M. C. FORD, WHOLESALE FLORIST American Beauty Roses, All Varieties of Killarney Roses, Carnations, Double Violets, All Choice Blooms : : : : i2i West 28th Street NEW YORK Make your entry of SIX ROSES at the next International Flower SHOW to be held in New York April 5=12 and win the Fifty Dollar Silver Cup offered by MOORE, HENTZ & NASH For Conditions, see the Schedule of Prizes Paul Meconi Wholesale Florist 55-57 West 26 th Street NEW YORK CITY Telephone: 3864 Madison Square VIOLETS $1 per 100 FOR Double Violets Direct from the largest grower Telephone-Telegraph Connection EASTER J. YONDER UNPEN, Rhinebeck, NY. VIOLETS DOUBLB EXTRA FINE PICK FOR EASTER. WRITE FOR PRICES. F. R. SNYDER, Violet Grower. RHINEBECK, N. Y. VltoMe Rover Markets New York. March .^. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, special 75 00@100 00 extra and fancy ..4u 00@5" 00 No. 1 and No. 2... 2 00@15 00 Bride, Bridesmaid special. 5 00® S 00 extra and fancy 3 00@ 4 00 " No. 1 and No. 2 1 00® 3 00 Killarney. My Maryland.. special 8 00@10 00 extra 4 00® 6 00 No. 1 and No 2 2 00® 4 00 Quc-n. special.10 00. Red, special. ..10 0O®12 00 Hillinudon, Aaron Ward. 10 00@12 00 Richmond 8 00@12 00 Sunburst, special 6 00@15 00 Taft, special 12 00@15 00 Mrs. Ceo. Sliawyer.special.15 00@20 i»i Carnations 1 00® 3 00 Jonquils 1 00® 2 00 Cattleyas 20 00@35 00 Gardenias 10 00@30 00 Tulips 1 00® 2 00 Lilies. Lontriflorum and Harrisii .. i> 00® 8 00 L. Kuhrum M mi Lily of the Valley I 00® 2 00 Narcissus. Paper White 1 00® 1 50 Sweet Peas.. per doz. bunches. 50@1 00 Violets 15® 30 Adiantum Croweanum 15® 50 Asparagus Plumosus...doz. bchs. 1 50® 3 00 Smilax per doz. strings, 1 00® 1 25 Lilac. — per bunch. 25" r Pi esia r d bun f S0@ BIRMINGHAM, \ 1 \. II disposed of an interesl in his business to the Calmanl Nurseries and no votes all his a 1 1 enl Ion to thi house . -nil ,,l" the luisim Mr. Calmanl operates i he store. Geo. C. Siebrccht WHOLESAIEFLODIST 109 West 28th St , NEW YORK Tel. 608 and 609 Madison Square CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Gnttman Flower Growers Co. A. J. OUTTMAN, President. Wholesale Florists Removed to 102 W. 28th St., New York Phone 1912 and 7983 Madison Square. 18 Years Experience. The Kervan Company FRESH CUT EVEROREENS and Mosses. Decorating Material (or Florist Trade, at Wholesale. TELEFHONES MADISON SQUARE 15195893 1 19 West 28th Street NEW YORK N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange Coocan Bldp., 6th Ave. & W. 26th St.. New York Open (or Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock, every morning. Desirable wall space to rent for advertising- V. S. DORVAL, Secretary. 374 The American Florist. Mar. 8, IT'S RICE FOR QUALITY, SERVICE, PRICE ORDER FROM US today your EASTER SUPPLIES & RIBBONS M. RICE COMPANY PHILADELPHIA, PA. 1220 Race Street We have a fine stock of fresh gathered MOSS Long and clean from sticks and it cannot be excelled for Florists' use Burlapped 1 lObbl. bale $3.50 2 10 bbl. bale 6.50 While our Present Stock Lasts. These goods are Guaranteed. References given THE OCEAN COUNTY MOSS & PEAT GO. P. O. Box 1 1 , WARETOWN. N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing PETER GIANOPULOS 36 SHARON STREET, Or Office 61 MASSASOIT STREET, Telephone, 2498. SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS. Win, I, -sal.' :md Retail Dagger Ferns, N... I Stock. Wholesale Price, - 75 cents per 1000 Retail Price, - - 90 cents per 1000 Mention the American Florist when writing BOTANIC GREEN Color Your Cut Flowers for St. Patrick's Day Price, 50c a Package Also a full line of other colors Orange Chemical Co. Dept. F. EAST ORANGE, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing George Cotsonas & Co. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in all kinds of Evergreens Fancy and Dagger Ferns. Bronze and Green Galax, Holly. 'Leucothoe Sprays. Princess Pine, Etc., Delivered to al! parts of United States and Canada 127 W. 28th St.. bet. 6th & 7th Av ., Uaw Vftrli Telephone 1202 Madison Square. non M,ul Mention the American Florist when writing Special Easter Prices Best quality Fancy or Dagger Ferns, $1.25 per 1000. Discount on large order. Laurel Festooning, 4c, 5c and 6c per yd. Made fresh daily from the woods. Best Bronze or Green Galax, 75c per MOO or $fi.00 per case 10,C»iO. Bunched Laurel, 35c for a large bundle. Boxwood Fine Sprays, free from wood, $15.00 per 100 lbs. or $7.50 per case. Fine Sphagnum MOSS, 75c per sack or 12 bbl. bales only $5.00. Best Southen Wild Smilax, 50 lb. cases $5.00. Write, Wire or Phone Millington, Mass. Do Not Take Any Fake Green Thread. Use the Genuine Silkaline and Get More Thread and Less Wood. LThe MEYER Green / BEST IN THEWOrUD jJOHN C.MEYER; & 'CO. i, B0ST0N,Mf\SS. SILKALINE Used by Retail Florists for mossing funeral designs, tying bunches, etc., is The Only Article That Should Be Used I by growers for stringing Smilax and Asparagus, as it I will not fade or rot in the greenhouse. The Meyer I Silkaline was the first green thread to be introduced I among Florists and Growers. It is handled by the best houses everywhere, but it should be ordered by name— Meyer's Silkaline— to be sure of getting the genuine article. Do not accept substitutes. If your jobber cannot supply you, order direct of the manufacturers. Price for any size or color, $1.25 per lb. Sizes "F" fine. "FF" medium, and "FFF" coarse. JOHN C.MEYER THREAD CO., SSftffiSSR Lowell, lass. Silkaline also is made in all leading colors, as Violet, for bunching violets, and also tor tying fancy boxes FANCY FERNS, So". New Crop Galax. Bron ze or Green $1.25 per 1000. Case 10,000. $7.50 Sphagnum Moss, large bales $1 .50 Wild Smilax, always on hand 50 pound cases $5.00 Leucothoe Sprays, Green $1.00 per 100: $7.50 per 1000 Boxwood per pound 20c; 50-pound case. $7.50 Magnolia Leaves. Imported Green and Bronze. Basket. .$1.75; 6 baskets, $1.50 each Sheet Moss in Bags for Hanging Baskets, Large Bags $2.00 eact Florists in the Middle and Western States can save money by placing their orders with us. A trial order solicited. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc., 38-40 Broadway, Wholesale Commission Florists and Florists' Supplies. All phone connections. DETROIT, MICH , HUCKLEBERRY IN STANDARD SMILAX CASES, $2.50 A most pleasing substitute for Green Wild Smilax New crop Fancy and Dagger Ferns now ready. Write, wire or phone, Caldwell the Woodsman Co. Everything In Southern Evergreens. EVERGREEN, ALABAMA GUT FERNS, Best Quality 1,000 at $1.35; 2,000 at $2.60; 5,000 or over $1.20 per 1O0O Rnhprt (IriiVPC 127 Commercial St. ixoueri urovc!>, adams. mass. '9'3- The American Florist. 375 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered (or the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. GREAT BRITAIN WILLS & SEGAR, Royal Exotic Nursery, Onslow Crescent, S. Kensington, London FLORISTS TO HIS MAJESTY THE KING. We shall be glad to carry out commissions from our American confreres to deliver Cut Flowers, Floral Baskets, Floral Designs, Baskets of Choice Fruit, Etc. to American visitors in any part of Great Britain. Cablegrams — "FLOSCULO, LONDON." DULUTH, MINN. 2 STORES 2 SUPERIOR, WIS. J. J. LBBOHIUS Two Stores and seventeen large Greenhouses. Deliveries everywhere in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. All orders given prompt attention and filled with strictly iresh stock. Chicago. Established in 1857. ^mM FLORIST 739 Buckingham Place. L. D. Phone. Graceland 1112. Send us your retail orders. WE HAVE THE BEST FACILITIES LN THE CITY Mention the American Florist when writing CHICAGO The J Palmer House Florist 17 E.MONROE ST. Mention the American Florist when writing Brooklyn, New York. "WILSON" 3 and 5 Greene Ave.. Phone 6800 01 02 Prospect. 339 to 347 Greene Ave., Phone 3908 Prospect. Greenhouses: Short Hills, N. J. Deliveries in NEW YORK, LONG ISLAND and NEW JEKSEV. Terre Haute, Ind. John G. Heinl & Son, 129 South Seventh St. Telephone 247 We are in position to fill promptly all Mail, Telephone, Telegraph and Cable orders with best quality stock in season1 Mention the American Florist when writing Chicago. A. LANGE, 25 E. MADISON ST. Mention the American Florist when writing Chicago. Des Moines. ALPHA FLORAL CO. 146 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago. 623 Walnut St., Des Moines, la. Largest and most centrally located store in the city. All orders given prompt attention. Mention the American Florist when writing Steamship Sailings. FROM NEW YORK EXCEPT AS NOTED. March 8. FROM ST. JOHN, Hesperian, Allan. Cameronia, Anchor, 9 a. m.. Pier 64, North River. Italia, Anchor, Pier 04, North River. Rocnambeau, French. Oceanic, American , 1 2 noon , Pier 59, North River. Lapland, Roil Star, in a. m.. Pier 61, North River. from PORTLAND, Dominion, White Star- Dom., 10 a. m. America, NavigazioiH\ Pier 74, North Riwi . Ozar, Russian-American, 2 p, m. Byades, Houston. Voltaire. Lamport & Holt. 0 a. m. March 11. FROM BOSTON. Arabic, White Star, 12 i. Ryndam, Holland-America, 10 a. m. Grenada, Trinidad. St. Bede, Houston. March 12. Franconia. Cunard. Pennsylvania, Ham.-Amer . 11 n. m. FROM BALTIMORE, Breslau, North Got. Lloyd, 2 p. m. Philadelphia, Red "D," 12 noon. March 13. La Lorraine, French, Zieteu, North Ger. Lloyd, 10 a. m. Helllg Olav, Scand.- American, 2 i». m. PROM ST, JOHN, Cassandra. Donaldson. March 14. PROM ST. it'll v Victorian, Allan. PROM PHILADELPHIA, Marquette, Red st.ir. 10 a. m. i Alexander McConnell 611 FIFTH AVE., COR. 49TH STREET. NEW YORK CITY. T SUBGRAPH Orders forwarded lo any part of the United States, Canada and allprincipal cities in Europe. Orders transferred or entrnsted by the trade to onr selection for delivery on steamship, or elsewhere receive special attention. Reference or Cash must accompany all orders from unknown correspondents. Cable address: Alexconnell. Western Union Code. Memphis, Tcnn. HAISCH'S Madison and Main Streets L. D. Phone 726 All orders will be filled carefully and promptly dr liyered in Memphis and all other Tennessee cities. Mention the American Florist when writing Young & Nugent Telephone 2066-2068 Madison Square. 42 West 28th Street. To out-of-town florists vn?Tar vs\t*v We are in the Heart of NtW YOKK And niye special attention to steamer and theater orders. Prompt delivery and best stock in the market. Mi ul ion the American Florist when writing Dallas, Texas. The Texas Seed and Floral Company Orders for cut flowers and designs solicited fo delivery in any part of Texas. Mention the American Florist when writing 376 The American Florist. Mar. 8. DESIGNS m CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. New York. Established 1874. DARDS N. E. Corner 44th St. and Madison Ave. Has his own correspondents in all the large cities of Europe and the British Colonies. Cable orders forwarded by private code. Telegraph and Cable Ad- dress, DARDSFLOR. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing St. Paul, Minn. Holm $ Olson, 20-22-24 West Fifth Strut. We fill orders for any place in the Twin Cities and for all points in the Northwest. The Largest Store in America: the largest stock; the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. We are alive night and day. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. WILLIAM L. ROCK Flower Co. Will execute orders for any town In MISSOURI, KANSAS OR OKLAHOMA. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Buffalo, N. Y. W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main Street. Members Florists' Telegraph Association. Mention the American Florist when writing La Crosse, Wis. LACROSSEFLORALCO. BOTH PHONES No. 40 LONG DISTANCE No. 40 Careful Attention To All Orders. Mention the American Florist when writing Atlanta, Ga. Atlanta Floral Co. 41 Pcachtree Street Boston, Mass. Perm, The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. 37-43 BROMFIELD STREET Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda FLORISTS, 1415 Farnvm St TELEPHONES 1501 and L 1582 Name Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Alpha Floral Co., Chicago. Alpha Floral Co., Des Moiues, la. Anderson, S. A., 440 Main, Buffalo, N. Y. Archias Floral Co., Sedalia, Bio. Atlanta Floral Co., Atlanta, Ga. Begerow's, Newark. N. J. Bertermann Bros. Co., Indianapolis, Ind. Blackistone, Washington, D. C. Boland, J. B., San Francisco. Bone, M. A., New York. Bramley & Son, Cleveland, O. Breltmeyei's Sons, John, Detroit, Mich. Buckbee, H. W., Rockford, 111. Carbone, Phillip L., Boston. Clark's Sons, D., New York. Cleveland Cut Flower Co., Cleveland, O. Cooke, Geo. H., Conn. Ave. and L, Washington. Daniels & Fisher, Denver, Colo. Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave., New lork. Diemer Floral Co., St. Louis, Mo. Duerr, Cuas. A., Newark, O. Dunlop's, 96 Yonge St., Toronto, Can. Kyres, 11 N. Pearl St., Albany, N. Y. Freeman, Mrs. J. R., Toledo, 0. Galvin, Thos. F., Boston. Gasser, J. M., Co., Cleveland, O. Geny Bros., Nashville, Tenn. Grand Rapids Floral Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. Gude Bros., Washington. Habermann, Charles, New York. Haisch's, Memphis, Tenn. Heinl & Son, J. G.. Terre Haute. Ind. Hess & Swoboda, Omaha, Neb. John Bader Co., N. S., Pittsburg. Keller Sons, J. B., Rochester, N. Y. Kellogg, F. & P. Co., Geo. M., Kansas City. Kilt, Robert. 1725 Chestnut, Philadelphia. La Crosse Floral Co., La Crosse, Wis. Lange, A., 25 E. Madison St., Chicago, laborious, J. J., Duluth, Minn. Leborious, J. J., Superior, Wis. Mangel, 17 B. Monroe St., Chicago. MatthewBon, J. E. Sheboygan, ^Yis. Matthews, 16 3rd St., Dayton, O. May & Co., L. L., St. Paul, Minn. McClnnie, Geo. G., Hartford, Conn. McConnell, Alex, New York. McKenna, Montreal, Can. Murray, Samuel, Kansas City, Mo. Myer, Florist, New York. Ostertag Bros., St. Louis. Palmer, W. J. & Son, Buffalo. Park Floral Co., The, Denver, Colo. Pelteano, Rossi & Co., San Francisco. Calif. Penn, the Florist, 43 Bromfleld St., Boston. Philips Bros., Newark, X. .1. Podesta & Baldocchi, San Francisco. Pollworth Co., C. C, Milwaukee. Rock Flower Co., Wm. L., Kansas City. Saakes, O. C, Los Angeles, Calif. Saltford Flower Shop, Poughkeepsie, N Y. Schiller The Florist, 2221 W. Madison St., Chi- cago. Schling, Mai, 22 W. 59th St., New York. Smith, Henry, Grand Rapids, Mich. Texas Seed and Floral Co., Dallas, Tex. Virgin, Uriah J., New Orleans, La. Walker & Co., Louisville. Ky. Wills & Segar, London, England. "Wilson," 3 and 5 Greene, Brooklyn, N. Y. Wittbold, Geo., Co., 737 Buckingham PI., Chi- cago. Wittbold, 56 E. Wolfskill Bros. gelea, Calif. Young & Nugent, New York Randolph St., Chicago. and Morris Goldenaon, Loa An- Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Broadway and Gratiot Avenues. Artistic Designs. High Grade Cut Blooms. We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing WASHINGTON D. C. GUDE BROSCO FLORISTS 1214 r ST.NW washinotokoo. Gude's Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Samuel Murray, 913 Grand Avenue All Orders Given Prompt and Careful Attention Members of the Florists1 Telegraph Delivery. Indianapolis, Ind. Bertermann Bros. Co. FLORISTS 241 Massachusetts Avenue. Members of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. fhc Park i. A. VALENTIN*. ^0^1 CO. President. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA PELICANO, ROSSI & CO., 123 KEARNY ST. Poughkeepsie, N. T. "The Saltford Flower Shop." Vassar College aad Bennett School. '0'J The American Florist. :;tt DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities Indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. Philadelphia. Robert Kift, 1725 Chestnut St. Personal Attention to all Orders. Mention the American Florist when writing IN THE HEART OF NEW YORK CITY Phone 6404 Madison Sq. 6 East 33d St. Our Motto THE GOLDEN RULE. Mention the American Florist when writing Dayton, O. Matthews, FLORISTS 16 W. Third Street Flowers in any arrangement for all occasions, for Dayton and vicinity. Lons dis. Phones. Mention the American Florist when writing Pittsburg, Pa. A.W.SmithCo. KEENAN BLDG. Largest Floral Establishment in America. Established 1874. Incorporated 1909. Mention the American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. FLORAL DESIGNS AND FLOWERS Best Quality on Shortest Notice. DANIELS S FISHER Order by mail, telephone, telegraph or cable. Cable address "Daniels, Denver" Mention the American Florist when writing THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, CLEVELAND EUCLID AVENUE Montreal Cor. St. Catherine and Gny Sts. All orders receive prompt attention. Choice Beauties. Orchids and Valley always on band. FLOWER COLORS Use onr Color Chart in describing them. PRICE, $1.00, POSTPAID. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 Sooth Dearborn Street, CHICAGO Boston, Mass. Send flower orders for delivery id Boston and all New England Points To THOS. F. CALVIN, Inc., 124TREMONT ST. Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskill Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade disc. 229 WEST THIRD STREET. City Index to Retail Tlorists' Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. I.— Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St. Atlanta, Ga. — Atlanta Floral Co., 41 Peachttee. Boston— Thos/ F. Galvin, Inc., 124 Treniont St. Boston — Penn, the Florist, 43 Bromfield St. Brooklyn, N. Y. — "Wilson," 3 and 5 Greene. Buffalo, N. Y.— S. A. Anderson, 440 Main. Buffalo, N. Y.— W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main. Chicago — Alpha Floral Co. Chicago — Mangel, 17 E. Monroe St. Chicago — A. Lange, 25 E. Madison St. Chicago— Schiller The Florist, 2221 W. Madison. Chicago— Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham 11. Chicago — Wittbold's, 5G E. Randolph. Cleveland, O. — Bramley & Son. Cleveland, 0. — The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Cleveland, 0.— The J. M. Gasser Co. Dallas, Tex. — Texas Seed and Floral Cu. Dayton, 0.— Matthews, 1G W. 3rd St. Denver, Colo.— The Park Floral Co. Des Moines, la. — Alpha Floral Co. Detroit, Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sous. Duluth, Minn. — J. J. Laborious. Graud Rapids, Mich. — Grand Rapids Floral Co. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Henry Smith. Hartford, Conn.— Geo. G. McClunii'. Indianapolis — Bevtermann Bros. Co., 214 Mass. Kansas City.— Geo. M. Kellogg, F. & P. Co. Kansas City. — Samuel Murray. Kansas City. — Win. L. Rock Flower Co. La Crosse, Wis. — La Crosse Floral Co. Little Rock, Ark. — Vestals, 409 Main St. Los Angeles, Calif.— 0. C. Saakes. Los Angeles. — Wolfskill Bros. & M. Goldenson. si i.nuis— IiiwuiT Floral Co. Memphis, Tenn. — Haisch's. Milwaukee — C. C. Pollworth Co. Montreal — McKenna. Nashville, Tenn. — Geny Bros. Newark, N. J. — Begerow's. Newark, Ohio. — Chas. A. Duerr. Newark, N. J.— Philips Bros. New Orleans, La. — Uriah J. Virgin. New York — M. A. Bowe. New York— D. Clark"s Sons, 2139 Broadway. New York — Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave. New York — Alex. MeC'onnell. 611 5th Ave. New York — Myer, Florist, 609 Madison Ave. New York— Max Schling, 22 W. 50th St. New York — Young and Nugent. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, Farnum St. Philadelphia— Robert Kift, 1725 Chestnut. Pittsburg. Pa.— A. W. Smith Co.. KeeOan Bldg. I'liughkeepsie, N. Y.— The Saltford Flower Shop. Rochester. N. Y. — J. B. Keller's Sons. Seattle, Wash— L. W. McCoy. 912 3rd Ave. Sheboygan, \\ i> .1 i: Matthewsoi St. Louis, Mo. — Ostertag Bros. St. Paul. Minn.— Holm & Olson. St. Paul, Minn.— L. L. May & Co. San Francisco — J. B. Bolnnd. 00 Kearney St. San Francisco — Pelicano, Rossi & Co. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldoccht. Sedalia, Mo.— Archlas Floral Co. Superior, Wis. — J. J. Leborious. Terre Haute. Ind. — J. G. Helnl & Son. Toledo, O. — Mrs. J. B. Freeman. Toronto, Can. — Dunlop's, 60 Yonge St. Washington — Blacklstone. Washington— Geo. H. Cooke, Conn. Ave. aud L. Washington— Gude Bros. New York. Established 1 849 David Clarke's Sons FLORAL DECORATORS 2139-2141 Broadway, 15B2Tie5SPS0Cn",:.mnu. CnOJC6 Cut FIOWIS. SAN FKANCISCO Podesta & Baldocchi 224-226 Grant Avenue Prompt and careful attention to orders from out-of-town florists. Los Angeles, Calif. O. C. SAAKES FLORIST, Prompt and careful attention to orders from out- of-town florists. Trade discount. 215 West Fourth Street. Cleveland, 0. The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Will fill your orders for designs and cut flowers id NORTHERN OHIO. St. Louis, Mo. Wire or Phone Your Orders to the HOUSE OF FLOWERS. Ostertag Bros. The Largest Retail Supply House in the West Jefferson and Washington Ave Albany, N. T. Flowers or Design Work. Delivered in Albany and vicinity on telegraphic order. 11 NORTH PEARL STREET Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable florist Only the Best Dunlop's ©6 Yonge Street. We deliver anywhere in Canada and j.-uarantee safe arrival. Milwaukee, Wis. C. C. Pollworth Co. Will take proper care of your orders in Wisconsin Orders will be carefully cared for by Michigan. HENRY SMITH, Wholesale and Retail Florist of GRAND RAPIDS Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. ALFRED HANNAH 6 SONS Will fill your orttori for Defiant and Cut Floweri in Michigan 378 The American Florist. Mar. S, ~-,„.~.,,-. a« nwiHS V\w Anrrnr* WiU be delivered for the trade In other cities, by the DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS zsxxsxxsr """- Send yourorders10' Chicago and Sub- urbs to All orders carefully filled ft^J^^diso" St ' under the supervision of - ,CHicAe»- GE0RGE ASMUS. Mgr. Wire, Write or Phone West 822 Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Floriot when writing Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue, N. Rochester Phone 506. Long Dist. Bell Phone *189 Members Florists Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Max Schling NEW YORK No. 22 West 59th Street Adjoining Plaza Hotel Cleveland, O., and Vicinity. Bramley & Son 1181 E. 71st St. The Largest Growers of Flowers in City. Mention the American Florist when writing Sedalia, Missouri Archias Floral Co. Choice Cut Flowers and Designs on short notice. Prompt attention to telegraph and telephone orders. Buffalo, Niagara Falls, lockport. So A. Anderson. 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. Mail. Telephone and Telegraph orders filled promptly with the choicest stock. Mention the American Florist when writing San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND Successor to Sievers & Boland FLORIST 60 KEARNEY STREET Mention (he American Florist vthtm irrtllns Little Rock, Ark. VESTALS PAUL M. PALEZ, Mgr. 409 MAIN STREET. All orders carefully filled and delivered to all parts of the city, Arkansas aad the Southwest. Toledo, O. Mrs. J. B. freeman (Successor to Geo. A. Helnl) 339 Superior St., Toledo, O. Both Phones. 527. Special attention to Mail and Telegraph Orders Seattle, Wash. L.W. McCOY, Florist 912 3rd Ave. Grower, Wholesaler and Retailer. Careful and prompt attention given to orders lor Alaska.Washington and Oregon. Washington, D. C. GEO. H. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street St. Paul, Minn. L L. MAY & CO. Order Your Flowers for delivery in this section from the LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST. PHILIPS BROS, 938 Broad St. Jo Nashville, Tenn. Geny Bros. LKAD1NQ FLORISTS 212 firm Ave. No. NASHVILLE. TEN*. New York. MKER, FLORIST, S™!? Artistic Floral Work and Long Stem Beauties Our Specialty. Hartford, Conn. GEORGE G. McCLUNIE 187 Main Street 'FLOWERS' Your Orders Solicited My Only Store. Phone Charter 6535-2 Kansas City, Mo. Geo. M. Kellogg Flower & Plant Co. 1122GrandAve. will fill all orders for Cut Kansas Citj and Flowers. Funeral Designs, „, . mi. u Wedding and Birthday but, Pleasant Hill, UNO. that m» be entrusted to them Louisville, Ky. F. Walker & Co., FLORISTS Phones: Home 1388. Cumb. Main 1388A. 634 Fourth Avenue Mention the American Florist when writing New Orleans- CUT FLOWERS Delivered for Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Texas. Wire or mail. Highest Grade Stock Only. ™1AHJ- VIRGIN, c^lV Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C. "Our Business is Always Blooming" Mrs T. L. Diemer. Miss A. B. Falkenhainer, President Secretary Diemer Floral Co. FLORAL DESIGNS for ALL PURPOSES Cut Flowers, Decorations, Etc. Fhnnfs: Bell, Sidney 142; Kinloch, Central 2457 1805 S. Broadway, ST. LOUIS, MO. 14th and H. Street. Mention the American Florist when writing Newark, N. J. Begerow's 946 Broad Street. Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliveries throughout the state and to all steamship docks in Hoboken. N. J„ and New York. Mention the American Florist when writing For Wisconsin Delivery OF — "HOME GROWN FLOWERS" Get in touch with J. E. Matthewson SHEBOYGAN, WISCONSIN Mention the American Florist when writing Newark, Ohio. CHAS. A. DUERR. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Rockford, 111. H. W. BUCKBEE. Member of the Florists' TelegraphDellvery *9'3- Tl/H . 1.1/ ER /C.I N Fl OR J S T. 379 30,000 Lily Plants IN POTS FOR EASTER Short Plants from 10 to 15 inches high, lOc per bud. Plants from 18 to 20 inches high, 12 1-2c per bud. Plants from 24 to 30 inches high, 15c per bud. Spirea Gladstone, 5 to 7-inch, 35c. to 75c. each. Rambler Roses, 50c to $1.00 each Genistas, strong. 5-inch, 50c. each and $5.00 per doz. Cyclamen in full bloom to make room, 5 to 7-in., 35c. to 75c. each. ^3 *• y • ^r y\ ,5 t >: i tt i •Would advise ordering LILIES Early so they can be shipped in bud formation DECORATIVE STOCK. Ficus Pandurata, strong, 6-inch, .-____ 5 v 50 each Ficus Elastica, strong, 6-inch, ----- - 75c to 51.00 each Dracaena Massangeana, well colored, 6-inch, - - 51.00 to 51.75 each Pandanus Veitchii, highly colored, 5-in., $1.00 each; 6-in , 51.50 each; 7-in., 52.50 each True Irish Shamrocks. St^g'i1nncnh' *3\{!?Jer 100; $25.00 per 1000. Palms. Kentia Forsteriana and Belmoreana, all sizes from 4 to 12-inch tubs in fine condition. Fine decorative stock ranging in price from 35c to $15.00 per 1000. -.: ■■■■ . r'ni, »> V * . '} I V i Boston Ferns. 2*4.in. pots,$3.50 per 100; $30 per 1000 7-in. pots,75c each; $7.50 per do/.- 3-in. pots,$6 per 100; $50 per 1000 8-in. pots, $1.00 each; $10 per doz- 6-in. pots, 50c each; $6.00 per doz. 10-in. pots, $2.50 ea.; 12-in., $3.50 ea. Roosevelt Ferns. ■4-inch, 20c each; $2.00 per doz. 5-inch, 35c each; $3.50 per doz. Table Ferns—lO Varieties. 2,.-in. pots; $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1000 3-in., strong, $6.00 per 100; $55.00 per 1000 POEHLMANN BROS CO. PLANT DEPARTMENT NORTON GROVE, - ILLINOIS 380 The American Florist. Mar. S, The Seed Trade. American Seed Trade Association. Chas. N. Page. Des Moines. la.. President; Harry L. Holmes. Harrisburg, Pa. first Vice-President; Arthur B. Clark M.lford Conn.. Second Vice-President; C.E. Kendel. Cleveland. O.. Secretary and Treasurer, ] M. Ford. Ravenna, O., Assistant Secretary. 'Next annual convention, at Cleveland, u., June 24 26. 1913. Utciifield, Mich.— Herring Bros.' seed store was destroyed by tin' Feb- ruary 15. MiAmi. ].'i \. Capt. B. Landreth ami daughter Frances were visitors here March ::. making a tour of Hi- state. New Yokk— J. M. Thorburn & Co. are exi eedingly busy and believe the season as a whole will be a success- ful "lie Flora] PAKK, N. Y.^Jolm Lewis ,.,,11, is savs; "Our catalogue business has been somewhat better during Jan- uary and February than for the- same pei iod last year. All conditions point to a very g 1 season." Richmond. Va. T. W. W vV Sons report business, both for January and February, ahead of last year. This, they say. is due to a certain extent to the open weather experienced and the ii ,i,ir looK here is good. TOULON. FRANCE. February 10, -The flowering of narcissi is already six weeks late and it is impossible to pre- dict what the harvest will be. The continued absence of rain, however, in- ,,,, ates a considerable shortage in all bulbs. Chicago.— Prices on the Board oi Trade March 5 for grass seed were noted as follows: Timothy. $•'. to SM per 100 pounds. There has been a sharp advance in onion set prices, tin- latest quotations being yellows $1.00, whiles $1.00. red $1.40, in carlots. President Farqi har of the Society of American Florists says that buy- ers are placing light orders with New England manufacturers this season in anticipation of tariff changes, ad- ding that this means small dividends and smaller purchases of bulbs in the fall. Visited Chii ago: w. I'. Stubbs, of w I. Stubbs & t'i'.. Louis\ tile. Ky.; .1. K. M. L. Farquhar, of l:. & J. Far- quhar & <'".. Boston, Mass.; A. I-:. Mc- Kenzie of the A. E. McKenzie <'"-. I,i,i Brandon, Man.; F. H Henry, of Henrj & I New York; E, VI Par- melee, Sheboygan, Wis. PHILADELPHIA, PA— W. Atlee Burpee \ Co. report that, "owing to the mild, open winter, retail business in Janu- ary and early in February ran behind last war. Ii was surprising-, however, to note the very considerable increase in the wholesale charge accounts for the month of January. The last few ,l;l, s mail orders have come in mufch Letter and each lay is now showing a gain ,,\'er the corresponding day last year, so we are inclined to think the total \ olume "f business \\ ill not show a loss, although .if course, prices mi eral important lines. Such as gar- ,i. ,, p, as, are considerablj low er than last year." THE onion supply in the states of Ohio, Michigan, Indiana and New York is said to be greater than can be commercially disposed of a1 any price, sales inn being made al 30 cents to bf> cents per LOO pounds. Be si.l-s this, the new Texas crop is com- ing in from four to rive weeks earlier ,1,, ver before known. "Id timers never saw the market in such a weak condition. Seedsmen should write their repre- sentatives in congress today request- ing them to use their influence in shir ping the bribery of voters by free seeds. Every state legislature should !»• re- quest ml mily to follow South I la kota and Kansas in fighting against the iniquitous traffic but to go further ami shut out free seeds and all other free commodities of the spoilsmen in politics. LOUISVILLE. KY.— Wood. Stubbs & Co say; "Our business during January up lo the present time has been in advance of last year, especially our mail order business. This has been very good indeed. We suppose a great ileal of this, however, is mi account of the very pleasant weather which we I ., . been having during this month. We anticipate considerable trade over thai which we have had in previous years." Atlanta, GA.- McMillan Bros. Seed Co., Archie H. McMillan, president and manager. Robt. McMillan, vice-presi- dent ami I,. 1'. White, secretarj ami treasurer, is a new seed house here. an offshoot of the A. H. McMillan Co. They are located at 1- South Broad street in an attractive store, well ar- ranged.— The Everett Seed i ',,. ate en- larging their place al Alabama and Forsyth streets. — Otto Katzenstein, the tree seed dealer, is also busy with landscape work. South Dakota Against Free Seed. Pierre. S. Dak.. February 10,— If the congress of the United States hearkens 1,, the voice of the South Dakota sen- ate the custom of distributing garden s Is will go into disfavor along with other "pork barrel" perquisites. The mini resolution on this subject was in- troduced by Senator Dailey. a demo- crat ami received the votes of nearly all the members. Sioux City Tribune. Montana Seed Laboratory. Bozeman, Mont.— The bill before the legislature for a seed laboratory at the Montana State College of Agricul- ture and Mechanic Arts has been in- dorsed by the Montana Seed Growers' Association. The laboratory would i,m,\ id,- equipment for milling and bak- ing tests, for a test of the germinating , inalities of seeds and for the studs of the weed seed content of samples of Montana grains. Canadian Seed Growers' Association. The programme for the ninth animal convention of the Canadian Seed Growers' Association, held at Ottawa. Ont.. March G-7, included the follow- ing important papers: "Thickness of seeding in cereal grains." by Prof. I '. A. Zavitz, Guelpb. Ont.; "Statistics on the Production, Selection and Clean- ing of Seed on Canadian Farms." by C. F. Nunnick, Ottawa, Ont.; "Re- sults of two years' work in testing Field Knot Seeds of Commerce to prove genuineness of stock," by E. D. Eddy, Ottawa, Ont.; "Methods of improving the Seed supply of Field Roots and Vegetable crops in Canada,' by G. H. Clark. Ottawa. Ont.; "The Production of Garden Vegetable Seeds in Canada," by W. T. Macoun, Otta- wa, tint. BOISE, IDAHO — J. N. McPherson. stat,- ins, tor of horticulture, has returned from California, where he conferred with the state authorities relative I,, the lifting of the quarantine against Idaho alfalfa. He believes the ban will be lifted in the near future. Mrs-Wheeler Seed Company Established 1810. Denaiffe & Son, CARIGNAN, NORTHERN FRANCE, Growers on Contract Highest Grade Seeds Specialties: Beet, Cabbage, Carrot, Celery, Let- tuce. Onion, Parsley, Rad sh, Rutabaga. Turnip. Sole Agent for U. S. and Canada, CHARLES JOHNSON. Marietta, Pa. Growers of High Grade SEED Palo Alto, California. Onion, Lettuce, Radish, Sweet Peas, Etc. Correspondenct Solicited Peas and Beans GROWERS Importers and Exporters Alfred J. Brown Seed Go., Grand Rapids, Mich. BBASLANSEED GROWERS COMPAHlffil ONION, LETTUCE, CARROT and RADISH SEED San Jose, Californi J. W. EDMUNDSON. Manager M. W. WILLIAMS, Secretary California Seed Growers Association, Inc. Growers for Wholesale Dealers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA CARROT, LETTUCE, ONION, RADISH, BEET, SWEET PEAS IOI-. The American Florist. 381 » ■'VM . ■ PJH i_ Japanese Climbing Cucumber. Grown under irrigation by Western Seed&IrrigationCo. Seed Growers and Dealers. Specialties: Cucumber. Musk and Watermelon. Pump kin. Squash. Sweet and Field Corn. Fremont, Nebraska Mention the American Florist when writing R.&M.GODINEAU, SEED GROWERS, Angers - France. Specialties: Beets. Mangoes. Carrots. Cabbages. Celeries. Parsleys. Parsnips. Turnips. Growing Crops Given Personal Attention. Mention the American Florist when writing CONTRACT SEED GROWERS Pepper, Asparagus. Tomato. Musk and Water Melon. For sale: Asparagus, Horse Radish and Rhubarb Roots. Correspondence Solicited. J. E. Hoopes & Co. P. O. Box 38 MUSCATINE, IA. Mention the American Florist when writing Contract Seed Grower SPECIALTIES: Pepper, Egg Plant, Tomato. Vine Seed and Field Corn. EDGAR F. HURFF, Mullica Hill, New Jersey. Correspondence Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing TOMATO SEED Best Stocks. AU Varieties. THE HAVEN SEED CO. Growers for the Wholesale Trade Only. Mention the American Florist when writing Lawn Grass BULK CASES OUR STANDARD MIXTURES, Dickinson Evergreen Greensward Pine Tree are high grade and should meet all general requirements. Special mixtures furnished if desired. We also carry a full line of fancy domestic and imported grasses. The Albert Dickinson Co. Minneapolis, Minn. Chicago, III. BEANS, PEAS, and aU Garden Seeds RADISH ana au uaraen seeds LEONARD. SfS2 CO. ONION SETS GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Write for Prices. Mention the American Florist when writing RATEKIN'S SEED CORN OLDEST ESTABLISHED AND LARGEST WHOLESALE AND CONTRACT SEED CORN GROWERS IN THE UNITED STATES: Have made this our specialty for over thirty years We grow all the leading standard, best varieties of field Dent, Flint, and Sweet sugar corn, for ths Wholesale Trade. Write or wire us for prices and quotationsforimmediateorfuture shipments" also for contract growing prices for 1914 delivery, stating probable quantities of different varie- ties, etc.. etc. RATEKIN'S SEED HOUSE, Shenandoah, Iowa Mention the American Florist when writing LAWN GRASS SEED WHOLESALE ONLY J. OWVBK JOHKSON 1874-76 Milwaukee Avenue CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing PERENNIAL RYE GRASS SEED Fall Importation. $3.75 per 100 lb. bag, f. o. b. AVENUE FLORAL CO., 3442 St. Charles Ave. NEW ORLEANS, LA. .1/' ntion the American Florist when writing Onion Seeds-Onion Sets wSSSSers We are also submitting contract figures c/^XJTT 1WD &Df\c sii.11,1 *»- .-^ for the 1913 crop of Onion Seed. OClllLIIJJiK DKUd., CnllllCOtne, 0. ifentt'on the American Florist when writing 382 The American Florist. Mar. 8. = TO T H E> TRADE. WARNAAR & CO., SASSENHEIM, HOLLAND Growers and Exporters of Hyacinths, Narcissi, Tulips, Gladioli, Spireas, Dahlias, Etc. NOVELTIES FOR 19 13. NEW SPIREAS . America. Fine foliage and elegant lilac rose flowers, a perfect new color. Avalanche. A pure white one. of great merit. Queen Alexandra Improved. A deeper and better pink than the common variety. Extra for cold storage. Philadelphia. Lavender pink. L nique color. NEW DAHLIAS. Our Mr Hornsveld is the originator of the Ps-onia Dahlia. Our varietii s Geisha Bertfia von Suttner, Germania, Lovink, Duke Henry, Dr. Peary, etc.. have already a world-wide reputation and are money makers for every buyer. MRS. J. C. VAUGHAN, a new yellow decorative dahlia of rare beauty, will lie distributed in l'Jll. We received twenty hrst-class certificates and r()s i'0T "nevv dahlias in 191? Descriptive catalogue and prices en application. Earlv ordering will avoid disappointmenl to buyer and seller. SPRING DELIVERY. On hand— Glad. America, Bar. Hulot, Princeps, Halley , nd all the newer varieties. Dahlia Princess Juliana. Bulbs in all sizes PImm iddress letters until May 1st, 1913, to WARNAAR & CO., care of MESSRS. J. W HAMPTON, JR. 4 CO.. '7 Battery Place, New York City. Our Princess Juliana "a wonderful white decorative dahlia ' LFlorists Exchange, Oct. 26. i912]. "perhaps ihe best decorative white, now in commerce" [The Horticultural Adve t'ser, June 26th. 1912] is unsurpassed. New decorative dahlias (or 913 are: America. Orange and apricot. Great Britain. Clear mauve. Hortulanus Fiet. salmon, yeilow center. Zeppelin. Lilac. New Paeony [lowered ones are: Hortulanus Budde, Orange red. Sherlock Holmes. Mauve. The Dove. Creamy white. Vesta. Pale yellow. FRANZEN'S SEEDS Sure To Grow 90 .50 .90 1.00 .40 6U Mil 75 85 30 15 1.50 Per Oz Aster, Ostrich Plume, improved giaut % 1.21 Aster, Victoria, mixed ■••■• *•*" Aster Vick's American, branching, mixed. Asterl Queen of the Market, all colors, tiuest strain Balsam, mixed ■•• Ten-Week Stock, very double, mixture Zinnia Elegans, double, tiuest mixed Ageratum Mexicanum, blue Sweet Alyssum, Little Gem Antirrhinum, snapdragon Bellis Perennis, double mixed J- «J Calendula ■ .- • ■ Campanula (Canterbury Bells I. single oi double , : * * • Candytuft, Iberis, white, large flowered... Castor Bean • • ■ • • ■;• ■ ■ Centaurea Candidissima (Dusty Miller)... ( Cockscomb, mixed — ™ Cosmos, mixed •**: Cobaea Scandens, blue luu Cyclamen Papilio, red, rosy, white per 1000 seeds, $3.50 . Cyclamen Rococo, true. new. large fringe, per 1000 seeds. $8.(10 Dianthus Elite, mixture of all sorts JU Digitalis, Foxglove, fine mixture... 4» Forget-me-not, Myosotis Alpestns, blue Gaillardia Lorenziana, double mixed...... Gladiola America 2-in. Bulbs $2.50 per 100 Heliotrope, all in splendid mixture Hollyhock, Althaea Rosea, fine double mixed Ipomoea. Moonvine Xochia Trichophyllia Larkspur, dwarf, double hyacinth flow- ered, mixed ■ ■ • •■'• • ■ Lobelia Emperor William, blue, splendid.. Lupinus. tall varieties, mixed Marigold, African, double mixed Marvel of Peru (Four O'clock), mixed, lb., 50c 50 .25 2.00 .65 .20 1.00 .20 .75 .25 .25 .10 1.25 Matricaria Capensis, Feverfew -■> Mignonette, sweet. R. Odorata .......... Morning Glory, tine mixed, per lb., $1.00. . Musa Ensete Nasturtiums, tall, in superb first quality. lb., 50c Nasturtiums, dwarf Tom Thumb, extra mixture, per lb.. 75e Pansy, large, finest mixture Pansy, Franzen's extra fine mixture, a careful selection of really fine shades... Pansy. Franzen's great giaut, unrivaled. in splendid mixture 4-40 Pansy, Regina, giant Triumph, attaining 3 to 4 in. in diameter, the perfect florists' pansy, in rich mixture 13.^0 Petunia Hybrida, good mixed 55 Petunia Hybrida, superfine mixed to Phlox Drummondi, gr. ft., in mixture 55 Poppy, Danebrog, scarlet, white spotted. also fine mixture 15 Portulaca, finest, fringed, mixed 25 Primula Chinensis, fringed varieties, trade pkt., 50c Primula Obconica, gr. fl., best mixture, trade pkt., 50c Salvia Splendens, Scarlet Sage, extra select Salvia Zurick, trade pkt.. 50c Sweet William, single, mixed Sweet William, double, mixed Verbena Hybrida, mixed Wallflower, German, double, % dwarf, finest mixture 1-25 Seed packages, neatly put up, all sorts flower and vegetable, to retail at 5e: Per 100, $2.00; per 1000, $18.00.. Sample free. Vi oz. at oz. rate. F. O. FRANZEN. 1476 Summerdale Ave., CHICAGO 2.40 .30 .55 .55 GLADIOLI VARIETIES PER 1 HOUSAND IV4 up 20 U0 13 00 13 00 50 00 40 00 14 00 12 10 12 00 7 00 40 00 50 00 30(0 1-1* 3/4-1 Vr% underH 25 00 18(0 Sold 60 00 50 00 20 00 16 (0 16 00 9 00 50 00 60 00 40 00 15 00 10 00 10 00 40 00 35 00 12 00 9(0 9 00 6 00 30 00 40 00 25 00 14 00 9 00 9 00 35 00 30 00 10 CO S 00 8 00 5 50 12 nu S 00 7 00 ,'OCO 25 00 9 00 7 00 7 00 500 10 U0 7 00 6 00 25 00 20 00 Cardinal. Cardinal color 8 00 Whites and Lights. All light colors 6 00 6 00 4 50 LilyCoe. Best dark Pink William Mason. Fine nd Orders for 250, or more, at lOOO rate. Less 10% for cash in 30 days. Mallory & Brown Gladiolus Specialists Madison, Wisconsin SPECIALTIES Roses, from 3-inch pots. Chrysanthemums Carnations for fall delivery. Smilax, Violets IN BEST VARIETIES. Prices low. Send for list. Wood Brothers. »FS",KS ROSES, CARNATIONS, PLANTS, SEED, BULBS. Send us your wants. We will take care of them. We supply stock at market price. Catalogue for the asking. S. S. SKIDELSKY £ CO., 1215 Betz Building, PHILADELPHIA, PA. VICK -* VICK Aster Seed Aster Book Now Ready Indispensable for Commercial Growers Send for copy today James Vick's Sons ROCHESTER, N. Y. DAMMANN & CO., Seed Merchants to His Majesty the King of Italy SAN GIOVANNI A TEDUCCIO, near Naples Established 1877. Headquarters for CAULIFLOWER and WHITE TRIPOLI ONION SEED, ICrvstal Wax!, and Mention the American Florist when writing all other VEGETABLE and FLOWER SEEDS THE LARGEST GROWERS IN ITALY. THE G. HERBERT COY SEED GO, VALLEY, Douglas County, Neb. Contract Growers of High Grade Seeds Cucumber, Musumelon, Squash and Pumpkin Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Corn Mention the American Florist when writing — FOR — SEEDS OF ALL KTND APPLY TO W. W. Johnson & Son, Limited Boston. England 1913- The Amer i ca n Fl o r i s t. 383 We are Growers of Gladiolus Bulbs \w ( MRS. FRANCIS KING. Besides the following standard kinds, most of which we can offer in two sizes (both flowering), we carry nearly all standard kinds and many fancy imported novelties secured by our Mr. Carl Cropp in Europe: per jqqq Mrs. Francis King, Medium Size. 15.00 Augusta, First Size 16.00 Medium Size 13.00 America, First Size (3,000 for $70.00) 25.00 " Medium Size, while unsold 20.00 Kunderdi Glory, First Size 40.00 Chicago White, the one best early 50.00 Florists, Seedsmen and amateurs who are interested in Gladiolus, either for counter trade, for outdoor planting, or for the home garden, should correspond with us and secure our lists and prices before placing orders for this stock. $HF"Of several leading kinds we can supply plant- ing stock, white bulbs under one inch and small black bulblets by the bushel. 1913 Prices on All Leading Kinds Are Ready. Special Lists of Novelties can be made up on request. True Dwarf Pearl. Per 1000 First Size, 4-6-inch $ 9.00 Medium, 3-4-inch 5.00 (Esculentum) 5 to 7-inch $15.00 7 to 9-inch 30.00 9 to 11-inch 55.00 Tuberous Rooted Begonias Per Doz. Single Sorts, white, scarlet, yellow, pink $ .40 Single Sorts, mixed 35 Double Sorts, white, scarlet, yellow, pink .65 4.50 Double Sorts, mixed 60 4.00 100 $2.50 2.25 1000 $22.00 20.00 40.00 37.50 Gloxinias Grassifolia Grandiflora All the spotted and Tigered varia- tions in sound bulbs. Doz. 100 1000 Separate colors $.60 $3.50 $30.00 Choice mixture 50 3.20 28.00 Lily Bulbs Per 100 Album, s 9 inch $ 9.00 Album, 'i 11 mch 12.50 Auratum, 9 1 1 inch 10.00 Rubrum, 8 •) inch 6.00 Rubrum. 'i n incl 9.00 Spiraea Clumps Per 100 Gladstone $ 7.00 Floribunda 6.00 Japonica 5.00 VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE CHICAGO NEW YORK 384 The American Florist. Mar. 8, Tuberoses DWARF DOUBLE PEARL $12.00 per 1000 Excellent ialii»t' Pepper,Igg Plant, Tomato, opHUdlllBi, vine Seedand Held Corn. Correspondence Solicited. George R. Pedrick fi Son, PEDRICKTOWN. N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing OrmO Best that grow. We sell direct V LLI IV to gardeners and florists at whole- OLI.UO sa'e' B'e- beautiful catalgue free. Write today. ARCHIAS SEED STORE, Box 98, Sedalia. Mo. Mention the American Florist •sken writing SPRING-FLOWERING BULBS BEGONIAS Do/. 100 Single, Separate colore $u.40 $2.50 Double, separate colors 60 4.00 CALADIUMS With live center shoot Doz. 100 5- 7 inch $0.30 $1.*J 7- 9 inch 50 3.5'J 9-11 inch 85 6.U0 GLADIOLI First size bulbs loo 1000 America, pink $3.00 $25.00 Augusta, white 2.10 18 00 Francis King, scarlet 2.00 18.0O Light and White florists' mixture 1 75 15.00 C ANNAS Two to three-eve roots 100 1000 Austria $2.00 $18.00 Buttercup 3.00 Chas. Henderson 8.G0 18.00 David Harum 2.50 20.00 Florence Vaughan 2.00 18 10 King Humbert 6.00 50.00 Milwaukee 2.01 18.00 Mine. Crozv 2.50 20.00 Queen Charlotte 2.50 21.00 Richard Wallace 2.50 20.00 TUBEROSES Dwarf Pearl 100 1000 First Size $1.00 $9.00 Second size 60 5.00 A. HENDERSON 6c CO., 352 N. Michigan Avenue, CHICAGO CALADIUMS Descriptive Catalogue containing: latest novelties on application to C. L. KLISSING SON, Barth, Germany Largest Grower of Caladiums in Europe Forcing Spiraea Clnmps, Gladiolus, Etc. Per 100 Per 100 Spiraea Gladstone $5.50 Spiraea Superba $ 4.00 Spiraea Florabunda 4.00 Spiraea Queen Alexandra.... 7.00 GLADIOLUS FORCING STOCK. America. First Size 3.00 per 100, 25.00 per 1000 Medium Size 2.50 per 100, 20.00 per 1000 Mrs. Francis King 2.00 per 100, 18.00 per 1000 The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio. Jl/en(ion the American Florist when writing 10,000 Pink Enchantress Cuttings FROM SOIL. $25.00 per 1,000. PAUL E. WEISS : : : Maywood, HI. S. D. WOODRUFF & SONS SEED GROWERS Dealers in Garden, Field and Flower Seeds Specialties, Potatoes, Onion Sets, Garden and Flower Seeds. Contract Taken Catalogue Free. ORANGE, CONN. 82 g 84 Dey St. NEW YORK H. WREDE LUNEBERG, GERMANY PANSY SEED 180 First Prizes, the highest awards Chicago, Paris, London. Bruxelles, 1000 seeds, finest mixed. . .25c loz. ..$2.25 Price list on application. Cash with order i9J3 The Amer i ca n Fl ori s t. 385 - 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 M 1 1 1 i 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 U 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ■ 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 M 1 1 1 1 > 1 1 1 1 1 t 1 1 • 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 till) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 II ■ 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ■ ■ I ■ ■ • ■ I > ■ 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 < 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 M^t (The "Spencer" Type of Sweet Peas | Burpee's Unequaled List for 1913,— Arranged Alphabetically. Stocks Grown on "Floradale Farm." Choicest Re-selected seed land main Spencer Sweet r'eas are a great Specialtj with us! We were the first to grow the in America— the stock having been entrusted tii us before introduction, even in Kiil'- <>f the original Countess Spenctr We have grown "the original Beauty" and its "sportive" children with painstaking care each season since. Then- are but few other growers, either in England or America,— who can supply an equal assortment ot the I rue Re-selected "Spencers" that are uniformly of such choice quality Seedsmen and planters generally can see how superior our stocks now are b\ trials at FORDHOOK FARMS next June or July, while those who maybe in California are invited also to inspect the growing crops at our Floradale Farm in the beautiful Lompoc Valley. Ever) planter's garden, however, is realb a trial ground and we shall be quite content if any 'Doubting. Thomas" will send us onlv a portion of his order and note the difference in character of flowers produced ! Pc 3402 Afterglow. Per pkt. of eight seeds, 15 ets $0 3408 America Spencer. Red flakes on white ground 3408 Apple Blossom Spencer (Burpee's). Rose and pink 3410 Arthur Green. Maroon shaded violet Asia ohu. A charming soft lavender Aurora Spencer (Burpee's). Cream mottled orange Barbara. A large salmon self Beatrice Spencer. White ground, tinted pink and buff Blaucbe Ferry Spencer. Rose standard, white wings < iiptivntion Spencer (Burpee's). Rosy wine red Charles Foster. Combination of pastel shades (harm (Burpee's). Per pkt. of twenty seeds, 15 ets (■instance Oliver. Delicate pink, suffused cream Countess Speneer._ A soft rose-pink White, edged with rose 341 3414 34 Hi 34 IS 3422 342S 3430 3432 .-.434 343S 3440 Dainty Spencer (Burpee's). 3442 Decorator (Burpee's). Per pkt. of ten seeds, 15 ets. 3443 Duplex Crimson King. Scarlet self. (See pages 126 and 128) 3444 Duplex Spencer. Beautiful cream-pink. (See page 125) 3445 Duplex Mary Garden. Buff-pink. (See pages 126 and 128) 3440 Karl Spencer. Brilliant salmon-orange 3430 i. 1 1 riil ii Pearson. Light pink. Pkt. (twenty seeds), 15 ets 3454 I : I li.-l Roosevelt (Burpee's). Pink flakings on cream ground 3455 Flora Norton Spencer. A beautiful shade of lavender 3400 Florence Morse Spencer. Beautiful light pink 3402 Florence Nightingale (Burpee's). Best lavender Spencer 3470 Gaiety Spencer. White striped with rose-crimson 3472 George Herbert. Bright rosy-carmine 3470 Gladys Burt. Salmon-pink on primrose ground 34S0 Helen Lewis. Standard orange; wings orange-rose 3482 Helen Pierce Spencer. White mottled blue 34SG Irish Belle, or "Dream" (Burpee's). Lilac flushed pink 34S7 Isobel Malcolm. A beautiful cream color 34SS King Edward Spencer (Burpee's). Carmine-scarlet 3500 Margaret Madison. A beautiful clear azure-blue : 3502 Marie Corelli ( Burpee's). Brilliant rose-carmine 3500 Martha Washington. White suffused light rose 3510 May Campbell. Per pkt. of eight seeds, 15 ets 3511 Melba. A salmon self 3514 Mercia. Buff-pink on cream ground 3510 Mrs. A. Ireland. Buff ground suffused rose : 3518 Mrs. Cuthbertson. Standard rose, "wings pale rose Mrs. C. W. Brendmore. Buff ground, edged with pink Mrs. Heslington. Lavender, lightly flushed rose pink Mrs. Hugh Dickson. Pink-apricot on cream ground Mrs. Iloutza lin (Burpee's). An apricot pink Mrs. Townsend. White "with picotee edge of blue Mrs. W. J. Unwln. White flaked with orange-scarlet 3534 Nubian. Beautiful maroon 3530 Orchid (Burpee's). Per pkt. of six seeds, 15 ets 3542 Othello Spencer (Burpee's). Rich deep maroon 3543 Pearl Gray Spencer. Dove gray suffused rose 3545 Primrose Spencer (Burpee's). Crop very short 3551 Purple Prince Spencer (Burpee's) 3554 Queen Victoria Spencer (Burpee's). A rosy primrose 3501 Rainbow Spencer. Ivory white streaked with rose 3570 Scarlet Emperor, A dark shade of scarlet 3571 Scarlet Empress. A beautiful scarlet 3572 Senator Spencer (Burpee's). Heliotrope striped with claret 3575 Stirling Stent. Per pkt. of fifteen seeds, 15 ets 3570 Tennant Spencer. Spencer form of Dorothy Tennant 35S1 Thomas Stevenson. Orange-scarlet 35S7 Vermillion Brilliant (Burpee's). Per ^ oz., 60 ets 3500 White Spencer (Burpee's). The best white 3503 W. T. Hutehlns (Burpee's). Light apricot pink :i??? Burpee's Special Mixture of Re-selected Superb "Spencer" Sweet Peas for 1012 •Burpee-Blend" for 1913. . . .' 3520 352 3524 3528 3530 3532 3500 The New nkt P Pi '4 1', i IK. ■:r. in $0 30 *" $3 00 10 30 V. 3 00 10 in 4 0 1 nil 10 25 < 5 2 50 10 in 2" i," . 2:. ID 40 1 ,,ii 10 ::; 15 25 in 30 10 20 60 2 25 10 30 85 3 00 25 10 50 15 65 in 50 15 25 10 35 1 00 3 50 10 40 1 50 10 30 85 3 00 10 40 1 50 10 40 1 50 10 20 60 2 25 10 35 1 00 3 75 10 30 85 :: 50 15 15 65 10 45 10 25 . 2 50 15 10 65 2 2~> 10 25 75 2 75 25 10 10 10 30 85 3 00 10 10 25 75 2 50 10 10 30 85 3 25 10 35 1 00 3 75 10 10 65 111 65 25 10 30 sr. 3 00 15 10 40 1 35 5 00 10 30 85 3 00 10 40 1 10 4 00 15 15 10 65 9 25 10 30 85 3 00 25 10 50 1 15 65 15 1 00 10 40 1 10 4 00 10 35 1 00 3 50 10 20 BO 2 00 10 25 75 2 50 Burpee's Blue List for 1913. THE most complete catalog published fur MARKET GARDENERS, TRICKKRS and FLORISTS. Fur tin planter who "knows" it eon tains complete lists of all that is best in vegetables and flowers, while tin- grower who is uncer- tain as to the best varieties suited for his purpose may In- guided by tin- bull's-eye ® placed after what is known to bi best. In addition full descriptions are given mam new ami most valuable varieties. BURPEE'S BLUE i 1ST FOR 1918 contains 148 pages with hundreds of hah tone and engraved illustrations. Within the pages of this catalog we have condensed an exi erienceofthirtj five years both in handling and the actual growing of seeds. If you garden for profit (that is, sell your products in the market i you are entitled to a copy of this complete ami easily understood catalog, hut if you are a private planter please do not ask for a copj , is \ie must protect the Market Gardener, Trucker and Florist. I W. ATLEE BURPEE & CO., Seeds That Grow. PHILADELPHIA, PA. 'iniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMi iiiiiiiiniiiiii iiiiimiiiimiiiin imiiiiiiiiimmiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinii iiiiiiiiiiiiiniii iliiilliliiliiniiiiiiiiiii nil mini iiiiiiiiiiih 38G The American Florist. Mar. 8. Market Gardeners Vegetable Growers' Association of America. H. F.Hall, Moorestown, N. J., President- C. >Vest. Irondequoit. N. Y., Vice-President; E. A. Dunbar. Ashtabula, O., Secretary; M. L. Ruetenik, Cleveland, 0., Treasurer Vi; Prices of Indoor Fruits and and Vegetables. Chicago. March 3. — Mushrooms, 25 cents to 65 cents per pound; lettuce, 15 cents to 17% cents, small cases; radishes, 10 cents to 40 cents per doz- en bunches; pieplant, 2"> cents to 40 cents per bunch; cucumbers, .$1.50 to $2.25 per box of two dozen; asparagus, $2 to $2.25 for 24 bunches. New York, March 1. — Cucumbers, $1.25 to $1.75 per doz.. and $4 to $6 per box; mushrooms, SO cents to $2 per 4-pound basket; tomatoes. 10 cents to 20 cents per pound; radishes, $1.50 to $2.50 per 100 bunches; mint, 75 cents to $1 per dozen bunches; rhubarb, 20 cents to 50 cents per dozen bunches: lettuce, 10 cents to 40 cents per dozen: beet tops, 60 cents to 75 cents per box. Tomato Plants. With the increased interest shown on all sides in all gardening opera- tions there is a correspondingly widen- ing field for the plant grower. Ama- teur gardeners prefer to buy plants much rather than to grow them and this tendency can be turned to profit by the florist and market gardener. This is especially true in regard to tomato plants. There are thousands of people who plant tomatoes only — nothing else. They have learned the value of ripe tomatoes in their back yard and to get these a little expense is no consideration. This class of buyers is eager for earliness. They are willing to run a risk and the first warm day in the spring brings calls for tomato plants, although it may be a month too early for the professional gardener. These city people can cover a dozen or two of plants and even if they should lose them the damage is small. We have in some backward seasons sold to the same parties three times. There is no use to argue with them — if we don't furnish the plants someone else will. And many city lots are so protected that early planting is possible. There- fore the plant grower should aim to get the early trade, as it is the most profitable. We have before in these columns called attention to berry boxes as a fine receptacle for plants. These quart baskets or boxes are easily obtained, are cheap, clean and satisfactory to the buyer. They contain all the earth and all the roots and if the purchaser is unable to plant at once he can hold the plants a few days to suit his case. To put up nice box plants we must use rich earth. A good part of spent hot bed manure is excellent. Use wa- ter sparingly to get firm plants and avoid chills on cold nights. We screen the earth, and set a greenhouse bench or hot bed full of empty boxes, then fill with a scoop shovel and level off. The seedlings are dibbled in evenly to present a nice basket. We use six plants in some and 12 in others to suit different people. The seedlings should have a nice character leaf and be sturdy; such will develop into nice stock in from three to four weeks; more than that is risky as the plants get yellow if held too long. The three best varieties of tomatoes are Detroit. Beauty and Ponderosa. People want a purple tomato of ex- cellent quality for table use. While the dwarfs, such as Dwarf Champion and Dwarf Stone make excellent plants, they are not desirable from a fruiting standpoint. We make shal- low crates to hold six baskets and market in this shape for convenient handling. Among our customers is a large department store. They sell them on small commission. Being centrally lo- cated, on all car lines, and open all day, they are excellent distributors and the arrangement has proved a success for all parties — the seller, buy- er and distributor. Often when the weather is favorable we are unable to deliver them fast enough. Each bas- ket receives a paper label neatly print- ed so that each buyer is sure to get what is wanted. We allow six weeks from date of sowing to date of sale and sow several lots a week apart for succession. Marketman. Boston Perns... $3.00 per 100 $30.00 per 1000 Whitman! Compacts (new), to take the place ol Whitmani. A better commercial fern; 2H-in.. $6.00 per 100: $50.00 per 1000. Roosevelt, $6.00 per 100: $50.00 per 1000. 250 plants at 1000 rates. HENRY H. BARROWS & SON. Whitman, Mass. Boston Ferns 2000 2 '.-in. extra fine stock, all pot grown at $30.00 per 1000. This is unusually good stock and ready for shipment. Cash with order. J. B0MBENGEB 6427-35 Woodlawn Ave., Chicago, 111. Trade Mark. Mention th Watch for our Trade Mark stamped on every brick of Pure Culture Mushroom Spawn Substitution of cheaper grades is thus easily exposed. Fresh sample brick, with illustrated book, mailed postpaid by manufacturers upon re ceipt of 40 cents in postage. Address American Spawn Co.. St.iPaul. Minn e American Florist when writing BULBS! BULBS! BULBS! Send for 1912 Citalog, ami get your Bulbs ilirect from grower s at the Dutch Village, Ideal Home Exhibition, Olympia, London 1912. Grower o( the Begonias, Hyacinths, Tulips Nar:issus etc, for the Gardens of the International Peace Palace at the Hague- M. J. GULDEMOND, Wholesale Bulb Growe and Exporter Lisse, Holland. Mention the American Florist when writing GLADIOLUS 75,000 Second Size Fine quality stock of our best fancy mix- ture, $6.60 per 1000; ifti.OO per 1000 in 5 or 10 thousand lots. This is our best mixture. The flowers of these have always taken 1st prize at every place shown. No. 451. Fair Maid. This is one of the finest varieties ever offered, light lav- ender, broad open flower, fine straight spike, at $10.00 per 100. Gladioli Specialty Ass'n., HAMPTON, VA. Mention the American Florist when writing GET THE BEST IN ALL CREATION THIS IS WHAT YOU GET WHEN BUYING GERANIUM SCARLET BEDDER Buy early and increase your stock for Decoration Day, as well as for your summer bedding trade, we feel confident that there is not another Scarlet GERANIUM that can surpass this in freedom of bloom, healthy and strong compact growth. This is not only our verdict, but from many who have grown this, as you will see by a few of the testimonials in our 1913 catalogue, which is yours for the asking. Price: $1.50 per 10; $12.50 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. Sold only by the originator and disseminator. ELMER D. SMITH & CO., Adrian, Mich. TO THE TRADE HENRY METTE, Quedlinburg, Germany. GROWER and EXPORTER on the VERY LARGEST SCALE of all CHOICE VEGETABLE, FLOWER AMD FARM SEEDS. (Established 1787.) opppiAITipCi Beans, Beets, Cabbages, Carrots, Kohl Babl, Leek, Lettuces, Onions, OrLUIHLI ICO. peas, Radishes, Spinach, Turnips, Swedes, Asters, Balsams, Begonias, Carnations, Cinerarias,- Gloxinias, Larkspur. Nasturtiums, Pansles, Petunias, Phloxes, Prlmnlas, Scabious, Stocks, Verbenas, Zinnias, etc. Catalogue free on application. HENRY METTE' 8 TRIUMPH OF THE GIANT PAN8IE8 (mixed), the most perteet and most beautiful In the world, 16.00 par oi., or $1.76 per 54 oi.. $1 per M ox., postal* paid. Cash with order. All seeds offered are grown under my personal supervision on my own Taat gronnds, and are warranted trne to name, of strongest growth, finest stocks and best quality. I ALSO GROW LARGELY OS CONTRACT. —— — ■— sa— — sa— — sa— — 1 9 '3 The American Florist. 387 "f4 & The Herald ROOTED CUTTINGS READY NOW $12.00 per 100: $100 per 1000. Read what a satisfied customer says of our Wonderful New Scarlet Carnation. It is with- out question the Best Scarlet today and the one variety you should grow. Feb. 16, 1913, Furrow & Company, Wholwiu anjd Retail FLORISTS Guthrie, Oklahoma Chicago Carnation Company, Chicago, 111. Gentlemen: - We are enclosing two photographs of the vase of carnation HERALD. This lot left Chicago on Jan. 31st, arrived in Guthrie the morning of February 2nd, and the photograph was taken the afternoon of the 4th. Yours verv truly, Furr oi^fe^ ompany 388 The American Florist. Mar. 6 The Nursery Trade American Association of Nurserymen. Thomas B. Meeban, Dresher, Pa., Presi- dent; J. B. Pilkington. Portland, Ore., Vice- President; John. Hall, 204 Granite bids., Ro- chester, N. Y., Sec'y. Thirty-eighth annual convention to be held at Portland, Ore., June 18-20, 1913. = =*> Wyomissing, Pa. — Bertrand H. Fan- has just acquired 70 acres additional for nursery purposes within 10 min- utes' walk of his present propagating plant. Boskoop, Holland— The firm of Van Balen & Co. has been merged with that of Felix & Dykhuis. J. Dykhuis will now devote all his time to the Ameri- can trade, Alb. van Balen to the Euro- pean trade, while B. B. C. Felix will give his attention to the nursery work. Meneray Nursery Ordered Sold. The nursery owned by F. W. Mene- ray, Council Bluffs. Ia„ and which has been in the hands of a receiver for several months, has been ordered sold to satisfy a judgment of nearly $60,- 000 against the company in favor of the First National Bank of that city. The judgment is based on promissory notes given by the nursery company for loans made by the bank from De- cember 27, 1911, to August 15, 1012. The stock and real estate will be sold as a unit. The property includes 46 city lots on which the offices and a part of the nursery are located, nearly 50 acres of growing stock and 500,000 apple grafts being grown on contract by a Missouri firm. Reed Wins Nursery Suit. As a result of a decision of a jury in the United States circuit court, state inspectors who are in the habit of condemning nursery stock on the ground of alleged communicable dis- ease will hereafter in all probability be sure of their grounds before taking drastic action. The case in question was that of W. C. Reed, owner of the Vincennes Nurseries, Vincennes Ind , against F. L. Rounsevell, formerly deputy state entomologist of Colorado. The suit was brought in Denver and the plaintiff was awarded damages in the sum of $152. Mr. Reed charged that the inspector Yn?.™ lllfuIIy destr°yed approximately 10,000 apple trees shipped to Arapa- hoe county. Mr. Rounsevell alleged that they were affected with crown gall and other dangerous diseases. The suit was filed nearly three years ago. The American Association of Nursery- men and the Western Association of Nurserymen took an interest in the case and helped to push it to a suc- cessful conclusion. Nurserymen generally have awaited the outcome with a great deal of anx- iety as it was felt that if Mr. Reed lost his case inspectors might condemn trees at will and entail a loss of thou- SSI™ of dollars- The suit was for $o,500, but the verdict and not the amount of damages was the principal thing at stake. Judge Lewis in in- structing the jury, stated that the plaintiff's witnesses had given evi- dence to prove that root knot on the apple was not a disease and was neither injurious nor contagious. If the jury found this to be the case it should find for Mr. Reed. The jury was out two days before reaching a decision. B. & A. SPECIALTIES Our World's Choicest Nursery and Greenhouse Products for Florists Palms, Bay Trees, Boxwood and Hardy Herbaceous Plants, Evergreens, Roses, Rhododendrons, Vines and Climbers, Autumn Bulbs and Roots, Conifers, Pines. Florists are always welcome visitors to our nurseries. We are only a few minutes from New York City; Carlton Hill station is the second stop on Main Line of Erie Railroad. :: :; BOBBINK& ATKINS Nurserymen and Florists. RUTHERFORD, N. J. A bargain, to close out sur- plus quick. Well rooted, carefully regraded and ENGLISH MANETTI STOCKS. everything under-sized or not up to strictly first quality discarded. It pays to buy re^radod re- packed stocks. We offer s$ in-m grade at $12 00 per single thousand: rive thousand or more at $l0 00 per thousand. 3-5 m-m grade SS.i ante, Godfrey Aschmann. is not forgotten and is a name in the mind i last Easter, He is more active than ever He will take- car.- oi v^u 1 line plants and his low prices will pull you through at all times. therefore Prepare for Easter ££io^SS£&& & cS Twenty-five years' experience in shipping Easter plants -well-kno. n popular from Atlantic to Pacific Oceans. Our shipments of Raster plants reach every lity and state of the United States. Mexico. Canada, and as l.ir as Cuba. your old friend in Philadelphia, of every florist who dealt with hi this Easter, 1913. His big stock Specialist in the growing of Lilies. 35 years experience. ONE OF GODFREY ASCHMANN'S LILIUM MULTIFLORIUM HOUSES. "No argument needed speaks for itself. The real stuff; the cream of Japan's production. The True Variety of the Lilium Multiflorum. raised from y to 10 selected bulbs, at $95 a 1000, direct from Japan. Look at the picture! Just right for Easter. Same size 6-inch Azalea pot tilled with Asparagus rlumosus, 10-12-15 inch hiiih. also Sprengeri 35c. 40c. 50c. Regular 6-inch pans filled with Aspara- gus Plumosus Sprengeri or Dish ferns and Wil- soni, 25c to 35c The same with a Kentia Forster- iana in center 35c. All these pans were made up last fall and are well established; can be shipped Azalea Indica. Is another specialty of ours, inspected personally by myselt on my yearly trip to Europe at our grower's establishment in Belgium, who is a specialist in cultivating; Azaleas over there. Only the best American sorts are raised and imported for me. t^What Is the name of the Best Pink Azalea? Mme. Van der Cruyssen is the name. Originated by the well-known Azalea specialist, Mr. Van der Cruvssen. of Ghent. Belgium. Mil- lions are raised every year of this so world-wide known popular pink Azalea and are shipped out to every porti n of the globe from Belgium. We are well provided and have a big stock of this so well favored variety in America, the Mme. Van der Cruyssen: covered with buds and flowers, ready for Easter trade; well shaped round as an apple; in all sues. 6-7-8-in. pots. 50c. 60c. 75c. $1.00. $1.25. $1.50. $2.00 $2.50 to $3.00 On account of scarcity in Belgium of this variery. we were only able to ob- tain a limited quantity of the smaller sizes: there- fore bigge sizes must accompany the o'der for Van der Cruyssen. Have 3000 Van der Cruyssen. Simon Mardner. double pink, 50c 60c. 75c, $1.00 $1.25 to $1.50. De Schr^veriana. double variegated. 50c, 60c, 75c. $1-00. $1-25 to $1-50. Vervaencana. a well-known double variegated variety. 50c. 60c. 75c. $1-00 $1.25 to $1-50. ApOllO, best red. $1-00 $1-25 to$l-5<>; best dou- ble red. $1 .00, $1-50 to $2-00- Niobd, double white. 50c. 60c, 75c, $1-00, $1-25 to $1.50. Deutsche Perle. double white, 75c* John Seveling, double pink, 75c, $1.00, $1.25, $1-51 to $2-00- Paul Weber. 75c. $1X0. $1-25. $1-50 to $2-0(1. A few good mixed varieties, such as Empress of India. Helena Thielmaun and others 75c. $1.00 to $1-50. {3*"* If we are out of the size and color ordered. we shall ship next color and next si /e. either ab*"»ve or below what is ordered. Where the selection is left to us we will give a good assortment, Just mention the price &&~ A /a leas will be scarce this Easter so .secure your order early* <^~In connection with Lilies and A/aleas, kindly trv to buy a few other plants. Novelties In Made up Pans. 6 in^h pans filled with Pteris Wilsoni Ferns. Albo-Lineata or Tsussimense, v-tv attractive, only 25c per pan: with Dracaena Terminalis in center. 50c to 75c- 6-inch Azalea pots or pans fill- ed with large size Wilsoni Ferns, 50c per pan. THr same with a center piece of a large size Dracena Terminalis red foliage . very attractive aodshowv. 75c to $1.00. Same filled with table ferns r*i th* best varieties such as Albo-Lineato, Tsussimense, Victoria May!, etc.. ^: 40c to 9 c GODFREY ASCHMANN, in or out of the pans. Chinese Primroses, 5'4-in. pots, $2-50 per doz. Our New Improved Begonia Erfordii has no equal as a constant hloomer, winter and summer, in bloom now. 5*i-in, 25c :S' -in-, .30 to 35c 4-in- 20c- Asparagus Sprengeri, 2' j-in-. 3c: 4-in.. 10c Asparagus Plumosus, h- • «>> on hand. April 1912 savings, big stock plants. 4 in-, 10c: 3-in>. 10 to 12-in . high, $(..(K) pi-r 100; medium, 2H-in.. $4.00 per 100: large. 2"*.in., suitable for edging bulb pans. $5.00 per 100- Hyacinths of our own importation four best colors- Gertrude, bust pink ; King of the Blues, best blue: Grand Maitre, light blue: La Grand- esse, best white: 4-in, pots. in bud or bloom, $12.00 per 100- Lilium Multiflorum. We have Lilies this raster, (19131 to burn, to burn; they are crackerjacks. to beat the band, the best in the land, the best in the land the best in the land* Three houses in Lilium Multiflorum, the genu- ine Japan Easter Lily, better than ever before* Our own importation from our general grower in Yokahama, Japan, raised from 9-10 in. bulbs start- ed in 6-in- pots last October: have kept nood* Good, perfect foliage from bottom up. Plants medium size and in all heights, with 6-7-8 buds. H)c per bud; with 3-4-5 buds 12; per bud. Just right forEas'ei. We have the finest lilies this year in Philadelphia and all over the country. Is the town talk from floris-ts and agents dail * visiting our place- "We have never seen anything like it " said two well known growers one daj , when visit- ing our place together! We have three houses full in 6-in- pots nicelj staked up, medium height, and fan supply all applications- Cineraria Hyb. Grandiflora. Readers, please, just a minute- I wish to call your attention to one of our biggest houses filled with a biu se I eel ion of that so much admir d Eas- ter novelty the Cineraria Hybrida Grandiflora, which will have no equal in the flower market for Easter. 1913. H you are not fortunate enough to see them growing at our establishment, then just imagine you were promoted to a paradise, to a garden in Eden, standing before a mass of flowers in various beautiful colors. This is the condition one of out/ Cineraria housesrepresents ^t Eastei time. Our new improved strain, planted in 6-in- pots, of medium tall sizes, are unsurpassed in the size and color f the Bowers- The floweft are about twice the size of the old ordinary varieties, has big heads of flowers and uood foliage; some of the plants are as big as a small apple- Price; 6-in- pots. 25c. 35c. 50c, 75c to $1-00 p t plant, do/ same price- Araucarias Our Specialty, i-tr Look! Bargains in Araucaria Excelsa raised liom top cuttings- Such low prices as arc quoted below were never known in the history of Araucaria Excelsa. Just think ' 5Vz-in- pots. 3-4 tiers 16 to 18 in. high. 50c to 60c; in S'-rin* pots 4<»c. Plants. 5. SVi. 6, 7 in- pots, raised from top cuttings, no seedlings, 15. 18. 20. 25, 30 in. high. 4-5-6 tiers, 2-3-4-5 years old. 75c. $1-00, $1-25. $1-50 to $2-00 each. We give big value for your money* Just think 1 An elephant, 6-in- pot. 4 years old. 4-5-6 tiers. 20-25-in- high lor only 75c: a jumbo, 6-in. pot. 5 year old 25 in- and over, as wide as a bushel basket. 5-6 tiers, for only $1-00; and what do you think! a holy terror. 30 to 40 in- and over 5-6-7 tiers, worth $2-00. for only $1-25 to $1-50- Speci- mens $2.00. Von Slon Daffodils, (double nosed) best double vellow Narcusus in cultivation, three bulbs planted in a 5 W to 6-in. pot. $5.00 per dozen pots- Tulips, Tournesole, double red and yellow variegated: Imperator Kubrum. double red; Corn nne d Or. double yellow, and Murillo. beautifully shaded rose pink, three bul^s in one pou4-in-) $15-00 per 100 pots; $1-80 per dozen* J^~Ipomea NOCtifl)0nim,ourso well known pure white, waxy Moonvine, bearing flowers very fragrant and as big as a Sducer, 2^2-in* pots: will make good stock for you to propa- gate from. $5-00 per 100- lOOOFicus Elastica or Rubber Plants, in fine condition, perfect leaves. 7-in. pots, specimen plants, 28 to 30 in- high. $1-00; 6 to 6lHn- pots. 25 to 28 in. high. 50c to 75c; 5h to 5&-in- pots. 30c to 35c* Our Hydrangea Otaksa is just right for Easter trade: every branch nicely staked up- 2,3.4 5,6.7 heads to the plant- 6-in. pots, 35c to50L;5to7 in* pots 75c$l-00,$1.25 to $1.50. Cyclamen, SU-in.. in bloom and bud. 35c. 40c. 50c: 4-in.. 25c. We are well provided with a big stock of Prim- ula Obconicas for Easter. Have 3000— a 1 sizes, of this hardy Easter plant. We always were short every Easter, therefore we raised a big ttock for this Easter. 4, 4^2, 5, 5^ and 6-in. pots. 10c. 15c. 20c. 25c. 35c and 50c. Obconicas, 4 in.. 10c: in bloom. I5c. Dracaena terminalis, red colored. 5^-in.. 40c. Belmore na, 4 in.. 25c to 30c Aspidistra, 6-in.. 75c. $1.00. $1.25: green foliage. Our Ferns this year are exceptionally fine. Boston, Scotii, Whitman! and Scholzeli SV2 and 6 in- 35c. 40c and 40c. 7-in- lar»;e, bushy plants. 75c to $1.00, As big as a bushel basket- $1.00 to $1-25. Remember, all our Ferns are pot. grown not liftecMrom benches. Neph. Giatrasii, a new beautiful fern, an im- provement on scotii. much shorter and bushier than Scotti. 5H-in- pots. 50c; 3-in* pots. 20c; 4-in* 25c: 6-in- 75c. Pans 35c to 40c- Fems for Dishes. Big assortment. 2Vz in. pots, at $4-00 per 100 3-in. pots. +7.00 per 100- Cocos Weddeliana Palms, big 4-in. pots. 18-20 inches hieh. 35c, 40c. 50c. Begonia Argenti Gutato, (variegated) 4-in., Z5c: 2h-in,. 15c. Kentia. t^We are well provided this Faster with a big stock of Kentia Fostenana Palms, and to make room for cur new importation arriving from Belgium in Apul, we will be able to give you an excellent low value on them- Just look what Special Bargains we offer you for vour Easter trade- 6-in. pots 30,35. 40.50 in- high $1. $1.25 $1.50 $1.75. $2-00. j2-50 to $3.00. 7-in. pots made up. one large size, about 40. 45 to 50 in. high in centre 3 of smaller size around. $3-00. $3-50 to $4.00- Single plants. 5-5*-? in. puts, 25 to 30 in. high. 50c. 60c to 75c: 4-in- 2^c. Kentia Belmoreana Combination Plants, made up of 3 plants. 20 to 25 in- high. 6-in. pots. 75c to $1.00. Single plants, bushy 5V4-in. pots. 50c. 60c. to 75c 4-4H-5 in. pots 25c. 30c to 40c- Spirea Gladstone. What is a home, what is a store what is a church, what is an Easter present, without having a few of the so much admired and so greatly in demand Spirea Gladstone the pride of Holland ? O, those charming sprays of beautiful pure white flowers! And ihe foliage, ol such a beautiful wax deep green is a jewel in itself] Mixed with beau- tif-»l lilies and other blooming plants they will complete the flower decoration for your bappv joyful Faster home of 1913* Ktlowing the great demand for these plants duriny past Easter s.wheri not balf the customers could be supplied, we are well prepared this vi >ar for the rush, and were for- tunate in spite of the scarcity last fall in Holland- When other florists' supplies were cut short by Holland growers #e obtained enough of the bulbs to fill two houses with the choicest, and w< are able to supplv all incoming orders pr i 5L-?. 6 and 7-in. pots, full of buds and flow- ers, 35c, .Sec. 75c to 11-10 each: do/en 01 more- the same price* Some are as big as a small wasbtub< Cash with order please. Please state if shipped with or without pots. All goods shipped at pur chaser's risk only. Importer, Wholesale Grower and Shipper of Potted Plants. 1012 West Ontario St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. 390 The American Florist. Mar. S. Palms for Easter Sales. 0X1 J*6 Mr, ps p8^^. :mmjZ £^£ / if-VFmT^^ ri /^^N' \ '/In \f JLv 4-inch 5-inch 6-inch 6-inch 7-inch 7-inch 9-inch 10-inch Leaves 5-6 5-6 6 6-7 6-7 6-7 6-7 6-7 KENTIA BELMOREANA. Height 12-15 inches Per 100 $40.00 18 inches 22-24 inches 26-28 inches 28-30 inches 30-32 inches 42-46 inches 48-50 inches Kentla Belmoreana. 6-iu., 16-18inches high. .. Each, $1. 4-inch 5-inch 6 inch 7-inch 8-inch 8 inch 8-inch 8-inch KENTIA FORSTERIANA. Height 15 inches Per 100, $40.00 20 24 inches 30-32 inches 36-40 inches 40-44 inches 44-48 inches 52-55 inches PHOENIX CANARIENSIS 30-35 inches high Leaves 5 5-6 5-6 6-7 6-7 6-7 6-7 Each $ .75 1.50 2.00 2.50 3.00 5.00 8.00 Each .76 1.50 3.50 4.00 5.00 6.00 Doz. $ 5.00 8.00 17.00 Doz. $5.00 8.00 17.0(1 PHOENIX ROEBELINII. 7-in., 20-22 inches high. ..Each, $2. 5n Each, II -in. tub, 28-30 inches high ..Each, $3. Of) ^8.00 31-33 W. Randolph St., CHICAGO VaiighaiVs Seed Store 25 Barclay St.. NEW YORK GREENHOUSES AND NURSERIES, WESTERN SPRING. ILL. ■A f* f^ MM f\ Winteredcool s U WW ^J |^ ^J million. K I ^^ ^B ^^ Be&t sorts, old and new, IIUwIlV including: ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ 2'zinch. 4 in. Doz. iro 1000 100 Dnchesse de Brabant $0.50 $3 00 $2i.0o $10.00 EtoiledeLyon 0.50 3.00 27.30 10.00 Maman Cochet, Pink 0.50 3.00 27.50 10.00 White Maman Cochet.... 0.50 3.C0 27.50 10.ro Mile. Franzisca Kruger . 0.50 3.00 25.00 10.00 Safrano 0.30 3.00 25.00 10.00 William R. Smith 0.50 3.50 30.00 10.00 Kaiserin Aug. Vic 1 1.50 3.50 30.00 10.00 Mme. Jenny Guillemot . 0 50 3.50 30.00 12.0(1 Meteor 0.50 3.00 27.50 12.00 Rhea Reid 0.60 4.00 35.00 12.00 Jeanne d'Arc 0.50 3.E0 30.00 12,00 Mrs.Talt OfO 4.00 35.00 12.00 Dorothy Perkins 0.50 3.00 25.00 10.00 Phil'a Crimson Rambler.. o.5o 3.00 25.00 10.00 Tausendschoen 0.50 3.oo 25.00 10.00 Mary Washington 0.50 3.00 25.00 10.00 Marechal Niel 0.60 3.50 30.00 15.00 Mention the American Florist when writing Landscape Gardening A course for Gar- deners, Florists and Home-makers, taught by Prof. Craig and Prof. Beal of Cornell University. Progressive Florists recognize the growing importance of a knowl- edge of Landscape Art. Gardeners who un- derstand up - to - date methods and practice are in demand for the best positions. A knowledge of Landscape Gardening is indispensable to those who would have the pleasantest homes. 250-page Catalog free. Write today. The Home Correspondence School Dent. A. F., Springfield. Mass. PROF. CRAIG. Mention the American Florist when writing SEASONABLE STOCK Pandanus Utilus, 4-in. pots, $20.00 per 100. Cibotium Schiedei (5-in. pots, 10-12-in fronds, 2 ft. spread, $1.50 each. Fern Dish Ferns, all the best sorts including Cyrtomium Falcatum, and Aspidium Tsussimense, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Bargain! Kentia Forsteriana, a special bargain in single specimen plants, perfect condition, 66 in. high, 6 to 7 leaves, in 10 in. green tubs, $7.60. Made up Kentia Forsteriana, 8 in. tubs, 4 plants in a tub, 48 to 52 in. high, $6.50 each. Calla Ethiopica, 3-in. strong, need shift, $7.00 per 100. New Baby Rambler Rose, Erna Teschendorf, strong 2-yr. field grown plants, $4.00 per dozen, $30.00 per 100. This is the best Red Baby Rambler of all. English Ivy, strong 4-in., two or more shoots, $12.00 per 100. Dracaena Indivisa, strong 6-in. pot plants, $35.00 per 100, 5-in. $20.00 per 100 ( Pot grown stock ) . Anthericiim Variegatum, 3-in. pot plants, $5.00 per 100. FiCUS ElaSlica, good young stock, 4-in., $25.00 per 100. THE STORRS fi HARRISON CO. Painesville, Ohio. Comfort Carnation Cuttings A Scarlet second to none. A Carnation that came to stay. Be wise, have comfort. Orders filled in rotation. Cuttings guaranteed, $4.00 per 100. $30.00 per 1,000. S. M. MERWARTtf & BROS. Carnation Specialists EASTON, PA. Lady Hillingdon Roses Fine V/t inch plants, $11.50 per 100. F. O. B. West Grove. THE G0NARD& JONES CO., West Grove, Penna. PALMS, FERNS AND Decorative Plants IAHM CTATT Ku,landR<) 6 e. 45th si JUlln Mill 1, BROOKLYN N Y Mention the American Florist when writing I9L The A a/er ican Fl o r i s t. 39 1 EASTER PLANTS SPIRAEA GLADSTONE. Each i .50 1.00 1.50 Araucarla Excelsa - 4-in.2 3tiers 6 in. 4-5 lieis 7-in. 4-5tie»"s Areca Lutcscens— 3-in. 3 pits in a pot.. 4 in. 3 pits in a pot.. 6-in 1.50 Asparagus Plumosus - in, 3 in 4-in Asparagus Sprengeri- 3-in Doz. $ 6.00 12.00 1S.00 2.00 3.00 1.50 .75 Per 100 115.00 25.00 3.00 6.00 5.00 : in. 4 in. 5-in. 6-in. 7in. 8-in. 9-in. BOSTON FERNS. Each .25 .50 .75 1.00 150 Doz. Per 100 $3.00 S1.50 300 600 9.00 12.00 18.00 Larger ones at $2.00. $2.50 and up each. Dracena Indlvisa— Doz. Per 100 2 in $ .50 $ 3.00 3in 75 5.00 4-in 150 10.00 5in 3.C0 20.00 Ferns, asstd. vars for dishes in 2-in. pots 3.00 Ferns, asstd. varieties (or dishes in 3 in. pots Doz.. .75 I..00 Wf have on hand a beautiful stock of pot grown Tausendschon Roses in 5, f>, 7 and 8 inch pots well budded and just right for Easter, at 75c, $1.00, $1.50 and $2.00 each. The Tausendschon has a fine pink flower that hangs on and does not drop so easily as some of the other varieties. In addition to our supply of Tausendschon roses we have a fine lot of YellOW Ramblers, at 25c, 35c and 50c each. Lady Gay, 5 and 6 inch pots, 35c, 50c and 75c each. Pink Rambler, 5 inch, 25c and 35c each. HermOSa ROSeS, 5 inch, 25c and 35c each. Decorative Stock ^ J Special on Made up Kentias. We have an exceptionally large stock of ti and 7 inch Kentia Forsteriana, 3 plants in a pot. The 6 inch are 18 to 22 inches high, also pot, on which we make a special price of $1 00 each or $12.00 per doz The 7 inch are 28 to 32 inches; also :S in pot, special $1.50 each, $18.00 per iloz. Remember these are nice bushy plants and just what you need for decorating. RAMBLER ROSE. Ficus Elastica, 5 in Each.. .35 hin 50 Ficus Pandurata, 6 in.. 7 in. and 8-in. at $1.50. $2.50 and $3.50 each. 3-in 4-in 5 in 6-in Extra strong PANDANUS VEITCHII. Each $ Do/. .35 $ 4.20 50 5.50 75 9.00 1.00 12.00 plants. $1.50, $2.00 and$3.00each. PHOENIX RECLINATA Each Doz. 4-in S3.00 5-in 5.00 6 in 75 9.00 7 in. 24 in. high; 3 in a pot 1.50 PHOENIX ROEBELENII Per 100 $ 0.00 40 f " Each 2!/2-in 3-ui 4 in 50 6-in 6 in. stronn 7-in $2 50 & $3.00 Specimens, 7 in. extra stroDL' " S in. extra stronu Per 100 $15.00 Doz. $2.00 3.00 6.00 12.00 18.00 4.00 each. 5.00 each. Spiraea Gladstone and JaponiCa in 5, 6 and 7 inch pots, at 35c, 50c and 75c each. Spireas Alexandra and Peach Blossom, 50c each. You Should Stock up NOW for Spring Sales •rm £> lll'li L 1 £* -l. D. PHONE, GRACELAND 1112 The (jbo. Wittbold to. ^ ^^™ n. Chicago 392 The American Florist. Mar. 8, THE E. G. HILL CO Richmond, Ind. READY NOW Strong well-rooted cuttings of the best red carnation of the year, grand when Beacon has gone off color and is bursting — Our Commodore |iappeer looo. n j.j.- Dorner's novelty of 1912, lovely KOSCllC cerise pink. $t>.00 per 100 $50.00 per 1000. Grafted Ros St. Nicholas White Perfection Baur's scarlet, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. from the finest stock in the country. $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Grand stock on the best Irish Manetti, thoroughly established. Mrs. George Shawyer, $30 per 100. Milady, $35 per 100. Order Now. lor March Deliveries: Pink and White Killarney, Richmond, Radiance, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Lady Hillingdon, Antoine Rivoire (Mrs. Taft). $12 per 100; $100 per 1000. Clirjrsanthemtims All our standard varieties in large quantities ready now; clean, healthy and in full growth. ChrySOlora and Roman Gold in large quantity, $4 per 100. If our list is not at hand, send for it. 10,000 Light Pink==Rose Pink ENCHANTRESS Carnation Cuttings Must Be Sold at Once $20 00 per 1000 While they last. CJThese cuttings are taken from stock grown by the most successful growers of the Enchantress varie- ty of carnations in this vicinity and are big value at the price quoted. Send in your order now. Percy Jones 56 E. Ra dolph St , Chicago Geraniums €fe Coleus »><< Ricard and Poitevine, $15.00 per 1000. S.A.Nutt, $12.50 per 1000; next delivery about March 24. G. Beddt r, Vers., and general assortment$6X0per 1000; ready almost any time. Plumosus, lust ruht lor Easter pans, sample. 10 cents; 100. $2.50. Sate Delivery Guaranteed. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. SPRING STOCK B'G BARGAIN IN SMALL PLANTS Geraniums, La Favorite and Madame Buchner from Zy2-in. pots at $20.00 per 1000. Dracaena Indivisa, 4-in. at $10.00 per hundred. X Dracaena Indivisa, 5. in. at 15.00 per hundred. I Dormant Cannas, Pillar of Fire, Jean Tissot, Express and Hof partner Hoppe, 2 to 3 eye pieces at $30.00 per 1000. J. E. MATTHEWSON Florist, Nurseryman and Seed Dealer 625 North Eighth Street, SHEBOYGAN, WIS. ■><< >>< >< IbDUIU/lN, VY11. 1 — >< —I A nnounce ment ! Owing to the numerous inquiries we wish to state that our new Crimson Carnation PRINCESS DAGMAR will be disseminated next season, 1913-1914. We are booking orders now at $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. Princess Dagmar will be exhibited at the National Show in New York. PATTEN & CO., Tewksbury, Mass. *9'J- The American Florist. 393 IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO ORDER CRAIG QUALITY STOCK AT ONCE! CRAIG SPECIALTIES Are known all over the country and are in greater demand each year. Having increased our glass area over 100,000 square feet, we are in a position to meet our fast-increasing business. The fact that Easter falls this year on March '1Z will make absolutely no difference to us as to finishing our stock. Our entirely new plant at Norwood, Pa., has been of great assistance to us. Our stock for the Easter season is superior in quality to any we have ever grown, notwithstanding the high standard we have maintained for years. We are now the largest growers of Easter stock in Amer- ica, and any buyer seeking quality will be repaid by inspecting our immense stock at our Philadelphia and Norwood plants. To give our customers an idea of just what we intend offering, we enumerate the following: 25,000Lilies, LILIES. our Btock of this grand Easter plant Js exceptionally fine tbls year, and having 26,000 plants we can positively please the most critical buyers. Plants with from 4 to 10 flow- ers 12e per bloom Hade up puns from J.", to 25 Bowers 12c per bloom Plants with less than 4 flow- ers 15c per bloom Cut Lilies, medium $12 per 100 blooms Cot Lilies, long $15 per 100 blooms All plants have been grown moderately cool. KHODODKM)RONS. Our stock Is large, the plants being excep- tionally well budded and shapely, Including all the best varieties in all colors. Prices. $1.50, $2, $2.50, $3, $3.50 and $4 each Very large plants $5 and $0 each RHODODENDRON PINK PEARL. Prices $2, $2.50, $:* and $4 each 11\ DRANGEAS. We have the largest and finest stock of Hydrangeas ever offered to the trade at Easter, having 7,500 perfect plants. Our atocs Includes over 6.000 of the new French varieties, all 6f which have proven so valu- able to the retailer. The plants have all been grown cool and are well hardened off, insuring satisfaction to the buyer. Hydrangea Otaksa, G-inch $9, $12, $15 and $18 per doz. Hydrangea Otaksa, 7-in., and 8-inch. . . $2, $2.50, $3, $3.50 and $4 each THE NEW FRENCH HYDRANGEAS. All of the varieties here offered have been tested by us under ordinary conditions as to their adaptability to furring for Easter. AU bare proven themselves to be valuable addi- tions. Bouquet Rose, bright piuk. Uene de Yibraye. bright rose. La Lorraine, bright pink. Mine, a Biveram, bright rose. Mme. E. Mouillere. best white. Mme. Maurice Ilamar. bright pink. Mine, Renee Gaillard, large white. Souv. de Mme. E. Chantard. bright ro»e. 0-inch and 7-inch pots, from 3 to 15 flowers $0. $12, $15, $18, $24. $30 and $30 per doz. April delivery, strong stock of the above varieties, 2 Ms-inch pots $10 per 100, $90 per 1,000 April delivery, Otaksa, 2V.-inch pots, strong plants $S per 100, $75 per 1,000 ROSES. We desire to make special mention of our large stock of Roses, growing upwards of 10.000 plants in the following varieties. We have no hesitation in saying we are the largest growers of forcing roses for Easter in America. We are positive our stock will please the most critical buyers, as the qual- ity was never better. It has all been grown cool and will prove very satisfactory. BARY RAMBLERS. flood, strong stock, well flowered; $4, $0 and $!> per doz. HALF STANDARD BABY RAMRLERS. ts. . . ..SCIIO\ — THOUSAND REALTIES. This was our finest and most popular Climber last year, and this year our stock is large and the plants are much finer. Wc cannot recommend the Tausendschon too highly. Strong plants, 0-inrh and 7-inch pots. . $1, $1.25 and $1.50 each Trained plants, Fans, Globular and Pyr- amidal shapes ...$2, $2.50, $3. $3.50, $4. $5 and $6 each Baskets $7.50 each BAII1 TAUSENDSCHON. This is a new introduction this year and will be one of the most popular roses ever Sent 'int. It is exactly the same as the popular rose "Tausendschon" in coloring, i nit. belonging to the Baby class, it is an ever bloomer. Every one should try this irariety; ii- great ralae will be for baskets and for spring planting. 1 Inch, i1 ■ Inch, 5 Inch and 6 Inch pots $6, ■<:• and $12 per doz. Strong plants for growing on, May de- livery. 1" ( -iiu li pots $12 per 100, .si"" per 1,000 . . .$1.50 each in ititii) ROSES. We have an exceptionally large stock of I [ybrlds and Teas which will be just right for Q aster. Killarney, G-lnch and 7 inch puts $G, $0 and $12 per doz. Magna Cliarla. very line. 6 to 1^ How.ts $J>, $12, -SI-" and .Sis per d..z. Fran Karl iMiis.hki, very tine. 0 to 18 flowers $0. $12, $15 and $18 per doz. Richmond $0, $0 and $12 doz. Kaiserln $G, $o and $12 doz. si \ii( BST — NEW VELLOW ROSE. Strong plants, bin. pots $12. $15 and sis per doz. ■J1- inch plants.. £20 per 100; $150 per 1,000 SPIR \EA C;i,AI>STO\E. Our stock is in superb condition. 6-inch pots, very heavy $0 per doz. 7-Inch pets, very heavy $0 per doz. 8-inch tubs, very heavy, made up $12 per doz. 10-inch and 11 -inch tubs, very heavy, made up $18 and $24 per doz. GENISTAS. Fine stock for basket work in tin- smaller sizes. :>-inch pots $15 per pin 4-inch and 4%-inch pots. .$3 and $4 per doz. r.'.j-inrh and 0-inch pots..$0 and $!) per doz. 7-lnch pots $12 and $15 per doz. Large plants $1.50, si'. $2.50, $;;, $4 and $5 each DOl BXE DAI SI — MRS. SANDER. Well grown and well flowered. 4-inch pots $3 per doz. 5-inch pots $5 per doz. 6-tnch pots $6 per doz. Larger plants. .$0.75, si. si.r.n and $2 each IHARG1 ERITES. Well flowered plants. 4-inch pots $2 per doz. 6-Inch pets $4 and $0 per doz. Larger plants $0.75, $1, $1.50, $2 and $2.50 each LILY OF THE VALLEY. 5-Inch pots $7.50 per doz. 6-inch pots $0 per doz. [VEPHROLEPIS IN VARIETY. We are now the largest growers of Xeph- rolepsis Ferns in the country, in the fol- lowing varieties: in fact, we arc headquar- ters tor t hem. The demand increases each vear and it is our aim to have EVERY VARIETY OF XEFIIROLEPSIS IN EVERY SIZE EVERY DAY IN THE YEAR. May we have your Easter order for Ferns? Excellent values in all sizes. [VEPHROLEPIS ELEGAMISSIM \ IMPROVED. This variety is a greatly improved Ele- i:autissima. and shows no tendency to revert tn the Boston. This is now one of the most popular of t he crested varieties. J1, Inch p-ds $o per 100; $50 per i. i in.h pots $20 per 100; $180 per 1.000 i; in. b pots, very heavy. .$6 and $9 per doz. 10 Inch tubs, very heavy %' 12 inch tubs, very heavy. . .$2.50 and $3 each VEPHROLEPIS TODE IOIDES — LONDON FERN. This we consider one of the best. -1, in.h pots, growing en $.". per 100; $45 per 1,000 t nub |i"i-. \'T\ heai v SL'n per 100; SISO per 1,000 ii inch tubs, very handsome $2 and $2.5 Also complete line of Ferns, Arecas, Pandanus, Ficus, Dracaenas, Crotons, Pheonix Roebelenii, and other Decorative Plants. !■ L 1 /> • > ■> 4900 MARKET STREET, Robert Craig Company, Philadelphia, Pa. BRANCH NORWOOD, PA. IIII'IIIIKHI Ill I 394 The American Florist. Mar. 8, THE NEW FRENCH HYDRANGEAS Dormant stock stored in cold frames and which can readily be brought into flower for Decoration Day and later. 3-inch Pots Per Per doz. 100 Avalanche. Splendid large white $1.00 (TjOO Botanists Peltereau. Enormous pretty mauve-rose 1.00 7.00 Bouquet Rose. Rosy ambler turning to bright pink 1.75 12.00 Dentelle. Deeply fringed creamy-white 1.25 8.00 Fraicheur. White, delicately suffused with rose 1.25 8.00 General de Vibraye. Favorite bright rose color 1.75 12.00 La Lorraine. Pnle rose changing to bright pink 1.75 12.00 Mrae.. A, Riverain. Superb bright rose color 1.50 10.00 Mme. E. Moulliere. The favorite white. 1.75 12.00 Mme. Maurice Hamar. Delicate flesh rose color, but in our soil coming a beautiful deep blue 1.50 10.00 Mme. Raymond, Transparent white, passing to a tender rose 1.50 10.00 5-inch Per doz. Pots Per 100 $2.30 $20.00 2.50 20.00 2.50 20.00 2.50 20.00 2.50 20.00 2.50 20.00 2.50 20.00 Mme. Agnes Bariller. Personally we consider this the best white Mile. Renee Gaillard. Very large, milky- white, irregularly dentated showy flowers v Mile, de Tremault. White, producing flower heads as large as the popu- lar Otaksa Mousseline. Beautiful mauve-rose with cream colored centre Mont Rose. Very early, clear flesh-rose in immense panicles . Mons. G. Renault. Bright rose with car- mine reflex Ornament. Large mauve-pink Ronsard. Very large rose-pink Radiant. Distinct rose-carmine Souvenir de Mme. E. Chautard. One of the best, a bright rose color Senateur Henri David. On the style of La Lorraine, but flowers earlier 3 inch Per doz. 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.75 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.50 1.50 1.75 Pots Per 100 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 12.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 10.00 10.00 12.00 5-inch Pots Per Per doz. 100 2.50 20.00 2.50 20.00 2.50 20.00 2.50 2.50 20.00 20.00 We will furnish one three-inch pot plant of each of the 22 varieties for $2.50 HENRY A. DREER, Inc., 714 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. The above prices are intended for the trade only VERBENAS Finest in the land, best mammoth varieties, true to name. Seedlings are disappointing jjet the true stock, at 70c per 100. Sh.OOperlOOO; Mrs.F.San- der, $1.25 per 100, $10.00 per 1000. Coleus, finest named varieties, a grand collection, at 70c per 100, $6.00 per 1000. Pansies. Koemer's Prize Winners (Germany), large, fine plants. 50c per 100, $4.00 per 1000. Daisies, Cali- fornia and Oueen Alexan- dra. $1.00 per 100, $8.00 per 1000. Ageratums. AOc per 100. $5-00 per 1000. Alternantheras, three varieties, very strong. 60c per 100, $5.00 per 1000. Feverfew, "Little Gem" (True), $1.25 per 100. $10.00 per 1P00. Salvias. Bonfire and St. Louis, $1.00 per 100. $8.00 per 1000. We prepay express. C. HUMFELD, The Rooted Cutting Sp. cialist. Clay Center, Kan. F.F.SCHEEL SHERMERVILLE. ILL. Wholesale Growers of Gut Flowers, Pot Plants and Nursery Stock DAHLIAS Standard and New Gut Flower Varieties Lindhurst Farm Hammonton, N. J. THE EARLY ADVERTISE* MENT GETS THERE. ROSES!! ROSES!! ROSES!! ROSES!! C raf t *>H Ctnnlr • Richmond, White Ki Harney, Brides, Kaiserin, Pink Killarney, VrrmiCU aiUlB.. Bridesmaids. 2'4-in. pots. Price, $10.00 per ICO; $100 per 1000. Ready first of March. f\\un Rnni ^tr»plr • My Maryland, Pink Killarney, Richmond, Perles, White UWll-lVUUl aiUlA . Killarney, Kaiserin. 2J4-in. pots. $5.00 per 100; $47.50 per 1000. Ready middle of March. PARNATinV f TTTTT'Nf'Q* Enchantress, Rose Pink Enchantress, May WUinAllUfl l/U 1 lllluo. Day, white Enchantress. Lady Bountiful. Queen Louise, White Perfection, O. P. Bassett. price. $3 00 per 100: $25.00 per 1000. Ready now. VERBENA PLANTS AND CUTTINGS J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa, Mention the American Florist when writing Enchantress Supreme fpHE Best Sport from Enchantress up-to-date, possessing all the vigor and freedom * that distinguishes its parent. Color a light salmon pink — a color that is not only very attractive, but also one that endures full exposure to the sun without bleaching. A good all around Carnation that retains its color at all seasons. Calyx is longer and narrower than that of the parent v^riecy. and distinct from the latter. Has shown no inclination to be a burster. The weak points of Enchantress seem to have been lost in this Sport, and a trial of four years duration convinces us of its great value. PRICES: DAILUD01ZE BROS., Twelve Rooted Cuttings $3.00 Twenty-five rooted cuttings, 5.00 Fifty rooted cuttings 7.00 One Hundred rooted cuttings... $ 12.00 One Thousand rooted cuttings . . 100.00 82^~Order quick for February deliveries. Lenox Koad and Troy Ave., BROOKLYN. N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing The Early Advertisement Gets There igij. The American Florist. 395 JP Mrs. "Geo. Shawyer We are still in a position to quote March delivery on this splendid rose which secured Seventeen First-Class Certificates and two Silver Medals last fall. Destined to be the leader in pink. "SUNBURST" $20.00 per hundred; $150.00 per thousand. CARNATIONS Northport, Enchantress Supreme, Salmon Beauty and Commodore, $12. OO per hundred; $100.00 per thousand. CHRYSANTHEMUM "RAMAPO" The improved Appleton. A seedling from that variety and a splendid "early to midseason yellow." Perfect stem and foliage. Immediate delivery, 2 1-2-inch plants, $2.00 per dozen; $15.00 hundred. Also six hundred other varieties of 'Mums if you wish them. If you did not receive our catalogue send for it. CHAS.H.TOTTY MADISON, IV. J. 396 The American Florist Mar. 8, QUALITY IN YOUNG STOCK NEW ROSES. MILADY Grafted per 100, $30.00 Per 1000, $250.00 Own Root " " 30.00 250.00 MRS. GEO. SHAWYER Grafted per 100, $30.00 Per 1000, $250.00 KILLARNEY QUEEN and DOUBLE WHITE KILLARNEY Two new Roses of last season. Grafted per HO, $20.00 Per 1000, $150.00 Own Root " " 12.00 " " 100.00 MRS. CIHS. RUSSELL (March delivery) Grafted per 100, J35.00 Per 1000, $500.00 KIILARNEV, WHITE KILLARNEY, MY MARYLAND, DOUBLE PINK KILLARNEY, MRS. TAFT (Rivoire) RADIANCE, MRS. AARON WARD, LADY HILLINGDON, RICHMOND Grafted per 100, $15.00 Per 1000, $120.00 Own Root " " 7.60 " " 60.00 For Immediate Delivery ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, Seedlings .' $1.00 per 100; $10.00 per 1000 ASPARAGUS PLOMOSUS, 214-inch $3.60 per 1< 0; $30.00 per 100 ASPARACUS SPRENGERI, Seedlings 75c per 100; 5."0 per 100„ ASPARAGUS HATCHERI, Seedlings $1.50 per 100; $15.00 per 100, ASPARAGUS HATCHERI, 2^-inch $7 00 per 100; J60.00 per 100n " " 3-inch ..$12 00 per 100; $100.00 per 100 " " 4-inch $15.00 per 100; f 120.00 per 1000 BEDDING STOCK _COLEUS in quantity, ACHYRANTHES. SALVIA, ALTERNANTHERA, HELIOTROPE, AGERATUM No order too large for our wholesale department. Use printed stationery or enclose your card. Wholesale prices to the trade only. A. N. PIERSON, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. Miscellaneous Plants Smilax, 2-in., per 100. $1.00. Dracaena Indivisa 2-in., per 100. $2.00. New Double Daisy, Mrs. F. Sander. 2-in.. per 100. $2.00. Cryptomena Japon- ica, 2-in., per 100 $5.00. Asparagus Plumosus, 2-in., per 100. «2.00; 3-in.. per 100. $3.00. Good stock, good packing and prompt shipment. Elmer Rawlings, Wholesale Florist. Olean, N. T. Mention the American Florist when writing J. D.Thompson Carnation Co. Carnation Specialists JOL1ET, ILL Mention the American Florist when writing Charles H. Totty MADISON, NEW JERSEY Wholesale Florist Chrysanthemum Notifies my Specialty Mention the American Florist when writing SHAMROCK, TRUE IRISH. Strong plants trom l34-in. pots. . .100, $3; 1000. $25. Strong plants in 1-in. pots with sauciTs,$l per 100; 35 per 1000. FERNS FOR DISHES. Best assorted varieties from 2M-in. pots. .100, $3.50: 1010. $30.. 500 at 1000 rate. Cash with order. FRANK OtCHSLIN, 4911 West Quincy St. CHICAGO. Mention the American Fcorist when writing We Put "FLOWER" In FLOWERFIELD The Home of CHILDS' GLADIOLI Noted the world over for SUPERIOR MERIT ALSO CANNAS, DAHLIAS, IRISES, LILIUMS, ETC. SPECIALS. 100 5 3.50 7.00 25.00 8.00 1000 $30.00 60.00 Gladiolus, America " Baron Hulot " Niagara " Princeps - - 8.00 70.00 Canna, Wyoming (a giant among Cannas) - - 4.00 35.00 Hyacinthus Candicans - - 1.25 10.00 Lilium, Henryi, the yellow Speciosum - - - 35.00 JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, WHOLESALE DEPARTMENT FLOWERFIELD, LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK John Bader Co. B. L. ELLIOT, Owner. Wholesale Plantsman 1826 Rialto St.. N. S. PITTSBURG, PA. Primula Obcomca, strong plants, in bud and bloom 4-inch. $5.00 per 100. $45.00 per 1000; out of 2^-inch plants that will bloom for Xmas. $1.50 per 100. $14.00 per 1000. Malacoides, <-iant Babv Primrose, strong. 2l2 inch. $2.00 per 100. 300 for +5.00. Asparagus Plumosus and Sprengeri, strong. 2^-inch. $2.00 per 100. $15.00 per 1000; 3-inch, $3.00 per 100 $25.00 per 1000. J. C. SCHMIDT, Bristol, Pa. IQIJ The American Florist. 397 SOME VAUGHAN'S SPECIALTIES Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Northern Greenhouse Grown. Our well-known quality. §^T" Special Price for March 1,000 Seeds $ 3.00 5,000 " 14.00 10,000 " 27.00 Asparagus Sprengeri Asparagus Plumosus Nanus. 75c per 1000. ASTER Queen of the Market. flow ei in g type Standard early Wl ite Criruson Pink Light Blue Dark blue Silverj Lilac Scarlet Flesh Dark Lil.u Each, pk , >4 oz., 25c. Oz., 80c. Trade pkt., 10c. ASTER 5,000 Seeds for $3.00. Giant Branching or Semple. Late Flowering White turning to Pink La\ ender 1 ■ i i r \ Scarlet Cinnabar Cartniue Dark Red Rose Pink Daybreak Purple Pale Yellow Sweet Peas Each, pkt., Va oz., 25c. Oz., 80c. Trade pkt., 10c. Per Oz. Per Vt Ll>. IV r 11). Countess Spencer Variety, pale pink •. $ .15 Asta Ohn, lavender 25 White Spencer, white 25 Nora Unwin, white 10 Dorothy Eckford, white 10 Lady Grisel Hamilton, lavender 10 King Edward VII, red 10 For other varieties see our "Book for Florists." g> l\ IVI fcj /l Cine Dinn The very best of all the Green-leaved, red-flowering V>Ainini/% riKL DIKLF Cannas. None better. Ready May 1st) Each $2.50 $ .55 $2.00 .90 1.50 .85 3.20 .30 1.20 .15 .60 .20 .70 .20 .70 VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, CHICAGO NEW YORK PALMS. Each. Kentia Forsterlana, 4 m. pots. 12 to 15 in 18c Kentia Belmoreana, 4 in. pots. 12 to 15 in 18c Areca Lutescens, 3 in. pots. 8 to 12-in lUc Latania Borbonica. 4 in. pots. 12 to 15 in 15c ROSES OUR SPECIALTY, Write for 1913 Catalogue. THE DINCEE& CONARD CO., WEST GROVE, PA. Jl/ention the American Florist when writing ORDER NOW 50,000 ORDER NOW For your St. Patrick's Day trade we have 50,000 true Irish SHAMROCKS In 1-inch pots $1 per 100. $35 per 1.000. In 1\ inch pots, S4 pei 100, $35pci 1.000. 4 inch pans. $1.50 pi 1 dozen. CASH WITH ORDtR. Get in line now for some extra money on March 17 PANSIES and HER VNIUMS in SI ASl IN LEONARD COU SIN S, Jr., Concord Junction, Mass 1 1 li phom 82 C :ord Mention the American Florist when writing Always mention The American Florist when you order stock. : : Order Easter Stock Now We can ship it so it will be just right for Easter. LiUies 12H cents per bud. Hydrangeas at 50c 75c. $1.00 and up. having 2 3. 4 and inure heads at 25 cents per head. Azaleas at S1-.00. $1 25 and $1 .50 each. Spireas at 35c, 50i and 75c each. Baby Ramblers 35c. 50c and 75c each. White Ramblers at 35c each. Souperts and Her- mosa roses at 35c and 50c each. Thesi n strong bushy pants in 4-inch, have lar^, i sizes \n 6-inch pni Cinerarias, an extra lartie stock in 4 anil 5 inch at$l5.00 and $20.00 per hundred. Cyclamen, 4-ini h at $20.00 per hundred. 5-inch $35.00 3 inch 4-inch Primroses $1250 Obconica $8.00 12 50 Malacoides 10.00 20.00 Begonias 7.50 15.C0 Hyacinths Tulips Von Sion Princeps Narcissus Bulb Stock. 4 inch £-inch $10.00 to $15.00 $25.00 25.00 Geraniums. 6-inch 30 00 30.00 30.00 30.C0 \\ have one ol the largest stocks in Central Illinois at the present time. We have 7500 in the sand. 7500 in 2V2 inch. 11.000 in 3 inch, 1 n. li and l.l 00 m 5 inch. Writ, us for pries on Soft Wooded stock. At present we have Altcrnantheras Ageratum, Abut- D Ulyssum, Bejronias. Coleus, Clm Daisies Marguerites. Mrs. Sanders and \ ellow. Fuchias, Feverfew. Geranium- Silverleaf, Heliotrope. German Ivy, Lantanas. W ecping I.an- tanas. Moonvines, Petunias. Salvias. Sulian ras variegated and green, Lemon Verbenas. Send (or list. GEO. A, KUHL, Wholesale Grower, PEKIN, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing 398 The American Florist. Mar. S. FLOWERING AND FOLIAGE PLANTS FOR EASTER, 1913. AZALEAS — In all sizes and varieties % .50 lllljBS — Tulips, in pans, in variety, at 35 Hvncinths. in pans, all colors .35 HYACINTHS — In pots 2.00 ERICA COIIONOIDES VEITCHII— White, 5, 5y2, 6, 6% in. .50 EASTER LILIES 12.00 HYDRANGEAS — Otaska, pink. 5%. 6, 7, 8 and 9 in. pots 50 Avalanche, pure white 50 11 E. Mouillere, 6%, 7, 8 and 9 in. pots 1.50 Boquet Rose, 6. 6 V2 in. pots (blue) ■ 1.00 French Blue, 6y2, 7, S and 9 in. pots 1.50 LILY-OF-THE-VALLEY — In pans 50 ROSES — Crimson Rambler, 10, 11 and 12 in. pots 5.00 Wartburg, new, dark pink, 7, 8, and 9 in. pots 2.50 Dorothy Perkins, 7, 8, 9 and 10 in. pots 3.00 Hybrids, in variety. Magna Charta. Ulrich Brunner. Baroness Rothschild, Baby Rambler, Frau Carl Druschky 12.00 Specimens 2.00 RHODODENDRONS — 7, 8, 9, and 10 in. pots 1.50 S1MREA — Gladstoni, 7 and 8 in. pans 6.00 Queen Alexander, pink 9.00 to .50 .50 a doz. .75 .75 2.00 1.50 2.00 6.00 3.00 to 3.00 2.00 9.00 12.00 £10.00 .75 16.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.25 1.50 2.00 each a pan a pan per 100 each per 100 flowers 1.00 1.50 2.00 3.00 4.00 each 1.00 1.50 2.00 each 3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 7.00 each 2.00 each 3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 7.00 each 1.00 each Larger pans planted to order. 7.00 each 3.50 4.00 5.00 6.00 each 10.00 each 4.00 to 12.00 i.OO a doz. each each a doz. a doz. CASH WITH ORDER, PLEASE. ANTON SCHULTHEIS, 316 19!h St.. s.e<»si».gi>. Colhge Point, N.Y. Best Grafted Rose Stock Pink Killarney, White Killarney, Double White Killarney, Richmond, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Prince de Bulgarie and Lady Hillingdon, $110.00 per 1,000, $100.00 per 1,000 in 5,000 lots; J97.50 per 1,000 in 10,000 lots and $95.00 per 1,000 in 100,000 lots, F. O. B. Morton Grove, 111. Killarney Queen, $16.00 per 100; $120.00 per 1,000. OWN ROOT STOCK Killarney, White Killarney, Prince de Bulgarie, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Melody, Lady Hillingdon and My Maryland, $6.00 per 100; $55.00 per 1,000. Richmond, 21_>-inch, $5.00 per 100; $46.00 per 1,000. The Above is All Select Stock and a Big Bargain at the Prices Quoted. fg^-~ NOTE: The next lot of Carnations will be ready March 30, 1913. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. A FLW GOOD THINGS YOl WANT. Geraniums, Nutt. Buchner. Ricard. Perkins Poitevine. 2-in,, $2.00 per 100: 3 in., $5.00 per 100, Boston and Whitmani Ferns, 3 in., 10c; 4-in., 15c; 5 in.. 25c. Dracaena Ind., 3 in., $5.00; 4-in„ $10.00: 5in. $25.00 per 100. Vinca Var., 2-in, ,2c. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2 -in., $2.50 per 100. Asparagus Plumosus, 2-in., $3.00 per 100. Heliotrope, Scarlet Sage, Lemon Verbenas, Cigar Plant, 2 in.. $2.00 per 100. Cash with order. GEO. M. EMMANS, Newton, N. J. BEGONIAS Strong seedlings ready for 2 in. pots. Prepaid, $6.00 per 1000, $1.75 for 250. Defiance (red) Mayflower (pink) Mammoth (purple) Italian (striped) Cash With Order 7532 Gunnesson Street, CHICAGO. ettarson Park Station. Telephone Irving 954 P. PEARSON, ROSES IN BLOOM FOR EASTER. We expect to have the following varieties in bloom; Lady Gay Tausendschon Hiawatha iXCC'lsa FlOWer Of Fairfield White and Pink Dorothy Perkins Delight American Pillar 7 to 8 inch pots from $1.00 to $6.00 each. Crimson Baby Rambler Phyllis Orleans 5 inch pots from 50c to 75c each. Jessie Erna Teschendorf f — 6 inch p°ts a: 75c each- HYDRANGEA OTAKSA 7 to 8 inch pots from $1.00 to $2.50 each. *' " New French Varieties— 4 to 6 inch pots from 75c to $1.50 each. RHODODENRONS— from $1.00 to $2.00 each. CHICAGO V„««.|.o«,<, C««4 C4n«./w N£W YORK 31-33 W.Randolph St. TaUgllall S JCCfl jlOlC, 25 Barclay St. Greenhouses and Nurseries, Western Springs, 111, The Early Advertisement ' Gets There '9'3- The A mer ican Fl orj s t. 399 Dorner's Novelties For Sjxrixi^ of 1914 We Offer Three Tried and True Commercial Varieties: Champion, Scarlet, Yellowstone gj Yellow Prince, Yellow (^ H Q W\ f> | Qtl Bright scarlet, large size, good form, bright color and strong stems. An L_ extraordinary early free habit that will never fail to give a heavy Christmas cut. Champion was only one of eight good scarlet varieties in a test; its superior qualities over the others made it an easy winner. Price: $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000; $237.50 per 2500; $450.00 per 5000. Yellowstone and Yelfow Prince — Th£ only, tw° yell?w ™rnati°ns ** . we have found profitable, commercial varieties in their color. — Size, stem, color, growth, earliness and freedom of bloom is all of the com- mercial standard. The want of good yellow carnations will cause a big demand for this stock and with the orders already booked, we expect to be sold up long before the close of the 1914 season. Price: $6.00 per 50; $10.00 per 100; $80.00 per 1000; $187.50 per 2500; $350.00 per 5000. We have booked quantities of Champion, YellOWStOne and YellOW Prince for Spring 1914 delivery and to secure early stock, we advise you not to wait, but to place your order now. F. DORNER SONS CO., La Fayette, Ind. Spring Stock Ready for Shipment nrara^na«— Weareoverstockedandcan Geraniums— S. A. Nut. m^i U VU*» I1U3 quote you very low prices. extra strong 2V2 In. at $25.00 a 1000, $2.75 a 100. Ferns-Jl^^rXSte^ote51^ Asparagus Plumosus —at prevailing market prices. ^/ ■ f*f-»'»c._vv111 be ready for shipment by ■ UlLdS April 1st at current prices. If you don't see what you want in this advertisement, write and ask us, as we are general growers with a reputation for high grade goods. Meredith flower and Vegetable Co. LIBERTYVILLE, ILL. 400 The American Florist. Mar. /, Index to Advertisers. Advance Co The.... 401. Alpha Floral Co. .. 375 vmencan Soawn Co 3S6 American T.i^ Co... 353 American Wooden- ware MfgOi HI Amling E C Co 369 Anderson S A 378 Andorra Nurseries. . 3^8 Angermueller G H. 370 Aphine Mfg Co.... 410 Archias Floral Co.. 378 Archias Seed Store. 384 Aschmann Godfrey. 389 Atlanta Floral Co... 376 Auburndale Gold Fish Cn 365 Avenue Floral Co.. 3S1 Bader Jno & Co.... 396 Barrows H H & Son 3S6 Rassett&W'ashburn 349 Batava GreenheCo 369 Baur Window Glass Co 411 Bayersdorfer H 352 Begerow's 378 Berger Bros 370 Berning H G... 368 370 Rertermann Bros Co 376 Blackistone '/. D... 378 Blair Kobt. 1 ■)'«' Bobbink & Atkins.. 383 BoddingtonAT .... II Bodger J & SonsCo. II Boland J B Co 378 Bolgiano J & Sons.. II Rowe M A 577 Bramley & Son ^"s Brant SD 388 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 580 Breitmeyer'sJ Sons. 376 Brown Alfred J Seed Co 380 BrownellC \V& Co. 3SS Bruns H N 565 Buchbinder Bros... 404 Buckbee H W 378 BudlongJ A i'O Burpee W A & Co.. 3S5 Caldwell theWoods- man Co 374 California SeedUrow- ers Assn J80 Camp Conduit Co ..''II Chicago Cam Co. I 69 Chicago Flower Growers Assn 364 Chicago Great Western K K .... 366 Chicago House Wrecking Co 412 Childs Jolm Lewis.. 396 dark E B Seed Co. II r.Urk'sSons David. 377 CI. iv &S<.ns 3rd Spec ial Cover Page Cleveland Cut Flower Co 377 Cole W B 388 Conard & Jones 390 Cooke Geo H 378 Cotsonas Geo & Co. 374 Cousins Leonard J.. 397 cowee W J 412 Coy HC Seed Co... 382 Craig RohtCo 393 Crcgo CS 544 CruchellC E 371 Crawl FcrnC 374 Cunningham Jos H. 388 Dailledouze Bros... 394 Dammann & Co. . . . 382 Daniels & Fisher... 377 DardsChas 376 Dram nd I BCo 353 Denairfe & Son 380 Derby Henry Ill Detroit Flower Pot Mfy Ill Dickinson All. en Seed Co 531 Diencr Floral Co... 378 uietsch A & Co.. IV 4i 17 Diller Caskey & Keen 412 Dillon J L 394 Dingee&ConardCo. 397 Dorner F&Sons... 399 Dreer H A... Ill 394 406 Dreyer 11G XSon.. 411 Lluerr Chas A 378 Dunlop John H 377 Dwelle • Kaiser Co The 403 Eckh.irdt O R &Co 367 Edwards Fold, box 400 Kmmans Geo M.... 398 Erie Floral Co I Erne & Klingel 358 Ever Keady Flower Pot Cover Co 315 Eyres H G 377 Kish Henry Seed Co 384 Ford C S 364 Ford M C 375 Florists' Hail Assn. 412 FoleyMfg Co. ...IV 405 Fottler. Fiske. Rawson Co II Franzen FO 382 Freeman Mrs J B... 378 Freeman & Sons S . 412 Froment H E... 354 372 Fun j\v & Co 3S7 Gaivin Thos F 577 Garland GM 410 Gasser J M Co 377 Geny Bros 373 Gianopulos Peter .. 374 (jibhn oi Co 410 Gladioli The Spe- cialty Assn 386 Godineau R & M . . . 381 Gorham & Chapline 4oo Grand Rapids Flower Co 377 Groves Robert 374 Guldemond MJ .... 386 Gude Bros 376 Guttman Flower Growers Co 373 Haisch 375 Haven Seed Co The 381 Heacock Jos Co.... 3S8 Heinl John & Son.. 375 Henderson A & Co. 354 Herr Albert M 392 Herrmann A 412 Hess & Swoboda . . . 376 Hews A H &Co.... Ill Hilfinger Bros Ill Hill EG &C 392 Hoerber Bros 359 HorfmeisterFlo Co. 371 Holm & Olson 376 Holton &HunkelCn 350 37i i Home Cor School... 590 Hooker H M Co.... 40/ HoopesJ E&Co... 331 Hort Advertiser 400 HumfeldC 591 Hurff Edgar F 331 Hrudka L Pottery Co 4ns Igoe Bros 4iki Illinois Metals Co.. 4ns Illinois Pipe Mfg Co 406 Isbell S M & Co... I Jacobs I & Sons .... 403 Jackson & Perkins ..388 Johnson J Oliver ... 381 Johnson WW & Son 382 Jones Percy .. 345 346 3'7 348 392 [ones Ralston S 384 Kasting W F Co ... 371 Keller Geo & Sons. Ill Keller's Sons. J B.. 378 Kellogg Geo M 378 Kennicott Bros 356 Kervan Co The 373 Kessler W A 372 Kift Robt 377 King Construct Co. 404 KlissingC LSon .. 384 Kohr A F 411 Kramer I N &Son.. Ill KroeschellBrosCo. 2nd Spi . ial Cover Pat? Kruchten John 556 Kuehn C A 370 Kuhl Geo A 397 Kvle & Foerster.... 369 LaCrosse Floral Co. 376 Lager & Hurrell — ^ I Lange A 375 Landretb Seed Co.. II Leborious J J 375 Leedle Floral Co ... 390 Leistner Oscar. 568 M. WINANDY CO.,Mfrs. Greenhouse builders and manufacturers of WINANDY'SNEW BENCH AND HEATING SYSTEM. Write for particulars, 6236 N. Lincoln St. CHICAGO Telephone Ravenswood 607. Mention the American Florist when writing Leonard Seed Co... 38 1 Richardson & Bovn- L'&sperance Nurs.. Lord & Burnham . . 3_. ,,z ; trade pkg 1.000 seeds (not mixed) si. Colors: White. pink and lavender. Send for cuts and des lion. ALBERT A. SAWYER. Forest Park, III. ASTERS. ot'EEX 111' THE MARKET, white and pink, strong seedlings only, ready begin alng Mai . b 151 h. 50c i er 100 si per 1,000 SPECIAL: 10 per .cat discount for cash in lots of 100 and over. ORDER NOW. EDW. DOEGE COMPANY. 4344 X. Springfield A i Chicago, III. BAY TREES. Hay trees and box inrs; all si/«-s. Write for spc-lal list. Julius Uoehrs Co., Ruther- ford, X. .1. Bay trees. SlcHutchlson »fc Co., i~ Murray sr. , New York. BEGONIAS. Begonias, Defiance, red ; Mayflower, pink ; Mammoth, purple; Italian, striped; all strong seedlings, ready for 2-in. pots, prepaid, $6 per 1,000; nit:, for 230. P. Pearson, 57:J2 Gunni- son St., Chicago. Begonias, Gloire de Lorraine auil Cincinnati hi bloom, 5% and 6-in., 50c to $1. Godfrey Aschmnnn, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. BOXWOOD. Boxwoods. McHutchisou & Co., 17 Murray St.. New York. BULBS. GLADIOLI. A good mixture, $1 per 100; $9 per 1.000. Choice Florists' mixture, white, light and pink, $1.75 per 100; $1G per 1,000. Pink Augusta, best forcing piuk, $2.25 per 100; $20 per 1,000. Cash. 250 at 1,000 rates. Also America, Augusta. Francis King, Mme. Mone- rett, Klondike, George Paul, etc. Send for price list. STEVEN'S GLADIOLI CO., Sagi- aew, \Y. S., Mich. Gladiolus, America, 1st size. $3 per 100; $25 per I.hOO; medium, $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000; Mrs. F. King, $2 per 100; $18 per 1,000. Spirea clumps, Gladstone. $5 per 1H0; Florihvmda, $4; Superba, $4; Queen Alexandra, $7. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. AMERICA GLADIOLUS PLANTING STOCTv; Parcel Post, America, No. 3. 1 to 1% inch, $10 per 1.000; No. 4, % to 1 inch. $8 per 1,000; No. 5. ]_. tu --i inch. $5 per 1.000; No. G, *4 to 'j inch, $3 per 1,000. Other sizes if wanted. CURRIER BULB CO., Seabright, Calif. Hull is, I.Miiiiu multi tii U'U m, I., m^;) nti-uni. I '. .r prices, see advertisement on second cover page. Ralph M. Ward & Co., 71 Murray St., Ne\i York. Bulbs, bedding hyacinths, white, red and blue. $1.60 per 100; $15 per 1,000. James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. Gladioli. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Mallory & Brown, Madison. Wis. Bulbs, caladiums, gladioli, cannas, tubeioses. For prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. A. Henderson & Co., 352 N. Michigan Ave.. Chicago. Bulbs. For varieties and prices see adver- tlsements elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Bulbs, hyacinths, narcissus, tulips, gladioli, spinas, dahlias, etc. Waruaar & Co., Sassen- belm, Holland. Gladioli. G. Zeestraten & Sons, Oegstgeest. Holland. Caladiums. C. L. Klisslng Son, Bartb, Ger- many Bulbs, begonias, hyacinths, tulips, Narcissus, etc. M. J. Guldemond, Lisse, Holland. Gladioli, America. Mrs. F. King, Columbia. Ralston S. Jones, Holland, Mich. Gladiolus, 2nd size fancy mixture, $6.50 per 1.C00. The Gladioli Specialty Association, I lanipton, Va. Bulbil S. S. Skldelsky & Co., 1215 I Bldg.. Philadelphia. Bulbs. McHutchisou & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. Bulbs of all binds. 1 M. Tuorburn & Co.. 33 Barclay St., New York. Bulbs. Arthur T. Boddiugtou, 342 W. 14th St., New York. Bulbs of all kinds. Rochester, N. Y. Vick's Sons. CALLAS. GODFREY .ik> Enchantress, Mesh pint 3.00 25 00 Princess Charming, flesh pink.., 3.00 25.00 Ma v da f, deep flesh 3.00 25.00 K.i-,, Pink Enchantress 3.00 25.00 Washington, dark pink :;,00 25.00 i Spmt of. Enchantress] Alvina. very free 3.00 25.00 Victory, scarlet 3.00 25.00 Scarlet Glow, starlet 3.00 25.00 i Ire scarlet 3.00 25.00 Beacon, scarlet 8.00 25.00 CHIl AGO CARXA I IO> I no I' Randolph Street, tgo. 111. ROOTED CARNA1 [O.N 'III 1NGS Per in i Pei I, Enchantress 2.00 18.00 White Enchantress 2.00 20 00 Pi in, ess t harming 2.00 2 \\ bite Lawson l .""." 12.60 u bite Perfection 2.00 \\ ni-.ir 1.50 12.5 ' I 1.50 Bonflrc (flnesl red) 3.0 I 25 00 \\ 1KTOR BROS. 102 \ Wabash Ive . Chicago._IH. Carnations, Nortbport, Enchantress Sup ii. nut \ and < "tin lore. $12 i- MOO per 1,000. Charles II. Totty, Madison, N. .7. II You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us Adout It 402 The American Florist. Mar. 8. Carnation cuttings for immediate delivery. Extra strong plants from soil. Enchautress and White Enchantress, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,00ft. Write for prices on the following varieties from sand : Wodenethe, White Wonder, White En- chantress, Enchantress, Beacon, and Rose Pink Enchant less. J. D. Thompson Carnation Co., Joliet. 111. ^____ Carnation R. C, good stock out of Sand or soil. Victory and Winsor $13 per 1000. L. P. Enchantress, W. Perfection. .$15 per 1000. White Enchantress, $17.50 per 1000. $2.50 more for plants out of soil. 100 at 1000 rate. Write for prices on large lots. Cash or references. NORTHWESTERN FLORAL CO., Gross Point, in. * 'Colorado Grown Plants Beat Them All. ' ' Carnation Rooted Cuttings; Satisfaction guar- anteed. Pure White Enchantress, $25 per 1000; Enchantress and Victory, $20 per 1000; White Lawson and Winsor, $15 per 1000; 2-inch stock extra strong and healthy; Pure White Enchantress. $i0 per 1000; Enchantress and Victory, $1*5 per 10 10. ELITCH-LONG GREEN- HOUSES, Denver, Colo. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. We have 25,000 Enchantress and White En- chantress at $1,8 per 1,000. Write for special prices on large lots. SINNER BROS., S2-84-86 East Randolph St.. Chicago. 111. Carnation Enchantress .Supreme, 12 rooted cut- tings, $3; 25, $5; 50T $7; 100, $12; 1.000, $100. Dailledouze Bros., Lenox Road and Troy Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Carnation cutting3, Enchantress, R. P. En- chantress, May Day, White Enchantress, Lady Bountiful. Queen Louise, White Perfection, U. P. Bassett, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa.' Carnations, Champion, $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000; 2,500 for $237.50; 5,000 for $450. Yel- lowstone and Yellow Prince, $J per 50; $10 per 100; $80 per 1.000; $178.50 per 2.500; $350 per 5,000. F. Dorner & Sons Co., La Fayet te, Ind . C;ini:il inns. K * '. . '"it nf sand or soil; good stock, Winsor, Victory, $13 per 1,000; White Perfection, Pink Enchantress, $15 per 1,000; White Enchantress, $17.50 per 1,000; $3 more for stock from soil. Cash or references. Nortb- western Floral Co.. Gross Point, 111. 10,000 Pink Enchantress cuttings, from soil, $25 per l.OQO, Paul E. Weiss, May wood, 111. Carnations, chrysanthemums. S. S. Skidel- sky & Co., 1215 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia. Carnation Commodore, $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000, E, G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind. Comfort carnation cuttings, $4 per 100; $30 per 1,000. S. M. Merwarth & Bros., Easton, Pa. Carnations. Wood Bros., Fishkill, N. Y. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. - "Colorado Grown Plants Beat Them All." Chrysanthemum Rooted Cuttings, Early, Mid- season and late varieties; Yel. Bonnaffon, Thurkle, Appleton, Halliday, Silver and Golden Wedding, Monrovia, White and Yellow Eaton, Golden Glow, Nonin, Robinson. White and Pink Ivory, DeKalb. Helen Frick, Maud Dean, Touset, Vi viand-Morel, EuEruehard and Rosiere, $2 per 100; $15 per 1000. April delivery. ELITCH-LONG GREENHOUSES, Denver, Colo. FOR SALE— Chrysanthemums, Smith's Ad- vance. Pacific Supreme, $1.50 per 100; $12 per 1.000. Rooted cuttings. Vinca variegata, $5; 2-in., $8. Mme. Salleroi geranium. $5; 2-in., $8. Mrs. F. Sander daisies, $2; 2-in.. $4. D. W. I.catliermau. Anderson. Ind. Chrysanthemums, rooted cuttings. Golden Glow, Oct. Frost. Pacific Supreme, Major Bon- naffon, $1 per 100; Chas. Razer, best white, $1.50 per 100. Edward Wallis. Berlin, N._J. Chrysanthemum Ramapo, 2V»-in. plants, $2 per doz.; $15 per 100. Charles II. Totty, Madi- son, N. J. _^_^ Chrysanthemums, all the leading varieties. Elmer P. Smith & Co.. Adrian, Mich. Chrysanthemums, Chrysolora and Roman Gold, $4 per 100. The E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind. Chrysanthemums, rooted cuttings. Erie Floral Co.. Erie, Pa. CLEMATIS. Clematis. W. & T. Smith Co.. Geneva, N Y. COLEUS. Coleus. 10 vars., 2%-in., H. Cunningham, Delaware, si' O. per 100 Jos. Coleus, Verschaffeltii and O. Bedder, Coc per 100. The Erie Floral Co.. Brie, Pa Coleus. A. COnn. Pievson, Inc., Cromwell, CYCLAMEN. CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM, finest strain in existence, including GLORY OF WANDSBEK. finest salmoneum, orchid flowering:. Rococo; strong transplanted seedlings, $3.00 100; $25.00 1.000. Cash, please. Rober & Radke, Maywood, 111. Cyclamen, in full bloom, 5 to 7-in., 35c to Too each. Poehlniann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, UL DAHLIAS. Dahlias, 100,000 field-clumps; 100 varieties of cream. Get list. Beui. Connell, Florist, Merehantville, N. J. Dahlias, standard and new cut flower varie- ties. Lindhurst Farm, Hammonton, N. J. DAISIES. Shasta daisies, field-grown, strong plants, 75c per 100; $6 per 1,000; Clumps, $1 per 10; $5 per 1U0; $40 per 1,000. Cash with order or C. O. D. Write for Nursery Stock price list. E. J. Sheffield, Alvin, Texas. Daisies, Mrs. F. Sander, 2-in., $2 per 100. Elmer Rawlings, Olean, N. Y» DRACAENAS. Dracaena lndivisa, fine large 3-iu., $5 per 100; 4-in., $7 per 100. Ready to shift. Cash. John Bauscher, Jr., Freeport, 111. Dracaena Massangeana, 6-in., $1 to $1.75 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Dracaena, Linden! and Massangeana, 5-in., 75c each; $8 per doz.; 6-in., $1.25 each; $12 per doz. Yaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Dracaenas. Meredith Flower and Vegetable Co., Liberty ville, _IU. Dracaena iudivisa, 4-in., $10 per lnO; 5-in., $15. J. E. Matthewson, Sheboygan, Wis. Dracaena terminalis, 2% -in. pots, $10 per 100. J. Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Dracaena Ind., 3-in., $5; 4-in., $10; 5-in., $25 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. EASTER PLANTS. Easter plants: Azaieas, novelties in pans, primroses, begonias, asparagus, hyacinths, Easter lilies. Cineraria Hyb. Grandittora, araucarias, daffodils, tulips, Ipomea nocti- florum, Ficus elastica. Hydrangea Otaksa, Cyclamen, Primula Obconica, Dracaena termin- alis, Kentia Belmoreana, aspidistras, ferns, all kinds, ferns for dishes, Spirea Gladstone. For prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Phila- delphia. Easter plants : Lilies, rhododendrons, hy drangeas, new French hydrangeas. Roses: Baby Ramblers, Orleans, Phyllis, Baby Pink Rambler. Junita, pink rambler roses, Crim- son Rambler, Hiawatha, Tausendschon, Baby Tausendschon, Hybrid roses, Spirea Gladstone, genistas, double daisy Mrs. Sander, margue- rites, lily of the valley. For prices see ad- \ erl Isement elsewhere in this issue. Robert Craig Co., 4000 Market St.,_Philadelphia._ Roses in bloom for Easter, Lady Gay. Ex- celsa, Tausendschon, Hiawatha, Flower of Fairfield, White and Pink Dorothy Perkins, Delight, American Pillar, 7 to 8 in.. $1 to $6 each. Crimson Rambler, Phyllis. Orleans, Jessica, 5-in., 50c to 75c each. Erna Tes- chendorf?. 5- in., 75c each. Hydrangea Otaksa, 7 to 8-in., $1 to $2.50 each; New French Vars., 4 to 6-in., 75c to $1.50 each. Rhodo- dendrons, $1 to $2 each. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Easter plants. Baby Ramblers, Orleans, Jes- sica, Dorothy Perkins, Tausendschon. Spireas, Azaleas, Kalmias, Primula Obconica, Genistas, lily of the valley, cyclamens. Easter lilies, rhododendrons, funkias, Kentia Belmoreana, Phoenix Roebelenii, rubber plants, Araucarias, boxwood, aspidistras, Pandanus Veitchii, Crotons. For prices see advertisement else- where in this issue. Holton & Hunkel Co., 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Easter stock: Lilies, hydrangeas, azaleas, spireas, Baby Ramblers, White Ramblers, cinerarias, cyclamen, primroses. hyacinths. tulips. Von Sion, princeps, narcissus, gera- niums. For prices see advertisement else- where in this issue. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Easter plants : Rose Tausendschon, 6. 7 and 8 in. pots, 75c to $2 each. Yellow Rambler. 25c to 50c each. Lady Gay, 5 and 6-in., 35c to 75c each. Pink Rambler. 5-in., 25c and 35c each. Hermosa, 5-in., 25c and 35c each. Spi- rea Gladstone and Japonica, 5, 6 and 7-in., 35c, 50c and 75c each; Alexandra and Peach Blos- som, 50c each. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Easter plants, SOTOOO^lily plants, 10 to 15 inches high, 10c per bud; 18 to 20 ins., 12%c per bud; 24 to 30 ins., 15c per bud. Spirea Gladstone, 5 to 7-inch. 35c to 75c. Rambler roses, 50c to $1 each. Genistas. 5-in., 50c each; $5 per doz. Cyclamen, 5 to 7-in., 35c to 75c each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, III. Easter plants: Azaleas, tulips, hyacinths, eri- cas, Easter lilies, hydrangeas, lily of the valley, Crimson Rambler, Wartburg, Dorothy Perkins, hybrids in variety, rhododendrons. Spirea Glad- stone and Queen Alexandra. Anton Schulthels, i :ollege Point. N. Y. EUONYMUS. EUONYMUS VARIEGATA RADICANS JAPONICA, 2%-in. pots, 5c. 3 and 4-in. pots, 10c. CONARD & JONES CO- WEST GROVE. PENNSYLVANIA. FERNS. FERNS. Scotti, 2*4-in., $4 per 100; Elegantissima Im- proved, $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000. Boston, $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. DWARF FERNS FOR FERN DISHES. These dwarf ferns are used by the hundreds of thou- sands to fill dishes for table decorations. Our sales each year exceed fifty thousand plants. Our stock is in prime condition, ready to use at once. We offer 9 choice varieties, Pteris Cretica, Albolineata, Victoria, Wilsoni, Mayii, Pteris Multiceps, Aspidium Tsussimense, Sie- boldii, Wimsetti, Cyrtomium Falcatum or Holly Fern. Price 50c per doz.; $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000. Our new catalog giving prices on ferns, roses and all other plants ready now. Write for it today. THE GOOD & REESE CO., Largest Rose Growers in the World. Box 18, Springfield, Ohio. ROOsuvriLT FERNS. 2'.. -in., $6.00 per 100. CONARD & JONES CO., WEST GROVE, PENNSYLVANIA. Ferns, Boston, $3 per 100; $30 per 1,000. Whitman! Compacta, 2%-in., $6 per 100; $50 per 1.000. Roosevelt, $1 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Henry H. Barrows & Son, Whitman, Mass. Ferns. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement on front cover of this issue. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. FERNS FOR DISHES, assorted,-^ per 100; $25 per 1,000. ROBER & RADKE, Maywood, ill. Ferns. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. Ferns. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this Issue. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, III. Ferns for dishes, assorted. 21i-in., $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000; 500 at 1,000 rates. Frank Oechslin. 4911 W. Quincy St., Chicago. Boston ferns, 2]4-iu., bushy plants, ready to shift, $2.75 per 100. Cash. John Bauscher, Jr.. Freeport, III. Five thousand Boston fern runners, 2-in. , $2 per 100. Campbell, The Florist, Chill Ave. and Thurston road, Rochester, N. Y. Ferns. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. inns, Boston, For sizes and prices see ad- vertisement on front cover page. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Ferns. Meredith Flower & Vegetable Co., Liber tyrille, 111. Small ferns. 2%-in., $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000. C. C. Pollworth Co.. Milwaukee, Wis. Boston ferns. 25c; Whitmani, 4-in., 25c. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Ferns. John Scott, Rutland Rd. and E. 45tb St.. Brooklyn, N. Y. Ferns. Bobbink & Atkins. Rutherford. N. J. FEVERFEW. Feverfew. large double white, R. C, 75c per 10i), prepaid. Chas. Frost. Kenilworth, N. J. FICUS. Ficus pandurata, 6-inch, $3.50 each. Elas- tica, 6-in., 75c to $1 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, III. Ficus elastica, 4-in.. $25 per 100. Storrs & Harrison Co.. Painesville, O. GERANIUMS. GERANIUMS. Good, healthy, fall-rooted plants from 2*4- in. pots at $3 per 100; $27.50 per 1,000, except where noted; Beaute Poitevine, Marquis de Cas- tellane, S. A. Nutt. Jean Viaud, La Favorite, A. Ricard, Mme. Landry, Mrs. E. G. Hill, Heterauthe, M. Jaulin, Red Wing (6c each). Our new catalog of everything you need mailed upon application. Write for it today. THE GOOD & REESE CO., largest Rose Growers in the World. Box IS, Springfield, Ohio. NEW AMERICAN BEAUTY. For the first time we are offering this won- derful new geranium to our many customers. Write for colored cut and prices on large lots, J1 .in. potsr 50c; $5 per doz. JOHN BAUSCHER, JR., Arcade Addition, Freeport, 111. Geranium Senrlet Bedder, $1.50 per ten; $12.50 per 100; $100 per 1,000. Elmer D. Smith & Co.. Adrian, Mich. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About If. '9*3- The Amer i ca n Fl ori s t. 403 i ;.-i animus, i.a Favorite and Mine Bucbner, •.",1m., $20 pet 1,000. J. E. Matthewaon, Sheboygan, wis. Geraniums, s. a. Nut t. li'-.-ln.. $2.7." pet 100; £23 pet I 0 0. Meredith Flowei 1 ( ege table Co., Llbertyvllle, ill. Geraniums, s. A. Nutt, extra large 2'i-in.. ready for shirt. $2.60 pet 100; {2.1 pel 1,000; large S-ln., *4 per 100; $35 pet 1,000. Caen. John Bauscher, Jr.. Freeport, 1U. S. A. NDTT. strong selected top cuttings well rooted, $1.50 per 100; ¥H per 1.000. THE \v. T. Bl OK. ley I'd.. Springfield, in. Geraniums, s. A. Nutt, and i others, ;: in . $4 per 100; 2'L. In., *:;. Jos, n. C liagham, Delaware, O. Geraniums Kicnrd I l'oltovlne, *!"» per 1,000. S. A. Nutt $12.30 pel- 1,000. A. U. Ilorr. Lam -aster. 1'a. Geraniums, 2-ln., $2 per 100; $18.50 per 1,000; :; in.. $3 pet l"": $25 per 1,000. B. Vincent, Jr., ,v Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Qeranlums, Nutt, -' ■■ -in.. $2.B0 pet 100. Erie Floral Co., k. v. D. No. 2, Erie, Pa. Geranl 9, Mum-. Salleroi, 2% -in., $2.50 per Inn. Stuns .v. Harrison !'<>.. I'nlticsvillc, O. GREENS. Greena of all kin. Is. For prices see adver- nsniirii! elsewhere In ii'i* Issue. Michigan Cut Rower Exchange, 3S-40 Broadway, Detroit, Mich. Greens, huckleberry in standard sinilux cases, $2.5 1. Green \\ lid smllax, fancy and dagger ferns. Caldwell the Woodsman Co., Evergreen, ■Ala. tirectis, ferns, etc. For prices se«- advertise- ment elsewhere In this issue. Cron l Fern Co., MlUlngton. Mass. Greens, ferns. $1.35 per 1.000; 2.000^ $2.00; 5,000 or more, $1.20 per 1,000. Robert Groves, 127 Commercial St., Adams, Mass. Bronze galas, $5 per case; 5 or more cases. $4.00 per ease. C. E. Crltchell, 31 E. Third Ave., Cincinnati, O. Magnolia leaves, e.vcas leaves, American oak sprays, ruscus. Oscar Leistuer, 17 N. Frank- lin St., Chicago. Greens, fresh cut evergreens and mosses; dec- orating material. The Kervan Co., 110 W. 28th St.. New York. Southern wild smilax and natural and per- petuated roses. E. A. Beavan, Evergreen, Ala. HARDY PERENNIALS. Hardy perennials. Ask for Surplus offer of 500 varieties at BARGAIN PRICES. 50 per cent less than wholesale rates. Void after March 15. ACT QUICKLY. 1'alisades Nurser- ies, SparklU, N. Y. HYDRANGEAS. HYDRANGEAS. New Forcing Hydrangea Arborescens Grandi- flora Alba or Hills of Snow. For forcing or immediate sales; 1-yr. field- grown, 12 to IS inches. 2 canes. $1.25 per doz. ; $8 per 100; $75 per 1,000. Select, 2 to 3 canes, $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100; $90 per 1,000. 2- vr. field-grown. 18 to 24 inches. 2 to 3 canes, $2 per doz.; $14 per 100; $120 per l.( Oui I al alog of everything you need mailed on applica- tion. Write' for it today. THE GOOD & REESE CO., Largest Rose Growers in the World. Box 18, Springfield, Ohio. Hydrangea Otaksa. 4-in., pot-grown, $8 per 100; field-grown, 3 to 6 shoots. $10 per loo. Randolph & McClements, Plttsbnrg, Pa. Hydrangeas, new French. For varieties and prices Bee advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Henry A. I>reer, Inc., 714 Chestnut St., Phila- delphla. Hydrangea Otaksa. field-grown, 3 to Hi shoots, 10c to 35c. The Erie Floral Co., Erie. Pa. IVIES ENGLISH IVY. 2< , in. pots. $5.0n per lnO. CON Win ,v TONES CO. WEST GROVE, PENNSYLVANIA. English ivy, strong, 3-in. stock. Write for prices. C. L. Reese. Springfield, O. LILY OF THE VALLEY. Lily of the valli I grower and ex- porter, E. Xeubert, Wandsbek, nr. Hamburg, Germany. Lily of i1"' rallej pips. McHutchlson & Co., 17 Murray St.. New x*ort From Storage. Lily of the valley, cold storage for ■ hrlstmaa forcing, cases of 250 pips, $5; '.<". $0.50; 1,000, Ms i u Piersoi Co., Carrytov □ on Hudson, N . X . l.ilv 'if tile valley. Glow B 1.1104' . - I. I.lii I e. I Chicago .Market, i he lineal forcing < all' America, $18 per 1,000; $0.50 per 500; $5 per 250; Florlsta1 U -j Maker, $16 per 1,000: $8.50 per BOO; $4.50 per JHS0. H. N. Brims, 8032-8042 \\ , Madison st.. Chicago. MANETTI. ENGLISH MANETTI STOCKS. A hai« u close oul surplus quick. Well rooted, care fully regraded and everything undersized or ao( up to strictly Aral quality discarded. 11 paj to buy regraded, repacked stocks. We offet S v nun "grade at $12 per single thousand; five thousand or im.iv ai $10 per tl sand. 8-5i lino grade, $8 per thousand; $65 per ten thou-" sand, to 'lose the in up quickly. Orders can be filled the same day we get them. Wire and say whether to ship by freight or ex] Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, New York. MARGUERITES. MARCI EKITES. Mrs. F. Sander, 2-ln., $2.50 per 100; ■"■in., $5 per 100; Alexandra and large flowering and California Single, 2 in.. $2 per 300; ;; in.. $4 per 100. ROBER & UADKK, Maywood, III. New double marguerite, Mrs. F. Sander, 2li- in.. $2.50 per lint. Large yellow winter flow erlng and Queen Alexandra, 2^-in.. $2 per 100. Cash. John Bauscher, Jr., Freeport, HI. MOSS Live Sphagnum tnoss, only in barrels. ?2 per bbl. The C. W. Brownell Co., Walden, N. Y. _ Moss, one 10 bbl. bale, $3.50; two 10 bbl. bales, $G.50. The Ocean County Moss and Peat Co., P. 0. box 11, Waretown, N. J. Sphagnum moss. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chl- cago and New York. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Mushroom spawn. Lambert's Pure Culture. American Spawn Co., St. Paul, Minn. NURSERY STOCK. Nursery stock. Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnes- ville, O. SHRUBBERY. There are bargains to be had here In such varieties as spiraeas, altheas, weigelias and philadelphus. and this names only a few. We have acres of shrubs, well grown and ready for you. Write for price list. The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. Nursery stock, large trees, oaks, maples, pines and hemlocks. Andorra Nurseries, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia. Nursery stock, vines and climbers, autumn bulbs, roots, conifers, pines. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford. N. J. Nursery stock, fruit and ornamental trees, shrubs, evergreens and small fruits. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva. N. Y. ONION SETS. Choice recleaned ONION SETS, red. $1.50; white. $2; yellow. $1.40 per bushel of 32 lbs. J. C. Zaplewski & Co., Growers, Norwood Park, 111. Onion seed and onion sets. Chilllcothe, O. ORANGES. Schilder Bros.. ORANGE OTAHEITE. From 2Vi-iu. pots. $3 per 100; $27.50 per 1,000. Our catalog of everything you need mailed on application. Write for it today. Tin: i;i»m & reese CO . Largest Rose Growers in the World. Box 18. Springfield, Ohio. ORCHIDS. Orchids of all kinds. Lager & Hurrell, Sum- mit, N. J. Osmundine (Osmunda fibre or orchid peat.) The C. W. Brownell Co.. Walden. N. Y. PALMS. I'alms. John Scott, Rutland Road and E. 15th St.. Brooklyn, N. Y. Palms, ."> Latanla Borbonica i7 t't.i; 2 Sago (20 ft. I; 1 PI nix i7 it. i. $15 to $20 I b Washington. Gullaudet College. Washington, D. C. Palms, Kent la I'.'l I I "I - .-i I 4 to 12-inch, ::■" i to $15 per plant. Poehlmanu Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Palms. For varieties and pii.es so,- :i-u ■ tlsemenl elsev, here In this issue vaugbai s 1 Store, Chicago ."iii \vw York. Pa 1ms. For i at iei iei and prices tlsemeut elsewhere in this issue. Joseph Hea- cock, Wy te, Pa. Palms, of all kinds, For vaiietii unl iol.es see advertise nt elsewhere In this Issue. The « ieo. \\ i t t i ... 1 . 1 Co., 73? Buckingham Placi i sgo. faims. McHutchlson & Co., it U u i ly St.. New i'ork. Palms. Storrs a Mauls ' - ill'-. O. PANSIES Panslea. $2.50 per 1.000. Klmcr Ru« V ^ PEONIES. PEONIES, '•Peonies Co Pleasure." This book of "Peo , pleasure" gives Information on i ty lilstorj . -"ii i plants to usei bow and ,,, pi mi . ivi tlllzera and Mow t.. apply, and &< ■cribes the most extensive planting st really valuable Peonies ever gathered together u ■ tht son: describes the old and the aew as well as the plebeian and aristocrat ol tl"' Peony family. If you want Informatl i ''a- plant thut stands next to the Boss In beauty, thai is practically known to the amateur as slmplj , red, white and pink Peony, then send for "Peonies tor Pleasure." We also Issue a spe- cial wholesale price list of Peonies for Full Sales, 1918. Send tot both ot these i klcta. tun- catalog of everything yoi ed mailed on application. Write for II today. THE GOOD & BEESE CO . Largest Rose Growers In the World. Box 18, Sprlngiielil, Ohio. W. A: T. uitii Co., Geneva, N. v. RHODODENDRONS. Rhododendrons, lo ear loads of Rhododendron maxin i, 2 to 5% ft. high, nursery grown or tiansplanted :; yre. "i- more, $350 a ear load a jni plants. Lowland Rhododendron Farm. KillL'stotl. R. I. POINSETTIAS. POINSETTIAS, about 1,000 strong 2 and S- year-old stock plants at $0 per 100. cash. please. Helnl & Weber, 1040 Plum St., Ten-e Haute. Ind. PRIMULAS. Primula Obconlca. in bud. 3-in., $4 per 100. Cash. John Bauscher, Jr., Freeport. 111. Primulas, 2'4-in.. $2 per 100; 300 for $5. J. C. Schmidt. Bristol. Pa. KOSES. ROSES. Fine healthy stock, 2-inch. Helen Gould, Mrs. B. R. Cant, Pink and White Co- ehet, Grass an Teplitz, Wellesley, Etolle de France. Mmc. A. Chatenay, Kaiserin. Due. de Brabant, Vis. Fohlstone. Herinosu. Pink. Red and White La France, Mrs. De Graw. Burbank, Champion of World. Mrs. S. MeKee, Apricot. Heegan, Glo. E.vp. Bi'tlzells. 2iu., $3 per 100. Bride, Bridesmaid, CIo. Sonpert, S. de P. Notting. M. Lambert. Coq. des Blanches, Emp. China, Climbing Clo, Sonpert, 2 -in., $2.50 per 100. Our selection of varieties all labeled true ti, name. I?20 per 1.000. HRHER NOW. WAG- NER PARK CONSERVATORIES, Sidney, O. STOCK FOR SALE. ROSES— For Summer Bedding— Bessie Brown, Pink M.iinan Cochet, White Maman Cocbet, Gruss an Teplitz, Helen G I, Hermosa, Helen Gould, K. A. Victoria. Lady Hilllngdon, Miss Alice de Rothschild. Mrs. Taft, l Antoine Ri- volre), President Taft. Rhea Reid, Radiance. Win. R. Smith and alt other bedding Roses from 2V- and 4-in. pots. Our new catalog giv- ing prices on all roses and other plants ready iimv. Write for it today. THE GOOD & REESE CO.. Largest Rose Growers in the World. Box 18, Springfield, Ohio. l:..s,.s, grafted, Richmond. White Killarn.-y. Bride, Kaiserin. Pink Killarnev, Bridesmaid, •' in., $10 per 100; $100 per 1,000. Own root, My Maryland, Pink EUIarney, Richmond, Perles. White Killarnev. Kaiserin. 2',-iu . $5 per 100; $47.50 per 1.000. J. L. Pillion. Bjoon^burg^Pa. Roses. For varieties and prices see adver- tise nt elsewhere in this issue. A. X. Pier- son, 1 no. , Cromwell, Conn. Roses, grafted and own root. For varieties and pii.es see advertisement elsewhere In i ins Issue. Ci.ehlmanu Bros. Co., Morton III. Roses. For varieties and prices sec adver- tisement elsewhere In this Issue. The Leedlc loral C".. Springfield. O. Rose Mrs. Geo. Shawyer, own rool or graft- ed 530 per 100; $250 per Loop. The E. G. Hill i o . Richmond, Ind. Roses McHutchlson .\ Co., 17 Murray St., Sew York. Roses. S. S. Skldelsky .V Co., 1215 Bldg Philadelphia. Roses. :i -ill, pots. Wood Lies.. Flsliklll. N. ■ Roa s, P.oM. ink ft Atkins, Rutherford, X. J. N. V. « ,V T. Si: If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About it. 404 The American Florist. Mar. S, Announcement. King Semi-Iron or Pipe Frame Greenhouses. In addition to our well known line of King Iron Frame Greenhouses, we now offer a line of SEMI-IRON OR PIPE FRAME GREENHOUSES fully developed and perfected during the past four years. Bulletin No. 40, just off the press, contains 24 pages of illustrations and descriptions. Send For It. KING CONSTRUCTION COMPANY General Office and Works: NORTH TONAWANDA, N. Y. New England Sales Office: Representatives in 7 Water St., BOSTON, MASS. New York, Philadelphia, Cleveland, and Denver. | BUCHBINDER REFRIGERATORS. •9 Write for Illustrated Catalogne. 520 Milwaukee Ave., Chioag;o, Til, ROOTED CUTTINGS. Rooted cuttings, lAgeratum, Stella Gurney, 60c pel- 100. Daisy, Mrs. F. Sander, $1 pec 100. Hydrangea Otaksa, $1 per 100; Vinca Vai\, 70c per 100. Edward Wallis, Berlin, N. J. SEEDS. THE SAWYER ASTERMDM— Eight years of strict selection places it on the mountain top of perfection, in color, size and profit. Price (cash with order), $8 oz.; $4.50 % oz. ; trade pkg., 1,000 seeds (not mixed), $1. Colors: White, pink and lavender. Send for cuts and descrlp- tion. ALBERT A. SAWYER, Forest Park, 111. SHAMROCKS. Shamrocks, true Irish, 1%-in., pots, $3 per loo; $25 per 1,000. Strong plants in 1-in. pots with saucer. $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. Frank Oechslip, 4911 W. Quincy St., Chicago. Shamrocks, 1%-in. and 1-in. toy pots, $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. L. Cousins, Jr., Concord Junction, M ass . Shamrocks, 1 and 194-in. pots, $4 per 100; $35 per 1000, 4-in. pans, $1.50 per doz. Leonard Cousins, Jr., Concord Junction, Mass. SMILAX. Smilax, 3 times cut back, 2%-in., $1.50 per 100. Cash. John Bauscher, Jr., Freeport, 111. Smilax, 2-in., $1 per 100. Olean, N. Y. Elmer Rawliugs, Smilax-. Wood Bros., Fishkill, N. Y. SNAPDRAGONS. Snapdragons, Rainburg's famous silver pink, rooted cuttings, $2 per 100; extra strong 2V4-in., $3.50 per 100. Addems, Morgan & Co., Paxton, 111. YEGETABLE PLANTS. 800,000 vegetable plants, iCabb} • • .> : ■-• t >';:•■' .' . i : 6rrenn'!'iis-e Material Lmdsoh C press Wis- i:: - R-: J;::- PAYING HOUSES A - ::- : - in die act that tool aire erring out some new sdnesnes when : "-": : ? * ~ .' l :i- ~. ~ : z : ~ - - :: ~ ' v t ; _ i_a - * . ~ - * . PA HOI ? ■ - :g. The owners of die ibe^e range, wnidit was built ■ pa :ar _ _ - - _ . - t _ -. - . - - _ : - : : - - - 1 _ - - - T - . .- _ . ». r " ~ r ~ WRITE LS FOR ShvETC.IES 1SD ESTIMATE A. DIETSCH COMPANY 2642 Sheffield A\enue CHICAGO ILLINOIS All G^E5 ~ : _ s 5 Me] K"> ii-z Z*t ■" . s . 5 '::•:' Attention! Glass BuversI! GREENHOLSE GLASS ■ Hooker's Greenhouse White Paint - H. M. HOOKER COMPANY, Chicago s ■•; "SUPERIOR" HOT WATER BOILERS J:: C-reeni:-s= Her.i:^. Superior Machine and Boiler W orks. Pecky Cypress Wc an? SPECIALISTS «t«ar to* £s ADAM SCHIL10 LUMBER CO, 7?E*!Lk$L 408 The American Florist. Afar. S% HRUDK4, THE POT MAN Can quote you prices on EXCEPTIONALLY LINE WHITE POTS My list of satisfied customers will readily convince you of the superiority of these pots Write for My Prices for Im- mediate and Future Delivery. 2619 Herndon St., Chicago DESTROY MILDEW USE THE PEERLESS BLOWER Distributes Sulphur. Lime, Slut: Shot. Grape Dust. Tobacco Dust. Paris Green or any other powdery substance Does the work evenly, so every leaf receives its due proportion, without any beink' wasted. By using the Peerless, a 200-ft. greenhouse can be perfectly powdered in less than five minutes. Florists say: "It's a great improvement over the bellows." Ask your jobber (or the Peerless or order direct from us. Price. Edw" E McMorran & Co. 162h^£!W,nSt- Kansas City. ■WEATHER DISCOURAGING. Severe weather of the last week has been discouraging to the grower and is making the retailer hustle to secure enough stock to supply the brisk de- mand Funerals have been numerous and considering the fact that the Lent- en season is here, the demand for Dther flowers is active. American Beauty- roses are very scarce and go at $8 to $10 a dozen. Other roses are $- to $2.50. Sweet peas are excellent. NOTES. We are pleased to know that Harry Miller, who has until recently been with an eastern greenhouse construc- tion company, is looking for a location near Kansas City. We hope he will soon have a few thousand feet of glass. We need the product of many more places. Harry Smith has completed his new house, 24x150 feet, at Englewood. Two more the same size will be rushed through. Mr. Smith is one of the young- er florists and is a hustler. His prod- ucts in the cut flower line are first class. The florists' supply traveling repre- sentatives are here in bunches. It is a game of tag when five happen in on the same day. The Sawvil plant is sure of a heavy carnation crop for Easter. They seem to have a "corner" on green goods in this section. Wm. Bartien is taking an extended rest in care of a physician. We hope he will regain his former good health soon. J. H. Boyd has completed a water- works system at his Spring Branch place. What's in a name? Abraham Lin- coln is on the pay roll at The Rosery. K. C. M. Auburn, Neb.— The work of rebuild- ing the burned portions of the Bur- lington View Greenhouses, C. G. Mi- lam, proprietor, is practically com- pleted. WE ARE SPECIALISTS IN Greenhouse Glass Paints & Putty BUFFALO WHITE (Semi-Paste) Most Perfect White Paint Made. Be sure to get our estimates. the DWELLE-KAISER co. 338-342 Ellicott St., BUFFALO, N. Y. Branch Offices: 80 N. Allen Street, - • Albany, N. V. Cutler Building, - - - Rochester. N. Y. 20 State Street. .... Erie. fa. nor Deo >3/7 rbe -mr Complctc CeczmoH - nosriNC S V&miSTlOH CTMODHSN QQCCNn0U5C5 mm Construction] Optional S JACOBS fi SONS 1361-1 383 Flushing Av., Brooklyn, N. Y- Mention the American Florist when writinp REED & KELLER, 122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work, and Novelities, and are dealers in Glass- ware, Pottery, Decorative Greens and all Florists' Requisites. ANTI-KLOG "THE SPRAYER OF MANY USES" Will help you make money. It's guar- anteed for 5 years. Ask your dealer for our free book of spraying formulas. SELLING AGENTS: VAUGHANS SEED STORE, CHICAGO and NEW YORK E. H. HUNT, Chicago Mcdonald sales co., SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA ILLINOIS METALS COMPANY Manufacturers CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. ^GREENHOUSES*? Mention the American Florist when writing *9'3- The American Florist. 409 The Way We Frame Our Gables. A Greenhouse Construction Co.— not L. & B. Co. last Fall built for n Providence Grower what he called "a sample house." It was supposed to be something verj fine. I saw the owner last week. He was far f mm enthusiastic. Hi- said some very forcible things aboul that sample house the kind of things we wouid feel \.-r\ badly to have said about our of ours. Among ether things that "irritated" him was. the falling out oi one gable, and smashing all the glass. Hi- now has it propped up and braced so ii looks like a scaffolding for a concrete wall. Our gables are thoroughly iron framed to start with then they are securel i bolted to the purlins in such a way that the gable strain is distributed over the entire framework of the houst , There is a terrific suction pull on big gables that must be taken care of, beyond all doubt. The secure way we frame gables is "a sample*' of the way we frame our entire house. How about trying of our 'samples" this year. Drop us a postal. Lord «& Burnham Co. New York St. James Bldg. Philadelphia Franklin Bank BIdg. SALES OFFICES: Boston Tremont Buldg. Chicago Rookery Building. Rochester Granite Bldg. Toronto 271 JarvisSt. FACTORIES: Irvington, N. Y- Des Plaint's, 111- llllllinillin inimmiiiii minimi in i minim Illlllllllllllllll iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinii II iiillllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll Illllllll U | Printing Engravings | RINTING is an art just the same as the making of a wreath or any beautiful floral design. There is a vast difference in printing when that "last touch" is given by some one who knows how — and we "know." LETTERHEADS ENVELOPES BILLHEADS STATEMENTS SPECIAL SHIPPING LABELS Gummed or Plain Backs PRICE LISTS and CA TALOGUES TAGS and ORDER BLANKS Information and estimates given cheerfully and promptly. Send your I copy and it will be returned. | | Gorham & Chapline Printery | 542 South Dearborn Street | Telephone Harrison 6927 CHICAGO, ILL. | mmiiiiimmmmimi iiiiimiiiimimi iiiiiiimi i iiiimi mi minim m i mi miimmmi i i inn imuimim 11 nr 410 The American Florist. Mar. 8. WHY IT PAYS TO BUILD GARLAND CONSTRUCTION. Mary E. Marcy, proprietress of the Miles City Greenhouses at Miles City, Montana, in speaking of her two houses, each 34x100 feet, of Garland Construction says: "I think there is nothing finer in the state than these houses, and I hope to add several houses to the plant as soon as possible, and want to use only Garland material. They are well constructed and easily built." Mr Irving Dunford of North Olmstead, Ohio, who has two Garland Trussed Iron Frame houses, says: "That house has doubled my business this spring." The second house was ordered about 10 days after his testimonial letter. Let us show you what we have. THE GEO. M. GARLAND CO., Branch Offices: main offices: Des Plaines, 111. Means & Thacher. 6 and 8 Custom House St. Boston, Mass. C C. SCHAFER. 214 W. 14th St. Los Angeles. Calif. Stephen A. Jamiepon, 826 Plymouth Bide.. Minneapolis, Minn. The Recognized Standard Insecticide. Not a cure-all, but a specific remedy for all sap sucking insects infesting plant life, such as green, black, white fly, thrips. red spider, mealy bug and soft scales. $1.00 per Quart. $2.50 per Gallon. An infallible remedy for mildew rust and bench fungi. Unlike Bordeaux and lime, and sulphur it does not stain the foliage, but cleanses it. 75c per Quart. $2.00 per Gallon. VERMINE A soil sterilizer and vermicide. Destroys eel, cut, wire and grub worms, maggots, root tice and ants. Used 1 part to 400 parts water, it does not injure plants, but protects your crops against ravages under the soil. $1.00 per Quart. $3.00 perGallon. All are spraying materials and are effective in the greenhouse and in the garden. FOR SALE BY SEEDSMEN Aphine Manufacturing Co. Manufacturers of Agricultural Chemicals. Madison, N. J. M. C. Ebel, General Manager. Mention the American Florist when writing f are easy to Kill with The fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder $3.00 per bag 100 lb.. Satisfaction guaranteed or money back ; wuy try cheap substitutes that matters do not dare to guarantee ? THE K. A. ST00TE0PF CO.. MOOT TEMOK, K. T. Mention the American Florist when writino Thomson's"=rdManure Unrivalled for vines, tomatoes, cucumbers, all flowering foliage and fruit bearing plants; vegetables, lawns. etc. Has stood the test of 30 years. The result of many years of practical experience, Sold by leading American Seedsmen. Also Thomson's Special Chrysanthemum and Topdressing Manure, An Excellent Stimulant. Freight paid on quantities; liberal terms to retailers. Write for our special offer to the American trade. Agents' circu- lars, pamphlets, etc. to sole makers. Write for prices, etc. Wm.Tlionison&Sons,llll-c,^S.ysav WILKS' Hot Water Boilers ARE THE MOST ECONOMICAL Boiler for Greenhouses No Night Fireman Required with our SELF-FEEDING HOT WATER BOILERS. Send lor Catalog and Prices. S. WILKS MFG. CO., 3503 Shields Ave. CHICAGO Mention the Ami rica/n Florist when writing |\0 not let the accounts owing you re- " main longer unpaid. Send them to us at once. We are prompt, energetic and reasonable, and can reach any point in the United States and Canada. National Florists' Board of Trade 56 PINE STREET : : NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing The Early Advertisement Gets There. mm 'ttaNQRES Unequaled for greenhouse and landscape fertilizing. THE PULVERIZED MANURE COMPANY 32 UNION STOCK YARDS, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing OF HIGH GRADE.. Boilers For GREENHOUSES See Oar Catalogue. iofwaTer 6IBLIN 4 CO., Utica. K. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing I9I3 The American Florist. 411 ;A Pedestal stand. made in all heights from 1 to 4 It. Perfection Decorating Stands and Attachments are universally acknowledged by pro- gressive florists to be the best ever put on the market. They are strong, light, practical and the prices are very reasonable. See our exhibition of all the latest and best decorating appliances at the National Flower Show in New York City, April 5th to 12th. Write for our handsome illustrated catalogue and price list of the Perfec- tion Line. H. G. Dreyer & Son 9926 Lorain Ave., Cleveland, Ohio Extension stand fitted with detachable lilting head. Holds any pot pail or keg from 7 to 12 in. in diameter, Also fitted with pan top as shown on pedestal stand. WHEN IN NEED OF FLOWER POTS WRITE! Pots bought from this concern are made of the best of clay and are in use by leading growers every- where. They are thoroughly fired and receive the best of shipping and pack- ing facilities. Send for illustrated price list. A. F\ KOHR 2934-36 Leavitt Street, CHICAGO, ILL. GLASS We are leaders. Larue stock, good prices. SHARP, PARTRIDfiE & CO. CHICAGO. ILLINOIS M> ntion iff i m> ' '■■■ ■"' Floi \st u fci u riting GREENHOUSE GLASS Superior Quality and Right Prices. Let Us Quote You. We Can Save You Money. Baur Window Glass Co., EA™N' 412 The American Florist. Mar. 8. Where There Is Condensation there is need for a Morehead Steam Trap Condensation in steam lines is akin to matter out of place — means wasted energy. If your Hues are sluggish — if your houses are not of uniform tempera- ture, write us. We guarantee to drain your lines perfectly — return the pure, hot condensation to yonr boiler without pump or injector or make no charge for the trial. Obey that impulse — write now. Send for "Book on Condensation." Morehead Manufacturing Co., Dept, -Stocks Carried •N," DETROIT, MICHIQAN Wichita. Kan. New Orleans. La Philadelphia Birmingham, Ma. Memphli, Tenn. Los Angeles Chatham, Ontario San Francisco This Beautiful Lawn Vase Only $4.90. Height, 20 inches; diameter of bowl, 22 inches; size of base, 14 inches; capacity of reservoir, \Vz gallons; weight, 81 pounds. Order No. 4C12003, without arms. Price $4.90 4C1200.1, with arms, price $5.65 Special price made to dealers for quantity lots. We Are the Bargain Center of the World We handle everything from a pin to a complete house. Send for our large General Catalog No. 47. SPECIAL NOTE. Our Heating Dept, makes a specialty of com- plete Greenhouse Heating Systems. Send for our Special Heating Catalog No 47. Estim- ates furnished free of charge. CHICA60 HOUSE WRECKIN6 CO. CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing The Regan Printing House LARGE RUNS OF CATALOGUES OUR SPECIALTY WRITE FOR PRICES. 527 Plymouth Place, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing Siebert's Zinc Glazing Points. Good for small or large glass, do not rnst, easy to drive H and H inch Per lb. 40c.5-lb«, $1.85. 20-lbs. $7.00 Vaughan's Seed Store Chicago. New York. Mention the American Florist when writing SIEBERT'S ZINC Never Rust GLAZING POINTS Are positively the best. Last forever. Over 30.000 pounds now in use. A sure preventative of glass slipping. Effective on large or small glass. Easy to drive. Easy to extract Two sizes. 5a and %. 40c per lb., by mail 16c extra: 7 lbs. for $2.50 15 lbs. for $5.00, by express. For sale by the trade RANDOLPH 8 McCLEMENTS, Florists. 5936 Penn Ave., near Highland, Pittsburgh, Pa Mention the American Florist when writing Hot Water Heating by Taylor Syphon Circulator 36-38 Jackson Street, A FUEL SAVING DEVICE For your greenhouse. We have them for steam or hot water. Taylor return traps tor steam, Syphon Circulators for water. Taylor Steam Specialty Go. BATTLE CREEK, MICH. Use our patent Iron Bench Fittings and Root Supports (^JENNINGS IRONGUTTER. IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS For Tobacco Extracts, etc. Send (or Circulars. DILLER, CASKEY & KEEN, S. W. Corner Sixth and Berk Streets, PHILADELPHIA. VENTILATING APPARATUS Split Carnations Easily Mended with Pillsbury Carnation Staple We find it very satisfac- tory. J. L. Dillon. Can't get along without them. J. L. Johnson. 2000 for $1.00 postpaid. I. L. PILLSBURY Galesburg. 111. Wired Toothpicks 10,000 81.75: 50,000 $7.50. Manufactured by W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y, Sample free. For sale by dealers. Mention the American Florist when writing A. HERRMANN, Cape Flowers, all colors, Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs and all Florist Supplies. Send For Prices 404412 East 34th St. NEW YORK. Mention the American Florist when writing EVANS' Improved Challenge Ventilating Apparatus Write for Illustrated Cataloi Quaker City Machine Works. Richmond, In d. GREENHOUSE BOILERS Catalog Free. Address S. Freeman S Sons Mfg. Co., RACINE, WIS. Mention the American Florist when writing Lock the door betore the horse is stolen, and insure your glass before it is broken. For particulars concerning Hail Insurance,, address JOHN G. ESLER, Secretary, SADDLE RIVER N. J Mention the American Florist when writing Supplement to The American Florlst,]No. 1292, March 8, 1913. EASTER BASKET. Dorothy Perkins Roses. Kabbits and Nest of Goslincs. e American Florist America is "the Frnw of the UessbIj there may be more comfort Amidships, but we are the first to touch Unknown Seas." Vol. XL CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, MARCH 15, 1913. No. 1293 The American Florist Established 18S5. Copyright. 1913, by American Florist Company Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11. 1891, at the Post Office at Chicago. Illinois, under act of March 3. 1879. Published Every Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address; Anuflo, Chicago. Subscription, United States and Mexico. $1.00 a year; Canada, $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from tne trade Vol umes half vearlv from August 3. 1901. Address all correspondence subscriptions, etc.. American Florist Co,,440S. Dearborn St.. Chicago. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers — J. K. M. L. Farquhar, Bos- ton, Mass.. President; Theo. Wirth, Minneapolis, Minn., Vice-President; John Young. 54 West Twenty eighth Street. New York, Secretary; Wm. F. Kasting, Buffalo. N. Y., Treasurer. Next annual convention and trade exhibition at Minn- eapolis. Minn., August 19-22. 1913. Third National Flower Show. New York. April 5-12, 1913. John Young, Secretary. 54 West Twenty-eighth Street. New York. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition at New York. April, 5-12. 1913. A.Farenwale .Roslyn.Pa., President ; Frank H. Traendly. New York, Vice-President; Benjamin Hammond. Fishkill- on-Hudson, N. Y., Secretary. AMERICAN SWEET PEA SOCIETY. Annual convention and exhibition at Boston, Mass.. 1913. William Sim, Cliftondale. Mass., President; Harry A. Bunyard. 342 W. Four teenth street. New York, Secretary. Pussy Willow. Little pussy willow, Robed in Quaker gray, open nil your blossoms, By the winding way. Swnylng in the lireezes, Gently 'M» and down. Graceful as a maiden Charming all the town. ruining in your beauty Hear the wild birds sing, All the children love you, Early In the spriug. Coming in your beauty Ere the wild birds siug. All the children love you, Harbinger of spring. 1 lulnty pussy willow. Robed In Quaker gray. < (pen all your blossoms, By tin.' winding way. — Boston Trauscrlpt. SUGGESTIONS FOR PLANT GROWERS. Sweet Peas. A sowing of sweet peas made in pots late in March which can be transplant- ed outside as soon as all danger from late frosts is passed will give a crop of these flowers two or three weeks earlier than the seed sown in the ground. There is generally a time in late June and early July that the sweet peas in the greenhouses come very poor, owing to the excessive heat under glass and the infection of red spider and the early sowings outside are not yet in flower. Five or six seeds sown in a .'1-inch pot and these placed on the sill or window ledge or on a hanging shelf will make nice stock for planting out after the middle of April and the advantage of those started in the greenhouse over the ones sown in the cold ground will be quickly seen upon trial. They can be grown so that they will take but little valuable room under glass and the extra expense of this and the labor in transplanting them will be more than recompensed by having fine flowers at a time when most of the stock is in poor condition. The plants that are growing inside will require considerable attention as the sun increases in power, the growth is very rapid and the vines must be kepi erect or crooked flower stems will be the result. They should be gone over every day, and where the grow- ing shoots are getting away from the supports they should be fastened to them. Tuberous Begonias. For certain shady locations there is no plant that makes a better showing than tuberous begonias, and for the florist that has a greenhouse loading front the office they make a most beautiful plant to have during the Summer months to attract the atten- tion of the customer at a time when greenhouses are not at their best. The bulbs should be started in 3-inch pots in a g l flbTous soil with little ma- nure, but a generous proportion of leaf moid it' obtainable, the top of the bulb just even with the soil. Place them in a warm location and do not water too heavily until leaf growth starts: as soon as the leaves cover the pot trans- plant to 4-inch pots and the soil can then have a good amount of rotted manure incorporated in it. For bed- ding out purposes the 4-inch plants will be all right, but for inside grow- ing they will have to be again shifted into li-inch pots, being sure to give good drainage. An inch or more of broken crocks and charcoal is the practice of the best growers. Careful watering and shade during summer is all that is required. Bedding Plants. The plants for bedding out in the spring will take not only much of the plantsman's time, but will keep de- manding more room, for the growth from now on will be rapid and unless constantly watched and cared for the plants will quickly get crowded and much of the stock injured. The final shift of the geraniums in the north- ern section of the country may be de- layed until the first of April, but the plants should not be allowed to get badlj potbound, and they should be given plenty of growing room. The propagating bed should be full of cut- tings of the more rapid growing plants and the seedlings will have to be putted as soon as of proper size. The (annas and other bulbs that have been started should be potted and given good location for growing on. Now is the time to take account of stock and see of what kinds there is going to be a shortage and of what there will probably be an over supply and obtain the first and dispose of the sec- ond. This is the time to buy. for the stocks are large and shipments can be guaranteed, and the prices are low compared to what they will be a month hence. The amount of stock thai annually goes to waste is large and a little foresight will prevent much of it. Every summer some growers throw away thousands of plants that have COSt much in labor and should have made returns. Auction sales in lie sections are the means of dis- posing of much Of this stock, but this is generally at low prices. This stock can most all of it be disposed of little judicious advertising and letting 414 The American Florist. Mar, <3, the other fellows know where it can be obtained. An attendant at any plant sale in early spring will find many growers looking for all kinds of stock. It is often quite difficult to know just how much of each kind of bedding stock is wanted, but as soon as an over supply is noted let the other growers know where they can obtain it, and place a price on it that will guarantee a sale. It is much bet- ter to move it at some price than to throw it away. The wide-awake, up- to-date growers clean up their stock every year. Cyclamens. The plants of cyclamen grown from seed sown last fall will now be nice, stocky little plants if properly grown and should be large enough to trans- plant to 2M> or 3-inch pots. The soil should be live fibrous loam with about one-third leaf mold, and in mixing a liberal sprinkling of sand should be included. In potting, the small bulb should be so placed that the soil .iust covers it; many leave the bulb out of the soil, but best results are obtained with the young stock to leave the bulb in the soil. Later after the bulb has grown large and mature, this is not so necessary. The plants should be placed in a cool house and if possible near the glass and where they can have all the ventilation possible. Just as soon as safe they should be removed to frames outside and plunged in the soil even with the rim of the pot. The cyclamen will not tolerate poor drain- age and if anything happens to block the drainage the plant quickly sick- ens. This sometimes happens where the pots are sunk in the soil and is often caused by angle worms. Where these are seen or the appearance of lumps on the top of the soil denotes their presence, they should be removed at once. In the final potting, be sure and place plenty of crocks in the bot- tom of the pot. Salvias. There are few more popular plants for bedding purposes than the salvia and when properly grown they are a great ornament to a garden either as bed by themselves or as an edging for cannas or other tall plants, the dwarf varieties being especially adapted for this purpose. To make a showing in mid-summer the plants should be started early either by cuttings or seeds so that the plants at this time should be large enough for a 3-inch pot and should have been pinched back at least once and beginning to branch. These can be potted into 4- inch pots in April and will be show- ing bud by the time for planting them outside in June. Such plants of course cannot be sold as cheaply as the late sown seedlings that are grown close- ly together, and allowed to run up to a single stem, but it will not take so many of the former plants to fill the same space and the bed will be in flower through the summer and fall while with the latter too often there is no bloom until just before frost, and when the first frosts are early the plants are not in bloom but a few weeks. The early plants are much more satisfactory to the customer and will cost but little more owing to the larger space which they will cover during the season. Missoula, Mont. — The Montana State Horticultural Society will hold its con- vention next year in this city. THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted by Bobt. Klft. Philadelphia, Pa. The Easter Window. Place on a raised platform in about the center at the back of your show window an immense Easter egg made of white carnations. Ornament the tapering end with a Cluster of lily of the valley in a small circle at top and place in the circle a little duck; have about six or eight larger ducks ar- ranged in front of it in tandem style, to which narrow white satin ribbons are attached at the head; or tied around the neck of each duck with long streamers extending up to the little duckling nestling on the egg in the circle of lily of the valley. Attach the streamers to the beak of the small duck. At the back arrange clusters of Easter lilies in garden effect. Two small wheels can also be made and placed at either side of the egg to give it Cyclamen Well Flowered. still more the appearance of an Easter chariot drawn by the ducklings. These wheels will look pretty made of the lily of the valley. Use green moss as an under setting, or better still, the gray moss under the design and green moss around it to give the garden ef- fect. Group pink and white tulips at one side of the window, using small ferns as a finish. As selling novelties arrange a few Dresden china vases with lily of the valley, using a little boxwood for a green finish, nestling a little duckling in the middle of the flowers. The duck- lings in this case can be attached to a long stiff wire which can be wound around each foot of the duckling and long enough to thrust in the soil. The small round baskets of pink or yellow straw — if you have none of this shade you can easily tint them yourself — look pretty planted with a single pink tulip in the center surrounded with white tulips; and vice versa; that is, a pink tulip in the center surrounded with white hyacinths. If a still further em- bellishment is desired a small pink sat- in nest of ribbon can be made by twist- ing the ribbon in strands to imitate a bird's nest and arranged with a lit- tle duckling in one corner of the bas- ket, using strands of pink ribbon from the nest to gather around the basket and finish with a rosette on the oppo- site side of basket. The round brown Japanese baskets look very attractive planted with a va- riety of different colors of yellow tulips using some of the double deep orange specimens and some of the single yel- lows and a few variegated with a box- wood finish. Those brown Japanese wastebaskets will look well planted with a fine blue hydrangea, using a blue ribbon the color of the hydrangeas as a finish. The rhododendrons are also effectively arranged in tubs of dark brown or copper combined with hy- drangeas of the pink variety. The old fashion window boxes are always good sellers. That is, the small basket de- signs with cut flowers, using a few tulips, hyacinths, freesia and narcissus with a border of violets, using the vio- let foliage as a finish. A word about the Easter nosegay. The corsage bouquets are of good size and made flat and round, using as a rule two kinds of flowers. One recently seen had a deep yellow marigold in the center surrounded with Prince de Bul- garie roses. A gold flower holder was used and gold cord with tassels fin- ished this pretty arrangement. An- other had a red rose in the center sur- rounded with red butterfly sweet peas; the holder in this instance was also of gold, but one of silver would bave looked equally well tied with silver cord. Still another had a gardenia in the center surrounded with pale lav- ender sweet peas with an outer circle of lily of the valley. Another pretty arrangement was of lily of the valley, stevia and stephanotis in a sectional effect surrounded with maidenhair en- cased in a white lace paper holder. One made of cattleya orchids was surround- ed with lavender sweet peas. The pop- ular fancy for violet corsage bouquets is always in combinations with some other choice flower, either an orchid, a specimen rose or lily of the valley. One seen recently had a cluster of pansies in the center and a circle of pansies surrounded the outer edge. It was fin- ished with a lace tissue of lavender gauze. A. E. K. White Fly. Ed. American Florist: Is there any possible way to ex- terminate the white fly without using hydrocyanic acid gas? J. H. T. The Bureau of Entomology of the United States Department of Agricul- ture recommends hydrocyanic-acid gas, but where the use of this is impos- sible or for some reason undesirable, sprays are recommended as follows : "Among the sprays, the best brands of whale-oil soap, used in the propor- tion of one to one and one-half ounces per gallon of water, have been found to destroy all of the white flies ex- cept the eggs, a small percentage of the nearly mature pupa?, and from 25 to 50 per cent of the adults which es- cape the spray by flying from the plants. It is not advisable to syringe tomato plants in greenhouses at any time, when avoidable, as syringing in- terferes with pollination and produces a damp atmosphere which promotes rot, but the injury by syringing may be as nothing compared with that which is caused daily by the insects. When the use of hydrocyanic-acid gas is impractical, an all-night fumigation with a tobacco extract is recommend- ed, followed during the next day by a syringing with a solution of whale-oil soap or its equivalent." i9T3- The American Florist. 415 A CORNER IN THE STORE OF GEO. M. STUMPP, NEW YORK, JUST BEFORE EASTER. 416 The American Florist. Ml ar '5> The Gladiolus and Its Culture. Paper read by B. Hammond Tracy before tbe Massachusetts Horticultural Society, March S, 1913. When I received the invitation to ad- dress you on the subject of "The Gladi- olus and Its Culture," I was very glad to accept, as it affords me just one more opportunity to interest the flow- er-loving public in this magnificent flower. During recent years much has been said and written in regard to its history and development, but I shall confine myself in my talk this after- noon to its culture and uses. The gladiolus commends itself to every one, because of its easy culture and its long period of bloom. No flower should be neglected, but the gladiolus can be planted and neglected. Even though the weeds are not cleaned from the bed, they are bound to find a way to the surface, and with a spike strong enough to be found amongst the weeds. So for this reason, many a gardener who has at times to neglect his garden, or at least parts of it, finds the gladiolus will survive and come forth with an abundance of bloom. In order to have a long season, it is well to plant the bulbs very close together in flats or boxes of loam, or better yet, in cocoanut loam. You can gain at least a month in this way. They transplant very easily and all that is needed is moisture to induce the bulb to start roots. It is better to keep the boxes in a partially shaded position, and not too warm, so as to start root growth rather than the spike. When the spike starts, as it always does on some varieties, in the early spring, it is well, when plant- ing, to clean off all the husk, as It starts roots much quicker than when planted with the husk on. In fact it is always better to clean off the husk when planting after May 1, but before this I should advise leaving the "jack- et" on, as the ground is cold and the bulb seems to do better if not entirely exposed to the cold soil. Bulbs can be planted in the open as soon as the frost is out of the ground, without danger, for by the time the spike reaches the top of the ground all dan- ger of frosts will be past. * The bulbs which you have started in the boxes should not be planted out until all danger of frost is past. You will find it quite an advantage to have - some ready to plant in spots where some seed has failed to germinate, or in some corner in. front of shrubbery. By continuous planting at intervals of two weeks, up to June 15 or even as late as July 1, one can have a con- tinuous succession of bloom from early July until frosts. A better way for a bed of continuous bloom is to plant all at one time, but different sized bulbs. I mean by this, say for instance, If you were planting America, have some bulbs that do not quite measure one inch in diameter, and then running up to the very large bulbs. By so doing you would have perpetual bloom, for the large bulbs would bloom first and the smaller ones follow along as fast as they mature. This does away with making several plantings at different times, which is not nearly so con- venient, especially if you want "to have something planted in amongst the gladioli. It is not necessary to buy the most expensive varieties, especially when one wants them for cut flowers or for garden decoration. In order to have a large named collection, one must buy the more expensive varieties, as new and rare kinds must be expensive. A good mixture gives splendid results, but if one cares to carry out a color scheme it is much better to buy named varieties of a certain color, but in this case also, it is not necessary to pro- duce the effect with the most expensive varieties. One of the most essential things to know is the habit of growth of the different varieties, so that you may select something which will give the desired effect. If cut bloom is wanted as well as garden decoration, the varieties with slender and more or less twisted and crooked stems will give the best results for vase arrange- ment. The flowers will answer a double purpose when grown in the garden if, after two or three flowers have opened, you cut the spike and take it into the house for further de- velopment. In this way you have the garden effect for a time and the pleas- ure in the house as well, at the same time keeping your garden in a neat and tidy condition. When any flower is left in the garden to bl6om to its limit, it gives a ragged and unkempt appearance. When color alone is wanted in the garden, the best varieties for this pur- pose are those with a strong, vigor- ous growth of spike, as these wilt stand up without staking and will bloom almost to the end before it has a ragged appearance. A few of the varieties for this purpose are Inde- pendence, Mrs. Francis King, Dawn and America in the pink section, while lighter varieties giving splendid ef- fects are Jean Dieulafoy, I. S. Hen- drickson and Augusta. In yellows. Sunrise. Canary Bird, and Madam Lemoinier or Golden Queen. In pur- ples, Baron Hulot, Royale and Scars- dale for mauve. Harvard and Cracker Jack for rich dark reds, and Brench- leyensis and Mrs. Beecher, also Prin- ceps, for brilliant reds. For a color combination, you will find nothing bet- ter than a planting of America, Sun- rise and Baron Hulot; another good one is a bed of Cracker Jack, Isaac Buchanan and Augusta. These same combinations make most effective bou- quets. There are many other combi- GLADIOLUS ROCHESTER WHITE i9'3- The American Florist. 417 nations that arc good I'm- massing', but I have mentioned those which I con- sider superior and yet at a moderate price, l am much in favor of large plantings, and for this reason advo- cate the more reasonable priced ones. Too much cannot be said of the ster- ling qualit es of Independence. It is such a remarkably strong variety, and the color holds so well in sun and storm, as well as the flowers. The foliage is always a deep rich green, in perfect contrast with the brilliant rose pink of the flowers. But few people plant their bulbs close enough together. It is much bet- ter tO do SO, as they help support each cither, and when in bloom you have a wealth of color and the foliage cov- ers up the bare ground. This effect cannot be produced when they arc planted too far apart and give a straggly appearance. Let me repeat again — that to get the best results, whether your bulbs are mixtures or named varieties, you must plant bulbs of considerably different size, some large, some small. You will get bet- ter results and you will get a longer period of bloom. Yet I am afraid if your seedsman should make you such a shipment, without explanation, he would receive word from you that some of the 1 ulbs sent were too small. Whenever it is possible for me to ex- plain this to my customers I do -so, but otherwise it would be impractical for us to make a shipment without grading the bulbs as to size. The es- sential thing is that the bulbs are of blooming age rather than size. Splendid effects may be produced by planting a bed of snapdragons and gladioli, setting out the plants at the same time you plant the bulbs, with due regard for the combination of color when in bloom. The bulbs will soon come up, the snapdragons will cover the ground so that a few bulbs will cover a greater space. It is not well to plant bulbs among flowers which give too much shade to the bulb in the early stages of growth; that is to say, in peony beds or in thick rose beds. If the rose bushes are scat- tered in a bed there is no better flower to grow among them than the gladi- olus. They will do well planted among almost any annual and much better garden effects can be derived by plant- ing in this manner. But you must bear in mind that the bulb must have the advantage of being started before the other flowers shade the ground. When the gladiolus blooms are wanted purely for cut flowers the best place for planting is in the vegetable garden, planting them two or three inches apart in the row, rows far enough apart to permit of thorough cultivation, and at least five or six inches deep, according to the size of the bulb. To get the best results you must plant deep, for the new bulb forms on top of the one you plant be- fore it blooms, and in order to get the ground support for the roots as well as for the flower spike it must be planted deep. I plant a great many of my bulbs eight inches deep, espe- cially when I want exhibition blooms. When planted shallow, the first wind storm blows over the spike, naturally loosening the bulb and breaking off some of the roots, thereby loosing GLADIOLUS AMERICA. vitality and giving inferior' bloom, if it blooms at all. When planted deep it takes a longer time for the spike to reach the top of the ground and the soil should be worked over and kept loose. I do not know that this is any more essential for the gladiolus than it is for any flower. I have said noth ing about the preparation of the soil as they will do well in any garden in any soil, prepared as any garden should be. I wish that the gladiolus might be grown this year in every garden, and I also wish that my sug gestions as to planting and cutting might be followed, for I feel sure that the results would guarantee satisfac- tion. OSHKOSH, Wis. — The Oskosh Hor- ticultural Society- went on record as favoring standard sizes in fruit and berry boxes at the March meeting. Cambridge, Mass. — The Harvard Co- operative Society has started a flower shop as a result of agitation by stu- dents who complain of exorbitant prices charged by regular florists. The Gardens of Bulgaria. The Bulgarians are really the Amer- icans of Europe. They have our sys- tem of universal education; they re- semble us in their mercantile pursuits, while they are far in advance of us in gardening. Readers know that I believe that one of the greatest op- portunities which we Americans have to reduce our cost of living, is the "back yard." I therefore urge on all occasions the planting of back-yard gardens. If I could only take you to Bulgaria and show you some real back-yard gardens! These people are simply to-day fighting for their back- yard gardens. The men who have been directing the affairs of Bulgaria for the past thirty years are practically all graduates of Roberts College which was established and has long been maintained by Americans. Most all of the teachers in this college have been Americans and our ways and ideas have permeated Bulgaria from one end to the other. — Roger W. Babson in Xew York Times. 418 The American Florist. Mar. 15, THE CARNATION. The Young Stock. The young stock for the coming sea- son is the most important item to the grower at this time of the year, for an abundant stock of healthy young plants will be required in order to keep up the standard, and there is a much more comfortable feeling on the part of the grower if there is likely to be some surplus in the field at lifting time than where there is a shortage. There is much difference between va- rieties in the matter of producing cut- tings, some sorts giving an abundant supply without regard to the soil in which they are planted, while others will give few cuttings at any time, and less than usual when they are grown on light soil. Where space can be spared for the purpose it doubtless pays to cut back some plants for cut- tings only, thus insuring some strong stock from those varieties that do not otherwise produce many cuttings, the cut-back plants devoting their entire strength to producing cuttings and giv- ing the latter at the time they are most needed. The end of February is quite late enough to put in cuttings, for that does not give much time for the plants to grow before they are put out in the field, and if one could arrange it so, it would be better if the last lot of cuttings were not put in the sand later than February 1. Clean sand, suffi- cient moisture, protection from sun and wind, and a temperature as near to 50° as possible at all times are the essentials in propagating carnations; and, given some short jointed and sturdy cuttings that are not too hard at the bottom, there should be little difficulty in rooting them in about three weeks. Referring to the difficulty of getting a sufficient supply of cuttings from certain varieties, it may be noted that Pink Delight is one of the varieties that makes very few cuttings on the flower stems, and indeed some grow- ers find some difficulty in rooting those they do get, perhaps from the fact that this variety frequently makes a rather hard heel at the base of the young shoots. If this hard heel is cut away, there is much less trouble in rooting the cuttings. White Wonder is another of those wiry growers that make few cuttings and anyone requiring much stock of this fine white would do well to cut back some plants for the purpose. White Wonder has proved to be a very satisfactory variety in many places this season, and seems to be a better grower than its forebear, White Per- fection, though not quite so symmetri- cal a flower as the latter variety. Gloriosa is the finest exhibition pink up to this time, having a lovely color and a magnificent stem, but in most places there is found some difficulty in making a good plant of this variety. With the result that it has not proved to be a remunerative carnation for the average grower. There are doubtless some soils that will give better results with Gloriosa than has been had in ■this section, and there are also some .growers that may make it pay, but the average establishment has not made much money from this remarkable car- nation. Rosette seems to be gaining friends as it becomes better known and is a striking cerise color. It is a good grower, healthy and strong, and although there are some off-colored and imperfect flowers to be found on this variety at times, yet it is practical- ly a non-bursting variety, the flowers having few petals in the center. Rosette is of fair size, stiff stem and lights up well at night, and on the whole there are several reasons for Gladiolus Early Bird. growing it, though it must be remem- bered that cerise is not so popular a color as pink. Among the variegated varieties Benora takes the first place at present, having good form, good size, fine stem and attractive coloring, though like all variegated varieties is in limited demand in most markets. St. Nicholas has given some fine flow- ers, a really beautiful scarlet when good, but seems a little shy on con- stitution and for this reason will be found in the discard in numerous es- tablishments. Delhi is another scar- let that does not quite reach up, for while it is free enough in growth, in fact, rather grassy, yet the color is not bright enough for a discriminating market. There is still room for a good scarlet, except in those localities where Beacon does its best, and where that happy condition exists there is not much room for scarlets for commercial purposes, outside of that variety. W. H. Taplin. Society of American Florist?. MINNEAPOLIS CONVENTION Minneapolis, Minn., is making most elaborate preparations for the 1913 convention of the Society of American Florists which is to take place August 19-22. An efficient local organization has been formed to take charge of the arrangements for the meetings and all its various committees are hard at work upon the details. These commit- tees have enlisted the co-operation of the Minneapolis Civic and Commerce Association, the chief civic and com- mercial body of the city. Everything will be in readiness for the most suc- cessful convention in the history of the trade when the first delegates arrive. Officers and directors of the national society met in Minneapolis in Febru- ary, and in company with the local committee, visited the National Guard armory and coliseum, which will be the scene of the exhibition and the sessions of the convention. The na- tional officials approved the arrange- ments being made by the local com- mittee, including a number of surprises being prepared for the visitors. At the time of these conferences, it was estimated that fully two thousand per- sons would be attracted to Minneapo- lis by the gathering of the florists. Minneapolis is famous as a year- around convention city,' but its un- paralleled natural beauties are at their best in August, when the florists will be the city's guests. All of the famous show spots of the city are easily avail- able from the business center and a most attractive visit is promised to those persons who come for the ses- sions of the florists. The city is lo- cated at the geographical center of North America. Its excellent trans- portation facilities make it easily ac- cessible from all parts of the United States. The trains on the lines run- ning between Minneapolis and Chicago surpass in equipment any steam trains to be found anywhere in the world. Minneapolis always has been a mag- net for conventions and for tourists. Its accommodations for visitors are ample for the largest delegation. Its hotels have kept pace with the growth of traffic and today the city is better prepared than ever before comfortably to accommodate visitors. Hotels of other years have been enlarged and improved generally, while five splen- did new hostelries, costing about five million dollars have been erected in the past five years. One of these new hotels cost more to build and equip in proportion to its size, than any ho- tel in the United States. Seldom is a city endowed with such natural beauties as those boasted by Minneapolis, and able to attain the prominence achieved by Minneapolis as a business center. It is the com- mercial capital of the great American Northwest, a region exceeding in ex- tent the combined area of Great Brit- i9J3 The American Florist. 419 ILLINOIS STATE FLORISTS' BANQUET AT PEORIA. MARCH, 4, 1913. ain, France and Germany. Fifty years ago, the site of Minneapolis was an Indian reservation; today, it is a great progressive American city, with a population of three hundred and twenty thousand. In the beginning. Minneapolis was a grain and lumber center; today, it is the greatest grain market in the world and the largest producer of flour. Its mills turn out annually sixteen million barrels of flour. Its pre-eminence as a milling city has given it the name "Flour City." Of late years with its devel- opment of vacant lot gardens and with its introduction of hanging gardens in the down-town district, it also has won honest claim to the title of "Flower City." The city owes its existence to the presence of the famous St. Anthony Falls. Power furnished from this source made it a great manufacturing city. Its trade in grain and lumber naturally made it a center for the bus- iness of the vast region it served, and it has developed into a city of diversi- fied manufactures with a large whole- sale business. The volume of the city's jobbing trade is three hundred million dollars per annum. Recognized, "Min- neapolis territory" extends from Lake Michigan to the Pacific Coast, as well as far into Canada and into the American Southwest. Minneapolis has in Nicollet avenue one of the most fa- mous retail streets in the world. It is one of the few main shopping arteries not traversed by a street car line. All the streets of the city are wide and excellently kept. Its retail trade runs far into the millions and its shops are equipped and stocked as excel- lently as those of the largest cities in the world. But Minneapolis has not sacrificed its natural beauties in its development of commercial strength. It has been called the city of lakes and gardens. There are twenty lakes within the city limits and over a hun- dred within a radius of twenty-five miles. Over three thousand six hun- dred acres or over one-ninth of the entire area of the city is embraced in the park system. It has fifty miles of continuous boulevard, which skirts the shores of four of the famous in-town- lakes continuing to Minnehaha Falls, thence along the shores of the beauti- ful Mississippi Gorge to the campus of the famous University of Minneso- ta. Four interurban car lines connect Minneapolis with St. Paul, forming the Twin Cities with a population of six- hundred thousand. These car lines take the visitors to Fort Snelling, the historic army post, to the state capitol. to the famed Como Park and to the Minnesota state fair grounds, home of the "greatest state fair in the world." Minneapolis also has interurban car lines which extend to various points on the shores of Lake Minnetonka. which with its beautiful islands, bays, and wooded heights, and its more than one hundred miles of irregular shore line, is one of the most picturesque lakes in America. All these attractions and scores mini' await the summer visitor to Minneapolis, which is gener- ally considered to be one of the most beautiful cities in the entire world. Roc ky ford, Colo. — D. D. Wiley is building a vegetable greenhouse '_'i>niIi feet. SHEinns \ \V\ o. E. E ' !la in > 's new Bower store at -111 Main street was opened March 1. Nouth Yakima. Wash. This citj will hold a flower show next summer, the date to lie announced later. Third International Flower Show. NEW GUAM) CENTRAL PALACE, NEW YORK. The management has made the fol- lowing dates for meetings of the co- operating societies: April S. American Rose Society; April 17. Society of American Florists; April 9, American Carnation Society; April 10. Xational Association of Gardeners; April 11, American Sweet Pea Society; April 12, American Gladiolus Society. The meet- ings will be held at 10:30 a. m. each day. Each afternoon and evening dur- ing the show the lecture room will be reserved for public lectures on horti- cultural subjects. In addition to the lecturers already announced. Arthur Cowee, of Berlin. X. Y.. will lecture on "The Gladiolus;" Arthur Herring- ton, of Madison. X. J., on "The Whys and Wherefores of Tree Planting;" and L. W. <'. Tuthill, of New York, on "Greenhouses and Frames tor Ami teurs." Members in good standing of the I;. .sc. Carnation. Sweel IVa and Glad- iolus Societies and of the S. A. F. will be furnished with tickets or badges admitting them to the show at all limes. The show will I pened at 6 p. in. on Saturday. April 5, with an appropriate ceremony, and on other days will be open from 10 a. m. until 10 p. in. Posters and hangers, in col- ors, arc now in course of distribution. The advertising forms for the official program will close on March 15. so I ha I anyone who has not already taken space in the same and intends doing so should lose no time in making his wants known to John Young, s. tary, ."-1 West Twenty-Eighth Street, Xew York, who also is still abb to furnish a few excellent locations for exhibits in the trade exhibition. J. II. Pepper. Chairman Publicity Committee. 420 The American Florist. Mar. 15 Boston. GENERA1 CONDITIONS POOB. There have been a few "spurts" in the market this Week, but the general tendency has been a lagging market, with plenty of material. Sweet peas and violets are the hardest hit. Car- nations have advanced somewhat from last week. Roses are more plentiful, but the quality is donwnward from what it was. Friday morning it was three degrees above zero and it is now sixty degrees, which shows what New England can do in the weather line. NOTES. We were seated in a train leaving Boston one day, when we overheard a remark passed by one of two ladies, who mentioning a certain retail flower store in New England, said : "The roses I got from Blank's in my home town surpassed anything I have had given me on my travels. They keep longer. Those presented to me on vari- ous occasions are wilted the next morn- ing, while Mr. Blank's are fresh for al- most a week." Here is a woman high up in the social world, known from Maine to California, a member of the various woman's clubs, making this statement. Something is wrong some where. This will cause trouble and hurt our pocketbooks some day. Some wise man should take it up and make some suggestions. The Co-operative Flower Market, Park street, will hold a flower show April 12. There was a good deal of enthusiasm shown upon the sub.iect Saturday last. There were two cups offered and of a good standard value. A number of the retail men have of- fered prizes and have signified their willingness to compete in classes of- fered for them. It is to be held un- der the auspices of the market, but two of the salesmen of the market are doing some hustling already. They are B. McGinty and J. Cohen. The latter has the promise of many en- tries. The Gardeners and Florists' Club visited the greenhouses of the W. W. Egan Co., Waverly. March 8. Quite an array of Easter stock is grown here. Genistas, lilies and rambler roses are fine. Herman Bertch is among the top notchers in the line of pot plants. Anything with the Edgar Co. mark on it means quality, and this year is no exception. We met in the market Saturday W. Robertson. Melrose. Mass. Mr. Rob- ertson is a practical boiler maker and he enjoys the confidence of a great many iri the trade in a large part of New' England, having installed both power and heating boilers in many greenhouse plants and he tells us he has yet to hear a complaint. Robins, spring poems and pussy wil- lows have appeared. Mac. Buffalo. TRADE NORMAL. Weather conditions the past week have been what this city is accus- tomed to — from S below zero to al- most summer heat. Trade is normal. Bulb stock is plentiful. All thoughts are on Easter. CLUB ELECTION. The event of last week was the an- nual election and banquet of the Buf- falo Florists' Club. With the excep- tion of the flower show, the adminis- tration of President Grever had been rather quiet. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year : William Legg. president: F. C. W. Brown, vice-president; E. C. Brueck- ner. treasurer; E. Douglas Savage, secretary; Wallace Eiss, financial sec- retary; J. F. Cowell. Jos. Streit. W. A. Adams, trustees. After the election, the meet lit; adji nirnril to the banquet room of the Bismarck, where a fine banquet had been prepared. L. H. Neubeck was toastmaster. Toasts were responded to by : W. F. East- ing; Prof. Cowell; F. C. W. Brown; W. H. Grever; Wm. Legg, president elect; Jos. Streit; Robert Scott; Wm. Sievers; Wm. Brooks; W. A. Adams and J. F. Von Fiebelkorn. It was one of the most enjoyable banquets the club has had and all went home en- thusiastic and much pleased with the activity of the club. NOTES. David Scott of Corfu has taken the greenhouses of the Wm. Scott Co. at the same place. He will devote all his time to the growing for the whole- sale trade. Good wishes are extend- ed to him by all. S. A. Anderson will have a public inspection of his Easter stock at his Elmwood avenue greenhouse. Palm Sunday. BISON. Wm. Legg. President Buffalo Florists' Club. St. Louis. EASTEK OUTLOOK I'ROMISING. The past week we have had cold, dark and stormy weather. Saturday was a welcome change to something like spring. There has been an in- crease in the supply of roses and car- nations. Sweet peas, especially short stems, are still plentiful but long stem and fancy grades are selling well. Ow- ing to the recent dark weather the supply of violets has somewhat short- ened up and prices stiffened somewhat Saturday. Spring store openings helped considerably. The Easter outlook is promising, the supply of blooming plants is expected to be equal to the demand. Asparagus sprengeri and plumosus and smilax are selling well; also leucothoe leaves and Mexican ivy. NOTES. C. A. Kuehn, we are happy to an- nounce, is in harness again and every- one is pleased to see him restored to health. His stock of flowers are among the best and his reputation for good stock and fair dealing is known every- where. A new automobile has been added. The Wm. C. Smith Wholesale Floral Co. has increased its business to such an extent that they have improved their delivery system. Their immense stock has been unloaded very satisfac- torily, bad weather, however, curtail- ing the sales of violets and sweet peas. Geo. H. Angermueller always seems hard at work. His stock of flowers is fine and buyers are always anxious to get a line on his immense supply stock, which is among the best seen anywhere. Frank Windier is a very busy man these days taking advance orders. This firm has a system of cleaning out daily. Their well filled counters are pretty nearly always cleaned out by noon. Joseph Wors, son of C. N. Wors, is now in the employ of Alexander Siegel. It is rumored Joe is thinking of tak- ing a life partner, as he is seen carry- ing carnations very frequently. William P. Stark, former manager of the Stark Bros.' Nurseries, is ask- ing a receiver for the firm. Edgar N. Stark, Lloyd C. Stark and Eugene Dun- can are named defendants. Joseph Zunz, one of the able staff of the Wm. Smith Wholesale Floral Co., is looking very chesty. It's an eight-pound girl. John Schreiber, representing the Foley Manufacturing Co. of Chicago. spent the past week visiting the local greenhouses. The florists' club will meet this week and a carnation exhibition will be staged at Smith's after the club meet- ing. H. G. Berning has a splendid supply of roses and especially fine carnations. Henry unloads at all times. The Bentzen Floral Co. is out with a new machine. Just in time for St. Patrick parade. ( >tto G. Koenig has been nominated on the republican ticket for the city council. Al. Gumz. we are happy to state, has returned to work. W. F. Cincinnati. MARKET CONDITIONS GOOD. As a whole, last week's market was a very good one. The first few days almost everything sold nicely at good stiff prices. Thursday and Friday showed a decided falling off, but Sat- urday came back strong and good clearances were effected at fair prices. The receipts, contrary to expectations, are again on the increase and are coming in so strongly that unless the active demand keeps up there may be a break in prices. Shipping business is very good. The rose receipts are large and include some splendid offer- ings in Pink and White Killarney and Richmond. The American Beauty rose supply has let up considerably and as a result good stock is selling at sight. The carnation cut is larger than predicted a fortnight ago. The good stock of quality finds a waiting market. The supply of gigantium and callas is somewhat larger than re- quirements, and as a result the mar- ket is easy. Smaller bulbous stock, such as tulips, daffodils and the like are of very good quality and have been having a fairly nice market. The call fort lily of the valley is just fair. Double violets are hardly selling at any price. Single violets still have a pretty good call. The orchid offerings are elegant but the call for them is very light. The green goods market is well supplied with an elegant line of stock. NOTES. Ed. Fries is very fortunate in having quite a large stock of geraniums bloom- ing at this early date. The stock is good and large, and is selling well. J. A. Peterson has a very large num- ber of tulips, daffodils, jonquils and Easter lilies that will be in just right for Easter. C. E. Critchell has been having a very strong call for wire hanging baskets. *9'3- The American Florist. 421 The Cincinnati Cut Flower Exchange baa been getting tine Killarney and Richmond roses from the Bloomhurst Floral Co. The Covington Seed Co. is cutting some very fine Baby primroses. Visitors: Al. Newman, representing the Weller Pottery, Zanesville; Sidney Wertheimer and Sam Seligman of Wertheimer Bros., New York; Geo. J. Ball, Olen Elm, 111.; Mrs. Norval Kiger, Marietta, O. ; A. G. Perkins, of Jackson & Perkins, Newark, N. Y.; C. P. Diet- rich, Maysville, Ky.; Leedle, of the Leedle Rosary, Springfield; A. Ford, representing A. Herrmann. New Fork. H. Pittsburg-. SUPPLY AND DEMAND GOOD With the temperature at 45° and some pleasant weather, the supply and demand are very good. Stock of all kinds is coming in much stronger, lilies, carnations and roses being the principal factors. The quality of the carnations coming in at present is certainly excellent and it is a great pleasure to work with this kind of stock. The roses are very much in evidence also, and the quality and color are coming back again. It is discouraging how American Beau- ties have been acting. Every day the cut is several hundred short stems. Lilies are very plentiful at present, but the quality is rather poor. Indi- cations are that the supply will be just right for Easter. The market is very bad as regards white lilac at present and the season will soon be over. Violets are finding very few sales this season, which seems very strange, as this winter has been very mild. There is no reason why they should not sell better than last year, but they do not. A very fine quality of snapdragon has appeared and finds quick sales. Pansies and daisies are also prime factors. Very few yellow roses are coming in at present and many could be used to good advan- tage. CLUB MEETING. The last meeting of the Florists and Gardeners' Club, which was Tuesday, March 5, was one of the most success- ful and interesting held for sometime. We had as attractions the inaugu- ration of Neil McCallum as president, the lantern slide lecture of Otto E. Jennings, an exhibition of the new carnations, and a lunch served in the Dutch room of the Fort Pitt hotel, af- ter the meeting was adjourned. Mr. Jennings had every one's attention, as he told of the peculiar habits of the plants and flowers along the north shore of Lake Superior. He took the trip early in June and then went back to his starting point and retraced his route in the fall, thereby observing the same plants in the spring and fall. He also had some fine views of wild animals in that region. Among the new carnations, Wm. Eccles and Northport were the best. Both showed up magnificently and many of the old growers present expressed a desire to try them. The Chicago Carnation Co. sent The Herald, but it arrived late, anil had been on the road so long that it did not do itself justice. The new carnation Comfort had been promised us. but did not show up. The Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co. showed nearly all the commercial varieties and all were very well done. The Dixmont Greenhouses brought some red seed- lings that were well taken. The Schenley Park conservatories had a fine array of bulb stock, chenelle plants and primulas. The judges ap- pointed awarded the following prizes: Scott Bros.. Elmsford. X. J., first class certificate for carnation Wm. Eccles; Jas. D. Cockroft. Northport, N. Y., first class certificate for carnation Northport; Chicago Carnation Co., Chi- cago, first class certificate for carna- tion The Herald; Dixmont Green- houses, certificate of merit for seed- ling carnation. Schenley Park, cul- tural certificate for tulips. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., cultural certificate for carnations. Fred Burkl gave an im- promptu talk on carnations in general and especially those on exhibition. He prefers White Enchantress, White Perfection, and White Wonder in white; Mrs. Ward and Gloriosa in pink. He also thinks well of Benora, a variegated carnation, which he grows at Bakerstown. Visitors were : O. Crissman, Punxsutawney, Pa.; Wm. G. Jones, Du Bois, Pa., Thos. Fitzgerald. Beaver, Pa. NOTES. Oliver Scheick, of Fischer & Scheick, the Sharon Florists, was in town Sat- urday, buying Easter plants and call- ing on some of his friends in the trade. Mr. Scheick reported that Mr. Fischer is in very poor health. Harry Gibson and H. E. Graves the Zieger Co.. are in New York. IV timore andl Philadelphia this week, purchasing Easter and spring stock. A. J. Riegelmeir has opened a new flower store at 1810 Carson street. He was at one time with the A. W. Smith Co. I. H. Landis of Lancaster, Pa., is consigning pansies and daisies to The Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co. J. North Shore Horticultural Society. The annual merry making gather- ing of the North Shore Horticultural Society was held at Werner's Hall, North Chicago, Saturday evening, March 8, and for pure fun stands out boldly as the most joyful occasion in the annals of this thriving organiza- tion. About fifty members attended and the tables were gay with well grown bulbous stock, daffodils, tulips, etc., although crowded too much with the lavish array of refreshments. There was music in abounding va- riety with song in many languages; there was dancing and story telling, gaiety and harmony. Phil Foley of Chicago rejuvenated his old-time fish stories to such an extent that they beguiled the oldest son of Izaak Wal- ton and surely the "Struggles and Triumphs of President John Tiplady," as told by himself, will go down in history as an incomparable classic of the garden craft. Time may and sure- ly does play some grim pranks with the memory of man, but reason itself must quit this scribe before the recol- lection of those happy, smiling faces passes beyond him. E. O. Orpet was toastmaster and Secretary Bollinger distributed copies of the new by-laws to the members in attendance. Vabie Agata. Chicago Florists' Club. The regular meeting of the Chicago Florists' Club was held at the Union restaurant March 6, President French in the chair. Routine business was transacted and John Tiplady. Lake Forest, and George Ball, Glen Ellyn. were elected to membership. Trans portation to the National Flower Show at New York next month and to the Minneapolis convention of the Society of American Florists in August was discussed. Andrew McAdams was made an honorary member. Vaughan's Seed Store exhibited a fine new canna under number, also a new rambler rose. Carl Cropp says the former, while excellent. is by no means the best of his firm's novelties in canna s. (Tkarfield. Pa.— William Blacker, a local florist, dropped dead of heart trouble at his home February 22. OBITUARY. Joseph A. Bolglano. Joseph Ault Bolglano, retired head of J. Bolgiano & Son, seedsmen, of Baltimore, Md., died suddenly at the home of his only daughter, Mrs. J. Burch Joyce, March 1. Mr. Bolgiano was 77 years old and had been in poor health for a year, but the end was unexpected up to a short time before his death. Mr. Bolgiano had retired from active participation in business about 15 years ago, after 50 years' service in the firm that bore his name. He was born in Baltimore, December l>, IS.'!.". After leaving school he en tered his father's seed store and a few years later was taken into the firm. In his early manhood he mar- ried Mary Elizabeth Walton, of Annap- olis, Md. Mrs. Bolgiano died in 1893. Mr. Bolgiano was well known in finan- cial circles, being a director of several 'rust companies. He was at one time interested in street railway affairs. He was prominent in the American Seed Trade Association, of which he was at one time president, and always a leader in the interests of the trade. Despite his business cares Mr. Bol- giano was active in church and Y. M. C. A. work, being one of the most prominent Methodists of the South. He at one time studied for the ministry and was admitted as a local preacher. Mr. Bolgiano is survived by six chil- dren. Besides Mrs. Joyce, they are : John, Frank W., Dr. Walton, Roland and Charles J. Bolgiano. The funeral was held Tuesday, March 4. John A. Payne. John A. Payne, a well-known green- house builder and heating engineer of Jersey City and Bayonne. N. J., died suddenly March 3. He was 49 years old. Mr. Payne began his career as a builder and heating engineer about IS years ago with the Lord & Burnhani Co. at their factory, Irvington, N. Y. He was also for a time with the Pier- son & Sefton Co. For a number of years he had a factory of his own near the West Side avenue station. Jersey City. Of late he had been rep- resenting the Foley Manufacturing Co.. Chicago. His residence was at Bay- onne. N. J., where his funeral was held March 5. A. F. F. Albia. Ia.— The Richey Floral Co. has added a motorcycle to its delivery system. St. Louts, Mo. — The new greenhouses of Shaw's Garden will be thrown open to the public Easter Sunday. FT. Wayne, Ind.— John E. Haus- wirth. a local florist, has filed a peti- tion in bankruptcy; liabilities, $3.- 76*9.95; assets, $237. New Yobk.— Joseph G. Leikens. a florist and nurseryman, has filed a pe- tition in bankruptcy. He lists his lia- bilities as $3,026. with no assets. HrrciiiNGS & Co., New York, have re- ceived an order from Wilford D. How- ard, Milford, Mass., for one of this firm's iron-frame greenhouses. t'.T.xlOO feet. Hubbard's Woods. III.— Paul Dieball, gardener to L. Kuppenheimer. has the finest lot of cyclamens ever seen in these parts and his greenhouse is not yet a year old. Atlanta, Ga.— The Nunnally Co. of 'liis city, tl.nists and candymakers. have put in a big candy branch in New York city and are running big adver- tisements in the New Y..rk dai This Is enterprise for you. 422 The American Florist. Mar. A5> The American Florist Established 1885. Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.00 a year; Canada $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union. $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from those in the trade. When sending us change of address always send the old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue the American Florist has accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier possible), as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility lor the opinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 64 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS. Suggestions for plant growers 413 — Sweet peas ■ ■ 413 — Tuberous begonias 413 — Bedding plants 413 — Cyclamens 414 —Salvias 414 The retail trade 414 — The Easter window 414 — Cvclamen well flowered- (illus.) 414 White fly 414 A corner in the store of Geo. M. Stumpp, New York, Just before Easter (lllus. ).. .415 The Gladiolus and its culture 416 —Gladiolus Rochester White -(illus:) 416 — Gladiolus America (illus.) 417 —Gladiolus Early Bird i ilhis. I 418 The gardens of Bulgaria 417 The carnation 418 — The young stock 418 Society of American Florists 418 Illinois State Florists' banquet at Peoria (illus. I 419 Third International flower show 419 Boston 420 Buffalo 420 Wm. Legg ( portrait) 420 St. Louis 420 Cincinnati 420 Pittsburg 421 North Shore Horticultural Society 421 Chicago Florists' Club 421 Obituary 421 — Joseph A . Bolgiano 421 —John A. Payne 421 Publicity 422 National Council of Horticulture 422 Mexico 422 Society of American Florists 422 American Carnation Society 422 Boskoop rose show 422 Cincinnati 424 Chicago 426 Philadelphia 436 New York 438 New York Florists' Club 438 Brooklyn notes 439 The seed trade 446 — Onion sets in Indiana 446 — Southern California rains 446 — The late J. A. Bolgiano (portrait) 446 — Chinese narcissus bulbs 446 Market gardeners 452 — Cheesecloth gardening 452 The nursery trade 454 — World's great forests 454 — New England nurserymen 454 — Forest tree insects 454 The flower shops are gay In gold and red, The lily grower hums an Easter song — March winds blow softest over the hotbeds. And fool the early planters right along. Subscribers should renew promptly to insure regular delivery of the pa- per. The yellow address label on the paper shows date of expiration. Publicity. C. N. Ruedlinger, chairman of the publicity committee of the Minneapolis Florists' Club, sends a copy of an at- tractive advertisement about eight and one-half inches square used by the trade in the daily papers of that city in exploiting St. Valentine's day. Mr. Ruedlinger says, "The advertisement was paid for by subscriptions of the local florists. The amount thus col- lected was about $130 and a similar amount was used in exploiting Moth- ers' day last year and will be repeated this year." [This is the right kind of publicity and the Minneapolis brand of co-op- eration is worthy of greatly extended use. — Ed.] National Council of Horticulture. The first installment of articles for 1913, issued by the National Council of Horticulture, contains the follow- ing : "Lawns," "For Indoor Planting," "Preparing Soil for a Garden," "Sub- stitutes for Manure," "Points About Sowing Seed," and "Fertilizers." These timely and practical articles are issued to nurserymen, seedsmen, flor- ists and the editors of local papers, and can be obtained upon application to the secretary, James H. Burdett, 1620 West 104th place, Chicago. Mexico. Tampico, March 5. — 1 wish to say at the present that from personal in- vestigation and travel, I am more than satisfied that this is a grand country and one in which there are great op- portunities for the experienced horti- culturist, gardener and florist, and I do not hesitate to recommend that any young man of the trade who wishes to make a start look to Mexico for his location. There have been several scares over a supposed war here and people in the north think they know more about it than the actual residents of the coun- try. In the whole republic, during the last three months, there has been about as much trouble as there was in Chicago during the recent strike of the printers. L. Society of American Florists. DEPARTMENT OF REGISTRATION. As no objection has been filed, pub- lic notice is hereby given that the registration of the new geraniums, Dr. Richard Behrend, Jack London, Julius Eberius, Dr. Lincoln Cothran, Judge Lindsey, Fresno, H. Plath, Anna Ebe- rius, Palo Alto, Fire Ball, Los Altos, Florence Metzner, Mrs. Edward Stock, La Paloma, Tamalpais, J. Stitt Wilson, Ramona, Fire King, Sacramento, Lu- isa Tetrazzini, Mt. Shasta, Rosea Ta- coma, Hawaii, Mary Garden, Mayor Ralph, Governor Johnson, Gifford Pin- chot, Gertrude Atherton, Richard Die- ner, Mt. Hamilton, Alviso, Sunnyvale, Snow Bird, Gilroy, Tivoli, White Beau- ty, Billie Burke, Fritzie Scheff, by Richard Diener & Co., Mountain View, Calif., becomes complete. As no objection has been filed, public notice is hereby given that the regis- tration of the new orchid Cypripedium Harrisianum Laura Mitchell Kimball by Mrs. William S. Kimball, becomes complete. As no objection has been filed, public notice is hereby given that the regis- tration of the new sweet peas, Ogata, Skyair, Vera, Cardinal, Golden West, Orange Nora and Norma, by Anton Zvolanek, becomes complete. John Young, Sec'y. March 8, 1913. American Carnation Society. The following additional prize has been offered for the Third Internation- al Flower Show, Section G, Class 53 : Best six pot plants of carnations in 8 inch pots, not over 30 inches high and shown without artificial sup- ports, $10.00 in. gold. Premiums of- fered by Henry Eicholz, Waynesboro, Pa. Please note : All entries in the car- nation classes must be in the hands of the secretary (A. F. J. Baur, Indian- apolis, Ind.), not later than March 26. A fee of $2.00 will be charged for each entry made after that date. Staging of exhibits must be completed by one o'clock on the days specified for the various classes. Write for a schedule of premiums. The Hotel Manhattan has been se- lected as headquarters for the so- ciety. Engage your accommodations ahead, if you want to stop there. NEW CARNATIONS REGISTERED. By H. D. Rohrer, Lancaster, Pa. : Scarlet Wonder. Parentage, unknown. Color, scarlet. Size, 3 inches. Clean, strong grower. Stiff stem. Non- bursting calyx. Fragrant. By A. Jablonsky, Olivette, Mo. : Wizard. Parentage, seedling crosses. Color, variegated. Size, 3% to 3%. inches. Sturdy, stocky strong growth. Stiff, long stems. Ground color, glis- tening white, delicately penciled with pink. Perfectly formed flower. By Henry J. Symonds, Decorah, la., Zoe Symonds. Parentage, White Per- fection X Prosperity. Color cerise pink. Size 3% to 3% inches. Rapid grower and unusually prolific bloom- er. Stems very stiff and long. Flow- er full in center. Decorah. Parent- age, Cardinal X White Perfection. Color Harlowarden shade. Size, 3% to 4 inches. Plants grow very large. A free bloomer and not a cropper. A. F. J. Baur, Sec'y. Boskoop Rose Show.' ■"— •<-— < We have received the following com- munication regarding the great Rose Show which will be held in Boskoop, Holland, July, 1913. The government again has shown its interest in this enterprise, as the exposition will be held under the patronage of the min- ister of agriculture, industry and com- merce. The committee has been obliged to greatly extend the grounds of the ex- position, this proving to be necessary to meet the needs of the very large number of exhibitors. Around the rosarium, which will cover about an acre, will be built a pergola 600 feet long. This pergola alone will require 3,000 climbing roses, which have al- ready been grown in pots for this pur- pose. In the rosarium will be placed thousands of roses, bush and standard form. To keep the grounds in good condition during the time the exposi- tion will be held there will be a sur- plus of 50,000 bush roses and 6,000 standard roses in 300 varieties, all grown in pots. In the background of the rosarium will be erected an Ital- ian flora temple with side wings, 120 feet wide and 15 feet high, which promises to make a brilliant effect. The schedule for cut roses is ready and will be mailed in a few days. The competition for No. 1 of the pro- gramme (new roses not yet in com- merce) will be open also for growers outside of Boskoop. The committee therefore advises those who have good novelties to apply for a copy of the programme. Several gold medals will be awarded in this class. The best known rose growers of Holland and other countries will be invited to act as members of the jury of awards. President Farquhar of the Society of American Florists is greatly pleased with the outlook for the annual con- vention to be held at Minneapolis next August, saying the various local com- mittees are working splendidly to make this the banner meeting of the society. Meeting and exhibition quarters ar- ranged for are excellent and promising new features have been projected by Vice-President Wirth in his scheme for exhibits of growing stock planted out- doors for effect. *9*3- The American Florist. 423 Meetings Next Week. Detroit. Mich., March 17, 8 p. nv. Detroit Florists' Club, -IT Randolph street, Grand Rapids, Mich . March 17. Qraod Itap- i.is Florists' and Gardeners' Clnb, 891 Wealthy avenue. Montreal, Que, March 17, 7:46 p. m.— Mon- treal Gardeners' I Florists' Clnb, Royal Guardians Imlldlni;. L'lH Klin-linn. I. 1 1 ■■• I . west. New Orleans, La.. Maroh 20, 8 p. m. — New Orleans lliirtli-ultunil S.ulety, Kc.lirs Hall. 127 St. Cbarlea ave Newport. R. I.. March 19.— Newport Hortl cultural Society. Buggies avenue. Providonce. R. I., 8 p. m. -Florists' and Gardeners' Club of Rhode island. 86 Westmin- ster street. Salt Lake City. Utah. Salt Lake Florists' Club. Huddart Floral Co., 64 Main street. Scranton. Pa., 7:30 p. m. Scranton Florists' rinb. Guernsey building. Seattle. Wash. Seattle Florists' Association, chamber of Commerce, Second avenue and Co- lumbia street. Toronto. Ont., March 18.. 8 p. m. -Toronto tinrrteners' and Florists' Association. St. George's Hall, Elm street. Wants, For Sale, Etc One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv. ror Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section. Where aniweri are to be mailed from this office enolon 10 cents extra to cover postage etc. Situation Wanted— By experienced Seedsman. Good counter man. For further particulars, ad- dress, Key 791. care American Florist Co. Situation Wanted— Position as traveling sales- man for seeds, bulbs, plants or florists' supplies. Address Key 786, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— As florist and gardener in private place; Hollander; 10 years in this country; married, no children; life experience; can furnish the best of references. Address Key 8"1. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Head gardener, Englishman, age 40. married, without family. Life experience in all branches, including Orchids. Roses. Carna- tions, Mums. Early Forcing, fruit and vegetables, etc Good references. Richmond, Elma Center. N. Y. Situation Wanted As orchid grower or gar- dener private prefered— by Englishman, age 29. married. 15 years good practical experience in the work of all departments of Al places. Excel- lent references. Address. Key 795, care American Florist. Situation Wanted -Position by energetic young man in a private establishment; 25 years old. Life experience in private and commercial establish- ments growing roses, carnations, mums' pot plants and vegetables. Best of references. Address Key 787. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— On commercial or private place by an all arc und man with 20 years of prac- tical experience in this country and Europe; single, 35 years of age. Can furnish the best of recom- mendations from leading firms. Pot plants, roses, carnations and landscape gardening a specialty. State salary when writing". George Bakaitis, 543 S Forth Seeley av.. Chicago Situation Wanted— As head gardener or super- intendent. Good grower of cut flowers, potted plants. indoors and out doors: vegetables and fruits. Good experience in lawn and park work: under- stand management of private place park, ceme- tery, or institution. Am 30 years of age, married, no children. Have been in the gardening and florist business for 15 years. Can furnish best ref- erences to party requiring such a man. Address, Key 799. care American Florist. Help Wanted— Boys from 16 to 20 years as ap- prentices in greenhouse, Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, 111. Help Wanted— A bookkeeper who has had ex- perience in bookkeeping in a florist's store. Ad- dress A. F. F., care American Florist. 124 East 24th Street, New York. Help Wanted— Florist and gardener for public park; must be competent for in and outride work, state experience and wages wanted. Supt. of Parks? Davenport, Iowa. Help Wanted— Florist and gardener, competent to take charge of greenhouse, garden and grounds at State Institution. Address Superintendent, State Public School. Owatonna. Minn. Help Wanted— April 1st. young strong assistant gardener for private place. Thirty dollars and board per month. Scandinavian preferred. P. Back, R. R. 5, Oshkosh. Wis Help Wanted Assistant Gardener, foi large private estate. Must have good knowledge "I shrubs, vegetables, greenhouse, Wane* $55 and mom Appll SOPBRIN iBNDENT, Walden, Lake Forest. Ill, Help Wanted-An~ experienced florist; capabli of decorating, designing and selling. Permanent position and good pay for right man. State ex- perience in detail. salarj expected and give refer- ences in first letter. Address Key 800. care American Florist. For Rent or Sale— Greenhouses. 28,000 feet of glass, hot water and steam heat: also 3 acres of land and barn if desired. Ten minutes walk from R. R. station and street car; 14 minutes north of Chicago on C. & N. W. Address, John Felke, Sr., 716 Ridge Ave., Wilmettc. 111. For Sale— Two acres with 25.000'square feet of glass: up-to-date improvements, cement hem lies; fine dwelling house and barn; nice orchard. Every- thing in first-class condition. 10 minutes from R. R. and C. L. Bf.i*. Voi.lman. 430 Ridge Ave., Wilmette. 111. iFor Sale— \ good paying Florist Business in a Michigan city of 14.000 will be sold now or June 15 h at a bargain; small house and store connected to 4,000 feet of glass right in business center of city. Will stand closest investigation. Come and investigate. First-class trade. Owner will retire. Established 25 years and in good repair. Jacob Schneider. Florist. Manistee, Mich. For Sale— At a sacrifice, for cash; about 2000 feet of glass, stocked with carnations, chrysanthe- mums, bedding stock and small flowers. A fine proposition to one that thoroughly understands the business. Large retail trade and all the wholesale you can handle. Four acres of land; on car line on the main street of city of 20,000. For particulars address R. S. Elwood. Receiver, Albuquerque, N. M. VVftntPii • Gardener and houseman. Expe" ffrulUvUt rienced in care of greenhouse- North Shore Chicago Suburb. Wife must be good laundress. All year position. Good opportunity for couple without children. References required. Address. Key 802, care American Florist. STORE MANAGER WANTED, by April 1. A competent, reliable and energetic man with pleasing address, who thoroughly understands the retail business. Must be a good maker up and decorator. Married man preferred. Only a man whose experience has been gained in up to date stores will be eligible. A first-class permanent po- sition with opportunities for advancement for the right man. Applicant will state age, extent of ex- perience, where employed in tin* past, present po- sition and wages expected. B. F. BARR., Keystone Nurseries, Lancaster, Pa. WANTED Rose and Carnation Grower BASSETT fi WASHBURN, 131 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO ILL. WANTED HEAD GARDENER I unmarried) for pri- vate country place. No greenhouse. Good position for a first-class man. Per manent. References required. State wages. Address, S. K., 622 Fidelity Building, Buffalo, N. Y. Situation Wanted Good Carnation Grower capable- of taking charge. For further particulars, Address, Key 796, care American Florist. PUNT SHOWER WANTED Advertiser wants competent grower of general line of pot plant stock for store trade. This place is located in the south and good wages will be paid to the right man. State age and experience. Address, Key 798, care American Florist. Assistant Gardener Wanted tor public institution Young single man as 2nd assistant gardener. Must be sober, honest and in- dustrious; at least 2 years experience necessa'y: general greenhouse work: $30 per month with board and room. 30 days' leave of absence with pay during year. Hours. 7 a.m. to 4:30p.m.; duty every other Sunday. No firing, repairing, etc Address, Key 797, care American Florist. Location Wanted Grower wants location in or near Chicago for greenhouse establishment, not more than 25 miles ouL Established place will be considered if it af- fords opportunity for expansion with right facili- ties. Address with full particulars. Key $03, care American Florist. ■ F your Spring Stock is right, advertise it now. There is much inquiry as to who can fill the orders this early season and the early advertise- ment gets there. 424 The American Florist. Mar. 15, Welch Bros. Co., Leading Wholesale Florists Everything in the Line of Cut Flowers in their Season OUR SPECIALTY:— American Beauty, Killarney, Richmond, Maryland and all the Superior Roses; Lily of the Valley, Carnations, Orchids. Best Produced. CUT FLOWER BOXES In Lots of 500 Printed Free Per 100 18x5x3. .SI. 45 21x8x5. . 1.65 21x5x34- 24x5x3 i. 28x5x3 i. 30x5x3£. 24x8x5. . 28x8x5. . 30x8x5 . . 36x8x5 . 30x12x6. 36x14x6. 1.75 1.95 2.75 2.65 2.85 3.20 4.06 4.95 5.70 7.10 DOUBLE VIOLET BOXES Per 100 8x5x4. SI. 56 91x6x5. 1.95 10x7x6. . 2.39 12x6x7.. 2.75 Ruscus — Pur- ple Green, Red, White, 50 cts. Per Pound. Tinted Colors, 75c Per Pound Immortelles Bronze Green and Purple Magnolia Leaves $1.50 per box of 1000 OUR METALLIC and WAX DESIGNS are of (he best quality. AMERICAN OAK SPRAYS. Boxwood 18c per pound, $7.50 per case. Ferns New Crop. Daggers and Fancy. Best Quality, $1.50 per 1000. Green and Violet Tin Foil Best Quality 20c per lb Plain Tinfoil 9c per lb Wax and Tissue Paper For all lines of Florist Bronze Galax Green Galax $7.50 Per Case of 10,000 Leucothoe Sprays and Ivy Leaves Italian Beach Cape Flowers and a complete line of Artificial Flowers in our Supply Dept. We Carry a full I me of Ribbons and Chiffons. Plain Chiffon. 4 in. J j per yd. 6 io. 4c per yd. Silk Stripe 4 in. 5c per yd. 6 in. 6^c per yd. We are the Largest Shippers of Cut Flowers in New England. We handle the very best of goods. Block and Script Letters Gold and Purple Stick Letters For the Use on Ribbons Welch Bros. Co., Wholesale Commission Florists Manufacturers and Importers of Florist Supplies Hardy Cut Evergreens 226 Devonshire Street, BOSTON, MASS. IMPORTED CYCAS LEAVES Best Quality Our Leaves Are of the i Best Imported Quality. Prepared by the Best Manufacturers of Europe. We Have the Lowest Prices. Per 100 8x12. . .$2.00 13x16. 16x20. . 21x24. . 24x28.. 28x32 . . 32x36.. 36x40 . 3.00 3.50 4.00 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 TELEPHONES; Main 6267-6268 and 5419 We make our Wire Designs in our Store and can fill all orders at once. We carry a com- plete line of Corruga- ted Boxes. Write for our price list on the same. Cleveland. BUSINESS EXCEPTIONALLY GOOD. Business has been exceptionally good the past week. While there was nothing very large in the decorative line, there were many of the smaller jobs and numerous orders for funeral work from all parts of the city. Aspara- gus plumosus seems scarcer now than at any time during the winter, and smi- lax strings too are not over-plentiful, while all other greens can be had in quantity. Sweet peas are arriving in quantity, and some exceptionally long stemmed stock with good flow- ers can be had. Easter lilies were short of the demand. Callas are plentiful. Roses of all grades and va- rieties are plentiful, except long Rich- monds, and long stemmed American Beauties. Carnations keep up in sup- ply to meet the demand. Bulb stock is still in full crop. Almost ■ anything desired in that line can be had from the local houses. Lily of the valley and orchids are in good supply, and stock is good. NOTES. Orders for white carnations for St. Patrick's day are beginning to come in to be delivered Saturday and Sunday, March 15 and 16, although the Hiber- nian Society of this city will not cele- brate the day officially until March 26. The Springfield Floral Co., Spring- field, O., has sold one entire house of two-year-old rose plants to the Peo- ple's Home Journal Publishing Co., to be used by that concern as an induce- ment to gain subscribers. Will Merkel, of Merkel & Son, says that his firm is sold out of plants for Easter and he is now going back to the greenhouses, and help to get ready the stock for shipment. The Cleveland Florists' Exchange has a fine lot of Boston ferns ready We Will Have for Easter 50,000 Easter Lilies Large Healthy Perfect Blooms $12.50 per lOO Also a full assortment of Roses, Carnations, Valleys, Sweet Peas, Violets, Tulips, Hyacinths, Narcissus, Swainsonas, Snapdragons, Lilacs, Rhododendrons, Ferns, etc. The Miami Floral Company r> \YTON OHIO Long Distance Phones Bell 1102 Home 4473 O. R. ECKHS RDT CO. St. Paul, Minn. Wholesalers of Gut Flowers and Florists' Supplies for the Easter and spring business. Also Easter lilies and hyacinths in pots. The Tilton Seed Co.'s business will be sold at private sale, as published in the local daily papers. C. F. B. Alton, III. — E. H. Riehl, president of the Alton Horticultural Society, says that unless young peach trees are planted no peaches will be grown here at all in a few years. The severe weather of last winter and the San Jose scale are both blamed. 1913- The Amer ica n Fl ori s t. 425 EASTER BARGAINS 15,000 Fancy (Red) O. P. Bassett Carnations $4.00 per 100 45,000 Pink and White Carnations $3.00 per 100 25,000 White Enchantress for ST. PATRICK'S DAY $3.00 per 100 All stock Guaranteed Strictly Fresh and to give Satisfaction. A Large Supply of EASTER LILIES Also a Big Crop of ROS ES Now 00. EASTER PRICE LIST: American Beauties Per doz. Extra long $6 00 36-inch '. 5 00 20 to 2-1-inch $3 00 to 4 00 15-inch 2 00 8 to 10 inch $1 00 to 1 50 Rhea Reid and Wards Per 100 Extra long select $15 VO Good length $1(1 00 to 12 00 Medium length 8 00 Short 5 00 to 6 00 Fancy Bulb Stock Per 100 Dutch Hyacinths $5 00 to $6 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00 to 4 00 Fancy Double Tulips 3 00 to 4 00 Fancy Single Tulips 2 00 to 3 00 Jonquils (Golden Spur) 2 00 to 3 00 White and Pink Killarney and Richmond Per 100 Extra long select $10 00 to $12 00 Good length 8 00 Medium length H 00 Short 4 00 to 5 00 Carnations Per 100 Extra long fancy O. P. Bassett $4 00 to $5 00 Fancy white and pink 4 00 Medium white and pink 3 00 Weak and splits 2 00 Extra Fine Easter Lilies Extra long, per doz $1 50 to $ 2 00 Extra long, per 100 12 00 to 15 00 Short lilies, per 100 10 00 Miscellaneous Asparagus Sprays, per 100 $3 00 to $4 00 Smilax Strings, per doz 2 50 Adiantum, per 100 l 00 Galax, Green and Bronze, per 1000 1 00 Ferns, per 1000 ■_' 60 BASSETT & WASHBURN Store and Office : 131 N. Wabash Ave. Greenhouses: HINSDALE, ILL 42 G The American Florist. Mar. 15, LARGE SUPPLY OF EXTRA FANCY Kl LLARNEY, WHITE KILLARNEY, RICHMOND, BRIDE, AND MY MARYLAND. ALSO Carnations of Quality Unusually Big Cuts for Easter in All the Leading Varieties, Especially ExceptionalSy Fine Red, White and Pink* HOERBER BROS. Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers 162 N. Wabash Ave., TSESS" Chicago. Chicago ROSES MORE PLENTIFUL. Business has been rather quiet the past week and stock of all kinds, with the exception of American Beauty roses, is more plentiful. Roses in gen- eral, are in larger supply and have had a tendency to drop somewhat in price. Killarney and White Killarney of ex- ceptionally fine quality, especially are in much larger supply and some of the stock that is now arriving is fit for the exhibition table. Killarney is showing fine color now and the better grades are moving freely. Richmond are none too plentiful yet, but some fine Rhea Reid roses are to be had. Mrs. Aaron Ward, Sunburst. Prince De Bulgarie. Melody and Lady Hil- lingdon are arriving in fine condition and are ha . lng a good call. Ameri- can Beauty roses are still very scarce and the extra fancy flowers are bring- ing $5.00 and .$6.00 per dozen. Car- nations are plentiful yet, but are im- proving considerably in quality, al- though there is still a large quantity of splits. White has advanced a lit- tle in price and it would not be at all surprising if the other varieties would also. Lilies are in large supply and are having a good call. Orchids are also in good supply, but home-grown gardenias are none too plentiful. Lily of the valley is in oversupply and the same can be said of sweet peas. Vio- lets are to be had in large quantities at bargain prices and are seen dis- played in nearly all the stores at re- markably low prices. The supply of bulbous stock is quite large, with tu- lips, daffodils and jonquils the prin- cipal offering. Some fine single and double stocks are obtainable, as well as pansies and other miscellaneous flowers. Greens of all kinds are plen- tiful and some dealers are now offer- ing ferns at very low figures. Easter orders are arriving in every mail and the prospects are very bright for a good Easter business. Some of the growers are inclined to think that lil- ies will be none too plentiful for Eas- ter, as far as the crops in this locali- ty are concerned, so the reader would probably do well to place his orders in advance. None of the dealers seem to be pushing American Beauty roses very strongly for Easter for a short- age in this line is expected. With St. Patrick's day. Palm Sunday and Eas- ter coming soon, things promise to be pretty lively in this market. NOTES. Allie Zech says that the Cook Coun- ty Florists' Association bowling league will roll for honors with the Milwau- kee Florists' Club bowlers in the Wis- consin city on March 30. The trip will be made in a special car over the C. & M. electric line, leaving here a little before noon and returning late the same evening. It is expected that quite a crowd will accompany the bowlers, for the Milwaukee boys have a reputation for being a bunch of "good fellows" and it is just like a month's vacation to be with them a few hours. Let us hope that J. E. Matthewson of Sheboygan will also be present. August Poehlmann and wife, W. N. Rudd and wife, Geo. Asmus and oth- ers bound for the National Flower Show, New York, will leave on the Lake Shore Limited (La Salle Street Station), Saturday, April 5, at 5:30 p. m. Berths should be reserved well in advance by notifying G. K. Thomp- son, General Passenger Agent, 100 North Clark street, telephone Randolph 5300. The Kennicott Bros. Co. and E. C. Amling Co.'s stores were both robbed this week but in each instance the in- truders only succeeded in getting a small amount of cash and stamps. The robberies were evidently committed by OF* Quality TO Quantity FOR M. C. GUNTERBERG, 82-86 E. Randolph Street CHICAGO. ILL. parties familiar with the premises and who knew of certain business transac- tions that had been made. Bassett & Washburn are cutting heavily in roses and carnations now and will have a fine assortment of stock for their Easter trade. The or- ders at this house are coming in nicely and according to one of the proprie- tors, Rhea Reid roses are being sub- stituted for American Beauties. Miss K. N. Cooper, proprietress of the Auburndale Goldfish Co., is at New Orleans, La., enjoying a well earned rest but expects to return about April 1. Her many friends in the trade are pleased to hear that she is recovering from her accident of last December and that she expects to re- turn soon. M. B. Hirsch, "The Willard Florist," is rapidly recuperating from the effects of his recent operation at the Michael Reese hospital. Miss Olga Tonner is supplying her customers with a fine grade of single and double stocks. /p'J The Amer ican Fl ori s t. 427 Poehlmann Bros. Co. 72-74 E. Randolph St. Long Distance Phone Randolph 35 CHICAGO, ILL. LAST ST. PATRICK'S DAY CALL £>^mmmm^4Z^mm^ White Enchantre ss and Perfection l^arnailOnS FOR COLORING. Firsts, per 100, $4.00 FLUID, Green or Yellow, per quart, $1.00; per gallon, $3.00. Frr^rj PaQTFD Our Supplv of Roses and Carnations r Ur\ LAj 1 Lr\ will be Phenomenal. We are featuring ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY, EASTER LILIES, VIOLETS, SWEET PEAS and BULBOUS STOCK. - - OUR SPECIAL EASTER OFFERING - - ROSES, GOOD SHORT, CARNATIONS, Good Assortment, "Our Selection" EASTER LILIES Cut. $40.00 per thousand 30.00 " " Firsts, per doz., $2.00; per 100, $15.00; per 1000, $125.00. Seconds, per doz., $1.50; per 100, $12.00; per 1000, $100.00. Short Grade, per doz., $1.25; per 100, $10.00; per 1000, $80.00. " Five hundred at thousand rate. FOR LILY PLANT AD SEE PAGE 445 THIS ISSUE. Easter Price List in Effect March 18th, 1913 All AMERICAN BEAUTIES Specials 36-inch 30-inch 24 inch 20-inch 15-inch 12-inch. jotations are su Per Doz. $6.00 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.50 1.00 Short stem Per 100. 6.00 PRINCE DE BULGARIE. Antolne Rlvolre or Mrs. Taft. Per 100 Specials $15-00 Long 12.00 Medium 8.00 to 10.00 Short 600 MRS. AARON WARD. Long Medium. Short $15.00 12.00 1.00 to 10.00 6.00 MELODY, specials $15.00 Long 12.00 Medium 8.00 to 10.00 Short 4.00 to 6.00 bject to market fluctuations, changes LADY HK.LINGDON. Specials Long Medium 8. Short 4, RICHMOND. Specials Long Medium 8. Short 4. KILLARNEY. Specials Long Medium ; 8. Short 4, KILLARNEY QUEEN Specials Long Medium 8. Short WHITE KILLARNEY. Specials Long Medium 8 Short 4 without no! Per 100 $15.00 12.00 00 to 10.00 00 to 6.00 Per 100 $15.00 12.00 00 to 10.00 00 to 6.00 $15.1KJ 12.00 00 to 10.00 .00 to 6.00 $15.00 12.00 mi to 10.00 6.00 $15.00 12.00 00 to 10.0C .00 to .6(0 Per 100 $5.00 4.00 3.00 ce. and our confirmation. CARNATIONS- Firsts Seconds Thirds ORCHIDS, Cattleyas $4.00 to $6.00 JONQUILS 3.00 DAFFODILS 3.00 TULIPS, double 4.00 to 5.00 TULIPS.single 3.00 to 4.<«i VALLEY $3.00 to $4.00 VIOLETS, Double. New York .75 VIOLETS. Sine le Princess of Wales 1.00 VIOLETS, Fragrant Horn.- Grown l. John F. Kidwell. President. Edward Meuret, Vice President. Geo. C. Weiland. Sec'y. Anton Then, Treas. if WH9LESALE GPgWEPS sf CUT FL9WEBS^ PLANTS L. D. Phone Ranr;hM49176N-Micb^^AVa. CKices^o A BIG CROP OF White Carnations — FOR — St. Patrick's Day And a Large Supply ot Choice Easter Stock PUSSY WILLOWS, 35c to 50c per bunch Easter Price List. Subject to change without notice. Grade American Beauties per dozen Killarney per 100 White Killarney " My Maryland Richmonds Mrs. Aaron Ward Sunburst ; Carnations Callas Lily of the Valley Violets, Extra fine single " Double Sweet Peas Jonquils Tulips Easter Lilies Daisies Asparagus Plumosus Sprays.. per 100 Asparagus Sprengeri Sprays.. Mexican Ivy Smilax Galax, Green and Bronze per 100C Ferns Boxwood bunch Adiantum per 100 A B c D E $ 8.00 12.00 12.00 1200 12.00 12.00 12.00 5.00 15.00 4.00 1.50 1.50 1.50 4.00 4.00 15.00 1.50 4.00 3.00 .60 16.00 1.00 2.00 .25 $ 6.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 4.00 12.50 3.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 3.00 3.00 12.50 1.00 3.00 2.00 $ 5.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 3.00 $4 00 6.00 6.C0 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 2.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 2.00 io or 2.00 12.50 1.00 .75 C. A. KUEHN 1312 Pine Street ST. LOUS, MO. Fancy Mats and Baskets Lily of the Valley Flower Coloring Sphagnum Moss Burlapped double size bales. A. C. Brown, of Springfield, was in the city on business this week and, as usual, dropped in to see his old friend, C. L. Washburn. Mr. Brown was right on the job all the time at the meeting of the Illinois State Florists' Association at Peoria last week, but mysteriously disappeared when he was asked to respond to a toast at the ban- quet. Wietor Bros, have had a good steady cut of roses and carnations right along but the crops for Easter, especially Killarney, White Killarney, My Maryland and Richmond, are go- ing to be very large. This firm is also in good crop with carnations, and some very fancy stock is to be seen at the store. Professor Folds of the Sheldon School gave an illustrated business talk at the E. C. Amling Co. store on March 11 which was largely attended by the young men employed in the local market. H. Wittbold is now very busy with decorations, principally store openings. Baby Wilkerson. the firm's new mas- cot, is doing nicely and of course is the finest baby that "ever was." W. J. Smyth has recovered suffi- ciently from his recent accident to again assume charge of his store. The Chicago Floral Co., East Ran- dolph street, has doubled its business during the past year. Edgar Winterson reports the arrival of Winterson's Seed Store dahlias. "I Lilies Lilies Lilies And Everything Seasonable in Flowers for Easter H.G.Berning j 1402-04 Pine St., ST. LOUIS. NO. I 19*3- The American Florist. 429 Here's Where You Can Get THE BEST KILLARNEYS Both White and Pink Large, magnificent blooms on all lengths of stems, with luxuriant foliage. Positively the Best. None as good in the market. Unusually large crops will enable us to supply you all at Easter. BEAUTIES Richmond, My Maryland and Sunburst Are also in good crop and of the same quality as the Killarneys. The stems are good, the substance is line, and the blooms of the finest colors and of unsurpassed quality. EASTER PRICE LIST: Buy from us and get the best stock in the market at the most reasonable prices. American Beauties. Per Dozen I Per Dozen 60 in. stems $6 00 | 24-in. stems $2 60 48-in. stems 6 00 20-in. stems 2 00 36-in. stems 4 00 | 16-in. stems 1 50 30-in. stems 3 00 | Short stems 1 00 Killarney. per too Extra special $10 00 Selects 8.00 Fancy 7.00 Per 100 Medium $ 6 00 Good 6.00 Short stems 4.00 My Maryland Per 100 Fancy $12.00 Good 8 00 Short (i.OO Sunburst per 100 Fancy $12.00 Good 8.00 Short 6.00 Roses, our selection $4.00 Carnations Extra Special Red, Enchantress, Pick and White, $6.i i0 per 100. Richmond per 100 Extra specials $12.00 Selects 10.00 Fancy 8.00 Medium 7.00 Good 6.00 Short stems 5.00 White Killarney perioo Extra specials $10.00 Selects 8.00 Fancy 7.00 Medium 6.00 Good 6.00 Short stems 4.00 CamatiOnS G°od Red. Enchantress, Pink and White, $4.0(1 per 100. Onr Carnations were never better — finest in Chicago Market. FERNS, per 1000 $2.50 SMILAX.perdoz $1.60 to 2.00 ADIANTUM, per 100 1 00 to 1.60 GALAX, per 1000 1.00 SPRENGERI, per bunch 60 ASPARAGUS SPRAYS, per bunch 60 LILIES per 100, $12.00 to 16.00 ROSES, our selection, $4.00 per lOO WIETOR BROS. 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. 430 The American Florist, Mar. i$y "The Busiest House in Chicago." BIG SUPPLY FOB EASTER Lilies, Roses, Carnations, Violets, Valley, Tulips, Daffodils, Callas, Daisies and all other seasonable flowers and greens. Write for Price List. J. B. DEAMUD CO. PimneslSSS^Hi: 160 N. Wabash Av., CHICAGO Wi Id Smila X In Quantify, $4.25 per Case Mexican Ivy, 60c ' per 100. Bronze and Red Magnolia Leaves, $1.20 per Hamper Also Magnolij Sprays, Pine Boughs, other Decorative Mj iterials and General Supplies. Henry \2Vitttoolcl, 56 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO , ILL. Peter Reinberg is cutting quite heavily again in Richmond roses and will be fortunate in having a large supply for his Easter trade. Fancy Killarney and White Killarney are also seen in large supply at this store, and are moving freely. Tim Matchen says that Mr. Reinberg is feeling much better and that he was discharged from the hospital on March 8. A. L. Vaughan & Co. are receiving a large supply of all seasonable flow- ers and are featuring a fine grade of roses. Mr. Vaughan says that the shipping trade continues to be good and predicts a big Easter trade. Joseph Wall has placed an order with the Superior Machine & Boiler Works for a new boiler and will build a new range of houses at Belmont and Milwaukee avenues. Hoerber Bros, are cutting a fine grade of Bride roses now as well as their usual fine line of Killarney, White Killarney and Richmond. Mrs. A. Kindler says that the Raed- lein Basket Co.'s help has been work- ing overtime for three weeks on Easter orders. J. A. Budlong's lily of the valley is in good crop now and a large supply is arriving daily at the store. John Aggen, 4134 West Twenty- sixth street, has opened a retail store adjoining his greenhouses. A. L. Glaser, of Dubuque, la., trans- acted business here on March 11. Wire or Phone Your Orders to the Largest Retail Supply House in the West. OSTERTAG BROS. FLOWERS Exquisite Fragrance Ours, The House of Flowers. Washington & Jefferson Aves. ST. LOUIS, MO. jp/j. The Amer i c\ i n Fl or/ s /: i:;i This Entire Plant (The Largest Range of Glass in America) Will Be In Full Crop For Easter We filled all Xmas orders in full and will do the same at Easter, but it is advisable to place your order early. However, we want it distinctly understood that all late orders will also be taken care of. Big Supply of Richmond Killarney, White Killarney, American Beauty, My Maryland, Melody, Ward and Sunrise Roses. All the Leading Carnations. Easter Price List — AMERICAN BEAUTIES— Extra long stems Per doz. .$6.00 stems • • 5.00 stems 4.00 stems • • 3.00 stems 2.50 stems • • 2.00 stems 1.50 stems • • 1.00 75 48-inch 36-inch 30- inch 24-inch 20-inch 18-inch 12-inch Short Richmond ] Killarney Extra select $12.00 White Killarney Select $8.00 to 10.00 My Maryland ... Medium 5.00 to 6.00 Wards * Sunrise • • $6.00 Roses, our selection Carnations 3.00 Fancy Harrisii 12.50 Valley 3.00 Violets 75 Sweet peas 75 Tulips 3.00 Jonquils 3.00 Adiantum Asparagus, per bunch 50 Ferns, per 1,000 to $10.00 4.00 4.00 5.00 15.00 4.00 1.00 1.50 4.00 4.00 1.00 .75 2.50 2,000,000 Feet of Modern Glass PETER REINBERG 30 E. Randolph St., L. D. PHONE CENTRAL 2846 Chicago I 432 The American Florist. Mar, i5> Easter Lilies Fine Flowers at $10.00, $12.50 and $15.00 per 100 ALL THE LEADING VARIETIES IN LARGE SUPPLY. CARNATIONS Fancy stock in good supply. Also Valley, Violets, Sweet Peas, Tulips, Jonquils, Daffodills, Stocks, Pussy Willows, and all kinds of GREENS. ERNE & KLINGEL, Wholesale Florists 30 E. RANDOLPH ST., kaAdSiS^SIvs. CHICAGO, ILL. EASTER PRICE LIST. American Beauties Per doz. Extra long stems .. $6.00 Special $12.00 Ex. Select.. .$10.00 (.Select $6.00 to S. 00 Med 5.00 Short 4.00 36-inch stems 5.00 30-inch stems $3.00 to 4.00 24-inch stems 2.50 20-inch stems 2.00 15-inch stems 1.50 12-inch stems 1.00 Per doz. Gardenias 3.00 to 5.00 Roses Per 100 Richmond Killarney White Killarney Mv Maryland .. . Hilda Bride Bridesmaid Sunburst Mrs. A. Ward. . . Carnations Per 100 Fancy $4. 00 to $5.00 Good 3.00 Common 2.00 Valley $3.00 to 4.00 Violets, single or double 75c to 1.00 Per 100 Sweet Peas 7 5c to $1.50 Tulips 3.00 to 4.00 Jonquils 3.00 Daffodils 3.00 Adlantum 75c to 1.00 Asparagus, bunch, 25c to 50c. " Sprengeri, bunch, 25c to 50c Bronze Galax, $1.00 per 1,000. Ferns, $2.50 per 1,000. Boxwood, per bunch, 25c. Pussy Willows, per bunch, 50c. Stocks, per bunch, 50c to 75c. PERCY See our lour page Ad in last week's issue of The Ameri- can Florist for Big Bargains in Cut Flowers and Supplies. JONES 56 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO At Poehhnann Bros. Co.'s store roses are arriving in very large quantities, with the exception of American Beau- ties, which are in short supply all over the market. This firm is filling a large number of orders for lilies, both cut and in pots, as well as other Easter plants and decorative stock. The cut flower department is now making ship- ments of stock to New Orleans, La., in corrugated boxes and, according to Mr. Frese, the first complaint is yet to be received. Daniel Branch is busy with several decorative jobs and is preparing for a busy Easter season, expecting a heavy demand for lilies, which he has grown to perfection and is somewhat over- stocked on. F. O. Franzen has started his Easter street car advertising campaign and for original ideas we would suggest he would be a valuable asset to any of our local advertising agencies. Mrs. T. J. Johnson, who has the dis- tinction of being the only successful colored florist in Chicago, is enjoying a busy season with cut flowers and funeral work. Pete Thomson, the Columbia Florist, is making preparations to sell his pres- PULLMAN EQUIPMENT Pullman Equipment is essentially similar on all main lines of travel, but one finds the newest little refinements of service upon those lines which match it with their up-to-date Chair Car and Coach Equipment. Pullman builds the best cars, and the Chicago Great Western runs the best cars Pullman builds. THE GREAT WESTERN LIMITED the spotless steel train of solid Pullman Equipment leaves Chicago Grand Central Depot at 6:30 p. m., arrives St Paul 7:30 a. m., Minneapolis 8:06 a. m. After theatre train leaves Chicago 11:00 p. m., arrives St. Paul 1:35 p. m., Minneapolis 2:10 p. m. Chicago Great Western A. L. Craig, G. P. A. 1139 People's Gas Building, Chicago. Kennicott Bros. Co. We have the ferns and when we say anything, the trade knows what that means. A J or nothing. 163 North Wabash Ave. CHICAGO, ILL. ent establishment and go into the The George Wittbold Co. has the confectionery business at Manhattan i decorations for two large State street. Beach. I store openings this week. *9*3- The Amer j ca n Fl orj s r. 433 1904 1913 A.LVAIGHAN&CO. (NOT INC.) Wholesale Commission Florists 161 IN. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. A [^CANVASS of conditions with our Growers show an unusually large supply of exceptionally choice stock, which will be at its best for the Easter trade, but owing to the unprecedented earliness of the date on which Easter will fall, we ask our customers to give us their orders for LILIES at as early a date as possible, so that we can make proper reservations for them. Give us your orders NOW, and relieve yourself of further responsibility. Special Price on Fancy Ferns From Now on Until March 22 nd. $1.50 per 1000. They are the Best. Get Our Quotations on Lilies and Other Stock in 1000 Lots EclStGr PflCC ISt Subject to change without notice. ROSES. Beauties — Per doz. Long stems $6.00 30 to 36-inch stems 5.00 20 to 24-inch stems $3.00 to 4.00 IS to 18-inch stems 2.00 to 2.50 12-inch stems • • 1.50 Per 100 Killarney, special $12.00 fancy $8.00 to 10.00 good 5.00 to 6.00 White Killarney, special 12.00 fancy 8.00 to 10.00 good 5.00 to 6.00 Richmond, special 12.00 fancy •• 8.00 to 10.00 good 5.00 to 6.00 Ward, special 12.00 fancy • • 8.00 to 10.00 " good 5.00 to 6.00 Sunburst, special 12.00 fancy 8.00 to 10.00 good ... 5.00 to 6.00 Maryland $5.00 to $12.00 Roses, our selection 4.00 ORCHIDS. Cattleyas per doz., GREENS. Asp. Plumosus per string, Asp. Plumosus Sprays bunch, Sprengeri per bunch, Adiantum per 100, Smilax, choice • • per doz., Fancy Ferns per 1,000, Galax Leaves per 1,000. Boxwood 50-lb. case, CARNATIONS. $4.00 to $6.00 $0.50 .50 .50 1.00 2.00 1.50 1.00 7.50 Per 100 $0.35 to .35 to 1.50 to Carnations $3.00 to $4.00 special fancy 5.00 splits 2.00 EASTER LILIES. Per 100 Select • • . .$12.50 to $15.00 Shorter 10.00 MISCELLANEOUS. Per 100 Callas • • $12.00 to $15.00 Valley 3.00 to 4.00 Sweet Teas 75 to 1.50 Tulips 3.00 to 4.00 Daffodils •• 3.tM to 4.00 Jonquils 3.00 to 4.00 Violets •• 50 to 1.00 434 The American Florist. Mar. is, Large Supply Fancy Stock Easter Lilies Large quantities of flowers of exceptionally fine quality, and at prices that are right. Plenty of Lilies and all other Seasonable Stock; so let your orders come. Roses All the Leading Varieties with Richmond, Killarney and White Killarney showing up exceptionally well. $4.00 to $10.00 per hundred. Those Milwaukee Carnations Extra Fancy Blooms of the finest grade, with excellent keeping qualities, just right for shipping orders. $2.00, $3.00, $4.00 per hundred. A Trial Order Will Convince You. Let Us Have It Now. GUST. RUSCH & CO. 448 Milwaukee St., HILWAUKEE, WIS. J. F. Kidwell says that the Well- worth Farm Greenhouses have sold a strip of land to the C, B. & Q. R. R. Co. at a good figure and that in return he will also have a switch put in which he is in great need of and which he has been trying to secure for the past five years. He will also have the top dressing of the land which he sold to the railway company' This firm is now shipping some fine Killarney and White Killarney roses to the Chicago Flower Growers' Association's store, where they are having a good call. A. T. Pyfer says that the carnation exhibits at the annual meeting of the Illinois State Florists' Association at Peoria last week were exceptionally fine. He believes that if ribbons were offered as first, second and third prizes the competition would be still larger. The J. B. Deamud Co. is strong on bulbous stock of all kinds as well as carnations and a fine line of greens. Mr. Deamud has just returned from a Michigan business trip. H. Van Gelder says Percy Jones broke the record for sales last Satur- day, and that the total receipts for the day were the second best in the firm's history. Mrs. A. Steinman. 2S43 Lincoln ave- nue, slipped off the platform of a North avenue car one day last week, fractur- ing two ribs and suffering internal in- juries. Miss Marie Zurn. formerly with the Phoenix Nursery Co., Bloomington, 111., has accepted the position of manager for John Steinmetz. Visitors : A. L. Glaser, Dubuque, la.; A. C. Reicher, Michigan City, Ind.; Geo. Crabb, of Crabb & Hunter, Grand Rapids, Mich.; L. B. Brague and son, Hinsdale, Mass.; A. L. Brown, Spring- field. SATISFIED CUSTOMERS Tell us that our baskets are the best obtainable. Send for a $5.00 or $10.00 Easter assort- ment and we will bill you at factory prices. DO IT NOW. RAEDLEIN BASKET COMPANY 713-717 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago Paasche "3-in-r Air Brush For applying paints, bronzes, enamels and liquids of all descriptions this brush has no equal. Indispensible for Coloring Baskets Florists will recognize ibis air brush as a great time and labor-saving device, which will give the necessary shades and blended effects so much in demand. The brush is instantly adjustable to furnish from a line to any sprayZand stippieleffect wanted. 606 Blue Island Avenue, Paasche Air Brush Co., CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. 1UI The Amer i ca n Fl or i s /: L35 A. L. RANDALL CO., Chicago's Largest Wholesale Cut Flower and Supply House 86 E. Randolph Street, Phone Central 1496. CHICAGO Everything in Cut Flowers and Supplies* Send Your Orders for Seasonable Flowers to CHAS. W. McKELLAR 22 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO. Large Supply of Orchids, Vio- <• lets and Other Seasonable '•' Stock. Long Distance Phone Central 3598. E.C. AMLING CO. THE LARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED, MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO. 68-70 E. RANDOLPH STREET CHICAGO. L. D. 'Phones Central 1978 and 1977. Magnolia Leaves Cycas Leaves AMERICAN OAK SPRAYS Ruscus \Yrit«- for samples. OSCAR LEISTNER, 17 "ThM" stre£t ellini: Agents for OVK GNATT. M.i •nd. Ind. WIETOR BROS. Wholesale CUT FLOWERS All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Joseph Zi ska 1 5 1 - 1 53 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Wire Designs and Wholesale Florists' Supplies Write for Our New Catalog Zech&Mann Wholesale Florists Room 218, 162 N. Wabash Ave. CHICAGO Telephone, Central 3284. John Kruchten, Wholesale Cut Flowers 162 N. Wabash Ave, CHICA60 ROSES and CARNATIONS Our Specialties. Bata via Greenhouse Co. KILLARNEYS And AU Other Seasonable Flowers at Lowest Market Prices. BEAUTIES CARNATIONS 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO J.ABUDL0NG 82-86 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO. WHOLESALE ROSES, VALLEY and CARNATIONS r ___„-_. _f A Specialty Grower Of CUT FLOWERS George Reinberg Wholesale Florist Extra fancy American Beauty, Richmond, Killarney and White Killamey roses. All orders given prompt attention. Try ns. 162 N.Wabash A v., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing VtoMe flower Mtt&ts Chicago, March 12. Per doz. Roses. Beauty, specials $t> 00 36in 5 00 30-in 4 00 28-in 3 00 15-20-in 1 50@ 2 00 12in 1 00 Per 100 Short S600&1000 Killarney 4 00@12 00 White Killarney • 4 00@12 00 Richmond 4 00@12 00 Prince deBulgarie 4 00@15 00 Radiance 4 00@12 00 My Maryland 4 00@12 00 Melody 4 00@12 00 Mrs. Jardine 4 00@12 00 Lady Hillingdon 4 00@12 00 Sunburst 4 00@15 00 Carnations 1 00@ 4 00 Daffodils 3 00 Cattleyas per doz., 4 00@ 6 00 Gardenias 2 00® 4 00 Jonquils 3 00 Lilium Harrisii • 10 00 Romans 2 00@ 3 00 Tulips 3 00@ 4 00 Violets S0@ 1 00 Valley 3 00® 4 00 Sweet Peas 75@ 1 50 Adiantum Croweanum 100 Boxwood per lb., 25 Ferns per 1000. 2 00@2 50 Galax " 1 25 Leucothoe 75 Mexican Ivy. ..pet 1000. 5 00@<> on I'lumosus Strinps. .each. 50@ 60 Smilax per dor.. 1 50®2 00 Sprcncen. Plumosus Sprays 3 00@ 4 00 *S O S E S White and Pink Killarney and Richmond Roses. Red, White and Pink Carna- tions. Callas, Sweet Peas, and Greens of all kinds. W. E. Trimble Greenhouse Co Princeton, 111. Mention the American Florist when writing Chicago Carnation Co. Wholesale Florists, 30 E. Randolph St., Chicago L. D. Phone, Central 3373. Mention the American Florist when writing W. P. KYLB JOSEPH FOERSTKR Kyle & Foerster WHOLESALE FLORISTS 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Lone Distance Phone. Randolph 3619. Mention the American Florist when writing 436 The American Florist. Mar. *5, Everything in the line of Cut Flowers, Plants and Florists' Supplies. \ MILWAUKEE, WIS HOLTON & IHJNKEL CO. 462 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens Wm. C, Smith Wholesale Floral Company Quality and Promptness Our Motto. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Both L. D. Phones. A Full and Complete Line of CUT FLOWERS AND SUPPLIES. 1316 Pine St., SOT. I^OXJIS, MO. Philadelpnia. AMERICAN BEAUTY SCARCITY CONTINUES. The weather while cold, is for the most part bright, the past week prov- ing excellent for the growers of Eas- ter stock. These favorable conditions did not seem to affect the "store trade to any great extent, however, and business was reported light by the re- tailers. The stock coming in is more than ample for the light demand, with the exception of American Beauty roses, which are as scarce as they have ever been. Florists with a half dozen go gunning around, trying to get one here or there, to help make up the dozen. Dealers get the retail men to call up other dealers in their ef- forts to get enough for a favored cus- tomer out of town. Specials, and they don't have to be "gilt edge," readily bring .$9.00 a dozen. Why does not some grower try a house, as they grow hybrids? One good crop at these figures would certainly pay. All other roses are in good shape. The Irish Fire Flame has made quite a hit as a fancy, it is not being sent to the market, except on order. All spare wood is going into the cutting bed to supply the great demand for young plants, orders for which are coming in fast, the variety selling on its mer- its without exploitation. Carnations are plentiful and of excellent quality. Among the new ones, gloriosa, the Dorners' new pink, is a great favorite and sells at sight. Gardenias are much too plentiful. The quality is extra fine, but they do not bring the price, there being far too many for the lim- ited demand. Violets are ahead of the demand. Lily of the valley is about even. Easter and calla lilies are piling up. Snapdragon is seen in quantity and sells fairly well. Sweet peas are used in large quantities, sell- ing as well if not better than almost anything else. NOTES. The M. Rice Co. is having a great business on all things that pertain to Easter. Plant baskets, potcovers, mats and crepe paper are in great demand. They are working nights to get their orders out. Extra fine snapdragon is a feature at the Leo Niessen establishment. Large quantities of sweet peas are handled daily. Great preparations are being made here for the Easter trade. Berger Bros.' central market is full of spring flowers. Raster lilies being a feature. The prospects for this hol- iday are good, many orders being booked. VftoMe Rover Markets Philadelphia, March 12. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, extra 50 00@ft0 00 first..-. 2000@3500 " Brides and Maids 4 00@12 00 " Killarney 4 00@15 00 White Killarney 4 00@15 00 " Liberty 6 00®15 00 Carnations 3 00@ 5 00 Cattleyas 35 00O50 00 Daffodils 2 50@ 3 00 Freesias 3 00@ 600 Gardenias — per do7.. 1 00@ 2 00 Lilium Harrisii 8 00@12 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00@ 5 00 Calla Lilies 10 00@12 00 Marguerites 1 50@ 3 00 Snapdragons 10 00@20 00 Sweet Peas 75@ 1 SO Violets, single 75@ 1 00 double 75® 1 00 Adiantum 75@ 1 00 Asparagus per bunch. 50 Tulips 2 00@ 4 00 Pittsburg, March 12 Per 100 Roses. Beauty, special 50 00 extra 30 00 No. 1 1500 Killarney 3 00@10 00 My Maryland 3 00@10 00 Richmond 3 00@10 00 Carnations 3 00 Calla Lilies 12 00 Freesias 3 00 Gardenias 3 00 Daisies 2 00 Cattleyas 50 00 Violets 50@ 75 Sweet Peas 75@ 1 00 Lilium Longiflorum 12 00 Lilium Rubrum 8 00 Lily of the Valley 4 00 Daffodils 3 00 Tulips 3 00 Paper White 3 00 Romans 2 00 Poeticus Narcissus 1 00 Sweet Alyssum 20c Baby Primroses 50 Oncidiums 4 00 Adiantum 1 25 Lilac per bunch. $1 00 Asparagus Sprengeri, per bunch, 35@40 Sprays per bunch. 35@40 Milwaukee. March 12. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, per doz.,2 00@5 00 White and Pink Killarney. 4 00@12 00 Richmond 4 00@12 00 Carnations 2 00@ 5 00 Callas perdoz.. 1 50@ 2 00 Easter Lilies, per 1000, $125 00 15 00 Lilium Giganteum.. per doz , 150® 2 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00 Sweet Peas 50® 1 50 Tulips 3 00 Trumpet 3 fO Paper White 2 00® 3 00 Violets. Wisconsin grown 75® 1 00 Asparagus per string, 50 Sprengeri, per bunch. 35 Ferns, fancy per 1000. $2 50 Galax perlOOO, 1 50 St. Patrick's Carnation Fluid. For Coloring Carnations Green. Per Qt.. $ 1 .00 Per Pint, 50c GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER Wholesale Florist 1324 Pine St., - St. Louis, Mo. Berger Brothers FLOWER MARKET, 142 North 13th St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Easter Lilies, Tulips, Daffodils, Violets, all the popular roses. Instant delivery. RICE BROTHERS Wholesalers of Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Minneapolis, Minn. Fresh Cut Valley AT ALL, TIMES C. A. KUEHN, SSSST 1312 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. A Complete Line of Wire Designs. Mention the American Florist when writing H. G. BERNING Wholesale Florist, 1402 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Mention the American Florist when writing For the Southwestern Market. Ribbons and Chiffons 10 inch silk chiffon special at 10c per yard. This is fancy yoods at a very low figure. All colors. WINDLER WHOLESALE FLORAL GO. . 1310 Pine Street ST. LOUIS, MO. Mention the American Florist when writing r9*3- The Amer i ca n Fl or/ s t. 437 Per 1000 Dagger Ferns, $1.50 Fancy Ferns, 2.00 THE LEO NIESSEN CO., CflYou cannot find a better grade of ferns anywhere. Regardless of the price you are paying, we invite you to make com- parison with others. Why pay more than the price we are quoting? Wholesale Florists, N. W. Cor. 12th and Race Sts„ Philadelphia, Pa. EASTER LILIES All year round grown by Hoffmeister Floral Co. Llckrun, Cincinnati, Ohio Edward Reid WHOLESALE FLORIST, 1619-21 Ranstead St., PHILADELPHIA, PA Orchids, Beauties, Valley, Tea Roses. The best on the market tor the price. Every facility for rapid delivery EVERYTHING SEASONABLE THE McGALLUM GO., Cleveland, Ohio Pittsburg, Pa. The March meeting of the Florists' Club, was called "President's Night," in honor of President Thilow, who gave the members a great treat in his Il- lustrated lecture on the flowers of the Canadian Rockies. Mr. Thilow is quite the equal as a lecturer of any of those who make it a profession, his deliv- ery being better than that of most of them. His pictures, taken by him- self, were very fine, particularly those of the flowers. A lunch was served in the foyer after the lecture. There was an exhibition of roses. Robert Scott and son staged Irish Fire Flame, Killarney Brilliant, a rose that is soon to make a sensation, and double Killarney. A. N. Pierson's Milady was seen in good shape. Mrs. Chas. Rus- sell «as staged by Pennock-Meehan Co., while Rohrer Brothers of Lan- caster, staged their new red seedling carnation, a fine flower. The efforts of a church in Cincin- nati to curtail the use of flowers at funerals is receiving the attention of the publicity department of the Re- tailers' Association, who intend to combat the idea in every way they can. It appears that this is not a new thing, as it has been tried in New Vnrk for some time, but meets wiih little success. Relatives and friends of deceased persons, feel they are in duty bound to show their sym- pathy by means of floral tributes. Paul Berkowitz, of the Bayersdorfer Co., says they can hardly get their orders out, they are having such a run ,.n Easter baskets. They never had such a variety as is offered this sea- son. The eity is full of florists from neighboring cities and towns, who are looking over the stocks of Easter plants, great quantities of which will be shipped out in the next ten days. Edward Reid handles sweet peas by the thousands at this time. The qual- ity is excellent. Choice carnations are also a leader. Liddon Pennock and wife have re- turned from a visit to Mr. IVnnock's father in Florida. K. f WELCH BROS. CO. American Beauty, Killarney, Richmond, Maryland and all the Superior Roses, Lily of the Valley, Carnations, Orchids "S nafeiaM- PKODUCBD 226 Devonshire Street, 15 00 Per 100 \ttsale RowM&El^te Buffalo. March 12. Roses, Beauty, special per doz., $6 00 fancy " 5 00 extra " " 3 00 No. 1 " " 2 00 No. 2 " " 50® 75 Per 100 " MaidandBride 5 00® 6 00 " Pink Killarney 5 00®12 00 " White Killarney 5 00@12 00 " Richmond 5 00@12 00 " My Maryland 5 00@12 00 " Aaron Ward 5 00@10 00 Carnations 2 00® 3 00 Lilium Longiflorum 10 00@12 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00® 4 00 Pink Japan Lily 3 00® 5 00 Narcissus 2 00® 3 00 Jonquils 2 00® 3 00 Violets 50® fiO Mignonette 3 00® 6 00 Daisies 1 00® 1 50 Adiantum Croweanum 75® 1 50 Asparagus, per bunch... .35® 50 Asparagus. Sprengeri 35® 50 Ferns per 1000, $2 50 Galax per 1000. $1 50 Smilax Boston, March 12. Roses, Beauty, best 50 00@75 00 medium 18 00@25 00 culls 4 00 White and Pink Killarney 2 00® 6 00 Extra., ft O0@10 00 Taft 4 00@10 00 Cardinal 2 00@10 00 Ward and Hillingdon 2 00® 8 00 Killarney and Richmond.. 2 00® 8 00 " MyMaryland 2 00® 8 00 Carnations, select 2 00® 3 00 Callas 8 00®12 00 Cattleyas 25 00@40 00 Gardenias 12 00@2S 00 Lilium Longiflorum 8 00@10 00 Lily of the Valley 2 00® 4 00 Sweet Peas 50® 75 Smilax 12 00@16 00 Violets, single 35® 75 double 25® 50 CiNeiNNATi. March 12. Roses, Beauty per doz.. $1 00®$4 00 Per 100 Bride, Bridesmaid 3 00® 8 00 Killarney 3 002 8 00 MyMaryland 3 00§ 8 00 Perle 3 00© 8 00 Richmond 3 09® 8 00 Taft 3 00® 8 00 Carnations 3 00® 4 00 Callas 12.50@15 00 Lilium Giganteum 12 SO/ 15 (Hi Lily of the Valley 3 00® 4 00 Orchids per doz., 4 00® 6 (Kl Narcissus 2 00® 3 00 Tulips 2 00® 4 00 Jonquils 2 00® 3 00 Dutch Hyacinths 3 mw 4 in Roman Hyacinths 2 000 3 00 Violets 50® 1 00 " double 50® 7S Freesias 2 00® 3 On Sweet Peas 356r 1 ml Adiantum 75® 1 00 Asparagus Plumosus... per bunch, 25 Asparagus Sprengeri... per bunch 25 BOSTON, MASS. J HEADQUARTER ^) Tester** h0n YORK .'■■■■ ., , s ■> *» - Give Us a Trial We Can Please You. T Roses, Carnations and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers in Stock. WM. F. KASTING CO. Wholesale Commission Florists, Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs. THE J. M. McCullougiTs Sons Co., Wholesale Commission Florists. —CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Special attention given to Shipping Orders Jobbers of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, SEEDS and BULBS. Price List on Application. 316 Walnut St., CINCINNATI, OHIO Phone Main 4598. C. E. CRITCHELL 34-30 Third Ave. East, CINCINNATI, OHIO Wholesale CommissionFioris Consignments Solicited Complete Stockof Florists' Greens and Supplies St. Louis, March 12. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, long per doz.. 4 00 Koses. Beauty, medium 8 00015 00 Roses, Beauty, short stems 3 00® 6 00 Killarney 5 00®10 00 " My Maryland 5 00@10 00 " White Kllarney 5 00® 10 00 Carnations 2 00® 3 00 Easter Lilies 10 00® 12 50 Lilium Rubrum Valley * °° Violets 4(ia 60 Asparagus Sprengeri 2 00® 3 00 Asparagus Plumosus. per bu.,35@60 Ferns. New. Fancy 175 Galas perlOOO.1.2 438 The American Florist. Mar. New York. LITTLE CHANGE IN MARKET. There is little change in the condi- tion of the cut flower market from that of a week ago. During the lat- ter part of the past week, American Beauty roses were more plentiful and by Saturday, March 8, the price for specials had dropped to about $6.00 and $7.00 a dozen. In Killarney and White Killarney roses some except- ionally good stock has arrived, but the demand has not been heavy. Of cut lilies, narcissus, tulips and hyacinths, there is an abundant supply, moving slowly. The large retail stores,, with a surplus of spring flowers in evidence, are using them with fine effect for win- dow decorations and other display purposes. Carnations and sweet peas are also very plentiful and of fine quality. In the retail stores many baskets of sweet peas, tastefully ar- ranged with other small flowers, give a pleasing effect. In orchids, the cat- tleyas and oncidiums are sufficiently plentiful to be used for display pur- poses. In flowering shrubs, the for- sythias, almonds, cherries and other blossoms are being much used, so it may truly be said that there is a wealth of bloom. Easter being at this writing just about two weeks ahead, it is quite natural that great interest is being manifested in plant stock. There are people who seem to think that trade this Easter will run more to cut flowers than it has during the past few years. However, we have heard no good reasons to sustain this supposition. We hope and believe that both cut flowers and plants will sell well. So far as we are able to judge there will be enough of both to sup- ply all demands. We do not look for any great surplus in roses, lilies and carnations, but in the smaller bulb- ous stocks there is likely to be a heavy supply. Practically all the Long Island lily growers who supply this market will have fine Easter stock, but from some other sections reports are not so favorable. There are now lily growers who bring in cut stock throughout the year and they are factors and large ones in the trade. In Crimson Ramblers, Dorothy Per- kins, Baby Ramblers and other pot roses, the supply and quality seems to be all that could be desired. Azaleas, hydrangeas, ericas, spireas and many other plants are also prom- ising, therefore, we expect a good Easter trade. Monday, March 10 — The market is quiet today with declining prices. American Beauty roses are much more plentiful and good specials have dropped' to $6.00 and $7.00 a dozen wholesale. In the roses No. 1 and 2 are very hard to move. NOTES. A feature at Geo. M. Stumpp's store. Fifty-eighth street and Fifth avenue, is a St. Patrick's Day show window. There are miniature don- keys hitched to miniature jaunting cars, in which shamrock decorations are very prominent. There are neat little green boxes, just large enough to hold a thumb-pot of shamrock and minia- ture "Blarney Castles," and a statute of St. Patrick. Walter Klein, of J. H. Small & Sons' staff, of this city, was in Washington, D. C, for several days preceding and during the inauguration of President Wilson, helping out in their Wash- ington store. This firm has decorated for nearly all the inaugural balls that have ever been held. There was no ball this year, but just the same, they had a good inaugural business. We have been informed at the slot-.' of Geo. M. Stumpp, Fifty-eight street and Fifth avenue, that they have made several shipments by parcel post, all of which have proved satis- factory. With every shipment, they send a card, asking the consignee to notify them immediately if the flow- ers arrived in good condition. At Alex. McConnell's store. Forty- ninth street and Fifth avenue, we re- cently noted very fine window decora- tions. In one large window there was a tasteful arrangement of forsythias, narcissi and other yellow flowers. In the Fifth avenue window, flowering almonds, cherries and other blooming shrubs made a fine display. James H. Blauvelt, a former New Yorker, is spending a few days at his old home. For several years he has been with H. F. Littlefield. 552 Main street, Worcester, Mass. His mission here at the present time is to intro- duce the Tremper violet, which is ex- clusively handled by Mr. Littlefield. The Horticultural Society of New York will have an exhibition of plants- and cut flowers in the American Muse- um of Natural History, Saturday. March 15. A lecture will be delivered in the east assembly room in the af- ternoon by Edwin Jenkins, on "Roses, Outside and Under Glass." Notable among a great variety of stock reaching this market, are the lilies from the range of C. W. Scott, Whitestone, L. I. This range, form- erly known as the Hinode Floral Co., under the management of Mr. Scott, has made great advances in the pro- duction of fine stock. Harry Bunyard is back at his desk in A. T. Boddington's store, after at- tending the meeting of the executive committee of the S. A. F., at Minne- apolis. He was very favorably im- pressed with the hospitality of the Twin Cities and looks forward to a great convention. Oliver B. Coomes, Jr., who has greenhouses and a retail store at Ja- maica, L. I., is also a buyer in New York. In honor of St. Patrick's day, Mr. Coomes is passing around neat green cards with a shamrock and a miniature clay pipe attached to each card. The Macniff Horticultural Co.. 50 Vesey street, is now holding auctions every Tuesday and Friday. They are very well supplied with roses, climb- ing, standard and dwarf, as well as a great variety of other plants, and their rooms are well worth a visit. At Thorley's House of Flowers, there are always very attractive features. With an eye single to pleasing effects. Mr. Thorley has gathered about him a staff that can do the work. Noth- ing but the best stock is used and it is used to the best advantage. Alexander Dutcher of the New York Cut Flower Co., who was in a hospital for a time and was sick for about two months, has so far recovered as to be able to return to business, which is pleasing news to his many friends. Lambros Mullinos, well known in the flower trade of this city, has opened a handsome flower shop at Broadway and Thirty-third street. He has interests in two other retail stores. Patrick Welch of Boston, Mass.. spent several days in this city during the past week. When Mr. Welch comes around, it is a sure sign that business is yet moving. E. L. Lang has taken the retail store at 074 Lexington avenue, corner of Seventy-first street, formerly occu- pied by N. C. Schreiner. John Young, secretary of the S. A. F., is out of the hospital and hard at work at his desk. S. M. Baker, a retail florist of Bing- hampton, N. V., was in the city March 8. A. F. F. New York Florists' Club. MONTHLY MEETING. The New York Florists' Club held its monthly meeting on the night of March 10 in the Grand Opera House building. President Siebrecht in the chair. Secretary John Young, who re- cently underwent an operation, was able to be present. President Siebrecht spoke of his visit to the recent meeting at Ithaca, N. Y., and stated that the exhibits there were very creditable. He spoke of a bill now before the New York legislature to appropriate $60,000 for greenhouses at the agricultural col- lege. It is the aim of the framers of the bill to have 60 per cent of this sum used for floricultural improve- ments and 40 per cent for vegetable work. Patrick O'Mara also spoke at length on this subject and urged flor- ists and their representatives through- out the state to use their influence for the passage of the bill. He also sug- gested that the trade press give the matter their sympathy and support, that all florists throughout the state may be impressed with the importance of having the bill passed. John B. Nugent reported for the dinner committee. The annual dinner will be held on April 10 at the Hotel Astor. There will be accommodations for 800 persons, each table seating ten. Tickets will be $4.00 each. Harry Bunyard, who recently returned from the meeting of the executive commit- tee of the Society of American Flor- ists at Minneapolis, Minn., spoke at length relating to the armory where the August convention will be held, and gave details of the convention arrangements. He stated that the armory was as large as the Chicago Coliseum and that the interests of ex- hibitors will be well taken care of. The business session of the convention will continue four days, the fifth to be the day of entertainment. The following committee on trans- portation to the convention was ap- pointed : Harry Bunyard, Thos. B. DeForest, A. L. Miller and Frank Traendly. A special meeting of the club will be held, on the call of the president, some time before or during the show. Harry Bunyard suggested that the Plant Growers' Association and allied organizations be requested to attend that meeting. J. Austin Shaw, a member of the club, who has been seriously ill, was reported im- proving. M. C. Ebel spoke of a bowl- ing contest to be held at Thumm's Al- leys March 9 by the National Associa- tion of Gardeners, which will also be open to members of the Society of American Florists. Many prizes have been offered for competition. A num- ber of new members were admitted and others proposed. Chas. H. Totty spoke of the coming Third Interna- tional Flower Show. The following exhibits were staged and passed upon by the exhibition committee : Rose Killarney Brilliant, by S. S. Pennock — Meehan Co. (Robert Scott, Sharon Hill, Pa., grower), 8S points. Rose Irish Fire Flame, same exhibit- ors and grower, 85 points. Rose White Baby Rambler, by A. L. Miller, Brooklyn, N. Y., vote of thanks. Carnation Red Spring, by Valentine Cleres, Glen Cove, N. Y., vote of thanks. Carnation Laura Weber, new seed- ling, Enchantress shade, by Chas. We- ber, Lyndbrook, N. Y., 86 points. Carnation, white seedling, Prosperity X. Winco, by Frank Dinda, Farming- dale. N. Y., S6 points. Sweet Peas, Chas. Zvolanek, Bound Brook, N. J., vote of thanks. A. F. F. STURGEON Bay. Wis. — Horticulturists of this state will meet here March 10. Illustrated lectures will be a feature of the meeting. '9r3- The Amur / CA N Fl ori s /: LS9 PHILADELPHIA NKW YORK WASHINGTON S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 109 West 28th Street, NEW YORK ******* Everything in Cut Flowers. PERCY B. RIGBY, Treasurer. Everything in supplies. OFFICIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels FOR CUT FLOWERSi in two colors on Hummed paper: your card, etc.. in black and leaf adopted by theS. A. F. in red Price per 500. $2.85; per 1000. $4.50. Samples on request. Electro ol leal, postpaid. 11.25. Cash with order. AMERICAN FL0MST CO., 440 S.Dearborn St. Chicago Geo. C. Sicbrccht WHOLESALE FLOBIST 109 West 28th St , NEW YORK Tel. 608 and 609 Madison Square CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Gottman Flower Growers Co. A. J. GUTTMAN, President. Wholesale Florists Removed to 102 W. 28th St., New York Phone 1912 and 7983 Madison Square. 18 Years Experience. The Kervan Company FRESH CUT EVERQREENS and Mosses. Decorating Material for florist Trade, at wholesale. TELEPHONES MADISON SQUARE 15195893 1 19 West 28th Street NEW YORK Paul Meconi Wholesale Florist 55-57 West 26th Street NEW YORK CITY Telephone: 3864 Madison Square Brooklyn Notes. Geo. I. Laird has recently made im- provements in the conservatory con- nected with his retail store. 3014-3018 Fulton street, and will be well pre- pared to make a fine Easter display. He grows a considerable stock of plants, buying his cut flowers from the Greater New York Florists' Associa- tion, of which he is one of the direc- tors. A. L. Miller is now busy with prep- arations for Easter. At his Jamaica avenue range much good bulb stock is coming on, and another noteworthy feature is a good supply of sham- rocks. His lilies and much other fine stock are grown at his more extensive range, Jamaica, L. I., to which he makes daily trips. Miss Mae B. Golden, formerly with It. G. Wilson, has opened an attrac- tive flower shop at 59 Lafayette ave- nue. She had been with Mr. Wilson for eight years. John Ross.- for a num- ber of years in charge of the table decorations of Sherry's noted New York restaurant, has been engaged as manager. One of the very attractive retail stores of Brooklyn is that of C. Huber, 12."V! Bedford avenue. His store, not only in floral arrangement but in other details, shows fine taste and judgment. He has a fine collection of artistic pot- tery, and manufactures his own rus- tic designs in variety. The irrepressible John Weir is seen daily in the wholesale cut flower dis- trict of New York. Age does not wither him and he does not grow stale with custom. On calling at his store. 324 Fulton street, we found him busy and happy as usual. Fred Muchmore's store at 1164 Ful- l..n street is attractive ami he was VIOLETS $1 per 100 FOR Double Violets _ - ^Tf^O Dir«ct from the largest grower . /n» w^ _ B%i Telephone-Telegraph Connection J. YONDER LINDEN, Rhinebeck, N. Y. VlioMe Hover M&rKets New York. March f2. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, special 50 00@60 00 extra and fancy ..4u 00@50 00 No. 1 and No. 2... 2 00015 00 Bride. Bridesmaid special. 5 00@ 8 00 extra and fancy 3 00@ 4 00 No. 1 and No. 2 1 00@ 2 00 Killarney, My Maryland.. special 8 00@10 00 extra 4 00@ 6 00 No. 1 and No 2 1 00@ 3 00 Queen, special. 10 00(512 00 Red. special... 10 00r«12 00 Hillingdon, Aaron Ward.10 00(^12 00 Richmond 8 00@12 00 Sunburst, special 6 00@15 00 " Taft. special 12 0O@15 00 Mrs.Geo.Shawyer.special.15 00@20 00 Carnations 1 00@ 3 00 Jonquils 1 00@ 1 50 Cattleyas 20 00@35 00 Gardenias 10 00@30 00 Tulips 1 00@ 1 50 Lilies. Longiflorum and Harrisii .. 6 00@ 8 00 L. Rubrum 10 00 Lily of the Valley 1 00@ 2 00 Narcissus, Paper White 1 00@ 1 50 Sweet Peas, .per doz. bunches. 50@1 00 Violets 15@ 30 Adiantum Croweanum 15® 50 Asparagus Plumosus. . .doz. bchs, 1 50@ 3 00 Smilax per doz. strings. 1 00@ 1 25 Lilac. — per bunch. 25(575c Freesias. per doz. bun 1 50@2 00 found busy. He is becoming interested in the approaching Third Internation- al Flower Show. Fitzsimmons & Rooney, 101 Court street, have a good store and are do- ing a good business. The senior mem- ber of this firm has been in business many years and is now an aged man, but he is yet active about the store, only complaining of a little rheuma- tism. Charles Quenzer, who now has the store at 252 Court street, once con- ducted by Hyatt & Co.. carries in ad- dition to cut flowers a good line of seeds. Win. H. Kuebler. 28 Willoughby street, ably assisted by his brothers, Charles and Louis, is prospering fine- ly in the wholesale business. X. Scoffes has two stores, one at 501, the other at 656 Nostrand ave- nue. He carries a good stock and does a good business. At Robert G. Wilsons* we found business good and Easter preparations there ton were in evidence. C. E. Applegate's store is always attractive and shows evidence of busi- ness prosperity. George H. Blake, of Bonnel & Blake, has been doing jury duty for the pasl two weeks. A. F. F. HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION American Beauty Roses a specialty, Roses, Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, Etc. 57 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Telephones: 2200 and 2201 Madison Square. WM.A.KESSLER Successor to Kessler Bros. 113 W. 28th St., NEW YORK. CUT FLOWERS WHOLESALE PLANTSMEN AND FLORISTS Phone 2336 Madison. Shipments Everywhere. Prompt and satisfactory. Consignments solicited. N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange Coogan Bldg..6th Ave. & W. 26th St. .'New York Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every morning. Desirable wall space to rent for advertising. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary. flower Colors Use oar COLOR CHART in describing them PBICB. si. OO POSTPAID. American Florist Co., 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO 440 The American Florist. Mar. /j, Mv^ w ^^ M ^ ^^ f^ HLADUUAK1EKS FOK D I I P III Easfer Supplies . 1% v L v U • AND RIBB0NS- » ^» ^ ^"" •»^" ^** ^^ W 17?n Rarest PHIIAniTIPHIA PA 1220 Race St PHILADELPHIA, PA. George Cotsonas & Co. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in all kinds of Evergreens Fancy and Dagger Ferns, Bronze and Green Galax, Holly, Leucothoe Sprays, Princess Pine, Etc., , Delivered to al! parts of United States and Canada 127 W. 28th St.. bet. 6th & 7th Av ., |J0U/ Ynrlf Telephone 1202 Madison Square. I1»" luin K.BAYERSDORFER&G0. sjTi Florists' ^ Supplies. 1 129 Arch St., (PHILADELPHIA, PA. Send for our new catalogue. We are now filling orders for Southern Wild Smilai Natural and lVIOS<5F<» Perpetuated Sheet 1V1VOOEJ E. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala. SPHAGNUM MOSS s Q U A R E The Jersey'1 kind: Burlapped; selected stock. Ten Barrel Bales, 1 bale $4.25; 5 bales. $4.00 each; 10 bales. $3.75 each: 25 bales. $13.50 each: car lots. Write lor prices. LIVE SPHAGNUM, $1.25 per bale. ROTTED PEAT, 70c each. DEAl| J. H. SPHAGUE Barnegat. N. J. SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX New crop nowready. Satisfaction guaranteed. JAS. E. PINKSTON, Louisville, Ala Spring Vacation Trips Personally conducted, May 21, June 4, 11, 18 and 25, on the Mississippi, Ohio and Tennessee rivers; from Chicago via St. Louis, 19J0 miles for $29.00, includ- ing meals and berth on steamer. Six- teenth year. Write or call for circulars. Wabash Office, 68 West Adams St., Chicago. Galena, 111. As the result of a long drive into the country with a wagon load of designs, palms, etc., for a funeral, B. F. Van- dervate, the florist, is laid up with a severe cold and pneumonia is feared. Business has been good, especially funeral work, and a large supply of spring stock is coming along nicely. LA Porte, Ind— The opening of the Kaber Flower Store, 808 Jefferson ave- nue, took place March 5. This is the first establishment in town where flow- ers and plants are sold exclusively. The new store is fitted with marble counters and other modern improve- ments. The Kaber Co. will discon- tinue the sale of flowers at the green- houses. Do Not Take Any Fake Green Thread. Use the Genuine Silkaline and Get More Thread and Less Wood. .The MEYER Green '/ BEST IN THE WORLD j i JOHNC.MEYER& CO. I ,• B0ST0N,MASS. 1 SILKALINE Used by Retail Florists for mossing funeral designs, tying bunches, etc, is 7k/cJ£^*YR The Only Article That Should Be Used 1 by growers for stringing Smilax and Asparagus, as it I wjll not fade or rot in the greenhouse. The Meyer I Silkaline was the first green thread to be introduced [among Florists and Growers. It is handled by the ' best houses everywhere, but it should be ordered by name-Meyer'S Silkaline— to be sure of getting the genuine article. Do not accept substitutes. If your jobber cannot supply you, order direct of the manufacturers. Price for any size or color, $1.25 per lb. Sizes "F" fine. "FF" medium, and "FFF" coarse JOHN C. MEYER THREAD CO., Lowell Thread Mills, 1495 Middlesex St., Lowell, Mass Silkaline also is made in all leading colors, as Violet, tor bunching violets, and also for tying fancy boxes FANCY FERNS, pefi-SSo. New Crop Galax. Bronze or Green $1.25 per 1000. Case 10.000, $7.50 Sphagnum Moss, large bales $1.50 Wild Smilax, always on hand 50-pound cases $5.00 Leucothoe Sprays, Green $1.00 per 100; $7.50 per 1000 Box Z ood per pound 20c; 50-pound case, $7.50 Magnolia Leaves. Imported Green and Bronze. Basket. .$1.75; 6 baskets, $1.50 each Sheet Moss in Bags for Hanging Baskets, Large Bags $2.00 eac b Florists in the Middle and Western States can save money by placing their orders with us. A trial order solicited. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc., 38-40 Broadway, Wholesale Commission Florists and Florists' Supplies. All phone connections. DETROIT, MICH. SEND TEN CENTS FOR A SAMPLE OF THE Ever-Ready Flower-Pot Cover. Strong cardboard foun- dation. Best waterproof crepe paper, silk fibre rib- bon-ties at top and bot- tom. Firmly held with improved metal fasten- ings. Furnished in four colors and made in many sizes. An Ever-Ready Flower Pot Cover around the old clay pot will in- crease the value of the plant considerably and add to your profits. Send 10c for a sample today. Manfactured bv the CO. EVER-READY FLOWER-POT COVER WM. B. GREVER, Manager 146 Hughes Avenue BUFFALO, N. Y. HUCKLEBERRY IN STANDARD SMILAX CASES, $2.50 A most pleasing substitute for Green Wild Smilax New crop Fancy and Dagger Ferns now ready. Write, wire or phone. Caldwell the Woodsman Co. Everything in Southern Evergreens. EVERGREEN, ALABAMA Mention the American Florist when writing Cal Design Book 50 pages. Special, $4.00 Dave Rosenberg FLORAL SUPPLIES 1306 Laguna St. San Francisco, Cal. Mention the American Florist when writing We have a fine stock of fresh gathered MOSS Long and clean from sticks and it cannot be excelled for Florists' use Burlapped 1 lObbl. bale $8.50 210bbl. bale 6.50 While our Present Stock Lasts. These Lioods are Guaranteed. References given THE OCEAN COUNTY MOSS & PEAT CO. P. O. Box II, WARETOWN. N. J. GOLDFISH AUBURNDALE 920 W. Randolph Street, " Something Alive in the Window" Catches the public eye. Order your supply now. $3.00 per 100 and up. Write lor catalog GOLDFISH CO. CHICAGO CUT FERNS, Best Quality 1,000 at $1.35; 2,000 at $2.60; 5,000 or over $1.20 per 1000 Rnh^rt fJrnvf"! 127 Commercial St. i\ooen irruvca, adams. mass. *9*3- The American Florist. 441 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. DULUTH, MINN. 2 STORES 2 ■SUPERIOR, WIS* J. J. LBBORIU Two Stores and seventeen large Greenhouses. Deliveries everywhere in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. All orders given prompt attention and filled with strictly fresli stock. Chicago. Established in 1857. f1fi&M FLORIST 739 Buckingham Place. L. D. Phone. Graceland 1112. Send us your retail orders. WE HAVE THE BEST FACILITIES IN THE CITY Mention the American Florist when writing CHICAGO The JPalmerffouse Florist 17 E. MONROE ST. Brooklyn New York. "WILSON" 3 and 5 Greene Ave.. Phone 680001 02 Prospect. 339 to 347 Greene Ave., Phone 3908 Prospect. Greenhouses: Short Hills, N. J. Deliveries in NEW YORK, LONG ISLAND and NEW JERSEY. Terrc Haute, Ind. John G. Heinl £ Son, 129 South Seventh St. Telephone 247 We are in position to fill promptly all Mail, Telephone, Telegraph and Cable orders with best quality stock in season Mention the American Florist when writing Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Lockport. I S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. Mail. Telephone and Telegraph orders filled promptly with the choicest stock. San Francisco, Calif. J.B.BOLAND Successor to Sievers & Bolaod FLORIST SO KEARNEY STREET Chicago. A. LANGE, 25 £. MADISON ST. Mention the American Florist when writing Chicago. Des Moines. ALPHA FLORAL CO. 146 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago. 623 Walnut St., Des Moines, la. Largest and most centrally located store in the city. All orders given prompt attention. FROM NEW YORK EXCEPT AS NOTED. March 15. PROM HALIFAX. Victorian, Allan. California, Anchor, 12 noon. Pier C4, North River. FROM PORTLAND, Asonnia, Cunarrt. Caronia, C'unard. Chicago, French. Philadelphia, American, 9:30 a. m.. Tier 02, North River. Krnonland, Red Star, 10 a. m.. Pier 01, N'..itli River. FROM BOSTON. Canojtie. White Star, 4 |>. in. FROM PORTLAND. CUnrlc, White Star, L0 a. in. Amerlka, Bam. Amer., 11 a. m. Koenig Albert. North Ger. Lloyd, 11 n. tn. Pruth. Norton. Oruba, Royal Mail. Pier 42. North River, March 18. Rotterdam. Holland- America. 10 a. m. Kaiser Wllhelm ii. North Ger. Lloyd, 1" a. m. Sunt Anna, Fabre. 3 p. m. March 19. Campania, Cunard. FROM BALTIMORE, Rheln, North Ger Lloyd, 2 p. m . Alice, Austro- American, 1 p. in. March 20. FROM PORTLAND, Parisian, Allan, i ,s Proi ence, French Baltic, While star. 12 noon. President Lincoln, Ham, amer., 8 a. m. FROM ST. John, Letltla, I aldson. i Alexander MeConnell 611 FIFTH AVE., COR. 49TH STREET. NEW YORK CITY. TBLBGRAPH Orders forwarded o any part of the United States, Canadi and all principal cities inKurope. Orden transferred or entrusted by the trade tc onr selection for delivery on steamship, or elsewhere receive special attention. Reference or Cash must accompany all orders from unknown correspondents. Cable address: Alexconnell, Western Union Code. Memphis, Tcnn. HAISCH'S Madison and Main Streets L. D. Phone 726 All orders will be filled carefully and promptly de liver ed in Memphis and all other Tennessee cities. Mention the American Florist when writing Young & Nugent Telephone 2065-2066 Madison Square. 42 West 28th Street. NEW YORK To out of-town florists We are in the Heart of And give special attention to steamer and theater orders. Prompt delivery and best stock in the market. Mention the American Florist when writing Dallas, Texas. The Texas Seed and Floral Company Orders for cut flowers and designs solicited fo delivery in any part of Texas. Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C. GEO. Ii. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street St. Paul, Minn. L. L. MAY & CO. Order Your Flowers for delivery in this section from the ; LEADIN6 FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST. 442 The American Florist. Mar. i5t DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. New York. Established 1 874. DARDS N. E. Corner 44th St. and Madison Ave. Has his own correspondents in all the large cities of Europe and the British Colonies. Cable orders forwarded by private code. Telegraph and Cable Ad- dress, DARDSFLOR. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing St. Paul, Minn. Holm & Olson, 20-22-24 West Fifth Street. We fill orders for any place io the Twin Cities and for all points in the Northwest. The Largest Store in America: the largest stock; the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. We are alive night and day. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing Boston, Mass. Kansas City, Mo. WILLIAM L. ROCK Flower Co. Will execute orders for any town in MISSOURI, KANSAS OR OKLAHOMA. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Buffalo, N. T. W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main Street. Members Florists' Telegraph Association. Mention the American Florist when writing La Crosse, Wis. LA CROSSE FLORALCO. BOTH PHONES No. 40 LONG DISTANCE No. 40 Careful Attention To All Orders. Mention the American Florist when writing Atlanta, Ga. Atlanta Floral Co. 41 Peachtree Street "Penn, The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. 37-43 BROMFIELD STREET Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda FLORISTS, 1415 Farnvm St. u^EEffik Name Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Detroit, Mich. Alpha Floral Co., Chicago. Alpha Floral Co.. Des Moines, la. Anderson, S. A., 440 Main, Buffalo, N. Y. Archias Floral Co., Sedalia, Mo. Atlanta Floral Co., Atlanta, Ga. Begerow's, Newark, N. J. Bertermann Bros. Co., Indianapolis. Ind. Blacklstone, Washington, D. C. Boland, J. B., San Francisco. Bowe, M. A., New York. Bramley & Son, Cleveland, O. Breltmeyer's Sons, John, Detroit, Mich. Buckbec, H. W., Rockford, 111. Carbone, Philip L., Boston. Clark's Sons, !>., New York. Cleveland Cut Flower Co., Cleveland, O. Cooke, Geo. H., Conn. Ave. and L, Washington. Daniels & Fisher, Denver, Colo. Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave., New York. Duerr, Chas. A., Newark, O. Dunlop's, 96 Yonge St., Toronto, Can. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St., Albany, N. Y. Freeman, Mrs. J. R., Toledo, O. Galvin, Thos. F., Boston. Gasser, J. M., Co., Cleveland, O. Geny Bros., Nashville, Tenn. Grand Rapids Floral Co., Grand Rapids. Mich. Gude Bros., Washington. Habermann, Charles, New York. Halsch's, Memphis, Tenn. Heinl & Son, J. G., Terre Haute, Ind. Hess & Swoboda, Omaha, Neb. John Bader Co., N. S., Pittsburg. Keller Sons, J. B., Rochester, N. Y. Kellogg, F. & P. Co., Geo. M., Kansas City. Klft, Robert, 1725 Chestnut, Philadelphia. La Crosse Floral Co.. La Crosse, Wis. Lange, A., 25 E. Madison St., Chicago. Leborlous, J. J., Duluth, Minn. Leborlous, J. J., Superior, Wis. Mangel, 17 B. Monroe St., Chicago. Mattbewson, J. E. Sheboygan, Wis. Matthews, 16 3rd St., Dayton, O. May & Co., L. L., St. Paul, Minn. McClunie, Geo. G., Hartford. Conn. McConnell, Alex, New York. McKenna, Montreal, Can. Murray, Samuel, Kansas City, Mo. Myer, Florist, New York. Ostertag Bros., St. Louis. Palmer, W. J. & Son, Buffalo. Park Floral Co., The, Denver, Colo. Pelicano. Rossi & Co., San Francisco, Calif. Penn, the Florist, 43 Bromfleld St., Boston. Philips Bros., Newark, N. J. Podesta & Baldoccul, San Francisco. Pollworth Co., C. C, Milwaukee. Rock Flower Co., Wm. L., Kansas City. Saakes, O. C, Los Angeles, Calif. Saltford Flower Shop, Poughkeepsle, N Y. Schiller The Florist, 2221 W. Madison St., Chi- cago. Schling, Max, 22 W. 59th St., New York. Smith, Henry. Grand Rapids, Mich. Texas Seed and Floral Co., Dallas. Tex. Virgin, Uriah J., New Orleans, La. Walker & Co., Louisville, Ky. Wills & Segar, London, England. "Wilson," 3 and 5 Greene, Brooklyn, N. Y, Wittbold, Geo., Co., 737 Buckingham PI., Chi- cago. Wittbold, 66 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson, Los An- geles, Calif. Young 4 Nugent. New York. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Broadway and Gratiot Avenues. Artistic Designs. High Grade Cut Blooms. We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing WASHINGTON D. C. GUDE BR09-CO, FLORISTS |2U r STHW. WASHJNOTOKOG. Gudes Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Samvel Murray, 913 Grand Avenue All Orders Given Prompt and Careful Attention Members of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Indianapolis, Ind. Bertermann Bros. Co. FLORISTS 241 Massachusetts Avenue. Members of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. yhc Park ..A VALSNT.NE. FlO^l CO. President. Members Florist. ' Telegraph Delivery. FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA PELICANO, ROSSI & CO., 123 KEARNY ST. Poughkeepsle, N. T. "The Saltford Flower Shop." vauir College and Bennett School 19 '3- The American Florist. \Y. DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. Philadelphia. Robert Kift, 1725 Chestnut St. Personal Attention to all Orders. Mention the American Florist when writing IN THE HEART OF NEW YORK CITY Phone 6404 Madison Sq. 6 East 33d St. Our Motto- THE GOLDEN RULE. Mention the American Florist when writing Dayton, O. Matthews, FLORISTS 16 W. Third Street Flowers in any arrangement for all occasions, (or Dayton and vicinity. Long dis. Phones. Mention the American Florist when writing Pittsburg, Pa. A. W. Smith Co. KEENAN BLDG. Largest Floral Establishment in America. Established 1874. Incorporated 1909. Mention the American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. FLORAL DESIGNS AND FLOWERS Best Quality on Shortest Notice. DANIELS * FISHER Order by mail, telephone, telegraph or cable. Cable address "Daniels, Denver" Mention the American Florist when writing THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, EUCLID AVENUE Montreal Cor. St. Catherine and Goy Sts. All orders receive prompt attention. Choice Beauties. Orchids and Valley always oo band. FLOWER COLORS Use onr Color Chart in describing them. PRICE, $1.00, POSTPAID. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 South Dtarborn Street, CHICAGO Boston, Mass. Send flower orders for delivery in Boston and all New England Points To THOS. F. GALV1N, Inc., 124TREMONT ST. Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskill Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade disc. 229 WIST THIRD STRUT. City Index to Retail Florists' Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. Y.— Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St. Atlanta, Ga. — Atlanta Floral Co., 41 Peachtree. Boston— Thos. F. Galvln, Inc., 124 Tremont St. Boston— Peun, the Florist, 43 Bromfield St. Boston — Philip L. G'arbone. Brooklyn, N. Y. — "Wilson," 3 and 5 Greene. Buffalo, N. 1*.— S. A. Anderson, 440 Main. Buffalo, N. Y.— W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main. Chicago — Alpha Floral Co. Chicago— Mangel, 17 E. Monroe St. Chicago — A. Lange, 25 E. Madison St. Chicago — Schiller The Florist, 2221 W. Madison. Chicago — Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham PI. Chicago — Wittbold's, 56 E. Randolph. Cleveland, O. — Bramley & Son. Cleveland, O.— The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Cleveland, O.— The J. M. Gasser Co. Dallas, Tex.— Texas Seed and Floral Co. Dayton, 0.— Matthews, 16 W. 3rd St. Denver, Colo. — The Park Floral Co. Des Moines, la. — Alpha Floral Co. Detroit, Mich. — John Breltmeyer's Sons. Duluth, Minn. — J. J. Leborlous. Grand Rapids, Mich.— Grand Rapids Floral Co. Grand Rapids, Mich.— Henry Smith. Hartford, Conn. — Geo. G. McClunie. Indianapolis — Bertermann Bros. Co., 214 Mass. Kansas City.— Geo. M. Kellogg, F. & P. Co. Kansas City. — Samuel Murray. Kansas City.— Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. La Crosse, Wis.— La Crosse Floral Co. Little Rock, Ark. — Vestals, 409 Main St. Los Angeles, Calif.— O. C. Saakes. Los Angeles.— Wolfskill Bros. & M. Goldenson. Memphis, Tenn.— Haisch's. Milwaukee— C. C. Pollworth Co. Montreal — McKenna. Nashville, Tenn. — Geny Bros. Newark, N. J.— Begerow's. Newark, Ohio.— Chas. A. Duerr. Newark. N. J.— Philips Bros. New Orleans. La.— Uriah J. Virgin. New York — M. A. Bowe. New York— D. Clark's Sons, 2139 Broadway. New York— Dard's, 44th and Madison Are. New York — Alex. McConnell. 611 5th Ave. New York— Myer, Florist. 609 Madison Ave. New York— Max Schling, 22 W. 59th St. New York — Young and Nugent. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, Farnum St. Philadelphia— Robert Klft, 1725 Chestnut. Pittsburg. Pa.— A. W. Smith Co., Keenan BIdg. Poughkeepsle. N. Y.— The Saltford Flower Shop. Rochester. N. Y.— J. B. Keller's Sons. Seattle, Wash.— L. W. McCoy. 912 3rd Ave. Sheboygan, Wis-—.!, n. Matthewsoi St. Louis, Mo. — Ostertag Bros. St. Paul. Minn.— Holm & Olson. St. Paul, Minn.— L. L. May ,t Co. San Francisco — J. B. Roland, 60 Kearney St. San Francisco — Pellcano, Rossi & Co. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocehl. Sedalla. Mo. — Arcblas Floral Co. Superior, Wis. — J. J. Leborlous. Terre Haute, Ind.— J. G. Helnl 4 Son. Toledo, 0.— Mrs. J. B. Freeman. Toronto. Can.— Dunlop's, 60 Yonge St. Washington — Black lstone. Washington — Geo. H. Cooke. Conn. Ave. and L. Washington — Gude Bros. NeW York. Established 1848 David Clarke's Sons FLORAL DECORATORS 2139-2141 Broadway, i5B2Tr5BpS0cDoi'umou. Choice Cut Flowers. SAN FRANCISCO Podesta & Baldocehl 224-226 Grant Avenue Prompt and careful attention to orders from out-of town florists. Los Angeles, Calif. O. C. SAAKES FLORIST, Prompt and careful attention to orders from out of town florists. Trade discount. 215 West Fourth Street. Cleveland, O. The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Will 611 your orders for designs and cut flowers in NORTHERN OHIO. St. Louis, Mo. Wire or Phone Your Orders to the HOUSE OF FLOWERS. Ostertag Bros. The Largest Retail Supply House in the West. Jefferson and Washington Ave. Albany, N. T. Flowers or Design Work. Delivered in Albany and vicinity on telegraphic order. 11 NORTH PEARL STREET Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable florist Only the Bert Dunlop's 88 Yonlt Streot. We deliver anywhere in Canada and guarantee safe arrival. Milwaukee, Wis. C. C. Pollworth Co. Will take proper WwnAnom care of your orders in W ISt-UIlSin Michigan. Orders will be carefully D cared for by HENRY SMITH, Wholesale and Retail Florist of GRAND RAPIDS Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. ALTRID HANNAH 6 SONS Will fill your order, for Deugni and Cut Flowers in Michigan 444 The American Florist. Mt 'ar. is, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS will be delivered for the trade In other cities, by th firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities Indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. Send yourordersfor Chicago and Sub- urbs to -. All orders carefully filled ^^jgjy.ujolSO'St under the supervision of • .CHICAGO, GEfJRGE ASMUS Mgr Wire, Write or Phone West 822 Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florid when writing Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue, N. Rochester Phone 606. Long Diit. Bell Phone 5189 Members Florists Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Cleveland, O., and Vicinity. Bramley & Son 1181 E. 71st St. The Largest Growers of Flowers in City. Mention the American Florist when writing Little Rock, Ark. VESTALS PAUL M. PALEZ, Mgr. 409 MAIN STREET. All orders carefully filled and delivered to all parts of the city, Arkansas aad the Southwest. Toledo, O. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Socaeasor to Geo, A. Hdal) 330 Superior St., Toledo, O. Both Phones. 527. Special attention to Mail and Telegraph Orders Seattle, Wash. L.W. McCOY, Florist 912 3rd Ave. Grower, Wholesaler and Retailer. Careful and prompt attention given to orders for Alaska, Washington and Oregon. Nashville, Term. Geny Bros. LEADING FLORISTS 112 fir* Aye. Wo. NASHVILLI. TBNK. New Tork. MYER, FLORIST, TSSS^ Max Schling NEW YORK No. 22 West 59th Street Adjoining Plaza Hotel Boston, Mass. Philip L. Carbone IMPORTER Florist and Decorator 342 BoyLston Street, Telephone Connections Member of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery. PHILIPS BROS, 938 Broad St. D) Artistic Floral Work and Long Stem Beauties Our Specialty. Hartford, Conn. GEORGE G McCLUNIE 187 Main Street 'FLOWERS' Your Orders Solicited My Only Store. Phone Charter 6535-2 Sedalia, Missouri Archias Floral Co. Choice Cut Flowers and Designs on short notice. Prompt attention to telegraph and telephone orders. Chicago Bowling;. C. C. F. LEAGUE. Team Standing-. Individual and team scores for games played March 5 : Won. Lost. . Won. Lost. Roses 34 26 Orchids 30 30 Violets 30 30 Carnations ..26 34 Orchids. Hoses. Krauss ...177 119 161 Goerisch ..150 138 114 Graff 149 181124 Phillips ..106 114 12H Brostrom ..148 146 151 Brozeon ..189 136 120 Econ'plus.134 168 124 Byers 151138 182 J. Zech....l55 150 140 Totals.. .763 762 700 Violets. .... 154 181 199 Huebner ..155 148 126 Cole 121 122 126 Schultz ...162 167 174 J. Hueb-r..l48 136 206 Totals. . .760 691 707 Carnations. Lornian ..133 147 136 Lieber'n ..152 183 119 Armstrong. 147 110 »9 Ayers . . . .145 146 160 A. Zech...l68 145 150 Totals... 740 752 831 Totals... 745 731 664 Brooklyn, N. T. — K. Rodmann, 43 Conway street, will build a new green- house, 36x108 feet and six inches. Davenport, Ia. — The first edition of the proceedings of the Society of Iowa Florists has been published by Wesley Greene of this city, secretary of the Iowa State Horticultural Society. The book contains 208 pages and reviews the society's work for the last 20 years. Grand Forks, N. D.— The Johnson, Floral Co. has moved from DeMers avenue to Fourth street. The Grand Forks Floral Co., a new concern of which E. G. Lempke, formerly of Min- neapolis, Minn., is manager, will oc- cupy the place vacated by the Johnson firm. Kansas City, Mo. Geo. M. Kellogg Flower & Plant Co. 1122GrandAve. wm fill all oraer, for cut Kansas CltV and Flowers, Funeral Designs Pleasant Hill, Mo ' Wedding* and Birthday Gift, that may be entrusted to them Louisville, Ky. F. Walker & Co., FLORISTS Phones: Home 1388. Cumb. Main 1388A. 634 Fourth Avenue Mention the American Florist when writing New Orleans- CUT FLOWERS Delivered for Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Texas. Wire or mail. Highest Grade Stock Only. 2E*S± VIRGIN, sflffH Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C. 14th and H. Street. Mention the American Florist when writing Newark, N. J. Begerow's 946 Broad Street. Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliveries throughout the state and to all steamship docks in Hoboken. N. J., and New York. Mention the American Florist when writing For Wisconsin Delivery — OF — "HOME GROWN FLOWERS" Get in touch with J. E. Matthewson SHEBOYGAN, WISCONSIN Mention the American Florist when writing Newark, Ohio. CHAS. A. DUERR. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Rockford, 111. H. W. BUCKBEE. Member of the Florists' TelegraphDelivery /?/?. The Amer ican Fl or i s r. 445 30,000 Lily Plants IN POTS FOR EASTER Short Plants from 10 to 15 inches high, 10c per bud. Plants from 18 to 20 inches high, 12 1-2c per bud. Plants from 24 to 30 inches high, 15c per bud. Spirea Gladstone, 5 to 7-inch, 35c. to 75c. each. Rambler Roses, 50c. to $1.00 each Genistas, strong 5-inch, 50c. each and $5.00 per doz. Cyclamen in full bloom to make room, 5 to 7-in., 35c. to 75c. each. •Would advise ordering LILIES Early so they can be shipped in bud formation DECORATIVE STOCK, Ficus Pandurata, strong, 6-inch, -____._ $3.50 each Ficus Elastica, strong, 6-inch, ----- 75c to $1.00 each Dracaena Massangeana, well colored, 6-inch, $1.00 to $1.75 each Pandanus Veitchii, highly colored, 5-irf., $1.00 each; 6-in , $1.50 each; 7-in., $2 50 each Palms. Kentia Forsteriana and Belmoreana, all sizes from 4 to 12-inch tubs in fine condition. Fine decorative stock ranging in price from 35c to $15.00 per 1000. Boston Ferns. 2'4.in. pots,$3.50 per 100; $30 per 1000 7-in. pots,75c each; $7.50 per doz- 3-in. pots,$6 per 100; $50 per 1000 8-in. pots, $1.00 each; $10 per doz. 6-in. pots, 50c each; $6.00 per doz. 10-in. pots, $2.50 ea.; 12-in., $3.50 ea. Roosevelt Ferns. 4-inch, 20c each; $2.00 per doz. 5-inch, 35c each; $3.50 per doz. Table Ferns--10 Varieties. 2',-in. pots; $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1000 3-in., strong, $6.00 per 100; $55.00 per 1000 POEHLM ANN BROS CO. PLANT DEPARTMENT MORTON GROVE, - ILLINOIS 44 G The American Florist. Afar American Seed Trade Association. Chas. N. Page, Des Moines, la.. President; Harry L. Holmes, Harrisburg, Pa., First Vice-President; Arthur B. Clark, Milford, Conn., Second Vice President ; C.E. Kendel, Cleveland, 0.. Secretary and Treasurer; J. M. Ford. Ravenna. O., Assistant Secretary. Next annual convention, at Cleveland, O., June 24-26. 1913. «= ■4 Visited Chicago : C. P. Coy, of Wa- terloo, Neb. Jesse E. Nortiirup, Minneapolis, Minn., is reported seriously ill in Flor- ida. Ventura, Calif., Feb. 2C>.— Seven inches of rain fell here and all went into the ground. G. A. H. Goodwin, of the W. W. Bar- nard Co., Chicago, sailed from Genoa, Italy, March G, homeward bound. BOSTON, MASS. — R. & J. Farquhar & Co. report business in January and February ahead of that of last year. CUBA has established a quarantine against the Canary Islands because five deaths from bubonic plague oc- curred there. Chicago. — Prices on the Board of Trade March 12 for grass seed were noted as follows : Timothy, $3 to $4 per 100 pounds. J. M. THORBURN & Co.. New York, are distributing a neatly framed col- ored picture of the hybrid African daisies (dimorphothecas) in variety. St. Paul, Minn. — Unseasonable weather up to March 3 is no doubt re- sponsible for the slow business to date in the seed trade. There is still time, however, for snowy zero conditions to pass away and a lively trade to set in. Onion Sets in Indiana. A. J. Brown, Grand Rapids, Mich., reports Globe onion sets in the onion section of Indiana are down to ten cents and fifteen cents. It is reported that there will be a great decrease in acreage of large onions the coming spring, due, not so much to the fear of low prices another season, as to the fact that labor costs have advanced so that there is very little money in raising onions, even at a fair market. The result of the low prices on onions has been a great reduction in the mar- ket on Globe onion sets, which prom- ised to be extremely high the begin- ning of the season. The fear that all of the Ohio and Indiana farmers will put out their almost valueless onions for seed, has caused the jobbers of onion seed considerable worry, and fu- ture business on Globe onion seed is very light. Secretary of Buckwheat Cakes. The effort has been made of late years to have the Government take care of all our affairs, domestic or otherwise. But the proposition just in- troduced in Congress goes beyond any- thing so far introduced into that body. It proposes to regulate the internal economy of the hotels and other houses of entertainment in the city of Wash- ington. Has it come to this, that Con- gress assumes the right to dictate what we shall pay for buckwheat cakes?— New York Sun. Southern California Rains. Los Angeles. — The sweet pea out- look and all crop conditions are more promising in Southern California than they were last year at this time. The situation has been brought about through the rainstorm we had here February 23-24, which in 24 hours changed the entire outlook for crops The Late J. A. Bolgiano. Sn < Ibituary, Page 421. here this year. The storm seemed to take Pasadena and Los Angeles for a center, precipitation ranging from 7 to 0 inches. All districts within a radius of a hundred miles felt the beneficial effects, the storm not trav- eling any further north than Santa Barbara. In his recent trip down the coast the writer was struck with the contrast between the looks of the Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company Growers of High Grade SEED Palo Alto, California. Onion, Lettuce, Radish, Sweet Peas, Etc. Correspondence Solicited country in the north and here in (he south. Up around San Francisco and down to the central part they are still waiting for rain, while around Los Angeles grain raisers, beet growers and seed farmers are all busily at work getting crops planted. However, three or four inches of rain within the next few weeks would change the looks of things up north and do much to equal- ize conditions. H. W. Buckbee. Rockford, 111., ar- rived March G and is calling upon the trade here. Chinese Narcissus Bulbs. The variety of narcissus bulb grown in the Amoy district of southern China is the Narcissus tazetta. It is stated, but not believed, that these bulbs were first brought to the East by Marco Polo about the close of the thirteenth century (1271-12S8). The more prob- able explanation seems to be that they were brought here by the Dutch who came to South China in 1622 and, after a number of unsuccessful at- tempts to gain possession of mainland territory, settled in the Pescadores. They were driven out from these islands by the Chinese and compelled to retreat to Formosa, where they erected two forts,, one at Tamsui and the other, called Fort Zealandia, at Anping. The great bulb fields are in the vi- cinity oi Changchow, a city with an estimated population of 100,000, lo- cated 30 miles up the Hailing River from Amoy. There seems to be some- thing in the soil of that district pe- culiarly adapted for the growing of these bulbs, for when the bulbs of Changchow went on the European market about 30 years ago they were of such excellence that they were at first taken for a new variety. Established 1810. Denaiffe & Son, CARIGNAN, NORTHERN FRANCE, Growers on Contract Highest Grade Seeds. Specialties: Beet, Cabbage. Carrot, Celery, Let- tuce, Onion, Parsley, Radish. Rutabaga. Turnip. Sole Agent for U. S. and Canada, CHARLES JOHNSON. Marietta, Pa. Peas »d Beans GROWERS Importers and Exporters Alfred J. Brown Seed Go., Grand Rapids, Mich. BRASLAN SEED GEO WEBS C( ONION, LETTUCE, CARROT and RADISH SEED inn San Jose, California J. W. EDMUNDSON. Manager M. \V. WILLIAMS. Secretary California Seed Growers Association, Inc. Growers for Wholesale Dealers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA CARROT, LETTUCE, ONION, RADISH, BEET, SWEET PEAS *9'3> The Amer i ca n Fl or i s t. 447 Seed fierminator. A simple, practical device for making accurate get initiation tests of seeds and grains. V'st'd anil endorsed bv The U. S. Government and many Agricultural Stations. Price 35c each or $3.60 per dozen BAUER GERMINATOR CO,, MANITOWOC, - - WISCONSIN Mention the American Florist when writing 9 £M&lAl0BuSMSBAA Tv^^xvr A I BURPEE'S SEEDS PHILADELPHIA v) ^ Wholesale Price List for Floristl ^[ Q and Market Gardeners. ^ R.AM.'.GODINEAU, SEED GROWERS, Angers - France. Specialties: Beets. Mangoes. Carrots. Cabbages, Celeries. Parsleys. Parsnips. Turnips. Growing Crops Given Personal Attention. Mention the American Florist when writing CONTRACT SEED GROWERS Pepper, Asparagus. Tomato, Musk and Water Melon. For sale: Asparagus, Horse Radish and Rhubarb Roots. Correspondence Solicited. J. E. Hoopes & Co. P. O. Box 38 MUSCATINE, IA. Mention the American Florist when writing Contract Seed Grower SPECIALTIES: Pepper, Egg Plant, Tomato, Vine Seed and Field Corn. EDGAR F. HURFF, Mullica Hill, New Jersey. Correspondence Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing TOMATO SEED Best Stocks. All Varieties. THE HAVEN SEED CO. Growers for the Wholesale Trade Only. Western Seed&IrrigaiionCo. Seed Growers and Dealers. Specialties: Cucumber. Musk and Watermelon. Pump kin, Squash. Sweet and Field Corn. Nebraska Fremont, THE G, HERBERT COY SEED CO, VALLEY, Douglas County, Neb. Contract Grower* of High Grade Seeds Cncnmber, Muikmcion, Squash and Pumpkin, Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Corn Lawn Grass BULK CASES OUR STANDARD MIXTURES, Dickinson Greensward Evergreen Pine Tree are high grade and should meet all general requirements. Special mixtures furnished if desired. We also carry a full line of fancy domestic and imported grasses. The Albert Dickinson Co. Minneapolis, Minn. Chicago, III. BEANS, PEAS, and all Garden Seeds RADISH ana au uaraen seeds _ LEONARDOS!.— CO. ONION SETS GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Write for Prices. Mention the American Florist when writing RATEKIN'S SEED CORN OLDEST ESTABLISHED AND LARGEST WHOLESALE AND CONTRACT SEED CORN GROWERS IN THE UNITED STATES: Have made this our specialty (or over thirty years. Wc grow all the leading standard, best varieties of field Dent. Flint, and Sweet sugar corn, for the Wholesale Trade. Write or wire us for prices and quotations for immediate or future shipments, also for contract growing prices for 1914 delivery; stating probable quantities of different varie- ties, etc., etc. RATEKIN'S SEED HOUSE, Shenandoah, Iowa Mention the American Florist when writing LAWN GRASS SEED WHOLESALE ONLY J. OLIVER JOHNSON 1874-76 Milwaukee Avenue CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when xoritinp PERENNIAL RYE GRASS SEED Fall Importation. $3.75 per 100 lb. bag, f. o. b. AVENUE FLORAL CO., 3442 St. Charles Ave. NEW ORLEANS, LA. Mention the American Florist when writing Onion Seeds-Onion Sets We are Extensive Growers and Dealers Write for prices on the 1912 crop. &TCi&£^$3£&£ '- ' SCHILDER BROS., Chlllicothe, O. Mention the American Florist when writing 448 The American Florist. Mar. *5, TUBEROSES True Dwarf Pearl. Per 1000 First Size, 4-6 inch $ 9.00 Medium, 3-4-inch 5.00 CALADIUMS (Esculentum) 5 to 7-inch $15.00 7 to 9-inch 30.00 9 toll-inch 55.00 GLADIOLUS ,„» Mrs. Francis King, -medium size $15.00 AugUSta, first size 16.00 medium size 13.00 America, first size (3,000 for $70.00) 25.00 medium size, while unsold 20.00 Kunderdi Glory, first size 40.00 Chicago White, the one best early 50.0o Tuberous Rooted Begonias Per Doz. Single Sorts, white, scarlet, yellow, pink $ .40 Single Sorts, mixed 35 Double Sorts, white, scarlet, yellow, pink .65 Double Sorts, mixed 60 ion $2.50 2.25 4.50 4.00 1000 $22.00 20.00 40.00 37.50 GLOXINIAS Grassifolia Grandiflora All the spotted and Tigered varia- tions in sound bulbs Doz. 100 IOO11 Separate colors $.60 $3.50 $3010 Choice mixture 50 3.20 28.00 VAUGHAiVS SEED STORE LILY BULBS Per 100 Album, 9 -11 Inch 12.50 Auratum, 911 inch 10.00 Rubrum, 8 4 inch fi.00 Rubrum. '1 11 inch 9 00 CHICAGO NEW YORK Henry Fish Seed Go. Bean Growers ♦ -■+ For the Wholesale Seed Trade. CSRPENTERiff, CALIF. Mention the American Florist when writing Contract Seed Growers Cnapialtipc- Pepper, Egg Plant, Tomato, »|)«biaillB3. Vine Seed and Field Com. Correspondence Solicited. George R. Pedrick & Son, PEDRICKTOWN. N. J. lentlon the American Florist when writing OrmO Best that grow. We sell direct V lakl I V to gardeners and florists at whole- OlalaUO sa'e' Big, lieautiful catalgue free. Write today. ARCHIAS SEED STORE, Box 98, Sedalia. Mo. Mention the American Florist vjhen writing S. D. WOODRUFF & SONS SEED GROWERS Dealers in Garden, Field and Flower Seeds Specialties, Potatoes, Onion Sets, Garden and Flower Seeds. Contract Taken Catalogue Free. ORANGE, CONN. 82 fi 84 Dey St. NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing VICK «* VICK Aster Seed Aster Book Now Ready Aster Book and Wholesale Cat- alogue of Beit Quality Seeds for Florists and Commercial Growers James Vick's Sons ROCHESTER, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing FRANZEN'S SEEDS SURE TO GROW Asters, Queen ot the Market oz. $0.50 Ageratum, Blue.. oz. $0.60. Snapdragon. ' .75 Alyssum, Little tiem " .30 Lobelia, Emperor William, Blue " .75 Pansy. Giant Strain " 1.25 Petunia, Superfine Mixed " .75 Phlox, Drumundii Mixed " .55 Stock, Ten Week Double " 1.00 Verbena Hybrida, Mixed " .55 F. O. FRANZEN, 1476 Summerdale Av., Chicago Send for trade list. Mention the American Florist when writing SPECIALTIES Roses, from 3-inch pots. Carnations for fall delivery. Chrysanthemums Smilax, Violets IN BEST VARIETIES. Prices low. Send for list. Wood Brothers, ggS ROSES, CARNATIONS, PLANTS, SEED, BULBS. Send us your wants. We will take care of them. We supply stock at market price. Catalogue for the asking. S. S. SKIDELSKY £ CO., 1215 Betz Building, PHILADELPHIA, PA DAMMANN & CO., Seed Merchants to His Majesty the King of Italy SAN GIOVANNI A TEDUCCIO, near Naples Established 1877. Headquarters for CAULIFLOWER and WHITE TRIPOLI ONION SEED, (Crystal Wax), and all Other VEGETABLE and FLOWER SEEDS THE LARGEST GROWERS LN ITALY. Ask for Catalogue and Special Offers. — FOR- SEEDS OF ALL KIND APPLY TO W. W. Johnson & Son, Limited Boston, England Mention the American Florist when writing '9*3- The American Florist. 449 m ■ ■ Boddington'sQuality GLOXINIAS \ n H H n H u ■ ■ ■ n n H ■ ■ ■ H H H ■ ■ ■ n n n ■ ■ u H n ■ ■ ■ n H H ■ ■ ■ n H H ■ ■ ■ H H H ■ ■ Gloxinia Erecta Grandif ora This popular flowering plant is coming into greater vogue than ever, not only as a pot plant for house decoration, but also for cut flower purposes. Our strains of Gloxinias are the true erect-flowering type, grown by a specialist in Kurope. Doz. I Oil ],000 Blanche de Vera. While, rose-bor- dered $0.«H $4.LT> $40,011 Defiance. Glittering crimson 60 1.25 40.00 Emperor \\ llltam. Blue, white bor- der i;o 4.25 40.00 EStolle we have ever grown, notwithstanding the high standard we have maintained for years. We are now the largest growers of Kastei i.i.i, in Amer- ica, and any buyer seeking quality will be repaid by Inspecting our Immense stock at our Philadelphia and Norwood plants To give our customers an idea of just what we intend offering, we enumerate the following: 25,000Lilies, LILIES. Out 9tocb of this grand Easter plaut is exceptionally tine this year, and having 25,000 plants we can positively please the most critical buyers. Plants with from 4 to 10 flow- ers 12c per bloom Blade up pans from 15 to 25 - flowers 12c per bloom Plants with less than 4 flow- ers 15c per bloom Cut Lilies, medium $12 per 100 blooms Cut Lilies, long $15 per 100 blooms All plants have been grown moderately cool. UHODODKNDKONS. Our stock is large, the plants being excep- tionally well budded and shapely. Including all the best varieties in all colors. Prices. $1.50, $2, $2.50, $3, $3.50 and $4 each Very large plants $5 and $6 each i: H.MHt-inch pots $10 per 100. $90 per 1,000 April delivery, Otaksa, 2Mt-inch pots, strong plants $8 per 100, $75 per 1,000 ROSES. We desire to make special mention of our large stock of Roses, growing upwards of 10,000 plants in the following varieties. We have no hesitation in saying we are the largest growers of forcing roses for Easter in America. We are positive our stock will please the most critical buyers, as the qual- ity was never better. It has all been grown cool and will prove very satisfactory. BABY RAMBLERS. Good, strong stock, well flowered; $4, $0 and $9 per doz. HALF STANDARD BABY R \MBLERS. Orleans, President Taft, Phyllis, etc.; ex- ceptionally fine plants, 3-foot stems; $1.25, $1.50 and $2 each. MRS. CUTBLSH. PINK BABY RAMBLER. This variety is one of the popular ones. 6-lnch and 6-lnch pots $6 and $9 per doz. ORLE V>S < NEW I. The best of the Baby Ramblers. Colors, bright red and pink, center slightly shaded white, very free flowering. 5' Inch and 6-lnch pots.... $6 and $9' per doz. 7-inch pots, very heavy, made up $12 and $15 per doz. PHYLLIS H VIM PINK RAMBLER, This variety we consider the most beauti- ful of its class. 5 Inch and 6-lnch pots. .$5, $6 and $9 per doz. JUNIATA — NEW CLIMBING ROSE. One of the very best of the seedlings raised by Mr. M. H. Walsh, of Woodshole. Mass. We purchased the entire stock sev- eral years ago at a large figure and this is the first time disseminated. We are offer- ing some very handsome specimen plants in bloom for Easter delivery and every one should have a few of this grand rose nov- elty. It is an unusually strong grower and the most prolific bloomer of any of the climbing roses. Tbe color is a beautiful rose pink with tips of petals lightly tinged with white and a white disc in the center of the flower. It is the ideal variety for either forcing or for outside decoration. Specimen plants, 5-inch, 6-inch and 7- inch pots ...$6. $9, $12, $15, $18, $24 and $30 doz. PINK RAMBLER ROSES. In grand condition, trained into fan, globular and pyramidal shapes, $1. $1.25, $1,50, $2, $2.50, $3, $3.50 and $4 each. Special Ball Shapes, wire frames, $2.50, $3. $4 and $5 each. Standard Ball Shape, $3 and $3.50 each. CRIMSON RAMBLER. These plants are unusually fine. 7-inch pots $1.50 each 8-inch and 9-inch pots $2, $2.50, $3 and $3.50 each HIAWATHA. The best variety of its color, brilliant red with yellow center. 6-inch, 7-inch and 8-inch pots, trained In globular and fan shapes $1.25, $1.50, $2. $2.50 and $3 each Special baskets $7.50 each TAUSENDSCHON — THOUSAND BEAUTIES. This was our finest and most popular Climber last year, and this year our stock is large and the plants are much finer. We cannot recommend the Tausendschon too highly. Strong plants, 6-inch and 7-inch pots. . $1, $1.25 and $1.50 each Trained plants, Fans, Globular and Pyr- amidal shapes ...$2, $2.50, $3. $3.50, $4, $5 and $6 each Baskets $7.50 each BABY TAUSENDSCHON. This Is a new introduction this year and will be one of the most popular roses ever sent out. It is exactly the same as the popular rose "Tausendschon" in coloring, but, belonging to the Baby Class, it is an ever bloomer. Every one should try this variety; its great value will be for baskets and for spring planting. 4-inch, 4^-inch, 5-inch and 6-lncb pots.. $6, $9 and $12 per doz. Strong plants for growing on. May de- livery, 2^4-lncb pots $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000 111 ItlMIt HOSES. We bare »" exceptionally large stock of Hybrids and Teas which will be just right tor Easter. Klllarney, 0-inch and 7-inch pots $6, $9 and $12 per doz. Magna Charta, very fine, 6 to 18 flowers $9, $12, $15 and $18 per doz. Frau Karl Drascnkl, very fine, 6 to 18 flowew $9, $12, $15 and $18 per doz. Kichmond $6, $9 and $12 doz. Kaiserln $6, $9 and $12 doz. *l MIIRST — NEW YELLOW ROSE. Strong plants, 6-in. pots $12, $15 and $18 per doz. J' .. Inch plants. .$20 per 100: $150 per 1,000 SPIRAEA GLADSTONE. Our stock is In superb condition. 6-lncb pots, very heavy $6 per doz. 7-lncb pots, very heavy $9 per doz. 8-inch tubs, very heavy, made up $12 per doz. 10-inch and 11-inch tubs, very heavy, made up $1S and $24 per doz. GENISTAS. Fine stock for basket work in the smaller sizes. 3-inch pots $l.t per 100 4-inch and 4%-inch pots.. $3 and $4 per doz. 5 ^ -Inch and 6-inch pots.. $6 and $9 per doz. 7-inch pots $12 and $15 per doz. Large plants $1.50, $2, $2.50, $3, $4 and $5 each DOUBLE [DAISY — MRS. SANDER. Well grown and well flowered. 4-inch pots $3 per doz. 5-inch pots $5 per doz. 0-inch pots $e per doz. Larger plants. .$0.75. $1, $1.50 and $2 each M \RCiI ERITES. Well flowered plants. 4-inch pots $2 per doz. 6-inch pots $4 and $6 per doz. Larger plants $0.75. $1, $1.50, $2 and $2.50 each LILY OE THE VALLEY. 5-inch pots $7.50 per doz. 6-inch pots $9 per doz. MOPHROLEPIS IN VARIETY. We are now the largest growers of Neph- rolepsis Ferns in tbe country, in the fol- lowing varieties; in fact, we are headquar- ters for them. The demand increases each year and it is our aim to have EVERY VARIETY OF NEPHROLEI'SIS IN EVERY SIZE EVERY DAY IN THE YEAR. May we have your Easter order for Ferns? Excellent values in all sizes. \EPHROLEPIS ELEGANTISS1MA IMPROVED. This variety Is a greatly improved Ele- irantlssima, and shows no tendency to revert to the Boston. This is now one of the most popular of tbe crested varieties. LMi-incb pots $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000 4-incb pots $20 per 100; $180 per 1,000 Cinch pots, very heavy.. $6 and $9 per doz. 10-inch tubs, very heavy $2 each 12-Inch tubs, very heavy. . .$2.50 and $3 each NEPHROLEPIS TODEAOIDES — LONDON EERN. This we consider one of the best. 2', -inch pots, growing on $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000 » Inch pots, verv heavy $20 per 100; $180 per 1,000 1 1 Inch tubs, very handsome $2 and $2.50 each Also complete line of Ferns, Arecas, Pandanus, Ficus, Dracaenas, Crotons, Pheonix Roebelenii, and other Decorative Plants, |\ | g ft •> #> 4900 MARKET STREET, Robert Iraig lompaoy, Philadelphia, Pa. BRANCH NORWOOD, PA. niinitiuMiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiH 452 The American Florist. Mar. *5> ► Market Gardeners Vegetable Growers' Association ol America. H. F.Hall. Moorestown, N. J.. Precidenr C. West. Irondequoit. N. Y., Vice-President; E. A. Dunbar. Ashtabula, O.. Secretary; M. L. Ruetenik, Cleveland. 0.. Treasurer ^= Tomatoes were shipped to the United States from Los Mochis, in the state of Sinaloa, Mexico, by the American colony there, in November, or several weeks earlier than hitherto. This in- dustry is rapidly growing and becom- ing of importance. Expectations for this season call for exportation of some 400 carloads of tomatoes and at least 20 carloads of cantaloupes. Prices of Indoor Fruits and and Vegetables. Chicago, March 10. — Mushrooms, 20 cents to 60 cents per pound; lettuce, 10 cents to 15 cents, small cases; rad- ishes, 10 cents to 35 cents per dozen bunches; pieplant, 35 cents to 45 cents per bunch; cucumbers, $1.50 to $2.25 per box of two dozen; asparagus, $2 to $2.75 for 24 bunches. New York, March 8. — Cucumbers, $1.25 to $1.75 per dozen, and $4 to $6 per box; mushrooms, 80 cents to $2.25 per 4-pound basket; tomatoes, 10 cents to 15 cents per pound; radishes, $1.50 to $2 per.100 bunches; mint, 25 to 50 cents per dozen bunches; rhubarb, 20 cents to 50 cents per dozen bunches; lettuce, 10 cents to 30 cents per dozen; beet tops, 75 cents to $1.25 per box. Cheese Cloth Gardening. Each year we find an increasing use for the common cheese cloth. It fits admirably between the glass and the outdoor operations and in many cases is a protection against frost and insect enemies. We have used it in the spring and in the fall with good suc- cess. Growers of head lettuce in the fall will realize the detriment of brown edges to Big Boston. We find that in cool weather such a covering will be a prompt remedy. However, our main operations are in the spring. We use it on cold frames and cover manure heated frames, both for plants and market crops. We find it excludes the maggot fly from radishes, also cabbage and cauliflower plants; it will gain a few days in coolness on radishes and lettuce, it will retain moisture on cel- ery beds and its shade is sufficient to start off transplanted seedlings. If fairly well above crops it acts as a frost protection on such subjects as tomato plants. We generally drive small finishing nails or brads, into the frame boards, sew two strips of cloth together in any lengths and thus push the cloth right on the nails so it can be easily removed any time without damage. If cared for it will last sev- eral years. All our frames are six feet wide to take either sash or cloth. Marketman. Seasonable Greenhouse Notes. At this time of the year fertility is often exhausted in gre.nhouse soils and the grower is likely to blame bad weather or bad luck for poor results. The fact is there is generally enough light from now on provided other con- ditions are right. When cutting heavy crops of lettuce it is a good practice to spade under a coat of manure, old preferable. Some of the best crops we ever produced received a coat of fresh- ly heated horse manure such as we prepare for mushroom beds. In the absence of this, a dressing of complete fertilizer should be used. An experienced man should be able to tell what is needed by closely watch- ing the growth made. If lettuce comes papery and tough it is surely a sign of lack of food. No amount of cul- tural attention will correct this trouble if food is withheld. Where cucumbers follow lettuce and lettuce is the only winter crop, it often is a difficult matter to start cucum- ber plants on account of lack of heat. In such a case there is nothing bet- ter than a hotbed with sash inside the greenhouse. The glass can be off the bed in warm days and replaced at night. In such a hotbed with brisk heat fine cucumber plants can be pro- duced in 30 days. It is generally best to wait with cucumbers until the let- tuce is all cut and then raise the tem- perature as lettuce and cucumbers do not thrive together. Marketman. <8>- Watch for our Trade Marie stamped on every brick of Pure Culture Mushroom Spawn Substitution of cheaper grades i» thus easily exposed. Fresh sample brick, with illustrated book, mailed postpaid by manufacturers upon re- ceipt of 40 cents in postage. Address Trade M ark. American Spawn Co., St.iPaul . Minn Lady Hillingdon Roses Fine 1\\ -inch plants, $11.50 per 100. F. O. B. West Grove. THE G0MRD& JONES CO., West Grove, Penna. Flower Colors Use oar Color Chart In describing them. PRICE. $1.00 POSTPAID. American Florist Co., 440 S. Dearborn Street CHICAGO Owing to the numerous inquiries we wish to state that our new Crimson Carnation PRINCESS DAGMAR will be disseminated next season, 1913-1914. We are booking orders now at $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. Princess Dagmar will be exhibited at the National Show in New York. PATTEN & CO., Tewksbury, Mass. We have for immediate delivery the following in good healthy plants: GERANIUM SCARLET BEDDER It is recognized by all who have grown it as best double red, not excepting S. A. Nutt. the Price: $1.50 per 10; $12.50^per 100; $100.00 per 1000. Ask for our 1913 catalogue and read some of the testimonials. ELMER D. SMITH & CO., Adrian, Mich. TO THE TRADE HENRY METTE, Quedlinburg, GROWER and EXPORTER on the VERT LARGEST SCALE of all CHOICE VEGETABLE, FLOWER AND FARM SEEDS. (Established 1787.) CpppiAl TICC- Beans, Beets, Cabbages, Carrots, Kohl Babl, Leek, Lettuces. Onions, or LUIHLI ILO. Peas_ Radiaheu, Spinach, Turnips, Swedes, Asters, Balaams, Begonias, Carnations, Cinerarias, Gloxinias, Larkspur, Nasturtiums. Pansles, Petunias, Phloxes, Primulas, Scabious, Stocks, Verbenas, Zinnias, etc. Catalogue free on application. HENRY METTE'S TRIUMPH OF THE GIANT PANSIEB (mixed), the most perfect and most beaotiful In the world, (6.00 per oz., or $1.76 per '.4 oi., $1 per % oz., postals paid. Cash with order. All seeds offered are grown under my personal supervision on my own vast grounds, and are warranted true to name, of strongest growth, finest stocks and best quality. I ALSO GROW LARGELY ON CONTRACT. '9'3- The American Florist. 453 WlimUII Niniiiilill minii iiiiiiiii Illlillillllll mil nun until i mi 111, iiiiiiiiiimiii iiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii nun I sfM THE Jm * Our New Scarlet Carnation IS 100% BETTER Than any other Scarlet Carnation you are now growing. If you have not already placed your order you will make no mistake if you do so now. The only Scarlet to win First Prize best 100 Scarlet: Cincinnati, November 1911; St. Paul, November, 1912 and Cleveland, November, 1912. Rooted Cuttings ready now. $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. Other varieties also ready for Immediate Delivery: ICO 1000 Gloriosa, medium pink. $4. no $35.00 Benora. variegated ti.00 60.00 White Wonder 3.00 25.00 Very low prices on large lots. 100 Enchantress $3.00 White Enchantress 3.00 Victory 3.00 Beacon 3.00 1000 $26.00 26.00 25.00 25.00 100 10C0 Scarlet Glow $3.00 $25.00 Washington 3.00 25.00 Rose Pink Enchantress 3.00 25.00 May Day, deep flesh... 3.00 25.00 Send us your list for quotations. January Cuttings From Soil. Strong healthy plants in the following varieties at $30.00 per 1000: Enchantress, White Enchantress, Rose Pink Enchantress, Beacon and Victory. (CHICAGO CARNATION COMPANY! A. T. PYFER, Mgr. 1 30 E. Randolph Street : : : : CHICAGO, ILL. ( iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiimimiiiiiiiniiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiHiiitimiiuiiiiiiiinni iiiniimiiiiii ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS 3-in. potB, strong, $4.00 prr 100: 2V4-in. pots. $3.00 per 100; 2-in. pots. $2.00 per 1110. Asparagus Sprengeri, 3-in. pots $3.00 per 100: 2H-in. pots. $2.00 per 100. Daisies, yellow! 3-in. pots. $4.00 per 1C0. Anthericum Variegatum, 4-in. pots. $1.0(1 p.r do/ . 3-in. pots. 75c per do/. Begonia Luminosa, in bloom. 4-in. pots. $1.00 do/ Smilax. 4-in. pots, $1.(10 per do/. Ivy. hardy English, 3-in. pots, $4X0 per 100. Kentia Belmoreana. 3 leaves, $1.00 per do/. Petunias, double white. 2H-in- pots. $3.00 per 100. Vincas, variegated. 2H-in. pots, strong. $3 per 100. Swainsona Alba, 2H-in. pots. $3.C0 p. r 100. Rooted Cuttings ,1 Fuchsias, 4 varieties: Fever- few. Little Gem; Ageratum, Artillery Plants, Parlor Ivy, Ji.iiOp.t loo. Petunias, double while, 2VHn pots. $3.00 per do/. Myrtle, the real bridal Myrtle, 3-in. pots. $1(0 per do/; 4-in. pots, $1.50 per do/. C. EISELE, 1 lth and Westmoreland Streets PHILADELPHIA. PA. GERANIUMS Per 100 S. A. Nutt, and four other varieties. 3-in. pot. $4. 00 " 2h in. " 3.C0 Coleus, 10 varieties 2Ji-in pots 2.00 Asparagus Plumosus and Sprengeri 2.00 Alternanthera. red and yellow, 2M-pots 2.00 Pansy Plants. April 1st in bud 1.50 CannaC. Henderson, dry bulbs $2.00 CASH JOSEPH H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Ohio ^^^»*«cSL*»~ ^x^^ Yt>jfrn *" ^Q^KSE^l flSk. ■Jk V=f v Asparagus Plumosus Nanus. ASTER Queen of ,ne Market. Stand- * ard early rlowering type. White. Crimson, Pink, Light Blue, Dark Blue. Silvery Lilac. Scarlet. Flesh. Dark Lilac. Each, pkt., Vt oz., 26c. Oz., 80c. Trade pkt., 10c. SomeVaughan Specialties Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Northern Greenhouse Grown. Our well-known quality. l~*' Special Price for March 1,000 Seeds $ 3.00 5,000 " 14.00 10,000 " 27.00 Asparagus Sprengeri 75c per lOOO. 5,000 Seeds for $3.00 ASTF.R ciant Branching or Semple. .tt.ai.E .10 .10 .10 .15 .20 .20 rib. .60 .70 .70 For other varieties see our "Book for Florists." CANNA FIRE BIRD ™e very best of all the Green-leaved, red-flowering wmim imii um.i\lt cannas. None better. Ready May 1st ..Each, $2, Vaughan's Seed Store, SS^ 50 454 The American Florist. Mar. 15^ American Association of Nurserymen. Thomas B. Meehan. Dresher, Pa., Presi- dent; J. B. Pilkington. Portland, Ore.. Vice- President; John Hall, 204 Granite bldg., Ro- chester, N.Y.,Sec'y. ' Thirty-eighth annual convention to be held at Portland, Ore., June 18-20, 1913. THE sixteenth annual convention of the Canadian Horticultural Association will be held af Peterboro, Ont., in August, 1913. We are in receipt of the transac- tions and proceedings of the second annual meeting of the California As- sociation of Nurserymen held at Oak- land, November 7-9, 1912, a carefully prepared and well printed report. THE buchu is a South African shrub whose leaves are dotted with oil glands. It is used largely for medicinal pur- poses. The United States imported 181,121 pounds of these leaves in the fiscal year 1912, valued at $160,608, and 106,345 pounds in 1911, valued at $81,658. ACCORDING to lately published reports on the forest lands of Chiloe Island, situated off the coast of Chile, be- tween 41° and 43° south latitude, many kinds of valuable trees and shrubs are found awaiting capital and labor to open up important industries in that part of the country. This island contains 2,450 square miles and is covered with dense forests, except for a narrow strip along the west coast. World's Great Forests. There is an immense and continuous tract of forest lying north of the St. Lawrence River, in the provinces of Quebec and Ontario, extending north- ward to Hudson Bay and Labrador, a region measuring about 1,700 miles in length from east to west and 1,000 miles in width north and south. By some it is held that a much larger continuous area of timber lands exists in the state of Washington and north- ward through British Columbia and Alaska. But this contention is lim- ited to North America, for it has been pointed out, there lies a forest in the valley of the Amazon embracing much of northern Brazil, eastern Peru, Bo- livia, Ecuador, Colombia and Guiana, a region at least 2,100 miles in length by 1,300 in breadth. New England Nurserymen. The annual convention of the New England Nurserymen's Association was held in Horticultural Hall, Worces- ter, Mass., Wednesday. February 26. The following officers were elected for the coming year : Harlan P. Kelsey, Salem. Mass., president; John R. Barnes, Yalesville, Conn., vice-presi- dent; Charles Adams, Springfield. Mass., secretary; V. A. Vanicek, New- port, R. I., secretary; W. W. Hunt, Hartford, Conn., C. H. Graton, Provi- dence, R. I., A. P. Home, Manchester, N. H., executive committee. Charles R. Fish, Worcester, was named chair- man of the membership committee. A committee was appointed to give pub- licity to the fact that New England is B. & A. SPECIALTIES Our World's Choicest Nursery and Greenhouse Products for Florists Palms, Bay Trees, Boxwood and Hardy Herbaceous Plants, Evergreens, Roses, Rhododendrons, Vines and Climbers, Spring Bulbs and Roots, Conifers, Pines. English Ivy 4 ft. bushy, 4 inch pots $15.00 per 100 4 and 5 ft. bushy, 4V£_incn pots 20.00 per 100 Good valuator window effect. Florists are always welcome visitors to our nurseries. We are only a few minutes from New York City; Carlton Hill station is the second stop on Main Line of Erie Railroad. ;: :; BOBBINK& ATKINS Nurserymen and Florists. RUTHERFORD, N. J. ENGLISH MANETTI STOCKS. A bargain, to close out sur- plus quick. Well rooted, carefully regraded and everything under-sized or not up to strictly first quality discarded. It pays to buy regraded re- oacked stocks We otter H m-m grade at $12. TO per single thousand; five thousand or more at $10.00 per thousand. 3-5 m-m grade $8.00 per thousand; $65.00 per ten thousand, tc clean them up quick. Orders can be filled the same day we get them. Wire and say whether to ship by freight or express. JACKSON & PERKINS CO., Newark, New York For the Best New and Standard DAHLI&S Address Peacock Dahlia Farms, P. O. BerlinN. J. Williamstown June, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing not the hotbed of insect pests as re- ported, but forms a most desirable sec- tion for the purchase of nursery stock. The next convention will be held dur- ing the last week of February, 1914, at Hartford, Conn. R. Forest Tree Insects. In a bulletin issued recently by the Department of Agriculture, it is point- ed out that many of the injurious for- est beetles prefer to attack the ma- tured and healthy trees. Among the insects mentioned in this particular, are the southern pine beetle, the eastern spruce beetle, the Englemann spruce beetle, the Black Hills beetle, the mountain pine and western pine beetle, the Douglas fir beetle, the hickory bark beetle and the larch worm. The bark beetles attack the bark on the trunk and extend their mines throughout the living bark, resulting in the death of the tree. The gov- ernment has undertaken to control these pests in forests under its con- trol. Where the beetles already have been at work it is found best to cut the affected timber and bark it. In this way the material may be used for commercial purposes and the dep- redations of the insects are confined to the area already attacked. Osmunda Fibre or Orchid Peat.) BROWNELL'S SUPERIOR QUALITY. Used the World Over Price List and Samples on Request The G. W. Brownell Company Walden, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing LARGE TREES OAKS AND MAPLES PINES AND HEMLOCKS ANDORRA NURSERIES. Wm. Warner Harper, Prop. Chestnut Hill, PHILA., PA. Catalpa Bungei Specimen trees with wide spreading tops 2 to 4 years and straight 7 ft. stems, 2 to 3-inch caliper. Get our prices on all kinds of shade trees. W. B. COLE, Avenue Nurseries, Painesville, .... Ohio. ROOTED CUTTINGS. Per 100. Per 1000 Verbenas $0.70 $6.00 Ageratums 60 5.00 Heliotrope. Daisies, Salvias. . 1.00 8.00 Feverfew, Petunias 1.25 10.00 Coleus 70 6.00 Alyssum, Double 1.00 8.00 Cash with orders. Express Paid. Write S. D. Brant, Clay Center, Fans. *9*3- The American Florist. 455 TAKE THE HINT. I'h. successful m:in m bushiesa kl i p i Pun' i cry, don't worry about bard times, don't lose yout bead. Just keep calm and think ol your old friend m Philadelphia, His name, Godfrey Ascbmann, is not forgotten and is a name in tb< of even florist who dealt with him last Easter; He is more active than ever- He will take care of you this Easter, 1913, Hisjiig stoi k ol tine plants and Ins low prices will pull you through at all times, " Great Tfiprpfnrp Prpnarp f/ir ITacrAr And Come Direct to the Factory. A Greai UlCrClUrC llcpall lUr LailCI Factory of Live Stock That Never Ceases Twenty-five years' experience in shipping Easter plants— weli-kno\,n. popular from Atlantic to Pacific Oceans. Our shipments ol Raster plants reach every city and state of the United States, Mexico. Canada, and as far as Cuba. ONE OF Specialist GODFREY n the growing of Lilies. 35 years experience. ASCHMANN'S LILIUM MULTIFLORIUM HOUSES. r"No argument needed: speaks foi itself. The real stuff; the cream of Japan's production. The True Variety of the Lilium Multiflorum, raised from 9 to 10 selected bulbs, at $95 a 1000, direct from Japan. Look at the picture! Just right for Easter. Same size 6-inch Azalea pot tilled with Asparagus riumosus, 10-12-15 inch high, also Sprenseri 35c 40c, 50c. Regular 6-inch pans tilled with Aspara- gus Plumosus Sprengeri or Dish Ferns and Wil- SOni, 25c to 35c The same with a Kentia Forster- iana in center 35c. All these pans were made up last fall and are well established; can be shipped in or out of the pans. Chinese Primroses, 5%-in. pots. $2-50 per doz. Our New Improved Begonia Erfordii has no equal as a constant bloomer, winter and summer, in bloom now, 5^-in- 25c: 5^ -in-, 30 to 35c: 4-in. 20c Asparagus Sprengeri, 21 '-in-. 3c: 4-in., 10c Asparagus Plumosus, IC.000 on hand. April 1912 savings, big stock plants. 4-in-, 10c: 3-in-, 10 to 12-in-. high, $6-00 per 100; medium. 2H-in-, $4.00 per 100: large, 2S4-in-, suitable for edging bulb pans. $5-0*1 per 100- Hyacinths of our own importation, four best colors- Gertrude, best pink; King of the Blues, best blue; Grand Maitre. light blue; La Grand- esse, best white: 4-in, pots, in bud or bloom, $12.00 per 100- Lilium Multiflorum. We have Lilies this Easter. (1913) to burn, to burn; they are crackerjacks, to beat the band. the best in the land, the best in the land, the best in the land- Three houses in Lilium Multiflorum, the genu- ine Japan Easter Lily, better than ever before. Our own importation from our general grower in Yokahama, Japan, raised from 9-10 in. bulbs start- ed in 6-in- pots last October: have kept good- Good, perfect foliage from bottom up- Plants medium size and in all heights, with 6-7-8 buds. 10c per bud; with 3-4-5 buds 12c per bud. Just right for Eastet. We have the finest lilies this year in Philadelphia and all over the country. Is the town talk from florists and agents daiW visiting our place- "We have never seen anything like it " said two well known growers one day. when visit- ing our "place together. We have three houses full in 6-in- pots nicely staked up, medium height; and can supply all applications- Cineraria Hyb. Grandif lora. Readers, please, just a minute- I wish to call your attention to one of our biggest houses rilled with a big selection of that so much admired Eas- ter novelty the Cineraria Hybrids Grandiflora, which will have no equal in the flower market for Easter, 1913. If you are not fortunate enough to see them growing at our establishment, then just imagine you were promoted to a paradise, to a garden in Eden, standing before a mass of flowers in various beautiful colors. This is the condition one of onri Cineraria housesrepresents at Easter- time. Our new improved strain, planted in 6-in- pots, of medium tall sizes, are unsurpassed in the size and color of the flowers- The flowers are about twice the size of the old ordinary varieties, has big heads of flowers and good foliage; some of the plants are as big as a small apple. Price: 6-in. pots. 25c, 35c, 50c, 75c to $1-00 p :r plant, do^. or more, same price Azalea Indica. Is another specialty of ours, inspected personally by myself on my yearly trip to Europe at our grower's establishment in Belgium, who is a specialist in cultivating Azaleas over there. Only the best American sorts are raised and imported for me. sarWhat is the name of the Best Pink Azalea? Mme. Van der Cruyssen is the name. Originated by the well-known Azalea specialist. Mr. Van der Cruyssen. of Ghent, Belgium. Mil- lions are raised every year of this so world-wide known popular pink Azalea and are shipped out to every portion of the globe from Belgium. We are well provided and have a big stock of this so well favored variety in America, the Mme. Van der Cruyssen; covered with buds and flowers, ready for Easter trade: well shaped round as an apple: in all sizes. 6-7-8-in. pots. 50c. 60c. 75c. $1.00, $1.25. $1,50. $2.00 $2.50 to $3.00 On account of scarcity in Belgium of this varierv, we were onlv able to ob- tain a limited quantity of the smaller sizes: there- fore bigger sizes must accompany the order for Van der Cruyssen. Have 3000 Van der Cruys6en. Simon Mardner, double pink. 50c 60c, 75c. $1.00 $1-25 to $L5i:i- De Schrvveriana, double variegated. 50c, ific, 75c. $1-00. $1-25 to $1-50- Vervjeneana, a well-known double variegated variety. 50c. 60c. 75c. $1 no $1.25 to $1-50. Apollo, best red. $1.00 $1.25 to $1-50: best dou- ble red. $1 .00. $1-50 to $2-00- Niobe, double white, 50c, 60c. 75c, $1-00. $1-25 to $1.50- Deutsche Perle, double white, 75c- John leveling, double- pink. 75c. $1.00, $1.25, $1-50 to $2.00- Paul Weber. 75c. $1-00. $1-25. $1-50 to $2-00. A few good mixed varieties, such as Empress of India. Helena Thielmaun and others 75c. $1.00 to $1.50. ty If we are out of the size and color ordered, we shall ship next color and next si/<\ either above or below what is ordered- Wln-r,' the selection is left to us we will gi\<' a good assortment. Just mention the price. IS^Azaleas will be scarce this Easter so secure your order early. t& In connection with Lilies and Azaleas, kindly try to buy a few other plants. Novelties in Made up Pans. 6 inch pans filled with Pteris Wilson! Ferns. Albo-Lineata 01 Tsussimense, verv attractive, only 25c per pan: with Dracaena Terminalls in center, 50c to 75c- (--inch Azalea pots or pans fill- ed with large size Wilson! Ferns, 50c per pan. The same with a center piece of a large size Dracena TerminaJis red foliage . very attractive and showy. 75c to $1.00. Same filled with table ferns of the best varieties such as Albo-Lineato, Tsussimense, Victoria. Mayl, etc.. 35c, 40c to 50c Araucarias Our Specialty. I*?' Look' Bargains in Araucaria Excelsa raised liom top cuttings. Such in quoted below were never known in tii<- history of Araucaria Exc I think ' 5H-in- pots. 3-4 tiers 16 to 18 in. high. 50c to 60c; in 5Vin- pots 4nc Plants, 5. 54. 6k 7 in- pots, raised from top minings, no seedlings, 15, 18. 20. 25, 3 high, 4-5-1. tiers. 2-3-4-5 years old. 75c $1.00, $1.25, $1.5ii to $2-i U each- We give big value lor your money- Just think 1 An elephant, 6-in. pot. 4 years old. 4-5-6 tiers. 20-25-in. high for only 75c: a jumbo. 6-in. pot 5 year old, 25 in, and over, as wide as a bushel basket. 5-6 tiers, for only $1-00; and what do you think! a holy terror, 30 to 4ii in- and over. 5-<.-7 tiers, worth $2.00, for onlv $1.25 to $1.50. Speci mens $2.00. Von Slon Daffodils, (double nosed) best double yellow Narcissus in cultivation, three bulbs planted in a 54 to 6-in. pot. $3.00 per dozen pots- Tulips, Tourncsole. double red and yellow \ ariegated: Imperator Kubrum. double red; Corrcnne d'Or, double yellow, and Murillo. beautifulls shaded rose pink, three bulbs in one pot (4-in.) $15-10 p.-r 100 pots; $1.80 per dozen. £-*" Iporaea Noctillorurn,oiirsowell known pure white, waxy Moonvine, bearing flowers very fragrant and as big as a saucer, 2V$-in- pots: will make good stock tor you to propa- gate from. $5,00 per loo. lOOOFicus Elasrica or Rubber Plants, in fine condition, perfect leaves. 7-in- pots, specimen plants. 28 to 30 in. high. $1-00; 6 to h'rin- pots. 25 to 28 in. high. 50c to 75c: 5ii to 51i-in. pots. 30c to 35c- Our Hydrangea Otaksa is just right for Kaster trade; every branch nicely staked up. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7 heads to the plant- 6-in. pots, 35c to50c:5to7 in- pots 75c$l-00,$1.25 to $1.50. Cyclamen, 5'4 in . in bloom and bud. 35c. 40c. 50c: 4-in.. 25c. We are yvell provided with a big stock of Prim- ula Obconlcas for Easter Have 3000— ail sizes, of this hardy Easter plant. We always were short every Easter, therefore we raised a big stock for this Easter. 4,4^2. 5, 51 > and 6-in. pots. 10c. 15c. 20c. 25c. 35c and 50c. Obconicas, 4 in.. 10c; in bloom. 15c. Dracaena Vermlnalis, red colored, 5H-in . 40c. Belmoreana, 4 in.. 25c to 30c. Aspidistra, 6-in.. 75c, $1.00, $1.25; green foliage- Our Ferns this year are exceptionally fine. Boston, Scotii, Whitmani and Scholzeli 5H and 6 in.. 35c. 40c and 40c. 7-in- large, bushy plants. 75c to $1.00. As big as a bushel basket- $1.00 to $1.25- Remember, all our Ferns are pot. grown not lifted from benches. Neph. Giatrasii, a new beautiful fern, an im- provement on Scotii. much shorter and bushier than Scotti. 54-in- pots. 50c; 3-in- pots, 20c: 4-in- 25c: 6-in. 75c, Pans35c to 40c Ferns for Dishes. Big assortment. 2V2 in. pots, at $4.00 per 100: 3-in. pots. $7.00 per 100. Cocos Weddeliana Palms, big 4-in. pots. 18-20 inches high. 35c. 40c. 50c. Begonia Argenti Gutato, (y ariegated 4-in . 25c ; 2V2-in.. 15c. Kentia. ^"We are well provided this Easter with a oig stock of Kentia Fosteriana Palms, and to make room for our new importation arriving from Belgium in April, we will be able to give you an excellent low value on them- Just look what Special Bargains we offer you for vour Easter trade- 6-in. pots. 30,35. 40.50 in- high. $1, $1.25.$1.50 $1.75. $2-00, J2-50 to $3.00- 7-in- pots made up. one large size, about 40, 45 to 50 in- high in centre 3 of smaller size around. $3-00, 33-50 to $4.00- Single plants. 5-5V$ in- pots. 25 to 30 in- high, 50c, 60c to 75c: 4-in- 25c. Kentia Belmoreana Combination Plants, made up of 3 plants, 20 to 25 in- high. 6-in- pots. 75c to $l.'r0- Single plants, bushy 5H-in- pots, 50c, 60c. to 75c- 4-4H-5 in- pots. 25c, 30c to 40c- Spirea Gladstone. What is a home, what is a store, what is a church, what is an Easter present, without having a few of the so much admired and so greatly in demand Spirea Gladstone the pride of Holland O, those charming sprays of beautiful pure white flowers! And the foliage, of such a beautiful wax deep green is a jewel in itself! Mixed with beau- tiful lilies and other blooming plants they will complete the flower decoration for your happy joyful Easter home of 1913- Knowing the great demand for these plants during past Easters.when not half the customers could be supplied, we are well prepared this year for the rush, and were for- tunate in spite of the scarcity last fall in Holland- When other florists' supplies were cut thort by Holland growers we obtained enough of the bulbs to All two houses with the choicest, and n able to supply all incoming orders promptly. Trices: 5H, 6 and 7-in. pots, full of buds and flow- ers. 35c. 50c, 75c to $1*10 each; dozen or more, the same price- Some are as big as a small washtub- Cash with order please. Please state if shipped with or without pots. All goods shipped at pur- GODFREY ASCHMANN, aser's risk only Importer, Wholesale Grower and Shipper of Potted Plants. 1012 West Ontario St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. 456 The American Florist. Mar. /j, THE NEW FRENCH HYDRANGEAS Dormant stock stored in cold frames and which can readily he brought into flower for Decoration Day and later. 3-inch Per doz. Avalanche. Splendid large white $1.00 Botaniste Peltereau. Enormous pretty mauve-rose ". 1.00 Bouquet Rose. Rosy ambler turning to bright pink 1.75 Dentelle. Deeply fringed creamy-white 1.25 Fraicheur. White, delicately suffused with rose 1.25 General de Vibraye. Favorite bright rose color 1.75 La Lorraine. Pale rose changing to bright pink 1.75 Mme. A. Riverain. Superb bright rose color 1.50 Mme. E. Moulliere. The favorite white. 1.75 Mme. Maurice Hamar. Delicate flesh rose color, but in our soil coming a beautiful deep blue 1.50 Mme. Raymond. Transparent white, passing to a tender rose 1.50 Pots Per 100 5-incu Per doz. Pots Per 100 $7.00 .$2.50 $20.00 7.00 2.50 20.00 12.00 8.00 2.50 20.00 8.00 2.50 20.00 12.00 — — 12.00 — — 10.00 12.00 2.50 20.00 10.00 2.50 20.00 10.00 2.50 20.00 doz. Mme. Agnes Bariller. Personally we consider this the best white 1.50 Mile. Renee Gaillard. Very large, milky- white, irregularly dentated showy flowers 1.50 Mile, de Tremault. White, producing flower heads as large as the popu- lar Otaksa 1.50 Mousseline. Beautiful mauve-rose with cream colored centre 1.50 Mont Rose. Very early, clear flesh-rose in immense panicles 1.75 Mons. G. Renault. Bright rose with car- mine reflex 1.25 Ornament. Large mauve-pink 1.25 Ronsard, Very large rose-pink 1.25 Radiant. Distinct rose-carmine 1.50 Souvenir de Mme. E. Chautard. One of the best, a bright rose color 1.50 Senateur Henri David. On the style of La Lorraine, but flowers earlier 1.75 3-inch Pots Per Per 100 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 12.00 8.00 8.0(1 8.00 10.00 10.00 12.00 5-ineh Pots Per Per doz. 100 2.50 20.00 2.50 20.00 2.50 20.00 3.00 — 2.50 20.00 2.50 20.00 2.50 20.00 We will furnish one three-inch pot plant of each of the 22 varieties for $2.50 HENRY A. DREER, Inc., 714 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. The above prices are intended for the trade only LAST CALL 10,000 Light Pink and Rose Pink ENCHANTRESS Carnation Cuttings Must Be Sold at Once $12.50 per 1000 While they last. Order now. •IThese cuttings are taken from stock grown by the best growers of the En- chantress variety of car- nations in this vicinity and are big value at the price quoted. Send in your order now. PERCY JONES 56 E. Randolph St , Chicago Geraniums^ Colcus Ricsrd and Poitevlne, $15.00 per 1000. S. A. Nutt, $12.50 per 1000; next delivery about March 24. G. Beddcr, Vers., and general assortment$6.00 per 1000; ready almost any time. Plumosus, iust right for Easter pans, sample, 10 cents; 100. $2.50. Safe Delivery Guaranteed. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. VAUGHAN'S CANNAS Strong 2-Eyed Bulbs. Per 100 Pit KIWI Beaute Poitevine...$ 4.00 $ 30.00 Chas. Henderson ... 4.00 30.00 Comte de Sach 6.00 50.00 David Harum 4.00 35.00 Dwarf Fl. Vaughan 4.00 35.00 Egandale 4.00 35.00 Julius Koch 15.00 125.00 Per 100 Pit 1000 Long Branch $ 6.00 $55.00 Mad. Crozy 4.00 35.00 Milwaukee 4.00 New Chicago 10.00 New York 5.00 Prince Wied 10.00 The Express 6.00 35.00 90.00 40.00 90.00 50.00 250 at the 1000 rate. cwcago Vaughan's Seed Store New York ROSES!! ROSES!! ROSES!! ROSES!! flraf tt*rl Qtrknlr • Richmond. White Killarney, Brides, Kaiserin, Pink Killarney VrriUlCU OlUlft. Bridesmaids. 2H-in. pots. Price. $10.00 per 100; $100 per 1000. Ready first of March. OWTl-ROOt StOCk * -•£ Mary'?n4' pink Killarney, Richmond, Perles,_ White 1000. Ready middle of March. Killamey, Kaiserin. 2H-in. pots. i.OO per 100; $47.50 per raRNATlON PTTTTrKTf' Q • Enchantress, Rose Pink Enchantress, May l*nJ\M\M.M.\Jn VUllinuo. Day- white Enchantress, Lady Bountiful. Queen Louise, White Perfection, O. P. Bassett. Price. $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Ready now. VERBENA PLANTS* AND CUTTINGS J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. The Early Advertisement Gets There '9*3- The American Florist. 4 57 THE E. G. HILL CO. Richmond, Ind, R K A D Y NOW Our Commodore j Rosette Strong well-rooted cuttings of the best red carnation of the year, grand when Beacon has gone off color and is bursting — 512.00 per LOO; (10.00 per 1000. Dorner's novelty of 1912, lovely cerise pink. 56.00 per 100 $50.00 per 1000. St. Nicholas Baur's scarlet, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. White Perfection !XttTock $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Grafted Ro»e«s Order Now. for March Deliveries: Grand stock on the best Irish Manetti, thoroughly established. Mrs. George Shawyer, $30 per 100. Milady, $35 per 100. Pink and White Killarney, Richmond, Radiance, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Lady Hillingdon, Antoine Rivoire (Mrs. Taft). $12 per 100; $100 per 1000. Chrysanthemums All our standard varieties in large quantities ready now; clean, healthy and in full growth. ChrySOlOra and Roman Gold in large quantity, $4 per 100. If our list is not at hand, send for it. ■A 0^ 0^ B^ M^ Wintered cool: x-strone iTM W M ^^ ^_ ^^ .rime condition. Rl 5 ^k BB ^k Best sorts, old and new, ||m^y| includinE 2H-inch. 4 in. ROSES IN BLOOM FOR EASTER. We expect to have the following varieties in bloom: Lady Gay Tausendschon Hiawatha ExcelSa Flower Of Fairfield White and Pink Dorothy Perkins Delight American Pillar 7 to 8 inch pots from $1.00 to $6.00 each. Do/. K0 1000 100 Duchesse de Brabant $0.50 $3.00 $25.00 $10.00 ItoiledeLyon 0.50 3.00 27.50 10.00 Maman Cochet, Pink 0.50 3.00 27.50 10.00 White Maman Cochet.... 0.50 3.C0 27.50 10.00 Mile. Franzisca Krurier . 0.50 3.00 25.00 10.00 Safrano 0.50 3.00 25.00 10.00 William R. Smith 0.50 3.50 30.00 10.00 Mme. Jenny Guillemot ... 0.50 3.50 30-00 12.00 Crimson Baby Rambler Phyllis Orleans Jessie 5 inch pots from 50c to 75c each. Rhea Reid O.eo 4.00 .35.HO 12.00 Erna Teschendorf f— 5 iiicn p°ts ;it 75c e;uh Jeanne d'Arc 0.50 3.5" 30.00 12.0n Dorothy Perkins 0.5O 3.00 25.00 10.00 HYDRANGEA OTAKSA 7 to 8 inch pots from $1.00 to $2.50 each. •« " New French Varieties— 4 to rj inch pots from 75c to $1.50 each. RHODODENRONS— from $1.00 to $2.00 each. 3i-33CwHILAnGdo1Phst.Vaflghan,s Seed Store, zfSLZEL Greenhouses and Nurseries, Western Springs, 111. Phil*a Crimson Rambler. . 1 1,9 1 3.00 25.00 10.00 Tansendschoen '.. 0.50 3.<0 25.n0 10.00 Mary Washington 0.50 3.00 25.00 10.00 Marechal Nlel 0.60 3.50 30.00 15.00 *2ffin rrni f/loral company.^ Mention the American Florist when writing Enchantress Supreme rPHE Best Sport from Enchantress up-to-date, possessing alt the vigor and freedom ■*• that distinguishes its parent. Color alight salmon pink — a color that is not only very attractive, but also one that endures full exposure to the sun without bleaching. A good all around Carnation that retains its color at all seasons. Calyx is longer and narrower than that of the parent variety, and distinct from the latter. Has shown no inclination to be a burster. The weak points of Enchantress seem to have been lost in this Sport, and a trial of four years duration convinces us of its great value. nninrOi Twelve Rooted Cuttings $3.00 One Hundred rooted cuttings. ...$ 12.00 rnlliiA Twenty-five rooted cuttings, 5.00 One Thousand rooted cuttings . . lOO.OO ■ invhui Fifty rooted cuttings 7.00 I2#" Order quick for February deliveries. DAILLEDOIZE BROS., ^b^l™.^*™-' F.F.SCHEEL SHERMERVILLE, ILL. Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers, Pot Plants and Nursery Stock THE EARLY ADVERTISE= MENT SETS THERE. 458 The American Florist. Mar, 15, Palms for Easter Sales* 4-inch 5-inch 6-inch 6-inch 7-inch 7-inch 9-inch 10-inch 4-inch 5-inch 6 inch 7-inch 8-inch 8 inch 8-inch Doz. $ 6.00 8.00 17.00 KENTIA BELMOREANA. Height 12-15 inches Per 100 $40.00 18 inches 22-24 inches •. 26-28 inches 28-30 inches *. 30-32 inches 42-46 inches 48-50 inches KENTIA FORSTERIANA. Height 15 inches Per 100, $40.00 20-24 inches 30-32 inches 36-4*?) inches 40-44 inches 44-48 inches 52-55 inches PHOENIX CANARIENSIS. inch, 30-35 inches high Each, $3.00 PHOENIX ROEBELINII. 6-in., 16-18inches high. ..Each, $1.75 7-in., 20-22 inches high... Each, $2.50 11-in. tub, 28-30 inches high... Each, $8.00 31-33 W. Randolph St., CHICAGO Vaughail'S Seed Store 25 Barclay St., NEW YORK GREENHOUSES AND NURSERIES, WESTERN SPRING. ILL. jKnrfSx ■ ■ /IPW/ B\ 1 iM\ iv Leaves 5-6 5-6 6 6-7 6-7 6-7 6-7 6-7 Leaves 5 5-6 5-6 6-7 6-7 6-7 6-7 Each $ .75 1.50 2.00 2.50 3.00 5.00 8.00 Each .75 1.50 3.60 4.00 5.00 6.00 Doz. $5.00 8.00 17.00 Kentia Belmoreana. Best Grafted Rose Stock Pink Killarney, White Killarney, Double White Killarney, Richmond, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Prince de Bulgarie and Lady Hillingdon, $110.00 per 1,000, $100.00 per 1,000 in 6,000 lots; $97.50 per 1,000 in 10,000 lots and $95.00 per 1,000 in 100,000 lots, F. O. B. Morton Grove, 111. Killarney Queen, $15.00 per 100; $120.00 per 1,000. OWN ROOT STOCK Killarney, White Killarney, Prince de Bulgarie, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Melody, Lady Hillingdon and My Maryland, $6.00 per 100; $55.00 per 1,000. Richmond, 21 j-inch, $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1,000. The Above is All Select Stock and a Big Bargain at the Prices Quoted. P^T NOTE: The next lot of Carnations will be ready March 30, 1913. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. ••• Boston Ferns $3.00 per 100 $30.00 per 1000 Whitmarrl Compacta (new), to take the place ol Whitmani. A better commercial fern; 2Vi in.. $6.00 per 100: $50.00 per 1000. Roosevelt, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. 250 plants at 1000 rates. HENRY H. BARROWS & SON, Whitman, Mass. The New Double Marguerite MRS. F. SANDER It's a good spring and summei proposition and will keep you supplied with plenty of cut flowers at a time when all other flowers are scarce. 2-in. pots $2.50 per 100, $18.00 per lOOO. ELMER RAWLINGS, Wholesale Florist, OLEAN, N. Y. PALMS, FERNS AND Decorative Plants JOHN scon, Rutland Rd. 5 E. 45th St. BROOKLYN N Y •«•• >>< ><< >>< mmmm >< i X mmm >< f9'3- The American Florist. 1:59 Mrs. "Geo. Shawyer" The Peerless F»irxls:" The coming leader in forcing roses. Our neighbors are best customers. They have watched its growth all winter and know its worth! NEW CARNATIONS Northport — The leader in the dark pink section. Commodore — The freest blooming scarlet we have Enchantress Supreme and Salmon Beauty— Two fine sports from Enchantress. CHRYSANTHEMUMS RamapO — Immediate delivery; splendid young stock, 21/2 in. pots, $15.00 per hundred. Unaka, Gloria, Well's Late Pink and Smith's Advance. We catalogue over 600 varieties and our catalogue is yours for the asking. CHAS.H.TOTTY MADI8QN, N. J. Landscape Gardening A course for Gar- deners, Florists and Home-makers, taught by Prof. Craig and Prof. Beal of Cornell University. Progressive Florists recognize the growing importance of a knowl- edge of Landscape Art. Gardeners who un- derstand up • to - date methods and practice are in demand for the best positions. A knowledge of Landscape Gardening is indispensable to those who would have the pleasantest homes. 250-page Catalog free. Write today. The Home Correspondence School Dent. A. F., Springfield, Mass. PROF. CRAIG. Mention the American Florist when writing Finest in the land, best mammoth varieties, true to name. Seedlings are disappointing, get the true stock, at 70c per 100, $K00perl000; Mrs.F.San- der, $1.25 per 100, $10.00 per 1000. Coleus, finest named varieties, a grand collection, at 70c per 100, $6.00 per 1000. Pansies. Roemer's Prize Winners (Germany), large, fine plants. 50c per 100. $4.00 per 1000. Daisies, Cali- fornia and Queen Alexan- dra. $1.00 per 100, $8.00 per 1000. Arferatums, 60c per 100. $5-00 per 1000. Alternantheras. three varieties, very strong. 60c per 100, $5.00 per 1000- Feverfew, "Little Gem" (True). $1.25 per 100. $10.00 per 1000. Salvias. Bonfire and St. Louis. $1.00 per 100. $8.00 per 1000. We prepay express. C. HUMFELD, The Rooted Cutting Specialist, Clay Center, Kan. Mention the American Florist when writing VERBENAS I7* J m Never Mind the Weather, Easter is Coming Right Along, We have the Stock ready to ship to you. Write or wire us at once LiHies 12H cents per bud Spireas, extra fine plants. 35c, 50c and 75c each. 4 and more heads at 25 cents per head. Hydrangeas, beautiful large heads at 2Sc per head. All imported stock plants ranging50c, 7Sc.Sl.00 each and up. Primroses, we have a large stock in 3 and 4-inch Obconica in full bloom, at the very low price, to clnse them out. ot $5 00 per hundred for 3-inch or 75 cents per dozen: 4-inch Obconica and Chinese $12.50 per hundred. Bnlb Stock. 5 and 6-mch at 25 and 30 cents each, including Tulips, Hyacinths, Narcissus, Von Sion. etc., also Hyacinths in 4-inch pots, single GEO. A. KUHL, stems at $10.00 and $15 00 per hundred: 5-inch $15.00 to $20.00 per hundred. Begonias. All kinds in 2H-inch at $5.00: 3-inch $8.00; 4-inch, $12.50. Azaleas at $1.00. $1.25 and $1.50 each. Baby Ramblers 35c. 50c and 75c each. White Ramblers at 35c each. Souperts and Hermosa at 35c and 50c each. Cinerarias, 3-in.. $8 Ot ; 4-in., $15 00; 5-in.. $20.00. We can give you any size of ferns you want in Whitmani, Bostons, Roosevelt, small ierns Plumosus and Sprengeri for ferneries in abund- ance. Soft Wooded Stock, new list just out. send (or one Wholesale Grower PEKIN, ILL. ROSE PLANTS, 2Mn. pots Per 100 Perl AMERICAN BEAUTIES *5 mi $45 00 WHITE KILLARNEYS 4 00 35 '«' PINK KILLARNEYS 4 00 35 00 MELODY 4 00 35 00 SUNRISE 4 00 35 00 RICHMONDS 3 iki J7, 00 PETER REINBERG, 30 E. Randolph St.. CHICAGO. The Early Advertisement Gets There 460 The American Florist. Mar. 8, QUALITY IN YOUNG STOCK NEW ROSES. MILADY Grafted per 100, $30.00 Per 1000, $250.00 Own Root " " 30.00 " " 250.00 MRS. GEO. SHAWYER Grafted per 100, $80.00 Per 10(10, $250.00 KILLARNEY QUEEN and DOUBLE WHITE KILLARNEY Two new Roses of last season. Grafted per HO, $20.00 Per 1000, $150.00 Own Root " " 12.00 " " 100.00 MRS. CHAS. RUSSELL (March delivery) Grafted per 100, $35.00 Per 1000, $300.00 KILLARNEY, WHITE KILLARNEY, MY MARYLAND, DOUBLE PINK KILLARNEV, MRS. TAFT (Rivoire) RADIANCE, MRS. AARON WARD, LADY HILLINGDON, RICHMOND Grafted per 100, $15.00 Per 1000, $120.00 Own Root " " 7.50 " " 60.0 For Immediate Delivery ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, Seedlings $1.00 per 100; $10.00 per 100 ASPARAGUS PLOMOSUS, 214-inch $3.50 per 1C0; $30.00 per 100 ASPARACUS SPRENGERI, Seedlings 75c per 100; 5.00 per 100 ASPARAGUS HATCHERI, Seedlings $1.50 per 100; $15.00 per 100 ASPARAGUS HATCHERI, 2^-inch $7 00 per 100; $60.00 per 100 « " 3-inch $12 00 per 100; $100.00 per 100 » " 4 inch $16.00 per 100; $120.00 per 100 BEDDING STOCK-COLEUS^n^quanti.y, SALVIA, ALTERNANTHERA, HELIOTROPE, AGERATUM No order too lar ge for our wholesale department. Use printed stationery or enclose your card. Wholesale prices to the trade only. A. N. PIERSOIN, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. Primula Obconica, strong plants, in bud and bloom. 4-inch, $5.00 per 100. $45.00 per 1000; out of 2H-inch plants that will bloom for Xmas. $1.50 per 100. $14.00 per 1000. Malacoides, l.iant Baby Primrose, strong. 2V, inch. $2.00 per 100. 300 for $5.00. Asparagus Plumosus and Sprengeri. strong, 2Vvinch $2,00 per 100. $15.00 per 1000: 3-inch. $3.00 per 100 $25.00 per 1000. J. C. SCHMIDT, Bristol, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing J. D. Thompson Carnation Go. Carnation Specialists JOUET, ILL Mention the American Florist when writing Charles H. Totty MADISON, NEW JERSEY Wholesale Florist Chrysanthemum Novelties my Specialty Mention the American Florist when writing SHAMROCK, TRUE IRISH. Strong plants from 13j-in. pots... 100, $3; 1000, $25. Strong plants in 1-in. pots with saucers, $4 per 100; 35 per 1000. FERNS FOR DISHES. Best assorted varieties from 2^-in. pots. .100. $3.50; 1000, $30.. 500 at 1000 rate. Cash with order. FRANK OECHSLIN, 4911 West Quincy St. CHICAGO. Mention the American Fiortst when writing Select Stock for Spring The best lot of stock in this line we have ever seen. Everv live florist and landscape man can make good use of the following subjects, and we are sure there is no better quality in the country: Azalea Mollis. 15 to 18-in., bushy and full of buds $ 3.50 per 10. $ 30.00 per 100 Ghent (Pontica). Named sorts, full of buds, 18 to 24-in 4.50 per 10. 40.00 per 1C0 Rhododendrons, 18 to 24-in.. 8 to 12 buds, very fine 7.50perl0, 70.00 per 100 24 to30-in., 12 to 14 buds, very fine 10.00 per 10. 90.00 per 100 30to36-in., 14 to 16 buds, very fine 15.00 per 10, 125.00 per 100 24 in., seedlings, bushy, well budded plants 6.50 per 10. 60.00 per 100 Tree Roses, all hardy varieties, budded on straight stout stems 3.50 per 10. 30.00 per 100 Boxwood, a magnificent spring importation on hand, clean bright stock and grand values for the money. Pyramidal, 36-in. high, at $1.75 each; 42-in. high, at $2.25 each; 48-in. high, at $3.00 each; 54-in. high, at $4.00 each. Globe Form, perfect globes, 18 by 18 inches, $3,00 each. Bush Form, very broad, heavy plants. 12-in. high. $3.00 per 10. $25.00 per 100; 18-in. high, 50c each. $4.50 per 10; 24 in. high. $1.25 each. $10.00 per 10; 30 in. high, $1.50. each, very broad. 36-in. high. $2.00 each, very broad. Aristiloochioa Sipho, Dutchman's Pipe, heavy vines, 4-ft. top. $25.00 per 100. Hybrid Tea Roses, strong 2-vr.. field grown dormant plants— Betty, fine pink. $17.50 per 100; lien. McArthur. Grus An Teplitz, Hermosa. Kaiserin Augusta, Victoria. La France, Mad. Jules Grolez (deep pink) Mamam Cochet, Mad. Caroline Testout, White Maman Cochet, at $15.00 per 100; Prince de Bulgarie, $17.50 per 100. NEW BABY RAMBLER ROSES, 2 yr.. field grown— Erna Teschendorf, the best red yet introduced, more petals than the original Baby Rambler, a deeper, brighter red and does not fade. $4.00 per dozen, $30.00 per 100. Orleans, light Geranium red, openingto a bright rose color. Very free bloomer and compact shapely plant for pots, $2.50 ger dozen. $18.00 per 100. CLIMBING ROSES, 2-yr.. field grown- Dorothy Perkins $12.00 per 100 Flower of Fairfield $20.00 per 100 Farcpihar 25.00 per 100 Hiawatha 12.00 per 100 Tausendschon 15.00 per 100 Trier 12.00 per 100 Violet Blue 10.00 per 1U0 White Dorothy 12.00 per 100 Yellow Rambler 10.00 per 100 The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio '9Z3 The A m er i ca n Fl ori s r. 461 Spring Stock Ready for Shipment Dra caenas-rae °v«stocked and can quote you very low prices. Ppi«n ^> For varieties and prices in 4 in., 5 in., 6 in. and 7 in. pots write at once. Geraniums— S. A. Nutt, extra strong 2V2 in. at $25.00 a 1000, $2.75 a 100. Asparagus Plumosus —at prevailing market prices. Virir**lC— w111 be readv for shipment by IIlt-»Cla April 1st at current prices. If you don't see what you want in this advertisement, write and ask us, as we are general growers with a reputation for high grade goods. Meredith flower and Vegetable Co. LIBERTYVILLE, ILL. CARNATIONS Rooted Cuttings, Season 1913. Readv Now. Per 100 Per 1000 Rosette $6 00 $50 00 St. Nicholas 6 00 60 00 Benora 6 00 50 00 Gloriosa 4 00 30 00 White Wonder 3 00 25 (0 White Perfection 3 00 25 00 White Enchantress 3 00 25 00 Enchantress 3 00 26 00 Rose Pink Encnantress 3 00 25 00 Scarlet Glow 3 00 26 00 Mrs. C. W. Ward 3 00 25 00 Bonfire 3 00 25 00 Rooted Cuttings Our Specialty. Fine stock: even size; well rooted cuttings. F. DORNER & SONS CO. LA FAYETTE, IND. k FEW GOOD THINGS YOU WANT. Geraniums, Nutt Buchner. Ricard. Perkins Poitevine, 2in„ $2.00 per 100: 3 in., $5.00 per 100. Boston and VVUtmani ferns, 3 in.. 10c; 4 in., 15c; 5 in.. 25c. Dracaena Ind., 3in.. $5.00; 4-in„ S0.00: Sin. $25.00 per 100. Vlnca Var., 2-in.. 2c. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2-in.. $2.50 per 100. Asparagus Plumosus, 2 in.. $3.00 per 100. Heliotrope, Scarlet Sage, Lemon Verbenas, Cigar Plant, 2 in.. $2.00 per 100. Cash with order. GEO. M. EMMANS. Newton, n. J. Easter Plants. Acacias $1.60, $2.00, $2.50, $3 00, $3.50, $600. Genistas 36c, 75c, $1.00 Bougainvilleas $1.50, $2.00, $2.50, $3.00, $3.50, $4.00 Heather $1.00, $1.50 Dorothy Perkins Roses $1.25, $1.50, $2.00, $2.50, $3.00, $3.50, $5.00, $6.00 Crimson Rambler Roses $1.25, $1.50, $2.00, $2.50, $3.00, $3 50, $5.00, $6.00 American Pillar Roses * $2.00, $2.50 Pink, White, Crimson, Baby Ramblers 50c, 75c, $1.00 Hiawatha Roses $1.25, $1.50, $•-'.00, $•_' 60, $3 00, $3.50, $5.00, $6.00 Marguerites, single 50c, $1.60 Hydrangeas, pink, white, 50c, 75c, $1.00, $1.50, $-'.00, $2.60, $3.09, $3 50, $.500. Azaleas, Prof. Wolters $1.00, $1.50, $2.00, $2.50 Azaleas, Encke 50c, 75c Bottlebrush $2.60, $3.00, $3.60 Crotons $1.00, $1.60, $2.00, $2.60, $3.00 Trained Ivies 75c, $1.00 each Thomas Roland Gardener and Florist. NAHANT, MASS. PALMS. Each. Kentia Forsterlana, 4 in. pots. 12 to 15 in 18c Kentia Belmoreana,4 in. pots. 12 to 15 in 18c Areca Lutescens, 5m. pots. 8 to 12-in 10c Latania Borbonica. 4 in. pots. 12 to 15 in 15c ROSES OUR SPECIALTY. Write for 1913 Catalogue. THE D1NGEE & CONARD CO., WEST GROVE, PA. John Bader Co. B. L. ELLIOT, Owner. Wholesale Plantsman 1 826 Rialto St., N. S. PITTSBURG, PA. 462 The American Florist. Mar. '5, Index to Advertisers. Advance Co The.... 472 Alpha Floral Co. ... 441 \mencan Spawn Co 452 American Wooden- ware MfgCo Ill AmlingE CCo..... 435 Anderson S A 441 Andorra Nurseries, . 454 Angermueller G H. 437 Aphine Mfg Co.... 470 Archias Floral Co.. 444 Archias Seed Store. 448 Aschmann Godfrey. 455 Atlanta Floral Co... 442 Auburndale Gold Fish Co 440 Avenue Floral Co.. 447 Bader Jno & Co 461 Barrows H H & Son 458 Bassett&Washburn 425 Batavia GreenheCo 435 Bauer Germinat'r Co 447 Baur Window Glass Co 469 Bayersdorfer H 440 Beaven E A 440 Begerow's 444 BergerBros 436 BerningH G... 428 436 Bertermann BrosCo 442 Blackistone Z D... 444 Blair Robt. T 462 Bobbink & Atkins.. 454 BoddingtonAT .... 449 Bodger J & SonsCo. II BolandJBCo 441 Bolgiano J & Sons.. II BoweM A 443 Bramley & Son 444 Brant SD 454 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 446 Breitmeyer's J Sons. 442 Brown Alfred J Seed Co 446 Brownell C W & Co. 454 BninsHN II Buchbinder Bros... 467 BuckbeeH W 444 Budlong J A 435 Burpee W A & Co.. 447 Caldwell theWoods- man Co 440 California SeedGrow- ers Assn 446 CampConduit Co .. Ill Carbone Philip L... 444 Chicago Cam Co. I 435 453 Chicago Flower Growers Assn 472 Chicago Great Western RR .... 433 Chicago House Wrecking Co 428 Clark E B Seed Co. II Clark's Sons David. 443 Cleveland Cut Flower Co 443 Cole W B 454 Conard & Jones.... 452 Cooke Geo H 441 Cotsonas Geo & Co. 440 Cowee W J 472 Coy HC Seed Co... 447 Craig Robt Co 451 CritchellC E 437 Cunningham los H. 453 Dailtedouzc Bros... 457 Dammann&Co — 448 Daniels & Fisber. . . 443. DardsChas 442 Deamud J B Co 430 Denaiffe & Son 446 Derby Henry 467 Detroit Flower Pot Mfy Ill Dickinson Albert Seed Co 447 Dietsch A &Co.... IV Diller Caskey & Keen 472 DillonJ L 456 Dingee&ConardCo. 461 Dorner F & Sons ... 461 Dreer HA... Ill 456 470 Dnerr Chas A 444 Dunlop JohnH 443 Dwelle - Kaiser Co The 471 EckhardtORCo.. 424 "dwards Fold Box, 462 Eisele C 453 dmmans Geo M .... 461 Erie Floral Co I Erne& Klingel 432 Ever Ready Flower Pot Cover Co 440 Eyres HG 443 Fish Henry Seed Co 448 Florists' Hail Assn. 472 Foley Mfg Co IV Fottler. Fiske, Rawson Co II Franzen FO 448 Freeman Mrs J B... 414 Freeman & Sons S . 472 Froment HE 439 Galvin Thos F 443 Garland Geo M Co. 466 Gasser J M Co 443 Geny Bros 444 Giblin & Co 471 Gladioli The Spe- cialty Assn 450 Godineau R& M... 447 Gorham & Chapline 471 Grand Rapids Flower Co 443 Groves Robert 440 Guldemond M] .... 450 Gude Bros 442 Guttman Flower Growers Co 439 Hagen burger Carl.. 450 Haisch 441 Haven Seed Co The 447 Heacock Jos Co .... 450 Heinl John & Son.. 441 Henderson A & Co. 450 Herr Albert M 456 Herrmann A 472 Hess & Swoboda . . . 442 Hews A H&Co.... Ill Hilfinger Bros Ill Hill EG&Co 457 Hitchings & Co.... 469 Hoerber Bros 426 HoffmeisterFlo Co. 437 Holm & Olson 442 Holton &HunkelCo 436 Home Cor School... 459 Hooker H M Co.... 469 Hoopes J E & Co. . . 447 HumfeldC 459 Hurff Edgar F 447 Igoe Bros 462 Illinois Metals Co.. 472 Illinois Pipe Mfg Co 472 Isbell S M & Co... II Jackson & Perkins ..454 i obnson J Oliver ... 447 Johnson WW & Son 448 Jones Percy 432 456 Jones Ralston S.... 450 Kasting WFCo ... 437 Keller Geo & Sons. Ill Keller's Sons, J B.. 444 Kellogg Geo M 444 Kennicott Bros 432 Kervan Co The 439 Kessler W A 439 Kift Robt 443 King Construct Co. 471 Kohr AF Ill Kramer IN &Son.. Ill Kroeschell Bros Co. 468 Kruchten John 438 Kuehn C A 436 Kuhl Geo A.... 428 459 Kyle & Foerster.... 435 LaCrosse Floral Co. 442 Lager & Hurrell.... I Lange A 441 Landreth Seed Co.. II Leborious J J 441 Leedle Floral Co . . . 457 Leistner Oscar 435 Leonard Seed Co... 447 Lord & Burnham .. 467 Lutton. Wm H 462 McCallum Co 437 McConnell Alex.... 441 McCoy L W 444 McClunicGeo 444 McCullough's J M Sons Co 437 MeDonald Bros. ... 470 McHutchison&Co.. II McKellarChas W.. 435 McKennaP& Son. 443 Mangel 441 M. WINANDY CO.,Mfrs. Greenhouse builders and manuftctnrer* of WINANDY'SNEW BENCH AND HEATING SYSTEM. Write for particulars. 6236 N. Lincoln St. CHICAGO Telephone Ravenswood 607. Mention the American Florist when writing M Linn Otto 441 Matthews Florist... 4>3 Matthewson JE..444 458 May &CoLL 441 Meconi Paul 439 Meredith The Flow- er & VegCo 461 Metropolitan Mate- rial Co 471 Mette Henry 452 Meyer John C & Co. 440 Miami Floral Co . . . 424 Michigan Cut Flowr Exchange 440 Moninger J C Co... IV Moore, Hentz & Nash 439 Morehead Mfg Co... 472 Mt Gilead Pottery Co Ill Murray Samuel 442 Myers Florist 444 Nat Flo B of Trade. 471 N Y Cut Flower Ex. 439 Niessen Leo Co 437 Ocean Moss & Peat Co 440 Oechslin Frank 460 Ostertag Bros ..430 443 Palmer W J & Son . 442 Park Floral Co 442 Parkside Green- houses 450 Patten & Co 452 Paasche Air Brush Co 434 Peacock DahliaFms 454 Pedrick Geo & Son. 448 Pelicano, Rossi & Co 442 Pennock-MeehanCo 439 Pennthe Florist 442 Peters & Reed Poty III Phillips Bros 444 Pierson AN (Inc).. 460 Pierson F R Co.... I Pieters & Wheeler Seed Co.... 446 Pillsbury IL 472 Pinkston Jas E 440 Podesta&Baldocchi 443 Poehlmann Bros Co 427 445 458 Pollworth C C Co I 436 443 Pulverized Manure Co 470 QuakerCity Machine Works 472 Raedlein Basket Co 434 Randall A L Co.... 435 Randolph & Mc Clements 469 Ratekin'sSeed H'se 447 Rawlings Elmer.... 458 Ready Reference... 463 Reed & Keller 470 Regan Ptg House .. 469 Reid Edw 437 Reinberg Geo 435 Reinberg Peter. .431 459 Rice Bros 436 Rice Co., M 440 Richardson & Boyn- ton Co 468 RoDinsonJCSeed Co II Rock WL Co 442 Rohnert Seed Co... II Koland Thos 461 Rosenberg Dave .. 440 Routzabn Seed Co . II RuschG&Co 434 Saakes O C 443 Saltford Flowr Shop 442 Scheel F F 457 Schilder Bros 447 Schiller, the Florist. 444 Schillo Adam 467 Schlatter W & Son. 462 Schling Max 444 Schmidt J C 460 Scott John 458 SharpPartridge&Co 469 Siebrecht George C 439 Situation & Wants.. 423 Skidelsky S S & Co. 448 Smith AW &Co... 443 SmithED&Co 452 Smith & Hemenway 470 Smith Henry 443 Smith Wm C 436 Smith W&T Co... I Snyder F R 439 SpragueJ H 440 Stearns Lumber Co. 468 StoothoS H A Co... 470 Storrs & Harrison.. 460 Sunlight Double Glass Sash Co.... 471 Superior Machine & Boiler Works.. 468 Syracuse Pottery Co III Texas Seed & Floral Co 441 Thompson Car Co.. 460 Thorburn J M & Co 450 TottyCbasH.... 459 460 Trimble WE Greenhouse Co . . 435 Vaughan A L & Co. 433 Vaughan's Seed Store I III 448 453 456 457 458 470 Vestals 444 Vick's Sons Jas 448 Vincent R Jr I Virgin U J 444 Wagner Park Cons. Ill Walker FA & Co.. 444 Ward&Co, R M... II Weiland&Risch... 435 Welch Bros 424 437 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 447 Wietor Bros 429 435 WilksSMfgCo.... 471 Wilson RG 441 Winandy M &Co.. 462 Windier Wholesale Florist Co 436 WittboldGCo 441 Wittbold Henry.... 430 Wolfskin Bros & Morris Goldenson 443 Wood Bros 448 Woodruff S D &Son. 448 WredeH 450 Yokohama Nurs Co. II Young & Nugent... 441 Zech & Mann 435 Ziska Tos 435 GREENHOUSE GLAZING. Big jobs a specialty Prices on application ROBT. T. BLAIR, 122 E. Wood Ave., COLUMBUS, OHIO CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. No loss if you mend your split carna- tions with Superior Carnation STAPLES SOc per lOOO postpaid. Wm. Schlatter & Son. m3$£ BEFORE ' AFTER 422 Main St., Springfield, Mass. Mention the American Florist when writing A LL Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Florists wishing rx to do business with Europe should send for the "Horticultural Advertiser" This is the British Trade Paper, being read weekly by all the horticultural trade; it is also taken by over 1000 of the best continental houses. Annual subscription, to cover cost of postage. 75c. As the H. A. is a purely trade medium, appli- cants should, with the subscription, send a copy of their catalog or other evidence that they belong to the nursery or seed trade. Money orders payable at Lowdham, Notts. Address Editors of "H. A." Chilwell Nurseries. LOWDHAM. Notts, England Mention the American Florist when writing Model Extension Carnation Support Made with two or three circles. En- dorsed by all the Leading Carnation Growersasthe best support on market Pat. July 27, '97. May 17, '98 GALVANIZED WIRE ROSE STAKES. Write for prices before ordering elsewhere. Prompt thipmenl guaranteed IGOE BROS. 266 N. 9th St. BROOKLYN. N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing o o o GET INTERESTED, MR. FLORIST, THIS IS FOR YOU! If you contemplate painting your house this year, it will be well for you to investigate the merits of My Special Greenhouse White Lead Paint which I use exclusively in the erection of the large ranges of glass that I erect on private estates and public parks. I have increased my plant to take care of the demands made upon me for this paint by florists in all parts of the country. The Lutton reputation for high class material is back of this product. Send for a sample free of cost and then you will send your order. We also furnish materials for the complete erection of modern Iron Frame Greenhouses. Some of the largest growers in the country will testify to this fact. WILLIAM B. LUTTON, West Side Avenue Station Jersey City, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing '9'J- The Amer i ca n Fl o r j s t. 463 Ready Reference Section. 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. AGERATUMS. lAgeratum. A. N. Plerson, Inc., Cromwell. Conn. ALTERNANTHERAS. Alteruantueras, 2Vi-in., $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, 0. ___^_ Alternant benis. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Crom- well, Conn. AMPELOPSIS. •Ampelopsis Veitchii. heavy, 1-year, Mo 3 ft., strong. 50 (or $2; 100. $3.25; Parcel Post, {20 per 1,000; IS in 24 inches. 50 for $1.50; 100 for $2; Parcel Post, $15 per 1,000. Well rooted plants, tops cub to 6 inches for transplanting, $12 per 1.000. Samples, 25c allowed on pur- chase. Chas. Black, Hlghtstown, N. J. ARAUCAR1AS. Araucaria excelsa, 4-in.. 2 to 3 tiers, 50c each; $0 per doz. ; 6-in., 4 to 5 trs., $1 each; $12 per doz.; 7-in., 4 to 5 trs., $1.50 each; $18 per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Bucking- ham Place, Chicago. Araucaria excelsa, 5-iD., $6 per doz.; $45 per 100. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. ASPARAGUS. Asparagus plumosus seedlings, $1 per 100; $10 per 1.000; 2&-in., $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000. Sprengeri seedlings, 75c per 100; $5 per 1,000. Hatcheri seedlings. $1.50 per 100; $15 per 1,000; 2V4-in., $7 per 100; $60 per 1,000; 3-ln., $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000; 4-in., $15 per 100; $120 per 1,000. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. Asparagus plumosus, 2-in., $3 per 100; 3-in., $6 per 100; 4-in., $1.50 per doz. Sprengeri. 3- ln., 75c per doz.; $5 per 100. The Geo. Witt- bold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, strong seedlings, 75c per 100. EDW. DOEGE COMPANY, 4344 N. Springfield Aye., Chicago, 111. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2-ln., $2.50 per 100. Asparagus plumosus, 2-in., $3 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans. Newton, N. J. Asparagus plumosus, 3-ln., $4 per 100; 2%- in., $3; 2-in., $2 per 100. Sprengeri, 3-ln., $3 per 100; 2Va in., $2. C. Eisele, 11th and West- moreland Sts., Philadelphia. Pa. Asparngus plumosus and Sprengeri. 2V>-in., $2 per 100; 300 for $5.00. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. Asparagus plumosus, 2%-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Sprengeri, 2%-ln., $2.50 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Erie Floral Co., Erie, Pa. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri. 2%-ln., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS. Fine heavy plants, 3-in., $4.50 per 100. Sprengeri, 2%-in., $2.50 per 100. Wagner Park Conservatories, Sid- ney. O. Asparagus plumosus. Meredith Flower & Vegetable Co., I.lbertyville. 111. Asparagus plumosus. 2-ln.. $2 per 100; 3-ln., $3 per 100. Elmer Rawllngs, Olean. N. Y. ASPIDISTRAS. Aspidistras, green, 4-in., dwarf, 25c each; variegated. 15c per leaf. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 7:;7 Buckingham Place. Chicago. ASTERS. THE SAWYER ASTERMUM— Eight years of strict selection places it on the mountain top of perfection, in color, size and profit. Price (cash with order), $8 oz.; $4.50, y. oz. ; trade pkg., 1.000 seeds (not mixed) $1. Colors: White, pink and lavender. Send for cuts and descrip- tion. ALBERT A. SAWYER, Forest Park, III. ASTERS, (JUEEN OF THE MARKET, white and pink, strong seedlings only, 50c per 100; $4 per 1,000. SPECIAL: 10 per cent discount for cash in lots of 100 or over. ORDER NOW. EDW. DOEGE COMPANY, 4344 N. Springfield Ave., Chicago, HI. BAY TREES. _^___ Bay trees and box trees; all sizes. Write for special list. Julius Roehrs Co., Ruther- ford, N. J. Day trees. McHutcliisou & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. BEGONLAS.~ Begonias, Defiance, red; Mayflower, pink; Mammoth, purple; Italian, striped; all strong seedlings, ready for 2-in. pots, prepaid, $6 per 1.000: $1.75 for 250. P. Pearson. 5732 Gunnl- son St.. Chicago. Begonias, Gloire de Lorraine and Cincinnati In bloom, 5V; and 6-in., 50c to $1. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Begonia Luminosa, 4-in., $1 per doz. C. Eisele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Philadel- phia. BOXWOOD. ^^3 Boxwood. For sizes and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnesville, O. Boxwoods. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St.. New York. BULBS. GLADIOLI. A good mixture, $1 per 100: $9 per 1.000. Choice Florists' mixture, white, light and pink, $1.75 per 100; $16 per 1,000. Pink Augusta, best forcing pink, $2.25 per 100; $20 per 1,000. Cash. 250 at 1,000 rates. Also America, Augusta, Francis King, Mme. Mone- rett, Kiondyke. George Paul. etc. Send for price list. STEVEN'S GLADIOLI CO., Sagl- new, W. S., Mich. AMERICA GLADIOLUS PLANTING STOCK; Parcel Post, America, No. 3. 1 to 1*4 inch, $10 per 1.000; No. 4, & to 1 inch, $8 per 1,000; No. 5. M to % inch, $5 per 1,000; No. 6, % to % Inch, $3 per 1,000. Other sizes if wanted. CURRIER BULB CO., Seabrlght, Calif. Bulbs, Lilium multiflorum, L. giganteum. For prices, see advertisement on second cover page. Ralph M. Ward & Co., 71 Murray St., New York. Bulbs, bedding hyacinths, white, red and blue, $1.60 per 100; $15 per 1,000. James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. Bulbs, caladlums, gladioli, cannas, tuberoses. For prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. A. Henderson & Co., 352 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago. Bulbs. For varieties and prices see adver- tisements elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Bulbs, begonias, hyacinths, tulips. Narcissus. etc. M. J. Guldemond, Llsse, Holland. Gladioli. America, Mrs. F. King, Colombia. Ralston S. Jones, Holland, Mich. Gladiolus, 2nd size fancy mixture, $6.50 per 1.000. The Gladioli Specialty Association. Hampton, Va. Bulbs. S. S. Skidelsky & Co., 1215 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia. Bulbs. McHutchison & Co.. 17 Murray St.. New York. Bulbs of all kinds. J. M. fhorburn & Co., 33 Barclay St., New York. Bulbs. Arthur T. Boddlngton. 342 W. 14th St., New York. Bulbs of all kinds. James Vick's Sons, Rochester. N. Y. C ALIAS. ~ GODFREY CALLAS. 2%-in.. $4.00 per 100. CONARD & JONES CO.. WEST GROVE, PENNSYLVANIA. CANNAS. IMPROVED CANNAS. "There cau be no question that could the florists see these cannas, they would be in every collection In the country." — John Welsh Young, referring to CONARD & JONES' CAN- NAS. Mrs. Alfred V. Conard, pink $35.00 per 100 Beacon, red 20.00 per 100 Glailloflora. variegated 15.00 per 100 Meteor, red 25.00 per 100 Rosea gigantea, pink 25.00 per 100 Wm. Saunders, red, bronze leaf.. 10.00 per 100 Mt. Blanc, near white 10.00 per 100 Kate F. Deemer, yellow 35.00 per 100 F. 0. b. at headquarters for improved cannas. Write for complete list to THE CONARD & JONES CO.. WEST GROVE, PENNSYLVANIA. CANNAS— Fine 2 to 3 Eye bulbs. Robusta, Cinnabar and mixed, $1 per 100. Sec. Chabane, $1.50 per 100. Paul Marquant, $2 per 100. Mile. Berat, Pres. Cleveland, $2.50 per 100. Pennsylvania, C. F. Read, $3 per 100. Henry George, Cbas. Henderson, $4 per 100. Marvel, David narum, $5 per 100. WAGNER PARK CONSERVATORIES, Sidney, O. Cannas. ready to pot, delivery now or later. Florence Vaughan, Chas. Henderson, Egandale, $2.50 per 100. Pennsylvania, Louisiana, large flowered, $3 per 100. P. Pearson, 5732 Gunni- son St., Chicago. Cannas, Pillar of Fire, Jean Tissot. Express, and Hofgartner Hoppe, 2 and 3-eve $30 per 1,000. J. E. Matthewson. Sheboygan. Wis. Cannas. For varieties and prices see ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York-. Cannas, C. Henderson, $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. CAPE JASMINES. We are booking orders for Cape Jamine buds, 8 to 12 in. stems, $1 per 100; $8 per 1,000; 12 to 18-in. stems, $1.50 per 100; $13 per 1,000. Alvln Jasmine and Floral Co;, Alvin, Texas. CARNATIONS. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. 150,000 In the following varieties ready for immediate deliveries: Per 100 Per 1.000 The Herald, scarlet $12.00 $100.00 Rosette, dark pink 6.00 50.00 Wodenethe 6.00 50.00 Gioriosa, medium pink 4.00 35.00 Pink Delight, flesh pink 6.00 50.00 Conquest, overlaid pink 4.00 35.00 White Wonder, pure white 3.00 25.00 White Enchantress 2.00 20.00 White Perfection 3.00 25.00 Enchantress, flesh pink 3.00 25.00 Princess Charming, flesh pink... 3.00 25.00 May day, deep flesh 3,00 25.00 Rose Pink Enchantress 3.00 25.00 Washington, dark pink 3.00 25.00 1 Spoil of Enchantress) Alvina, very free 3.00 25.00 Victory, scarlet 3.00 25.00 Scarlet Glow, scarlet 3.00 25.00 Bonfire, scarlet 3.00 ' 25.00 Beacon, scarlet 3.00 25.00 C1IK AGO CARNATION CO.. 30 e. Randolph street, Chicago, m. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. Per 100 Per 1.000 Enchantress 2.00 18.00 Enchantress 2.00 20.00 PrlnceBS ('harming 2. 00 20.00 win!.- Lawson 1.50 lL'.rxi White Perfection 2.00 18.00 w Insor 1.60 12.60 Vlctorj 1.50 12 50 1 ■. . • 1 1 1 1 1 . ■ lllnesl rod) 3.00 25.00 WIETOB BROS.. 162 V Wabash Ave.. Chicago. 111. i arnatlon Enchantress Supreme. 12 rooted cut- tings, $3; 25. $5; 50, $7: 100, $12: 1.000, $100. D llledouze Bros., Lenox Road and Troy Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us Adout It 464 The American Florist. Mar. '5, Carnation cuttings for immediate delivery. Extra strong plants from soil. Enchantress and White Enchantress, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Write for prices on the following varieties from sand: Wodenethe, White Wonder, White En- chantress, Enchantress, Beacon, and Rose Pink Enchantress. J. D. Thompson Carnation Co., Joliet, 111. Carnation R. C, good stock out of Sand or soil, Victory and Winsor $13 per 1000. L. P. Enchantress, W. Perfection, $15 per 1000. White Enchantress, $17.60 per 1000. $2.50 more for plants out of soil. 100 at 1000 rate. Write for prices on large lots. Cash or references. NORTHWESTERN FLORAL CO., Gross Point, iu. "Colorado Grown Plants Beat Them All." Carnation Rooted Cuttings; Satisfaction guar- anteed. Pure White Enchantress, $25 per 1000; Enchantress and Victory, $20 per 1000; White Lawson and Winsor, $15 per 1000; 2-inch stock extra strong and healthy: Pure White Enchantress, $30 per 1000; Enchantress and Victory, $25 per 1000. ELITCH-LONG GREEN- HOUSES, Denver, Colo. For immediate shipment, strong guaranteed cuttings that will produce fancy stock. Bea- con, White Perfection, Enchantress, $20 per 1,000. White Enchantress, $25 per 1,000. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee Wis. FOR SALE — Chrysanthemums, Smith's Ad- vance. Pacific Supreme, $1.50 per 100; $12 per 1,000. Rooted cuttings: Vinca variegata, 500, 2-in., $8. Mme. Salleroi geraniums. 500, 2-in., $8. D. W. Leatherman, Anderson, Ind. Carnation cuttings, Enchantress, R. P^ ElT ehantress. May Day, White Enchantress, Lady Bountiful, Queen Louise, White Perfection, o. P. Bassett, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. J. L. Dillon. Bloomsburg, Pa. Carnations, Champion, $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000; 2,500 for $237.50; 5,000 for $450. Yel- lowstone and Yellow Prince, $6 per 50; $10 per 100; $80 per 1,000; $178.50 per 2,500; $350 per 5,000. F. Dorner & Sons Co.. La Fayette, Ind. Carnations, R. C, out of sand or soil; good stock, Winsor, Victory, $13 per 1,000; White Perfection, Pink Enchantress, $15 per 1,000; White Enchantress, $17.50 per 1,000; $3 more for stock from soil. Cash or references. North- western Floral Co., Gross Point, 111. Carnations, Northport, Commodore, Enchantress Supreme and Salmon Beauty. Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. Carnations, chrysanthemums. S. S. Skldei- sky & Co., 1215 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia. Carnation Commodore, $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000. E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind. Carnations. Wood Bros., Flshkill, N. Y. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. "Colorado Grown Plants Beat Them All." Chrysanthemum Rooted Cuttings, Early, Mid- season and late varieties: Yel. Bonnaffon, Thurkle. Appleton, Halliday, Silver and Golden Wedding, Monrovia, White and Yellow Eaton, Golden Glow. Nonin. Robinson. White and Pink Ivory. DeKalb. Helen Frick, Maud Dean, Touset, Viviand-Morel, Enguehard and Rosiere, $2 per 100; $15 per 1000. April delivery. ELITCH-LONG GREENHOUSES, Denver. Colo. Chrysanthemums. rooted cuttings, Golden Glow, Oct. Frost, Pacific Supreme, Major Bon- naffon, $1 per 100; Chas. Razer, best white, $1.50 per 100. Edward Wallis, Berlin, N. J. Chrysanthemums, Ramapo. 2%-ln., $15 per 100. Unaka. Gloria, Well's Late Pink and Smith's Advance. Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. Chrysanthemums, all the money making varle- ties. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Chrysanthemums, all the leading varieties. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. Chrysanthemums. Chrysolora and Roman Gold, $4 per 100. The E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind. Chrysanthemums, rooted cuttings. Erie Floral Co.. Erie, Pa. CLEMATIS. Clematis. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. COLEUS. C'oleus. 10 vars., 2%-in., $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Coleus, Verschaffeltii and G. Bedder, 60e pet 100. The Erie Floral Co., Erie, Pa. C'oleus. X. NT Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. CYCLAMEN. CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM. finest strain in existence, including GLORY OF WANDSBEK. finest salmoneum. orchid flowering. Rococo: strong transplanted seedlings, $3.00 100; $25.00 1.000. Cash, please. Rober & Radke. Maywood, 111. Cyclamen, in full bloom, 5 to 7-in., 35c to 75q each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, DAHLIAS. Dahlias, 100,000 field-clumps; 100 varieties of cream. Get list. Benj. Connell, Florist, Merchantville, N. J. DAISIES. Shasta daisies, field-grown, strong plants, 75c per 100; $6 per 1,000; Clumps, $1 per 10; $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000. Cash with order or C. 0. D. Write for Nursery Stock price list. E. J. Sheffield, Alvin, Texas. Shasta daisies, special two weeks only; 50c per 100; $4.75 per 1,000. Strong field grown. Alvin Jasmine and Floral Co., Alvin, Texas. Daisies, yellow, 3-in., $4 per 100. C. Eisele, 11th and Westworeland Sts., Philadelphia. DRACAENAS. Dracaena Massangeana, G-in., $1 to $1.75 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Dracaena, Lindeni and Massangeana, 5-in., 75c each; $8 per doz.; 6-in., $1.25 each; $12 per doz. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Dracaenas. Meredith Flower and Vegetable Co., Libertyville, 111. Dracrena indivisa, 4-in., $10 per 100: 5-in., $15. J. E. Matthewson, Sheboygan, Wis. Dracaena terminalis, 2%-in. pots, $10 per 100. J. Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Dracaena Ind., 3-in., $5; 4-in., $10; 5-in., $25 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. EASTER PLANTS. Easter plants: Azaieas, novelties in pans, primroses, begonias, asparagus, hyacinths, Easter lilies. Cineraria Hyb. Grandiflora, arauuarias, daffodils, tulips, Ipomea nocti- florum, Ficus elastica, Hydrangea Otaksa, Cyclamen, Primula Obconica, Dracaena termin- alis, Kentia Belmoreana, aspidistras, ferns, all kinds, ferns for dishes, Spirea Gladstone. For prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Phila- delphia. „____^___^^_^___ Easter plants: Lilies, rhododendrons, hy- drangeas, new French hydrangeas. Roses: Baby Ramblers, Orleans, Phyllis, Baby Pink Rambler, Junita. pink rambler roses, Crim- son Rambler, Hiawatha, Tausendschon, Baby Tausendschon, Hybrid roses. Spirea Gladstone, genistas, double daisy Mrs. Sander, margue- rites, lily of the valley. For prices see ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. Robert Craig Co., 4900 Market St., Philadelphia. Roses in bloom for Easter, Lady Gay, Ex- celsa, Tausendschon, Hiawatha, Flower of Fairfield, White and Pink Dorothy Perkins, Delight, American Pillar, 7 to 8 in., $1 to $6 each. Crimson Rambler, Phyllis, Orleans, Jessica, 5-in., 50c to 75c each. Erna Tes- chendorff, 5-in., 75c each. Hydrangea Otaksa, 7 to 8-in., $1 to $2.50 each; New French Vars., 4 to 6-in., 75c to $1.50 each. Rhodo- dendrons. $1 to $2 each. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Easter plants, acacias, $1.50 to $5. Genis- tas, 35c to $1. Bougainvillea, $1.50 to $5. Heather. $1 to $1.50. Dorothy Perkins roses, $1.25 to $6. Crimson Rambler, $1.25 to $6. American Pillar. $2 to $2.50. Pink. White, Crimson, Babv Rambler, 50c to $1. Hiawatha, $1.25 to $6. Marguerites, 50c to $1.50. Hy- drangeas, 50c to $5. Azalea, Prof. Wolters, $1 to $2.50; Encke, 50c to 75c. Bottlebrush, $2.50 to $3.50. Crotons, $1 to $3. Thomas Roland, Nahant, Mass. Easter plants, Baby Ramblers, Orleans, Jes- sica, Dorothy Perkins, Tausendschon. Splreas, Azaleas, Kalmias, Primula Obconica, Genistas, lily of the valley, cyclamens. Easter lilies, rhododendrons, funkias, Kentia Belmoreana, Phoenix Roebelenii, rubber plants, Araucarias, boxwood, aspidistras, Pandanus Veltehii, Crotons. For prices see advertisement else- where in this issue. Holton & Hunkel Co., 402 Milwaukee St.. Milwaukee, Wis. Easter stock: Lilies, hydrangeas, azaleas, spireas, Baby Ramblers, White Ramblers, cinerarias. cyclamen, primroses. hyacinths, tulips, Von Sion, princeps, narcissus, gera- niums. For prices see advertisement else- where in this issue. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Easter plants: Rose Tausendschon, 6, 7 and Sin. pots. 75c to $2 each. Yellow Rambler, 25c to 50c each. Lady Gay, 5 and 6-in., 35c to 75c each. Pink Rambler, 5-in., 25c and 35c each. Hermosa, 5-in., 25c and 35c each. Spi- rea Gladstone and Japonica. 5, 8 and 7-in., 35c, 50c and 75c each; Alexandra and Peach Blos- som, 50c each. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Easter plants, 30,000 lily plants, 10 to 15 inches high, 10c per bud; 18 to 20 ins., 12^c per bud; 24 to 30 ins., 15c per bud. Spirea Gladstone, 5 to 7-inch, 35c to 75c. Rambler roses, 50c to $1 each. Genistas, 5-in., 50c each: $5 per doz. Cyclamen, 5 to 7-in., 35c to 75c each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Easter plants, hvacinths, 4-in. , $10 to $15 per 100; 5-in., $20 per 100; Tulips, 5-in., $15 per 100; 6-in., $20; 7-in., $25. Parkside Green- houses, 1457 E. 70th St., Chicago. ECHEVERIA. Echeveria Secunda Glauca, $25 and $35 per 1,000. The Carl Hagenburger Co., W. Men- tor. O. EUONYMUS. EUONYMUS VARIEGATA RADICANS JAPONICA, 2^-in. pots, 5c. 3 and 4-in. pots, 10c. CONARD & JONES CO., WEST GROVE, PENNSYLVANIA. FERNS. FERNS. Scotti, 2%-in., $4 per 100; Scholzelii, $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. Boston, $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. DWARF FERNS FOR FERN DISHES. These dwarf ferns are used by the hundreds of thou- sands to fill dishes for table decorations. Onr sales each year exceed fifty thousand plants. Our stock is in prime condition, ready to use at once. We offer 9 choice varieties, Pteris Cretica, Albolineata, Victoria, Wilsonl, Mayii. Pteris Multiceps, Aspidium Tsussimense, Sie- noldii, Wimsetti, Cyrtomium Falcatum or Holly Fern. Price 50c per doz.; $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000. Our new catalog giving prices on ferns, roses and all other plants ready now. Write for it today. THE GOOD & REESE CO., Largest Rose Growers in the World. BoxlS. Springfield, Ohio. ROOSuveJLT FERNS. 2%-in., $6.00 per 100. CONARD & JONES CO., WEST GROVE, PENNSYLVANIA. Ferns, Boston, $3 per 100; $30 per 1,000. Whitmani Compacta, 2*4-in., $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Roosevelt, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Henry H. Barrows & Son, Whitman, Mass. Ferns. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement on front cover of this issue. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. FERNS FOR DISHES, assorted, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. ROBER & RADKE, Maywood, III. Ferns. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, HI. Ferns for dishes, assorted, 2>4-in., $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000; 500 at 1,000 rates. Frank Oechslin, 4911 W. Quincy St., Chicago. Fire thousand Boston fern runners, 2-in., $2 per 100. Campbell, The Florist, Chili Ave. and Thurston road, Rochester, N. Y. Ferns. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Ferns, Boston. For sizes and prices see ad- vertisement on front cover page. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Ferns. Meredith Flower & Vegetable Co., Libertyville, 111. _ Boston ferns. 25c; Whitmani, 4-in., 25c. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Ferns. John Scott, Rutland Rd. and E. 45th St. . Brooklyn, N. Y. Ferns. Bobbink & Atkins. Rutherford, N. J. FICUS. Ficus pandurata, 6-ineh, $3.50 each. Elas- tica, 6-in., 75c to $1 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. GERANIUMS. GERANIUMS. Good, healthy, fall-rooted plants from 2%- in. pots at $3 per 100; $27.50 per 1,000. except where noted ; Beaute Poitevine, Marquis de Cas- tellane, S. A. Nutt, Jean Viaud, La Favorite. A. Ricard, Mme. Landry, Mrs. E. G. Hill, Heteranthe, M. Jaulin, Red Wing (6c each). Our new catalog of everything you need mailed upon application. Write for it today. THE GOOD & REESE CO., Largest Rose Growers in the World. Box 18. Springfield, Ohio. NEW AMERICAN BEAUTY. For the first time we are offering this won- derful new geranium to our many customers. Write for colored cut and prices on large lots, 2V'-in. pots, 50c; $5 per doz. JOHN BAUSCHER, JR., Arcade Addition, Freeport, 111. Geranium Scarlet Bedder, $1.50 per ten; $12.50 per 100; $100 per 1,000. Elmer D. Smith & Co.. Adrian, Mich. S. A. NUTT. Strong selected top cuttings well rooted, $1.50 per 100; $14 per 1.000. THE W. T. BUCK- LEY CO., Springfield, 111. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. *9J3- The American Florist. 465 iJeruolums. mixed, 3-lu. in lot is Rlcard, Nutt, roitevlue, Buchuer, Montninrt und other good varieties, $3.80 per 100; 2M-ln., $8 per 100. S. A. Nutt, 2H-tn., ?3 per luO; 2-ln„ Hi- card, $2.00 per 100; 2%-iu., $3 per 100. Mme. Sallerol. 2-lu.. $2 per 100; all ready oow. Cash. C. L. Humphrey, Zaaesville, Ohio. Geraniums, La Favorite and Mine. Buehner, -".-in., jl'ii per 1,000. J. E. Matthewaon, Sheboygan. Wis. (Jerniiiuins. S. \. Null. ■•*.. in . sj.7.". per 100; $23 per 1,000. Meredith Flower & Vege- table^'" . I.lli. Ill Mil. . 111. Geraniums, S. A. Nutt, umi I nthers, 3-in., $4 per 100; 2!j-ln., $3. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Geraniums. Klcard and Poltevlne, <15 per 1,000. S. A. Nutt, $12.60 per 1,000. A. M. Herr. Lancaster, Pa. Geraniums, 2-ln., $2 per MO; $18750 per 1,000; 3-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. B. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Geraniums. Nutt, 2%-in., $2.50 per 100. Erie Floral Co., R, F. D. No. 2, Erie, Pa. Geraniums. Mme. Sallerol, 2%-ln., $2.50 per 100. Storrs & Harrison Co.. Painesrllle, O. GREENS. Greens of all kinds. For prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in tbis issue. Michigan Cut (lower Exchange, 38-40 Broadway, Detroit, Mich. Greens, huckleberry in standard smilax cases, $2.50. Green wild smilax, fancy and dagger ferns. Caldwell the Woodsman Co., Evergreen, Ala. Greens, ferns. $1.35 per 1,000; 2,000, $2.60; 5,000 or more, $1.20 per 1,000. Robert Groves, 127 Commercial St., Adams, Mass. Bronze galas, $5 per case; 5 or more cases, $4.50 per case. C. E. Critchell, 34 E. Third Ave.. Cincinnati, O. Magnolia leaves, cycas leaves, American oak sprays, ruscus. Oscar Leistner, 17 N. Frank- lin St., Chicago. Greens, fresh cut evergreens and mosses; dec- orating material. The Kervan Co., 119 W. 28th St., New York. Wild Smilax. Jas. E. Plnkston, Louisville, Ala. Southern wild smilax ami natural and per- petuated roses. E. A. Beavan, Evergreen, Ala. HYDRANGEAS. HYDRANGEAS. New Forcing Hydrangea Arborescens Grandi- dora Alba or Hills of Sdow. For forcing or immediate sales; 1-yr. field- grown, 12 to IS inches, 2 canes, $1.25 per doz. ; $8 per 100; $75 per 1,000. Select, 2 to 3 canes, $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100; $90 per 1,000. 2- yr. field-grown, 18 to 24 inches, 2 to 3 canes, $2 per doz.; $14 per 100; $120 per 1,000. Our Cat- alog of everything you need mailed on applica- tion. Write for it today. THE GOOD & REESE CO., Largest Rose Growers in the World. Box 18, Springfield, Ohio. Hydrangea Otaksa, 4-in., pot-grown, $8 per 100; field-grown, 3 to 6 shoots, $10 per 100. Randolph & McClements. Pittsburg, Pa. Hydrangeas, new French. For varieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 714 Chestnut St., Phila- delphia. Hydrangea Otaksa, field-grown, 3 to 10 shoots, 10c to 35c. The Erie Floral Co.. Erie. Pa. IVIES ENGLISH IVY. 2%-in. pots, $5.00 per 100. CONARD & JONES CO. WEST GROVE, PENNSYLVANIA. English ivy, strong, 3-in. stock. Write for prices. C. L. Reese, Springfield, O. English ivy. 4 ft., 4-in. pots. $15 per 100; 4%-in.. $20. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. Ivy. English. 3-in.. $4 per 100. C. Eisele, 11th nnd Westmoreland Sts., Philadelphia. English ivy, R. C. 75c per 100; prepaid. Chas. Frost. Keiiilworth. X. J. LILY OF THE VALLEY. Lily of the valley, largest grower and ex- porter. E. Neubert, Wandsbek, nr. Hamburg, Germany. Lily of the valley pips. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. From Storage. Lily of the valley, cold storage for Christmas forcing, cases of 250 pips, $5; 500. $9.50; 1,000, $18. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrvtown-on-Hudson, N. Y. Lily of the valley. Grow Bruos' celebrated Chicago Market, the finest forcing valley in America, $18 per 1,000; $9.50 per 500; $5 per 260; Florists' Money Maker, $16 per 1,000; $8.50 pel BOO: $» .60 pet 250. H. N. Bruns, 3032-3042 W. Madison St., ('hlrngfi MANETTI. ENGLISH MANETTI STOCKS. A bargain, to close out surplus quick. Well rooted, care- fully regraded and everything undersized or not up to strictly first quality discarded. It pays to buy regraded) repacked stocks. Wn offer 5-8 mm grade at $12 per single thousand; five thousand or more at $10 per thousand. 3-5 mm grade, $8 per thousand; $65 per ten thou- sand, to close them up quickly. Orders can be filled the same day we get them. Wire and say whether to ship by freight or express. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, New York. MARGUERITES. MARGUERITES. Mrs. F. Sander, 2-ln., $2.50 per 100; 3-in., $5 per 100; Alexandra and large flowering and California single, 2-ln., $2 per 100; 3-ln., $4 per 100. ROBER & RADKE, Maywood, 111. MOSS. Live Sphagnum moss, only in barrels, $2 per bbl. The C. W. Brownell Co., Walden, N. Y. Sphagnum moss, 1 bale, $4.25; 5 bales, $4 each; 10 bales, $3.75 each; 25 bales, $3.50 each. Live moss, $1.25 per bbl. Rotted peat, 70c per sack. J. H. Sprague. Barnegat, N. J. Moss, one 10 bbl. "bale.- $3.50; " two" 10 bbl. bales, $6.50. The Ocean County Moss and Peat Co., P. O. box 11, Waretown, N. J. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Mushroom spawn, Lambert's Pure Culture. American Spawn Co., St. Paul, Minn. NURSERY STOCK. Nursery stock. Storrs & Harrison Co., Paines- ville, O. SHRUBBERY. There are bargains to be had here in such varieties as spiraeas, altheas, weigellas and philadelphus, and this names only a few. We have acres of shrubs, well grown and ready for you. Write for price list. The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. Nursery stock, large trees, oaks, maples, pines and hemlocks. Andorra Nurseries, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia. • Nursery stock, vines and climbers, autumn bulbs, roots, conifers, pines. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. Nursery stock, fruit and ornamental trees, shrubs, evergreens and small fruits. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. ONION SETS. Choice recleaned ONION SETS, red, $1.50; white. $2; yellow, $1.40 per bushel of 32 lbs. J. C. Zaplewski & Co., Growers, Norwood Park, 111. Onion seed and onion sets. Schilder Bros., Chlllicothe, O. ORANGES. ORANGE OTAHEITE. From 2%-in. pots, $3 per 100; $27.50 per 1,000. Our catalog of everything you need mailed on application. Write for It today. THE GOOD & REESE CO., Largest Rose Growers in the World. Box 18. Springfield, Ohio. ORCHIDS. Orchids of all kinds. Lager & Hurrell, Sum- mit, N. J. Osmundine (Osmunda fibre or orchid peat.) The C. W. Brownell Co., Walden, N. Y. PALMS. Palms. John Scott, Rutland Road and E. 45th St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Palms, 5 Latania Borbonlca (7 ft.); 2 Sago 120 ft.); 1 Phoenix (7 ft.), $15 to $20 f. o. b. Washington, Gallaudet College, Washington, D. C. Palms, Kentia Bel. and Fors., all sizes from 4 to 12-inch, 35c to $15 per plant. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, 111. ■ Palms. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan*s Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Palms. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Joseph Hea- cock, Wyncote, Pa. Palms, of all kinds. For varieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this Issue. The Geo. Wittbold Co.. 737 Buckingham Place. Chi- cago^ Kentia Belmoreana. 3 leaves, $1 per doz. C. Steele, llth and Westmoreland Sts., Philadel- phia. Palms. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St., V (W York. PANSIES Pansy plants, full transplanted, Danish seed, in bud and bloom, $1 per loo; $l<> |» i i ■"■■■ CaBh, please. Edgar Easterday, NukomlH, ill, — Pansy plants, $1.50 per 100. Jos. H. Cun- iilngham I »ela ware 0 PEONIES. PEONIES "ivniiii's fur I'lfiisiiic." Thfa book of "(•.■.. nies for Pleasure" gives Information on peony history ; soil and plants to use; how and when in plant; fertilizers and how to apply, and de- scribes the most extensive planting of really valuable Peonies ever gathered together unaer the suu ; describes the old and the new as well as the plebeian and aristocrat of the Peony family. If you want information on the plant that stands next to the Rose in beauty, that is practically known to the amateur as simply a red, white and pink Peony, then send for "Peonies for Pleasure." We also issue a spe- cial wholesale price list of Peonies for Fall Sales, 1913. Send for both of these booklets. Our catalog of everything you need mailed on application. Write for It today. THE GOOD & REESE CO., Largest Rose Growers in the World. Box 18, Springfield, Ohio. Peonies. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. RHODODENDRONS. _ Rhododendrons, 10 car loads of Rhododendron maximum, 2 to tSty ft. high, nursery grown or transplanted 3 yrB. or more, $350 a car load of 2(iii plants. Lowland Rhododendron Farm, Kingston, R. I. Rhododendrons. I'ainesville, O. The Storrs & Harrison Co., POINSETTIAS. POINSETTIAS, about 1,000 strong 2 and 3- year-old stock plants at $5 per 100. Cash, please. Heinl & Weber, 1640 Plum St., Terre Haute. Ind. PRIMULAS. Primula Maiacoldes, very fine, strong, plants, full bloom, 3-in., 75c and $1 per doz.; 4-in., $2 and $2.50 per doz. ; 4Vj-in., $3 per doz. Ob- conica, fine large plants, full bloom. $4 and $5 per doz. ROBER & RADKE. Maywood, 111. Primulas, 2% -In., $2 per 100; 300 for $5. J." C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. ROSES. STOCK FOR SALE. ROSES — For Summer Bedding — Bessie Brown. Pink Mamau Cochet, White Maman Cochet, Gruss an Teplitz, Helen Good,, Hermosa, Helen Gould, Ladv Hlllingdon, Miss Alice de Roths- child. Mrs. Taft, ( Antolne Rivoire) , President Taft, Rhea Reld, Sunburst, Tausendschon, (Ex- celsa) Red Dorothy Perkins, Dorothy Perkins. Lady Gay, Crimson Rambler, Wm. R. Smith and all other bedding Roses from 2M> and 4-in. pots. Our new catalog giving prices on all roses and other plants ready now. Write for it today. THE GOOD & REESE CO. Largest Rose Growers in the World. Box 18. Springfield, Ohio. Roses, grafted, Richmond, White KUlarney, Bride, Kaiserin, Pink KUlarney, Bridesmaid. J1, in., $10 per 100; $100 per 1,000. Own root, My Maryland, Pink Killarney. Richmond, Perles, White Killarney, Kaiserin, 2%-ln., $5 per 100; $47.50 per 1,000. J. L. Pillion, Bloomsburg, Pa. Roses, 2^-in., American Beauty, $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000. \Y. Killarney, P. Killarney, Melody, Sunrise, $4 pet 100; $35 per 1.000. Ri.-lmmnds. $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000. Peter Reinberg, 30 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Roses. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. A. N. Pier- sou, Inc.. Cromwell. Conn. Roses, grafted and own root. For varieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere Id ibis issue. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Roses. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in thl§ issue. The Leedle Floral Co., Springfield, O. Roses. For varieties and prices see adver- n .in. nt elsewhere In this Issue. The Storrs & Harrison <'".. Painesville, O. Ki is*1 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer, own root or graft- i <;:o per 100; $250 per 1,000. The E. G. HIM Co., Richmond, Ind. Roses. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St.. New York. Roses. S. S. Skldelsky & Co., 1215 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia. ___ Roses. 3-ln. pots. Wood Bros., Flshklll, N I Roses. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford. N [. Roses. W. & T. Smith Co.. Geneva, N. Y. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 466 The American Florist. Mar. 15, VOU are invited to investigate our construction. Let us prove to you the superiority of our houses. Ask our customers, they will tell you. Garland Trussed Iron Frame House 43x300, Built for Dobbs & Sons, Auburn, N. Y. Write Without Delay THE GEO. M. GARLAND CO., main offices: Des Plaines, 111. Branch Offices: Means & Thacher. 6 and 8 Custom House St., Boston, Mass. C C. SCHAFER. 215 W. 14th St., Los Angeles, Calif. Stephen A. Jamieson. 826 Plymouth Bids., Minneapolis, Minn. ROSES. Fine healthy stock. 2-inch, Mrs. B. R. Cant, gruss an Teplitz, Wellesley, Due. de Brabant. Vis. Foldstone. Mrs. De Graw, MrB. S. McKee, Apricot, Deegan, Glo. Exp. Bruzells, 2- in., $3 per 100. Clo. Soupert. S. de P. Notting, M. Lambert, Coq. des Blanches, Emp. China, (.'limbing Clo. Soupert, 2-in., $2.50 per 100. Our selection of varieties all labeled true to name, .$20 per 1,000. ORDER NOW. WAGNER PARK CONSERVATORIES, Sidney, 0. ROOTED CUTTINGS. Rooted cuttings, Ageratum, Stella Gurney, 60c per 100. Daisy, Mrs. F. Sander, $1 per 100. Hydrangea Otaksa, $1 per 100; Vinca Var., 75c per 100. Edward Wallis, Berlin, N. J. SALVIAS. SALVIAS, Splendens, Clara Bedman, Zurich, Fireball, Strong transplanted seedlings, 70c per 100; .$6 per 1,000. EDW. DOEGE COMPANY, 4344 N. Springfield Ave., Chicago, 111. SEEDS. THE SAWYER ASTERMUM— Eight years of strict selection places it on the mountain top of perfection, in color, size and profit. Price (cash with order), $8 oz. ; $4.50 % oz. ; trade pkg., 1,000 seeds (not mixed), $1. Colors: White, pink and lavender. Send for cuts and descrip- tlon, ALBERT A. SAWYER, Forest Park, 111. SHAMROCKS. Shamrocks, true Irish, 1%-in., pots, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Strong plants in 1-in. pots with saucer, $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. Frank Oechslin, 4911 W. Qnincy St., Chicago. VERBENAS. VERBENAS, mammoth flowering, white and pink, strong transplanted plants, 75c per 100; $7 per 1,000. EDW. DOEGE COMPANY, 4344 N. Springfield Ave., Chicago, 111. Lemon verbena, rooted cuttings, 100 prepaid, 75c. Chas. Frost, Kenilworth, N. J. VTNCAS. Vinca Variegata, fine rooted cuttings, $5 per 1.000. Green vinca, $3 per 1,000. Write quick; sample on request. D. E. Adsit, Jamestown, Ohio. Vincas, 2%-in., $3 per 100. C. Eisele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Philadelphia. TO EXCHANGE. SMILAX. Smilax, 4-in., $1 per doz. C. Eisele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Philadelphia. Smilax, 2-in., $1 per 100. Elmer Rawlings, Olean, N. Y. Smilax. Wood Bros., Fishkill, N. Y. SNAPDRAGONS. Snapdragons, Ramburg's famous silver pink, rooted cuttings. $2 per 100; extra strong 2%-in., $3.50 per 100. Addems, Morgan & Co., Paxton. 111. STRAWBERRIES. Fall bearing strawberry plants ;best varieties; catalogue free. Basil A. Perry, Cool Spring, Del. VEGETABLE PLANTS. 800,000 vegetable plants, Cabbage, cauli- flower, tomato (100 postpaid 60c), 1000, $4. Beets, lettuce, asters (100 postpaid 35c), 1000, $2. Glicks Plant Farms, Lancaster, Pa. Tomato plants, Sutton'B Best of AH and Bonny Best, the latter from greenhouse grown seed; extra strong 2%-in., $2 per 100. Addems, Morgan & Co., Paxton, 111. To exchange — Princess Charming Carnation cuttings for White Enchantress.. John W. Eld- redge, Belvidere, 111. CARNATION STAPLES. SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES. Mend your split carnations. Finest article for carnation growers introduced so far, 50c for 1,000, postage paid. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE. 38-40 Broadway, Detroit, Mich . PUlsbury's Carnation Staples, 50c per 1,000, postpaid. I. L. Pillsbury, Galesbnrg, 111. FERTILIZERS. Wizard Brand Pulverized Sheep, Pulverized Cattle, Shredded Cattle manure. The Pulver- ized Manure Co., 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse construction, builders of all kinds of greenhouses and conservatories. Plants and sketches submitted on request. A. Dietsch Co., 2642 Sheffield Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse construction, cypress roof mate- rial and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches submitted on request. John C. Mon- inger Co.. 902 Blackhawk St., Chicago. Greenhouse construction of all kinds, and con- servatories. Estimates and catalogues on re- quest. The Foley Mfg. Co., 2542 So. Western Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse construction, builders of every type of greenhouse, the most modern designs, Hitchings Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. Greenhouse construction, semi-iron green houses, new truss houses, iron frame houses. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, N. Y. Greenhouse construction of all kinds. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1361-83 Flushing avenue, Brook- lyn, P^Y^ Paasche air brush. Paasche Air Brush Co., 606 Blue Island Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse construction and equipment. King Construction Co. , N. Tonawanda, N. Y. Florists* Supplies of all kinds. T. Bayers- dorfer & Co., 1129 Arch St., Philadelphia. Supplies of all kinds. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., 1129 Arch St., Philadelphia. Iron reservoir vases and lawn settees. Mc- Donald Bros., Columbus, O. Anti-KIog, the Sprayer of many uses. Illi- nois Metals Co., Chicago, 111. Baskets, new imported stock. Raedlein Bas- ket Co., 713 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Glass. Sharp. Partridge & Co., 22nd and Lumber Sts., Chicago. Greenhouse White Lead Paint. William H. Lutton, Jersey City, N. J. Bauer Seed Germinator, 35c each; $3.50 per doz. Bauer Germinator Co., Manitowoc, Wis. Florists* supplies of all kinds. Percy Jones, 56 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Threads, all kinds (Green Silkaline). John C. Meyer Thread Co. , , Lowell, Mass. MISCELLANEOUS. Slebert's glazing points, 40c per lb.; 7 lbs., $2.50; 15 lbs., $5. Randolph & McClements, 5936 Penn Ave., near Highland, East End, Pittsburg. Pa. ^^ Siebert's glazing points, 40c per lb.; 5 lbs., $1.85; 20 lbs., $7. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chi- cago and New York. Greenhouse glass. Baur Window Glass Co., Eaton, Ind Tree tubs and brass hoop jardinieres. American Woodenware Co., Toledo, O. The PRINTING. "Special Florists' Printing. Samples Oscar Fink, Pottstown, Pa. free. MATS. MATS: — We make not only the most prac- tical but the cheapest HOTBED and COLD FRAME MATS on the market. A large per cent of our orders come from gardeners and florists who have tried them and are pleased. Our mats are in use in Iowa, 111., Ind., Ohio, Minn., Wis.. Mich., New York, Maine, Mass., Conn., R. I., N. J., Va., W. Va., and Pa. Also in British Columbia and Ont., Canada. Send for circular. WATTS BROS.. Kerrmoor, Pa. REFRIGERATORS. ICELESS REFRIGERATING SYSTEMS— Cleaner, better and cheaper than ice. Also "HYGRADE" OAK AND TILE REFRIGERA- TORS and FIXTURES. Ask for Catalogue ''O." H. A. Born Company, 1040 Van Buren St., Chicago. Peerless Refrigerators for florists. Jac. Led- erer, 644-48 W. Madison St., Chicago. Florists' refrigerators. Buchbinder Bros., 518 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. STAKES. Cane Stakes, Standard grade. 6 to 8 feet, per 100, 85c; 500 for $3; $5.50 per 1,000. Pipe Stems, about 6 feet; per 100, 60c; per 1,000 $5. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago. '9U- The American Florist. 46' Last Chance On the Special Sash Offer 0 HK offer was good for :m days— not a daj longer. Nine days arc left If you haven't ordered — better step lively. It's probably the only Special Sash Offer we will make this year.. We have tried to mail to every growerinthe country circulars, stating exactly what the offer is on both Single and Dubble Lite. If your circular nevercame — write u.s at once, and we will reply same day, so you can surelj get your order in before the time limit expires —on the 24th. Test No. 1. After you gel our sash, test them out. Try jamming them down on the cor- ners. If the joints open up— you arr stuck and bettor send the sasli hack. Test No. 2. Qla/i- one up— give the putt) three days to harden up-then hold up one end and ha\ c youi man press down on the center with all his might. It shows up the strength and importance ol our steel rod center bracing Test No. 3. You grit) on.- end'oi the same glazed sash, and have a couple of your men grip it at tin- other end. and try twisting n to break the glass. Alt. i a couple of trys you will give it up. Lord & Burnham Co., SALES OFFICES: New York St. James Bldg. Philadelphia Franklin Bank Bldg. Rochester Granite Bid it. Boston Tremont Bldg. Chicago Rookery Bldg. Toronto, Canada. 271 Jarvis Street FACTORIES: Irvington, N. Y. Des Plaints. 111. Montreal. DEMAND GOOD. There are more flo%vers of some kinds than sold, but this only ap- plies to bulbous stock. Roses, carna- tions, violets and lilies of the valley are always in demand and there is no noticeable oversupply, even these later days of Lent, when as a rule the flower trade is not very active. Eas- ter lilies, with the continued favor- able -weather, will be in on time and should be also of sufficient quantity. Other piants like pot grown roses, lilacs, spireas and azaleas look splen- did and no trouble is expected. Some anxiety prevails in regard to lilies for Easter. NOTES At the meeting of the Montreal Gardeners and Florists' Club, last Monday night, Archie Walker of Mac- donald College was down with his paper on ferns from spores and their culture. If there is still the usual shortage of small ferns, it is not Prof. Walker's fault, hut the grower's. It was the most thorough essay of its kind ever read before the club. Jas. Kean, of the Mt. St. Bruno Floral Co.. brought an exhibit of Alma Ward Pecky Cypress We are SPECIALISTS in this line, having been practically the first to sell to the trade. Get the value Of oar long experience. Perfect satisfaction guaranteed. Rock-bottom prices. Pecky Cypress, because of its durability, is the only wood now being used for greenhouse benches. Will ship in any quantity, carload or less. Drop Siding, Ship Lap, Flooring, White Cedar Posts, Etc. Everything in Lumber. Write for prices ADAM SCHILLO LUMBER GO. ""SffaUSSr* n"nm WWIUbfcW kWlllwbia wwi L.I).Phone»:Llncom410aiid411 Plant Bed Cloth For Florists, Gardeners, Truck Farmers, etc. Protects from frost. Best shade in summer. Sold by leading seedsmen. WATERPROOF SHEETING, HAY CAPS, ETC. HENRY DERBY, 455 St. Pauls Ave , Jersey City, N J. Mention the American Florist when writing BUCHBINDER FLORISTS' REFRIGERATORS Write to Dept. C3 for Catalog. BUCHBINDER BROS. MANUFACTURERS 518 Milwaukee Ave., • Chicago, III. 408 The American Florist. Ma, 15, RichardsonGreenhouseBoilers HOT WATER AND STEAM Round --Side Feed --End Feed Sixty Sizes. All Capacities THE MOST SATISFACTORY BOILERS EVER TRODUCED Guaranteed Ratings Economy Ease of Management Send for Catalogue and Prices Established 1837. Richardson & Boy ntonCo. MANUFACTURERS 31 West 31st St. : : : NEW YORK 171-173 West Lake St. 51 Portland St. CHICAGO BOSTON 1342 Arch St., PHILADELPHIA carnations and Richmond roses for which a cultural certificate was award- ed Mr Kean was strongly advised to' exhibit at the Third International Show, next month in New York. W. R Whiting's exhibit of Primula stela- ta received honorable mention. Wm. H. Hay, John Low and Geo. Hopton, were elected new members. W. Cot- ter of the Montreal Floral Exchange, is negotiating with the members with a view of taking a party of not less than ten to New York next month to visit the flower show. A J. Bowles, secretary of the Mon- treal Horticultural Society, is about to close on the splendid hall of the Winter Club for the September exhi- bition. This is by far the best hall we have had for a long time. It is centrally located, on Drummond street, 'and everybody concerned has prom- ised to make this the best show ever. A C. Wilshire, A. Ferguson, Geo. Hopton and J. Luck, are up in Peter- boro to attend the executive commit- tee meeting of the Canadian Horticul- tural Association. L. Los Angeles, Calif Everything is very backward in the southern part of the state. The weath- er has been rainy lately. Frost did much damage to orange and other fruit trees and many are being dug up. Many nurserymen were hit hard. Jan- uary business was fair and February very good. March is expected to be the best month for years. E. H. Rust, in order to fill his many orders, has been compelled to engage extra help. This is a common occur- rence in the trade. 1 (TjirPRE^S Is Far More Durable Than PINE. PRESSj H BARS UPTQ^.2 FEET_0R LOGGER. -EENHOUSE AND OTNER BUILDING MATERIAL, MEN FURNISHED TO SUPERINTEND ERECTION WHEN DESIRED. S|||p for our CircuTafls. THE^T^StecvrAvlumbep (o., "SUPERIOR 99 HOT WATER BOILERS For Greenhouse Heating. Made in 9 Sizes.. Superior Machine and Boiler Works. 846-848 W. Superior St., Chicago, 111. Has the Highest Standard OF HEATING VALUES. Immense Self-Cleaning Heating Surface — Longest Fire Travel — Perfect Combus- tion—Free Circulation — Thin Waterways — Guaranteed Working Capacities— Safety — Durability — Efficiency and Economy You get Up-to-date piping systems and High Grade boilers, when you deal with Kroeschell. Wv pay no commissions to agents or dealers— our Boiler is sold direct from factory to user, which eliminates an unnecessary middleman's profit1 and you Mr. Florist, get the benefit. Send for our Catalogue -Do It Today 452 W. ERIE STREET CHICAGO, ILL. I9I3- The American Florist. 469 Sweet Pea Houses NOW that sweet peas are beinjj grown so profitably there are a lot of growers who have ceased to throw stones at a house with a moderate number of columns. They find them mighty handy to wire on. In George Schuman's 30 - foot, half iron frame houses at Baldwin, L. I., there are 4 columns. The illustrations show what a glorious crop he grows. He told me on January 22nd, the day we took the photos, that they were planted in July and he began cutting in September. The 12 foot vines were still blooming freely. If you should ask us, we would ad- vise your building a house with high enough sides and enough columns so you could grow anything you wanted to at any time. It always seemed to me like "mon- keying with destiny" to build a big expensive house along lines adapted for growing limited things. A change in market conditions or the fickleness of fashion may make the paying flower of this season "a dead one" next. So why don't we get together and talk over our ideas of what an-all" around - practical - growing - house would be for you. It may be that our New Canti- lever Construction is "the-all-around- house." If so, you ought to know why it's so. Glad to hear from you. Hitchin New York Office, 1170 Broadway JWaca Jersey Philadelphia Office, Penna. Bldg., 1 5th a Chestnut Sts. GLASS We are leaders. Large stock, good prices. SHARP, PARTRIDftE & CO. CHICAGO. ILLINOIS Mention the American Florist when writing The Regan Printing House LARGE RUNS OF CATALOGUES OUR SPECIALTY WRITE FOR PRICES. 527 Plymouth Place, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing SIEBERT'S ZINC Never Rust GLAZING POINTS Are positively the best. Last forever. Over 30,000 pounds now in use. A sure preventative of plass slipping. Effective on large or small glass. Easy to drive. Easy to extract Two sizes, 'k and H. 40c per lb., by mail 16c extra; 7 lbs. for $2.50 15 lbs. for $5.00, by express. Forsale by the trade RANDOLPH a McCLEMENTS, Florists. 5936 Perm Ave., near Highland, Pittsburgh, Pa Attention! Glass Buyers!! GREENHOUSE GLASS You will save money if you obtain our prices before you buy Quality A No. 1. Prompt shipments. Hooker's Greenhouse White Paint The most durable White Paint for this purpose. KEYSTONA FLAT WHITE PAINT-The Paint That Stays White H. M. HOOKER COMPANY, WHOLESALE GLASS, PAINTS AND PUTTY Long Distance Phone 65 * -659 West Washington Boulevard, f* h i f PI fl n Near Des Plaines St. V^I11**«J|V Monroe 4994. Auto. 32107. GREENHOUSE GLASS Superior Quality and Right Prices. Let Us Quote You. We Can Save You Money. Baur Window Glass Co., EA™N' 470 The American Florist. Mar. /j, \ fcL J0 "HflNQRES Unequa Ian THE PULVE 32 UNION ed for greenho dscape fertilizl RIZED MANURE STOCK YARDS, jse and COMPANY CHICAGO Albany, N. Y. CLUB MEETING. At the March meeting of the Albany Florists' club a letter was read from W. R. Pierson, chairman of the pub- licity committee of the New York Florist club, calling attention to the advisability of advertising in the local papers the use of flowers for holidays and special occasions. A second let- ter setting forth the idea in more de- tail was read also from a daily news- paper association in New York with which the New York club is co-oper- ating. Both letters were ordered re- ferred to the publicity committee. It is likely that the committee will take up the matter for Easter and conduct a campaign in some of the local papers. Fred A. Danker said that the club should go on record in favor of the bills of Senator S. J. Rampsberger and Assemblyman E. D. Jackson to appro- priate $60,000 for a range of experi- mental greenhouses at the New York State College of Agriculture, Cornell University, Ithaca. A similar bill was introduced in the legislature last year but failed to pass. As an argument in favor of the bill it was shown that in 1909 the value of plants and flowers sold in the state was $5,149,000, an in- crease of $2,281,000 over 1899, or 79 per cent. New York exceeded its near- est rivel, Pennsylvania, in 1909, in the value of its plants and flowers by $1,- 300,000. and Illinois, third on the list, by $1,500,000. The bill was endorsed and the club voted to appoint a com- mittee to call upon Governor Sulzer and to co-operate in favor of the bill. W. C. Gloeckner presented a resolution that the club endorse the movement to re-establish Albany as a port of entry. President Taft at the close of his ad- ministration signed a bill reducing the number of customs districts in the state to four, and abolished Albany as a port of entry. Many of the growers in this section found the port a means of great convenience in the importa- tion of stock and the c'ub endorsed the movement for restoration. In con- nection with the meeting an exhibition of a number of interesting varieties of roses, carnations, and other flowers was held. President Frederick Henkes showed several seedlings of carnations of his own growing that made a good impression. The colors ranged from light to a very dark red. F. A. Danker showed Red and White Killarney and President Carnot roses. Velie Bros., Cedarcliff, Enchantress Supreme; Frank Velie, Rhinebeck, double violets; A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn., sent a vase of his new rose Milady. The Albany Cut Flower Exchange showed President Taft roses, also JUST AS USEFUL AS THE SUN IN SPRINGTIME IS THIS "RED DEVIL" BUTTON PLIER to the Greenhouseman. It's No. 1000 8-inch drop forged tool steel. Has four cutters; cuts and holds the wire after it is cut. For fences, wire tying, bending, or stretching, or ail-around plier purpnses/'RED DEVIL" hutton pliers have no equal. Your hardware store sells them as well as 'RED DEVIL" glass cutters. Ask for and insist on "RED DEVIL" No. 1000 plier. If not on sale, sa WILKS' Hot Water Boilers AM THE MOST ECONOMICAL Boiler for Greenhouses No Night Fireman Required with oar SELF-FEEDING HOT WATER BOILERS. Send for Catalog and Prices. S. WILKS MFG. CO., 3503 Shields Ave. CHIC AC T\0 not let the accounts owing you re- ** main longer unpaid. Send them to us at once. We are prompt, energetic and reasonable, and can reach any point in the United States and Canada. National Florists' Board of Trade 56 PINE STREET NEW YORK PRINTING Letterheads, Envelopes. Billheads. Statements Cards and Special Shipping Labels, also Seed Envelopes. Plate Making and Color Work. Gorham & Ghapline Printery 542 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO Get your plants out early With Sunlight Double Glass Sash you can have your plants and veg- etables weeks ahead of the season It'B the % inch air space between the two layers of glass that enables you to get earlier — sturdier plants. There may be a hard frost out- side, butno cold will penetrate the :,m inch layerof en- closed air and your plants will have all the warmth and light that they need. The result ia a quicker, sturdier growth, and you get the high pricea of the early market. Sunlight Double Glass Sash double your profits They save you the expense — the labor ■ — the worry of having to cover and un- cover your sash with heavy covers of boards and mats. You can attend to twice as many Sunlight Sash as you can ordin- ary sash. It is good business to have them. Write for these two books today. You can- not afford to miss seeing them. One is a book by Prof. Mas- sey, an au- thority on hct bed and cold frame gardening and t the other is our freecatalog. They tell you how much more profitable you can make your gardening, and give some useful, instructive information on the care of beds. Send in your name and address, we shall send you our free catalog-for 4c in stamps we shallsendyou both books. Write today. or Hot-beds ' and Cold-frames ; The Sunlight Double Glass Sash Co., 934 East Broadway, Louisville, Ky. Boilers s"i«" For GREENHOUSES 1 METROPOLITAN Material CO. PATENTED Greenhouse Boilers and Construction Material Please send for catalog and prices. 1394-1412 Metropolitan Ave. BROOKLYN, N. Y. See Our Ciuloem. bo" GIBLIH * GO., Utica. N. Y. Mention the American Florist ichen writing II 472 The American Florist. Mar. 15, Wichita. Kan. New Orleans. La Where There Is Condensation theTe is need for a Morehead Steam Trap Condensation in steam lines is akin to matter out of place — means wasted energy. II your lines are sluggish — If your houses are not of uniform tempera- ture, write us. We guarantee to drain your lines perfectly — return the pure, hot condensation to your boiler without pump or injector or make no charge for the trial. Obey that impulse— write now. Send for "Book on Condensation." Morehead Manufacturing Co., Dept, "N," DETROIT, MICHIGAN Stoclca Carried Philadelphia Memphii. Tenn. Chatham, Ontario Birmingham, Ala. Los Angeles San Franciico AMTI-KLOG "THE SPRAYER Or MANY USES" Will help you make money. It's guar- anteed for 5 years. Ask your dealer for our free book of spraying formulas. SELLING AGENTS: VAUGHANS SEED STORE, CHICAGO and NEW YORK E. H. HUNT, Chicago Mcdonald sales co., SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA ILLINOIS METALS COMPANY Manufacturers CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. Bargains For Florists Big snaps in Boiler Tubes and Pipe. We offer 50,000 feet of 4-inch boiler tubes, per foot 7Hc. Large quantities of 2-inch to 12- inch standard iron pipe. Low prices on Hot Bed Sash, Heating Boiler, Radiation, Valves, Fittings, Glass, Cypress Lumber and Supplies of every kind. Write for our Special Green- house Catalog. Chicago House Wrecking Co. 35th andiron Sts., CHICAGO, ILL. 50% SAVED. Pipes, Flues and Casings thoroughly overhauled and guaran- teed. Greenhouse Fittings of every description. ILLINOIS PIPE 6 MFG. CO., 21 13 S. Jefferson St.. CHICAGO Inferior Ventilating Apparatus is a nuisance. Proper ventilation is most essen- tial in a well conducted greenhouse. We furnish ventilating machinery to the largest plants in the country. Let us fit your houses with Advance Ventilating Apparatus and fixtures. Write for Catalog Advance Co., RICHMOND, IND. Use our patent Iron Bench Fittings and Root Supports ""JENNINGS IRONCUTTER. IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS For Tobacco Extracts, etc. Send for Circulars. DILLER, CASKEY & KEEN, S.'W. Corner Sixth and Berk Streets, PHILADELPHIA. VENTILATING APPARATUS ^JtfiBs^i Split Carnations Easily Mended with Pillsbury Carnation Staple We find it very satisfac- tory. J. L. Dillon. Can't get along without them. J. L. Johnson. 2000 for $1.00 postpaid. I. L. PILLSBURY Galesburd, HI. Wired Toothpicks 10,000 J1.75: 50,000 $7.50. Manufactured by W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y, Sample free. For sale by dealers. A. HERRMANN, Cape Flowers, all colors, Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs and all Florist Supplies. Send For Prices — 404412 East 34th St. NEW YORK. EVANS* Improved Challenge Ventilating Apparatus Write for Illustrated CaUloe Quaker City Machine Work*. Richmond, Ind. GREENHOUSE BOILERS Catalog Free. Address S. Freeman ft Sons Mfg. Co., RACINE, wis. Lock the door before the horse is stolen, and Insure your glass before It Is broken. For particulars concerning Hail Insurance, address JOHN G. ESLER, Secretary, SADDLE RIVER N. J ThE American Florist Rmerica is "the Prow of the Vessels there may be more comfort Rmidships, but we are the Srst to touch Unknown Seas," Vol. XL CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, MARCH 22, 1913. No. 1294 The American Florist Established 1885. Copyright. 1913, by American Florist Company Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. II. 1891. at the Post Office at Chicago. Illinois, under act of March 3. 1879. Published Every Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address ; Ameflo, Chicago. Subscription. United States and Mexico. $1.00 a year; Canada. $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union. $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from tne trade Vol- umes half vearlv from Au(just3. 1901. Address all correspondence subscriptions, etc.. American Florist Co.. 440S. Dearborn St.. Chicago. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers — J. K. M. L. Farquhar. Bos- ton. Mass., President; Theo.AVirth. Minneapolis, Minn., Vice-President; John Young, 54 West Twenty eighth Street, New York. Secretary; Wm. F. Kasting. Buffalo, N. Y., Treasurer, Next annual convention and trade exhibition at Minn- eapolis. Minn.. August 19-22. 1913. Third National Flower Show, New York, April 5-12, 1913. John Young. Secretary. 54 West Twenty eighth Street. New York. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition at New York. April. 5-12, 1913. A.FARENWALD.Roslyn.Pa., President; Frank H. Traendly. New York, Vice-President: Benjamin Hammond. Fishkill- on-Hudson. N. Y., Secretary. AMERICAN SWEET PEA SOCIETY. Annual convention and exhibition at Boston. Mass.. 1913. William Sim. Cliftondale. Mass.. President: Harry A. Bunyard. 342 YY Four teenth street. New York, Secretary. An Easter Lily. It lay l..eneatb eoltl winter's snowy cloak, In dormant state, a bulb, a si-useless tiling: But when it heard the voice of Spring, it woke To pay its annual tributes to the King. Op through the earth Its emerald leaves ii Bent, Its glossy leaves, all pointing towards the And modestly its fair young head ir bent, While tears of dew were glist'nlng in its eye. And when t he gloiiiHis Baster-tide bad come The morn when Christ ascended in. m tin- dead — li scattered wide and tar its sweet perfume, And raised towards Heavens dome its bowed down bead. Almighty Father! Hem- tin- humble prayer in" this weak mortal, this glad Easiei day! Let mi- live like the lily, pure and fair. An. I bloosom 'neatb Thy feet, for aye and aye! ALFRED C. MOHR. SUGGESTIONS FOR PLANT GROWERS. Hotbeds. Available bench space is always a serious question with the grower at this time, for the stock is growing rap- idly and soon crowds, and if not given room will grow out of shape and not make good stock. In order to meet this condition there is nothing better than a good hotbed, for here can be grown quantities of the young stock and they can easily be cared for and will make better plants than can be grown in the houses. These hotbeds can be heated either by running steam pipes through them or by making them of hot manure. Three lines of inch steam pipe, one in the center and the other two about eight inches from the sides, will provide a bottom tempera- of 70 to 75 degrees. These should be laid in trenches about 10 inches deep and covered with light soil and the whole bed spaded so that the heat can penetrate it. Steam should be turned into the pipes two or three days before using and the sash put on so that the soil may be thoroughly heated. After the soil has become warm it will take but a little steam occasionally to keep it so and this can be done when the pipes in the houses are being shut off in the morning, and when the fires are started in the evening. In using ma- nure it should be damp enough so that it will not burn and be packed solid before covering with soil. Shading Plants in Flower. As the early spring stock and the I ihints that bloom later come into flow- er they will often need i shade to keep them in the best condition, for at this time when the sun In the houses is so strung nothing so quickly fades the high colors in azaleas, roses and bulb- ous Stock as the brilliant sunshine. While white-washing the glass will give the necessary shade vet in many cases the plants are placed where no shade is wanted for si. me little time, and a much better plan is to purchase piece of cheese cloth and stretch it over the bench on wires. This is inexpensive a n.l easily arranged and it also pro- teets the flowers from sunt and dust that enters the open ventilators and blemishes any light colored flower. Where lilies are fully advanced and are being run cool this makes the best shade, and a strip can also be run along on the south side of the bench to protect them from the direct rays of the sun. A piece of cloth of this kind can be used in many ways throughout the spring to furnish shade to certain plants when it is not advisable to shade the entire house, and with prop- er care can be used for many years. Gloxinias. For the grower who has a retail business connected with his green- house there is no better flower that can be grown than the gloxinia, for they make a nice plant for summer blooming and a select cut flower for work during the months of July and August. They are one of the best house plants that can be grown at that season and when in full bloom are very ornamental in any window. The bulbs should be started the latter part of March to have them in bloom in July and August. The bulbs should be started in 3-inch or 4-inch pots, ac- cording to the size of the bulb, the soil should be two-thirds light loam and one-third manure (.well rotted I. with some sand added, or if leaf mould is obtainable this is preferable to the manure. In potting fill the pot about .,ne third full of crocks and lumps of charcoal and cover with a thin layer of moss. Set the bulb so that the top is even with the soil and then place them in a house with a temperature of GO degrees. Give them a thorough watering and after that but little water, until the leaves begin to form. As soon as the roots begin to grow they should I..- shifted to larger pots in the same kind of soil, always giving plenty of drainage. Never allow them to get l„,t 1 .. .ii ml until the buds begin to form but shift them to a size larger pot. Be careful in watering, never syringe i hem. and can watering is to be pre ferred, tor water on the leaves ruins li nitiful foliage. As the wai summer days come on they should given a light shade. 474 The American Florist. Mar. 22^ Violets. As the sun grows brighter and the days grow warmer the violet flowers unless shaded will grow lighter in col- or and much smaller, but there is always demand for violets as long as flowers of good quality can be picked, so heavy shading can be resorted to in order to prolong the season. The low sash houses are very easily shaded, but it is more difficult to carry violets along into the warm weather in the large houses. We have often prolonged the picking of good violets into May by removing the sashes off of a sash house as soon as the nights become warm enough to do this safely and place wooden shutters on the frame in place of the sashes. This will keep the house shaded and cool and yet permit enough light to enter to allow the plants to produce good flowers. This can also be done with cold frames which are really preferable to sash houses, for the shutters can be lifted at the back and propped up with short sticks and this will provide good ven- tilation. We have kept violets bloom- ing with splendid flowers until May by this method. The young stock if it is to be planted in the field should be set out at the earliest possible time, just as soon as the ground can be ploughed and har- rowed. The young plants take hold much quicker when the soil is moist and before the warm days come on, and very often there will be a dry spell in May, at which time it is almost im- possible to get the young plants start- ed unless they were planted early enough to have rooted into the soil. The young stock in flats and pots for planting inside are much better in a cold frame now than in the houses. Gardenias The best time for propagating gar- denias is in February and March, for it is easy to maintain the high tem- perature that is required and good cut- tings are obtainable. The best medium for the propagating bench is a mixture of fine chopped sphagnum, peat and sand in equal parts, and it is very im- portant to have sufficient heat — 75 to 80 degrees bottom heat and 70 to 75 degrees on top. Be sure and select the cuttings from strong growing healthy plants. The cuttings should be syringed two or three times a day and protected from the sun, and no draughts should be allowed to blow across them. A propagated bench with a sash over it makes a very suitable place. With such treatment the cut- tings will root in three to four weeks, when they should be potted in 2%-inch pots in a soil composed of half peat and half rotted compost. They should then be placed in a house with a tem- perature of about 70 degrees at night and 75 to 80 degrees by day for a week or so until the roots have grown into the soil, when the temperature can be reduced to 65 degrees at night and 70 to 75 degrees during the day. In three weeks they can be shifted to 3-inch pots and after this shifted as required, for they should never become pot bound. All the buds should be re- moved as they form to secure a strong, healthy growth. THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted by Bobt. Kifl. Philadelphia, Fa. The Standing Cross. SEE SUPPLEMENT WITII THIS ISSUE. As is only natural to suppose, the cross is one of the most popular of floral designs for funerals and it may be made one of the most beautiful as well if the designer is in sympathy with his work. It should not be forgotten that artistic beauty rather than ex- pense should be striven for at all times. All of the three styles of floral crosses — the kind made to lie flat, the reclin- ing cross and the standing cross — are capable of being made very beautiful, but the standing cross with its base may be made in large sizes and should well repay the florist for the time and trouble. Galesburg, III. — E. R. Bennett of the Colorado Agricultural College has been appointed horticulturist for the Rock Island railroad. FkOWER Chicago Flower Show Poster. Above all crowded or too compact work should be avoided in designing this offering. The wire frame should be adhered to closely enough to show the form of the cross with good advantage, but the longer stemmed flowers should be used, making fewer of them neces- sary and giving the design a looser ef- fect than where they are crowded in for the sake of using up all the ma- terial possible. The cross may be made of any of the bright colored flowers in season, and several kinds or but one variety may be used. Orchids and lily of the valley may be used with good effect as may roses and carnations, adi- antum or other greens, as well as galax, ivy, etc., which are good to finish the design with. Garlands of flowers hang- ing from the arms or sprays across the face of the cross add greatly to its beauty. Much latitude is afforded the designer in the base of the cross as no special form must be adhered to here. This is well illustrated in the supple- ment which accompanies this issue, as much of the piece's beauty is due to the handsome effect of the base. In this design white carnations are used for the solid part and the spray of roses and lily of the valley add much to its beauty. Publicity. Paper read by W. J. Vesey. Jr., at tbe March meeting of the Indiana State Florists' Association at Ft. Wayne. Mr. President and fellow-members, the subject for the remarks I am go- ing to make has been the absorbing topic among the allied trades for the last year, and no doubt most of those present have given a good deal of thought to this topic, namely publicity. This association was organized for the same reason that other clubs and as- sociations were organized, which was the advancement of the members' in- terests. We have secured the advance- ment in that we know how to grow stock better, keep down disease and many other things of note. But the times are changing and so must we. Millions of feet of new glass have been erected in the last year, which means a far greater supply of flowers than ever before. As yet nothing has been done toward creating a demand to counteract the increased supply. Well, why not now? I might say we are a fraternity, and a fraternity is only strong when they pull together. We want to plan our business interests together, or in other words, we want co-operation. We want to especially study what interests the public. The road to success lies in serving the pub- lic and this can only be done by us all taking a common interest in the forward movement. This association cannot hope to ac- complish all that we would wish. Our strongest hope lies with the national society. It is to the S. A. P. that we should lend our help and attention, as it is mainly through this body that we can hope to draw the attention of the public to our wares. Let us con- sider what the S. A. F. means to the average florist. It means a vacation, a picnic and a general good time. But those of you who have attended the last two conventions have found a dif- ferent atmosphere prevalent. Ques- tions of exceeding importance have come before the convention to be passed and acted upon. The florists that attend these present day conven- tions are thinkers. They have come to realize that the business is not as easy as it used to be. At the last con- vention, which was held in Chicago, a publicity committee was appointed. Through some mistake or oversight, this committee was given no power to act, inasmuch as there was no sum of money set aside for this purpose. I believe that a fair sum will be forth- coming this year. The purpose of this committee was to get out such ad- vertisements and reading matter which would attract public attention in the desired direction. To send copy to representative cities for all leading flower days, such as Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving. To send copy which would eventually make national flower days of Lincoln's birthday, Mc- Kinley's birthday, St. Valentine's day and Mother's day. There are unlim- ited possibilities for this committee. They could suggest to the political parties of this country they should have a special flower emblem. Just stop and think what this one item would mean to our business. They could reach the women of this country through such mediums as House and Garden, Country Life, Ladies' Home Journal, Woman's Home Companion and numerous other magazines. They could teach the women how to care Supplement to The American hlorlst, So. 1294, March 22, 1913. STANDING CROSS OF WHITE CARNATIONS WITH SPRAV OF ROSES AND LILY OF THE VALLEY. i9J3- The American Florist. i 0 for plants in the house and garden, when to sow seeds, the varieties, how to water, and numerous other cultural notes. Do you not think this would awaken a widespread interest in our I rade'.' One of our big opportunities is the awakening of so many cities to civic Improvement. This item alone is of prime importance to us. in that it arouses public interest to the beautiful things we grow which could probably be aroused in no other manner. Civic Improvement I spell with four letters — h-o-p-e. Another item of recent date and of vast importance to us is parcel post. Parcel post has opened up un- limited territory for us to work in. Seedsmen can now quote prices in their ca talogues on goods delh en d to I he door. This is an attractive issue to' the average catalogue buyer. If the people learn to buy from the seedsmen through parcel post, why not from the cut-flower man? You have all noticed the lack of at- tendance at flower shows. Why is this? You all know the answer. The shows have not been advertised in the man- ner and places that attract public at- tention. The public have not been made to realize what they have missed by passing by a flower show. We must surely realize that a flower show is one of our fortes. Why go to the trouble of getting up a flower show with all of the provoking problems and not properly advertise it? I attended the national show in Boston, and from the size of the crowds each day any- one could tell that a great deal of thought and attention had been given to advertising. The building was ex- ceedingly large, the crowds so large one could hardly force a way through. Did it pay? Well, rather. Gentlemen, a big opportunity Is com- ing to bring the trade under public notice. That opportunity will be April 5 to 12 down at New York. A wise selection was made when the National Flower Show committee was chosen. Every member is an energetic one, and doing all In his power to make it a success. And T think it will be. It has been largely advertised all through the Bast. The entries are large but they should be larger, and would be if" the florists realized what an excellent chance they have to impress the pub- lic. All of you gentlemen should at- tend this show if it is possible to do so, for you will receive value for value. A small way to advertise which is overlooked by nearly every florist is the buttonhole bouquet. Perhaps you do not realize the value of this small item. How easy it is to stop at the refrigerator and select a nice carnation or rose and put it in the buttonhole before going downtown. We all do it at a florists' meeting, but why not at home? I am like the rest of you. I hate to wear a flower, simply because no one else does. Nevertheless we are overlooking one item of advertising. I think I'll advertise from now on. The florists' papers have taken up the matters of publicity in this way. In a February issue they went to a great deal of trouble and expense to show the trade how to advertise prop- erly. They went still further, they printed numerous photographs regard- ing new modes in the arrangement of box'es and decorations for St. Valen- tine's day. That issue no doubt helped a great many florists along this par- ticular line. They have made a start in the right direction and I hope they keep it up. The New York Florists' Club has taken up the question of publicity, and from all reports, the proposition seems to be v nicely. That is what all the florists' Clubs In the country should do. And this will be the final outcome, as the florists are awakening to the fact thai thing should be done toward cre- itlng a demand. Speaking of creating a demand. 1 'tings to my mind Mr. W'rigley, the i hewing gum man. He had to create a demand and he did it solely by ad- vertising. You used to read in the street cars and public places his ad- vertisement, "Buy a package." Y'ou read his advertisement today and it is "buy it by the box." I was talking to an advertising man the other day about the wonderful advance of this chewing gum. He told me Mr. Wrig- ley had closed a contract with the McBee Co. for $5,000,000. The McBee Co. to my knowledge advertises in electric cars only. Another good ex- ample is W. K. Kellogg and his break- fast foods. You all know how his products have come to the front in the last five years. In conclusion I would say. let every florists' club the country over fall in line witli the New York club, and be together in a universal movement to create a demand. Lake Forest, III. — Hild Bros., of this place, have an unusually merit- orious strain of stocks which they claim has been selected and developed by themselves. PITTSBTJBG, PA. — A charter has been issued to J. M. Phillips Sons, Inc., this city, to handle florists' tools and supplies. The incorporators are F. Heckman, Glenwood; E. H. Phillips. E. V. Phillips, M. W. Rigdon, Pitts- burg, and F J. Tvrell. Homestead; capital, .$10,000. BANQUET GIVEN BY THE BUFFALO FLORISTS' CLUB, MARCH 3, 1913. 476 The American Florisi\ Mar. 22, THE CARNATION. Carnation Five Inches Across. Many years ago the late John Thorpe predicted that we would have, as we recall it, carnations producing blooms 4 inches in diameter. Not a few well informed workers among carnations laughed at Uncle John when he issued this statement, saying such a thing was impossible. We be- lieve, however, the prophet lived to see his far seen hopes fully realized, and now H. Roth of LaFayette, Ind., goes him an inch better with his won- derful flower exhibited at C. W. Mc- Kellar's store, Chicago. March 14. This is a flower of very desirable red shade, good in form and substance and quite fragrant. Both stem and calyx are all that can be desired as seen in the eight flowers exhibited. New Carnations. Paper read by Elmer Weaver before tbe Lan- caster County Florists* Club. "Starting with Benora, it looks like an ideal variegated, exceedingly free bloomer, stem of sufficient length and strong enough to hold flower erect. The color is good, although carrying a slightly yellow cast. Growth is healthy and vigorous and cuttings root about as easily as Beacon, which means you may get them rooted if you are careful, very careful not to allow any chance for them to get too wet, too dry, too hot or too cold. Don't let any wind blow over them and a few other 'don'ts.' In transplanting from the field plants take hold easily and in a few weeks blooming shoots are forming in abundance. On the whole, it is a variety worthy of trial, though its color would preclude the growing of it universally in large quantities. "Delhi is an improved Victory, and as I personally could never muster much enthusiasm over Victory, I do not know whether or not I think much of Delhi. With us it has somewhat the habit of a sweet potato vine, the stems showing a tendency to grow horizontal instead of vertical. Even though it formed such undesirable habits here it certainly makes enough flowers and will make as many during the season as anything in sight. I have seen it growing in Chester County this season and can say it was a fine sight, far ahead of Beacon in the same house, as good a stem, better color, freer bloomer and not the cropper Beacon is, though the flower looks as though a trip to the laundry would improve it greatly. Victory looks like a wilted collar and Delhi the same. "Comfort has had the advantage of two seasons' experience in our place and when you visit us next season you will find 10,(X>0 plants growing on the place. I know a number of you gen- tlemen are afraid of Comfort because it looks sleepy under certain condi- tions. The grower who thinks Comfort sleepy and discriminates against it on that score is nearer asleep than the carnation. He had better take a nap an3 when he wakes up and feels fit try Comfort. It is not so high in quality as Mr. Rohrer's seedling, but will produce more money per square foot of bench surface than any red we now have. last season's novelties with which we "Rosette is the fourth variety of are experimenting and from the ulti- mate dollars and cents point of view I feel sure the best; first, from what it is •showing itself to be and, second, because it is one of Dorner's seedlings, all of which have made good here ex- cept Scarlet Glow. It differs from their other recent introductions in that its growth is heavier and that it makes plenty of good cuttings that root easily. When lifted and planted indoors it was ready for business long before Mrs. Ward, White Perfection and some oth- ers had decided whether they wanted to move or not. The stem is very stiff, of good length, the flower larger than either Gloriosa or Pink Delight, deeply serrated, center well filled and of un- usual depth. In color it is perfectly clear and very nearly a Lawson shade, having none of the streaks or faded edges sometimes found in Mrs. Ward. My commission man pronounces it a very desirable shade and an excellent keeper. "One year's trial is not sufficient to determine the merits of a variety un- less it shows characteristics so bad and so universal that the condemnation is general, as quite frequently, indeed, too frequently occurs. Any variety showing many good points and a few defects is worthy of care and further trial, as something in our treatment individually may accentuate the good points and minimize the bad so that in the end we are the gainers. Even though we unfortunately are handed many gold bricks, I feel it pays to try at least a few of the new ones as* in- troduced, but not so few that they do not seem worthy of our care. Then do not throw them out until you are sure there is no money in them for you, or that they are not better than the variety they are intended to re- place. "This constant adding and discard- ing of new varieties is expensive, but if you do not do it, you will soon, very soon, be comparing the market reports in the trade journals with the returns from your commission firm, with the result that you will decide that the reporter for the trade journals should be in the Ananias Club or the com- mission merchant in jail, while the cause usually is to be attributed to our own lack of business acumen in keeping up with these progressive times. Some years back we experi- enced something like this. Mrs. Law- son was given a trial in a small way and in a careless manner, with the re- sult that we discarded it the first sea- son as no good, and you all know that we did not know anything about it at that time when we said Mrs. Dawson was no good and that we lost good money by our hasty action. Later on, when everybody was doing it well, we bought stock again, but we lost sev- eral seasons when the flowers were bringing big money. "A present-day parallel is Gloriosa. about the grandest we have had up to the present time. I have made many inquiries regarding this variety and have had a great variety of replies, never realizing before how many peo- ple are affected by various degrees of indecision. Several are propagating and buying all they can get of it; others say frankly they are going to discard it. while still others are up in the air and don't know yet what they want to do. The chief objections to this variety are its lack of desire to reproduce itself by a cutting and its lack of growth in the field. These faults should not deter us from experi- menting until we overcome them. This tendency to run to a flowering shoot in a short space of time can be partly overcome by topping part of the shoots back when bringing them in from the field. If we can get the results Mr. Brinton has at his place we would cer- tainly be foolish to discard it." In addition to Mr. Weaver's paper we had on exhibition blooms from C. Akehurst & Son. White Marsh, Md., of a very fine pink seedling carnation; the Cottage Gardens Co., Queens, N. Y.. exhibited Matchless, a superb white; the E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind., Commodore, in fine form and a good red. There was also a very handsome vase of Northport, which promises to be a leading pink. Henry Rohrer of Lancaster, Pa., had another fine vase of his new red, which he has named "Scarlet Wonder," and very aptly, as it certainly is a wonder among the scarlets. He is selling a limited amount of it this season. Visitors were Walter Mott, representing Benjamin Ham- mond, of Fishkill, N. Y.; C. U. Lig- git, of the Pennock-Meehan Co., and L. I. Bolton of Holtwood, Pa. ALBERT M. HERR. FLORISTS' PALMS. Shading:, Insects, Potting:. After the middle of February the sun gets powerful enough to require some shading on the palm houses, at least on the south side of those houses that run east and west, and soon af- ter March 1. shading will also be needed on the north side. This does not mean that a heavy coat of shad- ing should be given now, but that enough shade to keep the plants in color and to protect the foliage from burning, is a proper precaution. Of course the frosts at night and not infrequently snow during March and the early part of April are hard on the shading material, and frequently necessitate its renewal, but this is one of the things that requires at- tention if one wishes to produce stock of good salable character. Insects too are waking up as the spring approaches, and there is often to be seen aphis of two or three kinds on the young growth of the palms, these pests tucking themselves away in such places as are not easily reached by the water in syringing. The small yellow thrips and also red spiders are likely to appear with the bright days and higher temperature of the season, and this means an active campaign of examination, for small as these in- sects are, they possess good healthy appetites, and the result of their feed- ing is seen in discolored and crippled foliage. A strong force of water is the best weapon with which to fight red spider, and this should be directed to both, the upper and the lower sides of the leaves in syringing, for on palms the red spider does not confine its at- tacks to the underside of the foliage only, but also gets busy on the upper surface too, these attacks being usual- ly indicated by the concaving of the leaflets, due to the contraction of the leaf from the insect punctures. '9*3- The American Florist. 477 Carnation Five Inches Diameter H. Roth Lafayette Indiana Originator Thrips may be dislodged by syring- ing, but it requires some nicotine so- lution to destroy them entirely, the spraying with nicotine usually giving the best results for the money in- vested, though a combination treat- ment consisting of spraying in the af- ternoon and fumigating at night, is a good method to pursue in severe cases. For scale insects, sulpho-tobacco soap seems to be one of the effective reme- dies, and is much used as a dip on small stock, and as a preventive treat- ment is sprayed on the larger plants. It is easy to say that a good grower should not have these insect pests to contend with, but in some instances scale insects are found on the palm seeds when they arrive from their na- tive country, and the insects conse- quently may appear on the first leaf the seedling throws up. thus getting established on the plant before their presence is noted. One of the small brown scales is thus found at times on seedling ken- tias. and in its early stages is not easy to see with the ordinary eye, and this particular pest is not readily dislodged, for it clings very closely to the stem and midribs of the plant. Nor is it quickly affected by the ordi- nary insecticides. Mealy bug does not give so much trouble in the palm house ordinarily, though once it se- cures a foothold on Cocos Weddeliana or Areca lutescens. there is likely to be a stiff fight before it is eradicated, for this insect is most prolific in a warm and moist atmosphere. The spring potting of young stock will now be in order, for the root ac- tion becomes more rapid as the days lengthen, and firm potting, some care in drainage, and careful and thorough watering, are among the essential de- tails to be observed, for one cannot get these plants to start away with full vigor and rapid growth unless the soil is thoroughly moistened through after potting. The making up of bushy kentias is one of the most popular ways of handling these useful palms, some growers using a tall cen- ter plant with three or more small plants around the base, while others simply group three or four plants to- gether in a pot or tub and trust to nature to do the rest. But however they may be grouped, the plants should all be kept at one level as far as the base of the stem is concerned. A palm should never have the stem buried in the soil any lower than is absolutely necessary to hold it firm- ly in place, for not only does it re- tard the growth, but there is also some risk of fungus developing and rotting off the stem. W. H. T.U'liN. Columbines. Ed. American florist: Please advise as to the best meth- ods of propagating and growing col- umbines. California. G. II. C. There is no other way to increase Aquilegias — apart from an occasional possibility of division of the roots — than by seeds, which are produced abundantly and, if sown at once, ger- minate well. If a particular variety is to be perpetuated, the plant must be protected from the bees while in flower, or isolated a distance from others. Columbines too must be re- garded somewhat as biennials. It of- ten happens that after flowering free- ly the plant dies, though nominally of perennial duration. It may be prob- able that in California, where severe winter stress would not be experi- enced by the plants, that they will prove of greater longevity. Seeds sown in spring will produce plants that will bloom the following year. E. O. OBPET. Growing Asters In Benches. Ed. American Florist: Which are the best asters for grow- ing inside on benches? At what time should the tops be pinched out? How many branches should be allowed to grow on for bloom? J. H. T. Pennsylvania. Some of the best varieties of asters for indoor work are : Semple's Branch- ing, Truffant's Prize, the Daybreak Vick's Branching, Vick's White King and many others which do well. Pinching should be practiced when the plants have attained seven or eight full leaves. The quantity of branches will depend very much on the variety, but if extra large blooms are required the branches can be limited to six or eight or even less. C. 478 The American Florist. Mar. 22. Twin City Florists. Credit for having had the Hrsi Flor- ists' Culb in the Twin Cities belongs to St. Paul. About twenty-five years ago the Ramsey County Florists and Gardeners' Association held a flower show and made money. For some strange reason, which even tin- mem- bers of the organization cannot ■ plain, the club dissolved. Its dissolu- tion could not have been due to lack of funds, because at the time it dis- banded it had a balance of about $800. Some years after the dissolution of the St. Paul club the Association of Min- nesota Florists was organized with E. Nagel (now deceased) as president. This association had members in both cities and for a number of years pro- gressed successfully and accomplished a great deal for the benefit of florists in general. Finally, however, due to lack of interest, it followed the St. Paul club into dissolution. Upon the completion of the first greenhouse built by the Park Board of Minneapolis in 1907, Theodore Wirth. Superintendent of Parks, ten- dered an invitation to the florists of the Twin Cities to inspect the new plant and to get acquainted. From this informal meeting there developed in December of the same year the Twin City Florists' Club, which is now a vigorous, healthy organization, growing in numbers and influence ev- ery year. The officers elected at the initial meeting were : Theodore Wirth, president; O. J. Olson, St. Paul, vice- president; S. D. Dysinger, St. Paul, secretary; and R. A. Latham, Minne- apolis, treasurer. The monthly meetings of this club held alternately in the two cities were well attended. Exhibits and papers kept the interest high. An annual winter dance and a summer picnic always drew large crowds and were helpful in promoting closer friendship between the florists and their em- ployes. To place the association on a business basis and to give it prestige, articles of incorporation under the Minnesota State Laws were adopted in June, 1908, and the organization given the name of the Minnesota State Florists' Association. Mr. Wirth re- mained as president until 1911, when he resigned. Hugh Will was elected to succeed him. Mr. Dysinger has been secretary from the beginning with the exception of about one year. Among other achievements the Associ- ation has been instrumental in obtain- ing an increase of $500 in premiums at the Minnesota State Fair, which is the largest state fair in the country. Last year the premiums for floriculture ex- hibits amounted to $1,853. In 1910 Minneapolis held its first flower show under the auspices of the Minnesota State Florists' Association. The judges pronounced it the best ex- hibition of its kind they had ever at- tended, both in regard to exhiibts and artistic layout. Pretty landscape ef- fects were a feature, and won the highest praise. Particular credit for the success achieved by the show from a professional standpoint was accord- ed Mr. Wirth. The show was not a financial success, but it accomplished an important result in the interest it engendered and in the influence it gave for floriculture in the Twin Cities. A second Flower Show was held in No- vember, 1912, in St. Paul. While it made a better showing in a financial way, lack of space made it impossible to give it the setting that was desired. The present officers of the Minnesota State Florists' Association are : Hugh Will, Minneapolis, president; O. J. Ol- son, St. Paul, vice-president; S. D. Dysinger, St. Paul, secretary; E. P. Holm. St. Paul, treasurer. Theodore Wirth, C. N. Ruedlinger. Minneapolis, and L. L. May. St. Paul, and LeRoy Cady, St. Anthony Park, form the ex- ecutive committee. There are 53 mem- bers. In October, 1911, several Minneapo- lis florists formed the Minneapolis Florists' Club. W. Desmond was elect- ed president and has held that office since. The club is in a prosperous condition. While floriculture receives its first attention, evidence of its strength is found in the fact that it has a good baseball team as well as a bowling team. The club has a pub- licity committee which is vigorously conducting a propaganda to advance the business of the florist and has suc- ceeded in commanding the interest and the support of the public as no other movement has. Articles of in- formation with regard to flowers and The Late Philip Einsman. plants are written and published in the daily newspapers. These articles have been stripped of technical verbi- age and have proved interesting to young and old alike. One of the committee's first acts was the preparation of a general flor- ist advertisement for Mothers' day in May, 1912. On St. Valentine's day the committee collected about $130 which it expended for advertising with the result that sales of flowers were increased tremendously. The present membership of the club is 52. The. officers are: W. D. Desmond, presi- dent; R. A. Latham, vice-president; C. F. Rice, secretary; A. E. Rice, treas- urer; W. H. Bofferding. C. N. Rued- linger and Chas. Hauk, executive com- mittee. The Minneapolis club and the St. Paul association are co-operating actively in every effort which has for its object the improvement of condi- tions in the business they are inter- ested in. Every member of both or- ganizations has experienced substan- tial results from their propaganda suf- ficient to justify every step they have taken. For the purpose of conducting the arrangements for the coming conven- tion of the S. A. F. a special conven- tion association has been formed, em- bracing all the members of both asso- ciations. The conventions and pub- licity committee of the Civic and Com- merce Association has pronounced this organization of florists to be the most complete and most efficient local con- vention body ever organized in Minne- apolis. The details of the conven- tion arrangements have been divided among 14 committees. All these sub- committees have entered into their various tasks with a spirit and enthu- siasm that promise good results and a most successful convention. The chairmen of the different committees form the executive committee. Following are the names of the chairmen of the various subdivisions of the general committee : Executive, Theodore Wirth, chairman; C. F. Rice, secretary; finance, J. S. Mitchell; en- tertainment, Hugh Will; reception, W. H. Bofferding; information, Gust. Malmquist; souvenir album, J. A. Ridgway; press, J. F. Rice; sports, C. N. Reudlinger; transportation, J. G. Taylor; hotel and depot, W. S. Des- mond; badges and tickets, H. Rosack- er; decoration, R. A. Latham; ladies' reception, Mrs. Theo. Wirth; St. Paul reception. O. J. Olson; University, Prof. L. R. Cady. OBITUARY. Philip Einsman. Philip Einsman, a well known florist of Astor.a, N. Y., died at his home March x.i. Bright's disease was the cause of his death. He had been in poor health for two years but was not confined to his home until about the first of this year. He was 42 years o.d. Mr. Einsman was born in Ger- many and came to this country when IS years old. His first work here was for Wm. H. Siebrecht, now president of the New York Florists' Club, who then, as now, owned a range at As- toria. Later he worked for the firm of Pitcher & Manda. Short Hills, N. J., and also for H. D. Darlington, Flush- ing, N. Y. Eighteen years ago he started in business for himself at As- toria within a few blocks of the Sie- brecht range, and had during these ' years been successful as a grower, making a specialty of bulbous stock and Easter plants. His cut stock was sold in the New York Cut Flower Ex- change, of which he was an active member and officer. A year before he went into business for himself he was married to Miss Mary Fennessy, who with nine children, survives him. In the family are seven boys and two girls, the oldest girl being eighteen, the youngest child two years old. He was a member of the Society of Amer- ican Florists and of the New York Florists' Club, of which he served as vice-president in 1912. He was also a member of the Astoria Florists' Bowl- ing Club. Philip Einsman was a ge- nial and kindly man and popular with all his acquaintances and business as- sociates. During his long and painful illness he had the sympathy of many friends, which is now extended to his sadly stricken family. A. F. F. Capt. Henry Augustine. Captain Henry Augustine of Nor- mal, 111., for many years president of the Illinois State Horticultural So- ciety was killed March 8 by a train, near Bloomington, 111. Captain Augus- tine was 73 years old. He had charge of the fruit exhibit at the Chicago World's Fair in 1893. 19*3- The American Florist. 479 Bl**^ 1 1 1 W. D. Desmond. President Minneapolis Florists' CIuB, R. A. Latham. Vice-President Minneapolis Florists' Club. Chas. J. C. Hauck. Trustee Minneapolis Florists' Club, A. S. Rice. Treasurer Minneapolis Florists' Club. W. H. BofTerding. Trustee Minneapolis Florists' Club. C. F. Rice. Secretary Minneapolis Florists' Club. Theodore Wirth. Superintendent Minneapolis P. irk-. PROMINENT IN THE MINNEAPOLIS TRADE C. N. Ruedlinger. Truste. Minneapolis Florists' Club. 480 The American Florist. Mar. 22, TheAmerican Florist Established 1885. Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.00 a year; Canada $2.00; Europe ani Countries in Postal Union, $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from those in the trade. When sending us change of address always send the old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue the American Florist has accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier possible), as we go to press Wednesday, We do not assume any responsibility for the opinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 56 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS. Suggestions tor plant growers... —Hotbeds — Shading plants in flowei — Gloxinias — Violets — Gardenias The retail trade .473 .473 47:; .473 .474 .474 .474 -The standing cross (see supplement) ... .474 -Publicity 474 Chicago flower show posters (illustrated) .. .474 Banquet given by the Buffalo Florists' Club (illus. i 47., The carnation 476 — New carnations !7,; —Carnation live inches in diameter (illus.). 476 Palms ' :.': Columbines -^ Grow ill'- ilslei's in heiielies 1' ' Twiii I'il \ llorisls 478 The late Philip Einsmau (portrait) 478 Obituary 478 — Philip Einsmau 4 ' s — Capt. Henry Augustine t's Prominent men in the Minneapolis trade I portraits i .470 Our supplements 480 American Rose Society 480 The Easter parade 480 Florists' telegraph deli, cry Is" Third International Flower Show 480 Pittsburg 482 Minnesota Florists Assn 4«- Clevelanil 482 i hicago •••IS St. I is .. J|| Milwaukee tss Nashville .... ™* Cincinnati . . . y<:) • tii. ago bowling 4.11' Philadelphia 491 Now York 494 New Veil; Florists' Club 494 Boston J95 Washington *»° Syracuse, \ Y 4-'; Morris County Gardeners & Florists 500 Tl„. Seed Trade ™2 — Free seeds £"- Catalogues received San Francisco Market gardeners — Chicory forcing — Tomato notes -Potato seed iinorove lit The nursery trade — Planting lime lor evergreens 512 ."lis 508 r,ns r,os 510 op I i i wondrous resurrection i if flower from <>ut the clod, A censer, chime and chalice To if :n- the peace of God! Sips pibers shou'd renew promptly to insure regular delivery of the pa- per. The yellow address label on the paper shews date of expiration. Our Supplements. Subscribers should see that they get copies of the fine supplementary illus- trations showing high grade design and decorative work. These fine sup- plements should be carefully preserved as they mean much to the retail flor- ists in dealing with their customers, illustrating as they do the various kinds of work that the everyday flor- ist is called upon the perforin. The papers in which the supple- ments appear should be likewise pre- served, as they contain much valu- able data with regard to these spe- cial illustrations. Subscribers should see that they get every issue, as oth- erwise they may miss some of this high-grade work. American Rose Society. NEW BOSE REGISTERED. The Florex Gardens, incorporated, North Wales. Pa., file for registra- tion the new rose "Mavourneen," described as follows : Sport of the Pink Killarney, very large bud aver- aging 30 petals; color deep pink, re- verse side of petal almost as dark as the inside petal. Very fragrant; good foliage. This rose has been under ob- servation several years. Benjamin Hammond, Sec'y. February 28, 1913. The Easter Parade. There will be real beauty and the best embodiments of fashion in the Easter parade next Sunday. But the beauty will be that of milliners' mod- els and the "fashion" will adorn the wives and daughters- of our leading brewers. Every year the "parade" becomes larger — and, frankly, one must say it becomes more beautiful. But it will soon be a sort of New Year's Eve riot. The real people of society have abandoned it utterly in so far as the dress display is concerned. They are part of it only as necessary land bleakly gowned) pilgrims to the Sunday service and back home again. There is something subtly sad about the passing of this honored and once famous institution. But I suppose it is all for the best. I suppose Sadie from the Bowery has as much right to display her dreadful costly finery on Fifth avenue as the leader of so- ciety has to display her cheap and tasteful things. Democracy wins in the long run and democracy is all right— if you don't have to meet it personally.— New York American. Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Rocklin & Lehman of Sioux City, la., had the following strange experi- ence, through which their brother flor- ists may benefit : Early in December they sent in an order to the firm of Dobbie & Co., Edinburgh, Scotland, stating that they wished to have flow- ers sent to a certain patron in time for Christmas. The letter head of Dobbie & Co. is styled as follows: •'The Seedsmen & Florists." Sometime later Rocklin & Lehman received the following letter: "Gentlemen : "We duly received your letter with enclosui-3. We are sorry that we do not grow cat flowers for sale, and have none to supply at the present time. "We have sent the letter to Mrs. and advised her accordingly. "Regretting we are unable to oe of service to vou on this occasion, we arc "Yours faithfully, "Dobbie & Co." Investigation by the Florists' Tele- graph Delivery revealed the fact that it is a common thing for foreign firms to style themselves florists, even though they only grow a few garden flowers in season. It is well for the American firms to be sure that the European brethren are prepared to furnish flow- ers at this season of the year. Chas. Dards of New York has vol- unteered to advertise the Florists' Tele- graph Delivery in the International Flower Show program. A. Pochelon, secretary, thought very highly of the results which might be obtained when approached for an advertisement, and is more than pleased with the enter- prising spirit shown by Mr. Dards, who is generally found to be a leader in such matters. The most instructive paper rendered by Wallace Pearson recently on "The Florist and His Market" is -xntainly interesting reading for members of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery. There is much in it which ought to be profit- ably adopted by an organization of re- tailers for the general furtherance of the flower business. The paper is ahead of the times in thought and gives the many retailers an inspira- tion for making greater strides in the future. Irwin Bertermann, President. Third International Flower Show. GRAND CENTRAL PALACE, NEW YORK. The following is the list of jurors appointed to pass on the exhibits at the show : H. A. Bunyard, N. York, Chairman. Ballentyne, R. E., Canandaigua, N. Y. Breitmeyer, Philip, Detroit, Mich. Brown, H., Richmond, Va. Buettner, Emil, Park Ridge, 111. Burk, Louis, Philadelphia, Pa. Butterbach, Nicholas, Oceanic, N. J. Cameron, Robert, Kingsbridge, Mass. Cartledge, A. B., Philadelphia, Pa. Clucas, R. W., Sparkill, N. Y. Cooke, Geo. H. Washington, D. C. Cotter, Lawrence, Jamestown, N. Y. Cowell, J. B., Buffalo, N. Y. Craig, W. N., North Easton, Mass. De Graaff, H. W., Leiden, Holland. Dunlop, J. H., Toronto, Canada. Eccles, Wm., Oyster Bay, N. Y. Engelmann, Carl, Saffron, England. Eyres, Harry, Albany, N. Y. Falconer. Wm., Pittsburg, Pa. Felton, R. F., London, England. Finlayson, Duncan, Brookline, Mass. Fisher, Peter, Ellis, Mass. Graham, Robert, Baltimore, Md. Gude, Wm. F., Washington, D. C. Herrington, Arthur, Madison. N. J. Hertrich, Wm., San Gabriel, Calif. Hess, J. J., Omaha, Neb. Huss, J. F., Hartford, Conn. Keller, Michael, Rochester, N. Y. Knight, Chas., New York, N. Y. Koenib, Otto, St. Louis, Mo. Kruijff, , Holland. Loveless, A. J., Lenox, Mass. Low. Stewart, H, London, England. McWilliams, G.. Whitinsville. Mass. Meinhardt, Fred, St. Louis, Mo. Miekle, A., Newport, R. I. Moore, Geo. T., St. Louis, Mo. Murray, Samuel, Kansas City, Mo. Ogston, Colin B., Rochester, N. Y. Papworth, Harry, New Orleans, La. Philpott, H., Winnipeg, Canada. Plumb, ('has. A., Detroit, Mich. Reagan. Edw., Morristown, N. J. Robinson, Geo. A., Montreal, Can. Rock. Wm. I.. Kansas City. Mo. Sandiford, Chas.. Buffalo, N. Y. Smith, A. J., Lake Geneva, Wis. Turner, Harry. Yonkers, N. Y. Turner, Wm., Oceanic, N. J. Waterer. F. G., Bagshot, England. Wells, W. W., Merstham, Eng. ■Wilson, E. H., Boston, Mass. Wilson, J. S., Des Moines, la. Wingett. A. H., Lenox, Mass. Wirth. Theodore, Minneapolis, Minn. These do not include the special judges for the Rose, Carnation and Sweet Pea Societies. Intending exhibitors should bear in mind that all entries in the general section must be in the hands of The secretary, John Young, 54 West Twen- ty-eighth stheet, New York, not later than March 30. Entries in the sec- tions of the Rose, Carnation, Sweet Pea and Gladiolus societies must be in the hands of the different secre- taries on the dates set forth in the prize schedule. J. H. Pepper, Chairman Publicity Committee. rpij The Amer i ca n Fl ori s t. 481 Wants, For Sale, Etc One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv. for Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section. Where answers are to be mailed from this office enoloie 10 cents extra to cover postage etc. Situation Wanted — 1 1\ ex peril need Seedsman. Good counter man For further particulars, ad- dress, Key 791, care American Florist Co. Situation Wanted -Position as traveling man lor seeds, bulbs, plants or florists' supplies. Address Key 786, care American Florist. Situation Wanted -As Florisl and gardener; well up in Carnation and Chrysanthemum (trow- ing. Single man; wood referen Key 606. care Ann rican Florisl Co. Situation Wanted— As florisl and crard i private p to Holl tnder; 10 j eai s in this country ; mai ried children; Hf expei ieiv i can furnish the best of rel Address Kej 801, cai i Am. i it an Floi ist. Situation Wanted — il< ^d gardi m i Englishman, agi 40. marrii d, without famih I ife i xperience in all branches including Orchids, Roses, Carna- tions, Mums. Earlj Forcing:, fruit and vegetables, etc. Good references E. Richmond, Elma Center. N, V. Situation Wanted— On commercial or private place by an all arcund man with 20 years oi prac- tical experienct in this countrj and Europe; single, J5 years I an furnish the best ol n i om- mendations from leading firms. Pot plants, roses, carnations and landscape gardening a specialty. State salai i w Inn w ri1 ing. I , i ,k Bakaitis, 5433 Forth Seele\ a1* ., Chicago Situation Wanted As head gardener or super- intendent. Good grower oi cut flowers, potted pi ants, indoors and outdoors;! egetables and fruits. Good experience in lawn and park work: under- stand management of private place park, ceme- oi institution. Am 30 years of age. married, ii i i hildren. Have been in the gardening and florist business for 15 years. Can furnish best rei- Ti it. es to party requiring such a man. Address. Key 799, care American Florist. Help Wanted - Two experienced salesladies. Applv W. W. Barnard Co . 253 W. Madison St., Chicago. III. Help Wanted — Floret and gardenei for public park; must bet ompetent for in and outside work , state experience and wages wanted. Si i ' of Parks. Davenport, Iowa. Help Wanted— A bookkeeper who has had ex- perience in bookkeeping in a florist's store. Ad- dress A. F. F., care American Florist. 124 East 24th Street. New York. Help Wanted — Florist and gardener, competent to take charge of greenhouse, garden and grounds at State Institution. Address Superintendent. State Public School. Owatonna, Minn. Help Wanted Honest young lady with some experience to lake care of floral establishment in Chicago. Very good chance for advancement, with good salary. Key 805. care American Florist. For Sale— Well located retad -too centrally located, doing good business for over five years. This is a rare opportunity, price very reasonable; going south object of selling. Key 804, care American Florist. For Sale or Lease— 5 greenhouses at vladison, N. J., t mile from station. 4V£ acres of land. 9- room dwelling, up to-date, cheap, and low rent to pros- iective bu ■ er. Add re--. K. S. 265 Rosedalc Ave., Madison N. J. For Lease In Boston. Mass.; green house in operation; new boiler; outside ground. Three room cottage included if desired. Cheap I sirablc tenant or might rent on shares. Owner has other business. Address Key 807. care American Florist. For Sale— Two acres with 25.000 square feet of . up-to-date improvements, o meni benches; fine dwelling house and barn; nice orchard. Every thing in first-class condition. l'i minutes from R. R. and C. L. Ben. VOLXMAN. 430Ridgi Av. Wilmi ttc, III. For Sale— A e .1 paying Florist Business in a M i' liigan city of H.otK) will be sold now or June 15th at a bargain; small house and store connected to 4.000 feet of glass right in business center of ■city. Will stai I investigation Come and investigatt First-class tradi - * iwnei will retire. i 25 years and in good repair. Jacob Schneider, Florist • Manistee, Mich. For Sale -At a sacrifice, for cash; about 2000 feet of glass, stocked with carnations, chrys mums, bedding sto< h and amal] Bowen \ fine proposition to one that thoroughly understands the business. Large retail trade and all the wholesale you can handle. Four acres of land; on car line on the main street ol city ol '0.000. For particulars address K S. EiwooD, Receive) Albuquerque N. M Wanted An experienced gardener, to lea acres, House oi board. Coal cheap and hand} foi greenhoubi , Street cars stop at door. Paved road. Best ol markets, Address Mara I Ioni s, Finli yville. Pa.. K. D. 2. Wanted: Gardener and housi man Expe* rienced in care of greenhouse- North Shore Chicago Suburb. Wife must be good laundress. All year position. Good opportunity for couple without children References required. Address. Key 802, care American Florist. Help Wanted Expert Orchid Grower b\ the Beechwood Heights Nurseries at Bound Brook. X. Y . to take charge of their Orchid department. Ouly a strictly com pctent man required. Good salary to right panv. Applv by mail to. THOMAS YOUNG, Jr., 500 Fifth Ave., N. Y. CITY. WANTED Roseand Carnation Grower BASSETT 5 WASHBURN, 131 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO ILL. WANTED HEAD GARDENER (unmarried) for pri- vate country place. No greenhouse. Good position for a first-class man. Per- manent. References required. State wages. Address, S. K., 622 Fidelity Building, Buffalo, N. Y. Situation Wanted Good Carnation Grower capable of taking charge. For further particulars, Address, Key 796, care American Florist. PUNT 6R0WER WANTED Advertiser wants competent grower of general line of pot plant stock for store This place is located in the south and good wages will be paid to the man. State age and experience. Address, Key 798, care American Florist. Assistant Gardener Wanted (or public institution. Youny single man as 2nd assistant gardener, Must be sober, horn st and in dustrions: at least 2 years experience necessary: general greenhouse work: $30 per month -with lOard and room. 30 days' leav. of absence with paj ilurins: vear. Hours. 7 a.m. to 4:30p.m.: duty every other Sunday. No firing, repairim Address. Key 797, care American Florist. Location Wanted Grower wants location in or near Cbicag Ljreenliiaisf establishment, not more than 25 miles out. Established placi will be considered if it af- fords opportunity forexpansion with right facili- ties. Address with full particulars. Key 803, care American Florist. OFFICIAL S. A. I Shipping Labels Actual size ot leaf 2?4 x5'i incbe5. FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors on gummed paper: your card, etc., in black and leaf adopted by the S. A. F. in red. Price: Per 500. $2.85. per 1009 $4.50 Samples on request. Electro o! leaf postpaid. $1.25. Cash with order. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 Dearborn St., CHICAGO. IF your Spring Stock is right, advertise it now. There is much inquiry as to who can fill the orders this early season and the early advertise- ment gets there* 482 The American Florist. Mar, 22. Pittsburg. MARKET OVERCROWDED. The local market is still overcrowd- ed with stock of nearly all kinds. Car- nations are not over-plentiful, but the rose market has been poor all week. The fakirs are seen every day with a lot of them, and naturally this cuts the prices down -to the retailers. Business is poor in general, and ev- erybody is cleaning up and making preparations for the big rush for Easter. The plant men are about the only ones that are rushing just now, and the advance shows in the win- dows around town surely are attrac- tive. Sweet peas and violets are still the jokes of the wholesale markets and always take a back seat with the buyers. Some candidum lilies have appeared and do not take very well. Some fine single violets have appeared also. The lilies which are arriving are anything but good, but the grow- ers report that they will be much better for Easter. We hear, though, that sweet peas will be a little scarc- er than usual. Carnations will be here in quantities enough to supply all. We expect some nice mild weather for Easter, which will be quite the op- posite from last year, when extra pre- cautions had to be taken to insure the stock against freezing. We had quite a sleet storm Sunday, but it has all passed over and the thermom- eter shows a temperature of about 50°. The gardenia market is very poor and these flowers are being offered at very low prices, but nevertheless they do not seem to move. We are hoping and think that Easter will clean up quite a lot of them. The white lilac crop is also poor and before long it will be out of sight altogether. NOTES. T. M. Fitzgerald, the Beaver florist, had a very fine showing of Easter plants at his greenhouses last Sunday. He had a fine lot of carnations, lilies and tulips on exhibition and the show was the talk of the town. Mr. Fitz- gerald has five good-sized houses, all equipped with concrete benches. He thinks well of the carnation Princess and is growing it extensively. E. G. Hill of Richmond, Ind., was in town last Wednesday. He brought along a sample of his new red car- nation Commodore, which is a seed- ling from Beacon and Victory. It was much admired here. The Lamborn Floral Co., Alliance, O., is cutting much heavier on roses and their stock is excellent. The White Killarneys are sold at sight. The McCallum Co. are Pittsburg agents for their stock. The green carnation for St. Patrick's day did not take so well as in other years. Many of the florists were over- expectant of sales on this flower and came out at the short end. Miss Jane McDowell and Miss Agnes Wells of Steubenville, O., were in Pittsburg buying Easter stock Wednesday. Chas. Puhlman. the Carnegie flor- ist, is passing out the cigars. It is his first and a boy. We congratulate him. Fred Reigelmeir reports business as being very satisfactory for his first week in the Carson Street store. Nick Harris of Harris Bros., is a happy man at present. A boy ar- rived Sunday. Congratulations. H. C. Frew of Rochester contem- plates moving to a new location in Rochester in the near future. A large fire on Federal street. North- side, gave the seed store of W. C. Beckert a scarce recently. A report comes from Clearfield that Wm. Blacker, leading florist of that town, has dropped dead. Crall's Flower Shop of Monessen, Pa., reports business as being exceed- ingly good of late. Geo. Wehrheim, who is now a father, reports the new arrival, a boy, in the best of health. Visitors : I. J. Dowdell with T. M. Fitzgerald, Beaver, Pa.; S. T. Sheaf - fer, of Indiana, Pa.; Jos. Thomas, Greensburg, Pa.; Geo. Huscroft, Greensburg, Pa. Next week the A. W. Smith Co. will roll the Randolph-McClements, and the McCallum Co. will roll the Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co. Following are the scores of the two games played on the club alleys last Thursday night. A. W. Smith Co. McCallum Co. Garvin ... 77 79 71 Sisley 90 80 83 Fein 90 105 85 McF'rl'nd.. 78 109 92 Tipton ... 94 110 90 G.M'C'U'm. 78 96 97 King 69 77 44 Spltzner ..80 93 78 Demme . . 77 83 75 — — — — — — 406 482 456 407 454 365 Total, 1344. Total, 1226. Randolph-McClements, Pgh Cut Flower Co. Byerly ... 78 84 90 Gotti 103 91 95 McCl'm'ts. 84 80 92 L'ngh'ns . 70 72 104 Greeny ... 93 101 70 Marshall . 91 96 81 Mankey ..68 74 71 Gerwig ... 90 117 115 Steiner ... 84 89 102 Colligan ..106 101 100 — — — — — — 407 428 425 460 477 495 Total. 1260. Total. 1432. Niggel ... 80 104 106 J. Minnesota Florists' Association. The regular monthly meeting of the Minnesota State Florists' Association was held at Holm & Olson's store, St. Paul, Tuesday evening, March 11. President Will called the meeting to order at 8 :45. Twenty-eight were pres- ent. O. J. Olson of the dance commit- tee, reported that several halls were available, but that in the opinion of the committee, the Junior Pioneer hall was the best suited and he mentioned several open dates that could be had during April. Remarks in regard to the dance, were made by C. F. Vogt, W. D. Desmond and N. C. Hansen. The general opinion was that the dance should be held shortly after Easter. It was moved and carried that the com- mittee be given full power to make all arrangements for the party to be given April 17. The secretary read a communica- tion from J. C. Nelson, president of the Men's Garden Club, St. Paul, ask- ing that a committee of fifteen be ap- pointed to attend" the mass meeting to be held at the St. Paul Auditorium, March 29. It was moved and carried that the St. Paul members of the as- sociation be requested to attend the meeting in a body and that the secre- tary so instruct the president of the Men's Garden Club. The secretary re- peated a telephone communication from Gust Malmquist, relative to meet- ing — Bailey of the State Fair board at Holm & Olson's store, March 15, to confer regarding exhibits at the com- ing State Fair. The president ap- pointed a committee, consisting of Gust Malmquist, O. J. Olson, Theo. Wirth, John Monson and Max Kaiser, to meet with Mr. Bailey. The following applications for mem- bership were read : Phillip Lunken- haimer, 261 West Third street, St. Paul; Frank McCabe, A. L. Randall Co., Chicago; Chas. G. Nordine, Jew- ell Nursery Co., Lake City, Minn.; Chris. Bussjaeger, 533 Dale street, St. Paul; Chas. Houck. Lakewood Ceme- tery Greenhouses, Minneapolis: Wm. Clinkaberry, Minneapolis; A. Miller, A. Henderson & Co.. Chicago and D. L. Macintosh, 1251 Seminary avenue, St. Paul. Upon motion, the by-laws were suspended and the above applicants were accepted as members. The pres- ident appointed Louis Vogelin. Wm. Desmond and A. J. Smith, judges of the exhibits. The report of the judges was as follows : Cut mignonette, ex- hibited by Holm & Olson, 93 points; tulips. Prince of Austria, exhibited by Holm & Olson, 80 points; carnations, Princess Charming, exhibited by C. G. Nordine of the Jewell Nursery Co., Lake City, Minn., 71 points; Tausend- schon rose plant, 72 points and Baby Rambler "rose plant scored 67 points, both exhibited by Holm & Olson. C. G. Nordine gave a short talk on the carnation which he exhibited. A vote of thanks was extended the exhibitors. It was moved and carried that the as- sociation endorse Gus. Malmquist for the position of superintendent of flori- culture at the State Fair. Theo. Wirth addressed the meeting relative to the S. A. F. convention, outlining the work that had been done, the plants that had been decided upon by the executive committee and asked for the co-operation and assistance of florists of the state. L. H. Nordine of Minneapolis, gave a very instruc- tive talk on "Greenhouse Heating." His talk was re-enforced with lantern slides of charts, showing fuel records and boiler construction. A standing vote of thanks was extended Mr. Nor- dine and the secretary was instructed to call upon him some time during the fall or winter for another talk along the same lines. The meeting ad- journed to meet at the Park Green- houses, Minneapolis, the third Tues- day in April. S. A. J. Cleveland. STOCK MORE PLENTIFUL. The recent spring-like weather has forced everything in cut flowers and plants. Bulbous stock in particular has been more plentiful than ever. Carnations, too, are arriving in large quantities, and prices in large lots have been much lower. Short-stem- med and smaller flowers for general work have sold for mid-summer prices. Roses are more plentiful and will be from now on, with the exception of American Beauties. Sweet peas are in good demand and the supply is good. Stock generally is of first class quality. Lily of the valley is in large supply and much in demand. Aspara- gus has been a little short of the de- mand. String smilax will be plentiful for the church holidays. Easter lilies in pots seem a little scarce, but cut lilies promise to be in good supply. Pansies, stocks, calandulas, freesias, snapdragon, mignonette, etc., are part of the daily stock. Boxwood is in good demand. Southern smilax and pre- pared beach sprays are being used freely in store decorations. Orders for sheet or log moss and wire hang- ing baskets are coming in early. NOTES. Harry Jones, of the Jones-Russell Co., had a narrow escape from death Thursday night, March 11, when an auto struck him and a Mrs. Geo. W. Collister as they were alighting from a car. Mrs. Collister was killed in- stantly and Mr. Jones was seriously bruised and cut. At last accounts he is much improved. Social night at the Florists' Club rooms Monday evening, March 10, was a grand success. Lunch and music were enjoyed by all present. The committee on boiler operators' licenses made its final report. Sauers. who formerly man- aged the Lorain street store of Wil- helmy Bros., has bought the place and will continue the business under his own name. Congratulations are the order at F. W. Griffin's store. Mrs. Griffin pre- sented him with a fine baby girl Sat- urday evening. March 8. C. F. B. IONIA, Mich. — The second annual banquet of the Ionia Horticultural So- ciety was held here March 4. NORMAL, ILL. — The Illinois Horticul- tural Society has issued its first quar- terly bulletin, a 20-page paper, with several valuable horticultural articles included in the contents. i9'3- The American Florist. 483 WE HOPE YOUR EASTER TRADE IS THE BEST EVER. OURS HAS BEEN. M. RICB CO., F»lilladLe>lr»tiia, F»a. GOLDFISH " Something Alive in the Window" Catches the public eye. Order your supply now. $3.00 per 100 and up. Write for catalog AUBURNDALE GOLDFISH CO. 920 W. Randolph Street, CHICAGO m George Cotsonas & Co. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in all kinds of Evergreens Fancy and Dagger Ferns, Bronze and Green Galax, Holly. Leucothoe Sprays. Princess Pine, Etc., Delivered to al! parts of United States and Canada 127 W. 28th St., bet. 6th & 7th Av ., UBV Vfirlf Telephone 1202 Madison Square. n6!! ,UI11 Spring Vacation Trips Personally conducted, May '_'l , June 4, 11, 18 and 25, on the Mississippi, Ohio and Tennessee rivers; from Chicago via St. Louis, 1910 miles for $29.00, includ- ing meals and berth on steamer. Six- teenth year. Write or call for circulars. Wabash Office, 68 West Adams St., Chicago. We are now fining orders for Southern Wild Smilax Price, $3.00 per case E. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala. Mention the American Florist when writing Ft. Wayne, Int. — The Indiana State Florists' Association met here March 4. After the meeting, at which W. J. Vesey, Jr., read a paper on "Publicity," the members visited the Vesey green- houses. A banquet was served in the Anthony hotel. Ft. Dodge, Ia. — C. De Mester, fore- man at the North Floral Co.'s green- houses, and W. M. Colwell have formed a partnership, known as the Park Floral Co. Work will begin on the new greenhouses as soon as weather conditions permit. This is the third cut flower concern here. Medford. Mass. — The Medford Horti- cultural Society has been organized here and a membership of several hun- dred in the near future is predicted. The officers are : Charles M. Hayden, president; Mrs. Lester H. Williams and J. W. Rockwell, vice-presidents; Miss Kate M. Buss, secretary; "Vernon H. Hall, treasurer. Do Not Take Any Fake Green Thread. Use the Genuine Silkaline and Get More Thread and Less Wood. ,' BEST IN THE- WORLD .JOHN C.MEYER & CO. B0ST0N,M*SS. .The MEYER Green SILKALINE Used by Retail Florists for mossing funeral designs, tying bunches, etc., is The Only Article That Should Be Used I by growers for stringing Smilax and Asparagus, as it I will not fade or rot in the greenhouse. The Meyer I Silkaline was the first green thread to be introduced I among Florists and Growers. It is handled by the best houses everywhere, but it should be ordered by name — Meyer's Silkaline— to be sure of getting the genuine article. Do not accept substitutes. If your jobber cannot supply you, order direct of the manufacturers. Price for any size or color. $1.25 per "^ ~^^~~ lb. Sizes "F" fine, "FF" medium, and "FFF" coarse JOHN C.MEYER THREAD CO., Y3F3S2ES: Lowelljass. Silkaline also is made in all leading colors, as Violet, for bunching violets, and also for tying fancy boxes FANCY FERNS, pefiooo. New Crop Galax. Bronze or Green $1.25 per 1000. Case 10,000. $7.50 Sphagnum Moss, large bales $1.50 Wild Smilax, always on hand — 50-pound cases $5.00 Leucothoe Sprays, Green $1.00 per 100; $7.50 per 1000 BoxSood.... per pound 20c; 50-pound case, $7.50 Magnolia Leaves. Imported Green and Bronze. Basket,. $1.75; 6 baskets, $1.50 each Sheet Moss in Bags for Hangint Baskets, Large Bags $2.00 each Florists in the Middle and Western States can save money by placing their orders with us. A trial order solicited. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc. Wholesale Commission Florists and Florists' Supplies. 38-40 Broadway, All phone connections. DETROIT, MICH. SPHAGNUM MOSS "The Jersey" kind; Burlapped: selected stock. Ten Barrel Bales. 1 bale. $3.80; 5 bales, $3.60 ea.; 10 bales. $3.40 ea.; 25 hales. $3.20each. 596 off cash with order. LIVE SPHAGNUM, S1.25 per bale. ROTTED PEAT, 60c each E deal |J. H. SPfliGUE Barnegat. N. J. Nothing Can Improve on Nature 1886 1913 Southern Wild Smilax in limited quantities, in the standard sixteen cubic foot cases. $3.00 per case. Caldwell the Woodsman Co. Everything In Southern Evergreens. EVERGREEN, ALABAMA. GUT FERNS, Best Quality 1,000 at $1.50; 2,000 at $2.60; 5,000 or over $1.20 per 1000 DISCOUNT ON LARGE ORDERS] Robert Groves, "jpg.g&f • H.BAYERSDORFER&GO. Florists9 Supplies. 1 129 Arch St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Send for our new catalogue. SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX New crop now ready. Satisfaction guaranteed. JAS. E. PINKSTON, Louisville, Ala. J The Best Color Chart* J For Florists, Seedsmen J A and Nurserymen. A Erfurt, Germany, May 9, 1911. J I American Florist Co., 1 Chicago, U. S. A. T 1 Dear Sirs: — If you have any copies A f left of the comparative color plate f ♦ compiled by F. Schuyler Matnews, A I shall be obliged if you will send | »me one, my copy having somehow A got mislaid and I do not like to bt I . without this excellent little pro- \ I ductton. | ♦ Yours truly, Ernst Benary. J Published and For Sale by the j A American Florist Co., **2|j8g2g5st PRICE, ONE DOLLAR, POSTPAID. SEND TEN CENTS FOR A SAMPLE OF THE Ever-Ready Flower-Pot Cover. Strong cardboard foun- dation. Best waterproof crepe paper, silk 6bre rib- bon-ties at top and bot- tom. Firmly held with improved metal fasten- ings. Furnished in four colors and made in man'. sizes. An Ever-Ready Flower Pot Cover around the old clay pot will in crease the value of the plant considerably and add to your profits. Send 10c for a sample today. Manfactured bv the EVER-READY FLOWER-POT COVER CO. WM. H. GREVER, Manager 146 Hughes Avenue BUFFALO, N. Y I 484 The American Florist. Mar. *2. BEAUTIES NOW COMING IN CROP NOTE REDUCTION IN PRICES Our roses are all carefully sorted and packed and cut especially for the shipping trade. Buy your flowers direct from a large grower. You get a more even run of stock and much fresher cut. We send our stock from the greenhouses three and four times per day. CARNATIONS IN LARGE SUPPLY Fancy Red, Pink and White, per 100, $3.00. Medium stems, Pink and White, per 100, $2.00. Shorts and splits for funeral work, $1.00 per 100. American Beauties Perdoz Specials, extra long stems $5 00 to$ ft 00 CURRENT PRICE LIST. Richmond, White and Pink Subject to change in market. Miscellaneous 36-inch stems. 30-inch stems.. 20-inch stems,. Shorter stems. Carnations Fancy Pink, White and red Medium Pink and White Short and splits, white and pink for funeral work 4 00 3 00 2 OiJ 50c to 1 00 Per 100 $3 00 2 00 1 00 Killarneys Per 100 Extra select $8 00 to $10 00 Medium 6 00 Short 3 00 to 4 00 Rhea Reid and Ward Per 100 Select $10.00 to $12.00 Short and Medium 4.00 to 8.00 Per 100 Harrisii Lilies, per doz....$l 25; $8 00 Jonquils [Single and Double]... $2 00 to 3 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00 to 4 00 Tulips, all colors 2 00 to $3 00 Tulips, double 3 00 to 4 00 Sweet Peas 50to 100 Asparagus Sprays 3 00 to 4 00 Sprengeri 2 00 to 3 00 Ferns, per 1000 2 50 Smilax, per doz ... 1 50 to 2 00 Adlantum 1 00 Galax, bronze, per 1000 1 00 BASSETT & WASHBURN Office and Store 131 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Greenhouses: HINSDALE, ILL. LONG DISTANCE PHONE, CENTRAL 1457. Chicago. TRADE BETTER. There has been a slight improve- ment in trade since the last writing but the week's business on the whole has been rather disappointing. The St. Patrick's day trade did not amount to very much and the wearing of the green as far as carnations is con- cerned seems to be a thing of the past. The Easter orders however are ar- riving in every mail and trade on this day promises to be very brisk. The de- mand for lilies, both cut blooms and plants, is very large and a shortage in these is expected. Nearly all the local growers have already disposed of their plants and are obliged to refuse orders which are continually arriving. A shortage is also looked for in American Beauty roses for the supply at present is far too short, and the orders that have already been booked will easily clean up the cut. Richmond roses are in better supply but are having a good call and it would not be at all surprising if there was a shortage in this line also. Rhea Reid and Radiance are in good supply and Killarney and White Kil- larney are very plentiful. Prince de Bulgarie, Mrs. Aaron Ward and Sun- burst, Killarney Queen and Lady Hil- lingdon are arriving in fine condition and are in brisk demand. My Mary- land and Bride are among the offer- ings in roses and a few Mrs. Jardine are to be had. Carnations are very plentiful yet, with a large number of splits still arriving. Lily of the valley is in good supply. Orchids are none too plentiful and have advanced a little In price. Gardenias are In larger supply but the home-grown stock is quickly disposed of. Sweet peas are not so plentiful as they have been and there is a shortage of white. Violets are in oversupply and bulbous stock of all kinds is plentiful. South- ern jonquils are now arriving in quan- tity. Ferns are plentiful but the sup- ply of smilax, asparagus and wild smilax has shortened up considerably within the past few days. The whole- sale plantmen report an unusually brisk season and are pretty well sold :out on blooming stock for Easter. With lily plants and other Easter blooming stock all sold there ought to be a good demand for cut flowers of all kinds. NOTES. The Williams Flower Shop, a new store, opened for business in an old location this week at 102 South Wa- bash avenue, with Fred Strail. the well known local expert designer in charge. This corner, Monroe street and Wabash avenue, has been long known as a flower centre, for the late Jim Farrell opened his first store here over 40 years ago. The Farrell store later passed into the hands of Mike Galla- gher and later to John C. Schubert. John Mangel, the Palmer House Flor- ist, also had the store for a long time but gave up his lease when the build- ing was torn down to make room for a modern establishment. The new store is the property of Mrs. Frank Williams who is also proprietor of the Atlas Floral Co.'s store on East Ran- dolph street. The store although lo- cated in the basement of the new building, is one of the finest equipped retail establishments in the city. All the fixtures, including the ice-box, which is itself a beauty, are made of Circassian walnut with the marble top effects throughout. A large number of people in the trade visited the store on March 15, the day of the grand opening and were greatly surprised when they entered to find such a beau- tiful store. Wm. H. Kidwell nearly captured a robber this week, but — ? To start with the beginning, it happened this way: Just as he was leaving the store one night he saw a robber snatch a purse from an acquaintance of his and im- mediately gave chase which ended in a vacant lot a few blocks from the scene. Just as Mr. Kidwell was ready to seize the thief he pulled out a revolver and kindly asked him to go about his busi- ness. Of course, Mr. Kidwell, after much thought decided it was the best course to pursue for he felt that it would be folly to. play the "Old King Brady" act when his services were so badly needed at the store during the Easter rush. His friends are congrat- ulating him over his narrow escape and jokingly tell one another that they are mighty glad that such a fine fellow as "Billy" decided not to pass in his checks over such a small theft as a purse. Chas Drissler, one of Wietor Bros', popular young store men, is re- sponsible for this item so if Mr. Kid- well has any kick coming — he can settle with that young man in particu- lar. Poehlmann Bros. Co. is practically sold out of everything in blooming plants for Easter and judging from the orders that are now coming in at the store it would not be at all sur- prising if the cut flower department would again break all records. The demand for this firm's lilies this year, especially pot plants, was exception- ally large and one order alone from a large western retail florist called for nearly a carload of stock. C. G. An- derson, foreman of the plant depart- ment, expects to have the men busy potting cyclamen seedlings before the week is over. Frank Hall, Jr., who has been em- ployed in Poehlmann Bros. Co.'s sup- ply department was taken suddenly ill the first part of last week with scarlet fever and died on March 13. The young man was 19 years of age and was a newcomer in the trade, hav- '9'3- The American Florist. 4s:> Poehlmann Bros. Co. 72-74 E. Randolph St. Lon8RaDniSXh3lhone CHICAGO, ILL. W© will have A LARGE CONTINUOUS SUPPLY OF ROSES Lily of the Valley and Orchids Hest quality flowers for weddings, corsage bouquets and other choice decorating work. Price List in Effect March 24th, 1913 All our quotations are subj AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per Doz. Specials $6.00 36-inch 5.00 30-inch 4.00 24 inch 3.00 20-inch 2.00 15-inch 1.50 12-inch 1.00 Short stem Per 100, 6.00 PRINCE DE BULGARIE. Antoine Kivoire or Mrs. Taft. Per 100 Specials $12.00 Long 10.00 M edium 8.00 Short 4.00 to 6.00 MRS. AARON WARD. Specials $12.00 Long 10.00 Medium 8.00 Short 4.00 to 6.0G MELODY, specials $12.00 Long 10.00 Medium 8.00 Short 4.00to 6.00 eel to market fluctuations, changes without notii LADY HILLINGDON. Per 100 Spei ials $l_Mm Long 10.00 Medium 8.00 Short $4.00 to 6.00 RICHMOND. Per 100 Specials $10.00 Long n.oo Medium 6 00 Short 4.00 to 6.00 KILLARNEY. Specials $10.00 Long 8.00 Medium 6.00 Short 4.00 KILLARNEY QUEEN Specials $12.00 Long 10.00 Medium 8.00 Short 4.00 to 6.00 WHITE KILLARNEY. Specials $10.00 Long 8.00 Medium 6.00 Short 4.00 e, and our confirmation. CARNATIONS- Per 100 Fii Ms $3.00to$4.00 Seconds 2.00 Thirds 1.50 ORCHIDS, Cattleyas. . . per doz., 6.00 to $7.50 JONQUILS 3.00 DAFFODILS 3.00 LILIES 12.50 SPIREAS, Cut 4.00 TULIPS, double 4.00 to 5.00 TULIPS, single 3. IX) to 4. mi VALLEY 3.00 to $4.00 VIOLETS. Smd. Princess of Wales 1.00 VIOLETS, Fragranl Hone Grown 1.00 SWEET PEAS. I. m. \ 1.00 to 1.50 ADIANTUM CROWEANUM 1.00 SMILAX Pcrdo?. 2.50 SPRENGERI 2.00 to 4.00 PLUMOSUS SPRAYS 3.00 to 4-00 PLUMOSUS STRINGS each .60 FERNS per 1.000, 2.50 GALAX per 1.000, 1 .25 LEUCOTHOE per 100. .75 BOXWOOD, bunch, 25c; 50-lb. case, 7.50 ing recently joined the force of Poehl- mann Bros. Co. The remains were taken to Mount Clemens, Mich., where his parents reside, on the following Saturday. March 15. Tim Matchen and Emil Reichling, Peter Reinberg's storeman and fore- man, and a few of the greenhouse em- ployes visited Bassett & Washburn's new range and were favorably im- pressed with the way stock is grown by the B. & W. firm. The visitors were caught in the snow storm be- tween the new range and Hinsdale and were pretty well tired out by the time they reached the station. E. W. McLellan, of the E. W. Mc- Lellan Co., San Francisco, Calif., has just returned from a trip to the prin- cipal cities in the east and will spend a few days here before returning home. His firm expects to build a new range consisting of about 150,000 to 200,000 feet of glass in the near future and his visit here is mainly to look over the various plants in this vicinity. Kyle & Foerster are having their share of business and the Easter trade at this house promises to be very good. Frank Benthey, one of the oldest florists in this city, is still on the job at this store and although he Is 63 years old, he can make the younger men hustle some when it comes right down to real work. Chas. Erne had the misfortune of spraining his left foot when he fell from the balcony of Erne & Klingel's store last week and for a time was obliged to hobble around on crutches. He is on the job however as usual, for the Easter trade Is too brisk for Fred Klingel to handle alone. Bassett & Washburn are coming in crop with American Beauty roses and the flowers that are now seen at their store are of fine quality. This firm is having a very brisk Easter trade and the demand for stock in certain lines SATISFIED CUSTOMERS Tell us that our baskets are the best obtainable. Send for a $5. 00, $ 1 0. 00 or$25. 00 assort- ment and we will bill you at factory prices. DO IT NOW. RAEDLEIN BASKET COMPANY 713-717 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago O. R. ECKHARDT CO. St. Paul, Minn. Wholesalers of Gut Flowers and Florists' Supplies has been so large, that a number of orders have been refused. John Kruchten has had an unusually brisk demand for lily plants all this week and experienced no trouble what- ever in disposing of his grower's stock. Blooms however, are plentiful at this house, but even these will, no doubt, be well cleaned up before the rush Is over. Chas. W. McKellar is receiving regu- lar shipments of bulbous stock from the Hulbert Bulb Co. of Portsmouth, Va. Mr. McKellar's store was quite crowded at times last week when H. Roth, of Lafayette, Ind., exhibited a new red seedling carnation of enormous size. It is rumored that Wm. Well and Geo. Walter, both West Sixty-third 486 The American Florist. Mar. ?2. W1ET0R BROS. 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. BEAUTIES--ROSES--CARNATIONS American Beauties. Per Dozen I Per Dozen 60-in. stems $6 00 | 84-in. stems $2 50 48-in. stems 5 00 20-in. stems...-. 2 00 36-in. stems 4 00 | 16-in. stems 1 60 30-in. stems 3 00 I Short stems 1 00 EASTER PRICE LIST: Buy from us and get the best stock in the market at the most reasonable prices. All late orders will be filled in full. Richmond per 100 Extra specials $12.00 Selects 10.00 Fancy 8.00 Medinm 7.00 Good 6.00 Short stems 6.00 White Killarney perioo Extra specials $10.00 Selects 8.00 Fancy 7.00 Medium 6.00 Good 6.00 Short stems 4.00 CamatiOnS G°°d Red, Enchantress, Pink and White, $4.00 per 100. Our Carnations were never better — finest in Chicago Market. FERNS, per 1000 $2.60 SMILAX.perdoz $1.60 to 2.00 ADLANTUM, per 100 ... . 1 00 to 1.60 GALAX, per 1000 1 00 SPRENGERI, per bunch 60 ASPARAGUS SPRAYS, per bunch 60 LILIES per 100, $12.00 to 16.00 Killarney. per 100 Extra special $10.00 Selects 8.00 Fancy 7.00 Per 100 Medinm $ 6.00 Good 6.00 Short stems 4.00 My Maryland Per 100 Fancy $12.00 Good 8.00 Short 6.00 Sunburst Per 100 Fancy $12.00 Good 8.00 Short 6.00 Roses, our selection $4.00 Carnations Extra Special Red, Enchantress, Pirkand White, $5.00 per 100. ROSES, our selection, $4.00 per lOO street florists, will be obliged to seek new quarters in the near future, for the stores they now occupy will be torn down to make room for new apart- ment buildings. Peter Reinberg is cutting from a large crop of Richmond roses as well as a large supply of Killarney and White Killarney. The Easter trade promises to be very brisk at this house for orders are now arriving in every mail. H. Van Gelder says that Percy Jones opened thirty-two new accounts this week as a result of his recent advertising. F. Simons, of the cut flower department, expects to break all records for Easter sales. The next regular meeting of the Cook County Florists' Association will be held at the Tavern. West Wash- ington street, on Thursday, March 27, when the officers elected at the last meeting will be installed. L. Klemm, of Hammond, Ind., cele- brated his twenty-fifth wedding an- niversary on March 15. His daughter Hattie was married on that date mak- ing the day a big event in the In- diana city. M. A. Leganger and C. McCabe, A. L. Randall Co.'s traveling men, are all smiles on their return to the city. Good business and Randall's new mas- cot are enough to make them both happy. The members of the local bowling club are going to appoint a committee to look after John Zech's bowling hall when they make their trip to Mil- waukee on March 30. 'Nuff said. Wm. Lorman and Allie Zech won the florists' prize in the city bowling tournament at Bensinger's alleys with a three game score of 1,083 pins. C. O. Erickson of Glen Ellyn, has the sympathy of the trade in the death of his daughter, Hannah, age 15, who was killed by the Freeport Flyer of the C. & N. W. R. R., March 10. Fred Munzing, the new proprietor of the North Edgewater Floral Co., at 6101 Evanston avenue, has made a great many changes about the place since he has taken possession. The North Shore Floral Co. is con- templating the purchase of ground near its present location, having in view the building of a conservatory and greenhouses. It is rumored that Chas. Balluff, formerly of this city, but now with the Hill-Heller Co., of Indianapolis, Ind., will join the ranks of the bene- dicts soon. The Rogers Park Cut Flower Co., under the management of Harold Syl- via and Victor Arbin, opened its new store last week at 6945 North Clark street. E. E. Pieser says that trade in gen- eral at Kennicott Bros. Co.'s store is good and that his firm is now receiv- ing a good supply of southern bulbous stock. W. E. Lynch says that demand for American Beauty roses at A. L. Vaughan & Co.'s store is very brisk and that it is impossible to fill all the orders. The Chicago Flower Growers' As- sociation had a good St. Patrick's day trade and succeeded in disposing" of nearly all its white carnations. Wm. W. Abrahamson is now repre- senting E. A. Hamburg & Co., dealers in florists' refrigerators, with offices at 30 East Randolph street. The Chicago Carnation Co. is cer- tainly doing a big business in rooted cuttings this year and every mall brings in new orders. The Batavia Greenhouse Co. is for- tunate in having a fairly good crop of American Beauty roses during the present shortage. A. F. Longren and Clifford Pruner, Poehlmann Bros. Co.'s traveling rep- resentatives, are back from successful business trips. Zech & Mann are featuring in good supply fine sprays of oncidiums in ad- dition to their usual fine line of sea- sonable stock. J. A. Budlong's cut of roses and car- nations is quite large now and the daily shipments contain some very choice stock. The Bohannon Floral Co. has opened a temporary store at 29 East Monroe street with Richard Rolston in charge. The E. C. Amling Co. is featuring a fine grade of sweet peas that are at- tracting a great deal of attention. The J. B. Deamud Co. is having a good call for its fancy tulips which are now arriving in quantity. W. H. Pontious, of the Superior Ma- chine & Boiler Works, is back on duty after a short illness. Gust. Rusch. of Gust. Rusch & Co., Milwaukee, Wis., transacted business here on March 13. Wm. Timme is helping out at A. L. Vaughan & Co.'s store during the Easter rush. The George Wittbold Co. had a full page advertisement in the Tribune, March 19. Frank Johnson of the A. L. Randall Co. Is rejoicing over the arrival of a baby girl. *9'3- The American Florist. 4 si A Tremendous Cut of Fine Richmond In All Lengths at $6 00, $8.00, $10.00, $12.00 per 100. Also a Big Supply of wmn KILLARNEYS pm American Beauty, My Maryland, Melody, Ward and Sunrise Roses Also Carnations. Easter Price List — — AMERICAN BEAUTIES— Per doz. Extra long stems $6.00 48-inch stems • • 5.00 stems 4.00 stems • • 3.00 stems 2.50 stems • ■ 2.00 stems 1.50 stems ■ • 1.00 Short 75 Richmond i Killarney -Extra select $12.00 White Killarney. Select $8.00 to 10.00 My Maryland... - Medium 5.00 to 6.00 Wards ' 36-inch 30-inch 24-inch 20-inch 18-inch 12-inch Sunrise $6.00 Roses, our selection Carnations 3.00 Fancy Harrisii 12.50 Valley 3.00 Violets 75 Sweet peas 75 Tulips 3.00 Jonquils 3.00 Adiantum Asparagus, per bunch 50 Ferns, per 1,000 to $10.00 4.00 to 4.00 5.00 to 15.00 to 4.00 to 1.00 to 1.50 to 4.00 to to 4.00 1.00 .75 2.50 2,000,000 Feet of Modern Glass PETER REINBERG 30 E. Randolph St., L. D. PHONE CENTRAL 2846 Chicago August Poehlmann and wife, \V. N. Rudd and wife. Geo. Asmus and oth- ers bound for the National Blower show. New fork, will leave on the Lake Shore Limited (La Salle Street Station), Friday, April 4. al 5:30 p. m. Berths should he reserved well in advance by notifying G. K. Thomp- BOn, General Passenger Agent, Inn South ('lark street, telephone Randolph 5300. It will be noted that the date of leaving has been changed since last week. The Horticultural Society's executive committee met March 19 to complete plans for the coming spring show at the Art Institute, April 1-5. All indi- cations point to a grand display of spring stock. Intending exhibitors should reserve space at once by ad- dressing Secretary H. J. Haight, 44<» South Dearborn Street. Chicago. Jack Geimer, Hatt Mann and Fred Ottenbacher took in the sights at Joliet last week. Mr. Ottenbacher brought back quite a collection of Easter plants which were presented to him by his friends in the trade. Wietor Bros.' Stock is arriving in fine condition, especially Killarney, White Killarney, Richmond roses and carnations. Gust. Weidenhoff. this firm's new foreman, entered upon his duties on March IT. Fred Lautenschlager, with the Kroe- schell Bros. Co., will attend the Na- tional Flower Show in New York. Hoerber Bros, report very brisk trade with a cleanup nearly each day in roses especially. Visitors: K. Karlstrom, represent- ing W. A. Manda, South Orange. X. J.; E. J. Fancourt. of the Pennock- Meehan Co., Philadelphia, Pa.; H. Roth, Lafayette. Ind.: Edw. Amer- pohl. Janesville, Wis.; Gust. Rusch, of Gust. Rusch & in.. Milwaukee, Wis.; E. W. McLellan. San Francisco, Calif.; H. .1. Wilson, with S. II. Wil- son & Sou, Columbus, '>.: .1 .1. Slack, representing the Peters >v Reed Pot- tery Co., South Zanesville, O.; A. C. Rott, Joliet. Chicago Florists' Club. President, French announces that i le special order of business fur the next meeting of the Chicago Florist club will he the election of a secre- tarj i" till the vacancj caused by the resignation of Wilder s. Deamud, who is leaving the city permanently; to receive tie- report of the transpo in committee and to decide on the official route to the s. A. !•'. convention ;it Minneapolis. A full attendance desired. ED. C. Trepei.. Secy pro teni. 488 The American Florist. Mar. 22, ROSES--CARNATIONS--VALLEY SWEET PEAS, VIOLETS, LILIES, CALLAS, ORCHIDS. ALL BULBOUS FLOWERS AND GREENS. Fancy Perils $1.50 per 1000 until April 1. THEY ARE THE BEST. A.. 1^. VAUGHAN & CO. (NOT INC.) 161 N. Wabash Ave., ££2%5l CHICAGO St. Louis. ROSES A.XII CASSATIONS l.\"i 8EASINO. We have experienced ail kinds of weather during the past week. The first part of the week was balmy arid sunshiny. The end was below the freezing point. There has been a large increase in the supply of roses and carnations. White carnations stiffened in price for dyeing for St. Patrick's day. Many florists used pale Enchantress in place of white, owing to the high prices. The Easter outlook on plants is good with perhaps lily plants a little scarce. Quite a num- ber of spring openings have helped the sales of the cheaper grades of flowers. Greens of all kinds are selling well. Southern jonquils air plentiful and are selling at lower prices. Some fan- cy tulips are seen. NOTES. The Florists' Club meeting took place Thursday at 2 p. m., fifty mem- bers were present. President Young in the chair. The feature of the meet- ing was the carnation exhibit which was staged at the Wm. C. Smith Wholesale Floral Co.'s store on Pine street. Alex Waldbart, A. S. Wells. M. B. Garden were elected members. The following florists showed flowers : Fred Ammann, Edwardsville, 111., car- nations; A. N. Rowe, Kirkwood, lily of the valley; Werner Bros., a fine dis- play of Pink Killarney roses; Hugo & Gus Gop. sweet peas and violets; Adolph Ahner, carnations, White Won- der; Vennemann Bros., carnations and sweet peas; Weber's Nursery, carna- tions; Alton Floral Co., white carna- tions and Beacon; C. C. May, vase of carnations. We regret to announce the death of Mrs. Wagoner, mother of Geo. Wagoner, designer at Grimm & Gorly's store, last Wednesday, March 12. The funeral took place Sunday and was largely attended. Many floral offer- ings were sent. Sturdy two-year-old plants, all New York State grown worth 10 to 25 cents each are offered this week by a lead- ing department store for five cents. What are the retail florists' associa- tions going to do about this? Kalish Bros, have a splendid dis- play of Easter plants. Their store can be seen from the street cars on all sides, being located on a very prom- inent corner. Alex Siegel continues special sales of violets, sweet peas and carnations. This store is always busy and Alex- is one of our heaviest buyers in the market. F. H. Weber's show windows are wearing an Easter aspect. Easter novelties are in abundance and his designers are kept busy at all times. C Young & Sons, as usual, are out with beautiful Easter decorations. Their down-town store as well as then- West End branch are kept busy. Fred Bruenig has a splendid display of Easter plants. His business is at all times in a healthy condition and keeps all his employes at work. The Mulanphy Flower Co. and the Bentzen Floral Co. have specially beau- tiful displays at their stores on North Grand avenue. A. Jablonsky of Olivette, Mo., is growing some very fancy carnations, svhich are exclusively handled by H. G. Berning. The Riessen Floral Co. is busy decor- ating their show windows for Easter. They have always a very artistic floral displaj F. •'. Weber's windows are always very tastefully decorated with the latest novelties in design work. Grimm & Gorly will use their new store which is not yet complete as an annex for Easter week. John Barnard is building up a good trade. His business has increased considerably. Max Rotter has a very pretty store on Fourteenth Street and has a good trade. Henry Daurenburgh is again in the employ of Grimm & Gorly. Otto Sander has a very fine decor- ated window. W. F. Milwaukee. STOCK IN GOOD CONDITION. Stock is arriving in good condition. There are plenty of roses, but not :m over-supply and some are of fine color. American Beauties are very scarce and few are seen on the local market. Carnations are coming in more plentiful in all varieties and sell readily, especially the white, which were in great demand for last week. There is plenty of bulb stock, such as daffodils, tulips and narcissi. Vio- lets and sweet peas are of excellent quality and move well, bringing a good price. Sprengeri and Aspara- gus plumosus are scarce, but there are enough other greens to fill all orders. ' NOTES. The C. C. Pollworth Co. reports business very good, having a heavy demand for white carnations last week. This firm is busy making plant shipments for Easter and is looking forward to a fine trade. Gust. Rusch & Co. report business very good for the past week. This firm will have an exceptionally fine cut of lilies for Easter as well as other stock. Mr. Rusch spent Thurs- day, March 13, in Chicago. The Holton & Hunkel Co. is cutting a fine grade of roses. This firm has an exceptionally fine crop of lilies at their Brown Deer plant. PERCY Wholesalers of CUT FLOWERS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Write for Catalogue. JONES 56 E, Randolph St., CHICAGO Kennicott Bros. Co. Wholesale Cut Flowers BOXWOOD-Extra Fine, $7.50 per case. 163=165 N. Wabash Av. CHICAGO L. D. Phone Central 466 Magnolia Leaves Cycas Leaves AMERICAN OAK SPRAYS Ruscus Wiite for samples. OSCAR LEISTNER, 17 NortchH?cA«in s,reet Selling Agents for 0VE GNATT, Hammond, Ind. The American Florist. John F. Kidwkll, President, Edward Meurbt, Vice-President. Geo. C. Weilanu. Sec'y. Anton Then. TreaB. WH9LESALE GDgWEPS 3ACUT FLQWEBS^ PLANTS L. D. Phone Randolph 5449 176 N.Miel\kj&n Ave. C!N'ic?\cjO KILLARNEYS Large supplies of the finest White and Pink obtainable in the Chicago market. Also a big quantity of all other seasonable Flowers and Greens. Easter Price List, Subject to change without notice. Grade I A BCD E PUSSY WILLOWS, 35c to 50c per bunch American Beauties per dozen Killarney per 100 White xlllarney My Maryland Richmonds Mrs. Aaron Ward Sunburst Carnations Callas Lily of the Valley Violets, Extra fine single Double Sweet Peas Jonquils Tulips Easter Lilies Daisies Asparagus Plumosus Sprays. .per 100 Asparagus Sprengeri Sprays.. Mexican Ivy Smilax Galax, Green and Bronze oer 100C Ferns Boxwood bunch Adiantum per 100 8.00 12.00 12.00 12 00 12.00 12.00 12.00 5.00 15.00 4.00 1.50 1.50 1.50 4.00 4.00 15.00 1.50 4.00 3.00 .60 16.00 1.00 2.00 .25 1.00 6.00 10.00 10 00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 4.00 12.50 3.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 3.00 3.00 12.50 1.00 3.00 2.00 12.50 .75 5.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 3.00 2.00 10:00 2.00 $4 00 6.00 6.C0 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 2.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 Roy Currie. of the Currie Bros. Co., spent several days in Chicago last week. He reports business good with many large funeral orders and deeor- ations for the various stores for "suit- week." Wm. Schaeffer, of the Platteville Floral Co.. Platteville. Wis., spent Friday in Milwaukee, combining busi- ness and pleasure. On Sunday, March 30, the Chicago Florists' Club bowlers will bowl a match game with the Milwaukee Flor- ists in this city. Otto Wilke. grower for Fred Kaiser, is still confined in St. Marys hospi- tal, but his condition is somewhat improved. - Aschenbach of the Flower Shop, Racine. Wis., made a business trip i.. .Milwaukee on Monday. BOWLING SCORES. O. Eggenbrecht 157 126 121 <; Kellner 130 170 151 II. Schunmels ..127 160 121 A. Hare 102 125 126 W. Ilallidaj- Ill 136 166 G. Pohl 135 131 134 w. Schmiti 116 115 144 II. Heine 112 128 113 i v.itv 127 115 139 G. R. Nashville, Tenn. AMPLE EASTER SUPPLY. From the present outlook there will be an ample supply of flowers of the very best quality for the Easter de- mand. The season has been very fa- vorable and the flowers are in the best condition possible. Roses of all kinds will be abundant with tin- ex- ception of American Beauties, which will be somewhat scarce. Killarney, Richmond and Kaiserin roses are com- ing in all right and there will be an ample supply. Carnations were never better, either in quality or quantity. There will be an abundance of Faster lilies on the market, also violets, lily PULLMAN EQUIPMENT Pullman Equipment is essentially similar on all main lines of travel, but one finds the newest little refinements of service upon those lines which match it with their up-to-date Chair Car and Coach Equipment. Pullman builds the best cars, and the Chicago Great Western runs the best cars Pullman builds. THE GREAT WESTERN LIMITED the spotless steel train of solid Pullman Equipment leaves Chicago Grand Central Depot at 6:30 p. in., arrives St Paul 7:30 a. m . Minneapolis 8:05 a. m. After theatre train leaves Chicago 11:00 p. in., arrivts St. Paul 1:35 p. in., Minneapolis 2:10 p. m. Chicago Great Western A. L. Craig, G. P. A. 1139 People's Gas Building, Chicago. of the valley and all kinds of bullions stock. Also pot flowers. NOTES. Several \ isiiors were in the city the past week, including J. C. Vaughan, Chicago, returning from the South; — Nickman, New York, representing McHutchinson & Co.; - - Fairmount of the Pennock-Meehan Co.. Philadel- phia. Pa.; — Kaimel, Chicago, and the veteran Joseph Rulker of New York. Geny Bros, will have plenty of roses of all kinds for the Easter trade, ex- cept American Beauties. They also aweet peas in abundance. In addition to all the general run of flowers, the Joy Floral Company will have plenty of orchids and rho- idendrons. M. C. D. 490 The American Florist. Mar. 22% "The Busiest House in Chicago." BIG SUPPLY FOB EASTEB Lilies, Roses, Carnations, Violets, Valley, Tulips, Daffodils, Callas, Daisies and all other seasonable flowers and greens. All Late Orders will receive Prompt Attention. J. B. DEAMUD CO. Phones] ffiS&fi: 160 N. Wabash Av., CHICAGO ERNE&KLINGEL WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 East Randolph Street l. d. Phone, Randolph 6578j CHICAGO, ILL. Cincinnati. TRADE KEEPS UP WELL. Business kept up rather nicely last week. The active demand of the pre- ceding week held out pretty well. The supply, however, continued to increase. As a result, present indications are that there will be a sufficient supply for Easter. Bulbous stock, including principally tulips, jonquils and daffo- dils, is as a whole in a most excellent condition. It may be safely said that the quality of the offering at a time this close to a holiday is far better than for some years past. The Easter lily blooms are fine but the relative size of the receipts of this flower can not at the time of this writing be determined. Many good callas are coming in. Considering the large re- ceipts in roses these have brought a very fair price. Naturally Pink and "White Killarney are the leaders. The American Beauty rose receipts are hardly adequate. .Smaller flowers adapt- ed mainly for corsage bouquets and the like have been finding a very meager market. The best seller of the lot is sweet peas. Single violets have only been moving fairly well, while the market for doubles is not that good. Lily of the valley has been exceptionally fine but has not sold so very well. The supply of or- chids and gardenias is more than suf- ficient. NOTES. The J. M. McCullough Sons Co., has been getting in some excellent Dutch hyacinths, jonquils and daffodils from Albert McCullough's place at Pleasant Ridge. H. D. Crowell of the S. S. Pennock- Meehan Co., stopped in the city to call on his firm's trade last week. Wm. Schumann has been sending some lily of the valley of the very highest quality into the market. L. H. Bragg, of Hinsdale, Mass., call- ed on his trade in town last week. Thos. Windram and wife have re- turned from Leesburg, Pla. C. E. Critchell has been receiving some very fine gardenias. Nic. Weber has been very ill for several days past. Visitors : Chas. Plummer, Amelia, O.; H. A. Staly, Vanceburg, Ky. H. Worcester County Hort. Spciety. The "Worcester County Horticultural Society held the first flower show of the season at Horticultural Hall, Worcester, Thursday, March 6. The feature of the show was a remarkable display of plants by H. P. A. Lange, which occupied the center of the hall. It consisted of rambler roses, rhododen- drons, azaleas, lilacs, tulips and hya- cinths. An acacia and a genista bush were also displayed. A semi-circle of attractive blossoms and greenery was shown by Denholm & McKay Co. The orchid display of George M. Whistin. raised by George; McWilliam, received much praise, as such a display is rare- ly found at this time of the year. The awards were : Cut flowers in vases — H. F. A. Lange, first; Mrs. John C. "Whitin, sec- ond; Forbes & Forbes, third; Charles Potter, fourth. Carnations, ten flowers in a vase — L. C. Midgley, first; Forbes & Forbes, second; Mrs. J. C. Whitin, third. Orchids, 20 in a vase — Mrs. J. C. Whitin, first. Azalea indica — H. F. A. Lange, first. Azalea indica, three plant display — H. F. A. Lange. first. Begonia, Gloire de Lorraine — Mrs. J. C. Whitin, first; H. F. A. Lange, second. Cineraria — A. H. Hixon, first; A. E. Underwood, third. Cyclamen, four Lange, first. Cyclamen, one Lange, first; Miss Lucy Coulson. third. Hyacinth, six plants — H. F. A. Lange, first; Miss Lucy M. Coulson. third. Primula Chinensis — H. F. A. Lange. first. w E have a big supply of Mexican Ivy at 60c per 100 and a surplus of choice Magnolia Leaves at $1.20 per basket, while.they last. H. WITTBOLD 56 Randolph St., CHICAGO Phone Randolph 4708 plants — H. F. A. plant— H. F. A. Narcissus — H. F. A. Lange. first; Mrs. J. C. Whitin, second; W. E. Sar- gent, third. Pansies — Charles Potter, first. Violets— A. W. Hixon. first. Snapdragons — Mrs. J. C. Whitin. first. Orchids — George McWilliam. first. H. F. A. Lange received a prize of $25 for his plant display. R. Chicago Bowling:. C. C. F. LEAGUE. Team Standings. Won. Lost. Won. Lost. Roses 34 26 Orchids 30 30 Violets 30 30 Carnations ..26 34 Individual and team scores for games played March 12 : Violets. Orchids. Wolf 213 149 13b Kranss . ..169 170 15T Jacobs 162 173 125 Graff 162 161 160 Cole 125 107 141 Brostrom .169 158 171 Schultz ...176 206 194 Foerster ..140 199 160 J. Huebner.170 147 175 J. Zech 164 163 135 Totals. . .836 7S2 771 Totals. . .810 851 783 Hoses. Carnations. Goerlsch ..136 139 127 Lorman ..114 157 151 Schleiden .132 112 110 Lieber'n ..159 123 164 Byers 147 170 212 Armstrong. 167 138 152 Price 167 210 182 Ayers ....212 155 177 Fischer ...183 163 172 A. Zech. . .183 159 190 Totals. . .763 794 803 Totals. . .835 732 834 /c>.r The American Florist. 401 a. L. RANDALL CO., Chicago's Largest Wholesale Cut Flower and Supply House OO R. Randolph Street, Phone Central 7720. CHICAGO Everything in Cut Flowers and Supplies. -Send Your Orders for Seasonable Flowers to CHAS. W. McKELLAR 22 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO. •) Large Supply of Orchids, Vio- lets and Other Seasonable Stock. Long Distance Phone Central 3598. E.G. AML1NG CO. THE LARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED, MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO. 68-70 E. RANDOLPH STREET. CHICAGO. L. D. 'Phones Central 1978 and 1977. HOERfiER BROS Wholesale f"ut FlOWerS Growers of uut J*»wcii> Telephone Randolph 2758. Greenhouses: DES PLAINES, ILL. Store: 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO WiETOR BROS. Wholesale CUT FLOWERS Growers ot ,__^^^^__^^_^^^^— All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 162 N. Wabash Ave, CHICAGO Joseph Ziska 151-153 N.Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Wire Designs and Wholesale Florists' Supplies Write for Onr New Catalog Zech&Mann Wholesale Florists Room 218, 162 N. Wabash Ave. CHICAGO Telephone, Central 3284. John Kruchten, Wholesale Cut Flowers 162 N. Wabash Ave, CHICAGO ROSES and CARNATIONS Our Specialties. Batavia Greenhouse Co. KILLARNEYS BEAUTIES CARNATIONS 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO And All Other Seasonable Flowers at Lowest Market Prices. J. A BUDL0NG olph Street, CHICAGO. GUT FLOWERS 82-86 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO. WHOLESALE ROSES, VALLEY and CARNATIONS -M„ a specialty Grower Of George Rein berg Wholesale Florist Extra fane; American Beauty, Richmond, Killarney and White Killamey roses. Afl orders given prompt attention. Try ns. 162 N.Wabash Av., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing VtoMe RowMMtets Chicago. Marcli 19. Roses, Beauty, specials 36-in 30-in 28-in 15-20-in 12in Short Killarney ._ White Killarney • Richmond Prince de Bulgarie Radiance My Maryland Melody Mrs. Jardine Lady Hillingdon Sunburst Carnations Daffodils Cattleyas per do?., 6 00® 7 50 Gardenias Jonquils Lilium Harrisii Tulips Violets Valley Sweet Peas Adiantum Croweanum Boxwood per lb.. 25 Ferns per 1000. 2 00@2 50 Galax " 1 25 Leucothoe Mexican Ivy. ..per 1000. 5 00@6 00 Plumosus Strings. .each. 50® 60 Smilax per doz.. 1 50®2 00 Sprengeri, Plumosus Sprays Per doz. $t> 00 5 00 4 00 3 00 0® 2 00 1 00 Per 100 $6 00 4 00@1C 00 4 00@10 00 4 00@10 00 4 00@12 00 4 00@12 00 4 00@10 00 4 00@12 00 4 OOlglO 00 4 00®12 00 4 00@12 00 1 00® 4 00 3 00 2 00® 4 00 3 00 10 00 3 00® 5 00 50@ 1 00 3 00® 4 00 1 00® 1 50 1 00 R O » J£ S White and Pink Killarney and Richmond Roses. Red, White and Pink Carna- tions. Callas, Sweet Peas, and Greens of all kinds. W. E. Trimble Greenhouse Co Princeton, 111. Afenrion the American Florist when writing 3 00® 4 00 Chicago Carnation Co. Wholesale Florists, 30 E. Randolph St , Chicago L. D. Phone, Central 3373. Mention the American Florist when writing W. P. KYLE JOSEPH FOKRSTEK Kyle & Foerster WHOLESALE FLORISTS 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Long Distance Pbon*. Randolph 3610. Mention the American Florist when writing *WX AND& R^s^ Cfc^ERS — SHlPPERS OUTFLOWED *» imno wabash ave. *v# b&ONE WABASH j CENTRAL ' 492 The American Florist. Mar. 22^ Everything in the line of Cut Flowers, Plants and Florists' Supplies. MILWAUKEE, WIS. HOLTON & niNKEL CO. 462 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS, Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens Green Sheet Moss For lining hanging baskets, for decorating show windows, for covering soil on pot plants, etc. 1 Bali". (5 bundles) $1.25 5 bales (25 bundles] 6.00 GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER, Wholesale Florist. ST. LOUIS, MO. Philadelphia. TRADE EXTREMELY DULL. Very dull business was the rule the past week as with the exception of a run of funeral work on Monday and a fair trade on Saturday, the demand was very light indeed. There was an abundance of stock and yet prices did not sag to any extent. The weather is very mild and flowers are showing the effects of it. The Killar- ney roses are often quite light in color. The fancy roses, such as Hillingdon, Sunburst, Taft, etc.. are in fairly good demand. Irish Fire Flame appears in a class by itself, it having a form and color all its own. When in the hands of an artist in combinations with other roses, some very fine work is turned out. Carnations are quite equal to the demand and while an attempt has been made to stiffen the price, the light demand of the week held matters about even. Violets are beginning to show the effects of the waning winter season, although they will last in fairly good shape until after Easter. There are plenty of good sweet peas, lots of lily of the valley, gardenias far too plentiful, and orchids about normal. Everybody offers East- ter lilies in quantity. There has been no trouble to get them in this season. The outlook for next week is that there will be no scarcity of anything, as with the possible exception of American Beauty roses, the stock all along the line shows up in quantity. There will be little increase in price, except in carnations, which are likely to stiffen a bit as usual. NOTES. The spring business has already commenced with the H. A. Dreer Co., the large packing sheds being full of orders, many of them at this season coming from the south. Pot roses are one of their specialties. 250,000 having been potted for this season's demand. These were potted last fall and have been kept dormant in a large range of glass piled as many as five and six layers together to save room. They are well rooted and are now being placed outside in open frames where they will come along with the season. There are certainly very few stocks in the world any larger than this. The outdoor herbaceous stock is enor- mous. This is for the most part grown in small pots. This treatment insures a perfect plant which takes up little room in shipping, and not having been injured in the moving it gives perfect satisfaction. The spring importations of boxwood are GUST. RUSCH & CO. Ii*HjH Wholesale Florists gj^^fe CL Jobbers In Py* fl^ FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. S^SSfijB^^^^V Pnone Main 1245. P.O. Box 206. jJHSpP^ waukeeSt., M MW2UK66, WIS ■ VftoMe flower M&rKete Philadelphia. March 19. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, extra 50 00@60 00 first 2000O3500 " Brides and Maids 4 00@12 00 " Killarney 4 00O15 00 " White Killarney 4 00@15 00 ■ " Liberty (.00015 00 Carnations..... 3 00@ 5 00 Cattleyas 35 00@S0 00 Daffodils 2 50® 3 00 Freesias 3 00@ 600 Gardenias.... per do?.. 1 00@ 2 00 Lilium Harrisii 8 00@12 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00@ 5 00 Calla Lilies 10 00@12 00 Marguerites 1 50@ 3 00 Snapdragons 10 00@20 00 Sweet Peas 75@ 1 50 Violets, single 75@ 1 00 double 75® 1 00 Asparagus per bunch. 50 Tulips 2 00® 4 00 Pittsburg. March 14 Per 100 Roses. Beauty, special 50 00 extra 30 00 No. 1 1500 Killarney 3 00® 10 00 My Maryland 3 00@10 00 Richmond 3 00@1D 00 Carnations 3 00 CallaLilies 12 00 Freesias 3 00 Gardenias 3 00 Daisies 2 00 Cattleyas 50 00 Violets 50® 75 Sweet Peas 75® 1 00 Lilium Longiflorum 12 00 Lilium Rubrum 8 00 Lily of the Valley 4 00 Daffodils 3 00 Tulips 300 Paper White 3 00 Romans 2 00 Poeticus Narcissus 1 00 Oncidiums 4 00 Lilac per bunch. $1 00 Asparagus Sprengeri, per bunch, 35@40 Sprays per bunch. 35@40 Milwaukee. March 14. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, per doz,.2 00@5 00 White and Pink Killarney. 4 00@12 00 Richmond 4 00®12 00 Carnations 2 00® 5 00 Callas perdoz.. 1 50@ 2 00 Easter Lilies, per 1000, $125.00 15 00 Lilium Giganteum.. per doz., 1 50 V WELCH BROS. CO. American Beauty, Killarney, Richmond, Maryland and all the Superior Roses, Lily of the Valley, Carnations, Orchids BUST PB.ODUCBD 226 Devonshire Street, : : BOSTON, MASS. n VltoMe Rower Ma*te Buffalo, March 19. Roses. Beauty, special per doz.. $7 00 fancy " " 5 00 extra " " 3 00 No. 1 " " 2 00 No. 2 " " 50® 75 Per 100 " Maid and Bride 5 00® 8 00 " Pink Killarney 5 00@12 00 " White Killarney 5 00@12 00 " Richmond 5 00@12 00 " My Maryland 5 00@12 00 " Aaron Ward 5 00010 00 Kaiserin 4 0C@ 8 00 " Carnot 4 00® 8 00 Carnations 2 00® 5 00 Lilium Longiflorum 12 00@15 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00® 4 00 Pink Japan Lily 3 00® 5 00 Narcissus 2 00® 3 00 Jonquils 2 00® 3 00 Violets TO® 1 00 Mignonette 3 00® 5 00 Daisies 1 00® 1 50 Asparagus, per bunch,.. .35® 50 Asparagus. Sprengeri 35® 50 Ferns per 1000, $2 50 Galax per 1000, $1 SO Smilax 15 00 Boston, March 19. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, best 50 00@75 00 medium 18 00@25 00 culls 4 00 White and Pink Killarney 2 00® 6 00 Extra.. 6 00@10 00 Taft 4 00@10 00 Cardinal 2 00@10 00 Ward and Hillingdon 2 00® 8 00 Killarney and Richmond.. 2 00® 8 00 MyManland 2 00® 8 00 Carnations, select 2 00® 3 00 Callas 8 00@12 00 Cattleyas 25 00@40 00 Gardenias 12 00@25 00 Lilium Longiflorum 8 00@10 00 Lily of the Valley 2 00® 4 00 Sweet Peas 50® 75 Smilax 12 00®16 00 Violets, single 35® 75 double 25® 50 Cincinnati. March 19. Roses, Beauty per doz., $1 00@$4 00 Per 100 Bride, Bridesmaid 3 00® 8 00 Killarney 3 00^ 8 00 My Maryland 3 003 8 00 Perle 3 00® 8 00 Richmond 3 00® 8 00 Taft 3 00® 8 00 Carnations 3 00® 4 00 Callas 12S0@15 TO Lilium Giganteum 12 50@15 00 Lily of tbe Valley 3 00® 4 00 Orchids per doz.. 4 00® 6 00 Narcissus 2 00® 3 00 Tulips 2 00® 4 00 Jonquils 2 00® 3 00 Dutch Hyacinths 3 00 Roman Hyacinths 2 00® 3 00 Violets 50® 1 00 double 50® 75 Freesias 2 00® 3 00 Sweet Peas 35i Asparagus Plumosus. ..per buncb. 25 HEADQUARTER £) HESTER* , ^ YORK Give Us a Trial We Can Please You. A Roses, Carnations and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers in Stock. WM. F. KASTING CO, Wholesale Commission Florists, Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs. h^jfc Ail.,1. It .1. I. . AAAAAAAi THE J. M. McCullough's Sons Co., Wholesale Commission Florists. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Special attention given to Shipping Orders Jobbers of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, SEEDS and BULBS. Price List on Application. 316 Walnut St., CINCINNATI, OHIO. \ Phone Main 4598. \ C. t. CRITCHELL 34-36 Third Ave. East, CINCINNATI, OHIO Wholesale CommissionFiorisi Consignments Solicited Complete Stockof Florists' Greens and Supplies St. Louis. Mai Per 100 Roses, Beauty, long per doz.. 4 00 Roses. Beauty, medium 8 00@15 00 Roses. Beauty, short stems 3 00® 6 00 Killarney 5 00010 00 My Maryland 5 00® 10 00 White K Harney 5 00010 00 Carnations 3 00® 4 00 Easter Lilies 10 00@12 50 Lilium Ru brum 8 00 Valley 4 00 Violets 409 ,0 Asparagus Sprengeri 2 00® 3 00 Asparagus Plumosus. per bu..35@60 Ferns. New. Fancy 175 Galax pcrlOOO. 1.25 494 The American Florist. Mar. 32, New York. BUSINESS VERT DULL. Business was very dull during the past week, the main reason being that the buying at the retail stores was light. The last three days of the week were dark and gloomy with much rain, which also contributed to the dullness. 11 was what is often termed "warm and muggy" weather, and was at all times disagreeable. Saturday. March 15, was somewhat better for business but was not particularly good. On ac- count of an increased demand for white carnations on that day to dye green for St. Patrick's day, some of the wholesalers put up the price to six cents each, but it did not stay there very long, four cents being the price generally paid. American Beauty roses are how much more plentiful and it takes good special stock to bring $5 a dozen. The prices of Killarney and other tea roses are about the same as our quotations of March 12. In antici- pation of Palm Sunday the market was well supplied with cut lilies on March 15, but no very unusual de- mand was noted, prices being from eight to 10 cents per flower. There does not seem to be a possibility of a scarcity of Easter lilies, or, for that matter, of any other flowers or plants. Violets have been particularly slow during the past week and were much in evidence on the street corners. Monday, March 17 — There is a bet- ter tone to the market this morning, the weather is more favorable, being clear and bracing. There is an up- ward tendency in the prices of white stock, white carnations wholesaling for 4 cents. Cattleyas and gardenias are plentiful and cheap compared with former years. Although the weather of the past week was dark, a good supply of stock continues to arrive. There are plenty of American Beauty roses and though the - best specials bring $5.00 to $7.00 a dozen whole- sale, there is stock selling as low as $4,511. XOTES. The funeral of Philip Einsman was held from the residence, Astoria, N. Y.. on the afternoon of March 16. The pallbearers were William H. Siebrecht, president of the New York Florists' Club: John Donaldson, vice- president of the same organization; John Niessen. one of the trustees; and Victor Darval and Peter Jacobson, also members of the club. Messrs Sie- brecht, Donaldson and Niessen, are also members of the Society of Ameri- can Florists and all the pallbearers were formerly associated with Mr. Einsman in the New York Cut Flower Exchange. That organization sent a large standing wreath. The Astoria Bowling Club sent a large floral cross and the New York Florists' Club a wreath. Thei'e were many other flo- ral tokens from relatives and friends. Interment was at Short Hills. N. J., of which place Mr. Einsman was formerly a resident. At the store of John S. Nicholas, Forty-second- street, near the Grand Central Station, a great stock of fine lilies and other choice plants are al- ready exhibited in anticipation of the Easter trade. These, in connection with his fine stock of cut flowers, make his store very attractive. His show windows are rich in orchids. American Beauty roses and other fine stocks. His son. Minor J. Nicholas, is now actively interested with him in the business. In a few weeks they will open another store in the Grand Central Station, which promises to be the finest retail store ever seen in a railway station in this country. Charles Pinto, who gave his address as No. 43 Park Row, was held for trial before Magistrate McQuade March 15, charged with larceny. The complainant was Helen Togaris, who. with her sister, keeps a flower stand at the approach to the Brooklyn Bridge. According to Miss Togaris, Pinto came to her stand and asked for $7.00 worth of flowers to be delivered at an address in Brooklyn, telling her he was "Alderman Connolly," and that he was to be married that night. ' She said he gave her a check for $10.00 and she gave him $3.00 in change. When the flowers were sent to the Brooklyn address the messenger found that it was fictitious. Miss Togaris continued to watch the crowds com- ing from Brooklyn, and eventually saw Pinto and had him arrested. The Marche aux Fleurs, to be held at Sherry's on the afternoon and even- ing of March 27. promises to be a very interesting event. It is stated that flowers will be the principal articles sold at the fete and that many of the society people who have greenhouses on their country estates will contribute blooms in great variety. The origina- tors of the idea had the flower mar- kets of Paris in mind and a repro- duction of the facade of the Made- leine of that city will be seen in the ballroom. There will also be booths for the sale of vegetables, at which young society women, in Dutch cos- tumes, will preside. Speaking of St. Patrick's day and the dyeing of flowers, we believe it would pay some ^f the dyers to go West and learn from the Indians. The first lunch basket we ever carried to school was made by an Indian woman from thin narrow strips of ash. They called the material "clush." These strips were beautifully dyed in differ- ent colors, and it is in a spirit of phi- lanthropy that we offer this sugges- tion to the dyers of flowers. Members of the firm of Fleuti & Reck of Highwood, N. J., who fre- quently visit this city have adopted a novel form of advertising. They send picture postal cards to their customers each month. The picture is supposed to represent the most popular form of sport for that month; on the reverse side is a stanza of poetry in which the popular or prevailing flower for the month is named. J. K. Allen, in addition to a good stock of cut flowers, is now handling very fine geraniums and pots of candy- tuft from the range of Charles Hunt. Port Richmond, Staten Island. On a recent visit to the Hunt range we noted a large and very excellent stock of geraniums many of which were in bloom. At the Astoria range of Wm. H. Siebrecht. we recently noted very fine purple and white lilacs, lilies and oth- er bulbous stock, which is shipped daily to the store of his son, Geo. O. Siebrecht. on Twenty-eighth street, and to his stand in the New York Cut Flower Exchange. Arthur Pritchard. a well known de- signer, formerly with Christatos & Kostes on Madison avenue, is now with Malandre Bros, at their main store, Broadway and One Hundred and Third street. Some of the retail stores have al- ready stocked up with plants. At the store of G. N. Malterzas, 2424 Eighth avenue, we have noted a fine stock of lilies, azaleas and other Easter plants. " Horace E. Froment continues to re- ceive daily shipments of fine American Beauty. Richmond, Killarney and oth- er roses from the L. B. Coddington range. Murray Hill, N. J. At Thomas Young's, Jr., on March 15, we found the designers busy on a large harp which was to be prominent in one of the social events of St. Pat- rick's day. The show window of Young & Nu- gent was gay Monday with shamrock and other suitable arrangements. Philip F. Kessler is now handling very fine stock in lilies, tulips, narcis- sus and sweet peas. Among many fine roses reaching this market none are finer than the pink and white Killarneys that are be- ing handled by Wm. P. Ford, 107 West Twenty-eighth street. A fine cross sent by the Astoria Bowling Club to the funeral of Philip Einsmann was made up by Chas. Arnold, a designer of Long Island City. New York Florists' Club. SOME VARIETIES AT SHOW. The nearness of press day rendered it impossible to make extended com- ment on the exhibits at the New York Florists' Club meeting of March 10, and this opportunity is taken to re- view some of the more commendable varieties a little more fully. Rose Killarney Brilliant — This new rose is appropriately named, for a more brilliant pink could not be found. We have never heard any fault found with the color of the original Killarney when at its best, but there are times, and it happened during a part of the past winter, that Killarney came to market looking somewhat pale. Killarney Brilliant is such a bright color that it could very well afford to lose some and yet be equal to the average pink rose. In stem and foliage, it seems to pos- sess the desired qualities and we shall note with interest its future history. Rose Irish Fire Flame — When we first saw this rose some six months ago, we confess that it did not great- ly impress us. We are now pleased to note a great improvement, which is but natural to expect at this sea- son. It has made better stems and after seeing it in various stages of openness, it has proved more attrac- tive. The color is rather hard to de- scribe and as we have not the grow- er's description at hand, we would call it pink with a shade of bronze, at any rate the color is attractive and we shall be interested in its future success. Carnation Laura Weber — This seed- ling looks good to us. It has well formed flowers on good stems and the color is the desirable Enchantress shade, though better than that of Enchantress we have seen. White Seedling Carnation — A good white carnation is always desirable and we may add, it is a pity to see so many of them spoiled for St. Pat- rick's day. This seedling of Frank Dienda's looks very promising and we hope to see more of it. Horticultural Society of New York. The Horticultural Society of New York held an exhibition in the Amer- ica Museum of Natural History March 15. Creditable exhibits were as fol- lows : Collection of cut orchids — Samuel Unterbyer. Yonkers. N. Y. (W. H. Waite. gardener), first prize. Dendrobium plant — Samuel Unter- myer. first prize. Oncidium plant — Samuel Untermyer, first prize. One hybrid orchid plant — Mrs. F. B. Van Vorst, Hackensack, N. J., first prize. Twelve primula plants — Geo. W. Perkins, Riverside, N. Y. (M. Ander- son, gardener), special prize. Vase of sweet peas, varieties Snow- bird, Mrs. Aelx. Wallace and Christ- mas pink — A. Lewinshon, Ardsley, N. Y. (John Canning, gardener), first prize. Vase of Killarney roses — Mrs. F. A. Constable, Mamaroneck, N. Y. (James Stewart, gardener), first prize. Four pots schizanthus — Geo. W. Perkins, first prize. Vase of 50 assorted roses — Mrs. F. A. Constable, first prize. Hvdrangea plants— Geo. W. Perkins. A. F. F. '9*~ The American J;l orj s i : 4!) 5 PHILADILfHIA NIW YORK WASHINGTON S. S. Pcnnock-Mcchan Co. WHOLKSALK FLORISTS 10B Weit 28th Street, NEW YORK Everything in Cut Flowers. PERCY B. RIGBY, Treasurer. Everything in supplies. •VAUt* •uaU** OFFICIAL tr> l • • 111 saf Shipping Labels FOR CUT FLOWERSi in two colors on Hummed paper: your card. etc.. in black and leal adopted by theS. A. F. in red Price per 500. $2.85; per 1000. $4.50. Samples on request. Electro of leaf, postpaid. 11.25. Cash with order. AMERICAN FL0BIST CO.. 440 S. Dearborn St. Chicago Boston. Bl SI JTESS I'll KS II'. \\ >■ are k'I.'mI I" ri-piirl Hun Hade is brighter than last week. The double violet, we are told, has had a rocky road this winter. Lilies are coming in crates to the wholesalers. The plants we have seen are very good. The flowers generally are large. Roses and carnations seem to have taken on new life again. Trade in these flowers has brightened somewhat, and there are orders alreads in for large quantities for Easter. There were abundance of shamrock plants every- where. Trices ruled lower than in former years. nil: SPBING snow. The spring show of the Massachu- setts Horticultural Society opened Fri- day. March 14, and continued until Sunday night. It was the best show we have seen in the hall for many years. Everything was of high order and well grown and fit to please the most exacting. Had M. H. Walsh of Woods Hole, and Thomas Roland of Xahant exhibited, it would have seemed like an old-time show, but those gentlemen are going to the Third International Show and what Boston has lost, will be New England's gain in New York. Never have we seen anywhere anything to surpass the carnation, rose and violet sections. Wm. Sim's violets and sweet peas were grand. The violets won a silver medal. The private gardener with fol- iage and spring flowers certainly woke up. Duncan Finlayson should be highly commended. He had a large block of foliage and flowering plants in the lower hall. Among them was a fine acacia pubescens. the biggest plant we have ever seen, and the honor of taking first prize for table decoration with six retail deal- ers as his opponents speaks well for Mr. Finlayson. The table was sim- plicity itself, a vase of pink sweet peas arranged loosely completed the center piece and the entire arrange- ment was simply and neatly done. Mr. Finlayson feels that he can take his friends to some swell hotel in the near future and stand a dinner on his successes. Mrs. J. L. Gardner re- ceived first and second prizes for groups of spring plants. R. J. Far- quhar staged an elegant table of cy- clamens. The Hittinger Fruit Co. and C. H. Stone & Co., showed splendid rhubarb, lettuce, mushrooms and arti- chokes. In the carnations. Peter Fish- er. Ellis, received a silver medal for Georgous. — Pembroke was the largest exhibitor of these flowers. Others were s. J. Goddard, M. A. Patten ov Co., Wheeler & Co.. H. Stevens. Scott Bros, and Strout's. The Cot- tage Gardens had Matchless and The Herald, the Chicago Carna- tion Co.'s fine scarlet was shown in good shape. In roses, the Waban Rose Co. and M. Elliot were the only exhibitors, but their exhibits were something Mii Megantic, White Star, 12 noon. K. AugUSte Vli tOlia, 1 Inn. \in.-i , 10 :i. in. Barbaroasa, North Ger Lloyd, l" a. m. Oscar II. Scand. American, 2 p m FROM ST. JOHN, Atbenla, Donaldson. Alexander NcConoell, 611 FIFTH AVE., COR. 49TH STREET. NEW YORK CITY. TELEGRAPH Orders forwarded lo any part of the United States, Canadu and allprincipal cities inEnrope. Orden transferred or entrusted by the trade to onr selection for delivery on steamship, or elsewhere receive special attention. Reference or Cash must accompany all orders from unknown correspondents. Cable address: Alixconkill, WeBtern Union Code. Memphis, Term. HAISCH'S Madison and Main Streets L. D. Phone 726 All orders will be filled carefully and promptly dc livered in Memphis and all other Tennessee cities. Mention the American Florist when writing Young & Nugent Telephone 2066-2066 Madison Sauare. 42 West 28th Street. NEW YORK To out-of town florists We are In the Heart of And srive special attention to steamer and theater orders, Prompt delivery and best stock in the market. Mention the American Florist when writing Dallas, Texas. The Texas Seed and Floral Company Orders for cut flowers and designs solicited for delivery in any part or Texas. Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C. GEO. H. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street St. Paul, Minn. L. L. MAY & CO. Order Your Flowers for delivery in this section from the LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST. 498 The American Florist. Mar. 22. DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. New York. Established 1874. DARDS N. E. Corner 44th St. and Madison Ave. Has his own correspondents in all the large cities of Europe and the British Colonies. Cable orders forwarded by private code. Telegraph and Cable Ad- dress, DARDSFLOR. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing St. Paul, Minn. Holm & Olson, 20-22-24 Wist Fifth Strut We fill orders for any place in the Twin Cities and for all points in the Northwest. The Largest Store in America; the largest stock; the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. We are alive night and day. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. WILLIAM L. ROCK Flower Co. Will execute orders for any town in MISSOURI, KANSAS OR OKLAHOMA. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Buffalo, N. T. W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main Street. Members Florists' Tilegrapfa Association. Mention the American Florist when writing La Crosse, Wis. LACROSSE FLORAL CO. BOTH PHONES No. 40 LONG DISTANCE No. 40 Careful Attention To AU Orders. Mention the American Florist when writing Atlanta, Ga. Atlanta Floral Co. 41 Peachrrte Street Boston, Mass. *'Penn, The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. 37-43 BROMFIELD STREET Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda FLORISTS, 1415 Farnvm St. uEKOTb Name Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Detroit, Mich. N. Y. in. I Alpha Floral Co., Chicago. Alpha Floral Co., Des Moines, la. Anderson, S. A., 440 Main, Buffalo, Arehias Floral Co., Sedalia, Mo. Atlanta Floral Co., Atlanta, Ga. Begerow's, Newark, N. J. Bertermann Bros. Co., Indianapolis, Blacklstone, Washington, D. C. Boland, J. B., San Francisco. Bowe, M. A., New York. Bramley & Son, Cleveland, O. Breitmeyer's Sons, John, Detroit, Mich. Buckbee, H. W., Rorkford. 111. Carbone, Philip L., Boston. Clark's Sons, L>., New York. Cleveland Cut Flower Co., Cleveland, O. Cooke, Geo. H., Conn. Ave. and L, Washington. Daniels & Fisher, Denver, Colo. Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave., New York. Duerr, Chas. A., Newark, O. Dunlop's, 96 Yonge St., Toronto, Can. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St.. Albany, N. Y. Freeman, Mrs. J. R., Toledo, O. cialviu, Thus. F., Boston. Gasser, J. M., Co., Cleveland, O. Geny Bros., Nashville, Tenn. Grand Rapids Floral Co., Grand Rapids. Mich. Gude Bros., Washington. Habermann, Charles, New York, Haisch's, Memphis, Tenn. Heinl & Son, J. G., Terre Haute, Ind. Hess & Swoboda, Omaha, Neb. John Bader Co., N. S., Pittsburg. Keller Sons, J. B., Rochester, N. Y. Kellogg, P. & P. Co., Geo. M., Kansas City. Kift, Robert, 1725 Chestnut, Philadelphia. La Crosse Floral Co., La Crosse, Wis. Lange, A., 25 E. Madison St., Chicago. Leborlous, J. J., Dulutb, Minn. Leborious, J. J., Superior, Wis. Mangel, 17 B. Monroe St., Chicago. Matthewson, J. E. Sheboygan, Wis. Matthews, 16 3rd St., Dayton, O. May & Co., L. L., St. Paul, Minn. McClunie, Geo. G., Hartford, Conn. McConnell, Alex, New York. McKenna, Montreal, Can, Murray, Samuel, Kansas City, Mo. Myer, Florist, New York. Ostertag Bros., St. Louis. Palmer, W. J. & Son, Buffalo. Park Floral Co., The, Denver, Colo. Pellcano, Rossi & Co., San Francisco, Calif. Penn, the Florist, 43 Bromfleld St., Boston. Philips Bros., Newark, N. J. Podesta & Baldocchl, San Francisco. Pollworth Co., C. 0„ Milwaukee. Rock Flower Co., Wm. L., Kansas City. Saakes, O. C, L09 Angeles, Calif. Saltford Flower Shop, Poughkeepsie, N Y, Schiller The Florist, 2221 W. Madison St., Chi- cago. Schllng, Max, 22 W. 59th St., New York. Smith, Henry, Grand Rapids, Mich. Texas Seed and Floral Co., Dallas, Tex. Virgin, Uriah J., New Orleans, La. Walker & Co., Louisville, Ky. Wills & Segar, London, England. "Wilson," 3 and 6 Greene, Brooklyn, N. Y. Wittbold, Geo., Co., 737 Buckingham PI., Chi- cago. Wlttbold, 66 B. Randolph St., Chicago. Wolfskin Bros, and Morrla Goldenson, Los An- geles, Calif. Yonng & Nng.nt, New York. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Broadway and Gratiot Avenues. Artistic Designs. High Grade Cut Blooms. We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing WASHINGTON D. C. OUOE, BROS.CO. FLORISTS 121. r STNW WAS*JN?TOHOa Glide's Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Samuel Murray, 913 Grand Avenue All Orders Given Prompt and Careful Attention Members of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Indianapolis, Ind. Bertermann Bros. Co. FLORISTS 241 Massachusetts Avenue. Members of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. yhc Park ,. a. valentine. Floral Co. rrealdent. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA PELICANO, ROSSI & CO., 123 KEARNY ST. Poughkeepsie, N. T. "The Saltford Flower Shop." Vauar Oolitic ana BanaeM School. 'PA?- The American Florist. 4!»!) DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. Philadelphia. Robert Kilt, 1725 Chestnut St. Personal Attention to all Orders. Mention the American Florist when writing IN THE HEART OF NEW YORK CITY Phone 6404 Madison Sq. 6 East 33d St. Our Motto THE GOLDEN RULE. Mention the American Florist when writing Dayton, O. Matthews, FLORISTS 16 W. Third Street Flowers in any arrangement for all occasions, for Dayton and vicinity. Loos dis. Phones. Mention the American Florist when writing Pittsburg, Pa. A. W. Smith Co. KEENAN BLDG Largest Floral Establishment in America. Established 1874. Incorporated 1909. Mention the American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. FLORAL DESIGNS AND FLOWERS Best Quality on Shortest Notice. DANIELS S FISHER Order by mail, telephone, telegraph or cable. Cable address "Daniels, Denver" Mention the American Florist when writing THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, EUCLID AVENUE Montreal Cor. St. Catherine and Guy Sts. All orders receive prompt attention. Choice Beauties. Orchids and Valley always on hand. FLOWER COLORS Use our Color Chart in describing them. PRICE, $1.00, POSTPAID. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 Soith Dearborn Street, CHICAGO Boston, Mass. Send flower orders (or deliverv in Boston and all New England Points To THOS. F. GALVIN, Inc.. 124TREM0NT ST. Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskill Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants Wc solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade disc. 229 WEST THIRD STREET. City Index to Retail Florists' Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. Y.— Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St. Atlanta, Ga.— Atlanta floral Co., 41 Peachtree. Boston— Thos. F. Galvin, Inc., 124 Tremont St. Boston— Penn, the Florist, 43 Bromfield St. Boston — Philip L. C'arbone. Brooklyn, N. Y.— "Wilson," 3 and 5 Greene. Buffalo, N. Y.— S. A. Anderson, 440 Main. Buffalo, N. Y. — W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main. Chicago — Alpha Floral Co. Chicago — Mangel, 17 E. Monroe St. Chicago — A. Lange, 25 E. Madison St. Chicago — Schiller The Florist, 2221 W. Madison. Chicago — Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham PI. Chicago— Wittbold's, 56 E. Randolph. Cleveland, 0. — Bramley & Son. Cleveland, O.— The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Cleveland, O.— The J. M. Gasser Co. Dallas, Tex. — Texas Seed and Floral Co. Dayton, O.— Matthews, 1G W. 3rd St. Denver, Colo.— The Park Floral Co. Des Moines, la. — Alpha Floral Co. Detroit, Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons. Duluth, Minn. — J. J. Leborlous. Grand Rapids, Mich.— Grand Rapids Floral Co. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Henry Smith. Hartford, Conn. — Geo. G. McClurjic. Indianapolis — Bertermann Bros. Co., 214 Mass. Kansas City.— Geo. M. Kellogg, F. & P. Co. Kansas City. — Samuel Murray. Kansas City. — Win. L. Rock Flower Co. La Crosse, Wis. — La Crosse Floral Co. Little Rock, Ark.— Vestals, 409 Main St. Los Angeles, Calif. — 0. C. Saakes. Los Angeles. — Wolfskill Bros. & M. Goldenson. Memphis, Tenn. — Haiscn's. Milwaukee — C. C. Pollworth Co. Montreal — McKenna. Nashville, Tenn. — Geny Bros. Newark, N. J. — Bcgerow's. Newark, Ohio. — Cnas. A. Duerr. Newark, N. J. — Philips Bins. New Orleans, La. — Uriah J. Virgin. New York— M. A. Bowe. New York— D. Clark's Sons, 2139 Broadway. New York — Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave. New York — Alex. McC'onnell. 611 5th Ave. New York — Myer, Florist. 609 Madison Ave. New York— Max Schling, 22 W. 59th St. New York — Young and Nugent. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, Farnum St. Philadelphia— Robert Klft, 1725 Chestnut. Pittsburg. Pa.— A. W. Smith Co.. Keenan Bldg. Poughkeepsie, N. Y.— The Saltford Flower Shop. Rochester, N. Y. — J. B. Keller's Sons. Seattle, Wash.— L. W. McCoy, 912 3rd Ave. Bheboygan, wi. J. E. Mattbewson. St. Lonjs, Mo.— Ostertag Bros. St. Paul, Minn.— Holm & Olson. St. Paul, Minn.— L. L. May & Co. San Francisco — J. B. Boland, 60 Kearney St. San Francisco — Peiicano, Rossi & Co. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldoccbi. Sedalla, Mo.— Archlas Floral Co. Superior, Wis. — J. J. Leborlous. Terre Haute, Ind.— J. G. Helnl & Son. Toledo, O.— Mrs. J. B. Freeman. Toronto, Can.— Dunlop's, 60 Yonge St. Washington — Biacklstone. Washington — Geo. H. Cooke, Conn. Ave. and L Washington — Gude Broa. NeW York. EatablLhed 1 848 David Clarke's Sons FLORAL DECORATORS 2130-2141 Broadway, i5B2Tf5BpS°cnoerum0u. Choice Cut Flowers. SAN FRANCISCO Podesta & Baldocchl 224-226 Grant Avenue Prompt and careful attention to orders from out-of-town florists. Los Angeles, Calif. O. C. SAAKES FLORIST, Prompt and careful attention to orders from out of-town florists. Trade discount. 215 West Fourth Street. Cleveland, O. The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Will fill your orders for designs and cut flowers in NORTHERN OHIO. St. Louis, Mo. Wire or Phone Your Orders to the HOUSE OF FLOWERS. Ostertag Bros. The Largest Retail Supply House in the West. Jefferson and Washington Ave. Albany, N. ¥. E> Y RE) Flowers or Design Work. Delivered in Albany and vicinity on telegraphic order. 11 NORTH PEARL STREET Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable florist Only the Bert Dunlop's 80 Yonn Staraat. We deliver anywhere in Canada and guarantee safe arrival. Milwaukee, Wis. C. C. Pollworth Co. Will take proper Wi cr»r-r* «ii r* care of your orders In »T la^uiiom Orders will be carefully cared for by Michigan. HENRY SMITH, Wholesale and Retail Florist of GRAND RAPIDS Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. AITRID HANNAH & SONS Will fill your ord«ra lor Dwima and Cat Flowan in Michigan 500 The American Florist. Mar. 22 . DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade In other cities, by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities Indicated on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. Send yourordersforGhicago and Sub- urbs to All orders carefully filled **3WMa Maji st) the King "I Itah SAN GIOVANNI A TEDUCCIO, near Naples Headquarters for CAULIFLOWER and WHITE TRIPOLI ONION SEED, (Cryjtal Wax), and all other VEGETABLE and FLOWER SEEDS THE LARGEST GROWERS IN ITALY. Established 1S77 Wholesale Catalogue in English, (containing also all Italian specialties), Special Offers and Italian Catalogue en application. Western Seed & Irrigation Co. Wholesale Seed Growers and Dealers SPECIALTIES: Sweet, Flint and Dent Corn ; Cucumber, Musk and Watermelon; Pumpkin and Squash. FREMONT NEBRASKA I BURPEE'S SEEDS jj! PHILADELPHIA y. Wholesale Price List for Florists 5, (^ and Market Gardeners. r) R.&M.GODINEAU, SEED GROWERS, Angers - France. Specialties: Beets. Mangoes. Carrots. Cabbages. Celeries, Parsleys. Parsnips, Turnips. Growing Crops Given Personal Attention. Mention the American Florist when writing CONTRACT SEED GROWERS Pepper, Asparagus. Tomato. Musk and Water Melon. For sale: Asparagus, Horse Radish and Rhubarb Roots. Correspondence Solicited. J. E. Hoopes & Co. P. O. Box 38 MUSCATINE, IA. Contract Seed Grower SPECIALTIES: Pepper, Egg Plant, Tomato, Vine Seed and Field Cora. EDGAR F. HURFF, Mullica HNI, New Jersey. Correspondence Solicited. TOMATO SEED Best Stocks. All Varieties. THE HAVEN SEED CO. Growers for the Wholesale Trade Only. THE C. HERBERT COY SEED GO, VALLEY, Douglas County, Neb. Contract Growers of High Grade Seeds encumber, MasKmelon, Squash and Pumpkin Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Corn Lawn Grass BULK CASES OUR STANDARD MIXTURES, Dickinson Evergreen Greensward Pine Tree are high grade and should meet all general requirements. Special mixtures furnished if desired. We also carry a full line of fancy domestic and imported grasses. The Albert Dickinson Co. Minneapolis, Minn. Chicago, 111. BEANS, PEAS, and aU Garden Seeds RADISH and an uaraen seeds LEONARD, SFE2 CO. ONION SETS GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Write for Prices. Mention the American Florist when writing RATEKIN'S SEED CORN OLDEST ESTABLISHED AND LARGEST WHOLESALE AND CONTRACT SEED CORN GROWERS IN THE UNITED STATES: Have made this our specialty for over thirty years. We grow all the leading standard, best varieties of field Dent. Flint, and Sweet sugar corn, for the Wholesale Trade. Write or wire us for prices and quotations for im nediate or future shipments, also for contract growing prices for 1914 delivery; stating probable quantities of different varie ties, etc., etc. RATEKIN'S SEED HOUSE, Shenandoah, Iowa Mention the American Florist when writing LAWN GRASS SEED WHOLESALE ONLY J. OLIVER JOHNSON 1874-76 Milwaukee Avenue CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing PERENNIAL RYE GRASS SEED Fall Importation. $3.75 per 100 lb. bag, f. o. b. AVENUE FLORAL CO., 3442 St. Charles Ave. NEW ORLEANS, LA. Mention the American Florist when writing Onion Seeds-Onion Sets "VSSSZSSES&tST SCHILDER BROS., Chlllicothe, O. Mention the American Florist when writing We are also submitting contract figures for the 1913 crop of Onion Seed. 504 The American Florist. Mar. 2 TUBEROSES True Dwarf Pearl. Per 1000 First Size, 4-6-inch $ 9.00 Medium, 3-4-inch 4.50 Mammoth, 6-8 inch 13.00 CALADIUMS Esc u lentum » 5 to 7-inch : $15.00 7 to 9-inch 30.00 9 toll inch 55.00 GLADIOLUS Per iooo Mrs. Francis King, medium size $15.00 AugUSta, first size 16.00 medium size 13.00 America, first size (3,000 for $70.00) 25.00 medium size, while unsold 20.00 Kunderdi Glory, first size 40.00 Chicago White, the one best early 50.00 Tuberous Rooted Begonias Per Doz. * 100 1(J Single Sorts, white, scarlet, yellow, pink $ .40 $2.50 Single Sorts, mixed .' 35 2.25 Double Sorts, white, scarlet, yellow, pink .65 4.50 Double Sorts, mixed 60 4.00 1000 $22.00 20.00 40.00 37.50 GLOXINIAS Grassifolia Grandiflora All the spotted and Tigered varia- tions in sound bulbs. Doz. 100 Separate colors $ .60 $3.50 Choice mixture 50 3.20 VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE LILY BULBS Per 100 Album,') 11 inch 12.50 Auratum, 911 inch 10.00 Rubrum, 8 9 inch 6.00 Rubrum. 9 11 inch 9 00 CHICAGO NEW YORK GREENHOUSES AND NURSERY, WESTERN SPRINGS, ILL. Henry Fish Seed Go. Bean Growers ♦ «♦ For the Wholesale Seed Trade. CBRPENTERIA, CALIF. ftrrnO Best that grow. We sell direct V LL 1 1 V to gardeners and florists at whole |j L \m U O v a ' L' ■ ^ ' ?' beautiful c a t a I g u e ARCHIAS SEED STORE," " Box°98, Sedalia, Mo. Aurora, III. — The W. B. Davis Co., florists, has incorporated with a capi- tal of $43,500. The incorporators are W. B. Davis, Mildred Davis and Otto Fisk. Denver, Colo. — A floricultural hall to cost from $20,000 to $25,000 may be erected at the city park. Plans are now being considered by the park board. Concord. N. H. — H. D. Whitney & Sons report a rapidly increasing busi- ness. Their greenhouses of the Hitch- ings construction are of the most mod- ern type. Colorado Springs, Colo.— The J. W. Smith greenhouses suffered a loss of $10,000 as a result of a recent Are. The heating plant was destroyed and the flowers and vegetables killed by the cold. Axdover, Mass.— The committee in charge of the annual -flower show, to be held here September 5-6, has issued the list of prizes to be awarded. A copy may be had on application to Harry Fla"ydon or Herbert F. Chase. SPECIALTIES ROSCS. from 3-inch pots. Carnations for fall delivery. Chrysanthemums Smilax, Violets Woo< IN BEST VARIETIES. Prices low. Send for list. Brothers, ™™ New York ROSES, CARNATIONS PLANTS, SEED, BULBS. Send us your wants. We will take care of them. We supply stock at market price. Catalogue for the asking. S. S. SKIDELSKY £ CO., 1215 Betz Building, PHILADELPHIA, PA Contract Seed Growers Cnai>ii||tip«' Pepper, Egg Plant, Tomato. apttCldllltii, vine Seedand Field Corn. Correspondence Solicited. George R. Pedrick ft Son, PKDRICKTOWN, N. J. lenttnn the American Florist when writing S. D. WOODRUFF & SONS SEED GROWERS Dealers in Garden, Field and Flower Seeds Specialties, Potatoes, Onion Sets, Garden and Flower Seeds. Contract Taken Catalogue Free. ORANGE, CONN. 82 ft 84 Dey St. NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing VICK — YICK Aster Seed Aster Book Now Ready Aster Book and Wholesale Cat- alogue of Beit Quality Seeds for Florists and Commercial Growers James Vick's Sons ROCHESTER, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing FRANZEN'S SEEDS SURE TO GROW Asters, i lueen of the Market oz. $0.50 Ageratum, Blue.. oz. $0.60. Snapdragon. ' .75 Alyssum, Little Gem " .30 Lobelia, Emperor William, Blue ' .75 Pansy. Giant Strain " 1.25 Petunia, Suptrfine Mixc-d [t .75 Phlox, Drumuodii Mixed " .55 Stock, Ten Week Double 1.00 Verbena Hybrida, Mixed ". .55 F. O. FRANZEN, 1476 Sununerdale Av., Chicago Send for trade list. Mention the American Florist when writing igij. The American Florist. 505 Beautiful Double=Flowering Hybrid Pyrethrums. ^^^^* ^^*r^^M 1 ^ ~^^*^ mr^^' "ml ■ ^f i 1 1 9^1 We believe this is tin firsl time that an offer of named varieties of these beautiful Double Pyrethrums (home grown --took has appeared in this journal. We have a splendid lot of strong 4 an. I ">-i'"li pots, which ii planted early will give an abundano oi I. loom this season. The varieties offered areall Select standard -..Us. Alfred. Bright crimson, of line form. Aphrodite. An extra tine pur. whit. . Figaro. A splendid rosj lake. La France. A fine rosy-pink. La Vestal. White with silvery rose. Lord Roseberry. Brilliant carmine red. Mont Blanc. A fine double white. Ne-Plus-Ultra. Delicate blush white. NiObe. Beautiful flesh colored. Princess de Meternich. Splendid large white. Roi de Rouges. Fine crimson red. The Bride. Verj double, pure whit.-. Valkyrie. Very large, ion- petaled, silver) rose. Yvonne Cayeux. Large pure white with creamj center. Any of the above varieties in strong 4 and ..-inch put-, $2 50 per do/.; $20.00per 100. ( )ne each of the above 14 varieties for $3 00, ( lur new Wholesale List has just been distributed and besides offering the most complete up-to-date list of Hardy Perennials of a quality to give quick and satisfactory results, also offers a most complete list of other seasonable stock in all lines. If you have not received a copy please write for it. HENRY A. DREER, Inc., 714 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. The above prices are intended for the trade only Best Grafted Rose Stock Pink Killarney, White Killarney, Richmond, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Prince de Bulgarie and lady Hillingdon, $110.00 per 1,000, $100.00 per 1,000 in 5,000 lots; $97.50 per I in 10,000 lots and $95.00 per 1,000 in 100,000 lots, F. O. B. Morton ('.rove, 111. Killarney Queen, $15.00 per Km; $120.00 per boo. Own Root Stock lelody, Lady Hillingdon and My I per 1.C00. The above is All select'stock and a big bargain at the prices quoted. White Killarney, Prince de Bulgarie, Melody, Lady Hillingdon and My Maryland, $6.00 per 100; $55.00 per 1 (I Richmond, 2V^-inch,I$5^90 per 100; $4.">.in> per l.CCn. NOTE: The next lot of CARNATIONS, including the following>arieties, will be ready March 30, 1913. R. C. per 21 WHITE— 1U0 1000 loo White Perfection. ..$2 20 $20 00 $3 50 White Enchantress 2 20 20 00 :i 6" PINK- Rosette 6 00 50 00 7 no Lawson 2 20 20 on :( •>(> ' Winsor 2 20 20 00 :: 50 May Day -S 00 26 no juj per 1 $32 on 82 HO 32 On 32 00 :;7 -V) R. C. ptr PINK— loo n u ii i Gloriosa. .; 00 27 50 Mrs. Ward :: 00 27 50 Enchantress 2 20 20 00 RED- Scarlet Glow '. 00 25 00 Beacon ... 2 20 20 00 21 1 1 ii i 4 i ii i 4 on :: :,n I i 1 1 I 50 per I I II II I 37 50 :>7 50 32 00 :;7 .").' 32 00 Chrysanthemums. .".. R. C. per 2V2-in pel WHITE 1C0 HiOO 100 10 Smith's Advance..$2 50 $20 00 $3 00 $25 00 Best Early White October Frost. . . 2 50 20 00 3 00 25 00 Vir. Poehlmann 3 00 25 00 4 no 35 00 Alice Byron. 2 50 20 d> 3 00 25 no Timothy Eaton .... 2 50 20 00 3 00 25 00 W. H. Chadwick. . 3 On 25 00 4 00 35 00 POMPONS— Large stock of no 4 (10 .27. 4 00 ■3 00 6 50 S-in. p.; R. C. YELLOW Hi" 10m Comoleta 3(0 25 < K) Best early yellow. blcomsSepI Golden Glow 3 00 25 00 Halliday 2 50 20 00 Chrysolora 5 00 40 CO IS. -i yellow money maker, blooms Oct. 5 10. Col. Appleton 2 50 20 00 3 00 ; Major Bonnaffon 2 50 20 00 3 00 Immerse stock, still on. •( the best. Yellow Eaton 2 SO 20 00 3 00 Golden Chadwick 3 C ii 27 50 4 00 Best late yellow. IKK) 35 00 35 00 25 00 60 00 25 00 .35 00 R. C. per 2K PINK leu IOC 1 ■ Pa'*y- •■• 3 00 25ii0 4 00 Beautiful Enchantress pink, fine erower. (3Hin. p.-r 100, $S Unaka 4 00 35 00 5 00 Earliest inn , firsl el ol October McN'e« 250 20 00 3 50 MaudDean 2 50 2 3 50 Dr. Enguehard.... 3 50 RED Schrimpton 2 50 BRONZE O. H.Kahn 4 00 n. p.-r 1000 35 00 -trontr 45 00 30 00 W 5 00 the leading commercial varieties. List of Varieties Upon Application. can supply largi quantities of the aboy •in., per 100, S4.00 :',- Poehlmann Bros. Co,, Morton Grove, 111. 506 The American Florist. Mar. 22, OUR NEW SCARLET CARNATION HB the herald The only Scarlet to win First Prize best 100 Scarlet: Cincinnati, November 1911; St. Paul, November, 1912 and Cleveland, November, 1912. Rooted Cuttings ready now. $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. Other varieties also ready for Immediate Delivery: ICO 1000 100 1000 I 100 10C0 Gloriosa, medium pink. $4.00 $35.00 Enchantress $3.00 $25.00 Scarlet Glow $3.00 $25.00 Benora. variegated...... 6.00 60.00 j White Enchantress 3.00 26.00 Washington 3.00 25.00 Princess Charming 3.00 25.00 Victory 3.00 25.00 Rose Pink Enchantress 3.00 25.00 Beacon 3. CO 25.00 I May Day, deep flesh ... 3.00 25.00 Very low prices on large lots. Send us your list for quotations. JANUARY CUTTINGS FROM SOIL. Strong healthy plants in the following varieties at $30.00 per lOOO: Enchantress, White Enchantress, Rose Pink Enchantress, Beacon and Victory. CHICAGO CARNATION COMPANY, a. t. pyfer, Mf*r. "o&SBak"* Tuberoses DWARF DOUBLE PEARL $12.00 per 1O0O Excellent Quality. Lily of the Valley Pips Cold Storage Berlin and Hamburg. Per case of 1,000 $12.00 Per case of 3,000 $32.00 Write for a copy of our Florists' catalog. "THE MOST RELIABLE SEEDS. 33 Barclay St. (T12) New York, N. Y. HAVE LOVELY SHELL-PINK CREGO ASTER SEED H oz., $1.00; oz.. $2.00; 2 ozs.; $3.50 Sunshine Flower Gardens, 3365 East 139th Street, CLEVELAND, OHIO Holyoke and Northampton FLORISTS AND GARDENERS' CLUB. One of the best meetings of the Holyoke and Northampton Florists and Gardeners' Club was held at the greenhouses of H. W. Field. E. J. Canning called the meeting to order at 8 o'clock. After the reading of minutes, etc.. the president called on Prof. F. A. Waugh of Amherst Agri- cultural College, for his promised lec- ture on civic improvement. The lec- turer had brought along a fine lan- tern and a large number of slides, showing buildings and landscape ef- fects. The pictures were made from photographs taken in Germany, Eng- land and the X'nited States. The so- ciety gave Prof. Waugh a hearty vote of thanks for his interesting talk. G. H. Sinclair and Frank Barnard were appointed a committee to consider the advisability of allowing amateurs to join the society as associate members. H. W. Field exhibited a vase of his new carnation Gloria, which was awarded a first class certificate. A small group of cyclamens were also shown from the Smith College con- SPRING-FLOWERING BULBS CALADIUMS With live center shoot Doz. 100 6- 7 inch $0.30 $1.80 7- 9 inch 50 3.50 9-11 inch 85 6.00 GLADIOLI First size bulbs 100 1000 America, pink $3.00 $25. Oil Francis King, scarlet 2.00 18.00 Ljight and White florists' mixture 1,75 16.00 CANNAS Two to three-eye roots 100 Chas. Henderson 2.C0 Florence Vaughan 2.00 King Humbertin 6.00 TUBEROSES Dwarf Pearl 100 First Size $1.00 $9.00 Second size 60 6.00 1000 18.00 18.10 1000 A. HENDERSON 6c CO., 352 N. Michigan Avenue, CHICAGO BULBS! BULBS! BULBS! Send for 1912 Catalog, and get your Bulbs direct from grower (not merchant.) Sole organizer of the magnificent Exhibition of Flowering Bulbs at the Dutch Village, Ideal Home Exhibition, Olympia, London 1912. Grower of the Begonias, Hyacinths, Tulips Narcissus etc., fortheGardens of the International Peace Palace at the Hague- M. J. GULDEMOND, Wholesale Bulb Grower and Exporter Lisse, Holland. servatories, which received an award of merit. Our society, we believe, is establishing a precedent in that in al! plants, etc., brought to the meetings considered worthy of certificates of merit, the award made will as far as possible be given the grower. Our heads of private and commercial es- tablishments are broad-minded enough to see that this arrangement will prove a great incentive to their men to do their very best work. The next meet- ing will be held Tuesday evening, April 8, at the Gallivan greenhouses, at Smith's Ferry. Frank Barnard has promised a talk on cacti, G. Strugael on bulbs and James Whiting on the cultivation of the sweet pea. Frank Barnard, Sec'y. GLADIOLUS 75,000 Second Size Fine quality stock of our best fancy mix- ture, $6.50 per 1000; $6.00 per 1000 in 5 or 10 thousand lots. This is our best mixture. The flowers of these have always taken 1st prize at every place shown. No. 451. Fair Maid. This is one of the finest varieties ever offered, light lav- ender, broad open flower, fine straight spike, at $10.00 per 100. Gladioli Specialty Ass'n., HAMPTON, VA. IN BLOOM FOR EASTER Hyacinths Per 100 4 inch $10.00 to $15.00 5 inch 20.00 Tulips Per 100 5 inch $15.00 6 inch 20.00 7 inch 25.00 All first class Bulbs. Cash with order. Parkside Greenhouses LUKE COLLINS, Prop. 1457 East 70th St. CHICAGO The Early Advertisement Gets There. *9'3- The American Florist. 507 Mrs. "Geo. Shawyer" Tlie Peerless Pink" The coming leader in forcing roses. Our neighbors are best customers. They have watched its growth all winter and know its worth! NEW CARNATIONS Northport — The leader in the dark pink section. Commodore— The freest blooming scarlet we have Enchantress Supreme and Salnv n Beauty— Two fine sports from Enchantress. CHRYSANTHEMUMS RamapO — Immediate delivery; splendid young stock, 2*2 in. pots, $15.00 per hundred. Unaka, Gloria, Well's Late Pink and Smith's Advance. We catalogue over 600 varieties and our catalogue is yours for the asking. CHAS.H.TOTTY MADISOX, IV. J. Landscape Gardening A course for Gar- deners, Florists and Home-makers, taught by Prof. Craig and Prof. Beal of Cornell University. Progressive Florists recognize the growing importance of a knowl- edge of Landscape Art. Gardeners who un- derstand up - to - date methods and practice are in demand for the best positions. A knowledge of Landscape Gardening is indispensable to those who would have the pleasantest homes. 250-page Catalog free. Write today. The Home Correspondence School DeDt. A. F., Springfield, Mass. PROF. CRAIG. Mention the American Florist when writing VERBENAS Finest in the land, best mammoth varieties, true to name. Seedlings are disappointing ^ e t the true stock, at 70c per 100. S..00 per 1000; Mrs.F.San- der. $1.Z5 per 100. $10.00 per 1000. Coleus, finest named varieties, a grand collection, at 70c per 100. $f>.00 per 1000. Pansies. Koemer's Prize Winners (Germany), large, fine plants. 50c per 100. $4.00 per 1000. Daisies, Cali- fornia and Queen Alexan- dra. $1.00 per 100. $8.00 i per 1000. Ageratums. (,0c per 100. $500 per 1U00. Alternantheras, three varieties, very strong. 60c per 100, $5.00 per 1000- Feverfew, "Little Gem" (True). $1.25 per 100. $10.00 per 1C00. Salvias. Bonfire and St. Louis. $1.00 per 100. $8.00 per 1000. We prepay express. C. HTJMFELD, The Rooted Cutting Specialist, Clay Center, Kan. Mention the American Florist when writing VAUGHAN'S CANNAS Strong 2-Eyed Bulbs. Pel 1011 Per WOO Beaute Poitevine $ 4.00 $ 30.00 Chas. Henderson . . 4.00 30.00 Comte de Sach 6.00 50.00 David Harum 4.00 35.00 Dwarf Fl. Vaughan 4.00 35.00 Egandale 4.00 35.00 Julius Koch 15.00 125.00 P,., i(n Pel 1000 Long Branch $ 6.0u $55.00 Mad. Crozy 4.00 Milwaukee 4.00 New Chicago 10.00 New York 5.00 Prince Wied 10.00 The Express 6.00 35.00 35.00 90.00 40.00 90.00 50.00 250 at the 1000 rate. Chicago Vaughan's Seed Store New York Greenhouses and Nurseries, Western Springp, 111. ROSE PLANTS, Ibin. pots Per 103 Pet 1 AMERICAN- BEAUTIES $5 00 $4-'. 00 WHITE KILLARNEYS 4 00 35 00 PINK KILLARNEYS 4 00 35 00 MELODY 4 00 35 00 SUNRISS 4 00 :;•" RICHMONDS 3 i"1 25 U0 PETER REINBERG, 30 E. Randolph St.. CHICAGO. The Early Advertisement Gets There 508 The American Florist. Mar. 22, I Market Gardeners Vegetable Growers' Association of America. H. F.Hall, Moorestown. N. J.. President- C. vVest, Irondequoit, N. Y., Vice-President; E. A. Dunbar. Ashtabula. O.. Secretary; M. L. Ruetenik, Cleveland. O.. Treasurer <*:= Prices of Indoor Fruits and and Vegetables. Chicago, March 17. — Mushrooms, 20 cents to 60 cents per pound; lettuce, 10 cents to 15 cents, small cases; rad- ishes, 111 cents to 35 cents per dozen bunches; pieplant, -40 cents to 50 cents per bunch; cucumbers, $1.50 to $3.50 per box of two dozen; asparagus, %'i for i'4 bunches. New York, March 15. — Cucumbers, .$1.75 per dozen, and $4 to $0 per box; mushrooms. 80 cents to $2.25 per 4- pound basket; tomatoes, 10 cents to 15 cents per pound; radishes, $1.50 to $2.50 per 100 bunches; mint. 25 to 65 cents per dozen bunches; rhubarb, 20 cents to 50 cents per dozen bunches; lettuce. 10 cents to 30 cents per dozen; beet tops. 75 cents to $1.00 per box. Chicory Forcing'. When we realize that each year more of this popular salad is imported from Belgium, it is a wonder that we do not grow more of it at home. In 1011 the Red Star line alone carried 20.527 twenty-pound baskets to New York. This Whitloof or Brussels chicory is very easily grown and forced. Sow in May, harvest the long, parsnip-like roots in October, cut off the foliage quite short, trim the roots, and they are ready for forcing. The old method was to put in a shallow trench, standing erect, and cover with 8 or 10 inches of fine soil, letting it sift in between the roots. When ready- to force, this bed was covered with fresh manure, the heat of which soon started growth. The modern method is to put into frames with bottom heat, which gives surer and quicker results; the covering of finely sifted soil al- lows the soft shoots to penetrate easily, and blanches it pure while at the same time. Tomato Notes. Where tomatoes follow lettuce, it is customary and good practice to plant the tomato plants right among the last crop of lettuce. This may be done at the time of planting the let- tuce, or later on one or two half- grown lettuce plants are cut out and a tomato plant put in. Tomatoes are hardier than cucumbers and will" do fairly well in a lettuce temperature. They may not develop fast, but they surely make the roots which means business later on. If the tomato plants are pot-grown and strong, it is a good plan to re- move some of the lower leaves so as to relieve the lettuce from crowding. After the lettuce is all cut, the sup- porting strings can be tied directly to the tomato plants doing away with all stakes, screw wires or ground wires. We have done that for years indoors and outside and find it practicable. Under glass tomatoes are generally grown to one stem which is best. Still some operators prefer two stems. Whatever system is used suckering must be strictly attended to for best results. As soon as the lettuce is all cut, moisture should be reduced to insure solid growth, as good fruiting is_ not the rule on soft watery growth. Tomatoes dislike syringing, therefore, keep the foliage dry. A top dressing of bonemeal and wood ashes is gen- erally beneficial. After the lettuce is out of the way increase the tem- perature to 60° at night. Marketman. Potato Seed Improvement. The value of the "tuber-unit" sys- tem of potato planting is pointed out in a recent circular issued by the Bureau of Plant Industry. The bureau advises that only the best and most shapely tubers be selected, those rang- ing from six to eight ounces in weight being preferred. They should be im- mersed for two hours in a solution of one pint of formalin to 30 gallons of water before being cut. They should then be quartered by splitting the bud-eye cluster in four parts from stem to stern. This system of seed selection is believed to play a very important part in the large average yields in Europe, although hardly ac- counting entirely for the great dif- ference in yield here and there. The average per acre in Germany is 200.8 bushels and 200.7 in England, while the United States average is but 92.7. 31 Watch for our Trade Mark stamped on every brick of Pure Culture Mushroom Spawn Substitution of cheaper grades is thus easily exposed. Fresh sample brick, with illustrated book, mailed postpaid by manufacturers upon re- ceipt of 40 cents in postage. Address Trade Mark. American Spawn Co.. St.iPaul, Minn Lady Hillingdon Roses Fine 2i*-inch plants, $11.50 per 100. F. O. B. West Grove. THE G0MRD& JONES CO., West Grove, Penna. We have for immediate delivery the following in good healthy plants: GERANIUM SCARLET BEDDER It is recognized by all who have grown it as the best double red, not excepting S. A. Nutt. Price: $1.50 per 10; $12.50 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. Ask for our 1913 catalogue and read some of the testimonials. ELMER D. SMITH & CO., Adrian, Mich. TO THE TRADE HENRY METTE, Quedlinburg, Germany, GE0WIK and EXP0ETEB on the VERY LAEGEST SCALE of all CHOICE VEGETABLE, FLO WEB, AND FARM SEEDS. (Established 1787.) opppi«| TICO. Beans, Beets, Cabbages, Carrots, Kohl Babl, Leek, Lettuces, Onions, ortUlMLI Ito. peas. Radishes, Spinach, Turnips, Swedes, Asters, Balsams, Begonias, Carnations, Cinerarias, Gloxinias, Larkspur, Nasturtiums, Pansles, Petunias, Phloxes, Primulas, Scabious, Stocks, Verbenas, Zinnias, etc. Catalogue free on application. HENRY METTE'B TEITJMPH OF THE GIANT PANSIES (mixed), the most perfeet and most beautiful in the world, (8.00 per «., or $1.76 per >4 oi„ $1 per % oz., postage paid. Cash with order. All seeds offered are grown under my personal supervision on my own vast grounds, and are warranted true to name, of strongest growth, finest stocks and best quality. I ALSO GROW LARGELY OH C0NTBACT, Tw -Year-Old ASPARAGUS ROOTS A fine lot of strong, two-year-old roots, of Barr's Mammoth, Columbian Mammoth White, Con over's Colossal, Giant Argenteiul and Dreer's Eclipse, neatly put up in bundles of 26, 50c per 100; $4 per 1000. Special prices for lots of 5000 or more. Henry A. Dreer, Inc. 714 Chestnut Street PHILADELPHIA, PA. The above prices are intended for Asparagus Root. the Trade only. i9*~ The American Florist. 509 DECORATIVE STOCK Special on Made-up Kentias VJL/ have an TT The 6 inc or $12.00 per doz. Renienihe v large stock, of 6 and 7 inch Kentia ForSteriana, 3 plants in a pot. '; inches high, also pot, on which we make a special price of $1.00 each exceptional h are 18 to oz. The 7 inch are 28 to 32 inches; also 3 in pot, special $1.50 each, $18.00 per r these are nice bushy plants and just what you need for decorating. Araucaila Excelsa - Each 4in,23tiers $ .50 fi in. 4-5 tiers 1.00 7in.45tiers 1.50 Areca Lutescens- 3-in. 3 pits in a pot.. 4in. 3 pits in a pot.. (.in 1.50 Asparagus Plumosus - 2 in Doz. $ (..(HI 12.00 18.00 2.00 3.00 Per 100 $15.00 25.00 3.00 6.00 5.00 4-in 1.50 Asparagus Sprengeri- 3in .75 BOSTON FERNS. Each Doz. Per 100 2-in $3.00 4in $1.50 5-in $ .25 300 6-in 50 6.00 7in 75 9.00 8-in 1.00 12.00 9-in 1.50 18.00 Larger ones at $2.00, $2.50 and up each. Dracena Indivisa - Doz. Per 100 2-in $ .50 $ 3.00 3-in 75 5.00 4-in 1.5(1 10.00 Sin 3.C0 20.00 Ferns, asstd. varieties for dishes in 3-in. pots Doz.. .75 d.OO P,r Km Ferns, asstd. vars for dish. :s in 1 in. pots 3.00 Ficus Elastica, 5 in Each.. .30 6- 1 n 55 Ficus Pandurata, 6 in., 7 in. and 8-in. at $1.50. $2.50 and $3.50 each. .vin. 4-in. 5 in. 6-in. PANDANUS VEITCHII. Each $ .35 50 75 1 i.ii Doz. $4.20 5.50 9.00 12.00 Extra strong plants. $1.50.$2.00 and$3.00 each. PHOENIX RECLINATA Each Doz. Per 100 $3.00 $20.00 5.00 40.C0 9.00 4 in 5-in f. in 7 in 24 in. high ; 3 in a pot 1.50 PHOENIX ROEBELENII Each Doz. 2^2-in 3 in 4-in 50 6-in 6 in. strong 7-in... $2 50 & $3.00 Specimens, 7 in. extra strong '* 8 in. extra strong Per 100 $15.00 $2.00 3.00 6.00 12.00 18.00 4.00 each. 5.00 each. You Should Stock up NOW for Spring Sales The Geo. Wittbold Co. — 1. D. PHONE, GRACELAND 1112- 737-39 Buckingham PI. Chicago ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS 3-in. pots, strong. $4X0 per 100: 2'»-in pots. .$3.00 per lOd; 2-in. pots. $2,011 p. r 1O0. Asparagus Sprengeri, 3-in pots. S3.0C per 100; 2^-tn. pots. $2.0 j per 100. Daisies, yellow, 5-in. pots $4 00 per 1C0. Anthericum Variegatum, 4-in. pots. $1.00 per do/ . 3-in. pots. 75c per do/. Begonia Luminosa, in bloom 1-in, puts $1 00 doz, Smilax, 4-in. pots, $1.00 per do/. Ivy. hardy English, 3-in, pots. $4X0 pei 10Q: 4 in. pots. $1.00 p< r doz. Kentia Belmoreana, 3 leaves. $1.00 per do/. Petunias, double white. 2V-i-in. pots. $3.00pei I0n Vincas, variegated, 2H-in. pots, strong, $3 pci 1 < 0. ivv insona Alba, '^-in. pots $3.C0 per 100. Rooted Cuttings ol Fuchsias, 4 varieties; Fever- few. Little Gem; Ageratum, Artille.y Plants, Parlor Ivy, 51.00 per IL0. Myrtle, the real bridal Myrtle. 3-in. pot- B1.00 per do/; 4-in. pots, $1.50 per do/. C. EISELE, 1 lth and Westmoreland Streets PHILADELPHIA, PA. ENCHANTRESS Carnation Cuttings Well rooted ; from strong, healthy stock. None better. Guaranteed. $2.00 per 100; $1K.00 per 1000. P. A. LYON, Milton, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing Announce ment ! Owing to the numerous inquiries we wish to state that our new Crimson Carnation PRINCESS DAGMAR will be disseminated next season, 1913-1914. We are booking orders now at $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. Princess Dagtnar will be exhibited at the National Show in New York. PATTEN & CO., Tewksbury, Mass. GERANIUMS Per 100 S. A. Nutt, and four other varieties, 3-in. pot. $4.00 2V2-in. " 3X0 Coleus, 10 varieties 2H-in pots 2.00 Asparagus Plumosus and Sprengeri 2.00 Altemanthera r.-d and yellow. 2i*-rots 2.00 Pansy Plants, April 1st in bud 1.S0 CASH JOSEPH N. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Ohio Mention the American Florist when writing Verbenas Strong seedlings readv for 2 in. pots. Prepaid, $6.00per 10O0,$1.75 for 250. Defiance (red) Mayflower (pink) Mammoth (purple) Italian (striped) Cash With Order P, PEARSON 5732 Gunnesson Street, CHICAGO. Jettersun Park Station. Telephone Irving 954 The Early Advertisement Gets There 510 The American Florist. Mar. 2 =^ The Nursery Trade American Association of Nurserymen. Thomas B Meehan, Dresher, Pa., Presi- dent; J. B. Pilkington. Portland. Ore.. Vice- President; John Hall, 204 Granite bldg., Ro- chester, N. Y., Sec'y. Thirty-eighth annual convention to be held at Portland. Ore., June 18-20, 1913. ( r-V Siihhiuan, Tex. — The Texas Nursery Co. has Increased its capital stock from $100,000 to .$250,000. Lansing, Mich. — Pine seedlings from the state's nursery at Roscommon are being disposed of at cost. Washington, D. C. — The second an- nual rose show of the Brookland Citi- zens' Association will he held some time in May. Pacific Coast nurserymen general- ly suffered by the big freeze through injury to their young stock in the field and even under lath. Muskegon, MICH. — The San Jose scale, traces of which have been found in this vicinity, will be the subject of discussion at the meeting of the Muskegon County Horticultural So- ciety, March 29. Detroit, Mich. — The Wolverine-De- troit Nurseries have been organized with a capital of $15,000, of which $8,150 has been subscribed. The stockholders are Edwin S. Sherrill, Philip H. Gray and Lester F. Clark, all of this city. Davenport, U.-Wm. H. Mast and W. J. Duppert have purchased the Davenport Nursery, operated for 40 years by Nichols & Lorton. Both the new partners have been in the gov- ernment forestry service and are well qualified to have charge of a com- mercial nursery. Fremont, Neb.— e. s. Welch of Shenandoah, la., is suing B. E. Fields & Son of this place to collect for a shipment of nursery stock made in November, 1011. The defendants claim the trees were dead when re- ceived but the plaintiff's counsel in- troduced evidence to prove that they were frozen when removed from the car to the greenhouse. Planting Time For Evergreens. What is the best time to plant ever- greens such as conifers, rhododen- drons, kalmias, etc., late spring, early autumn or winter? Old Subscriber. Long Island. For the New England and North Eastern states, I have come to the conclusion that for coniferous ever- greens, about the middle part of spring or about the time when the buds com- mence to swell perceptibly, is the best time to plant. 'On former occasions I have recommended the planting of coniferous evergreens at the end of August and first part of September if rains are abundant and the ground is well soaked. Planting at this time of the year is all right if there is plenty of moisture in the ground and grains are abun- dant, and close attention is paid to mulching; so that under no conditions are they allowed to enter and pass the winter with dry roots. I have however, seen so many losses of late B. & A. SPECIALTIES Our World's Choicest Nursery and Greenhouse Products for Florists Palms, Bay Trees, Boxwood and Hardy Herbaceous Plants, Evergreens, Roses, Rhododendrons, Vines and Climbers, Spring Bulbs and Roots, Conifers, Pines. English Ivy 4 ft. bushy, 4 inch pots $15.00 per 100 4 and 5 ft. bushy, iV2 inch pots 20.00 per 100 Good value for window effect Florists are always welcome visitors to our nurseries. We are only a few minutes from New York City; Carlton Hill station is the second stop on Main Line of Erie Railroad. :: ;: BOBBINK& ATKINS Nurserymen and Florists. RUTHERFORD, N. J. A bargain, to close out sur- plus quick. Well rooted, carefully regraded and ENGLISH MANETTI STOCKS. _„, tvM „a everything under-sized or not up to strictly first quality discarded. It pays to buy regraded re- packed stocks. We offer % m-m grade at $12. CIO per single thousand: five thousand or more at $10.00 per thousand. 3-5 m-m grade $8.00 per thousand; $65.00 per ten thousand, tc clean them up quick. Orders can be filled the same day we get them. Wire and say whether to ship by freight or express. JACKSON & PERKINS CO., Newark, New York Ipomea Noctiflorum Our so well-known pure white, waxv MOONVINE Bearing flowers very fragrant and as big as a saucer, 2^2-111. pots; will make good stock for you to pmpagate from. $5.00 per 100. Godfrey Aschmann 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing For the Best New and Standard DAHLIAS Address Peacock Dahlia Farms, P. O. BerlinN. J. Williamstown June, N. J Mention the American Florist when writing M088 We have a surplus of 12 barrel hale New Jersey Moss, clean, fresh and burlapped, and will deliver anywhere in Chicago, express prepaid, at $5,00 per bale 2 or more bales at $4.75. By freight collect at 25c per bale less. Satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. KLEHMS NURSERIES, Arlington Heights, III. Mt ntion the American Florist when writing years in planting evergreens in August and September, due to carelessness more than anything else, and I there- fore recommend the spring season as the safest for the average planter. Rhododendrons, kalmias, andromedas, leucothoe and similar plants should all be planted in spring. John Dunbar. Osmundine Osmunda Fibre or Orchid Peat.) BROWNELl'S SUPERIOR QUALITY. Used the World Over Price List and Samples on Request The G. W. Brownell Company Walden, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing LARGE TREES OAKS AND MAPLES PINES AND HEMLOCKS ANDORRA NURSERIES. Wm. Warner Harper, Prop. Chestnut Hill, PHILA., PA. Catalpa Bungei Specimen trees with wide spreading tops 2 to 4 years and straight 7 ft. stems, 2 to 3-inch caliper. Get our prices *jn all kinds of shade trees. W. B. COLE, Avenue Nurseries, Painesville, .... Ohio. ROOTED CUTTINGS. Per 100. Per 1000 Verbenas $0.70 $6.00 Ageratums 60 5.00 Heliotrope, Daisies, Salvias.. 1.00 8.00 Feverfew. Petunias 1.25 10.00 Coleus 70 6.00 Alyssum. Double 1.00 8.00 Cash with orders. Express Paid. Write S. D. Brant, Clay Center, Hans '9'J- The American Florist. :a i Spring Stock Ready for Shipment F|m s* £+ag±ns* c._We are °verstocked and can UrOvQCIIdS quote you very low prices. ■7^_,__^ _For varieties and prices in 4 in., 5 in., ■ vF 119 6 in. and 7 in. pots write at once. Gera n i u ms-S. A. Nutt, extra strong 2V2 in. at $25.00 a 1000, $2.75 a 100. Asparagus Plumosus —at prevailing market prices. %/ 1 _— />• 2» e w^ be ready for shipment by ■ Illv»03 April 1st at current prices. If you don't see what you want in this advertisement, write and ask us, as we are general growers with a reputation for high grade goods. Meredith flower and Vegetable Co. LIBERTYVILLE, ILL. V% #% #% ^B #% Ul I ^»? ^n7 ^nF condition, ■^k I ^% 9 ^^ Best sorts, old and new. llUwbv including: ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ 2H-inch. 4-in. Doz. ICO 10U) 100 Ductiesse de Brabant $0.50 $3 00 $25.00 $10.00 Itoile de Lyon 0.50 3.00 27.50 10.00 Maman Cochet, Pink 0.50 3.00 27.50 10.00 White Maman Cochet.... 0.50 3.00 27.50 10.00 Mile. Franzisca Kruger . . 0.50 3.00 25.00 10.00 Salrano 0.50 3.00 25.00 10.00 William R. Smith 0.50 3.50 30.00 10.00 Kaiserin Aug. Vic 0.50 3.50 30.00 10.00 Mme. Jenny Guillemot ... 0.50 3.50 30-00 12.00 Meteor 0.50 3.ii0 27.50 12.00 Rhea Reid 0.60 4.00 35.00 12.00 Jeanne d'Arc '. 0.50 3.50 30.00 12.00 Mrs.Taft 060 4.00 35.00 12.00 Dorothy Perkins 0.50 3.00 25.00 10.00 Phil'a Crimson Rambler., n.511 3.00 25.00 10.00 Tausendschoen 0.50 3.00 25.00 10.00 Mary Washington 0.50 3.00 25.00 10.00 Marechal Nlel 0.60 3.50 30.00 15.00 gLL LLULL •spRiKoriCLDOHio- J Mention the American Florist when writing F.F.SCHEEL SHERMERVILLE, ILL. Wholesale Growers of Gut Flowers, Pot Plants and Nursery Stock The Early Advertisement Gets There. ROSES IN BLOOM FOR EASTER. We expect to have the following varieties in bloom: Lady Gay Tausendschon Hiawatha ExcelSB Flower Of Fairfield White and Pink Dorothy Perkins Delight American Pillar 7 to 8 inch pots from $1.00 to $6.00 each. Crimson Baby Rambler Phyllis Orleans 5 inch pots from 50c to 75c each. Jessie Erna Teschendorf f— ° inch pots at 75c each. HYDRANGEA OTAKSA 7 to 8 inch pots from $1.00 to $2.50 cadi New French Varieties-4 to 6 inch pots from 75C to $1.50 each. RHODODENRONS— A R W A TTr\N PI TTTrNP C • Enchantress, Rose Pink Enchantress, May W\I\N/\llvm l/Ulll«ua. Day. White Enchantress. Lady Bountiful. Queen Louise, White Perfection, O. P. Bassett. Price. $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Readv now. VERBENA PLANTS AND CUTTINGS J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. Boston Ferns... $3.00 per 100 $30.00 per 1000 Whitman! Compacta (new), to take the place of Whitmani. A better commercial fern; ZH-in., $6.00 per 100: $50.00 per 1000. Roosevelt, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. 250 plants at 1000 rates. HENRY H. BARROWS & SON, Whitman, Mass. The New Double Marguerite MRS. F. SANDER It's a good spring and summei proposition and will keep you supplud with plenty of cut flowvrs at a time when all other flowers are scarce. 2-in. pots $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. ELMER RAWLINGS, Wholesale Florist, OLEAN, N. Y. PALMS, FERNS AND Decorative Plants Rutland Rd. & E. 45th St. BROOKLYN N Y JOHN SCOTT, KENTIAS. Joseph Heacock Co., Wyncote, Pa. See Price List of Last Week John Bader Co. B. L. ELLIOT, Owner. Wholesale Plantsman 1826 Rialto St.. N. S. PITTSBURG, PA. Primula Obconica, strong plants, in bud and bloom. 4-inch, $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000; out of J' ■ inch plants that will bloom for Xmas. $1.50 per 100, $14.00 per 1000. Malacoides, tjiant Baby Primrose, strong, 21-2 inch. $2.00 per 100. 300 for*5.00. Asparagus Plumosus and Sprengeri, strong, 2V2-inch. $2.00 per 100. $15.00 per 1000: 3-inch, $3.00 per 100 $25.00 per 1000. J. C. SCHMIDT, Bristol, Pa. ing of the foundations of the princi- pal buildings. Nearly two miles of the fence is completed, at the base of which the ground has been thor- oughly trenched and enriched for the planting of climbers to mask the wood- work. There is no lagging to the land- scape department. Inquiry among the local florists shows that they are rather chary about the parcel post delivery and are un- animous in using the express company when they want to "get there." The Boland Co. reports a number of de- liveries by the parcel post by requests of customers, actuated probably by the novelty of the system. CARNATIONS Rooted Cuttings, Season 1913. Readv Now. Per 100 Per 1000 Rosette $6 00 |50 00 St. Nicholas 6 00 50 00 Benora 6 00 60 00 Gloriosa 4 00 30 00 White Wonder 3 00 26 00 White Perfection 3 00 25 00 White Enchantress 3 00 25 00 Enchantress 3 00 25 00 Rose Pink Encnantress 3 00 25 00 Scarlet Glow 3 00 25 00 Mrs. C. W. Ward 3 00 25 00 Bonfire 3 00 25 00 Rooted Cuttings Our Specialty. Fine stock: even size; well rooted cuttings. F. DORNER & SONS CO. LA FAYETTE, LND. A FEW GOOD THINGS Y01 WANT. Geraniums, Nutt. Buchner. Ricard. Perkins Poitevine. 2-in., $2.00 per 100; 3 in., $5.00 per 100, Boston and Whitmani Ferns, 3 in.. 10c; 4-in., 15c: 5 in.. 25c. Dracaena Ind., 3in„ $5.00: 4-in. $10.00: 5-in. $25.00 per 100. Vinca Var., 2-in„ 2c. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2 in., $2.50 per 100. Asparagus Plumosus, 2-in., $3.00 per 100. Heliotrope, Scarlet Sage, Lemon Verbenas, Cigar Plant, 2-in.. $2.00 per 100. Cash with order. GEO. M. EMMANS, Newton, N. J. - — Ask for our Soft Wooded and Fern Lists. 20,000 Geraniums READY TO GO OUT. GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, 111. Wholesale Grower to the Trade r Robert Craig Co... £&h. PALMS IandiNovelties in Decorative Plants. Market and 49th Sts.. Philadelphia, Pa.^ H. Kempf is busy stocking up hia new place at Colma. He is devoting much time to the nursery department, but hopes to complete his range of glass this spring. Mr. Kempf former- ly occupied the old Ludemann place, now included in the fair grounds at Harbor View. T. *9'3- 1 he American Florist. 513 Palms for Easter Sales* KENTIA BELMOREANA. Height 12-15 inches Per Hhi $40.00 18 inches •1-1-2X inches •Jfi-iS inches 28-30 inches 30-32 inches 42-40 inches 48-50 inches KENTIA FORSTERIANA. Height 15 inches Per 100, $40.00 20 24 inches 30-32 inches 36-40 inches 40-44 inches 44-48 inches 52-56 inches PHOENIX CANARIENSIS. 8-inch, 30-35 inches high Each, $3.00 PHOENIX ROEBELINII. 6-in., 16-18inches high. ..Each, $1.75 7-in., 20-22 inches high. .. Each, $2.5n 11-in. tub,28-30 inches high. ..Each, $8.00 31-33 W. Randolph St., CHICAGO Vaiighan'S Seed Store 25 Barclay St., NEW YORK Leaves 4-inch 5-6 5-inch 5-0 (J-inch li 6-inch 6-7 "-inch 6-7 7-inch 6-7 9-inch 0-7 10-inch 6-7 Leaves 4-inch 5 6-inch 5-6 6 inch 5-6 7-inch 6-7 8-inch 6-7 S inch 6-7 8-inch 6-7 Each Doz. $ 5.0(1 % .7.". 8.00 1 50 17.00 2.00 2.50 3.00 5.00 8.00 Each Doz. $5.0(1 .76 8.00 1.50 17.00 3.50 4.00 5.00 6.00 Kentia Belmoreana. GREENHOUSES AND NURSERIES, WESTERN SPRING. ILL. LAST CALL 10,000 Light Pink and Rose Pink ENCHANTRESS Carnation Cuttings Must Be Sold at Once $12.50 per 1000 While they last. Order now. IJThese cuttings are taken from stock grown by the best growers of the En- chantress variety of car- nations in this vicinity and are big value at the price quoted. Send in your order now. PERCY JONES 56 £. Ra - dolph St , Chicago Geraniums €fe Colcus Ricard and Poitevtne, $15.00 per 1000. S.A.Nutt, $12.50 per 1000; next delivery about March 24. G. Bedder, Vers., and general assortment $6.00 per 1000: ready almost any time. Plumosus, just risht for Easter pans, sample. 10 cents; 100. $2.50. Safe Delivery Guaranteed. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. SHAMROCK, TRUE IRISH. Strong plants from l^in. pots. ..100. $3; 1000. $25. Strong plants in 1-in. pots with saucers. $4 per 100; 35 per 1000. FERNS FOR DISHES. Best assorted varieties from 2Viin. pots. .100. $3.50; 10C0. $30.. 500 at 1000 rate. Cash with order. FRANK OECHSLIN, 4911 West Quincy St. CHICAGO. Select Stock for Spring The best lot of stock in this line we have ever seen. Everv live florist and landscape man can make good use of the following subjects, and we are sure there is no better quality in the country: Azalea Mollis. 15 to 18-in.. bushy and full ol buds $ 3.511 per 10. $ 30.00 per 100 Ghent .Political. Named sorts, full ol buds. 18 to 24-in 4.50 per 10. 40.00 per 1C0 Rhododendrons, 18 to 24-in., 8 to 12 buds, very fine 7.50 per 10, 70.00 per 100 24to30-in„ 12 to 14 buds, very fine 10.C0 per 10. ')0.00 per 100 30to36-in.. 14 to 16 buds, very fine 15.00 per 10. 125.00 per 100 24 in , seedlings, bushy, well budded plants 6.50 per 10. 60.00 per 100 Tree Roses, all hardy varieties, budded on straight stout stems 3.50 per 10. 30.00 per 100 Boxwood, a magnificent spring importation on hand, clean bright stock and grand values for the money. Pyramidal, 36-in. high, at $1.75 each; 42-in. high, at $2.25 each; 48 in. high, at $3.00 each; 54-in high, at $4.00 each. Globe Form, perfect globes. 18 by 18 inches. $3.00 each. Bush Form, very broad, heavy plants. 12 in. high. $3.00 per 10, $25.00 per 100: 18-in. high. 50c each. $4.50 per 10; 24 in. high. $1.25 each. S10.00 per 10; 30 in. high, $1.50 each, very broad. 36-in. high. $2.00 each, very broad. Aristiloochioa Sipho, Dutchman's Pipe, heavy vines. 4-ft. top. $25.00 per 100. Hybrid Tea Roses, strong 2-yr.. field grown dormant plants— Betty, fine pink. $17.50 per 100; lien. McArthur. Grus An Teplitz, Hermosa, Kaiserin Augusta, Victoria, La France. Mad. Jules Grolez (deep pink) Mamam Cochet. Mad. Caroline Testout, White Maman Cochet, at $15.00 per 100; Prince de Bulgarie, $17.50 per 100. NEW BABY RAMBLER ROSES, 2-yr.. field grown- Erna Teschendorf, the best red yet introduced, more petals than the original Baby Rambler, ;i deeper, brighter red and does not fade. $4.00 per do/en, $30.00 per 100. Orleans, light Geranium red, opening to a bright rose color. Very free hlooinerand compact shapely plant for pots. $2.50 ger dozen. $18.00 per 100. CLIMBING ROSES, 2-yr.. held grown- Dorothy Perkins $12.00 per 100 Flower of Fairfield $20.00 per 100 Farcfuhar 25.00 per 100 Hiawatha 12.00 per 100 Tausendschon 15.00 per 100 Trier 12.00 per 100 Violet Blue 10.00 per 100 White Dorothy 12.00 per 100 Yellow Rambler 10.00 per 100 The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio J. O.Thompson Carnation Co. Carnation Specialists JOL1ET, ILL Charles H. Totty MADISON, NEW JERSEY Wholesale Florist Chrysanthemum Novelties my Specialty 514 The American Florist. Mar, 22. Index to Advertisers. Advance Co The.... 524 Alpha Floral Co. .. 497 American Spawn Co 5l'8 American Wooden- ware MfsCo Ill AmlingECCo 491 Anderson S A 497 Andorra Nurseries.. 510 Angrermueller G H. 492 Aphine Mfg Co.... 523 Archias Floral Co.. 500 Archias Seed Store. 504 Aschmann Godfrey. 510 Atlanta Floral Co... 498 Auburndale Gold Fish Co 483 Avenue Floral Co.. 503 Bader Jno & Co.... 512 Barrows H H & Son 512 Bassett&Washburn 484 Batavia GreenheCo 491 Baur Window Glass Co 521 Bayersdorfer H 483 Beaven E A 483 Begerow's 500 BergerBros 492 Berning H G 492 Bertermann Bros Co 498 Blackistone Z D... 500 Blair Robt. T 514 Bobbink & Atkins.. 510 BoddingtonA T .... II Bodger J & SonsCo. II BolandJ B Co 497 Bolgiano J & Sons.. II Bowe M A 499 Bramley & Son .... 500 Brant SD 510 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 502 Breitmeyer's J Sons. 498 Brown Alfred J Seed Co 502 Brownell C W & Co. 510 BrunsHN II Buchbinder Bros... 520 BuckbeeH W 500 BudlongJ A 491 Burpee W A & Co.. 503 Caldwell theWoods- man Co 4S3 California SeedGrow- ers Assn 502 CampConduit Co .. Ill Carbone Philip L... 500 Chicago Cam Co. 1491 506 Chicago Flower Growers Assn 489 Chicago Great Western RR .... 489 Chicago House Wrecking Co 524 Clark E B Seed Co. II Clark's Sons David. 499 Cleveland Cut Flower Co 499 Cole WB 510 Conard & Jones 508 Cooke Geo H 497 Cotsonas Geo & Co. 483 Cowee W J 524 Coy H C Seed Co... 503 Craig Robt Co 512 CritchellC E 493 Cunningham Jos H. 509 Dahlborn JP 520 Dailledouze Bros... 511 Dammann & Co. . . . 503 Daniels & Fisher... 499 DardsChas 498 Deamud J B Co 490 Derby Henry Ill Detroit Flower Pot Mfy Ill Dickinson Albert Seed Co 503 Dietsch A & Co.... IV Diller Caskey & Keen 524 Dillon J L 512 Dorner F & Sons . . . 512 Dreer H A Ill 505 508 523 Duerr Chas A 500 Dunlop JohnH 499 Dwelle - Kaiser Co The 521 Eckhardt O R Co.. 485 Edwards Fold Box, 514 Eisele C 509 cm mans Geo M 512 Erie Floral Co I Krne & Klingel 490 Ever Ready Flower Pot Cover Co 483 Eyres H G 499 Fish Henry Seed Co 50t Florists' Telegraph Delhery 524 Florists' Hail Assn. 496 Foley Mfg Co IV Fottler. Fiske. Rawson Co II Franzen FO 504 Freeman Mrs J B... 500 Freeman & Sons S . 524 Froment HE 495 Galvin Thos F 499 Garland Geo M Co. 522 GasserJ M Co 499 Geny Bros 500 Giblin & Co 522 Gladioli The Spe- cialty Assn 506 Godineau R& M... 503 Gorham & Chapline 520 Grand Rapids Flower Co 499 Groves Robert 483 Guldemond MJ .... 506 Gude Bros 498 Guttman Flower Growers Co 495 Haisch 497 Haven Seed Co The 503 Heacock Jos Co 512 HeinlJohn& Son.. 497 Henderson A & Co. 506 Herr Albert M 513 Herrmann A 524 Hess & Swoboda ... 498 Hews AH&Co.... Ill Hilfinger Bros Ill HoerberBros 491 Hoflmeister Flo Co. 493 Holm & Olson 498 Holton &HunkelCo 492 Home Cor School... 507 Hontsch & Co 520 Hooker H M Co.... 521 Hoopes J E & Co... 503 Horticultural Adver- tiser 514 HumfeldC 507 HurB Edgar F 503 Igoe Bros 514 Illinois Metals Co.. 524 Illinois Pipe Mfg Co 524 Isbell S M & Co... II Jackson & Perkins . 510 Jacobs S & Sons 520 Johnson J Oliver ... 503 Johnson WW &Son 504 Jones Percy 488 513 Kasting W F Co ... 493 Keller Geo & Sons. Ill Keller's Sons. J B.. 500 Kellogg Geo M 500 Kennicott Bros 488 Kervan Co The 495 Kessler W A 495 Kift Robt 499 King Construct Co. 523 Klehm's Nurseries. 510 Kohr A F Ill Kramer I N &Son.. Ill KroeschellBrosCo. 519 Kruchten John 491 Kuehn C A 492 Kuhl Geo A.... 428 512 Kvle & Foerster.... 491 LaCrosse Floral Co. 498 Lager & Hurrell.... I Lange A 497 Landreth Seed Co.. II Leborious J J 497 Leedle Floral Co... 511 Leistner Oscar 488 Leonard Seed Co... 503 Lord & Burnham .. 519 Lutton. Wm H 514 Lyon PA 509 McCallum Co 493 McConnell Alex.... 497 McCoy L W 500 McClunieGeo 500 McCullough's J M SonsCo 493 McHutchison&Co.. II McKellar Chas W.. 491 M. WINANDY CO.,Mfrs. Greenhouse builders and mi on f actor* rt of WINANDY'SNEW BENCH AND HEATING SYSTEM. Write for particulars. 6236 N. Lincoln St. CHICAGO Telephone Ravenswood 607. Mention the American Florist when writing McKenna P & Son. 499 Mangel 597 Matthews Florist... 499 Matthewson J E.... 500 May &Co L L 497 Meconi Paul 495 Meredith The Flow- er & VegCo 511 Mette Henry 508 Meyer John C & Co. 483 Michigan Cut Flowr Exchange 483 Moninger J C Co. . . IV Moore. Hentz & Nash 495 Morehead Mfg Co... 524 Mt Gilead Pottery Co Ill Murray Samuel 498 Myers Florist 500 Nat Flo B of Trade. 520 N Y Cut Flower Ex. 495 Niessen Leo Co .... 493 Oechslin Frank 513 Olmsted's LH Sons 520 Ostertag Bros ... .499 Palmer W J & Son . 498 Park Floral Co 498 Parkside Green- houses 506 Patten & Co 509 Peacock DahliaFms 510 Pearsons 509 Pedrick Geo & Son. 504 Pelicano. Rossi & Co 498 Pennock-MeehanCo 495 Pennthe Florist.... 498 Peters & Reed Poty III Phillips Bros 500 Pierson A N (Inc).. 512 Pierson F R Co.... I Pieters & Wheeler Seed Co 502 Pillsbury I L 524 Pinkston Jas E 483 Podesta&Baldocchi 499 Poehlmann Bros Co 485 501 505 Pollworth C C Co I 492 499 Pulverized Manure Co 523 QuakerCity Machine Works 524 Raedlein Basket Co 485 Randall A L Co.... 491 Randolph & Mc Clements 520 Ratekin'sSeed H'se 503 Rawlings Elmer 512 Ready Reference... 515 Reed & Keller 520 Regan Ptg House . . 521 Reid Edw 493 Reinberg Geo 491 Reinberg Peter.. 487 507 Rice Bros 492 Rice Co., M 483 Richardson & Boyn- ton Co 521 RobinsonJCSeed Co II Rock WL Co 498 Rohnert Seed Co... II Routzahn Seed Co . II Rusch G &Co 492 SaakesO C 499 Saltford Flowr Shop 498 ScbeelFF 511 Schilder Bros 503 Schiller, the Florist. 500 Schillo Adam 523 Schlatter W & Son. 514 Schling Max 500 Schmidt J C 512 Scott John 512 SharpPartridge&Co 521 Siebrecht George C 495 Situation & Wants.. 481 Skidelsky S S & Co. 504 Smith A W&Co... 499 SmithED&Co 508 Smith & Hemenway 519 Smith Henry 499 Smith Wm C 492 Smith W&T Co... I Sprague J H 483 Stearns LumberCo. 522 Stoothoff H A Co... 523 Storrs & Harrison.. 513 Sunshine Flower Goods 506 Superior Machine & Boiler Works.. 522 Syracuse PotteryCo III Texas Seed & Floral Co 497 Thompson Car Co.. 513 Thomson Win & Son Ltd 523 Thorburn J M & Co 506 TottyCbasH.... 507 513 Trimble W E Greenhouse Co .. 491 Vaughan AL&Co. 488 Vaughan's Seed Store I III 504 507 511 513 520 Vestals 500 Vick's Sons Jas 504 Vincent R Jr I Virgin UJ 500 Wabash RR 483 Wagner Park Cons. Ill Walker FA &Co.. 501 Ward & Co. R M... II Weiland& Risch... 491 Welch Bros 493 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 503 Wietor Bros 486 491 WilksSMfgCo.... 522 Wilson RG 497 Winandy M & Co.. 514 Windier Wholesale Florist Co 492 WittboldGCo..497 509 Wittbold Henry.... 487 Wolfskill Bros & Morris Goldenson 499 Wood Bros 504 Woodruff S D &Son. 504 WredeH 503 Yokohama Nurs Co. II Young & Nugent... 497 Zech & Mann 491 Ziska los 491 GREENHOUSE GLAZING. Big jobs a specialty Prices on application ROBT. T. BLAIR, 122 E. Wood Ave., COLUMBUS, OHIO CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. No loss if you mend your split carna- tions with Superior Carnation STAPLES 50c per lOOO postpaid. Wm. Schlatter BEFORE * """l 422 Main St., Springfield, Mass. Mention the American Florist when writing A LL Nurserymen.Seedsmen and Florists wishing ** to do business with Europe should send for the "Horticultural Advertiser" This is the British Trade Paper, being read weekly by all the horticultural trade; it is also taken by over 1000 of the best continental houses. Annual subscription, to cover cost of postage, 75c. As the H. A. is a purely trade medium, appli- cants should, with the subscription, send a copy of their oatalog or other evidence that they belong to the nursery or seed trade. Money orders payable at Lowdham, Notts. Address Editors of "H. A." Chilwell Nurseries. LOWDHAM, Notts, England Mention the American Florist when writing Model Extension Carnation Support Made with two or three circles. En- dorsed by all the Leading Carnation Growersasthe best support on market Pat. July 27, '97. May 17, '98 GALVANIZED WIRE ROSE STAKES. Write for prices before ordering elsewhere. Prompt ihipment guaranteed IGOE BROS. 266 N. 9th St. BROOKLYN. N. Y. I Q GET INTERESTED, MR. FLORIST, THIS IS FOR Y00! If you contemplate painting your house this year, it will be well for you to.investigate the merits of My Special Greenhouse White Lead Paint which I use exclusively in the erection of the large ranges of glass that I erect on private estates and public parks. I have increased my plant to take care of the demands made upon me for this paint by florists in all parts of the country. The Lutton reputation for high class material is back of this product. Send for a sample free of cost and then you will send your order. We also furnish materials for the complete erection of modern Iron Frame Greenhouses. Some of the largest growers in the country will testify to this fact. WILLIAM fl. LUTTON, west i^oAnvenue Jersey City, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing '9*3- The American Florist. b l B Ready Reference Section. 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. ALTERNANTHERAS. Alternantheras, 2W-ln., $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunnlnghnm, Delaware, O. AMPELOPSIS. Ampelopsls Veltehli. heavy. 1-year, 2 to 3 ft., strong. 50 for $2; 100, $3.25; Parcel Post, $20 per 1,000: 18 to 24 Inches. 50 for $1.50; 100 for $2; Parcel Post, $15 per 1,000. Well rooted plants, tops cut to 6 Inches for transplanting, $12 per 1,000. Samples, 25c allowed on pur- chase. Chas. Black, Hlghtstown, N. J. ARAUCARIAS. Arauearla excelsa, 4-ln., 2 to 3 tiers, 60c each; $6 per do/..; 6-ln., 4 to 5 tiers, $1 each; $12 per doz. ; 7-ln., 4 to 5 tiers, $1.50 each; $18 per doz. The Geo. Wlttbold Co., 737 Buck- ingham Place. Chicago. Arauearla excelsa, 5-ln., $6 per doz.; $45 per 100. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. ASPARAGUS. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, strong seedlings, 75c per 100. EDW. DOEGE COMPANY, 4344 N. Springfield Ave., Chicago, Hi. 'Asparagus Sprengeri, 2-ln., $2.50 per 100. Asparagus plumosus, 2-in., $3 per 100, Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. To make room in our houses we offer Plumosus Asparagus, extra fine, heavy plants. 3-in.. $4 per 100. Sprengeri, 3-in., $3.50 per 100. Wag- ner Park Conservatories. Sidney, O. Asparagus plumosus. 3-ln., $4 per 100; 2%- in., $3; 2-in.. $2 per 100. Sprengeri, 3-ln., $3 per 100; 2yj-in., $2. C. Elsele. 11th and West- moreland Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri. 2^-in., $2 per 100; 300 for $5.00. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. Asparagus plumosus. 2%-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Sprengeri. 2%-in., $2.50 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Erie Floral Co., Erie, Pa. Asparagus plumosus, 2-in., $3 per 100; 3-in., $6 per 100; 4-in.. $1.50 per doz. Sprengeri, 3-in., 76c per doz.; $5 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri, 2*4-ln., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. Asparagus plumosus. Meredith Flower & Vegetable Co.. Llbertyvllle, IU. Asparagus plumosus, 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-1d., $3 per 100. Elmer Rawllngs, Olean, N. Y. ASTERS. THE SAWYER ASTERMDM— Eight years of strict selection places It on the mountain top of perfection. In color, size and profit. Price (cash with order). $8 oz. ; $4.50, & oz. : trade pkg., 1,000 seeds (not mixed) $1. Colors: White, pink and lavender. Send for cuts and descrip- tion. ALBERT A. SAWYER, Forest Park, til. ASTERS, QUEEN OF THE MARKET, white and pink, strong seedlings only. 50c per 100; $4 per 1.000. SPECIAL: 10 per cent discount for cash in lots of 100 or over. ORDER NOW. EDW. DOEGE COMPANY, 4344 N. Springfield Ave., Chicago, 111. BAY TREES. Bay trees and box trees; all sizes. Write for special list. Julius Roebrs Co., Ruther- ford, N. J. Bay trees. McHutchlson & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. BEGONIAS. Begonia Lumlnosa, 4-in., $1 per doz. C. BIsele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Philadel- pbia. BOXWOOD. Boxwood. For sizes and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this Issue. The Storra & Harrison Co., Palnesvllle. O. Boxwoods. McHutchlson & Co., 17 Murray St.. New York. BULBS. GLADIOLI. A good mixture. $1 per 100; $9 per 1,000. Choice Florists' mixture, white, light and pink, $1.75 per 100; $16 per 1,000. Pink Augnsta, best forcing pink, $2.25 per 100; $20 per 1,000. Cash. 250 at 1,000 rates. Also America, Augusta, Francis King, Mme. Mone- rett, Klondyke, George Paul, etc. Send for price list. STEVEN'S GLADIOLI CO., Sagl- new, W. S., Mich. AMERICA GLADIOLUS PLANTING STOCK; Parcel Post, America, No. 3, 1 to 1% inch, $10 per 1,000; No. 4, % to 1 inch, $8 per 1,000; No. 5, V- to % inch. $5 per 1.000; No. 6, % to % Inch, $3 per 1,000. Other sizes if wanted. CURRIER BULB CO., Seabright, Calif. Bulbs, Lilium multiflorum, L. giganteum. For prices, see advertisement on second cover page. Ralph M. Ward & Co., 71 Murray St., New York. Bulbs, bedding hyacinths, white, red and blue, $1.60 per 100; $15 per 1,000. James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. Bulbs, caladiums, gladioli, cannas, tuberoses. For prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. A. Henderson & Co., 352 N. Michigan Ave.. Chicago. Bulbs. For varieties and prices see adver- tisements elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New_York. Bulbs, begonias, hyacinths, tulips. Narcissus, etc. M. J. Guldemond, Lisse, Holland. Fisher's Purity Freesia bulbs, if in the mar-, ket for summer delivery get our prices before buying. Cnrrle Bnlb Co., Seabright, Calif. Gladiolus, 2nd size fancy mixture, $6.50 per 1,000. The Gladioli Specialty Association. Hampton, Va. Bulbs. S. S. Skidelsky & Co., 1215 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia. Bulbs. McHutchlson & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. Bulbs of all kinds. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 33 Barclay St., New York. __ Bulbs. Arthur T. Boddlngton, 342 W. 14th St., New York. ^__ Bulbs of all kinds. James Vick's Sons, Rochester. N. Y. CALLAS. GODFREY CALLAS. 2%-tn., $4.00 per 100. CONARD & JONES CO., WEST GROVE. PENNSYLVANIA. CANNAS. CANNAS— Fine 2 to 3 Eye bulbs. Robusta, Cinnabar and mixed, $1 per 100. Sec. Chabane, $1.50 per 100. Paul Marquant, $2 per 100. Mile. Berat, Pres. Cleveland, $2.50 per 100. Pennsylvania. C. F. Read, $3 per 100. Henry George. Cbas. Henderson, $4 per 100. Marvel, David Harum, $5 per 100. WAGNER PARK CONSERVATORIES, Sidney. O. Cannas. For varieties and prices see ad- vertisement elsewhere In this Issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. IMPROVED CANNAS. "There can be no question that could the florists see these cannas, they would he In every collection in the country." — John Welsh Young, referring to CONARD & JONES' CAN- NAS. Mrs. .Alfred F. Conard, pink $35.00 per 100 Beacon, red 20.00 per 100 GladloHora. variegated 15.00 per 100 Meteor, red 25.00 per 100 Rosea gigantea, pink 25.00 per 100 Wm. Saunders, red, bronze leaf.. 10.00 per 100 Mt. Blanc, near white 10.00 per 100 Kate F. Deemer. yellow 35.00 per 100 F. o. b. at headquarters for improved cannas. Write for complete list to THE CONARD & JONES CO., WEST GROVE, PENNSYLVANIA. Cannas, ready to pot, delivery now or later. Florence Vaughan, Chas. Henderson, Egandale, $2.50 per 100. Pennsylvania, Louisiana, large flowered, $3 per 100. P. Pearson, 5732 Gunnl- son St., Chicago. CAPE JASMINES. We are booking orders for Cape Jamine buds, 8 to 12-ln. stems, $1 per 100: $8 per 1,000; 12 to 18-ln. stems, $1.60 per 100; $13 per 1,000. Alvln Jasmine and Floral Co., Alvln, Texas. CARNATIONS. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. 150,000 in the following varieties ready for immediate deliveries: Per 100 Per 1,000 The Herald, scarlet $12.00 $100.00 Rosette, dark pink 6.00 50.00 Wodenethe 6.00 50.00 Gloriosa, medium pink 4.00 35.00 Pink Delight, flesh piuli 6.00 50.00 Conquest, overlaid pink 4.00 35.00 White Wonder, pure white 3.00 25.00 White Enchantress 2.00 20.00 White Perfection 3.00 25.00 Enchantress, flesh pink 3.00 25.00 Princess Charming, flesh pink... 3.00 25.00 May day, deep flesh 3.00 25.00 Rose Pink Enchantress 3.00 25.00 Washington, dark pink 3.00 25.00 (Sport of Enchantress) Alvina, very free 3.00 25.00 Victory, scarlet 3.00 25.00 Scarlet Glow, scarlet 3.00 25.00 Bonfire, scarlet 3.00 26.00 Beacon, scarlet 3.00 25.00 CHICAGO CARNATION CO.. 30 E. Randolph Street, Chicago, 111. TARNATIONS— Ready March 30. While Perfection.... WMi.- Enchantress. . Rosette ID wlnsor May Day ■ : Mrs. Ward Enchantress Smrlet Glow POEHLMAN Morton Grove, R. C. per 100 1.000 $2.20 $20.00 2.20 20.00 O.iiii 2.20 2.20 3.0H :: mi 3.00 2.20 3.00 2.20 50.00 20.00 20.00 25.00 27.50 27.50 20.00 25.00 20.00 2%-in. per ioo i.ooo $3.50 $32.00 3.50 32.00 7.00 3.50 3.50 4.00 4.00 4.00 3.50 4.00 3.50 32.00 32.00 37.69 37.50 37.50 32.00 37.50 32.00 N BROS. CO.. Illinois. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. Per 100 Per 1,000 ntrcss 2.00 18.00 White En.-liantress 2.00 20.00 ess Charming 2.00 20.00 White Lawson 1.50 12.50 W hlte Perfection 2.00 18.00 \\ ins,,r 1.50 12.60 Victory 1.50 12.50 Bonfire (finest red) 3.00 25.00 WIETOR BROS.. 162 N Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. Carnation Enchantress Supreme. 12 rooted cut- 25, $5; 50, $7; 100, $12; 1.000, $100. douse Bros.. Lenox Road and Troy Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us Adout It. 516 The American Florist. A/a)\ js. Carnation cuttings tor immediate delivery. Extra strong plants from soil. Enchantress and White Enchantress. $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Write for prices on the following varieties from sand: Wodenethe. White Wonder, White En- chantress, Enchantress. Beacon, and Rose Pink En. haul ress. J. D. Thompson Carnation Co., Joliet. 111. "Colorado Grown Plants Beat Them All." Carnation Rooted Cuttings; Satisfaction guar- anteed. Pure White Enchantress, $25 per 1000; Enchantress and Victory, $20 per 1000; White Lawson and Winsor, $15 per 1000; 2-inch stock extra strong and healthy: Pure White Enchantress. $30 per 1000; Enchantress and Victory, $25 per 1000. ELITCH-LONG GREEN- HOUSES, Denver, Colo. For immediate shipment, strong guaranteed cuttings that will produce fancy stock. Bea- con, White Perfection, Enchantress. $20 per 1,000. White Enchantress. $25 per 1,000. C. C. Poll worth Co., Milwaukee Wis. Carnation cuttings, Enchantress, R. P. En- chantress, May Day, White Enchantress. Lady Bountiful, Queen Louise, White Perfection, O. P. Bassett, $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000. J. L. Dillon. Bloomsburg, Pa. Carnations, Champion, $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000; 2,500 for $237.50; 5,000 for $450. Yel- lowstone and Yellow Prince, $6 per 50; $10 per 100; $80 per 1,000; $178.50 per 2,500; $350 per 5,000. F. Dorner & Sons Co., La Fayette, Ind. Carnations. R. C, out of sand or soil; good stock, Winsor. Victory, $13 per 1.000; White Perfection, Pink Enchantress, $15 per 1,000; White Enchantress, $17.50 per 1.000; $3 more for stock from soil. Cash or references. North- western Floral Co., Gross Point, 111. Carnations, Northport, Commodore, Enchantress Supreme and Salmon Beauty. Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. Carnations, chrysanthemums. S. S. Skldel- sky & Co.. 1215 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia. Carnation Enchantress. $2 per 100; $18 per 1000. P. A. Lyon, Milton, N, Y. Carnations." Wood Bros., Fishkill, N. Y. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. "Colorado Grown Plants Beat Them All." Chrysanthemum Rooted Cuttings, Early, Mid- season and late varieties: Yel. Bonnaffon, Thurkle, Appleton, Halliday, Silver and Golden Wedding. Monrovia, White and Yellow Eaton, Golden Glow, Nonin. Robinson, White and Pink Ivory, DeKalb. Helen Frlck, Maud Dean, Touset. Viviand-Morel, Enguehard and Rosiere, $2 per 100; $15 per 1000. April delivery. BLITCH-LONG GREENHOUSES, Denver, Colo. FOR SALE — Chrysanthemums, Smith's Ad- vance, Pacific Supreme, $1.50 per 100; $12 per 1,000. Rooted cuttings: Vinca variegata, 500, 2-in., $8. Mni" Salleroi geraniums. 500, 2-in., $8. D. W. Leatherman. Anderson, Ind. Chrysanthemums, rooted cuttings and 2%-incb. For varieties and prices see advertisement else- where in this issue. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Mor- ton Grove, 111. Chrysanthemums, rooted cuttings, Golden Glow, Oct. Frost, Pacific Supreme, Major Bon- naffon, $1 per 100; Chas. Razer, best white, $1.50 per 100. Edward Wallis, Berlin, N. J. Chrysanthemums, Ramapo. 2%-in., $15 per 100. Dnaka, Gloria, Well's Late Pink and Smith's Advance. Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. DAHLIAS. Dahlias, 100,000 field-clumps; 100 varieties of cream. Get list. Ben.). Connell, Florist, MerchantviUe, N. J. DAISIES. Shasta daisies, field-grown, strong plants, 75c. per 100; $6 per 1,000; Clumps, $1 per 10; $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000. Cash with order or C O D. Write for Nursery Stock price list. E~. J.' Sheffield, Alvin, Texas. Shasta daisies, special two weeks only; 50c per 100; $4.75 per 1,000. Strong field grown. Alvin Jasmine and Floral Co., Alvin, Texas. Daisies, yellow, 3-in., $4 per 100. C. Eisele, 11th and Westworeland Sts., Philadelphia. Chrysanthemums, all the money making varle- ties. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Chrysanthemums, all the leading varieties. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. Chrysanthemums, rooted cuttings. Erie Floral Co., Erie, Pa. CLEMATIS. Clematis. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. COLEUS. Coleus. 2%-ln., Verschaffeltu and Golden Bidder. 50c per doz.; $3 per 100. Anna Pfitzer and John Plitzer. One per doz.; $ ", per 100 Black Prince. 75c per doz.; $j per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. ___ Coleus. 10 vars., 2>4-in., $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Colens, Verschaffeltu and G. Bedder, 60c pef 100. The Erie Floral Co., Erie, Pa. CYCLAMEN. CYCLAMEN GIGANTETJM, finest strain in existence, including GLORY OF WANDSBEK, finest salmoneum, orchid flowering. Rococo; strong transplanted seedlings, $3.00 100; $25.00 1,000. Cash, please. Rober & Radke, Maywood, 111. DRACAENAS. Dracaena indivisa. 2-in., 50c per doz.; $3 per 100; 3-in., 75c per doz.; $5 per 100; 4-in., $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100; 5-in.. $3 per doz.; $20 pet LOO. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Bucking- ham Place, Chicago. Dracaena, Lindeni and Massangeana, 5-in., 75c each; $8 per doz.; 6-in., $1.25 each; $12 per doz. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Dracaena Massangeana. 6-in., $1 to $1.75 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Dracaenas. Meredith Flower and Vegetable Co.. Libertyville, 111. Dracaena termlnalis, 2%-ln. pots, $10 per 100. .T. Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N> J. Dracaena Ind., 3-in., $5; 4-in., $10; 5-in., $25 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. EASTER PLANTS. Roses in bloom for Easter, Lady Gay, Ex- celsa, Tausendschon, Hiawatha, Flower of Fairfield, White and Pink Dorothy Perkins, Delight, American Pillar, 7 to 8 in., $1 to $6 each. Crimson Rambler, Phyllis. Orleans, Jessica, 5-in.. 50c to 75c each. Erna Tes- chendorff. 5-in.. 75c each. Hydrangea Otaksa. 7 to 8-in., $1 to $2.50 each; New French Vars., 4 to 6-in., 75c to $1.50 each. Rhodo- dendrons, $1 to $2 each. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Lily plants, 10 to 15 inches high, 10c per bud; 'is I" 20 in- . 12'nC per bud; 24 to 30 ins.. 15c per bud. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. I .ins. assorted for dishes, 2-in., $3 per 100: 3-in., 7.-.C per doz.; $6 per 100. The Geo. Witt bold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Ferns for dishes, assorted. 2%-tn., $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000; 500 at 1,000 rates. Frank Oechslin, 4911 W. Qnlncy St., Chicago. Extra strong Boston Springfield runners, $1 per luO; $9 per 1000. Cash. Satisfaction guaranteed. Newell & Dstler, Apopka, Florida. Table ferns, 10 varieties, 2yi-in., $3.50 per 100: $30 per 1.000; 3-in., $6 per 100; $55 per 1.000. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Five thousand Boston fern runners, 2-ln.. $2 per 100. Campbell, The Florist, Chill Ave. and Thurston road, Rochester, N. Y. Ferns. Meredith Flower & Vegetable Co., Libertyville, IU. Boston ferns, 25c; Whitmani, 4-in., 25c. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Ferns. John Scott, Rutland Rd. and B. 45th St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Ferns. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. FICUS. Fieus elastica, 5-in., 35c each; 6-in., 50c. Ficus pandurata, 6-in., 7-in. and 8-in., $1.50. $2.50 and $3.50 each. The Geo. Wittbold Co.. 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Flcus pandnrata, 6-in., $3.50 each. Elastica, 6-in., 75c to $1 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. EUONYMUS. EDONYMDS VARIEGATA RADICANS JAPONICA, 2%-ln. pots, 5c. - 3 and 4-in. pots, 10c. CONARD & JONES CO., WEST GROVE. PENNSYLVANIA. FERNS. FERNS. Scottl, 2y.-in., $4 per 100; Scholzelii, $4 per Kii; $35 per 1.000. Boston, $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. DWARF FERNS FOR FERN DISHES. These dwarf ferns are used by the hundreds of thou- sands to fill dishes for table decorations. Our sales each year exceed fifty thousand plants. Our stock is in prime condition, ready to use at once. We offer 9 choice varieties, Pterls Cretica. Albolineata. Victoria, Wilsoni, Mayii, Pteris Multiceps, Aspidium Tsussimense, Sie- boldii, Wimsetti, Cyrtomium Falcatum or Holly Fern. Price 50c per doz.; $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000. Our new catalog giving prices on ferns, roses and all other plants ready now. Write for it today. THE GOOD & REESE CO., Largest Rose Glowers in the World. Box 18. Springfield, Ohio. Ferns. Boston. 2-in., $3 per 100; 4-ln., $1.50 per do?..: 5-in., 25c each; $3 per doz.; 6-in., 50c each; $6 per doz.; 7-in.. 75c each: $9 per doz.; 8-in., $1 each; $12 per doz.; 9-in., $1.50 each; $18 per doz.; larger ones. $2, $2.50 and up. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chi- cago. ROOSUvrJLT FERNS. 2%-in., $6.00 per 100. CONARD & JONES CO., WEST GROVE, PENNSYLVANIA. Ferns, Boston, $3 per 100; $30 per 1,000. Whitmani Compacta, 2>4-ln., $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Roosevelt, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Henry H. Barrows & Son, Whitman, Mass. Ferns. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement on front cover of this issue. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. FERNS FOR DISHES, assorted, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. ROBER & RADKE, Maywood, GERANIUMS. GERANIUMS. Good, healthy, fall-rooted plants from 2%- in. pots at $3 per 100; $27.50 per 1,000, except where noted; Beaute Poitevine, Marquis de Cas- tellane, S. A. Nutt, Jean Vlaud, La Favorite, A. Ricard, Mme. Landry, Mrs. E. G. Hill, Heteranthe, M. Jaulin, Red Wing (6c each). Our new catalog of everything you need mailed upon application. Write for It today. THE GOOD & REESE CO., Largest Rose Growers in the World. Box 18. Springfield, Ohio. NEW AMERICAN BEAUTY. For the first time we are offering this won- derful new geranium to our many customers. Write for colored cut and prices on large lots, 2V.-in. pots, 50c; $5 per doz. JOHN BAUSCHER, JR., Arcade Addition. Freeport, III. Geranium Scarlet Bedder. $1.50 per ten; $12.50 per 100: $100 per 1,000. Elmer D. Smith & Co. Adrian. Mich. Mrs. Layal (pansy geranium) 2%-in., 85c per doz.; $6 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. S. A. NUTT. Strong selected top cuttings, well rooted, $1.25 per 100; $12 per 1000. THE W. T. BCSKLEY CO., Springfield, 111. GERANIUMS, Mme. Salleroi, good strong plants, 2-in., $2 per 100; $18 per 1000; 2y2-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1000. Ready by April 1. ROBER & RADKE, Maywood, 111, Geraniums, S. A. Nutt, 2^-tn., $2.75 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Meredith Flower & Vege- table Co., Libertyville, 111. Geraniums, S. A. Nutt, and 4 others, 3-in., $4 per 100; 2%-in., $3. Jos. H. . Cunningham, Delaware, O. Geraniums, Ricard and Poitevine, $15 per 1,000. S. A. Nutt, $12.50 per 1,000. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Geraniums, 2-in., $2 per 100; $18.50 per 1,000; 3-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. B. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Geraniums, Nutt, 2%-in., $2.50 per 100. Erie Floral Co.. R. F. P. No. 2, Erie, Pa. Geraniums, Mme. Salleroi, 2y4-in., $2.50 per 100. Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnesville, O. GREENS. Greens of all kinds. For prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 38-40 Broadway, Detroit, Mich, __ Bronze galax, $5 per case; 5 or more eases, $4.50 per case. C. E. Critchell, 34 E. Third Ave.. Cincinnati. O. _ Magnolia leaves, cycas leaves, American oak sprays, ruscus. Oscar Leistner, 17 N. Frank- lin St., Chicago. Greens, fresh cut evergreens and mosses; dec- orating material. The Kervan Co., 119 W. 28th St., New York. Wild smilax, 16 cubic feet cases, $3 per case. Caldwell The Woodsman Co., Evergreen, Ala. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. '9*3- The American Florist. 517 Wild Smllax. Jas. B. Plnkstou, Louisville. Southern wild Bmllai ami oatural and per- petuated rosea. E. A. Beavan Evergreen. Ala. HYDRANGEAS. HYDRANGEAS. New Forcing Hydrangea Arhorescens Grandi- Bora Alba or Hills •>!' 9nan For forcing or Immediate gales; l it. fleld- k'r.nvii, u to IS inches, - canea, $1 -"► |ier doz.; $8 per 100; $75 per l.noo. Select, 2 to 8 canea, $1.50 per doz.; .fin pel 100; (90 pet 1,000. 2- yr. field-grown, 18 to 24 Inchon. 2 to :t caneB, $2 i oi.; $14 per 100; $120 pel L.000, our Cat- alog of everything you need mulled on appllcu- Write for it today. THE GOOD & REESE CO., Largest Hose Growers in the World. Box IS, Spriugtield, Ohio. Il.vl .-.in I hi |i,,t grown, (8 POT ileld-grown, 3 to 6 shoots. $10 per 100. Randolph & McClonients. Pittsburg, Pa. Hydrangea Otaksa, field-grown, 3 to 10 shoots, 10c to 35c. The Erie Floral Co., Erie. Pa. IVIES. ENGLISH IVY, 2%-in. pots, $5.0u per 100. CONARD & JONES CO. WEST GROVE. PENNSYLVANIA. English ivy, strong, 3-in. stock. Write for prices. C. L. Reese. Springfield, O. English ivy, 4 ft.. 4-tn. pots. $15 per 100; 4 Vi-in. . $20. Hr.hbluk & Atkins. Rutherford, N. J. Ivy, English, 3-in.. $4 per 100. C. Eisele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Philadelphia. i' ivy. R, (,, 76c per 100; prepaid. | has. Frost, Kenilworth, N. J. LILY OF THE VALLEY. To Import. Lily of the valley, largest grower and ex- porter. E. Neubert, Wandsbek, nr. Hamburg, Germany. Lily of the valley pips. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St.. New York. MUSHROOM SPAWN. From Storage. Lily of the valley, cold storage for Christmas forciDg, cases of 250 pips, $5; 500. $9.50; 1,000, $18. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarry town-on-Hudson, N\ Y. Lily of the valley. Grow Bruns' celebrated Chicago Market, the finest forcing valley In America, $18 per 1,000; $9.50 per 500; $5 per 25u; Florists' Money Maker, $16 per 1,000; $8.50 per 500; $4.50 per 250. H. N. Bruns, 3032-3042 W. Madison St., Chicago. MANETTI. ENGLISH MANETTI STOCKS. A bargain, to close out surplus quick. Well rooted, care- fully regraded and everything undersized or not up to strictly first quality discarded. It pays to buy regraded, repacked stocks. We offer 5-8 mm grade at $12 per single thousand ; five thousand or more at $10 per thousand. 3-5 mm grade, $8 per thousand; $65 per ten thou- sand, to close them up quickly. Orders can be filled the same day we get them. Wire and say whether to ship by freight or express. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, New York. MARGUERITES. MARGUERITES. Mrs. F. Sander, 2-in., $2.50 per 100; 3-in., $5 per 100; Alexandra and large flowering and California single, 2-in.. $2 per 100; 3-in., $4 per 100. ROBER & RADKE, Maywood, 111. Marguerites, Mrs. F. Sanders. 60c per doz.; |4.50 per 100. Queen Alexandra, 60c per doz.; $3.50 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chi- cago and New York. MOSS. Sphagnum moss, 1 bale, $3.80; 5 bales, $3.60 each; 10 bales, $3.4u each; 26 bales, $3.20 each. Live moss, $1.25 per bbl. Rotted peat. 60c per sack. J. H. Sprague, Bamegat, N. J. Green sheet moss, 1 bate (6 bundles) $1.25; 5 bales (25 bundles), $6, Geo. H. Angermueller, 1324 Pine St., St. I is. Mo. Moss, surplus of li! barrel bale New Jersey moss. delivered anywhere iu Chicago, $5 per bale. 2 or more bales, $4.75 per bale. KIcbm's Nurseries, Arlington Heights. III. Live Sphagnum moss, only In barrels, $2 per bbl. The C. W. Brownell Co., Walden. N. Y. Mushroom spawn, Lambert's Pure Culture. American Spawn Co., St. Paul, Minn. NURSERY STOCK. Nursery stock. Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnes- rtlle, <>. SHRUBBERY. There are bargains to be had here In such varieties as spiraeas, altheas, welgellas and phlladelphus, and this names only a few. We have acres of shrubs, well grown and ready for you. Write for price Hat. The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. Nursery stock, large trees, oak,s, maples, pun and hemlocks. Andorra Nurseries, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia. Nursery stock, vines and climbers, autumn bulbs, roots, conifers, pines. Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. u e offer Carolina Poplar, Silver Maple, Ash Leaf Maple. Catalpa Speclosa, American Elm, *; ft. to 10 ft. Glen Rock Nurseries, Glen Rock. Pa. Nursery stock, fruit and ornamental trees, shrubs, evergreens and small fruits. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva. N. Y. ONION SETS. Onion seed and onion sets. Schllder Bros., Cbillicothe. 0. ORANGES. ORANGE OTAHEITB. From 2y±-in. pots, $3 per 100; $27.50 per 1.000. Our catalog of everything you need mailed on application. Write for it today. THE GOOD & REESE CO., Largest Rose Growers in the World. Box 18. Springfield, Ohio. ORCHIDS. Orchids of all kinds. Lager & Hurrell, Sum- mit, N. J. Osmundine (Osmunda fibre or orchid peat.) The C. W. Brownell Co., Walden, N. Y. PALMS. Palms, Kentia Forsteriana, 3 plants in pot. 6-in.. 18 to 22 ins. high, also pot. on which we make a special price of $1 each; $12 per doz.; 7-in., 28 to 32 ins. high, 3 In a pot, $1.50 each; $18 per doz. Phcenix Roebelenii, 2^-in., $2 per doz.; ,$15 per 100; 3-in.. $3 per doz.; 4-in., 50c each; $6 per doz.; 6-In., $12 per doz,; 6-in.. strong, $18 per doz.; 7-in., $2.50 and $3 each; specimens. 7-in., $4 each; 8-In., $5. Phcenix Reclinata, 4-in., $3 per doz.; $20 per 100; 5-in., $5 per doz.; $40 per 100; 6-in., 75c each; $0 per doz.; 7-in., 24 ins. high, 3 in a pot, $1.50 each. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Palms. Kentia Forsteriana and Belmoreana. all sizes from 4-in. to 12-in. tubs, 35c to $15 per plant. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Areca lutescens. 3-in.. 3 plants In pot. $2 per doz.; $15 per 100; 4-in., $3 per doz.; $25 per 100: 6-in., $1.5*0 each. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Palms. John Scott,- Rutland Road and E. 45th St., Brooklyn. N. Y. Palms, 5 Latania Borbonlca (7 ft.); 2 Sago (20 ft.); 1 Phoenix (7 ft.). $15 to $20 f. o. b. Washington. Gallaudet College, Washington, D. C. Palms. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Palms. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Joseph Hea- cock. Wyncote, Pa. Kentia Belmoreana, 3 leaves, $1 per doz. C. Eisele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Philadel- phia. Palms. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. PANSIES PANS1ES, finest French mixtures. Strong -'••Mings, 35c per 100; $2.50 per 1000. Trans- planted seedlings. 60c per lnO; $5 per I " ROBER & RAI»KE. Maywood. 111. Pansy plants, fall transplanted, Danish seed, in bud and bloom. $1 per 100; $10 per 1,000. Cash, please. Edgar Easterday, Nokomis, 111. Pansy plants, $1.50 per 100. Jos. H. Cun- ningham, Delaware, O. PEONIES. PEONIES. "Peonlea tor Pleasure." This book of "Peo- mr Pleasure" Hives information on peony in toryi soil and plants to use; how anil when in plant; fertilizers and how to apply, and de- the most extensive planting of really valuable Peonlea ever gathered together unaer i [bee the old and the new as Ian anil aristocrat of the Peony II' you want Information on the plant that 'stands next to the Rose in beauty, that tically known to the amateur as simply B red, white anil pink Peony, then send for "Peonies for Pleasure." We also Issue a spe- cial wholesale price Hat of PeonieB for Pall 1913. Send for both of these bookleta. Our catalog of everything you need mailed on application. Write for It today. THE GOOD & REESE CO., Largest Uose Growers In the World. Box 18, Springfield, Ohio. Peonies. W. & T. Smith Co. . Geneva, N. Y. RHODODENDRONS. Rhododendrons. The Storrs Painesvllle, O. 4 Harrison in., POINSETTIAS. Poinsettlas, dormant stock. C. R. Reese, Springfield, Ohio Write for prl ces, PRIMULAS. Primulas, 2]/.-in., $2 per 100 C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. 300 for $5. J. KOSES. STOCK FOR SALE. ROSES— For Summer Bedding— Bessie Brown, I'nik Maman Cocbet, White Maman Cochet, i ; hiss an Teplitz, Helen Good, Hermosa, Helen Gould, Lady Hllllngdon, Miss Alice de Roths- child, Mrs. Taft, (Antoine Rivoirel, President Taft, Rhea Reld, Sunburst, Tausendschou, (Ex- eelsa) Red Dorothy Perkins, Dorothy Perkins, Lady Gay, Crimson Rambler, Wm. R. Smith and all other bedding Roses from 2M: and 4-in. pots. Our new catalog giving prices on all roses and other plants ready now. Write for it today. THE GOOD & REESE CO. Largest Rose Growers in the World. Box 18. Springfield, Ohio. Roses, grafted, Pink Killarney, White Klllar- ney, Richmond, Mrs. Aaron Ward. Prince de Bnlgarie and Ladv Hllllngdon, $110 per I $100 per 1,0110 in 5\000 lots; $97.50 per 1.000 In 10,0110 lots and $95 per 1,000 in 100. OHO lots. Killarney Queen, $15 per 100; $120 per 1,000. Own root: White Killarney. Prince de Bnlgarie, Melody. Lady Hillingdon and My Maryland, $6 pei 100; $55 per 1,000. Richmond. 2'/2-in.. $5 per l'lO; $15 per 1,000. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, IU. ROSES. Fine healthy stock, 2-lnch, Mrs. B. R. Cant, gruss an Teplitz, Wellesley, Due. de Brabant, Vis. Foldstone. Mrs. De Graw, Mrs. S. McKee, Apricot, Deegan, Glo. Exp. Bruzells, 2- in,, $3 per 100. Clo. Soupert, S. de P. Nottlng, M. Lambert, Coq. des Blanches, Emp. China, Climbing Clo. Soupert, 2-in„ $2.50 per 100. Our selection of varieties all labeled true to name, $20 per 1.000. ORDER NOW. WAGNER PARK CONSERVATORIES, Sidney, O. Roses, grafted, Richmond, White Killarney. Bride, Kaiserin, Pink Killarney, Bridesmaid. 2i4-in., $10 per 100; $100 per 1,000. Own root, My Maryland, Pink Killarney, Richmond, Perles, White Killarney, Kaiserin, 2%-ln., $5 per 100; $47.50 per 1,000. J. L. Dillion, Bloomsburg, Pa. ROSE PLANTS. 2^-In. fine voung stock Per 100 Pi Richmond $3.50 $30.00 My Maryland 4.00 35.00 WIETOR BROS. 162 N. Wabash Ave. Chicago Roses, 2^-in., American Beauty, $5 per 100; $46 Per 1,000. W. Killarnev. P. Killarney, Melody, Sunrise, $4 pel 100; $35 per 1.000. Rlchmonds, $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000. Peter Relnberg. 30 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Roses. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. The Leedle Floral Co., Springfield. O. Roses. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this Issue. The Storrs & II:irrison Co.. Painesvllle. O. Roses. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. Roses. S. S. Skidelsky & Co.. 1215 Beti lad. ntila _Roses. 3-ln. pots. Wood Bros., FishklU, N. Y. Roses, Bobblnk & Atkins. Rutherford," N." J. Roses. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. I! You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It, 518 The American Florist. Mar. 22, ROOTED CUTTINGS. SHAMROCKS. FERTILIZERS. Booted Cuttings: Abutilon Savitzl, Acalypha Macafeeana LtaTanthes Emersoni ageratum 6 vars. ; alternantheras, 8 vars. , alysM m, UD giant and dwf . ; Begonia Vernon Gracilis umi nosa, Cuphea, Coleus, 10 vars.; Coleus Brlllian cy; Chrysanthemums, 75 pompon vais., belio_ troue hardy English Ivy, lantana, 15 vars., lemon verbena, moonvines. petunias, Salvia Bon- &HnS Zurich; parlor j ivy , Sw..»» aUm and rosea. K. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., wmte Marsh, Md. . _- — ^ -Rooted cnttingsT^v^rbenSTTOc^Pey !«>, |8 per 1,000. Ageratum, 60c per 100, $5 per 1.000. Heliotrope, daisies, salvias, $1 per 100, $8 per 1,000. Feverfew, petunias, $1.25 per 100- $10 per 1,000. Coleus, 70c per 100; $8 let l!oO0. Alyssum, double, $1 per 100; $8 per 1 000 S. D. Brant. Clay Center, Kans. Rooted euttinIs7~Ag^atumrst^lla Gumey, 60c per 100. Daisy, Mrs. F. Sander $1 per WO. P Hydrangea Otaksa $1 per 100; Vinca Var 75c per 100. Edward Wallls, Berlin, n. if. SALVIAS. . "" SALVIAS, Splendens, Clara Bedman, Zurich, Fireball. Strong transplanted seedlings, 75c per 100; $7 ^o™°%0EGm COMPANY 4344 S. SpringBeld Ave., Chicago, 111. SEEDS. Shamrocks, ~t^~irtshTW^J>rtf~W^* inn- *2fi Der 1.000. Strong plants in l-in. -Sn^Sr^nTST^eFdorTc^IseTeTTSh^d Westmoreland Sts., Philadelphia. _ _ _ Smilax. 2-in., $1 per 100. Elmer Rawlings, Olean, N. Y. — _ " Smila*: w^rTjSros., Fishkill, N. Y. . SNAPDRAGONS. Snaodragons, Ramburg's famous silver nink rooted cuttings, $2 per 100; extra strong §# in. $3 50 I per 100. Addems, Morgan & Co.. Paxton, 111. . STRAWBERRIES^ Seeds, beans, beets, cabbage, carrots Kohl rabi, leek, lettuce, onions, peas, radishes spin- ach, turnips, swedes, asters, balsams, hegonias, carnations" cineraria, gloxinias larkspur nas- turtlums, pansies, petunias, phlox pi imulas. scabious, stocks, verbenas, zinnias, etc.Met- te's Triumph of the Giant Pansies, mixed $0 per oz.; % oz., $1.75; % oz., $1. Henry Mette, Quedlinburg, Germany. ""THE SAWYER ASTERMUM— Eight years of strict selection places it on the mountain top or Perfection, in color, size and profit. Price (cash with order), $8 oz.; $4.50 % oz. ; trade pkg , 1.000 seeds (not mixed). $1. Colors: White, pink and lavender. Send for cuts and descrip- tion ALBERT A. SAWYER, Forest Park. 111. Have lovely shell-pink CREGO ASTEK SEED. V, oz., $1; oz., $2[ 2 ozs„ $3.50. Snunshine Flower Gardens, 3365 East 139th St., Cleveland, Ohio. Flower seeds. For varieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. B . u. Franzen. 1476 Summerdale Ave., Chicago. Seeds, cauliflower, white Tripoli onion, (crys- tal wax) and all other vegetable and flower seeds. Dammann & Co., San Giovanni a Te- duccio near Naples, Italy. . ~ SeedsT beets, cabbage, carrot, celery, lettuce, onions parsley, radish, rutabaga, turnip. De- nalffe & Son, Carlgnan, France. Seed, perennial rye grass, $3.75 per 100 lb. bag. Avenue Floral Co., 3442 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, La. . Seeds, cucumber, musk and watermelon, pumpkin, squash, sweet and field corn. West- ern Seed and Irrigation Co., Fremont, Neb. Seeds, sweet peas, tomatoes, Lima beans, lettuce, asters, cosmos, etc. John Bodger & Sons Co., Los Angeles, Calif. Seeds,' specialties: Beets, mangoes, carrots, cabbage, celeries, parsleys, parsnips, turnips, R. & M. Godlnean, Angers, France. Seeds, lettuce, onions, sweet peas, aster, cos- mos, mignonette, verbenas. Waldo Robnert, Gllroy, Calif, Seeds, pepper, asparagus, tomato, musk and watermelon. J. E. Hoopes & Co., Box 38, Mus- catine, Iowa. __ Seed, lawn grass. The Albert Dickinson Co., Peas and beans. Alfred J. Brown Seed Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. Seeds, Landreth, Bloomsdale Farm, Bristol, "Fall bearing stra^wberryplanTT;best varieties; catalogue free. Basil A. Perry, Cool Spring, Del. VEGETABLE PLANTS. ■ 800.000 vegetable PlanST" ^^iooo0*0^" flower, tomato (100 postpaid 60c), 1000, $4. Beets lettuce, asters (100 postpaid 35c) , 1000, j2 Glicks Plant Farms, Lancaster. fa- Asparagus roots, 2-year-old, Ja^Vlammoth Columbian Mammoth White, Conover's Colossal and Dreer's Eclipse, 50c pel : 100; $4 pel 1.000 Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 714 Chestnut St., Phila delpbia. . —- — ""Tomato" plants, ^Sutton's Best of AH and Morgan & Co., Paxton, 111. VERBENAS. VERBENAS, mammoth flowering, white and pink strong transplanted plants, 70c per 100, $6 per l,000.w doege C0MPAN^ 4344 N. Springfield Ave., Chicago^lU. "" Verbenas, Defiance, red; Mayflower, pink; Mammoth, purple; Italian, griped; a" strong seedlings ready for 2-in. pots, prepaid. $b per 1?000; $1-75 for 250. P. Pearson, 5732 Gunni- son St., Chicago. — _ - " Lemon verbena.Tooted cuttings, 100 prepaid, 75e. Chas. Frost. Kenllworth, N. J. Wizard Brand Pulverized Sheep, Pulverized Cattle, Shredded Cattle manure. Tfce Pulver- ized Manure Co., 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse construction, builders of all kinds of greenhouses and conservatories. Plants and sketches submitted on request. A. Dletscn CO., 2642 Sheflield Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse construction, cypress roof mate- rial and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches submitted on request. John 0. Mon- inger Co., 902 Blackhawk St., Chicago. Greenhouse construction of aU kinds, and con- servatories. Estimates and catalogues on re- quest The Foley Mfg. Co., 2542 So. Western Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse construction, builders of every tvoe of greenhouse, the most modern designs, Hitehings Co., 1170 Broadway, New York, Greenhouse construction, semi-iron green houses, new truss houses, iron frame houses. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, N. Y. Greenhouse construction of all kinds. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1361-83 Flushing avenue, Brook- lyn, N. Y. . MISCELLANEOUS. Siebert's glazing points, 40c per lb.; 7 lbs., $2 50 15 lbs , $5. Randolph & McClements. 5936 Penn Are* near Highland, East End. Pittsburg. Pa, ; The Hontsch boiler. J. P. Dahlborn^ general agt. H. S. A., Grand Central Palace, New Yoik City. Siebert's glazing points 40c per lb.; 5 lbs., $1.85; 20 lbs., $7. Vaughan's Seed Store, Cnl- cago and New York. Greenhouse glass. Baur Window Glass Co., Eaton. Ind Olmsted's improved mole trap. L. F sted's Son, Hasbrouck Heights, N. J VINCAS. ■- Vinca Varieeata, fine rooted cuttings, $5 per 1.000 Green vinca, $3 per 1,000 Write quick; sample on request. D. E. Adslt, Jamestown, " Vi'ncas, 2%-ln., $3 per 100 u Blsele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Philadelphia. TO EXCHANGE. ' To exchange-Priiceli^Cnarming Carnation cuttings for White Enchantress. John W. Mld- redge, Belvidere, 111. BUILDING MATERIAL. Greenhouse construction and equipment. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y; Florists' "Supplies of all kinds T. Bayers- dorfer &_Co., _1129_Arch JSt„ J»hlladelphia._ Supplies of all kinds. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., 1129 Arch St.. Philadelphia. Iron reservoir vases and lawn settees. Mc- Donald Bros., Columbns, O. Antl-Klog, the Sprayer of many uses. Illi nois Metals Co., Chicago, Ill- Baskets, new imported stock Raedlein Bas- ketCo^in3_miw^ukee_A^eJJjC^lcago:_____^ Glass. Sharp. Partridge* Co., 22nd and Lumber Sts., Chicago- Pa. Seeds of all kinds. W. W. Johnson & Son, Ltd., Boston. England. Seeds. Japan clover, Bermuda onion seed, Chris! Renter, New Orleans, La. Seeds, onion, lettuce, radish, sweet peas, etc. Pieters- Wheeler Seed Co., Hollister, Calif, Seeds, onions, lettuce, carrot, radish. Bras- Ian Seed Growers Co., Inc., San Jose. Calif Seeds, field and garden. J. Bolglano & Son, Baltimore, Md. Pansy seed, new crop, Giant Flowering, $4 per oz. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Seeds, lawn grass. J. Oliver Johnson, 1874-76 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. . Seeds. S. S. Skidelsky & Co., 1215 Bets Bldg.. Philadelphia. Seeds, garden and flower. S. L. Woodruff & Sons, 82-84 Dey St., New York. Pedigree seeds. Watkins & Simpson, Ltd., 12 Tavistock St., Covent Garden, London, England. "Building material. Cypress" is far more dura- ble than pine. Cypress sash bars up to Ai reet or longer Greenhouse and other building ma- terial. Men furnished to superintend erection when desired. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Ne- ponset, Boston, Mass. . Building material of all descriptions for all cypress semi-iron frame or truss houses Hot- bed sash and frames. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. Building material, cypress, sash bars, .green- house material of any description. Write for catalogue. John C. Moninger Co., 902 Black- hawk St., Chicago. ' Building material, pecky cypress ship lap, drop siding, sheathing, flooring white cedai posts, etc. ' Adam Schillo Lumber Co., Haw- thorne and Weed Sts., Chicago. Building material of "all kinds. Hotbed sash. The Foley Mfg. Co., 2542 So. Western Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse White Lead Paint. Lutton, Jersey City, N, J. William H. Bauer Seed Germlnator, 35c each; $3.50 ) per doz. Bauer Germinator Co., Manitowoc, Wis. " Florists' supplies of all kinds. Percy Jones. 56 E. Randolph St., Chicago. " Threads, all kinds (Green Silkaline). John C. Meyer Thread_ Co.., _ Lowell, Mass. Tree" tubs and brass, hoop Jardinieres. The American Woodenware Co., Toledo, O. PRINTING. Special Florists' Printing. Samples free. Oscar Fink, Pottstown, Pa. MATS. Building material. Louisiana cypress, pecky cypress hotbed sash. S, Jacobs & Sons, 1357 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Building material, greenhouse material and hotbed sash of Louisiana cypress and I Wash- ington red cedar. A. Dietsch Co., 2642 Shef- field Ave., Chicago. "" Building material, cold frames, hotbed sash, Hitehings & Co., 1170 Broadway. New York. CARNATION STAPLES.- SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES. Mend your split carnations. Finest article for carnation growers introduced so far, BOc '^ThVaTcV^OWER EXCHANGE 38-40 Broadway, Detroit, Mich. Pillsbury's Carnation Staples, 50c per 1,000, postpaid. I. L. Plllsbury, Galesburg, 111. MATS:— We make not only the most prac- tical but the cheapest HOTBED and COLD FRAME MATS on the market. A large per cent of our orders come from gardeners and florists who have tried them and are Pleased. Our mats are in use in Iowa, 111.. Ind., Ohio. Mhin™ Wis.. Mich.. New York, Maine, Mass Conn R I., N. J., Va., W. Va., and Pa. Also "in British Columbia and Ont., Canada, tend for circular. WATTS BROS., Kerrmoor, Pa. REFRIGERATORS. ICELESS REFRIGERATING SYSTEMS- Cleaner, better and cheaper than ice. Also ■■HYGRADE" OAK AND TILE REFRIGERA- TORS and FIXTURES. Ask for Catalogue "O." H. A. Born Company, 1040 Van Buren St.i Chicago. Florists' refrigerators. Buchbinder Bros., 518 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. STAKES. . : ■ Cane Stakes, Standard grade, 6 to 8 feet, per 100, 85c; 500 for $3; $5.50 per 1.000. Pipe Stems, about 6 feet; per 100, 60c; per 1 ono $5 Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago. UoiToollot Find WhaOouW in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About If '9*3- The American Florist. 5 It) This is our Junior Melon Frame 19^2x20 V? inches. Made of cypress boltea together with casl iron corner cleats. Painted one coat best l»*ad and oil. See text for price We make a largt* size 22!£x25&4 inches— for $1.25 each. A single plant dame like this— HHxl3H inches — is no-end handy for a hundred and two different thinns. Starting cukes, for instance, boosting along clump ol flowers and so on. and so on. You'll wonder how you ever got along without them. 10 cost $6.25: 25 cost only $15.00. Garden Frame Bargain JUST to show you what a real bargain these frames are, take the melon frame on what it would cost you to make it. 4 cast iron corner cleats, ;ii 10c $0.40 16 bolts for the cleats 0.2U Glass 0.10 Cypress (sap free) at least 0.30 Total $1.00 One dollar for the materials alone and nothing added for the time and bother of making them or for the paint, or time for painting. Our price: 5 for $4.40 or 10 for $8.50. Frames are shipped knocked down with holes all bored for immediate bolting together. Sash are glazed and carefully packed in crates. Can ship five or five hundred at once. Order at Once— Freights are Slow— Warm Days Due L-,o:rd & Burnham Co. New York St. James Bldg. Philadelphia Franklin Bank Bldg. SALES OFFICES: Boston Tremont Buldg. Chicago Rookery Building. Rochester Granite Bldg. Toronto 271 JarvisSt. FACTORIES: Irvington, N. Y Des Plaines, III. Nassau County Hart. Society. The regular monthly meeting of this society was held at Glen Cove; N. Y., on Wednesday. March 12. with; a good attendance. President Brown "was in the chair. Mrs. A. Fletcher, Glen Cove, was elected an honorary member, and S. Bracket, Locust Valley,, an active member. The exhibits of plants and cut flowers were especially good. James Duthie. Oyster Bay. exhibited three varieties of Freesia Thunbergii. The colors in this freesia art- very pleasing and they are sure to become favorites for conservatory and house decorations. The varieties were Dainty, La Phare, and Sweet Lavender. The society's prizes for cineraria, cauli- flower and stock were won by A. Mackenzie, P. Charbonnid and J. Mac- Donald. A certificate of culture was awarded to J. W. Everatt for a bas- ket of fine mushrooms. Honorable mention to J. Duthie for vase of car- nations and honorable mention to J. Ingram for narcissus. A. Wilson, rep- resenting the plant oil firm of that name, was present and offered a sub- stantial cash prize to be put up at our next fall show. It was decided to hold our next meeting April 10 at 7 p. m., and prizes are offered for 12 roses. 12 darwin tulips and one cal- James MacDonald, Sec'y. Detroit. Mich. — A handsomely il- lustrated full page article on the L. Benin Floral Co., Albert Pochelon, proprietor, is contained in the Detroit Saturday Night for March 15. The firm recently completed a beautiful new home. The Bemb company was established by Mrs. Louisa Bemb in 1803, shortly after she arrived in this City from Germany. On her death in 1000. Mr. Pochelon. her son. assumed control. IT MAKES NO DIFFERENCE TO A "RED DEVIL" What grade of glass is to be cut. This "RED DEVIL" will cut it. No. 024 Ut^JL^jLJLd" Glass Cutler The original "RED DEVIL," the one tool the glaziers know and use. It never had an equal and we doubt if it ever will. Millions have been sold. It is known throughout the world as the cutter supreme. It is sold everywhere and used every- where. You use it for your greenhouse glass? No. Well, send us three 2c stamps and we shall send you ONE free sample. All we ask is that vou try it. SMITH & HEMENWAY CO., 150 Chambers St.,'N- Y. Mention the American Florist when writing The KROESCHELL Boiler IS THE ONLY PERFECT HOT WATER BOILER CATALOGUE ON APPLICATION WE MANUFACTURE EVERY TYPE OF BOILER IN USE, but "Ut Green House Boiler, because of its special form of construction, possesses main advantages over those of anv other type. KROESCHELL BROS. CO., 452 W. Erie St., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when toritinp 520 The American Florist. Mar. 21. The Florists' Savings Bank You Can Save 50 per cent of Your Coal Bill The Hontsch Boiler at the International Flower Show will show you how J. P. DAHLBORN GENERAL AGENT FOR U. S. A. Grand Central Palace : NEW YORK CITY Westchester and Fairfield Hort. Society. The regular monthly meeting of this society was held in Doran's Hall, Greenwich, Conn., March 14, President Robt. Williamson in the chair. The splendid enthusiasm displayed by the members is noticeabfe for the atten- dance maintained at our meetings is excellent, especially considering the long journey some of our members have to make. Feelings of regret were felt by all present, in the resigna- tion of our vice-president, Oscar Addor. By the unanimous vote of the mem- bers H. Wild, Greenwich, was elected vice-president for the ensuing year. The best wishes of the society were extended to James Aitchison who is about to leave this locality to take up his residence elsewhere. The speaker for the evening was Wm. Scott of Elmsford. N. J., who de- livered a very practical address on the growing of carnations. This meet- ing being chosen as carnation night, brought out a large number of fine exhibits, the three prizes given by the society being awarded as follows : James Aitchison, first; A. L. Marshall, second; E. Johnson, third. Excellent culture was noted in the following ex- hibits : A. L. Marshall, honorable men- tion for Nephrolepis magnifica; James Aitchison, cultural certificate for cyclamen and Primula malacoides; A. Wynne, honorable mention for Schizanthus Westoniensis; Alex. Ged- des, honorable mention for carnation seedling; Thos. Aitchison, cultural certificate for vase of calla lilies; Geo. E. Baldwin Co.. Mamaroneck, N. Y., highly commended for finely flowered plant of Cattleya Lawrenceana; P. W. Popp, honorable mention for carna- tion California Giant and lily of the valley; Thos. Aitchison honorable mention for seedling amaryllis; Louis Wittman, honorable mention for roses Madison and My Maryland; Thos. Ryan, vote of thanks for shamrock from County Cork stock (the genuine article). Professor Jarvis of Yale has promised to deliver an illustrated lec- ture at our next meeting on "the Dis- eases of Fruit Trees." We hope ev- ery member will make an effort to be present, for this lecture should prove of vital interest to all. Owen A. Hunwick, Sec'y. Helena, Mont. — The local Commer- cial Club will give a vaudeville per- formance March 24, the funds to be devoted to the August flower show. Preserve Cut Flowers in BICHBINDER Florists' Refrigerators Write to Dept. 63 for illustrated catalog. BUCHBINDER BROS. 518 Milwaukee Ave., CHICAGO, ILL REED & KELLER, 122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work, and Novellties, and are dealers in Glass- ware, Pottery, Decorative Greens and all Florists' Requisites. SIEBERT'S ZINC Never Rust GLAZING POINTS Are positively the best. Last torever. Over 30,000 pounds now in use. A sure preventative of glass slipping. Effective on large or small glass. Easy to drive. Easy to extract Two sizes. H and %.40c per lb., by mail 16c extra; 7 lbs. for $2.50 15 lbs. for $5.00, by express. For sale by the trade RANDOLPH & McCLEMENTS, Florists. 5936 Perm Ave., near Highland, Pittsburgh, Pa Albany, N. Y. Whittle & Riggs, who for some years have been located at the north- east corner of Hudson avenue and Grand street, will, on May 1, remove to 93 Hudson avenue, two doors east, where they plan to have larger facili- ties for their business. R. D. New Orleans, La. — The partnership existing between Louis Buchner and Henry Kraak, known as the Nashville Avenue Rose Garden, has been dis- solved. Mr. Buchner will go into busi- ness for himself as florist and land- scape gardener at Iberia. nor Deo 3*3/7 FtX TT1C COtiPLCTC Cbctt/on - ncmtiQ 3 VOfTILATtON OTMODCGN G&ECNriOU5£5 CtTBTWCnON OPTIONAL S JACOBS 6 SONS 1361-1383 Hushing Av.. Brooklyn, N. Y. SPRING weather and Moles are at hand. One brings gladness, the other brings annoyance. Destroy the latter by using Olmsted's RSI" MOLE TRAP Ground Moles, their habits and how to catch them— a Book, Free. L. H. OLMSTED'S SON, Hasbrouck Heights, N. J. Siebert'a Zinc Glaring Points. Good for small or large glai». do not rait, • uy to drive n and h Inch Per lb. 40c5-lhi. $1.86. 20-lbi. $7.00 Vaughan'a Seed Store Chicago. New York. I\0 not let the accounts owing you re- ** main longer unpaid. Send them to us at once. We are prompt, energetic and reasonable, and can reach any point in the United States and Canada. National Florists' Board of Trade 56 PINE STREET NEW YORK PRINTING Letterheads, Envelopes. Billheads, Statements Cards and Special Shipping Labels. also Seed Envelopes. Plate Making and Color Work. Goriiam & Chaplin© Printery 542 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO '9'3- The American Florist. 621 Richardson Greenhouse Boilers HOT WATER AND STEAM Round -- Side Feed --End Feed Sixty Sizes. All Capacities THE MOST SATISFACTORY BOILERS EVER PRODUCED Guarantied Ratiigs Economy Ease of Management Send for Catalogue and Prices Established 1837. Richardson & Boy nt on Co. MANUFACTURERS 31 West 31st St. : : : NEW YORK 171-173 West Lake St. 51 Portland St. CHICAGO BOSTON 1342 Arch St., PHILADELPHIA WE ARE SPECIALISTS IN Greenhouse Glass Paints & Putty BUFFALO WHITE (Semi- Paste) Most Perfect White Paint Made. Be sure to get our estimates. the DWELLE-KAISER co. 338-342 Elllcott St., BUFFALO, N. Y. Branch Offices: 80 N. Allen Street, - - Albany, N. Y. Cutler Building, • Rochester. N. Y. 20 State Street. .... Erie, Fa. GLASS We are leaders. Large stock, good prices. SHARP, PARTRIDfiE & CO. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. The Regan Printing House LARGE RUNS OF CATALOGUES OUR SPECIALTY WRITE FOR PRICES. 527 Plymouth Place, CHICAGO Attention! Glass Buyers!! GREENHOUSE GLASS You will save money if you obtain our prices before you buy Quality A No. 1. Prompt shipments. Hooker's Greenhouse White Paint The most durable White Paint for this purpose. KEYSTONA FLAT WHITE PAINT— The Paint That Stays White H. M. HOOKER COMPANY, WHOLESALE GLASS, PAINTS AND PUTTY Long Distance Phone 65 .. -659 West Washington Boulevard, Pkirann Monroe 4994. Near Des Plalnes St. V»llH*tiy«# Auto. 32107. GREENHOUSE GLASS Superior Quality and Right Prices. Let Us Quote You. We Can Save You Money. Baur Window Glass Co., EA™N Mention the American Florist when writing 522 The American Florist. Mar 22. '\A ^_ / if^i^^ c/ N 0 □ ^O Gutters \ \ J HAT have you decided to do about » " gutters this year ? The Garland Gutter, after nearly 20 years, has been perfected by our latest process of semi- annealing. Note the large drip con- ductor and the continuous glazing ledge. If you contemplate building or repairing this year, be sure to investigate our gutters. Write today. Loss of time means loss of money. GEORGE M. GARLAND CO. MAIN OFFICE: DES PLAINES, ILL. Branch Offices: Means & Thacher. 6 and 8 Custom Hi.usi- St.. Boston. Mass. C. C. Shafer, 215 W. 14th Street, Los Angeles. Cal. Stephen A. Jami> son. 826 Pl\ mouth Bid*;., Minneapolis, Minn. Davenport, la. TRADE VERY GOOD. Business the past two weeks has been very satisfactory with plenty of all stock to meet the demands. Funeral work the past week has been exceptional. y heavy. Lent has not affected business this year as in years past. Easter is looming up ahead of us and we expect to do a big busi- ness, with enough stock to fill all or- ders. Lilies are in just right, and nearly every one has enough to sup- ply his trade with enough over to help the other fellow out should he run short. CLUB MEETING. The meeting of the Tri-City Flor- ists' Club, which was to have been held at the home of Win. Knees, was transferred to the home of John Staack. Nearly every member of the club met in the early afternoon and were escorted by Mr. Staack to his new range at Watertown, 111., a sub- urb of Moline. Here the boys found a fine luncheon prepared for them on their arrival. Mr. Staack's range of houses — 100 feet long — is all planted to carnations and sweet peas and they were a pleasing sight. All were in full crop and well grown, just right for the Easter cut. The range in- cludes a fine brick boiler shed with two large boilers and ample room for several more, and with plenty of room for the storage of coal and soil. A work shop is also included with everything up-to-date — electric lights, telephones, etc., etc. An electric driv- en pump supplies them with plenty of water with Sll-pound pressure if wanted. A reservoir built on a hill nearby and holding several thousand barrels of water, is keot filled for emergencies. Mr. Staack says they will probably build several more houses at this place late next fall. After a thorough inspection of the establishment, the boys boarded the cars in waiting and were taken to the old range in Moline. This range is old in name only, however, as this city establishment has all been re- built in the past few years and is as up-to-date a retail place as can be found anywhere. After inspecting this range, the members were . called to order and the regular business of the club attended to. The follow- ing officers were elected for the com- ing term : John Staack. Moline. 111.. WILKS' Hot Water Boilers ARI THE MOST ECONOMICAL Boiler for Greenhouses NO Night Fireman Required with oar SELF-FEEDING HOT WATER BOILERS. Send for Catalog and Prices. S. WILKS MFG. CO., 3503 Shields Ave. CHICAGO president; Henry Pauli, Davenport, la., vice-president; Wm. Goos, Betten- dorf, la., recording secretary; Carl A. Anderson, Moline. 111., financial secre- tary; Wm. Knees, Moline, 111., treas- urer; Julius Staack, Ludwig Stapp, R. Rohlfs, trustees. "Lawns" furnished the topic for the evening. Fertiliz- ing, destroying dandelions and other weeds, etc., were fully discussed by nearly all the members present. The hostess then announced supper and the guests adjourned to meet in the spacious dining room, where a fine hot supper was spread. To say the boys enjoyed themselves is putting it mildly. H. M. Bills, of Davenport, will entertain the boys at the next meeting. NOTES. The Davenport Nursery, of forty years standing, has been sold to Wni. M. Mast, a graduate of Ames Agri- cultural College, Ames. la., and the forestry department of Yale Univer- sity, and W. J. Duppert, graduate of the forestry course at Ann Arbor, Mich. Both gentlemen have been con- nected with the United States fores- try department the past few years and Mr. Duppert is also a professional landscape gardener. Miss Waltman is suffering with a very sore finger, blood poison having set in as a result of being pricked with a rose thorn. R. M. C. Rohlfs. the Alta Vista nur- seryman, is building a concrete stor- age cellar, 24x36 feet and 12 feet deep. Ludwig Stapp contemplates adding two more houses to his range this summer. T. E. C^fPRE^fS Is FarMcwe Durable than PINE ipjYPRESSj 5PSH BARS UPTQ02 FEET_0R LONGER. GREENHOUSE AND OTHER BUILDING MATERIAL, MEN FURNiSHED JO SUPERINTEND I ■ i SUPERIOR M HOT WATER BOILERS For Greenhouse Heating. Made in 9 Sizes. Superior Machine and Boiler Works. 846-848 W. Superior St., Chicago, 111. Boilers OF HIGH GRADE.. For GREENHOUSES See Oar CitalorM. SMg 61BLIN ft CO., Utica.K.Y. igij. THE AMER 1 C. 1 N Fl OR J S T. 523 Announcement. King Semi-Iron or Pipe Frame Greenhouses. In addition to our well known line of King Iron Frame Greenhouses, we now offer a line of SEMI-IRON OR PIPE FRAME GREENHOUSES fully developed and perfected during the past four years. Bulletin No. 40, just off the press, contains 24 pages of illustrations and descriptions. Send For It. KING CONSTRUCTION COMPANY General Office and Works: NORTH TONAWANDA, N. Y. New England Sales Office: Representatives in 7 Water St., BOSTON, MASS. Representatives ill New York, Philadelphia, Cleveland, and Denver. I The Recognized Standard Insecticide. Not a cure-all, but a specific remedy for al) sap sucking insects infesting plant life, such as green, black, white fly, thrips, red spider, mealy bug and soft scales. $1.00 per Quart. $2.50 per Gallon. An infallible remedy for mildew rust and bench fungi. Unlike Bordeaux and lime, and sulphur it does not stain the foliage, but cleanses it. 75c per Quart. $2.00 per Gallon. VERMINE A soil sterilizer and vermicide. Destroys eel, cut, wire and grub worms, maggots, root lice and ants. Used 1 part to 400 parts water, it does not injure plants, but protects your crops against ravages under the soil. $1.00 per Quart, $3.00 perGallon. All are spraying materials and are effective io the greenhouse and in the garden. FOR SALE BY SEEDSMEN Aphine Manufacturing Co. Manufacturers of Agricultural Chemicals. Madison, N. J. M. C. Ebel, General Manager. Mention the American Florist when writing X are easy to kill with The fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder $3.00 per bag 100 lbs. Satisfaction guaranteed or money back ; wny try cheap substitutes that matter a do not dare to guarantee? THE H. A. ST00TH0PP CO.. MOUNT TERNOH, N. T. THE EARLY ADVERTISE- MENT 6ETS THERE. Indispensable in the Garden. Thomson's "Sir- Manure Unrivalled for vines, tomatoes, cucumbers, all flowering foliage and fruit bearing plants; vegetables, lawns, etc. Has stood tbe test of 30 years. The result of many years of practical experience. Sold by leading American Seedsmen. Also Thomson's Special Chrysanthemum and Topdressing Manure, An Excellent Stimulant. Freight paid on quantities: liberal terms to retailers. Write for our special offer to the American trade. Agents' circu- lars, pamphlets, etc. to sole makers. Write for prices, etc. Wrri. Thomson & Sons, *ta.SSi;.d. Pecky Cypress We are SPECIALISTS id this line, having been practically the first to sell to the trade. Get the value of our long experience. Perfect satisfaction guaranteed. Rock-bottom prices. Pecky Cypress, because of its durability, is the only wood now being used for greenhouse benches. Will ship in any quantity, carload or less. Drop Siding, Ship Lap, Flooring, White Cedar Posts, Etc. Everything in Lumber. Write for prices ADAM SCHILLO LUMBER GO. "SBJaSSr Jreer's Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenhouses Drive easy and true, because both bevels are on the same side. Can't twist and break the glass in driving. Galvan- ized and will not rust. No right* or lefts. The Peerless Glazing Poin Is patented. Noothers like It. Order from your dealer^- or direct from us. 1000,75c. postpaid. Samples free. HENRY A. DREER.I 714 Chestnut Btreet^S Philadelphia. Mention the American Florist when writing tlflHURES Unequaled for greenhouse and landscape fertilizing. THE PULVERIZED MANURE COMPANY 32 UNION STOCK YARDS, CHICAGO 524 The American Florist. Mar. 22, Where There Is Condensation -there is need for a Morehead Steam Trap Condensation in steam lines is akin to matter out of place — means wasted energy. If your lines are sluggish — if your houses are not of uniform tempera- ture, write us. We guarantee to drain your lines perfectly — return the pure, hot condensation to your boiler without pump or injector or make no charge for the trial. Obey that impulse — write now. Send for "Book on Condensation." Morehead Manufacturing Co., Dept, »N," DETROIT, MICHIGAN -Stocks Carried Wichita. Kan. New Orleans. La Philadelphia Birmingham. Ala. Memphis. Tenn. Los Angeles Chatham, Ontario San Francises ANTI-KLOG "THE SPRAYER OF MANY USES" Will help you make money. It's guar- anteed for 5 years. Ask your dealer for our free book of spraying formulas. SELLING AGENTS: VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, CHICAGO ;md NEW YORK E. H. HUNT, Chicago Mcdonald sales co., SAN FRANCISCO. CALIFORNIA ILLINOIS METALS COMPANY Manufacturers CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. Bargains For Florists Big snaps in Boiler Tubes and Pipe. We offer 50,000 feet of 4-inch boiler tubes, per foot 7Hc. Large quantities of 2-inch to 12-inch standard iron pipe. Low prices on Hot Bed Sash, Heating Boiler, Radiation, Valves, Fittings, Glass, Cypress Lumber and Supplies of every kind. Write for our Special Green- house Catalog. Chicago Hfiust Wrecking Co. 35th and Iron Sts., CHICAGO, ILL. 50% SAVED. Pipes, Flues and Casings thoroughly overhauled and guaran teed. Greenhouse Fittings of every description. ILLINOIS PIPE & MFG. CO., 21 13 S. Jefferson St.. CHICAGO Inferior Ventilating Apparatus is a nuisance. Proper ventilation is most essen- tial in a well conducted greenhouse. We furnish ventilating machinery to the largest plants in the country. Let us fit your houses with Advance Ventilating Apparatus and fixtures. Write for Catalog Advance Co., RICHMOND, IND. Use our patent Iron Bench Fittings and Roof Supports "'JENNINGS IRON CUTTER IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS For Tobacco Extracts, etc. Send for Circulars. DILLER, CASKEY & KEEN, S.'W. Corner Sixth and Berk Streets, PHILADELPHIA. VENTILATING APPARATUS Split Carnations Easily Mended with Pillsbury Carnation Staple We find it very satisfac- tory. J. L. Dillon. Can't get along without them. J. L. Johnson. 2000 for $1.00 postpaid. I. L. PILLS*URY Gilesburg. 111. Wired Toothpicks 10,000 81.75: 50,000 17.50. Manufactured by W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y, Sample free. For sale by dealers. A. HERRMANN, Cape Flowers, all colors, Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs and all Florist Supplies. Send For Prices 404-412 East 34th St. NEW YORK. EVANS' Improved Challenge Ventilating Apparatus Write for Illustrated CaUlot Quaker City Machine Work*. Richmond, Ind. GREENHOUSE BOILERS Catalog Free. Addreas S. Freeman & Sons Mfg. Co., RACINE, wis. Lock the door before the horse is stolen, and insure your glass before it is broken. For particulars concerning , Hail Insurance, addreas JOHN G. ESLER, Secretary, SADDLE RIVER N. J America is "the Prow of the UbssbI', thEre may be more comfort Amidships, but we are the first to touch Unknown Seas, Vol. XL CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, MARCH 29, 1913, No. 1295 TheAmerican Florist Established 1885. Copyright. 1913, by American Florist Company Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11. 1891. at the Post Office at Chicago. Illinois, under act of March 3. 1879. Published Every Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address; Ameflo, Chicago. Subscription. United States and Mexico. $1.00 a year; Canada. $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade Vol- umes half yearly from August 3. 1901. Address all correspondence subscriptions, etc.. American Florist Co..440S. Dearborn St., Chicago. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers — J. K. M. L. Farquhar. Bos ton, Mass.. President; Theo. Wirth, Minneapolis, Minn.. Vice-President; John Young. 54 West Twenty eighth Street. New York. Secretary; Wm. F. Kasting, Buffalo, N. Y., Treasurer. Next annual convention and trade exhibition at Minn- eapolis, Minn., August 19-22, 1913. Third National Flower Show. New York, April 5-12. 1913. John Young, Secretary. 54 West Twenty eighth Street. New York. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition at New York, April, 5-12, 1913. A.FARENWALD.Roslyn.Pa., President ; Frank H. Traendly, New York. Vice-President; Benjamin Hammond. Fishkill- on-Hudson, N. Y., Secretary. AMERICAN SWEET PEA SOCIETY. Annual convention and exhibition at Boston, Mass.. 1913. William Sim. Cliftondale, Mass., President; Harry A. Bunyard. 342 W. Four teenth street. New York. Secretary. National Flower Show Special Number April 10 Send Advts. Now. SUGGESTIONS FOR PLANT GROWERS. Bedding Stock. The general florist will now have his hands full with bedding stock which should now be spread out and given the necessary room. The geraniums should be spaced and if any have grown too tall to make shapely plants the tops should be cut back, but at the present day the trade wants a geranium in bloom at bedding time and very little pinching should be done after the first of April, for it will take 'from then until the first of June to produce a new branch with a flower. Ageratums, alternantheras, alyssums, heliotropes and like blooming plants should be kept on the move and be given good, light positions. Salvia should be kept pinched back until the latter part of the month which should produce fine shapely plants. The co- leus should be rooted and the top rubbed out as soon as established in the pots. Seedlings should be potted or flatted, the former preferred if a price can be obtained commensurate for the extra labor, but if flatted give them room enough to develop properly. Cannas will now require a warm, light location and plenty of root room. The one great factor in growing good bedding stock is, at this season, to keep the plants moving and never al- low them to get a check, for if once severely checked a good plant is an impossibility. Potting Young Stock. At this season of the year the plant grower will have thousands of young seedlings to pot or place in flats and as many more to shift from a small pot to a larger size, and it does not seem that any instruction in potting should be necessary, but we chanced not long ago to see a boy potting and wondered if the plants would live and we then saw in the houses many of the plants which had been potted struggling for existence. It seems to be the general idea with the young gardener that the one that can pot the most plants in a given time is the smartest, regardless how well it is done ami how the plants afterward grow. The young man whom we saw would fill the pot full and then make a hole in the soil with his finger, place the seedling in the hole and then press the top soil around the stem. The chances were that the roots of many of those plants were still hanging in an enclosed hole in the center of the pot, for the soil should have been firmed around the roots. That he could handle a large number of plants in a given time was no question, but a much better plant can be grown if the soil is made firm around the roots first and then the top firmed down. The same thing happens in transplanting where the loose soil is thrown around between the plant and the pot and the top then firmed down. A little soil should be first thrown in the bottom of the pot and the plant placed in this, then a little soil around the plant which should be firmed down, then a little more soil which can be pressed down from the top. This will take longer, but the plant will live and grow enough better to pay for the extra pains. Hardy Roses. The rose bed should be pruned and then spaded as early as possible after the ground has opened and if the canes have been buried the covering removed and the canes cut back. To properly prune a bed of hybrid per- petual roses is a careful, painstaking piece of work. This work is too often done in a careless, haphazard manner, and by many every variety is cut back alike. To get the best results a study of the varieties is necessary, for in- stance, strong growing varieties like General Jacqueminot and Magna Charta can be cut back and the small wood cut out much more severely than Prince Camille de Rohan or Mme. Ga- 1'i'irl Luizet. "When pruning it is first necessary to determine whether quan- tity or quality is the most to be de- sired. If quantity is wanted more wood can be left and six to eight eyes left on the canes. If quality is the main object this must be obtained at the expense of quantity, and the strong only retained and these cut to two or three eyes, depending on how the eyes are located. The top eye that Is l'l't should be pointed out from main stem so that when the growths 526 The American Florist. Mar. 2g, start they will not crowd toward the center. This will allow of plenty of room for development and a good cir- culation of air through the plant. After bushes are pruned the soil should be spaded good and deep and leveled off. Peonies. As soon as the frost is out of the gTound the peony beds should be forked over and the manure mulch that was placed on them last fall should be forked or spaded in, but let this be done by a careful man, or at least not by help that knows nothing about this work. The young growths start very early and are very tender so it is best not to fork too close to the crowns, but loosen up all the soil around the plants. It is also well to leave the stems covered as deep as they have been all winter, for a sharp frost may injure a stem that has been protected through the severe winter and then subjected to sharp cold. But the loosening of the soil to good depth will conserve the moisture and allow the air to get into the soil. If the plants were not mulched with manure in the fall it is well to spread some old manure, not fresh, on the beds be- fore spading and fork it in. Although the fall is the best time to transplant peonies, yet, if not done and it is desired or necessary to move them, they can be transplanted early in the spring, but this must be done before the growths are above the sur- face of the ground and as much soil left about the roots as possible. These plants make their young roots in the fall and if any attempt is made to shake the soil off, the roots will be broken doing this. Divisions must therefore be carefully made, so as not to disturb the roots more than possi- ble. The dry roots that are purchased at this time are much better planted in pots or boxes until the roots are formed in the soil and later trans- planted to the ground. It cannot be expected that plants of this kind will produce any flowers this year, for it will only be possible to get them es- tablished in their new location the first season. Flowers. Your voiceless lips, O flowers! are living preach- ers, Each cup a pulpit, every leaf a book, Supplying to my fancy numerous teachers From loneliest nook. Floral apostles! that, in dewy splendor, "Weep without woe, and" blush without a crime." Oh! that 1 deeply learn, and ne'er surrender Your lore sublime! In the sweet-scented pictures, heavenly artist! With which thuu paintest nature's widespread hall, What a delightful lesson thou impartest Of love to all! Not useless are ye, flowers! though made for pleasure. Blooming o'er field and wave, by day and night. From every source your sanction bids me treas- ure, "Harmless delight. Posthumous glories! angel-like collection! Upraised from seed or bulb interred in faith. Ye are to me a type of resurrection, And second birth. Were I, O God! in churchless lands remaining, Far from all voice of teachers and divines. My soul would find, in flowers of thy ordaining, Priests, sermons, shrines ! HORACE SMITH. Important to Subscribers. The date on the yellow address label on your copy of THE AMERICAN FLORIST will show when your subscription expires. Please renew subscription promptly on expiration to make certain of receiving your copy of each issue. THERETAIL TRADE Conducted by Robt. Kift. Philadelphia, Pa. Easter in New York~Stores. With a wealth of fine stock to choose from, the designers and decorators produced beautiful and artistic effects in show windows and stores. How- ever, before going into details of the work of the decorators, something may appropriately be said of the work of the growers. It is unnecessary to state that the quality of stock im- proves from year to year and it would be surprising if it were not so. Pains- taking endeavors and ripe- experience in horticulture, as in many other lines of human endeavor, have borne much good fruit. We have sometimes seen well grown stock, well grown so far as the needs of the plant were con- cerned, lose a considerable percen- tage of its value by careless and in- different training and arrangement for market. In this respect the growers are making great advances. The art of cutting, pruning or shearing cer- tain plants into fantastic shapes and figures, is an old one that has grown obsolete, but the art of growing a plant into an attractive shape is pro- gressing. While we have much the same varieties of plants that were seen last Easter, there seems to be improvement all along the line in the manner of preparing them for market and much of this has been done by intelligent growing. The pot roses were a very striking feature in the plant and retail stores, regarding numbers and quality. In fact, they were so plentiful in some stores that they almost overshadowed the other stocks. Dorothy Perkins, American Pillar, Lady Gay, Hiawa- nature and an indifferent one at that. Aside from the question of a blue rose ever becoming popular, this one is not true blue; it is about as good a blue as most of the St. Patrick's day carnations are green. While there were very creditable pot lilies to be seen, the exhibit is not all that could be desired. It is estimated that thirty or forty per cent of the crop intended for Easter did not come in, but considering the early date, there is no particular cause for complaint. The acacias were a notable feature of many stores. There were truly magnificent specimens of acacia pubescens and many of the others were also very fine. In several stores we noticed a large acacia pub- escens used as a centerpiece for the show window, and tastefully decor- ated with yellow ribbon to match the flowers, they were noble specimens. Orchid plants were leading features and the leading varieties are seen in fine bloom and more will be said of them before we close. The genistas were very prominent and very finely shaped and beautifully flowered. We cannot recall an Eas- ter when so many good genistas were to be seen. Another stock that makes a beautiful exhibit, is the bougainvil- leas. They are in practically all sizes, from large plants that have been trained to an arch, down to the five or six inch pots of lower growth, but all covered with bloom. The fine old azalea family had an Easter re-union and unlike some other "first families," showed no deterioration in numbers or good blood, if that term is allowable. Many of the azaleas are very large and well flowered and they make a grand display. The varieties of ericas or heathers, were not as a rule, very A PEONY BED. tha, the Baby Ramblers, Crimson Ramblers and Tausendschon, are all seen. Of the climbing roses, Tausend- schon, Dorothy Perkins and Lady Gay are particularly attractive. Grown well and exhibited as a single plant Tausendschon, as we have seen it, is superior to any other rose. This does not detract from the beauty of the others, which are also seen in good form. Lady Gay we consider well adapted for combination baskets. There is a blue, or violet, rt)se to be seen, but we would call it a freak of notable, yet there is some very credit- able stock which is used with good effect in combination baskets and ham- pers. Small bougainvilleas, azaleas, primroses and tulips are also much used in combination. In the cheaper lines of trade pans of hyacinths, tulips, narcissi and pink mountain moss, may be noted. They found ready sale. There is also a fair supply of ger- aniums on the market. In hydrangeas, there were some very fair stock, but it showed the ef- fects of hard forcing. The white va- 1913- The Amer /can Fl o r i s t. 527 rietiea are seasonable and should be popular Easter plants. There seemed to be more of a tendency to good sin- grli plants and less to large combina- tion baskets, which we think is right. Nevertheless, there is always stock that can be effectually used in corn- on. it ions. That left to itself would ippear tame. It would appear that the ribbon men have said about the last word in suitable shades. There seems to be a shade to match every Mower and the decorators are using them with fine effect. There have been times when some of the decorators dulled the beauty of the llowers by a garish display of ribbon, but happi- ly, that is passing. On some plants chiffons are now used with good ef- fect. Daisy plants of very large size and covered with flowers were seen in a number of stores. While brighter col- ored stocks have to a considerable ex- tent overshadowed the daisies they yet have admirers. Rhododendrons of fine quality were not infrequently seen. There was also a considerable stock of lily of the valley in pots and pans. At Charles Thorley's House of Flow- ers, Fifth avenue and Forty-sixth street, there was an unusual and re- markable exhibit of orchid plants in full bloom. The large show window fronting Fifth avenue was filled with orchid plants in variety and we doubt if any such exhibit was ever before seen in a retail store in this or any other city. In addition to those ex- hibited in the window there were hun- dreds in other parts of the store. At the close of the Easter business we were informed by Mr. Thorley that his stock of orchids was nearly sold out. Not alone in orchids was this store notable. It was filled with the choicest productions from the best plant grow- ers and sales were very heavy. George M. Stumpp, Fifty-eighth street and Fifth avenue, had a re- markably fine stock of climbing roses. Tausendschon and Dorothy Perkins being especially fine. Orchid plants were also prominent at this store. There were many fine baskets, and readers of The American Florist are well aware of the high quality of work in that line that is turned out by Mr. Stumpp. At the store of Charles A. Dards, Madison avenue and Forty-fourth street, there was a splendid exhibition of first class plant stock, notably roses, acacias, rhododendrons, azaleas and genistas. At Wadley & Smythe's, Fifth avenue - and Forty-second street, the show win- dow was a great feature, being re- arranged from day to day. When we saw it, a grand specimen of Acacia pubescens was the centerpiece and it was flanked by many other fine plants. The color scheme was yellow and just enough yellow ribbon and chiffon was used to carry out the scheme. Max Schling'S store. Central Park and Fifty-ninth street, was filled with fine plants and a large force was kept busy. Alexander McConnell's store was brilliant with fine plants. In front of the store a pleasing effect was pro- duced by a bountiful exhibit of for- sythia in tubs. A. Van Praeg, Fortieth street, oppo- site Bryant Park, had a fine assort- ment of plants and cut flowers. At this store we noted a novel jardiniere, a stock of which had been imported from Germany. It was supported by PEONY BEDS IN A PUBLIC PARK. two very natural looking rabbits, one on each side. It is a novelty that we feel sure will become popular. David Clarke's Sons, Broadway and Seventy-sixth street, had a very large stock of fine plants. This firm has very large floor space and caters to an exceptionally fine family trade. Malandre Bros., who have two fine stores on Broadway, had fine stock and were well sold out. Charles Brown's attractive store was even more attractive than usual, and he and his staff were very busy. At Herman Warendorf's, in the An- sonia hotel, there was an excellent display of plant stock and fine carna- tions were seen. J. H. Small & Sons, Broadway near Twenty-sixth street, had at the be- gining of the Easter business a store full of fine plants which were well thinned out by Saturday night. At the stores of Charles C. Trepel. in Bloomingdale's. Gimbel Bros, and Simpson & Crawford's, an immense amount of plant stock was exhibited and sold. Many wagon loads of cut flowers were also sold at these stores. We have to give Mr. Trepel credit for boosting the publicity movement, as our idea of publicity is to get the people and the flowers together, then sell the flowers. It is impossible in this article to name all the stores where good stock was seen. We have mentioned a few to give an idea of the leading features. All the stores had as good stocks of lilies as could be secured and they sold well, but we have now such a va- riety of color that the lilies seem to be almost overshadowed. In cut flowers. Cut leva Trianse. C. gigas, C. Schroe- deri, gardenias, roses, lily of the val- ley, lilies and sweet peas were promi- nent factors and sold well. Many car- nations and violets were also called for. though it is evident that the vio- let's popularity has sadly waned. It may here be noted that good single violets were more popular than the double varieties. There was an im- mense amount of poor violet stock on the market. Strictly first class stock of pink' roses was not plentiful, but there was an immense amount of the inferior grades. Both red and yellow roses were slow and the price of Amer- ii.iii Beauties fell down on Saturday. A. F. F. Easter Notes of the Chicago Stores. The writer is not prepared to say what the profits might be this Eas- ter, but. judging from the displays, both in richness and variety, 1913 seems to have been a banner year. The stock grown, the manner of s. II- and the economy of management being so varied, there were naturally tig degrees of success with the 528 The American Florist. Mar. 29, Easter stock. But. although Easter comes very early, the profits of the florist this year should compare fa- vorably with their best seasons of pre- vious years. One fact, very flatter- ing to the florists in this vicinity, was the unusually fine display of blooming plants of uniform growth, fine foliage and rich coloring. The E. Wienhoeber Co. display room was a perfect bower from fairy- land. The ceiling was a lace work of smilax intermingled with the daintiest of hanging baskets^daffodils and jon- quils vieing with each other for su- premacy. The little electric lights were covered with yellow shades made to represent large roses. Symbolical of Easter, a tall wreath in the shape of an egg about five feet in height was made of gilded magnolia leaves with a festooning of small oak branches and leaves which were also gilded. Stretched across the center was a suit- able card of bluish tint oh which the words "Easter, 1913" were written in gold. Gold ribbon rosettes and streamers served as a finish. Tall ivies were used as a background to offset its artistic beauty. Mr. Wien- hoeber stated that the fancy plant baskets were very popular among his trade. Among the many beautiful ones shown may be mentioned the fol- lowing : An Egyptian urn shaped basket with a Japanese maple in the center, an Easter lily ' on either side with two deep pink azaleas to give it a touch of color with Boston and maidenhair ferns as a finish. A win- dow basket with handles at the ends of about two feet in length was filled with the deep pink dwarf azaleas, with two small Easter lilies in the center — maidenhair and other small ferns interspersed — and a trailing vine used to cover the handles. The vine used was the ampelopsis. An urn hanging basket suspended with bronze chains, the basket being a bronze green, was arranged with Easter lilies and Alpine violets with the ampelop- sis as a finish. A very fine specimen of an acacia was also displayed. Also some very fine specimens of the Lady Gay baby rambler rose trained on sticks to represent an arbor or trellis. Many fine blooming plants were dis- played. To admire a plant for its beauty is one thing; to understand its life is another. To this end Mr. Wien- hoeber has shown his appreciation of service to his customers for he has each plant labeled : "Please water this plant every day." The Pleischmann Floral Co.'s win- dows were most artistic. Particularly so was the one arranged with onci- dium orchids, among which were ar- ranged a fine display of basket Easter hats in very harmonious colorings. It was a window unequaled for original- ity and style composition. Many choice spring flowers were also shown. A fine specimen of a red pyramid azalea was displayed. Also an unusual bas- ket of immense proportions made of bird's nest straw, and which looked as if each little strand had been gath- ered by some bird and put together into a basket and just fastened here and there. This was planted with a wealth of fancy pink rose bushes with an immense Lady Gay rosebush in the center. A dainty gauze ribbon was woven around the tall handle and was a stunning novelty for the buyer with unlimited purse. Ganger & Bergman, among other novelties, displayed a fine bottle brush plant set in a tall soft green hand- made Italian basket, a fine combina- tion for the brilliant crown of orange and red blossoms surrounded with a wealth of beautiful foliage. The Jap- anese maple tree was most daintily displayed in one of these Italian bas- kets. They also had a fine window display of fancy plant baskets in which the most artistic effects were produced by associating contrasting plants, such as a lily, baby rambler, cinerarias, genistas, hyacinths and tulips. furious little pussy willows appeared in and among the blossoms and the little ducklings shared in the honors, for in the ribbon ornamenta- tion of each basket one of these little ducklings was perched. Among other novelties, a very handsome gold basket was prominent in its simplicity, for it was planted with lily of the valley surrounded with a hedge of pussy wil- lows. One tall pussy willow had a beautiful butterfly perched on its ut- most branch, the butterfly being of pronounced yellow with large extended wings. Tub baskets with just a small group of tulips in the center surround- ed with green moss, showing the bas- ket very distinctly, were noticeable for their simplicity. Chas. A. Samuelson's window sug- gested an original and artistic Co- lonial garden effect. In the back- ground was the old fashioned Co- lonial fence and garden gate in an immaculate coat of white enamel. It was of an original and attractive de- sign, care being taken to have the lines artistic. Baby ramblers were trained over trellises at the sides and reached well up to the ceiling of the window. A garden bank effect was used at the foot for a finish, ferns and palms being used further to en- hance the pink and white effect of the ramblers and the garden gate. In the center of the window was displayed an unusual wistaria tree. The beauty of its pale purple flowers and wealth of rich foliage can hardly be described in words. It was finished around the tub with sheets of green moss. Its majestic grandeur and simplicity of surroundings made it wonderfully at- tractive. John T. Muir is fortunate in hav- ing an extensive space in which to make a fine display of large fancy potted baskets. Simplicity was the keynote of his arrangement. Among his novelties may be mentioned some fine specimen purple bougainvilleas. These were sturdy, rich looking plants, with a wealth of blooms. Purple ticking with an artistic bow was used as a finish for this novelty. His bas- kets were the embodiment of grace and dignity. Perns in general were symphonies in green and an occa- sional color scheme was given by a shading in of a variegated draca>na or a silver ivy. In some of the flat baskets pussy willow served as im- provised handles on which little duck- lings perched. Mr. Muir also dis- played some fine spirea plants, which with their graceful spring surround- ings held their own with the galaxy of other spring blooms. J. Mangel displayed some very fine deep red rhododendrons dressed in mats of tea ticking of the wide raffia variety and tied with a ribbon of the same deep hue. They were very strik- ing in appearance. There was also displayed a very happy combination of a baby rambler rose, lily of the val- ley, and maidenhair ferns in a fancy basket design. A large artistic pink carnation wreath had for a head-piece an immense cluster of the butterfly sweet peas tied with a ribbon of the same hue. In this connection Mr. Mangel again showed his appreciation of the little things that make for beauty and originality, for he had fas- tened to the ends of the streamers a few rich colored pansies very appro- priate for the sentiment they convey. Some of his Regent street nosegays seen this week were -especially at- tractive. A combination of Prince de Bulgarie rose buds with one small one in the center surrounded with a row of forgetmenots and these in turn with a row of the rosebuds, and then another row of forgetmenots with a rose foliage for a finish, was very fine. The difference between the French nosegay and the Regent street design is that the French scatter the flowers throughout in uneven petite sprays, while the English make them up in a Colonial fashion, keeping each flower separately in circles or clus- ters as the case may be and giving more of flat effect. The Bohannon Floral Co. windows were resplendent with fine specimens of the dwarf Scotch heather arranged in vases of ancient Roman design and some of the Dresden effect. Some very fine specimen planted basket ef- fects were also shown. The new store "From Grower to Consumer" has some very prettily arranged baby rambler rose bushes trained in fancy baskets with loops for outer handles on which the branches of the roses were trailed, leaving an opening in the center from which a small canary cage was sus- pended in which was a real live ca- nary singing his merry lay as if sum- mer were really here. Here was also displayed the new "Radium" rose, a perfectly-shaped flower of a rich im- perial pink color, shading a little lighter towards the edge as the flower expands. It is of a splendid color and entirely distinct, strinkingly dif- ferent from the silvery-flesh color which deepens to the center of the beautiful double form of Prince de Bulgarie. Wm. J. Smyth showed potted plants in great variety and in the pink of perfection. Among his fancy planted baskets one struck the writer as be- ing particularly novel and attractive in its arrangement. A white baby rambler was surrounded with Easter lilies of the dwarf variety, in the cen- ter and towards the side a taller genista was arranged with ferns of the Boston variety tapering down to the opposite side witn a fine cluster of primula. The basket was a sort of tub effect with a handle on each side. On each handle a deep pink satin rosette was placed. On some of his designs were artistic ornaments of the embroidered gauze ribbons in two-tone effects. These were espe- cially appropriate and dainty with the delicate simplicity of the primulas. Some rambler hybrids of the rich crimson variety were also shown dressed in ticking of the same rich red with a ribbon ornamentation of the same color. Such was also the finish of a prettily decorated deep red rhododendron plant. *9'3- The American Florist. 52!» LANCASTER COUNTY FLORISTS' CLUB BANQUET. H. C. Rowe's store on Monroe street had a most attractive window display- ing in the center an immense white and gold basket in which a beautiful specimen of the Lady Gay rambler was planted surrounded with an ex- cellent green setting of ferns. His English Hawthorne trees were an original novelty not shown elsewhere, and looked stunning among bis fancy baskets. They were suitably gar- nished with the wide satiny ticking of a deep red and a handsome sash ribbon. A. Lange's window was resplendent with every variety of spring blooms. The hanging baskets suspended from the ceiling in among green smilax made it look more like a conservatory than a show window. Some fancy vases of the window shape with tulip ■ornamentations were filled with speci- men blooms of the same flower and finished with a border of boxwood and made a most fetching present for Easter. Lily of the valley in fancy vases surrounded with boxwood and the dainty primulas in Japanese de- signs made a very attractive showing. The violet baskets filled with violets and tied with a violet cord were dain- ty and well selected. The Alpha Floral Co. window- showed careful planning, for the dif- ferent blooms were gracefully ar- ranged and the color scheme was very noticeable. The fine crowns of azaleas were prettily decorated with ribbon bows and so placed that only the crowns showed. The ceilings of the different windows were curtained with smilax and the window pillars covered with the same. On these were attached glass floral tubes filled with sweet peas, orchids, forgetme- nots, lily of the valley and so forth. O. J. Friedman's window and Easter display of cut flowers was particularly fine in choice specimens of the double lilac bushes, a comparatively new fea- ture, and they looked so perfect that one would imagine that each flower had been molded instead of grown to nature. The Easter lilies and baby rambler roses were artistically placed in fancy baskets and pottery. In spite of a blizzard on Friday. Satur- day was a fine day for the Chicago florists and every store visited was filled with eager customers and each and every assistant was taxed to the utmost. A. E. K. Chicago Spring: Show. Preparations for the annual spring show of the Horticultural Society of Chicago, to be held at the Art Insti- tute April 1-5, are nearly completed With every indication that this will 1 ne of the most attractive spring displays ever made in this country. The plans include many novel tea tures, one being a piscatorial exhii.it of considerable magnitude and rare interest to lovers of aquaria plants, etc. The final premium list has been mailed to prospective exhibitors, but additional copies may be had on ap- plication to Secretary R. J. Haight, Monon building, Chicago. THE ROSE. Care of Young- Stock. The care of young stock will now be one of the principal duties of the grower. When it is remembered that any neglect or carelessness in this matter will be sure to affect the after life of the plant, it will be patent that they should at this season have the very best of care. Any grower who allows his stock to get stunted for want of a shift is handicapping him- self for the whole season. Plants of this description are hard to get started in the bench and never do make that free, vigorous growth so essential to long stemmed high grade blooms. From now on to planting time, plants will require copious supplies of water and almost daily syringing, it is well to see to having them placed "ii a bench where the drainage is per- fect and the light unobscured. so thai the soil may not become sodden and sour. To keep the young stock in a vigorous growing condition, free from mildew and spot, great care must be exercised in ventilation. .\s this is lial to success and as the art of ventilation is frequently misapplied or carelessly performed, it may be well t.r .1. -scribe the proper method of admit- ting air to the stock without causing As soon as the temperature begins to rise the ventilators should be raised but not far enough to affect the tem- perature of the house. This must be attended to very frequently as t hi 530 The American Florist. Mar. 29, get warmer, never allowing the house to get near the maximum till the ven- tilators are fully open and reducing In the afternoon with the same care. By using this system young stock can be raised with foliage of such texture that it is almost immune from spot and mildew. Those who intend planting for early summer cutting should now have their stock in three-inch pots. By planting in April the stock gets the full ad- vantage of the best growing season of the year and will make plants fit to bear a good crop of flowers by June when the other houses are cleared for planting or getting a rest. The soil should be got into a healthy condition before being brought into the house. If wet when brought in it should be allowed to lie on the bench for some days and be turned over occasionally until it gets into proper condition. Nothing is lost by this delay. C. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Treating New and Rare Sorts. As soon as the novelties and scarce sorts are received it is important they have proper care, to avert any chance of their being checked. Continuous growth so that the largest number ol cuttings may be taken and established prior to planting time is the aim. To this end prepare a bench in a light house where the temperature of 60 degrees can be maintained and plant them into 3 inches of good compost that is moderately light. Light composts permit the roots to ramble quickly, which results in im- mediate and active growth. Three inches apart in the rows and four inches between rows is ample space for plants out of 214.-inch pots. Give a copious watering and then let the supply be governed by the appearance of the foliage, which is an index to the activity and condition of the roots. Should they become yellow the supply should be lessened and if they remain green and active it is safe to say the conditions are normal. In a short time it will be noticed the foliage and stems begin to expand, which indicates the roots are developing freely and finding what they require. "When four inches high the ends may be taken out and used as cuttings. It is well not to take these cuttings too long, but leave some leaves on each plant to act as "lungs." and thus keep up a continuous and healthy growth. In a short time it will be noticed new breaks are being put forth, which in the course of a few weeks will be long enough for cuttings. Where the plant- ing does not take place until June, all the successive batches of cuttings may be planted in a like manner to furnish other cuttings. It is difficult to esti- mate how many plants can be made from one, but this process of progress- ion is often far-reaching, resulting in an increase of ten to twenty fold. ELMER D. SMITH. Packing: Plants for Express. For shipments not requiring more than Ave or six days to reach desti- nation, pack in wooden boxes that have been previously lined with paper or other material to keep out the frost. The plants should be thorough- ly watered, turned out of the pots and wrapped tight in some sort of pliable paper to keep the earth intact. With a light coat of excelsior on the bottom of the box, the plants are then placed close together on their sides, with the ball of earth next to the side of the box. This is followed by another row in which the ball is placed next to that in the first row, the operation being repeated until the bottom of the box is covered. In putting in the next tier, reverse them, beginning at the other side, and so continue until finished. The main object is to pack securely, preventing them from shifting, even though roughly handled. Any intervening spaces between the plants and side or top of the box should be filled with excelsior, sawdust or some other ma- terial, so that if the package is turned upside down they cannot move about. Inexperienced packers invariably fail in this respect, and often when the plants reach their destination they have so shifted in the box as to be entirely destitute of soil, as well as badly broken. See to it that they can not move. Each variety must be labeled and some means provided so that the re- cipient can unpack without danger of getting them mixed. A system many have adopted is to wrap one, two, three or four plants of a kind into a bundle, each bundle being provided with a label, and they are thus packed. Where five or more of a kind are ordered they are separated by a sheet of paper. In very severe weath- er it is sometimes necessary to wrap the boxes with several thicknesses of paper as a safeguard against frost. In very warm weather the foregoing method is impracticable, as they are likely to heat and thus be ruined. From May to October the plants are generally wrapped and set upright in shallow boxes, which have been pro- vided with a post in each corner, to which cleats are nailed. Then slats are placed an inch apart to form the cov- er, thus assuring a free circulation of air. Elmer D. Smith. The Young Man in Flower Trade. Paper read by II. Kleinstarink, Jr., before the Kentucky Society of Florists. As there are so many advantages in the flower business, I will not try to tell all of them, but will mention the main ones of the trade, from my standpoint. To begin with, the great- est advantage, to my mind, is that through the florists' labor they bring happiness and beauty to many homes. They see the fruits of their labor daily in the gardens and homes of the peo- ple, rich and poor alike. Another ad- vantage is, that working among and surrounded by flowers, tends to give a greater influence for good than any other vocation which we could have chosen. Besides we all know that we are in one of the most healthful and agreeable of trades, as it is not confining in any sense of the word. An old proverb says, that "variety is the spice of life," so if we go by this, we have by far the largest variety of any business, as Nature provides us with innumerable subjects to work with and improve upon. Now as to the disadvantages of the trade — there are a great many, but it is more difficult to define them. The risks are greater in our business, as we can never count on the elements, such as wind, hail, and very cold weather. Of course the above relates only to the grower, and not to the store-keeper. One great disadvantage is the uncertain hours, which has nev- er, and never will be overcome. One enemy of the grower, with which he has always to contend, is the thous- ands of insects that infest the plants under artificial culture. Another dis- advantage is the constant fumigating and spraying of different preparations to keep the pests under control. There are a great many more that could be mentioned, but I will leave my more worthy successor to give his opinions. After all is said, the advantages over- come the disadvantages, so here's to the trade, from a young florist. Society of American Florists. OUTDOOR SHOW AT MINNEAPOLIS. At the executive meeting of the board of directors of the S. A. F., held in Minneapolis. Minn., February 25-26, Vice-President Theodore Wirth submitted a plan for an outdoor plant exhibit, which met with the approval of the board. Mr. Wirth was author- ized to solicit information as to what extent growers would be willing to make use of the opportunities of- fered. The accompanying diagram shows the proposed garden, which is to be adjacent to the Minnesota Na- tional Guard Armory, where the meet- ings and the exhibition are to be held. The shaded beds could be used for shrubs, evergreens, etc., there being 17,000 feet of available space. The flower beds, intended for bedding plants of all descriptions, will have 13.000 square feet. Mr. Wirth thinks that outside ex- hibits have been too long neglected at S. A. F. conventions and hopes to set a high mark at this exhibition. Growers of all kinds of hardy and tender plants are invited to send ex- hibits of plants in spring planting time, each exhibit to fill properly an allotted space. The plants will be properly planted in the exhibition garden and property cultivated and protected, so they will be in good condition at the time of the conven- tion. Each exhibitor will be allowed to display his name and the name of the plants, the name and labels to con- form to a uniform scale as to size and character. The plants will remain in the garden for the rest of the season and will be returned to the exhibitor or their purchaser in the fall. The board of park commissioners offers the use of the land free of charge and will put the grounds in serviceable condition. Some arrange- ment will be made whereby the S. A. F. will sell the space to exhibitors at a low figure, the price to be just large enough to pay expenses of plant- ing, maintenance and reshipment of plants, the exhibitor to bear all cost of shipment to and from Minneapolis. The location of the proposed garden is a good one and proper care of plants is assured. Novelties especial- ly are desired and enough of them to make a bed or at least a good dis- play. Ilntending exhibitors are re- quested to inform Mr. Wirth of the number and size of plants to be shown before April 1 in order that a fair distribution of space may be made. Besides the shrubs, all kinds of bed- ding and ornamental plants are de- sired. TRINIDAD, COLO. J. H. Cain, man- ager of the Central Park Greenhouses, expects to double the size of his plant next year. The firm is a new one, but already is in a flourishing condition. About half the space is devoted to lettuce and radishes. *9*3- The American Florist. 531 o •PRELIMiriAer PLArt QjTDGD^-CLAriTiriG EXHIBITIOM (% 5.A.F?o.H.convEriTion MlMMEAPOLIS, MlMHE SOTA ° s i» 15 -50 ■Hardy loses *J~*> —Peonies £-» —A peouy bed lillus.i .'-^ — Peony beds in a public park (illus.) mT Easter notes of the Chicago Stores K-i The retail trade p-° — Easter in New York stores J-b Lancaster county florists' club banquet (Ulus) 529 Chicago spring show Mj< The rose jjjjj —Care of young stock °-» Chrysanthemums ■_';;' — Treating new and rare sorts ->iu —Packing plants for express. 530 Outdoor show at Minneapolis iillus.) mo Third international flower Bho-w -_>-^ < bicago greenhouses damaged 533 — Wreck at Deerfield Nurseries (illus.) 532 —Wreck at Hoerber Bros, (illus.) 533 1 linalia ?J* Pittsburg _':;' Terre Haute ?•>* The Easter trade °;» The Wilcox loss 5;>5 1 11 ii I nary ">»g — Joseph Bancroft 2:;;J — Francis Brill 5.i5 —Nathan D. Pierce 5SJ —Archibald Robbie •'■••' Publicity -'fi \ rieau Rose Society Jgg v,i 1 Associatioi iardeners Mo New York hotels •_'■;'' 1 1 reland "j" Chicago :,lz :::: :■,!.:, ,';.'.'.'.'...' 552 Philadelphia New Detroit 'J2r. Boston »"» The seed trade •.'';" — Seed and weight hills pending 5BU —French bulbs ■,,i" I t , . 1 ate I rancis Brill (portrait 1 560 Market ■-■■• uers j><™ Potato c if Ireland <'* —Prices of indoor fruits and vegetables '' '-* Horseradish webworm 564 The nursery trade 56b — Lilacs '''' European papers announce the death of Wm. Cocker, the eminent Scotch rosarian. American Rose Society. SPECIAL PRIZES. For roses from glass devoted to the growing of stock for the New York market, offered by Henshaw & Fenrieta, New York; for the best 25 Richmond, $25.00; 25 Killarney, $25.00; 25 yellow roses, $25.oii. This is a fine prize and offered especially for New York city market growers. Harry O. May prize, for the best new rose not on the market, $25.00. Entries have already been made for the Philadelphia Growers' prize, retail dealers' exhibit and divisions B, C. D. New rose registered by the Florex Gardens. North Wales, Pa., the Ma- vourneen. Sport of Pink Killarney, very large bud. averaging 30 petals, color deep pink, reverse side of petal almost as dark as the inside of petal, very fragrant, good foliage. The judges so far appointed are John N. May, Adam Graham, Patrick Welsh. Philip Breitmeyer, Robert Pyle, George Asmus, A. B. Cartledge, Alexander Cummings. Jr. An illustrated lecture will be given Tuesday evening. April 8, "ii "Roses as Decorative Plants," by Robert Pvle, president of the Conard & Jones Co.. West Grove. Pa. The membership of the American Rose So- ciety is sending in the dues nicely, the more the better. "A Rose for Every Home, a Bush for Every Garden." New York city homes need the roses. Benjamin Hammond, Sec'y. Council Bluffs. Ia.— Roy Wilcox, of the J. F. Wilcox establishment, es- timates his firm's loss in the tornado of March 23-24 at $50,0011 to $75,000. Personal. Elmer D. Smith and wife. Adrian, Mich., have returned from the south. Frank Pelicano is making the trip from San Francisco to New York to attend the National Flower Show. Publicity. There will be a meeting on Monday afternoon, April 7, at the Grand Cen- tral Palace, New York, of the National Publicity Committee, provided for at the last convention of the S. A. F. in Chicago, to consider the proposition of providing for a permanent secre- tary of the national committee to aid in advancing the publicity movement. All florists' clubs in the country having a publicity committee and having ap- pointed a representative to member- ship in this national committee, should see that their representative is notified of this meeting and is in attendance. If unable to be present another mem- ber should be sent to represent the club. W. R. PlERSON. Representative of the Publicity Com- mittee of the New York Florists' Club. National Association of Gardeners. FLOWER SHOW programme. The National Association of Gar- deners has completed its programme for the International Flower Show week, New York, April 5-12. Its head- quarters will be the Murray Hill ho- tel. Park avenue and Fortieth street. The secretary will be at the head- quarters every morning from the open- ing until the closing of the show, to arrange for the admission cards and other entertainment of members of the N. A. G. Season tickets to the show will be issued only on presenta- tion of the association's 1913 member- ship card. A meeting of the association will be held on Monday afternoon, April 0, at 2 o'clock, in the lecture hall of the Grand Central Palace. P. F. Fei- ton of London. England, will address the members at 3 o'clock on the prac- tical usages of flowers. On Tuesday evening at 9 o'clock members of the association will assemble in the men's dining hall of the Murray Hill ho- tel for a "Dutch treat," and a social evening generally. On Wednesday the National Gardeners and Florists' bowl- ing tournament will be held under the auspices of the National Association, in which the members of the Society of American Florists are invited to participate, at Thums' bowling alleys, Broadway and Fifty-first street, be- ginning at 9 o'clock in the morning and lasting throughout the day. The tournament is open to teams of three men. members of a local gardeners or florists' society or club, and mem- bers in good standing either of the S. A. F. or N. A. G. The individual tournament is open to members in good standing of the N. A. G. or S. A. F. Many valuable prizes have al- ready been contributed The sweep- stake prize to be competed for by the three members of the N. A. G. making the highest scores, and the three mem- bers of the S. A. F. making the high- est scores, is a piece of silver of the value of $50. donated by President Waite of the National Association. Other entertainment will be provided during the week which will be an- nounced during the first days of the show. Members of the National As- sociation of Gardeners should bear in mind that their membership card will be necessary to participate in the various entertainments; so do not leave your cards at home when starting for the show in New York. M. C. EREL. Sec'y. New York Hotels. Hotel Martinique will lie s. A. P. nm] O. H. Headquarters Single Room Double Room One Person Two Persons Without With Without With HOTEL Bath Bath Bath Bath Martinique Broadway and 32d St $2.00-$!. no $3-J5 Woodstock West 43d St., near Broadway $2.00 2.50 $3 *- 6 Astor Broadway and 43d St 2.50-$3.00 3.50- 5.00 *-$4 f- 7 AIcAlpin Greelev Sq. and Broadway 1.50- 2.50 2.00- 5.00 $1 tor each extra person Manhattan 42d St. and .Madison Ave 2.50 up 3.50 up 4 up .", up Imperial Broadway and 32d St 2.00 2.50 up 3-4 4 up Grand Union 42d St., Grand Central Station 1.00- 1.50 2.50 2- 3 3.50 Broadway and 31st St 1.50 2.00- 2.50 2 3- * Prince George 5th Ave. and 2Sth St 2.00- 3.00 3- 4 Cadillac Broadway and (3d St 1.50 up 2.00 up § up * up York 7th Ave and 30th St 1.50- 2.00 2.00- 4.00 §- 3 3- 5 Wolcott 31st St. and 5th Ave 2.00 3.00 5 Murray Hill Park Ave and 40th St 2.00 3.00 3 4 Holland ■„„_„„ o 5th Ave. and 30th St 2.00-3.00 3.00- o.OO 4-8 Bristol „ „„ 122 West 49th St 1.00 211H 1.50 Sup Earle 103 Waverly Place 1.50 (10% discount to florists. American and European plans.) He34th StQUand Broadway 1.50- 2.00 2.00 up §-3 3 up Chelsea . „„ W ''3d St 1-50 2.00 Except as stated, all thes.- hotels are conducted on the European plan. •S3.50 >*L50 §*2-o0 *9*3- The American Florist. 537 Meetings Next Week. Albany. N. Y., April 3, 8 p. m. -Albany Mti rials' Club, 71 i:\ State Btreet. Buffalo. N. Y., April 1, 8 p. m. -IUiffalo Florists' Club, 385-387 EUlcott streel Dayton, 0.. April 3. 8 p. m, -DaytoD V\»v- Ists* i tub. 37 E. Fifth street. Denver, Colo., March 31. Colorado Florists' Club, L. M. A. ball. 1412 Curtis street. Detroit, Mich., March 31. 8 p. m. — Detroll Florists" Club, 247 Randolph Btreet Fall River, Mass.. April 1, 8 p. m. Fall Rivet Florists and Gardeners' Association. Grand Rapids, Mich.. March 31. Grand Rap- Ids Florists and Gardeners' Club, office ■*' member. Edward Freyling, Secretary, 891 Wealthy avenue. Indianapolis, Ind., April 1. 7:30 p. m. Stair Florists' Association of Indiana, sen.' House. Lake Geneva. Wis., April 5, 8 p. m. Lake Geneva Gardeners' and l ore men '8 Association) Horticultural hall. Lenox, Mass., April 5.- Lenox Horticultural Society. Los Angeles. Calif., April 1. Los Angeles County Horticultural Society. Louisville, Kv.. April 2, 8 p. m. — The Ken- tucky Society of Florists. Third and Broadway. Milwaukee. Wis., April 3, 8 p. m.— Milwnu- kee Florists" Club, St. Charles Hotel, City Hall square. Minneapolis. Minn., April 1. — Minneapolis Florists* Club, 115 North Sixth street. Montreal, Que.. March 31, 7:45 p. m. — Mon- i real < Jardeuers' and Florists' Club, Royal Guardians building, 224 Sherbrootc street west. New Orleans, La., April 2. 8 p. m.— German Gardeners' Club. 024 Common steet. Newport, R. I., April 2. — Newporl Horticul- tural Society. I*. T. Reynolds. Secretary, Rug- bies avenue- Philadelphia, Pa., April 1, 8 p. m.— Florists' Club of Philadelphia. Horticultural Hall, Broad streel. above Spruce. Pittsburg, Pa,, April 1, 8 p. m. -Florists' and Gardeners' Club of Pittsburg. Fort Pitt Hotel. 10th street and Penn avenue. Salt Lake City, Utah.— Sail Lake Florists' Clnb, Huddart Floral Co.. t»4 Main street. San Francisco, Calif., Aoril 5. -Pacific Coast Horticultural Society, T. F. Taylor. Secretary, 2735 Golden Gate avenue. Seattle, Wash.. April 1.— Seattle Florists' Association, I lumber of Commerce, Second avenue and Columbia street. Tacoma. Wash., April 3. — Tacoma Florists' Association, Maccal Hall. Utica, N. Y., April 3, 8 p. m.— Utica Flor- ists' Club, Genesee Hall, Oneida square, Washington, D. C, April 1, 8 p. m. — Flor- ists' Club of Washington, 1214 F street. X. W. Wants, For Sale, Etc One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv. For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section. Where answers are to be mailed from this office enoloie 10 cents extra to cover postage etc. Situation Wanted — Position as traveling sales- man for seeds, bulbs, plants or florists' suoplies. Address Key 78n. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— As Florist and gardener; well up in Carnation and Chrysanthemum grow- ing. Single man; good reference. Key 8(X>. care American Florist Co. Situation Wanted— As florist and gardener in private plac.^; Hollander; 10 years in this country; married, no children; life experience: can furnish the best of refi rem es. Address Key 801. care American Florist. Situation Wanted -Held gardener. Englishman, age 40. marred, without family. Life experience in all branches, including Orchids, Roses, Carna- tions. Mums, Earlv Forcing, fruit and vegetables, etc. Good references. E. Richmond. Elma d nter. N. V. Situation Wanted— (in commercial or private place by an all art und man with 20 years ol prac- tical experience in this country and Europe; single, 35 years of age. Can furnish the best of recom- mendations from loading firms. Pot plants, roses, carnations and landscape gardening a specialty, State salary when writing. Gkorge BAKAIT1S, 5433 North Secley av.. Chicago Situation Wanted As bead gardener or super- intendent. Good grower of em Bowers, potted plants. indoors and out doors:vegeta!>les and fruits. Good experience in lawn and park work: under- stand management of private place park, ceme- tery, or institution. Am 30 years of age. married, no children. Have been in the gardening and florist business for 15 years. Can furnish best r, I- erences to parte requiring such a man. Address, Key 7r"9. care American Florist. Help Wanted Two experienced salesladii ■ Apply W. VV. Baknakd Co , 253 W, Madison St.. Chicago. HI. Help Wanted -Florist and gardener for public park; must be competent for in and outside work; State expire in i aii.l u.igrs wanted. Si'tT. of Parks. Davenport, Iowa. Help Wanted -A bookkeeper who has had ex- perience in bookkeeping in a florist's store. Ad- dress A. F. F„ care American Florist, 124 F.ast 24th Street. Now York. Help Wanted— Florist and gardener, competent to take charge of greenhouse, garden and grounds at State Institution. Address Superintendent, State Public School, Owatonna. Minn. Help Wanted Honest young lady with some experience to take care of floral establishment in Chicago. Very good chance for advancement, with good salary. Key S05. care American Florist. For Sale— Well located retail store, centrally located, doing good business for over five years. This is a rare opportunity, price very reasonable; going south object of selling. Key 804. care American Florist. Help Wanted Married man to take charge of private greenhouse in suburb. For contpetent man will pay $100.00 per month. Residence, light and beat. free. C. A- Stonehii.l. 159 N. Michigan ave. For Sale or Lease-5 greenhouses at Madison, N. J.. 1 mile from station. AVz acresof land.9-room dwelling, up to-date, cheap, and low rent to pros pective buyer. Address, R. S.. 2f>5 Rosedale Ave.. Madison. N. J. For Lease— In Boston, Mass.; greenhouse in operation: new boiler; outside ground. Three room cottage included if desired. Cheap to a de- sirable tenant or might rent on shares. Owner has other business. Address Key 807, care American Florist. For Sale-Two acres with 25.000 square feet of glass: up-to-date improvements, cement benches: fine dwelling house and barn; nice orchard. Every- thing in first-class condition. 10 minutes from R. R. and C. L. Ben. Yollman. 430 Ridge Ave.. Wilmette, 111. For Sale \ good paying Florist Business in a Michigan city of 14.000 will be sold now or June 15th at a bargain; small house and store connected to 4,000 feet of glass right in business center of city. Will stand closest investigation. Come and investigate. First-class trade. Owner will retire. Established 25 years and in good repair. Jacob Schneider, Florist. Manistee, Mich. For Sale-At a sacrifice, for cr-ih; about 2000 feet of glass, stocked with carnation s. chrysanthe- mums, bedding stock and small fljwers. A fine proposition to one that thoroughly understands the business. Large retail trade and all the wholesale you can handle. Four acres of land; on car line on the main street of city of 20,000. For particulars address R. S. Elwood. Receiver. Albuquerque. N. M. Public Sale- (if Moral plain known as Tin Moi ns Floral Co .will be bold a I tlie easl door ol the City Hall, in Morris, 1 II. The real estate con sists of 6 acres ol ground planted in all kinds of fruit trees and berries: 3 new greenhouses 23x125 feet and 12 smaller houses all in good condition. < Ine 12 room dwrlhng hous.- with all mod' rn eon rcniences, OneS-room cottage; big packing shed, et liar and barn, Ten per cent cash on day ol sale and the balance when ri po't of the sale is approved b\ the Court. AnnaKrahn. Administratrix ol the e~tat. ol hind Krahn, deceased. Wanted An experienced gardener, to lease 38 1 ri Hous board. Ccal cheap and hand\ for greenhouse. Street ears stop at door. Paved road. Best of maikets. Addn-s Mary E. Jones. Finleyville, Pa.. R. D. 2 Wflntfid* Gardener and houseman. Expe *7 , -, rienced in care of greenhouse North Shore Chicago Suburb. Wife must be goo laundress. All year position. Good opportunit for couple without children. References required Address Key 802, core American Florist Help Wanted Expert Orchid Grower by the Beechwood Heights Nurseries at Bound Brook. N. V , to take charge of their Orchid department. Only a strictly com potent man required. Good salary to right parte Apply by mail to, THOMAS YOUNG, Jr., 500 Fifth Ave., N. Y. CITY. Situation Wanted Good Carnation Grower capable of taking charge. For further particulars, Address, Key 796, care American Florist. The Chance of a Lifetime for a Hustling Gardener. Here is a big thing lor a practical man with a little money who wants to own a business. 12 acresof cultivated land, watered by a running brook, located on 2 main roads, 10 miles from Boston. 8 minutes from electric cars. 20 minutes from steam cars. City water piped all over the place 15.000 feet of glass in three houses; 15.000 extra carnation plants and 40.000 \oung plants, all of best varieties. Boiler house with cellar for 100 tons of coal. Large barn, stable room for two liors, s. Modern 9-room house, electric lights, hot and cold water, furnace heat. Plenty of office room in house. This property is in first-class con dition and near a big market that will take all that can be grown und>-r glass or in the open You can receive further details by writing to The McFarland Publicity Service Box 675, Harrisburg, Pa. IF your Spring Stock is right, advertise it now. There is much inquiry as to who can fill the orders this early season and the early advertise- ment gets there. 538 The American Florist, Mar. 2g, 20,000 Geraniums 4nin^3reaanddy to go out. If you are interested, write us and tell us your wants. Also look over our soft wooded plant list in last week's issue. Send for our fern and plant list. GEO.A.KUHL, Wholesale Grower, Pekin, III. SPECIALTIES Roses, from 3-inch pots. Chrysanthemums Carnations for fall delivery. Smllax, Violets IN BEST VARIETIES. Prices low. Send for list. JOHN SCOTT, Wood Brothers, gggg The New Double Marguerite MRS. F. SANDER It's a good spring and suramci proposition and will keep you supplied with plenty of cut flowers at a time when all other flowers are scarce. 2-in. pots $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per lOOO. ELMER RAWLINGS, Wholesale Florist, OLEAN, N. Y. PALMS, FERNS AND Decorative Plants Rutland Rd. a E. 45th St. i BROOKLYN N Y A. N. Pierson, Inc. Wholesale Florists CROMWELL, - CONN. John Bader Co. B. L. ELllOT, Owner. Wholesale Plantsman 1826 Rialto St.. N. S. PITTSBURG, PA. Primula Obcoruca, strong plants, in bud and bloom. 4-inch. $5.00 per 100. $45.00 per 1000; out of 2H-inch plants that will bloom for Xmas. $1.50 per 100, $14.00 per 1000. Malacoides, oiant Baby Primrose, strong, 2H-inch. $2.00 per 100. 300 for t5.00. Asparagus Plumosus and Sprengeri, strong. 2V2-inch. $2,00 per 100. $15.00 per 1000: 3-inch, $3.00 per 100 $25.00 per 1000. J. C. SCHMIDT, Bristol, Pa. I Robert Craig Co... 3£ PALMS and Novelties in Decorative Plants. ■ Market and 49th Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Eau Claire, Wis. — The meetings of the newly formed Eau Claire Horti- cultural Society are arousing much in- terest. Greenfield, Ind.— Horace G. Beck- ner will remove his nursery stock from North Pennsylvania street to the east part of town. Alton, N. H.— An appropriation of $1,000 has been made for a green- house for the agricultural department of the local high school. Westerly, R. I.— Simon J. Reuter of the firm of S. J. Reuter & Son, Inc., suffered a paralytic shock Sunday af- ternoon, March 10, at his home in this city. Our New Crimson Carnation PRINCESS DAGMAR will be disseminated next season, 1913-1914. We are booking orders now at $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. Princess Dagmar will be exhibited at the, National Show in New York. PATTEN & CO., Tewksbury, Mass. ROSES!! ROSES!! ROSES!! ROSES!! n .nfiaH Ct nr Lr • Richmond, White Killarney, Brides, Kaiserin, Pink Killamey, UTdllCU OIUWB.. Bridesmaids. 2>4-in. pots. Price. $10.00 per 100; $100 per 1000. Ready first of March. Aurn Rant Qf f\r\c • My Maryland, Pink Killarney, Richmond, Perles, White V/Wll-IAUUl OlUl-ft . KiUamey, Kaiserin. 2H-in. pots. $5.00 per 100: $47.50 per 1000. Ready middle of March. PARNATinN PTTTTI'N'fi.C • Enchantress, Rose Pink Enchantress, May t/AHnnllUn VUlllllua. Day, White Enchantress. Lady Bountiful, Queen Louise, White Perfection, O. P. Bassett. Price. $3.00 per 100: $25.00 per 1000. Ready now. VERBENA PLANTS AND CUTTINGS J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. CARNATIONS Rooted Cuttings, Season Readv Now. Per 100 Rosette $6 00 St. Nicholas 6 00 Benora 6 00 Glorlosa 4 00 White Wonder 3 00 White Perfection 3 00 White Enchantress 3 00 Enchantress 3 00 Rose Pink Encnantress 3 00 Scarlet Glow 3 00 Mrs. C. W. Ward 3 00 Bonfire 3 00 1913. Per 1000 $60 00 60 CO 50 TO 30 00 25 CO 25 00 25 00 25 00 25 00 25 00 25 00 25 00 Rooted Cuttings Our Specialty. Fine stock: even size: well rooted cuttings. F. DORNER 6c SONS CO. LA FAYETTE, LND. A FEW GOOD THINGS YOU WANT. Geraniums, Nutt. Buchner. Ricard, Perkins Poitevine. 2-in.. $2.00 per 100: 3 in., $5.00 per 100, Boston and Whitmani Ferns, 3-in., 10c; 4-in., 15c; 5 in., 25c. Dracaena bid., 3-in., $5.00: 4 in. $10.00: 5 in. $25.00 per 100. Vinca Var., 2 in,, 2c. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2-in., $2.50 per 100. Asparagus Plumosus, 2-in., $3.00 per 106. Heliotrope, Scarlet Sage, Lemon Verbenas, Cigar Plant, 2-in.. $2.00 per 100. Cash with order. GEO. M. EMMANS. Newton. N. J. Boston Ferns, 21 , in., $3.00 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. Roosevelt Ferns, 2} 2 in. , $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. Whitmani Compacta, W% in., $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. 250 at lOOO rates. HENRY H. BARROWS & SON, "EBR* ASPARAGUS Pi IMS 3-in. pots, strong. $4.00 per 100; 2!4-in. pots. $3.00 per 100; 2-in. pots, $2.00 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri, 3-in. pots. S3.00 per 100; 2Vi-in. pots. $2.00 per 100. Daisies, yellow. 3-in. pots. $4.00 per 1C0. Antherlcum Variegatum, 4-in. pots. $1.00 per doz ,3-in. pots. 75c per doz. Begonia Luminosa, in bloom. 4-in. pots. $1.C0 doz Smilax, 4-in. pots, $1.00 per doz. Ivy, hardy English, 3-in, pots. $4X0 per 100; 4 in. pots. $1.00 prr doz. Kentia Belmoreana, 3 leaves, $1.00 per doz. Petunias, double white. 2H-in- pots. $3.00 per 100. Vincas, variegated. 2h-in. pots, strong, $3 per 100. Swainsona Alba, 2H-in. pots, $3.C0 per 100. Rooted Cuttings of Fuchsias, 4 varieties; Fever- few. Little Gem; Ageratum, Artillery Plants, Parlor Ivy, il.00 per 100. Myrtle, the real bridal Myrtle, 3-in. pots. $1.00 per doz; 4-in. pots, $1.50 per doz, C. EISELE, 1 1 th and Westmoreland Streets PHILADELPHIA, PA. WE GROW PLANTS Geraniums and other Bedding plants in quanti- ties and now have a large stock ready in splendid shape, for immediate shipment. Special price for large lots. 2-in. 3-in. per per Geraniums, Standard and Ivy Leaved 100 100 Varieties $2 00 $3.00- Mt.of Snow and Mrs. Pollock 3.00 Scented, Nutmeg, Lemon, ete 2.00 3.00 Pansy Geraniums, Mary Washington. Mrs. Laval 2.00 3.00 Lantanas, 10 Varieties 2.00 3.00 Lemon Verbena, Aloysua Citrodora... 2.00 3.00 Lobelia, Kathleen Mallard and Crystal Palace Gem 2.00 Moonvines, Noctiflora and Leari 2.00 3.00 Salvia, Bonfire and Zurich 2.00 3.00 Parlor Ivy, Senecio Scandens 2.00 3.00 Swainsona, Alba, and Rosea 2.00 3.00 HardyPhlox, 20varieties 2. HI 3.00 Smilax 2 00 Fuchsias, Rozain Boucharlat collection, one plant each, one hundred varieties. $10.00; 2 collec- tion. $15.00. Smilax Seedlings. 75c. per 100. $6.C0 per 1000. Cash with Order. R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md, Mention the American Florist when writing i9'3- The American Florist. 539 ON YOUR WAY TO TH E FLOWER SHOW MAKE YOUR HEADQUARTERS WITH THE HOUSE OF RICE 1220 Race Street PHILADELPHIA, PA. Clean Sphagnum Moss 10 Burlap Bales . $13.50 10 Wired Bales (large) 11.00 Vaughan's Seed Store CHICAGO Osmundine i Osmunda Fibre or Orchid Peat.) BROWNELL'S SUPERIOR QUALITY. Used the World Over Price List and Samples on Request The C. W. Brownell Company Walden, N. Y. George Cotsonas & Co. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in all kinds of Evergreens Fancy and Dagger Ferns, Bronze and Green Galax, Holly, Leucothoe Sprays, Princess Pine, Etc., Delivered to al! parts of United States and Canada 127 W. 28th St.. bet. 6th & 7th Av ., lUu, Ynrlf Telephone 1202 Madison Square. ncn ' Wl R We are now filling orders for Southern Wild Smilax Price, $3.00 per case E. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala. Mention the American Florist when writing B a s li e t«s* Newly imported stock from our large fac- ories in Germany. Largest and finest assort- ment in the United States. Send for a $5.00 or 810.00 assortment, our selection, and we will bill you at factory prices. Write today. RAEDLEIN BASKET CO., 713-717 Miwaukee We., CHICAGO MO S S We have a surplus oi 12 barrel bale New Jersey Moss, clean, fresh and burlapprd, and will deliver anywhere in Chicago, express prepaid, nt .$5.00 per bale. 2 or more bales at $4.75. B\ freight collect at 25c per bale less. Satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. KLEHMS' NURSERIES, Arlington Heights, III. n y I Genuine Silkaline and Get More Thread and Less Wood. / llllm- , BEST IN THE\ JOHN C.MEYER k CO. , BOSTON.MASS. The MEYER Green SILKALINE Used by Retail Florists for mossing funeral designs, tying bunches, etc., is The Only Article That Should Be Used I by growers for stringing Smilax and Asparagus, as it will not fade or rot in the greenhouse. The Meyer Silkaline was the first green thread to be introduced among Florists and Growers. It is handled by the best houses everywhere, but it should be ordered by name- Meyer's Silkaline— to be sure of getting the genuine article. Do not accept substitutes. If your jobber cannot supply you, order direct of the manuiacturers. Price for any size or color, $1.25 per lb. Sizes "F" fine. "FF" medium, and "FFF" coarse JOHN C.MEYER THREAD CO., YSSSSSSS: Lowelljass. Silkaline also is made in all leading colors, as Violet, for bunching violets, and also for tying fancy boxes FANCY FERNS, Jr2Z>. New Crop Galax, Bronze or Green $1.25 per 1000. Case 10.000. $7.50 Sphagnum Moss, large bales $1.50 Wild Smilax, always on hand 50 pound cases $5.00 Leucothoe Sprays. Green $1.00 per 100; $7.50 per 1000 Boxwood per pound 20c ; 50-pound case. $7.50 Magnolia Leaves. Imported Green and Bronze. Basket..$1.75; 6 baskets, $1.50 each Sheet Moss in Bags for Hanging Baskets, Large Bags $2.00 eac I Florists in the Middle and Western States can save money by placing their orders with us. A trial order solicited. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc. 38-40 Broadway, Wholesale Commission Florists and Florists' Supplies. All phone connections. DETROIT, MICH . SPHAGNUM MOSS "The Jersey" kind: Burlapped; selected stock. Ten Barrel Bales. 1 bale. $3.80; 5 bales. $3X0 ea. ; 10 bales. $3.40 ea.; 25 bales, $3.20e;ich. 596 off cash with order. LIVE SPHAGNUM, $1.25 per bale. ROTTED PEAT, 60c each E deal! J. H. SPM6UE Barnegat. N. J. Nothing Can Improve on Nature 1886 1913 Southern Wild Smilax in limited quantities, in the standard sixteen cubic foot cases. $3.00 per case. Caldwell the Woodsman Co. Everything in Southern Evergreens. EVERGREEN, ALABAMA. Best Qualify Fancy Ferns $1.50 per lOOO DISCOUNT ON LARGE ORDERS. Rohert firnvps: ,27 Commercial St. IAAJUCII UfUVCa, ADAMS. MASS. H.BAYERSDORFER&CO. jnq, Florists' ^* Supplies. 1129 Arch St., PHILADELPHIA, PA, Send for our new catalogue. SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX New crop now ready. Satisfaction guaranteed. JAS. E. PINKSTON, Louisville, Ala. ! The Best ColorChart! For Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen. Erfurt, Germany, May 9, 1911. American Florist Co., Chicago, U. S. A. Dear Sirs: — If yon have any copies left of the comparative color plate compiled by F. Schuyler Matuews, I shall be obliged if you will send me one, my copy having somehow got mislaid and I do not like to be without this excellent little pro- duction. Yours truly, Ernst Benary. Published and For Sale by the American Florist Co., 440 S. Dearborn St. i CHICAGO I PRICE, ONE DOLLAR, POSTPAID. GOLDFISH " Something Alive in the Window" Catches the public eye. Order your supply now. $3.00 per 100 and up. Write for catalog AUBURNDALE GOLDFISH CO. 920 W. Randolph Street, CHICAGO 540 The America x Florist. Mar. g. r 3W V9 mmwwv White Tag Envelopes For Florists Handy when Enclosing Customer's Card O^ vMmi* jF#m*r*. Attractively Printed with Crest or Special Design they have a Distinct Advertising Value ^nnixy»i©\biw|a4Hwwalsi 2&j Cleveland. HOLY WEEK VERY BUSY. Holy week was the busiest week since Christmas and the best Easter for growers and florists that we have had for years. The weather for the first half of the week was fine. On Friday a big rain storm which was general throughout the country did much damage to greenhouse glass. Saturday was an ideal day. which was a big factor in the tremendous amount of business done. The flower stands in the market houses were well patronized, and owners kept their wagons going all day bring- ing in stock. There was an abun- dance of all kinds of stock and mostly good stock, with the exception of vio- lets, lily of Hie valley and sweet peas. Carnations, although plentiful and of excellent quality, cleaned up early. Pink and White Killarney roses were in good supply and stock was ex- ceptionally fine. American Beauty roses and Richmond roses were very scarce, only a few short stemmed flowers arriving. Most of the violets Hi is Easter looked as if they had been held too long, with the result that thousands were useless, which was a great loss all around; this made the demand for sweet peas much heavier. Lily of the valley, too. was far short of the demand. String smi- lax was plentiful and of good size, and the demand for it for Holy Thurs- day was very good. Callas and Eas- ter lilies, one and two on a stem. for children to carry in the churches were in good demand. Bulb stock was a drug on the market. Tulips, daffodils, etc., were shipped in the latter part of the week in large quan- tities, but did not move. High water in the South delayed similar southern shipments just long enough to have them late for Easter. Ransies. lilacs, snapdragon, calendula. mignonette, etc., all cleaned up nicely. NOTES. The Easter window made up by Clarance Meyers of the Smith & Fet- tees Co. fairly breathed the spirit of Easter. It attracted everyone who passed and much credit must be given to the decorator. Frank Williams of the Cleveland Cut Flower Co. was nearly knocked out by the excessive strain during the Easter rush. On Easter Sunday he fell in the store and had to be carried to the office. The J. M. Gasser Co.'s retail win- dow was beautiful, as was the dis- play at the Jones & Russell Co.. the Wagner store, the Jas. Eadie Co. and the other downtown stores. Miss Kathleen O'Connor was home most of Saturday owing to the strain of overwork, and her sister had to do most of the work at their Su- perior avenue store. F. C. Bartels says he was so busy putting in glass Friday, owing to the heavy windstorms, he barely had time to pick his carnations for shipment. The Taylor Floral Co. had an an- nex besides the use of the Taylor Arcade, which looked like a green- house. The Lamborne Floral Co., Alliance. suffered a heavy loss of glass in Friday's storm. i '. F. B. Buffalo. BUSINESS SATISFACTORY. Easter has come and gone. The florists as a whole are or should be pleased with the results. Never in the recollection of the writer has a finer week been allotted to the trade. Palm Sunday had some smow flurries but Monday and every day until Friday was good. Friday brought windstorms in the afternoon of 8^l« ralMl^ I'll 11 11 • the Bureau of Information. Mr. Strom- back will be in attendance during the entire show to give information re- garding trees, shrubs, plants, etc. The flower booth for the sale of cut flowers and flower show posters is in charge of Miss L. A. Tonner. Kennicott Bros. Co. Wholesale Cut Flowers BOXWOOD-Extra Fine, $7.50 per case. 163=1<»5 N.WabashAv. CHICAGO L. D. Phone Central 466 Providence, R. I. BEST EASTER YET. With ideal weather conditions as the leading feature, the local florists were enabled to do the best Easter business in several years. The clean- up on plants was complete, nothing like it being known to the oldest in- habitant. Lilies at $1 to $2, hyacinths at 75 cents to $2, daffodils and tulips at 75 cents, $1 and $2, lily of the val- ley at $1 and $1.50, all potted stock, were sold out early Saturday evening. The demand for nice clean azaleas at $3 to $5, was very encouraging and the quality was fine. Very few bougain- villieas, hydrangeas, rambler roses, spireas, pansies, cinerarias, double daf- fodils, or novelty plants were sold. The demand for fancy basket arrange- ments was limited. Carnations were scarce at $1 a dozen retail, but the demand is gradually falling off 'a.t Mention the American Florist when writing ly than last year. Violets were as ac- tive as ever and shared with sweet peas in receiving the public's favor for corsage bouquet flowers. The prices obtained on all flowers were sat- isfactory, and there was but little rise in wholesale figures. Business was safely 25 per cent greater than last Easter. M. F. 19*3- The American Florist. 547 John F. Kidwfll. President. Edward Mkurht. Vice President. Geo. C. Weiland. Sec>. Anton Then Trail MMta T WH9LESALE GD°WEDS sfCUT FL°WEBS^ PLANTS If) L. D. Phone Randolph 544 ,,176 N.Micl\icj&r\ Ave. 'CKico^o HILLARNEYS Large supplies of the finest White and Pink obtainable in the Chicago market. Also a big quantity of all other seasonable Flowers and Greens. Easter Price List. Subject to change without notice. Grade A PUSSY WILLOWS, 35c to 50c per bunch American Beauties per dozen Killarney per 100 White Killarney " My Maryland " Richmo ads Mrs. Aaron Ward Sunburst Carnations Lily oiiheVaney'.'.'.'.'.'.. ..'....'. " Violets, Extra fine single Double " Sweet Peas Jonquil s Tulips Easter Lilies Daisies Asparagus Plumosus Sprays. .per 100 Asparagus Sprengerl Sprays.. " Mexican Ivy Smllax Galax, Green and Bronze per 100C Ferns Boxwood bunch Adiantum per 100 6.00 8.00 8.00 800 8.00 8.00 8.00 4.00 15.00 4.00 1.50 1.00 1.50 4.00 4.00 12.50 1.50 4.00 3.00 .60 16.00 1.00 2.00 .25 1.00 B c 0 E 5.00 6.00 '.00 b.00 6.00 6 00 $ 4.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 2.00 $3 00 4.00 4.C0 4.00 4.00 2.00 til 3.00 B 3.00 3.00 3.00 600 3.00 12 50 1.50 3.00 1.00 1 00 .75 300 3 00 2.00 1 00 3 00 2.00 2 00 12 50 75 St. Louis. BEST EASTER YET. Never in the history of this city were more flowers shipped out Good Friday. All five wholesale houses had heavy shipping orders, the bulk com- ing from Texas and the South. The weather was clear and cold and early morning plant deliveries on Saturday had to be well wrapped up. It warmed up at noon however. All the retailers say this was the biggest Easter on record. Lilies, which were expected to be plentiful, were scarce. Violets and sweet peas cleaned up at advanced prices and more could have been sold. Bulbous stock sold fairly well. NOTES. We regret to announce the death of Fred Ostertag, brother of Henry Os- tertag. The end came last Tuesday evening after a lingering illness of many months. He was associated with his brother for many years in the busi- ness but of late years, owing to illness, took little active part in the work. The funeral took place Thursday, March 20. Mr. Ostertag was a mem- ber of the Odd Fellows and the Mod- ern Woodmen. Floral offerings were many and very beautiful. He was 43 years of age. A visit to the store of M. M. Ayres was worth the time spent. A finer display of blooming plants was never seen. Azaleas, spireas. lilies of all varieties, crimson rambler roses, blue hydrangeas, especially imported, were among the novelties. The display of cut flowers was very beautiful. Sweet peas with 15 to 18 inch stems and gorgeous flowers as well as violets and roses of the finest quality were to be seen. H. G. Berning had an immense sup- ply of everything. Hundreds of lilies. jonquils, roses, violets and sweet peas filled the counters. PULLMAN EQUIPMENT Pullman Equipment is essentially similar on all main lines of travel, but one finds the newest little refinements of service upon those lines which match it with their up-to-date Chair Car and Coach Equipment. Pullman builds the best cars, and the Chicago Great Western runs the best cars Pullman builds. THE GREAT WESTERN LIMITED the spotless steel train of solid Pullman Equipment leaves Chicago Grand Central Depot at 6:30 p. m., arrives St Paul 7:30 a. m., Minneapolis 8:05 a. m. After theatre train leaves Chicago 11:00 p. m., arrives St. Paul 1:35 p. in., Minneapolis 2:10 p. m. Chicago Great Western A. L. Craig, G. P. A. 1139 People's Gas Building, Chicago. C. A. Kuehn had a fine display of all seasonable- flowers and the quality and variety of the stock held up the house's reputation of first class stock. The carnations, sweet peas and lily of the valley were especially fine. The W. C. Smith Wholesale Floral Co., notwithstanding the increase in their delivery system, were taxed to the utmost to deliver the orders In- trusted to their care. Everything was well taken care of however. At Geo. H. Angermueller's the busi- ness was well taken care of. Large quantities of flowers were unloaded and supplies were moved in large quan- tities. A fair shipment of fancy white lilac was seen. 548 The American Florist. Mar. 2<)y "The Busiest House in Chicago." Big Supply Cut Flowers- Lilies, Roses, Carnations, Violets, Valley, Tulips, Daffodils, Callas, Daisies and all other seasonable flowers and greens. J. B. DEAMUD CO. Phones {SSEMtS: 160 N. Wabash Av., CHICAGO ERNE&KL1NGEL WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 East Randolph Street l. d. Phone, Randolph 6578 CHICAGO, ILL. For the first time in its history Shaw's Botanic Garden was open Eas- ter Sunday. Five thousand Easter lil- ies were in bloom. Thousands of the finest hyacinths and tulips as well as other flowers were shown. H. G. Berning and wife will leave St. Louis Thursday, March 27. for San Antonio, Texas, in the hope of improv- ing Mrs. Berning's health. The Wendler Wholesale Floral Co. has been receiving large quantities of fine flowers all week. This firm cleaned up in everything. Ostertag Bros, have added another shipping and packing room. They con- template a bigger store and further im- provements. The Florists' Retail Association meets Wednesday, March 26. A ban- quet at the Washington hotel is on the program. Mrs. Codding, 2812 Chippewa street, has a very pretty store and is doing a nice cut flower and plant trade. The W. C. Smith Wholesale Floral Co., 1316 Pine street, has added a new auto truck to its equipment. Foster, the Florist, has an immense floor space which showed his Easter stock to good advantage. Alex Siegel had the largest trade Saturday since he has located in his present place. Otto Sanders & Kalish Brothers had a superb display of blooming plants for Easter. John Barnard did a splendid trade and his business is increasing daily. W. F. Milwaukee. EASTER WEEK GOOD. Last week was a busy one for both the retailer and the wholesaler from early morning until late at night. There were plenty of carnations and they moved readily and brought good prices. Roses were plentiful with the exception of American Beauties and Richmond. Sweet peas and violets were in great demand, hence a scarcity. Harrisi lilies were scarce in both the plants and the cut and this condition prevailed in the surrounding markets and what did come in sold readily and brought good prices. There were plenty of bulb stocks which moved well as did mostly all stock arriving on the market. There were plenty of greens to supply the demand. NOTES. The C. C. Pollworth Co. reports hav- ing had the largest Easter trade in the history of their business, which kept the entire force busy getting out both their shipping and city orders. W. C. Zimmermann says his Eas- ter business was very good. Mr. Zim- mermann had a very pretty window decoration which attracted much at- tention. Edlefsen & Leidiger had a very large and fine display of plants at their con- servatory and were completely cleaned out at a very early hour on Saturday. The Holton & Hunkel Co. reports having had a fine Easter trade, hav- ing sold out all stock at both their greenhouses and store. Gust. Rusch & Co. report having an exceptionally fine Easter with plenty of stock to fill their orders. All stock was sold Sunday noon. Manke Bros, had an exceptionally fine cut of carnations for the Easter trade. The Heitman-Oestreicher Co. had a fine cut of carnations for Easter. Nohos & Co. report business for the past week as very satisfactory. BOWLING SCORES. A. Hare 123 155 152 G. Potal 144 W. Sctamitz 141 H. Hiene no W. HallWay -..142 6. Kellner lr.rt G. Rusch 164 H. Sohimmels 153 G. Oestrelcher 95 PERCY Wholesalers of CUT FLOWERS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Write for Catalogue, JONES 56 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO 131 134 11R 121 163 113 127 113 106 126 114 126 Mention the American Florist when writing Railway Gardening Association. The proceedings of the sixth annual meeting of the Railway Gardening Association, held at Roanoke, Va., August 13-16. 1912, have come from the press. Reports of officers and some interesting papers read at the convention are included in the con- tents. Oflicers for 1912-13 are: C. H. Tritschler, Nashville, Tenn., president; John Gipner, Miles, Mich., John Rinck, New Orleans, La., C. J. Andrews, Mor- ton, Pa., R. D. Prettie, Winnipeg, Man., Can., vice-presidents; Wm. F. Hut- chinson, Sewickley, Pa„ secretary; J. K. Wingert, Chambersburg, Pa., treas- urer. '9*3- TlILi AMER I CA N Fl OR J S T. M!> S. L. RANDALL CO., Chicago's Largest Wholesale Cut Flower and Supply House 66 R. Randolph Street, Phone Central 7720. CHICAGO Everything in Cut Flowers and Supplies. Send Your Orders for Seasonable Flowers to CHAS. W. McKELLAR 22 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO. Large Supply of Orchids, Vio- '• lets and Other Seasonable '• Stock. Long Distance Phone Central 3598. We have a big supply of Mexican Ivy and a surplus of choice MAGNOLIA LEAVES. H. WITTBOLD 56 Randolph St., CHICAGO Phone Randolph 4708 Joseph Ziska 151-153 N.Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Wire Designs and Wholesale Florists' Supplies Write for Our New Catalog Zech&Mann Wholesale Florists Room 218, 162 N. Wabash Ave. CHI3AG0 Telephone, Central 3284. John Kruchten, Wholesale Cut Flovrers 162 N. Wabash Ave, CHICAGO ROSES and CARNATIONS Our Specialties. HOERBER BROS. Wholesale f"ut Flowers Growers ol V/Ui """"" Telephone Randolph 2758. Greenhouses: DES PLAINES, ILL. Store: 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Magnolia Leaves Cycas Leaves AMERICAN OAK SPRAYS RUSCUS OSCAR LEISTNER, 17 ""^icaSo" s,reet gelling Agents for OVE GNATT Hammon 1 Bata via Greenhouse Co. KILLARNEYS BEAUTIES CARNATIONS 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO And All Other Seasonable Flowers at Lowest Market Prices. E.C. AML1NG CO. THE LARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED, MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO. 68-70 E. RANDOLPH STREET CHICAGO. D. 'Phones Central 1978 and 1977. Mention the American Florist when writing VlioMeFloverMtfKets Chicago. March 26. Per doz. Roses, Beauty, specials $o 00 36in 5 00 30-in 4 00 28-in 3 00 15-20-in 1 50® 2 00- 12 in 100 Per 100 Short S600 Killarney 4 OOiglC 00 White Killarney 4 00@10 00 Richmond 4 00@10 00 Prince de Bulgarie 4 00@12 00 Radiance 4 00@12 00 My Maryland 4 00@10 00 Melody 4 00@12 00 Mrs.Jardine 4 00@1" 00 Lady Hillingdon 4 00@12 00 Sunburst 4 00@12 00 Carnations 1 00@ 3 00 Dattodils 3 00 Cattleyas per doz., 6 00@ 7 50 Gardenias 2 00@ 4 00 Jonquils 3 00 Lilium Harrisii 12 50 Tulips 3 00® 5 00 Violets 50® 1 00 Valley 3 00® 4 00 Sweet Peas 1 00@ 1 50 Adiantum Croweanum 1 00 Boxwood per lb., 25 Ferns per 1000. 2 004*2 50 Galax " 1 25 Leucothoe 75 Mexican Ivy. ..pit 1000. 5 00ft/i. 00 Plumosus Strings. .each, 50® 60 Smilax per doz.. 1 50®2 00 Sprengeri, Plumosus Sprays 3 00®;4 00 George Rein berg Wholesale Florist Extra fancy American Beauty, Richmond, Killarney and White Killarney roses. All orders given prompt attention. Try ns. 162 N.Wabash Av., CHICAGO .1/' ntion the American Florist when writing WIETOR BROS. Wholesale CUT FLOWERS Growersof All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 162 N. Wabash Ave,, CHICAGO .1/. nl ion the American Florist when writing Chicago Carnation Co. Wholesale Florists, 30 E. Randolph St , Chicago L. D. Phone, Central 3373. Mention the American Florist when writing W. P. KYLE JOSEPH FOERSTKR Kyle & Foerster WHOLESALE FLORISTS 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Lone Distance Phone. Randolph 3619. Mention the American Florist when writing Mention the American Florist when writing 550 The American Florist. Mar. 29, Everything in the line of Cut Flowers, Plants and Florists' Supplies. MILWAUKEE, WIS. HOLTON & HIINKEL CO. 462 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers 11111 1 m 1 1 11 1 1 ■■ 1- and Greens Green Sheet Moss For lining hanging baskets, for decorating show windows, for covering soil on pot Hants, etc. 1 Bale (5 bundles'' $1.25 5 bales (25 bundles) 6.00 GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER, Wholesale Florist. ST. LOUIS, MO. Philadelphia. INCREASED EASTER TRADE. Everybody appears to be pleased with the Easter trade, the volume of business done being greater than that of last season. With few exceptions, the growers sold out clean. Import- ant factors in this demand were the large department stores. Wanamak- er's opened on Monday with eight large vanloads from one grower. Gimbel Bros, and other large stores were also large purchasers. Lilies were the chief drawing card, being advertised at fif- teen cents a flower and bud. The Easter stock is always given the best positions in the store on or adjoin- ing the main aisles. While the lilies are sold so close to cost, the other stock is for the most part marked up at double the purchase price. In most of the retail stores twenty-five cents a bud or flower was the price, although some offered their stock at twenty cents. The wholesale figure was for the most part twelve cents per bud and flower, although some of the smaller growers sold out for ten cents. By Friday, the plant and lily market was entirely cleaned up of salable stock. There were some few lots here and there which did not make it but at least ninety per cent of the lilies were on time, a very good record con- sidering the early date. Azaleas were in great demand and every grower sold out clean. Rambler roses were great favorites and all well flowered stock found ready sale. Tausend- schon was the favorite. Well flow- ered plants of this variety are sim- ply irresistable. Baby Tausendschon, of which there were a few plants of- fered this season, looks to have a great future as an Easter plant. It will be especially useful in basket work. Hydrangeas were disappoint- ing. A few growers managed to get a part of their stock in fairly good shape, but most of the plants offered were too green, lacking the color that is so essential. Great things are pre- dicted of the new French varieties for next season. Cut Easter lilies were in gnat demand, the market being cleaned 11 1> to the last flower on Sat- urday night. One hundred dollars a thousand was the price, or twelve cents • aih in smaller quantities. Roses were about equal to the demand, ex- cept American Beauties, the supply of this variety being away behind. A good house of Cecil Bruners would have paid well this season. There were carnations enough and of excel- lent quality. Snapdragons were in GUST. RUSCH & CO. Afegfctt Wholesale Florists ^^^| ML Jobbers In J£^B B FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. ^Mv2iV ~^^\ Pbone Main 1245. P.O. Box 206. gfjpP^ waukeeSt., MllW3UK66,WIS. Vliotole Hover M&rKets Philadelphia. March 2d. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, extra 50 00@h0 00 first 2OOO@35 0O " Brides and Maids 4 00@12 00 " Killarney 4 00@15 00 " White Killarney 4 00@15 00 " Liberty 6 00015 00 Carnations 3 00® 5 00 Cattleyas 35 00®50 00 Daffodils 2 50@ 3 00 Freesias 3 00® 600 Gardenias. ...per do7., 1 00® 2 00 Lilium Harrisii 8 00@12 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00@ 5 00 Calla Lilies 10 00®12 00 Marguerites 1 50® 3 00 Snapdragons 10 00@20 00 Sweet Peas 75® 1 50 Violets, single 75® 1 00 double 75® 1 00 Asparagus per bunch. 50 Tulips 2 00® 4 00 Pittsburg, March 26 Per 100 Roses. Beauty, special 50 00 extra 30 00 No. 1 15 00 Killarney 3 00@10 00 My Maryland 3 00@1(I 00 Richmond 3 00@10 00 Carnations 3 00 Calla Lilies 12 00 Freesias 3 00 Gardenias 3 00 Daisies 2 00 Cattleyas 50 00 Violets 50® 75 Sweet Peas 75@ 1 00 Lilium Longtflorum 12 00 Lilium Rubrum 8 00 Lily of the Valley 4 00 Daffodils 3 00 Tulips 3 00 Paper White 3 00 Romans 2 00 Poeticus Narcissus 1 00 Oncidiums 4 00 Lilac per bunch. $1 00 Asparagus Sprengeri, per bunch. 35@40 Sprays per bunch. 35@40 Milwaukee. March 26. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, per doz.,2 00@5 00 White and Pink Killarney. 4 00@10 00 Richmond 4 00@M 00 Carnations 1 50® 3 00 Callas per doz., 8 00@10 t'O Easter Lilies 6 OOwin 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00 Sweet Peas 50® 1 50 Tulips 3 00 T r u m pet 3 CO Paper White 2 OOw 3 no Violets. Wisconsin grown 50@ 75 Asparagus per string, 50 Sprengeri. per bunch. 35 Ferns, fancy per 1000. $2 50 For the Southwestern Market. Ribbons and Chiffons 10 inch silk chiffon special at 10c per yard. This is fancy jjoods at a very low figure. All colors. WINDLER WHOLESALE FLORAL GO. 1310 Pine Street ST. LOUIS, MO. Berqer Brothers FLOWER MARKET, 142 North 13th St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Easter Lilies, Tulips, Daffodils, Violets, all the popular roses. Instant delivery. RICE BROTHERS Wholesalers of Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Minneapolis, Minn. Fresh Cut Valley AT ALL TIMES C. A. KUEHN, Kfflr ' 1312 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. A Complete Line of Wire Designs. H. G. BERNING Wholesale Florist, 1402 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. WM, C. SMITH Wholesale Floral Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Bote L. O. Pb'o'nei. ST. LOUIS, MO. Supplies and Everything inSeason alwayson hand '9T3- The America n Fl oki s r. 55:1 Beauties in Quantity Stock of the Finest Quality THE LEO NIESSEN CO., W I arc in a position to offer you tlie largest supply of Beauties in this market. When in need of a quan- tity, get our prices and you can always depend on us, to fill your order. ^ Wholesale Florists, N. W. Cor. 12th and Race Sts. Philadelphia, Pa. EASTER LILIES All year round grown by Hoffmeister Floral Co. Lickrun, Cincinnati, Ohio Edward Reid WHOLESALE FLORIST, 1 619-21 Ranstead St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Orchids, Beauties. Valley, Tea Roses. The best on the market lor the price. Every facility for rapid delivery EVERYTHING SEASONABLE THE McGALLUM CO., Cleveland, Ohio Pittsburg, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing good supply and sold well. Violets were disappointing; the weather, the growers say has been too warm, much of the stock was poor and did not keep at all well. Gardenias were plentiful and were offered on the street very low on Sunday morning. Daffo- dils were a feature. The Emperor was offered in quantity. The quality was line. Cattleyas were scarce and while there appeared enough for the de- mand, they brought high figures. The feature of the week was the weather, which was ideal, only one wet day and this not serious. The auto trucks and cars were a great factor in the delivery. More than half the stock was delivered in this way and the horse and wagon will soon be a thing of the past. NOTES. Robert Crawford, who has the hon- or of being the first to have an auto- mobile delivery wagon, an electric, but which he discarded years ago, put on the street in time for his Easter busi- ness, a fine new machine, which he finds a great help in that he can cover so much more territory than before. B. Eschner of the M. Rice Co. and wife, sailed for Europe, March 22, on the S. S. George Washington. Mr. Eschner will visit various countries abroad in search of novelties for next season's business. H. Van Teylinger will read a paper on May-flowering and Darwin tulips. at the April meeting of the Florists' club, Tuesday, April 1. Chas. Meehan will tell of his visit to Panama and the canal. K. NAHANT, Mass. — Thomas Roland gave a free public exhibition at his greenhouses Palm Sunday. The dis- play was visited by hundreds. TACOMA, WASH. — Members iif the old Informal rose society were transferred to the new incorporated Tacoma Rose Society at a meeting held March 3. r WELCH BROS. CO. American Beauty, Killarney, Richmond, Maryland and all the Superior Roses, Lily of the Valley, Carnations, Orchids BEIST* PHODUOBD V 226Deevonshire Street, BOSTON, MASS, *\ J VltoMeffioverMtfKds Buffalo. March 26. Roses, Beauty, special per doz fancy " ' extra No. 1 " " No. 2 " " . $f, 00 4 00 3 00 2 00 50® 75 Per 100 " Maid and Bride 5 00(8 7 00 " Pink Killarney 5 00@12 00 "• White Killarney 5J»@12 00 " Richmond 5 00@12 00 " My Maryland 4 00@10 00 " Aaron Ward 4 00® 8 00 "• Kaiserin 4 00® 8 00 " Carnot 4 00 w S 00 Carnations 1 00® 3 00 Lilium Longiflorum 10 00@12 00 Lilyol the Valley 3 00® 4 00 Pink Japan Lily 3 00® 5 00 Narcissus 2 00® 3 00 Jonquils 2 00® 3 00 Violets 500 75 Mignonette 3 00® 5 00 Daisies 1 00® 1 50 Asparagus, per bunch,.. .35® 50 Asparagus, Sprengeri 35@ 50 Ferns per 1000. $2 50 Galax per 1000, $1 50 Smilax 15 00 Boston, March 26 Per 100 Roses, Beauty, best 50 00@75 00 medium 18 00@25 00 culls 4 00 White and Pink Killarney 2 00® 6 00 Extra.. 6 00®10 00 Taft 4 00@10 00 Cardinal 2 00@10 00 Ward and Hillingdon 2 00(8 8 00 Killarney and Richmond.. 2 00® 8 00 MyMaryUnd 2 00® 8 00 Carnations, select 2 00® 3 00 Callas 8 00@12 00 Cattleyas 25 00@40 00 Gardenias 12 00@25 00 Lilium Longiflorum 8 00@10 00 Lily of the Valley 2 00® 4 00 Sweet Peas 50® 75 Smilax 12 00®16 00 Violets, single 35S 75 double 25® 50 Cincinnati. March 2d. Roses, Beauty per doz., $1 00@$4 00 Per 100 Bride. Bridesmaid 3 00® 8 00 Killarney 3 003 8 00 My Maryland 3 00§8 00 Perle 3 00® 8 00 Richmond 3 06® 8 00 Taft 3 00® 8 00 Carnations 3 00® 4 00 Callas 12 50015 00 Lilium Giganteum 12 50@15 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00® 4 00 Orchids per doz., 4 00® 6 00 Narcissus 2 00® 3 00 Tulips 2 00® 4 00 Jonquils 2 00® 3 00 Dutch Hyacinths 3 (»"<< I 0 Roman Hyacinths 2 00® 3 00 Violets 50® 1 00 " double 50® 75 Frecsias 2 00® 3 00 Sweet Peas 35@ 100 Asparagus Plumosus... per bunch, 25 rlEAOQUARTE^ ,^NN YORK Giv ells a Trial We Can Please You. X Roses, Carnations and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers in Stock. WM. F. KASTING CO. c°^ei^°° BUB'B'AI.O, IT. T. Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs. ..... ... .. ... ... „ ...... .. . THE J, M McCullougiTs Sons Go,, Wholesale Commission Florists. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED ■ Special attention given to Shipping Orders Jobbers of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, SEEDS and BULBS. Price List on Application. 316 Walnut St.. CINCINNATI, OHIO. Phone Main 4598. C. t. CRiKntLL 34-36 Third Ave. East, CINCINNATI, OHIO Wholesale CommissionFlorisi Consignments Solicited Complete Stockof Florists' Greens and Supplies St. Louis. March 26. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, long per doz.. 4 00 Roses, Beauty, medium 8 00©15 00 Roses. Beauty, short stems 3 00® 6 00 Killarney 5 00®10 00 My Maryland 5 00®10 00 White K Harney 5 00®10 00 Carnations 3 00® 4 00 Lilium Rubrum 8 00 Valley 4 00 Violets 409) 60 Sweet Peas 25»; 75 Asparagus Sprengeri 2 00® 3 00 Asparagus Plumosus. per bu..35@60 Ferns. New. Fancy 175 Galax per 1000. 1.25 552 The American Florist. May. 2g^ New York. EASTER TRADE GOOD. Easter business was good, the retail florists being well patronized by both the wealthy and the great middle classes. Saturday, March 22, and Eas- ier .Sunday were clear and bracing, high winds being the only weather drawback. March 21 was uncomfort- ably warm and March 20 brought a continuous downpour of rain. These two days of bad weather were prob- ably, to some extent, the cause of much poor cut flower stock being on the market. Several of the oldest wholesalers have told us that in all their years of experience they never re- ceived so much soft and mushy stock in so short a time. This, coupled with an immense supply, made business rather unsatisfactory to the whole- salers. There was also an immense stock of plants in the retail stores and it was but natural that they should be pushed. It seems useless to write about the futility of holding back stock fur Easter, or any other day for that matter, for it seems that some grow- ers can never be broken of that habit. From the long spell of warm and dark weather we have had the stock was too soft at the best, and holding it back was merely piling on the agony. We would not try to guess how many thousands or hundreds of thousands of violets that were worthless there were in the wholesale district on Eas- ter morning, but the sum total would make large figures. To be reasonable, we will not say that this was alto- gether caused by holding back, for the weather had been very unfavorable for violets. There were also quantities of poor roses and carnations. Fur good stock of all kinds we would say that the prices realized were very fair, considering the great amount of vari- ous kinds on the market. Nearly everything fell down in wholesale prices by Saturday afternoon but or- chids, gardenias, cut lilies and lily of the valley kept up very well, there being a good demand for all these stocks. Cattleya gigas wholesaled for $1.00 each, C. trianae 75 cents each and C. Schroederi for 40 cents each. Good lily of the valley brought $1.00 a hundred, cut lilies from 10 to 15 cents a flower, gardenias $2.00 to $4.00 a dozen, there being a great variance in cpjality. There may have been a few white carnations sold at the rate of $8.00 a hundred but $6.00 for white, $5.00 for Enchantress and $4.00 for reds were the prevailing prices while the demand continued. These prices are quoted on good stock. There were carnations that sold as low as $1.00 a hundred. But little rose stock went above $12.00 a hundred and an im- mense quantity went for much less, the inferior grades of roses being in surplus. Some good single violets wholesaled for $1.00 and $1.25 a hun- dred but 75 cents was a good price for double stock. American Beauty roses that started at 70 and 75 cents each could be bought on Saturday for 40 cents. All that has been recited is something for which the buying pub- lic is not responsible; the people bought freely but nobody can be com- pelled to buy cut flowers if they pre- fer a plant, and there was a surplus of cut flowers. Monday, March 24.— The market is very quiet this morning as usually oc- curs after a great holiday. Although it was expected that arrivals would be light there is sufficient stock to sup- ply all demands. Roses and carnations move slowly and the market is glutted with worthless violets. The day opens warm which, if continued, will bring in a surplus of stock. NOTES. Misfortune has fallen heavily on Lyndhurst. the estate of Mrs. Helen Gould Shepard, since her marriage. A week ago we recorded the death of Superintendent Robbie. On March 10 Martin Connelly, who on the previous day had celebrated his forty-second year on the estate, fell from a ladder while pruning a wistaria vine, and died from his neck being broken. Mr. Connelly was first hired by Jay Gould, Mrs. Shepard's father. He was 65 years old. Woodrow & Markatos, 41 West Twenty-eighth street, had a large stock of fine plants and sold out well. As is customary at Easter, the De- partment of Parks gave permission for the sale of plants in Union Square and manv availed themselves of the opportunity. It is expected that in about a week the north side of Union Square will be opened as a permanent plant and flower market during the season when outdoor business can be done. Aside from the great plant trade in the retail stores, many plants were sold at other points in the city. There are two plant stores in the wholesale district and both had good business. William Kessler, 113 West 28th street had a fine stock of plants and was practically sold out. His stock of Crimson Rambler roses was particu- larly fine. Elsewhere, good Crimson Ramblers were not leading features. Again we have President Pierson. At the town election, March 18. F. R. Pierson was elected president of Tar- rytown, N. Y. Fifteen thousand dol- lars was also voted for a public park and dock. It is stated that the women of Tarrytown were much in favor of this appropriation and that more than 150 of them voted. We surmise that they were also in favor of President Pierson. Among the visitors of the past week were Paul Berkowitz, Sidney Bayers- dorfer, and Martin Reukauf, all of H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Their mission here was to engage space for the show. Other visitors were President Farquhar of the S. A. F , from Boston. Mass.. Ed. Kirk and A.' E. Hatcher of Bar Harbor, Maine; Adolph Farenwald, Roslyn, Pa. A feature of the Easter trade in the Cut Flower Exchange were fine Cecil Bruner roses from the range of Mrs. Chas. Schneider, Woodside, L. I. Philip F. Kessler of the Exchange had a fine stock of lilies, tulips and sweet peas and sold out well. J. H. Small & Sons will decorate for the wedding of Miss Ethel C. Roose- velt, daughter of ex-President and Mrs. Roosevelt, who will he married on April 4 in the Episcopal church of Oyster Bay, to Dr. Richard Derby of this city. C. B. Knickman of McHutchison & Co. returned during the past week from an extended southern trip. He .iust took time to look around a little then repacked his grip and was off again. G. Myer, Madison Avenue and Fifty- eighth street, reports a fine Easter trade. He was well stocked with plants, having taken additional space in a large vacant store near at hand. Frank D. Hunter, formerly in the flower business in this city, is now con- ducting a seed store for J. F. Noll & Co. of Newark. N. J., in the Hudson Terminal Building, this city. Many of the retail florists secured vacant stores wherever one could be had within reasonable distance. Alex- ander McConnell had another large store filled with fine plants. Charles A. Dards, who owns the building in which his store is located, used several rooms on the upper floors for wrapping and storing plants. Mrs. James Hart, wife of James Hart. Jr., died on March 14, aged 22 years. A. F. F. Detroit. TRADE 11UUT BY STORM. Easter trade this year will long be remembered by the growers and deal- ers alike because of the trying condi- tions that surrounded it. The early date of the event alarmed the grow- ers, who feared for the proper develop- ment of Easter lilies, azaleas and other stock and started early to push it along, but before the end of the Len- ten season unusually warm weather prevailed to such an extent that much of the Easter stock was prematurely prepared, rendering it difficult to mar- ket and less attractive to buyers. To add to the troubled situation a violent gale visited the city Thursday night before Easter and continued until Sat- urday morning, causing the greenhouse men much alarm and emergency work replacing glass destroyed and blown out and to a considerable extent cur- tailing the cut of some items in the cut-flower list. Unfortunately the sweet pea crop was hard hit. Many big cuts were sold in advance and the storm added disappointment to the re- tailers as well as loss to the growers.. The weather deterred buyers from vis- iting the stores the whole of Friday, making the sales on that important day fall far below the normal. Sat- urday, however, brought an army of buyers and taxed the dealers' facilities to the extreme. Much of the loss of previous days could have been made up if it had been at all possible to handle it. The weather that day was clear and crisp and not cold enough to require heated delivery wagons and machines and the call for all varieties of plants and flowers continued until nearly midnight. Lilies were plainly the most popular of the plants and cut azaleas had a great call. Bulbous flow- ers of all kinds in the lower priced items sold well. Spireas too were very popular and many rhododendrons were disposed of to those seeking the more expensive articles. Baby ramblers were fine in most of the stores and met with a good demand, while ferns and palms moved slowly. Made up plant baskets did not seem to be the factor they sometimes are on similar occasions, though some nice effects were seen in some of the stores and sold very well. In cut flowers the market was well supplied with everything seasonable except sweet peas, of which many more could have been sold. Violets sold well and were quite as popular as a year ago, when all the local dealers sold out and ran far short of the call. American Beauty roses were little called for and but few were on the market. Other roses were fine and a fairly good call was made for them, but high prices were not popular on these. Carnations sold well and much good stock was on the market. There was a greater quantity of poorer stock, however, that moved slowly and some of it not at all. This was particularly true of the light shade of pink, the white selling far better, while the darker colored varieties seemed the most popular. Lily of the valley was used in great quantities and the stock was good. The more expensive cor- sage bouquets used many gardenias and orchids. Notwithstanding some of the disadvantages of the early Easter, many think it will prolong the spring plant-buying season to the benefit of both grower and retailer. NOTES. Eugene Dailledouze, Brooklyn, N. T., visited here last week for the special purpose of seeing the new pink carna- tion Philadelphia growing at the es- tablishment of the originator. Thos. Browne, Greenfield, Mich., and being pleased with the superior qualities of the variety left a large order with the disseminators, S. S. Skidelsky & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Mr. Browne brought two thousand blooms of this variety to w- The American Florist. 553 Send Your Orders for Gold Letters to J. LICHTENBERGER 1564 AVENUE "A" NEW YORK Gold, Silver and Purple Letters well gummed to put on ribbons, used on floral work. Gold and Purple SCRIPTS. Best and cheapest on the market. Write for samples and reduced prices. PHILADELPHIA NIW YORK WASHINGTON S. S. Pcnnock-Mcchan Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 109 Weit 28th Street, NEW YORK •"•u^ Everything in Cut Flowers. PERCY B. RIGBY, Treasurer. Everything in supplies. \ ^tmu(4 OFFICIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels FOR CUT FLOWERSt in two colors on gummed paper: your card etc.. in black and leal adopted by theS. A. F. in red Price per 500 $2.85: per 1000. $4.50. Samples on request. Electro oi leal, postpaid. 11.25. Cash with order. AMERICAN FL0BIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St. Chicago The Kervan Company FRESH CUT EVEROREENS and Mosses, Decorating Material (or florist Trade, at Wholesale. TELEPHONES MADISON SQUARE 15195893 119 West 28th Street NEW YORK the market for Easter Saturday and all were readily sold at fancy prices. John Carey, Mt. Clemens, who is now supplying this market with the finest sweet peas of the season, suffered con- siderable loss by the storm of Friday, March 21, which made the picking of the Bowers in the houses with broken glass railing, a hazardous job which had to be abandoned. Norman Sullivan of the "Woodward Flower Shop, is enthusiastic over the highly successful Easter trade he en- joyed. His greenhouse, 20x85 feet, connected with his store, afforded him a splendid opportunity to display a large and attractive stock. A. Pochelon, the indefatigable sec- retary of the Florists' Telegraph De- livery Association, is exultant over the development of the system and received a great many Easter orders through it. Michael Bloy, who now has such a big retail business that he has little to offer to the trade, reports having a great rush that used up all Easter stock. Gust H. Taepke was another who re- ported a heavy loss by broken glass, but was fortunate in saving his Easter stock without much injury. Chas. Plumb did a big plant busi- ness at wholesale but lost much trade because of his telephone being out of order for two days. A. J. Stahelin's moveable houses stood the storm in good shipe and his crop of carnations was heavy. John Krumholz was another victim of the storm's rage, having the entire roof of one house blown off. Fred Breitmeyer had a heavy cut of roses for Easter and his carnations, too, were fine. Robt. Klagge sent 30,000 lilies of the valley to the market, all of which sold readily. Leo. Mallast, Mt. Clemens, had a big cut of white snapdragon that sold well. J. F. S. Boston. FINE EASTER TBADE. With a rainy day, Friday, many of the growers and retailers feared for Easter. Friday night saw a change to lower temperature, and Saturday morning a bracing west wind with clear skies, which indicated a beautiful day Sunday. Trade in everything was good. The wholesalers' long distance orders were out Friday morning and some even Thursday night. They did a great business. Both markets did a fine trade. Everything that came to our notice was good fresh stock — a Paul Meconi Wholesale Florist 55-57 West 26 th street NEW YORK CITY Telephone: 3864 Madison Square Vbplesaie Rower M&rKets New York. March 26. PerlOO Roses. Beauty, special 40 00630 00 extra and fancy ..25 00@35 00 No. 1 and No. 2... 2 00O12 00 Bride. Bridesmaid special. 5 00® 8 00 extra and fancy 3 00® 4 00 No. 1 and No. 2 1 00® 2 00 Killarney. My Maryland.. special .8 00@in 00 extra 4 00® 6 00 No. 1 and No 2 1 000 3 00 Queen special. 10 00ft> 12 00 Red. special. ..10 00fr/12 00 Hillingdon, Aaron Ward. 8 OOto'lO 00 " Richmond 8 00@12 00 " Sunburst, special 6 00@15 00 " Taft. special 12 00® 15 00 Mrs.Geo.Shawyer.special.15 00@20 00 Carnations 1 00® 3 00 Jonquils 1 00® 1 50 Cattleyas 25 00@40 00 Gardenias 10 00®30 00 Tulips 1 00® 1 50 Lilies. Longiflorum and Harrisii .. 8 00@10 00 L. Rubrum 10 00 Lily of the Valley 1 00® 3 00 Sweet Peas.. per doz. bunches, 50@1 00 Violets 20® 35 Adiantum Croweanum 15® 50 Asparagus Plumosus. ..doz. bchs. 1 50® 3 00 Smilax per doz. strings. 1 00® 1 25 Lilac. — per bunch, 25@75c decided improvement over some of the stock of previous seasons. Everyone with whom we came in contact was pleased with the trade. There was a good out of town call for Easter lilies. NOTES. The types mixed our notes of last week. They gave Win. Elliot first on Killarney roses. That honor should be changed to the Waban Rose Con- servatories. We always like to see everyone get what they have a right to, and that vase in particular was well worth it. From remarks we heard at the show by prominent men the roses ought to have received a special prize. Taking the stems, foliage, size and color of blooms, we never saw their equal, but the judges did not have it in their power to award any- thing higher. Mr. Elliot received sec- ond prize. Jake Cohen tells me he has a list of 20 good prizes for the coming show of the Boston Cooperative Flower Market, April 12. H. A. Robinson & Co. have leased the basement under the new flower mar- ket on Otis street. This brings all the wholesalers except the Boston Rose Co. in what might be termed the flower district. Mr. Robinson's lease was signed Friday. March 21. Thos. F. Galvin had some well grown bougainvilleas in his Tremont street store. Thos. Roland and Wm. Riggs cleaned up on Easter plants. Mac. HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION American Beau ly Roses a specialty, Roses, Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, Etc 57 West 28th St. NEW YORK CITY Telephones: 2200 and 2201 Madison Square. WM.A.KESSLER Successor to Kessler Bros. 113 W. 28th St., NEW YORK. CUT FLOWERS WHOLESALE PLANTSMEN AND FLORISTS Phone 2336 Madison. Shipments Everywhere . Prompt and satisfactory. Consignments solicited. N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange Coogan BIdg., 6th Ave. & W. 26th St. /New York Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every morning. Desirable wall space to rent for advertising. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary. Geo. C. Siebrccht WHOLESALE FLOPIST 109 West 28th St , NEW YORK Tel. 608 and 609 Madison Square CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Gottman Flower Growers Co. A. J. O.UTTMAN, President. Wholesale Florists Removed to 102 W. 28th St., New York Phone 1912 and 7983 Madison Square. 18 Years Experience. 554 The American Florist. Mar. 29, High-class Merchandise Require FREE This Budding Knife The Unrivaled Henkel Knife Shown Above Ivory Handle and Fine English Steel Blade will be mailed absolutely free to anyone sending in Two New Subscriptions to The American Florist, the new subscribers being persons in the trade or trade employes. This knife cannot be bought anywhere for less than $1.25 and most dealers will probably ask more for it, as the price of ivory has been advanced recently. Send Post Office Money Order or Express Money Order for $2.00 with the names and addresses of two New Subscribers (persons in the trade, as Florists, Seedsmen or Nurserymen, or their Employes) and we will send them the paper for one year after receipt of subscriptions. With Canadian orders it will be necessary to send $4.00 with two new subscriptions and $5.00 with two new subscriptions from other foreign countries. The request for the knife must be made when sending in the subscriptions, giving name and address of person to whom the knife is to be sent. The knife will be mailed absolutely free if the sender of the New Subscriptions complies with the above instructions. This offer is good now for present orders. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 So. Dearborn Street, CHICAGO. 19*3- The American Florist. 555 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities Indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. DULUTH, MINN. 2 STORES 2 SUPERIOR, WIS. J. J. LBBORIU Two Stores and seventeen large Greenhouses. Deliveries everywhere in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. All orders given prompt attention and filled with strictly Iresh stock. Chicago. Established In 18S7. fmM FLORIST^ 739 Buckingham Place. L. D. Phone, Graceland 1112. Send us your retail orders. WE HAVE THE BEST FACILITIES IN THE CITY Mention the American Florist when writing CHICAGO e erffouse Florist 17 C MONROE ST. Brooklyn, New York. "WILSON" 3 and 5 Greene Ave.. Phone 6800 01 02 Prospect. 339 to 347 Greene Ave., Phone 3908 Prospect. Greenhouses: Short Hills, N. 1. Deliveries in NEW YORK, LONG ISLAND and NEW JERSEY. Terre Haute, Ind. John G. Heinl £ Son, 129 South Seventh St. Telephone 247 We arc in position to fill promptly all Mail, Telephone. Telegraph and Cable orders with best quality stock in season Mention the American Florist when writing Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Lockport. S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. Mail. Telephone and Telegraph orders 611ed promptly with the choicest stock. San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND Successor to Sievers & Roland FLORIST 60 KEARNEY STREET Chicago. A. LANGE, 25 E. MADISON ST. Chicago. Des Moines. ALPHA FLORAL CO. 146 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago. 623 Walnut St., Des Moines, la. Largest and most centrally located store in the city. All orders given prompt attention. STEAMSHIP -v Y < VtsJ-GS" yjM^m* Next Week^ FROM NEW YORK EXCEPT AS NOTED. April 1. FROM PORTLAND. Pretorian, AUau New Amsterdam, Hoi land- America, 10 a. m. Kronprinzessin Ceoelle, North Ger. Lloyd, l I a m. April 2. Mauretania, Cunard. FROM BALTIMORE. Kcckai Xortli Ger. Lloyd. Maracaibo, Red "l»." i n April 3. Mto.M ST. JoilN Corinthian, Allan, La Touraine, French. Celtic, White Star, 12 i i. Patricia. Bam.-Amer., 8 a. m. C. i". Tietgen, Scanri Amer., - p. m. April 4. FROM ST. John. Empress ot Ireland, Can Paclf., 12 noon. St. Louis, American, 10 a. m., Pier 62, North ttii ei . Uaracas, Trinidad. April 5. FROM ST. JOHN, Tunisian, Allan. i .i tneronia . A Dehor, :> a. m . i 'ler G ' N"> ' li River. U ernia, < lunard. I ROM PORT1 AND, Vusouln, Cunard. Rochamheau, French FROM PHILADELPHIA, Haverford, ko 10 a. m. Lapland, Red Star, 10 a. m., Pier 01, North Itivi-r. ■ ti em i. White Star, 12 i ooi FROM BOSTON, Cretle, Whlt< I m. FROM PORTLAND, Dominion, Whit 1m n. in. Hamburg, Ham.-Amer., 0 a. m. Kursk, Russian American, 2 p. m. Byron, Lamport & Holt, 2 p. m. J Alexander McCoonell 611 FIFTH AVE., COR. 49TH STREET. NEW YORK CITY. TELEGRAPH Orders forwarded lo any part of the United States, Canada and allprinclpal cities in Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steamships or elsewhere receive special attention. Reference or Cash must accompany all orders from unknown correspondents. Cable Address Ai.exconnell, Western Union Code. Memphis, Tcnn. HAISCH'S Madison and Main Streets L. D. Phone 726 All orders will be filled carefully and promptly de livered in Memphis and all other Tennessee cities. mention the American Florist when writing Young & Nugent Telephone 2065 - 2066 Madison Square. 42 West 28th Street. NEW YORK And give special attention to steamer and theater orders. Prompt delivery and best stock in the market. Mention the American Florist when writing To out-of-town florists We arc in the Heart of Dallas, Texas. The Texas Seed and Floral Company Orders for cut flowers and designs solicited for delivery in any part of Texas. Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C. GEO. H. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street St. Paul, Minn. L L MAY & CO. Order Your Flowers for delivery in this section from the LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST. 556 The American Florist. Mar, 29, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. New York. Established 1874. DARDS N. E. Corner 44th St. and Madison Ave. Has his own correspondents in all the large cities of Europe and the British Colonies. Cable orders forwarded by private code. Telegraph and Cable Ad- dress, DARDSFLOR. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing St. Paul, Minn. Holm & Olson, 20-22-24 West Fifth Street. We fill orders for any place in the Twin Cities and for all points in the Northwest. The Largest Store in America; the largest stock; the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. We are alive night and day. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. WILLIAM L. ROCK Flower Co. Will execute orders for any town in MISSOURI, KANSAS OR OKLAHOMA. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Buffalo, N. T. W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main Street. Members Florists' Telegraph Association. Mention the American Florist when writing La Crosse, Wis. LA CROSSE FLORALCO. BOTH PHONES No. 40 LONG DISTANCE No. 40 Careful Attention To All Orders. Mention the American Florist when writing Atlanta, Ga. Atlanta Floral Co. 41 Peachtree Street Boston, Mass. "Penn, The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. 37-43 BROMFIELD STREET Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda FLORISTS, 1415 Farnvm St. iB^*Mt2 Name Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Alpha Floral Co., Chicago. Alpha Floral Co., Des Moiues, la. Anderson, S. A., 440 Main, Buffalo, N. Y. Archias Floral Co., Sedalia, Mo. Atlanta Floral Co., Atlanta, Ga. Begerow's, Newark, N. J. Bertermann Bros. Co., Indianapolis, Ind. Blackistone, Washington, D. C. Boland, J. B., San Francisco. Bowe, M. A., New York. Bramley & Son, Cleveland, 0. Breitmeyer's Sons, John, Detroit, Mich. Buckbee, H. W., Boekford. 111. Carbone, Philip L., Boston. Clark's Sons, D., New York. Cleveland Cut Flower Co., Cleveland, O. Cooke, Geo. H., Conn. Ave. and L, Washington. Daniels & Fisber, Denver, Colo. Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave., New York. Duerr, Cbas. A., Newark, O. Dunlop's, 96 Yonge St., Toronto, Can. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St., Albany, N. Y. Freeman, Mrs. J. B., Toledo, O. Galvin, Thos. F., Boston. Gasser, J. M., Co., Cleveland, O. Geny Bros., Nashville, Tenn. Grand Rapids Floral Co., Grand Rapids. Mich. Gude Bros., Washington. Habermann, Charles, New York. Haisch's, Memphis, Tenn. Heinl & Son, J. G., Terre Haute, Ind. Hess & Swoboda, Omaha, Neb. John Bader Co., N. S., Pittsburg. Keller Sons, J. B., Rochester, N. Y. Kellogg, F. & P. Co., Geo. M., Kansas City. Kift, Robert. 1725 Chestnut, Philadelphia. La Crosse Floral Co., La Crosse, Wis. Lange, A., 25 B. Madison St., Chicago. Leborlous. J. J., Dulutb, Minn. laborious. J. J., Superior, Wis. Mangel, 17 E. Monroe St., Chicago. Matthewson, J. "E. Sheboygan, Wis. Matthews, 16 3rd St., Dayton, O. May & Co., L. L., St. Paul, Minn. McClunle, Geo. G., Hartford, Conn. McConnell, Alei, New York. McKenna, Montreal, Can. Murray, Samuel, Kansas City, Mo. Myer, Florist, New York. Ostertag Bros., St. Louis. Palmer, W. J. & Son, Buffalo. Park Floral Co., The, Denver, Colo. Pelicano, Rossi & Co., San Francisco. Calif. Penn, the Florist, 43 Bromfleld St., Boston. Philips Bros., Newark, N. J. Podesta & Baldoccbl, San Francisco. Poll worth Co., C. C, Milwaukee. Rock Flower Co., Wm. L., Kansas City. Saakes, 0. C, Los Angeles, Calif. Saltford Flower Shop, Pougnkeepsie, N Y. Schiller The Florist, 2221 W. Madison St., Chi- cago. Schling, Max, 22 W. 50th St., New York. Smith, Henry, Grand Rapids, Mich. Texas Seed and Floral Co., Dallas, Tex. Virgin, Uriah J., New Orleans, La. Walker & Co., Louisville, Ky. Wills & Segar, London, England. "Wilson," 3 and 5 Greene, Brooklyn, N. Y. Wittbold, Geo., Co., 737 Buckingham Pi., Chi- cago. Wittbold, 66 H. Randolph St., Chicago. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson, Log An- geles, Calif. Young & Nugent, New York. Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Broadway and Gratiot Avenues. Artistic Designs. High Grade Cut Blooms. We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing WASHINGTON D. C. GUDE BROS-CO. FLORISTS 1214 F STNW WASH! NQTQN.D 0. Glide's Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Samuel Murray, 913 Grand Avenue All Orders Given Prompt and Careful Attention Members of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Indianapolis, Ind. Bertermann Bros. Co. FLORISTS 241 Massachusetts Avenue. Members of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. yhc Park J.A.VALENTINE, nOICll vO< President. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA PELICANO, ROSSI & CO., 123 KEARNY ST. Pougnkeepsie, N. T. The Saltford Flower Shop." Vassar College and Bennett School. " '9'3- The American Florist. 557 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities Indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. Philadelphia. Robert Kift, 1725 Chestnut St. Personal Attention to all Orders. Mention the American Florist when writing IN THE HEART OF NEW YORK CITY Phone 6404 Madison Sq. 6 East 33d St. Our Motto-THE GOLDEN RULE. Mention the American Florist when writing Dayton, O. Matthews, FLORISTS 16 W. Third Street Flowers in any arrangement for all occasions, for Dayton and vicinity. Long dis. Phones. Mention the American Florist when writing Pittsburg, Pa. A. W.Smith Co. KEENAN BL.DG. Larsest Floral Establishment in America. Established 1874. Incorporated 1909. Mention the American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. FLORAL DESIGNS AND FLOWERS Best Quality on Shortest Notice. DANIELS S FISHER Order by mail, telephone, telegraph or cable. Cable address "Daniels, Denver" Mention the American Florist when writing THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY. EUCLID AVENUE Montreal Cor. St. Catherine and Got Sts. All orders receive prompt attention. Choice Beauties. Orchids and Valley always on hand. FLOWER COLORS Use onr Color Chart in describing them. PRICK, $1.00, POSTPAID. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 Sonth Dtarborn Street, CHICAGO Boston, Mass. Send flower orders for delivery in Boston and all New England Points To THOS. F. GALVIN, Inc., 124TREMONT ST. Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskill Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade disc. 2ZB WIST THIRD STREET. City Index to Retail Florists' Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. Y.— Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St. Atlanta, Ga. — Atlanta Floral Co.. 41 Peachtree. Boston— Thos. F. Galvin, Inc., 124 Tremont St. Boston— Penn, the Florist, 43 Bromfield St. Boston — Philip L. C'arbone. Brooklyn, N. Y. — "Wilson," 3 and 5 Greene. Buffalo, N. Y.— S. A. Anderson, 440 Main. Buffalo, N. Y.— W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main. Chicago — Alpha Floral Co. Chicago — Mangel, 17 E. Monroe St. Chicago — A. Lange, 25 E. Madison St. Chicago — Schiller The Florist, 2221 W. Madison. Chicago — Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham PI, Chicago — Wittbold's, 56 E. Randolph. Cleveland, O. — Bramley & Son. Cleveland, O.— The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Cleveland, O.— The J. M. Gasser Co. Dallas, Tex.— Texas Seed and Floral Co. Dayton, O.— Matthews, 1G W. 3rd St. Denver, Colo.— The Park Floral Co. Des Moines, la. — Alpha Floral Co. Detroit, Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons. Duluth, Minn. — J. J. Leborious. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Grand Rapids Floral Co. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Henry Smith. Hartford, Conn. — Geo. G. McClunie. Indianapolis — Bertermann Bros. Co., 214 Mass. Kansas City.— Geo. M. Kellogg, F. & P. Co. Kansas City. — Samuel Murray. Kansas City. — Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. La Crosse, Wis. — La Crosse Floral Co. Little Rock, Ark.— Vestals, 409 Main St. Los Angeles, Calif. — 0. C. Saakes. Los Angeles. — Wolfskill Bros. & M. Goldenson. Memphis, Tenn. — Halseh's. Milwaukee — C. C. Pollworth Co. Montreal — McKenna. Nashville. Tenn. — Geny Bros. Newark, N. J.— Begerow's. Newark, Ohio. — Chas. 4. Duerr. Newark. N. J.— Philips Bros. New Orleans, La. — Uriah J. Virgin. New York — M. A. Bowe. New York— D. Clark's Sons, 2139 Broadway. New York — Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave. New York — Alex. McConnell. 611 5th Ave. New York— Myer, Florist. 609 Madison Ave. New York— Max Schllng, 22 W. 59th St. New York — Young and Nugent. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, Farnum St. Philadelphia— Robert Kift, 1725 Chestnut. Pittsburg, Pa.— A. W. Smith Co.. Keenan Bldg. Poughkeepsle, N. Y.— The Saltford Flower Shop. Rochester. N. Y. — J. B. Keller's Sons. Seattle. Wash.— L. W. McCoy. 912 3rd Ave. Sheboygan, Wis. — J. E. Mnttliewson. St. Louis, Mo. — Ostertag Bros. St. Paul. Minn.— Holm & Olson. St. Paul, Minn.— L. L. May & Co. San Francisco — J. B. Boland, 60 Kearney St. San Francisco— Pellcano, Rossi & Co. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldoccbl. Sedalla. Mo.— Archlas Floral Co. Superior, Wis. — J. J. laborious. Terre Haute, Ind.— J. G. Oelnl & Son. Toledo, 0. — Mrs. J. B. Freeman. Toronto, Can. — Dunlop's, 60 Yonge St. Washington — Blacktstone. Washington — Geo. H. Cooke. Conn. Ave. and L. Washington — Guile Broi. New York. Established 1848 David Clarke's Sons FLORAL DECORATORS 2139-2141 Broadway, ^gcoTurnou. QJOJM Cut Fl0W8fS. SAN FRANCISCO Podesta & Baldocchi 224-226 Grant Avenue Prompt and careful attention to orders from oul-of town florists. Los Angeles, Calif. O. C. SAAKES FLORIST, Prompt and careful attention to orders from out of-town florists. Trade discount. 215 West Fourth Street. Cleveland, O. The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Will fill your orders for designs and cut flowers in NORTHERN OHIO. St. Louis, Mo. Wire or Phone Your Orders to the HOUSE OF FLOWERS. Ostertag Bros. The Largest Retail Supply House in the West. Jefferson and Washington Ave. Albany, N. Y. BYRB8, Flowers or Design Work. Delivered in Albany and vicinity on telegraphic order. 11 NORTH PEARL STREET Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable florist Only the Beat 88 Yonge Street. We deliver anywhere in Canada and guarantee safe arrival. Dunlop's Milwaukee, Wis. C. C. Pollworth Co. Will take proper *X7S„.™___s care of your orders in VV lSCOTlSlIl Orders will be carefully cared for by Michigan. HENRY SMITH, Wholesale and Retail Florist of GRAND RAPIDS Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. A1FMD HANNAH a SONS Will fill your ordcra lor Deiitni and Cot Flowers in Michigan 558 The American Florist. Mar. 29, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities, by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities Indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. Send yourordersfor Chicago and Sub- urbs to All orders carefully filled «3WM»l"s0BS^" under the supervision of ,chica£2^ george asmus Mgr Wire, Write or Phone West 822 Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist when writing Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue, N. Rochester Phone 508. Long Dirt. Bell Phone J189 Member! Florist* Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Cleveland, O., and Vicinity. Bramley & Son 1181 £. 71st St. The Largest Growers of Flowers in City. Mention the American Florist when writing Little Rock, Ark. VESTALS PAUL M. PALEZ, Mgr. 409 MAIN STREET. All orders carefully filled and delivered to all parts of the city, Arkansas aad the Southwest. Toledo, O. Mrs. J. B. Freeman ( Successor to Geo. A. Hednl) 336 Superior St., Toledo, O. Both Phones, 527. Special attention to Mail and Telegraph Orders Seattle, Wash. L.W. McCOY, Florist 912 3rd Ave. Grower, Wholesaler and Retailer. Careful and prompt attention given to orders for Alaska, Washington and Oregon. Nashville, Term. Geny Bros. LSADINQ FLORISTS 212 Fifth Ave. No. NASHVILLE, TENN. New York. MYER, FLORIST, EL,,^Sit Max Schling NEW YORK No. 22 West 59th Street Adjoining Plaza Hotel Boston, Mass. Philip L. Carbone IMPORTER Florist and Decorator 342 BoyLston Street, Telephone Connections Member of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery. PHILIPS BROS, 938 Broad St. IEWARI N. Artistic Floral Work and Long Stem Beauties Our Specialty. Hartford, Conn. GEORGE G. McCLUNIE 187 Main Street 'FLOWERS' Your Orders Solicited My OnIy[Store. Phone Charter 6535-2 Sedalia, Missouri Archias Floral Co. Choice Cut Flowers and Designs on short notice. Prompt attention to telegraph and telephone orders. Columbus, 0. KOSES IN GOOD CROP. After a week of changeable weath- er the conditions are much better. Carnations are in good crop, although many more might be cut. For the past two weeks funeral work has been heavy, using up all surplus stock. Roses were in good crop for Easter, the heaviest cutting being made from the White Killarneys. Mrs. Aaron "Wards, which have been dormant since Christmas, are coming in fine shape. Some very fine sweet peas are seen on the market and sell readily. Lily of the valley is moving briskly. Bulb- ous stock for Easter came in large quantities and was of high quality. The only shortage seemed to be in lilies. Snapdragons are still seen, but paper white narcissi are gone. NOTES. One night last week some one en- tered the store of the Wilson Seed Co. and worked the combination of the safe, securing nearly $200. A bag of change lying hidden on a shelf nearby was also taken. The Columbus Floral Co., which had been selling its stock from the green- house has leased a store at 173 East Town street and wholesale orders will be filled from that place. The Art Floral Co. had its usual big run of orders. Mr. Graff says it was hard to keep up the display on ac- count of stock selling so rapidly. Wm. Brust was busy with Easter orders. He introduced some novelties. C. E. Stone says Easter was a rush day for him, his business being double that of last year. L. S. B. Kansas City, Mo. Geo. M. Kellogg Flower & Plant Co. 1122GrandAve. wiu fill ttU orderi (or Cu, KinSlS CllV and Flowers, Funeral Designs, DU»,ni Uill U. Wedding and Birthday Gift, riBUMI mil, mi. that mav ba entrusted to them Louisville, Ky. F. Walker & Co., FLORISTS Phones: Home 1388. Cumb. Main 1388A. 634 Fourth Avenue Mention the American Florist when writing New Orleans- CUT FLOWERS Delivered for Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Texas. Wire or mail. Higbest Grade Stock Only URIAHJ- VIRGINicXn8a\8 ST. Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C. 14th and H. Street. Mention the American Florist when writing Newark, N. J. Begerow's 946 Broad Street. Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliveries throughout the stale and to all steamship docks in Hoboken. N. J., and New York. Mention the American Florist when writing For Wisconsin Delivery OF "HOME GROWN FLOWERS" Get in touch with J. E. Matthewson SHEBOYGAN, WISCONSIN Mention the American Florist when writing Newark, Ohio. CHAS. A. DUERR. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Rockford, 111. H. W. BUCKBEE. Member of the Florists' TelegraphDelivery *9'3 The Amer i ca n Fl ori s t. 559 Choice Plants Large Supply of Fine Decorative Plants, Palms and Table Ferns. Send all orders direct to plant department. FiCUS Pandurata, strong, 6-inch .... $3.50 each FiCUS Elastica, strong, 6-inch . . 75c to $1.00 each Dracaena Massangeana, well colored, 6-inch, $1.00 to $1.75 each PandanuS VeitChii, highly colored, 5-in., $1.00 each; 6-in., $1.50 each; 7-in., $2.50 each IF* alms Kentia Forsteriana and Belmoreana, all sizes from 4 to 12 inch tubs in fine condition. Fine decorative stock ranging in price from 35c to $15.00 per plant. Table IT'erns—lO Varieties 214-in. pots, $3 50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. 3-in., strong, $6.00 per 100; $55.00 per 1000 Pansies Strong transplanted seedlings for early blooming, choice strain, $5.00 per 1000 POEHLMANN BROTHERS CO. MORTON GROVE Plant Department ILLINOIS of\*! OUR NEW SCARLET CARNATION THE HERALD The only Scarlet to win First Prize best 100 Scarlet: Cincinnati, November 1911; St. Paul, November, 1912 and Cleveland, November, 1912. Rooted Cuttings readv now. $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. Other varieties also ready for Immediate Delivery: Gloriosa, medium pink. $4.00 Benora, variegated 6.00 Princess Charming 3.00 Very low prices on large lots JANUARY CUTTINGS FROM SOIL. 1000 100 10CO $25.00 , Scarlet Glow $3.00 $25.00 25.00 \ Washington 3. On 25.00 25.00 , Rose Pink Enchantress 3.00 26.00 25.00 i May Day, deep flesh... 3.n0 25.00 Send us your list for quotations. Strong healthy plants in the following varieties at $30.00 per 1000: IIXKl 100 $35.00 ! Enchantress $3.00 50.00 J White Enchantress 3.00 25.00 ! Victory 3.00 Beacon 3.00 Enchantress, White Enchantress, Rose Pink Enchantress, Seacon and Victory. CHICAGO CARNATION COMPANY, A.T.PYFER,Mgr. *» \£Sg%?« F.F.SCHEEL SHERMERVILLE, ILL. Wholesale Growers of Gut Flowers, Pot Plants and Nursery Stock ENCHANTRESS Carnation Cuttings Well rooted ; from strong, healthy stock. None better. Guaranteed. $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000. P. A. LYON, Milton, N. Y. ROOTED CUTTINGS. Pei 100, Per 100 $6.00 500 Heliotrope. Daisies. Salvias.. 1.00 8.00 10 00 6.00 8.00 Write Cash with orders. Express Paid. S. D. Brant, Clay Center, Fans. The National Flower Show Special Number Mau You8"eAdvSiLnts now 560 The American Florist. Mat fy> %■ The Seed Trade. American Seed Trade Association. Chas. N. Page, Des Moines, Ia„ President; Harry L. Holmes, Harrisburg. Pa„ First Vice-President; Arthur B. Clark, Mllford. Conn., Second Vice-President: C.E. Kendel, Cleveland, O., Secretary and Treasurer; J. M. Ford. Ravenna.O., Assistant Secretary. Next annual convention, at Cleveland, O., June 24-26, 1913. Pacifu' Coast dealers complain of dull business. i ix ion Set prices at Chicago are a littler firmer. Reds and Yellows scarcer. Beans of kinds used in the south will be very scarce and dear for Sep- tember delivery. Tuberose growers are asking and in most cases, for reliable stock, are se- curing marked advances over last sea- son's prices. VISITED CHICAGO: Albert McCullough, Cincinnati. O.; Ant. C. Zvolanek, Lorn- poc, Calif., enroute to the National Flower Show at New York. The Department of Agriculture usual seed appropriation bill was ap- proved March 4 and preliminary con- tracts already made will stand. Sweet Corn prices have declined ma- terially since December. Some seeds- men seem to be offering the same in some varieties at nearly contract cost. <\ilifornia seed growers are despond- ent over lack of rain. The present outlook is for only about eight inches this season while a normal season re- quires 12 inches to make a reasonable crop. The outlook for sweet pea, rad- ish and onion seed is not good. Newark, N. J. — J. F. Noll & Co. re- port good business. Alexander Forbes, formerly with the Peter Henderson Co., New Y'ork, now controls this busi- ness. This firm has opened another store in the Hudson Terminal building. Cortlandt and Church streets, New Y'ork. Seed and Weight Bills Pending. The legislative committee of the American Seed Trade Association calls attention to the following very impor- tant bills pending in different states and urges that seedsmen for their own interests in all of these states secure copies of the bills, give special atten- tion to the same and report progress to Curtis Nye Smith, 19 Congress street, Boston, Mass. : United States Senate.— (Gronna Bill) S. 8382. Arkansas. — H. 47. I alifornia. S. 7m;. S. 0!)0, A. S48. Colorado. — H. 25, S7, -14m. J-ll, S. 339. Connecticut.— H. 466. Idi .— H. 144. S. 66. Indiana.— H. 80, S. 265. Iowa.— H. 33. S. 45. Kansas.— S. :M4, H. 467. H. 309. Maine.— II. 201. Massachusetts. — H. S53, 64, 474, 775, 1497. Michigan. — H. 6. Minnesota.— H. 03. 001. 430; S. 120. 55, 261. Missouri.— H. 20, 326. 361, (also committee substitute bill for all three) S. 188. Montana. -II. 245, 172; S. 23, 180, 106. Nebraska. — S. 187. New Hampshire. — A. 270. North Carolina. — H. 190. North Dakota.— H. 88; S. 31. Ohio.— H. 415, 54. 164, 216, 363. Oklahoma.— S. 106; H. 443. Oregon.— H. 240. 129: S. 30. Pennsylvania. — H. 244. South Carolina. — II. 2S2; S. 214. 212. South Dakota.— II. 52, 160, 111, 242; S. 118, S 99, Tennessee.— H. 247, 24S. 240; S. 152, 182, 207. Texas. — H. 375. Utah.— H. 129. Washington.— S. 362, '.I West Virginia.— H. 32, 80, 103, 360. Wyoming.— H. 109. French Bulbs. As the time approaches for the meet- ing of the French bulb growers in April for fixing the selling price of their crops, the interest of the job- bing trade increases. The meagre re- ports so far received have been bear- ish, at first on the basis of small sized planting stock and later because of continued drought. Taken all in all most dealers are coming to the expec- tation of pretty stiff prices on the large sizes and some advance on Roman hy- acinths. Nebraska Tornado. Waterloo, Neb., March '24.— A tor- nado passed about three-quarters of a mile west of this place about 5 o'clock l:.e Late Francis Brill. See Obituary Elsewhere in This Issu yesterday afternoon doing considerable damage. The buildings on a farm be- longing to the J. C. Robinson Seed Co. were destroyed and slight damage done to two other places belonging to the same company. Several people were injured but no lives lost so far as is known at this writing. Pieters-Wtieeler Seed Company Growers of High Grade SEED Palo Alto, California. Onion, Lettuce, Radish, Sweet Peas, Etc. Correspondence Solicited The four-story warehouse of the Waldron Seed Co. burned Tuesday morning. March 19. entailing a loss of $75,000, insurance about $60,000. None of the other warehouses in town were in particular danger from this fire, which was quite spectacular. R.&M.GODINEAU, SEED GROWERS, Angers - France. Specialties: Beets. Mangoes. Carrots. Cabbages, Celeries, Parsleys, Parsnips, Turnips. Growing Crops Given Personal Attention. Mention the American Florist when writing Contract Seed Growers (nBPl'altipt' Pepper, Egg Plant, Tomato. »|WBiailieS. Vine Seed and Field Corn Correspondence Solicited. George R. Pedrlck fi Son, PEDRICKTOWN. N.J. lentinn the American Florist when writing New Zealand Grown Garden Peas Surplus Offer of Gradus Crop 1912 in original sacks of 3 1-5 bus. net. Price $6.75 per bu. of 60 lbs. f.o.b. New York. Terms: Net Cash. We are also quotiog prices on other New Zealand Peas, crop 1913-which is at present har- \ ested— and are booking contract order of 1914. Write for particulars. Loechner & Co. 1 1 WARREN ST., NEW YORK Sole Agents for F.COOPER, Ltd., Wellington, N.Z. Mention the American Florist when writing Peas and Beans GROWERS Importers and Exporters Alfred J. Brown Seed Go., Grand Rapids, Mich. HRASLXH GROWERS© ONION, LETTUCE, CARROT and RADISH SEED San Jese, California J. W. EDMUNDSON. Manager M. W. WILLIAMS, Secretary California Seed Growers Association, Inc. Growers for Wholesale Dealers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA CARROT, LETTUCE, ONION, RADISH, BEET, SWEET PEAS '9*3- The American Florist. 561 SURPLUS SEED FIRST CLASS STOCK AT BARGAIN PRICES Sweet Peas, Standard and Spencers; Nasturiums, tall and dwarf mixed; Cabbage, French grown Early Winningstadt; Oxheart Carrot, French grown; Lettuce, 6 varieties; Onions, 8 varieties; Radishes, 7 varieties. TOMPKINS & CO., Inc. LOS ANGELES, CAL. H. WREDE LUNEBURG, GERMANY PANSY SEED 180 First Prizes, the highest awards Chicago. Paris, London, Bruxelles. 1000 seeds, finest mixed.. .2.5c loz. ..$2.25 list on application. Cash with order DAMMANN & CO., Seed Merchants to His Majesty the King o( Italy SAN GIOVANNI A TEDUCCIO, near Naples Headquarters for CAULIFLOWER and WHITE TRIPOLI ONION SEED, (Crystal Wax), and all Other VEGETABLE and FLOWER SEEDS THE LARGEST GROWERS IN ITALY. Established 1S77. Wholesale Catalogue in English, (containing also all Italian specialties). Special Offers and Italian Catalogue on application. Western Seed & Irrigation Go, Wholesale Seed Growers and Dealers SPECIALTIES: Sweet, Flint and Dent Com ; Cucumber, Musk and Watermelon; Pumpkin and Squash. FREMONT : NEBRASKA 9/£vS'ZV3K*r.*v^v-.a?v5KV<*>r'.A.'«/ZVX A I BURPEE'S SEEDS ji PHILADELPHIA Wholesale Price List for Florists V H and Market Gardeners. H FRANZEN'S SEEDS SURE TO GROW Asters, < lueen of the Market oz. $0.50 Ageratum, Blue..oz. SO.fiO. Snapdragon. ' .75 Alyssum, Little liem " .30 Lobelia, Emperor William, Blue " .75 Pansy. Giant Strain " 1.25 Petunia. Superfine Mixed ' .75 Phlox, Drumundii Mixed " .55 Stock, Ten Week Double " 1.00 Verbena Hybrida, Mixed " .55 F. O. FRANZEN, 1476 Summerdale Av., Chicago bend for trade list. CONTRACT SEED GROWERS Pepper, Asparagus, Tomato, Musk and Water Melon. For sale: Asparagus, Horse Radish and Rhubarb Roots. Correspondence Solicited. J. E. Hoopes & Co. P. O. Box 38 MUSCATINE, LA. Henry Fish Seed Co. Bean Growers ♦ ♦ For the Wholesale Seed Trade. CARPENTERIA, CALIF. Lawn Grass BULK CASES OUR STANDARD MIXTURES, Dickinson Evergreen Greensward Pine Tree are high grade and should meet all general requirements. Special mixtures furnished if desired. We also carry a full line of fancy domestic and imported grasses. The Albert Dickinson Co. Minneapolis, Minn. Chicago, 111. BEANS, PEAS, and all Garden Seeds RADISH gnu ail vraiusM gewo ^^ — ^ LEON AROUSE CO. 226-230 ONION SETS GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Write for Prices. mention the American Florist when writing RATEKIN'S SEED CORN OLDEST ESTABLISHED AND LARGEST WHOLESALE AND CONTRACT SEED CORN GROWERS IN THE UNITED STATES: Have made this our specialty for over thirty years. \\ e grow all the leading standard, best varieties of field Dent. Flint, and Sweet sugar corn, for tbs Wholesale Trade. Write or wire us for prices and quotations for immediate or future shipments, also for contract growing prices for 1914 delivery: stating probable Quantities of different varie- ties, etc.. etc. RATEKIN'S SEED HOUSE, Shenandoah, Iowa Mention the American Florist when writing LAWN GRASS SEED WHOLESALE ONLY J. OLIVER JOHNSON 1874-76 Milwaukee Avenue CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing Onion Seeds-Onion Sets We are Extensive Growers and Dealers Write for prices on the 1912 crop. We are also submitting contract figures for the 1913 crop of Onion Seed. Mention the American Florist when writing SCHILDER BROS., Chlllicothe, O. THE C. HERBERT COY SEED CO, TOMATO SEED VALLEY, Douglas County, Neb. Contract Growers of High Grade Seeds encumber, Maskmelon, Squash and Pumpkin Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Corn Best Stocks. All Varieties. THE HAVEN SEED CO. Growers for the Wholesale Trade Only. SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA. 562 The American Florist. Mar. 29, TUBEROSES True Dwarf Pearl. Per 1000 First Size, 4-6-inch $ 9 00 Medium, 3-4-inch 4.50 Mammoth, 6-8 inch 13.00 CALADIUMS (Esculentum) 5 to 7-inch $15.00 7 to 9-inch 30.00 9 toll-inch 55.00 GLADIOLUS Per iooo Mrs. Francis King, medium size $15.00 AugUSta, first size 16.00 medium size 13.00 America, first size (3,000 for $66.00) 25.00 medium size, while unsold 20.00 Kunderdi Glory, first size 40.00 Chicago White, the one best early 50.00 Tuberous Rooted Begonias Per Doz. * 100 1000 Single Sorts, white, scarlet, yellow, pink $.40 $2.50 $22.00 Single Sorts, mixed 35 2.25 20.00 Double Sorts, white, scarlet, yellow, pink .65 4.50 40.00 Double Sorts, mixed 60 4.00 37.50 GLOXINIAS Grassifolia Grandiflora All the spotted and Tigered varia- tions in sound bulbs. Doz. 100 Separate colors $ .60 $3.50 Choice mixture 50 3.20 VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE LILY BULBS Per 100 Album, 9 11 inch 12.50 Auratum, 911 inch 10.00 Rubrum, 8 9 inch 6.00 Rubrum.9 11 inch 9.0n CHICAGO NEW YORK GREENHOUSES AND NURSERY, WESTERN SPRINGS, ILL. Tuberoses DWARF DOUBLE PEARL $12.00 per 1000 Lily of the Valley Pips Cold Storage Berlin and Hamburg. Per case of 1,000 $12.00 Per case of 3,000 $32.00 Write for a copy of our Florists' catalog. THE MOST RELIABLE SEEDS. 33 Barclay St. < >i-.l .■!■■ ii 60 100 1,000 $4.25 4.25 4.25 4.25 4.25 4.25 4.25 4.25 $40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 Doz. Mont lilnnc. .Snow-white $0.60 Prince Albert. Deep purple 60 Princess Elisabeth. White, bor- dered blue 60 Princess Mathilda-. White, with rose crown 60 Queen Wilhelmina. Dark rose 60 Bodallngton's Spotted Varieties. These contain the most distinct and remarkable colors 60 All Colors Mixed ?0 100 $4.25 4.25 1. ' $40.00 40.00 4.25 40.00 4.25 4.25 4.25 3.75 40.00 40.00 40.1111 35.00 Gloxinia Erecta Superbissima Having during the past season been requested to secure some specially tine Gloxinias for exhibition purposes, we have made arrangements with a noted Gloxinia specialist in England to reserve for us some of the most distinct types. The bulbs are not so large as the Named Varieties, but this is a characteristic of most Erecta superbissima varieties. BODDINGTON'S IDEAL PRIZE GIANT MIXED. Great variety of superb colors. CYCLOPS. Velvety carmine, shading to a broad white border, throat dotted with dark red. HI < HESS OF YORK. Flowers of a rich dark blue, each petal being edged with a broad band of white. A most striking and lovely variety. SPOTTED HYBRIDS. Whenever exhibited, they create intense interest. The delicate markings, in an in- finite variety of forms, add a special charm to the flowers. SUTTON'S WHITE. A giant white flowered variety. DUKE OF YORK. Large scarlet Gloxinia with deep white edge to each petal. A magnificent flower. HER MAJESTY. This exquisite Gloxinia is still un- surpassed by any other white variety. The flowers are as pure as newly fallen snow, and are borne on short stems, just clear of the elegantly recurved foliage. READING SCARLET. In color this is the most bril- liant Gloxinia in existence, being an intense glowing scarlet variety of the true Crassifolia habit. An admirable companion to Her Majesty. GOLIATH. Violet and white, fine variety. Per doz. $1.50; per 100, $10.00. Boddington's Quality Tuberous-Rooted BEGONIAS Single-Flowering Tuberous Rooted For planting in beds and where color effect is desired. Our stock of these bulbs will be found true to color and free from mixture. Crimson Rose Salmon Scarlet Pink, Light White, Pure Yellow Copper Large bulbs measuring; 1% Inches and upward, separnte colors or all colors mixed, 35 cts. per doz., $2.25 per 100, $20.00 per l.OOO; extra large bulbs, IV- inches and up, same colors as above, 40 cts. per doz., $2.75 per 100, $25.00 per 1,000. Double -Flowering Tuberous -Rooted. These can be depended upon producing 100 per cent double flowers and contain very large and choice varieties. Crimson White. Pure Yellow Scarlet Copper Bronze Orange Rose Salmon Light Pink Large bulbs measuring lVt inches and upward, sep- arate colors or all colors mixed, 50 cts. per doz., s:;.ru per 100, $30.00 per 1,000; extra large bulbs, 1% Inches anil up, same colors as above, 65 cts. per doz., $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1.000. Single Crested Begonias This strain of Begonias ranges in all colors — sal- mon, pink, white, yellow, copper and scarlet; petals carry on the upper side a crested-formed cockscomb. Separate colors, SO cts. per doz., $6.00 per 100; mixed, 7.". cts. per 'loz., $5.50 per 100. Orange Single Frilled Begonias These are of the finest types of the single Begonia, the petals being heavily frilled on the edges. To color. 10 cts. each, 65 cts. per doz., $5.00 per 100; all colors mixed, 60 cts. per doz., $4.50 per 100, $42.50 per 1,000. Single Begonia Bertini A beautiful bedding Begonia, brilliant vermilion flowers of rare beauty. As a bedder it stands un- rivaled. 80 cts. per doz., $6.00 per 100. Double Begonias Doz. 1 00 Duke Zeppelin. Intense pure vermilion- scarlet $1.00 $ 7.50 Lafayette. Rich, brilliant crimson scarlet 1.25 10.00 ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON Seedsman 342 West 14th St., NEW YORK CITV n n n n a n ■ ■ H H n ■ ■ n H n ■ ■ n H H ■ ■ H n n ■ ■ ■ H H H ■ ■ ■ H n n ■ ■ ■ n n n ■ 564 The American Florist. Mar. 29, Market Gardeners Vegetable Growers' Association of America. H.F.Hall.Moorestown, N. J.. President- C. vVest, Irondequoit, N. Y., Vice-President; E. A. Dunbar. Ashtabula, O., Secretary; M. L. Ruetenik, Cleveland. O.. Treasurer ^= Danielson, Conn. — Franklin & Cros- by have completed the erection of an- other large greenhouse. "WHILE the Mexican tomato crop suf- fered «some damage from the big western freeze in January, the Mexi- can Herald states that the output in northern Sinaloa is about 500 carloads, or treble what it was a year ago. Shipments practically all go to the United States. Potato Crop of Ireland The area of the pptato crop for all Ireland in 1912 was 595,184 acres, as against 591,259 acres in 1911, and the total production of the crop in 1912 is estimated at 2,546,710 tons, com- pared with 3,694,856 tons in 1911. The average yield of the crop in 1912 is estimated at 4.3 tons per statute acre, as against 6.2 tons in 1911 and 4.8 tons for the 10-year period 1902-1911. The province of Ulster produced 1,087,- 896 tons in 1912 and 1,787,136 tons in 1911, the average rate per statute acre being 4.4 tons in 1912 and 7.3 tons in 1911. Wisconsin Potato Growers. We are in receipt of the first annual report of the "Wisconsin Potato Grow- ers' Association, which was organized in "Waupaca, November 14, 1910. The report contains the association's con- stitution and by-laws as well as a number of valuable articles on the po- tato, its production, diseases, seed, etc. The officers are: John Hess, Rhine- lander, president; A. J. Pinkerton, "Waupaca, vice-president; Ben F. Faast, Eau Claire, treasurer; J. G. Milward, Madison, secretary. Prices of Indoor Fruits and and Vegetables. Chicago, March 24.— Mushrooms, 20 cents to 60 cents per pound; lettuce, 10 cents to 15 cents, small cases; rad- ishes, 15 cents to 50 cents per dozen bunches; pieplant, 25 cents to 50 cents per bunch; cucumbers, $1.25 to $2.75 per box of two dozen; asparagus, $2.50 for 24 bunches. New York, March 22. — Cucumbers, 75 cents to $1.50 per dozen, and $4 to $5 per box; mushrooms, $1 to $2.50 per 4-pound basket; tomatoes, 10 cents to 15 cents per pound; radishes, $1.50 to $2.50 per 100 bunches; mint, 25 to 65 cents per dozen bunches; rhubarb, 30 cents to 60 cents per dozen bunches; lettuce, 25 cents to 50 cents per doz- en; beet tops, 75 cents to $1.00 per box. Horseradish Webworm. The horseradish webworm, a new and hitherto unrecorded truck crop pest, is made the subject of an article by H. O. Marsh, issued by the Depart- ment of Agriculture. It was first dis- covered at Rocky Ford, Colo. It is a beautiful, slender moth, the wings be- ing cream-colored with a brownish tinge and having an expanse of about % of an inch. The eggs are scale- like and are usually deposited singly on the upper or lower sides of the leaves. The newly hatched larvae are pale yel- low. The mature larvae are yellow- ish green. Almost immediately after hatching they spin webs, under which they feed until mature. They prefer the tender young plants to feed on and their worst feature is the check which they give to the plant's first growth. There are four generations of the pest each year, ac- tivity beginning in March and lasting until October. In twenty-seven days in May the female has been known to lay 331 eggs. Only one natural enemy of the horseradish webworm is known. That is a small wasp-like insect which has been found to check the increase ol the larvae. No artificial insecticides have proved successful, but as the pest is believed to be limited to a few plants in one garden at Rocky Ford it is thought the natural enemy will prove sufficient. Newark, N. J. The business district of Newark, which will creditably compare with that of any city in this country, has quite a number of enterprising and up-to-date retail florists and they were all well prepared for Easter. The Broad street store of Phillips Brothers was found to be a very busy place on March 19. Wagon loads of plants were being delivered and the whole force was busy getting them ready for display. This firm has a fine business and its trade calls for good stock. Fred. Wolfinger, assisted by the genial William Strahan, was busy with Easter preparations. At this store we noted fine plant combinations very tastefully arranged and decorated with suitable chiffons. E. J. Reynolds, who spent some time in the West and was also for a time in Washington, D. C, is back again •with his former employer, Henry A. Strobell. Percy Dickman, better known as "Dick," formerly with Henry A. Stro- bell, but later a soldier, has served his four years of enlistment and is back with his former employer. We found a good Easter stock at this store. There are now two stores in Newark conducted by members of the Strobell family but we do not know that they are connected in a busienss way. The firm of H. C. Strobell & Co. has a store at 7S3 Broad street, Henry A. Strobell being at 931 Broad street. George Penck has a nursery and greenhouses at West Arlington, N. J., but also does considerable buying in the New York market for his store at 185 Market street. Pete Penck has a store at 6 Academy street and Chris. Penck is at 173 Market street. A. C. Begerow's, 946 Broad street, is another good store that may well be called metropolitan, being conducted in a thoroughly modern manner. John Crossley, 37 Bellville avenue, is a very practical florist and careful buyer. He is prospering rapidlv. A. F. F. Watch for our Trade Mark stamped on every brick of Pure Culture Mushroom Spawn Substitution of cheaper grades is thus easily exposed. Fresh sample ^1 ■£ - i • . '*■ <♦ tf ts, which if planted early will give an abundance of bloom this season. The varieties offered are all select standard sorts. Alfred. Bright crimson, of fine form. Aphrodite. An extra fine pure white. Figaro. A splendid rosy-lake. La France. A fine rosy-pink La Vestal. White with silvery rose. Lord Roseberry. Brilliant carmine red. Mont Blanc. A fine double white. Ne- Plus-Ultra. Delicate blush white. Niobe. Beautiful flesh colored. Princess de Meternich. Splendii large white. Roi de Rouges. Fine crimson red. The Bride. Very double, pure white. Valkyrie. Very large, long petaled, silvery rose. Yvonne Cayeux. Large pure wbite with creamy center. Any of the above varieties in strong 4 and 5-inch pots, $2.60 perdoz.; $20.00 per 100. One each of the above 14 varieties for $3.00. ( )ur new Wholesale List has just been distributed and besides offering the most complete up-to-date list of Hardy Perennials of a quality to give quick and satisfactory results, also offers a most complete list of other seasonable stock in all lines. If you have not received a copy please write for it. HENRY A. DREER, Inc., 714 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa- The above prices are intended for the trade only Joseph Heacock Company's Palms and Ferns Kentia Belmoreana. Pot Leaves 2Hin. 4 5-in '■in 6 in 6-in. Cedar tub 7-in. 9-in. 6 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 Leaves 6 to 7 6 to 7 In. high. 8 to 10. Each 18 24 26 in. bigh. 28 to 30.... Id. high. 34 to 36.. 40 to 45.. 50 1 00 1 25 1 50 Each 2 50 4 00 Doz. ; l so 6 00 12 00 15 00 18 00 Cedar tub 9in. 9in. 9-in. 9-in. Leaves 6 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 In. high Each 42 to 48 5 00 48 to 54.. 5ft 6 to7 ft. 600 8 00 .10 00 Home-Grown, Well Established Strong and Healthy. Phoenix Roebelenli. Each , nicely characterized $1 00 . 18 to 20-in. spread 1 50 Doz. 30 00 48 00 Cedar tub 7-in. 9in. 12 in. 12-in. Kentia Forsteriana— Made up. Pot 5-in 6-in Cedar tub 7-in Each $2 0C Plants 4 4 4 4 In. high 36 40 to 42.. 60 to 66.. 66 to 72... Each 2 50 4 00 12 50 15 00 Doz. 30 00 48 00 High Spread 18 in. 24-in... Cibolium Schiedei. Spread Each 7-in. pot. 2 to 2h feet $2 00 9 in. tub. 4 feet 4 00 12-in. tub.6to8feet 8 00 We are growing all our Kentias above 6-inch size in neat Cedar Tubs, made especially for us. with electric wire hoops, and painted green. These tubs cost seve ral times the price of pots, but we sell the plants at the same price as rhough grown in pots. The buyer has the advantage of receiving his plants without breakage of pots and in handsome tubs in which they have become well established, and in which ihey will continue to do better than in pots. When in Philadelphia be Sure to Look Us Up. We are easily reached— only 25 minutes from Reading Terminal, 12th and Market Streets. Philadelphia. We have fine train service— fifty trains each way every week day— so you can suit your convenience, bcth going and coming. Then you will see our Palms of all Sizes, fiom 2V^-inch pols to 12-inch tubs. We are strong on Decorative Palms, in 7-inch 9-inch and 12 inch tubs (made-up or single plants), which we can supply in any quantity. All our Palms are home-grown (not an imported plant on the place), and well established in the tubs. Thev are strong and healthy. With increased glass devoted to our Palms, our stock is much larger than ever before and never in better condition. JOSEPH HEACOCK CO, Wyncote, Pa, Railway Station, Jenkintown. GERANIUMS Per 100 S. A. Nutt, and four other varieties, 3-in, pol W 00 2H-in. " 3.C0 Coleus, 10 varieties 2'i-in pots 2.00 Asparagus Plumosus and Sprengeri 2.00 Alternanthera red and yellow. 2H-,.ots 2.00 Pansy Plants, April 1st in bud 1.50 CASH JOSEPH H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Ohio Mention the American Florist when writing Enchantress Supreme 'FHE Best Sport from Enchantress up-to-date, possessing all the vigor and freedom ■*■ that distinguishes its parent. Color a light salmon pink — a color that is not only very attractive, but also one that endures full exposure to the sun without hie aching. A good all around Carnation that retains its color at all seasons. Calyx is longer and narrower than that of the parent variety, and distinct from the latter. Has shown no inclination to be a burster. The weak points of Enchantress seem to have been lost in this Sport, and a trial of four years duration convinces us of its great value. Twelve Rooted Cuttings $3.00 One Hundred rooted cuttings .. $ 12.00 Twenty-five rooted cuttings, 5.00 One Thousand rooted cuttings 100.00 Fifty rooted cuttings 7.00 CB^Order quick for im media ti deliveries. Lenox Koad and Troy Ave., BROOKLYN, N. Y. PRICES: DAILLED01ZE BROS., 566 The American Florist. Mar. 29, The Nursery Trade American Association ol Nurserymen. Thomas B Meehan, Dresher, Fa., Presi- dent; J. B. Pilkington. Portland. Ore.. Vice- President; John Hall, 204 Granite bldg.. Ro- chester, N.Y„Sec'y. Thirty-eighth annual convention to be held at Portland. Ore., June 18 20. 1913. MINNEAPOLIS. MINN. — A. M. Brand of Faribault talked on peonies at the March meeting of the Minnesota Gar- den Flower Society. Portland, ORE. — The campaign be- ing conducted by the order of Royal Rosarians for funds for the rose fes- tival is meeting with success and leaders in the work are much encour- aged. Danville, N. Y. — The committee of nurserymen from this city and other centers of the trade has succeeded in having the bill imposing a fine of $5 on every tree mislabeled with- drawn from further consideration by the legislature. Lilacs. We are just getting ready to graft a lot of lilacs, which reminds me that it is not too late to take up stocks for that purpose if you can get into the ground. Seedling stocks, suckers or even pieces of roots will answer, or if you do not wish to have them on their own roots, privet is the thing to use. Any style of graft will answer but we usually use a side or veneer graft. The demand for lilacs seems to be greater than ever before and a good stock of the better and more distinct varieties should be provided. The va- rieties are legion, and if one looks over some of the large collections, of three or four hundred varieties, one is somewhat at a loss to know which to select. However, we have the satis- faction of knowing that "they are all good, only some are better than oth- ers." But one can cover the range of season of bloom, form and color with a comparatively small number. For a short list I would suggest the follow- ing : Syringa Josikaea, pale pinkish violet, late; S. villosa, pink in the bud. turning creamy white as it grows old; S. oblata, lilac-purple, the earliest to bloom; S. Chinensis or Rothomagensis, bright reddish lilac, very floriferous; S. vulgaris, in the following named va- rieties— Marie Legraye and Frau Dam- man, single white; Mme. Lemoine, double white; Lovaniensis, single pink- ish lilac; Dr. Maillot and Mme. Jules Finger, double pinkish lilac; Ludwig Spaeth and Congo, single red; Chas. Joly, double red; Coerulea superba and Bleautre, single blue; Comptesse Horace de Choiseul, double blue. There is a great saving of time in propagating lilacs by graftage, as we make a flowering plant in three years, whereas by any other method it would take six. I did not include in the above list Syringa japonica, the Jap- anese tree lilac, the largest and latest of the genus. This is sometimes graft- ed but I believe the general practice is to raise them from seed. C. Sioux City. Ia. — Rocklin & Lehman had a full page advertisement of flow- ers and plants for Easter in the Jour- nal March 19. High Class New England Qualify Herbaceous Perennials, Evergreens and Deciduous Trees, Shrubs, Roses and Vines at Wholesale and Retail. Catalogues upon request. The New England Nurseries Co. Dept. "T BEDFORD. MASS. — For the Best New and Standard — DAHLIAS Address Peacock Dahlia Farms, P. O. BerlinN. J. Williamstown June, N. J. * GARDEN LITERATURE ' FREE! CATALOGUE Of BOSKOOf MJ«5tR» 3TOCH: u HADOftOOft ,L- huRSt«*fltrijjrLO*rST)uWJ I „TME PAEONla 'ZhOv to force lilacs Ji*r\ . S*HOw TO FORCE RHODODENDRONS. iy ARE PREPARED FOR yOUR USE. GET A COPV A POSTCARD WILL BRING TMf_n.'J _ FELIX WDYKHUIS Jp'ao^ooP-MOLLAim ■ LARGE TREES OAKS AND MAPLES PINES AND HEMLOCKS ANDORRA NURSERIES. Wm. Warner Harper, Prop. Chestnut Hill, PHILA., PA. Catalpa Bungei Specimen trees with wide spreading tops 2 to 4 years and straight 7 ft. stems, 2 to 3-inch caliper. Get our prices on all kinds of shade trees. W. B. COLE, Avenue Nurseries, Painesville, .... Ohio. Mention the American Florist when writing Ipomea Noctiflorum Our so well-known pure white, wax}- MOONVINE Bearing flowers very fragrant and as big as a saucer, 2^2-11. pots; will make good stock for you to propagate from. $5.00 per 100. Godfrey Aschmann 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing ENGLISH MANETTI STOCKS. everything under-sized or not up to strictly tirst quality disc... packed stocks. We otter 5,$ m-m grade at $12.1X1 per single thousand per thousand. 3-5 m-m grade $8.00 per thousand; $65.00 Orders ran be tilled the same day we get them. Wire ace JACKSON & PERKINS CO., Newark, Kew York A bargain, to close out sur- plus quick. Well rooted carefully regraded and strictly first quality discarded. It pays to buy regraded re- thousand; five thousand or more at $10.00 a.uu per ten thousand, to clean them up quick, and say whether to ship by freight or express. B. & A. SPECIALTIES Our World's Choicest Nursery and Greenhouse Prodocts for Florists Palms, Bay Trees, Boxwood and Hardy Herbaceous Plants, Evergreens, Roses, Rhododendrons, Vines and Climbers, Spring Bulbs and Roots, Conifers, Pines. English Ivy 4 ft. bushy, 4 inch pots $15.00 per 100 4 and 5 ft. bushy, 41/2"meh pots 20.00 per 100 Good value for window effect. Florists are always welcome visitors to our nurseries. We are only a few minutes from New York City; Carlton Hill station is the second stop on Main Line of Erie Railroad. :: :: BOBBINK & ATKINS Nurserymen and Florists. RUTHERFORD, N. J. W. Van Kleef & Sons Wholesale Growers of Nursery Stock BOSKOOP, :: HOLLAND B' i EG to announce that their Mr. K. Van Kleef is again in America calling on the trade. Please ask our prices before placing your esteemed Import Orders elsewhere; they will certainly interest you. Address all Correspondence Until June 1st c0 M ALIUS & WARE, 14 Stone Street, NEW YORK CATALOGUES FREE FOR THE' ASKING. '9'~ The American Florist. 567 Palms, the Selling Kinds KENTIA BELMOREANA. Kentla Belmoreana. 6-in., 16-18inches high. ..Each, $1.75 Reaves Ilcighi gai ; Doz. 4-inch 6-6 12-15 inches Per hm $4o.iki $ 5.00 5-inch 5-6 1.50 S l il i 6-incb 22-24 inches 17.00 6-inch (>-7 6-7 6-7 26-P8 inches 2.00 2.50 3.00 7-inch 28-30 inches ... 7-inch 30-32 inches 9-inch ii-7 42-46 inches 5.00 10-inch 6-7 48-50 inches S.IK, KENTIA FORSTERIANA. Leaves Height Bach Doz. 4-inch 5 15 inches Per 101), $40.00 $5.00 5-inch 5-6 .75 8.00 6 inch 6-6 1.50 17.00 7-inch 6-7 3.50 Si mh 6-7 40-44 inches 4.00 8 incli 6-7 5.00 8-inch 6-7 52-55 inches PHOENIX CANARIENSIS. 6.00 8-inch, 30-35 in ches high Each, $3.00 PHOENIX ROEBELINII. -in., 20-22 inches high. ..Each, $2.50 11-in. tub, 28-30 inches high.. Each, $8.00 31-33 W.Randolph St., CHICAGO Vaiighan'S Seed Store 25 Barclay St., NEW YORK GREENHOUSES AND NURSERIES, WESTERN SPRINGS. ILL. LAST CALL 10,000 LI6HT PINK ENCHANTRESS Carnation Cuttings Must Be Sold at Once $12.50 per 1000 While they last. Order now. ^[These cuttings are taken from stock grown by the best grower of the En- chantress variety of car- nations in this vicinity and are big value at the price quoted. Send in your order now. PERCY JONES 56 E. Randolph St , Chicago Geraniums €fe Coleus Ricard and Poitevine, 515.C0 per 1000. S.A.Nutt, $12.50 per 1000: next delivery about March 24. G. Beddcr, Vers., and general assortment S6.C0 per 1000; ready almost any time. Plumosus, just right (or Easter pans, sample. 10 cents; 100. $2.50. Safe Delivery Guaranteed. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Ferns for Dishes Best assorted varieties from '1V\ in. pots, 100, $3.50; 1000, $30.00. 500 at 1000 rate. Cash with order. FRANK OECHSLIN, 4911 West Qulncy St. CHICAGO. Select Stock for Spring The best lot of stock in this line we have ever seen. Every live florist and landscape man can make good use of the following subjects, and we are sure there is no better quality in the country: 70.00 per 100 90.00 per 100 125.00 per 100 60.C0 per 100 30.00 per 100 Azalea Mollis. IS to 18-io., bushy and full of buds $ 3.50 per 10. S 30.00 per 100 Ghent 'Pontics'. Named sorts, full of buds. 18 to 24-in 4.50 per 10, 40.00 per 1C0 Rhododendrons, 18 to 24-in., 8 to 12 buds, very hue 7.50 per 10. 24 to 30-in., 12 to 14 buds, very fine 10.C0 per 10, 30to36-in.. 14 to 16 buds, v«ry fine 15.00 per 10. 24 in., seedlings, bushy, well budded plants 6.50 per 10. Tree Roses, all hardy varieties, budded on straight stout stems 3.50 per 10. Boxwood, a magnificent spring importation on hand, clean bright stock and grand values for the money. Pyramidal, 3b-in. high, at $1.75 each; 42-in. high, at $2.25 each: 48 in. high, at $3.00 each: 54-in high, at $4.00 each. Globe Form, perfect globes. 18 by 18 inches. $3.00 each. Bush Form, very broad, heavy plants. 12 in. high. $3.00 per 10. $25.00 per 100: 18-in high .-i0c each. $4.50 per 10; 24 in. high. $1.25 each. $10.00 per 10: 30 in. high, very broad. 36-in. high. $2.00 each, very broad. Aristiloochioa Sipho, Dutchman's Pipe, heavy vines. 4-ft. top. $25.00 per 100. Hybrid Tea Roses, strong 2-yr.. field grown dormant plants-Bettv, tine pink. $17.50 per 100; .l )0 per 1,000 in 6,000 lots; $97.5(1 per Ktno in Id, (Kill lots and $95. IK) per 1,000 in 100,000 lots, F. O. B. Morton Orove, 111. Killarney Queen, $15.00 per 100; $120.00 ptr 1000. Own Root Stock White Killarney, Prince de Bulgarie, Melody, Lady Hillingdon and My Maryland, $6.00 per 100. $55.00 per 1,(00. Richmond, Wz-inch, $5 00 per 100; $45.00 per 1,1(0 The above is All select stock and a big bargain at the prices quoted. Carnations R. C. per 2V2 WHITE— 1U0 1000 100 White Perfection. ..$2 20 $2000 $3 50 White Enchantress 2 20 20 00 3 50 PINK- Rosette 6 00 50 00 7 00 Lawson 2 20 20 00 3 50 Winsor 2 20 20 00 3 50 May Day 3 00 25 00 4 0J per 1000 $32 00 32 00 32 00 32 00 37 50 R. C. per PINK— 100 1000 Gloriosa 3 00 27 50 Mrs. Ward 3 00 27 50 Enchantress 2 20 20 00 RED- Scarlet Glow 3 00 25 00 Beacon 2 20 20 00 2' 100 4 00 4 00 3 50 4 00 3 50 per 1000 37 50 37 50 32 00 37 50 32 00 Chrysanthemums. R. 1C0 ,.$2 50 WHITE Smith's Advance Best Early White October Frost... 2 50 Vir. Poehlmann .. 3 00 Alice Byron 2 50 Timothy Eaton. ... 2 50 W. H. Chad wick 3 00 C. per 1000 $20 00 20 00 25 00 20 (0 20 00 25 00 2H"in. per 100 $3 00 3 00 4 00 3 00 3 00 4 00 1000 $25 00 25 00 35 00 25 00 25 00 35 00 R. C. per YELLOW 100 1000 COMOLETA 3(0 25 00 Best early yellow, blcoms Sept Golden Glow 3 00 25 00 Halliday 2 50 20 00 CHRYSOLORA... 5 00 40 00 Best yellow money maker, bloo Col. Appleton .... 2 50 20 00 Major Bonnaffon 2 50 20 00 Immense stock, still one of the Yellow Eaton 2 9 1 20 00 Golden Chadwick. 3 CO 27 50 Best late yellow. 2Vin. pcr 100(i0 35 00 trong 45 00 POMPONS— Large stock of the leading commercial varieties. List of Varieties Upon Application. 2^-in. per R. C. per 1O0 lOOO PINK 1C0 1000 100 4 00 35 00 PATTY 3 00 25 00 4 00 27. Beautiful Enchantress pink, fine 4 00 35 00 srower. (3krin. per 100. $5.00). znn 9-oa UNAKA 4 00 35 00 5 00 a uu a uu Earliest pink, first week of October 6 50 60 00 McNiece 2 50 20 00 3 50 ms Oct. 5 10. Maud Dean 2 50 20 00 3 50 3 00 25 00 Dr. Enguehard . . . . 2 50 3 00 25 00 RED best. Schrimpton 2 50 3 00 25 00 BRONZE 4 00 35 00 O. H.Kahn 4 00 5 00 We can supply large quantities of the abov 20 00 3 50 30 00 30 00 30 00 20 00 3 00 25 00 2^-in., per 100, $4.00 Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. ■%4%^%HB^\ Wintered cool; ^p ■ M ^J ^M ^J HI ^» W ^^ Best sorts, old and new, HUwkVr mcludins ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ 2H-inch. 4 in. Doz. lfO 1000 100 Duchesse de Brabant $0.50 $3 00 $25.00 $10.00 Itoile de Lyon 0.50 3.00 27.E0 10.00 Maman Cochet, Pink 0.50 3.00 27.50 10.00 White Maman Cochet... 0.50 3.C0 27.50 10T0 Mile. Franzisca Kruger ... 0.50 3.00 25.00 10.00 Safrano 0.50 3.00 25.00 10.00 William R. Smith 0.50 3.50 30.00 10.00 Kaiser in Aug. Vic 0.50 3.50 30.00 10.C0 Mme. Jenny Guillemot ... 0.50 3.50 3000 12.00 Meteor 0.50 3.00 27.50 12.00 Rhea Reid 0.60 4.00 35.00 12.00 Jeanne d'Arc 0.50 3.50 30.00 12.00 Mrs. Talt 0 60 4.00 35.00 12.00 Dorothy Perkins 0.50 3.00 25.00 10.00 Phil'a Crimson Rambler.. 0.50 3.00 25.00 10.00 Tausendschon 0.50 3.00 25.00 10.00 Mary Washington 0.50 3.00 25.00 10.00 Marechal Niel 0.60 3.50 30.00 15.00 .00perl000; Mrs.F.San- der. $1.25 per 100. $10.00 per 1000. Coleus, finest named varieties, a grand collection, at 70c per 100. $ 00 MELODY 4 0U 35 00 SUNRISE 4 00 35 00 RICHMONDS 3 00 25 0U PETER WEINBERG, 30 E. Randolph St.. CHICAGO. The National Flower Show Special Number of The American Florist will be Issued Apr. 10. Send Ads. Now. 570 The American Florist. Mar. 29, Index to Advertisers. Advance Co The.... 579 Alpha Floral Co. .. 555 American Spawn Co 564 American Wooden- ware Mfg Co 580 Amling E C Co 549 Anderson S A 555 Andorra Nurseries. . 566 Angermueller G H. 550 Aphine Mfg Co 576 Archias Floral Co.. 558 Archias Seed. Store. 562 Aschmann Godfrey. 566 Atlanta Floral Co... 556 Auburndale Gold Fish Co 539 Bader Jno &Co.... 533 Barrows H H & Son 542 Rassett&Washburn 562 Batavia GreenheCo 549 Bauer Germinator Co 562 Baur Window Glass Co 577 Bayersdorfer H 539 Beaven E A 539 Begerow's 55S BergerBros 550 Berning H G 550 Bertermann BrosCo 556 Blackistone Z D... 558 Blair Robt. T 570 Bobbink & Atkins.. 564 BoddingtonAT .... 563 Bodger J & SonsCo. II Boland J B Co 555 Bolgiano J & Sons.. II Bowe M A 557 Bramley & Son S58 Brant SD 559 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 560 Breitmeyer's J Sons. 556 Brown AlfredJ Seed Co 560 BrowneliC\V& Co. 539 BrunsHN II Buchbinder Bros... 578 Buckbee H W 558 Budlong J A 545 Burpee W A & Co.. 561 Caldwell theWoods- manCo 539 California Seed Grow- ers Assn 560 Camp Conduit Co .. 530 Carbone Philip L... 558 Chicago Cam Co. I 549 559 Chicago Flower Growers Assn 547 Chicago Great Western RR .... 547 Chicago House Wrecking Co 579 Clark E B Seed Co. II Clark's Sons David. 557 Cleveland Cut Flower Co 557 Cole WB 566 Conard & Jones 564 Cooke Geo H 555 Cotsonas Geo & Co. 539 Cowee W J 579 Coy H C Seed Co... 561 Craig Robt Co 538 CritchellC E 551 Cunningham Jos H. 565 Dahlborn J P 5?6 Dailledouze Bros... 565 Dammann&Co 561 Daniels & Fisher... 557 DardsChas 556 Deamud J B Co 548 Dennison Mfg Co... 540. 554 Derby Henry 578 Detroit Flower Pot Mfy 580 Dickinson Albert Seed Co 561 Dietsch A & Co.... IV Diller Caskey & Keen 579 Dillon J L 53S Dorner F &Sons... 538 Dreer H A 564 565 578 580 Duerr Chas A 558 DunlopJohnH 557 Dwelle - Kaiser Co The 577 Eckhardt OR Co.. 546 tidwards Fold Box. 570 Eisele C 538 rjlmmans Geo M.... 538 Erie Floral Co I Erne& Klingel 548 Eyres H G 557 Felix & Dykhuis.... 566 F.sh Henry Seed Co 5S1 Florists' Hail Assn. 579 Foley Mfg Co IV Fottler. Fiske. Rawson Co II Franzen F 0 561 Frem an Mrs J B... 558 Freeman & Sons S . 579 Froment HE 553 Galvin Thos F 557 Gasser J M Co 557 Geny Bros 558 Giblin &Co 578 Godineau R& M... 560 Gorham & Chapline 576 Grand Rapids Flower Co 557 Groves Robert 539 Guld. mond MJ .... 562 Gude Bros 556 Guttman Flower Growers Co. ....... 553 Haisch 555 Haven Seed Co The 561 Heacock Jos Co 565 Heinl John & Son.. 555 Henderson A & Co. 56S Herr Albert M 567 Herrmann A 579 Hess & Swoboda . . . 556 Hews A H&Co.... 530 Hilfinger Bros 580 Hitchings& Co 575 HoerberBros 549 Hoffmeister Flo Co. 551 Holm & Olson 556 Holton &HunkelCo 550 Home Cor School... 569 Hooker H M Co.... 577 Hoopes J E & Co... 561 Horticultural Adver- tiser 570 HumfeldC 569 Igoe Bros 57.1 Illinois Metals Co.. 579 Illinois Pipe MIg Co 579 Isbell S M & Co... II Jackson & Perkins . 566 Johnson J Oliver ... 561 Johnson WW & Son 562 Jones Percy 548 567 Kasting W F Co ... 541 Keller Geo & Sons. 580 Keller's Sons, J B.. 558 Kellogg Geo M 558 Kennicott Bros 546 Kervan Co The 55 ^ Kessler W A 553 Kift Robt 557 King Construct Co. 578 Klehm's Nurseries. 539 Kohr A F 530 Kramer I N &Son.. 581 KroeschellBrosCo. 57S Kruchten John 549 Kuehn C A 550 Kuhl Geo A 538 Kyle & Foerster.... 549 LaCrosse Floral Co. 556 Lager & Hurrell.... I Lange A 555 Landreth Seed Co.. II Leborious J J 555 Leedle Floral Co . . . 5<<8 Leistner Oscar 549 Leonard Seed Co... 561 Litchenberger J.... 5~3 Loecbner&Co 560 Lutton. Wm H 570 Lyon PA 559 McCallum Co 551 McConnell Alex.... 555 McCoy L W 558 McClunie Geo ..... 558 McCullough's J M Sons Co 551 McD.mald Bros ... 573 McHutchison & Co.. II McKellarChas W.. 5(9 McKenna P & Son. 557 Mangel 555 Mann Otto II Matthews Florist... 557 Matthewson J E 558 M. WINANDY CO.,Mfrs. Greenhouse builders and manufacturers of WINANDY'SNEW BENCH AND HEATING SYSTEM. Write for particulars. 6236 N. Lincoln St. CHICAGO Telephone Ravenswood 607. May &Co LL 555 Meconi Paul 553 Meredith The Flow- era VegCo 568 Metropolitan Mat Co 578 Mette Henry 564 Meyer John C& Co. 539 Michigan Cut Flowr Exchange 539 Moninger J C Co... IV Moore, Hentz & Nash 553 Morehead Mfg Co... 579 Mt Gilead Pottery Co 580 Murray Samuel 556 Myers Florist 558 Nat Flo B of Trade. 576 New England Nur- series 566 N Y Cut Flower Ex. 553 Niessen Leo Co .... 551 Oechslin Frank 567 Ostertag Bros ... . 557 Palmer W J & Son . 556 Park Floral Co 556 Pattm & Co 538 Peacock DahliaFms 566 Pedriek Geo & Son. 560 Pelicano. Rossi & Co 556 Pennock-MeehanCo 553 | Penn the Florist 556 j Peters & Reed Poty 580 Phillips Bros 558 Pierson A N line).. 538 Pierson F R Co.... I Pierson U-Bar Co.. HI Pieters & Wheeler Seed Co 560 Pillsbury I L 579 Pinkston Jas E 539 Podesta&Baldocchi 557 1 Poehlmann Bros Co 513 559 568 Pollworth C C Co I 550 557 Pulverized Manure Co 576 QuakerCity Machine Works 579 Raedlein Basket Co 539 Randall A L Co.... 549 Randolph & Mc Clements 578' Ratekin'sSeed H'se 561 Rawlings Elmer.... 5?8 Ready Reference... 571 I Reed & Keller 576 Regan Ptg House . . 577 Reid Edw 551 Reinberg Geo 549 Relnberg Peter. .545 569 Rice Bros 550 Rice Co., M 539 Richardson & Boyn- ton Co 577 RobinsonJCSeed Co II Rock WL Co 556 Rohnert Seed Co... II Routzahn Seed Co . II Rusch G&Co 550 SaakesO C 557 Saltford Flowr Shop 556 ScheelFF 559 Schilder Bros 561 Schiller, the Florist. 558 Schillo Adam 578 Schlatter W & Son. 570 Schling Max 55S Schmidt J C 538 Scott John 538 SharpPartridge&Co 577 Siebrecht George C 553 Situation & Wants.. 537 Skidelsky SS & Co. 562 Smith A W &Co... 557 SmithED&Co 568 Smith & Hemenway 576 Smith Henry 557 Smith Wm L 550 Smith W&T Co... I Sprague J H 539 Stearns LumberCo. 578 Stoothoti H A Co... 576 Storrs & Harrison.. 567 Sunshine Flower Goods 562 Superior Machine & Boiler Works .. 576 Syracuse PotteryCo 580 Texas Seed & Floral Co 555 Thompson Car Co.. 5'.7 Thorburn J M & Co 562 Ti»mkins& Co 5S1 TottyChasH 567 569 VanKleef W& Sons 566 Vaughan AL&Co. 545 Vauehan's Seed Store I 539 562 567 569 578 530 Vestals 558 Vick's Sons Jas 562 Vincent R Jr I 538 Virgin UJ 558 Wagner Park Cons. 58°, Walker FA &Co.. 553 Ward&Co. RM... I1 Weiland&Risch... 54^ Welch Bros 551 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 561 Wietor Bros 5(4 549 Wilson RG 555 Winandy M &Co.. 570 Windier Wholesale Florist Co 550 WittboldGCo 555 Wittbold Henry.... 549 Wolfskill Bros & Morris Goldenson 557 Wood Bros 538 Wrede H 561 Yokohama Nurs Co. II Young & Nugent... 555 7ech & Mann 549 Ziska los 549 GREENHOUSE GLAZING. Big jobs a specialty • Prices on application ROBT. T. BLAIR, 122 E. Wood Ave., COLUMBUS, OHIO Mention the American Florist when writing CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. No loss if you mend your split carna- tions with Superior Carnation STAPLES 50e per lOOO postpaid. Wm. Schlatter & Son. BEFORE * AFTER 422 Main St., Springfield, Mass. Mention the American Florist when writing A LL Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Florists wishing **■ to do business with Europe should send for the "Horticultural Advertiser" This is the British Trade Paper, being read weekly by all the horticultural trade; it is also taken by over 1000 of the best continental houses. Annual subscription, to cover cost of postage, 75c. As the H. A. is a purely trade medium, appli- cantsshould, with the subscription, senda copy of their catalog or other evidence that they belong to the nursery or seed trade. Money orders payable at Lowdham, Notts. Address Editors of "H. A." Chilwell Nurseries, LOWDHAM, Notts, England Mention the American Florist when writing Model Extension Carnation Support Made with two or three circles. En- dorsed by all the Leading Carnation Growersasthe best support on market Pat. July 27, '97. May 17. '98 GALVANIZED WIRE ROSE STAKES. Write for prices before ordering elsewhere. Prompt ihipment guaranteed IGOE BROS. 266 N. 9th St. J » i BROOKLYN, N. Y GET INTERESTED, MR. FLORIST, THIS IS FOR YOU! If you contemplate painting your house this year, it will be well for you to investigate the merits of My Special Greenhouse White Lead Paint which I use exclusively in the erection of the large ranges of glass that I erect on private estates and public parks. I have increased my plant to take care of the demands made upon me for this paint by florists in all parts of the country. The Lutton reputation for high class material is back of this product. Send for a sample free of cost and then you will send your ord"r. We also furnish materials for the complete erection of modern Iron Frame Greenhouses. Some of the largest growers in the country will testify to this fact. WILLIAM B. LUTTON, West Side Avenue Station Jersey City, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing Mention the American Florist :vhen writing /gij. The Amer i ca n Fl o r i s t. r»n Ready Reference Section. 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. ALTERNANTHERAS. Alternnntherns, 2*4 -In., $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. AMPELOPSIS. Ampelopsls Veitchii, heavy. 1-year, 2 to 3 ft., strong, 50 for $2; 100, $3.25; Parcel Post, $20 per 1.000: IS to 24 inches. 50 for $1.50; 100 for ?2; Parcel Post, $15 per 1,000. Well rooted plants, tops cut to 6 inches for transplanting, $12 per 1,000. Samples, 25c allowed on pur- chase. Chas. Black, Hlgbtstown, N. J. ARAUCARIAS. Araucaria excelsa, 5-in., $6 per doz. ; $45 per 100. Holton & HuDkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. ASPARAGUS. 'Asparagus Sprengeri. 2-ln., $2.50 per 100. Asparagus plumosus, 2-1d., $3 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans. Newton, N. J. To make room in our houses we offer Plumosus Asparagus, extra fine, heavy plants. 3-in., $4 per 100. Sprengeri, 3-in., S3.50 per 100. Wag- ner Park Conservatories, Sidney, O. Asparagus plumosus, 3-in., $4 per 100; 2%- in., $3; 2-in., $2 per 100. Sprengeri, 3-in., $3 per 100; 2Vj-in., $2. C. Eisele. 11th and West- moreland Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri, 2M>-In., $2 per 100; 300 for $5.00. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. Asparagus plumosus, 2i4-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Sprengeri, 214-in., $2.50 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Erie Floral Co., Erie, Pa. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri, 2M-ln.. $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. James VIck'e Sons, Rochester, N. Y. Asparagus plumosus, 2-in., $2 per 100; S-ln., $3 per 100. Elmer Rawllngs, Olean, N. Y. ASTERS. THE SAWYER ASTERMUM— Eight years of strict selection places it on the mountain top of perfection, in color, size and profit. Price (cash with order), $8 oz.; $4.50, V. oz. ; trade pkg., 1.000 seeds (not mixed) $1. Colors: White, pink and lavender. Send for cuts and descrip- tion. ALBERT A. SAWYER, Forest Park, 111. ASTERS, QUEEN OF THE MARKET, white and pink, strong seedlings only, 50c per 100; $4 per 1.000. SPECIAL: 10 per cent discount for cash in lots of 100 or over. ORDER NOW. EDW. DOEGE COMPANY, 4344 N. Springfield Ave., Chicago, 111. BAY TREES. Bay trees and box trees; all sizes. Write for special list. Julius Roehrs Co., Ruther- ford, N. J. Bay trees. McHutchlson & Co.. 17 Murray St., New York. BEGONIAS. Begonia Lumlnosa, 4-in.. $1 per doz. O. Eisele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Philadel- phia. BOXWOOD. Boxwood. For sizes and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. The Storrs & Harrison Co.. Palnesvllle, O. Boxwoods. McHutchlson & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. BULBS. GLADIOLI. A good mixture, $1 per 100; $9 per 1,000. Choice Florists' mixture, white, light and pink, $1.75 per 100; $10 per 1,000. Pink Augusta, best forcing pink, $2.25 per 100; $20 per 1.000. Cash. 250 at 1,000 rates. Also America, Augusta, Francis King, Mme. Mone- rett, Klondyke, George Paul, etc. Send for price list. STEVEN'S GLADIOLI CO., Sagi- new, W, S., Mich, AMERICA GLADIOLUS PLANTING STOCK; Parcel Post, America, No. 3. 1 to 1% Inch, $10 per 1,000; No. 4, % to 1 inch, $S per 1.000; No. 5, y» to % inch, $5 per 1,000; No. 6, % to y. inch, $3 per 1,000. Other sizes if wanted. CURRIER BULH CO., Seabrigbt. Calif. Bulbs, Lillum multiflorum, L. giganteum. For prices, see advertisement on second cover page. Ralph M. Ward & Co., 71 Murray St., New York. ; Bulbs, bedding hyacinths, white, red and blue, $1.60 per 100; $15 per 1,000. James Vlck's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. Bulbs, caladiums, gladioli, cannas, tuberoses. For prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. A. Henderson & Co., 352 N. Michigan Ave.. Chicago. Bulbs. For varieties and prices see adver- tisements elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Bulbs, begonias, hyacinths, tulips, Narcissus, etc. M. J. Guldemond, Llsse, Holland. Fisher's Purity Freesia bulbs, if in the mar- ket for summer delivery get our prices before buying. Currie Bull) Co., Seabrigbt, Calif. Bulbs. S. S. Skidelsky & Co., 1215 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia. Bulbs. McHutchlson & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. Bulbs of all kinds. J. M. Thorburn & Co.. 33 Barclay St., New York. Bulbs. Arthur T. Boddlngton, 342 W. 14tb St., New York. Bulbs of all kinds. James Tick's Sons, Rochester, N, Y. CALLAS. GODFREY CALLAS. 2%-ln., $4.00 per 100. CONARD & JONES CO., WEST GROVE. PENNSYLVANIA. CANNAS. Cannas. For varieties and prices see ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. IMPROVED CANNAS. "There can be no question that could the florists see these cannas, they would be in every collection in the country." — John Welsh Young, referring to CONARD & JONES' CAN- NAS. Mrs. Alfred F. Conard, pink $35.00 per 100 Beacon, red 20.00 per 100 Gladloflora. variegated 15.00 per 100 Meteor, red 25.00 per loo Rosea gigantea, pink :... 25.00 per 100 Wm. Saunders, red. bronze leaf.. 10.00 per 100 Mt. Blanc, near white 10.00 per 100 Kate F. Deemer, yellow 35.00 per 100 F. o. b. at headquarters for improved caDnas. Write for complete list to THE CONARD & JONES CO.. WEST GROVE, PENNSYLVANIA. Cannas, ready to pot, delivery now or later. Florence Vanghan. Clins. Henderson. Egandnle, $2.50 per 100. Pennsylvania, Louisiana, large flowered, $3 ppr 100. P. Pearson, 5732 Gunni- son St., Chicago. CAPE JASMINES. Cape Jasmine. Remember you will get your orders filled if you order buds from The Texas (nasi Jasmine Farms. Watch for our large ad. later. R. W. Woodward, Mgr., Alvln. 'IV\;|S. CARNATIONS. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. 150,000 iu the following varieties ready for immediate deliveries: Per 100 Per 1.000 The Herald, scarlet $12.00 $100.00 Rosette, dark pink 0.00 50.00 Wodenethe 8.00 50.00 Glorlosa, medium pink 4.00 35.00 Pink Delight, flesh pink 6.00 50.00 Conquest, overlaid pink 4.00 35.00 White Wonder, pure white 3.0H 25.00 White Enchantress 2.00 20.00 White Perfection 3.00 25.00 Enchantress, flesb pink 3.00 25.00 Princess Charming, flesh pink... 3.00 25.00 May day, deep flesh 3.00 25.00 Rose Pink Enchantress 3.00 25.00 Washington, dark pink 3.00 25.00 (Sport of Enchantress) Alvina, very free 3.00 25.00 Victory, scarlet 3.00 25.00 Scarlet Glow, scarlet 3.00 25.00 Bonfire, scarlet 3.00 25.00 Beacon, scarlet 3.00 25.00 CHICAGO CARNATION CO., 30 E. Randolph Street. Chicago, III. CARNATIONS— Ready March 30. R. C. per 2%-in. per 100 1.000 100 1.000 White Perfection $2.20 $20.00 $3.50 $32.00 White Enchantress 2.20 20.00 3.50 32.00 Rosette 6.00 50.00 7.00 Lawson 2.20 20.00 3.50 32.00 Winsor 2.20 20.00 3.50 32.00 May Day 3.00 25.00 4.00 37.50 Gloriosa 3.00 27.50 4.00 37.50 Mrs Ward 3.00 27.50 4.00 37.50 Enchantress 2.20 20.00 3.50 32.00 Scarlet Glow 3.00 25.00 4.00 37.50 Beacon 2.20 20.00 3.50 32.00 POEHLMANN BROS. CO., Morton Grove, Illinois. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. Per 100 Per 1.000 Enchantress 2.00 18.00 White Enchantress 2.00 20.00 Trincess Charming 2.00 20.00 White Lawson 150 12.50 White Perfection 2.00 18.00 Winsor 1.50 12.50 Victory 1-60 12.50 Bonfire (finest red) 3.00 25.00 WIETOR BROS.. 102 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. 111. Carnation Enchantress Supreme. 12 rooted cut- tings. $3; 25. $5; 50, $7; 100, $12; 1.000, $100. Dailledouze Bros., Lenox Road and Troy Ave., Brooklyn, N, Y, ___^__ Carnation cuttings for Immediate delivery. Extra strong plants from soil. Enchantress and While Enchantress. $3 per 100: $25 per 1.000. Write for prices on the following varieties from sand: Wodenethe. White Wonder. White En- chantress, Enchantress. Beacon, and Rose Pink Enchantress. J. D. Thompson Carnation Co.. lollet, m. __^_ "Colorado Grown Plants Beat Them All." Carnation Rooted Cuttings; Satisfaction guar- anteed. Pure White Enchantress. $25 per 1000; Enchantress and Victory, $20 per 1000; White Lawson and Winsor, $15 per 10O0; 2-lnch stock extra strong and healthy: Pure White Knrliantress, $30 per 10nO; Enchantress and Victory, $25 per IO11O. ELITCH-LONG GREEN HODSES. Denver. Colo. For Immediate shipment, strong guaranteed cuttings that will produce fancy stock. Bea- con, White Perfection, Enchantress. $20 per 1,000. White Enchantress. $25 per 1,000. C. C. I'ollworth Co., Milwaukee Wis. If You Do Nof Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us Adout It. 572 The American Florist. Mar. 29, Carnation cuttings, Enchantress, R. P. En- chantress, May Day, White Enchantress, Lady Bountiful, Queen Louise, White Perfection, U. P. Bassett, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. Carnations, Champion, $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000; 2,500 for $237.50; 5,000 for $450. Yel- lowstone and Yellow Prince, $0 per 50; $10 per 100; $80 per 1,000; $178.50 per 2,500; $350 per 5,000. F. Dorner & Sons Co., La Fayette, Ind. Carnations, Northport, Commodore, Enchantress Supreme and Salmon Beauty. Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. Carnations, chrysanthemums. S. S. Skidel- sky & Co., 1215 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia. Carnation Enchantress. $2 per 100; $18 per 1000. P. A. Lyon, Milton, N. Y. Carnations. Wood Bros., Flshklll, N. Y, CHRYSANTHEMUMS. "Colorado Grown Plants Beat Them All." Chrysanthemum Rooted Cuttings, Early, Mid- season and late varieties: Yel. Bonnaffon, Thurkle, Appleton, Halllday, Silver and Golden Wedding, Monrovia, White and Yellow Eaton, Golden Glow, Nonin, Robinson, White and Pink Ivory, DeKalb, Helen Frick, Maud Dean, Touset, Viviand-Morel, Eneuehard and Roslere, $2 per 11)0; $15 per 1000. April delivery. BLITCH-LONO GREENHOUSES, Denver, Colo. FOR SALE— Chrysanthemums, Smith's Ad- vance, Pacific Supreme, $1.50 per 100; $12 per 1,000. Rooted cuttings: Vinca variegnta, 500, 2-in., $8. Mme. Salleroi geraniums, 500, 2-ln., $8. D. W. Leatherman. Anderson, Ind. Chrysanthemums, runted cuttings. Pacific Su- preme, Oct. Frost, Golden Glow, Halllday, Bonnaffon, $1.25 per 100; $12 per 1,000. Black Hawk, Tail. White Bonnaffon, Touset, Maud 11. ■an. $1.75 per 1i»i: .$1.". per 1,000. Lvnw 1 Hall. Golden Wedding. $2.50 per 1""; $20 per 1.000. T. W. Iinylis & Son, West Grove, Pa. Chrysanthemums, rooted cuttings and 2%-incb. For varieties and prices see advertisement else- where in this issue. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Mor- ton Grove, 111. Chrysanthemums, rooted cuttings, Golden Glow, Oct. Frost, Pacific Supreme, Major Bon- naffon, $1 per 100; Chas. Razer, best white, $1.50 per 100. Edward Wallls, Berlin, N. J, Chrysanthemums, Ramapo. 2^-ln., $15 per 100. TJnaka. Gloria. Well's Late Pink and Smith's Advance. Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. Chrysanthemums, all the money making varie- ties. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Chrysanthemums, all the leading varieties. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. Chrysanthemums, rooted cuttings. Erie Floral Co.. Erie, Pa, CLEMATIS. Clematis. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. COLEUS. Coleus, 1; ' , -in.. Verschaffeltii and Golden Redder, 50c per doz.; $3 per 100. Anna Pfitzer anil John Pfitzer. 50c doz.; .$3 per 100 Black Prince, 75c per doz.; $3 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Coleus. 10 vars., 2Vi-in., $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Coleus, Verschaffeltii and G. Bedder. 60c Der 100. The Erie Floral Co., Erie, Pa. CYCLAMEN. CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM, finest strain in existence, including GLORY OF WANDSBEK, finest saimoneum. orchid flowering, Rococo: strong transplanted seedlings, $3.00 100; $25 00 1,000. Cash, please. Rober & Radke, Maywood. III. DAHLIAS. Dahlias. 100.000 field-clumps: 100 varieties of cream. Get list. Ben]. Connell, Florist, Mercliantvllle. N. J. D AISLES. Shasta daisies, field-grown, strong plants 75c per 100; $fi per 1.000: Clumps. $1 per 10; $5 per 100; $40 per 1.000. Cash with order or C. O. D. Write for Nursery Stock price list. E. J. Sheffield, Alvin, Texas, Daisies, yellow. 3-ln., $4 per 100. C. Elsele, 11th and Westworeland Sts., Philadelphia. DRACAENAS. Dracnena, Linden! and Massangeana, 5-ln., 75c each; $8 per doz.; 6-in., $1.25 each; $12 per doz. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Dracaena Massangeana, 6-in., $1 to $1.75 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Draea?na termlnalis, 2^-ln. pots, $10 per 100. ■T. Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N, J. Dracaena Ind., 3-in., $5; 4-in., $10; 5-in., $25 per 100. Geo. M. Emmang, Newton, N. J. EUONYMUS. EUONYMES VARIEGATA R.ADICANS JAPONICA, 2%-in. pots, 5c. 3 and 4-in. pots, 10c. CONARD & JONES CO., WEST GROVE, PENNSYLVANIA. FERNS. FERNS. Scotti, 2%-ln., $4 per 100; Scholzelll, $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. Boston, $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. DWARF FERNS FOR FERN DISHES. These dwarf ferns are used by the hundreds of thou- sands to fill dishes for table decorations. Our sales each year exceed fifty thousand plants. Our stock is in prime condition, ready to use at once. We offer 9 choice varieties, Pteris Cretica, Albolineata. Victoria. Wilsoni, Mayii, Pteris Multiceps, Aspidium Tsussimeuse, Sle- boldii, Wimsetti, Cvrtomium Falcatum or Holly Fern. Price 50c per doz.; $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000. Our new catalog giving prices on ferns, roses and all other plants ready now. Write for it today. THE GOOD & REESE CO., Largest Rose Growers in the World. Box 18. Springfield, Ohio. ROOSlSvrJLT FERNS. 2%-ln., $6.00 per 100. CONARD & JONES CO., WEST GROVE. PENNSYLVANIA. Ferns, Boston, 2%-in., .*:: per 100; $30 per 1,0011. Roosevelt, i"..-in.. $.1 per. 100; $40 per 1.000. Whitmani C pacta, _"..-in.. $5 per 11111: $10 per 1.000. Henry 11. Barrows & Son, Whitman, Mass. Ferns. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement on front cover of this Issue. F. R. Pierson Co.. Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y, FERNS FOR DISHES, assorted, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. ROBER & RADKE, Maywood, 111. Boston ferns, J1, -in., bushy plants, ready to shift. $L'.T." per inn. lash, John Bauscber, Jr.. Froeport, 111, Ferns for dishes, assorted, 2*4-in., $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000; 500 at 1,000 rates. Frank Oechslin, 4911 W. Quincy St., Chicago, Extra strong Boston Springfield runners, $1 per 100; $9 per 1000. Cash. Satisfaction guaranteed. Newell & Ustler, Apopka, Florida. Table ferns, 10 varieties, 2%-in., $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000; 3-in., $6 per 1O0: $55 per 1,000. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove. III. Boston ferns. 25c; Whitmani, 4-in., 25c. Geo. M. Enimans. Newton, N. J. Ferns. John Scott, Rutland Rd. and E. 45th St., Brooklyn, N. Y, Ferns. Bobbink & Atkins. Rutherford, N. J. FICUS. Ficus elastica, • 5-in., 35c each; 6-in., 50c. Ficus pandurata, 6-in., 7-in. and 8-in., $1.50, $2.50 and $3.50 each. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place. Chicago. Ficus pandurata, 6-in., $3.50 each. Elastica. 6-in., 75c to $1 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. GERANIUMS. GERANIUMS. Good, healthy, fall-rooted plants from 2Mt- In. pots at $3 per 100; $27.50 per 1,000, except where noted; Beaute Poitevine, Marquis de Cns- tellane. S. A. Nutt, Jean Vlaud, La Favorite, A. Ricard, Mme. Landry, Mrs. E. G. Hill, Heteranthe, M. Jaulin, Red Wing (Gc each!. Our new catalog of everything you need mailed upon application. Write for It today. THE GOOD & REESE CO.. Largest Rose Growers in the World. Box 18. Springfield, Ohio. Geraniums, strong, stocky plants in bud and bloom, s. A. Nutt, Ricard. Beaute Poitevine, While Buchner, 4-in.. 7e; •''.'- in.. ii,-; 2%-in., LM-e: good stock, guaranteed, Cash with Mi- ller, iins Schlegel, Olney, III. Geraniums, Nutt, Buchner, Ricard, Perkins. Poitevine, 2-in., .*l' per 100; 3-in., $5. Gee. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Geraniums, -'-. :: and 4-inch. Geo. A, Knhl. IVkiu. 111. NEW AMERICAN BEAUTY. For the first time we are offering this won- derful new geranium to our many customers. Write for colored cut and prices on large lots, 2^,-in. pots, 50c; $5 per doz. JOHN BAUSCHER, JR.. Arcade Addition. Freeport, 111. Geraniums, S. A. Nutt, Perkins, Poitevine, .lean Vlaud, I. a Favorite, Redtield and Rose, 2%-lq., $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000. Beaute Poitevine, 3-in., $5 per 100. Mme. Salleroi. extra strung. 2-in.. $2 per lull; $18 per 1,000. Cash. ROBER & RADKE, Maywood, 111. Geranium Scarlet Bedder, $1.50 per ten; $12.50 per 100; $100 per 1,000. Elmer D. Smith & Co.. Adrian, Mich. Mrs. Layal (pansy geranium) 214-in.. 85c per doz.; $6 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. S. A. NUTT. Strong selected top cuttings, well rooted, $1.25 per 100; $12 per 1000. THE W. T. BUCKLEY CO.. Springfield. III. Geraniums, S. A. Nutt. and 4 others, 3-in., $4 per 100; 2%-ln., $3. Jos. H. Cunningham. Delaware, O. GeraMums, Ricard and Poitevine, $15 per 1,000. S. A. Nutt, $12.50 per 1,000. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Geraniums, 2-in., $2 per 100; $18.50 per 1,000; 3-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. B. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Geraniums. Nutt. 2%-in., $2.50 per 100. Erie Floral Co., R. F. D. No. 2, Erie, Pa. Geraniums, Mme. Salleroi, 2%-in., $2.50 per 100. Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesvllle, O. GLECHOMA VINES. .'►DO strong beautiful Glechunia Vines, ready for 4-inch, $5 per 100. Cash. Ten Eyek & Sim. Alllilliti, Inil. GREENS. Greens of all kinds. For prices see adver- tisement elsewhere iu tbis issue. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 3S-40 Broadwav, Detroit, Mich. Bronze galas, $5 per case; 5 or more cases, $4.50 per case. C. E. Critchell, 34 E. Third Ave., Cincinnati, O. Magnolia leaves, cycas leaves, American oak sprays, ruscus. Oscar Leistner, 17 N. Frank- lin St., Chicago. Greens, fresh cut evergreens and mosses; dec- orating material. The Kervan Co., HO W. 28th St., New York. Wild swilax, 10 cubic feet cases, $3 per case. Caldwell The Woodsman Co., Evergreen, Ala. Fancy feme, $1.50 per 1,000. Robert Groves, Adams, Mass. Wild Smilas. Jas. E. Plnkston, Louisville,. Ala. Southern wild smilax and natural and per- petuated roses. E. A. Beavan, Evergreen, Ala. HYDRANGEAS. ____ HYDRANGEAS. New Forcing Hydrangea Aiborescens Grandi- flora Alba or Hills of Snow. For forcing or immediate sales; 1-yr. field- grown, 12 to 18 inches, 2 canes, $1.25 per doz.; $8 per 100; $75 per 1,000, Select, 2 to 3 canes, $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100; $90 per 1,000. 2- yr. field-grown, 18 to 24 inches, 2 to 3 canes, $2 per doz.; $14 per 100; $120 per 1,000. Our Cat- alog of everything you need mailed on applica- tiou. Write for it today. THE GOOD & REESE CO., Largest fiose Growers in the World. Box 18, Springfield, Ohio. Hvdrangea Otaksa, field-grown, 3 to 10 shoots, 10c to 35c. Tbe Erie Floral Co., Eric, Pa. IVIES ENGLISH IVY, 2Mrin. pots, S5.00 per 100. CONARD & JONES CO. WEST GROVE, PENNSYLVANIA. English ivy, 4 ft., 4-in. pots, $15 per 100; 4V>-in., $20. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. '9J3- The American Florist. 573 Ivy, English, 3-in., $4 per UK). C. Eisele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Philadelphia. English ivy, R. C, 75c per luO; prepaid. funs. Frost, Ken 11 worth, N. J. LILY OF THE VALLEY. To Import. Lily of the valley, largest grower and ex- porter. B. Neubert, Wandsbek, nr. Hamburg, Germany. Lily of the valley pips. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. From Storage. Lily of the valley, cold storage for Christmas forciDg. cases of 250 pips, $5; 500. $9.50; 1,000, $18. F. R. Plerson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. Lily of the valley. Grow Bruns' celebrated Chicago Market, the finest forcing valley In America, $18 per 1,000; $9.50 per 500; $5 per 250; Florists' Money Maker, $1G per 1,000; $8.50 per 500; $4.50 per 250. H. N. Bruns, 3032-3042 W. Madison St., Chicago. MANETTI. ENGLISH MANETTI STOCKS. A bargain, to close out surplus quick. "Well rooted, care- fully regraded and everything undersized or not up to strictly first quality discarded. It pays to buy regraded, repacked stocks. We offer 5-8 mm grade at $12 per single thousand ; five thousand or more at $10 per thousand. 3-5 mm grade, $8 per thousand; $65 per ten thou- sand, to close them up quickly. Orders can be filled the same day we get them. Wire and say whether to ship by freight or express. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, New York. MARGUERITES. MARGUERITES. Mrs. F. Sander, 2-in., $2.50 per 100; 3-in., $5 per 100; Alexandra and large flowering and California single, 2-in.. $2 per 100; 3-in.. $4 per 100. ROBER & RADKE, Maywood, 111. New double marguerites, Mrs. F. Sander, 2'i-in.. $2.50 per 100. Large yellow winter flowering and Queen Alexandra, 2%-in., $2 per ion. Cash. John Bauscher, Jr., Free- port, 111. Marguerites, Mrs. F. Sanders, 60c per doz. ; $4.50 per 100. Queen Alexandra, COc per doz.; $3.50 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chi- cago and New York. MOSS Sphagnum moss, 1 bale, $3.80; 5 bales, $3.60 each; 10 bales, $3.40 each; 25 bales. $3.20 each. Live moss, $1.25 per bbl. Rotted peat. 60e per sack. J. H. Sprague, Barnegat, N. J. Green sheet moss, 1 bale (5 bundles) $1.25; 5 bales (25 bundles), $6, Geo. H. Angermueller, 1324 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. Sphagnum Moss, 10 burlap bales. $13.50; 10 wired bales (large), $11. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago. Moss, surplus of 12-barrel bale New Jersey moss, delivered anywhere in Chicago, $5 per bale, 2 or more bales, $1.75 per bale. Klebm*s Nurseries. Arlington Heights, 111. Live Sphagnum moss, only In barrels, $2 per bbl. The C. W. Brownell Co., Walden, N. Y. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Mushroom spawn, Lambert's Pure Culture. American Spawn Co.. St. Paul, Minn. NURSERY STOCK. Nursery stock. Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnes- ville, O. SHRUBBERY. There are bargains to be had here in such varieties as spiraeas, altheas, welgellas and philadelphus. and this names only a few. We have acres of shrubs, well grown and ready for you. Write for price list. The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. Nursery stock, large trees, oaks, maples, pines and hemlocks. Andorra Nurseries, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia. Nursery stock, vines and climbers, autumn bulbs, roots, conifers, pines. Bobblnk & Atkina, Rutherford, N. J. We offer Carolina Poplar, Silver Maple, Ash Leaf Maple, Catnips Speclosa, American Elm, 6 ft. to 16 ft. Glen Rock Nurseries, Glen Rock, Pa. Nursery stock, fruit and ornamental trees, BhrUDB, evergreens and small fruits. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva. N. Y. N'lIISfiy Sln.-U, i-Vi-IX'l i-rits. lni'ha.rnlls |UTi-H Dials and deciduous trees, sbrubs, roses and \ Lues. The New England Nurseries Co., Bed- ford, Mass. Nursery stock. \V. \ uu Kleef & Sons, Bos- koop, Holland. ONION SETS. Onion seed and onion sets. Scbllder Bros., Chllllcothe, 0. ORANGES. ORANGE OTAIIEITE. From 2&-in. pots, $3 per 100; $27.50 per 1,000. Our catalog of everything you need mailed on application. Write for it today. THE GOOD & REESE CO., Largest Rose Growers in the World. Box 18, Springfield, Ohio. ORCHIDS. Orchids of all kinds. Lager & Hurrell, Sum- mit, N. J. Osmundine (Osmunda fibre or orchid peat. ) The C. W. Brownell Co., Walden, N. Y. PALMS. Palms, Kentia Forsteriana and Belmoreann. all sizes from 4-in. to 12-in. tubs, 35c to $15 per plant. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Palms. John Scott, Rutland Road and E. 45tb St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Palms, 5 Latania Borbonlca (7 ft.); 2 Sago (20 ft.); 1 Phoenix (7 ft-), $15 to $20 f. o. b. Washington. Gallaudet College, Washington, D. C. ______^__ Palms. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Palms. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this Issue. Joseph Hea- cock, Wyncote, Pa. __^_^__^_____ Kentia Belmoreana, 3 leaves, $1 per doz. C. Eisele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Philadel- phia^ Palms. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. . - PANSIES PANS1ES, finest French mixtures. Strong seedlings, 35c per 100; $2.50 per 1000. Trans- planted seedlings, 60c per 100: $5 per 1000. ROBER & RADKE. Maywood, III. Pansy plants, fall transplanted, Danish seed. In bud and bloom. $1 per 100; $10 per 1.000. Cash, please. Edgar Easterday, Nokomls, 111, Strong, stocky, fall Pansy l Plants; large flowering. 50c per 100 ; $4 per 1,000. Cash with order. Gus. Schlegel, Olney, 11. Pansy plants, $1.50 per 100. Jos. H, Cun- ningham, Delaware, O. PEONIES. PEONIES. "Peonies for Pleasure." This book of "Peo- nies for Pleasure" gives information on peony history; soil and plants to use; how and when to plant; fertilizers and how to apply, and de- scribes the most extensive planting of really valuable Peonies ever gathered together unaer the sun; describes the old and the new as well as the plebeian and aristocrat of the Peony family. If you want information on the plant that stands next to the Rose In beauty, that Is practically known to the amateur as simply a red, white and pink Peony, then send for "Peonies for Pleasure." We also issue a spe- cial wholesale price list of Peonies for Fall Sales, 1913. Send for both of these booklets. Our catalog of everything you need mailed on application. Write for it today. THE GOOD & REESE CO., Largest Rose Growers In the World. Box 18. Springfield, Ohio. Peonies. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. RASPBERRIES. THEY'RE THE FINEST YOU EVER ATE: To introduce this wonderful Raspberry — will sell one thousand dozen Famous Alton Im- proved Red RasplK-rry plants - in hear this year, at one-bait price or $1.25, single dozen lots, or five dozen lots for $5. f. o, b. u 'al > loo, Iowa. Address A. E. Gibson. Waterloo, Iowa. RHODODENDRONS. Rhododendrons, 10 carload* <>i rim.iini. u< maximum, 2 to SM ft. blgb, nursery grown or transplanted :: yrs., heavily budded, *8J carload ot 200 pTants. Lowland Rhododendron Farm, Kingston, R, '■ Rhododendrons. Palnesvllle, 0. The Storrs & Harrison Co., POINSETTIAS. Polnsettins, dormant stock. Write for prices. . J. Reese, Springfield. Ohio. PRIMULAS. l'i iinniii uiii-uiilra. m bnd, :: In . f I pel n»> Cash, .inim Bauscher, Jr., Freeport, in. Primulas, 2%-ln.. $2 per 100; 300 for $5. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. ROSES. STOCK FOR SALE. ROSKS— For Summer Bedding— Bessie Brown, Pink Mnman Cochet, Wblte Maman Coebet, Gruss an Teplltz, Helen Good, Hermosa, Helen Gonld, Lady Hilllngdon, Miss Alice de Roths- child, Mrs. Taft, (Antolne Rlvolrel, President Taft. Rhea Reld, Sunburst, Tausendschon, (Ex- celsa) Red Dorothy Perkins. Dorotby Perkins. Lady Gay, Crimson Rambler, Win. R. Smith and all other bedding Roses from 2M> and 4-in. pots. Our new catalog giving prices on all roses and other plants ready now. Write for it today. THE GOOD & REESE CO. Largest Rose Growers in the World. Box 18. Springfield, Ohio. Roses, grafted, Pink Killarney, White Killar- ney, Richmond, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Prince de Bulgarie and Lady Hillingdon, $110 per 1.000; $100 per 1,000 in 5,000 lots; $97.50 per 1,000 In 10.000 lots and $95 per 1,000 in 100,000 lots. Killarnev Queen, $15 per 100; $120 per 1,000. Own root: White Killarney, Prince de Bulgarie, Melodr. Lady Hilllngdon and My Maryland, $8 per 100; $55 per 1,000. Richmond, 2%-in.. $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, 111. ROSES. Fine healthy stock, 2-incb, Mrs. B. R. Cant, gruss an Teplltz, Wellesley, Due. de Brabant, Vis. Foldstone. Mrs. De Graw, Mrs. S. McKec, Apricot, Deegan, Glo. Exp. Bruzells, 2- ln., $3 per 100. Clo. Soupert. S. de P. Nottlng, M. Lambert, Coq. des Blanches, Emp. China. Climbing Clo. Soupert, 2-in., $2.50 per 100. Our selection of varieties all labeled true to name, $20 per 1.000. ORDER NOW. WAGNER PARK CONSERVATORIES, Sidney, O. ROSE PLANTS. My Maryland, 2><> inch. Strong Plants. $3.50 per luii; $30 per 1,000. One Year Old Bench Plants. Pink and White Killarney, $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1.000. American Beauties, $6.00 per 100; $50 per 1,000. GEORGE REINBERG. 162 North Wabash Air., Chicago. Roses, grafted, Richmond, White Killarney. Bride, Kaiserin, Pink Killarney, Bridesmaid. 2%-in., $10 per 100; $100 per 1,000. Own root, My Maryland, Pink Killarney. Richmond. Perles, White Killarney, Kaiserin, 2V4-in., $5 per 100; $47.50 per 1.000. J. L. Dillion, Bloomsburg, Pa. ROSE PLANTS. 2V>-in. fine young stock Per 100 Per 1000 Richmond $3.50 $30.00 My Maryland 4.00 35.00 WIETOR BROS. 162 N. Wabash Ave. . Chicago ROSE CUTTINGS, Lady Hillingdon. $25 per 1,000. White Killarney, $1S per 1,000. Seed- ling Smilax, $4 per 1,000, Cash with order. L. B. Coddlngton, Murray Hill. X. J. 5,000 American Beauty Bench Plants. $6.50 per 100: $60 per 1. ' WIETOB BROS., 162 North Wabasb Ave., Chicago. Roses, 2%-in., American Beautv, $5 per 100; $45 per 1.000. w. Killarney, P. Killarney, Melody, Sunrise. $4 per 10o; $35 per 1.000. Richmonds. $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000. Peter Reinberg, 30 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Roses. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. The Leedle Floral Co., Springfield. O. Roses. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issne. The Storrs & Harrison Co.. Palnesvllle. O. Roses. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. Roses. S. S. Skidelsky & Co., 1215 Bets Bldg., Philadelphia. Roses. 3-ln. pots, Wood Bros., FIsbkiU.N.Y. "Roses- Bobblnk & Atklns7 Rutherford. N. J. Roses. W. & T. Smith Co.. Geneva, N. Y. I! You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 574: The American Florist. Mai *9> ROOTED CUTTINGS. Rooted Cuttings: Abutilon Savitzi, Aealypha Macafeeana, Scbryanthes Eniersoni, ageratum, 6 vars. ; alternantheras, 8 vars". ; alyssum, dbl. giant and dwf. : Begonia Vernon, Gracilis lumi- nosa, Cuphea, Coleus, 10 vars.; Coleus Brillian- cy; Chrysanthemums, 75 pompon vars.; helio- trope, hardy English Ivy, lantana, 15 vars.; lemon verbena, moonvines, petunias, Salvia Bon- fire and Zurich; parlor ivy, Swainsona alba and rosea. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Rooted cuttings: Verbenas, 70c per 100; $6 per 1,000. Ageratum, 60c per 100; $5 per 1,000. Heliotrope, daisies, salvias, $1 per 100; $8 per 1,000. Feverfew, petunias, $1.25 per 100; $10 per 1,000. Coleus, 70c per 100; $6 per 1,000. Alyssum, double, $1 per 100; $8 per 1,000. S. D. Brant. Clay Center. Kans. Rooted cuttings, lAgeratum, Stella Gurney, 60c per 100. Daisy, Mrs. F. Sander, $1 per 100. Hydrangea Otaksa, $1 per 100; Vinca Var., 75c per 100. Edward Wallis, Berlin, N. J. ONION SETS. Choice ONION SETS, yellow, $1.50; white, $1.75; yellow multipliers or shallots. $1.80, all per 32 lbs. bushel, sacks included. Sluis Seed Store, 544 West 03rd St., Chicago. SEEDS. Seeds, beans, beets, cabbage, carrots, Kohl rabi, leek, lettuce, onions, peas, radishes, spin- ach, turnips, swedes, asters, balsams, begonias, carnations, cineraria, gloxinias, larkspur, nas- turtiums, pansies, petunias, phlox, primulas, scabious, stocks, verbenas, zinnias, etc. Met- te's Triumph of the Giant Pansies, mixed, $6 per oz. ; Vi oz., $1.75; % oz., $1. Henry Mette, Quedlinburg, Germany. THE SAWYER ASTERMCM— Eight years of strict selection places it on the mountain top of perfection, in color, size and profit. Price (cash with order), $8 oz.; $4.50 % oz. ; trade pkg., 1,000 seeds (not mixed), $1. Colors: White, pink and lavender. Send for cuts and descrip- tion. ALBERT A. SAWYER, Forest Park, 111. Have lovely shell-pink CREGO ASTER SEED. % oz., $1; oz., $2; 2 ozs., $3.50. Shunshine Flower Gardens, 3365 East 139th St., Cleveland, Ohio. Flower seeds. For varieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. F. O. Franzen, 1476 Summerdale Ave., Chicago. Seeds, cauliflower, white Tripoli onion, (crys- tal wax) and all other vegetable and flower seeds. Dammann & Co., San Giovanni a Te- duccio near Naples, Italy. Seed, perennial rye grass, $3.75 per 100 lb. bag. Avenue Floral Co., 3442 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, La. Seeds, cucumber, musk and watermelon, pumpkin, squash, sweet and field corn. West- ern Seed and Irrigation Co., Fremont, Neb. Seeds, specialties: Beets, mangoes, carrots, cabbage, celeries, parsleys, parsnips, turnips, R. & M. Godineau, Angers, France. Seeds, lettuce, onions, sweet peas, aster, cos- mos, mignonette, verbenas. Waldo Rohnert, Gllroy, Calif. Seeds, pepper, asparagus, tomato, musk and watermelon. J. E. Hoopes & Co., Box 38, Mus- catine, Iowa. Seed, lawn grass. The Albert Dickinson Co., Chicago. Peas and beans. Alfred J. Brown Seed Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. Seeds, Landreth, Bloomsdale Farm, Bristol, Pa. Seeds of all kinds. W. W. Johnson & Son, Ltd., Boston, England. Seeds, onion, lettuce, radish, sweet pens, etc. Pieters- Wheeler Seed Co., Hollister, Calif. Seeds, onions, lettuce, carrot, radish. Bras- Ian Seed Growers Co., Inc., San Jose, Calif. Seeds, field and garden. J. Bolgiano & Son, Baltimore, Md. Pansy seed, new crop, Giant Flowering, $4 per oz, Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Seeds, lawn grass. J. Oliver Johnson, 1874-76 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Seeds. S. S. Skldelsky & Co., 1215 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia. SMILAX. Smilax, 4-in., $1 per doz. C. Eisele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Philadelphia. Smilax, 2-in., $1 per 100. Elmer Rawlings, Olean, N. Y. Smilax. Wood Bros., Fishkill, N. Y. SNAPDRAGONS. Snapdragons, Ramburg's famous silver pink, rooted cuttings. $2 per 100; extra strong 2%-in., $3.50 per 100. Addems, Morgan & Co., Paxton, 111. STRAWBERRIES. Fall bearing strawberry plants ;best varieties; catalogue free. Basil A. Perry, Cool Spring, Del. VEGETABLE PLANTS. 800,000 vegetable plants, Cabbatge, cauli- flower, tomato (100 postpaid 60c), 1000, $4. Beets, lettuce, asters (100 postpaid 35c), 1000, $2. Glicks Plant Farms, Lancaster, Pa. Asparagus roots, 2-year-old, Barr's Mammoth, Columbian Mammoth White, Conover's Colossal and Dreer's Eclipse, 50c per 100; $4 per 1,000. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 714 Chestnut St., Phila- delphia. Tomato plants, Sutton's Best of All and Bonny Best, the latter from greenhouse growu seed; extra strong 2%-in.. $2 per 100. Addems. Morgan & Co., Paxton, 111. VERBENAS. Verbenas, Defiance, red ; Mayflower, pink ; Mammoth, purple; Italian, striped; all strong seedlings, ready for 2-in. pots, prepaid, $6 per 1,000; $1.75 for 250. P. Pearson, 5732 Gunni- son St., Chicago. Verbenas, transplanted seedlings, the finest mammoth and named varieties, in separate col- ors. 7.",:, 100; $6.00, 1,000. Cash. ROBER & RADKE, Mtiywood. 111. Lemon verbena, rooted cuttings, 100 prepaid, 75c. Chas. Frost, Kenilworth, N. J. VINCAS. Vinca Variegata, fine rooted cuttings, $5 per 1,000. Green vinca, $3 per 1,000. Write quick; sample on request. D. E. Adsit, Jamestown, Ohio. Vinca Var.. 2-in., Newton, N. J. Geo. M. Enimans, Vincas, 2y2-ln., $3 per 100. C. Eisele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Philadelphia. BUILDING MATERIAL. Building material. Cypress is far more dura- ble than pine. Cypress sash bars up to 32 feet or longer. Greenhouse and other building ma- terial. Men furnished to superintend erection when desired. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Ne- ponset, Boston, Mass. Building material of all descriptions for all cypress semi-iron frame or truss houses. Hot- bed sash and frames. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. Building material, cypress, sash bars, green- house material of any description. Write for catalogue. John C. Moninger Co., 902 Black- bawk St., Chicago. Building material, pecky cypress, ship lap, drop siding, sheathing, flooring, white cedar posts, etc. Adam Schillo Lumber Co., Haw- thorne and Weed Sts., Chicago. Building material of 'all kinds. Hotbed sash. The Foley Mfg. Co., 2542 So. Western Ave., Chicago. Building material. Louisiana cypress, pecky cypress hotbed sash. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1357 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Building material, greenhouse material and hotbed sash of Louisiana cypress and Wash- ington red cedar. A. Dietsch Co., 2642 Shef- field Ave., Chicago. Building material, cold frames, hotbed sash, Hitcbings & Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. CARNATION STAPLES. SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES. Mend your split carnations. Finest article for carnation growers introduced so far, 50c for 1,000, postage paid. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE. 38-40 Broadway, Detroit, Mich. Pillsbury's Carnation Staples, 50c per 1,000, postpaid. I. L. Pillsbury, Galesburg, 111, FERTILIZERS. Wizard Brand Pulverized Sheep, Pulverized Cattle, Shredded Cattle manure. The Pulver- ized Manure Co., 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse construction, builders of all kinds of greenhouses and conservatories. Plants and sketches submitted on request. A. Dietsch Co., 2642 Sheffield Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse construction, cypress roof mate- rial and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches submitted on request. John C. Mon- inger Co., 902 Blackhawk St., Chicago. Greenhouse construction of all kinds, and con- servatories. Estimates and catalogues on re- quest. The Foley Mfg. Co., 2542 So. Western Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse construction, builders of every type of greenhouse, the most modern designs, Hitchtngs Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. Greenhouse construction, semi-iron green houses, new truss houses, iron frame houses. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, N. Y. Greenhouse construction of ail kinds. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1361-83 Flushing avenue, Brook- lyn, N. Y. MISCELLANEOUS. Siebert's glazing points, 40c per lb.; 7 lbs., $2.50; 15 lbs., $5. Randolph & McCIements, 5936 Penn Ave. , near Highland, East End, Pittsburg. Pa. The Hontsch boiler. J. P. Dahlborn, general agt. U. S. A., Grand Central Palace, New York City. Siebert's glazing points, 40c per lb.; 5 lbs., $1.85; 20 lbs., $7. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chi- cago and New York. Greenhouse glass. Baur Window Glass Co., Eaton. Ind Olmsted's improved mole trap. L. H. Olm- sted's Son, Hasbrouck Heights, N. J. Dennison tags. Di-nnisou Mfg. Co., Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Chicago and St. Louis. Greenhouse construction and equipment. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. Supplies of all kinds. H. Bayersdorfer & Co.. 1129 Arch St., Philadelphia. Iron reservoir vases and lawn settees. Mc- Donald Bros., Columbus, O. ■ Anti-Klog, the Sprayer of many uses, 1111- nois Metals Co.. Chicago, 111. Baskets, new imported stock. Raedlein Bas- ket Co., 713 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Glass. Sharp. Partridge & Co., 22nd and Lumber Sts., Chicago. Greenhouse White Lead Paint. William H. Lutton, Jersey City, N. J. Bauer Seed Germinator, 35c each; $3.50 per doz. Bauer Germinator Co., Manitowoc, Wis. Florists' supplies of all kinds. Percy Jones, 56 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Threads, all kinds (Green Silkallne). John C. Meyer Thread Co.,, Lowell, Mass. Tree tubs and brass hoop Jardinieres. The American Woodenware Co., Toledo, O. PRINTING. Special Florists' Printing. Samples free. Oscar Fink, Pottstown, Pa. MATS. MATS: — We make not only the most prac- tical but the cheapest HOTBED and COLD FRAME MATS on the market. A large per cent of our orders come from gardeners and florists who have tried them and are pleased. Our mats are in use in Iowa, 111., Ind., Ohio, Minn., Wis., Mich., New York, Maine, Mass., Conn., B. I., N. J., Va., W. Va., and Pa. Also in British Columbia and Ont., Canada. Send for circular. WATTS BROS., Kerrmoor, Pa. REFRIGERATORS. ICELESS REFRIGERATING SYSTEMS— Cleaner, better and cheaper than ice. Also "HYGRADE" OAK AND TILE REFRIGERA- TORS and FIXTURES. Ask for Catalogue "O." H. A. Born Company, 1040 Van Buren St., Chicago. Florists' refrigerators. Buchbinder Bros., 518 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. STAKES. Cane Stakes, Standard grade, 6 to 8 feet, per 100, 85c; 500 for $3; *5.50 per 1,000. Pipe Stems, about 6 feet; per 100, 60c; per 1,000 $5. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About it i9J3- The American Florist. r,7fi Fewer Rafters Fewer Columns Fewer Purlins Are Used in Our Cantilever Construction ^ LL of which, of course, means more light and greater freedom in working the house. C Just to give you a rough idea how it works out, let's take a house 200 feet long and 70 feet wide. In the standard Flat Rafter construction, you must have 25 rafters, no matter whose construction it is. In the Cantilever construction you need but 17. 16 purlins are required with Flat rafter, only 12 with the Cantilever. 4 columns with the Flat rafter, 2 only with the Cantilever. Admittedly the rafter is of necessity deeper, but this being J Open lattice constructed, it casts no more shade than shallower rafters of SOlid iron. C, As to price — when you get right down to sharpening your lead pencil, it costs no more than the flat rafter house. C. This being so, you better look into it pretty thoroughly, point by point, before putting your money into anything else. C Send for full descriptive circular. Hitchingfs 3R? Gd &/t'zaSe. tA. New York Office, 1 1 70 Broadway ns-ay Philadelphia Office, Penna. Bldg., 15th 6 Chestnut Sts. Davenport, la. SATURDAY'S TRADE HEAVY. Easter has come and gone. Owing to the weather, it has been a \ try strenuous time. Thursday night the glass went down near zero. Good Fri- day saw a snow storm in progress with the wind blowing a gale. These con- ditions kept people indoors. Saturday was fair and warmer and in conse- quence the business .if throe or more days was all crowded into one. There certainly was a grand rush. There was nearly enough stock of all kinds to meet all the demands. Very little was shipped in. Lilies were the choice and went like hot cakes. One retail firm sold more than eight hundred in pots alone. Many thought there would be plenty left over, but Easter morn- ing saw every salable lily with a tag on. In biilli stock daffodils seem to have been the most called for. Vio- lets and sweet peas went well. In fact everything on hand was sold. Taken all in all, florists in this city are more than pleased. Easter Sunday opened up with the rain coming down in sheets, making delivery very unpleas- ant, but this was much better than zero weather. Increase in business over last year was about 15 per cent. Prices were the same. T. E. Fisiikiix-on-Hudsox. N. T. — Ben- jamin Hammond was elected president of the Village Board for the fifth i .March 18. Pasadena, Calif. As a result of the recent rains the Bower show of. April 10-12 is expected to be the best yet given by the Pasadena Horticul- tural Society. CHABIJSSTOW, S C— The report pub i in the daily press and elsewhere that John Salmon of Baltimore. M.I. had purchased the Carolina Floral Store is erroneous. The store is now i In property of Mrs. F. L. Ai.hel. an. I her son, F. J. Aichele. 576 The American Florist. Mar. 29, The Florists' Savings Bank You Can Save 50 per cent of Your Coal Bill The Hontsch Boiler at the International Flower Show will show you how J. P. DAHLBORN GENERAL AGENT FOR U. S. A. Grand Central Palace : NEW YORK CITY The Recognized Standard Insecticide. Not a cure-all, but a specific remedy for all sap sucking insects infesting plant life, such as green, black, white fly, tbrips, red spider, mealy bug and soft scales. $1.00 per Quart. $2.50 per Gallon. An infallible remedy for mildew, rust and bench fungi. Unlike Bordeaux and lime, and sulphur it does not stain the foliage, but cleanses it. 75c per Quart. $2.00 per Gallon. VERMINE A soil sterilizer and vermicide. Destroys eel, cut, wire and grub worms, maggots, root lice and ants. Used 1 part to 400 parts water, it does not injure plants, but protects your crops against ravages under the soil. $ 1 .00 per Quart, $3.00 per Gallon. AH are spraying materials and are effective in the greenhouse and in the garden. FOR SALE BY SEEDSMEN Aphine Manufacturing Co. Manufacturers of Agricultural Chemicals. Madison, N. J. M. C. Ebel, General Manager. T\0 not let the accounts owing you re- " main longer unpaid. Send them to us at once. We are prompt, energetic and reasonable, and can reach any point in the United States and Canada. National Florists' Board of Trade 56 PINE STREET NEW YORK PRINTING Letterheads, Envelopes, Billheads, Statements Cards and Special Shipping Labels, also Seed Envelopes. Plate Making and Color Work. Gorham &, Ghapllne Printery 542 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO YOU NEVER CAN TELL When your wire fence is going to give but if you have a "RED DEVIL" Fence Tool you don't have to worry. j JW\i STOP JOINT Here is the tool of all tools you should own. "RED DEVIL," No. 1900, 11 inches lont>, drop forged tool steel, j^un metal finished Fence Tool. It pulls, drives, cuts, and bends staples. It cuts, stretches, bends, and tics wire. It does everything a wire fence builder requires and morr. For building or repairing wire fences it has no equal. All dealers sell it. Try ours. If not on sale locally send us $1.20 and one only sample will be sent you postpaid. But try your dYalrr first. SMITH & HEMENWAY CO., 105 Chambers St., N. Y. C. *fc ,/d f '*«'«aHr-'j '.' BRAND, TlANVRES Unequal lam THE PULVE 32 UNION ed for greenho Iscape fertilizl RIZED MANURE STOCK YARDS, use and ng. COMPANY CHICAGO REED & KELLER, 122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work, and Novelities, and are dealers in Glass- ware, Pottery, Decorative Greens end all Florists' Requisites. "SUPERIOR" HOT WATER BOILERS For Greenhouse Heating. Made in 9 Sizes. Superior Machine and Boiler Works. 846-848 W. Superior St., Chicago, 111. dim rftxo k are easy to kill with The fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder $3.00 per bag 100 lbs. Satisfaction guaranteed or money back ; wny try cheap substitutes that makers do not dare to guarantee? TIE 1 i. STOOTHOFF CO., MOUNT VERNON, N. T. '9'3- The American Florist. 577 Richardson GreenhouseBoilers HOT WATER AND STEAM Round --Side Feed --End Feed Sixty Sizes. All Capacities THE MOST SATISFACTORY BOILERS EVER PRODUCED Guaranteed Ratings Economy Ease of Management Send for Catalogue and Prices Established 1837. Richardson & Boy nf on Co. MANUFACTURERS 31 West 31st St. : : : NEW YORK 171-173 West Lake St. 51 Portland St. CHICAGO BOSTON 1342 Arch St., PHILADELPHIA Greenhouse Glass Paints & Putty BUFFALO WHITE (Semi-Paste) Most Perfect White Paint Made. Be sure to get our estimates. the DWELLE-KAISER co. 338-342 Ellicott St., BUFFALO, N. Y. Branch Offices: 80 N. Allen Street, - Albany. N. Y. Cutler Building, • Rochester. N. Y. 20 State Street. .... Erie. Pa. Attention! Glass Buyers!! GREENHOUSE GLASS Vou will save money if you obtain our prices before you buy Quality A No. 1. Prompt shipments. Hooker's Greenhouse White Paint The most durable White Paint for this purpose. KEYSTONA FLAT WHITE PAINT— The Paint That Stays White H. M. HOOKER COMPANY, WHOLESALE GLASS, PAINTS AND PUTTY Long Distance Phone 651-659 West Washington Boulevard, Phirann Monroe 4994. Near Des Plaines St. V»IIIV by mail 16c extra; 7 lbs. for $2.50 15 lbs. for $5.00, by express. For sale by the trade RANDOLPH fi McCLEMENTS, Florists. 5936 Perm Ave., near Highland, Pittsburgh, Pa Mention the American Florist when writing You get Up-to-date piping systems and High Grade boilers when you deal with Kroeschell. We pay no commissions to agents or dealers— our boiler is sold direct from factory to user, which eliminates an unnecessary middleman's profit. Read What the Users Say Has the Highest Standard of Heating Values Irammse Self-Cleaning Heating Surface- Longest Fire Travel— Perfect Combustion- Free Circulation —Thin Waterways — Guar- anteed Working Capacities— Safety — Dura- bility— Efficiency and Economy. Get a Kroeschell— You'll Be Pleased. Will say that the boiler has given me perfect satisfaction and have bad do trouble whatever in heating my houseduring this very cold winter, and it is with very great pleasure that I re- commend your boiler whenever oppor- tunity occurs. A. H. Knight, Shnwsbury, Mass. SEND FOR OUR CATALOGUE-DO IT TODAY. KROESCHELL BROS. CO., 452 West Erie Stree CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing Pecky Cypress We are SPECIALISTS in this line, having been practically the first to sell to the trade. Get the value of our long experience. Perfect satisfaction guaranteed. Rock-bottom prices. Pecky Cypress, because of its durability, is the only wood now being used for greenhouse benches. Will ship in any quantity, carload or less. Drop Siding, Ship Lap, Flooring, White Cedar Posts, Etc. Everything in Lumber. Write for prices ADAM SCHILLO LUMBER GO. "SK&SSr*' nwmu wvnikkv kwiiiimii vwi L.D.Pi,onea: Lincoln 410 and 411 METROPOLITAN ATERIAL CO. PATENTED — Greenhouse Boilers and Construction Material Please send for catalogand prices. 1394-1412 Metropolitan Ave, BROOKLYN, N. Y. YAUGHAN'S Ntn?-k^sesingle No. 2Vi, Double thick. Price, per 1000. 55c; by mail. 70c; 5.000, by express, $'2.50. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE Chicago. New York Boilers For GREENHOUSES OF HIGH GRADE.. Steamarrd Hot Water See Oar Catalogue. 6IBLIN t CO., Utica, N. Y. Iron Reservoir Vases AND Lawn Settees ■Manufactured by Mcdonald BROS., COLUMBUS, O. The largest manu- facturers of these goods in America. Send for catalogues. Mention the American Florist when writing Plant Bed Cloth For Florists, Gardeners, Truck Farmers, etc. Protects from frost. Best shade in summer. Sold by leading seedsmen. WATERPROOF SHEETING, HAY CAPS, ETC. HENRY DERBY, 455 Si. Pauls Ave, Jersey City, N.J. Mention the American Florist when writing *9'3< The American Florist. 579 Wichlti. Kan. New Orleans. La Where There Is Condensation there is need for a Morehead Steam Trap Condensation in steam lines is akin to matter out of place — means wasted energy. If your lines are slnggish — if your houses are not of uniform tempera- ture, write us. We guarantee to drain your lines perfectly— return the pure, hot condensation to your boiler without pump or injector or make no charge for the trial. Obey that impulse — write now. Send for "Book on Condensation." Morehead Manufacturing Co., Dept, »N," DETROIT, MICHKJAN -Stocks Carried Philadelphia Birmingham, Ala, Mem phli. Ten a. Los Aoeelei Chatham. Ontario Sao Francisco ANTI-KLOG "THE SPRAYER OF MANY USES" Will help you make money. It's guar- anteed for 5 years. Ask your dealer for our free book of spraying formulas. SELLING AGENTS: VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, CHICAGO and NEW YORK E. H. HUNT, Chicago Mcdonald sales co., SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA ILLINOIS METALS COMPANY Manufacturers CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. Bargains For Florists Big snaps in Boiler Tubes and Pipe. We offer 50,000 feet of 4-inch boiler tubes, per foot T'.'c. Large quantities of 2-inch to 12-inch standard iron pipe. Low prices on Hot Bed Sash, Heating Boiler, Radiation, Valves, Fittings, Glass, Cypress Lumber and Supplies of every kind. Write for our Special Green- house Catalog. Chicago House Wrecking Co, 35th andiron Sts., CHICAGO, ILL. 50% SAVED. Pipes, Flues aod Casings thoroughly overhauled and guaran- teed. Greenhouse Fittings of every description. ILLINOIS PIPE a MFG. CO., 2113 S.Jefferson St., CHICAGO Inferior Ventilating Apparatus is a nuisance. Proper ventilation is most essen- tial in a well conducted greenhouse. We furnish ventilating machinery to the largest plants in the country. Let us fit your houses with Advance Ventilating Apparatus and fixtures. Write for Catalog Advance Co., RICHMOND, IND. Use our patent Iron Bench Fittings and Roof Supports ™ JENNINGS JRONGUTTER IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS For Tobacco Extracts, etc. Send for Circulars. DILLER, CASKEY & KEEN, S.'W. Corner Sixth and Berk Streets, PHILADELPHIA. VENTILATING APPARATUS Split Carnations Easily Mended with Pi llsbury Carnation Staple We find it very satisfac- tory. J. L. Dillon. Can't get along without them. J.L.Johnson. 2000 for $1.00 postpaid. I. L. PILLSBURY Calesburg. 111. Wired Toothpicks 10,000 81.75: 60,000 $7.50. Manufactured by W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Sample free. For sale by dealers. A. HERRMANN, Cape Flowers, all colors, Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs and all Florist Supplies. — Send For Prices 40+412 East 34th St., NEW YORK. EVANS* Improve Challenge Ventilating Apparatus Write for Illustrated Cattlot Quaker City Machine Work!. Richmond, Ind. GREENHOUSE BOILERS Catalog Free. Address S. Freeman fi Sons Mfg. Co., RACINE, WIS. Lock the door before the horse is stolen, and insure your glass before it is broken. For particulars concerning Hail Insurance, address JOHN G. ESLER, Secretary, SADDLE RIVER N. J 582 The American Florist. April 5, ferns being used at the base. Scat- tered throughout the room were other baskets of note, one a Baby Rambler very finely trained in arch shape. Un- der the arch a small bed of lily of the valley was planted, which in turn was finished with a hedge effect of the same roses. An artistic gauze and pink satin ribbon rosette combination finished a very handsome basket. An- other basket of gray straw filled with primulas and spireas offset with a grey gauze ribbon was distinctive. C. A. Samuelson in the next art room showed his conception of the beauty of a colonial garden effect. One corner of the room was arranged in a mass of Baby Rambler roses, finished with small ferns, sheet moss being used as a finish to the crescent de- sign. In the opposite corner, the same idea was carried out in genistas with a finish of funkias. On the central divan stood a majestic Roman urn filled with a bevy of Lady Gay roses which was surrounded with a number of artistically designed small French baskets, expressive of the large possi- bilities of the flower art. In the Hutchinson room, Wienhoe- ber's exhibit was a stately represen- tation of a wedding decoration. Tall palms in a graceful pyramid group were used for a background of a hand- some prie-dieu of white enamel cush- ioned i daintily and finished with a handsome white sash ribbon. On either side of this stood an immense white basket filled with Easter lilies. Three handsome Dresden wedding columns, posts of white enamel with the Dres- den designs in colors and finished with sash ribbons of white, represented the aisles on either side and lent a note of distinction to the tout ensemble. His daintily arranged centerpieces for the table were filled with spring flow- ers, the purple and yellow iris being with the ixla and Sunburst roses used to still further enhance their individ- uality. His display of French and gold dinner baskets was interesting. A basket arranged with stocks and double yellow tulips, gave an added tone to his artistic settings. The Wittbold decoration in the Ry- erson room was truly a conception of the highest floral art in the arrange- ment of a group of specimen palms, ferns and other foliage plants. The majestic beauty and simplicity of ar- rangement was most noticeable. Tall vases filled with Killarney roses of great beauty finished this central group. At each entrance of the room stood an immense Roman garden urn beautifully arranged with Tausend- schon roses. It is surely difficult to describe in words the artistic splen- dor and individuality displayed in each and every decoration. Each was strik- ingly distinctive and showed careful planning as well as a note of artistic harmony. Roses - Cut Blooms. Tuesday was rose day and the prin- cipal exhibitors in the classes provided for cut blooms were the Poehlmann Brothers Co., the Geo. Wittbold Co., Wietor Brothers and Wendland and Keimel. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Crom- well, Conn., showed a large vase of Milady in fine form. The Awards. The awards of the judges for the first day were as follows : MISCELLANEOUS FLOWERING PLANTS. Anthuriums, six plants — Vaughan's Seed Store, first; E. G. Uihlein, (H. Skjoldager, gr.) second. Anthurium, specimen plant — E. G. Uihlein, first. Azalea Indica, 3 varieties — Frank Oechslin, first. Azalea Indica, group of 12 plants — Frank Oechslin, first. Bougainvillea, specimen plant — Fritz Bahr, Highland Park, first. Cineraria hybrida, six plants — Mt. Greenwood Cemetery Association, first Cineraria stellata, six plants — Mt. Greenwood Cemetery Association, first; K. Barnhart, Evanston, second; N. W. Harris, Lake Geneva, third. Cyclamens, 10 plants — Frank Oechs- lin, first; R. J. Southerton, Highland Park, second. Cyclamen, specimen plant — R. J, Southerton, first; Frank Oechslin, sec- ond. Ericas, six plants — Fritz Bahr, sec- ond. Flowering Shrubs — Frank Oechslin, first. Genista, specimen plant — Fritz Bahr, second. (jhird fJo ti&ttb'/ ■3&fMuzerSh.oiv* Photo Copyright by G. P. Hall k Son. Cover Design' for National Flower Show Number To Be Issued Next Week. Hydrangea hortensis, six plants — Frank Oechslin, first; Vaughan's Seed Store, second. Hydrangea Otaksa, specimen plant — Vaughan's Seed Store, second. Japanese Maple, six plants — Frank Oechslin, first. Lilacs, five plants — Frank Oechslin, second. Marguerite, specimen plant — E. Boul- ter, Winnetka, first. Rhododendrons, six plants — Frank Oechslin, first; Vaughan's Seed Store, second. Rhododendron, specimen plant — Frank Oechslin, first. Rhododendron Pink Pearl, specimen plant — Frank Oechslin, first; Vaughan's Seed Store, second. Primula obconica, grandiflora or gi- gantea, 12 plants— K. Barnhart, first; L. F. Swift, Lake Forest, second. Flowering Plant— N. W. Harris, first; Fritz Bahr, Highland Park, sec- ond: A. B. Dick, (John Tiplady. gr.) Lake Forest, third. Metrosideras, specimen — Fritz Bahr. first. Lily of the valley, 12 pans — H. N. Bruns, first; A. Jurgens, second. Window box of flowering plants and vines — Vaughan's Seed Store, second. Window box of foliage and vines — Vaughan's Seed Store, first. FLOWERING PLANTS — BULBS. Hyacinths, best three pans, 10 bulbs each, "La Grandesse" — Frank Oechs- lin, first; A. Jurgens, second; Vaughan's Seed Store, third. Hyacinths, best three pans, 10 bulbs each, single white, any other variety — Frank Oechslin, first; A. Jurgens, sec- ond. Hyacinths, best three pans, 10 bulbs each, single pink, any other variety — Vaughan's Seed Store, first; Frank Oechslin, second; A. Jurgens, third. Hyacinths, best three pans, 10 bulbs each. Queen of the Blues — Vaughan's Seed Store, first; Frank Oechslin, sec- ond. Hyacinths, best three pans, 10 bulbs each, single light blue, any other va- riety— Frank Oechslin, first; A. Jurgens, second; Vaughan's Seed Store, third. Hyacinths, best tljree pans, 10 bulbs each, single red — Frank Oechslin, first; Vaughan's Seed Store, second. Hyacinths, best three pans, 10 bulbs each, single dark blue — Frank Oechs- lin, first; Vaughan's Seed Store, sec- ond; A. Jurgens, third. Hyacinths, bed arranged for effect — Frank Oechslin, first; Vaughan's Seed Store, second. Narcissus, best three 10-inch pans, Empress — Fritz Bahr, first; Frank Oechslin, second; A. Jurgens, third. Narcissus, best three 10-inch pans. Emperor — Frank Oechslin, first; A. Jurgens, second; Fritz Bahr, third. Narcissus, best three 10-inch pans, Golden Spur — Frank Oechslin, first; A. Jurgens, second; Fritz Bahr, third. Narcissus, best three 10-inch pans, double Von Sion — Vaughan's Seed Store, first; Frank Oechslin, second; Fritz Bahr, third. Narcissus, best three 10-inch pans, any other double — Frank Oechslin, third. Tulip, best three 10-inch pans. White Hawk — Frank Oechslin, first; Vaugh- an's Seed Store, second. Tulips, best three 10-inch pans, sin- gle white, any other variety — Frank Oechslin, first; Vaughan's Seed Store, second. Tulips, best three 10-inch pans, sin- gle pink, any variety — Frank Oechslin, first; Vaughan's Seed Store, second. Tulips, best three 10-inch pans, Cou- leur Cardinal — Frank Oechslin, first. Tulips, best three 10-inch pans, sin- gle red, any other variety — Frank Oechslin, first; Vaughan's Seed Store, second. Tulips, best three 10-inch pans, sin- gle yellow, any variety — Frank Oechs- lin, first; Vaughan's Seed Store, sec- ond. Tulips, early single, best three 10- inch pans, any other color — Frank Oechslin, first. Tulips, double, best three 10-inch pans, not less than three varieties — Frank Oechslin, first; Vaughan's Seed Store, second. Miscellaneous spring bulbs and tu- bers other than the above, best col- lection— E. G. Uihlein. One specimen bulbous plant in flow- er, other than above— E. G. Uihlein, first, bronze medal. Orchids, best collection, arranged for effect — E. G. Uihlein, first. Orchids, specimen (any variety) — E. G. Uihlein, first, silver medal. Supplement to The American Florist, No. 1296, April S, 1913. STANDING WREATH OF WHITE CARNATIONS WITH LILY OF THE VALLEY AND ORCHIDS. *9'3- The - Amer i ca n Fl o r/s t. 583 FLOWERING PLANTS— ROSES. Display in pots or tubs, any and all classes — Ml. Greenwood i 'enietery As- SOClatlon, flrst; Vaughan's Si-.-d Store. second. Best six climbing, or rambling, three or more varieties — Vaughan's Seed Store, first; Mt. Greenwood Cemetery Association, second. Crimson Rambler or Philadelphia, specimen plant Mt. Greenu <...,] Cm- etery Association, second. Greenw I Cemetery Association, sec- ond, bronze medal. CUT FLOW I B8 l: IS! S. Best 7". American Beauty — Poi hi tnann Bros. Co., flrst; Wietor Bros., second. Best 75 Killarney, or its pink sporl —The Geo. Wittbold Co., flrst; Poehl- mann Bros. Co., second; Wendlan.l & Keimel, third. Best 75 White Killarney — The Geo. FRITZ BAHR'S EXHIBIT AT THE CHICAGO SHOW. Tausendschon, specimen plant — Vaughan's Seed Store, second. American Pillar, specimen plant— Vaughan's Seed Store, second. Dorothy Perkins, specimen plants — Mt. Greenwood Cemetery Association, first; Vaughan's Seed Store, second. Hiawatha, specimen plant — Vaugh- an's Seed Store, second. Lady Gay, specimen plant — Mt. Greenwood Cemetery Association, first; Vaughan's Seed Store, second. Best climbing, any other variety, specimen — Vaughan's Seed Store, sec- ond. One specimen rose plant, any va- riety— Mt. Greenwood Cemetery Asso- ciation, first; Vaughan's Seed Store, second. FERNS. Adiantum, best specimen, any va- riety— K. Barnhart, first; Vaughan's Seed Store, second. Cibotium Schiedei, best specimen — ■ Frank Oechslin, first; Frank Oechslin, second. Nephrolepis exaltata and its varie- ties, best display — Vaughan's Seed Store, second. Nephrolepis Bostoniensis, best speci- men— E. G. TJihlein, first; Vaughan's Seed Store, second. Polypodium or gonoiphlebium, speci- men— N. W. Harris, first. Staghorn fern specimen, any variety — A. B. Dick, first; N. W. Harris, sec- ond. PALMS AMi FOLIAGE PLANTS. One specimen palm, any variety, size to be considered — E. G. Uihlein, first; H. N. Bruns, second. Crotons, six plants in six varieties — N. W. Harris, Lake Geneva, first. Basket or hamper of plants — E. G. Uihlein, first. Hanging basket — A. B. Dick, first. SPECIAL S. A. F. MEDAL. Display of specimen flowering plants, one or more varieties, size and quality of individual plants to be considered — Fritz Bahr, first, silver medal; Mr. Wittbold Co., first; Wietor Bros., sec- ond. Best 75 Mrs. Aaron Ward — Poehl- mann Bros. Co., first; Wendland & Keimel, second. Best 75 Prince de Bulgarie — Wend- land & Keimel, first; Poehlmann Bros. Co., second. Best 75 Richmond — Poehlmann Bros. Co., first. Best any other rose in commerce — Poehlman Bros. Co., first. Evansville, Ind.— The Evansville Floral Co., a new concern, opened its doors to the public last month. Santa Rosa, Calif. — Mrs. T. J. Butts is alive to the necessity for advertis- ing and is a patron of the display col- umns of the local dailies. Royal Horticultural Society of England. Willi reference to his impending resignation of the presidency of the Royal Horticultural Society, Sir Trevor Lawrence, Bart., writes : "In 1884, when I became president, the society had (alien Into serious difficulties, pec- uniary and other. But the surrender of the gardens at South Kensington laid the foundations of a new era. Since that time the society's progress has been uninterrupted, until it reach- ed its present position of unprecedent- ed prosperity and affluence. My rea- sons f ii- writing this letter are the desire to emphasize the fact, fully rec- ognized by my colleagues and myself, that the society's success has been due to the remarkable spread of a love of gardens and gardening among all classes of our people, rich and poor alike, and the fact that even this would not have sufficed to ensure pros- perity had it not been decided to de- vote the society's energies wholly to the promotion and direction of scien- tific and practical horticulture, a de- cision which has been strictly ad- hered to. I cannot, however, resign a post, which has meant so much to me for so many years, without asking leave to express publicly my deep ob- ligations to the colleagues with whom it has been my good fortune to work for so long. The society's council and committees are filled by men who know their work thoroughly, and are the heads cf their special departments. They give gratuitously time, knowl- edge, and energy, without stint, to all they undertake. In this they have the hearty support of their employers, both amateur and professional, from whom, indeed, the society received a large measure of support even in its dark- est days. The result may be summed up in a few words. The society, founded in 1804, has now upwards of 13,000 fellows, a subscription income of over £19.000 a year, a hall which cost £45,000, a celebrated garden, with a horticultural school and lab- oratory, upon which £10,000 has been spent, an extensive and valuable li- brary, a reserve fund approaching £70,000, and no debts. I should not VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE EXHIBIT AT THE CHICAGO SHOW. 584 The American Florist. Apr J 5, omit a reference to the valuable serv- ices of the Rev. W. Wilks, our secre- tary for twenty-five years, to whom a well-deserved testimony is now being raised."— Gardener's Magazine. Trinity Church and Churchyard, New York. SEE COVER OF NEXT ISSUE. The first Trinity church was erected in 1696 and the first service was held in it February 6, 1697. During a great fire which destroyed that part of the city on September 21. 1776, Trinity was laid in ruins. In following the early history of New York we find many names that have been preserved for coming generations through the naming of streets. Thus we read that the first service held in Trinity was by the Rev. Mr. Vesey, and Vesey is a well known downtown street. An- other Trinity structure was erected in 17SS and consecrated in 1791 by Bish- op Provost. In these times we hear much of the high cost of living, but judging from the old records, the cost of being buried is, in proportion, much greater. The land on which Trinity was built was ceded to the vestry by the city without compensation, the only con- ditions being that it should always be enclosed with a fence, and that burials in it be granted to the citi- zens forever for three shillings and sixpence for a grown person and one shilling and sixpence for children un- der twelve years of age. Supposing this to have been "sterling money" as the English coinage was termed in the colonies, it would be 87% and 37y2 cents, respectively. It is stated that the first record of a burial, that of a Holland girl, in the ground of Trin- ity Churchyard was 1639, more than fifty years before the first Trinity Church was erected. Looking back- ward through that vista of years we find many prominent names. Among those buried there were Francis Lewis, a signer of the Declaration of Inde- pendence; Col. Marius Willett, active in the Revolution; Robert Fulton, inven- tor of the steamboat; Captain Law- rence, whose dying words were : "Don't give up the ship;" and Alexander Hamilton. There were many burials in Trinity churchyard of Union soldiers during the Civil War. The present church, completed in 1846, is the third Trinity church, the second one having been torn down because it had become unsafe. Trin- ity has long been considered the fin- est specimen of architecture in the old or lower part of the city. It is constructed of brown stone as are many other old New York buildings. It has been said that the bronze doors to its entrance cost $40,000. The panels depict Bible scenes. The church fronts on Broadway, just opposite the entrance to Wall street. The block with the church and churchyard and the Trinity building, owned by Trin- ity Corporation, is bounded by Broad- way, Church street and Rector and Thames streets. There is a remark- able chime of bells in the belfry and many people go there on New Year's eve to hear them. Noonday services are held in the church and we were recently surprised on attending one of these services to find the church full. There are many other interesting fea- tures connected with Trinity that space does not permit us to relate. A. F. F. Farmington. Utah.— The Miller Flo- ral Co. is adding six new houses to its greenhouse plant. THERETAIL TRADE Conducted by Bobt. Kift. Philadelphia, Fa. Standing Wreath. SEE SUPPLEMENT WITH THIS ISSUE. In making the standing wreath as well as the ordinary kind, or indeed as well as almost any floral design that may be mentioned, it will pay the flor- ist to remember that an artistic ar- rangement is usually actually cheaper in cost than many an unsightly affair which has come from the hands of a poor designer. The well designed wreath will not be a solid mass of flowers. Less stock is used and a much better effect produced where the flowers are farther apart. The standing wreath of hard outline and stiff, erect "stem" must be avoided above all else. It is unneces- sary to say, of course, that all the colors must be in harmony, those of the base matching those of the wreath itself or contrasting in an artistic way. Wm. Duckham. Manager National Flower Show. New York, April 5-12. Originality should be the aim rather than the following of any set arrange- ment. The flowers that may be used are numerous, including all the stand- ard sorts for design work. Easter lilies, orchids, roses, carnations, gladioli, lily of the valley with leucothoe, adiantum, caladium leaves are all capable of being worked up into a most artistic wreath. In the supplement with this issue white carnations with lily of the valley and orchids make a wonderfully beautiful design. Tree Blooms fir the Florist. No flower blooms that has not some beauty which is unveiled only to the minutely observant person, some pe- culiarity of structure fitting it to its place and purpose. It should be the aim of every florist to detect hidden beauties and discover elements of beauty in the blossoms of our trees. The earliest tree flowers to show themselves are those of the black al- der, the graceful tassels of which may be seen hanging from the bare angu- lar black branches of the alder along the borders of our streams. We all know the catkins of the willows — th® pussy willows. Of course March is the month of catkins. The catkin flowers are really, in the floral world at least, the "heralds of spring." Often the maples come into bloom — the first usually being the scarlet ma- ple, with its complete covering of bril- liant scarlet flowers. It is a conspicu- ous and beautiful object and will be a valuable addition to the window dis- play. Of the other maples the sugar maple is the most common — its flow- ers coming out at the end of pedicels from one and a half to three inches in length, drooping in clusters of a green- ish yellow color. The striped maple, as a rule, is a very profusely flowered tree and the rather dark foliage with the lighter yellowish green of the flowers make a most delightful com- bination for the window. If labeled and made a center of attraction it will be as good an advertisement for the florist as can be imagined. If possible give a little data connected with each variety, giving the display an educa- tional feature. The oaks with their long loose cat- kins like ragged tassels or strings loosely strung with beads, the elms with their indeterminately colored flowers; the hazel and hop hornbeam (the catkins closely resemble one an- other except that the hazel is some- what the longer) ; and the hickory with its slender unpretentious catkins are all flowers for April at the disposal of the florist. What could be more ap- propriate for a change than to devote a little time to the securing of something different for your show window, espe- cially when you can have the oppor- tunity of enhancing its beauty by com- lunations and effective backgrounds? What beauty is found in the wild cherry blossoms with their long droop- ing clusters of small flowers! The June berry blossom with its pure white flowers of five petals stands out, with a delicate star-like beauty that is a delight to behold. This is espe- cially fine for a display with a dark green background. By far the show- iest of all our tree blossoms is the large flowered magnolia and not far behind it in the race for first place are the locusts. At about this time hlosscms appear on the tulip tree, also known as whitewood or basswood, the flowers of which vie with real tulips in shape at least, if not in color. At this time the horse chestnut with its large pyramidal clusters of white gold- en hearted flowers also blooms. Can any one look at either of these flow- ers and say that they are not the equal in beauty of almost all of our best cultivated flowers and that they do not surpass some of them? And yet we almost never see them dis- played in our florists' windows nor even used for decorations. ~A good many of us see beauty only in that which we have been told Is beautiful. It may be interesting to note that the horse chestnut was so named because of the spot where the leaf grows (which will show as you pick it off the branch). It is an ex- act image of the bottom of a horse's hoof even to the heads of the nails that hold the shoe on. The last tree to blossom in spring is the chestnut, with its long light brown fronds of feathery catkins, its blooms not ap- pearing until late in June. Lastly, of all the flowering trees, there are none that can equal in col- lective beauty the fruit trees in full oloom. There can hardly be anything more exquisite for the show window than a mass of pinkish-white blooms '9*3- The American Florist. 585 of the apple, or peach, or plum tree. There are millions of Corsythlas, mag- nolias and dogwood in this beautiful country of ours, but not once in a hundred times are they used effectively. To make them most effective and get the full glory and wonder of them you must give them a background of ev- ergreens or other dark green material —the darker the better. We should all discover the beauty in our tree flow- ers and become better acquainted with their value to us. making seasonable features of them for our displays and decorations. A. E. K. in the best of condition to continue the season in good shape. The green- fly very easily gets the upper hand of the plants now, owing to the warmer weather, and if not kept in check by the regular use of the insecticides your plants will shortly have a num- ber of growth shoots that are twisted and curled at the ends with yellow tips to the foliage. The rapid growth of the plants at this time makes it necessary that a very close atten- tion be paid to keep the shoots in order and the disbudding attended to. MOUNT GREENWOOD CEMETERY ASS'N EXHIBIT AT THE CHICAGO SHOW. THE CARNATION. The Young: Plants. Most growers have for the last few weeks been worrying along with lack of space to take care of the young stock in order to hold on to the flower- ing plants for the Easter business, and now that this is out of the way our thoughts turn to the question of more room for the young carnation plants or other stock as the case may be. The question of what to throw out to make this room should be governed by the condition of the plants and to the demand for the dif- ferent varieties. We all know that with the passing of Easter the de- mand for red or the deep cerise colors diminishes to a large extent and the principal call is for the white and true pinks that have color tone enough not to fade quickly. The pres- ent condition of the plants we might say should be the most important fac- tor in determining whether to hold on to them or not. Plants that were the first to come into bloom last fall and have been keeping it up continu- ously ever since are not very likely to show as good prospects for the fu- ture production of bloom as those that were later in getting started and con- sequently have not done so much. We are now coming to the season when the supply of carnation blooms will be considerably greater than the demand. It is therefore to every grower's interest in figuring out his plans to hold on to such plants as show promise of giving the best re- turns. There are many details that need particularly close attention at this time to keep the flowering plants I To keep a check on the red spider give the plants a thorough syringing once or twice a week and ventilate all the time that the weather conditions will permit. After April 1 there are very few nights that will not allow some ventilation being carried on in houses all night. Also, in a very short time, it will be necessary to put on the glass a thin shade to protect the plants and flowers from the increased power of the sun. The young plants for next season's planting should still continue to re- ceive close attention to keep them in active growth; it will be another nth or five weeks before it will be Lfe to begin planting out into the field. Young plants that are now well rooted through the soil should be given another shift into larger pots to carry them through to planting out time without receiving any kind of a check. Plenty of ventilation should be given at all times and a gradual hardening off followed out to insure sturdy, hardy plants for planting out when the time comes. "Cuttings still in the sand should be potted up as soon as they have made sufficient roots to enable them to grow into good stocky plants for planting out. One very important work with these young plants is that of topping or pinching out the tips of the main shoot to cause them to branch out freely. Care should be exercised in this operation to cause them to break evenly so that the plants will grow uniformly. Another very important item is to keep the weeds cleaned out as fast as they appear which they, quickly will do in the fresh soil that the young stock is potted in. C. W. JonNSON. Massachusetts Horticultural Society. PRIZES AND GRATUITIES. List of prizes and gratuities award- ed at the spring exhibition of the Mas- sachusetts Horticultural Society, March 14-16, 1913, was as follows: PLANTS AND FLOWERS. Azalea Indica, three plants, distinct varieties, for private growers only — A. W. Preston, first; Wm. Whitman, sec- ond. Palms, pair— Weld Garden, first; Mrs. Frederick Ayer, second; Wm. Whitman, third. Ericas, six plants, not less than three species — Mrs. Frederick Ayer, first. Acacias, group of plants in bloom to occupy one hundred square feet — Mrs. Frederick Ayer, first. Specimen plant in bloom— Weld Gar- den, first; Weld Garden, second. Hard-wooded greenhouse plants, six specimens, other than azaleas, acacias and ericas — Weld Garden, first; Mrs. J. L. Gardner, second. Group of roses, not less than twelve plants, open to commercial growers only — W. W. Edgar Co., first. THE GEO. WITTBOLD COS EXHIBIT AT THE CHICAGO SHOW. 58G The American Florist. Apr, l j, Cyclamens, twelve plants — Mrs. C. G. Weld, first; Weld Garden, second; Mrs. J. D. Gardner, third. Six plants — Mrs. Lester Leland, first; Weld Gar- den, second; Mrs. C. G. Weld, third. Cinerarias, grandiflora type, six plants — Mrs. J. L. Gardner, first. Stel- lata type — Wm. Whitman, first; Mrs. J. L. Gardner, second. pet variet!es, four pots — Wm. Whit- man, first; A. W. Preston, second' Francis Skinner, third. Collection of short Trumpet varieties — A. W. Pres- ton, first; Wm. Whitman, second. Short Trumpet varieties, four pots — Wm. Whitman, first; A. W. Preston, second; Francis Skinner, third. Two pans, two varieties, for amateurs only FRANK OECHSLINS EXHIBIT AT THE CHICAGO SHOW. Sehizanthus, six plants — Mrs. Lester Leland, first; Weld Garden, second. Hyacinths, six pans, six bulbs of one distinct variety in each — Wm. Whitman, first; Francis Skinner, second; Mrs. C. G. Weld, third. Single pan, ten bulbs of one variety — Mrs. C. G. Weld, first; Francis Skinner, sec- ond; G. van L. Meyers, third. Sin- gle pan, six bulbs of one variety — Francis Skinner, first; Wm. Whitman, second; A. F. Estabrook, third. Two eight-inch pans, two distinct varieties, for amateurs only — H. L. Rand, first; Miss M. A. Rand, second; Miss M. A. Rand, third. Single early tulips, six pans, one distinct variety in each — Wm. Whit- man, first; A. F. Estabrook, second; A. W. Preston, third. Any white va- riety, three pans— A. W. Preston, first. Mon Tresor, three pans — A. W. Pres- ton, first; Wm. Whitman, second; A. F. Estabrook, third. Any other yel- low variety, three pans — Wm. Whit- man, first; A. W. Preston, second. Any red variety, three pans— A. W. Pres- ton, first; Wm. Whitman, second; A F. Estabrook, third. Kaiserkroon, three pans — Wm. Whitman, first; A. F Estabrook, second. Pink Beauty, three pans— Mrs. J. L. Gardner, first; A. W. Preston, second; Wm. Whitman, third. Any other pink or pink and white variety, three pans— A. W. Pres- ton first. Duchess of Parma, three pan's— Wm. Whitman, first; A. F. Es- tabrook, second. Two eight- inch pans, two varieties, for amateurs only — H. L. Rand, first; H. L. Rand, second; Miss M. A. Rand, third. Double tulips, six pans, not less than three varieties — Francis Skinner, first; Wm. Whitman, second; A. W. Preston, third. Narcissi, collection of large Trum- pet varieties — Wm. Whitman, first; Wm. Whitman, second. Large Trum- - — H. L. Rand, first; Miss M. A. Rand, second; Miss M. A. Rand, third. Crocus, three pans, one distinct va- riety in each — Mrs. J. L. Gardner, first; A. F. Estabrook, second. Lily of the valley, six pots — Mrs. C. G. Weld, first; J. T. Butterworth, second; J. T. Butterworth, third. Amaryllis, twelve pots, distinct va- rieties— Mrs. C. G. Weld, first. Lilium longiflorum, six pots — Fran- cis, Skinner, first. General display of spring bulbous plants, all classes, to be arranged with foliage plants — Mrs. J. L. Gardner, first; Mrs. J. L. Gardner, second. Orchids, group of plants arranged for effect — H. B. Dane, first. Specimen plant — W. A. Manda, first; Mrs. Les- ter Leland, second; Weld Garden, third. Roses in vases, collection of not less than four varieties, twelve blooms each — W. H. Elliott, first. Twenty-five blooms of Richmonds — W. H. Elliott, first. Twenty-five blooms of Killarney — Waban Rose Conservatories, first; W. H. Elliott, second. Twenty-five blooms of Lady Hillingdon — W. H. El- liott, first. Twenty-five blooms, any pink variety— W. H. Elliott, first. Twenty-five blooms any new named variety — Waban Rose Conservatories, first. Carnations, vase of one hundred cut blooms of one variety with foliage — A. A. Pembroke, first; A. A. Pem- broke, second. Fifty blooms, any named crimson variety — W. R. Nich- olson, first; Scott Bros, second. Fifty blooms, any named dark pink variety — A. A. Pembroke, first; S. J. Goddard, second. Fifty blooms, any named Winsor shade pink variety — A. A. Pembroke, first; S. J. Goddard, second. Fifty blooms, any named Enchantress- shade pink variety— S. J. Goddard, first; Strout's, second; A. A. Pembroke, third. Fifty blooms, any named white variegated variety — A. A. Pembroke, first; S. J. Goddard, second. Fifty blooms, any named white variety — A. A. Pembroke, first; Strout's, second; A. A. Pembroke, third. Violets, bunch of one hundred blooms of any double variety — Ed. Bingham, first. • Bunch of one hundred blooms of any single variety — Ed. Bingham, first. Sweet peas, fifty sprays, any white variety — Wm. Sim, first. Fifty sprays, light pink — Wm. Sim, first. Fifty sprays, dark pink — Wm. Sim, first. Fifty sprays lavender — Wm. Sim, first. Antirrhinums, vase of twenty-five spikes — F. W. Fletcher, first; James Wheeler, second; G. E. Buxton, third. Best table decorated, laid for six covers — Mrs. Duncan Finlayson, first; Wax Brothers, second; Henry R. Corn- ley, third. Gratuities — Knight & Struck Co., dis- play of hard-wooded plants; F. J. Do- lansky, display of gardenias and orch- i - v J £ -V * *~ -j ^3f •*.#-*■ ^li-v kit* »j»K<} .kferw* •"> ^ WENDLAND & KEIMEL S FIRST PRIZE VASE PRINCE DE BULGARIE ROSES AT THE CHICAGO SHOW. *9'3- The American Florist. 587 ids; M. A. Patten, carnation Princess Dagmar; M. A. Patten, vase of carna- tlons; Strout's, display of carnations; James Wheeler, vase of carnations; A. N. Pierson, display of rose Mil.l.iy and Adiantum Farley ense; v. \v. Fletcher, antirrhinums; Mrs. E. M. Gill, display of cut flowers; T. T. Watt, dlsplaj ol cut flowers. mens in flower were recently shown In London by James Veitch & Sons, Chelsea, and attracted much atten- tion: so much so, in fact, thai a Brsi class certificate was awarded by the lloral committee. The plants were shown as nice bushy specimens In "i inch pots and were laden with arch- sprays of pure while, broadly funnel- POEHLMANN BROS. CO.'S FIRST PRIZE VASE AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSES AT THE CHICAGO SHOW. Silver medals — Peter Fisher, carna- tion Gorgeous; Wm. Sim, display of pansies; Wm. Sim, artistic display of violets. Cultural Certificate — Wm. Sim, sweet peas. Honorable Mention — F. R. Pierson Co., display of Nephrolepis varieties. FRUITS. Best collection of winter apples, not less than four varieties — Elliott & H. Ward Moore, first; C. H. Leach & Son, second; Geo. V. Fletcher, third. Best dish of winter apples — L. F. Priest, first; L. F. Priest, second; C. H. Leach & Son, third. Gratuities — Charles W. Mann, dis- play of apples; H. A. Clark, basket of Sutton apples. VEGETABLES. Lettuce, four heads — Geo. D. Moore, first; J. J. Lyons, second; J. W. Stone, third. Mushrooms, twelve specimens — Mrs. C. G. Weld, first; A. W. Preston, sec- ond. Radishes, four bunches of twelve each — J. W. Stone, first. Tomatoes, twelve specimens — A. W. Preston, first; A. W. Preston, second. Gratuities — H. R. Comley, variegated kale; Mrs. M. W. Chadbourne, Jerusa- lem artichokes; Frank Wheeler, rhu- barb; David R. Craig, rhubarb; J. W. Stone, rhubarb; Rittinger Fruit Co., market baskets of lettuce and beets. shaped flowers. These remind one very forcibly of those of the pretty little Soldanella alpina in shape, owing to the fact that the petals are cut in- to a pretty fringe for about one-third of their length. In general appear- ance the plant resembles the tea plant in the foliage, but is not quite so glossy, and is more conspicuously veined. Thib last characteristic ac- counts for the specific name reticu- latus. The fruits which succeed the blossoms under favorable conditions are of a rich bluish purple when ripe, and this accounts for the other name of cyaneus under which the plant Is also known. K. retlculatus seems to be quite easily grown, and as a cool greenhouse plant it deserves atten- tion. In warm sheltered spots it would no doubt prove quite hardy, and in many parts of the United States it should grow freely in the open air. It flourishes in a compost of loam and peat with a dash of sand, and is read- ily raised from cuttings of the half- ripened shoots inserted in sandy soil in a gentle bottom heat. It may be also raised from seeds, but these are ap- parently not so satisfactory for flow- ering purposes. On the whole this liliaceous shrub with its purplish stems, ornamental leathery leaves and profusion of dainty fringed white flow- ers is one that deserves attention from the florist's point of view. A New Loganberry. — When Judge Logan of the United States raised the fruit that bears his name, he prob- ably never thought that he was open- ing the door to great possibilities that might arise from mixing the blood of raspberries with that of blackberries. In England we now have in addi- tion to the Loganberry proper other fruits called the "Lowberry" and "Laxtonberry" — both obtained from crossing the Loganberry with va- rieties of raspberry, and both very ex- cellent fruits. Now we have quite a new brqak under the name of the "Newberry." This is the result of crossing the Superlative raspberry with the pollen of the Loganberry, and a wonderfully fine fruit has been the product of such a marriage. White- legge & Page of Chislehurst, Kent, are placing the novelty on the market. From some specimens exhibited in London it was noted that the stems, stout and vigorous, attained a length of about 24 feet, and carried from 200 to 300 fruits on some 50 to 60 sprays. Each fruit when fully developed is a good 2 inches in length, much larger than the best Loganberries I have seen, and of a deep claret purple when ripe. The flavor is excellent and quite Plant Notes From England. Elaeocarpus Reticulatus. — The genus Elaeocarpus belongs to the lime tree family but is practically unknown out- side botanical collections at present. The species under notice, however, may help to bring the genus into more prominence, as it is really a lovely plant. It is a native of Australia, where it is said to attain a height of 15 feet. Some very charming speci- POEHLMANN BROS. CO.'S FIRST PRIZE KILLARNEY QUEEN ROSES AT CHICAGO SHOW. 588 The American Florist. April 5, free from that acidity and tartness that many consider a great drawback to the Loganberry. The core that is such a feature of the latter fruit is conspicuous by its absence from the "Newberry," an important considera- tion from a dessert and preserving standpoint. As each plant has about seven long fruiting stems each year, and bears about 21 pounds of fruit, it is easy to reckon that 1,000 plants a purplish sheen on the wings; and Rosarelle, a fine deep crimson. New Larkspurs. — At one of the sum- mer shows of the Royal Horticultural Society in London last season Kelway & Son, of Langport, Somerset, and their neighbors, Blackmore & Lang- don, Twerton Hill, Bath, both had a fine show of perennial Larkspurs. These plants are very popular in Eng- land, not only among private growers, $1 v $ 4 POEHLMANN.BROS CO.'S FIRST PRIZE VASE RICHMOND ROSES AT CHICAGO SHOW. on an acre of ground, if properly cul- tivated, would produce about nine tons of fruit annually at very little expense. At the rate of only £10 per ton (a shade over 2 cents a pound) a revenue of £90 an acre per annum is not to be despised in these days. As the plants are best grown by training to horizontally stretched wires, it would of course be possible to secure catch crops of vegetables from be- tween the rows, thus raising the gross returns to a much higher figure Sweet Peas.-At the Royal Horti- cultural Society's Show in the summer of 1912 there were several A™ ex- hibits of sweet peas, notably those from Sutton & Sons, Reading, and ^lor^Tdv^ge18t-ea>ex- n-bitors will at once recognize of the g^ trikmg0 varies " Dorothy most striking : v deep mauve; Tennant Spencer, ^^ and Prince George, a fine r»'e™ saim0n; cerise; Coronat.on, rose and ^^ Southcote Blue, a .very ^ a h :Lhizz^z:tt -- —r" ^ra^ne^StirpaS larlV long stems; Thomas Stevenson c«tee; Earl Spencer, a beautiful bright warm salmon rose color; and Moonstone, one of the sweetest and softest lavender blues. In — King s collection were to be noted the new Anglian Pink, a fine cerise pink; Anglian Light Blue, deep lavender; Anglian Crimson, deep crimson with largely in them in the spring as "roots" but also among the trade who deal and during the summer as cut flow- ers. Single and double varieties seem to be about equally popular, and the individual blossoms of some varieties are now nearly 3 inches across. One such is "Drake" shown by Kelways, and it received an award of merit. It is a beautiful Cambridge blue with conspicuous small white petals in the center. Another new variety shown by the same firm is "Tagalie" (the name of the Derby winner) which also received an award of merit. It is just the opposite of Drake, being a deep Oxford blue in color. Blackmore & Langdon obtained an award of merit for their fine double flowered deep blue "Harry Smetham," the brilliancy of which was accentuated by a soft pur- ple sheen overspreading the petals, or rather the sepals, to be botanically correct. The spikes were fine and full, and had over 60 flowers open at once on them. Moerheimi is one of the best of the pale delphiniums, the blooms being almost white, just relieved by a very faint shade of blue. Novelty is a good semi-double deep blue; Elsie, a light blue, and Perfec- tion, a fine blend of pale blue on the outer row of sepals, the inner ring being a peculiar shade of rose lav- ender. Fine Gaillardias. — The perennial gaillardias always make their appear- ance with the month of June, and each year they seem to be getting big- ger in bloom, purer in color and longer and stronger in the stem. At least this was what struck me when I saw a fine exhibit of these plants at a show held by the Royal Horticultural Society in London last summer. One of the very finest and purest of yel- lows is Lady Rolleston with a tinge of orange in the center. It has sturdy upright stems from three to four feet high, and is a flower for the cut flower trade, as it lasts so well in water. It seeds with great freedom, but, like many other florist's flowers, it cannot be relied upon coming true to name. In this case, however, this is a bles.sing rather than a misfor- tune, for some of the progeny are par- ticularly fine youngsters and superior in many ways to the parent. One of the best seen in W. & J. Brown's ex- hibit from Stamford, Lincolnshire, was The King. The blooms of this were superb, being of a deep and brilliant crimson for the most part, with bright golden-yellow tips to the ray florets — . a contrast in color that could not fail to arrest attention. Another grand seedling from Lady Rolleston was Lady Exeter, with flowers of clear yellow having a distinct crimson cen- ter scarcely impinging on the base of the florets. W. A. N. PIERSON'S VASE OF MILADY ROSES AT THE CHICAGO SHOW. *9'3- The American Florist. r.sii Public and Private Grounds. DKSIOK A Mi c lion 1 OF SITE. Paper reml liy Arthur A. SliiirllefT before 111.- MiisSIKllUSrt'tS lloitl.Ultlli ill Snri.ly. H"S luii. Muss.. February 15, 1913. A public park or private estate should be accessible readily by road and rail not only to those who are io frequent the land for pleasure pur- poses, ''in also to those who are to furnish labor and materials. The pub- is from ten to twenty times lhal oi ordinary earth excavation. Outcrops of ledge which furnish stone for build- ings or road foundations, or which add plcturesQueness to the landscape are to be highly prized. I :,, miliary lines should I.. i i . ■■■ ]0g| and Offsets, and should embrace all Ian 1 needed for the development of immediate landscapes, and for the control of distant outlooks. Park XWIETOR BROS.' PRIZE VASE WHITE KILLARNEY ROSES AT THE CHICAGO SHOW. lie will not visit a park which is in- conveniently situated — a half mile walk or a five-cent fare cannot be ex- ceeded without grave danger that, as the novelty of the park wears off, pleasure seekers will forsake its pre- cincts altogether. Although the choice of a private estate is involved to a less degree by considerations of dis- tance from the city, the owner must carefully weigh this factor to deter- mine how many hours of his life and how much of his income he will de- vote to mere travelling. The trans- portation and cost of labor and of materials is also to be reckoned with as a large item both in the first period of construction and in the final bud- gets of up-keep. Breezy northern slopes are desirable for grounds which are to be used only in summer, but for winter enjoyment, southern slopes and protection from the wind are essential. In cold weath- er furnaces and artificial light can- not bring cheer to a building placed on a site deficient in sunlight and unduly exposed to the wind. Take- wise, electric fans and awnings are poor makeshifts for the breezes and the shade of trees which afford nat- ural relief from summer heat. The slope of the grounds should not be so steep or so wanting in contour as to prevent the construction of roads of moderate gradient between points of strategic importance. These grad- ients should be tested carefully with an instrument not only to learn their steepness, but to make possible the preparation of a general working plan for pleasure and service roads. The grounds should be carefully ex- amined to discover the preseno. of rock. If ledge occurs where roads are to be built or cellars excavated, serious items of expense will be in- volved. The cost of removing ledge margins should be carefully adjusted to the contour of the ground in order to permit the construction of boundary roads of moderate gradient. Such marginal roads not only assist in polic- ing the park, but they insure the or- derly development of adjoining pri- vate property by forcing the nearest buildings to face, rather than to back upon the public land. The nature of the soil should be studied both upon the surface and at a depth (by means of test pits dug for the purpose), to ascertain its wa- ter holding capacity and the, size of its aggregate. A sandy or gravelly quality is very precious because it renders possible cheap roads, cheap concrete, dry cellars, and ready sew- erage disposal, although on the other hand, grass and trees may suffer for ,,1 .a « a tei in such ground. A heavy claj soil may be endured for its omic uses and for i be good grass which it generallj produces. The top soil or loam should be deep and a liberal Bupprj of yellow loam should lii beneath it. This combination with adequate rainfall, furnishes the main- taj of ail vegetation. Light cultl i on under such conditions will bring I .ui speedily into bearing. Ian heavy cultivation extending over a period of years is often required to bring a thin soil into a prodm condition. A liberal water supply must be obtainable within easy pumping distance of the building sites and the j ig plantations. For ordinary ec- onomic uses, water should be free from hardness to insure ready solu- tion of plant food and saponification. I "linking water should also, be free from organic matter. T.and for a public park or private ■ slate should be chosen with consid- eration of the appearance as well as the condition of its woodlands, mead- ows, brooks, ponds, and fields. These features are the materials of scenery. and they must compose or be capable of composition into landscapes pleas- ing to the eye. If the land of your choice fulfills all severely practical requirements, and at the same time possesses fine landscapes, your search has been well rewarded, and you may undertake problems of design and construction with the assurance that no unforeseen topographical difficul- ties can thwart you. Problems of de- sign are difficult in themselves, and they need for their best solution all the initial assistance which topo- graphy, soil exposure, and landscape can provide. Design should aim to render the territory highly convenient and useful for the special purposes of the park or private estate with the least first cost and with the least cost of maintenance. Good design would miss its aim did it not preserve and create appropriate and attractive land- scapes— landscapes in which roads, buildings, fields, woodlands, water, bridges, and all other elements enter without affectation to form composi- tions pleasing to the mind and to the WIETOR BROS. PRIZE VASE AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSES AT THE CHICAGO SHOW. 590 The American Florist. April 5, Detroit. MARKET ERRATIC. Trade during the past week was quite erratic, starting with Monday which, notwithstanding the fact that it so closely followed the Easter feast of flowers, was a good day with every- one. This activity of trade alternated with slow days throughout the week. To meet this condition the market was overloaded with great quantities of roses, carnations, sweet peas and bulb- ous stock of all kinds. Some fine flow- ering plants, too, were seen that failed to move at Easter and had no better success this week. Local growers, as they read the reports of the great de- struction to greenhouse property from Sunday morning to Wednesday was (i.07 inches. The assistance of the public has been prompt and liberal, but conditions are still bad. All social en- tertainments have been called off. Some of the dealers have not sold five cents' worth of stock in the last three days. All florists in the flooded dis- trict have the sympathy of the trade and will be helped in every way pos- sible. NOTES. The Riverside Floral Co. had its boilers covered with water, but the flood receded in time to fire for the cold weather which followed. S. P. Stephens and family of HANS JENSEN AND HIS DEMOLISHED GREENHOUSES through the country by flood and storm, are feeling happy over their fortunate escape from a similar fate, though many of them saved their houses only by heroic work, and nearly everyone lost many lights of glass by the windstorm of March 21. Their ap- preciation of their own good fortune, however, is tinged with sympathy for the victims of the elements. NOTES. Ant. C. Zvolanek, Lompoc. Calif., on his way to the National Flower Show. New York, visited the trade here Thursday and Friday of last week. He .was so highly pleased with the new carnation Philadelphia as he saw it growing at the originator's place that he said if he were a carnation grower he would devote his whole place to that variety. The National Flower Show visitors from here include E. A. Fetters and wife, C. H. Plumb and wife, A. Poche- lon, Philip Breitmeyer. Fred Breit- meyer, Norman Sullivan, E. A. Beard and Rolit. Rahaley. J. F. S. Columbus, 0. BUSINESS COMPLETELY PARALYZED. Since the last report the sunny skies have turned to a black pall over- hanging a sorrowing city. The glad- ness of Easter Sunday was followed by breaking hearts on Monday. With the entire West Side, from the State hospital to the Scioto river, under water that tore at the houses and car- ried many of them away, business has begn completely paralyzed. The loss of life is enormous, and to this can be added the property loss which will run far into the millions. The city is without water, heat or light. and is under martial law. Guardsmen patrol the flooded district with orders to shoot all looters. The total rainfall Greenlawn Cemetery were taken from their home in boats. The greenhouse was filled with water. The boiler rooms of the Livingstone Seed Co. and the Fifth Avenue Floral Co. were flooded with water but no damage was done. Wm. Brust suffered a complete loss, the building in which he had his store being swept away by the water. Owing, to the high waters and crip- pled telephones no word can be heard from many of the florists. The greenhouses of Chas. Buehler were completely submerged by the waters. The Munk Floral Co. suffered no damage- L. S. B. Omaha, Neb. Mrs. E. W. Arnold, florist, was laid to rest Sunday. Mrs. Arnold leaves one son in Denver, and two daugh- ters, Mrs. Dowdall of Chicago and Mrs. L. Rabor of this city. L. Rabor, the son-in-law, is running the greenhouse and store on Sixteenth street. The florists were well represented at the funeral and gave a beautiful floral offering. Thousands of strangers are visiting Omaha to see the work of the tornado. The daily papers claim we had 25,000 visitors from out of town in one day. Rebuilding is going on everywhere and the least damaged houses will soon be patched up, but the trees will tell the story for the next 15 years. Last week the florists were all very busy on account of so many funerals. J~ J. Hess intends to leave for New York April 3. GRIPPE. Wurces;er, Mass. BEST BUSINESS YET. The amount of business done by Worcester florists this Easter will go on record as the "best ever," being 25 per cent better than other years. Ev- erything went well, especially lilies, which were sold out by Saturday noon. Violets, lily of the valley and gardenias also sold well. With the exception of Thursday, the weather was ideal. NOTES. H. F. A. Lange and H. F. Little- field both held exhibitions at their greenhouses Palm Sunday. The ex- hibitions were attended by hundreds of flower-loving people. George McWilllam of Whitinsville has been selected as a judge for the Third International Flower Show, Grand Central Palace, New York. R. Philadelphia Florists' Club. H. Van Teylinger's talk on Darwin tulips was the feature of the April meeting of the Philadelphia Florists' Club. The speaker, who lives in Hille- gum, Holland, gave a very animated and descriptive view of the tulip in- dustry in his native country. He was particularly impressed with the Dar- win and other late-flowering varieties, for which he predicted a great future. Charles Meehan gave a very inter- esting talk on the Panama canal, Costa Rica and Jamaica, where he recently spent a month. He described the flora of these countries as very beautiful, and was much impressed with the work on the canal. A committee was appointed to consider the raising of funds to help the stricken florists^ of the middle west. K- WRECK OF GEO. JOSLYN'S BEAUTIFUL CONSERVATORIES. '9'J- The American Florist. 501 Society of American I lorists SOME CONVENTION CITS HISTORY. I >. -I. -K.i [rs III III.' ri.inrlllii.il of tile Society of American Florists will lind in Minneapolis and St. Paul, to all practical appearances, a single com- munity of approximately 600,000 In- habitants. The limits of the Twin Cities merge. The majestic Mississip- pi river Bows through both cities. Four Interuban car lines connect the two and their centers arc only fifty min- utes' ride from each other. The pas- senger on these cars does not know when he has crossed the line of one city and entered into the other, so like are they in appearance and in practically every other feature. The strategical advantage of the lo- cation of these cities was recognized by the United States government as early as 1819, in the establishing of Fort Snelling, under the shelter of which the early trading was carried on. This fort, which looked on the confluence of the Minnesota and Mis- sissippi rivers, in a most beautiful nat- ural setting, has become one of the six great miltary posts in the coun- try. The commerce established in the early days of the winning of the great Northwest has grown to enormous proportions and has resulted in the building of two of the most progres- sive large "cities in the country. The first white men known to have visited the site of St. Paul and Min- neapolis were Groseilliers and Kadisson. In August 1659, with a company of In- dians they passed up the Mississippi river, crossing to Lake Superior. The two most noteworthy explorers con- nected with the history of the Twin Cities were Hennepin and Xicolet. Louis Hennepin, a Franciscan mission- ary, was a member of the La Salle expedition of 1682. Hennepin and his companion were captured by Indians. who brought them up the river to the. vicinity of the present city of St. Paul, removing them later to a point in Northern Minnesota. They were soon liberated, and on the return voyage Hennepin passed the Falls of St. An- thony, to which he gave this name in honor of his patron saint. Hennepin, therefore, was the real discoverer of Minneapolis, for this city ..wes its ex- istence to St. Anthony Falls, which were harnessed and made to turn the first factory wheels of this present great manufacturing town. The question of suzerainty over Ian. Is east and west of the Mississippi played an important part in the establishment of Minneapolis and St. Paul. It was in IS.'IT thai Governor 1 lodge's treaty opened ihe way for settlement east ..f ihe Mississippi, while the countrj west of the Mississippi was in. i secured un- til 1857. Until that year, the site of Minneapolis was a part of the Fort Snelling military reservation, and though it was must advantageous for settlement the whole region about it was retarded in development until prac- tically all the rest of .Minnesota hail been opened to the Immigrant. This order of events led to the sei tlement of St. Paul on the east side of the river in 1838. By 1851, when the first settlement was opened on the west side of the river, St. Paul had made such progress that the growth of another great city nearby seemed impossible. Hudson, in his "A Half Century of Minneapolis." declares "that if conditions had made possible the establishment of the first settle- ment on the logical site between the fort and the Falls of St. Anthony, St. Paul might not have attained its pres- ent importance." For many years, the growing American Northwest looked to St. Paul for all of its supplies. In the early days the merchandise was freighted from the east by the way of the Ohio and Mississippi rivers. The hunters, trappers and pioneer farmers of the state and Northwest, brought their products to St. Paul, which had become a progressive community with promise of a brilliant future as a merchandising and transportation cen- ter. Notwithstanding the retarding in- fluences of the early government of thia empire, the rise of Minneapolis to its present position of importance was decreed in the pre-historic glacial days when the Falls of St. Anthony were formed. The city did not come by this prestige through any accidental or ar- tificial means. When a rush of wa- ter from the North encountered a rocky ledge 250 miles from its begin- ning, it marked the site of Minneapo- lis and determined its destiny. Other cities could have served as distribut- ing centers for supplies, but the pres- ence of the tremendous energy of the Falls of St. Anthony provided for the great manufacturing city that Min- neapolis is today. In the rise of Minneapolis is found one of the most remarkable instances of city building in history. In a little more than half a century, Minneapolis lias advanced from an obscure frontier village to a conspicuous place amons American cities — the metropolis of the great American Northwest, an -empire exceeding in extent the combined areas of France, Germany and Gnat Britain. An important industrial district, commonly referred to as Midway, grew up between Minneapolis and St. Paul. St. Paul is the capital of the state of Minnesota; Minneapolis the seat of the state's great university. Between them la- the grounds of tin- historic Fort Snelling and of the Minnesota State Fair. .* system of public parks has been developed, with a combined area of approximately 5,000 acres. To- gether the park boards of the two cities control both banks of the Mis- sissippi river from the heart of Min- neapolis to the fort. This is the only pan of this great river where both banks are dedicated to the perpetual enjoyment of all the citizens. In past years there have been outcropping of city jealousy, but in later years si. Paul and Minneapolis have come to realize that their interests are in common and they do not disagree up- on any Important problem. Visitors [.. Hi- Twin Cities find in them much ..t natural beauty to admire and much of past and modern history to inter- est. Nashville Nous. Thomas Joy of the Joy Floral Co. said that his army of clerks had had all they could do in waiting on the Easter trade. The vast shelving which had been filled with choice plants of all kinds had been thinned out to a mere skeleton and still buyers were numerous. As a novelty they had beautiful blooming white lilac and handsome specimen rhododendrons dec- orated with exquisite taste. A goodly showing of out-of-town orders helped dispose of the large stock. Mclntyre Bros., in their new West End store, were doing a large business. They too had to bring in extra help to handle the trade. They have a small greenhouse some thirty feet square right on the street and this was filled with beautiful plants and attracted a great deal of attention from the passers by. They have liv- eried delivery men, which is an in- novation here. Haury & Sons had a magnificent display of potted plants, largely lilies, though they had many other varieties of flowers. Their sales were tremen- dous and the firm members were smil- ing and happy. Geny Bros, declared that with all the increasing competition they did the biggest Easter business in their his- tory. In fact they said they had vir- tually cleaned up everything. M. C. P. Omaha Storm Ravages. The accompanying illustrations show the work of the cyclone Easter night at the greenhouses of Geo. Joslyn and Hans Jensen, Omaha. Neb. Mr. Joslyn's conservatories were called the most beautiful in Omaha and con- tained many rare and valuable orchids, palms and other tropical plants. He estimated his loss in orchids alone at $15,000. Mr. Jensen's loss was com- plete, everything being destroyed be- yond hope of repair. This Budding Knife Free The Unrivaled Henkel Knife Shown Above Ivory Handle and Fine English Steel Blade will be mailed absolutely free to anyone sending in Two New Subscriptions to The American Florist, the new subscribers being persons in the trade or trade employes. This knife cannot be bought anywhere for less than $1.25 and most dealers will probably ask more for it, as the price of ivory has been advanced recently. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICA0O. 592 The American Florist. April s, TheAmerican Florist Established 1885. Subscription. United States and Mexico. $1.00 a year; Canada $2.00; Europe ?aX Countries in Postal Union. $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from those in the trade. When sending us change of address always send the old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue the American Florist has iccepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier possible), as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for the opinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 60 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS. The Chicago spring show ( illus. I 581 — Exhibits show marked advance 581 — Retailers' exhibits 581 — Roses, cut blooms 582 — The awards 582 Cover design (illus. ) 582 Trinity church and churchyard, New York.. 584 Win. Dnckham (portrait) 584 Tin' retail trade 584 — Standing wreath, see supplement 584 — Tree blooms for the florist 584 The carnation ■' . ■ ■ 585 Massachusetts Hort. Society 585 Plant notes from England 587 Public and private grounds 589 Detroit 590 Columbus 590 Omaha 590 Philadelphia Florists' Club 590 Omaha storm ravages (illus.) 591 News from the convention city 591 Obituary — Frank Banning 592 —Geo. W. Iteigle 592 —Myron H. Mills 592 Society of American Florists' 592 New York state greenhouses 592 National Association of Gardeners 592 American Carnation Society 592 New York hotels 593 The Seed trade 610 — Illinois grower wants federal law 016 — Breck's club 616 — New- York seed trade notes 616 The nursery trade 622 — Seedless grapefruit next 622 — Evergreen cover shrubs 622 Cincinnati 594 Chicago 598 Cook County Flutists Ass'n 600 St. Louis 600 i 'hi. ago bowling 602 Milwaukee 603 Cleveland 604 Philadelphia 606 New York 008 Boston 608 Easter Trade in Brooklyn 609 Market Gardeners 620 — Prices of indoor fruits and vegetables. ...620 — Chicago vegetable growers association ...620 Missouri botauical garden 620 Springfield, O. — Geo. D. Leedle ad- vises us that all florists' stocks are unharmed by the floods in this vicinity and that mail and express are going forward promptly. Nicotine products of all the kinds used for fumigating under glass are scarce and almost unobtainable. Prices have advanced and the federal insec- ticide law is responsible for part of the advance. Our Supplements. Subscribers should see that they get copies of the fine supplementary illus- trations showing high grade design and decorative work. These fine sup- plements should be carefully preserved as they mean much to the retail flor- ists in dealing with their customers, illustrating as they do the various kinds of work that the everyday flor- ist is called upon to perform. The papers in which the supple- ments appear should be likewise pre- served, as they contain much valu- able data with regard to these spe- cial illustrations. Subscribers should see that they get every issue, as oth- erwise they may miss some of this high-grade work. Society of American Florists. The adjourned meeting of the soci- ety will be held in the lecture room in the new Grand Central Palace at the time of the International Flower Show, as follows : Monday, April 7, at 10 :30 a. m.; Thursday, April 10, 10:30 a. m. John Young, Sec'y. National Council of Horticulture. The second installment of articles for 1913 issued by the National Coun- cil of Horticulture, contains the fol- lowing : "Vegetables for City Back- yards," "The Soil Plants Like," "How Not to Sow Seed," "High Living at a Low Cost." These timely and prac- tical articles are issued to nursery- men, seedsmen, florists and the editors of local papers, and can be obtained upon application to the secretary, James H. Burdett, 1020 West 104th place, Chicago. McFarland Publicity Service. Jefferson Thomas, vice-president and manager of the McFarland Publicity Service, has resigned his position to take up the broader field of agricul- tural and general advertising with the Eugene McGuckin Company, Philadel- phia, Pa., as manager of the sales promotion department. Fred E. Rowe, who has been chief confidential as- sistant of the McFarland Publicity Service for the past two years, will succeed Mr. Thomas in this business. J. Horace McFarland giving to its ex- tension his increasing personal at- tention. New York State Greenhouses. FOR EXPERIMENTS IN FLORICULTURE. I have just been advised by Win. F. Kasting that a bill authorizing an appropriation of .$60,000.00 for green- houses at Cornell University, to be used in experimental work in flowers and vegetables, is very likely to pass the senate. On behalf of the legis- lative committee of the New York Florists' Club, I would urge every flor- ist in the state of New York to write to his senator at once urging him to vote for the bill. I would also urge all florists to write to Governor Wm. Sulzer, Executive Mansion. Albany, urging that he sign the bill. Stress should be laid on the fact that the florists want this appropriation, for the better development of horticulture in the state of New York, and that if the Empire state is to hold her pres- tige as a flower producer in competi- tion with other states, it is essential that this bill be passed and become a law. Patrick O'Mara. National Association of Gardeners. BOWLING TOURNAMENT. Entries to the bowling tournament of the National Association of Garden- ers, which will be held on Thum's al- leys, Broadway and 31st street, New York, on Wednesday, April 9, must be filed with the secretary of the associa- tion not later than nine o'clock on the morning of the tournament. To facil- itate completing arrangements, those intending to participate are earnestly requested to file their entries at once, sending them to M. C. Ebel, secretary, Murray Hill hotel, Park avenue and Fortieth street, New York, which will be the headquarters of the associa- tion during the show week. The sec- retary will be found at the hotel daily from 8 o'clock to 10 o'clock in the fore- noon, during the show week, except Wednesday, on which day he will be at Thum's alleys. No entries will be accepted after the tournament opens at 9 o'clock on the forenoon of April 9. Teams of three men, members of a local gardeners' or florists' club, and members in good standing either of the N. A. G. or S. A. F. will be eligible in the team tournament. One team only can be entered from any local club or society. All members in good standing of the N. A. G. or S. A. F. are eligible in the individual bowling tournament. Team bowlers can enter by waiving their team scores from counting in the individual tournament. Rules governing the tournament will be posted at the N. A. G. and S. A. F. headquarters in New York city on April 7 and 8, and on Thum's alleys during the tournament. A long list of prizes has been secured in which are included many valuable trophies. American Carnation Society. On account of the flooded condition of a large territory around Indianap- olis, Ind., which is making mail de- liveries very uncertain and in some di- rections impossible, it would be well for all those who are entering the com- petition in the carnation classes at New York to bring a list of their en- tries along to the show with them. Your entries may reach me at Indian- apolis, and if they do I will have your entry cards made out, but should they not reach me it would be a great help if you have a list with you. Please also note that sections A, B. C, D, G and classes 43 and 45 will stage April 8. Classes 42, 44, 46, 47 and 48 will be staged April 10. Through an error in printing the schedule for the entire show, classes 43 and 45 were included with the April 10 staging. Our classes 43 and 45 ap- pear as classes 441 and 443 in the Na- tional Flower Show schedule. Entries in Section E may be staged at any- time during the carnation show. We are planning to leave Indianapolis Sat- urday evening, April 5, and expect to arrive in New York Sunday evening at 5 p. m. Any mail which is not cer- tain to reach Indianapolis by Saturday morning should be addressed in care of Hotel Manhattan, New York. In the Dormer Memorial Medal class no medal will be awarded this year. Only a preliminary competition will be conducted, for which 50 blooms are re- quired. Bring with you the pink slip, which was sent you along with the re- ceipt for your dues. Without it you will be unable to get your season ticket to the show. A. F. J. Baur, Sec'y. OBITUARY. Frank Banning;. Frank Banning of Kinsman, O., a well known florist and landscape gar- dener, died recently at the age of 53 years. Mr. Banning was famous as a gladiolus specialist and also as a philanthropist. He obtained a gift of $7,000 from Andrew Carnegie for a public library at his home town and gave $6,000 himself toward the same project. George W. Reigle. George W. Reigle, Madison, Wis., president of the Dane County Horti- cultural Society, died March 20, aged 64 years. He had been in poor health for a period of two years. He was prominent in the horticultural circles of his home state and in the Dane County Agricultural Society. He is survived by a widow and one son. Myron H. Mills. Myron H. Mills died at his home in Binghamton. N. Y., March 15. He was one of the pioneer florists of his town, but had retired from business several years ago. He was 87 years of age. Three daughters survive him. /0'J- The American Florist. 593 New York Hotels. Hotel Martinique will be S, a. r. Headquarters. Single D >le Ri i R i One Two lit rn:i. Pei sou Persona Martinique, Broadway anil 82nd St $2.00 up $3.00 up w [stock, West 13d si .. near i :■ -Midway 2.00 up 3.00 up Astor, Broadway and 43d St. 2.50 up •-4.00 np UcAlpln, * Ireelej Sq. nnd Breads ay 1.60 up $1 for each extra person, Manhattan, 42d St. and Mad! son Ave 2.50 up ( 00 Dp Imperial, Broadway and :i2.i St 2.00 up : i . • m i up Grand Union, 42 St.. Grand Central Station 1. p -.< 0 op Grand, Broadway and -1st St. 1.50 up 2.00 np Prince George, 5th Ave. and 2Stli St 2.00 up 3.00 up Cadillac, Broadway and 43d St. 1.50 up 5 np York. TIM Ave. i 86th st... 1.60 up ! up Wolcott. 31st St. nnd 5th Ave. 2.00 up 5.00 up Mm i ay Hill. Park Ave. and •intli St 2.00 up 3.00 up Holland, 5th Ave. nnd 30th St 2.00 up 5.00 up Bristol. Yl'l West 40th St 1.00 up 1.50 up Earle, 103 Waverly Place 1.50 up i In ! discount to florists. American a b d European plans). Herald Square, 34th St. and Broadway 1.50 up 2.50 up Chelsea, w. 23d st 1.50 op Bxcepl as Btated, all these hotels are con- ducted on the European plan. •$8.50-§$2.50. STATEMENT OF THE OWNERSHIP. MAN- AGEMENT. CIRCULATION. ETC.. of The American Florist, published weekly at Chicago, III., required by the Act of August 24. 1912. NOTE -This statement is to be made in duplicate, both copies to be delivered by the publisher to the postmaster, who will send one copy to the Third Vssistant Postmaster General, (Division ot Classi- fication1 Washington. D. C, and retain th«- other in the tiles of the post office. Editor and Business Manager.— Michael Barker. 440So'uth Dearborn Street, Chicago. 111. Publisher, American Florist Company, 440 South Dearborn Street, Chicago Owners; (If a corporation, give names and ad- dresses of stockholders holding 1 per cent or more of total amount of stock.)— Estate of E. Asmus, W. Iloboken, N. I., M. Barker. 440 S. DearbornSt., Chicago, 111: ,W. Atlee Burpee. 485 N. Fifth St , Philadelphia. Pa . lohn Burton. Wvndmoor, Mont. Co.. Pa.; J. D. Carmody. Evansville Ind.; W. W. Coles, Maple Hill Rose Farms. Kokomo. Ind., Robt. Craig. 49th and Market Sts„ Philadelphia, Pa.; J. B. Deamud. 160 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago, 111.: James Dean. Freeport. L. I. N V.; Emresa J. Dickey, care of Byron Reed Co.. 212 S. 17th St.. Omaha. Neb.; Wm. Falconer, Allegheny CVnie- ten Pittsburg, Pa.; Halliday Bros., 11 E. Balti- more St., Baltimore, Md.; Maggie Harris. 55th and Spring-field Ave., Philadelphia, Pa.: Edwin Lons- dale. Lompoc. Calif.; Estate of F. R Mathison, Waltham, Mass.; John N. May. Summit. N. J.; F, R. Pierson.Tarrytown on-Hudson.N.Y.; Isaac D. Sailer, 1524 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia. Pa.; Estate of Louise Schiller, 2207 W. Madison St.. Chicago, III.: H. A. Siebrecht. New Rocheile. N. V.: W. J. Stewart, 11 Hamilton PI.. Boston, Mass.; J. C. Vaughan, M W. Randolph St . Chicago III.; Annie G.Whitnall.4001 Harvard blvd,.Los.\ngeles. Calif.; C. B. Whitnall. 026 Locust St.. Milwaukee, Wis. Known bondholders, mortgagees, and other security holders, holding 1 per cent or more of total amount of bonds, mortgages. orother securities. There are no bonds, mortgages or other securi- ties outstanding against The American Florist. American Florist Company. Michael Barker, Business Mgr. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 28th day of March 1913. Albert L. Koehler, Notary Public. [seal] (My commission expires Ma> 2. 1916.] Meetings Next Week. Baltimore, Md., April 7, 8 p. m. — Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Baltimore. Florists' Ex- - U.i n l''- Hall, St. Paul and Franklin streets. Butte, Mont., April 11.— Montana Florists* Club, i olumbus Gardens. S. Hansiu, Secre- tary, Weal Galena and Excelsior streets. Chicago, April 10, 6 p. m. — Chicago Florists' Club, In Union Restaurant) 72 West Randolph street. Chicago, April 6, 2 p. m. — Chicago Greenhouse Vegetable Growers' Association, Arcanum Hall, 7013 Ravenswood Park avenw Chicago, April 9. — Gardeners' and Florists' Union No. 10015, 230 North Clark street Cincinnati, 0., April 7, 8 p. m, — Cincinnati Florists' Society, Jabez Blllotl Flower Market. Cleveland, 0.. April 7, 7:30 p. m. — Cleveland Florists* Club, Progress Hall. 2610 Detroit ave- nue. Davenport. la.. April 10. Tri City Florists' chit.. i!.iu\ Miller, in.". 15th street, Rock Island, ill.. Secretary. (Hartford, Conn., April 11, 8 p. m. The Con Dectlcut Horticultural Society, County building. Madison, N. J., April 9, 8 p. m. Morris County Gardeners' and Blorlsts1 Society Via sonic Hall. New Orleans. La., April 7, 2 p. m. Gardei en' Mutual Protective Association, 1 1 » Ei change alley. New York. April 7. 7:30 p. m. \- ■ Florists1 Club, Grand Opera EIouBe building, New York, April 9. 4:30 p. m . — Horticultural Society ot New Xork :it American Uuseu Natural History. Norwich, Conn., April 7. New London County horticultural Society, Buckingham Memorial, Omaha, Neb., April 10, 8 p. m. —Omaha Blor isis- cinb. city Hall. Rochester. N. Y., April 7, 8 p. m. — Roches- ter Blorlsts1 Association, 07 Main Btreet. Scranton, Pa,, April 11, 7:30 p. m.— Scrnnton Florists' Club. T. B. McCllntock, Secretary, Scranton. Springfield. O., April 7.— Sprinfleld Florists' Club. Arthur I. .-nil.-. Secretary, Springfield, O. St. Louis, Mo., April 10, 2 p. m.— Sf. I i ■■ Florists' Club, Odd Fellows' building, Ninth and olive streets, Toledo. O., April 9.— Toledo Florists' Club. R. A. Kuhnko, Secretary. 929 Prouty avenue, Toledo, O. Wants, For Sale, Etc One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv. For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section. Where answers are to be mailed from this office ^nolose 10 cents extra to cover postage etc. Situation Wanted— Position as traveling sales- man for seeds, bulbs, plants or florists' supplies. Address Key 786, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— As a working foreman, single, strictly sober and a good grower of cut flowers and potted plants; good designer and hustler. Key 811. care American Florist. Situation Wanted- As Florist ar d gardener; well up in Carnation and Chrvsantb emum grow- ing. Single man; good re erence. Key 806, care American Florist Co. Situation Wanted— As florist and gardener in private place; Hollander; 10 years in this country; married, no children; life experience; can furnish the best of references. Address Key 801, care American Florist. Situation Wanted — Head gardener. Englishman, age 40, married, without family. Life experience- in all branches, including Orchids, Roses. Carna- tions, Mums. Early Forcing, fruit and vegetables, etc. Good references. E. Richmond, Elma Center. N. Y. Situation Wanted-A strictly first-class designer, decorator and storeman will be open for an en- gagement on or before May 1. First class references. Good wages expected. Eastern city preferred. Write at once, if you need such a man. A. F. F. care American Florst. 124 East 21th Street. New York. Situation Wanted— Landscape Architect (Ger- man^ 29 years of age, first-class technical and practical knowledge of landscape gardening. Ex- pert in layouts of artistic plans and estimates for municipal and private parks. Recently employed as manager for some of the largest landscape con- tractors of Germany. Excellent references. Address, Key 809, care American Florist. Situation Wanted-As head gardener and florist superintendent on private place; English, age 35, married, one child aged 8 years. At present en- gaged, but desire change; life experience in all branches — hot house plants, cut flowers and Emit under glass, vegetables, lawn perennials, and the general routine of a well kept estate; 4 \ i a is and a half in present place; first-class references, Address. K- y 813, can American Florist. Situation Wanted— On commercial or private place by an all around man with 20 years of prac- tical experience in this country and Europe; single. 35 years of age. Can furnish the best of recom- mendations from leading firms. Pot plants, rose--. carnations and landscape gardening a specialty. Stat-1 salary when writing. George Bakaitis, 5433 North Seeley aw. Chicago Situation Wanted— As head gardener or - inteiidetit. Good grower of cut flowers, pi-tt'ii pi ants, indoors and out doors ; vegetables and fruits Good experience 'n lawn and park work: under- stand management of private place park, ceme- tery, or institution. A-ni 30 years of age. married. no children. Have been in the gardening and florist business for 15 years. Can furnish best ref- erences to party requiring such a man. Address, Key 799. care American Florist. Help Wanted Two experii need Apply W. W. Haknakd Co . 233 W. Uadisoi rhi.ag". 111. Help Wanted — Flni inI and gardener for public park; must l>« competent for in and outside work state ex rx rii nci ana wages wanted. Sun oi r m; ks, 1 >avi nport, Iowa, Help Wanted— A bookkeeper who has had ex- perience in bookkeeping in a florist's store. Ad dress A. V. K., care American Florist 124 East 24th Street, New York. Help Wanted-Florist and gardener, competent to i.ike charge of greenhouse, garden and grounds al Mate Institution. Address St PERINTENDB.sT. State Public School, Owatonna. Minn. Help Wanted Honest young lady with some experience to take care of floral establishment in Chicago. Very good chance for advancement, with good salary. Key 805, care American Florist. Help Wanted — A 1st class! grower' of mums, carnations, and a general line of beddiDg plants. Must be able to take charge if necessary and show results; sober and a good worker; near Chicago. State wages ;md reference. Address Key 812, care American Florist. For Sale-Well located retail store, centrally located, doing good business for over five years. This is a rare opportunity, price very reasonable; going south object of selling. Key 804, care American Florist. For Sale or Lease-5 greenhouses at Madison. N. J.. 1 mile from station. 4H acresof la'ndt9*room dwelling, up-to-date, cheap, and low rent to pros pective buyer. Address, R. S., 265 Rosedah- Av< Madison, N. J. Public Sale- Of floral plant known as The Morris Floral Co , will be held at the east door of the City Hall, in Morris, III. Thr real estate con- sists of 6 acres of ground planted in all kinds of fruit trees and berries; 3 new greenhouses 28x125 feet and 12 smaller houses all in good condition. One 12 room dwelling bouse with all modern con veniences. One5-room cottage; big packing shed, cellar and barn. Ten per cent cash on day of sale and the balance when report of the sale is approved by the Court, Anna Krahn. Administratrix of the estate of Ivind Krahn, deceased. STOREMAN Good salesman and designer is desirous of securing a situation immediately in Chicago. For further particulars, ad- dress, Key 810, care American Florist. WANTED Gardener competent to take charge of country place. Flowers, shrubbery, veg- etables and chickens. New house. All year round position. Address, stating experience and references. JOHN F. JELKE, 759 S Washtenaw Ave., Chicago, m. WANTB r> A firm with a large retail trade in pot plants needs an expert grower in their pot plant department. He must be up- to-date. Steady position and good salarv. Married man preferred. Address, Key 808, care American Florist. The Chance of a Lifetime for a Hustling Gardener. Here isi big thins (or a practical man with a little money who wants to own a business. 12 acres of cultivated land, watered by a running brook, located on 2 main roads. 10 miles from Boston. 8 minutes from electric cars. 20 minutes from steam carv. City water piped all over the place- 15.000 feet of glass in three houses; 15.000 extra carnation plants and 40.000 joung plants, all of best varieties. Boiler house with cellar for 100 tons of coal. Large barn, stable room for two Modern '»-room house, electric light i water, lurnace heat. Plenty of office r ii in house. This propcrtv is in first-class con- dition and near a hi< market that will take all that can be grown under glass or in the open. You can receive further details by writing to The McFarland Publicity Service Box 675, Harrisburg, Pa. 594 The American Florist. April 5, Joseph Heacock Company's Palms% Ferns Home-Grown, Well Established, Strong and Healthy Kentia Belmoreana Pot Leaves In. hiph. Each 2Hin. 4 8 to 10 5-in. 6to7 18 50 6-in. 6to7 24 100 6-in. 6to7 26 125 6-in. 6to7 28 to 30 150 Cedar Tub Leaves In. high. Each 7-in. 6 to 7 34 to 36 2 50 9-in. 6 to 7 40 to 45 4 00 Cedar tub Leaves In. high Each 9-in. 6 to 7 42 to 48 5 00 9-in. 6 to 7 48 to 54 6 00 9-in. 6 to 7 5 ft 8 00 9-in. 6 to 7 6 to 7 ft 10 00 Doe. $ 1 50 6 00 12 00 15 00 18 00 Doz. 30 00 48 00 Cedar tub Plants 7-in. 4 9 in. 4 i 12 in. 4 12 in. 4 Pot Doz. 30 00 48 00 Each Kentia Forsteriana— Made up In. high Each 36 2 50 40 to 42 4 00 60 to 66 12 50 66 to 72 15 00 Phoenix Roebelenii 5-in., nicely characterized $1 00 6-in.. 18to20-in. spread 1 50 Cedar tub High Spread Each 7-in 18 in. 24 in $2 0C Cibotium Scheidei Spread Each 7-in. pot. 2 to2H feet $2 00 9 in. tub. 4 feet 4 00 12 in. tub. 6to8feet 8 00 We are growing all our Kentias above 6-inch size in neat Cedar Tubs, made especially for us, with electric wire hoops, and painted green. These tubs cost several times the price of pots, but we sell the plants at the same price as though grown in pots. The buyer has the advantage of receiving his plants without breakage of pots and in handsome tubs in which they have become well established, and in which they will continue to do better than in pots. When in Philadelphia Be Sure to Look Us Up We are easily reached— only 25 minutes from Reading Terminal, 12th and Market Streets, Philadelphia. We have fine train service — fifty trains each way every week day — so you can suit your convenience, 'both going and coming. Then you will see our Palms of all sizes, from 2V2-inch pots to 12-inch tubs. We are strong on Decorative Pa'ms, in 7-inch, 11-inch and 12-inch tubs (made-up or single plants), which we can supply in any quantity. All our Palms are home-grown (not an imported plant on the place), and well established in the tubs. They are strong and healthy. With increased glass devoted to our Palms, our stock is much larger than ever before and never in better condition. Railway Statioa , Jenkintown. JOSEPH HEACOCK CO., Wyncote, Pa. ANNOUNCEMENT. The cyclone of Easter Sunday, March 23rd, destroyed our new greenhouses at Lake Manawa, but the Large Greenhouse Place on East Pierce Street was unharmed. This place has several very fine crops of American Beauties, Roses, Carnations, Violets, etc., besides a fine collection of Blooming Plants. We are therefore in readi- ness to promptly fill your orders as heretofore, and will indeed appreciate your patronage. The destroyed greenhouses (each 60x1000 feet) will be rebuilt at once and we will be especially well prepared for a large additional business this coming fall. Yours very faithfully, J. F. WILCOX & SONS, Council Bluffs, Iowa. Cincinnaii. MARKET \\ I 1 1, .SUPPLIED. The Easter rush is over and the market is moving smoothly. There shonkl be a good opportunity for big business in the immediate future for the market is will stocked in every line. Nothing is lacking, from roses to wild smilax. The supply of roses is good and large, and includes princi- pally Killarney and White Killarney. Some very fine Richmond too, are com- ing in. American Beauty roses are again coming into crop. The receipts of each color of carnations are large and each one enjoys its proportionate share of the demand. The supply of Easter lilies is still large, but it can- not be ascertained now with any de- gree of certainty as to what their status in respect to supply and demand will be a few days hence. Smaller bulbous stock includes some excellent jonqui's and tulips. With sweet peas, it is the same old story. Those of quality sell well while poorer and shorter stock finds a small market. The offerings of lily of the valley are very large and very fine. Other stock includes orchids, gardenias, Spanish iris and snapdragons. The supply of decorative greens is large. C E. Critchell, after considerable difficulty owing to the impeding of transportation in the South by heavy rains, has at last received another car of wild smilax. The flower market firms did a rush- ing business on Saturday before Eas- ter. At times the place was so packed that it was almost impossible to move about. Tom Burnett had some fine schizan- thus for Easter. L. H. Kyrk handled them for him. P. J. dinger cut the first Spanish iris in this market this season. The Hill-Heller store had a very large and fine Easter display. H. 19*3- The American Florist. 595 The Big Blow That Did Not Blow Enough To Blow Down Any L and B Big Houses D HE recent far reaching destruction throughout the middle west of all sizes of various constructed green- houses points an object lesson we have been endeavoring to impress on grow- ers for years. Over and over again we have used these pages to show up the wind resist- ing strength of our Iron Frame con- struction. Some of the "wise ones" have gone so far as to flatly state that our houses "had too much iron in them," or that we "were unnecessarily fussy about the number of columns we placed in a house." Yes, and we have even been accused of being "behind the times" by not adopting some of the new-fangled fram- ing methods. It now happens that two of the biggest iron frame houses in the west were new-fangled construction and in that blow they went down like a pack of cards. Not a single Lord <5c Burnham house suffered. Of course, glass was broken, but the frame work on all sides stands firm and true today as when erected. It is apparent, then, that many growers have been led to put too much confidence in certain kinds of frame houses. The recent destruction of hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of houses simply backs up what we have been continually claiming; and that is — half the iron frame houses being put up by firms with but a few years experience in this type of construction are nowhere near as safe and sure as our Pipe Frame. It's not a question of how much iron you use in a house; but how that iron is put to use. Mind we don't claim that our Iron Frame houses will never be blown down, (although none ever has) but we do claim, that if any house will stand a blow, Lord & Burnham's will. Drop in at our show at the National Flower Show and talk over our blow- proof houses. If you can't come, let us come to you. X-,or»d «& Burnliam Co. SALES OFFICES: New York St. jauts Bld(i- Philadelphia Franklin Bank Bldg. Boston Tremont Bldg. Chicago Rookery Bldg. Rochester Granite Bldg. Toronto 271 JarvisSt. FACTORIES: Irvington, N. Y. Des Plaines. 111. 596 The American Florist. April 5, FOLDING FLOWER ..BOXES.. We can supply you with any size Flower Box you need. We carry the largest variety of colors. We can and do make prompt shipments at all times. Our prices are reasonable and a special discount will be allowed on quantity orders. Palm Green, Mist Gray, Mist Brown. Per ICO 16x 4 x3 $ 1.85 2lix 4 x3 2.15 18x5 x3 2.15 21x 5 x3 2.50 24x5 x3K 3.00 30x5 x3V2 3.30 36x .S*x3/* 4.50 21x 7 x34 3.25 24x 8 x4 3.85 24x 8 s5 4.15 28x 8 x4 4.35 28x 8 x5 5.00 36x 8 x5. Telescope. 7.00 40x 8 x5 " 9.00 42x 8 x5 11 00 30x10 x5 7.00 36x10 xS 9.00 42x10 x5 V 13.00 48x10 x5 15.00 White Glaze, Green Glaze Pink Glaze. K.x 4 20x 4 18x 5 21x 5 24x 5 30x 5 x3 x3 x3 x3 x3H \ZV2. 36x 5Hx3V2. 18x 6 x3H. 21x 7 21x 8 24x 8 24x 8 23x 8 28x 8 36x 8 40x 8 42x 8 36x10 42x10 48x10 x.3V2 k4 x4 x5 x4 x5 x5, Telescope. x5 x5 x5 ;-r 100 t 2.65 3.00 3.00 3.50 3.75 450 5.65 3.65 4.00 4.65 5.25 5.75 6.00 6.50 9.00 11.00 13.25 11 00 15 CO 18.00 Extra Heavy Spray and Design— Palm Green. 23x12x5. Telescopi 30xl2xh 20x12x8 12xl2xS 16x16x8 20x20x8 24x24x8 28x28x8 32x32x8 28\?2x8 24x14x8 30xl4xS 36x14x8 40x14x8 32x17x8 3hxl7x8 42x17x8 Per 100 . $ 7.50 10.00 ln.oii 9.00 10.00 13.00 15 00 1 25.00 16.00 12.50 14.50 16.00 17.5(1 16.00 18.50 20.00 Extra Heavy Spray and Design— Mist Gray, Mist Brown. Per 100 3Cxl2x 6 Telescope. $10.50 20x12.x 8 " 10.00 li,xli,x 8 " 10.50 20.x 20x S 13.50 24x24x 8 " 15.50 24x24x10 '• 2n.oo 28x28x 8 19.50 32x32x 8 '■ 25.50 24xl4x 8 " 13.00 30xl4x 8 " 15.00 voxWx 8 " 16.25 (OxUx 8 " 17.75 42x17x8 " 20 50 No printing charge on lots of 300 or over of assorted sizes. Samples of board mailed on application. Violet and Corsage Boxes. White and Violet Glaze, Per 100 7x4x4 $2.50 8x5x5 3.00 10x6x5H 3.50 12x8x5H 4.50 14x10x8, Telescope.... 8.50 Plain Violet. 7x4x4 1.75 8x5x5 2.25 10x6x5H 2.50 Hx8x5H 350 Mist Gray, Mist Brown. Palm Green. 7x4x4 2.50 8x5x5 2.75 10x6x5« 3.00 12x8x5Vs 3.50 15x6x5 3.50 14x10x8 Telescope.... 6.00 A. A. Arnold, 16-18-20-22 S. PEORIA ST., DBPT. F. Chicago GOODRICH HOSE For Greenhouse Use QUICKLY EARN THEIR COST. MOST DURABLE OF ALL HOSE. HERE ARE TWO BRANDS OF HOSE ESPECIALLY FITTED FOR GREENHOUSE USE: a |T QAM — Braided fabric, non-kink construc- ^\IVIVv»l™ tion, supplied in lengths up to 500 feet. A well balanced hose in even' particular. Excellent grade of rubber stock is used in the tube, cover and friction, and particular attention is paid to the grade, weight and mesh of the cotton fabric. Built in every way for just the sort of service it is likely to be put up against in Greenhouse use. pi f|RI\T^ —Wrapped duck construction. 1 LU1UJ1J Practically in a class by itself, with its extra heavy cover, strong duck and superior friction It is a popular hose and as its name indi- cates, particularly adapted for the use of Florists. We would like to send youliteratureandtellyoumoreaboutbothof the brands mentioned above. Butif inahurry for hose vou will run no risk iu ordering either. 'Goodrich made" Hose is never a chance, always an investment. THE B. F. GOODRICH COMPANY, Makers of Goodrich Tires and everything that's best in rubber. Factories, Akron, O.; branches in all leading cities. DARWIN TULIP CLARA BUTT. 2/3 natural size. DE GRAAFF Bros. Ltd. LEIDEN-HOLLAND. TULIP AND DAFFODIL GROWERS. '9'3* The Amer j ca n Fl o r i s t. 597 SEND ADS, NOW FOR THE GRAND National Flower Show Special Number = = = OF = » = The AMERICAN FLORIST To Be Issued APRir* 10 Which will contain general descriptions and illus- trations of the great exhibition to be held at the Grand Central Palace, New York, April 5-12 under the auspices of The Society of American Florists — in co-operation with — The American Rose Society, American Carnation Society, American Sweet Pea Society, American Gladiolus Society, and other organizations. '. F. LEAGUE. Team Standings. Won. Lost. Roses 37 29 Orchids 33 33 Won. Lost. Violets 31 35 Carnations ..31 35 Individual and team scores for games played March 26 : Carnations. Lorman ..201 159 238 Lieber'n ..114 128 136 Armstrong. 172 123 136 Ayers 199 182 159 A. Zeeh...l99 157 214 Roses. Goeriseh ..158 131 172 Hoefel'r ..150 115 106 Huebner .142 20S 183 Price 164 146 158 Berg 130 185 188 Totals.. .885 749 883 Violets. Cole 144 136 110 Jacobs .. .115 133 144 Wolf 181 169 164 Schultz ..148 119 171 J. Hueb'r.,191 162 171 Totals... 744 785 807 Orchids. Kranss ..157 180 154 Graff 199 155 157 Brostrom ..195 167 153 Econ'p'lus.198 164 114 J. Zech 139 184 170 Totals... 779 719 700 Totals.. .838 850 748 Will. Lorman broke the high game score record of the season when he rolled 238 in the last game played. John Huebner rolled 208 in the second and Allie Zeck 214 in the windup of the evening's schedule. Kalamazoo, Mich. — G. Van Bochove & Bro. report a greater trade this Eas- ter than last, the increase being 25 per cent. Prices remained the same as a year ago. The supply of plants and cut flowers was sufficient to meet all demands. Lilies, azaleas and ram- bler roses sold more readily than other plants. Kennicott Bros. Co. Wholesale Cut Flowers BOXWOOD-Extra Fine, $7.50 per case. 163=165 N. Wabash Av. CHICAGO L. D. Phone Central 466 § Budlong's e Blue Ribbon Valley, '9*3- The American Florist. 603 John F. Kidwell, President. Edward Mf.uret, Vice President. Geo. C. Weiland, Sec'y. Anton Then. Treas. WHOLESALE GIOTEPS sTCUT FL9WEDS*® PLANTS I W L. D. Phone Ka;dhoT;hM«176N.Micb^8J>Ave. Chjc.?\cjo ROSES- BIG SUPPLY OF CHOICE STOCK. ALSO A FANCY GRADE OF Carnations, Valley, Violets, Tulips, Sweet Peas, Lilies and all other seasonable Flowers and Greens. Current Price List, Subject to change without notice. Grade A B C 0 E American Beauties per dozen Killarney per 100 White Killarney •■ My Maryland Richmonds Mrs. Aaron Ward Sunburst Carnations Lily of the Valley .'.'.'.'.' '.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'. " Violets, Extra fine single " Double Sweet Peas Jonquils Tulips " Easter Lilies " Daisies Asparagus Plumosus Sprays.. Asparagus Sprengeri Sprays.. " Mexican Ivy Smllax ■' Galax, Green and Bronze per 100C Ferns Boxwood bunch Adiaritum per 100 $ 6 8. 8, $ 5.00 6.00 600 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 3.00 12.50 3.00 1.00 .75 1.00 3.00 3.00 10.00 1.00 3.00 2.00 12.50 75 $ 4.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 2.00 .75 2.00 2.00 $3 00 4.00 4.C0 4.00 4.00 1.50 2.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 Milwaukee. BUSINESS KEEPS UP. Considering that usually the week following a holiday is a dull one, local florists are well pleased with the week just passed. Both the wholesaler and retailer were kept very busy for the entire week. Carnations moved well bringing fair prices, but a drop Is much in evidence for the coming week. There are plenty of roses of a fine quality. Lily of the valley is moving well and there is enough to supply the demand. The single violets are prac- tically a thing of the past but the double ones are coming in as usual and find ready sale. There are plenty of sweet peas of a fine grade. Easter lilies are not moving very readily and there are enough greens to fill all or- ders. NOTES. The match game arranged between the Chicago and Milwaukee florists took place at Milwaukee March 30 and was well attended. The Milwaukee boys gave their neighbors a better run than in previous years. The first game went to Chicago by 14 pins, then Mil- waukee got busy and came back by a lead of 75 pins in the second, but the third session proved our downfall, as usual, with poor scores which spoiled the only chance Milwaukee had of win- ning a series from Chicago. Never- theless, we are game Ioosers. The sec- ond and third team from Chicago cer- tainly went some, shooting far ahead of their opponents. The attendance was very good and all report a jolly, time. There were a number of ladies present, the Chicago boys bringing some rooters with them that certain- ly helped to make things interesting. After bowling a light lunch was served and everybody left, saying it was a day well spent. The special car in which the Chicago boys arrived left at PULLMAN EQUIPMENT Pullman Equipment is essentially similar on all main lines of travel, but one finds the newest little refinements of service upon those lines which match it with their up-to-date Chair Car and Coach Equipment. Pullman builds the best cars, and the Chicago Great Western runs the best cars Pullman builds. THE GREAT WESTERN LIMITED the spotless steel train of solid Pullman Equipment leaves Chicago Grand Central Depot at 6:30 p. m., arrives St Paul 7:30 a. m., Minneapolis 8:05 a. m. After theatre train leaves Chicago 11:00 p. m., arrives St. Paul 1:35 p. m., Minneapolis 2:10 p. m. Chicago Great Western A. L. Craig, G. P. A. 1139 People's Gas Building, Chicago. !) p. m. for Chicago. Arrangements were made for a return match, which is expected will take place at Chi- cago April 13. All florists wishing to attend are welcome to take the trip and help root for Milwaukee. Partic- ulars will be announced later. The wedding of Miss Anna Holtz, daughter of Gustav Holtz, and B. Schraufnagel took place Thursday evening, March 27. Mr. and Mrs. Schraufnagel are spending their honey- moon in northern Wisconsin, and upon their return will take up their resi- dence in this city. Their many friends extend congratulations and best wishes. Gust Rusch & Co. are receiving some very fine mignonette, sweet peas, car- nations and roses which find ready 604 The American Florist. Aj>ril 5, RED AND BROWN Magnolia Leaves 75c Per Hamper Choice stock. Guaranteed satisfactory. Standard size Hampers. This SPECIAL OFFER is GOOD for a SHORT TIME ONLY Or*do:r Your" JS«]pi3ly Ncrw^TQ-DAY H. W1TTBOLD 56 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO, ILL. ERINt&KLINGEL WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 East Randolph Street l. d. Phone, Randolph 6578 CHICAGO, ILL sale. This firm reports business as very satisfactory for the past week. R. Letiz had the misfortune of hav- ing his auto damaged by fire last week, but he expects to have it in working order shortly. He reports business as very good. The opening of Lefly's large depart- ment store kept most of the local flor- ists busy Tuesday and the demand for flowers was very noticeable. The C. C. Pollworth Co. reports busi- ness good for the past week and the quality of stock fine, with enough to fill all orders. The_Holton & Hunkel Co. has a heavy cut of lilies on. This firm is also cutting some exceptionally fine, roses. The scores of the Chicago-Milwau- kee bowling contest were as follows : FIRST TEAMS. Milwaukee. Chicago. Holton . . .146 1S1 1 10 Fischer .171 167 1S6 Poul .... 163 18S 142 Price .158 120 16t; Keltner . . 1 15 155 l < •• ; T.orniitii .194 16 i 154 Rusch . . .203 171 135 .1. Zech.. IS.". 14.-, 101 Fox .105 133 lfiS A. Ze'cli Totals . .156 147 192 Totals.. .852 S28 700 B64 730 880 SECOND TEAMS. Milwaukee. Oh icago. Currie .100 I7r, m; GraB 190 202 218 Leideger .108 134 147 Huebner 2 ii; lso 203 Eggbrecht 148 141 180 Wolff . . .100 200 175 Schultz . . .153 IOC. 1 to Krauss .150 157 120 Gulbrut .160 17."i 1 18 Byers Totals.. 17s jo ; I.',:; Totals. . .825 731 701 S84 942 878 THIRD TEAMS. Milwaukee. Oh caso. .160 08 130 Armstr'ng 1 15 155 lso Hallklav .122 160 153 Winti-i si.it 110 114 137 Schmelle .123 151 It" i ..!.■ . . . l.-.l l.-,r, 154 Leitz .126 103 115 Welsh .. 163 17.", 144 Oestr'ch'r 101 106 122 Jacobs I'otals 152 181 150 Totals. 632 <;-7 630 694 777 705 g r. Lima, O. — Henry Mueller, who for the last four years has operated the Hillside Greenhouses under lease, has purchased the property and renamed it the Pleasant View Greenhouses and Gardens. Cleveland. i:t SINESS TAKES SLUMP. Business the past week took a de- cided slump, but considering, the wjeather- no more could be expected. Pink and White Killarney roses are arriving in large supply and stock is generally good. Aaron Ward roses are in good supply, but the demand for corsage bouquets is not very heavy, and violets are little in demand. Sweet peas are good stock and clean up daily. Bulbous stock, except lilies, is on the decline. Most growers do not want to see any more until next year. Easter and calla lilies are plentiful and large lots can be had at reduced prices. Carnations are not so plentiful and all grades clean up daily. Lily of the valley is still short of the demand, as are good orchids. Greens of all kinds are plentiful. Numerous shipments of \iolets.and fancy and dagger ferns, which the express companies could not deliver to points in the southern part of the state, were delivered to local wholesale houses here for disposal. These shipments came mostly from New York and Massachusetts. Ship- ping facilities were badly hampered by the floods, and many shipments were delayed or did not get away at all, as only one or two roads could get out of the city limits owing to the flood. Southern smilax orders can not be filled in full. NOTES. Saywell Bros, have opened a retaH flower store at the corner of East One Hundred and Eleventh street and Su- perior avenue. They have greenhouses on Lake View road, and until recently confined themselves chiefly to vegeta- bles, growing a few outdoor flowers and some potted plants. Miss Jane Eadie of the Jas. Eadie Co., 927 Euclid avenue, died Saturday evening, March 29, at the residence of her sister, Mrs. Salter, 1511 East One Hundred and Eighth street. Services were held at Wade Memorial church, Tuesday, April 1, at 3 p. m. ^Budlong's e Blue Ribbon Valley. Magnolia Leaves Cycas Leaves AMERICAN OAK SPRAYS Ruscus Wiite lor samples. OSCAR LEISTNER, 17 ^hS1" stre£t Selling Agents for OVE GN ATT Hammo-d, bid A. M. Albrecht had his automobile stalled late Easter Sunday while it was loaded with plants. Only a part of them were delivered, via the street car route; the balance were charged to loss. F. Burger has a new auto delivery wagon, with a covered top, used most- ly in hauling plants, etc., to the market from his greenhouses, and delivering his funeral work designs. John Blechschmid had the misfor- tune to lose another horse this week. This is the second one to die inside of a period of about seven months. C. F. B. Springfield. Mass. — The Springfield Amateur Horticultural Society plans to hold a flower show each month dur- ing the summer. Pittsburg, Pa. — A recent issue of the Press contains a picture of the E. C. Ludwig baseball club. Mr. Lud- wig's two sons are members of the team. With Mrs. Ludwig. Mr. Ludwig and sons will attend the Third Na- tional Flower Show in New York. 19*3- The American Florist. 605 Tk. L. RANDALL CO,, Chicago's Largest Wholesale Cut Flower and Supply House 66 K. Randolpli Street, Phone Central 7720. CHICAGO Everything in Cut Flowers and Supplies. -Send Your Orders for Seasonable Flowers to CHAS. W. McKELLAR 22 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO. Large Supply of Orchids, Vio- >• lets and Other Season-able '• Stock. •) c = Long Distance Phone Central 3598. We have a big supply of Mexican Ivy and a surplus of choice MAGNOLIA LEAVES. H. WITTBOLD 56 Randolph St., CHICAGO Pliom- Randolph 4708 Joseph Ziska 151-153 N.Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Wire Designs and Wholesale Florists' Supplies Write for Our New Catalog ZECH&MANN Wholesale Florists Room 218, 162 N. Wabash A v., Chicago Telephone, Central 3284. John Kruchten, Wholesale Cut Flowers 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO ROSES and CARNATIONS Our Specialties. HOERBER BROS. wholesale Cut Flowers Growers ol vut "M"c" Telephone Randolph 2758. Greenhouses: DES plaines, ILL. Store: 162 N. Wabash Ave-, CHICAGO g Budlong's e Blue Ribbon Valley, Bata via Greenhouse Co. KILLARNEYS BEAUTIES CARNATIONS 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO And All Other Seasonable Flowers at Lowest Market Prices. E.C.AMUNGC0. THE LARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED, MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO. 68-70 E. RANDOLPH CHICAGO. STREET L. D. 'Phones Central 1978 and 1977. Mention the American Florist when writing VtioMe Hover VhHsfis Chicago. April 2. Per doz. Roses, Beauty, specials $4 00 36in 3 00 30-in 2 50 28-in 2 00 15-20-in 1 25@ 1 SO 12-in 75 Per 100 Short $600 Killarney 4 00@1C 00 White Killarney • 4 00@10 00 Richmond 4 00010 00 Prince de Bulgarie 4 000 12 00 Radiance 4 00@12 00 My Maryland 4 00010 00 Melody 4 00012 00 Mrs. Jardine 4 00@1() 00 Lady Hillingdon 4 00012 00 Sunburst 4 00012 00 Carnations 1 00© 3 00 Daffodils 3 00 Cattleyas per doz., 6 00® 7 50 Gardenias 2 00© 4 00 Jonquils 3 00 Lilium Harrisii 10 00012 50 Tulips 3 00® 5 00 Violets 50® 1 00 Valley 3 00® 4 00 Sweet Peas 1 00® 1 50 Adiantum Croweanum 1 00 Boxwood per lb.. 25 Ferns per 1000. 2 00(82 50 Galax " 1 25 Leucothoe 75 Mexican Ivy. ..per 1000. 5 00@6 00 Plumosus Strings.. each. 50® 60 Smilax per doz., 2 0002 50 Sprengeri, Plumosus Sprays 3 00034 00 George Rein berg Wholesale Florist Extra fancy American Beauty, Richmond. KUlarney and White Killarney roses. All orders given prompt attention. Try us. 162 N.Wabash A v., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing WietorBros. ™ow^ CUT FLOWERS All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 162 N. Wabash Ave, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing Chicago Carnation Co. Wholesale Florists, 30 £. Randolph St , Chicago L. D. Phone, Central 3373. Mention the American Florist when writing W. P. KYLK JOSEPH FOKRSTKF Kyle & Foerster WHOLESALE FLORISTS 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Long Diitance Pbona. Randolph 3619. Mention the American Florist when writing ~ CUT* LOWER *™ fc^ " IMNO WABASH AVE ™W ' ^ i^NECElfTUaJS!, 606 The American Florist. Aprd5t Everything in the line of Cut Flowers, Plants and Florists' Supplies. MILWAUKEE, WIS. HOLTON & ItUNKEL CO. 462 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens Green Sheet Moss For lining'hanging baskets, for decorating show windows, for covering soil on pot plants, etc. 1 Bale 15 bundles) $1.25 5bales (25 bundles) 6.00 GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER, Wholesale Florist. ST. LOUIS, MO. Phlladelpnia. BUSINESS QUIET. The general business of the flower stores has been quiet. With the ex- ception of wedding decorations there is not much doing. The stock of flowers, is more than ample and prices have sagged considerably. The fea- ture of the market is the the American Beauty rose, which is now coming in in large quantities, which condition the growers say will prevail for the next month. The best stock is offered for .$25 a hundred and window displays are seen in several of the stores which are pushing this variety before the new price, which is so far below that of the season, becomes common. All other varieties are to be had in quan- tity and of fine quality. Killarney roses are seen with three to four-foot stems, and exceptionally fine blooms, the best so far this season. Carna- tions are in full supply and of very good quality. There are rather more than the market will take, so that the street men get theirs at much their own prices on Saturday. The business done by these people on Saturday last cut quite a figure in the trade. They are barred from the principal streets, but it is astonishing how they take ad- vantage of every opportunity. The alteration of a building gives a chance and an arrangement is made with the contractor, who sets back a little and a full-fledged temporary station is at once established. On Twelfth street, from Market to Filbert, some ten or twelve stands which handle low-grade stock, the accumulation of the week, do a great business on Saturdays in favorable weather. The popular price for carnations is two dozen for a quar- ter and to one who only handles fresh stock it is surprising to see what truck people will carry away at these fig- ures. Much of the stock handled by the men with regular stands is good and fresh and brings prices that com- pare favorably with those of the stores. Violets are about gone. There are a few offered but they are not satis- factory. Sweet peas are in good de- mand, as is snapdragon, both of which flowers are now at their best. Easter and calla lilies are very plentiful and prices rule low. NOTES. The clean-up by the growers of Easter stock was very satisfactory. W. K. Harris sold out almost to a plant the immense stock that was of- fered for Easter. It was the same at the Robert Craig Co. establishment. Everything salable, and the stock here GUST. RUSCH & CO. Utefc^ Wholesale Florists «^^| Wk Jobbers in j>^Sg>3L FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. S^flB^Vi Phone Main 1245. P.O. Box 206. ^0ffr waukeeSt., MlIW3UK66,WlS. Vltotole Hover Motets Philadelphia, April 2. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, extra 50 00@60 00 first 2000@35 00 " Brides and Maids 4 00@12 00 " Killarney 4 00@15 00 " White Killarney 4 00@15 00 " Liberty 6 00015 00 Carnations 3 00@ 5 00 Cattleyas 35 00@50 00 Daffodils 2 50@ 3 00 Freesias 3 00@ 600 Gardenias.... per do?.. 1 00® 2 00 Lilium Harrisii 8 00@12 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00@ 5 00 Calla Lilies 10 00@12 00 Marguerites 1 50@ 3 00 •Snapdragons 10 00@20 00 Sweet Peas 75@ 1 50 Violets, single 75@ 1 00 double 75@ 1 00 Asparagus per bunch, 50 Tulips 2 000 4 00 Pittsburg, April 2. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 50 00 extra 30 00 No. 1 1500 Killarney 3 00@10 00 My Maryland 3 00@10 00 Richmond 3 00@l(i 00 Carnations 3 00 Calla Lilies 12 00 Freesias 3 00 Gardenias 3 00 Daisies 2 00 Cattleyas 50 00 Violets 50@ 75 Sweet Peas 75@ 1 00 Lilium Longiflorum 1200 Lilium Rubrum 8 00 Lily of the Valley 4 00 Daffodils 3 00 Tulips 3 00 Paper White 3 00 Romans 2 00 Poeticus Narcissus 1 00 On eid i n ms 4 00 Lilac per bunch. $1 00 Asparagus Sprengeri, per bunch, 35@40 Sprays per bunch, 35@40 Milwaukee. April 2. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, per doz,,2 00@5 00 White and Pink Killarney. 4 00@10 00 Richmond 4 00@10 00 Carnations 1 50@ 3 00 Callas perdoz., 8 00@10 00 Easter Lilies... 6 00@10 Oo Lily of the Valley 3 00 Sweet Peas 50® t 50 Tulips 3 00 Trumpet 3 qq Paper White..... 2 00@ 3 00 Violets. Wisconsin grown 50@ 75 Asparagus per string, 50 Sprengeri, per bunch, 35 Ferns, fancy per 1000. $2 50 For the Southwestern Market. Ribbons and Chiffons 10 inch silk chiffon special at 10c per yard. This is fancy goods at a very low figure. All colors. WINDLER WHOLESALE FLORAL GO. 1310 Pine Street ST. LOUIS, MO. Berger Brothers FLOWER MARKET, 142 North 13th St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Easter Lilies, Tulips, Daffodils, Violets, all the popular roses. Instant delivery. RICE BROTHERS Wholesalers of Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Minneapolis, Minn. Fresh Cut Valley AT ALL, TIMES C. A. KUEHN, ST* 1312 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. A Complete Line of Wire Designs. H. G. BERNING Wholesale Florist, 1402 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. WIM. C. SMITH Wholesale Floral Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Both L. D. Pho'oei. ST. LOUIS, MO Supplies and Everything in Season always on hand i9'3> The American Florist. 007 Best Beauties— 100, $25.00. , —t. "ST. Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs. __-._„ <1>. L Jl., Il.it. il..lL li.t.,aiiAAA AAj THE J. M. McGuflough's Sons Go, Wholesale Commission Florists. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Special attention given to Shipping Orders Jobbers of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, SEEDS and BULBS. Price List on Application. 316 Walnut St., CINCINNATI, OHIO.; Phone Main 4598. ________ 34-36 Third Ave. East, CINCINNATI, OHIO Wholesale CommlssionFlorLst Consignments Solicited Complete Stockof Florists' Greens and Supplies St. Louis. April 2. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, long per doz.. 4 00 Roses, Beauty, medium 8 00®15 00 Roses. Beauty, short stems 3 00® 6 00 Killarney 4 00® 8 00 My Maryland 4 00® 8 00 " White K Harney 3 00® 8 00 Carnations 2 00® 3 00 Lilium Rubrum 8 00 Valley 4 00 Violets 40© (O Sweet Peas 20® 60 Asparagus Sprengeri 2 00® 3 00 Asparagus Plumosus. per bu..35@60 Ferns. New. Fancy 175 Galax per 1000. 1.25 1508 The American Florist. April 5, New York. BUSINESS EXTREMELY POOR. Gloom hovered over the wholesale district nearly all the past week. Busi- ness did not look very favorable on the Monday after Easter, but it was not expected that the bottom would fall out as it did by the middle of the week. Roses took an astounding drop and bulb stock and carnations were little better. Violets were also arriving — and that is about the best that can be said for them. The mar- ket is now flooded with yellow nar- cissi that have been shipped here from Richmond and Portsmouth, Va. It will be surprising if enough is realized <>n more than half of them to pay the expressage. A contributing feature to the bad business of the past week was the weather, which in the earlier days was unseasonably warm and at times sultry. Much stock arrived in poor condition and nothing would keep for any length of time. There was great slaughter in long stem American Beauty roses, prices going as low as ,1!5.00 to .$10.00 a 100. March 2S was decidedly colder and there was a bet- ter feeling, but stock continued very low and it looks as though a season of glut in the market has arrived. There was a slight improvement in the cut flower market on Saturday, March 29, but prices were very low. Monday, March 31. — The market is glutted with stock and conditions could not be much worse. While we quote prices on good stock that sells, much is going at the buyer's own price and all that is being bought seems to make but slight inroads on the stock of the wholesalers. The weather has again turned warm and there is no relief for the market in sight. NOTES. The work of fitting up the new store of John S. Nicholas in the Grand Cen- tral Terminal is now well advanced, and he will soon take possession. Af- ter looking over this store we found that Mr. Nicholas had rather under- rated than overrated its possibilities. Its expanse of plate glass fronting on Forty-second street is very large and there will be few stores in the city that can compete with it in oppor- tunities for display. Robert Clucas, son of Robert W. Clucas, the well known nurseryman of Sparkhill, N. Y., died March 2G of ap- pendicitis. Misfortune has recently fallen heavily on Mr. Clucas. On March 17 his barn and all its con- tents, including horses and wagons, was destroyed by fire and the stable- man who slept there was burned to death. N. Christatos arranged a fine deco- ration for the Ladies' day reception at the National Democratic clubrooms March 27. Many white roses and other white flowers were used, the fa- vors being orchids. The work of dec- orating was done by Charles Bird and Robert Christatos. The latter is a nephew of the proprietor of the store. Mrs. Henry Gottleib, mother of Myer Gottleib, the well known retailer o£ Madison avenue and Fifty-eighth street, died March 23, aged 63 years. Mrs. Gottleib was highly esteemed by a large circle of friends. She is sur- vived by a husband, three sons and three daughters. Visitors to the show will do well to be on the lookout for Reed & Kel- ler's exhibit of florists' supplies. The always original Mr. Reed is believed to have had several new and very use- ful inventions up his sleeve in antici- pation of this show. At the several retail stores of Her- man Warendorff on March 31, the day's receipts were turned over to Mayor Gaynor's fund for the relief of the Ohio flood sufferers. Harry Philpot arrived here from England March 28 and will remain till after the Flower Show. On his ocean voyage he was accompanied by W. Wells, the well known English chrys- anthemum expert. Among the visitors of the past week was Thomas Roland of Nahant, Mass. Mr. Roland is deeply interested in the flower show and it is expected that his plant display will be a large fea- ture. The plant auction houses are very active. On March 2S the Elliott Auc- tion Co. sold a great stock of dwarf, tree and climbing roses, rhododen- drons and other plants and shrubs. The Macniff Horticultural Co. held an auction on April 1 and will hold another April 4 to dispose of a large stock of boxwood, evergreens and roses. Wm. C. Richards, treasurer of the New York Florists' Club, is assisting Secretary Young in preparing Tor the show. A. F. F. Boston. USUAL AFTER-EASTER SLUMP. With the usual clock-work regular- ity after a holiday the market went to pieces Monday. We had a fine Eas- ter week and then an accumulation on the benches. Saturday the weather conditions were good and trade bright- ened and buying was more noticeable. American Beauty roses and everything else took a tumble. There is plenty of everything and the quality is good in all lines. NOTKS. We were sorry to see reports that S. J. Reuter of Westerly, R. I., had had a paralytic shock. At present writ- ing we have favorable reports as to his recovery. Mr. Reuter, as we have known him for many years, was a hard working, conscientious man, and built up his present large business by upright methods. We can ill afford to have such men as he drop out, and we sincerely hope Mr. Reuter will re- gain his health and enjoy many years of well-earned comfort. We have had all kinds of weather the past week from Go degrees one af- ternoon to 30 degrees at night, with thunder and lightning. A severe wind and rain storm hit this vicinity Thurs- day. While we have heard of no dam- age to greenhouse property the dam- age to manufacturing plants close to the rivers has been large, dams, bridges and roads in some places being washed away. Lawrence, Springfield and the adjoining towns are heavy sufferers. The finest yellow Marguerites in the market come from N. A. Hudson, Na- tick. Mr. Hudson has been growing them for years, in fact that is his spe- cialty and he tells us that the plants never have had any natural fertilizer. Commercial fertilizer is the only thing used, and by the looks of his plants and flowers he certainly has had won- derful success. Down in South Natick, beside John Barr and the millionaires, Chamberlain & Gage have located their gladioli farm. Merton Gage is well known to the trade, and especially in the Glad- ioli Society, of which he is secretary. With his past experience we have no doubt of his future success in his pres- ent location. The best snapdragon we have seen is from Jas. Wheeler, Natick; good flowers and stems four feet long. Penn, the Florist, gave a banquet to his employes one night last week. Mac. Auburn, Ind. — The greenhouses of Ten Eyck & Son were damaged in the recent big wind storm. Glass on one house was badly broken up and the stack was damaged. Baltimore. BUSINESS BRISK. The florists' windows on Charles street were masses of spring flowers for Easter as were the markets and the streets leading to the markets. Pots of hyacinths, lilies, azaleas, vio- lets, etc., and the street men with their baskets of cut roses, violets and carnation, etc., made a charming pic- ture. The early Easter made the out- of-door stock impossible. March has been cold and some of the florists who expected their crops to lie on time were disappointed, the bulk being just a week later. Yet, there were fine roses, if not so plentiful, on the mar- ket and violets and carnations galore. Business seemed to be brisk. NOTES. John Cook of Catonsville, the ruse specialist, who spent the winter at Miami, Fla., has returned. Mr. Cook has seven new roses growing which he will enter in competition with the floriculturists and horticulturists of this country and Europe for a prize of $1,000 to be offered by the city of San Diego, Calif., and also a valuable silver cup to be offered in the Panama- Pacific Exposition rose contest in 1915. Mr. Cook is- well known as a seedling rose producer. Some of the well known roses he has produced are Radiance, My Maryland, Admiral Schley, Balti- more, Helen Gould, and a number of others which have won great admira- tion and are still popular. The next meeting of the Gardeners' Club will be held Monday, March 24, at the club room. The club held its annual banquet March 10. I. H. Moss has fully recovered from an attack of neuritis and was very busy with the Easter trade. E. W. and L. C. Stevenson have completed and are living in their new cottages at Aigbarth Park. A number of local florists expect to go to New York for the International Flower Show, April 5. Michael Hannigan of Pikesville is shipping some very fine roses to the Florists' Exchange. Boyd Merritt is preparing to increase his range of glass this spring. B. THE BOOK OF GLADIOLUS THE first authorita- tive book on this bulb ever printed in America, or possibly the world, issued April 1,1911. This 120 page book, written by Mat- thew Crawford and Dr. Van Fleet, con- stains many chapters i covering all sides of I growing, propagating | storing, etc., and also some pagesofvaluable cultural notes gath- ered from reliable sonrces, A necessity for both amateur and grower. The book is bound in cloth and fully illustrated. PRICE, POSTPAID, $1.25 AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 So. Dearborn St. CHICAGO. '9'3- The American Florist. ooo PHILADELPHIA NIW YORK WASHINGTON S. S. Pcnnock-Mcchan Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 109 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Everything in Cut Flowers. PERCY B. RIGBY, Treasurer. Everything in supplies. 9uAurr/ •UAll** OFFICIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors on gummed paper: your card. etc.. in black and leal adopted by theS. A. F. in red Price per 500. $2.85: per 1000. $4.50. Samples on request. Electro of leal, postpaid. 11.25. Cash with order. AMERICAN FL0BIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St. Chicago \ Budlong's e Blue Ribbon Valley. Easter Trade in Brooklyn. At Robert <:. Wilson's, Fulton street and Green avenue, it was staled that iliey had hail a great Easter. It is understood that Mr. Wilson will sell Rowers in the Grand Central Palace during the flower show. John Mangan, formerly well known in the wholesale trade of New York as an employe of Frank Millang, now has a good retail store at 413 Yates avenue; He had an exceptionally good Easter trade. M, Grotewahl, who has a nice store and conservatory on Keid avenue, re- ports that it was the best Easter trade he ever had and that he was com- pletely sold out. Mrs. John S. Zscharna, who since the death of her husband has contin- ued the business at 417 Nostrand ave- nue, was well pleased with the Easter business. The numerous Brooklyn, N. Y., re- tailers, so far as heard from, are well satisfied with Easter business. The plant trade was particularly good. Fred Muchmore. 1164 Fulton street, "reports excellent business and every- thing sold. His stock of plants was very fine. James Mallon's Sona had a fine business at both their Borough Hall and Smith street stores. A. F. F. Jersey City. May F. Kendall, who was with E. Bonnot for seventeen years, has now a nice store of her own at 532 Jer- sey avenue and is doing a good busi- ness. John F. Madden, who has a very fine retail store at 76S Berger avenue, is very busy and reports having had an excellent Easter business. Chas. Balling, who has a neat range at S84 Montgomery street and makes a specialty of forcing bulbs, says it has been a poor season. Since the death of John Pearson his business has been continued by his family and seems properous. Daniel Cole, once a well known re- tail florist of this city, is no longer in the cut flower trade. A. F. F. Montreal. EVERYTHING SELLS OUT. Judging by reports from the various stores there appears to be no Increase in the Easter trade this year over last season, and that is by no means unfavorable for everything was sold out on both occasions. Probably the receipts will be larger than ever. Prices were not higher but the stock was of better quality and naturally more ex- pensive. Plants again were in favor over cut flowers. This even applies to lilies. As long as a lily could be had in a pot it was bought up in prefer- ence to the cut flower of which some were seen on Sunday. Roses in pots were very good and sold from one dollar up to five dollars. Some of the very large azaleas were hard to sell Paul Meconi Wholesale Florist 55-57 West 26th Street NEW YORK CITY Telephone: 3864 MadUon Square ViloMe How Mkfets New York. April 2. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 37 0O@47 00 extra and fancy .. 2 00@ 5 00 No. land No. 2... 500 2 00 Bride, Bridesmaid special. 2 00@ 5 00 extra and fancy 2 00@ 3 00 No. 1 and No. 2 50@ 1 00 Killarney. My Maryland.. special 5 00® 7 00 extra 3 00© 5 00 No. 1 and No 2 50@ 2 00 Queen, special. 7 00® 9 00 Red, special... 7 00f«. 9 00 Hillingdon, Aaron Ward. 8 OOfelO 00 " Richmond 5 00(810 00 Sunburst, special 3 00@12 00 " Taft, special 9 00@12 00 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer,special.l2 00@17 00 Carnations 50@ 2 00 Jonquils 50® 1 00 Cattleyas 25 00@60 00 Gardenias 10 00@20 00 Tulips 50® 1 00 Lilies. Longiflorum and Harrisii .. 5 00® 6 00 L. Rubrum 6 00 Lily of the Valley 1 00® 3 00 Sweet Peas.. per doz. bunches. 50@1 00 Violets 10® 20 Adiantum Croweanum 15® 50 Asparagus Plumosus...doz. bchs. 1 50® 3 00 Smilax per doz. strings. 1 00® 1 25 Lilac. — per bunch, 25@50c while .the ordinary sizes sold without trouble. Made-up baskets sold well, except the very large ones. There seemed to be an absence of the best customers. At least everybody was sat- isfied with something next to the best. However, the quality of the stock was excellent. NOTES. W. Cotter has arranged to take a delegation of Montreal florists to the Third International Flower Show in New York next Saturday and hopes to return the following Wednesday. E. J. Hayward, president of the Montreal Gardeners' and Florists' Club, has been on the sick list but is getting better and hopes to go to New York with the rest. James McKenna will join the party to New York, but will sail from there to Europe. G. A. Robinson will also be there in the capacity of a judge. P. McKenna & Son had an enor- mous stock of all kinds of plants. Their hydrangeas were the best ever seen here. They were mostly of the newer varieties and made a great hit. Wilshire Bros, had a splendid lot of plants, especially of the bulbous sorts. A. C. Wilshire is a specialist in this line. S. S. Bain was busy until the last moment, but he always sells out and finishes up before closing. Maurice Wolf did a large business. He was overstocked with cut lilies, however. Miss Cairns is well satisfied with her Easter trade. She had a fine line of lilies Hall & Robinson's lilies were su- perb, as were their roses. Harris & Hopton had an immense stock in splendid shape. Campbell's cut flowers were very fine. L. HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION American Beau ty Roses a specialty, Roses, Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, Etc. 57 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Telephones: 2200 and 2201 Madison Square. WM.A.KESSLER Successor to Kessler Bros. 113 W. 28th St., NEW YORK. CUT FLOWERS WHOLESALE PLANTSMEN AND FLORISTS Phone 2336 Madison. Shipments Everywhere. Prompt and satisfactory. Consignments solicited. N.Y. Cut Flower Exchange Coogan Bldg.,6th Ave. & W. 26th St. /New York Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every morning. Desirable wall space to rent for advertising. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary. Geo. C. Siebrccht WHOLESALE FLOBIST 109 West 28th St , NEW YORK Tel. 608 and 609 Madison Square CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED (hitman Flower Growers Co. A. J. OUTTMAN, President. Wholesale Florists Removed to 102 W. 28th St., New York Phone 1912 and 7983 Madison Square. 18 Years Experience. The Kervan Company FRESH CUT EVEROREENS and Mosses, Decorating Material (or Florist Trade, at wholesale. TKLirHONHS MADISON SQUARE 15195893 US West 28th Street NEW YORK G10 The American Florist. April 5, ON YOUR WAY TO THE FLOWER SHOW MAKE YOUR HEADQUARTERS WITH THE HOUSE OF RICE 1220 Race Street PHILADELPHIA, PA. Clean Sphagnum Moss 10 Hurlap Bales . $13.50 10 Wired Bales (large) 1 1.00 Vaughan's Seed Store CHICAGO Osmundine (Osmunda Fibre or Orchid Peat.) BROWNELL'S SUPERIOR QUALITY. Used the World Over Price List and Samples on Request The C. W. Brownell Company Walden, N. Y. George Cotsonas & Co. Wholesale and Retail Dealers # in all kinds of Evergreens Fancy and Dagger Ferns, Bronze and Green Galax, Holly. 'Leucotboe Sprays, Princess Pine, Etc., Delivered to al! parts of United States and Canada 127 W. 28th St., bet. 6th & 7th Av .. (Jqlu VftHf Telephone 1202 Madison Square. nB" IUIR We are now filling orders for Southern Wild Smilai Price, $3.00 per case E. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala. Mention the American Florist when writing Baskets Newly imported stock from our large fac- ories in Germany. Largest and finest assort- ment in the United States. Send for a $5.00 or $10.00 assortment, our selection, and we will bill you at factory prices. Write today. RAEDLEIN BASKET CO., 713-717 Miwaukee \ve„ CHICAGO M O S 8 We have a surplus of 12 barrt.1 bale New Jersey Moss, clean, fresh and burlapped, and will deliver anywhere in Chicago, express prepaid, at $5.00 per bale. 2 or more bales at $4.75. By freight collect at 25c per bale less. Satisfaction guaranteed or mon^y refunded. KLEHMS' NURSERIES, Arlington Heights, III. Do Not Take Any Fake Green Thread. Use the >Uka Genuine Si Laline and Get More Thread and Less Wood. The MEYER Green SILK ALINE Used by Retail Florists for mossing funeral designs, tying bunches, etc, ts The Only Article That Should Be Used by growers for stringing Smilax and Asparagus, as it will not fade or rot in the greenhouse. The Meyer Silk a line was the first green thread to be introduced among Florists and Growers. It is handled by the best houses everywhere, but it should be ordered by name— Meyer's Silkaline— to be sure of getting the genuine article. Do not accept substitutes. If your jobber cannot supply you, order direct of the manufacturers. Price for any size or color, $1.25 per lb. Sizes "FM fine, "FF" medium, and "FFF" coarse JOHN C.MEYER THREAD CO., KS'iSSSSSS LoweUJass. Silkaline also is made in all leading colors, as Violet, tor bunching violets, and also tor tying tancy boxes $2.00 per 1000. FANCY FERNS, New Crop Galax, Bronze or Green $1.25 per 1000. Case 10.000. $7.50 Sphagnum Moss, large bales $1.50 Wild Smilax, always on hand 50 -pound cases $5.00 Leucothoe Sprays, Green $1.00 per 100; $7.50 per 1000 Boxwood per pound 20c; 50-pound case. $7.50 Magnolia Leaves. Imported Green and Bronze. Basket. .$1.75; 6 baskets, $1.50 each Sheet Moss in Bats for Hanging Baskets. Large Bags $2.00 each Florists in the Middle and Western States can save money by placing their orders with us. A trial order solicited. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc. Wholesale Commission Florists and Florists' Supplies. 38-40 Broadway, All phone connections. DETROIT, MICH. SPHAGNUM MOSS 'The Jersey" kind; Burlapped; selected stock. Ten Barrel Bales. 1 bale. $3.80; 5 bales. $3.60 .a. ; 10 bales. $3.40 ea. ; 25 bales, $3.20each, 5% off cash with order. LIVE SPHAGNUM, $1.25 per bale. ROTTED PEAT, 60c E deal| J. H. SPRAGUE Barnegat, N. J. Nothing Can Improve on Nature 1886 1913 Southern Wild Smilax in limited quantities, in the standard sixteen cubic foot cases, $3.00 per case. Caldwell the Woodsman Co. Everything in Southern Evergreens. EVERGREEN, ALABAMA. Best Quality Fancy Ferns $1.50 per lOOO DISCOUNT ON LARGE ORDERS. Robert fi-mvPQ 127 Commercial St. 1WUCU VJ1UVCS, ADAMS. MASS. H.BAYERSDORFER&C0. j^rv Florists' ^* Supplies. 1129 Arch St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Send for our new catalogue. SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX New crop now ready. Satisfaction guaranteed. JAS. E. PINKSTON, Louisville, Ala. (The Best ColorCharti For Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen. Erfurt, Germany, May 9, 1911. I American Florist Co., Chicago, U. S. A. T ■ Dear Sirs: — If yon have any copies A f left of the comparative color plate " i compiled by F. Schuyler Mathews, i I I shall be obliged if yon will send J A me one, my copy having somehow A I got mislaid and I do not like to b. I T without this excellent little pro- \ I dnction. I Yours truly, Ernst Benary. J k Published and For Sale by the A i American Florist Co., 44?:f,?^iSQSst- | PRICE, ONE DOLLAR. POSTPAID. m 1— — — — M-^s»-^s»"^s»-^ GOLDFISH " Something Alive in the Window" Catches the public eye. Order your supply now. $3.00 per 100 and up. Write for catalog AUBURNDALE GOLDFISH CO. 920 W. Randolph Street, CHICAGO '9'3- The American Florist. 611 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered (or the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities Indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. GREAT BRITAIN WILLS & SE6AR, Royal Exotic Nursery, Onslow Crescent, S. Kensington, London FLORISTS TO HIS MAJESTY THE KING. We shall be glad to carry out commissions from our American confreres to deliver Cut Flowers, Floral Baskets, Floral Designs, Baskets of Choice Fruit, Etc. to American visitors in any part of Great Britain. Cablegrams — "FLOSCULO, LONDON." DULUTH, MINN. 2 STORES 2 ^-SUPERIOR, WIS. J. J. IvBBORIU Two Stores and seventeen large Greenhouses. Deliveries everywhere in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. All orders given prompt attention and filled with strictly tresh stock. Chicago. Established in 1857. fmM. FLORIST 739 Buckingham Place. L. D. Phone, Graceland 1112. Send us your retail orders. WE HAVE THE BEST FACILITIES IN THE CITY Mention the American Florist when writing CHICAGO The TPaImerHouse Florist 17 E. MONROE ST. Mention the American Florist when writing Brooklyn, New York. "WILSON" 3 and 5 Greene Ave. Phone 6800 01-02 Prospect. 339 to 347 Greene Ave., * Phone 3908 Prospect. Greenhouses: Short Hills, N. J. Deliveries in NEW YORK, LONG ISLAND and NEW JERSEY. Terre Haute, Ind. John G. Heinl & Son, 129 South Seventh St. Telephone 247 We are in position to fill promptly all Mail, Telephone. Telegraph and Cable orders with best quality stock in season Mention the American Florist when writing Chicago. A. LANGE, 25 £. MADISON ST. Chicago. Des Moines. ALPHA FLORAL CO. 146 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago. 623 Walnut St., Des Moines, la. Largest and most centrally located store in the city. All orders given prompt attention. Steamship Sailings. FROM NEW YORK EXCEPT AS NOTED. April 8. Noordam, Holland-America, 10 a. m. Prince Friederich Wilhelm, North Ger. 12 noon. Canada, Fabre, 3 p. m. Lloyd, April 9. FROM ST. JOHN, Hesperian, Allan. FROM BALTIMORE, Frankfort, North Lloyd, 2 p. m. Argentina, Austro-American, 1 p. m. April 10. La Lorraine, French. Laurentic, White Star, 12 noon. President Grant, Ham.-Amer., 11 a. m. United States, Scand.-Amer., 2 p. ni. FROM ST. JOHN. Saturnia, Donaldson. African Prince, Prince. April 11. FROM ST. JOHN, Victorian, Philadelphia, American, 10 North River. FROM PHILADELPHIA, Manitou, Red Star, Allan. m., in. April 12. Pier 61, North 10 Pier 61, North California, Anchor, 11 River. Frauconia. Cunard. Chicago, French. Kroonland, Red Star, River. C'edrlc, W'hite Star, 12 noon. Olympic. White Star, 12 noon. FROM PORTLAND. Arabic, White Star. 10 a. in. Amerika, Ham.-Amer., 10 a. m. FROM PHILADELPHIA. Ural Waldersee, Hani. Amer., 11 a. m. I'rinzess Irene. North Ger. Lloyd, 11 a. ui. Homereus, Houston. I Alexander McCooudl 611 FIFTH AVE., COR. 49TH STREET. NEW YORK CITY. TELEGRAPH Orders forwarded to any part of the United States, Canada and all principal cities in Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to onr selection for delivery on steamships or elsewhere receive special attention. Reference or Cash most accompany all orders from unknown correspondents. Cable address: Alkxconnbll, Western Union Code. Memphis, Tenn. HAISCH'S 87 Madison Avenue L. D. Phone 726 All orders filled careiully and promptly deliver- ed in Memphis and all the adjoining states. Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama and Tenncsse, Young & Nugent Telephone 3005-2068 Madison Sonare. 42 West 28th Street. NEW YORK To out-of-town florists We are In the Heart of And give special attention to steamer and theater orders. Prompt delivery and best stock in the market. Mention the American Florist when writing Dallas, Texas. The Texas Seed and Floral Company Orders for cut flowers and designs solicited for delivery in any part of Teias. Mention the American Florist when writing 612 The American Florist. April 5, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. New York. Established 1874. DARDS N. E. Corner 44th St. and Madison Ave. Has his own correspondents in all the | large cities of Europe and the British Colonies. Cable orders forwarded by private code. Telegraph and Cable Ad- dress, DARDSFLOR. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing St. Paul, Minn. Holm & Olson, 20-22-24 West Fifth Street. We fill orders for any place in the Twin Cities and lor all points in the Northwest. The Largest Store in America: the largest stock; the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. We are alive night and day. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing Boston, Mass. Kansas City, Mo. WILLIAM L. ROCK Flower Co. Will execnte orders for any town in MISSOURI, KANSAS OR OKLAHOMA. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. "Penn, The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. 37-43 BROMFIELD STREET Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda Mention the American Florist when writing Buffalo, N. T. W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main Street. Members Florists' Telegraph Association. Mention the American Florist when writing La Crosse, Wis. LA CROSSE FLORALCO. BOTH PHONES No. 40 LONG DISTANCE No. 40 Careful Attention To AU Orders. Mention the American Florist when writing Atlanta, Ga. Atlanta Floral Co. 41 Peachtree Street FLORISTS, 1415 Farnvm St. TELEPHONES 1501 and L 1582 Name Index to Retail Florists rilling Telegraph Orders. N. T. Ind. Alpha Floral Co., Chicago. Alpha Floral Co., Des Moines, la. Anderson, S. A., 440 Main, Buffalo Arcbias Floral Co., Sedalla, Mo. Atlanta Floral Co., Atlanta, Ga. Begerow's, Newark, N. J. Bertermann Bros. Co., Indianapolis Blacklstone, Washington, D. C. Boland, J. B., San Francisco. Bowe, M. A., New York. Bramley & Son, Cleveland, O. Breitmeyer's Sons, John, Detroit, Mich. Buckbee. H. W.. Rockford, 111. California Florists, Tacoma, Wash. Carbone, Philip L., Boston. Clark's Sons, 1)., New York. Cleveland Cut Flower Co., Cleveland, O. Cooke, Geo. H., Conn. Ave. and L, Washington Daniels & Fisher, Denver, Colo. Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave., New York. Duerr, Cbas. A., Newark, O. Dunlop's. 96 Yonge St., Toronto, Can. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St., Albany, N. Y. Freeman, Mrs. J. R., Toledo, O. Galvin, Thos. F., Boston. Gasser, J. M., Co., Cleveland, 0. Geny Bros., Nashville, Tenn. Grand Rapids Floral Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. Gude Bros., Washington. Habermann, Charles, New York. Haisch's, Memphis, Tenn. Heinl & Son, J. G., Terre Haute, Ind. Bess & Swoboda, Omaha, Neb. John Bader Co., N. S., Pittsburg. Keller Sons, J. B., Rochester, N. Y. Kellogg, F. & P. Co., Geo. M., Kansas City. Klft, Robert, 1725 Chestnut, Philadelphia. La Crosse Floral Co., La Crosse, Wis. Lange, A., 25 B. Madison St., Chicago. Leborlous, J. J., Duluth, Minn. Leborious. J. J., Superior, Wis. Mangel, 17 E. Monroe St., Chicago. Matthewson, J. E. Sheboygan, Wis. Matthews, 16 3rd St., Dayton, O. May & Co., L. L., St. Paul, Minn. McCIunie, Geo. G., Hartford, Conn. McConnell, Alex, New York. McKenna, Montreal, Can. Murray, Samuel, Kansas City, Mo. Myer, Florist, New York. Ostertag Bros., St. Louis, Palmer, W. J. & Son, Buffalo. Park Floral Co., The, Denver, Colo. Pelicano, Rossi & Co., San Francisco. Calif. Penn, the Florist, 43 BromSeld St., Boston. Philips Bros., Newark, N. J. Podesta & Baldoccbi, San Francisco. Pollworth Co., C. C, Milwaukee. Rock Flower Co., Wm. L., Kansas City. Saakes, O. C, Los Angeles, Calif. Saltford Flower Shop, Poughkeepsle, N Y. Schiller The Florist, 2221 W. Madison St cago. Schllng, Mai, 22 W. 69th St., New York. Smith, Henry, Grand Rapids, Mich. Texas Seed and Floral Co., Dallas, Tex. Virgin, Uriah J., New Orleans, La. Walker & Co., Louisville, Ky. Wills & Segar, London, England. "Wilson," 3 and 5 Greene, Brooklyn, N. Y. Wlttbold, Geo., Co., 737 Buckingham PI., cago. Wlttbold, 56 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson, Los An geles, Calif. Young & Nng.nt. New York. Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Broadway and Gratiot Avenues. Chl- Chl- Artistic Designs. High Grade Cut Blooms. GUDE BR09-C0. FLORISTS |2U r 9TNV* WASKIMOTOKOft We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing WASHINGTON D. C. Glide's Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Samvel Murray, 913 Grand Avenue All Orders Given Prompt and Careful Attention Members of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Indianapolis, Ind. Bertermann Bros. Co. FLORISTS 241 Massachusetts Avenue. Members of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. •pie Park ,. A VALENTINE. FlO^l CO. President. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA PELICANO, ROSSI & CO., 123 KEARNY ST. Poughkeepsle, N. T. "The Saltford Flower Shop." Vassar College and Bennett School. t9r3- The American Florist. 613 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. Philadelphia. Robert Kift, 1725 Chestnut St. Personal Attention to all Orders. Mention the American Florist when writing IN THE HEART OF NEW YORK CITY Phone 6404 Madison So. 6 East 33d St. Our Motto-THE GOLDEN RULE. Mention the American Florist when writing Dayton, O. Matthews, FLORISTS 16 W. Third Street Flowers in any arrangement for all occasions, for Dayton and vicinity. Long dis. Phones. Mention the American Florist when writing Pittsburg, Pa. A. W.Smith Co. KEENAN BLDG. Largest Floral Establishment in America. Established 1S74. Incorporated 1909. Mention the American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. FLORAL DESIGNS AND FLOWERS Best Quality on Shortest Notice. DANIELS £ PISHER Order by mail, telephone, telegraph or cable. Cable address "Daniels, Denver" Mention the American Florist when writing THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, LEfELANI EUCLID AVENUE Montreal Cor. St. Catherine and Gay Sts. All orders receive prompt attention. Choice Beauties. Orchids and Valley always on hand. FLOWER COLORS Use onr Color Chart in describing them. PRICE, $1,00, POSTPAID. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 Soith Dttrborn Street, CHICAGO Boston, Mass. Send flower orders for deliverv in Boston and all New England Points To THOS. F. GALVIN. Inc., 124TREMONT ST. Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskill Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade disc. 220 WEST THIRD STREET. City Index to Retail Florists' Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. Y.— Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St. Atlanta, Ga. — Atlanta Floral Co., 41 Peachtree. Boston — Thos. F. Galvin, Inc., 124 Tremont St. Boston — Penn, the Florist, 43 Bromfield St. Boston — Philip L. C'arbone. Brooklyn, N. Y. — "Wilson," 3 and 5 Greene. Buffalo, N. Y. — S. A. Anderson, 440 Main. Buffalo, N. Y.— W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main. Chicago — Alpha Floral Co. Chicago — Mangel, 17 E. Monroe St. Chicago — A. Lange, 25 E. Madison St. Chicago — Schiller The Florist, 2221 W. Madison. Chicago— Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham PI. Chicago — Wittbold's, 56 E. Randolph. Cleveland, O. — Bramley & Son. Cleveland, O.— The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Cleveland, O.— The J. M. Gasser Co. Dallas, Tex. — Texas Seed and Floral Co. Dayton, O.— Matthews, 16 W. 3rd St. Denver, Colo.— The Park Floral Co. Des Moines, la. — Alpha Floral Co. Detroit, Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons. Duluth, Minn. — J. J. Leborious. Grand Rapids, Mich.— Grand Rapids Floral Co. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Henry Smith. Hartford. Conn. — Geo. G. McClunie. Indianapolis — Bertermann Bros. Co., 214 Mass. Kansas City.— Geo. M. Kellogg, F. & P. Co. Kansas City. — Samuel Murray. Kansas City.— Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. La Crosse, Wis.— La Crosse Floral Co. Little Rock, Ark. — Vestals, 409 Main St. Los Angeles, Calif. — O. C. Saakes. Los Angeles.— Wolfskill Bros. & M. Goldenson. Memphis, Tenn. — Halsch's. Milwaukee — C. C. Pollworth Co. Montreal — McKenna. Nashville. Tenn. — Geny Bros. Newark, N. J. — Begerow's. Newark, Ohio. — Chas. A. Duerr. Newark, N. J. — Philips Bros. New Orleans. La. — Uriah J. Virgin. New York — M. A. Bowe. New York— D. Clark's Sons, 2139 Broadway. New York— Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave. New York— Alex. McConnell, 611 5th Ave. New York— Myer, Florist, 609 Madison Ave. New York— Max Schling, 22 W. 59th St. New York — Young and Nugent. Omaha, Neb.— Hess & Swoboda, Farnum St. Philadelphia— Robert Kift, 1725 Chestnut. Pittsburg. Pa.— A. W. Smith Co.. Keenan BIdg. Poughkeepsie, N. Y.— The Saltford Flower Shop. Rochester. N. Y.— J. B. Keller's Sons. Seattle, Wash.— L. W. McCoy. 912 3rd Ave. Sheboygan, Wis.— .7. E. MatthewsOn. St. Louis, Mo. — Ostertag Bros. St. Paul, Minn.— Holm & Olson. St. Paul. Minn.— L. L. May & Co. Ran Francisco — J. B. Boland, 60 Kearney St. San Francisco — Pellcano, Rossi & Co. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchi. Sedalia, Jin. — Archlas Floral Co. Superior, Wis J. J. Leborious. Terre Haute, rod. — T. O. Helm & Son. Tacoma, Wash., California Florists. Toledo, O. — Mrs. J. B. Freeman. Toronto. Can. — Dunlop's, 60 Yonge St. Washington — Blacklstone. Washington — Geo. H. Cooke. Conn. Ave. and L. Washington — Gude Bros. New York. Established 1849 David Clarke's Sons FLORAL DECORATORS Z 139-2 141 Broadway, i552yr55p3°cDo"uroBU, GhoicB Cut Flowers. SAN FRANCISCO Podesta & Baldocchi 224-226 Grant Avenue Prompt and careful attention to orders from out-of-town florists. Los Angeles, Calif. O. C. SAAKES FLORIST, Prompt and careful attention to orders from out- of-town florists. Trade discount. 21 S West Fourth Street. Cleveland, O. The Cleveland Cuf Flower Co. Will fill your orders for designs and cut flowers in NORTHERN OHIO. St. Louis, Mo. Wire or Phone Your Orders to the HOUSE OF FLOWERS. Ostertag Bros. The Largest Retail Supply House in the West. Jefferson and Washington Ave. Albany, N. Y. Flowers or Design Work. Delivered in Albany and vicinity on telegraphic order. 11 NORTH PEARL STREET Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable florist Only the Beat OS Yonje Street. We deliver anywhere in Canada and guarantee safe arrival. Dunlop's Milwaukee, Wis. C.C. Pollworth Co. u, Wisconsin care of your orders Orders will be carefully cared for by Michigan. HENRY SMITH, Wholesale and Retail Florist of GRAND RAPIDS Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. ALFRED HANNAH 6 SONS Will fill your orders lor Designs and Cat Flowers in Michigan 614 The American Florist. April 5, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered lor tlie trade In other cities, by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities Indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. Send yourordersfor Chicago and Sub- urbs to Max Schling NEW YORK No. 22 West 59th Street Adjoining Plaza Hotel All orders carefully filled J^^^JsoBSt ' under the supervision of - .chica«£— GEORGE ASMUS, Mgr Wire, Write or Phone West 822 Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florict when writing Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue, N. Rochester Phone 508. Long Dirt. Bell Phone 1189 Member! Florist* Telegraph DellTery. Mention the American Florist when writing Cleveland, O., and Vicinity. Bramley & Son 1181 E. 71st St. The Largest Growers of Flowers in City. Mention the American Florist when writing Little Rock, Ark. VESTALS PAUL M. PALEZ, Mgr. 409 MAIN STREET. All orders carefully filled and delivered to all parts of the city, Arkansas aad the Southwest. Boston, Mass. Philip L. Carbone IMPORTER Florist and Decorator 342 Boylston Street, Telephone Connections Member of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery. PHILIPS BROS, 938 Broad St. •WAR! N. J. Artistic Floral Work and Long Stem Beauties Our Specialty. Hartford, Conn. GEORGE G. McCLUNIE 187 Main Street 'FLOWERS' Your Orders Solicited My Only Store. Phone Charter 6535-2 Kansas City, Mo. Geo. M. Kellogg Flower & Plant Co. 1122GrandAve. will (ill all orders for Cut Kansas CitY and Flowers, Funeral Designs, „, i u'ii II Wedding and Birthday Gift, Pleasant Hill, MO. that mu be entrusted to them Louisville, Ky. F. Walker & Co., FLORISTS Phones: Home 1388. Cumb. Main 1388A. 634 Fourth Avenue Mention the American Florist when writing Toledo, O. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Successor to Geo. A. Helnl) 336 Superior St., Toledo, 0. Both Phones, 527. Special attention to Mail and Telegraph Orders Seattle, Wash. L.W. McCOY, Florist 912 3rd Ave. Growsr, Wholesaler and Retailer. Careful and prompt attention given to orders for Alaska, Washington and Oregon. Washington, D. C. GEO. H. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street St. Paul, Minn. L L. MAY & CO. Order Yoor Flowers for delivery in this section from the LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST. Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Lockport. S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. Mail. Telephone and Telegraph orders filled promptly with the choicest stocky San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND Successor to Sievers & Boland FLORIST BO KEARNEY STREET New Orleans- CLT FLOWERS Delivered (or Louisiana. Mississippi, Alabama and Texas. Wire or mail. Highest Grade Stock Only. 838 CANAL ST. URIAH J. y | RG I N , ~~ Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C. 14th and H. Street. Mention the American Florist when writing Newark, N. J. Nashville, Tenn. Geny Bros* ™™"w 212 Fifth Ave. No. NASHVILLE, TENN. New York. MVCD PldRKT 609-611 Madison Ave. WITCn, rLUnlOl, rhone 5297 Plaza. Sedalia, Missouri Archias Floral Co. Choice Cut Flowers and Designs on short notice. Prompt attention to telegraph and telephone orders. Tacoma, Wash. California Florists will take care of all telegraphic orders. Begerow's 946 Broad Street. Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliveries throughout the state and to all steamship docks in Hoboken. N. J., and New York. Mention the American Florist when writing For Wisconsin Delivery OF "HOME GROWN FLOWERS" Get in touch with J. E. Matthewson SHEBOYGAN, WISCONSIN Mention the American Florist when writing Newark, Ohio. CHAS. A. DUERR. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Rockford, 111. H. W. BUCKBEE. Member of the Florists' TelegraphDelivery '9r3- The American Florist. 015 Choice Plants Large Supply of Fine Decorative Plants, Palms and Table Ferns. Send all orders direct to plant department. FiCUS Pandurata, strong, (i-inch .... $3.50 each FiCUS ElaStiCa, strong, 6-inch ... 75c to $1.00 each Dracaena Massangeana, well colored, 6-inch, $1.00 to $1.75 each PandanuS VeitChii, highly colored, 5-in., $1.00 each; 6-in., $1.50 each; 7-in., $2.50 each F*alnxs Kentia Forsteriana and Belmoreana, all sizes from 4 to 12 inch tubs in fine condition. Fine decorative stock ranging in price from 35c to $15.00 per plant. Table Perns==10 Varieties 214-in. pots, $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. 3-in., strong, $6.00 per 100; $55.00 per 1000 Pansies Strong transplanted seedlings for early blooming, choice strain, $5.00 per 1000 POEHLMANN BROTHERS CO. MORTON GROVE Plant Department ILLINOIS CARNATIONS Rooted Cuttings, Season 1913. Ready Now. Per 100 Per 1000 Rosette $6 00 $50 00 St. Nicholas 6 00 50 00 Benora 6 00 50 00 Gloriosa : 4 00 30 00 White Wonder 3 00 25 to White Perfection 3 00 25 00 White Enchantress 3 TO 25 00 Enchantress 3 00 25 00 Rose Pink Encnantress 3 00 25 00 Scarlet Glow 3 (Hi 26 00 Mrs. C. W. Ward 3 00 25 00 Bonfire 3 00 25 00 Rooted Cuttings Our Specialty. Fine stock: even size; well rooted cuttings. F. DORNER & SONS CO. LA FAYETTE, LND. PALMS, FERNS AND Decorative Plants Rutland Rd. 6 E. 45th St. BROOKLYN N Y JOHN SCOTT, Moscow, Idaho. — Scott Bros, report a good Kaster trade. They supplied a local department store with more than 1,000 carnations. Funeral work has been heavy. The winter has been a hard one nn the coal bins. VAUGHAN'S CANNAS Strong 2-Eyed Bulbs. Per 100 Beaute Poitevine ...$ 4.00 $ Chas. Henderson... 4.00 Comte de Sach 6.00 David Harum 4.00 Dwarf Fl. Vaughan 4.00 Egandale 4.00 Julius Koch 15.00 Per 1000 30.00 30.00 50.00 35.00 35.00 35.00 125.00 Mad. Crozy 4.00 35.00 Milwaukee 4.00 35.00 New Chicago 10.00 90.00 New York 5.00 40.00 Prince Wied 10.00 90.00 The Express 6.00 50.00 250 at the 1000 rate. Chicago Vaughan's Seed Store New York Greenhouses and Nurseries, Western Springs, 111. Per ICO Per 1000 Long Branch $ 6.00 $55.00 VERBENAS Finest in the land, best mammoth varieties, true to name. Seedlings are disappointing, get the true stock, at 70c per 100. Sh.OOperlOOO; Mrs.F.San- der. $1.25 per 100, $10.00 per 1000. ColCUS, finest named varieties, a grand collection, at 70c per 100. $6.00 per 1000. Pansies. Koemer's Prize Winners (Germany), large, fine plants. 50c per 100. $4.00 per 1000. Daisies. Cali- fornia and Cjueen Alexan- dra. $1.00 per 100. $8.00 per 1000. Ageratums. ftOc per 100. $5-00 per 1000. Alternantheras, three varieties, very strong. 60c per 100. $5.00 per 1000. Feverfew, "Little Gem" (True), $1.25 per 100. $10.00 per 1C00. Salvias, Bonfire and St. Louis. $1.00 per 100, $8.00 per 1000. We prepay eipress. C. HUMFELD, The Rooted Cutting Specialist. Clay Center, Kan. Mention the American Florist when writing A. N. Pierson, Inc. Wholesale Florists CROMWELL, - CONN. John Bader Co* B. L. ELLIOT, Owner. Wholesale Plantsman 1 826 Rialto St., N. S. PITTSBURG, PA. Mention the American Florist when writing 616 The American Florist. April s, rr1 ■■ ■ !! The Seed Trade. Y American Seed Trade Association. Chas. N. Page, Des Moines. la.. President; Harry L. Holmes. Harrisburg. Pa., First Vice-President; Arthur B. Clark, Milford, Conn., Second Vice-President; C.E. Kendel, Cleveland, O.. Secretary and Treasurer; J. M. Ford. Ravenna. O., Assistant Secretary. Next annual convention, at Cleveland. O., June 24-26, 1913. S:: =4> Rockfohd, ILL. — H. W. Buckbee and wife returned this week from a winter vacation in California. J. J. Van Waveren of L. Van Wav- eren & Co., Hillegom, Holland, is again calling on his American customers and was in Chicago, April 1. Visited Chicago: Harold Beale and F. A. Gardiner, of James Carter & Co., London, FJng., enroute to the Pacific Coast; Linnaeus Allen. Floral Park, N. Y. Grand Rapids, Mich. — A certificate of business conducted under an as- sumed name has been filed by J. F. French, A. C. Aspinwall and C. J. Hall of the Northern Seed Co. CHICAGO onion set prices remain about the same or a trifle easier ex- cept that commission dealers have had their outgoing orders blocked by flood troubles along railroad lines. Warm weather keeps the picking gangs busy in the storage houses. The French bulb crop outlook re- mains about the same. Continued drought to March 20 made prospects poor and caused the Growers' syndi- cate to postpone their meeting for fix- ing prices to May 4. Only irrigated fields are doing well and these pro- duce but a small part of the crop. A number of careful seed dealers have found new crop western peas frequently of unsatisfactory vitality for reasons which they have not as \.i been able to decide on. It has been suggested that the drying of the grain by the hot winds while still green, drying same in two to three days when under normal conditions they should take two weeks or more to dry, is having some effect on the vitality of the seed. Illinois Grower Wants Federal Law. One firm of seed corn dealers, G. D. Sutton Co., Mason County, 111., tell their customers they have found too much fraud in the seed business — "Too much seed sold by unscrupulous seedsmen," they s.\y, but they add that they are honest. Read how they knock the seedsmen as a class. They do not say there are any seedsmen afraid of government inspection, but they say "The seedman who is afraid of such inspection should be compelled to get out of business." They seem to be very desirous of having their industry branded as "fraudulent" by Federal law. FROM G. D. SUTTON CO. CATALOGUE. "We favor a federal law placing all seed firms under Government inspec- tion. There is too much fraud in the seed business. Seeds should be sold true to name and of germinating pow- ers of 90 per cent or better. "Too much seed is sold by unscrup- ulous seedsmen that has no merit. Poor in quality and low in germina- tion. The seedsman who is afraid to have a Government official inspect his stock and investigate his methods should be compelled to get out of busi- ness. "The seed corn men who get out big catalogs, making all kinds of promises and then fill their orders with any old corn, are on a par with ila fellows whom I'm le Sam has been sending to the pen for using the mails to defraud. "We fill our houses early in the fall with the very best of seed. We dry it, test it. and when it is all sold, we are through for that season, and return the money to our farmer friends who send us orders after we are sold out. "Many of the seed corn men who get out the biggest catalogs and make the biggest promises, and sometimes steal our pictures of corn, do not do this. They put up a little corn in the fall, depend on Inning their stock from farmers' cribs or the elevators, and are never out of (?) seed corn as long as they get an order to fill, and never return any money if they get their fingers on it. "These are the fellows who ought to be driven out of the seed corn busi- ness by Government inspection." Breck's Club. BANQUET AND SMOKE TALK. Breck's Club of Salesmen connected with Joseph Breck & Sons' Corpora- tion, Boston. Mass., held its bi-monthly meeting and dinner at the Quincy House, Saturday evening. March LI! I, .'!."i members being present. Robert Montgomery presided. This is the third year of existence of the club and the ninety-first anniversary of the es- tablishment of the corporation, which started business in a small way in part of its present location in 1822. The business has always been con- ducted by members of the Breck fam- ily, the fourth generation starting in at the foot of the ladder within the past two years. Charles H. Breck, president of the corporation, was pres- ent an I extended the felicitations of the firm with best wishes for the con- tinued success of the club. A. E. Rob- inson, vice-president and general man- Mrs-Wheeler Seed Comp* Growers of High Grade SEED Palo Alto, California. Onion, Lettuce, Radish, Sweet Peas, Etc. Correspondence Solicited ager of the Breck-Robinson Nurseries at Lexington, gave an interesting lec- ture on "Modern Nursery Methods." il- lustrated by many fine views. Mr.' Robinson extended an invitation to the members to visit the nurseries about the middle of April, which was grate- fully accepted. Wm. Downs, superin- tendent of the E. S. Webster estate at Chestnut Hill, well and favorably known by the gardening fraternity and for his many fine exhibits at the show-s of the Masschusetts Horticul- tural Society, gave a talk on "Care of Greenhouses," which was well received. The way he treated his subject showed an intimate knowledge of his work. Thos. J. Grey, formerly of the T. J. Grey Co., who lately joined the Breck sales force, was introduced and talked most interestingly -of many pleasant relationships enjoyed in the past with members of the concern and older em- ployes. Breck's orchestra, John Rus- sell, leader, assisted by the glee club, gave excellent entertainment. The full orchestra of 14 pieces is to appear be- fore the Boston Florists' Club at an early date. New York Seed Trade Notes. The following New York seedsmen have taken space at the Third Inter- national Flower Show : W. E. Mar- shall & Co.; Peter Henderson & Co.; J. M. Thorburn & Co.; Burnett Bros.; A. T. Boddington. At the store of W. E. Marshall & i'o., on March 31, it was said that there was a good general demand for spring seeds and that it had been somewhat hastened by the warm weather. Counter trade was very brisk at Vaughan's Seed Store during the past week. A. F. F. PEAS, BEANS, CUCUMBER Growers for the Trade. Ask for our growing prices for crop 1913 Peas, Beans and Cucumber Seed. Also for prices for immediate shipment. Alfred J. Brown Seed Go., Grand Rapids, Mich. ASPARAGUS LUTZI The most striking novelty of Asparagus in Europe. Import orders books rl now for pot-grown seedlings, $3.00 per 100; $27.50 per 1000, f. o. b. New York. Terms: Net cash. LOECHNER & CO., 1 1 Warren Street, NEW YORK, HBASLDinD GEOWEBS ONION, LETTUCE, CARROT and RADISH SEED J. W. EDMUNDSON. Manager M. W. WILLIAMS, Secretary California Seed Growers Association, Inc. Growers for Wholesale Dealers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA CARROT, LETTUCE, ONION, RADISH, BEET, SWEET PEAS i9T3- The American Florist. 617 BEANS, PEAS, RADISH and all Garden Seeds SURPLUS SEED FIRST CLASS STOCK AT BARGAIN PRICES Sweet Peas, Standard and Spencers; Nasturiums, tall arjd dwarf mixed; Cabbage, French grown Early Winning stadi; Oxheart Carrot, French grown; Lettuce, 6 varieties; Onions, 8 varieties; Radishes, 7 varieties. TOMPKINS & CO., Inc. LOS ANGELES, CAL. H. WREDE LUNEBURG, GERMANY PANSY SEED 180 First Frizes, the highest tV awards Chicago. Pans, London. ^A Bruxelles, 1000 seeds, finest mixed... 25c 1 oz. ..$2.25 Price list on application. Cash with order DAMMANN & CO., Seed Merchants to His Majesty the King of Italy SAN GIOVANNI A TEDUCCIO, near Naples Headquarters for CAUIUXOWER and WHITE TRIPOLI ONION SEED, (Crystal Wax), and all -Other VEGETABLE and FLOWER SEEDS THE LARGEST GROWERS IN ITALY. Established 1877. Wholesale Catalogue in English, (containing also all Italian specialties). Special Offers and Italian Catalogue on application. Western Seed & Irrigation Go. Wholesale Seed Growers and Dealers SPECIALTIES: Sweet, Flint and Dent Corn ; Cucumber, Musk and Watermelon; Pumpkin and Squash. FREMONT : NEBRASKA S BURPEE'S SEEDS Sj PHILADELPHIA ^ V Wholesale Price List for Florists 'J (^ and Market Gardeners. H FRANZEN'S SEEDS SURE TO GROW Asters, Queen of the Market oz. $0.50 Ageratum, Blue..oz. $0.h0. Snapdragon.' .75 Alyssum, Little uem " .30 Lobelia, Emperor William, Blue " .75 Pansy. Giant Strain " 1.25 Petunia. Sup, rfine Mixed " .75 Phlox, Drumundii Mixed " .55 Stock, Ten Week Double " 1.00 Verbena Hybrida, Mixed " .55 F. O. FRANZEN, 1476 Summerdale Av., Chicago Send for trade list. CONTRACT SEED GROWERS Pepper, Asparagus. Tomato. Musk and Water Melon. For sale: Asparagus, Horse Radish and Rhubarb Roots. Correspondence Solicited. J. E. Hoopes & Co. P. O. Box 38 MUSCATINE, IA. Henry Fish Seed Co. Bean Growers ♦ ♦ For the Wholesale Seed Trade. CARPENTERIff, CALIF. and all Garden Seeds ^%. ^^ LEON ARD^ SEED 22t>-iov/ GROWPW FHR TUP TRA ONION SETS GROWERS FOR THE TRAOE Write for Prices. Mention the American Florist when writing LAWN GRASS SEED WHOLESALE ONLY J. OLIVER JOHNSON 1874-76 Milwaukee Avenue CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing Tuberoses DWARF DOUBLE PEARL $12.00 per 1O0O Excellent Quality. Lily of the Valley Pips Cold Storage Berlin and Hamburg. Per case of 1,000 $12.00 Per case of 3,000 $32.00 Write for a copy of our Florists' catalog. THE MOST RELIABLE SEEDS. 33 Barclay St. o per 100; $35.1,0 per 1000. PETER REIN BERG, 30 E. Randolph St.. CHICAGO. 40,000 Grafted and Own Root Rose Plants PraftoH Qtr\nlr • Richmond, White Killarney, Pink Killarney, Kaiserin, 2'4-in VTiailCU OIUL&. pots Price. $10.00 per 100; $100 per 1000. Ready NOW. 3Kinch pots, $15.00 per 1C0: $145.00 per 1000. Ready last of April. CttAT-n Wr»r»t Qtrkflr • My Maryland, Pink Killarney, White Killarney, Richmond, V/Wll-l\UUl aiUlA . Kaiserin, Perles. 2H-in. pots. Price $5.00 per 100: $45.50 per 1000. Ready in April. 3 in. pots. Price $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. Ready in May. CARNATION CUTTINGS: f£ce $30t) p r ""'• 1000. J. rv. BLOOMSBURG, PA. ROOTED CUTTINGS. Per 100. . $0.70 .60 . 1.00 1.25 .70 . 1.00 Cash with orders. Express Paid. Verbenas Ageratu ms Heliotrope. Daisies, Salvias. Feverfew. Petunias Coleus Alyssum, Double Per 100 $6.00 5.00 8.00 10.00 6.00 8.00 Write S. D. Brant, Clay Center, Fans. For 8ale. Rhododendrons Catawbiense and Maximum, also Kalmias We make a specialty of carload lots. Write for Prices. L. R. STRIGKER & GO., ASHEVILLE, N. C. NICE YOUNG ROSE STOCK 214-inch pots. American Beauties, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. Kaiserin Aug. Victoria, $4.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. J. A. BUDLONG, 82 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO. Mention the American Florist when writing NATIONAL FLOWER SHOW SPECIAL NUMBER NEXT WEEK. SEND ADVTS. NOW. r9r3- The American Florist. <>19 Spring Bulbs For Counter Trade WELL MATURED TRUE TO NAME FREE FROM DISEASE CAREFULLY PACKED AMERICA. Of several leading kinds we can supply planting stock, w under one inch and small black bulblets by the bushel. Mrs. Francis King, medium size AugUSta, first size medium size America, first size (3,000 for $66 00) medium size, while unsold Kunderdi Glory, first size Chicago White, the one best early PrincepS (King of all Gladioli) Brenchleyensis Ceres Shakespeare Florist Mixture (Light colors) hite bulbs Per 1000 $15 00 18 00 13 00 25 00 20 00 40 00 50 00 90 00 12 00 15 00 38 00 15 00 CALADIUMS. (Esculentum) Per 1000 5 to 7-inch $ 15.00 7 to 9-inch 30.00 9 toll-inch 55.00 TUBEROSES True Dwarf Pearl. Per 1000 First Size, 4-6-inch $10.00 Medium, 3-4-inch 4.50 Mammoth, 6-8 inch 15.00 Tuberous Rooted Begonias PerDoz l0O Single Sorts, white, scarlet, yellow, pink $ .40 $2.50 $22.00 Single Sorts, mixed '. 35 2.25 20.00 Double Sorts, white, scarlet, yellow, pink 65 4.50 40.00 Double Sorts, mixed .60 4.00 37.50 COLD STORAGE LILIES. LILIUM GIGANTEUM. Per cast 7 to 9-inch (300 bulbs to easel $18.00 8 to 10-inch (225 bulbs to case) , 15.75 9 to 10-inch ( 200 bulbs to case 17.00 LILIES, Dormant Bulbs. Per 100 Album, 9 to 11-inch $12.60 Auratum, 9 to 11-inch 10.00 Rubrum, 8 to 9-inch 6.00 Rubrum,9to 11-inch 9.0<» VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE CHICAGO NEW YORK GREENHOUSES AND NURSERY, WESTERN SPRINGS, ILL. G20 The American Florist. April 5, Vegetable Growers' Association of America. H. F.Hall, Moorestown, N. J.. President- C. vVest, Irondequoit, N. Y., Vice-President; E. A. Dunbar, Ashtabula, O.. Secretary; M. L. Ruetenik, Cleveland. O., Treasurer ^= Prices of Indoor Fruits and and Vegetables. Chicago, March 31.— Mushrooms, 20 cents to 60 cents per pound; lettuce, 12'/i cents to 15 cents, small cases; radishes, 20 cents to 45 cents per doz- en bunches; pieplant, 20 cents to 40 cents per bunch; cucumbers, 7."i cents to !)I2.7r> per box of two dozen: aspara- gus, $2.50 for LM bunches. New York. March 21). — Cucumbers, 50 cents to $1.00 per dozen. a.nd $4 to $5 per box; mushrooms. 7-") cents to $1.80 per 4-pound basket; tomatoes, 10 cents to 15 cents per pound; radishes, $1.25 to $2.25 per 100 bunches; mint, 25 to 65 cents per dozen bunches; rhubarb, 30 cents to 60 cents per doz- en bunches; lettuce, 25 cents to 50 cents per dozen; beef tops, 25 cents to 75 cents per box. Chicago Vegetable Growers' Association The Chicago Greenhouse Vegetable Growers' Association was organized last month with a membership of six- ty. The officers elect are : Peter J. Schumer, president; Peter Andre, vice- president; John P. Wagner, secretary; Charles Hengesch. treasurer. The ob- ject of the organization is the mutual protection of members and the ad- vancement of their interests. This or- ganization will co-operate with the federal and state governments for the advancement of market gardening. The association recommends the adop- tion of a lettuce box 8 x 10 x 20 inches and advocates out of town shipping. The next regular meeting will be held April 6, ;it 2 p. m.. at the Arcanum Hall, 7013 Ravenswood Park avenue. Everyone interested is cordially in- vited to attend, as the charter will be read and a publicity campaign out- lined. Miss run Bnanictl Ga'den. The largest display of bulbous plants ever opened to the public of St. Louis and vicinity can be seen at the Mis- souri Botanical Garden at the present time. This display includes tulips, lilies, narcissi, daffodils, and hyacinths in almost endless variety. As you en- ter the new greenhouses you get a magnificent view of palms, spiraeas, English primroses. Primula obconicas, etc. The primula display alone con- sists of about 800 plants, which make a fine showing. From this section you pass into the bulbous plant house GERANIUMS Per 180 S. A. Nutt, and four other varieties, 3-in. pot.$4.00 2H-in. •• 3X0 Coleus, 10 varieties 2!4-in pots 2.00 Asparagus Plumosus and Sprengeri 2.00 Altemanthera red and yellow. 2V*-pots 2.00 Pansy Plants April 1st in bud 1.50 CASH JOSEPH H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Ohii proper. Here a iover of bulbous flow- ers can spend several hours studying the different plants. In one group may be seen six narcissi shown for the first time in America. The best at the present time is Duke of Bedford, one of the largest yellow. Next comes Queen of Spain, with Blazing Star a close second. Here can also be seen fine flowers of Argent, Apricot and Plenipo. All of these are new in this country. At the far end one finds a bank of about 1,000 plants of narcissi Victory and Emperor. In the middle aisle you find hyacinths of every hue. King of the Blues still holds its place as to col- or. Ida is one of the best yellow and JLa Victoire shows up well. In this dis- play over 1,000 bulbs were used, all having come direct from Holland. Flowering tulips have the largest space in the conservatory, covering nearly one-third of the entire space for bulbous plants. Some of the best flow- ers at the present time are those of Pink Beauty, which are exceptionally fine. One can find fifty plants each of La Remarquable and Gloria Solus, which would be hard to beat. Last but not least is the black tulip Nigro, the blackest of all tulips. This novelty alone would repay one for the time spent in a visit to the garden. As this display will only last for a short time at its best, let us hope that any one that can possibly arrange to give the garden a visit will do so in the near future. W. S. W. Watch for our Trade Mark stamped on every brick of H ^ Pure Culture Mushroom Spawn ^g H^P Substitution of cheaper tirades is thus easily exposed. Fresh sample brick, with illustrated book, mailed postpaid by manufacturers upon re- ceipt of 40 cents in postage. Address Trade Mark. American Spawn Co., St.iPaul.Miin. ,<©>- Lady Hillingdon Roses Fine 2^-inch plants, $11.50 per 100. F. O. B. West Grove. THE G0MRD& JONES CO., West Grove, Penna. Enchantress Supreme rPHE Best Sport from Enchantress up-to-date, possessing all the vigor and freedom * that distinguishes its parent. Color alight salmon pink — a color that is not only very attractive, but also one that endures full exposure to the sun without bleaching. A good all around Carnation that retains its color at all seasons. Calyx is longer and narrower than that of the parent variety, and distinct from the latter. Has shown no inclination to be a burster. The weak points of Enchantress seem to have been lost in this Sport, and a trial of four years duration convinces us of its great value. PRICES: DAILLEDOUZE BROS., Twelve Rooted Cuttings $3.00 One Hundred rooted cuttings.... $ 12.00 Twenty-five rooted cuttings, 5.00 One Thousand rooted cuttings . . 100.00 Fifty rooted cuttings 7.00 laS^Order quick for immediate deliveries. Lenox Koad and Troy Ave., BROOKLYN, N. Y. TO THE TRADE HENRY METTE, Quedlinburg, Germany. GROWER and EXPORTER on the VERY LARGEST SCALE of all CHOICE VEGETABLE, FLOWER AND FARM SEEDS. (Established 1787.) O pp p I * I TICC' Beans, Beets, Cabbages, Carrots, Kohl Rabl, Leek, Lettuces, Onloni, OiLUIHLIir.0. peas, Radishes, Spinach, Turnips, Swedes, Asters, Balsams, Begonlsa, Carnations, Cinerarias, Gloxinias. Larkspur, Nasturtiums. Pansles, Petunias, Phloxes, Primulas, Scabious, Stocks, Verbenas, Zinnias, etc. Catalogue free on application. HENRY METTE' 8 TRIUMPH OF THE GIANT PANSIEB (mixed), the moBt perfect and most beautiful in the world, (6.00 per ox., or $1.75 per Vi oz.. $1 per % ox., postage paid. Cash with order. All seeds offered are grown under my personal supervision on my own vast grounds, and are warranted true to name, of strongest growth, finest stocks and best qui ' ry. I ALSO GROW LARGELY ON CONTRACT. Asparagus Root. Two-Year-OId ASPARAGUS ROOTS A fine lot of strong, two- year-old roots, of Barr's Mammoth, Columbian Mammoth White, Con over's Colossal, Giant Argenteiul and Dreer's Eclipse, neatly pnt up in bundles of 25, 50c per 100; $4 per 1000. Special prices for lots of 5000 or more. Henry A. Dreer, Inc. 714 Chestnut Street PHILADELPHIA, PA. The above prices are intended for the Trade only. '9'3' The American Florist. G21 Beautiful Double=Flowering Hybrid Pyrethrums. We believe this i^ the first time that an offer of named varieties of these beautiful Double Pyrethrums (home grown stock) has appeared in this journal. We have a splendid lot of strong 4 and 5-inch pots, which if planted early will give an abundance of bloom this season. The varieties offered are all select standard sorts. Alfred. Bright crimson, of fine form. Aphrodite. An extra fine pure white. Figaro. A splendid rosy-lake. La France. A fine rosy-pink. La Vestal. White with silvery rose. Lord Roseberry. Brilliant carmine red. Mont Blanc. A fine double white. Ne- Plus-Ultra. Delicate blush white. Niobe. Beautiful flesh colored. Princess de Meternich. Splendid large white. Roi de Rouges. Fine crimson red. The Bride. Very double, pure white. Valkyrie. Very large, long petaled, silvery rose. Yvonne Cayeux. Large pure white with creamy center. Any of the above varieties in strong 4 and 5-inch pots, $2.50 perdoz.; $20.00per 100. One each of the above 14 varieties for $3. 00. Our new Wholesale List has just been distributed and besides offering the most complete up-to-date list of Hardy Perennials of a quality to give quick and satisfactory results, also offers a most complete list of other seasonable stock in all lines. If you have not received a copy please .write for it. HENRY A. DREER, Inc., 714 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. The above prices are intended for the trade only ASPARAGUS PIUMOSUS 3-in. pots, strong, $4.00 per 100; 2!4-in. pots. $3.00 per 100: 2-in. pots, $2.00 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri, 3-in. pots. $3.00 per 100; 2W-;-in. pots. $2.00 per 100. Daisies, yellow, 3-in. pots. $4.00 per 100. Anthericum Varicgatum. 4-in. pots, $1.00 per doz , 3-in. pots. 75c per doz. Begonia Luminosa, in bloom, 4-in. pots. $1.00 doz Smila.x, 4-in. pots. $1.00 per doz. Ivy, hardy English, 3-in. pots. $4.00 per 100; 4 in. pots. $1.00 per doz. Kentia Belmoreana. 3 leaves, $1.00 per doz. Petunias, double white. 2Vj-in. pots. $3.00 per 100. Vincas, varieeated. 2VHn.pots. strong, $3 per 100. Swainsona Alba, 2H-in. pots. $3.C0 per 100. Rooted Cuttings of Fuchsias, 4 varieties: Fever- few. Little Gem; Ageratum, Artillery Plants, Parlor Ivy, Jl. 00 per 100. Myrtle, the real bridal Myrtle, 3-in. pots. $1.00 per doz; 4-in. pots, $1.50 per doz, C. EISELE, 1 lth and Westmoreland Streets PHILADELPHIA, PA. Primula Obcomca, strong plants, in bud and bloom. 4-inch, $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000; out of 2H-inch plants that will bloom for Xmas. $1.50 per 100. $14.00 per 1000. Malacoides, l.iant Baby Primrose, strong. 2V2inch. $2.00 per 100. 300 for tS.OO. Asparagus Plumosus and Sprengerl, strong. 2V2inch. $2.00 per 100. $15.00 per 1000: 3-inch. $3.00 per 100 $25.00 per 1000. J. C. SCHMIDT, Bristol, Pa. [Robert Craig Co...] %£. PALMS j and Novelties in Decorative Plants. i ^Market and 49th Sts„ Philadelphia, Pa J Our New Crimson Carnation PRINCESS DAGMAR will be disseminated next season, 1913-1914. We are booking orders now at $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. Princess Dagmar will be exhibited at the National Show in New York. PATTEN & CO., Tewksbury, Mass. A FEW GOOD THINGS YOU WANT. Geraniums, Nutt. Buchner. Ricard, Perkins Poitevine, 2-in., $2.00 per 100: 3 in., $5.00 per 100, Boston and Whitmani Ferns, 3 in., 10c; 4-in., 15c; 5 in.. 25c. Dracaena Ind., 3-in., $5.00; 4 in, $10.00; 5 in. $25.00 per 100. Vlnca Var., 2 in,, 2c. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2-in., $2.50 per 100. Asparagus Plumosus, 2 in., $3.00 per 109. Heliotrope, Scarlet Sage, Lemon Verbenas, Cigar Plant, 2 in.. $2.00 per 100. Cash with order. GEO. M. EMMANS. Newton. N. J. Boston Ferns, 2Y2 in., $3.00 per 100; $80.00 per 1000. Roosevelt Ferns, 21 , in., $5.00 per 100; $4(1.00 per 1000. Whitmani Compacta, \sV2 in-, $5.00 per 100; $40.0(1 per 1000. 250 at 1000 rates. HENRY H. BARROWS & SON, W^SAN' WE GROW PLANTS Geraniums and other Bedding plants in quanti- ties and now have a large stock ready in splendid shape, for immediate shipment. Special price for large lots. 2-in. 3-in. _ . „ per per Geraniums, Standard and Ivy Leaved 100 100 Varieties $2 00 $3.00 Mt.ol Snow and Mrs. Pollock 3.00 Sci rned. Nutmeg, Lemon, ete 2.00 3.00 Pansy Geraniums, Mary Washington. Mr-. Laval 2.00 3.00 Lantanas, 10 Varieties 2.00 300 Lemon Verbena, Aloysua Citrodora... 2.00 3.00 Lobelia, Kathleen Mallard and Crystal Palace Gem 2.00 Moonvines, Noctitlora and Leari 2.00 3.00 Salvia, Bonfire and Zurich 2.00 3.00 Parlor Ivy, S. necio Scandens 2.00 3.00 Swainsona, Alba, and Rosea 2.00 3.00 HardyPhlox, 20 van, ties 2.00 3.00 Smilax 2 00 Fuchsias, Ro?ain Boucharlat collection, one plant each, on,- hundred varieties. $10.00; 2 collec- tion $15.00. Smilax Seedlings, 7Sc. per 100. $6.00 per 1000. Cash with Order. R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md Mention the American Florist when writing 622 The American Florist. April 5, =S\ The Nursery Trade American Association of Nurserymen. Thomas B Median, Dresber, Pa., Presi- dent; J. B. Pilkington. Portland, Ore.. Vice- President; John Hall, 204 Granite bldg., Ro- chester, N. Y., Sec'y. Thirty-eighth annual convention to be held at Portland, Ore., June 18-20. 1913. The Secretary of Agriculture has issued a notice of quarantine as a re- sult of discovery of two injurious scale insects, the Parlata scale and the Phoenicococcuss scale, affecting date palms. Riverside and Imperial Coun- ties in California; Yumal, Maricopa and Pinal Counties in Arizona, and Webb County in Texas are all affected by the quarantine. Seedless Grape Fruit Next. Oroville; Calif., February 14. — James H. Geggett, an orange grower of Oro- ville, backed by a syndicate, has gained control of two trees which bear navel grape fruit, and will make an effort to make the new citrus product commer- cially popular. The fruit is a cross be- tween a navel orange and a grape fruit. Steps will be taken to propa- gate the fruit on a large scale and steel cages will be built around the trees to prevent buds from being stolen. — Newspaper Item. Evergreen Cover Shrubs. In looking over the catalogues of our leading nurseries in search of some evergreen cover plants, I was more than ever impressed with our pov- erty in this direction. In tall growing evergreens we are fairly well sup- plied, hut the really low things may be counted on the fingers of one hand. Among the conifers we find juniper and taxus. The junipers give us nana, prostrata and tamariscifolia. In taxus we really have but one that answers the purpose, namely. Canadensis. In broad leaved evergreens we occasion- ally find Daphne cneorum listed, and to my mind this is the gem of the collection. It is perfectly hardy here at the eastern end of the Great Lakes, and in addition to its dense mat of foliage it gives us in the spring a wealth of fragrant pink flowers. With us it forms a dense mat from a foot to a foot and a half high, and a single plant will cover a circle a yard in diameter in the course of a few years. It needs no pruning, is always neat and attractive, and when in flow- er it is a glory. It is a lover of deep sandy soils and when planted in such, two feet apart, it soon covers the ground completely. ArctostaphyL : Uva-Ursi is occasionally seen in the lists, and it makes a most excellent close cover to use on gravelly and rocky slopes, where little else will thrive. Euonymus radi- cans and its varieties are well known and most useful, either as a ground cover or as a covering for low walls. A favorite with us is an old plant that I do not remember to have seen in American catalogues, but which is used frequently in Europe as a low border plant; it is Teucrium chamae- drys. It grows about a foot high, has neat shining evergreen foliage and in late summer it is covered with spikes of bright purplish flowers. It seems perfectly hardy, stands shearing well, and forms a great addition to our borders. It is easily propagated and makes a fine plant in a short time. Farther south this list could be con- siderably extended, and such plants as Cotoneaster horizontalis and other fine low shrubs will be appreciated. C. EVERGREENS, HEDGES AND HARDY PHLOX Are my specialties. 1 g row these by (he acre. Please get my prices and try some of mystock. ADOLF MULLER DeKalb Nurseries NORRISTOWN, PA. High Glass New England Qualify Herbaceous Perennials, Evergreens and Deciduous Trees, Shrubs, Roses and Vines at Wholesale and Retail. Catalogues upon request. The New England Nurseries Co. Dept. "T" BEDFORD. MASS. For the Best New and Standard DAHLIAS Address Peacock Dahlia Farms, P. O. BerlinN. J. Williamstown June, N. J. LARGE TREES OAKS AND MAPLES PINES AND HEMLOCKS ANDORRA NURSERIES. Wm. Warner Harper, Prop. Chestnut Hill, PHILA., PA. Mention the American Florist when writing Catalpa Bungei Specimen trees with wide spreading tops 2 to 4 years and straight 7 ft. stems, 2 to 3-inch caliper. Get our pneus un all kinds of shade trees. W. B. COLE, Avenue Nurseries, Painesville, .... Ohio. Mention the American Florist when writing Ipomea Noctiflorum Our so well-known pure white, waxy MOONVINE Bearing flowers very fragrant and as big as a saucer, 2V^-in. pots; will make good stock for you to propagate from. ' $5.00 per 100. Godfrey Aschmann 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing A bargain, to close out sur plus quick. Well rooted- carefullv regraded and ENGLISH MANETTI STOCKS. _. , _ _ everything under-sized or not up to strictly first quality discarded. It pays to buy regraded re- packed stocks. We otter % m-m grade at $12.00 per single thousand: five thousand or more at $10.00 per thousand. 3-5 m-m grade $8.00 per thousand; $65.00 per ten thousand, tc cle*n them up quick. Orders can be filled the same day we get them. Wire and say whether to ship by freight or express. JACKSON & PERKINS CO., Newark. New York B. & A. SPECIALTIES Onr World's Choicest Nursery and Greenhouse Prodncts for Florists Palms, Bay Trees, Boxwood and Hardy Herbaceous Plants, Evergreens, Roses, Rhododendrons, Vines and Climbers, Spring Bulbs and Roots, Conifers, Pines. English Ivy 4 ft. bushy, 4 inch pots $15.00 per 100 4 and 5 ft. bushy, 4V2 inch pots 20.00 per 100 Good value for window effect. Florists are always welcome visitors to our nurseries. We are only a few minutes from New York City; Carlton Hill station is the second stop on Main Line of Erie Railroad. :: :: BOBBINK& ATKINS Nurserymen and Florists. RUTHERFORD, N. J. W. Van Kleef & Sons Wholesale Growers of Nursery Stock BOSKOOP, :: HOLLAND B] I EG to announce that their Mr. K. Van Kleef is again in America calling on the trade. Please ask our prices before placing your esteemed Import Orders elsewhere; they will certainly interest you. Address all Correspondence Until June 1st c0 MALTUS & WARE, 14 Stone Stieet, HEW YORK CATALOGUES FREE FOR THE ASKING. *9i. j- 7 he American Florist. G23 Palms, the Selling Kinds Kentia Belmoreana. 6-in., 16-18inches high. ..Each, $1.75 KENTIA BELMOREANA. Leaves Height Each 4-inch 5-6 12-15 inches Per 100 $40.00 6-inch 5-6 18 inches if .75 6-inch 6 22-24 inches 1.50 6-inch 6-7 26-28 inches 2.00 7-inch 6-7 28-30 inches 2.50 7-inch 6-7 30-32 inches 3.00 9-inch 6-7 42-46 inches 5.00 10-inch 6-7 48-50 inches 8.00 KENTIA FORSTERIANA. Leaves Height Each 4-inch 5 15 inches Per 100, $40.00 5-inch 5-6 20-24 inches .76 6 inch 5-6 30-32 inches 1.50 7-inch 6-7 36-40 inches 3.60 8-inch 6-7 40-44 inches 4.00 8 inch 6-7 44-48 inches 5.00 8-inch 6-7 52-55 inches 6.00 PHOENIX CANARIENSIS. 8-inch, 30-35 inches high PHOENIX ROEBELINII. 7-in., 20-22 inches high, ..Each, $2.50 11-in. tub, 28-30 inches Doz. $ 5.00 8.00 17.00 Doz. $5.00 8.00 17.00 .Each, $3.00 high... .Each, $8.00 31-33 W.Randolph St., CHICAGO Vaiighan'S Seed Store 25 Barclay St., NEW YORK GREENHOUSES AND NURSERIES, WESTERN SPRINGS. ILL. CARNATION UTT1NGS LIGHT PINK ENCHANTRESS $12.50 per 1O0O White Enchantress $17.50 per 1000 While They Last Order Now fJThese cuttings are taken from stock grown by the best grower of the En- chantress variety of car- nations in this vicinity and are big value at the price quoted. Send in your order now. PERCY JONES 56 E. Randolph St., Chicago Geraniums €fe Coleus Ricard and Poitevine, $15.00 per 1000. S.A.Nutt, $1».50 per 1000: next delivery about March 24. G. Beddrr, Vers., and general assortment S6.C0 per 1000; ready almost any time. Plumosus, lust rieht for Easter pans, sample. 10 cents; 100. $2.50. Safe Delivery Guaranteed. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Ferns for Dishes Best assorted varieties from -!i in. pots, 100, $3.50; 1000, $30.00. 500 at 1000 rate. Cash with order. FRANK OfcCHSLIN, 4911 West Quincy St. CHICAGO. Select Stock for Spring The best lot of stock in this line we have ever seen. Every live florist and landscape man can make good use of the following subjects, and we are sure there is no better quality in the country: Azalea Mollis. 15 to 18-io., bushy and full of buds S 3.50 per 10. $ .'0.00 per 100 Ghent iPontica). Named sorts, full of buds. 18 to 24-in 4.50 per 10. 40.00 per 1(0 Rhododendrons, 18 to 24-in., 8 to 12 buds, very fine 7.50perl0. 70.00 per 100 24 to30in., 12 to 14 buds, very fine 10X0 per 10. 90.00 per 100 30 to 36-in.. 14 to 16 buds, very fine 15.00 per 10, 125 00 per 100 24 in., seedlings, bushy, well budded plants 6.50 per 10, 60.f0 per 100 Tree Roses, all hardy varieties, budded on straight stout stems 3.50 per 10. 30.00 per 100 Boxwood, a magnificent spring importation on hand, clean bright stock and grand values for the money. Pyramidal, 36-in. high, at $1.75 each; 42-in. high, at $2.25 each; 48 in. high, at $3.00 each; 54-in. high, at $4.00 each. Globe Form, perfect globes, IS by 18 inches, $3.00 each. Bush Form, very broad, heavy plants. 12 in. high. $3.00 per 10, $25.00 per 100: 18-in. high, 50c each. $4.50 per 10; 24 in. high. $1.25 each. $10.00 per 10; 30 in. high. $1.50 very broad. 36-in. high, $2.00 each, very bread. Aristiloochioa Sipho, Dutchman's Pipe, heavy vines, 4-ft top. $25.00 per 100. Hybrid Tea Roses, strong 2-yr.. field grown dormant plants— Betty, fine pink. $17.50 per 100; <»en. McArthur. Grus An Teplitz, Hermosa, Kaiserin Augusta, Victoria. La Franc, Mad. Jules Grolez (deep pink' Mamam Cochet, Mad. Caroline Tcstout, White Maman Cociiet. at $15.00 per 100: Prince de Bulgarie, $17.50 per 100. NEW BABY RAMBLER ROSES, 2-yr.. field grown- Erna Teschendorf!, the best red yet introduced, more petals than the original Baby Rambler. a deeper, brighter red and does not fade. $4.00 per dozen, $30.00 per 100. Orleans, light Geranium red, opening to a bright rose color. Very free bloomer and compact shapely plant for pots, $2.50 ger dozen. $18.00 per 100. CLIMBING ROSES, 2-yr.. field grown- Dorothy Perkins $12.00 per 100 Flower of Fairfield $20.00 per 100 Farquhar 25.00 per 100 Hiawatha 12 00 per 100 Tausendschon 15.00 per 100 Trier 12.00 per 100 Violet Blue 10.00 per K>0 While Dorothy 1200 per 100 Yellow Rambler 10.00 per 100 The Storrs & Harrison Co., Paioesville, Ohio J.D.Tfiompson Carnation Go Carnation Specialists JOUET, ILL Charles H. Totty MADISON, NEW JERSEY Wholesale Florist Chrysanthemum Novelties my Specialty 624 The American Florist. April 5, Best Grafted Rose Stock Pink Killarney, White Killarney, Richmond, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Prince de Bulgarie and lady Hillingdon, $110.00 per 1,000; $100. (Kl per 1,000 in 5,000 lots; $97.60 per 1000 in 10,000 lots and $95. tin per 1,000 in 100,000 lots, F. O. B. Morton Grove, 111. Killarney Queen, $15.00 per 100; $120.0o per 1000. Own Root Stock White Killarney, Prince de Bulgarie, Melody, Lady Hillingdon and My Maryland, $6 0operl0o $55.00 per 1,(00. Richmond, 2^-inch, $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1.CC0. The above is All select stock and a big bargain at prices quoted. Carnation Cuttings LAST GALL. EXTRA FINE HEALTHY STOCK. READY NOW. inn 1,800 Rosette 6 00 5,000 Gloriosa 3 00 6,000 Enchantress 2 ii<> 6,000 Mrs. Ward 3 on C. per 1000 50 00 27 50 20 00 27 50 2V2-in. per R. 100 1000 100 2,000, 7 00 7,000 Scarlet Glow... 3 00 4 00 37 50 4,000 Winsor 2 20 32 00 3,000 Lawson 2 20 37 50 3 50 4 00 C. per 1000 25 00 20 00 10,000, 3 50 20 00 3 50 21 i-in. per 100 1000 4 00 37 50 32 00 32 00 Chrysanthemum Cuttings Best Two Yellow and Pink Commercial Varieties Now Grown. R. C. 11)0 per 2V^-in. per 100 ~ 1000 YELLOW loo 1000 Comoleta, $3.00 $25.00 $4.00 $35.00 Best Early Yellow, Blooms September 27. Chrysolora,$5.00 $40.00 $6.50 $60.00 Best Yellow Money Maker, blooms October 5 to 10. R. C. per 100 1000 2J-2-in. per PINK 100 1000 100 " 100O Patty, $3.00 $25.00 $4.00 $35.00 Beautiful Enchantress Pink, fine strong grower, (3y2in., per 100, $5.00). Unaka, $4.00. $35.00 $5.00 $45.00 Earliest Pink, first week of October. WHITE Smith's Advance.. $2 50 Best Early White October Frost... 2 50 Vir. Poehlmann . . 3 00 Alice Byron 2 50 Timothy Eaton. . .. 2 50 W. H. Chad wick.. 3 00 R. C. per 1C0 1000 2V2-in. per 100 1000 $20 00 $3 00 $25 00 20 00 25 00 20 CO 20 00 25 00 3 00 4 00 3 00 3 00 4 00 25 00 35 00 25 00 25 00 35 00 R. C. per 2^-in. per YELLOW 100 100(1 100 1000 GoldenGlow 3 00 25 00 4 00 35 00 Halhday 2 50 20 00 3 00 25 00 Col. Appleton 2 50 20 00 3 00 25 CO Major Bonnaffon 2 50 20 00 3 00 25 00 linniL'nsr stock, still one of the best. Yellow Eaton 2 50 20 00 3 00 25 00 Golden Chadwick, 3 CO 27 50 4 00 35 00 Best late yellow. . per 1000 20 00 20 00 20 00 2V$-in. per R C PINK 100 McNiece 2 50 Maud Dean 2 50 Dr. Enguchard . . . . 2 50 RED Schrimpton 2 50 BRONZE O. H.Kahn 4 00 5 00 We can supply large quantities of the above 100 3 50 3 50 3 50 10000 30 00 30 00 30 00 20 00 3 00 25 00 POMPONS— Large stock of the leading commercial varieties. List of Varieties Upon Application. 2^-in., per 100, $4.00 Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. ■It f% 4% ■■ 4% Wintered cool; H|mt V condition. HI ^^ W ^|k Best old and new, HH^iyil including: ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ 2V2-inch. 4-in. Doz. 1C0 1000 100 Duchesse de Brabant $0.50 $3 00 $25.00 $10.00 EtoiledeLyon 0.50 3.00 27.50 10.00 Maman Cochet, Pink 0.50 3.00 27.50 10.00 White Maman Cochet.... 0.50 3.C0 27.50 10.00 Mile. Franzisca Kruger . . 0.50 3.00 25.00 10.00 Safrano 0.50 3.00 25.C0 10.00 William R. Smith 0.50 3.50 30.00 10.00 Kaiserin Aug. Vic 0.50 3.50 30,00 10.00 Mme. Jenny Guillemot... 0.50 3.50 30-00 12.00 Meteor 0.50 3.00 27.50 12.00 Rhea Reid 0.60 4.00 35.00 12.00 Jeanne d'Arc 0.50 3.50 30.00 12,00 Mrs. Taft 0 60 4.00 35.00 12.00 Dorothy Perkins 0.50 3.00 25.00 10.00 Phil'a Crimson Rambler.. 0.50 3.00 25.00 10.00 Tausendschon 0.50 3.00 25.00 10.00 Mary Washington 0.50 3.00 25.00 10.00 Marechal NIel 0.60 3.50 30.00 15.00 ^ The American Florist. 625 DECORATIVE STOCK Special on Made-up Kentias \VE have an exceptionally large stock of 6 and 7 inch Kentia Forsteriana, 3 plants in a pot. ^^ The 6-inch are 18 to 22 inches above pot, on which we make a special price of $1.00 each or $12.00 per doz. The 7-inch are 28 to 32 inches; also 3 in a pot, special $1.50 each, $18.00 per dozen. Remember these are nice bushy plants and just what you need for decorating. KENTIA FORSTERIANA. Doz. $1.50 2.00 4.50 6.00 9.00 Per 100 $12.00 15.00 3S.0O 50.00 Size Leaves Ht. Each 2-in. 4 8-10-in. 3-in. 4-5 1214-in. 4-in. 4-5 1416-in. 5 in. 5-6 16 18-in. 5-in. strong., 5-6 20-24-in. $ .75 7-in. 5-6 36-38-in. 2.50 7-in. strong, 5-6 36-40 in. 3.00 8-in. 56 40-44 in. 5 00 8-in. strong, 5-6 46-50 in. 7.00 9-in. 6-7 60-in. 8.00 Specimens. 6-ft. high 9.00 Specimens, 7 ft. 6-in. high 15.00 Made Up. Each 6-in., 3 in a pot. 18-22 in. high $ 1.00 and $1.50 7-in.. 3-4 in a pot, 24 30-in. high 2.50 8-in.,3-4inapot.40-45-in. high 6.00 9-in.. 3-5 in a pot.50-54-in. high 8.00 10 in,,4-5ina pot. 58-60-in. high, 10.00 12-in.. 4-5 in a pot. 62 70-in. high. 15.00 Specimens. t>V2 ft. high. 4 in a tub. Each $18.00 Specimens, 7' 2 ft. high. 4 in a tub, Each, 25.00 2-in. 4 in. 5-in. 6-in. 7 in. 8-in. 9 in. BOSTON FERNS. Each -Doz. .25 .50 .75 1.00 1.50 $1.50 300 6.00 'Mill 12.00 18.00 H, i loo $3.00 Larger ones at $2.00. $2.50 and up eacb. Dracaena Indivisa 3-in. 4-in. 5-in. Doz. $ .50 .75 1.50 3.C0 KENTIA B ELMORE ANA Araucaria Excelsa- Each Doz. Per 100 6-in.4-5tiers 1.00 12.00 7-in.4-5tiers 1.50 18.00 Areca Lutescens— 3-in. 3 pits in a pot.. 2.00 $15.00 4-in. 3 pits in a pot.. 3.00 25.00 6-in 1.50 Asparagus Plumosus - 2-in 1.50 3.00 6.00 Asparagus Sprengeri .75 5.00 Size 2-in. 3-in. 4-in. Leaves 4 4-5 4-5 4-in. strong, 4-5 5-in. 5-6 5-in. strong, 5-6 6-in. 6-7 6-in. strong, 6-7 7-in. 6-7 7 in. strong, 6-7 8-in. 7-8 9-in. 7-8 9-in. strong, 7-8 - Made up 7 leaves, 3 in a pot. 28-30 in. high Ht. 8-in. 8-10-in. 12-in. 12-15-in. 15 18-in. 18-20 in. 20-22-in. 22-24-in. 26-28-in. 28-30-in. 40-45-in. 48-50-in. 50 54-in. Each ( .75 1.00 1.50 2.00 2.50 5.50 8.00 10.00 2.50 Doz. $1.50 2.00 3.60 4.50 6.00 9.00 12.00 18.00 24.00 30.00 Per 100 $12 00 15.00 30.00 35.00 50.00 Per 100 $ 3.00 5.00 10.00 20.00 Per 100 Ferns, asstd. vars. for dishes in 2-in. pots $ 3.0q Ficus Elastlca, 5 in . Each 35 6-in. 50 7in 75 Ficus Pandurata, 6 -in.. 7 in. and 8 -in. at $1.50. $2.50 and $3.50 each. PANDANUS VEITCHII. Each Doz. 3-in $ .35 $ 4.20 Extra strong plants, $1.50, $2.00 and$3.00eacb. PHOENIX RECLINATA Each Doz. 5-in $5.00 6in $0.75 9.00 7-in. ,24in. high 12.00 PHOENIX ROEBELENII Each Doz. 2V2-in 3-in 4-in 50 6-in 6 in. strong 7-in $2 50 & $3.00 Specimens, 7 in. extra strong " 8 in. extra strong Per 100 $40X0 Per 100 $15.00 $2.00 3.00 6.00 12.00 18.00 4.00 each. 5.00 each. You Should Stock up NOW for Spring Sales fm g\ 1A/BJ, f* ~U D- PH0NK- GRACELAND 1112- The Geo. WitiDOld to. w* v»^™ »• Chicago Landscape Gardening A course for Gar- deners, Florists and Home-makers, taught by Prof. Craig and Prof. Beal of Cornell University. Progressive Florists recognize the growing importance of a knowl- edge of Landscape Art. Gardeners who un- derstand up - to • date methods and practice are in demand for tbe best positions. A knowledge of Landscape Gardening is indispensable to those who would have the pleasantest homes. 250-page Catalog free. Write today. The Home Correspondence School Dent. A. F., Springfield, Mass. PROF. CRAIG. DAHLIAS Standard and New Gut Flower Varieties Lindhurst Farm Hammonton, N. J. NOW is the time to make up your planting list of Chrysanthemums It is as easily done now as a few months later and you are more likely to secure the desired kinds than by delaying till planting time. Let us quote you on your requirements now, delivery to suit you. All the best commercial kinds. ELMER D. SMITH & CO., ADRIAN, MICH. SPECIALTIES Roses, from 3-inch pots. Carnations for fall deliver; Chrysanthemums Smilax, Violets IN BEST VARIETIES. Prices low. Send for list. Wood Brothers, FISHKII.l. New York Mention the American Florist when writing The New Double Marguerite MRS. F. SANDER It's a nood sprint' and summer proposition and p \<>ii supplied with plenty <36 Carbone Philip L... (,14 Chicago Cam Co. •• I 605 618 Chicago Flower Growers Assn 603 Chicago Great Western R R .... 603 Chicago House Wrecking Co 635 Clark E B Seed Co. II Clark's Sons David. 613 Cleveland Cut Flower Co 613 Cole WB 622 Conard & Jones 620 Cooke Geo H 614 Cotsonas Geo & Co. 610 Cowee W J 635 Coy HC Seed Co... 617 Craig Robt Co 621 Critchell C E 607 Crawford V L 618 Cunningham Jos H. (,20 Dahlborn J P 632 Dailledouze Bros... 62(1 Dammann&Co 617 Daniels & Fisher... 613 DardsChas 612 Deamud J B Co 602 Detroit Flower Pot Mfy 636 Dietsch A & Co.. IV Diller Caskey & Keen 635 Dillon J L 618 Dorner F &Sons... 615 Dreer HA 620 621 634 636 Duerr Chas A 614 Dunlop John H 613 Dwelle - Kaiser Co The 633 Eckhardt O R Co.. 602 Kdwards Fold Box. ',2*. Eisele C 621 rimmans Geo M.... 621 Erie Floral Co I Erne& Klingel 604 Eyres H G 613 Fish Henry Seed Co 617 Florists' Hail Assn. 635 Foley Mfg Co IV Fottler. Fiske, Rawson Co II Franzen F 0 617 Freman Mrs J B.... 614 Freeman & Sons S . 635 Froment HE 609 GalvinThosF 613 Gasser J M Co 613 Geny Bros (,14 Giblin & Co 636 Godineau R & M... 617 Goodrich B & Co... 596 Gorham & Chapline 634 Grand Rapids Flower Co 613 Groves Robert 610 GuldemondMJ .... 618 GudeBros 612 Guttman Flower Growers Co 609 Haisch 611 Haven Seed Co The 617 Heacock Jos Co .594 624 Heinl John & Son.. 611 Henderson A & Co. 624 Herr Albert M 623 Herrmann A 635 Hess & Swoboda . . . 612 Hews A H &Co.... 636 Hilfinger Bros 636 Hitchings& Co 631 Hoerber Bros 605 HoflmeisterFloCo. 607 Holm & Olson 612 Holton &HunkelCo 606 Home Cor School... 625 Hooker H M Co.... (,*3 Hoopes J E & Co. . . (,17 Horticultural Adver tiser 626 HumfeldC 615 Igoe Bros 626 Illinois Metals Co.. 635 Illinois Pipe Mfg Co 635 Isbell S M & Co... II Jackson & Perkins . 622 JacobsS & Sons <>S4 Johnson J Oliver ... 617 Johnson WW &Son 618 lones Percy 600 623 Kasting W FCo ... 607 Keller Geo & Sons. 636 Keller's Sons. J B.. 614 KellogB Geo M 614 Kennicott Bros 602 Kervan Co The 609 Kessler W A 609 Kift Robt 613 King Construct Co. 634 Kl> lim's Nurseries. 610 Kohr AF 636 Kramer I N & Son.. 636 Kroeschell BrosCo. 631 Kruchten John (,05 Kuehn C A (tit, Kyle & Foerster.... 605 LaCrosse Floral Co. 612 Lager & Hurrell.... I Lange A 611 Landreth Seed Co.. II Leborious I J 611 Leedle Floral Co ... 624 Leistner Oscar (,04 Leonard Seed Co... 617 Lindhurst Farm — 625 Loechner& Co. .616 617 Lord & Burnham .. Ill 595 Lutton. Wm H 626 McCallum Co 607 McConnell Alex.... 611 McCoy L W 614 McClunie Geo 614 McCullough's J M Sons Co 607 McHutchison& Co.. II McKellarChas W.. 605 McKenna P& Son. 1,13 Mangel (,11 Matthews Florist... 613 Matthewson J E 614 May &Co LL 614 Meconi Paul 6f9 M. WINANDY CO.,Mfrs. Greenhouse builders and manufacturer* of WINANDY'SNEW BENCH AND HEATING SYSTEM. Write for particulars. 6236 N. Lincoln St. CHICAGO Telephone Ravenswood 607. Mention the American Florist when writing Meredith The Flow- er & VegCo 624 Mette Henry 620 Meyer John C & Co. (,10 Michigan Cut Flowr Exchange 610 Moninger J C Co... IV Moore, Hentz & Nash (,09 Morehead Mfg .Co... 635 Mt Gilead Pottery Co 636 Muller Adolph 622 Munson H 634 Murray Samuel 612 Myers Florist 614 Nat Flo B of Trade. 634 New England Nur- series 622 N Y Cut Flower Ex. 609 Niessen Leo Co 607 Oechslin Frank (,23 Olmsteds L & Sons. ',34 Ostertag Bros ... .613 Palmer W J & Son . 612 Park Floral Co 612 Patten & Co 621 Patten Woodenware Co 634 Peacock DahliaFms 622 Pedrick Geo & Son. (>17 Pelicano. Rossi & Co 612 Pennock-MeehanCo 609 Pennthe Florist.... (,12 Peters & Reed Poty 636 Phillips Bros 6(4 Pierce F & Co 632 Pierson A N (Inc). 615 Pierson F R Co I Pieters & Wheeler Seed Co 616 Pillsbury I L (.35 Pinkston las E (.1(1 Podesta&Baldocchi (.13 Poehlroann Bros Co 599 615 624 Pollworth C C Co I 606 613 Pulverized Manure Co (,32 QuakerCity Machine Works 635 Raedlein Basket Co 610 Randall A L Co 605 Randolph & Mc Clements 634 Rawlings Elmer 625 Ready Reference... ',27 Reed & Keller 634 Regan Ptg House .. 633 Reid Edw 607 Reinberg Geo 605 Relnberg Peter.. 601 618 Rice Bros (,06 Rice Co.. M (.10 Richardson & Boyn- ton Co 633 RoDinsonJCSeed Co II Rock W L Co 612 Rohnert Seed Co... II Routzahn Seed Co . II Rusch G&Co 606 SaakesO C 613 Saltford Flowr Shop 612 ScheelFF 618 SchilderBros (.14 Schillo Adam (,34 Schlatter W & Son. 62(, Schling Max 614 Schmidt J C 621 Scott John 615 SharpPartridge&Co 633 Siebrecht George C (,09 Situation & Wants.. 593 Skidelsky SS&Co. 617 Smith A W&Co... (.13 SmithED&Co 625 Smith & Hemenway (.31 Smith Henry (.13 Smith Wm C (06 Smith W&T Co... I Sprague J H 610 Stearns Lumber Co. '-32 StoothoS H A Co... (.32 Storrs & Harrison.. 623 StricketLR &Co.. 618 Sunshine Flower Gardens 618 Superior Machine & Boiler Works . . 634 Syracuse Pottery Co 1x36 Texas Seed & Floral Co (.11 Thompson Car Co.. 623 Thoinison Wm & Sons 632 Thorburn J M & Co (,17 Tomkins& Co 617 TottyCbasH 623 Van Kleef W & Sons (.22 Vaughan AL &Co. 601 Vaughan'sSeed Store I 610 (.15 619 623 634 636 Vestals 614 Vick's Sons Jas 617 Vincent R Jr I 621 Virgin UJ 614 Wagner Park Cons. 366 Walker FA &Co.. (.14 Ward&Co. R M... II Weiland& Riscb... 605 Welch Bros (.07 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 617 Wietor Bros 600 (.05 Wilcox J F & Sons. 594 Wilson RG 611 Wells & Legar 611 Winandy M & Co.. 626 Windier Wholesale Florist Co 606 WittboldGCo...611 625 Wittbold Henry. 601 605 Wolfskill Bros & Morris Goldenson 613 Wood Bros 625 WredeH 617 Yokohama Nurs Co. II Young & Nugent... 611 7ech & Mann 605 Ziska los 605 GREENHOUSE GLAZING. Big jobs a specialty Prices on application ROBT. T. BLAIR, 122 E. Wood Ave., COLUMBUS, OHIO Mention the American Florist when writing CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURER* PHILADELPHIA, PA. No loss if you mend your split carna- tions with Superior Carnation STAPLES 50c per 1000 postpaid. J Wni. Schlatter | & Son, BEFORE *" *""'• AFTER 422 Main St., Springfield, Mass. Mention the American Florist when writing A LL Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Florists wishing **■ to do business with Europe should send for the "Horticultural Advertiser" This is the British Trade Paper, being read weekly by all the horticultural trade; it is also taken by over 1000 of the best continental houses. Annual subscription, to cover cost of postage, 75c. As the H. A. is a purely trade medium, appli- cants should, with the subscription, send a copy of theiroatalog or other evidence that they belong to t£e nursery or seed trade. Money orders payable at Lowdharn, Notts. Address Editors Of "H. A." Chilwell Nurseries. LOWDHAM, Notts, England Mention the American Florist when writing Model Extension Carnation Support Made with two or three circles. En- dorsed by all the Leading Carnation Growersasthe best support on market Pat. July 27, '97. May 17. '98 GALVANIZED WIRE ROSE STAKES. Write for prices before ordering elsewhere. Prompt ihipment guaranteed IGOE BROS. 266 N. 9th St. ! BROOKLYN. N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing 0 GET INTERESTED, MR. FLORIST, THIS IS FOR YOU! II you contemplate painting your house this year, it will be well for you to investigate the merits of My Special Greenhouse White Lead Paint which I use exclusively in the erection of the large ranges of glass that I erect on private estates and public parks. I have increased my plant to take care of the demands made upon me for this paint by florists in all parts of the country. The Lutton reputation for high class material is back of this product. Send for a sample free of cost and then you will send your order. VVe also furnish materials for the complete erection of modern Iron Frame Greenhouses. Some of the largest growers in the country will testify to this fact. WILLIAM B. LUTTON, West Side Avenue Station Jersey City, N. J. Mention the American Florist token writing '9'3- The American Florist. 627 Ready Reference Section. 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. AITERNANTHERAS. Alternnntheras, 2%-ln., $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, 0. AMPELOPSIS. Ampelopsls Veitchii. heavy. 1-year, 2 to 3 ft., strong, 50 for $2; 100. $3.25; Parcel Post, $20 per 1.000; 18 to 24 Inches. 50 for $1.50; 100 for $2; Parcel Post, $15 per 1,000. Well rooted plants, tops cut to 6 inches for transplanting, $12 per 1,000. Samples, 25c allowed on pur- chase. Chas. Black, Higutstown, N. J. ARAUCARIAS. Araucaria oxcclsa, 0-in.. 4-5 tiers, $1 each; $12 per dc.z.: Tin.. 4 5 tiers, $1.50 each; $18 per doz. Ceo. Witthold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Araucaria exeelsa, 5-in., $6 per doz.; $45 per 100. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee. Wis. ASPARAGUS. .Asparagus Sprengeri, 2-in., $2.50 per 100, Asparagus plumosus, 2-in., $3 per 100. Geo. M. Enimans. Newton. N. J. Asparagus plumosus. 2-in., $3 per 100; 3-iu.. $0 per 100: 4-in.. $1.50 per doz. Sprengeri, :i -in.. 75c per doz.; $5 per 100. The Geo. Wilt- In. hi Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago, To make room in our houses we offer Plumosus Asparagus, extra tine, heavy plants. 3-ln.. $4 per 100. Sprengeri, 3-in., $3.50 per 100. Wag- ner Park Conservatories, Sidney, O. Asparagus plumosus, 3-in., $4 per 100; 214- ln., $3: 2-in.. $2 per 100. Sprengeri, 3-ln., $3 per 100: 2%-in., $2. C. Eisele. 11th and West- moreland Sts.. Philadelphia. Pa. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri, 2%-ln., $2 per 100; 300 for $5.00. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. Asparagus plumosus, 2%-in., $3 per 100T~$26 per 1,000. Sprengeri. 2&-in., $2.50 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Erie Floral Co., Erie, Pa, Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri. 2%-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. James Vlck's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. Asparagus plumosus, 2-in., $2 per lo0; 3-ln., $3 per 100. Elmer Rawllnga, Olean, N. Y. ASTERS. ASTERS. ASTERS. ASTERS. QUEEN nl- THE MARKET, white ami pink. VICK'S EARLY BRANCHING, white, rose, lavender. VICK'S LATE BRANCHING, white, pink, lavi-mh-r. \\v are booking orders for all the above. Queen of the Market, ready u. ship ai once. Strong seedlings, 40c per 100: $3 per 1,000. . Transplanted seedlings, 50c per 100: .$4 pel 1.000 EDW. DOEGE COMPANY. 4344 X. Sprlnglii-lil Ave.. ( Ihlcago, 111. THE SAWYER ASTERMDM— Eight yeara of strict selection places it on the mountain top of perfection, in color, size and profit. Price (cash with order), $8 oz. ; $4.50, % oz. ; trade pkg., 1.000 seeds (not mixed) $1. Colors: White, pink and lavender. Send for cuts and descrip- tion. ALBERT A. SAWYER, Forest Park, 111. BAY TREES. Bay trees and box trees; all sizes. Write for special list. Julius Roebrs Co., Ruther- ford. N. J. Bay trees. McHutcbison & Co.. 17 Murray St., New York. BEGONIAS. Begonia Lumlnosa. 4-In.. $1 per doz. C. Eisele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts.. Phlladel- phla. BOXWOOD. Boxwood. For sizes and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere In this issue. The Storra & Harrison Co., Palnesville, 0. I Boxwoods. McHutcbison & Co., 17 Murray St.. New York. BULBS. GLADIOLI. A good mixture, $1 per 100; $9 per 1.000. Choice Florists' mixture, white, light and pink, $1.75 per 100; $16 per 1,000. Pink Augusta, best forcing pink, $2.25 per 100; $20 per 1.000. Cash. 250 at 1.000 rates. Also America, Augusta. Francis King, Mme. Mone- rett, Klondyke, George Paul, etc. Send for price list. STEVEN'S GLADIOLI CO., Sagl- new, W. S., Mich. AMERICA GLADIOLUS PLANTING STOCK; rareel Post, America, No. 3, 1 to IK inch, $10 per 1,000; No. 4, % to 1 inch, $8 per 1,000; No. 5. % to % inch, $5 per 1,000; No. 6, % to % inch, $3 per 1,000. Other sizes if wanted. CURRIER BULB CO., Seabrlght, Calif. Bulblets, America, 75c per qt. Independence, 30c qt. ; $2 peck. Meadowvale, 60c qt. Blue Mixture, 60c qt. Mme. Moneret. 25c qt. Kun- derdi Glory. 1st size bulbs, $4 per 100. Cham- berlin & Gage. So. Natick, Mass. Bulbs, Lilium multiflorum, L. giganteum. For prices, see advertisement on second cover page. Ralph M. Ward & Co., 71 Murray St., New York. Bulbs, bedding hyacinths, white, red and blue, $1.60 per 100; $15 per 1.000. James Vlck's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. Bulbs, caladiums, gladioli, cancas, tuberoses. For prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. A. Henderson & Co., 352 N. Michigan Ave.. Chicago. Bulbs. For varieties and prices see adver- tisements elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Bulbs, begonias, hyacinths, tulips, Narclssns, etc. M. J. Guldemond, Llsse, Holland. Fisher's Purity Freesia bulbs, if in the mar- ket for summer delivery get our prices before buying. Cnrrle Bulb Co., Seabrlght, Calif. Bulbs. S. S. Skldelsky & Co., 1215 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia. Bulbs. McHutchlson & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. Bulbs of all kinds. J. M. Thorburn & Co.. 33 Barclay St., New York. Bulbs. Arthur T. Boddlngton, 342 W. 14th St., New York. Bulbs of all kinds. James Vlck's Sons, Rochester. N. Y. CALLAS. GODFREY CALLAS. 2%-in., $4.00 per 100. CONARD & JONES CO., WEST GROVE. PENNSYLVANIA. C ANNAS. Cannas. Fop varieties and prices see ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. IMPROVED CANNAS. "There can be no question that could the florists see these cannas, they would he In every collection in the country." — John Welsh Young, referring to CONARD & JONES* CAN- NAS. Mrs. Alfred P. Conard, pink $35.00 per 100 Beacon, red 20.00 per 100 Gladioflora, variegated 15.00 per 100 Meteor, red 25.00 per ino Rosea gigantea, pink 25.00 per 100 Wm, Saunders, red. bronze leaf.. 10.00 per 100 Mt. Blanc, near white 10.00 per 100 Kate F. Deemer, yellow 35.00 per 100 F. o. b. at headquarters for improved cannas. Write for complete list to THE CONARD & JONES CO.. WEST GROVE, PENNSYLVANIA. Cannas. best named varieties. F. P. Scbeel, Shermerville, 111. Cannas. Fine dormant 2 to '■'• eye bulbs. Cin- nabar and mixed, 75c per 100. Bee. Chabanne, $1 per 100. Pres. Cleveland, Paul Marquant, $1.50 per 100. Pennsylvania, ('. F. Read, $2.50 per 100. Papa Nardy $4 per 100. WAGNER PARK CONSERVATORIES, Sidney, Ohio, Carinas, ready to pot, delivery now or later. Florence Vaugban, Chas. Henderson, Egandale. $2.50 per 100. Pennsylvania, Louisiana, large flowered, $3 per 100. P. Pearson, 5732 Guuni- son St., Chicago. Cannas, mixed, $0 per 1,000; named vars., $15 per 1,000. V. L. Crawford , Meridian, Miss. CAPE JASMINES. Cape Jasmine. Remember you will get your orders filled if you order buds from The Texas Coast Jasmine Farms. Watch for our large ad. later. R. W. Woodward, Mgr., Alvln. Texas. CARNATIONS. ~ ROOTED CARNATION CDTTINGS. 150.000 in the following varieties ready for immediate deliveries: Per 100 Per 1.000 The Herald, scarlet $12.00 $100.00 Rosette, dark pink 6.00 5X1.00 Wodenethe 6.00 50.00 Gloriosa, medium pink 4.00 35.00 Pink Delight, flesh pink 6.00 50.00 Conquest, overlaid pink 4.00 35.00 White Wonder, pure white 3.00 25.00 White Enchantress 2.00 20.00 White Perfection 3.00 25.00 Enchantress, flesh pink 3.00 25.00 Princess Charming, flesh pink... 3.00 25.00 May day, deep flesh 3.00 25.00 Rose Pink Enchantress 3.00 25.00 Washington, dark pink 3.00 25.00 (Sport of Enchantress) Alvina, very free 3.00 25.00 Victory, scarlet 3.00 25.00 Scarlet Glow, scarlet 3.00 25.00 Bonfire, scarlet 3.00 25.00 Beacon, scarlet 3.00 25.00 CHICAGO CARNATION CO.. 30 E. Randolph Street, Chicago, 111. ROOTED CARNATION CDTTINGS. Per 100 Per 1,000 Enchantress 2.00 18.00 White Enchantress 2.00 20.00 Princess Charming 2.00 20.00 White Lawson 1.50 12.50 White Perfection 2.00 18.00 Victory 1.50 12.50 Bonflre (finest red) 3.00 25.00 WIETOR BROS.. 162 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Ill, CARNATION CDTTINGS. R. ('. per LM .-in. per 111(1 1.0(1(1 1<(" 1. I Rosette $0.00 $50.00 $7.0(1 Gloriosa 3. On iT.ii'i 4.oo s:;T ."" Enchantress 2.20 20.00 3.50 32.00 Ward :i."" '.'T.r,(i 4. mi 37.50 Scarlet Glow 3.00 25.00 4. no 37.50 Winsor 2.20 20.00 3.50 32.00 Lawson L'.l'ii 3i.uo 3.50 32.00 l'( IE 1 1 I.MANN BROS. CO., Morton Grove, _ 111. "Colorado Grown Plants Beat Them All." Carnation Rooted Cuttings: Satisfaction guar- anteed. Pure White Enchantress, $25 per 1000; Enchantress and Victory, $20 per MOO; White Lawson and Winsor, $15 per 1000; 2-lnch stock extra strong and healthy: Pure White Enchantress. $30 per 1000; Enchantress and Victory, $25 per 1000. ELITCH-LONG GREEN- HODSES. Denver. Colo. Carnation cuttings for immediate delivery. Extra strong plants from soil. Enchantress and White Enchantress. $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000. Write for prices on the following varieties from sand: Wodenethe. White Wonder. White En- chantress. Enchantress. Beacon, and Rose Pink Enchantress. J. D. Thompson Carnation Co.. .Toilet. 111. Carnation cuttings, $3 per 100; 2",-in., $6 per 1" I. J. I.. Dillon. Bloomaburg, Pa. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us Adouf it 628 The American Florist. April j, Carnation Enchantress Supreme, 12 rooted cut- tings, $3; 25, $5; 50, $7; 100, $12; 1,000, $100. Dailledouze Bros., Lenox Eoad and Troy Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. For Immediate shipment, strong guaranteed cuttings that will produce fancy stock. Bea- con, White Perfection, Enchantress, $20 per 1,000. White Enchantress, $25 per 1,000. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee Wis. Carnations, Champion, $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000; 2,500 for $23T.50; 6,000 for $450. Yel- lowstone and Yellow Prince, $6 per 50; $10 per 100: $80 per 1,000; $178.50 per 2,500; $350 per 5,000. F. Dorner & Sons Co., La Fayette, Ind. Carnations, Light Pink Enchantress, $12.50 per 1,000. White Enchantress, $17.50 per 1,000. Percy Jones, 56 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Carnations, chrysanthemums. S. S. Skidel- sky & Co., 1215 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia. Carnations. Wood Bros., Flshklll, N. Y. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. "Colorado Grown Plants Beat Them All." Chrysanthemum Rooted Cuttings, Early, Mid- season and late varieties: Yel. Bonnaffon, Tourkle, Appleton, Halliday, Silver and Golden Wedding, Monrovia, White and Yellow Eaton, Golden Glow, Nonin, Robinson, White and Pink Ivory, DeKalb, Helen Frick, Maud Dean, Touset, Viviand-Morel, Enguehard and Rosiere, $2 per 100; $15 per 1000. April delivery. ELITCH-LONG GREENHOUSES, Denver, Colo. Chrysanthemums, rooted cuttings, Pacific Su- preme. Oct. Frost, Golden Glow, Halliday, Bonnaffon. $1.25 per 100; $12 per 1,000. Black Hawk, Taft, White Bonnaffon, Touset, Maud Dean, $1.75 per 100; $15 per 1,000. Lynwood Hall. Golden Wedding, $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000. T. W. Baylis & Son, West Grove. Pa. FOR SALE — Chrysanthemums, Smith's Ad- vance, Pacific Supreme, $1.50 per 100; $12 per 1,000. Rooted cuttings: Vinca variegata, 500, 2-in., $8. Mme. Salleroi geraniums. 500, 2-in., $8. P. W. Leatherman. Anderson, Ind. Chrysanthemums, rooted cuttings and 2^-lncb. For varieties and prices see advertisement else- where in this issue. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Mor- ton Grove, 111. Chrysanthemums, rooted cuttings, Golden Glow, Oct. Frost. Pacific Supreme, Major Bon- naffon, $1 per 100; Chas. Razer, best white, $1.50 per 100. Edward Wallis, Berlin, N. J. Chrysanthemums, all the money making varle- tles. C. 0. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Chrysanthemums, all the leading varieties. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. Chrysanthemums, rooted cuttings. Erie Floral Co., Erie, Pa. CLEMATIS. Clematis. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. COLEUS. Coleus, 214-in.. Verschaffeltii and Golden Bedder, 50c per doz. ; $3 per 100. Anna Piitzer and John Pfitzer. 50c doz.: $3 per 100 Black Prince. 75c per doz.; $5 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Coleus. 10 vars., 2?4-in., $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Coleus, Verschaffeltii and G. Bedder, 60c pet 100. The Erie Floral Co., Erie, Pa. CYCLAMEN. CYCLAMEN GIGANTEDM. finest strain in existence, including GLORY OF WANDSBEK, finest salmoneum, orchid flowering. Rococo; strong transplanted seedlings, $3.00 100; $25.00 1.000. Cash, please. Rober & Radke, Maywood, 111. _ Cyclamen giganteum. choicest mixture. 3-in., $5 per 1O0. Cash. John Bauscher, Freeport. 111. DAHLIAS. Dahlias, 100,000 fleld-clumps; 100 varieties of cream. Get list. Ben]. Connell, Florist, Merehantvllle, N. J. Dahlias, standard and new cut flower vari- eties. Lindhurst Farm, Hammonton, N. J. DAISIES. Daisies, yellow, 3-in., $4 per 100. C. Eisele, lltb and Westworeland Sts., Philadelphia. DRACAENAS. Dracsena, Lindeni and Massangeana, 5-in., 75c each; $8 per doz.; 6-in., $1.25 each; $12 per doz. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York; Dracaena indivisa, 2-in., 50c per doz.; $3 per 100; 3-in., 75c per doz.; $5 per 100; 4-in., $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100; 5-in., $3 per doz.; $20 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buck- ingham Place, Chicago. Dracaena Ind.. fine stock, big plants, 3-in., $5; 1 in., $8; 5-in., $15 per 100; 6-in., 25c each. Cash. J. W. Miller, Shiremanstown, Pa. Draca?na indivisa, fine large 3-in., $5 per 100; 4-in., $8 per 100. Cash. John Bauscher, Free- port. 111. Draraena Massangeana, 6-in., $1 to $1.75 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, III. Dracsena terminalis, 2%-ln. pots, $10 per 100. J. Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J.. Dractena Ind., 3-in., $5; 4-ln., $10; 5-in., $26 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. EUONYMUS. EUONYMUS VARIEGATA RADICANS JAPONICA, 2%-in. pots, 5c. 3 and 4-in. pots, 10c. CONARD & JONES CO., WEST GROVE. PENNSYLVANIA- FERNS. FERNS. Scottl, 214-in., $4 per 100; Scholzelli, $4 per 10D; $35 per 1,000. Boston, $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. DWARF FERNS FOR FERN DISHES. These dwarf ferns are used by the huudreds of thou- sands to fill dishes for table decorations. Our sales each year exceed fifty thousand plants. Our stock is in prime condition, ready to use at once. We offer 9 choice varieties, Pteris Cretica, Albolineata, Victoria, Wilsoni, Mayii, Pteris Multlceps, Aspidium Tsussimense, Sle- boldii, Wimsetti, Cyrtomlum Falcatum or Holly Fern. Price 50c per doz.; $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000. Our new catalog giving prices on ferns, roses and all other plants ready now. Write for It today. THE GOOD & REESE CO., Largest Rose Growers in the World. Box 18. Springfield, Ohio. Ferns, Boston. 2-in., $3 per 100; 4-in., $1.50 per doz.; 5-in., 25c each; $3 per doz.; 6-ln., 50c each; $6 per doz.; 7-in., 75c each; $9 per doz.; 8-in., $1 each; $12 per doz.; 9-in., $1.50 each; $18 per doz. Larger ones $2 to $2.50 each and up. Ferns assorted, for dishes, 2-in., $3 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buck- ingham Place, Chicago. ROOSBVriLT FERNS. 2>A-in., $6.00 per 100. CONARD & JONES CO., WEST GROVE. PENNSYLVANIA. Ferns, Boston, 2y2-ln., $3 per 100; $30 per 1.000. Roosevelt. 2',4-in., $5 per 100; $40 per 1.000. Whitman! Compacts. 2%-ln., $5 per ion; $40 per 1,000. Henry H. Barrows & Son, Whitman, Mass. Ferns. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement on front cover of this issue. F. R. Plerson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hndson, N. Y. FERNS FOR DISHES, assorted, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. ROBER & RADKE, Maywood. 111. BOSTON FERN'S, 2Hin., bushy plants, ready to Shift, $3.50 per 100. Cash. JOHN BAU- SCHER. JR.. Freeport. 111. Ferns for dishes, assorted, 2H-iu., $3.50 per 100: $30 per 1.000; 500 at 1.000 rates. Frank Oechslin, 4911 W. Qulncy St., Chicago. Extra strong Boston Springfield runners, $1 per 100; $9 per 1000. Cash. Satisfaction guaranteed. Newell & Dstler, Apopka, Florida. . Table ferns, 10 varieties, 2%-in., $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000; 3-in., $6 per 100; $55 per 1,000. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, 111. 26c. Geo. Boston ferns, 25c; Whitman!, 4-in. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Ferns. John Scott, Rutland Rd. and E. 45th St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Ferns. Bobbink & Atkins. Rutherford, N. J. FICUS. Ficus elastica 5-in.. 3oc each; 6-in., 50c each; 7-in., 75c. Ficus Pandurata, 6-in., 7-in. and 8-in.. $1.50, $2.50 and $3.50 each. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Ficus pandurata, 6-in., $3.50 each. Elastica, 6-in., 75c to $1 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. GERANIUMS. GERANIUMS. Good, healthy, fall-rooted plants from 2V>- in. pots at $3 per 100; $27.50 per 1,000, except where noted; Beaute Poitevine, Marquis de Cas- tellane. S. A. Nutt, Jean Viaud, La Favorite, A Ricard, Mme. Landry, Mrs. E. G. Hill, Heteranthe, M. Jaulin, Red Wing (6c each). Our new catalog of everything you need mailed upon- application. Write for it today. THE GOOD & REESE CO., Largest Rose Growers in the World. Box 18", Springfield, Ohio. Geraniums, strong, stocky plants in bud and bloom, S. A. Nutt, Ricard. Beaute Poitevine, White Buchner, 4-in., 7c; 3%-in., 6c; 2%-in., 2V»c; good stock, guaranteed. Cash with or- der. Gus. Schlegel, Olney, 111. 10.00 25.00 30.00 40.00 45.00 65.00 75.00 Satis- GERAN1UMS. Rooted Cuttings Ready Apr. 15 to 20. Per 100 Per 1,000 10.(100 Nutt and other reds $1.50 $14.00 2,500 Salmon and pink 1.75 All pot stock ready. 2 '/.-inch— Reds 3.00 Pink, Salmon and White 3.50 3-inch— Reds 4.50 Pink, Salmon and White 5.00 4-ineh— Reds 7.00 Pink, Salmon and White 8.00 These are special prices for cash faction guaranteed and good only for orders received by April 10. GEO. A. KUHL, PEKIN, ILL. NEW AMERICAN BEAUTY. FOR THE FIRST TIME WE ARE OFFER- ING THIS WONDERFUL NEW GERANIUM TO OCR MANY CUSTOMERS. WRITE FOR COLORED CUT AND PRICES ON LARGE LOTS. 2'i-IN. POTS, 50c EACH; $5 PER DOZ. CASH. JOHN BAUSCHER, 104 CHICAGO ST., EHEEPORT, ILL. Geraniums. Nutt, Buchner, Ricard, Perkius, Poitevine, ,2-ta., $2 per 100; 3-in., $5. Gee. M. Emmans. Newton, N. J. Geraniums, S. A. Nutt, Perkins, Poitevine, Jean Viaud, La Favorite, Redfield and Rose, 2%-in.. $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Beaute Poitevine, 3-in., $5 per 100. Mme. Salleroi, extra strong, 2-in., $2 per 100; $18 per 1,000. Cash. ROBER & RADKE, Maywood, III. Geranium Scarlet Bedder, $1.50 per ten; $12.50 per 100: $100 per 1,000. Elmer D. Smith A Co. Adrian, Mich. Mrs. Layal (pansy geranium) 2^4-in., 85c per doz.; $6 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. S. A. NUTT. Strong selected top cuttings, well rooted, $1.25 per 100; $12 per 1000. THE W. T. BUCKLEY CO.. Springfield, 111. Geraniums, S. A. Nutt. and 4 others, 3-in., $4 per 100; 2%-in., $3. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Mme. Salleroi, 2-in. fine plants, $2 per 100; 300, $5. Cash. J. W. Miller, Shiremanstown, Pa. Geraniums, Ricard and Poitevine, $15 per 1,000. «. A. Nutt, $12.50 per 1,000. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Geraniums, 2-in., $2 per 100; $18.50 per 1,000; 3-ln., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. B. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Geraniums. Nutt, 2%-in., $2.50 per 100. Erie Floral Co., R. F, D. No. 2, Erie, Pa. Geraniums, Mme. Salleroi, 2%-ln., $2.50 per 100. Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnesvllle, O. GLECHOMA VINES. 500 strong beautiful Glechoma Vines, ready for 4-inch, $5 per 100. Cash. Ten Eyck & Son, Auburn, Ind. GREENS. Greens of all kinds. For prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 38-40 Broadway, Detroit, Mich. Bronze galax, $5 per case; 5 or more cases, $4.50 per case. C. E. Critchell, 34 E. Third Ave.. Cincinnati, O. Magnolia leaves, cycas leaves, American oak sprays, ruscus. Oscar Leistner, 17 N. Frank- lin St., Chicago. Greens, fresh cut evergreens and mosses; dec- orating material. The Kervan Co., 119 W. 28th St., New York. Wild smllax, 16 cubic feet cases, $3 per case. Caldwell The Woodsman Co., Evergreen, Ala. Fancy ferns, $1.50 per 1,000. Robert Groves, Adams, Mass. Wild Smilax. Ala. Jas. E. Plnkston, Louisville, Southern wild smilax and natural and per- petuated roses. E. A. Beavan, Evergreen, Ala. HYDRANGEAS. HYDRANGEAS. New Forcing Hydrangea Arborescens Grandl- flora Alba or Hills of Snow. For forcing or immediate sales; 1-yr. field- grown, 12 to 18 inches, 2 canes, $1.25 per doz.; $8 per 100; $75 per 1,000. Select, 2 to 3 canes, $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100; $90 per 1,000. 2- yr. field-grown, 18 to 24 Inches, 2 to 3 canes, $2 per doz.; $14 per 100; $120 per 1,000. Our Cat- alog of everything you need mailed on applica- tion. Write for It today. THE GOOD & REESE CO., Largest fiose Growers in the World. Box 18, Springfield, Ohio. Hydrangea Otaksa, fleld-grown, 3 to 10 shoots, 10c to 35c. The Erie Floral Co., Erie, Pa. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. *9'3- The American Florist. 629 IVIES ENGLISH IVY, 2y2-In. pots, $5.00 per 100. CONARD & JONES CO. WEST GROVE, PENNSYLVANIA. English Ivy, 4 ft., 4-ln. pots, SIS per 100; 4Vj-in., $20. Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. Ivy. English, 3-in., $4 per 100. C. Eisele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Philadelphia. English ivy, R. C, 75c per 100; prepaid. Chas. Frost, Kenllworth, N. J. LILY OF THE VALLEY. To Import. Lily of the valley, largest grower and ex- porter. E. Neubert, Wandsbek, nr. Hamburg, Germany. Lily of the valley pips. McHutchlson & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. From Storage. Lily of the valley, cold storage for Christmas forcing, cases of 250 pips, $5; 500, $9.50; 1,000, $18. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. Lily of the valley. Grow Bruns' celebrated Chicago Market, the finest forcing valley In America, $18 per 1,000; $9.50 per 500; $5 per 250; Florists' Money Maker, $16 per 1,000; $8.50 per 500; $4.50 per 250. H. N. Bruns, 3032-3042 W. Madison St., Chicago. MANETTI. ENGLISH MANETTI STOCKS. A bargain, to close out surplus quick. Well rooted, care- fully regraded and everything undersized or not op to strictly first quality discarded. It pays to buy regraded, repacked stocks. We offer 5-8 mm grade at $12 per single thousand; five thousand or more at $10 per thousand. 3-5 mm grade, $8 per thousand; $65 per ten thou- sand, to close them up quickly. Orders can be filled the same day we get them. Wire and Bay whether to ship by freight or express. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, New York. MARGUERITES. MARGUERITES. Mrs. F. Sander, 2-ln., $2.50 per 100; 3-ln., $5 per 100; Alexandra and large flowering and California single, 2-ln., $2 per 100; 3-in., $4 per 100. ROBER & RADKE, Maywood, 111. New double marguerite Mrs. F. Sander, large yellow winter-flowering, and Queen Alexandra, 2%-in.. $2 per 100. Cash. John Bauscher, Freeport, 111. Marguerites, Mrs. F. Sanders, 60c per doz.; $4.50 per 100. Queen Alexandra, 60c per doz.; ♦3.50 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chi- cago and New York. MOSS. Sphagnum moss, 1 bale, $3.80; 5 bales, $3.60 each; 10 bales, $3.40 each; 25 bales. $3.20 each. Live moss, $1.25 per bbl. Rotted peat. 60c per sack. J. H. Sprague, Barnegat, N. J. Green sheet moss, 1 bale (5 bundles) $1.25; 6 bales (25 bundles), $6, Geo. H. Angermueller, 1324 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. Sphagnum Moss, 10 burlap bales, $13.50; 10 wired bales (large), $11. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago. Moss, surplus of 12 barrel bale New Jersey moss, delivered anywhere in Chicago, $5 per bale, 2 or more bales, $4.75 per bale. Klehm's Nurseries, Arlington Heights, 111. Live Sphagnum moss, only in barrels, $2 per bbl. The C. W. Brownell Co., Walden, N. Y. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Mushroom spawn, Lambert'B Pure Culture. American Spawn Co., St. Paul, Minn. NURSERY STOCK. Nursery stock. Storrs & Harrison Co., Paines- vllle, O. SHRUBBERY. There are bargains to be had here in such varieties as spiraeas, altheas, weigelias and phlladelphus, and this names only a few. We have acres of shrubs, well grown and ready for you. Write for price list. The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. Nursery stock, large trees, oaks, maples, pines and hemlocks. Andorra Nurseries, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia. Nursery stock, vines arid climbers, nutumn bulbs, roots, conifers, pines. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. We offer Carolina Poplar, Silver Maple, Ash Leaf Maple, C'atalpa Speclosa, American Elm, 6 ft. to 16 ft. Glen Rock Nurseries, Glen Rock, Nursery stock, fruit and ornamental trees, shrubs, evergreens and small fruits. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. Nursery stock, evergreens, herbaceous peren- nials and deciduous trees, shrubs, roses and vines. The New England Nurseries Co., Bed- ford, Mass. Evergreen hedges and hardy phlox. Adolf Mullet, Norristown, Pa. Nursery stock. W. Van Kleef & Sons, Bos- koop, Holland. ORANGES. ORANGE OTAHEITE. From 2^-ln. pots, $3 per 100; $27.50 per 1,000. Our catalog of everything you need mailed on application. Write for It today. THE GOOD & REESE CO., Largest Rose Growers In the World. Box 18, Sprlngfleld, Ohio. ORCHIDS. " Orchids of all kinds. Lager & Hurrell, Sum- mlt, N. J. Osmundlne (Osmunda fibre or orchid peat.) The C. W. Brownell Co., Walden, N. Y. PALMS. Palms, Kentla Forsteriana and Belmoreana, all sizes from 4-in. to 12-in. tubs, 35c to $15 per plant. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Palms. John Scott, Rutland Road and E. 45th St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Palms. For sizes and prices see advertise- ment elsewhere in this Issue. The Geo. Witt- bold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Palms, 5 Latania Borbonlca (7~ft.); 2 Sago (20 ft.); 1 Phoenix (7 ft.), $15 to $20 f. o. b. Washington. Gallaudet College, Washington, Palms. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere In this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Palms. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere In this issue. Joseph Hea- cock, Wyncote, Pa. Kentia Belmoreana, 3 leaves, $1 per doz. C. Eisele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Philadel- phia. Palms. McHutchlson & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. PANDANUS. Pandanus Veitchii, 3-in., 35c each; $4.20 per doz.; extra strong plants, $1.50, $2 and $3 each. The Geo. Wlttbold Co., 737 Buck- ingham Place, Chicago. PANSIES PANSIES. finest French mixtures. Strong seedlings, 35c per 100; $2.50 per 1000. Trans- planted seedlings, 60c per 100; $5 per 1000. ROBER & RADKE, Maywood, 111. Pansy plants, fall transplanted, Danish seed, in bud and bloom, $1 per 100; $10 per 1,000. Cash, please, Edgar Easterday, Nokomls, 111. Strong, stocky, fall Pansy Plants; large flowering, 50c per 100; $4 per 1,000. Cash with order. Gus. Schlegel, Olney, 11. Pansy plants, $1.50 per 100. Jos. H. Cun- ningham, Delaware, O. PEONIES. PEONIES. "Peonies for Pleasure." This book of "Peo- nies for Pleasure" gives information on peony history; soil and plants to use; how and when to plant; fertilizers and how to apply, and de- scribes the most extensive planting of really valuable Peonies ever gathered together under the sun; describes the old and the new as well as the plebeian and aristocrat of the Peony family. If you want information on the plant that stands next to the Rose In beauty, that is practically known to the amateur as simply a red, white and pink Peony, then send for "Peonies for Pleasure." We also Issue a spe- cial wholesale price list of Peonies for Fall Sales, 1913. Send for both of these booklets. Our catalog of everything you need mailed on application. Write for It today. THE GOOD & REESE CO.. Largest Rose Growers In the World. Box 18, Sprlngfleld, Ohio. PETUNIAS. Double petunias, white and lavender. $4 per 100; 2%-inch stock. Keheley & Shelnutt, Co- lumbus, Ga. RASPBERRIES. THEY'RE THE FINEST YOU EVER ATE: To introduce this wonderful Raspberry — will sell one thousand dozen Famous Alton Im- proved Red Raspberry plants — to bear this year, at one-hnlf price or $1.25, single dozen lots, or five dozen lots for $5. f. o. b. Water- loo, Iowa. Address A. E. Gibson, Waterloo, Iowa. RHODODENDRONS. Rhododendrons, 10 carloads of rhododendron maximum, 2 to ZVi ft. high, nursery grown or transplanted 3 yrs., heavily budded. $350 a • nrload of 200 plants. Lowland Rhododendron l-'urni, Kingston, It. 1. Rhododendrons. The Storrs~& Harrison Co.. Palnesvllle, 0. Rhododendrons. L. R. Strieker & CoT_Ashe- ville. N. C. POINSETTIAS. Polnsettlas, dormant stock. Write for prices C. J. Reese, Sprlngfleld. Ohio. PRIMULAS. Primula obconlca, In bud and bloom, fine 3- ln., ready for 4-in., $3.50 per 100. Cash. John Buuscher, Freeport, 111. Primulas, 2%-ln., $2 per 100; 300 for $5. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. ROSES. STOCK FOR SALE. pi^S??— For Summer Bedding-Bessie Brown, Pink Maman Cochet, White Maman Cochet Gruss an Teplltz, Helen Good, Hermosa, Helen S,0Uh ' J'80'? Hl'llhgoon, Miss Alice de Roths- T.r?' vft™- Ta.fJ' n Rambler, Wm. R. Smith and all other bedding Roses from 2% and 4-in. pots Our new catalog giving prices on all roses and other plants ready now. Write for it today. THE GOOD & REESE CO Largest Rose Growers in the World "oz I8- Sprlngfleld, Ohio. Roses, grafted. Pink Killarney, White Killar- ney, Richmond, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Prince de Bulgarle and Lady Hillingdon, $110 per 1,000; !noonPer ,1'000in.^000 Iots; *97'50 P« MOO ^ 10.000 lots and $95 per 1,000 in 100,000 lots. Killarney Queen, $15 per 100; $120 per 1 000 Own root: White Killarney, Prince de Bulgarle, Melody^ Lady Hillingdon and My Maryland, $6 per 100; $55 per 1,000. Richmond, 2%-ln $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000. Poehlmann Bros. Co Morton Grove, III. ROSE PLANTS. pef yi00?T30nper2i:O0IO.h- Str°Dg PIaDtS' $3-50 One Year Old Bench Plants. $30P"perT000White Killaraer' *3-50 per 100; American Beauties, $6.00 per 100; $50 per GEORGE REINBERG, 162 North Wabash Ave., Chicago. ^ Am. Beauties, $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000. White Killarney, Pink Killarney Melody, Sunrise, $4 per 10O; $35 per 1.000. Richmond, $3 per 100; $25 per 1000 ?;£eaL1Bench Pla«s: Am. Beauties, $6 per 100; $55 per 1,000. White Killarney, Pink Kil- larney, Richmond and Sunrise, $4 per 100- $35 per 1,000. Peter Reinberg, 30 E. Randolph St., Chicago. * ' ROSE PLANTS. 2^ -in. fine young stock _. . Per 100 Per 1000 Richmond 58.50 $30.00 My Maryland 4.00 35.00 WIETOR BROS. 162 N. Wabash Ave. Chicago Roses, grafted, Richmond, White Killarney. Pink Killarney, Kaiserin, 2}£-in., pots, $10 per 100; $100 per 1,000; 3%-ln., $15 per 100; $145 S^.x1,00.0.-,, 0wn root: My Maryland, Pink and White Killarney, Richmond, Kaiserin, Perles, 2%-ln., $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000; 3-in.. $7 per 100; $60 per 1,000. J. L. Dillon, Blooms- burg, Pa. . ROSE CUTTINGS, Lady Hillingdon, $25 per 1,000. White Killarney. $18 per 1,000. Seed- ling Smilax, $4 per 1,000. Cash with order. L. B. Coddlngton, Murray Hill. N. J. -Nice young ROSE STOCK from 2%-in. pots: American Beauties, $6 per 100; $50 per 1.000 Kaiserin Aug. Victoria, $4 per 100; $25 per 1.000. J. A. Budlong, 82 Bast Randolph St., Chicago. 5,000 American Beauty Bench Plants. $6.50 per 100: $60 per 1,000. WIETOR BROS., 162 North Wabash Ave., Chicago. Roses. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. The Leedle Floral Co., Sprlngfleld, O. Roses. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere In this issue. The Storrs & Harrison Co.. Palnesvllle, O. Roses. McHutchlson & Co., 17 Murray St.. Naw York. Roses. S. S. Skidelsky & Co., 1215 Bets Bldg., Philadelphia. _RosesJ_3-jri1^otj|:_WoodJSros., FishklU, N. Y. Roses. Bobblnk & Atkins, Ruthefford,~N.~J. Roses. W. & T. Smith Co.. Geneva, N. Y. I! You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It, 630 The American Florist. A ril 5, ROOTED CUTTINGS. Rooted Cuttings: Abutilon Savitzi, Acalypha Macafeeana, Schryanthes Emersoni, ageratum, 6 vara.; alternantheras, 8 vars. ; alyssum, dbl. giant and dwf. ; Begonia Vernon, Gracilis lumi- nosa, Cuphea, Coleus, 10 vars.; Coleus Brillian- cy; Chrysanthemums, 75 pompon vars.; hello- trope, hardy English Ivy, lantana, 15 vars.; lemon verbena, moonvines, petunias, Salvia Bon- fire and Zurich; parlor ivy, Swainsona alba and rosea. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Rooted Cuttings. — Ageratum Gurney and Dwarf White. Coleus. 20 varieties, including New Vining. Tradescantia, 3 varieties, Cue per 100; $5 per 1,000. Double fringed petunias, variegated and pink. Salvia. Zurich and Splen- dens, Dusty Miller, the narrow leaved variety, from soil. $1 per 100. Cash. All the above strong, 2-in., 2c; 2y2-in., 2'ic. Moon Vines, grandiflora. 2V„-iu. strong, 5,000 ready, $30 per 1.000; $3.50 per 100. Cash. Wonsetler Green- houses, Bryan, Ohio. Rooted cuttings: Verbenas, 70c per 100; $6 per 1,000. Ageratum, 60c per 100; $5 per 1,000. Heliotrope, daisies, salvias, $1 per 100; $8 per 1,000. Feverfew, petunias, $1.25 per 100; $10 per 1,000. Coleus, 70c per 100; $6 per 1,000. Alyssum, double, $1 per 100; $8 per 1,000. S. P. Brant. Clay Center, Kans. Rooted cuttings, Ageratum, Stella Gurney, 60c per 100. Daisy, Mrs. F. Sander, $1 per 100. Hydrangea Otaksa, $1 per 100; Vinca Var., 75c per 100. Edward Wallis, Berlin, N. J. ONION SETS. Choice ONION SETS, yellow, $1.50; white, $1.75; yellow multipliers or shallots, $1.80, all per 32 lbs. bushel, sacks included. Sluis Seed Store, 544 West 63rd St., Chicago, SEEDS. Seeds, beans, beets, cabbage, carrots. Kohl rabi, leek, lettuce, onions, peas, radishes, spin- ach, turnips, swedes, asters, balsams, begonias, carnations, cineraria, gloxinias, larkspur, nas- turtiums, pansies, petunias, phlox, primulas, scabious, stocks, verbenas, zinnias, etc. Met- te's Triumph of the Giant Pansies, mixed, $6 per oz.; Vi oz., $1.75; % oz., $1. Henry Mette, Quedlinburg, Germany. THE SAWYER ASTERMUM— Eight years of strict selection places it on the mountain top of perfection, in color, size and profit. Price (cash with order), $8 oz.; $4.50 % oz. ; trade pkg., 1,000 seeds (not mixed), $1. Colors: White, pink and lavender. Send for cuts and descrip- tion. ALBERT A. SAWYER, Forest Park, 111. Have lovely shell-pink CREGO ASTER SEED, % oz., $1; oz., $2; 2 ozs., $3.50. Shunsbine Flower Gardens, 3365 East 139th St., Cleveland, Ohio. Seeds, New Zealand grown garden peas, sacks of 3V> bus. net. $6.75 per bu. of 60 lbs., f. 0. b. New York. Loeehner & Co., 11 Warren St., New York. Flower seeds. For varieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere In this issue. F. O. Franzen, 1476 Summerdale Ave., Chicago. Seeds, cauliflower, white Tripoli onion, (crys- tal wax) and all other vegetable and flower seeds. Dammann & Co., San Giovanni a Te- duccio near Naples, Italy. 'Seeds, cucumber, musk and watermelon, pumpkin, squash, sweet and field corn. West- ern Seed and Irrigation Co., Fremont. Neb. Seeds, specialties: Beets, mangoes, carrots, cabbage, celeries, parsleys, parsnips, turnips, R. & M. Godinean, Angers, France. Seeds, lettuce, onions, sweet peas, aster, cos- mos, mignonette, verbenas. Waldo Rohnert, Gllroy, Calif. Seeds, pepper, asparagus, tomato, musk and watermelon. J. E. Hoopes & Co., Box 38, Mus- catine, Iowa. Seeds, sweet peas, nasturtiums, cabbage, Ox- heart carrot, lettuce, onion, radishes. Tomp- kins & Co.. Inc.. Los Angeles, Calif. Peas and beans. Alfred J. Brown Seed Co.. Grand Rapids, Mich. Seeds, Landreth, Bloomsdale Farm, Bristol, Pa. Seeds of all kinds. W. W. Johnson & Son, Ltd.. Boston, England. Seeds, onion, lettuce, radish, sweet peas, etc. Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co., Hollister, Calif. Seeds, onions, lettuce, carrot, radish. Bras- Ian Seed Growers Co., Inc., San Jose, Calif. Seeds, field and garden. J. Bolglano & Son, Baltimore, Md. Pansy seed, new crop, Giant Flowering, $4 per oz. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Seeds, lawn grass. J. Oliver Johnson, 1874-76 Milwaukee Ave.. Chicago. SMILAX. Smllax. 4-in., $1 per doz. C. Eisele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Philadelphia. Smilax, 3 times cut back. 2%-in., $1.50 per 100. Cash. John Bauscher, Freeport, 111. Smilax, 2-in., $1 per 100. Elmer Rawlings, Olean, N. Y. Smilax. Wood BroB., Fishkill, N. Y. SNAPDRAGONS. Snapdragons, Hamburg's famous silver pink, rooted cuttings, $2 per 100; extra strong 2Mrin., $3.50 per 100. Addems, Morgan & Co., Paxton, 111. STEVIA. Stevia, rooted cuttings, $1 per 100. Cash. John Bauscher, Freeport, 111- STRAWBERRIES. Seeds. S. S. Skldelsky Bldg., Philadelphia. Co., 1215 Betz Fall bearing strawberry plants ;best varieties; catalogue free. Basil A. Perry, Cool Spring, Del. VEGETABLE PLANTS. 800,000 vegetable plants, Cabbage, caull- flower, tomato (100 postpaid 60c), 1000, $4. Beets, lettuce, asters (100 postpaid 35c), 1000, $2. Glicks Plant Farms, Lancaster, Pa. Asparagus roots, 2-year-old, Barr's Mammoth, Columbian Mammoth White, Conover's Colossal and Dreer's Eclipse, 50c per 100; $4 per 1,000. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 714 Chestnut St., Phila- delphla. Tomato plants, Sutton's Best of All and Bonny Best, the latter from greenhouse grown seed; extra strong 2%-in.. $2 per 100. Addems, Morgan & Co., Paxton, 111. For Sale. — Strong pieplant divisions, Linnaeus and Victoria, $4 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Mos- brek Greenhouse Co.. Onarga, 111. VERBENAS. Verbenas, Defiance, red; Mayflower, pink; Mammoth, purple; Italian, striped; all strong seedlings, ready for 2-in. pots, prepaid. $6 per 1,000; $1.75 for 250. P. Pearson, 5732 Gunni- son St., Chicago. Verbenas, transplanted seedlings, the finest mammoth and named varieties, in separate col- ors, 75c, 100; $6.00, 1,000. Cash. ROBER & RADKE, Maywood, 111. Lemon verbena, rooted cuttings, 100 prepaid, 75c. Chas. Frost, Kenilworth, N. J. VINCAS. VINCA MINOR (trailing periwinkle). A hardy evergreen vine trailing close to the sur- face, forming a dense mat. thriving under trees where grass will not grow; useful for binding the soil on slopes to prevent washing, for cov- ering graves, where the blue flowers contrast finely with the glossy green foliage. Well root- ed plants, $1.5u per 100; $10 per 1.000; 5,000 for $40. Samples on request. E. Y. TEAS, C'enterville, Ind. Vinca Variegata, fine rooted cuttings, $5 per 1,000. Green vinca, $3 per 1,000. Write quick; sample on request. D. E. Adslt, Jamestown, Ohhx Vinca Var., 2-in., 2c. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Vincas, 2%-in., $3 per 100. C. Eisele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Philadelphia. VIOLETS. Violets, Princess of Wales, California and Luxonne, rooted cuttings, clean and strong, $1 per 100; $9 per 1,000. Cash with order. J. Glllmet, Moylan, Del. Co., Pa. BUILDING MATERIAL. Building material. Cypress is far more dura- ble than pine. Cypress sash bars up to 32 feet or longer. Greenhouse and other building ma- terial Men furnished to superintend erection when desired. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Ne- ponset, Boston, Mass. ■ Building material of all descriptions for all cypress semi-iron frame or truss houses. Hot- bed sash and frames. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. Building material, cypress, sash bars, green- house material of any description. Write for catalogue. John C. Moninger Co., 902 Blaek- hawk St., Chicago. Building material, pecky cypress, ship lap, drop siding, sheathing, flooring, white cedar posts, etc. Adam Schillo Lumber Co., Haw- thorne and Weed Sts., Chicago. Building material of 'all kinds. Hotbed sash. The Foley Mfg. Co., 2542 So. Western Ave., Chicago. Building material. Louisiana cypress, pecky cypress hotbed sash. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1357 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Building material, greenhouse material and hotbed sash of Louisiana cypress and Wash- ington red cedar. A. Dietsch Co., 2642 Shef- field Ave. , Chicago. Building material, cold frames, hotbed sash, Hitchings & Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. CARNATION STAPLES. SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES. Mend your split carnations. Finest article for carnation growers introduced so far, 50c for 1,000, postage paid. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE. 38-40 Broadway, Detroit, Mich. Pillsbury's Carnation Staples, 50c per 1,000, postpaid. I. L. Pillsbury, Galesburg, 111. FERTILIZERS. Wizard Brand Pulverized Sheep, Pulverized Cattle, Shredded Cattle manure. The Pulver- ized Manure Co., 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse construction, builders of all kinds of greenhouses and conservatories. Plants and sketches submitted on request. A. Dietsch Co., 2642 Sheffield Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse construction, cypress roof mate- rial and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches submitted on request. John C. Mon- inger Co., 902 Blackhawk St., Chicago. Greenhouse construction of all kinds, and con- servatories. Estimates and catalogues on re- quest. The Foley Mfg. Co., 2542 So. Western Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse construction, builders of every type of greenhouse, the most modern designs, Hitchings Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. Greenhouse construction, semi-iron green houses, new truss houses, iron frame houses. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, N. Y. Greenhouse construction of all kinds. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1361-83 Flushing avenue, Brook- lyn, N. Y. MISCELLANEOUS- Moisture proof llower boxes. For sizes and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. A. A. Arnold, Dept. B', 16-22 S. Peoria St., Chicago. The Hontsch boiler. J. P. Dahlborn, general agt. U. S. A., Grand Central Palace, New York City. Greenhouse glass. Baur Window Glass Co., Eaton. Ind Olmsted's improved mole trap. L. H. Olm- sted's Sou, Hasbrouck Heights, N. J. Greenhouse construction and equipment. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. Cedar- plant tubs. Write for prices. Pat ton Wooden Ware Co.. Seattle, Wash. Goodrich hose for greenhouse use. The B. F. Goodrich Company, Akron, O. Supplies of all kinds. H. Bayersdorfer & Co.. 1129 Arch St.. Philadelphia. Iron reservoir vases and lawn settees. Me- Donald Bros., Columbus, O. Boiler flues. H. Munson, 1405 Wells St., Chicago. Anti-Klog, the Sprayer of many uses. 1111- nois Metals Co.. Chicago, 111. Baskets, new imported stock. Raedlein Bas- ket Co., 713 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Glass. Sharp. Partridge & Co., 22nd and Lumber Sts., Chicago. Greenhouse White Lead Paint. William H. Lntton, Jersey City, N. J. Bauer Seed Germlnator, 35c each; $3.50 per doz. Bauer Germinator Co., Manitowoc. Wis. Mastica for greenhouse glazing. F. O. Pierce Co., 12 W. Broadway, New York. Florists' supplies of all kinds. Percy Jones, 56 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Threads, all kinds (Green Silkallne). John C. Meyer Thread Co.,, Lowell, Mass. Tree tubs and brass hoop Jardinieres. The American Woodenware Co., Toledo, O. PRINTING. Special Florists' Printing. Samples free. Oscar Fink, Pottstown. Pa. REFRIGERATORS. ICELESS REFRIGERATING SYSTEMS— Cleaner, better and cheaper than Ice. Also "HYGRADE" OAK AND TILE REFRIGERA- TORS and FIXTURES. Ask for Catalogue "O." H. A. Born Company, 1040 Van Buren St., Chicago. Florists' refrigerators. Buchbinder Bros., 518 Milwaukee Ave.. Chicago. , STAKES. . Cane Stakes, Standard grade, 6 to 8 feet, per 100. 85c; 500 for $3; |5.50 per 1.000. Pipe Stems, about 6 feet; per 100, 60c; per 1,000 J5. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago. I You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It *9*3- The American Florist. 631 Our Three Kinds of Construction Flat Iron Frame All Iron Frame El OR houses up to certain width limits this construc- tion has many strong ad- vocates. It has the same side posts' and eave plate used in our regular All Iron Frame. The purlins are all angle iron with each bar screwed to them. The columns are pipe. The gables are strongly rein- forced with posts and angle irons. For the money it's an exceptional value and a logical step toward the All Iron Frame which most grow- ers eventually build. SOME growers sometime argue that this construction costs too much. Over and over again, we have proven that for houses from 40 feet and up; and in lengths of over 100; it costs but surprisingly little more than the Half Iron Frame. It's enough sight easier to erect, and what you pay extra in cost of materials, you practically make up in decreased erection expense. Everyone admits it's the most enduring. Cantilever mHIS is the newest thing in the field today. The idea upon which it is based, however, is not new. It's as old as iron bridge build- ing. Although there are fewer rafters, columns and purlins used, the framework itself is lighter in result than flat rafter construc- tions. The specially constructed rafters are 12 feet instead of 8 feet apart. The glass is 20 inches in- stead of 16. Full particulars are given in our new circular. Send for it. Or bet- ter yet, let's talk it over together. Hitchi &fz'zu6e.tfi~ New York Office, 1170 Broadway Cjpmparry" Philadelphia Office, Penna. Bldg., 15th 6 Chestnut Sts. GLASS CIRCLES. When you want to cut that o-inch circle in the greenhouse glass, when you want to cut an arched light for the door, don't experiment. Be wise. Use this "RED DEVIL" circular glass cutter. THIS "RED DEVIL" CUTS GLASS CIRCLES. $1.25 EACH. It will cut a 2-in. circle or a 12-in. circle or a 22-inch circle in any kind of glass. It will cut curves, bends or straight. It's a "RED DEVIL." "RED DEVIL," No. 263— Just one more of these famous Red Devil" glass cutters. You hai for it daily. Your hardware dealer sells it. Ask and insist on the Genuine but if an imitation or substitute is offered, refuse it. Send us $1.25 and one only sample will be sent you postpaid. SMITH & HEMENWAY CO., 215 Chambers St., N. T. The KROESCHELL Boiler IS THE ONLY PERFECT HOT WATER BOILER CATALOGUE ON APPLICATION Has the Highest: Standard of Heating Values Immense Self-Cleaning Heating Surface — Longest Fire Travel — Perfect Combustion — Free Circulation— Thin Waterways— Guaranteed Working Capa- cities— Safetj — Durability— Efficiency and Economy. Read What the Users Say A Prominent Rose Grower Praises the Kroeschell. I think your boiler is the boss of all boilers. JEFF DOREMUS. Green Village. N.J. Heats Canadian Range Easily and Saves Fuel. I had a flue boiler before I got the Kroeschell. which could hardly heat the glass, although it used more fuel than yours. I also have your Generator, which is giving good satisfaction. I think a Generator would pay for itself in a few works. J. L. HILLBORN, Leamington. Ont. KROESCHELL BROS. CO., 452 W. Erie St., CHICAGO NATIONAL FLOWER SHOW SPECIAL NUMBER NEXT WEEK. SEND ADVTS. NOW. 632 The American Florist. April j, The Florists' Savings Bank You Can Save 50 per cent of Your Coal Bill The Hontsch Boiler at the International Flower Show will show you how J. P. DSHLBORN GENERAL AGENT FOR U. S. A. Grand Central Palace : NEW YORK CITY icreShoIses.* »»»♦■»»■< l£>. AND JIMER'TOSUPERI ERHgON l£PD CYPlC AHYLENQlS KflR LOGGER. 7 .■'■..' Nl 6»»— »♦»♦♦♦«♦«» »»| > A STIC A FOR£e/i — — rfeenfiouseqiazin^ USE IT NOW. F.O. PIERCE CO. 12 W. BROADWAY NEW YORK Thomson's'Kr'Manure Unrivalled for vines, tomatoes, cucumbers, all flowering foliage and fruit bearing plants; vegetables, lawns, etc. Has stood the test of 30 years. The result of many years of practical experience. Sold by leading American Seedsmen. Also Thomson's Special Chrysanthemum and Topdressing Manure, An Excellent Stimulant. Freight paid on quantities: liberal terms to retailers. Write for our special offer to the American trade. Agents' circu- lars, pamphlets, etc. to sole makers. Write for prices, etc Win. Thomson & Sons, LM- ciZEftSKHk Mastica is elastic and tenacious, admits of expan- sion and contraction. Putty becomes hard and brittle. Broken glass easily removed without breaking of other glass, as occurs with hard putty. Lasts longer than putty. Easy to apply. Portland, Ore. The unseasonable weather Easter week had much to do with the keeping down of the Easter sales, according to the report of Clarke Bros., but by Sun- day it was apparent that there would be some increase in the amount of business done compared with that of last year. There was an abundance of pot plants of all kinds. Easter lil- ies were left over, but cut flowers cleaned out. Everyday prices ruled, no advance being maintained. Well grown rambler and baby rambler roses found ready buyers. Practically every grower succeeded in getting his lilies in and many were shipped to florists in the smaller cities of Oregon and "Washington. c. B. Unequaled for greenhouse and landscape fertilizing. THE PULVERIZED MANURE COMPANY 32 UNION STOCK YARDS, CHICAGO r The Recognized Standard Insecticide. Not a cure-all, but a specific remedy for all sap sucking insects infesting plant life, such as green, black, white fly, thrips, red spider, mealy bug and soft scales. $1.00 per Quart. $2.50 per Gallon. are easy to kill with The fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder $3.00 per bag 100 lbs. Satisfaction guaranteed or money back ; wny try cheap substitutes that makers do not dare to guarantee ? THE S. i. STOOTHOFF CO., MOUNT THRNON, N. T. An infallible remedy for mildew, rust and bench fungi. Unlike Bordeaux and lime, and sulphur it does not stain the foliage, but cleanses it. 75c per Quart. $2.00 per Gallon. VERMINE A soil sterilizer and vermicide. Destroys eel, cut, wire and grub worms, maggots, root lice and ants. Used 1 part to 400 parts water, it does not injure plants, but protects your crops against ravages under the soil. $1.00 per Quart. $3.00 per Gallon. AH are spraying materials and are effective it] the greenhouse and in the garden. FOR SALE BY SEEDSMEN Aphine Manufacturing Co. Manufacturers of Agricultural Chemicals. Madison, N. J. M. C. Ebel, General Manager. Mention the American Florist when writing i9*3- The American Florist. 633 Richardson GreenhouseBoilers HOT WATER AND STEAM Round -- Side Feed --End Feed Sixty Sizes. All Capacities THE MOST SATISFACTORY BOILERS EVER PRODUCED Guaranteed Ratings Economy Ease of Management Send for Catalogue and Prices Established 1837. Richardson & Boy ntonCo, MANUFACTURERS 31 West 31st St. : : : NEW YORK 171-173 West Lake St. .51 Portland St. CHICAGO BOSTON 1342 Arch St., PHILADELPHIA WE ARE SPECIALISTS IN Greenhouse Glass Paints & Putty BUFFALO WHITE (Semi-Paste) Most Perfect White Paint Made. Be sure to get our estimates. the DWELLE-KAISER co. 338-342 Ellicott St., BUFFALO, N. Y. Branch Offices: 80 N. Allen Street, ■ • • Albany, N. Y. Cutler Building, • - • Rochester, N. Y. 20 State Street. .... Erie, fa. GLASS We are leaders. Large stock, good prices. SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO. CHICAGO. ILLINOIS. The Regan Printing House LARGE RUNS OF CATALOGUES OUR SPECIALTY WRITE FOR PRICES. 527 Plymouth Place, CHICAGO AttentionI Glass Buyers!! GREENHOUSE GLASS You will save money if you obtain our prices before you buy Quality A No. 1. Prompt shipments. Hooker's Greenhouse White Paint The most durable White Paint for this purpose. KEYSTONA FLAT WHITE PAINT— The Paint That Stays White H. M. HOOKER COMPANY, WHOLESALE GLASS, PAINTS AND PUTTY Long Distance Phone 65 1 -659 West Washington Boulevard, £* la I g* s* g*g% Near Des Plaines St. tmtajJU Monroe 4994. Auto. 32107. GREENHOUSE GLASS Superior Quality and Right Prices. Let Us Quote You. We Can Save You Money. Baur Window Glass Co., "£*• Mention the American Florist when writing 634 The American Florist. April 5, )f eer's Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenhouses Drive easy an .i true, because both bevels are on the same aide. Can't twist and break the glass in driving. Galvan- ized and will Dot rust. No rights or lefts. Tbe Peerless Glazing Point Is patented. No others like it. Order from your dealer^- or direct from us, 1000,75c. postpaid. Samples free. HENRY A, DREER.I 714 Chestnut Street/* Philadelphia. * SE/A\XttoN ftUSS houses SPRINGweatherand Moles are at hand. One brings gladness, the other brings annoyance. Destroy the latter by using Olmsted's I UK" MOLE TRAP III Ground Moles, their habits jffi>Jtiij. and how to catch them— a pMSSSL Book, Free. L. H. OLMSTED'S SON, Hasbrouck Heights, N. J S JACOBS fi SONS 1361-1383 Flushing Av., Brooklyn, N. Y SIEBERT'S ZINC Never Rust GLAZING POINTS Are positively the best. Last forever. Over 30,000 pounds now in use. A sure preventative of glass slipping. Effective on large or small glass. Easy to drive. Easy to extract Two sizes. Hand %. 40C per lb., by mail 16c extra; 7 lbs. for $2.50 151bs. for$5.00, by express. Forsale by the trade RANDOLPH fi McCLEMENTS, Florists. 5936 Penn Ave., near Highland, Pittsburgh, Pa Siebert's Zinc Glazing Points. Good for small or large glass, do not rust. easy to drive H and H Inch Perlb.40c.51b*, $1.85. ZO-lbs. $7.00 Vaughan's Seed Store Chicago. New Tork. Pecky Cypress We are SPECIALISTS in tbis line, having been practically the first to sell to the trade. Get the value of our long experience. Perfect satisfaction guaranteed. Rock-bottom prices. Pecky Cypress, because of its durability, is the only wood now being used for greenhouse benches. Will ship in any quantity, carload or less. Drop Siding, Ship Lap, Flooring, White Cedar Posts, Etc. Everything in Lumber. Write for prices ADAM SCHILLO LUMBER GO. ■"SK.&S&r- iivnm window ■.«*■■•■*<■-■■ wwi L.D.phone,jLincr>ln410and411 BOILER FLUES ii We make a specialty of handling carefully select- ed Boiler Flues, 4-inch diameter and other sizes for greenhouse heating. Gutter Posts, etc. Also, we make a specialty of fluids for retubtng boilers. All flues art- thoroughly cleaned and trimmed, ready for use. General Sales Agents for Stuttle's Patent Clamp and El bow for joining flues — no packing, no leaks. Right prices aid prompt shipmeut. H. MUNSON 1405 Wells St. Phom- North 572 Chicago Preserve Cut Flowers in BUCHBINDER Florists' Refrigerators Write to Dept. 63 for illustrated catalog. BUCHBINDER BROS. 518 Milwaukee Ave., CHICAGO, ILL Mention the American Florist when writina 1\0 not let the accounts owing you re- " main longer unpaid. Send them to us at once. We are prompt, energetic and reasonable, and can reach any point in the United States and Canada. National Florists' Board of Trade 56 PINE STREET NEW YORK PRINTING Letterheads, Envelopes, Billheads. Statements Cards and Special Shipping Labels, also Seed Envelopes. Plate Making and Color Work. Gorham &, Ctiapline Printery 542 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing REED & KELLER, 122 W. 25th St,, NEW YORK. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work, and Novelities, and are dealers in Glass- ware, Pottery, Decorative Greens and all Florists' Requisites. GETTING RIGHT DOWN TO BRASS TACKS THE "SUPERIOR" HOT WATER BOILER Is best for Greenhouse Heating. Watch for our future advertisements and you will know the reason why. Made in 9 sizes. Superior Machine and Boiler Works. 846-848] W. Superior St., Chicago, 111. '9*3- The American Florist. 635 Wichita, Kan. New Orleans. La Where There Is Condensation there is need for a Morehead Steam Trap Condensation in steam lines is akin to matter out of place — means wasted energy. If your lines are sluggish — if your houses are not of uniform tempera- ture, write us. We guarantee to drain your lines perfectly— return the pure, hot condensation to your boiler without pump or injector or make no charge for the trial. Obey that impulse — write now. Send for "Book on Condensation." Morehead Manufacturing Co., Dept, »N," DETROIT, MICHIQAN -Stocks Carried Philadelphia Birmingham, Ala, Memphli, Tenn. Los Angeles Chatham. Ontario San Francisco ANTI-KLOG "THE SPRAYER OF MANY USES" Will help you make money. It's guar- anteed for 5 years. Ask your dealer for our free book of spraying formulas. SELLING AGENTS: VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, CHICAGO and NEW YORK E. H. HUNT, Chicago Mcdonald sales co., SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA ILLINOIS METALS COMPANY Manufacturers CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. Bargains For Florists Big snaps in Boiler Tubes and Pipe. We offer 50,000 feet of 4-inch boiler tubes, per foot 7'jc. Large quantities of 2-inch to 12-inch standard iron pipe. 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April 5, FOR tt 99 IMfcY US HEWS STANDARD POTS POT MAKERS TOR 140 YEARS WUrvliii o LifUVuJiiOl JHAflUiAvl UJUuto WRITE FOR CATALOG AND DISCOUNTS. A. H. HEWS & CO. PMrSOIl Street LONG ISLAND CITY, N. T. Established 1765 CAMBRIDGE, MASS SYRACUSE RED POTS, With new and improved machinery, we can supply your wants to better advan- tage than ever. Special Discounts on Large Orders. SYRACUSE POTTERY GO.J „ SYRACUSE, N. Y. 1000 Ready Packed Crates Standard Flower Pots and Bulb Pans Can be shipped at an hour's notice. Price per crate: 2000 l?i-in., crate. $6.00 456 4H-in.. crate. $5.24 1500 2 " 4.88 320 5 " 4.51 1500 2Vt " 5.25 210 5H " 3-78 1500 2H " 6.00 144 6 " 3.16 1000 3 " 5.00 120 7 " 4.20 800 3H " 5.80 60 8 " 3.00 500 4 " 4.50 Hilfinger Bros. Pottery, Fort Edwards, N. Y. August Rolker a Sons, 31 Barclay St., New York City Agents. Our Specialty: Long Distance and Export trade. Mention the American Florist when writing Those Red Pots "STANDARDS" Full size and wide bottoms, BULB PANS and AZALEA POTS DETROIT FLOWER POT M'F'Y HARRY BALSLEY, Rep. Detroit. Mich. 490 Howard St. Write for Catalogue, Tree Tubs and Brass Hoop Jardinieres. The extension stave foot prevents the bottom from rotting. No chance for water to collect and rot the Boor, The American Wooden- ware Mfg. Co. Toledo. Ohio, U. S. A. GEO. KELLER & SON, Manufacturers of Red Pots Before buying write for prices. 2614-2622 Herndon St., CHICAGO Flower and Vegetable Waterproof Vaughan's Seed Store, Agents, waterproof CHICAGO and NEW YORK. Cost Little Shippers may use them and save their customers many dollarsin express charges. All Kinds. FLORISTS' RED POTS £L Just the kind you want on your benches. You can't beat them in any way. Ask about our new line of MOSS AZTEC WARE, consisting of Jardinieres, Fern Pans, Vases, etc. It's the hit of the season. The Peters fie Reed Pottery Co., South Zanesville, Ohio Standard Flower Pots Porosity and Strength Unsurpassed. Write for prices. A. F. KOHR 2934-36-38 Leavitt St., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing LAND straight TILE TILE DRAIN or mixed BENCHES I BOTTOMS TILE car lots Any Quantity. Many second, third and fourth repeat orders dur- ing past fiye years from users show results. TOE FOR WALLS AND PARTITIONS Send postal for circular and prices. Manufactured bv THE CAMP CONDUIT CO., ^Mi^o. Mention the American Florist when writing Kramer's Pot Hangers For sale by Wholesale Seedsmen, Florists and Supply Dealers. Price, $1.00 per dozen by express. Sample dozen by mail, $1.25. I. N. KRAMER & son, Cedar Rapids, la. Mention the American Florist when writing Boilers For GREENHOUSES OF HIGH GRADE.. See 0«r Catalogs.. toT^er 6IBLIN t CO., Utica. N. Y. The National Flower Show Special Number of The American Florist will be issued next week. Mail your ad- vertisements now. CHERRY RED^ Standard flower Pots Write us for prices. We will furnish you the best quality cherry red pot at a price that will save you money. Try us and satisfy yourself. The Alt. Gilead Pottery Co., Mt. Gilead, Ohio. Mention the American Florist when writing DREER'S Florist Specialties. New Brand New Style. Hose "RIFERTON" Furnished in lengths up to 500 ft. without seam o? joint. The HOSE for the FLORIST M-inch, per ft., 15 c. Keel of 500ft., " 14H*' 2 Reels, 1000 ft., " 14 C. M-inch, " 13 c* Reels, 500 ft., " "Jfo Couplings furnished. HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. T'a. Wagner Plant Boxes are the best and cheapest in the market for palms, boxwood. bay trees, etc. They are attractivein design, strong and durable suit- able for either indooror outdoor use. Made of cypress which gives them a lasting quality. We manufacture various styles and sizes. Write for prices. Wagner Park Conservatories. Sidney Ohio Mention the American Florist when writing ^^^sf^^SMESS^eEBESSS^f^^MB^i^B^tmi, America is "the Prow of the I/esseli thEre may be mare comfort Amidships, but we are the first to touch Unknown Seas. Vol. XL CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, APRIL 12, 1913. No. 1297 The American Florist Established 1885. Copyright. 1913, by American Florist Company Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11. 1891, at the Post Office at Chicago. Illinois, under act of March 3, 1879. Published Every Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address; Anuflo, Chicago. Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.00 a year; Canada. $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from tne trade Vol- umes half yearly from August3. 1901. Address all correspondence subscriptions, etc.. American Florist Co,, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. 80CIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers — J. K. M. L. Farquhar. Bos- ton, Mass., President; Theo.Wirth, Minneapolis, Minn., Vice-President; John Young, 54 West Twenty eighth Street. New York, Secretary; Wm. F. Kasting. Buffalo, N. Y., Treasurer. Next annual convention and trade exhibition at Minn- eapolis. Minn.. August 19-22, 1913. The Amateur Gardener. Doris wants a garden, now that spring is :il most here. And she will doubtless get it — fur Doris is a dear — A little bed, six feet by eight, with msr* and sw eetpeas, She says she's sun' that I can work a plot Vikr that with ease. And 1 agree, because I find To argue doesn't change her mind. With pad ami pencil she bus planned the little gardes out. Just where tin- mignonette will go and where the pansles sprout, What suit of border must we have, and that geraniums Will hold their bloom until it's time to pick chrysanthemums, it's fun fur Doris * * * As fur me I've naught to do but just agree. ■O'er catalogues we pour each night, selecting what we feci Will grow the best— and what the neighbor's i children will not steal — And every morning we go out tutu the old back yard To choose a spot where digging won't be su awful hard; For Dot Is Saysi l'b'ss her dear heart! She knows that 1 will do my part. But there's a thought that worries me through all these preparations, For raising blooms and saving them from youth- ful depredations; I'd like to ask her if I may— and yet 1 do not dare — I'lant something that is good to eat in our gar- den fair. Will she permit mo one small spr>t To raise onions! I fear not. — Cincinnati Times Star. THIRD NATIONAL FLOWER SHOW. New York, April 5-12. Robert Craig's Survey. The show as a whole is the finest ever held in this country. The Boston show of two years ago excelled in the rose garden arrangement by Thomas Roland and specimen ramblers from M. H. Walsh, but in the quantity and quality of the flowering and foliage plants, this exhibition is away ahead. Thomas Roland, of Nahant, Mass., had the finest exhibit in Boston, and has again excelled all in his large group of acacias, bougainvilleas and heaths, every plant perfect and the arrange- ment of the group superb. Mr. Roland is an artist as well as one of our clev- erest growers. He is the bright par- ticular star of both big exhibitions. There is a .great display of cut blooms of carnations, with several promising novelties, and the best dis- play of cut roses ever shown in this country. I think Killarney Brilliant the finest of the novelties. Good judges from across the sea declare the rose exhibit has never been equalled in Europe, so far as cut flowers are concerned. Among the notable things shown are Pandanus Beauty of Lindenhurst, which took the two-hundred-dollar prize for the best new foliage plant. An improved variety of Dracaena God- sefliana. called Mme. Pankok, should be valuable commercially. The French Hydrangeas Radiant and Mme. Mol- lie're loom up large from the commer- cial point of view. Spirea Peach Blos- som, dwarf, and S. Geyser, dwarf white, look particularly promising. S. Philadelphia, a deep bright pink also looked good. Harry Papworths New Orleans strain of Easter lilies, said to be a cross between Lilium Longiiiorum and L. Harrissi, is very healthy and floriferous, attracting great attention from the lily growers. Farquhar's Lilium myriophylum is graceful, sub- stantial and valuable. The attendance is steadily increas- ing day by day and the show is likely to prove a financial success, in which the large amount received from the trade exhibitors figures a big factor. We can all see now that two years hence with the additional experience gained at this show, the next one can be made still better. Kift's Narrative. The Third International Flower Show of the Society of American Flor- ists in co-operation with the Inter- national Exposition Co., to which the florists of the country have been look- ing forward for the past six months, opened in the new Grand Central Pal- ace, New York, Saturday, April 5, promptly at 6 p. m. For such a large collection of exhibits, many of them coming long distances, it was remark- able how little delay there was. There was a little confusion near the finish, but all was soon straightened out and the judges were soon at work and the prizes awarded before the time set for the opening. It is unquestionably a great show both in the quantity and quality as well as the variety, of the exhibits. As compared with the last exhibition in Boston the display is without doubt larger, but it is lacking in some of the decorative effects of the Boston show. The rose garden of Thos. Roland, Nahant, Mass., and the great specimen roses of M. H. Walsh, Woods Hole. Mass., both of which added much in their arrangement to the beauty of the Boston show, as well as the pic- turesqueness of the Dutch garden of the R. & J. Farquhar Co., Boston, Mass., are missing. Some of the dis- plays at this exhibition have the qual- ity but appear to be crowded into too small a space. This is particularly true of some of the rose exhibits and also the lilies and some of the bulbous stock entries, the fine points of which could not be examined as closely as one would have desired. The staircase at the main entrance was decorated with large arecas. pyra- mid and standard-shaped bay trees, all very large and handsome plants. When the main floor was reached a beautiful vista opened to the view. In the im- mediate foreground were spread out as in beds on either side of the main aisle tulips, hyacinths and daffodils. These were in competition, but placed so close together that they had the effect of outside planting. On the right, immediately behind them, rose tall longiflorum lilies in pots in groups of one hundred. There were some five or more entries, which made a great show, but should have had more room properly to display them. At this 638 The American Florist. April 12 , point on either side of the main aisle, was seen a pyramid of hydrangeas surmounted by a large Scotti fern. One of the hydrangeas was the pink Gen- eral de Vilraye and the other the blue Bouquet Rose. These were much ad- mired. They were placed by Louis Dupuy, Whitestone, N. T., not for com- petition. Several fine plants of Dr. Van Fleet roses in competition for the Peter Hen- derson prize were seen further along on the right in the grand court, which rose at this point. Beds of rhododen- drons flanked either side. A large group of Cineraria stellata with their masses of color came next, adjoining which were groups of palms at the bases of the large columns arranged for decorative effect. Magnificent groups on both sides of the main aisle by H. C. Steinhoff, West Hoboken, N. J., and Anton Schultheis, College Point, N. Y., made a very fine showing. They were in competition for the .$200 prize and each covered a space of 300 square feet. Another bank of Cineraria stel- lata occupied a corner of the cross aisle, while the orchestra was placed on the opposite side. The orchid section was to be seen to the right of the aisle, while on the left was seen two competing groups of rambler roses. The orchid display was superb, although it seemed too crowded, the collections of the Julius Roehrs Co., Lager & Hurrel, W. A. Manda and the John A. Roebling's Sons Co. being so close together that they could be seen only from the out- side. The various exhibits were each perfect. The Roehrs orchids were ar- ranged on a round staging raised to a pyramid in the center. The display contained 150 varieties. Dendrobium thyrsiflorum and nobile in fine spikes of bloom were prominent in all the collections. The Roebling entry was raised in the center on arches covered with bark, from which some of the specimens were suspended. Beautiful cypripediums were a feature of this collection. The tables across the aisles in this section were also given over to orchids — entries of smaller collections and for specimen plants, of which there were quite a number. From England there came plants of Odontoglossums Harryanum and cris- pum, plants with a magnificent spike of bloom, brown ground, mottled and edged with white. Another odonto- glossum was Queen of Galton. There were also O. triumphans and O. pul- chellum, a large flower, brown mottled with yellow and golden tips. Odon- tioda Bradshawia.Cochlioda Noetzliana and Odontoglossum crispum, variety Mary Coleman. These three varieties had just been receiver} from Sir Jere- miah Coleman of Galton Park, Eng- land. The orchid display was prob- ably the greatest feature of the show. Across the western end of the build- ing Peter Henderson & Co. had ar- ranged a garden effect before a Dutch cottage, over the door of which was inscribed "From Holland to America." Quantities of bulbs were used in this garden whose brilliant coloring made a fine effect. Evergreen trees were used as a background. Turning east into the next aisle after the orchids, Louis Dupuy's collection of ericas at- tracted attention. Sixteen varieties well covered with flowers in one group, and across the aisle another of twelve Wm. Duckham. Manager National Flower Show, New York. April 5-12. piants of Acacia cordata were entries to be proud of. Another group of Cin- eraria stellata added color, while the other side of the Stemhoff's bank of roses was seen. Another great feature of the show came into view in the ex- hibit of Thos. Roland, whose acacias, heather, bougainvilleas and metrosid- eros were arranged in a large group- ing extending from this aisle to the next and from the front down a dis- tance of sixty feet or more. It was quite the equal of his display at Bos- ton, although there was not quite the same room to see it. We think it is safe to say that such magnificently flowered plants can be seen nowhere else in this country. His pubescens and Iongifolia varieties were superb, and there were many others equally meritorious. The large plants of bou- gainvilleas were exceptionally well flowered and of splendid color. A group of ericas, the largest plants in the hall, were a perfect cloud of blooms. All these, added to many plants of met- rosideros full of their showy red brushes or plumes, and his great col- lection of cyclamen, the very acme of perfection, made this display alone worth a visit to New York. One can- not help being inspired by a study of what this one master of his profession has accomplished. All hats off to Thomas Roland, of Nahant, Mass. At the head of this south aisle was a large group of astilbe from white to pink, which was very attractive. Trained ivy was the feature of the ad- joining display. It was a Bobbink & Atkins exhibit, showing what could be done with ivy when trained over wire forms of dog, stag, bird, urn, chair, basket, fountain and other like garden ornaments. It attracted considerable attention. H. F. Michell's commercial exhibit adjoining, featured the new geranium Helen Michell, a fine new scarlet of great promise. Evergreens and hardy out-door stock were also in evidence. The Robert Craig Co.. Philadelphia, Pa., staged a splendid lot of young stock of their specialties, being strong in crotons, ferns, pandanus and other foliage plants. Cyclamen and flower- ing begonias were also to be seen. F. R. Pierson, Tarrytown, N. Y., showed different form of his Nephrolepis elegantissima, Elegantissima compacta and other sorts.. There were also vases of the new dark red carnation Princess Dagmar, raised by M. A. Patten of Tewksbury, Mass., Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J., made a fine showing of his new pink rose Mrs. Shawyer in the next space. The carnation North- port and some small chrysanthemums in flower were other novelties. The publications Out-Door World and Rec- reation made large exhibits of their papers in the next space. Across the aisle were plants of schizanthus, flow- ered as they had never been done be- fore. So said many good plantsmen who saw them. They made a grand showing and the judges had their work cut out to determine which were the best. How ferns grow, a small edu- cational exhibit, was staged by J. F. Nuss of Hartford. Conn. This was very interesting, showing ferns from seed pan to well-established plants. Splendidly flowered gloxinias filled a large table and added variety with their gorgeous coloring. Anton C. Zvolanek staged some twenty-five AZALEAS AT THE NEW YORK SHOW. '9*3- The American Florist. 639 SOME OF THE ORCHID EXHIBITS AT THE NEW YORK SHOW. vases of his new Spencer winter-flow- ering sweet peas, superb flowers which Mr. Zvolanek says will flower at any time. They are a great improvement over existing sorts of the old types. None of the varieties are as yet named, but he has permission to name the best after President and Mrs. Wil- son. Several of the sets are quite double, but he does not think that this adds to their beauty. To the right of the> aisle were seen the palms and other foliage plants in com- petition for single specimen and col- lections of three and six, with per- fection showing in every detail. Max Schling's exhibit on the left was es- pecially attractive to the visitors, showing made-up baskets of foliage and flowering plants, also baskets of cut flowers and dainty corsage bou- quets. The Julius Roehrs Co.'s en- try of florists' stock, including all the popular plants and specimen boxwood, occupied the remaining space on this aisle. Going east on the other side of the building, the groups of palms and monumental plants and the rose plant exhibits were seen from the other side. Collections of amaryllis hybrids were seen on the right, several exhibits ex- tending into the cross aisle. Never has there been seen such a display of these gorgeous flowers before in this coun- try. Azaleas and cyclamen plants with great profusion of blooms were in front of a fine group of palms. Rhododendrons and more cyclamen bordered the aisle, near the end of which Louis Dupuy had arranged a pyramid of white hydrangeas and"pink spireas. surmounted by a. choice fefrT The hydrangea heads were immense, grown one to a plant. The variety Madame Molliere is destined to be Chas H. Totty. Chairman National Flower Show Committe the leading white for a time at least. Two large groups of lilac plants on either side of a bed of the newer hy- drangeas, all splendidly flowered, filled the section af the cross aisle. In the corner ami extending along .the extreme north aisle w.is.th.- exhibit of A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. Great banks of Farleyense ferns were interspersed with orchids, hydrangeas and rambler roses. A table of Far- leyense ferns in the center con- tained a vase of Milady roses, fine blooms, and in front another vase of Mrs. Aaron Ward roses. This display occupied GOO square feet and was very effective. R. and J. Farquhar & Co.'s new lily myrophyllum, a truly beau- tiful flower, was next seen, together with a number of varieties of ampelop- sis and hardy shrubs, new plants re- cently collected in China and Japan. Another fine exhibit of cyclamen, in fact several entries, bordered this aisle, each so fine that the judging would be no easy task. R. G. Wilson of Brooklyn displayed filled ferneries and a collection of plants suitable for house decoration. W. A. Manda's col- lection of evergreens was across the aisle from some magnificent white azaleas which caught the eye of every visitor. These were from the Newbold estate of Philadelphia and carried per- fectly. Across the east end. next to the wall, were the entries for ever- greens and flowering shrubs. Many handsome specimens were seen here. Miniature landscape gardening effects occupying 300 square feet were seen in several entries, W. A. Manda, Theodore Roehrs and Frank Josifko making interesting exhibits. The second floor and mezzanine gal- lery contained many fine exhibits. After passing some fine specimens of that beautiful palm. Phoenix Roebel- inii, and turning to the left, the Knight & Struck table of heather and i hard wooded plants was seen. The ericas were very well flowered, as were ;i number of acacias. Ericas translucens, perspicua erecta. cupres- Bins and E. ventrlcosa magnifies were features. A number of new Holland G40 The American Florist. April /. plants, all rare but very beautiful, added variety. Baueria rubioides, Aotus gracillimus and Herdenbergia monophylla were conspicuous. Boronia elatior and Acacia cordata, splendidly flowered, together with other like plants, made this a very interesting exhibit. Wm. Tricker of Arlington, N. J., made a display of water lilies and hardy plants which was much admired. Nymphea daubeniana, which perpetu- ates itself from the leaf, was a nov- elty. Andromeda Japonica in full flower was a feature, as were Azalea Hynodigiri and other Japanese sorts. Groups of hydrangeas by Bobbink & Atkins, Louis Dupuy and F. H. Fusser and specimen plants of marguerites, schizanthus, mahernia chorizema and hyncospermum followed here. A speci- men of imantophyllum, very well flow- ered, was a feature. Adiantum farley- ense gloriosum, a fine specimen, to- gether with Cyrtomium Rochfordianum and a fine piece of Platyeerium alci- cone made an interesting group. Stand- ard lilacs, large begonias, very full of bloom, and hybrid calceolarias were arranged next the gallery railing. An- thuriums, standard heliotropes, be- gonias Rex and Gloire de Lorraine were also in this section. The cross aisle or gallery contained many fine entries. A magnificent Ci- botium Schiedei fifteen feet in diam- eter from the C. B. Newbold estate was conspicuous. A group of very well flowered gardenias and beds of rhododendrons by Anton Schultheis and Bobbink & Atkins were features, as were groups of dracsenas by W. A. Manda and John Wanamaker (John Dodds, gardener). Beds of tulips, hya- cinths, and amaryllis hybrids added color to the foliage plants in this sec- tion. A feature of the north gallery aisles were the hydrangeas. Excep- tionally well-flowered specimens of the newer French varieties were seen bear- ing great heads of bloom of brilliant coloring. Exhibits of crotons, dracaenas and other foliage plants, together with a showy display of Primulas obconica and malacoides, were very interesting. The groups of crotons and dracaanas of the Robt. Craig Co. and the crotons of F. V. Burton (W. Cordes, gardener) and Wm. Duckham's bed of well-col- ored plants all showed up fine. In the extreme eastern cross aisle were staged ferns and palms — handsome specimens of pheonix and collections of larger ferns and specimen plants. Wm. Sim's pansies were about the only exhibit of note on the third floor, with the exception of a fine group of anthuriums by W. A. Manda. The King Alfred daffodil exhibited by Warnaar & Co., Sassenheim, Hol- land, created a sensation. It is a clear yellow with the center a shade deeper, and of immense size — four inches in diameter. The variety is too valuable as yet for commercial purposes, but is certain to become a popular sort. A few roses were staged on Saturday. The variety Lady Alice Stanley, a large full flower with long stiff stems, at- tracted attention. It is an English variety, a clear pink and a trifle light- er inside the petals. It is thought by rose experts to be all right if it is prolific. Baskets of roses were staged on Saturday instead of Monday. There were several well arranged pieces. The winner was of Mrs. Ward and Lady Hillingdon roses in a plain willow basket with light handle, wrapped with narrow colored ribbon and with a large bow of same ribbon on the side. The other two were Lady Hillingdon and Richmond roses. One with Far- leyense fern and the other with rose foliage. The bride's bouquet had four entries, three of roses alone and one with the addition of lily of the valley. There were several very pretty corsage bouquets, the winner being of Mrs. Ward roses. The Max Schling exhibit of made-up plant and cut flower baskets contained many fine examples. A large one of yellow calla lilies with spotted foliage, Japanese maple and ferns with trades- cantia edging and green and bronze ribbon finish, was very striking. Oth- ers with similar plants, added to which were choice heather and other blooming stock, which were very well done. A brown basket of ixias and gerberas and another of ixia and an- thuriums were noticeable, as were others in combination with yellow roses and dendrobiums. Very pretty corsage bouquets of Sunset roses and pansies, others of the same roses and Dendrobium nobile were tastefully put together. Mantel and Table Decorations. The decorated mantels and table decorations which were exhibited on Monday were very beautiful and fine illustrations of up-to-date work in this line. S. A. Anderson of Buffalo, N. Y., arranged a beautiful piece of work with a wealth of Farleyense ferns. Heavy banks of this fern almost com- pletely covered the mantel and was arranged with flowers at the base. An ivory vase filled with Sunburst roses stood high on one end, while the shelf was covered with Milady roses grace- fully falling down at one end to the floor. The whole effect was very rich. A. T. Bunyard of New York used dark pink Killarney and Sunburst roses with Farleyense fern on his man- tel. It was very tastefully arranged, being high at the left, hand corner with pink and yellow roses below, through which was placed Japanese maple branches. The shelf was done in the pink roses running off the op- posite end in a very graceful spray. At the base were choice plants of Dracaena Godseffiana. Plants of Cibo- tium Schiedei were also effectively used. The whole effect was light, airy, tasteful and won the judges over to the first prize. The Boston Cut Flower Co. has a very pretty arrangement of Perkins roses and Farleyense together with palms and two large floor vases of Mrs. Chas. Russell roses. Max Schling, New York, arranged his mantel on a background of dark green velvet. The flowers used were Lady Hillingdon roses, which were placed in high and low vases either side the mirror and in graceful sprays- along the shelf, falling gracefully down and giving the whole an attract- ive appearance. The color effect pro- duced and the simplicity of the whole arrangement was very much admired. It received second prize. There were four decorated tables and they were all beautiful, and as there were only two prizes the judges having to determine the winners, finally selected Alfred T. Bunyard's entry for the first. This had a tall slender sil- ver vase filled with Hillingdon and Firefly roses with a base of the same foV center with four small low vases of the same roses at equal distances around the center. Corsage and but- tonhole bouquets of the same roses completed the decorations which were artistic to a degree. S. A. Anderson's table was on much the same lines but the center was larger and heavier and while very beautiful seemed a trifle crowded. It was a handsome table. The Boston Cut Flower Co.'s table had a center of Taft roses and Farley- ense ferns and corsage bouquets of BULBOUS STOCK AT THE NEW YORK SHOW. *9'3- The American Florist. 64:1 W. N. Rudd. J. K. M. L. Farquhar. W. F. Kasting. Harry A. Bunyard. W. H. Siebrecht. Wm. P. Craij. PROMINENT WORKERS FOR THE THIRD NATIONAL FLOWER SHOW. G42 The American Florist. April 12, the same. The effect was simple and pretty. Max Schling's table was very taste- fully arranged with Mrs. Ward and Firefly roses. It was very dainty. A low vase in the center, held about ot) roses, with as many more on the cloth around the vase. Eight small vases holding six to eight each were placed in a circle equal distances apart. There were buttonhole and corsage bouquets on the plates. Rare foli- age was the only green. The whole effect was very simple but so deftly arranged that it received second prize. Cut Rose Exhibits. As was expected, the display of cut roses was a record breaker both in the number and quality of the various varieties shown. They caYne from all directions, north, east, west and south. The Poehlmann Bros. Co. of Chicago staged a lot of splendid flowers, espe- cially American Beauty, Richmond, White and Pink Killarney and Mrs. Taft. A. N. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn., had a number of entries of splendid flow- ers. His vase of 50 Killarney Queen was a fine one. The flowers were borne on stems almost six feet in length, great canes surmounted by magnifi- cent flowers. The Waban Rose Conservatories' vase of Mrs. Chas. Russell was a great beauty spot of itself. Their vase of fifty, with its four to five foot stems, won first for best new rose not yet disseminated, and the same firm won first place with twenty-five for best pink forcing rose not yet disseminated. These were close pushed by R. Scott & Son's new Killarney Brilliant, which made a great showing and seemed to strike the fancy of many of the grow- ers. There was great competition for the one hundred American Beauty roses, there "being eight entries, and the judges had a great time in looking them over before giving first to Poehl- mann Bros., who also took first prize for the fifty. Although coming so far their roses showed the best substance and color of any exhibited. There was also a great struggle on the fifty Killarney, there were nine entries. The Waban Rose conserva- tories won out with the Jos. Heacock Co. second. The White Killarney prize was also well fought for. The Waban Rose Conservatories won this also with A. N. Pierson, Inc., second. The vases of Richmond were very good as were My Maryland. Mrs. Taft was very showy and much admired by the general public. The yellows also' attracted attention. Lady Hil- lingdon was seen on long stiff stems well colored. There were five entries of Sunburst and four of Mrs. Ward. There were five entries for any other disseminated variety of pink. Beatrice and Mrs. Jardine, Golden Gate, Mrs. Wakefield. Christy Miller, Bridesmaid and Pink Moss were entered for this. F. H. Cramer won out with Beatrice. The J. L. Mock rose staged by Robert Simpson looks like a comer and was much admired. A vase of Bon Silene grown on long stems had to be looked at several times before it was recognized, the long stems being so unusual. The vase of Milady of A. N. Pierson, Inc., which won first as the best new red, attracted considerable attention. The white rose Madison was also a fea- ture. The same firm placed a fine basket made of their best roses in their exhibit. It was arranged by Hoffman of Boston, Mass., in his best style. The vase of Mrs. Wakefield and Christy Miller, staged by W. H. Elliot of Bos- ton, Mass., with its huge double buds, was another noticeable variety. Tak- ing it as a whole, the exhibit marked an epoch in the present movement of commercial rose growing. The Afternoon Lectures. There were many expressions of re- gret heard when a cable was received from R. J. Felton of London, the king's florist, saying that he could not be present owing to sickness in his family. Many of the craft had looked forward to these lectures with inter- est as showing the English style in the arrangement of cut flowers and their ideas of decorating. A lecture on color photography, as demonstrated by the use of color plates and illus- trated with photographs taken from park views of Rochester and other Cities, was given by Chas. J. Zoller of Rochester, N. Y. This was very in- teresting, many beautiful slides as photographed from nature being shown. The evening lecture of E. H. Wilson of the Arnold Arboretum on China and Chinese plants was a great treat to his audience. It was well illus- trated with lantern slides, all of which showed the various plants depicted in their native surroundings, some grow- ing as single specimens and others col- lectively in great banks of bloom. To those who have not studied^ the origin of our best known trees and shrubs it was surprising how many of them came from Chinese territory. The cli- mate of this far country Mr. Wilson says is much the same as the United States and nearly everything found growing there would do equally well here. Chas. J. Zoller lectured again Mon- day afternoon, shpwing, by moving pictures, the opening of flowers. This was very interesting. The lecture of J. Horace McFarland, of Harrisburg, Pa., on the Arnold Arboretum, illus- trated with lantern slides showing the wonders of this famous place, was full of inspiration, sending the visitor away with a longing for something of the kind to be added to the parks of his own neighborhood. K. Greenhouse Builders' Exhibits. While the opening day and the pre- vious one brought rush orders to all exhibitors, none were busier than the greenhouse builders, who were there in force with their model greenhouses completed and filled with flowering plants and adding a very natural and beautiful feature to the show. On the morning of April 5 Superintendent Duckham posted a notice to all exhib- itors that their exhibits must be com- plete at the time set for the jurors to begin work. At that, carpenters, glaziers and painters redoubled their BUDLONG'S FIRST PRIZE LILY OF THE VALLEY AT THE CHICAGO SHOW. *9'3> The American Florist. Adolph Farenwald. F. H. Traendly. • •43 George Asmus. W. C. Rickards. Benjamin Hammond. Jos. A. Manda. John Donaldson. H. O. May. PROMINENT WORKERS FOR THE THIRD NATIONAL FLOWER SHOW W. F. Sheridan. 644 The American Florist. April 12, efforts and as a result everything was in good shape for the opening. Exhibitors in the greenhouse line were the Lord & Burnham Co., New York; Hitchings & Co., Elizabeth, N. J.; Pierson U-Bar Co., New York; King Construction Co., North Tonawanda, N. Y.; Metropolitan Material Co., Brook- lyn, N. Y.; Weathered Co., Jersey City, N. J. Other noteworthy exhibitors in the allied branches were the Johnstone Heating Co., New York, boilers and ,hot water circulators; Kroeschell Bros. Co., Chicago, boilers; Quaker City Machine Works, Richmond. Ind., Evan's green- house fittings; American Auxiliary Heating Co., Boston, Mass.. hot water circulator; J. P. Dahlborn, Weehawken Heights, N. J.. "Hontsch" boilers; Re- vere Rubber Co., New York and Bos- ton, greenhouse and garden hose; Reed & Keller, New York, florists' supplies; H. Bayersdorfer & Co.. Philadelphia. Pa., florists' supplies; Russin & Han- fling, New York, florists' supplies; Bob- bink & Atkins, Rutherford. N. J. This firm in addition to their fine exhibit of nursery stock, etc.. had a separate space for plant tubs and boxes. J. M. Thorburn Co., New York, a large ex- hibit, well staged, including seeds, bulbs and flowering bulbs and plants. Peter Henderson & Co., New York, a lifelike representation of a Dutch cot- tage and garden. Very clever stage business was worked in with scenery representing the cottage and lay fig- ures of children on the veranda. The foreground was a mass of blooming hyacinths, tulips and narcissus with a green lawn from their own lawn seed. W. E. Marshall & Co.. New York, had a handsome exhibit of all the requisites of a first-class seed store. Burnett Bros., New York., had a well arranged exhibit of seeds and bulbs. An exhibit that attracted much atten- tion were the ericas or heather of Knight & Struck, Flushing, N. Y. The Michell Seed Store. Philadelphia, a very striking boxwood exhibit. The exhibit of combination baskets of plants by Max Schling, a New York retailer, was a good one. Schloss Bros.. New York. ribbons; Roman J. Irwin, New York, small commercial plants; Jos. G. Neid- inger, Philadelphia, Pa., florists' sup- plies and wax flowers; S. S. Pennock- Meehan Co., New York and Phila- delphia, ribbons; M. Adler, New York. pearl flower pins; Ralph M. Ward, New York, lily bulbs; Bon-Arbor Chemical Co., Paterson. N. J., fertilizers; Means & Thatcher. Boston. Mass., greenhouse paints; P. Hamilton Goodsell. New York, nursery stock; the Plantlife Co., New York, insecticides; New York Stable Manure Co., Jersey City. N. J.. fertilizers; Lemon Oil Co., Baltimore. Md., lemon oil insecticide. A. P. F. Attendance. The attendance at the flower show up to the close of business Tuesday, April 8, gave the grand total of 26,000, distributed as follows: Saturday. Atiril 5, opening day. ti,300, Sunday 4,400. Monday T.MOO. Tuesday 8,000. The paid admissions during this pe- l-i ml it is estimated will aggregate SS.f II II I. Notes of the Show. The roses on Tuesday were placed on pedestals along the aisles and added very much to the decorative effect. The vases of 100 American Beauty and the other long stemmed stock were superb. A rose is not disseminated until it has been long enough in the hands of growers to enable them to produce flowers to compete with one another and the in- troducer. So says Wallace Pierson. John Lewis Childs, Flowerfield. X. Y .. has a neat and handsome exhibit showing bu'bs and tubers and a num- ber of his well known productions in flowers. Arthur T. Boddington ex- hibits a variety of flowering plants and has good space for the accom- modation of visitors and customers. A feature that escaped many of the visitors was the Easter lily display of H. Papworth, New Orleans. La. One hundred five and six-inch pots of lilies in flower having from six to twelve flowers each, which carried 2,000 miles, looked as fresh as the local stock. This is a new variety and looks like an ideal sort. Arthur Cowee, Berlin, N. Y., the noted gladiolus specialist, is on hand with a fine exhibit. He lectures on Friday, April 11. on the "Gladiolus." He is strong on Rochester White and Peace. Mr. Cowee's stand is well lo- cated and a very interesting place to visit. An exhibit worthy of mention is the decorative and extension plant stands by H. G. Dreyer & Son, Cleveland, O. We cannot here fully describe this ex- hibit, but it seems to us to spell progress. Many expressions of commendation of the show are heard. W. H. Elliot says : "It is a great exhibition, qual- ity ahead of all former shows." Wm. Eicholtz : "Every one should see this grand show. It is not suffi- cient to see the photos and read about it in the papers. You cannot get in- spiration that way." Richard Vincent, Jr. ; "Taking it all in all it will be a long while be- fore it w'ill be beaten." Robert Craig: "Best lot of roses ever staged in this country. Never was there such an exhibition of forc- ing roses." W. Wells. London, England: "The roses are grand. They overtop all the other exhibits." A. Farenwald : "The best rose show we ever had by far." Awards SECTION A. Flowering Plants. Acacias, collection, 1C0 square feet — Thomas Roland, Nahant, Mass.. first. Acacias, six plants, not less than three vari- eties— Thomas Roland, first; S. Dnpuy, Wnite- stone. L. I., second. Acacias, three plants. o~i r more varieties — Thomas Roland, first; Anton Schutheis, Col- lege Point. X. Y., second. POEHLMANN'S PRIZE LILY OF THE VALLEY AT THE CHICAGO SHOW. '9'c The Amer j ca n Fl o r i s t. G45 Philip Breitmeyer. I. S. Hendrickson. F. E. Dorner. Carl Cropp. L. M. Gage. M. Crawford. Thos. Roland. A. F. J. Baur. PROMINENT WORKERS FOR THE THIRD NATIONAL FLOWER SHOW. 646 The American Florist. April 12 „ Acacia, specimen plant, any variety — Thomas Roland, first; Mrs. F. A. Constable, (J. Stuart, gr. i, Mamaroneck, N, Y., second. Acacia pubeseens, specimen plant — Thomas Roland, first. Acacia paradoxa, specimen plant — Thomas Roland, first. Amaryllis vittata hybrids, fifty plants, not less than twenty-five named varieties, to he shown in :i group. Palms, ferns, or other foli- age plants may be Introduced for effect — Mrs. D. Willis James, (Wm. Duckham, supt.), Madi- son, N, J., first. Geraniums, bed of fifty plants, arranged for effect— F. Marquard, Middle Valley, N. Y., first; W. A. Manda, second. Heliotrope, six standard plants — Mrs. Willis James. ( Wm. Duckham, supt. i , first. Heliotrope, specimen plant — J. H. Ottley. (Jas. MacDonald, gr. ), Glen Cove, L. I., N. Y., first. Hydrangeas, ten plants, not less than three varieties— Louis Dupuy, first; Anton Schultheis. second; J. II. Fiesser, North Bergen. N. J., third. Hydrangeas, six plants—Louis Dupuy, first; PATTEN & CO.'S PRINCESS DAGMAR CARNATIONS AT THE CHICAGO SHOW. Amaryllis, thirty -six plants, not less than eighteen varieties — Mrs. 1). Willis James, (Wm. Duckham, supt. i, first; Howard Gould, (W. W, Vert. gr, i, Point Washington, second. Amaryllis, twelve plants, not less than nine varieties— Mrs. B. Willis James, (Wm. Duck- ham, supt.), first. Anthuriurn, specimen plant — W. A. Manda, So. Orange, N. J., first. Azalea Indica, 100 square feet — No first prize; W. W. Edgar Co.. Waverly, Mass., second. Azalea Indica, specimen plant, pink or rose, not less than four feet in diameter— Mrs. H. McK. Twombly, (R. Tyson, gr.), Convent, N. J., first. Azalea Indica. specimen plant, white, not less than four feet in diameter— C. B. New- hold, (S. J. Batchelor, gr. i, Jenkintown, N. J., first; Mrs. II. Mck. Twombly. (R. Tyson, gr. i. second. Azalea Indica, specimen plant, any other color, not less than four feet in diameter — C. B. Newbold. 'iiis Diipnty. second. Genista, specimen plant, not less than four feet high— w. W. Edgar Co., Waverlv, Mass., first ; Louis Dupuy, second. Bobbink & Atkins, second; Anton Schultheis. third. Hydrangea, specimen plant, not less than three feet in diameter — John W. Pepper, Esq., I W. Robertson, gr. i, Jenkintown, Pa., first; Bobbink & Atkins, second; Anton Schultheis. third. Iinantophyllum. one plant in flower — Mrs. H. McK. Twombly. i R. Tyson, gr. t, first; C. B. Newbold, Esq., (S. J. Batchelor, gr.), second. Lilacs, twelve plants, not less than three va- rieties— W. A. Manda, second. Marguerite, specimen plant— Madsen & Cbris- tensen. Wood Ridge, N. J., first; Mrs. Oliver Hoyt, (J. Foster, gr. i, Stamford. Conn., sec- ond. Pansics, t weni v -five plants in variety— Wm. Sim. Cliftondale. Mass.. first. Bed of pansies. assorted colors, six feet across — Wm. Sim, Cliftondale, Mass., first; A. L. Miller, Jamaica Ave.. Brooklyn, N. Y., sec- ond. Primula Kewensis, twelve plants — Percy Chubb, (A. Ma« Kcn/.ie. gr.l. Glen Cove, L. I., first. Primula obconica, twelve plants— John Wana- maker, (J. H. Dodds, supt.), Wyncote, Pa., first; Adolph Lewisohn, (J. Canning, gr.), Ards- ley, N. Y.. second; Charles M. Wernig, R. P. D. 11, York, Pa., third. Primula in variety, twenty-four plants, other than abo.e— Percy Chubb, (A. MacKenzie, gr. I, first. Rhododendrons, group. 100 square feet — Bob- bink & Atkins, first; F. R. Pierson Co., sec- ond. Rhododendrons, twelve plants, not less than three varieties— Anton Schultheis, first; Rob- biuk & Atkins, second. SECTION B. Bulbous Classes. Bulbs in bloom, collection consisting of uya- ■ intlis, tulips and narcissus, 100 square feet- Anton Schultheis, first. II. F. Michell Company's Silver Medal, to be awarded as an additional prize, for the group of lilies winning first prize, as per regu- lar schedule — Anton Schultheiss. first. Lilies, 50 square feet; other foliage plants maj be introduced — Hinode Flower Co., White- stone, N. Y., first; Anton Schultheis, second. Easter lilies in bloom. 100 pots, any and all varieties known as Easter lilies — Anton Schul- theis. first. Narcissus, twenty 10-inch pans, six or more varieties, double and single, for effect, to cover 150 square feet — Anton Schultheis, first. Tulips, ten 10-iuch pans, single tulips, five varieties, exclusive of Darwin— Anton Schul- theis. first. Tulips, twenty 10-inch pans, double tulipn, ten varieties— Anton Schultheis, first. Tulips, ten 10- inch pans, double tulips, five varieties — Anton Schultheis, first. Bulbous plant in flower, specimen, other than above — Warnaar & Co., Sassenheim, Holland, first. Miscellaneous bulbs, collection, which may also include any of the above varieties, ar- ranged— Anton Schultheis, first. SECTION C. Ferns and Selaginellas. Adiantum Farleyense, specimen plant — Mrs. D. Willis James, (Wm. Duckham, supt.), first; A. N. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn., second. Adiantum Cuneatum, specimen plant, any va- riety—Wm. B. Thomson, per R. C. L.. first. Cibotiuni Scbiedei, specimen plant— C. B. New-bold, (C. J. Batchelor. gr. i, first; W. A. Ma nda, second. Davallia, specimen plant, any variety — W. A. Manda, first. Ferns, stove and greenhouse plants, distinct » twelve plants— W. A. Manda, first. Ferns, stove and greenhouse plants, distinct, six plants — W. A. Manda, first. Nephrolepis Bostoniensis, specimen plant — Howard Gould, (W. W. Vert, gr.), first; Frank N. Eskesen. Madison. N. J., second. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO.'S FIRST PRIZE VASE KILLARNEY ROSES AT THE CHICAGO FLOWER SHOW. 1913- The American Florist. 617 A. F. AMLING'S IMPROVED BLANCHE FERRY SWEET PEAS AT THE CHICAGO SHOW. Nephrolepsls, any other variety, specimen plant— r. It. Pierson Co., first; W. A. Manda, second, Collection of Nephrolepis in variety, one of each, not to exceed eight-inch pots — F, It. Pierson Co. Stag's Horn Fern, six plants, in variety — W. A. Manda, first. Stag's Horn Fern, specimen plant — John YV. Pepper, <\v. Robertson, gr.), Brat; It. Dela- field. (\Vm. Brock, gr.), Tuxedo Park. N. V., second . Seiaginellas. or Lycopodimus, six plants, in variety — W. A. Manda, first. Selaginella, or Lycopodlum, specimen plant — Benj. Stern, Esq., (W. D. Robertson, gr.), Ros- lyn. L. I., first. Tree Fern, specimen plant— Julius Itoehrs Co.. first; W. A. Manda, second. I'Vrn. specimen plant, any other variety— J. W, Pepper, (Wm, Robertson, gr.)". Brat; R \v De la field, ( Wm. Brock, gr. i . second, SECTION D. Orchids. Orchids in (lower, luu square feet; no other foliage or dowering plants perml i ted — Julius Roehrs. first; James Ooodier, 333 W. State St., Trenton, N. J., second. OrcUlds, twenty-five specimen plants in va- riety, slacod with palms and ferns— YV. A. Manda, second. Orchids, twelve plants, distinct varieties — a n tun Schultheis, first; W. A. Manda. second. Orchhls. si\ plants, distinct varieties— Cle- N. J., first. Brnsso-Cnftleya. one plant — Clement Moore. (J. Mossman. gr.), first; Lager & Hurrell, Summit. N. J., second. Orchid, specimen plant, any variety — Sir Jere Column. Galton Park. England, first; W. A. Manda. second. Cattleya Mosslse, specimen plant -Eager & Munell. first! VV. A. Manda. ge< Catl leva Schroederae, specimen plant — Mrs. F. F. B. vanVorst, (A. Anderson, gr.), Hacken- sack, \. J., first; W, A, Manda, - >nd. Cypiipedinms, six plants. si\ varieties La- ment Moore. (John Mossman. gr.i, Hackensai k, ger & Hurrell. first; W, A. Manda, second. Cypripedium, specimen plant— W. A. Manda. second, Dendrobium. twenty plants, not less than six varieties — W. A. Manda. fust. Dendrobium nohile. specimen plant Sidney M. & Austin Colgate, (Wm, Reld, gr.), Orange. X. J., first ; W. A. Manda. second ; Lager & Hurrell, third. Dendrobium Wardianum, specimen plant — W. A. Manda. first. Dendrobium, specimen plant, any other va- riety—Julius Roehrs Co., first ; YV. A. Manda. second. plant — Manda, variety first; Sir Jere Colmao, see- any variety W. Hybrid Orchid, raised in America, specimen plant, any variety — James Goodier, first; W. A. Manda. second. La?lio-Cattleya, one plant — W. A. Manda, first; Lager & Hurrell, second. Miltonio vexillaria, specimen plant — Lager & Hurrell, second. Dendrobium tbyrsiflorum, specimen Eager & Hurrell, second. Any other Bigeueric Hybrid — W. A. first; Lager & Hurrell, second. Odontoglossum, specimen plant, any — Julius Roehrs Co. ond. Oncidium, specimen plant, A. Manda, first. Phalaenopsis, specimen plant, any variety — YV. A. Manda. second. Vanda, specimen plant, any variety— Lager & Hurrell, first: W. A. Manda, second. Specimen, any other Orchid in flower, other than . above— Lager & Hurrell, first; Clement Moore, (J, Mossman, gr. i, second. SECTION E. Palms and Foliage riant s. Areca, Lutescens, two plants— Metarie Ridge Nursery Co., New Orleans. La., first. Areca, Lutescens, specimen plant — Mrs. F. \ Constable, (J. Stuart, gr.), first; Metarie Ridge Nursery t o.. second. Bay Trees, two plants, pyramidal— Bobbink & Atkins, first; Julius Roehrs Co.. second. Bav Trees, two plants, standard — Mrs. H. Mi K." Twombly i It. Tyson, gr. i . first; Julius Roehrs Co. , second. Bay Trees, two plants, columnar — Julius Roehrs Co., first. Box Trees, two plants, pyramidal — YV. A. Manda, first ; Bobbink & Atkins, second. Box Trees, two plants, standard — W. A. Manda. tirst; Bobbink & Atkins, second. Box Trees, two plants, bush — Bobbink & At kins, tirst; Julius Roehrs Co., s«-n>ihi Box Trees, si\ trained plant s— Bobbink & Atkins, first ; YV. A. Manda, second . Cacti and other succulent plants, in variety, 50 square feet— YV, A. Manda. second. Cocos plumosus, specimen id ant — YV. A. Man- da. second Crotons. collection, 100 square feet— No award. Crotoi ... i i.l'. en plants in twelve v:n i not over 8 Inch pots -Robert Craig Co., Phila- delphia. Pa., first. Crotons, ill- in six varieties — Robert I i alg Co., first. Croton, Bpecl 0 plant \Y. A. Manda, 6CC- ond. Cycad, specimen plant— YV. A. Manda, second. Dracaena, 10<> square feet — John Wan an (J. II. Dodds, SUpt.), first; W. A. Manda, see- on <1 . Drachma, twelve plants, six or more varie- ties—Robert Craig Co., first; W. A. Manda, second. Dracaena, specimen plant, red — John Wana- maker, (J. II. Dodds, supt.f, first; \V. A. Man- da, second. Draciena, specimen plant, green — John Wflna- maker, (J. H. Dodds, supt.), first; Adolph Lew- isohn, (J. Canning, gr.), Ardsley, N. Y., second. Dracaena, specimen plant, any other color — John YV. Pepper, ( Wm. Robertson, gr. ) , first ; Adolph Lewisohn, (J. Canning, gr.), second. Alocasias and Aroids, 50 square feet — W. A. Manda, first. Botanic, economic and medicinal plants, 50 square feet — W. A. Manda, second. Ficus elastica variegata, specimen plant — W. A. Manda. second. Ficus pandurata, specimen plant— Mrs. F. A. Constable, (J. Stuart, gr. i, first; Julius Roehrs Co., second. Kentia Belmoreafia, two plants — W. A. Man- ila, first; Bobbink & Atkins, second. Kentia Belmoreana, specimen plant — Mrs. H. McK. Twombly, (R. Tyson, gr. i, first: W. A. Manda, second. Kentia Forsteriana. specimen plant — Mrs. - F. A. Constable, {J. Stuart, gr. I. first; W. A. Manda. second. Phoenix Roebelenil, two plants — John Wana- maker, fJ. II. Dodd, supt.), first; Wm. B. Thompson, per R. L. c.. second. Phoenix ruplcalo, specimen plant — W. A. Man- ila, first. Palms and Cycads. 200 square feet — W. A. Manda, first. Palms, other than above, twelve plants, twelve varieties— w. A. Manda, first; Bobbink A: Atkins, spomd. Palms, six pi a nts, stove or greenhouse, dls- tine! John Wanamaker, (J. II. Dodds, supt.)< In si . W. A. Manda. set Palm, specimen plant, other than above — W. A. Manda. first; J. dm Wanamaker, J. H. Dodds, supt. i . second. Store and greenhouse plants, distinct, six plants W, a. Manda, tirst ; John Wanamaker, i.T. IE Dodds, supt. ». second. Store and greenhouse plants, distinct, three plants, climbing— John Wanamaker, (J. H. Dodds, supt. ) . first ; W. A. Manda, second. SECTION F. Miscellaneous Plants. Asparagus, one plant, any variety — W. A. Manda, first. Bambusa w. a. Manda. first. nils, twenty-fire plants, dwarf or flat j twenty fire rarietles— No award. Conifers, three plants, three varieties — F. R. Pierson, first; Bobbink & Atkins, second. 048 The American Florist. April i>y -F. It. Pierson, first; John Wanamaker, first. Conifers, two plants W. A. Manda, second. Dieffenbaehia, one plant (J. n. Dodds, supt. i, first. Holly, one plant — Bobbin k & Atkin SECTION G. New Plants Not in ( ommerce. Anthuriuni, flowering — W. A. Manda, second Conifer, hardy — W. A. Manda, first Cycad. species — W. A. Manda. Dracrena — W. A. Manda, first Co;, second. lust . Julius Roebrs Hydrangeas, six plants, not less than two varieties -Wm. Ziegler, Jr., (A. Bieschke, gr.i, Noroton, Conn., first. Imantophylluin in flower, three plants — C. B. Newbold, (S. J. Batcbehir, gr. ), first; Benj. si ii-ii, i w. D. Robertson, gr. i . Roslyn, L. 1., second. Hydrangeas. New French, collection not less than six \arieties; varieties that were intro- duced in 1909 or since then — Wm. Ziegler, Jr., (A. Bieschke, gr. I. first; John Wanamaker, (John H. Dodds. supt.), second. Lilacs, twelve plants in bloom, not less than WIBTOR1BROS.' WHITE PERFECTION CARNATIONS AT THE CHICAGO SHOW. Foliage plant, variety— W. A. Manda, second. Fern, species — W. A. Manda, first. Fern, variety — W. A. Manda. first ; John W. Pepper, Esq.. i William Robertson, gr. I. sec- ond. 1 'a I in, specimen plant — W. A. Manda, first. Shrul», hardy — W. A. Manda. first. Most reliable economic I da ill . This may be a new fruit, new vegetable or other plant, which has a distinct economic value— No award. Must valuable n.w Foliage plant — No award. Most valuable new flowering plant— Adolph Lewlsohn, fj. Canning, gr. I. first. SECTION H. Plants — Miscellaneous. Allamanda, specimen plant, any variety — No award. Amaryllis, twenty-five plants in variety — Howard Gould, i W. W. Vert, gr.), first. Amaryllis, six plants, not less than three va- rieties—Howard Could, iW. W. Vert, gr.), first; Mrs. D. Willis James, (Wm. Duckham, gr. ), second. Anthurium, specimen plant in spa the — John W. Pepper, I Win. Robertson, gr.), first. Azalea Indica, three plants in variety, not less than 2% feet in diameter— Saml. Unter- meyer, (W. H. Walte, supt.), Yonkers, N. Y., first. Azalea Indica, specimen, any color, not less than 3i/. feet in diameter — C. B. Newbold, (S- W. Batchelor. gr.), first. Begonias, six plants in flower — W. D. Thomp- son, 1061 E. Broadway, Yonkers, N. Y., first. 1 alceolaria, covering table ~.xl0 feet — Percy Chubb, (Ales Mackenzie, gr.), first. Cineraria stellata. six plants — C. B. New- bold, (S. J. Batchelor, gr.), first; W. B. Thompson, second. Cineraria stellata. specimen plant — Percy Chubb. (Alex Mackenzie, gr.), first. Cyclamen, twenty-five plants — J. J. Ablrgith, (Chas. Sandeford, gr.), Buffalo, N. Y., first; Percy Chubb, ( Alex Mackenzie, gr. ) , second. Cyclamen, twelve plants — C. B. Newbold, (S. J. Batchelor. gr.), first. Crotons, twenty-five plants, not less than twelve varieties, not more than 8-inch pots — Mrs. D. Willis James, (Wm. Duckham, gr.), first. Crotons, eighteen plants, not over 8-inch pots — F. V. Burton, (Wm. Cordes, gr.), Newburgh, N. Y'.. first. Crotons, six plants, not less than 8-inch pots or tubs— F. V. Burton, first. Dracsena Sanderiana. specimen plant — Mrs. D. Willis James, (Wm". Duckham, gr.), first; John Wanamaker, (J. H. Dodds. gr.), second. Dwarf Evergreens, collection in pots or tubs, 100 square feet, American grown only — Mrs. A. A. Anderson, (Robt. Williamson, gr.), Greenwich, Conn., first. Genista, specimen plant — No award. Cloxinias. covering table 5x10 feet, arranged for effect — W. B. Thompson, first. four varieties— Mrs. D. Willis James, ( Wm. Duckham, gr. 1. first; H. Darlington, (P. W. Popp, gr.), second. Primula Kewensis, twelve plants — Percy Chubb, (Alex Mackenzie, gr.), first. Palms, specimen, two plants — Geo. F. Baker, Ttixedo Park N. Y.. first. Palm, specimen plant — Wm. Ziegler. Jr., (A. Bieschke, gr. ), first; Geo. F. Baker, second. Palms, twelve plants, twelve distinct varie- ties, not bss than H-ineh pots, not more than 12-inch— Mrs. D. Willis James, ( Wm. Duck- ham, gr.), first. Roses in pots, display, 100 square feet — Sand. Untermeyer, (Win. II. Waite. snpt.l, first; Mrs. D. Willis James. (Win. Duckham, gr. ). second. Scbizauthus. six plants— C. K. G. Billings, (J. Bell, gr. 1. W. l'.MUh St., New York City, first ; Percy Chubb, ( Alex Mackenzie, gr. ) , sec- ond. Sehizanthus, specimen plant — C. K. G. Bil- lings, (J. Bell, gr. ). first. Sanseveria Zeylauica, two specimen plants — Geo. B. Baker, first; Wm. Ziegler, Jr., (A. Bieschke, gr. >. second. Spiraea Astilbe, six plants — C. B. Newbold, iS. J. Batchelor, gr. 1, first; Saml. Untermeyer, (W. II. Walte, supt. I. second. Stove and greenhouse foliage plants, six dis- tinct; exclusive of palms, not less than 8-inch pots or pans— Mrs. D. Willis James, (Wm. Duckham, gr.), first; John Wanamaker, (Jno. II. Dodds, supt. I, second. Stove and greenhouse, foliage plants, dis- tinct, three plants, exclusive of palms, not less than 8-inch pots or pans — Saml. Untermeyer, 1 W. II. Waite. supt. I, first. Stove or greenhouse foliage plant, specimen plant — Geo. F. Baker, first. Flowering plant, stove or greenhouse, any va- riety, specimen plant— J. T. Pratt, (J. W. Ev- erett, gr. 1, first: Saml. Untermeyer, (W. H. Waite, gr.i, second. Stove plants, twelve distinct varieties, ex- elusive of palms, not more than 8-inch pots — Mrs. D. Willis James. (Wm. Duckham, gr.). first. Wistaria, two plants— C. B. Newbold, (S. J. Batchelor, gr. 1, first. SECTION I. Ferns. Adiantum rarleyeuse, specimen plant — Mrs. II. McK. Twombly, (R. Tyson, gr.), first. Adiantum Farleyeuse "Ruhm von Mordrecht" i 1 be new Farleyeuse or Glory Perm, one plant —John W. Pepper, (Win. Robertson, gr.), first. Adiantum, any other specimen — W. B. Thompson, second. Cyrtomium faleatum. Rochfordianum, one plant — John W. Pepper, ( Wm. Robertson, gr.), first. Davallia, specimen, any variety — Wm. Thatcher, Warren St., Brookline, Mass., first. stag's Horn Fern, three plants— YVm. Zieg- ler. Jr.. iA. Hies. like, gr.), first; Jas. Goodier, second. SECTION J. Flowering Plants— Bulbs. Bulbs, two pots or pans, any variety. Mem- bers Paterson I loricultural Society only — Mrs. A. M. Booth, (E. Fardel, gr.), Great Neck, L. I., first. Hyacinths, eight 10-inch pans, distinct varie- ties. Open to members N. A. G. only — R. Hughes, (J. A. Macdonald, gr.). Flushing, L. I., first; Mrs. A. M. Booth, (E. Fardel, gr.), second. Hyacinths, three 10-inch pans, white — Mrs. A. M. Booth, (E. Fardel, gr.), first; J. T. Pratt, (J. W. Everett, gr.). Glen Cove, L. I., second. Hyacinths, three 10-inch pans, pink or red — Mrs. A. M. Booth. (E. Fardel, gr. ), first; J. T. Pratt, (J. W. Everett, gr. 1, second. Hyacinths, three 10-inch pans, light blue— R. Hughes, (J. A. Macdonald. gr. I, first; J. T. Pratt, (J. W. Everett, gr.), second. Hyacinths, three 10-inch pans, dark blue — J. T. Pratt, (J. W. Everett, gr.), first; Mrs. S. M. Booth, 1 E. Fardel, gr.), second. Lilies, six pots; winner selection of bulbs — C. K. G. Billings, U. Bell, gr.), first. Narcissus, "Glory of Leiden," three 10-incb pans — R. Hughes, (Jas. A. Macdonald, gr.), first. Narcissus, Bicolor or Victoria, three 10-inch pans— J. T. Pratt, (J. W. Everett, gr.), first. Narcissus, Empress, three 10-inch pans — R. Hughes, (Jas. A. Macdonald, gr. ), second. ■■:; m gSr^T^^1* .$n BB8BBM|ftfi ■ ; ■ jA^M^^M jjwvJ'SAiA.'-^ .>J?J Tl\ ^F Mj^K \ fci^ lii b 4 W ■J K-: jf^UUl j| i 1 to BRUN'S PRIZE LILY OF THE VALLEY AND LILACS AT THE CHICAGO SHOW. '9'3- The American Florist. (549 PAPWORTH'S CREOLE LILIES AT THE CHICAGO SHOW. Narcissus. Emperor, three 10-inch pans — J. T. Pratt, (J. W. Everett, gr.). first. Narcissus, "Golden Spur," three LO-incb pans —No award. Narcissus, Double Von Sion, three 10-inch pans— Ben j. stem, i \v. D. Robertson, gr. I, first. Tulips, Early Spring, eighl 10-inch pans, dis- tinct varieties— Mrs. A. M. Bool I", i E. Fardel, gr.)., first; J. T. Pratt, (J. \Y. Everett, gr.), second. Tulips. Darwin, twelve- 10-inch pans, twelve varieties— R. Hughes, (Jas. Macdonald, gr.), first. Miscellaneous bulbs, collection, fifty plants — Saml. Untermeyer, (W. H. Waite, supt.), first. SECTION K. Flowering Plants— Orchids, Orchids, twelve plants, not less than twelve varieties, Cypripediums and Hybi ids excluded — Clement Moore. (J. Mossinan, gr. i. first. Orchids, three plants, three distinct varieties M is. F. B. VanVorst, ( A. Anderson, gr. ) , first; Samuel Untermeyer, (W. H. Waite, supt.), second. SECTION L. Roses in Pots and Tubs. Display in pots or tubs, any or all classes to occupy .'inn square feet, arranged for effect — Anton Schulthels. first; II. C. Steinhoff & Co . West Hoboken, N. J., second. Six (limbing or rambling, three or more vari- eties— Herman C. Steinhoff. third. Dorothy Perkins, specimen plant — Louis Du- puy. second. Hiawatha, specimen plant — Louis Dupuy. sec- ond. Climbing, any other variety, specimen — John W. Pepper, (Win. Robertson, gr. i. first. Hybrid Perpetual, specimen — II. C. Steinhoff, first; Louis Dupuy, second. Polyantha, pink, six plants— .-Louis Dupuy, first : ' H. C. Steinhoff, second, Polyantha, white, six plants — Louis Dupuy, first. Polyantha. any other color, three plants -H. C. Steinhoff, second; Louis Dupuy, third. Collection Hybrid Perpetuals, twenty fire plants. imt less than six varieties, arranged foi i ffed H. C. Steinhoff. first. Rose "Silver Moon." in S-inch pot or tub or larger Percj I Ihnbb, first. Rose "Dr. W. Van Fleet." in 8-Inch pot or tub or larger — Percy Chubb, first. Klllarney — J. Wanamaker, first. Double Pink Killarney — ,T. Wanamaker, first. White Killarney— J. Wanamaker. first. My Maryland — John Wanamaker, flrsl . Any other disseminated variety — F. W. Van- derbiit. first. Vase 2r> cut blooms roses, any one variety ex- cept American Beauty— B'. W. Vanderbllt, first; J. Wanamaker, second. SECTION Q. Cut Flower Section. Display and collection of cut orchids, each species or variety filling one vase, arranged for effect. Cut greens of any variety permissible In arranging of same — W. A. Manda, first. Flowering stem of Cattleya, any variety — Samuel Untermeyer. (W. II. Waite, supt i 'first; W. A. Manda, second. Flowering stem of Lrelia. any variety— Ben j. , (W. D. Robertson, gr. i. first. Flowering stem of Lselia-Cattleya or Hybrid Cattleya — W. A, Manda, first. Calanthe, six stems, any variety— W. A, Manda, second. Flowering stem Dendrobium. any variety W. A. Manda, second, Flowering spray Odontoglossum, any variety — W. A. Manda. second. Flowering spray, Oncldium, any variety — W. A, Manda. first. Flowering spray Phalaenopsis, any variety — W. A. Manda. second. Flowering spray Vanda, any variety — W. A. Manda, second. Flowering spray of any Orchid, other than above — W. A. Manda, first. MISCELLANEOUS. Vase Anthuriums, with foliage — W. A. Man- da. first. Antirrhinum, 12 white spikes — Percy Chubb, first. Antirrhinum, 12 yellow spikes — Percy Chubb, (Alex Mackenzie, gr.), first. Antirrhinum, 12 red spikes— Percy Chubb, (Alex Mackenzie, gr. ) , first; Wynhurst Gar- dens (no award). Antirrhinum, 12 pink spikes — Geo. E, Burton. Nashua, N. H., first I- . Bimbrauer, Oak Lane, Philadelphia. Pa., second. Pansies. 100 flowers— Wm. Sim. first; J. Dar lington. (P. W. Popp, gr.), second. Violets, 100 Bowers, single — Howard Gould, iw. W. Vert, gr.). second. SECTION L. Roses— Cut Flowers. Fifty Killarney Waban Rose Conservatories, Natick, Mass.. first; Jos. Heacock Co.. second. Fifty Double White Killarney I any strain) A. N. Pierson, Inc., first; Bedford Floral Co., second. Fifty Richmond; — Jos. Heacock Co., first; Poeblman Bros. Co., second. Fifty Sunburst— Myers and Samtman. I I nut Hill,, Pa., first. One hundred American Beauty— Poehlmai Bros. Co., first ; Henry Hentz, Madison, V J. second; Louis A. Noe, Madison, N. J., third. Fil'tv American Reanty— Poeblman Bros. < o first; H. Helms, Jr., Madison, N. J., second; Myers & Samtman, third. Mi"rv Dark Pink Killarney— A. N. Plerso Inc., first; Jos. Stevenson's Sons, Oak Lane, Pa., second. Fifty Double Pink Killarney— A. N. Plei Inc., first; John Stevenson's Sons, second, Fifty White Killarney— Waban Rose Con servatorles, first; a. N. Pierson, inc. second. Fifty Killarney Queen — A. N. Pierson, Inc.. first ; 1". U. Pierson. second. Fiftv Radian. ■«■ John Stevenson's Sons, first : Gude Dins., WasimiL'i.tn, D. C, second. Fiftv Lady Hllllngdon — A. N. Pierson. Inc.. first: Edward Towell, Roslyn, Pa. second. Fifty Mrs. Aaron Ward — A. N. Pierson, firs) Poeblman Bros. Co.. second. Fifty My Maryland— Edward Towell. John Walsh Young, Germantown, Pa., second. Fifty Melody— Robert Scott, Sharon Hill, Pa., first; Poehlman Bros. <'<>.. second. Fifty Mrs. Tali -Poeblman Bros. Co., first . Bedford Flora) Co.. Bedford Dills, N. Y., sec- l. Fifty any other disseminated variety white — Louis A. Noe. first: F. II. Kramer, Washing- ton, D. C second. Hl'tv any other disseminated variety pink— F. H. Kramer, first: w. H. Elliott, Brighton, \i ass, . second. Twenty-five American Beauty— Myers & Samtman, first; Louis A, Noe, s< nd; Jeffer- son, Doremus, Madison, N. J., third. Twenty-five Killarney a. N Pierson, Inc., first; John N. Andre. Roslyn, Pa., second. Twenty-five Double Pink Killarney — A. N. Pierson, Inc., first; Myers & Samtman, second. Twenty-five White Killarney — Joseph Hea- cock Co., first; A. N. Pierson, Inc., second. Twenty-five Killarney Queen — A, N. Pierson, Inc., first ; Bedford Floral Co., second. Twenty-five Richmond— Poeblman Bros. Co., first; L, B. Codding ton, Murray Hill, N. J., second. Twenty -five Radiance — J. Stevenson's Sons, first; L. B. Coddington, second. Twenty-five Lady Hllllngdon — F. R. Pierson & Co., first; L. B. Coddington, second. Twenty-five Mrs. Aaron Ward— A, N. Pierson, Inc., first; Poeblman Bios. Co., second. Twenty-five My Maryland — John Walsh Young, first; Jefferson Doremus. second. Twenty-five Melody — R. Scott & .Son, Sharon Hill, Pa., first. Twenty-five Mrs. Taft— Poeblnian Bros. Co.. first; Bedford Floral Co., second. Twenty-five Bride — Louis A. Noe, first; F. H. Kramer, second. Twenty-five Ron Silece— Harry O. May, Mad- ison. X, J., first. Twenty five any other disseminated variety, red Guttman Floral Co., New York, first. Twenty live any other disseminated variety. white— Brant-Hentz Flower Co., Madison, N. .1 . first. Twenty -five any other disseminated variety, pink— Robert Simpson. Clifton, N. J., first; \i\ era & Samtman, second. Fifty blooms, any new rose, not in eom- Waban Rose Conservatories, first. Twenty -five blooms. Sunburst — Myers & Samt- man, first; H. O. May, second; A. Faranwald. Roslyn, Pa., third. Twentj five blooms, pink forcing rose, not yet disseminated, either o£ domestic or foreign oi ijrin Waban Rosi I'oiisi i uries, first. Twenty-five blooms, red forcing Rose, not yet yei disseminated, either ol domestic or foreign origin a. \. Pierson, Inc . firsl , i orsage Bouquet Roses s. A, Anderson, Buffalo, v v.. first; Alfred T. Bunyard, New York City, se I Bridal bouquet— Max Settling, first; Alfred T. Bunyard, second. Basket roses — S. A . Anderson, first ; A. T. Bunyard. second. Table decoration — A. T. Bunyard, first; Max Scnllng, second. Mantel decoration — A. T. Bunyard, first; Max Schling, second. 650 The American Florist. April 12, Best vase Co., first; B, Best vase Adams, Blue third. SECTION M. Cut Carnations. 100 blooms, white- Cottage Garden A. Stroud, Strafford, Pa., second. ]iio blooms, flesh pink— F. B. point. L. I.. Hist; E. A. Stroud. Mortimer I.. Fish, flrst; Win. Duckham. second. Best vase wo blooms— Cottage Gardens Co., flrst, B«ld modal: Albert Roper, Tewksbury. Mass.. second, silver modal; M. A. Patten & Co.. third, bronze medal. Host vase 100 blooms any undisseminated^ va- riety Cottage Gardens Co.. Matchles gold medal; Peter Fisher, F.llis. Mass., first, Geor- and out Bowers — gold medal. Prass, (J. W. Pi Pa. Mass. POEHLMANN BROS. CO.'S SCARLET GLOW CARNATIONS AT THE CHICAGO SHOW. light pink— Cottage Pembroke, Beverly, Best vase 100 blooms, Hardens Co., first, A. A Mass.. second. ... „ Best vase wi> blooms, dark pink, darker than Miss i. W. Ward— James D. Cockroft. North- port, N. V.. second. Best vase ion blooms, red or scarlet— Cottagi Gardens Co first; Poehlmann Bros. Co., sec- ond; A. S. Burns, Jr., Spring Valley, X. Y., third. . ... t}„ + Best vase KM) blooms, crimson— M. A. Pat- ten & Co., flrst. , , Best vase 100 blooms, white variegated— A. A. IViuhrnko. lirst; John Burr. Smith Natick, Mass., second; F. R. Pierson Co., third. Best vase HIO blooms, mottled or overlaid, to include varieties of the Prosperity type— M. A. Patten & Co., flrst. Best vase WO blooms, any other color — Cot- tage Gardens Co., first. fifty blooms. White Perfection— Cottage Gardens Co., lirst; S. J. Goddard, Framingham, Mass., second. , „ Fifty blooms White Enchantress— A. A. Pem- broke, first; A. S. Burns, Jr., second; A. N. Pierson, Inc., third. Fifty blooms White Wonder I nited States Cut Flower Co., Elmira, X. V., lirst; A. A. Pembroke, second: s. J. Goddard, third. fifty Id is any other wliiti — Strollt's. Bitl- deford, Me., lirst; Coifed States cm Flower Co., second. Fifty Id is Encbatnress— A. S. Burns, Jr., first- United states Cut Flower Co., second. Fifty id lis Pink Delight s. .1. Goddard, first: 'stroiit's. see. mil: A. A. Pembroke, third. Fifty blooms any other flesh pink — Strout's, first. Fifty blooms Mrs. C. Gardens Co.. lirst; A. N. ond: Win. Duckham, third. Fifty blooms Gloriosa— A. A Pembroke, first; \ N. Pierson, Inc., second. Fifty blooms any other light pink— United States Cut Flower Co.. first. Fifty Id ns any dark pink— A. A broke, first; A. N. Pierson, Inc., second Dryer, third. Fifty blooms Beacon— Strout's, flrst; Goddard, see. .nil: 1 .0 tage Gardens Co., third. Fifty blooms Victory— Henry Weston, Hem stead, N. Y\. first. Fifty blooms Harry Inin-S. J. Goddard first; W. D. Howard, Milford, Mass.. second. Fifty blooms any white variegated — A. A Pembroke, first: A. N. Pierson, Inc., second F. R. Pierson Co.. third. Fifty blooms any mottled riety — M. A. Patten Co.. first. Fifty blooms Benora, Peter A. Pembroke, first: Mortimer Bay, N. Y.. second. Fifty blooms Rosette. F. Dorner & Sons Co prize — S. J. Goddard, first; A. A. Pembroke second. Fifty blooms Comfort. S. Bro. prize— S. M. Merwarth Pa., first. Fifty blooms Wodenethe. C W Ward -Cottage Pierson, Inc., sec- Peni- C. B. S. overlaid goons, si ml. silver gilt medal: M. A. Fatten & Co Princess Dogmar, third, silver medal. Host vase Hid Id ns any nndisseniiiialed seedling, Peter Fisher, Georgeous, first. Fred Dorner morial gold medal; M. A. Patten i ,, . Princess Dagmar; Cottage Gardens Co., Matchless. No certificates of merit awarded. Best taide decoration in which carnations are nrtncipal flower used— R. Tyson, lirst: George II. Cooke, sen, nd; A. T. Bunyard. third. Best mo Booms Comfort, s. M. Merwarth ,V: Bro. nrize — Elmer Weaver, Bonks. Fa., first; S. M." Merwarth & Bro., second. Best inn blooms Gloriosa. F. Dorner & Sons Co. prize — A. A. Pembroke, first. Twelve largest cornation blooms. Kroeschell Bins. Co. prize — M. A. Patton Co.. first. Sweepstakes. Hitehiugs & Co. prize — Cottage Gardens Co.. Alma Ward, first. ADDITIONAL AWARDS. Assortment of plants, etc. — A. L. Miller, I'o klyn. N. Y.. silver medal. Collection pansies, plants Wm. Sim. Cliftondale, Mass.. Gardenias in pots — I. T. Ewart, gr. I. silver medal. Dutch garden — Peter Hendersou & Co., gold medal. Collection of plants— Thomas Roland. Society of American Florists gold medal, subject to ap- proval of society. Most valuable new foliage plant, Missouri Rotauieal Gardens prize — John Wauamaker. first. Visitors. The following were noted among the visitors during the opening day: F. B. Abrams, Blue Point. X. Y'. M. Albright. Philadelphia, Pa. Mrs. M. Albright. Philadelphia, G. Auirhyii. New Haven, Conn. II. .1. Anderson. Cromwell, Colli Geo. Asmns. Chicago. Thomas Ball, Fairfield, Conn. Gen. Ballam. Chestnut Hill. Joseph Barndisoii. Lawrence, s. g. Barnes, Pittsfleld, Mass. 1'. C. Battels. Cleveland. 0. Herman A. Battels, Waverly. Mass. II. E. Bates, Rochester, X. Y. A. F. J. Baur, Indianapolis, Ind. otto Bauer. Washington. I). C. II. Bayersdorfer, Philadelphia, Fa. Sidney Bayersdorfer, Philadelphia, Pa. K. F. Beers. Cromwell, Conn. Jos. Bennett. Lachine, Quebec. Canada. 1 Bertermann, Indianapolis. Ind. I- red Breitmeyer, Mt. Clemens. Mich. Philip Breitmeyer, Detroit, Mich. Mrs. F. Breitmeyer, Detroit, Mich. Southwick C. Biiggs, Washington, D. C, Arthur Brooks, Hastings, X. Y. Matthew Bropliv. Xew Canaan, Conn. Fred Burki, Pittsburg, Pa. A. S. Burns, Jr., Spring Valley. X. Y. Robert Burrows. Montreal. Can. Alfred Burton. Philadelphia, Pa. Wm. E. Cahlll, Boston, Mass. Bold. Cameron. Boston, Mas* Me\, Canning, Jr.. Hartford. Conn. O. II. Carlson, Minneapolis, Minn. A. Cebelina, Hartford, Conn. Miss Aleda chandler. Berlin. X. V. Miss Bessie Chandler. Berlin. X. Y'. Andrew Chrtstensen, Stoneham, Mass. Henry Cliffe, Bridgeport, Conu. J. D. Cockroft, Xoithp.nt, X. Y". Ernest A. Coe, Greenwich, Conn. F. E. Conine, Stratford, Conu, John Conner. Hartford, Conn. W. G. Conner. Berlin. X. Y". John Conrow. Hamilton, Ont. Geo. II. Cooke, Washington. It. C. Lawrence Colter. Jamestown. X. Y". Arthur Cowee, Berlin, X. Y. Prof. J. F. dwell. Buffalo. X. Y. TIios. Coyger, Melrose, Mass. Geo. Craig. Philadelphia, Pa. Robt. Craig. Philadelphia, Pa. W. X. Craig, North Easton, Mass. W. P. Craig, Philadelphia, Pa. Wm. Currle and wife, Milwaukee. Wis. F. A. Danker. Albany. N. Y'. P. Demon, Sassenlieim. Holland. W. D. Desmond. Minneapolis, Minn. II. G. Ilillemutli. Toronto. Can. John II. Dodds. Wyneote, Pa. Frank .1. Dolansky, Lynn, Mass. Fisher prize — A. L. Fish, Oyster M. Merwarth & & Bro.. Easton. II. Totty prize— C. C. POLLWORTH CO.'S WHITE SEEDLING CARNATIONS (NO. 11 AT CHICAGO SHOW i9J3- The American Florist. G51 F. E, Dorner, Lafayette, Ind. Prof. n. B. Dorner, Drbana, 111. E, E. Dunlapi Boston, Mass. J. II. Dunlop, Toronto, Canada. m. E. Ebel, Madison, N. J. \Y. W. Edgar, Hoston, Muss. .1. D. Eisle, Kiwi-ton. N. J. B. L. Elliott, Pittsburg, Pa. W. II. Elliott, Brighton, Muss. O. G. Ernst, Norwich, Conn. V. W. Evenden, Convent, N. J. Wm. Falconer, Pittsburg, Pa. \ I arenwald, Roslyn, Pa, .1. k. I,. M. Parquhar, Boston, Mass. Bertram] II. Fan-, Reading, Pa. Geo, Foulsbam, Lenox, Mass. .Maurice Field. Philadelphia, Pa. Duncan Flnlayson, Brooklyn, Mass. Peter Blsher, Ellis, Mass. H. E. Fiske, Boston, Mass. .1. it. Fotheringham, Tarryto^ n, \, V. William Fowler, I'.ryn Mawr, Fa. G. L. Freeman, Fall River. Mass. E. W. Gaehrlng, Philadelphia, Pa. I,. Merton Gage, South Natlck, Mass. W. W. Gammage, London, Ontario, Can. J. L, Gardner, Newport, R. I. K. i iardner, Newport, R. I. It. ( Iardner, Jr., Newport. R. I. Mis. .T. M. Gasser, Cleveland, 0. Geo. M. Gerharty, Toronto, Canada. .lames Gibson, Yonkers, N. Y. S. G. Goddard, Framlngham, Mass. Adam Graham, Cleveland, O. c has. ' Jrakelaw, Philadelphia, Pa. M. Cranor. WashingtoK, D. C. S. H. Green, Philadelphia, Pa. Thos. J. Grey, Boston, Mass. I). G. Grlllbortzer, Alexandria, Va. Robert Grinrod. Lenox, Mass. A. Gnde. Washington. D. £. Mrs. A. Gude. Washington, D. C. Wm. F. Glide. Washington, D. C. 0, F. Gueuther. Hamburg. N. V. G. Gurlick, Philadelphia, Pa. W. A. Hagenburger. Mentor, O. F. Hahman. Philadelphia, Pa. Rupert E. Hall. Boston, Mass. W. A. Hammond, Watervliet, N. Y. Geo. Hampton, Philadelphia, Pa. R. F. Harden. Indianapolis. Ind. Wm. K. Harris. Philadelphia, Pa. Herman A. Hart, Cleveland, 0. Wm. Hastings, Boston, Mass. Win. Hatch, San Gabriel. Cal. .Tohn C. Hatcher. Amsterdam. N. Y. John S. Hay, Philadelphia, Pa. Ernest J. Hay ward. Montreal. Can. Jos. W. Heacock, Wyncote, Pa. James Heard, Newburger, N. Y. A. Henderson, Chicago. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb. John F. Hess. Hartford, Conn. E. G. Hill, Richmond, Ind. Eber Holmes. Montrose, Mass. Frank II. Houghton, Boston, Mass. H. B. Howard, Chicago, 111. James Hughes, Lawrence, N. Y". II. V. Hnnkel, Milwaukee. Wis. A. Iluremann, Lenox, Mass. John I* . Huss, Hartford. Conn. Harry Jones, Glencove, N. Y. James E. Jones, Richmond, Ind. R. Jenkins, Washington, D. C. Robert Johnson, Southboro, Mass. J. J. Sarins, Philadelphia. Kay mi md Keits. Indianapolis, Ind. J. 0. Kemble. Marshalltown. la. W. E. Kemble. Oskaloosa, la. G. W. Kerr, Philadelphia, Pa. Robert Kift, Philadelphia, Pa. I: hi mi t King. Philadelphia, Pa. Edward Kirk, Bar Harbor, Me. W. H. Koehler, Philadelphia, Pa. R. G. Koenig. Elmira. N. Y. F. H. Kramer, Washington, D. C. ( has:. Krueger, Philadelphia. Pa. J. W. Keeler, Boston, Mass. T. P. Langhans, Pittsburg, Pa. R. A. La than, Minneapolis, Minn. F. Lautenschlager, Chicago. Geo. II. Lavelli, Washington, D. C. Y. A. I.eon. Salem. O. S:n 1 F. Lilly. Philadelphia, Pa. A, .T. Loveless, Lenox. Mass. I »'■ Forest I, ml wig. I'ittsburg, Pa. i: c. Ludwig, Pittsburg, Pa. Ed. Earl Ludwig. Pittsburg. Pa. Harry McCabe, Washington, D. C. •Tii mes Mr I ion a Id. Great Neck. N. Y. Donald McKenzie. Chestnut Hill. Mass. W. E. Kissaek. Washington. D. C. Robert MrLennan. Washington, D. C. John J. McNeeley, Norwich. Conn. Jus. Mc Williams, Whit ens ville. Conn. J. ih ii N. May. Summit, N. J. Fred Mcinhart. St. Louis. Mo. Miss Meinhart, St. Louis, Mo. wm. Miller, I. yiiii. Mass. Miss Miller. Lynn, Mass. G. w. Millspaugh. Philadelphia, Pa. Alex. Mitchell, Plymouth, Mas-. Geo. Morrison. Baltimore. Md. Frank Myers, Chestnut Hill, Pa. John Neldinger, Philadelphia, Pa. Gust&ve Newman, New London, Conn. \Y. ('. Ni --hoi son, Framingbara. Mass. W\ I,. Nicholson, Framingham, Mass. i Ha i" J. Olson. St. Paul, Minn. Peter oisom, Jollet, Til. R. L. Owen, St. Catherines. Ont., Can. Miss Helen F. Palten, Toledo, 0. Harry Pap worth. New Orleans. La. M. A. Patten, Tewksbury. Mass. Sam Peftrce, Chicago. A. A. Pembroke, Beverly, Mass. S. S. Primoi'k, Philadelphia, l'a. ('has, II. Perkins, Newark, N. Y. Q, f. Perkins, -Newark, N. Y. John J. Perry, Baltimore, Md. carl Peterson, West Hartford, Conn. Philips, Washington, D. C. i ■:. Ulan Pierce, Waltham, Mass. a. n. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn. I', it. Pierson, Tarrytown, N. Y. Walla..- K. Pierson, I v< unwell. Conn. .inh 1 1 ii. Play don, Am lover. Mass. (has. Ii. Plumb, Detroit, Mich. Alherl Pochelon, Detroit, Mich. Adolpli Poeblmann, Chicago. August Poehlmann, Chicago. John Frit. hard. Bedford Hills. N. Robert i yle, West Grove, Pa. A. Rasmussen, New Albany, ind. Mrs. A. Rasmussen, New Albany. Y. Wallace R. Pierson. President-Elcct American Rose Society. Robert Pyle. Vice-President American Rose Society. ■I. A. Rates, Baltimore, Md. (ail C. Reek. Bridgeport, Conn. A. Rehder, Washington, D. C. ES, I . K. inainaii, I'ittsburg, Pa. I... nis .1. Ii. -titer. Westerly, R. I. Mrs. l. J, fteuter. Westerly, R. Wm. Robertson, .Tenkintown, Pa. Oeo. Robinson, Montreal, Can. II. 1 1. Rohrev, Lancaster, Pa. I ! . K . Rohrer, Lancaster , l'a. Albert Roper, Tewkshury. Mass. .1. Bus. .sky. Philadelphia, l'a, w\ x. Rudd and wife, Chicago. John \. Rupert, Rlverton. N. J C. C. B. Scarborough, Washington, D, It. Schlele, Chicago. Win. I!. Si'.dt, Central \ alh-\ . N "i . Edwin 0. Seidewlte, Baltimore, Md. TbomOB Share. kal.mah, N. Y. 1 1 : 1 1 . . % C Sheaff, Pittsburg, Pa. Robei i Shock, Philadelphia, Pa. John P. Sib son, Reading, Pa. Win. Sim. Cliftondttle, Mass. s, s. Ski del sky, Philadelphia, Pa. Miss Skidelsky, Philadelphia, Pa. .1. II. Small. Washington, D. C, Wm. J. Stewart. Boston, Mass. Geo. A. Strohk-ln, Kiverton, N. J. Norman Sullivan. Detroit, Mich. Geo. Swartz, Philadelphia, Pa. .ins. Thomas. Greensburg, Pa. J. L. TowneS, Baltimore. Md. c. II. Twiiin, N. Tonawanda, N. Y .lames Vallanee, Lawrence, N. Y. I". Vanderloof, HiUegom, Holland. Richard Vincent, Whltemarsb, Md. \i i Richard Vincent, Whitemai -i John Walsh. Philadelphia, Pa. Patrick Welch, Boston, Mass. W. Wells, London, Eng. Wilfred Wheeler, Concord, Mass. Geo. .1. Whitmore, Chelsea, Mass. * :<■,,. it. Wiegand, Indianapolis, Ind. .lames W. Wade. Philadelphia, Pa. II. Wilden, Sassenheim, Holland. .1. .1. Williams. I'tica, N. Y. las. Williams. Chestnut Hill, Pa. A. II. Wingett, Lenox, Mass. Norman F. Winter, Charleston, W. Va 'I'll. -od.. re Wirth. Minneapolis. Minn. Fred C. Witthuhn, Cleveland, O. Anton C. Zvolauek, Lompoc, Cal. Md. American Rose Society. The Business Meeting. The meeting of the American Rose Society was held on Tuesday morning in the Lecture Hall. President Faren- wald read his annual address and there followed the reports of the secretary and treasurer. In the election of offi- cers Wallace R. Pierson was made president; R. L. Pyle, vice-president: Secretary Benjamin Hammond and Treasurer H. O. May were re-elected. S. S. Pennock and John Dunlop were elected to the executive committee. The next place of the meeting is to be selected by the officers. The ques- tion of a national rose garden at Washington was taken up and a com- mittee appointed to confer with the S. A. F. to push the project. The papers of Eber Holmes on "Commercial Roses" and Alexander Cummings. Jr., on "A Public Rose Garden" were or- dered printed in the trade papers. Ad- journment followed. The table deco- rations, mostly with carnations, ar- ranged on Tuesday noon, were very attractive. There were five entries. R. Tyson, gardener to Mrs. M. K. Twombly, received first prize, George R. Cooke, second, and Alfred I. Bun- yard, third. S. A. Anderson and the Boston Cut Flower Co. were the other exhibitors. President Farenwald's Address. A little over a year ago we met in Detroit, under raw, chilly conditions. Although the weather was so much against us, the American Rose So- ciety can look back to it with only pride. The exhibition was never sur- passed in quality and quantity. Our members showed a loyalty and enthus- iasm which was highly commendable, to come at such an unfavorable time of the year, and in severe winter weath- er. It was a great pity that this splen- did show was not better patronized by the public. Our membership is slowly increasing, but not at the rate it should be for such a worthy cause, the advance of the Queen of Flowers, the mainstay of the business, the bread and butter nf almost everybody in the trade. Why are so many standing pat. when we need them so badly? Do they think u e have reached the high water mark of popularity? I hardly think so. There is lots of room for expansion. So we need you, Mr. Stand Pat. See the hustle and bustle everywhere in our business today, better unite, to come together, to help one another; 052 The American Florist. April 12, that is the spirit of the times. Any- body who shuts his eyes to these condi- tions and refuses his help is not worth his salt. That's my candid opinion. Regarding our amateur membership agitation, I want to express myself as against that movement, for vari- ous reasons. We are a body of com- mercial men, specialists. We are not in it for pleasure, though most of us derive pleasure from attending to the Queen of Flowers, but pleasure does not pay our coal bills, so with us the financial side of the question is the primary issue. All this does not in- terest the amateur, and the history of our society will back me up in what I say. The most of you will remem- ber our early struggles with this ama- teur problem. It was useless to at- tract the amateur to' a body of profes- sional men. It was a waste of effort in every way; it brought our society down to its knees; only the untiring, loyal work of our commercial mem- bers saved it from utter collapse. Let us take a leaf from this past historv, and give it up. Let our ef- forts be directed to the making of a strong commercial society, so that we are not swayed first one way and then the other, vainly trying to accomplish something we are not able to do. as has so long ago been proved. The public is gradually being educated to the value of roses in home decorations, and the most enthusiastic amateurs will finally start their own societies, with a sprinkling of professional men among them, like the horticultural so- cieties are doing today. Those are the true amateur societies which will grow and prosper, but in my estimation, no commercial body of men can in- terest the amateur. Affiliation is the watchword of today. Some little while ago. the present president of the S. A. F.. J. K. M. L. Farquhar, said to me, "How can the Rose Society and S. A. F. come into closer touch with each other?" I con- fess, I don't know that we could get closer. We are an offspring of the S. A. F., doing the work which the s! A. F. is not able to do — special- izing in a certain line, the growing of roses for cut flowers. I do not think we have a member who is not a mem- ber of the S. A. F. as well. To give up our privileges would mean to give up our society, which would be a det- Yiment to the business. I am sure the American Rose Society would al- ways willingly work in conjunction with the national S. A. F. This vital question of affiliation I have outlined in another article, urging the merging of the florists' clubs' membership into a national society, to increase its mem- bership and its usefulness. But let our Rose Society keep up its own good work, nation wide, as we have been doing, creating and stimulating a love for the Quesn of Flowers. Secretary's Report. The American Rose Society during the past year has tried an experiment for the purpose of gaining a wider membership among admirers and growers of roses than heretofore en- joyed. This was done by the publi- cation of a "Rose Journal," which has been distributed in a limited way, and sent to societies of one sort or other all over the country. Much favorable comment has resulted, but very few new members of any class have been secured thereby. On the other hand, according to observations made, the publications of the country of the higher class have given more than or- dinary attention to rose culture. "When the American Rose Society held its first exhibition in the city of New York, its first supporters were largely amateurs. The present show is made up of specimens from some of the largest commercial establish- ments, small greenhouses and private gardeners. The cost of the journal was guaranteed by five members of the society, namely, Messrs. McKen- derick, Good, Pierson, Pyle and El- liott; in addition to this, one of our life members, Samuel Thorne, sub- scribed an equal amount, which was $50. The advertisements received also increased the income, so that the ex- periment was no drain otherwise. The American Rose Society repre- sents growers in various parts of the country, but there is one matter that has seemed of importance for per- manent value, and that is the accurate record of the names and origin of roses that have been originated with- in the United States. There have been invitations sent through the press asking for reports from the originators; few have responded, but such as have have been carefully recorded. This matter is an important one for future use. The use of roses for out-door decoration is certainly increasing year after year. One of our life members has writ- ten me from Boston, especially refer- ring to bargain sales of roses, and that a quantity may be furnished at a low price, but the quality is mislead- ing, consequently this sort of traffic would do much harm in public view. The American Rose Society medals, if we could come in touch more ex- tensively with local horticultural so- cieties, if offered as a prize in the June shows to some extent would per- haps tend largely to interest the ama- teurs, and as the society gave its first exhibition in the city of New York, this question of membership may at the present time be considered with propriety. The financial and general condition of the society is clearly stated in the president's and treas- urer's reports. Benjamin Hammond, Sec'y. TREASURER MAY'S REPORT. Summit, N. J.. April 2. 1913. Receipts $2,787.07 Disbursements 1.921.16 $ 866.81 Harry 0. May, Treasurer. Balance Chicago Spring Show. Last week we gave an account of the opening days of the spring show of the Horticultural Society of Chi- cago, the official dates of which were April 1-5. Owing to the great popu- larity of the show this period was ex- tended to include Sunday, April 6. Thursday was carnation day and the principal exhibitors of these flowers were : Poehlmann Bros. Co., Wietor Bros., E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind.: Mt. Greenwood Cemetery Association, C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis.; Chicago Carnation Co., Patten & Co., Tewksbury. Mass., and A. Anderson. Moline. Lily of the valley was well shown by J. A. Budlong, Poehlmann Bros. Co. and H. N. Bruns. Sweet peas of unusual high quality were ex- hibited by Loeffler & Benke, Water- town, Wis. Excellent violets came from Loeffler & Benke. Miscellaneous cut flowers showing very superior cul- ture were exhibited by Hunt Bros, and Hild Bros. The E. G. Hill Co. staged an excellent assortment of fine amaryl- lis. Vaughan's Seed Store made an extensive display of high-grade vege- tables in season, which proved to be one of the most attractive features of the show judging from the interest displayed by the public. Carl Cropp had a fine lecture pro- gramme, but unfortunately this did not prove so popular as had been hoped, the public apparently preferring the flowers, pictures and music. The lec- tures were as follows : "Flowers for the Home Grounds," Prof. H. B. Cor- ner, Urbana; "Fertilizers," Prof. F. W. Muncie, Urbana; "Flowering Shrubs in Their Order of Blooming," Wm. A. Peterson, Chicago; "Color Harmony in Planting," Prof. C. F. Kelley. Urbana; "How to Care for the Trees," Dr. Frank Johnson, Glen Ellyn. The total attendance from April 1 to C inclusive was 74,738; in this period there were four free days and the at- tendance on the pay days was : Thurs- day, 3,206; Friday, 4,367; Saturday and Sunday the attendance was 22,000 each day. In the gardeners' classes the prin- cipal prize winners were: Joseph Krupa, Lake Geneva, Wis.; John Tip- lady, Lake Forest; Paul Dieball, Hub- bard Woods; Ed. Boulter, Winnetka, and H. Skjoldager. The retailers, George Wittbold Co., John Mangel, Schiller the Florist, Ernst Wienhoeber Floral Co. and Chas. Samuelson, continued their fine ex- hibits, changing the displays daily. Frank Kuehne of Oconomowoc, Wis., who regularly attends the shows in this city, says he always feels well repaid for his visits to these displays. Patten & Co.'s exhibits of Princess Dagmar carnations arrived in fine con- dition notwithstanding the long jour- ney and the warm weather. Much credit is due to C. J. Strom- back, Joseph Bieber and G. T. Siegert for constant attendance and excellent work in their departments. The work of the judges, Emil Buett- ner, E. O. Orpet and August Koch, gave entire satisfaction to everyone concerned. E. G. Hill said the show was by far the best spring event he has seen in this city. Trade visitors noted during the show included O. H. Carlson, Minneapolis, Minn.; Wm. Currie and wife, Milwau- kee, Wis.; W. I). Desmond, Minneapo- lis, Minn.; J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb.; E. G. Hill, Richmond. Ind.; H. V. Hun- kel, Milwaukee, Wis.; Prof. C. F. Kel- ley, Urbana: J. O. Kemble and W. E. Kemble, Oskaloosa, la.; A. Kennedy and wife. Milwaukee, Wis.; Frank Kuehne, Oconomowoc, Wis.; Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin; Prof. F. W. Muncie, Ur- bana; O. J. Olson, St. Paul, Minn.; John Stuppy, St. Joseph, Mo., and Theo. Wirth, Minneapolis, Minn. THE RETAILERS EXHIBITS. The George Wittbold Co.'s dinner table decoration was a symphony in yellow. The centerpiece was a low ivory handle basket in which were Melody and Sunburst roses arranged in a dainty and artistic manner. Among them were yellow iris, yellow daisies, genistas and a scattering of lily of the valley with maidenhair ferns. A pale blue fancy ribbon gauze rosette finished the handle ornamenta- tion. A table of oblong shape was used by the Ernst Wienhoeber Floral Co. At each end stood a rich double-decked glass design, in which were flower- holders with spring flowers. Con- necting chains of glass with a small glass phial, also filled with spring flowers, at each intersection, were used. Chas. A. Samuelson showed, among other pretty things, very small round handled baskets with a few forget-me- nots scattered among Tausendschon rambler roses and lily of the valley. A rosette of pink satin knotted loops finished the baskets. P. Schiller, the florist, also showed a note of originality in his dainty blue basket filled with sweet peas of the deep rich purple variety. Lily of the valley and a pale blue gauze rosette completed the arrangement. John Mangel showed an artistic French handle basket filled with a beautiful shade of pink tulips. Als<> *9*c The American Florist. 653 an artistic basket of Pink Killarney roses and pink snapdragons. Frank Oechslin's Dutch Garden showed some perfectly developed hya- cinths, tulips, etc. The many prizes he won were well deserved. CLOSING AWARDS. The principal awards for plants and cut blooms of roses were recorded in last week's issue. The remaining awards were as follows: OPEN TO ALL. Display of cut roses, quality, ar- rangement and quantity considered — Poehlmann Bros. Co.. third. I IT FLOWERS — CARNATIONS. Best inn blooms, white — Wietor Bros., first; the E. G. Hill Co., Rich- mond, Ind., second; Mt. Greenwood Cemetery Association, third. Best 100 bloom?, flesh pink— the E. G. Hill Co.. first; Mt. Greenwood Cem- etery Association, second; Poehlmann Bros. Co.. third. Best 100 blooms, light pink — The E. G. Hill Co., first: the E. G. Hill Co., second; Wietor Bros., third. Best 100 blooms, dark pink— Mt. Greenwood Cemetery Association, first: Poehlmann Bros. Co., second; Wietor Bros., third. p.r-sl Kin blooms, red or scarlet — Poehlmann Bros. Co.. first; the E. G. Hill Co.. second; Chicago Carnation Co.. third. Best 100 blooms, white variegated— the E. G. Hill Co.. first; Chicago Car- nation Co.. second. SEEDLINGS NOT DISSEMINATED. Best 25 blooms, white — C. C. Poll- worth Co.. Milwaukee, Wis., first, bronze medal. Best 25 blooms, flesh pink — C. C. Pollworth Co.. first, bronze medal. Best 25 blooms, red or scarlet — Arvid Anderson. Moline. 111., first, bronze medal. Best 25 blooms, any other color — Patten & Co.. Tewksbury, Mass., first, bronze medal. CUT FLOWERS — SWEET PEAS. Best 100, any other color — Loeffler & Benke, Watertown, Wis., first. CUT FLOWERS — MISCELLANEOUS. Best 250 lily of the valley — J. A. Budlong, first; Poehlmann Bros., sec- ond. Best display of antirrhinums — Hunt Bros., first. Violets. 100 blooms double — Loeffler & Benke. first. Violets. 100 blooms single — Loeffler & Benke. first. PRIVATE GARDENERS' CLASSES — PLANTS. Cyclamen, specimen — Ed. Boulter, Winnetka. first. Cyclamen, group, not less than 6 plants — Paul Dieball, first. Primulas, group — silver medal — Paul Dieball, first, silver medal. Flowering plants, group, one variety other than above — A. B. Dick. (John Tiplady. gr. 1. Lake Forest, first. Special exhibit not eligible to com- pete in other classes — Ed. Boulter, Winnetka. first, silver medal. NOT FOR COMPETITION. Amaryllis— The E. G. Hill Co.. first, silver medal. Exhibit of vegetables — Vaughan's Seed Store, special mention. AWARDS FRIDAY. Display of cut flowers, varieties not included in previous classes— Hunt Bros., first: Hild Bros., second. Group of mixed foliage and flower- ing plants — X. W. Harris, first, bronze medal. Display of sweet peas Valena — H. Wehrman, Maywood. honorable men- ton. of sweet peas Blanche F. Amling. honorable men- Display Ferry — A. Hon. Disnlay cer — Gus. of sweet peas. Selina Spen- Swenson. Elmhurst. honor- able mention. PLANT NOTES. Hydrangeas. There are very few plants that are generally grown that show more vari- ance in their culture or in the returns to the grower than the hydrangeas, es- pecially those that are grown for sum- mer blooming. In looking over the stocks in the several markets one will often see the extremes of these plants grown in the same sized pot; one with eight to ten heads of bloom, short and stock with fine foliage, an ornament on any porch or in any yard; and the oth- er tall and long jointed, with two or three heads of bloom and five or six branches with no flowers and the foli- age thin and small; the former bring- ing the grower $2.00 to $2.50 and the latter hardly averaging 75 cents. Yet these two plants have practically cost the grower the same amount of labor. These plants grow rapidly and must have plenty of room, an abundance of sun and lots of nourishment. It is useless to try to grow a good plant when they are crowded together. Many growers finish these plants by raising the pots over the benches of bedding plants that do not now re- quire the full amount of sun, placing the hydrangeas about four feet apart in the center of the bench and stand- ing the pot on a stand two feet above the other plants. This gives the hy- drangeas a fine location. When the plants have set their buds the pots will probably be full of roots and a water- ing of liquid manure once or twice a week will greatly assist them in fin- ishing up the flower and keep the fol- iage in good color. To grow good hydrangeas they must have plenty of food, room enough to grow shapely and for the air to circulate all around the plant and a light, well ventilated loca- tion. Under these conditions they are easily grown and are remunera- tive to the grower. Freesias. Although the freesias are a cheap bulb they should not be thrown away, for it takes but little attention to ripen them off after they are through blooming and as good bulbs can be procured as those that are purchased. The freesia is a native of southern Africa, so they are blooming at the natural season when flowered in mid- winter in the north. But the bulbs must be allowed to mature their growth and then dried off gradually. The pots or boxes in which they are grown can then be placed in full sunlight and allowed to become very dry. A shelf near the glass makes an admirable place on which to place them after the growth has finished and no more watering is required, but they must not stand where any drip from the roof on a stormy day is liable to keep them moist. They can be shaken out in June and the bulbs sorted as it is comparatively easy to select the flow- ering bulbs and stored in a dry place until wanted for planting. For Christ- mas blooming the bulbs should be started early in July and a success- sion of plantings until September will give the grower flowers until the fol- lowing spring. Lilium Lancifolium. Among the best flowers for green- house culture during the summer months is the Lilium lancifolium, of varieties rubrum. roseum album and Melpomene. While these varieties can all be grown outside, yet under those conditions they rarely give perfect flowers and they also tarnish quick- ly in the direct rays of the sun or under heavy rains and to have flowers that can be used for decorative work or designs it is far better to grow them under glass. Those that are to bloom in July should have been start- ed in March, but for August bloom- ing they can be planted now. One of the easiest ways to grow -these bulbs is to plant them in boxes from four to six inches deep, not too large, but of a size that one man can handle when filled with soil. Do not fill the boxes too full when planting the bulbs, for like all lilies they throw out roots at the surface, so it is well to leave room for top dressing later. Grow them in a cool, shady location and after the spikes begin to grow give them plenty of water and keep them tied erect to stakes. Constant fumiga- tion will be necessary to keep the green fly in check. This is in no way forcing these bulbs and if properly dried off after blooming the bulbs may be grown year after year and a good crop of flowers obtained. Celosia Plumosa. The plants of Celosia plumosa or the ostrich plume celosia are of very easy culture and make very showy plants for either the garden or the green- house. They form pyramidal bushes and the yellow and red plumes which resemble ostrich feathers stand grace- fully above the foliage. While they make showy plants for the garden, finer specimens are grown under glass and they make very showy plants in the late summer and fall. Seed sown in April will make fine plants for cul- ture during the summer, but like all the celosias the young seedlings damp off easily. As soon as large enough they should be potted in good light soil in 2%-inch pots and later shifted to 4- inch and to grow large plants to fl- inch pots. They should be grown in a good, strong light, for if shaded the plants will become drawn and the dwarf compact plants are more desir- able. C. plumosa aurea, the orange ostrich plume, and C. plumosa coc- cinea, the crimson ostrich plume, are the two best of the older varieties and Pride of Castle Gould, a new introduc- tion of the last three years, is the best of all the ostrich plume varieties and can be obtained in many colors. Gypsophila Paniculata. There are few summer flowers that are of more use to the florist having a local trade than the gypsophilla, for it lightens up work beautifully and great- ly aids in softening the appearance of the summer flowers, many of which have a coarse look in floral work, and in bouquets, sprays and basket work the sprays are particularly, useful The grower not possessing a good bed of this should procure stock at once and plant them in a good, sunny posi- tion, and after once becoming estab- lished they require no further atten- tion than to keep the bed free from weeds and occasionally cultivated. Seed can be now sown and as soon as large enough transplanted in rows out- side where they can remain until an- other spring, when they can be again transplanted to permanent quarters, but to have plants that will bloom this year it will be necessary to procure older stock. The double form of this plant is even more beautiful than the single for some purposes, and its last- ing qualties make it more valuable for a cut flower than the older variety. Minneapolis, Minn. — Stephen A. Jamieson is now with the Universal Portland Cement Co.. this city, with offices at 9.34 Security Bank Building. Ft. Wayne. Ind. — The W. J. Vesey, Jr., greenhouses, which had already been badly damaged by the high wa- ter, suffered a loss of about $20,000 by fire, March 27. An overheated oil stove placed in the building to pro- tect a $12,000 stock of orchids just rescued from the submerged portions of the greenhouse is believed to have started the fire. (554 The American Florist. April r2, TheAmerican Florist Established 1885. Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.00 a year; Canada $2.00; Europe ani Countries in Postal Union. $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from those in the trade. When sending us change of address always s?nd the old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue the American Florist has accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier possible), as we go to press WedDesJay. We do not assume any responsibility for the opinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 76 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS. Tliinl national flower show 637 — Robert Craig's survey 637 — Kii't's narrative (illus.) 637 — Mantel and table decorations 640 — Cut rose exhibits 642 — The afternoon lectures 642 —Greenhouse builders' exhibits i;42 — Attendance 044 — Notes of the show 044 — Awards 044 — Visitors 650 American Rose Society 651 — The business meeting 651 President Farenwald's address 651 — Secretary's report 652 Treasurer's report 652 Chicago spring show I illus. I 652 — The retailers' exhibits 652 Plant notes 653 — Hydrangeas ' 653 — Kreesias or,:: I, ilium lancifolium 653 — C'elosia pluniosa 053 — Gypsophila panieulata 053 Tornado insurance 654 Dayton flood sufferer's* story dot Chicago 658 Pittsburg 663 Cincinnati 604 Washington 664 Chicago bowling '004 S;m Francisco oil". St. Louis 660 Tacoma 660 Philadelphia 668 Boston 669 New York 07o Early New York florists 670 Cleveland 670 Albany ^070 The seed trade 678 French bulbs [!o78 — Beans of Arizona 678 Market gardeners 084 — Cornell market gardeners' train 084 —Greenhouse cucumbers 684 The nursery trade .080 — Some late flowering shrubs 68fi Allied trades 097 — King Construction Co.'s new work.' ...... .607 Canton fio,g Wichita '....'.'.'...". 70n Renew subscriptions promptly so that no copies of the paper may be missed. E. G. Hill is contributing an article to the forthcoming issue of the year- book of the National Rose Society of England. Space is said to have been sold at the Third National Flower Show, New York, to the value of $16,000 as com- pared with $S,000 at the Boston show. Minister Page, as the pioneer Amer- ican distributor of foreign seed cat- alogs in the United States, should find a warm welcome from England's en- terprising horticulturists. Ralph M. Ward & Co.'s new edition of "Horseshoe Bulbology" is out and will be largely read because of the in- teresting and valuable matter it con- tains as well as on account of its orig- inality. Cape Jessamine. — E. J. Sheffield, of Alvin, Texas, writes April 2 that pres- ent indications point to a large crop of these flowers this year and that they will be about right for Memorial Day. Tornado Insurance. The recent tornados have either to- tally destroyed or damaged many greenhouses throughout the country. But one firm, so far as we know, Hoerber Bros., of Des Plaines, 111., was insured against such calamities. Florian D. Wallace of Chicago, with offices in the Insurance Exchange Building, reports that settlement for this destroyed property is being made without any hitch and that he would be pleased to quote rates on green- house insurance against fire, tornado, lightning, boiler explosion and injury to employes and public. Boiler explo- sion insurance will be found an ex- ceedingly good investment as fully 85 per cent of the premium is employed for inspection purposes, making this insurance primarily a preventive. Dayton Flood Sufferer's Story. The horrors of the floods at Dayton, O., and other cities can never be real- ized by any one fortunate enough to have escaped them but a letter writ- ten by Mrs. Warren G. Matthews, wife of a well known Dayton florist, to a relative in Chicago, gives a better idea of the sufferings endured than any newspaper account possibly could. The letter was written Saturday, March 29, and was delayed in delivery be- cause of the round-about course it had to take to reach its destination as a result of the interruption of direct communication with the stricken city. It was without a stamp, as none was to be had in Dayton. An abstract of the letter is as follows : "I know you have read of the ter- rible disaster that visited our fair city, but you will never know the awful sufferings we passed through. I don't know how to begin my description, but whatever you read, not half has been told. Monday after Easter Sunday it rained all day. Mr. Matthews was very sick and we had the doctor twice. It kept raining, and at 4 p. m. the water was up in our yard. We began to get alarmed and took things from the cellar upstairs. I did not go to bed that night and in the morning things looked so serious Mr. Gessler and Walter took the horses to Dayton View highland. The next time I saw Walter he was in a boat with a man trying to land on top of our porch at Mr. M.'s window to get him out, but the current carried them away and across the levee, where their boat was washed from under them and they were lodged in a tree. There they re- mained for six long hours. Can you imagine our feelings? "We barely got into the attic when the water came over the mantels on the second floor. Walter and the man with him were screaming for help; women and children were washed past them down the river; houses were up- set; our greenhouses and everything connected tore past like lightning. Wal- ter and his companion were fast be- coming exhausted, when by firing re- volvers and calling through a grapha- phone horn we succeeded in getting a boat to brave the current and come to the bathroom window. I got down out of the attic, in water to my waist, and moved the boat from the window around the corner of the house to the south window, and by using one of our greenhouses which was across the trol- ley wires we managed to reach them. They were utterly exhausted and fell into the boat. I pulled them back to the window and we gave them whis- key. "My God, such a night! We thought Mr. M. could not live. The city grew dark about 5 p. m. Our electric lights failed and the gas pipes burst, nearly suffocating us. Arline sat at the win- dow all night, crying through the meg- aphone for help, but who was there to help! Every section of the city was under water. At Third and Main street it was 16 feet deep. "Everybody has lost everything. We are paupers, but God spared our lives, and yet what a trying night. It rain- ed all night long and we could only huddle together and pray that the house would hold out until daylight and we might escape. Fires broke out in every section of the city. About 10 a. m. some people on a hill heard Arline shouting and started boats to rescue us. When they got Mr. Mat- thews in the boat he was exhausted and took it two hours to go five blocks. They took him to a church on high ground and sent him in an auto to the doctor's home. Walter and I did not leave the house until 5 p. m. The house was creaking and we thought every minute was our last. When I got to the doctor's I found Mr. M. very bad and he has been that way ever since. I have not closed my eyes since Sunday. We have enough to eat. No light and little water. "The doctor thinks tonight Mr. M. is a lit- tle better. If the Lord only lets him live we will work and get a home. It is just fifteen years to the day since we were flooded out before." [From a later letter, written by Mrs. Matthews April 4, we learn that Mr. Matthews is critically ill with pneu- monia in an emergency hospital, but is likely to recover. — Ed.] Gainsville, Tex. — Herman Kaden suffered a heavy loss from a hail storm recently. Much glass was broken and plants and flowers were badly dam- aged. New Castle, ind. — There have been no shipments of flowers from here for 15 days owing to flood difficulties with the transportation concerns. Richmond and other nearby cities are similarly situated. Columbus, O. — Newspaper reports of the flood damage in this city were very much exaggerated and commercial organizations are endeavoring to off- set the popular impression with regard ' to the disaster. The floods, while de- structive, were confined to the resi- dence section of the western part of the city and the work of rehabilitation is rapidly going on. Walta, O. — W. C Scovell of this city was a heavy loser by the great floods in the northeastern part of this state. His greenhouses and dwelling were both flooded and he estimates that his loss to plants alone will be in the neighborhood of $600 or $700. Nearly all the public buildings have been destroyed and the railway com- panies say that it will be another month before the trains will be able to reach here. Trot, Ohio.' — The Skinner Irrigation Co., whose offices and factory are lo- cated at this place, has been practi- cally shut out of communication with the outside world for ten days and it is only within the last few days that in- tercourse has been partially estab- lished. The factory is uninjured and was re-opened for business April 7, Freight shipments can now be made with reasonable promptitude and ex- press shipments without delay. 19 1 3 The American Florist. G55 Hevero'Mn-Kinkm/ _M_ade in 500 Ft j OldShjliXmh'iy" ID WHY buy Garden Hose of the old style (wrapped con- struction) which readily kinks and the plies easily separate, necessitating couplings when lengths cf more than 50 feet are desired? You can avoid all this by buying Revero Garden Hose which is made in 500-ft. lengths, so that you may have any length desired in one piece. It will withstand any water pressure. Let vour next order be REVERO. R EV ERE N EW YORK PHILADELPHIA C H I C A G O PITTS BURG RUBBER C O BOSTON, MASS. NEW ORLEANS MINNEAPOLIS SAN FRANCISCO ! THE AflTGRAYEPS N 656 The American Florist. April 12. ANNOUNCEMENT Invitation to All in the Trade: The Third Annual Spring Opening of the Meredith Flower and Vegetable Co., will be held on May 1, 1913. The management tenders a hearty welcome to the trade to spend this day at Libertyville as their guests, and inspect the fine line of stock grown by this Company. This place can be reached by the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul R. R., or via the Chicago, Milwaukee Electric R. R., and a good time is assured everyone. Respectfully, Mrs. Ida M. Latshaw, (Local Mgr.) The Meredith Flower and Vegetable Co., LIBERTYVILLE, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing FOLDING FLOWER ..BOXES.. We can supply you with any size Flower Box you need. We carry the largest variety of colors. We can and do make prompt shipments at all times. Our prices are reasonable and a special discount will be allowed on quantity orders. Palm Green, Mist Gray. Mist Brown. Per ICO 16x 4 x3 $ 1.85 20x 4 x3 2.15 18x5 x3 2.15 21x 5 x3 2.50 24x5 x3H 3.00 30x 5 x3Vz 3.30 36x 5Kx3H 4.50 21x 7 x3V2 3.25 24x 8 x4 3.85 24x 8 x5 4.15 28x8 x4 4.35 28x 8 x5 5.00 36x 8 x5. Telescope. 7.00 40x 8 xS " 9.00 42x 8 x5 " 11 00 30x10 x5 7.00 36x10 x5 9.00 42x10 x5 " 13.00 48x10 x5 " 15.00 White Glaze, Green Glaze, Pink Glaze. Per 100 16x 4 x3 $ 2.65 20x 4 x3 3.00 18x 5 x3 3.00 21x 5 x3 3.50 24x 5 30x 5 x3^2 4.50 3f,x 5Hx3^2 5.65 18x 6 2lx 7 21x 8 x4 4.65 24x 8 x4 5.25 24x 8 28x 8 x4 6.00 28x 8 x5 6.50 36x 8 x5, Telescope. 9.00 40x 8 x5 " 11.00 42x 8 x5 " 13.25 36x10 x5 " 11 00 42x10 x5 " 15 00 48x10 x5 " 18.00 Extra Heavy Spray and Design— Palm Green. Per 100 . $ 7.50 10.00 10.00 9.00 10.00 13.00 15 00 19.00 25.00 16.00 12.50 14.50 16.00 17.50 16.00 18.50 20.00 23x12x5. Telescop 30x12x6 20x12x8 12x12x8 16x16x8 20x20x8 . " 24x24x8 28x28x8 32x32x8 28x22x8 24x14x8 30x14x8 36x14x8 40x14x8 32x17x8 36x17x8 42x17x8 Extra Heavy Spray and Design— Mist Gray, Mist Brown. Per 100 3rxl2x 6 Telescope. $10.50 20xl2x 8 10.00 16xl6x 8 " 10.50 20x20x 8 " 13.50 24x24x 8 '• 15.50 24x24x10 " 20.00 28x28x 8 " 19.50 32x32x 8 " 25.50 24xl4x 8 " 13.00 30xl4x 8 " 15.00 36xl4x 8 " 16.25 40xI4x 8 " 17.75 42x17x8 " 20 50 No printing charge on lots of 300 or over of ' assorted sizes. Samples of board mailed on application. Violet and Corsage Boxes. White and Violet Glaze. Per 100 7x4x4 $2.50 8x5x5 3.C0 10x6x5Vz 3.50 12x8x5V* 4.50 14x10x8. Telescope.... 8.50 Plain Violet. 7x4x4 1.75 8x5x5 2.25 10x6x51* 2.50 11x8x5V* 350 Mist Gray, Mist Brown, Palm Green. 7x4x4 2.50 8x5x5 2.75 10x6x5H 3.00 12x8x5H 3.50 15x6x5 3.50 14x10x8 Telescope.... 6.00 A. A. Arnold, 16-18-20-22 S. PEORIA ST., DECE>T. F. Chicago '9'J< The American Florist. 057 One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv. for Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section. Where anBwerB are to be mailed from this office inclose 10 cents extra to cover postage etc. Situation Wanted-F.>sition as traveling sales- man (or seeds, bulbs, plants or florists' supplies. Address Key 78 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 i 1 1 1 j 1 i ) i r 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 • 1 1 1 1 1 ! FANCY ROSES IN LARGE SUPPLY j Also Carnations I Valley Violets— Lilies Sweet Peas Tulips I And Seasonable Greens. I A. L. VAUGHAN & CO.! 161 N. Wabash Ave., (NOT INC.) L. D. Phone: Central 2761 CHICAGO > ■ 1 1 ■ > 1 1 1 1 i 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 > 1 1 1 j 1 1 1 1 m > i r 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ■ 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 k 1 1 1 1 1 1 < 1 1 j 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 j 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 lit 1 1 r 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 j i [ 1 1 ill 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ) i d 1 1 1 1 iiiiiillliilimilillllllllilllii All the Wheeling florists were hard hit by the flood, Arthur Langhans be- ing compelled to leave his residence several days. Zane & Son report they lost everything and Miss Forbes had four feet of water in her residence which was one and one-half miles from the river. She pluckily stayed on the second floor all the time and put in her time making hot coffee, which was delivered by boats to her neighbors. Ross Adgate, road agent for the McCallum Co., was marooned in Niles, O., several days and although he re- ports no damage to his father's range at Niles, he says his uncle's place at Warren (Adgate & Son) was entirely under water. Visitors : Jos. Haube, Charleroi, Pa.; Jos. Thomas, Greensburg, Pa.; Wm. Deyoye, Oil City, Pa.; W. S. Kidd, Beaver, Pa.; Geo. L. Huscroft, Steuben ville, O.; Julius Dilhoff, Schloss Bros., New York; F. J. Farney, Rice & Co., Philadelphia; Martin Reukauf, H. Bayersdorfer Co., Philadelphia. J. Cincinnati. SHIPPING CONDITIONS STILL BAD. The wholesale market in this city is still in a bad way. The railroads as yet are unable to bring shipments in from the north and west on anything like schedule time. The service is, how- ever, getting to be very much better and if present reports are true the railroads should be bringing in stock regularly within a time that is only a matter of days. Business, though very much better than at the time of the last writing, is still not all it should be. The local demand is just picking up again, while shipping business is still very light. The rose supply is still very limited. Supplies from local growers are augmented by a few ship- ments from the south, principally Ten- nessee. The offerings comprise Pink and White Killarney, Richmond, Taft, Bride, Bridesmaid and Ivory, and a few of Mrs. Aaron Ward. The supply of carnations is really a little stronger than market needs require. Last Sat- urday, in order to clean up, many were sold at very low prices. The average quality of the stock is very high. Some very fin£ Easter lilies are coming in from local growers. Lily of the valley sells well. The supply is, however, very limited. Sweet pea offerings are good, but quite a number of them are short. The supply of greens of all kinds is adequate. NOTES. C. E. Critchell has been getting roses from the south for the past fortnight. Mrs. C. E. Critchell is in New York, at- tending the flower show. O. R. ECKH5RDT CO. St. Paul, Minn. Wholesalers of Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies The Hill-Heller Co. received its first shipment for almost two weeks last Friday. It consisted of 21 boxes and came by parcel post. Wm. Gardner, who was an enforced visitor for more than a week, has re- turned to New Castle, Ind. E. G. Gillett went to Dayton last Thursday to help relatives who were caught in the flood there. James P. Keller of Lexington, Ky., was a visitor last week. H. Washington. BUSINESS SLOW. The market is overstocked with car- nations and roses. Business is slow and the season about over here. Car- nations are bringing, the very best, only two dollars a hundred, while you get the very best Richmond, Killarney Radiance and Hillingdon roses for from eight to twelve. NOTES. Some of the stores look as though they would like to have Easter over again by the amount of stock they are carrying. Still they all claim they had a very good Easter but could have done a little more business on Sunday. Washington is well represented at the flower show, as the delegation that left April 7 included every florist in the town who could possibly get away from business. L. Jenkins & Sons are sending in some of the finest candytuft that has ever come into the local market. G. C. D. Kennicott Bros. Co. Wholesale Cut Flowers BOXWOOD-Extra Fine, $7.50 per case. 163=165 N-WabashAv. CHICAGO L. D. Phone Central 466 Chicago Bowling. C. C. F. LEAGUE. A double header was played on April 2 when all previous league records for the season were broken. John Zech made one score of 241 and Frank Ayres averaged 207 in three games. The Orchids rolled a score of 932 and the Carnations had a three game av- erage of 865. Team Standings. Roses Orchids Won. Lost. . . .40 32 ...37 35 Won. Lost. Carnations .34 38 Violets 33 39 Individual and games played April Violets. A. Hueb'r.114 187 141 Jacobs ...121 161 157 Wolf 186 165 169 Schultz ...177 146 143 J. Hueb'r.152 146 139 team scores for 2: Carnations. Lornian ..183 195 138 Lleber'n .158 139 158 Armstrong. 145 145 123 Ayers 199 211 211 A: Zecb ..195 168 227 Totals... 750 805 749 Orchids. Krauss ...135 172 191 Graff 148 175 169 Brost.'m .154 160 150 Econ'p'lus. 96 164 181 Foerster ..202 J. Zech . . . . 179 241 Totals... 880 858 857 Roses. Goerisoh .173 145 147 Koehler ..153 137 173 Byers 130 150 208 Price 184 124 212 Fischer ..149 179 172 Totals .735 850 932 Second Series. Carnations Totals... 795 785 912 Lorman ..174 179 17 Lleber'n .152 152 138 Armstrong.107 129 163 Ayers 127 153 157 A. Zech . .166 227 169 Violets. A. Hueb'r.149 138 217 Jacobs ...124 144 187 Wolf 167 183 159 Schultz ...194 153 169 J. nneb'r.178 145 165 Totals... 726 840 797 Orchids. Krauss ...139 201 149 Graff 160 150 165 Brostr'm .211 135 150 Econ'p'Ius.152 171 155 J. Zech ..172 182 170 Totals... S12 763 897 Roses. Koehler Sweeny Byers . . Price Fischer .185 128 lflO .173 220 156 .146 191 169 .184 160 212 .191 179 155 Totals... 834 845 789 Totals... 899 878 852 I9I3- The American Florist. U65 "The Busiest House in Chicago." CUT FLOWERS QUANTITY We are now receiving a large quantity of exceptionally fine cut flowers and can make you some very reasonable offers on large lots. We have everything seasonable but are particularly strong on ROSES, CARNATIONS, SWEET PEAS, DAISIES, JONQUILS, LILIES AND CALLAS. QUALITY J. B. DEAMUD CO. Phones] ft&^iS: 160 N. Wabash Av., CHICAGO San Francisco. BEST EASTER TBADE YET. The Easter trade of 1913 was the best ever experienced by the florists in this city. Friday preceding Easter Sunday the weather was threatening and during the evening and until a late hour the rain fell in torrents. The outlook appeared gloomy and the spirits of the shopkeepers fell with the rain. Saturday was bright, however, and the misgivings of the previous evening were dissipated as the cus- tomers flocked in. Orders came in so fast many were forced to make hur- ried calls on the growers for more stock. On Sunday rain fell at inter- vals all day and while it made little difference to the downtown stores, in the outer districts cut flower sales were lessened thereby; still the district stores did well, the sale of baskets and potted plants on the day previous being much heavier than on other Easters. The feature this season was the remarkable increase in the sales of rhododendrons, fully 75 per cent more of them being sold than last sea- son; a number of calls for Pink Pearl were not filled. Azaleas moved freely, Mme. Van der Cruyssen ruling favor- ite, despite the high retail price; the growers charged the trade $5 and $7 apiece for average plants. The call for begonias has waned of late and but few of the Lorraine variety were of- fered. Neither were cyclamen, nor hydrangeas in evidence as formerly. Birch boxes and baskets of tulips, hya- cinths and primulas moved well, and flats of lily of the valley nicely dressed with matting and ribbon sold readily at good prices. Rambler roses were in good demand, the best sellers being respectively Dorothy Perkins and Juanita, the latter a new one sent in by the MacRorie & McLaren Co. Ericas were excellent, but the call being light of late, the stores did not stock up on them. Higher prices prevailed for lilies than the scarcity warranted. Nine dol- lars a dozen for pot plants was the average market price for stock mostly in 5-inch pots on 30-irich stems. The majority of the American growers sold all week at $5 a dozen for cut stems, but the Japanese growers held out their stock until Saturday and forced the price to $7 and got it, thereby raising the retail price. Many would-be pur- chasers refused to pay the high price, and while some stores cleaned up on lilies the majority had some left. It PULLMAN EQUIPMENT Pullman Equipment is essentially similar on all main lines of travel, but one finds the newest little refinements of service upon those lines which match it with their up-to-date Chair Car and Coach Equipment. Pullman builds the best cars, and the Chicago Great Western runs the best cars Pullman builds. THE GREAT WESTERN LIMITED the spotless steel traiu of solid Pullman Equipment leaves Chicago Grand Central Depot at 6:30 p. m., arrives St. Paul 7:30 a. m., Minneapolis 8:05 a. m. After theatre train leaves Chicago 11:00 p. m., arrives St. Paul 1:35 p. m., Minneapolis 2:10 p. m. Chicago Great Western A. L. Craig, G. P. A. 1139 People's Gas Building, Chicago. is generally conceded by the more con- servative growers and retailers that even if stock is scarce the advanced price is productive of harm to the trade as prohibiting the popular use of, flowers. Taken as a whole, pot plants were excellent and sold remarkably well. Outside of lilies and other white flowers the sale of cut stock in the downtown shops was of secondary im- portance. In the Mission district and the suburbs cut flower sales always predominate and the wet Easter day lost them some trade, still they com- plain only of the high price of lilies. During the week, with the exception noted, the price of all stock was uni- form. Roses were fairly good, Ameri- can Beauties bringing $5 a dozen for best, other kinds $3 to .$4 a hundred. Carnations were plentiful and moved well at $2 a hundred. Lily of the valley in great quantity cleaned up at .$3 a hundred. Cattleyas were scarce, , the demand light. Phala?nopsis in abundance and grand blooms sold finely. In general, cut stock was good, plentiful and moved very well. NOTES. P. Schlotzhauer. Francis Floral De- pot, says: "We had one-third more plants and baskets novelties this year and disposed of them all. Potted lilies are about all we have left." Chas. Shellgrain. J. B. Boland Co.: "Topnotch. Greatest day we have ever seen. Just got in this load of rhodo- dendrons and azaleas and they won't last the evening." Angelo J. Rossi, Pelicano & Rossi c 'o. : "Excellent. The greatest day's trade we've ever had. Does our ad- vertising pay? Our sales seem to prove that it does." Arthur F. Lunberg opened a new store Easter week at 1725 Polk street. X. 666 The American Florist. April 12, RED AND BROWN Magnolia Leaves 75c Per Hamper Choice stock. Guaranteed satisfactory. Standard size Hampers. This SPECIAL OFFER is GOOD for a SHORT TIME ONLY Order Your Sx*/p;ply I^crw^TO-DAY H. WITTBOLD 56 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO, ILL. ERNE&KLINGEL WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 East Randolph Street l. d. Phone, Randolph 6578 CHICAGO, ILL. St. Louis. STOCK VERY PLENTIFUL. The weather all week was stormy and not very springlike. Stock in gen- eral has been very plentiful. Carna- tions specially have been long and they have sold very cheap. Roses also are plentiful. Many shipments have been discontinued on account of the floods. Violets are fast coming to an end, their keeping qualities, now being very poor. Sweet peas are very abundant and special sales on these flowers have been held all week. NOTES. Ant. C Zvolanek will visit W. C Smith of the W. C Smith Wholesale Floral Co., and W. J. Pilcher, the Kfrkwood violet specialist, on Mr. Zvolanek's return trip from New York to Lompoc, Calif. The W. C. Smith Wholesale Floral Co. had an immense display of sweet peas and carnations Saturday. The automobile delivery service was mov- ing all day. Adolph and Gus Grop are now bring- ing in sweet peas and carnations. Their violets are about done after fin- ishing a very successful season in this line. The Diemer Floral Co. has its buyer at the market daily. This firm does an immense trade in artificial and fresh cut flower designs. The St. Louis Seed Co., with the ad- vent of more seasonable weather, is starting a heavy spring business in bulbs, seeds and shrubs. The Florists' Club meets next Thurs- day, April 10. Owing to the busy sea- son at this time the meeting at Shaw's Garden was postponed. H. Young & Son's displays at both stores are very fine. Their mail order business for Easter and early spring was very heavy. The Mullanphy Flower Co. and the Bentzen Floral Co. have their show windows filled with fine displays of spring plants. The Metropolitan Floral Co. has a very pretty show window. It is al- ways artistically arranged by Alex Genereous. Joe Hauser's violets are still com- ing in and are of very good quality considering the lateness of the season. Ostertag Bros, received very large consignments of California privet, which they very readily disposed of. F. C. Weber has always some very prettily arranged windows. His stock of flowers is always of the best. The Riessen Floral Co.'s windows were crowded with fine flowers and a large trade was done Saturday. George Windier, Fred Bruenig, Jules Boardet and other plantsmen are very busy with advance orders. C. A. Kuehn has had a splendid dis- play all week of high-grade flowers at reasonable prices. The Muehler Wholesale Floral Co. seems to have a system of cleaning out each week. Alex Siegel had a special sale all week — carnations, 15 cents a dozen. Otto G. Koenig was among the suc- cessful candidates on the republican city ticket. A. M. Augspurger, Peoria, 111., has been making his brother a visit. Werner Bros, are now bringing in their flowers Tsy automobile. Grimm & Gorly were moving this week and last. Mrs. Richter is cutting some fine sweet peas. W. F. Tacoma, Wash. BIG EASTER TRADE. The Easter business, according to all reports, has been better than ever before. If we may judge from the increase in the cut flower business, Tacoma is certainly advancing at a great rate. An abundance of all kinds of cut flowers found a ready sale at prices practically the same as in for- mer years. Easter lilies were demand- ed in excess of supply and the sup- ply could be classed good, bad and in- different. The extreme earliness of the day found every one trying every Magnolia Leaves Cycas Leaves AMERICAN OAK SPRAYS Ruscus Write for samples. OSCAR LEISTNER, 17 ""^hiSto" street Selling Agents for OVE GN ATT Hammond. Ind. Mention the A merican Florist when writing plan to get them in bloom. The flow- ers told the story — yet they were Easter lilies and they sold. Roses and calla lilies were somewhat scarce. Practically all roses were from Cali- fornia and very good in quality after the long trip. This season found a greater call for pot plants and while every one had a few left, they sold out practically all of them at sev- eral places of business. Carnations were demanded above all other cut flowers. The supply was great but the splits were in the majority. The sale of made-up baskets was much bet- ter than ever before. Those priced !F2 and up to $4 were most called for. All kinds of bulbous flowers were plentiful — some in oversupply because of so many coming in from out doors blooming. Violets from California are still plentiful and had a great call. The day was suitable for the coming out of Easter suits and hats — warm and pleasant, so all flowers could be worn and handled without injury from weather conditions. NOTES. Mrs. Watson states that a larger trade was handled at both stores than at Christmas and more and higher priced plants were demanded. The family has the sympathy of the trade in the sad accident that befell the daughter, Marie, who was very seri- ously burned in a gasoline explosion. r9L The Amer i ca n Fl o r / s r. 6G7 S. L. RANDALL CO., Chicago's Largest Wholesale Cut Flower and Supply House 66 K. Rarxcioljptx Street, Phone Central 7720. CHICAGO Everything in Cut Flowers and Supplies. Send Your Orders for Seasonable Flowers to CHAS. W. McKELLAR 22 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO. Large Supply of Orchids, Vio- (• lets and Other Seasonable *• Stock. Long Distance Phone Central 3598. We have a big supply of Mexican Ivy and a surplus of choice MAGNOLIA LEAVES. H. W1TTBOLD 56 Randolph St., CHICAGO Phone Kandolph 470S Joseph Ziska 151-153 N.Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Wire Designs and Wholesale Florists' Supplies Write for Oar New Catalog ZECH&MANN Wholesale Florists Room 218, 162 N. Wabash Av., Chicago Telephone, Central 3284. Mention the American Florist when writing John Kruchten, Wholesale Cut Flowers 162 N. Wabash Ave, CHICAGO ROSES and CARNATIONS Our Specialties. Mi ntion the American Florist when writing She was in charge of the store at the public market constantly up to the time of the accident. At the Smith Floral Co., 1116 South C. street, every one was busy and em- phasized the fact that Easter trade this year was much better than ever before. Practically all their stock was from their own growing and every- thing sold out with the exception of the smaller pot plants in bloom. The California Florists had the largest Easter trade in their history. .Many large funeral orders were sup- plied and some beautiful designs of large size were delivered. S. L. H. Batavia Greenhouse Co. KILLARNEYS BEAUTIES CARNATIONS 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO And All Other Seasonable Flowers at Lowest Market Prices. E.C.AMUNGCO. THE LARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED, MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO. 68-70 E. RANDOLPH STREET CHICAGO. L. D. 'Phones Central 1978 and 1977. Mention the American Florist when writing VMe^e Rover MarKets Chicago. April 9. Per doz. Koses. Beauty, specials $4 00 36-in 3 00 30-in 2 50 28-in 2 00 15-20-in 1 25® 1 50 12 in 75 Per 100 " Short $600 Killarney 4 00@1C 00 White Killarney • 4 00®10 00 Richmond 4 00@10 00 Prince deBulgarie 4 00® 12 00 Radiance 4 00®12 00 My Maryland 4 00010 00 Melody 4 00@12 00 Mrs. Jardine 4 00@10 00 Lady Hillingdon 4 00@I2 00 " Sunburst 4 00@12 00 Carnations 1 00® 3 00 Daffodils •_• 3 00 Cattleyas per doz.. 6 00® 7 50 Gardenias 2 000 4 00 Lilium Harrisit 10 00@12 50 Violets 50@ 1 00 Valley 3 000 4 00 Sweet Peas l 00® 1 50 Adiantum Croweanum 1 00 Boxwood per lb.. 25 Ferns per 1000. 2 00@2 50 C.alax " 125 Leucothoe 75 Mexican Ivy... per 1000. 5 00®6 00 Plumosus Strings.. each. 50@ W Smilax per doz.. 2 00@2 50 Spreoceri, Plumosus Sprays 3 00@_4 00 George Reinberg Wholesale Florist Extra fancy American Beauty, Richmond, Killarney and White Killarney roses. All orders given prompt attention. Try us. 162 N.Wabash Av., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing WietorBros. Wholesale CUT FLOWERS Growers of All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 162 N. Wabash Ave, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing Chicago Carnation Co. Wholesale Florists, 30 E. Randolph St , Chicago L. D. Phone, Central 3373. Mention the American Florist when writing W. P. KYLE JOSEPH FOERSTES Kyle & Foerster WHOLESALE FLORISTS 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Look Distance Phone. Randolph 3619. Mention the American Florist when writing W^ lf» *^ WHOIXSAU *# ^ rumum/MlT FLOWER C "u™" .. ^ 1M NO WABASH AVE.*-V# > 1M NO WABASH AVE. ^NECEHfRM-821 668 The American Florist. April i< Everything in the line of Cut Flowers, Plants and Florists' Supplies. MILWAUKEE, WIS. HOLTON & HIJNKEL CO. 462 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS, Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens Green Sheet Moss For lining hanging baskets, for decorating show windows, for covering soil on pot rlants, etc. 1 Bale (5 bundles) $1.25 5 bales (25 bundles) 6.(10 GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER, Wholesale Florist. ST. LOUIS, MO. Mention the American Flutist when writing Philadelphia. BUSINESS VERY QUIET'. Business the past week has been quiet and very "druggy" and prices have been low. The feature of the week was the American Beauty rose which has come on the market in such quantities that all efforts to get a uniform price have failed and sales are made at buyers' figures. Good long stemmed stock has sold as low as $1.50 a dozen, which, when the price of three weeks ago is remembered, seems ridic- ulous. The quality of the stock offered is all that could be desired. Roses, carnations, snapdragon are exception- ally fine. Sweet peas are an excep- tor! in that for some reason the crops Save been off, but they became more plentiful on Friday and Saturday. Easter lilies and ('alia lilies have dropped away down, there being so little demand. The street men have been very active and handled quanti- ties of stock. It seems that people will buy flowers if they happen to see them offered at what appears half price or less. NOTES. Quite a number of florists visited the show Sunday. Among the visitors were the following: George Craig, Wm. Klineheintz, Paul Heubner, John Kuhns, Alfred M. Campbell, Charles (iiakelow, Jos. G. Neidinger, Robert Shock, Philip Freund, Otto Thilow, E. W. Gaehring, S. O. Skidelsky, A. B. Cartledge, Morris Hoffman. Wm, Pre- vail, Eugene Michell, A. Stroklein. All report it to lie a grand exhibition. The National Flower Show at New York has aroused considerable interest and many exhibits have been made from this city. Wm. Robertson, Wm. Batchelor and John Dodds have taken an immense lot of plants from their various collections, which have been entered in the competitive lists. The Leo Niessen Co. is a busy place these days, as much stock is coming in. Mr. Niessen, however, appears to know .just where a demand is likely to spring up. In fact, he knows the market and keeps the balance even by up-to-date methods. Edw. Reid is handling American Beauty roses in large quantities. "They come in now in quantities and we move them. We make the price attractive and yet we don't give them away," Mr. Reid says. The M. Rice Co. is busy with Mem- orial day business, which is coming to them from all directions. GUST. RUSCH & CO. liUjn Wholesale Florists ^J79| JjL Jobbers In fe-JSgjS_ FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. 9^^£]B ^^^*\ Phone Main 1245. P.O. Box 206. y0&0^ waukeeSt., MllW3UK66,WlS. Wholesale EcwMarfets Philadelphia, April 9. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, extra 50 00@60 00 first 20 00@35 00 " Brides and Maids 4 00@12 00 " Killarney 4 00@15 00 " White Killarney 4 00@15 00 " Liberty 6 00015 00 Carnations 3 00@ 5 00 Cattleyas 35 00050 00 Daffodils 2 50@ 3 00 Freesias 3 00@ 600 Gardenias.... per do?., 1 00@ 2 00 Lilium Harrisii 8 00@12 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00@ 5 00 Calla Lilies 10 00@12 00 Marguerites 1 50@ 3 00 Snapdragons 10 00@20 00 Sweet Peas 75@ 1 50 Violets, single 75@ 1 00 double 75@ 1 00 Asparagus per bunch. 50 Tulips 2 00(S 4 00 Pittsburg, April 9. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 50 00 extra 30 00 No. 1 1500 Killarney 3 00@10 00 My Maryland 3 00@10 00 Richmond 3 00@10 00 Carnations 3 00 Calla Lilies 12 00 Freesias 3 00 Gardenias 3 00 Daisies 2 00 Cattleyas 50 00 Violets 50@ 75 Sweet Peas 75@ 1 00 Lilium Longiflorum 1200 Lilium Rubrum ' 8 00 Lily of the Valley 4 00 Daffodils 3 00 Tulips 3 00 Paper White 3 00 Romans 2 00 Poeticus Narcissus 1 00 Oncidiums 4 00 Lilac per bunch. $1 00 Asparagus Sprengeri, per bunch, 35@40 " Sprays — per bunch. 35@40 Milwaukee. April 9. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, per doz,,2 00@5 00 White and Pink Killarney. 3 00@ 8 00 Richmond 3 00@ 8 00 Carnations 1 S0@ 3 00 Callas perdoz., 8 00@10 (0 Easter Lilies 6 One/ In 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00 Sweet Peas 50@ 1 00 Tulips 2 00" 3 00 Trumpet 2 00® 3 00 Violets, Wisconsin grown 50@ 75 Asparagus perstring, 50 Sprengeri, per bunch, 35 Ferns, fancy per 1000. $2 50 For the Southwestern Market. Ribbons and Chiffons 10 inch silk chiffon special at 10c per yard. This is fancy tfoods at a very low figure. All colors. WINDLER WHOLESALE FLORAL GO. 1310 Pine Street ST. LOUIS, MO. Berqer Brothers FLOWER MARKET, 142 North 13th St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Easter Lilies, Tulips, Daffodils, Violets, all the popular roses. Instant delivery. RICE BROTHERS Wholesalers of Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Minneapolis, Minn. Fresh Cut Valley AT ALL TIMES Wholes i Florist. C. A. KUEHN, 1312 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. A Complete Line of Wire Designs. H. G. BERNING Wholesale Florist, 1402 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. WM. C. SMITH Wholesale Floral Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Both L. D. Phonei. ST. LOUIS, MO. Supplies and Everything in Season always on hand 19*3- The American Florist. »w;9 Best Beauties--IOO, $25.00. •JThe best in quality that you will find anywhere. We have the largest supply of Beauties in this market and can supply them in any quantity. THE LEO NIESSEN CO., n. wTo?SHFi5r!f^s,s. Philadelphia, Pa. EASTER LILIES All year round grown by Hoffmeister Floral Co. Lickrun, Cincinnati, Ohio Edward Reid WHOLESALE FLORIST, 1619-21 Ranstead St., PHILADELPHIA, PA Orchids, Beauties. Valley, Tea Roses. The be9t on the market for the price. Every facility for rapid delivery EVERYTHING SEASONABLE THE McGALLUM CO., gSSSSg-g!?0 Berger Brothers, like all the rest, are moving stock in large quantities. Re- sonable prices is the slogan. Sell them cheaper and sell them fast is their advice to their customers. K. Boston. CONDITIONS SLIGHTLY IMPROVED. Trade conditions are somewhat im- proved from last reports, although the volume of business is not up to the standard. Still there is a slight gain. There is plenty of stock and prices are low enough to create a good vol- ume of trade. NOTES. A new association has been formed in Boston to be known as the Boston Flor- ists' Club. The purpose of the newly- formed club is to better the conditions of the retail florists in this city. Thirty- five of the leading florists assembled Wednesday night at the City Club and a permanent organization was formed. Officers elected were : Henry Penn, president; Henry R. Comley, vice- president; J. A. Zinn, treasurer; B. H. Green, secretary. A committee of five, consisting of N. Silverman, B. H. Green, Henry R. Comley, M. Wax and W. Penn, was appointed to draft by- laws for the new organization. Henry Penn acted as toastmaster at the ban- quet which followed. This makes three separate clubs we now have in this city — the Gardeners and Florists' Club, the Horticultural ^Jlub and the new Florists' Club. It seems to us that one live club is all that is needed, and such a club could handle things better than having things split into so many units. We welcome the club if it is going to help the flower business, The men appointed are good live wires, and know their business and just what is required to help the trade. They are expected to inject some ginger into the club and we hope it will prove a success. The show of the Co-operative Flower Market on Park street promises to be a good one and there "are some good prizes in cash, cups and other valuable things. Mac. WELCH BROS. CO. American Beauty, Killarney, Richmond, Maryland and all the Superior Roses, Lily of the Valley, Carnations, Orchids U KS'i' PRODUCED « 226 Devonshire Street, : : BOSTON, MASS. ^1 J VlioMe Rower M&rKets Buffalo. April y. Roses, Beauty, special per doz., $4 00 fancy " " 3 00 extra " " 2 00 No. 1 " " f 00 No. 2 " " S0@ 75 Per 10C Maid and Bride 3 00® 6 00 Pink Killarney 3 00@10 00 White Killarney 3 00® 10 00 Richmond 5 00@lo 00 My Maryland 3 00® 8 00 Aaron Ward 4 00® 6 00 Kaiserin 4 00® 8 00 Carnot 4 00® 3 00 Carnations 1 00® 2 50 Lilium Longiflorum 10 00@12 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00® 4 00 Pink Japan Lily 3 00® 5 00 Narcissus 2 00® 3 00 Jonquils 2 00® 3 00 Violets 40® (i0 Mignonette 2 00® 4 00 Daisies 1 00® 1 50 Sweet Peas 50*/ 1 00 Asparagus, per bunch,. . .35® 50 Asparagus, Sprengeri 35® 50 Ferns per 1000. $2 50 Galax per 1000, $1 50 Smilax 15 00 Boston. April 9. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, best 25 00®30 00 medium 12 00@20 00 culls 4 00 White and Pink Killarney 2 00® 6 00 Extra.. 4 00® 8 00 Taft 4 00@10 00 Cardinal 2 00@10 00 Ward and Hillingdon 2 00® 8 00 Killarney and Richmond.. 2 00® 8 00 MyMaryland 2 00® 8 00 Carnations, select 2 00® 3 00 Callas 8 00@12 00 Cattleyas 25 00@40 00 Gardenias 12 00@25 00 Lilium Longiflorum 8 00@10 00 Lily of the Valley 2 00® 4 00 Sweet Peas 50® 75 Smilax 12 00®16 00 Violets, single 358 75 double 25® 50 Cincinnati. April 9. Roses. Beauty per doz., $1 00®$4 00 Per 100 Bride, Bridesmaid 3 00® 8 00 Killarney 3 002 8 00 MyMaryland 3 008 8 00 " Perle 3 00(5 8 00 Richmond 3 00® 8 00 Taft 3 00® 8 00 Carnations 3 00® 4 00 Callas I0 00@12 00 Lilium Giganteum 10 00® 12 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00® 4 00 Orchids per doz., 4 00® 6 00 Tulips 2 00® 4 00 Jonquils 2 00® 3 00 Dutch Hyacinths 3 00m 4 00 Spanish Iris 4 00 Violets 50® 1 00 " double 50® 75 Sweet Peas 35g t 00 Asparagus Plumosus... per bunch, 25 ,*i "SijO^ste— . W&** YORK Give'Us a Trial We Can Please You. A Roses, Carnations and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers in Stock. Wholesale Commission Florists, BUFFALO, IV. Y. Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs. WM, F. KASTING CO. -THE- | J. M. McCullougii's Sons Co., Wholesale Commission Florists. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED ■ Special attention given to Shipping Orders Jobbers of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, SEEDS and BULBS. Price List on Application. 316 Walnut St., CINCINNATI, OHIO. Phone MaiD 4598. r^wv M'*l',u'U"iru'M"UMJ,M''iru"i''irTi"iMr The American Florist. 87a MAX SCHLING extends his cordial thanks to the numer- ous business associates and friends who visited at his store, 22 West 5 9th Street, during exhibition Week. PHILADELPHIA NEW YORK WASHINGTON S. S. Pcnnock-Mcchan Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 109 West 28th Street, NEW YORK ^"ALtr^ Everything in Cut Flowers. PERCY B. RIGBY, Treasurer. Everything in supplies. j—TJ^i OFFICIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors on gummed paper: your card. etc.. in black and leaf adopted by the S. A. F. in red Price per 500. $2.85; per 1000. $4.50. Samples on request. Electro ol leaf, postpaid. $1.25. Cash with order. AMERICAN FLOBIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St. Chicago N.Y. Cut Flower Exchange Coogan Bid*., 6th Ave. & W. 26th St./New York Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every morning. Desirable wall space to rent for advertising. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary. Geo. C. Sicbrccht WHOLESALE FLOBIST 109 West 28th St , NEW YORK Tel. 608 and 609 Madison Square CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Gnttman Flower Growers Co. A. J. QUTTMAN, President. Wholesale Florists Removed to 102 W. 28th St., New York Phone 1912 and 7983 Madison Sqnare. 18 Years Experience. The Kervan Company FRESH CUT EVERGREENS and Mosses, Decorating Material for Florist Trade, at Wholesale. TELEPHONES MADISON SQUARE 1519 5893 119 West 28th Street NEW YORK Paul Meconi Wholesale Florist 55-57 West 26th Street NEW YORK CITY Telephone: 3864 Madison Square VMe^e Rover M&rKets New York. April 9. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, special 12 D0@:o 00 extra and fancy .. 5 00(810 00 No. 1 and No. 2... 50O 2 00 Bride. Bridesmaid special. 1 00® 5 00 extra and fancy 2 00® 3 00 No. 1 and No. 2 50® 1 00 Killarney. My Maryland.. special 5 00® 6 00 extra 3 00® 5 00 No. 1 and No 2 50® 2 00 Queen, special. 7 00@ 9 00 Red, special... 7 00® 9 00 Hillingdon. Aaron Ward. 5 00® 8 00 Richmond 5 00® 8 00 Sunburst, special 3 00® In 00 Taft. special 9 00@12 00 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer, special. 12 00®15 00 Carnations 50® 2 00 Jon.imls 50@ 1 00 Cattleyas 25 00@5U 00 Gardenias 10 00® JO 00 Tulips.: 50® I 00 Lilies. Longiflorum and Harrisii .. 5 00® i> 00 L. Rubrum (i 00 Lily of the Valley 1 00® 3 00 Sweet Peas, .per doz. bunches, 50@1 00 Violets 10® 20 Adiantum Croweanum 15® 50 Asparagus Plumosus...doz. bchs. 1 50® 3 00 Smilax per doz. strings. 1 00® 1 25 HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION American Beauty Roses a specialty, Roses, Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, Etc. 57 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Telephones: 2200 and 2201 Madison Square. WM.A.KbSSLfcR Successor to Kessler Bros. 113 W. 28th S'., NEW YORK. CUT FLOWERS WHOLESALE PLANTSMEN AND FLORISTS Phone 2336 Madison. Shipments Everywhere. Prompt and satisfactory. Consignments solicited. GT2 The American Florist. April 12, EVERYTHING FOR Decoration Day, Commencements, Weddings M. RICE CO , LEADING FLORISTS' SUPPLY HOUSE, 1220 Race Street PHILADELPHIA, PA. Clean Sphagnum Moss 10 Burlap Bales . $13.50 10 Wired Bales (large) 1 1.00 Vaughan's Seed Store CHICAGO George Cotsonas & Co. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in all kinds of Evergreens Fancy and Dagger Ferns. Bronze and Green Galax, Holly. Leucothoe Sprays, Princess Pine, Etc., Delivered to al! parts of United States and Canada 127 W. 28th St.. bet. 6th & 7th Av .. flow YOfk Telephone 1202 Madison Square. ,,Bn We are now filling orders for Southern Wild Smilax Price, $3.00 per case E. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala. Mention the American Florist when writing Betake* t«s* Newly imported stock from our large fac- oriesin Germany. Largest and finest assort- ment in the United States. Send for a $5.00 or 810.00 assortment, our selection, and we will bill you at factory prices. Write today. RAEDLEIN BASKET CO., 713-717 Miwaukee *ve.. CHICAGO PORTLAND, Ind.— A joint meeting of the Indiana State Florists' Association and the Northern Indiana Florists' As- sociation will be held at W. Frank & Sons,' this city, April 10, 191o. Every- one connected with the trade is cor- dially invited to come and bring his wife or friend. Minneapolis, Minn. — Because Nick- olas Carajonis, a local florist, trusted a new employe, he is out $1,100. The man took the money ostensibly to put it in a bank, but failed to do so and has not been seen since. He gave Mr. Carajonis the name of Gus. Koon- takes when he asked for work. Lompoc, Calif. — Ant. C. Zvolanek, the sweet pea specialist who is attend- ing the flower show in New York will return about May 1. Mrs. Zvolanek and their youngest son will return with him and they will make their home here. The eldest son will re- main to care for the Boundbrook, N. J., business. Do Not Take Any Fake Green Thread. Use the Genuine Silkaline and Get More Thread and Less Wood. The MEYER Green SILKALINE Used by Retail Florists for mossing funeral designs, tying bunches, etc., is The Only Article That Should Be Used by growers for stringing Smilax and Asparagus, as it will not fade or rot in the greenhouse. The Meyer Silkaline was the first green thread to be introduced among Florists and Growers. It is handled by the best houses everywhere, but it should be ordered by name- Meyer's Silkaline— to be sure of getting the genuine article. Do not accept substitutes. If your jobber cannot supply you. order direct of the manufacturers. Price for any size or color, $1.25 per lb. Sizes "F" fine, "FF" medium, and "FFF" coarse JOHN C. MEYER THREAD CO., Kffi&HSft Lowell, Mass. Silkaline also is made in all leading colors, as Violet, for bunching violets, and also for tying fancy boxes FANCY FERNS, JSSSo. New Crop Galax, Bronze or Green $1.25 per 1000. Case 10.000. $7.50 Sphagnum Moss, large bales $1.50 Wild Smilax, always on hand 50 pound cases $5.00 Leucothoe Sprays, Green $1.00 per 100; $7.50 per 1000 Boxwood per pound 20c; 50-pound case. $7.50 Magnolia Leaves. Imported Green and Bronze. Basket. .$1.75; 6 baskets, $1.50 each Sheet Moss in Bags for Hanging Baskets. Large Bags $2.00 each Florists in the Middle and Western States can save money by placing their orders with us. A trial order solicited. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc. Wholesale Commission Florists and Florists' Supplies. 38-40 Broadway, All phone connections. DETROIT, MICH. SPHAGNUM 1MOSS "The Jersey" kind; Burlapped; selected stock. Ten Barrel Bales. 1 bale. $3.80; 5 bales, $3.60 ea.; 10 bales. $3.40 ea.; 25 bales, $3.20each. 5% off cash with order. • LIVE SPHAGNUM, $1.25 per bale. ROTTED PEAT, C0*c each. 5 Q U A R E deal J. H. SPHASUE Barnggai H. J. Nothing Can Improve on Nature 1886 1913 Southern Wild Smilax in limited quantities, in the standard sixteen cubic foot cases, $3.00 per case. Caldwell the Woodsman Co. Everything in Southern Evergreens. EVERGREEN, ALABAMA. We have a surplus of 12 barrel bale New Jersey Moss, clean, fresh and burlapped, and will deliver anywhere in Chicago, express prepaid, at $5.00 pel bale_ 2 or more bales at *'4.7d. By freight collect at 25c per bale less. Satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. KLEHMS' NURSERIES, Arlington Heights, III. OAYERSD0RFER&C0. Florists9 Supplies. 1 129 Arch St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Send for our new catalogue. SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX New crop nowready. Satisfaction guaranteed JAS. E. PINKSTON, Louisville, Ala. j The Best Color Chart f For Florists, Seedsmen k and Nurserymen. Erfurt, Germany, May 9, 1911. I American Florist Co., Chicago, U. S. A. 1 Dear Sirs: — If yon have any copies f left of the comparative color plate 1 compiled by F. Schuyler Matnews, | I shall be obliged if yon will send A me one, my copy having somehow I got mislaid and I do not like to be ! withont this excellent little pro- I dnction. ♦ Yours truly, Ernst Benary. Published and For Sale by the | American Florist Co., 44^i?cjar£ost' PRICE, ONE DOLLAR, POSTPAID. l»i ii ~^*. ~^m- ~^m- ,.*^m- ^ m J GOLDFISH AUBURNDALE 920 W. Randolph Street, " Something Alive in the Window" Catches the publjc eye. Order your supply now. $3.00 per 100 and up. Write for catalog GOLDFISH CO. CHICAGO '9'3- The American Florist. 673 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities Indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. • •it i iiiiii iimrii milt 1 1 ■ ■ 1 1 1 1 ■ ■ 1 1 1 iiiini t miii t unit i tiini iiimii n m iiiiiiiiiit i i ■ ■ ■ i r ■ i ■ ■ rn NEW YORK. Established 1849 David Clarke's Sons, FLORAL DECORATORS 2139-2241 Broadway Telephones: I 1552-1553 Columbus Choice Cut Flowers. i in iilllllllllllllllllllll IIIIII I milium iiiiiiiliiiiiimimmm iiiiillilllllllllllllllllllll IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIUIIIIIIIIII Illllllllllllllllllll minimi DULUTH, MINN. 2 STORES 2 ^^SUPERIOR, WIS. J. J. I^BBORIU Two Stores and seventeen large Greenhouses. Deliveries everywhere in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. All orders given prompt attention and filled with strictly iresh stock. Chicago. Established in 1857. rmM FLORIST 739 Buckingham Place. L. D. Phone, Graceland 1112. Send us your retail orders. WE HAVE THE BEST FACILITIES LN THE CITY CHICAGO PaJrierffouse Florist 17 E.MONROE ST. Brooklyn, New York. "WILSON" 3 and 5 Greene Ave.. Phone 6800 01 02 Prospect. 339 to 347 Greene Ave., Phone 3908 Prospect. Greenhouses-. Short Hills, N. J. Deliveries in NEW YORK. LONG ISLAND and NEW JERSEY. Terre Haute, Ind. John G. Heinl & Son, 129 South Seventh St. Telephone 247 We are in position to fill promptly all Mail, Telephone, Telegraph and Cable orders with best quality stock in season Mention the American Florist when writing Chicago. A. LANGE, 25 E. MADISON ST. Chicago. Des Moines. ALPHA FLORAL CO. 146 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago. 623 Walnut St., Des Moines, la. Largest and most centrally located store in the city. All orders given prompt attention. Steamship Sailing's. April 15. Ryndam, Holland-America, 1" a. m. Grosser Kurfuerst, North Ger. Lloyd, 10 a. iu. April 16. Campania, Canard. April 17. FROM PORTLAND, Scandinavia, Allan. MtiiM ST. JOHN, Sicilian, Allan. Campi II", Uranium. Baltic, White Star, 12 noon. Pretoria, Ham.-Amer., :; p, m. FROM ST. JOHN, Cassandra, Donaldson. April 18. PROM ST. JOHN, Empress of Britain, fan. Pacif.. 12 i n. St. Paul, American, 1" a. in., Pier 02, North River. Gaika, Barber. April 19. i aledoula, Anchor, 8 a. m., Pier M, North River. Perugia, Anchor, Pier :illas, Tex. Virgin, Uriah J., New Or loans, I. a. Walker & Co.. Louisville. Ky. Wills & Segar, London, England. "Wilson," 3 and 5 Greene, Brooklyn, N. Y. Wittbold, Geo., Co., 737 Buckingham PI., Chi- cago. Wittbold. 56 E. Randolph St.. Chicago. Wolfskill Bros, and Morris Goldeusou, Los An- geles. Calif. Young & Nugent, New York. Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Broadway and Gratiot Avenues. Artistic Designs. High Grade Cut Blooms. We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing WASHINGTON D. C. GUDE DR09.C0. FLORISTS 1214 f 9TNW WASKJN(JTON.Oa Gudes Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Samvel Murray, 913 Grand Avenue All Orders Given Prompt and Careful Attention Members of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Indianapolis, Ind. Bertermann Bros. Co. FLORISTS 241 Massachusetts Avenue. Members of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. yhc Park J.A.VALENTINE Jl 101^1 VO. President. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA PELICANO, ROSSI & CO., 123 KEARNY ST. Poughkeepsie, N. Y. "The Saltford Flower Shop." Vassar College and Bennett School. '9'3- The American Florist. 075 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. Philadelphia. Robert Kift, 1725 Chestnut St. Personal Attention to all Orders. Mention the American Florist when writing IN THE HEART OF NEW YORK CITY Pbone 6404 Madison Sa. 6 East 33d St. Our MottO-THE GOLDEN RULE. Mention the American Florist when writing Portland, Maine. Floral Designs and Choice Cut Flowers Portland Flower Store 631 Congress St. Pittsburg, Pa. A. W.Smith Co. KEENAN BLDG. Largest Flora! Establishment in America. Established 1874. Incorporated 1909. Mention the American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. FLORAL DESIGNS AND FLOWERS Best Quality on Shortest Notice. DANIELS S FISHER Order by mail, telephone, telegraph or cable. Cable address "Daniels, Denver" Mention the American Florist when writing THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, CLEVELAND EUCLID AVENUE Montreal Cor. St. Catherine and Gay Sts. All orders receive prompt attention. Choice Beauties. Orchids and Valley always on hand. FLOWER COLORS Use our Color Chart in describing them. PRICE, $1.00, POSTPAID. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 South Dtarborn Street, CHICAGO Boston, Mass. Send flower orders for delivery in Boston and all New England Points To THOS. F. GALVIN, Inc., 124TREMONT ST. Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskill Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cat Flower Merchants We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade disc. 229 WEST THIRD STREET. City Index to Retail Florists' Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. Y.— Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St. Atlanta, Ga. — Atlanta Floral Co., 41 Peaehtree. Boston — Thos. F. Galvin, Inc., 124 Tremont St. Boston— Penn, the Florist, 43 Bromfleld St. Boston — Philip L. Carbone. Broooklyn, N. Y. — "Wilson," 3 and 5 Greene. Buffalo, N. Y. — S. A. Anderson. 440 Main. Buffalo, N. Y.— W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main. Chicago— -Alpha Floral Co. Chicago — Mangel, 17 E. Monroe St. Chicago — A. Lange, 25 E. Madison St. Chicago— Schiller The Florist, 2221 W. Madison. Chicago — Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham PI. Chicago— Wittbold's 56 E. Randolph. Cleveland, 0. — Bramley & Son. Cleveland, O. — The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Cleveland, 0.— The J. M. Gasser Co. Dallas, Tex. — Texas Seed and Floral Co. Dayton, 0.— Matthews, 16 W. 3rd St. Denver, Colo.— The Park Floral Co. Des Moines, la. — Alpha Floral Co. Detroit, Mich. — John Breitnieyer's Sons. Duluth, Minn. — J. J. Leborious. Grand Bapids, Mich. — Grand Rapids Floral Co. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Henry Smith. Hartford, Conn. — Geo. G. McClunie. Iudianapolis — Bertermann Bros. Co., 214 Mass. Kansas City — Geo. M. Kellogg, F. & P. Co. Kansas City — Samuel Murray. Kansas City— Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. I. a Crosse, Wis. — La Crosse Floral Co. Little Rock, Ark.— Vestals, 409 Main St. Los Angeles, Calif. — O. C. Saakes. Los Angeles — Wolfskill Bros. & M. Goldenson. Memphis, Tenn. — Haiscu's. Milwaukee— C. C. Pollworth Co. Montreal — McKenna. Nashville, Tenn. — Geny Bros. Newark, N. J. — Begerow's. Newark, Ohio. — Chas. A. Duerr. Newark, N. J. — Philips Bros. New Orleans, La. — Uriah J. Virgin. New York— M. A. Bowe. New York — D. Clark's Sons, 2139 Broadway. New York — Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave. New York — Alex. McConnell, Oil 5th Ave. New York — Myer, Florist, 609 Madison Ave. New York— Max Scaling, 22 W. 59th St. New York — Young and Nugent. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, Farnum St. Philadelphia— Robert Kift, 1725 Chestnut. Pittsburg, Pa. — A. W. Smith Co., Keenan Bldg. Portland, Me. — Portland Flower Store. Poughkeepsie. N. Y.— The Saltford Flower Shop. Rochester, N. Y. — J. B. Keller's Sons. Seattle, Wash.— L. W. McCoy, 912 3rd Ave. Sheboygan, Wis. — J. E. Matthewson. St. Louis, Mo. — Ostertng Bros. St. Paul, Minn. — Holm & Olson. St. Paul. Minn.— L. L. May & Co. San Francisco — J. B. Boland. 60 Kearney St. San Francisco — Pelicano, Rossi & Co. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchi. Sedalia, Mm. — .Ar^uias Floral Co. Superior, Wis. — J. J. Leborious. Terre Haute. Ind.— J. G. Heinl & Son. Taooma, Wash. — California Florists. Toledo, 0. — Mrs. J. B. Freeman. Toronto, Can. — Dunlop's, 60 Yonge St. Washington — Black is tone, Washington— Geo. U. Cooke, Conn. Ave. and L. Washington — Gude Bros. NeW York. Established 1849 David Clarke's Sons FLORAL DECORATORS 2139-2141 Broadway, i552Tie55pS°cDo"umBu. Choice Cut Flowers. SAN FRANCISCO Podesta & Baldocchi 224-226 Grant Avenue Prompt and careful attention to orders from out-of-town florists. Los Angeles, Calif. O. C. SAAKES FLORIST, Prompt and careful attention to orders from out of town florists. Trade discount. 215 West Fourth Street. Cleveland, 0. The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Will fill your orders for designs and cut flowers ir NORTHERN OHIO. St. Louis, Mo. Wire or Phone Your Orders to the HOUSE OF FLOWERS. Ostertag Bros. The Largest Retail Supply House in the West. Jefferson and Washington Ave. Albany, N. T. Flowers or Design Work. Delivered in Albany and vicinity on telegraphic order. 11 NORTH PEARL STREET Toronto, Can. Dunlop's Canada's best known and most reliable florist Only the Bert Be Yongo Street. We deliver anywhere in Canada and guarantee safe arrival. Milwaukee, Wis. C. C. Pollworth Co. Will take proper care ol your orders in Wisconsin Orders will be carefully cared for by Michigan. HENRY SMITH, Wholesale and Retail Florist of GRAND RAPIDS Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. ALFRED HANNAH a SONS Will fill your orderi lor Dencm and Cut Klowsri in Michigan 670 The American Florist. April 12, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for tire trade In other cities, by tbe firms below, tbe Leading Retailers in tbe cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. Send yourorderstor Chicago and Sub- urbs to All orders carefully rilled under the supervision of GEORGE 1SMUS, Mgr Wire, Write or Phone West 822 Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist when writing Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue, N. Rochester Phone 506. Long Di»t. Bell Phone M89 Members Florist* Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Cleveland, O., and Vicinity. Bramley & Son 1181 E. 71st St. The Largest Growers of Flowers in City. Mention the American Florist when writing Little Rock, Ark. VESTALS PAUL M. PALEZ, Mgr. 409 MAIN STREET. All orders carefully filled and delivered to all parts of the city, Arkansas aad the Southwest. T jledo, O. Mrs. J. B. Freeman ( Successor to Geo. A. Beinl) 336 Superior St., Toledo, O. Both Phones, S27. Special attention to Mail and Telegraph Orders Seattle, Wash. L.W. McCOY, Florist 912 3rd Ave. Orow«r, Wholesaler and Retailer. Careful and prompt attention given to orders for Alaska. Washington and Oregon. Nashville, Tenn. Geny Bros. LEADING FLORISTS 212 Fifth Ave. No. NASHVILLE, TENN. New York. MYER, FLORIST, 6«"5;,'?^" Max Schling NEW YORK No. 22 West 59th Street Adjoining Plaza Hotel Boston, Mass. Philip L. Carbone IMPORTER Florist and Decorator 342 Boylston Street, Telephone Connections Member of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery. PHILIPS BROS, 938 Broad St. Artistic Floral Work and Long Stem Beauties Our Specialty. Hartford, Conn. GEORGE G, McCLUNIE 187 Main Street 'FLOWERS' Your Orders Solicited My Only Store. Phone Charter 6535-2 Washington, D. G. GEO. H. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street St. Paul, Minn. L L. MAY & CO. Order Your Flowers for delivery in this section from tbe LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST. Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Lockporf. S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. Mail, Telephone and Telegraph orders filled promptly with the choicest stock. San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND Successor to Sievers & Boland FLORIST 6Q KEARNEY STREET Sedalia, Missouri Archias Floral Co. Choice Cut Flowers and Designs on short notice. Prompt attention to telegraph and telephone orders. Tacoma, Wash. California Florists will take care of all telegraphic orders. Kansas City, Mo. Geo. M. Kellogt Flower & Plant U22GrandAve. will fin all or(jeri for Cut Kan$aS CltV and Flowers. Funeral Designs, Pleasant Hill. Mo Co. Wedding: and Birthday Gift, that may he entrusted to them Louisville, Ky. F. Walker & Co., FLORISTS Phones: Home 1388. Cumb. Main 1388A. 634 Fourth Avenue Mention the American Florist when writing New Orleans- CUT FLOWERS Delivered for Louisiana. Mississippi, Alabama and Texas. Wire or mail. Highest Grade Stock Only. URIAH J. WlpnilJ 838 ^_^_ Vll\«m, CANAL ST. Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C. 14th and H. Street. Mention the American Florist when writing Newark, N. J. Begerow's 946 Broad Street. Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliveries throughout the stale and to all steamship docks in Hoboken, N. J., and New York. Mention the American Florist when writing For Wisconsin Delivery — OF — "HOME GROWN FLOWERS" Get in touch with J. E. Matthewson SHEBOYGAN, WISCONSIN Mention the American Florist when writing r — ^ ^~ ~ - ~ -■ ~~^~~^^—^— Newark, Ohio. CHAS. A. DUERR. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Rockford, 111. H. W. BUCKBEE. Member of the Florists' TeletfraphDeHvery 'P'J The American Florist. GT7 Choice Plants Large Supply of Fine Decorative Plants, Palms and Table Ferns. Send all orders direct to plant department. FiCUS Pandurata, strong, 6-inch .... $3.50 each FiCUS Elastica, strong, 6-inch ... 75c to $1.00 each Dracaena Massangeana, well colored, 6-inch, $1.00 to $1.75 each PandanUS VeitChii, highly colored, 5-in., $1.00 each; 6-in., $1.50 each; 7-in., $2.50 each I*o.lrxxs Kentia Forsteriana and Belmoreana, all sizes from 4 to 12 inch tubs in fine condition. Fine decorative stock ranging in price from 35c to $15.00 per plant. Write for complete Price List. Table Perns=--10 Varieties 214-in. pots, $3 50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. 3-in., strong, $6.00 per 100; $55.00 per 1000 Pansies Strong transplanted seedlings for early blooming, choice strain, $5.00 per 1000 POEHLMANN BROTHERS CO. MORTON GROVE Plant Department ILLINOIS CARNATIONS Rooted Cuttings, Season Ready Now. Per 100 Rosette $6 00 St. Nicholas 6 00 Benora 6 00 Glorlosa 4 00 White Wonder 3 00 White Perfection 3 00 White Enchantress 3 00 Enchantress 3 00 Rose Pink Encnantress 3 00 Scarlet Glow 3 00 Mrs. C. W. Ward 3 00 Bonfire 3 00 Rooted Cuttings Our Specialty. even size; well rooted cuttings. F. DORNER & SONS CO. LA FAYETTE, IND. 1913. Per 1000 $60 00 50 00 60 00 30 00 25 CO 25 00 26 00 25 00 25 00 25 00 25 00 25 00 Fine stock: PALMS, FERNS AND Decorative Plants Rutland Rd. fi E. 45th St. BROOKLYN N Y JOHN SCOTT,: VAUGHAN'S CANNAS Strong 2-Eyed Bulbs. Per 100 Per 1000 Milwaukee 4.00 35.00 New Chicago 10.00 90.00 New York 5.00 40.00 Prince Wied 10.00 90.00 The Express 6.00 50.00 250 at the 1000 rate. cwcago Vaughan's Seed Store New York Greenhouses and Nurseries, Western Springs, 111. Per 100 P, r lu»i Beaute Poitevine. $ 4.00 S 30.00 Chas. Henderson.. 4.00 30.00 Comte de Sach . . 6.00 50.00 David Harum 4.00 35.00 Egandale 4.00 35.00 Mad. Crozy ... 4.00 35.00 Montreal, Que. — James McKenna, his son and daughter, and Miss Sarah McKenna, his sister, have started for Kurope, to he gone several months. Mr. McKenna's sons will have charge of the business in his absence. A. N. Pierson, Inc. Wholesale Florists CROMWELL, - CONN. John Bader Co. B. L. ELLIOT, Owner. Wholesale Plantsman 1826 RIalto St., N. S. PITTSBURG, PA. Mention the American Florist when writing VERBENAS Finest in tbe land, best mammoth varieties, true to name. Seedlings are disappointing . get the true stock, at 70c per 100. Si.OOperlOOO; Mrs. F>an der, $1.25 per 100. $10.00 per 1000. Coleus, finest named varieties, a grand collection, at 70c per 100. $6.00 per 1000. Pansies. Koemer's Prize Winners (German y). large. fine plants. 50c per 100. $4.00 per 1000. Daisies, Cali- fornia and Oueen Alexan- dra. $1.00 per 100. $8.00 per 1000. Ageratums. tXk per 100. $5.00 per 1000. Alternantheras. three varieties, verv strong. ftOc per 100. $5.00 per 1000- Feverfew, "Little Gem" (True), $1.25 per 100. $10.00 per 1C00. Salvias. Bonfire and St. Louis. $1.00 per 100. $8.00 per 1000. We pr. pay express. C. HUMFEI.D, The Rooted Cutting Specialist. Clay Center, Kan. Mention the American Florist when writing 678 The American Florist. April 12, The Seed Trade. American Seed Trade Association. Chas. N. Page, Des Moines. la.. President; Harry L. Holmes, Harrisburg. Pa., First Vice-President; Arthur B. Clark, Milford, Conn., Second Vice-President; C.E. Kendel, Cleveland, O., Secretary and Treasurer; J. M. Ford. Ravenna, O., Assistant Secretary. Next annual convention, at Cleveland, O., June 24-26. 1913. Visited Chicago : A. J. Brown of the A. J. Brown Seed Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. It is reported that hyacinths in Hol- land were badly injured by frost in early March. J. E. NORTHRUP of Minneapolis, Minn., is now in the Presbyterian hos- pital, Chicago, having arrived this week from Daytona, Fla. In Japan heavy snowfalls the past winter have in part compensated for the dry March and the ground is in fair condition to develop the bulb crop. Chicago. — Prices on the Board of Trade April 9 for grass seed were noted as follows : Timothy, $3 to $4 per 100 pounds. Boise, Idaho. — Governor Haines has issued a proclamation of quarantine against the alfalfa products of Utah and Wyoming to prevent the intro- duction of the alfalfa weevil into this state. Onion Sets at Chicago are easier but the qualities are much mixed. Some stocks held on South Water street by commission men who are unable to ship on account of floods are nearly spoiled. Fancy Whites are worth $1.75 and other colors may be bought at from $1.25 to $1.45, according to quality. Another batch of notices of Insecti- cide Act judgments has come in. Judg- ment No. 10, $10.00 and costs; No. 11, $25.00 and costs; No. 12, $10.00 and costs; No. 13, $5.00; No. 14, the con- demned goods to be sold or destroyed; No. 15, Lee's Insect Destroyer found on the premises of P. J. Trimmal, Roch- ester, N. Y., goods to be destroyed with costs against F. J. Trimmal, $30.45. Columbus, O. — The Livingston Seed Co., says : We have met with compar- atively little flood damage. None of the people connected with our busi- ness lost their lives and but little money loss was sustained. The flood- ed district was confined entirely to river and creek bottom lands. Our greenhouses and farm lands are high and dry with no loss. We are rejoic- ing that it did not come the week be- fore and ruin our Easter business. French Bulbs. In the southern France bulb growing districts rains fell March 22-Z3, greatly benefiting, practically saving, the nar- cissus crop which was threatened with failure because of drought. White Ro- man hyacinths are mostly grown un- der irrigation. All reports agree that because of the small sizes of planting stock used the crop will run more to the smaller grades than usual. A sec- ond report mentions the rainfall as a moderate one only. Beans of Arizona. The experiment station of the Uni- versity of Arizona has issued a valu- able bulletin on "Southwestern Beans and Teparies." The bulletin summar- izes the bean culture of the state as follows : The peculiar climatic conditions of the semi-arid, sub-tropical Southwest are most favorable, usually, only to the varieties of crop plants which have been long grown in the region, or in similar regions. Among the Indians of the South- west may be found varieties of corn, beans, and squashes that have been grown within the present confines of Arizona for hundreds or perhaps tnousands of years. Centuries of adaptation have therefore produced types well suited to withstand the ex- tremes of heat and drought to which the climate often exposes them. Native grown beans are among the most successful of these acclimated crops. Two different types of beans have been collected from the Indians of southern Arizona, recognized by them as distinct and commonly known by the Mexican names, "Frijoles" and "Teparies." Botanical study has established the fact that these two types are different species. Frijoles belong to the group of common kidney beans (Phaseolus vulgaris, Linn.); while teparies, here- tofore unrecognized in horticultur- al literature and unknown to bontan- ists except as a wild species, belong to that large and variable group de- scribed by Gray as Phaseolus acuti- folius. Frijoles, now grown in the South- west, are probably descendants of va- rieties introduced by the early Span- ish missionaries. Twenty-three dis- tinct varieties have been tested at this station, among the most promising of which may be mentioned the Pink bean, the Hansen and the Red Indian. Teparies, also grown by southwest- Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company Growers of High Grade SEED Palo Alto, California. Onion, Lettuce, Radish, Sweet Peas, Etc. Correspondent Solicited ern Indians, were probably not do- mesticated from the type form of Phaseolus acutifolius A. Gray, but from a larger, more robust, broad leaved variety of the species such as was collected by Wright in a valley of Sonora as early as 1854, and de- scribed by Gray as distinct, but left unnamed by him probably on account of lack of material, which is now abundantly available. The tepary (Phaseolus acutifolius A. Gray) is therefore added to the list of species of beans used as escu- lents and it is suggested that this form be called Phaseolus acutifolius var. latifolius. The tepary was domesti- cated from wild plants growing in the canyons of the southwestern Unit- ed States and northern Mexico by pre- historic Indian races. Being variable in the wild state it has responded dur- ing domestication by the production of many varieties. Forty-seven dis- tinct types have been isolated and grown at this station. Among the most promising sorts may be men- tioned the white tepary, the yellow tepary and the brown speckled tepary. In the Southwest, by both irriga- tion and dry-farming methods of cul- ture, these native grown beans yield excellent crops, — from 450-700 pounds per acre by dry-farming to 800-1,500 pounds under irrigation. Under all conditions, however, teparies have outyielded frijoles, and in nine experi- ments herein reported, where these two crops have been compared, have averaged four times the productive- ness of frijole beans. The tepary is therefore recommend- ed to the attention of southwestern farmers, (1) as the variety of bean best adapted to an exacting climate, and (2) as a probable money crop available both to irrigators and to dry-farmers. PEAS, BEANS, CUCUMBER Growers for the Trade. Ask for our growing prices for crop 1913 Peas, Beans and Cucumber Seed. Also for prices for immediate shipment. Alfred J. Brown Seed Go., Grand Rapids, Mich. ASPARAGUS LUTZI The most striking novelty of Asparagus in Europe. Import orders booked now for pot-grown seedlings, $3.00 per 100; $27.50 per 1000, f . o. b. New York. Terms: Net cash. LOECHNER fi CO., 1 1 Warren Street, NEW YORK, BR ASIAN SEED GEO WEBS COMPAHY,ffi£ ONION, LETTUCE, CARROT and RADISH SEED San Jose, California J. W. EDMUNDSON. Manager M. W. WILLIAMS, Secretary California Seed Growers Association, Inc. Growers for Wholesale Dealers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA CARROT, LETTUCE, ONION, RADISH, BEET, SWEET PEAS I9'3- The American Florist. 679 Lawn Grass OUR REGULAR STANDARD MIXTURES "DICKINSON'S"— BREEHSWARD EVERGREEN-PINE TREE Are suitable for all general requirements. Special mixture can be furnished when desired. THE ALBERT DICKINSON BULK and CASES Minneapolis COMPANY Chlcagfl R.&M.GODINEAU, SEED GROWERS, Angers - France. Specialties: Beets. Mangoes. Carrots. Cabbages. Celeries, Parsleys. Parsnips. Turnips. Growing Crops Given Personal Attention. Contract Seed Growers CnnpiflltipC* Pepper, EM Plant, Tomato, ipBUIdllltfS. vine Seedand Held Corn. Correspondence Solicited. George R. Pedrick & Son, PEDRICKTOWN. N. J. H. WREDE LUNEBURG, GERMANY PANSY SEED 180 First Prizes, the highest awards Chicago, Paris, London, Bruxelles, 1000 seeds, finest mixed... 25c 1 oz. ..$2.25 Price list on application. Cash with order DAMMANN & CO., Seed Merchants to His Majesty the King of Italy SAN GIOVANNI A TEDUCCIO, near Naples Headquarters for CAULIFLOWER and WHITE TRIPOLI ONION SEED, [Crystal Wax), and all other VEGETABLE and FLOWER SEEDS THE LARGEST GROWERS IN ITALY. Established 1877. Wholesale Catalogue in English, (containing also all Italian specialties). Special Offers and Italian Catalogue on application. Western Seed & Irrigation Go. Wholesale Seed Growers and Dealers SPECIALTIES: Sweet, Flint and Dent Corn; Cucumber, Musk and Watermelon ; Pumpkin and Squash. FREMONT NEBRASKA I BURPEE'S SEEDS jj PHILADELPHIA Wholesale Price List for Florist* 5f (^ and Market Gardeners. H Henry Fish Seed Go. Bean Growers ♦ '♦ For the Wholesale Seed Trade. CARPENTERIA, CALIF. BEANS, PEAS, RADISH and all Garden Seeds LEONARD^ SEE..*, 226-230 W. ONION SETS GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Write for Prices. Mention the American Florist when writing LAWN GRASS SEED WHOLESALE ONLY J. OL/IVER JOHNSON 1874-76 Milwaukee Avenue CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing Tuberoses DWARF DOUBLE PEARL $12.00 per 1000 Excellent Quality. Lily of the Valley Pips Cold Storage Berlin and Hamburg. Per case of 1,000.. $12.00 Per case of 3,000 $32.00 Write for a copy of our Florists' catalog. THE MOST RELIABLE SEEDS. 33 Barclay St. (T12) New York, N. Y. TOMATO SEED Beat Stocks. All Varieties. THE HAVEN SEED CO. Growers for the Wholesale Trade Only. SANTA ANA. CALIFORNIA, THE G. HERBERT COY SEED GO, VALLEY, Douglas County, Neb. Contract Growers of High Grade Seeds Cocumber. Muskmelon, Squash and Pumpkin Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Corn Mention the American Florist when writing VICK <-> VICK Aster Seed Aster Book Now Ready Aster Book and Wholesale Cat- alogue of Beit Quality Seeds for Florists and Commercial Growers James Yick's Sons ROCHESTER, N. Y. ROSES, CARNATIONS, PLANTS, SEED, BULBS. Send us your wants. We will take care of them. We supply stock at market price. Catalogue for tin- asking. S. S. SKIDELSKY £ CO., 1215 Betz Building, PHILADELPHIA, PA ftrrnP Best that grow. We sell direct V la L 1 1 V to gardeners and florists at whole OLlaUO salc- Big. beautiful catalgue free. Write today. ARCH1AS SEED STORE, Box 98, Sedalia, Mo ■lention the American Florist when writing 680 The American Florist. April /. Alexis, Jack Rose, Orange King, Lyndhurst, Sylvia, Yellow Duke, Nymphaea, Wm. Agnew. POMPON— Fairy Queen, Little Bessie, Marguerite, Purity, Vivid, Sunshine. $6.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. Cinnamon Vines Madeira Vines $7.50, $15.03, $25.00 per 1000. $4. CO, $8.00, $12.00 per 1C00. PEONIES Best list in existence for Fall sales and planting list ready May 1st. Terms Cash. Special rates on large Amounts. Write for list of Gladiolus Bulblets. C. BETSCHER, Canal Dover, 0. Surplus Stock --Cheap. Owing to lack of room we offer the following well grown plants at a sacrifice. Write for prices. 250 Begonias, 4-in., asstd. varieties 200 Boston Ferns, 5-in. to 8-in. 250 Begonias, 21.. in., " " 750 Dracaena Indivisa, 4 and 5 in. Meredith Flower and Vegetable Co. LIBERTYVILLE, ILLINOIS. 'PA?- The American Florist. U81 ■ m S Boddington'sQuality GLOXINIAS ■ H H H ■ ■ ■ H H u ■ ■ ■ H H H ■ ■ ■ H H H ■ ■ ■ ■ H H H ■ ■ Gloxinia Erecta Grandiflora This popular flowering plant is coming into greater vogue than ever, not only as a pot plant for house decoration, but also for cut flower purposes. Our strains of Gloxinias are the true erect-flowering type, grown by a specialist in Europe. Doz. Blanche de Vera. White, rose-bor- dered $0.60 Defiance. Glittering crimson 60 Emperor William. Blue, white bor- der 60 Etolle de Feu. Carmine-red 60 Kaiser Frederick. Scarlet, white margin King of the Reds. Dark scarlet.... Madame Helene. White, with vio- let crown Marquis de Peralto. White, red- bordered -.60 .60 .60 .60 100 $4.25 4.25 4.25 4.25 4.25 4.25 4.25 4.25 1,000 $40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 Doz. Mont Blanc. Snow-white $0.60 Prince Albert. Deep purple 60 Princess Elizabeth. White, bor- dered blue 60 Princess Mathllde. White, with rose crown 60 Queen Wllhelmina. Dark rose 60 Boddlngton's Spotted Varieties. These contain the most distinct and remarkable colors 60 All Colors Mixed 50 100 $4.25 4.25 1,000 $40.00 40.00 4.25 40.00 4.25 4.25 4.25 3.75 40.00 40.00 40.00 35.00 Gloxinia Erecta Superbissima Having during the past season been requested to secure some specially fine Gloxinias for exhibition purposes, we have made arrangements with a noted Gloxinia specialist in England to reserve for us some of the most distinct types. The bulbs are not so large as the Named Varieties, but this is a characteristic of most Erecta superbissima varieties. BODDINGTON'S IDEAL PRIZE GIANT MIXED. Great variety of superb colors. CYCLOPS. Velvety carmine, shading to a broad white border, throat dotted with dark red. DUCHESS OF YORK. Flowers of a rich dark blue, each petal being edged with a broad band of white. A most striking and lovely variety. SPOTTED HYBRIDS. Whenever exhibited, they create intense interest. The delicate markings, in an in- finite variety of forms, add a special charm to the flowers. SUTTON'S WHITE. A giant white flowered variety. DUKE OF YORK. Large scarlet Gloxinia with deep white edge to each petal. A magnificent flower. HER MAJESTY. This exquisite Gloxinia is still un- surpassed by any other white variety. The flowers are as pure as newly fallen snow, and are borne on short stems, just clear of the elegantly recurved foliage. READING SCARLET. In color this is the most bril- liant Gloxinia in existence, being an intense glowing scarlet variety of the true Crassifolia habit. An admirable companion to Her Majesty. GOLIATH. Violet and white, fine variety. Per doz. $1.50; per 100, $10.00. Boddington's Quality Tuberous-Rooted BEGONIAS Single-Flowering Tuberous Rooted n n n u u ■ H n n u m ■ n n n ■ ■ a n n ■ Seedsman For planting in beds and where color effect is desired. Our stock of these bulb3 will be found true to color and free from mixture. Crimson Rose Salmon Scarlet Pink, Light Orange White, Pure Yellow Copper Large bulbs measuring I1 , inches and upward, separate colors or all colors mixed, 35 cts. per doz., $2.25 per 100, $20.00 per 1.0O0; extra large bulbs, I ' ■■ inches and up, same colors as above, 40 cts. per doz., $2.75 per 100, $25.00 per 1,000. Double - Flowering Tuberous - Rooted. These can be depended upon producing 100 per cent double flowers and contain very large and choice varieties. Crimson White, Pure Yellow Scarlet Copper Bronze Orange Rose Salmon Light Pink Large bulbs measuring I ' , inches and upward, sep- arate colors or all colors mixed, 50 cts. per doz., $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1,000; extra large bulbs, 1% Inches and up, same colors as above, 05 cts. per doz,, $4,00 per 100, $35.00 per 1,000. Single Crested Begonias This strain of Begonias ranges in all colors — sal- mon, pink, white, yellow, copper and scarlet; petals carry on the upper side a crested-formed cockscomb. Separate colors, 80 cts. per doz., $6.00 per 100; mixed, 75 cts. per doz., $5.50 per 100. Single Frilled Begonias These are of the finest types of the single Begonia, the petals being heavily frilled on the edges. To color, 10 cts. each, 65 cts. per doz., $5.00 per 100; all colors mixed, 60 cts. per doz., $4.50 per 100, $42.50 per 1,000. Single Begonia Bertini A beautiful bedding Begonia, brilliant vermilion flowers of rare beauty. As a bedder it stands un- rivaled. 80 cts. per doz., $6.00 per 100. Double Begonias Doz. 100 Duke Zeppelin. Intense pure vermilion- scarlet $1.00 $ 7.50 Lafayette. Rich, brilliant crimson scarlet 1.25 10.00 ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON n H n ■ m n a H ■ ■ H H n ■ * ■ n H ■ ■ ■ ■ n n a * H n H ■ n n n n m u n n n m m u n n 342 West 14th St., EW ■ MMMnnnMMMnnnMMMnnnnMMMnnnnMMwttnnMMMnnnMMM 682 The American Florisi\ April 12, Where in all the world can you find a good commercial White Gladiolus, from which you can cut a spike of flowers and buds, measuring from three to four feet in length, without appreciable damage to the bulb? The variety " JF*I&.A.OJED." Besides possessing all of the other attributes which combined make it the most valuable white variety yet introduced, it also grows such a tall, stately and strong plant, that no other white variety and few varieties of other colors will permit the cutting of such long, perfect spikes without injury to the plant and bulb. This feature alone more than doubles the value of this variety, as will be appreciated by every Grower of Gladioli for the market. If you are interested in such varieties and wish to know more about them, write me, or better still, try a few bulbs of Peace and see for yourself. Better also try a few bulbs of " WAR," companion of "_F»J3> A.Ol£." A deeper red, more brilliant or a larger flower you have never seen. I will make no exception to any variety either of Domestic or Foreign origin. PEACE, large blooming bulbs, $2.00 per dozen; $100.00 per thousand WAR, large blooming bulbs, - $1.50 each; $15.00 per dozen You should have my illustrated catalog; write for it. Gladiolus Specialist ARTHUR COWEE, Meadowvale Farms, SSmffi- BERLIN, N. Y, I shall be glad to see you at my Exhibit at the International Flower Show. CARNATION UTTINGS LIGHT PINK ENCHANTRESS $12.50 per 1000 White Enchantress $17.50 per 1000 While They Last Order Now fflThese cuttings are taken from stock grown by the best grower of the En- chantress variety of car- nations in this vicinity and are big value at the price quoted. Send in your order now. PERCY JONES 56 E. Randolph St., Chicago Mention the American Florist when writing Charles H. Totty MADISON, NEW JERSEY Wholesale Florist Chrysanthemum Novelties my Specialty Mention the American Florist when writing Our New Crimson Carnation PRINCESS DAGMAR will be disseminated next season, 1913-1914. We are booking orders now at $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. Princess Dagmar was exhibited at the National Show in New York. PATTEN & CO., Tewksbury, Mass. 4 FEW GOOD THINGS Y01 WANT. Geraniums, Nutt. Buchner. Ricard, Perkins Poitevine, 2-in., $2.00 per 100; 3 in., $5.00 per 100, Boston and Whitman! Ferns, 3 in., 10c; 4 in., 15c; 5 in.. 25c. Dracaena Ind., 3 in.. $5.00: 4 in„ $10.00; 5 in $25.00 per 100. Vlnca Var., 2-in,, 2c. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2 in., $2.50 per 100. Asparagus Plumosus, 2-in., $3.00 per 100. Heliotrope, Scarlet Sage. Lemon Verbenas, Cigar Plant, 2 in.. $2.00 per 100. Cash with order. GEO. M. EMMANS. Newton. N. J. Boston Ferns, 2V2 in., $3.00 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. Roosevelt Ferns, 2! » in., $5.00 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. Whitmani Compacta, 'iV2 in., $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. 250 at 1000 rates. HENRY H. BARROWS & SON, WSAN' WE GROW PLANTS Geraniums and other Bedding plants in quanti- ties and now have a large stock ready in splendid shape, for immediate shipment. Special price for large lots. 2-in. 3-in. per per Geraniums, Sundard and Iw Leaved 100 100 Varieties $2 00 $3.00 Mt.of Snow and Mrs. Pollock 3.00 Scented, Nutmeg. Lemon, etc 2.00 3.00 Pansy Geraniums, Mary Washington. Mrs. Layal 2.00 3.00 Lantanas, 10 Varieties 2.00 3.00 Lemon Verbena, Aloysua Citrodora... 2.00 3.00 Lobelia, Kathleen Mallard and Crystal Palace Gem 2.00 Moonvines, Noctiflora and Leari 2.00 3.00 Salvia, Bonfire and Zurich 2.00 3.00 Parlor Ivy, Senecio Scandens 2.00 3.00 Swainsona, Alba, and Rosea 2.00 3.00 HardyPhlox, 20 varieties Z.fO 3.00 Smilax 2 00 Fuchsias, Rozain Boucharlat collection, one plant each, one hundred varieties. $10.00; 2 collec- tion. $15.00. Smilax Seedlings. 75c. per 100. $fi.C0 per 1000. Cash with Order. R, Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md Mention the American Florist when writing *9'3< The American Florist. G83 2,000 Geraniums In 4-inch, foi quick sal* . foi one week only. Sat Isfaction guaranteed or mone) back. 10.000 S. A. Nutt. at 16 00 per 100: 5,000 Pink, al $7.50 p,r lt,0: 3,000 White, at $7.50 per 100; 3.000 Salmon. $8.00 pel ICO; 5.000 Assorted Va- rieties at SO.OOprrluO; 5.000 3-inch Geraniums, at $4.50 prr 100: 5 000 2V*-incn Geraniums, al $3.00 pei 100- 15.HO0 Geranium Cuttings read) April 15th, at $1-50 per IPO. 7.0002H-incl. Whitmani Ferns, ., ads (or a shift at $».50 p. r 100, or J40.00 per 1000. A^V foi our complete lisi cl Ferns, also our Soft Wooded Mum and oth, r hsi> Per 100 Per 1000 Aster Seedlings $0.60 $5.00 Asters, once transplanted 1.00 7.50 Asters, 2x2H-inch, ftm 2,00 17.50 Blooming Plants Hydrangeas, 50, 75 cents and $1.00 each. Baby Ramblers, Soupert, Hermosa, and White Rambler roses in 5 inch, at 50 cents each. Obconica, in 3-inch, to t lose out at $3.00 per 100. Hardy Hydrangeas, four year old plants, at 50c each, or $5.00 per do2en. Clematis, Blue and White, two year old plants. 40 cents each or $3.50 per dozen. Two year Clem- atis Paniculata, 35 c. nts each or $3.00 per dozen. Two year old Holland) or Boston Ivy, at 35 cents each, $3.50 per dozen. Caladiums, Cannas, Tuberoses, etc. Geo. A.Kuhl Wholesale Grower PFK7N IT T to the Trade tUjIVlH, ILiLi. Mention the American Florist when writing KAISERIN Large 2 and 3-year old bench plants in dormant condition. Ready to start up. $10.00 per 100. Bassett & Washburn, Store, 131 North Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Greenhouses at HINSDALE, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing GERANIUM SALE I ha\e lOOO of the finest 4 in. pot grown plants in hud and bloom consisting of Nutt Mme. Landry Ricard Viaud The majority being S. A. Nutt. This exceptionally fine and healthy stock of 1000 plants. $65.00, or in lots oi m>. $8.00. This is an extn niebareatn and NEVER AGAIN will heoffered, as the ady. will appear but once, so order quick. CASH PLEASE. IP. IPearson, 5732 Gunnison St., CHICAGO, ILL. « Mention the American Florist when writing Mile High Pansy Seedlings Our Own Selected Strain $5.00per 1000, by Parcel Post, prepaid. FINE — The Park Floral Company, Box 700, Denver, Colorado. Mention the American Florist when writing SPRING BULBS True Dwarf Pearl Tuberose. TUBEROSES TRUE DWARF PEARL. Per 1000 Mammoth, 6-8 inch. ..$15. 00 First Size, 4-6 inch 10 00 Medium Size, 3-4 inch 4.50 CALADIUM ESCULENTUM. Per 100 Per 1000 5 to 7 inch $1.80 $14.00 7 to 9 inch 3.50 28.nn 9 to 11 inch... 5.50 52.00 LILIES COLD STORAGE Lil. Giganteum Per Case 7-9 inch (.SCO bulbs to ■ case) $18.00 8-10 inch (225 bulbs to case) 15.75 9-10 inch (200 bulbs to case) 17.00 Lil. Rubrum Pii" Cas€ 8-9 inch ( 170 bulbs to case). $10.00 9-11 inch (100 bulbs to case) 8.00 Write for Our Spring "Book for Florists" GLADIOLUS Of several leading kinds we can supply planting stock, white bulbs under one inch and small black bulblets by the bushel. p, , iooo MRS FRANCIS KING, Medium size $15.00 AUGUSTA, First Size 16.00 AUGUSTA, Medium L3.00 AMERICA, First Size (3000 for $66.00) 25.00 AMERICA. Medium Size 20.00 KUNDERDI GLORY, Firsts 40.00 CHICAGO WHITE, 50.00 PRINCEPS, 90.00 SHAKESPEARE 38 00 FLORISTS' MIXTURE, i Light Colorsl 15.00 BEGONIAS 'Tuberous Rooted Giant Flowering Varieties Singles, in Colors, white, scarlet, yellow, pink, Doz. 40c; 100, $2.50; UUO, $22.iio. Singles, Mixed Colors, Doz. 35c; 100, $2.25; 10U0, $2'U0. Doubles, white, scarlet, yellow, pink, Doz. 65c; 100, »4.50; 1000, $40.00. Doubles, Mixed Colors, Doz. 6oc: 100, $4.00; 100O, $37. oo. LILY BULBS F100 Album, 9-11 inch $12.50 Auratum 9-11 inch 10.00 Rubrum, 8-9 inch fi.OO Rubrum, 9 11 inch 9.00 Caladium Esculentum. Vaughan's Seed Store CHICAGO NEW YORK 684 The American Florist. April i2t Market Gardeners fr Vegetable Growers' Association ot America. H. F.Hall, Moorestown, N. J.. President' C. vVest, Irondequoit. N. Y., Vice-President; E. A. Dunbar. Ashtabula. O.. Secretary; M. L. Ruetenik, Cleveland. O., Treasurer ^z Prices of Indoor Fruits and and Vegetables Chicago, April 7. — Mushrooms, 15 cents to 50 cents per pound; lettuce 22% cents to 25 cents, small cases; radishes, 20 cents to 50 cents per doz- en bunches; pieplant, 40 cents to 50 cents per bunch; cucumbers, 25 cents to $3.00 per box of two dozen; aspara- gus, $1.50 to $2.75 for 24 bunches. New York, April 5.— Cucumbers, 50 cents to $1.12 per dozen, and $4 to $5 per box; mushrooms, $1.25 to $3.00 per 4-pound basket; tomatoes, 10 cents to 20 cents per pound; radishes, $2.00 to $2.50 per 100 bunches; mint, 25 to 65 cents per dozen bunches; rhubarb, 30 cents to 60 cents per dozen bunches; lettuce, 25 cents to 50 cents per dozen; beet tops, 25 cents to 75 cents per box. Cornell Market Gardeners' Train. A vegetable gardening train was run over the New York Central lines last week. Although farm trains have been run by various railroads in dif- ferent states, this is the first train ever sent out for the vegetable gar- dening interests alone. It consisted of two cars, one containing an exhibit of vegetables, greenhouse material and models, seeds, model hotbed, potted plants, implements — cultivators, seed drills — charts, photographs, publica- tions, etc. The train was in charge of F. S. Welch, agricultural repre- sentative of the railroad, and Profes- sor A. C. Beal of the Department of Horticulture, Cornell University. Stops were made at Newburg, Kingston, Catskill, Coxsackie, Albany, Schenec- tady and Troy. The stops were usual- ly for one day. but Catskill and Cox- sackie were included. Lectures were given on greenhouse construction, planting home grounds and school gardens, by Professor Beal; on grow- ing early plants, planting and trans- planting vegetables, planning gar- dens, and home gardens, by A. E. Wil- kinson; on intensive vegetable grow- ing irrigation, harvesting, packing and marketing, market gardening, and growers' organizations, by Paul Work. There was a large attendance, and great interest was manifested in the exhibits and the discussions. Greenhouse Cucumbers. Ed. Amebican Florist: What is the best manner of forcing cucumbers under glass? Is it proper to syringe the foliage? P. M. K. Wisconsin. The spring crop of cucumbers under glass is comparatively easily grown, provided one has good head room. At this time of the year solid beds are best as it is easier to supply the great amounts of water needed during hot weather. It is best to entirely remove all cool crops, such as lettuce or rad- ishes, and transplant the cucumbers, which may be in 4-in. pots up to this time. The temperature should be in- creased to a minimum of 60° and 65° to 68° is better. There are two distinct methods of training which must be considered in planting. One is the trellis or A- shaped culture, permitting natural growth. The other is the upright or single-stem culture, which demands close pruning. Which is best depends upon circumstances. If for a long-con- tinued season the trellis is best; if for a short period the upright is to be pre- ferred. The trellis method requires fewer plants, as the rows may be six or eight feet apart, while for the sin- gle stem culture, 2% or 3x4 feet makes a good spacing. In either case the supports must be well strengthened and anchored as there will be an enor- mous load when in full growth. For the upright method a binder twine is generally used fastened to overhead wire. As regards moisture syringing is in order, as cucumbers are very subject to red spider. A good rose grower would be a good cucumber man by following much the same course, only carrying temperatures higher. It is important to supply moisture by dampening walks if neces- sary. When in bloom mulching is need- ed to feed and hold moisture. Bees must be provided for pollination. Gen- erally they come themselves, through open ventilators; they can be attracted by scattering comb honey about out- side in the gutters, and if necessary, hives can be bought and either placed inside or outside near to the houses. Mabketman. Watch for our Trade Mark stamped on every brick of Pure Culture Mushroom Spawn Substitution of cheaper grades is thus easily exposed. Fresh sample brick, with illustrated book, mailed postpaid by manufacturers upon re- ceipt of 40 cents in postage. Address Trade Mark. American Spawn Co.. St. (Paul. Minn Lady Hillingdon Roses Fine 2^-inch plants, $11,50 per 100. F. O. B. West Grove. THE G0NARD& JONES CO., West Grove, Penna. Enchantress Supreme 'FHE Best Sport from Enchantress up-to-date, possessing all the vigor and freedom * that distinguishes its parent. Color a light salmon pink — a color that is not only very attractive, but also one that endures full exposure to the sun without bleaching. A good all around Carnation that retains its color at all seasons. Calyx is longer and narrower than that of the parent variety, and distinct from the latter. Has shown no inclination to be a burster. The weak points of Enchantress seem to have been lost in this Sport, and a trial of four years duration convinces us of its great value, PRICES: DAILLEDOIZE BROS., Twelve Rooted Cuttings $3.00 One Hundred rooted cuttings. ... $ 1 2.00 Twenty-five rooted cuttings, 5.00 One Thousand rooted cuttings . . 100.00 Fifty rooted cuttings 7.00 »*~Order quick for immediate deliveries. Lenox Koad and Troy Ave., BROOKLYN, N. Y. TO THE TRADE HENRY METTE, Quedlinburg, Germany, GROWER and EXPORTER on the VERT LARGEST SCALE of all CHOICE VEGETABLE, FLOWER AND FARM SEEDS. (Established 1787.) CppPIAITICC. Beans, Beets, Cabbages, Carrots, Kohl BabI, Leek, Lettuces, Onlona, OILUIHLI ICO. peas, Radlshea, Spinach. Tnrnlpa, Swedea, Asters, Balaams, Begonia* Carnations, Cinerarias, Gloxinias, Larkspur, Nasturtiums, Pansles, Petunias, Phloxes, Prlmnlas, Scabious, Stocks, Verbenas, Zinnias, etc. Catalogue free on application. HENRY METTE'S TRIUMPH OF THE GIANT PANSIEB (mixed), the most perfeet and moat beautiful In the world, $6-00 per ox., or $1.76 per 14 ox., SI per M ox., postage paid. Cash with order. All seeds offered are grown under my personal supervision on my own vast grounds, and are warranted true to name, of strongest growth, finest stocks and best qsaUty. I ALSO GROW LARGELY OH CONTRACT. Two-Year-OId ASPARAGUS ROOTS A fine lot of strong, two- year-old roots, of Barr's Mammoth, Columbian Mammoth White, Conover's Colossal, Giant Argenteiul and Dreer's Eclipse, neatlv put up in bundles of 26, 50c per 100; $4 per 1000. Special prices for lots of 5000 or more. Henry A. Dreer, Inc. 714 Chestnut Street PHILADELPHIA, PA. The Asparagus Root. above prices are intended for the Trade only. '9*3- The American Florist. <>85 *T* ALL SEASONABLE PLANTS, SEEDS, BULBS AND SUNDRIES. HARDY PERENNIALS. Th. most complet* collection oi varieties and the largest stock in the country. Our Perennial plants have a National reputation. We spare no expense to have them in the best possible shape for the planter, Such varieties that move better when pot grown ire pr< pared in this shape, This does not mean little seedlings, but in the major ity of cases the plants were held grown, were duL.r and pott> d during the fall and winter months and are of just the right size to give immediate results. They are not to be compared with so-called held clumps. Try them and be convinced. See Our Current Wholesale List for Varieties and Prices. 1 f-ew Gia r.t Flowering Marslunallow. AQUATIC PLANTS, WATER LILIES, NEIUMBIUMS, VICTORIAS. Tender and Hardy Aquatics have been a special feature with us for nearly a Quarter of a century. Over eight acres of artificial ponds arc devoted to their culture, if we can ' assist you in making plans or selecting varieties. The services of our expert are at ' your disposal for the asking. New Hybrid Perpetual Rose, George Arends. Nymphaea. ; 7 * . ROSES FOR OUTDOOR PLANTING TO GIVE IMMEDIATE RESULTS. CWe have three hundred thousand 5 and 6-inch pots, the usual Dreer stock and the style of plants your retail custom- ers are looking for. These are all two-year field grown plants which have been potted during the winter months and which were stored in cold houses and rames and which are now in prime con- dition for out-door planting. The collection is the most up-to- date, including many new varieties not ottered by anyone in the trade. Hybrid Teas, Hybrid Perpetuals, Tea and Everblooming, Ramblers, Baby Ramblers, Moss Roses, Hybrid Sweet Briars Austrian Briars, wichuriana, etc., etc. See Our Current Wholesale List for Varieties and Prices. OUR CURRENT WHOLESALE LIST also describes the following, all of which are handled as specialties: Decorative Palms, Palms, Ferns, Pandanus, Bay Trees, Box- woods, Dracaenas, etc., etc. Hardy Shrubs, Hardy Vines, Hardy Climbers, Rhododendrons, Azaleas, etc. Bulbs: Dahlias, Tuberous Rooted Begonias, Gladiolus, Glox- inias, Fancy Leaved Caladiums, Cannas, etc., etc. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 714 Chestnut Street, PHILADELPHIA,* PA. 086 The American Florist. April 12, > The Nursery Trade American Association of Nurserymen. Thomas B Meehan, Dresher, Pa., Presi- dent; J. B. Pilkington. Portland. Ore.. Vice- President; John Hall. 204 Granite bids., Ro- chester, N. Y.. Sec'y. Thirty-eighth annual convention to be held at Portland, Ore., June 18-20. 1913. « A Shobt season again for the nurs- ery trade is certain in the West. This is the third successive year in which this trade has been so seriously handi- capped. Some Late Flowering Shrubs. We have so few shrubs that flow- er in the late summer and early au- tumn, that no apology is necessary for calling attention to them. For a num- ber of years we have had in cultiva- tion three species of the genius Budd- leia. and valued them highly because of their habit of blossoming in late summer. Of the three referred to, viz. : B. Japonica, B. intermedia and B. variabilis, the latter is the most showy and has proved as hardy as the other two. Quite recently two new va- rieties of variabilis have been sent out and have proved very satisfactory. B. variabilis Veitchiana has long cylin- drical racemes, sometimes two feet in length, of a pleasing rosy lilac color. B. variabilis magniflca has slightly larger flowers than the preceding and of more intense coloring. Both have endured the last three winters in the Buffalo Botanic Garden, with no spe- cial protection, and have attracted great attention. With slight protection all of the Ave varieties named above should stand anywhere in the same latitude. If the ends of the branches get killed back, no particular harm will result, as the flowers appear on the ends of the growth of the current sea- son, and a severe pruning is always in order. The genus is a large one, extending over three continents. Those mentioned above, however, are all from eastern Asia. The Asiatic spe- cies, so far as I "am informed, are either white or of varying shades of lilac or purple, with a more or less pronounced yellow eye. The South American species, some of which are grown as greenhouse subjects* develop some brilliant yellows. B. globosa, from Chile, with orange yellow flowers, is often cultivated and is said to be hardy in the south of England. B. Asiatica and B. officinalis, are being offered this year as desirable forcing plants, their season of bloom being mid-winter. B. Asiatica bears long, dense, narrow racemes of deliciously scented white flowers, B. officinalis, flowering at the same time, is said to have rose-pink flowers in branching racemes. B. Asiaticus has long been in cultivation, but B. officinalis, I have never seen. All the hardier species are easily propagated, either by green or ripe wood cuttings. Our own practice is to take cuttings, at the time the flow- ers begin to fade and insert them in sand on an ordinary bench where they root in two or three weeks. They are then potted and placed in a cool house until planting out time. Treated in this way, they will be nice strong plants by August and will bloom the first year. While the usual place for these Buddleias is in the shrub bord- ers, they are very acceptable when planted among herbaceous collections, if cut back severely every spring. CL_ High Glass New England Quality Herbaceous Perennials, Evergreens and Deciduous Trees, Shrubs, Roses and Vines at Wholesale and Retail. Catalogues upon request. The New England Nurseries Co. Dept. "T" BEDFORD. MASS. For the Best New and Standard DAHLIAS Address Peacock Dahlia Farms, P. O. BerlinN. J. Williamstown June, N. J. Flower Colors Use o«r Color Chart in describing them. PRICE, $1.00 POSTPAID. American Florist Co., 440 S.nearborn Street CHICAGO LARGE TREES OAKS AND MAPLES PINES AND HEMLOCKS ANDORRA NURSERIES. Wm. Wamer Harper, Prop. Chestnut Hill, pkila., pa. Mention the American Florist when writinp EVERGREENS, HEDGES AND HARDY PHLOX Are my specialties. . IfiTowt&eseby the acre. Please get my prices and try some of my stock. ADOLF MULLER DeKalb Nurseries NORRISTOWN, PA. Mention the American Florist when writing Ipomea Noctiflorum Our so well-known pure white, waxy MOONVINE Fearing flowers very fragrant and as big as a saucer, 2^2-in. pots; will make good stock for you to propagate from. $5.00 per 100. Godfrey Aschmann 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing ENGLISH MANETTI STOCKS. HKHrE everything- under-sized or not up to strictly first quality di packed stocks. We offer % m-m grade at $12.00 per single tnousauu; live iuu per thousand. 3-5 m-m grade $8.00 per thousand; $65.00 per ten thousand. t« wcu luciu up U">v«. Orders can be tilled the same day we get them. Wire and say whether to ship by freight or express, JACKSON & PERKINS CO., Newark, New York ded. It pays to buy regraded re- ' usand or more at $10.00 c clean tbem up quick. B. & A. SPECIALTIES Our World's Choicest Nursery and Greenhouse Prodncts for Florists Palms, Bay Trees, Boxwood and Hardy Herbaceous Plants, Evergreens, Roses, Rhododendrons, Vines and Climbers, Spring Bulbs and Roots, Conifers, Pines. English Ivy 4 ft. busby, 4 incb pots $15.00 per 100 4 and 6 ft. busby, 4!^ inch pots 20.00 per 100 Good value for window effect. Florists are always welcome visitors to our nurseries. We are only a few minutes from New York City; Carlton Hill station is the second stop on Main Line of Erie Railroad. :: :: BOBBINK& ATKINS Nurserymen and Florists. RUTHERFORD, N. J. W. Van Kleef & Sons Wholesale Growers of Nursery Stock BOSKOOP, :: HOLLAND B3 (EG to announce tbat tbeir Mr. K. Van Kleef is again in America calling on the trade. Please ask our prices before placing your esteemed Import Orders elsewhere; the}' will certainly interest you. Address all Correspondence L'ntil June 1st c0 MALTUS & WARE, 14 Stone Street, NEfl YORK CATALOGUES FREE FOR THE ASKING. *9'3- The American Florist. 687 DECORATIVE STOCK Special on Made-up Kentias \\/ have an exceptionally large stock of 6 and 7 inch Kentia ForSteriana, 3 plants in a pot. ^ The 6-inch are 18 to 22 inches above pot, on which we make a special price of $1.00 each or $12.00 per doz. The 7-inch are 28 to 32 inches; also 3 in a pot, special $1.50 each, $18.00 per dozen. Remember these are nice bushy plants and just what you need for decorating. KENTIA FORSTERIANA. Leaves Ht. Each 3-in. 4-in. 5-in. 5-in. strong, 7-in. 7-in. strong, 8-in. 8-in. strong, 9- in. 4 4-5 4-5 5-6 5-6 5-6 5-6 5-6 5-6 6-7 8-10-in. 12 14-in. 14-16 in. 16 18-in. 20-24-in. 36-38-in. 36-40 in. 40-44 in. 46-50-in. 60-in. Specimens. 6-ft. high. .75 2.50 3.00 5 00 7.00 8.00 9.0(1 Doz. $1.50 2.00 4.50 6.00 9. Oil Per 100 $12.00 15.00 35.00 50.00 2-in. 4-in. 5-in. 6 in. 7-in. 8-in. 9 in. BOSTON FERNS. Each $ .25 .50 .75 1.00 150 Doz $1.50 300 6,00 9.00 12.00 18.00 Per 100 $3.00 .J Araucaria Excelsa - Each 7-in. 4-5 tiers 1.50 Areca Lutescens— 3-in. 3 pits in a pot.. 4-in. 3 pits in a pot.. 6-in 1.50 Doz. 12.00 18.00 2.00 3.00 1.50 .75 Per 100 $15.00 25.00 Asparagus Plumosus - 2-in 3.00 6.00 Asparagus Sprengeri— 3in 5.00 Specimens, 7 ft. 6-in. high 15.00 Made Up. Each 6-in.. 3 in a pot. 18-22-in. high $ 1.00 and $1.50 7 in.. 3-4 in a pot. 24 30-in. high 2.50 8-in.,3-4inapot.40-45-in. high 6.00 9-in.. 3-5 in a pot. 50-54-in. high 8.00 10in..4-5inapot.58-60-in.high. 10.00 12-in..4-5inapot,62 70-in. high. 15.00 Specimens. 6H ft. high. 4 in a tub. Each, $18.00 Specimens, IVi ft. high. 4 in a tub, Each, 25.00 Dracaena Indivlsa 2-in 3-in 4-in 5-in 2-in. 3-in. 4 in. KENTIA BELMOREANA Leaves 4 4-5 4-5 Per 4-in. strong, 4 5 5-6 o-in. 5 in. din. 6-in. 7-in. 7 in. strong. Sin. 9 in. 9-in. strong. 7 8 strong, 5-f 6-7 , strong, 6-7 6-7 6-7 7-8 7-8 7! Ht. Each Doz. 100 8-in. $1.50 $12 00 8-10-in. 2.00 15.00 12in. 3.60 30.00 12-15-in. 4.50 35.00 15 18-in. 6.00 50.00 18 20 in. $ .75 9.00 20-22-in. 1.00 12.00 22-24-in. 1.50 18.00 26-28-in. 2.00 24.00 28-30-in. 2.50 30.00 40-45 in. 5.50 48-50-in. 8.00 50 54-in. 10.00 Larger ones at $2.00. $2.50 and up each. Doz. Per 100 $ .50 $ 3.00 75 5.00 1.5" 10.00 3.C0 20.00 Per 100 Ferns, asstd. vars. for dishes in 2-in. pots $ 3.00 Ficus Elastics, 5 in. Each 35 6 in 50 7 in 75 Ficus Pandurata, 6-in., 7 in. and 8-in. at $1.50, $2.50 and $3.50 each. PANDANUS VEITCHII. Each Doz. 3-in $ .35 $4.20 Extra strong plants $1.50,$2.00 andS3.00eacb. PHOENIX RECLINATA Each Doz. Per 100 5-in $5.00 $40X0 6 in $0.75 9.00 7 in.. 24 in. high 12.00 PHOENIX ROEBELENII Made up 7 leaves, 3 in a pot. 2830in. high 2.50 Each 2!4-in 3-in 4-in 50 6-in 6 in. strong 7-in $250&$3.00 Specimens, 7 in. extra strong " S in. extra strong Per 100 $15.00 Doz. $2.00 3.00 6.00 12.00 18.00 4.00 each. 5.00 each. You Should Stock up NOW for Spring Sales. -w-( /> •*/■ M ■ I I ft £> — L. D. PHONE. GRACELAND 1112- f* m M The Geo. Wittbold Co. m m&m n- Chicago GERANIUMS Per 100 S. A. Nutt, and four other varieties, 3-in. pot.$4.00 " ' 2Vrin. " 3.00 Coleus, 10 varieties 2U-in pots 2.00 Asparagus Plumosus and Sprengeri 2.00 Alternanthera red and yellow. 2i*-pots 2.00 Pansy Plants. April 1st in bud 1.50 CASH JOSEPH H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Ohio J.D.Thompscn Carnation Co. Carnation Specialists JOL1ET, ILL Ferns for Dishes Best assorted varieties from 2li -in. pots, 100, $3.50; 1000, $30.00. 500 at 1000 rate. Cash with order. FRANK OECHSLIN, 4911 West Quincy St. CHICAGO ROSE PLANTS, 21-k pots Per 100 Per 1000 j Per 100 Per 1000 American Beauties $5.00 $45.00 Melody $4.00 $35.00 White Killarneys 4.00 35,00 j Richmonds .,„, 25 00 Pink Killarneys 4.00 35.00 | Klcnmonas d-,° ">-w TWO YEAR OLD BENCH PLANTS-GOOD STOCK American Beauties, $6.00 per 10'; $55.00 per 10(o. White Killarney, Pink Kil- larney, Richmond Sunrise, $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. PETER WEINBERG, 30 E. Randolph St.. CHICAGO. Primula Obcoruca, strong plants, in bud and bloom. 4-inch. $5.00 per 100. $45.00 per 1000; out of 2^2-inch plants that will bloom for Xmas. $1.50 per 100. $14.00 per 1000. Malacoides, liiant Baby Primrose, strong, 2H- inch. $2.00 per 100. 300 for t5.00. Asparagus Plumosus and Sprengeri, strong. 2V2-inch. $2.00 per 100. $15.00 per 1000; 3-inch. $3.00 per 100 $25.00 per 1000. J. C. SCHMIDT, Bristol, Pa. Robert Craig Co...| gffi, PALMS and Novelties In Decorative Plants. Market and 49th Sis.. Philadelphia, PaJ Mention the American Florist when writing Mention the American Florist when writing 688 The American Florist. April 12, NO DAMACE BY HIGH FLOOD •JThis is to notify the Trade that all Springfield came through the flood without any damage whatever. Our greenhouses are full of plants and we are ready and anxious for business and will ask our patrons to continue their liberal trade as in the past, for which we will be duly thankful. THE GOOD & REESE COMPANY, The Largest Rose Growers in the World SPRINGFIELD, OHIO. ■Ifc f^ ffe ■■ g^ Wintered U|m L K roots; prime condition. ^^L I I ^% W ^^ Beit sorts, old and new, llUvkv including: ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ 2VHnch. 4-in. Doz. KO 1000 100 Duchesse de Brabant $0.50 $3 00 $25.00 $10.00 Etoile de Lyon 0.50 3.00 27.50 10.00 Maman Cochet, Pink 0.50 3.00 27.50 10.00 White Maman Cochet.... 0.50 3.C0 27.50 10.00 Mile. Franzisca Kruger .. 0.50 3.00 25.00 10.00 Safrano 0.!0 3.00 25.00 10.00 William R. Smith 0.50 3.50 30.00 10.00 Kaiserin Aug. Vic 0.50 3.50 30.00 10.00 Mme. Jenny Guillemot .. 0.50 3.50 30-00 12.00 Meteor 0.50 3.00 27.50 12.00 Rhea Reid 0.60 4.00 35.00 12.00 Jeanne d'Arc 0.50 3.50 30.00 12.00 Mrs.Taft 060 4.00 35.00 12.00 Dorothy Perkins 0.50 3.00 25.00 10.00 Phil'a Crimson Rambler. . 0.50 3.00 25.00 10.00 Tausendschon 0.50 3.00 25.00 10.00 Mary Washington 0.50 3.00 25.00 10.00 Marechal Niel 0.60 3.50 30.00 15.00 Missoula, Mont. An increase of more than 100 per cent over Easter sales of a year ago is noted by the R. & S. Flower Store. Prices were better, especially for pot- ted stock. Lily plants sold out and hyacinths and spireas also sold well. The supply of cut flowers was just sufficient to meet the demand. Tulips and jonquils were the poorest sellers. Lily of the valley and American Beau- ty roses went begging, an unusual oc- currence. Richmond and Killarney roses, violets, sweet peas and carna- tions were the best selling cut flowers. The stock was all cleaned up in fine shape and everybody reports a better trade than in 1912. NOTES. The R. & S. Flower Store reports that its Deer Lodge store cleaned up completely and by 9 p. m. Saturday didn't have anything left. The num- ber of lilies moved by this firm proves the wisdom of buying the best of bulbs. A large number of orders for Montana delivery was received from the East. F. X. Scully spent the week at the Deer Lodge store. Frank Cooney contemplates the building of a house 20x100 feet for the Select Stock for Spring The best lot of stock in this line we have ever seen. Every live florist and landscape man can make good use of the following subjects, and we are sure there is no better quality in the country: Azalea Mollis. 15 to ISio.. bushy and full of buds $ 3.50 per 10. $ 30.00 per 100 Ghent (Pontica). Named sorts, full of buds. 18 to 24-in 4.50 per 10. 40.00 per ICO Rhododendrons, 18 to 24-in., 8 to 12 buds, very line 7.50 per 10. 70.00 per 100 24 to30-in., 12 to 14 buds, very fine 10.C0 per 10. 90.00 per 100 30to36-in.. 14 to 16 buds, very fine 15.00 per 10, 125.00 per 100 24 in., seedlings, bushy, well budded plants 6.50 per 10, 60.00 per 100 Tree Roses, all hardy varieties, budded on straight stout stems 3.50 per 10. 30.00 per 100 Boxwood, a magnificent spring importation on hand, clean bright stock and grand values for the money. Pyramidal, 36-in. high, at $1.75 each; 42-in. high, at $2.25 each: 48-in. high, at $3.00 each; 54-in. high, at $4.00 each. Globe Form, perfect globes. 18 by 18 inches. $3.00 each. Bush Form, very broad, heavy plants. 12 in. high. $3.00 per 10, $25.00 per 100: 18-in. high. 50c each. $4.50 per 10; 24 in. high. $1.25 each. $10.00 per 10; 30 in. high. $1.50 each, very broad. 36-in. high, $2.00 each, very broad. Aristiloochioa Sipho, Dutchman's Pipe, heavy vines, 4-ft. top. $25.00 per 100. Hybrid Tea Roses, strong 2-yr„ field grown dormant plants— Betty, fine pink. $17.50 per 100; ..en. McArthur. Grus An Teplitz, Hermosa, Kaiserin Augusta, Victoria. La France, Mad. Jules Grolez (deep pink) Mamam Cochet. Mad. Caroline Testout, White Maman Cochet, at $15.00 per 100: Prince de Bulgarie. $17.50 per 100. NEW BABY RAMBLER ROSES, 2 yr.. field grown- Ema Teschendorf^ the best red yet introduced, more petals than the original Baby Rambler, a deeper, brighter red and does not fade. $4.00 per dozen, $30.00 per 100. Orleans, light Giranium red, opening to a bright rose color. Very free bloomer and compact shapely plant for pots, $2.50 ger dozen. $18.00 per 100. CLIMBING ROSES, 2 -yr.. field grown- Dorothy Perkins $12.00 per 100 Flower of Fairfield $20.00 per 100 FarcfUhar 25.00 per 100 Hiawatha 12.00 per 100 Tausendschon 15.00 per 100 Trier 12.00 per 100 Violet Blue lO.OOperlOO White Dorothy 12.00 per 100 Yellow Rambler 10.00 per 100 The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio growing of roses. Although Mr. Coo- ney is an amateur he feels very en- thusiastic over the prospects as there are no rose growers in this city. Chas. Dallman, proprietor of the Missoula Nursery Co., is putting in a strenuous time at his nursery, where he is swamped with spring orders. F. S. Birmingham, Ala. — The Elmwood greenhouses were badly damaged in a recent storm. KENTIAS. Joseph Heacock Go., Wyncote, Pa. See Price List of Last Week Mention the American Florist when writing <9'3- The American Florist. 689 Best Grafted Rose Stock Pink Killarney, White Killarney, Richmond, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Prince de Bulgarie and lady Hillingdon, $110.00 per 1,000; $100.00 per 1,000 in 5,000 lots; $97.50 per Kino in lo,< lots and $95. uo per I, in Hid, mm lots, F. O. B.Morton Grove, 111. Killarney Queen, $15.00 per 100; $120.00 per L000. BEST OWN ROOT STOCK White Killarney, Prince de Bulgarie, Melody, Lady Hillingdon and My Maryland, $6.00 per 1Q0, $55.00 per 1.C00. Richmond, z¥2 -inch. $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1,(00. The above is All select stock and a big bargain at prices quoted Best Chrysanthemum Cuttings 21/2-in. per 100 1000 Finest Two Yellow and Pink Commercial Varieties Now Grown. R. C. ner 2] i-in. per R. C. per YELLOW LOO 1000 100 " 1000 PINK 100 1000 Comoleta, $3.00 $25.00 $4.00 $35.00 Patty, $3.00 $25.00 $4.00 $35.00 Best Early Yellow, Blooms September 27. Beautiful Enchantress Pink, fine strong grower, (Sy2-m., per 100, $5.00). Chrysolora,$5.00 $40.00 $6.50 $60.00 Unaka, $4.oo. $35.00 $5.00 $45.00 Best Yellow Money Maker, blooms October 5 to 10. Earliest Pink, first week of October. per 1000 R C WHITE K0 Smith's Advance. .$2 50 $20 00 Best Early While October Frost. . . 2 50 20 00 Vir. Poehlmann . 3 00 25 00 Alice Byron 2 50 20 1 0 Timothy Eaton. ... 2 50 20 00 W. H. Chadwick. . 3 00 25 00 2H-in. per 100 $3 00 3 00 4 00 3 00 3 00 4 00 1000 $25 00 25 00 35 00 25 00 25 00 35 00 R C YELLOW 100 Golden Glow 3 00 Halhday 2 50 Col. Appleton 2 50 Major Bonnaffon. 2 50 Immense stock, sti " Yellow Eaton Golden Chadwick. 3 CO Best late yellow. per 1000 25 00 20 00 20 00 20 00 one of the best. 50 20 00 3 00 2^-in. per 100 4 00 3 00 3 00 3 00 27 50 4 00 1000 35 00 25 00 25 00 25 00 25 00 35 00 R. C.per PINK 100 1000 McNiece 2 50 20. 00 MaudDean 2 50 20 00 Dr. Enguehard . . . . 2 50 20 00 RED Schrimpton 2 50 BRONZE O. H.Kahn 4 00 5 00 2V41-in. per 100 10000 3 50 3 50 3 50 30 00 30 00 30 00 20 00 3 00 25 00 We can supplylargeauantities of the above POMPONS — Large stock, of the leading commercial varieties. 2^-in., per 100, $4.00 List of Varieties Upon Application. Poehlmann Bros. Co. Morton Grove, Illinois. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS 3-in. pots, strong, $4.00 per 100; 2!i-in. pots. $3.00 per 100; 2-in. pots, $2.00 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri, 3-in. pots. $3.00 per 100; 2V2-in. pots. $2.00 per 100. Daisies, yellow, 3-in. pots. $4.00 per 100.- Anthericum Variegatum, 4-in. pots. $1.00 per doz , 3-in. pots. 75c per doz. Smilax, 4-m. pots. $1 00 per doz. Ivy. hardy English, 3-in. pots.$4.C0 per 100; 4 in. pots, $1.00 per doz. Kentia Belmoreana, 3 leaves. $1.00 per doz. Swainsona Alba, 2^-in. pots $3.00 per 100. Rooted Cuttings of Fuchsias, 4 varieties: Fever- few, Little Gem; Ageratum, Artillery Plants, Parlor Ivy, $1.00 per iui. Myrtle, the real bridal Myrtle, 3-in. pots. $1.00 per doz: 4-in. pots. $1.50 per doz. ■ Moonvines, large flowering, white. 2H-in. pots, $3.00 per 100 Salvia, Bonfire, 2Va-m. pots, $3.00 per 100. Snapdragon, white and pink, 2Vrin pots. $3.00 100. C. EISELE, 1 lth and Westmoreland Streets PHILADELPHIA, PA. DAHLIAS Standard and New Cut Flower Varieties Lindhurst Farm Hammonton, N. J. SPRING-FLOWERING BULBS CALADIUMS With live center shoot Doz. 100 5- 7 inch $0.30 $1.81 7- 9 inch 50 3.5) 9-11 inch 85 6.U0 GLADIOLI First size bulbs 100 1000 America, pink $3.00 $25.00 Francis King, scarlet 2. 00 18.00 Light and White florists' mixture 1 75 16.00 C ANNAS Two to three-eye roots 100 1000 Chas. Henderson 2.10 18.00 Florence Vaughan 2.00 18 (.0 King Humbertin 6 00 TUBEROSES Dwarf Pearl 100 1000 First Size $1.00 S9.00 Second size 60 5 00 A. HENDERSON & CO., 352 N. Mich gan Avenue, CHICAGO SPECIALTIES Roses, from 3-inch pots. Carnations for fall delivery Chrysanthemums Smilax, Violets IN BEST VARIETIES. Prices low. Send for list. Wood Brothers. ■gS'Vffi1 Mention the American Florist when writing The New Double Marguerite MRS. F. SANDER h's a Kood sprinc and summei proposition and will keep you supplied with plenty of cut flowers at a time when all ofln-r Sowers are scarce. 2-in. pots $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 10OO. ELMER RAWLINGS, Wholesale Florist, OLEAN, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing G90 The American Florist. . Ipril u. Most Beautiful Stock of Pyramid Boxwood 2 ft $1-00 each iy2 to 3 ft 1.75 each 3 to 2% ft 2.50 each Zy2 to 4 ft 3.50 each 4 to 4r2 ft 4.50 each GlobeShape, 24-inch head 4.00 each Standard Stem, 24-inch head 4.00 each Bush Shape, 2 ft 4.50 each Gladiolus Augusta $2.00 per 100, 1st size; $17.50 per 1000 F£\ F^nn-iAn 1476 Summerdale Ave., • vr« rrcinzeil} Chicago, ill. ROOTED CUTTINGS Chrysalcra, $3 00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. 500 at 1000 rate. Also the follow- ing at$2. 00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000, cash: Yellow, Donatello, Appleton, Golden Wedding. Golden Glow, Yellow Bonua- fon, White Oct. Frost, Touset, White Eaton, Robinson, Roseire, Polly Rose, Buckbee, White Bonnaffon, Pink Engue- hard. All above Rooted Cuttings. Fine Heathy Stock. JOY FLORAL COMPANY, , NASHVILLE. TENN. ROOTED CUTTINGS. Per 100. Per 100 Verbenas $0.70 $6.00 Ageratums 60 5.00 Heliotrope, Daisies, Salvias.. 1.00 8.00 Feverfew, Petunias 1.25 10.00 Coleus 70 6.00 Alyssum, Double 1.00 8.00 Cash with orders. Express Paid. Write S. D. Brant, Clay Center, Bans. PANSIES Best Field Grown Plants. IN BUD AND BLOOM. Try these choice plants $1.25 per 100;- $10.00 per 1000. J. L. MORGAN PANSY GARDENS, Unionville, Lake Co., Ohio. flower Colors Use our COLOR CHART in describing them PRICE. SI.00 POSTPAID. 40,000 Grafted and Own Root Rose Plants Grafted Stock: Richmond. White Killarney, Pink Killarney, Kaiserin. 2'4-in pots. Price. $10 (K) per 100; $100 per 1000. Ready NOW. 3H inch pots, $15.00 per ICO: $145.00 per 1000. R. ;idy last of April. /"turn ftf\t\t CtAr L- • My Maryland, Pink Killarney, White Killarney, Richmond, V7WIl-I\UUl 91UUI . Kaiserin, Perles. 2'4-in. pots. Price $5.00 per 100; $45.50 per 1000. Ready in April. 3 in. pots. Price $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. Ready in May. CARNATION CUTTINGS: Price. $3.00 per 100. 2' 1000. •in. pots. $6.00 per BLOOMSBURG, PA, American Florist Co., 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO On April 12, 1913, THE BOSTON CO-OPERATIVE FLOWER MARKET Will hold an Exhibition of all kinds of commercial Flowers, Plants and Floral Designs. We expect this exhibition to excell all previous shows which we have held, and the premiums amounting to over eight hundred dollars, should induce strong competition. All flowers, plantsand designs should be staged and ready lor the Judges to pass on not later than 11 a. m. , positively. The exhibition will close at S p. m. \W. W. TAJUUBY, Secretary. Mention the American Florist when writing NOW is the time to make up your planting list of Chrysanthemums It is as easily done now as a few months later and you are more likely to secure the desired kinds than by delaying till planting time. Let us quote you on your requirements now, delivery to suit you. All the best commercial kinds. ELMER D. SMITH & CO., ADRIAN, MICH. *9*3- The American Florist. (J91 Joseph Heacock Company's Palms^ Ferns Home-Grown, Well Established, Strong and Healthy Kentia Belmoreana Pot Leaves In. hich. Each Doz. 2Hin. 4 8 to 10 $ 150 Sin. 6 to 7 18 50 6 00 6-in. 6to7 24 100 12 00 6-in. 6to7 26 125 15 00 6-in. 6to7 28 to 30 150 18 00 In. high. Each Doz. 6 to 7 34 to 36 2 50 30 00 6 to 7 40 to 45 4 00 48 00 Leaves In. high Each 6 to 7 42 to 48 5 00 6 to 7 48 to 54 6 00 6 to 7 5ft 8 00 6 to 7 6 to 7 ft 10 00 Cedar Tub Leaves 7in. 9-in. Cedar tub 9-in. 9-in. 9-in. 9-in. Cedar tub 7-in. 9in. 12-in. 12-in. Pot Kentia Forsteriana— Made up In. high Plants 4 4 4 4 Each Doz. 3< 2 50 30 00 40 to 42 4 00 48 00 WioM 12 50 66 to 72 15 00 Phoenix Roebelenii Each 5-in.. nicely characterized $1 00 6-in.. 18 to 20 in. spread 1 50 Cedar tub 7-in 7-in. pot, 9-in. tub. 12-in. tub. High Spread Each 18 in. 24 in $2 0C Cibotium Scheidei Spread Each 2 to 2H feet $2 00 4 feet 4 00 6 to 8 feet 8 00 We are growing all our Keutias above 6-inch size in neat Cedar Tubs, made especially for us, with electric wire hoops, and painted green. These tubs cost several times the price of pots, but we sell the plants at the same price as though grown in pots. The buyer has the advantage of receiving his plants without breakage of pots and in handsome tubs in which they have become well established, and in which they will continue to do better than in pots. When in Philadelphia Be Sure to Look Us Up We are easily reached— only 25 minutes from Reading Terminal, 12th and Market Streets, Philadelphia. We have fine train service — fifty trains each way every week day — so you can suit your convenience, both going and coming. Then you will see our Palms of all sizes, from 2V2-inch pots to 12-inch tubs. We are strong on Decorative Palms, in 7-inch, 9-inch and 12-inch tubs (made-up or single plants I , which we can supply in any quantity. All our Palms are home-grown (not an imported plant on the place), and well established in the tubs. They are strong and healthy. With increased glass devoted to our Palms, our stock is much larger than ever before and never in better condition JOSEPH HEACOCK CO., Wyncote, Pa. *%3S5? OUR NEW SCARLET CARNATION -*#l THE HERALD The only Scarlet to win First Prize best 100 Scarlet: Cincinnati, November 1911; St. Paul, November, 1912 and Cleveland, November, 1912. Rooted Cuttings ready now. $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. Other varieties also ready for Immediate Delivery: 1C0 1000 I 100 1000 I 100 10C0 Gloriosa, medium pink. $4.00 $35.00 Enchantress $3.00 $25.00 Scarlet Glow $3.00 $25.00 Benora, variegated 6.00 50.00 White Enchantress 3.00 26.00 Washington 3.00 25.00 Princess Charming 3.00 25.00 [ Victory 3.00 25.00 Rose Pink Enchantress 3.00 25.00 I Beacon 3.C0 25.00 I May Day, deep flesh ... 3.00 25.00 Very low prices on large lots. Send us your list for quotations. JANUARY CUTTINGS FROM SOIL. Strong healthy plants in the following varieties at $30.00 per 1000: Enchantress, White Enchantress, Rose Pink Enchantress, Beacon and Victory. CHICAGO CARNATION COMPANY, a. t. pyfer, Mgr. ^^Kt.81' Landscape Gardening A course for Gar- deners. Florists and Home-makers, taught by Prof. Craig and Prof. Beal of Cornell University. Progressive Florists recognize the growing importance of a knowl- edge of Landscape Art, Gardeners who un- derstand up - to - date methods and practice are in demand for the best positions. A knowledge of Landscape Gardening is indispensable to those who would have the pleasantest homes. 250 page Catalog free. Write today. The Home Correspondence School Dem. A. F., Springfield, Mass. PROF. CRAIG. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Good, Healthy, Strong Rooted Cuttings. Alice Bryon $15.00 per 1000 Doctor Enguehard 15.00 per 1000 GoldenGlow 15.00 per 1000 Jeanne Nonin 15.00 per 1000 Major B 15.00 per 1000 Maud Dean 15.00 per 1000 Virginia Poehlmann 15.00 per 1000 ^~ Write lor special prices on large quantities. 292 Fairmount Street, LOWELL, MASS. Shepards Garden Carnation Company, Mention the American Florist when writing 692 The American Florist. April 12, Index to Advertisers. Advance Co The. ... Ill Alpha Floral Co.... (,73 American Spawn Co (£4 American Wooden- ware MfgCo 704 AmlingECCo 667 Anderson S.A 676 Andorra Nurseries. . (>86 Angermueller G H. 668 Aphine Mfg Co.... 702 Archias Floral Co.. 676 ArchiasSeed Store. 679 Arnold A A 656 Aschmann Godfrey. 686 Atlanta Floral Co... 674 Auburndale Gold Fish Co 672 Bader Jno &Co.... (.77 Barrows H H & Son 682 Bassett&Washburn 658 683 Batavia GreenheCo 667 Baur Window Glass Co 698 Bayersdorler H 672 Beaven E A 672 Begerow's 676 BergerBros 668 Berning H G 668 BertermannBrosCo 674 Betscher C 680 Blackistone Z D... 676 Blair Robt. T 692 Bobbink & Atkins.. 6S6 BoddingtonAT .... 681 Bodger J & SonsCo. II Boland] B Co 676 Bolgiano J & Sons.. II Boston Co-operative Flower Market... 690 Bowe M A (.75 Bramley & Son (.76 Brant SD 690 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 678 Breitmeyer's J Sons. 674 Brown Alfred J Seed Co 678 BrunsHN II Buchbinder Bros... 701 Buckbee H W 676 Budlong] A 680 2nd special cover paye Burpee W A & Co.. 679 Caldwell theWoods- man Co 672 California Florists.. 676 California Seed Grow- ers Assn 678 Camp Conduit Co .. 704 Carbone Philip L... (76 Chicago Cam Co. I 667 691 Chicago Flower Growers Assn 663 Chicago Great Western R R 665 Chicago House Wrecking Co 702 Clark E B Seed Co. II Clark's Sons David. 673 675 Clay & Son 3rd special cover page Cleveland Cut Flower Co 675 Conard & Jones.... 684 Cooke Geo H 676 Cotsonas Geo & Co. 672 Cowee Arthur 682 Cowee W J 703 Coy H C Seed Co... 679 Craig Robt Co 687 CritcbellC E 669 Crawford V L 680 Cunningham Jos H. 687 Dahlborn JP 700 Dailledouze Bros... 684 Dammann & Co. . . . 679 Daniels & Fisher. . . 675 DardsChas 674 Deamud J B Co 665 Detroit Flower Pot Mfy 704 Dickinson Albert Co 679 Uietsch A & Co. 696 IV Diller Caskey & Keen 702 Dillon J L 690 Dorner F &Sons... 677 Dreer H A 684 685 700 704 Duerr Chas A 676 Dunlop John H 675 Dwelle - Kaiser Co The 698 EckhardtO R Co.. 664 Kdwards Fold Box. 692 Eisele C 689 Km mans Geo M 682 Erie Floral Co I Erne & Klingel 666 Eyres H G 675 Fish Henry Seed Co 679 Florists' Hail Assn. 702 Fottler. Fiske. Rawson Co II Franzen FO 690 Freeman Mrs J B... 676 Freeman & Sons S . 703 Froment HE 671 Galvin Thos F 67.5 Garland Geo M Co.. Ill Gasser J M Co 675 Geny Bros 676 Giblin & Co M14 Godineau R & M . . . 677 Goode & Reese Co.. 688 Gorbam & Chapline 701 Grand Rapids Flower Co 675 Guldemond MJ 680 Gude Bros 674 Guttman Flower Growers Co 671 Haisch 673 Haven Seed Co The 679 Heacock Jos Co .688 691 Heinl John & Son.. 673 Henderson A & Co. 689 Herr Albert M 680 Herrmann A 702 Hess & Swoboda . . 674 Hews A H & Co.... 704 Hilfinger Bros 704 Hitchings & Co 701 HoerberBros 662 Hoffmeister Flo Co. 669 Holm & Olson 673 Holton &HunkelCo 668 Home Cor School... 691 Hooker H M Co... 698 Hoopes J E & Co... 680 Horticultural Adver tiser 702 Hort. Trade Journal 692 HumfeldC 677 Igoe Bros 692 Illinois Metals Co.. 699 Illinois Pipe Mfg Co 702 Isbell S M & Co... II Jackson & Perkins . 686 Johnson J Oliver ... 679 Johnson WW & Son 680 Jones Percy 660 682 Joy Floral Co 690 Kasting W F Co ... 669 Keller Geo & Sons. 704 Keller's Sons. J B.. 676 Kellogg Geo M 676 Kennicott Bros 664 Kervan Co The 671 Kessler W A 671 Kift Robt 675 King Construct Co. 703 Klehm's Nurseries. 672 Kohr A F 704 Kramer I N &Son.. 701 KroeschellBrosCo. 700 Kruchten John 667 Kuehn C A 668 KuhlGeo A 683 Kyle & Foerster 667 LaCrosse Floral Co. 674 Lager & Hurrell.... I Lange A 673 Landreth Seed Co.. II Leborious J J 673 Leedle Floral Co... 688 Leistner Oscar 666 Leonard Seed Co... 679 Lindhurst Farm.... 689 Loechner& Co 678 Lutton. Wm H 692 McCallum Co 669 McConnell Alex.... 673 McCoy LW 676 McClunieGeo 676 McCullough's J M Sons Co 669 McDonald Bros ... 701 McHutchison& Co.. II McKellar Chas W.. 667 M. WINANDY CO.,Mfrs. Greenhouse builders and mannfftctnren of WINANDY'SNEW BENCH AND HEATING SYSTEM. Write for particulars. 6236 N. Lincoln St. CHICAGO Telephone Ravenswood 607. McKenna P& Son. 675 Mangel 673 Mann I >tto II Matthewson J E 676 May &CoLL 676 Meconi Paul 671 Meredith The Flow- er & Veg Co 656 1*0 688 Metropolitan Mate rial Co 701 Mette Henry 684 Meyer John C & Co. 672 Michigan Cut Flowr Exchange 672 Moninger J C Co... IV Last special cover page Moore. Hentz & Nasb ',71 Morehead Mfg Co... 702 Morgan Pansv (ids. .690 Mt Gilead Pottery Co 704 Muller Adolph 686 MunsonH 702 Murray Samuel 674 Myers Florist 676 Nat Flo B of Trade. 701 New England Nur- series 686 N Y Cut Flower Ex. 671 Niessen Leo Co .... 669 Oechslin Frank 687 Ostertag Bros .... 675 Paasche Air Brush Co (A3 Palmer W J & Son . 674 Park Floral Co.. 674 683 Patten & Co 682 Peacock DahliaFms 686 Pearson P 683 Pedrick Geo & Son. 679 Pelicano, Rossi & Co 674 Pennock-MeehanCo 671 Penn the Florist 674 Peters & Reed Poty 7f'4 Phillips Bros 676 Pierce F & Co 700 Pierson A N line).. 677 Pierson F R Co I Pieters & Wheeler Seed Co 678 Pillsbury I L 703 Pinkston Jas E (72 Podesta&Baldocchi 675 Poehlmann Bros Co 659 677 689 Pollworth C C Co I 668 675 Portland Flower Store 675 Pulverized Manure Co 702 QuakerCity Machine Works 703 Raedlein Basket Co (.72 Randall A L Co 667 Randolph & Mc Clements 70? Rawlings Elmer.... 689 Ready Reference... 693 Reed & Keller 701 Regan Ptg House . . 698 Reid Edw 669 Reinberg Geo 6S7 Rein berg Peter.. 661 687 Revere Rubber Co.. 655 Rice Bros 668 Rice Co., M 672 Richardson & Boyn- ton Co 699 RoDinsonJCSeed Co II Rock W L Co (.74 Rohnert Seed Col.. II Routzahn Seed Co . II Rusch G &Co 668 Saakes O C (.75 Saltford Flowr Shop 674 Scheel F F (.so Schiller, the Florist 676 Schillo Adam 703 Schlatter W & Son. (.92 Schling Max (.71 (.76 Schmidt J C 687 Scott John 677 SharpPartridge&Co (.98 Shepards Garden Cam Co (.91 Siebrecht George C 671 Situation & Wants.. '.57 Skidelsky S S & Co. 679 Smith A W & Co... (.75 SmithED&Co 690 Smith & Hemenway (,L7 Smith Henry 675 Smith Wm C (.68 Smith W&T Co... I Southern Illinois Coal Co 698 Sprague J H 672 Stearns Lumber Co. 703 Stoothoff H A Co... 702 Storrs & Harrison.. 688 Superior Machine & Boiler Works . . 697 Syracuse Pottery Co 704 Texas Seed & Floral Co 673 Thompson Car Co.. 687 Thorburn J M & Co (.79 TottyChasH 682 Trepel CC 670 VanKleef W & >'.ns ,,S'' Vaughan A L & Co. 664 Vaughan's Seed Store 1 683 672 677 703704 Vestals 676 Vick's Sons Jas (.79 Vincent R Jr I (.82 Virgin U J 676 Wagner Park Cons. 704 Walker F A & Co.. 676 WallaccFD IV Ward & Co. R M... II Weiland& Risch... 667 Welch Bros 669 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 679 Wietor Bros 660 667 Wilson RG 673 Winandy M & Co.. 692 Windier Wholesale Florist Co 668 WittboldGCo...673 (.87 Wittbold Henry. (.66 667 Wolfskill Bros & Morris Goldenson 675 Wood Bros 689 WredeH 679 Yokohama NursCo. II Young & Nugent... 673 7ech & Mann 667 Ziska los 667 GREENHOUSE GLAZING. Big jobs a specialty Prices on application ROBT. T. BLAIR, 122 E. Wood Ave., COLUMBUS, OHIO CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. Mention the American Florist when writing No loss if you mend your split carna- tions with Superior Carnation STAPLES 50c per 1000 postpaid. Wm. Schlatter & Son, BEFORE ~ """> AFTER 422 Main St., Springfield, Mass. Mention the American Florist when writing ALL Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Florists wishing **■ to do business with Europe should send for the "flortfcnltnral Advertiser" This is the British Trade Paper, being read weekly by all the horticultural trade; it is also taken by over 1000 of the best continental houses. Annual subscription, to cover cost of postage, 75c. As the H. A. is a purely trade medium, appli cantsshould, with the subscription, senda copy of their oatalog or other evidence that they belong to the nursery or seed trade. Money orders payable at Lowdham, Notts. Address Editors Of "H. A." Chilwell Nurseries, LOWDHAM, Notts, England Mention the American Florist when writing Model Extension Carnation Support Made with two or three circles. En- dorsed by all the Leading Carnation Growersasthe best support on market Pat. July 27. '97. May 17. '98 GALVANIZED WIRE ROSE STAKES. Write for prices before ordering elsewhere. Prompt jhipment guaranteed IGOE BROS. 266 N. 9th St. BROOKLYN. N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing Mention the American Florist when writing GET INTERESTED, MR. FLORIST, THIS IS FOR YOU! If you contemplate painting your house this year, it will be well for you to investigate the merits of My Special Greenhouse White Lead Paint which I use exclusively in the erection of the large ranges of glass that I erect on private estates and public parks. I have increased my plant to take care of the demands made upon me for this paint by florists in all parts of the country. The Lutton reputation for high class material is back of this product. Send for a sample free of cost and then you will send your order. We also furnish materials for the complete erection of modern Iron Frame Greenhouses. Some of the largest growers in the country will testify to this fact. WILLIAM B. LUTTON, West Side Avenue Station Jersey City, N. J. '9'3- The American Florist. 693 Ready Reference Section. 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. ALTERNANTHERAS Alteraantheras, 2%-in., $2 per 100. Jos. Cunningham, Delaware. 0. AMPELOPSIS AmpelopBls Veitchii, heavy, 1-year, 2 to 3 ft., strong, 50 for $2; 100, $3.25; Parcel Post, $20 per 1,000; 18 to 24 inches, 50 for $1.50; 100 for $2; Parcel Post, $15 per 1,000. Well rooted plants, tops cut to 6 inches for transplanting, $12 per 1,000. Samples, 25c allowed on pur- chase. Chas. Black, Higbtstown, N. J. ARAUCARIAS. Araucaria excelsa, 6-in., 4-5 tiers, $1 each; $12 per doz.; 7-in., 4-5 tiers, $1.50 each; $18 per doz. Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, I'lii' -ago. Araucaria excelsa, 5-iu.. $0 per doz.; $45 per 100. Holton & Hunkcl Co., Milwaukee. Wis. ASPARAGUS. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2-in., $2.50 per 100. Asparagus plumosus, 2-in., $3 per 100. Geo. M. Kiiunaus. Newtou. N. J. Asparagus plumosus. 2-in., $3 per 100; 3-in., $6 per 100; 4-in., $1.50 per doz. Sprengeri, 3-in., 75e per doz.; $5 per 100. The Geo. Witt- bold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. To make room in our houses we offer Plumosus Asparagus, extra fine, heavy plants, 3-in., $4 per 100. Sprengeri. 3-in., $3.50 per 100. Wng- ner Park Conservatories. Sidney, O. Asparagus plumosus, 3-in., $4 per 100; 2Vi- in., $3; 2-in., $2 per 100. Sprengeri, 3-in., $3 per lnO; 2V2-in.. $2. C. Eisele. 11th and West- moreland Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri, 2Mrin., $2 per 100; 300 for $5.00. C. Schmidt. Bristol, Pa. Asparagus plumosus, 2Vi-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Sprengeri, 2%-ln., $2.50 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Erie Floral Co., Erie, Pa. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri, 2^4-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. Asparagus plumosus, 2-in., $2 per 100: 3-in., $3 per 100. Elmer Rawlings, Olean, N. Y. ASTERS. ASTERS. ASTERS. ASTERS. QUEEN OF THE MARKET, white and pink. VICK'S EARLY BRANCHING, white, rose, lavender. VICK'S LATE BRANCHING, white, pink, lavender. Vv'e are booking orders for all the above. Queen of the Market, ready to ship at once. Strong seedlings, 40c per 100; $3 per 1,000. Transplanted seedlings, 50c per 100; $4 per 1,000. EDW. DOEGE COMPANY. 4344 N. Springiield Ave. Chicago, 111. THE SAWYER ASTERMDM— Eight years of strict selection places it on the mountain top of perfection, in color, size and profit. Price (cash with order), $8 oz. ; $4.50. V. oz.: trade pkg., 1,000 seeds (not mixed) $1. Colors: White, pink and lavender. Send for cuts and descrip- tlon. ALBERT A. SAWYER, Forest Park, 111. Asters, seedlings. 60c per 100; $5 per 1.000: transp.. $1 per 100; $7.50 per 1.000: 2 and 2L in.. $2 per 100; $17.50 per 1.000. Geo. A. Kubl. Pekin. 111. BAY TREES. Bay trees and box trees; all sizes. Write for special list. Julius Roehrs Co., Ruther- ford, N. .1. Bav trees. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St. , New York . Bay trees. Henrv A. Dreer, Inc., 714 Chest- nut St.. Philadelphia. BOXWOOD. Boxwood. For sizes and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. The Storrs & Ilarrison Co., Palnesville, O. Boxwoods, pyramid. 2 ft., $1 each; 2% to 3 ft., $1.75; 3 to 31/. ft., $2.50; 3Y2 to 4* ft., $3.50; 4 to 4V-! ft., $4.50. Globe shaped, 24- iin-li head, $4 each; Standard, 24-inch head, $4 each; bush shape, 2 ft., $4.50 each. F. O. Franzen, 147C Summerdale Ave., Chicago. Boxwoods. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 714 Chest- nut St.. Philadelphia. Boxwoods. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. BULBS. Gladioli. A good mixture, $1 per 100; $9 per 1,000. Choice Florists' mixture, white, light and pink, $1.75 per 100; $16 per 1.000. Pink Augusta, best forcing pink, $2.25 per 100; $20 per 1,000. Cash. 250 at 1,000 rates. Also America, Augusta. Francis King. Mme. Mone- ret, Klondyke, George Paul. etc. Send for price list. STEVEN'S GLADIOLI CO., Sagi- naw. W. S., Mich. AMERICA GLADIOLUS PLANTING STOCK; Parcel Post. America, No. 3, 1 to lJ/4 inch, $10 per l.OOO; No. 4, % to 1 inch. $8 per 1,000; No. 5, % to % inch. $5 per 1,000; No. 6, y± to 1 ■'■ inch, $3 per 1,000. Other sizes if wanted. CURRIER BULB CO., Seabright. Calif. Bulblets, America, 75c per qt. Independence, 30c qt.; $2 peck. Meadowvale. 60c qt. Blue Mixture, GOe qt. Mme. Moneret, 25e qt. Kun- derdi Glory. 1st size bulbs, $4 per 100. Cham- bpiiin & Gage, So. Natick, Mass. Bulbs, Lilium multiflorum, L. giganteum. For prices, see advertisement on second cover page. Ralph M. Ward & Co., 71 Murray St., New York. • Bulbs, tuberous begonias, gladiolus, gloxinias, fancy leaved Caladiums, cannas, dahlias, etc. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 714 Chestnut St., Phila- delphia. Bulbs, bedding hyacinths, white, red and blue. $1.60 per 100; $15 per 1,000. James Vick's Son s , Rochester, N. Y. Gladiolus "Peace," large blooming bulbs, $2 per doz.; $100 per 1,000. "War," large bloom- ing bulbs, $1.50 each; $15 per doz. Arthur Cowee, Meadowvale Farms, Berlin, N. Y. Bulbs, caladiums, gladioli, cannas. tuberoses. For prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. A. Henderson & Co. , 352 N. Michigan Are.. Chicago. Bulbs. For varieties and prices see adver- tisements elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Bulbs, begonias, hyacinths, tulips. Narcissus, etc. M. J. Guldemond, Lisse. Holland. Fisher's Purity Freesia bulbs, if in the mar- ket for summer delivery get our prices before buying. Currie Bulb Co., Seabright, Calif. Bulbs. S. S. Skidelsky & Co., 1215 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia. Bulbs. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. Bulbs of all kinds. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 33 Barclay St., New York. Bulbs. Arthur T. Boddington, 342 W, 14th St.. New York. Bulbs of all kinds James Vick's Sons. Rochester, N. Y. . CALLAS. GODFREY CALLAS. 2%-in., $4.00 per 100. CONARD & JONES CO.. WEST GROVE. PENNSYLVANIA. CANNAS. Cannas. Fine dormant 2 to 3 eye bulbs. Cin- nabar and mixed, 75c per 100. Sec. Chabanne. SI per 100. Pros. Cleveland. Paul Marquant. $1.50 per 100. Pennsvlvania, C. F. Read. $2.50 per 100. Papa Nardv $4 per 100. WAGNER PARK CONSERVATORIES, Sidney, Ohio. Cannas. For varieties and prices see ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. IMPROVED CANNAS. "There can be no question that could the florists see these cannas, they would be in every collection in the country." — John Welsh Young, referring to CONARD & JONES' CAN- NAS. Mrs. Alfred F. Conard, pink $35.00 per 100 Beacon, red 20.00 per 100 Gladloflora, variegated 15.00 per 100 Meteor, red 25.00 per 100 Rosea gigantea, pink 25.00 per 100 Wm. Saunders, red, bronze leaf.. 10.00 per 100 Mt. Blanc, near white 10.00 per 100 Kale F. Deemer, yellow 35.00 per 100 F. o. b. at headquarters for improved cannas. Write for complete list to THE CONARD & JONES CO., WEST GROVE, PENNSYLVANIA. Cannas. best named varieties. F. F. Scheel, Shermerville. 111. Cannas, ready to pot, delivery now or later. 1 1.. retire Vnughan. ('has. Henderson. Egandale. $2.50 per 100. Pennsylavma, Louisiana, large flowered, $3 per 100. P. Pearson, 5732 Gunni- son St., Chicago. Cannas, mixed, $9 per 1,000; named vars., $15 per 1,000. V. L. Crawford, Meridian, Miss. * CAPE JASMINES. Cape Jasmine. Remember you will get your orders filled if you order buds from The Texas Coast Jasmine Farms. Watch for our large ad. later. R. W. Woodward, Mgr., Alvin, Texas. CARNATIONS. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. 150,000 in the following varieties ready for immediate deliveries: Per 100 Per 1.000 The Herald, scarlet $12.00 $100.00 Gloriosa. medium pink 4.00 35.00 White Wonder, pure white 3.00 25.00 White Enchantress 2.00 20.00 White Perfection 3.00 25.00 Enchantress, flesh pink 3.00 25.00 Princess Charming, flesh pink... 3.00 25.00 May day, deep flesh 3.00 25.00 Rose Pink Enchantress 3.00 25.00 Washington, dark pink 3.00 25.00 (Sport of Enchantress) Victory, scarlet 3.00 25.00 Scarlet Glow, scarlet 3.00 25.00 Bonflre, scarlet 3.00 25.00 Beacon, scarlet 3.00 25.00 C]Hl \-in. pots, $2 per 100. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Coleus. 10 vars., 2 Vt -in.. $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Coleus. Verschaffeltii and G. Bedder, 60c per 100. The Erie Floral Co.. Erie, Pa. CYCLAMEN. CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM, finest strain in existence, including GLORY OF WANDSBEK, finest salmoneum, orchid flowering. Rococo; strong transplanted seedlings, $3.00 100; $25.00 1,000. Cash, please. Rober & Radke. Maywood, 111. Cyclamen giganteum. choicest mixture. 3-in., $5 per i00. Cash. John Bauscher, Frecport, 111. DAHLIAS. Dahlias, 100,000 field-elumps; ion varieties of cream. Get list. Benj. Connell, Florist, Merchantville, X. J. Dahlias, standard ami new cut flower vari- eties. Lindhurst Farm. Tliunmoiitun, N. J. daisies. *~ Daisies, yellow. Sin.. •( per 100. C Eisele, 11th and Westinorelauil Sts.. riiilniU-lphia. DRACAENAS. Dracaena, Lindeni and Massnngeana, 5-iri., 75c each; $8 per doz.; 6-in., $1.25 each; $12 per doz. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Dracaena indivisa, 2 in.. 50c per do/,.: $3 per 100; 3-in., 75c per doz.; $"> per 100; 4-in.. $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100; 5-in., $3 per doz.; $20 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buck- ingham Place, Chicago. Dracaena Ind.. fine stock, big plants, 3-in., $5; 4-in., $8; 5-in.. $15 per 100; 6-in., 25c each. Cash. J. W. Miller,_Shiremanstown, Pa. Draca?uas. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 714 Cbest- nut St., Philadelphia. Dracaena indivisa, fine large 3-in., $5 per 100; 4-iu., $8 per 100. Cash. John Bauscher, Free- port. 111. Dracaena Massangeaua, 6-in., $1 to $1.75 each. l'«irllllli:i)II] UntS, - in. pots at $3 per 100; $27.50 per 1,000. except where noted; Beaute Poitevine, Marquis de Cas- tellane, S. A. Nutt. Jean Vlaud, La Favorite. A. Ricard, Mme. Landry, Mrs. E. G. Hill. Heteranthe, M. .Taulin, Red Wing (6c each). Our new catalog of everything you need mailed upon application. Write for it today. THE GOOD & REESE CO.. Largest Rose Growers in the World. Box 18. ._ Springfield, Ohio. Geraniums, strong, stocky plants in bud and bloom, S. A. Nutt. Ricard. Beaute Poitevine, White Buchner, 4-in., 7c; .SV^-in.. Go; 2^-ln., 21/£e ; good stock, guaranteed. Cash with or- der. Gus. Schlegel. Olney, 111. ^ 5,000 Nutt 2,000 La Favorite, 2' , in., extra strong cool grown stock, ready for SMrin. or 4-in. pots, would make fine stock for Memorial Day. Sample on request, $2 per 100; $18 per 1,000, properly packed. Cash please. D. E. A'lsit. .1 arm-si own, nliin. Geraniums, Mine. Salleroi. 2-in., $2 per loO: ■Sis per 1,000. Oilier varieties all sold till end of April. Rober & Radke. Maywood. III. GERANIUMS. Rooted Cuttings Ready Apr. 15 to 20. Per 100 Per 1,000 10,000 Nutt and other reds $1.50 $14.00 L'..»'> Salmon and pink 1.75 16.00 All pot stock ready. L'C.-inch— Reds 3.00 25.00 Pink, Salmon and White 3.50 30.00 3 inch— Reds 4.50 40.00 Pink, Salmon and White 5.00 45.00 4-inch— Reds ~7.00 65.00 Pink. Salmon and White 8.00 75.00 These are special prices for cash. Satisfac- tion guaranteed and good only for orders re- ceived by April 10. GEO. A. KUHL, PEKIN, ILL. NEW AMERICAN BEAUTY. FOR THE FIRST TIME WE ARE OFFER- ING THIS WONDERFUL NEW GERANIUM TO OCR MANY CUSTOMERS. WRITE FOR COLORED CUT AND PRICES ON LARGE LOTS. 2%-IN. POTS, 50c EACH; $5 PER DOZ. CASH. JOHN BAUSCHER, 104 CHICAGO ST. FREEPORT, ILL. 50.000 S. A. NUTT. FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY. Extra strong top cuttings, well rooted, $10 per 1,000. THE W. T._BUCKLEY_CO.,_Springfield,_IlI. Geraniums, 1,000 4-in. pot grown plants. Nutt. Landry, Ricard, Viand. $65 for 1,000: or in lots of 100. $8. 1'. Pearson. 5732 Gunnesson St.. Chicago. Geraniums, 2-in.. strong, sturdy plants, $20 per 1,000, Cash wiih order. M. ('. Gunter- berg. 82 East Randolph St., Chicago. Geraniums. Nutt. Buchner, Ricard. Perkins. Poitevine, ,2-in.. $2 per 100; 3-in., $5. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Geranium Scarlet Bedder, $1.50 per ten; $12. 50 per 100; $100 per 1,000. Elmer D. Smith ft Co., Adrian, Mich. Mrs. Layal (pansy geranium) 2%-in., 85c per doz. ; $6 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Geraniums, S. A. Nutt, and 4 others. 3-in., $4 per 100; 2U-in., $3. Jos H. Cunningham. Delaware, O. ' ^^ Geraniums, May 5 and after, $10 per 1,000 for Nutt and Poitevine; $12.50 for Rieard. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Geraniums, 2-in., $2 per 100; $18.50 per 1,000; 3-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Geraniums. Nutt, 2y2-in., $2.50 per 100. Erie Floral Co., R. F. D. No. 2, Erie, Pa. Geraniums, Mme. Salleroi, 2^-in., $2.50 per 100. Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. GREENS. Greens of all kinds. For prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Michigan Cut- Flower Exchange, 38-40 Broadway, Detroit. Mich. Bronze galax, $5 per case; 5 or more cases. $4.50 per case. C. E. Critchell, 34 E. Third Ave., Cincinnati, O. Magnolia leaves, cycas leaves, American oak sprays, ruscus. Oscar Leistner, 17 N. Frank- lin St., Chicago. Greens, fresh cut evergreens and mosses; dec- orating material. The Kervan Co., 119 W. 28th St.. New York. Wild smilax, 16 cubic feet cases, $3 per case. Caldwell The Woodsman Co., Evergreen, Ala. Fancy ferns, $1.50 per 1,000. Robert "Groves, Adams. Mass. Wild Smilax. Jas. E. Pinkston, Louisville, Ala. Southern wild smilax and natural and per- petuated roses. E. A. Beavan, Evergreen, Ala. HYDRANGEAS. Hydrangeas. 50c, 75c aiwl $1. Hardy hydran- geas, tour year plants. 50c each; $5 per doz. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin. 111. Hydrangea Otaksa, field-grown, 3 to 10 shoots, 10c to 35c. The Erie Floral Co., Erie. Pa. Hydrangeas Otaksa, 2^-in., 3c. Rober & Radke. Maywood. 111. IVIES. English ivy, 4 ft.. 4-in. pots, $15 per 100; 1'.. in., $20. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, X." J. Ivy. English. 3-in., $t per 100. C. Eisele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Philadelphia. English ivy, R. C, 75c per 100; prepaid. Chas. Frost, Kenilworth, N. J. LILY OF THE VALLEY. To Import. Lily of the valley, largest grower and ex- porter. E. Neubert, Wandsbek, nr. Hamburg, Germany. __ Lily of the valley pips. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About it. 19*3- The American Florist. 695 From Storage. Lily of the valley, cold storage for Christmas forcing, eases of 250 pips, $5; 500. $0.50; 1.000, ¥18. F. 11. Pierson Co., Tarry town-on-HiKlsou, N. Y. Lily of the valley. Grow Bruns' celebrated Chicago Market, the finest forcing valley in America, $18 per 1,000; $9.50 per 500; $5 per 1150; Hurists* Mnm-v Maker, $10 per 1,000; $8.50 per 500; $4.50 per 250. II. N. Bruns. 3032-3042 W. Martison St.. Chicago. MANETTI. ENGLISH MANETTI STOCKS. A bargain, to close out surplus quick. Well rooted, care- fully regraded and everything undersized or not up to strictly first quality discarded. It pays to buy regraded, repacked stocks. We offer 5-8 nun grade at $12 per single thousand; five thousand or more at $10 per thousand. 3-5 nun grade, $8 per thousand; $65 per ten thou- sand, to close them up quickly. Orders can be filled the same day we get them. Wire and say whether t<> ship by freight or express. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, New York. MARGUERITES. Marguerites, Sanders, 3-in., 5c; 4 l_.-in., 10c. Large flowering and California, siugle, 2-in., 2c; 8-ln., 4c; 41 ■ in., 8c. Mostly budded, it. r & Ra'dke, Maywood, 111. New double marguerite Mrs. F. Sander, large yellow winter-flowering, and Queen Alexandra, 2H-in.. $2 per 100. Cash. John Bauscher, Freeport, 111. Marguerites, Mrs. P. Sander. 00c per doz. ; $4.50 per 100. Queen Alexandra, 60c per doz.; $3.50 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chi- cago and New York. MOSS. Sphagnum moss. 1 bale, $3.80; 5 bales. $3.60 each; 10 bales. $3.40 each; 25 bales. $3.20 each. Live moss, $1.25 per bbl. Rotted peat, 60c per sack. J. II. Sprague. Barnegat, N. J. Green sheet moss, 1 bale (5 bundles) $1.25; 5 bales (25 bundles). $6. Geo. H. Angermueller, 1324 Pine St., St. Louis. Mo. __ Sphagnum Moss, 10 burlap bales. $13.50; 10 wired bales (large), $11. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago. Moss, surplus of 12 barrel bale New Jersey moss, delivered anywhere in Chicago, $5 per bale, 2 or more bales. $4.75 per bale. Klehm's Nurseries. Arlington Heights, 111. Live Sphagnum moss, only in barrels, $2 per bbl. The C. W. Brownell Co., Walden, N. Y. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Mushroom spawn, Lambert's Pvire Culture, American Spawn Co. , St. Paul, Minn. NURSERY STOCK. Nursery stock. Storrs & Harrison Co., Paines- ville. 0. Nursery stock, large trees, oaks, maples, pines and hemlocks. Andorra Nurseries, Chestnut Hill. Philadelphia. Nursery stock, vines and climbers, autumn bulbs, roots, conifers, pines. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. Nursery stock, fruit and ornamental trees, shrubs, evergreens and small fruits. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. Nursery stock, evergreens, herbaceous peren- nials and deciduous trees, shrubs, roses and vines. The New England Nurseries Co., Bed- ford, Mass. Evergreen hedges and hardy phlox. Adolf Mullet. Norristown, Pa. Nursery stock. W. Van Kleef & Sons, Bos- koop, Holland. ORANGES. ORANGE OTAHEITE. From 2"i-in. pots. $3 per 100: $27.50 per 1,000. Our catalog of everything you need mailed on application. Write for it today. THE GOOD & REESE CO.. Largest Rose Growers in the World. Bot 18, Springfield. Ohio. ORCHIDS. Orchids of all kinds. Lager & Hurrell. Sum- mit. N. J. Osmundine (Osmunila fihre or orchid peat.) The C. W. Brownell Co.. Walden. N. Y. PALMS. Palms, Kentia Forsteriana and Belmoreana. all sizes from 4-in. to 12-in. tubs. 35c to $15 per plant. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Palms, John Scott. Rutland Road and E. 45th St.. Brooklyn. N. V. Palms. Henrv A. Dreer, Inc., 714 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia. Palms. For sizes and prices see advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. The Geo. Witt- bold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Palms. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Joseph Hea- cock. Wyncote, Pa. Kentia Belmoreana, 3 leaves, $1 per doz. C. Kisile. lltli and Westmoreland Sts., Philadel phla. Palms. McIIutchisou & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. PANDANUS. ___ Pandanus Veitehii. 3-in.. 35c each; $4.20 per doz.: extra strong plants, $1.50, $2 and s:: each. 'III.- Geo. Wlttbold Co., T.;7 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Pandanus. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 714 Chest- nut St.. Philadelphia. PANSIES Pansies. 60,000 large stocky in 0 Sizes. G R E E N H O U S E H E A T I N G SUPERIOR MACHINE AND BOILER WORKS 846-848 West Superior Street, CHICAGO, ILL. King: Construction Co.'s New Work. The King Construction Co., North Tonawanda, N. Y.. announces that through its Philadelphia, Pa., rep- resentative, C. H. Twinn, orders for the following greenhouse construction have been recently entered : Morton, Pa. — Frame greenhouse. 20x CO feet, will be erected complete with heating for John W. White, whose orig- inal establishment built two years ago was also furnished by this company. Moorestown, N. J. — Semi-iron or pipe frame greenhouse, 32x100 feet, will be erected for Louis Feun. who has recently been with Walter P. Stokes, seedsman, who has a large range of King houses. Colgate, lid.— J. S. Merritt will build a King iron frame greenhouse 32x150 feet. Baltimore, lid. — Lehr Brothers will build a King Hat rafter iron frame greenhouse, 00x225 feet. Fullerton, lid. — Schroeder Brothers will build a King iron frame green- bouse. 42x200 feet. Doylestown. Pa. — John Andre will build a King semi-iron or pipe frame house. 35x175 feet. This is to be at- tached to a King house built by Mr. Andre two years ago. IT MAKES NO DIFFERENCE TO A "RED DEVIL" What grade of glass is to be cut. This "RED DEVIL" will cut it. No. 024 ^Jt^jtL-wLT Glass Cutter The original "RED DEVIL," the one tool the glaziers know and use. It never had an equal and we doubt if it ever will. Millions have been sold. It is known throughout the world as the cutter supreme. It is sold everywhere and used every- where. You use it for your greenhouse glass? No Well, send us three 2c stamps and we shall send you ONE free sample. All we ask is that you try it. SMITH &HEMENWAY CO., 150 Chambers St., N. Y. Sum kii.v. Cm if. The San Joaquin Floral Co.'s store has been closed as a result of attachment proceedings by creditors. Members Of the firm say the embarrassment is temporary and that they will resume business. Boston. Mass. — The Boston Florists' Club has been formed and the follow- ing officers elected : Henry Penn, president; Henry Comley, vice-presi- dent; B. H. Green, secretary; Julius /.inn, treasurer. (398 The American Florist. April 12, W. M. WOOD, President. W. A. JEPSON, VIce-Pres. and Gen'l Mgr. H. J. POTTER, Treasurer. Southern Illinois Goal & Coke Company Oak Ridge Possum Ridge OUR TWIN SPECIALTIES. iHSor F" 9^h . ffjm0 itffl. Br 5 V"~ > r Jra Sab- WT,- .■*, ,- ~*^M . W ■ ^K j *- . . ■ ^* ^C^ l^jjljB BP \, M ^ _^- ^^^^^^^^^^vWm It* "■" ^*^'~ H HfcjjL* ^ JB From the Heart of the Famous Carterville and Franklin County Field. AN IDEAL FUEL FOR FLORISTS. Write us or Phone us for Prices. Capacity One Million Tons Annually. MAIN OFFICE: People's Gas Building, Chicago. W. J. SMITH, W. C. TAYLOR, Assistant Sales Manager, S. W. Sales Agent, Central Chicago, 111. National Bank Building, St. Louis, Mo. W. G. WEIGLE, Chicago Representative. Phone, Randolph 3916-3917. Greenhouse Glass Superior Quality and Right Prices Let Us Quote You. We Can Save You Money. Baur Window Glass Co,, EATOrwr, IND. Canton, O. TOWN ESCAPES FLOOD. Ideal weather up to noon Easter Sunday served to increase the volume of business far ahead of last year. However the rain began at noon and kept it up for three days. Fortunately Canton escaped damage by the flood. Massillon, eight miles distant, suffered a big loss. As an appreciation of the good work done by the young ladies who sold flowers for the flood victims, they were banqueted April 3 at the Courtland hotel by Mrs. Charles Brown, assisted by Mrs. M. C. Barber, a sister of the late Mrs. Wm. McKinley. • The Brown Floral Co., for the relief of the flood sufferers, on Saturday, March 29, donated its entire two days' cut of carnations to the flower mis- sion. Three hundred dollars was real- ized from this sale. Dixon, III. — C. H. Fallstrom. pro- prietor of the Dixon Flower Shop, and Louis Knicl, superintendent of C. L. Baird's greenhouses, have bought the Long Flower business. The two es- tablishments will be consolidated un- der the name of the Dixon Flower Shop. Mr. Fallstrom will have charge of the store and Mr. Knicl of the greenhouses. Attention! Glass Buyers!! GREENHOUSE GLASS You will save money if you obtain our prices before you buy Quality A No. 1. Prompt shipments. Hooker's Greenhouse White Paint The most durable White Paint for this purpose. KEYSTONA FLAT WHITE PAINT -The Paint That Stays White H. M. HOOKER COMPANY, WHOLESALE GLASS, PAINTS AND PUTTY Long Distance Phone 65 1 -659 West Washington Boulevard, rkirann Monroe 4994. Near Des Plalnes St. V>lIH*ajJV Auto. 32107. GLASS We are leaders. Large stock, good prices. SHARP, PARTRIDfiE & CO. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. The Regan Printing House LARGE RUNS OF CATALOGUES OUR SPECIALTY WRITE FOR PRICES. 527 Plymouth Place, CHICAGO WE ARE SPECIALISTS IN Greenhouse Glass Paints & Putty BUFFALO WHITE (Semi-Paste) Most Perfect White Paint Made. Be sure to get our estimates. the DWELLE-KAISER co. 338-342 Ellicott St., BUFFALO, N. Y. Branch Offices: 80 N. Allen Street, ■ • Albany, N. Y. Cutler Building, • • Rochester, N. Y 20 State Street. .... Erie. Pa '9*~ The American Florist. 699 Richardson GreenhouseBoilers HOT WATER AND STEAM Round -- Side Feed --End Feed Sixty Sizes. All Capacities THE MOST SATISFACTORY BOILERS EVER PRODUCED Guaranteed Ratings Economy Ease of Management Send for Catalogue and Prices Established 1837. Richardson & Boy ntonCo. MANUFACTURERS 31 West 31st St. : : : NEW YORK 171-173 West Lake St. 51 Portland St. CHICAGO BOSTON 1342 Arch St., PHILADELPHIA You Can Use The Anti-Klog "The Sprayer of Many Uses" in the Greenhouse for shading the glass— for killing plant pests— and for whitewashing. It's the one sure way of getting Greenhouse profits. Sold by dealers and seed stores everywhere. Send for FREE Book. Illinois Metals Company, ^EcK"' Western Representatives: McDONALD SALES CO., San Francisco, Calif. 700 The American Florist. April 12, The Florists' Savings Bank You Can Save 50 per cent of Your Coal Bill The Hontsch Boiler at the International Flower Show will show you how J. P. DSHLBORN GENERAL AGENT FOR U. S. A. Grand Central Palace : NEW YORK CITY Wichita, Kans. WEATHER A DRAWBACK. Earliness of date was not the only unique point concerning Easter, 1913. The early date had its advantage in that there was a plentiful supply of good flowers, bulb stock especially, and a decided drawback in the absence of favorable and inspiring spring weather which has so much to do with the buy- ing mood of the public. Weather con- ditions all week were none too good, with a change for the worse Thursday. Friday was raw and altogether bad. The temperature Saturday was such special wrapping was not necessary, but it lacked much of being a genial spring day. Sunday morning threat- ened rain and the wind increased in velocity until by mid-afternoon it blew 60 miles an hour for a short time. Under such conditions the fact that the total business for four days was almost as large as that of last year, when weather conditions were much more favorable, is an agreeable sur- prise to the florists. In cut flowers there was the usual call for roses, car- nations, lilies and violets. Bulbous stock sold well, especially single and double daffodils and Murillo tulips. Prices on all lines were about as here- tofore. The plant trade was good, lilies leading, of course, and pans of hya- cinths, daffodils and tulips moving well. Moderately low-priced made-up baskets of plants sold well. Larger ones were slower. There were some fine azaleas and spireas on the market, but they found a much poorer sale than here- tofore. Hydrangeas and rambler roses shared the same fate. Taken alto- gether it was a strenuous proposition and everybody is glad it is over. There promises to be more spring stock than ever this season. W. H. C. Wilijamsport, Pa. — Local florists report a record breaking Easter in the sale of plants and cut flowers. Wamham, Mass. — Gov. Eugene N. Foss and Herbert W. Rawson are parties to two suits brought in Sulfolk superior court. In one Mr. Rawson, as administrator of the estate of War- ren W. Rawson, deceased, is suing Gov. Foss to recover $627.30 for lily bulbs furnished in 1907 and 1908. In the other the governor asks $1,000 damages, alleging the bulbs were of poor quality. Mr. Foss lost the case once by default but appealed. He pur- chased the estate of Chas. V. Whitten after Mr. Whitten's death and entered the commercial lily field. You get Up tO-date piping systems and High Grade boilers when you deal with Kroeschell We pay no commissions to agents or dealers— our boiler is sold direct from factory to user, which eliminates an unnecessary middleman's profit. Read What the Users Say Has the Highest Standard of Heating Values Immense Self-Cleanine Heating Surface — Longest Fire Travel— Perfect Combustion- Free Circulation —Thin Waterways — Guar- anteed Working Capacities — Safety — Dura- bility— Efticii'iicv and Economy, Kroeschell Heats Large Office Building. Enclosed please find another order for No. 9 Kroeschell Boiler. This boiler is for a new office building. In reference to the twoNo.3 boilers which you furnished for three buildings last year, will say that we are getting ex- cellent results. The No. 13 is doing duty in a six-story building with 208 radiators and the owner is so well pleased with it that he has ordered a No. 10 Kroeschell for another building which he is erecting, also ordered another No. 11 Kroeschell. Leek & Co., Vancouver, B. C. SEND FOR OUR CATALOGUE-DO IT TODAY. KROESCHELL BROS. CO., 452 West Erie Street CHICAGO, ILL. A STIC A /eenl|o_useqlazinj ,x USE IT NOW. F.O. PIERCE CO. 12 W. BROADWAY NEW YORK Mastica is elastic and tenacious, a'dmits of expan- sion and contraction. Putty becomes hard and brittle. Broken glass easily removed without breaking of other glass, as occurs with hard putty. Lasts loncer than putty. Easy to apply. Jreer's Peerlessi Glazing Points For Greenhouses Drive easy and true, because both bevels are on the same ■ide. Can't twist and break the glass in driving. Galvan* Ized and will not rust, rights or lefts. The Peerless Glazing Poir. Is patented. No others like It. Order from your dealer/ or direct from us. 1000,75c. postpaid. ( Samples free. HENRY A. DREER.I 714 Chestnut Street/ Philt>int The Early Advertisement Gets There. '9'3- The American Florist. 701 How It Looks to a Nan Up a Tree AST week, I ran up to Rowayton Greenhouses at Rowayton, Conn. Mr. Sefton, our president, sent me up with instructions to get a photo of the en- tire range of seven Hitchings iron frame houses. It sounds easy enough; but the only way possible to see it all was to climb up a tree. This is how it looked. Those five small houses We built several years ago. Then another firm's price was lower for a big house and they got the order. It was not satisfactory. We got the next order. It was for those two big 55 foot ones, 460 feet long. Only two columns, compress truss fram- ing, Z-bar eave plate, our cypress benches. To a man up a tree, it looks to me as if there in these new houses was about as conclusive a bit of evidence as any man would want that our company builds superior houses and deals squarely and fairly. It's" the opinion of the man who comes back with another order, that counts. It's the firm that has no comebacks on the work they do, that's worth counting. You can count on counting on Hitchings & Company. Our catalog tells all about these big houses. Hitchin New York Office, 1170 Broadway. Qtnpany" Philadelphia Office, Penna. Bldg., 15th S Chestnut Sts. METROPOLITAN ATERIAL CO. PATENTED Greenhouse Boilers and Construction Material Please send for catalogand prices. 1394-1412 Metropolitan Ave, BROOKLYN, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing BUCHBINDER FLORISTS' REFRIGERATORS Write to Dept. C3 tor Catalog. BUCHBINDER BROS. MANUFACTURERS 518 Milwaukee Ave ., - Chicago, 111. Mention the American Florist when writing The Early Advertisement Gets There. 1\0 not let the accounts owing you re- " main longer unpaid. Send them to us at once. We are prompt, energetic and reasonable, and can reach any point in the United States and Canada. National Florists' Board of Trade 56 PINE STREET NEW YORK PRINTING Letterheads, Envelopes. Billheads. Statements Cards and Special Shipping Labels, also Seed Envelopes. Plate Making and Color Work. Gorham & Ghapline Printer? 542 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing REED & KELLER, 122 W. 25th St, NEW YORK. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work, and Novelitles, and are dealers in Glass- ware, Pottery, Decorative Greens and all Florists' Requisites. Iron Reservoir Vases AND Lawn Settees Manufactured by Mcdonald BROS., COLUMBUS, O. The largest manu- facturers of these goods in America. Send for catalogues. Mention the American Florist when writxng Kramer's Pot Bangers For sale by Wholesale Seedsmen, Florists and Supply Dealers. Price. $1.00 per dozen by express. Sample dozen by mail, $1.25. I. I. KRAMER 4 SON, Cidar Rapids. II. Mention the American Flori3t when writing 702 The American Florist. April 12, Where There Is Condensation -there is need for a Morehead Steam Trap Condensation in steam lines is akin to matter out of place — means wasted energy. If your lines are sluggish — if your houses are not of uniform tempera- ture, write us. We guarantee to drain your lines perfectly — return the pure, hot condensation to your boiler without pump or injector or make no charge for the trial. Obey that impulse — write now. Send for "Book on Comdensatlon." Morehead Manufacturing Co., Dept, »N," DETROIT, MICHIGAN -Stocks Carried Wichita. Kan. New Orleani.La Philadelphia Birmingham, Ala. Memphla, Teno. Los Ancelei Chatham. Ontario San Francisco Bargains For Florists Big snaps in Boiler Tubes and Pipe. We offer 50,000 feet of 4-inch boiler tubes, per foot 7i4c. Large quantities of 2-inch to 12-inch standard iron pipe. Low prices on Hot Bed Sash, Heating Boiler, Radiation, Valves, Fittings, Glass, Cypress Lumber and Supplies of every kind. Write for our Special Green- house Catalog. Chicago House Wrecking Co. 35th andiron Sts., CHICAGO, ILL. Now is the Time To Subscribe to the Horticultural Trade Journal Published weekly. The Largest Brightest and Best British Trade Publication. Also THE INTERNATIONAL EDITION Published quarterly. Annual sub- cription for weekly and quarterly numbers. One Dollar. (Interna- tional money order). Subscribe today and keep in touch with European markets and topics. THE HORTICULTURAL PRINTING COMPANY BURNLEY, ENGLAND 50% SAVED. Pipes, Flues and Casings thoroughly overhauled and guaran- teed. Greenhouse Fittings of every description. ILLINOIS PIPE fi MFG. CO., 2 1 1 3 S. Jefferson St., CHICAGO A. HERRMANN, Cape Flowers, all colors, Cyca9 Leaves, Metal Designs and all Florist Supplies. Send For Prices 404412 East 34th St., NEW YORK. Use our patent Iron Bench Fittings and Roof Supports ^JENNINGS IR0NCUTTER IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS For Tobacco Extracts, etc. Send (or Circulars. DILLER, CASKEY & KEEN, S.'W. Corner Sixth and Berk Streets, PHILADELPHIA. VENTILATING APPARATUS Ik m f \%"^B^^^^^^~^ '. Unequal Ian THE PULVE 32 UNION ed for greenhouse and dscape fertilizing. RIZED MANURE COMPANY STOCK YARDS, CHICAGO BOILER FLUES We make a specialty of handling carefully select- ed Boiler Flues. 4-inch diameter and other sizes for greenhouse piping. Gutter Posts, etc. Also, we make a specialty of flues for retubing boilers. All flues are thoroughly cleaned and trimmed, ready for use. General Sales Agents for Stuttle's Patent Clamp and Elbowfor joiningflues— no packing, no leaks. Right prices aad prompt shipment. H. MUNSON 1405 Wells St. Phone North 572 Chicago Lock the door before the horse is stolen, and insure your glass before it is broken. For particulars concerning Hail Insurance, address ■ JOHN G. ESLER, Secretary, SADDLE RIVER N. J ■ Mention the American Florist when writing The Recognized Standard Insecticide. Not a cure-all, but a specific remedy for all sap sucking insects infesting plant life, such as green, black, white fly, thrips, red spider, mealy bug and soft scales. $1 .00 per Quart. $2.50 per Gallon. An infallible remedy for mildew, rust and bench fungi. Unlike Bordeaux and lime, and sulphur it does not stain the foliage, but cleanses it. 75c per Quart. $2.00 per Gallon. VERMINE A soil sterilizer and vermicide. Destroys eel, cut, wire and grub worms, maggots, root lice and ants. Used 1 part to 400 parts water, it does not injure plants, but protects your crops against ravages under the soil. $1.00 per Quart. $3.00 per Gallon. AH are spraying materials and are effective in the greenhouse and in the garden. FOR SALE BY SEEDSMEN Aphine Manufacturing Co. Manufacturers of Agricultural Chemicals. Madison, N. J. M. C. Ebel, General Manager. I ~ n are eaBy to kill with The Fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder $3.00 per bag 100 lb*. Satisfaction guaranteed or money back; way try cheap substitutes that makers do not dare to guarantee ? THE H. A. ST00TH0F? CO., MOUNT VERNON, N. T. '9'3- The American Florist. 703 Semi-Iron or Pipe Frame Greenhouses JTI A Greenhouse having its framework made up partly of iron is called a Semi-Iron Greenhouse or a pipe Frame ^j] Greenhouse or a half iron greenhouse or a pipe post and purlin greenhouse, etc., according to the fancy of the builder. It all means the same thing, and that is just plain Greenhouse, and any kind of a greenhouse that has not a complete iron frame. The Quality of a Semi-Iron Greenhouse f[T A Semi-Iron Greenhouse can be designed to have all the stiffness and strength that can possibly be required or it ^ may be very much lacking in these qualities. To make a good Semi-Iron House there must first be provided a sufficient number of purlins to prevent sagging of the sash bars, and these purlins must be supported by an adequate system of posts and braces. In addition the posts and braces must be tied so that the roof will hold its shape when the load is all put on one side, as is the case with wind pressure or sometimes with snow. FAULTY CONSTRUCTION CORRECT CONSTRUCTION The illustrations show plainly a common fault in Semi-Iron Greenhouse construction. A load in the lorm on the A-side of the roof can push this side in and the opposite bide out. King Stmi-Irun Grernhous braces which prevent the roof being put out of shape no matter how it is loaded. >f wind pressure or snow applied i are provided with tie rods and The Price of a Semi-Iron Greenhouse MTt In no other class of greenhouse construction can the same price cover such a wide variation in quality, and unless ^-1] great care be used you may, in taking the lowest priced house, get the least for your dollar. In buying a King Semi- Iron Greenhouse you get a construction in which every detail is worked out carefully and correctly, and you get ma- terial that for quality cannot be surpassed, and in some respects equalled. Our new manufacturing plant is the best arranged in the business, is the best located for assembling material at the lowest price, and is eqipped with greater labor-saving machinery than any other. All of this means that you get from us the most for your dollar, even should our price not be the lowest. »#f2____ />««-r,4M..A4!*v*» ^"*^v General Office and Works: North Tonawanda, N. Y. Bviny ^OnSirUCUOn t»P>^ Boston Office, Winthrop Building, 7 Water Street CYPRESS ArM(MDurable+hanPINE. PRESS* BARS ET_0R LONGER. EENHOUSE AND OTfiER BUILDING MATERIAL, MEN FURNISHED TO SUPERINTEND Mention the American Florist when writing YAUGHAN'S N?hi2ckfts? sin*le No. 2V>. Double thick. Price, per 1000. 55c: by mail. 70c; 5.000. by express, $2.50. VAUGH AIM'S SEED STORE Chicago. New York Mention the American Florist when writing SIEBERT'S ZINC Never Rust GLAZING POINTS Are positively the best. Last forever. Over 30.000 pounds now in use. A sure preventative of glass slipping. Effective on large or small glass. Easy to drive. Easy to extract Two sizes, H and 5ft, 40C per lb., by mail 16c extra: 7 lbs. for $2.50 15 lbs. for $5.00, by express. 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Price per crate: 2000 13* in. crate, $6.00 456 4H-in. crate. $15.24 1500 2 4.88 320 5 4.51 1500 2Vt 5.25 210 5H 378 1500 2V2 6.00 144 6 3.16 1000 3 5.00 120 7 4.20 800 3H 5.80 60 8 3.00 5004 4.50 Hilfinger Rros. Pottery, Fort Edwards, N. Y. August Kolker a Sons, 31 Barclay St., New York City Agents. Our Specialty: Long Distance and Export trade. Mention the American Florist when writing Those Red Pots "STANDARDS" Full size and wide bottoms. BULB PANS and AZALEA POTS DETROIT FLOWER POT M'F'Y HARRY BALSLEY, Detroit. Mich. Rep. 490 Howard St. Write for Catalogue, Tree Tubs and Brass Hoop Jardinieres. The extension stave foot prevents the bottom from rotting. No chance for water to collect and rot the floor. The American Wooden- ware MIg. Co. Toledo, Ohio, U. S. A. GEO. KELLER & SON, Manufacturers of Red Pots Before buying write for prices. 2614-2622 Herndon St„ CHICAGO GREER'S "Riverton Special" Cedar Plant Tubs So. Diam Ea. Doz. 100 10 20 in. SI. 45 $16.00 $130.00 20 18 in. 1.30 14.00 115.00 30 16 in. 1.00 11.25 92.08 40 14 in. .65 7.00 56.00 53 12 in. .« 5.00 40.06 60 10 in. .38 4.00 32.06 , .30 3.50 28.00 Manufactured for us exclusively. The best tub ever introduced: the neatest, lightest and cheapest. Painted green, with electric welded hoops. The four largest sizes have drop handles Henry A. Dreer, seeds. Plants. Buibsand supplies, 714Chestnut St., Philadelprila.Pa Flower and Vegetable Waterproof Vaughan's Seed Store, Agents, waterproof, CHICAGO and NEW YORK. Cost Little Shippers may use them and save their customers many dollarsin express charges ■fiL FLORISTS' RED POTS £L Just the kind you want on your benches. You can't beat them in any way. Ask about our new line of MOSS AZTEC WARE, consisting of Jardinieres, Fern Pans, Vases, etc. It's the hit of the season. The Peters fi Reed Pottery Co., South Zanesville, Ohio Standard Flower Pots Porosity and Strength Unsurpassed. Write for prices. A. prkOHR 2934-36-38 Leavitt St., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing «HAI_K CLVAY LAND straight TILE TILE DRAIN or mixed BENCHES BOTTOMS TILE car lots Any quantity. Many second, third and fourth repeat orders dur- ing past five years from users show results. TILE FOR WALLS AND PARTITIONS Send postal for circular and prices. Manufactured by THE GAMP CONDUIT CO., Mention the American Florist when writing Garfield Bldg.. CLEVELAND, O. Boilers For GREENHOUSES OF HIGH GRADE.. See Onr CuLloeu.. Hot Water Mention the American Florist when writing Steam and mm fc CO., UtlCa. N. Y. CHERRY RED' Standard Flower Pots Write us for prices. We will furnish you the best quality cherry red pot at a price that will save you money. Try us and satisfy yourself. The Mt. Gilead Pottery Co., Mt. Gilead, Ohio. Mention the American Florist when writing Wagner Plant Boxes are the best and cheapest in the market for palms, boxwood, bay trees, etc. They are attractivein design, strong and durable suit- able for either indooror outdoor use. Made of cypress which gives them a lasting Quality. We manufacture various styles and sizes. Write for prices. Wagner Park Conservatories. Sidney Ohio Mention the American Florist when writinp fimerica is "the Prow cf the Lessel; there may be more comfort Amidships, but we are the Srst to touch Unknown Seas," Vol. XL CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, APRIL 19, 1913. No. 129K The American Florist Established 1885. Copyright. 1913. by American Florist Company Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11. 1891. at the Post Office at Chicago. Illinois, under act of March 3, 1879. Published Every Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address; Ameflo, Chicago. Subscription, United States and Mexico. $1.00 a year; Canada. $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union. $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade Vol- umes half yearly from August3. 1901. Address all correspondence subscriptions, etc.. American Florist Co,,440S. Dearborn St.. Chicago. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers — J. K. M. L. Farquhar, Bos- ton, Mass., President; Theo. Wirth. Minneapolis, Minn., Vice-President; John Young, 54 West Twenty eighth Street, New York. Secretary; Wm. F. Kasting, Buffalo, N. Y., Treasurer. Next annual convention and trade exhibition at Minn- eapolis, Minn., August 19-22, 1913. THIRD NATIONAL FLOWER SHOW. New York, April 5-13. The Old-Fashioned Garden. I want the old-time garden. The dear sweet-scented flowers. With yellow bees a-buzzin' Through all the peaceful hours. The gate that hung a hit awry I'V»r Utile feet a-swingin'. 'I'll.- sod beneath the lilac bush With early violets springin'. 1 ow pinks and bouncing-betties, An' marigolds in rows, Wit snowy, sweet alyssum, An' dainty button rose. White phlox like girls in weddiu' clothes, Red popples swayin' light. And perky, guy snapdragons In velvet coats bedight. The very names are music. Like elf horns blown in dreams, They're swayin' now before my eyes Till each a presence seems. If Ood gives me no garden In answer to my prayer. But Just keeps me a-waitin' Till I get over there. The flrst thing I will ask for An' keep on askin'. too — Will he an old time garden All shlnin' with the dew An' hummin' lords and butterflies. An' I among 'em kneelin': 'Twould even give to heaven. I think, A kind o* homey feelln'. — Harper's Weekly. The Closing; Days. The roses arranged for effect on Wednesday added much to the beauty of the show. Probably nothing at- tracted so much attention throughout the week as the vase of Killarney Queen entered by A. N. Pierson, Inc., and arranged by David S. Geddes of St. Louis. For such a huge affair it was artistic to a degree. They were placed on a large wicker stand or vase with a zinc lining. There were 200 flowers with stems six to seven feet long. When finished the flowers ex- tended to a circle ten feet in diameter and at least eight feet in height. The effect the next day as the flowers opened out was truly gorgeous and was one of the sensations of the show. The display of assorted varieties of roses arranged for effect was another beau- tiful entry by the same firm. It cov- ered a space of about 400 square feet and contained vases of about fifty blooms each of all the standard va- rieties. These were placed on a step platform which rose about ten feet above the floor, with a vase of Kil- Jarney Brilliant as a center. The pyra- mid with the flowers arranged must have stood about fifteen feet in height, being placed in the center of the hall between two aisles. It presented the finest collection of roses ever put to- gether. The Pierson firm was a great (actor in the success of the exhibition. Their trade exhibit, showing their spe- cialties, together with their -long list of entries in the various competitive cut flower lists, particularly the roses, gave the standard of the commercial rose a distinct move upward. Thursday was sweet pea day and there was a fine display of these daint\ and beautiful blossoms that are so justly popular with the public as last year. Wm. Sim of Boston was the chief exhibitor. His display contained thousands of sprays of the most popu- lar varieties, but which are soon to give way to the newer Spencer type, which Mr. Sim says are much better in every way and will be universally grown as soon as the seed is obtainable in sufficient quantities to go around. 'Pin- principal varieties in his collec- tion win- Christmas pink; Mrs. Sm ley, cerise pink; Wallacea, lavender; Orange Bird, orange; Blue Jay, blue; Countess, light pink; Pink Beauty, C( rise pink; Sunbeam, yellow; and White Florence Denzer, a fine white. Mr. Sim won all the first prizes in the class in which he competed. Great credit is due to two indefatig- able workers, William Duckham, man- ager of the show, and Charles H. Totty, chairman of the National Flower Show Committee. They labored hard, yet could always be approached and were never too busy to answer questions or straighten out matters of detail that are always coming up at an affair of this kind. The Max Schling exhibit was at all times an object of interest to the re- tailers. Examples were seen of made- up baskets both of cut flowers and plants that were up to date in every respect. Bouquets of cut flowers were also a feature. The question is often heard : "Why do not the retailers enter more into the competitions at the various flower shows?" There are many reasons. The expense, the want of time, etc., and greatest of all, the lottery of it. The best does not always win out. Floral arrangements should be judged by men whose business it is to create and pass judgment on them every day. A man who devotes his time to the production of cut flowers is not schooled to be an expert in their ar- rangement, and will likely be influ- enced by the quality of the flowers rather than the beauty of their ar- rangement. Rules governing compe- tition should be very explicit. In the matter of table decorations it is diffi- cult to judge between a high and low arrangement. An elevated space above gives more room for elaborate display and there is no fair comparison with the lower decoration, which may be quite effective, but not being on so large a scale, loses by comparison. An in arrangement and color effect should win out rather than the display made bj the larger quantity of flowers used. While tin- trade exhibition was very creditable to the various firms occupy- ing space, it was said there was net the business transacted that is usually done al the August meetings of the Society Of American Florists. Men are more in the buying humor at the ginning than at the closing of their business year. In the collection of acacias displayed by Thomas Roland theri veral 70G The American Florist. . Xpril ig, plants each of the following varieties: spiralis, parailoxa, pendula, hetero- phylla, pubescens, Iongifolia, longi- folia magnifica and verticillata. Some were magnificent specimens and all were full of bloom, having been timed to be at their best at this time. In the Louis Dupuy collection of roses were several very promising novelties for Easter forcing. They were of the Polyanthe type. There were Baby Ramblers in six-inch pots and a va- riety called Bordurewad, only twelve inches above the pot, but so covered with blossoms of a bright pink as al- most entirely to conceal the foliage. Triumph de Orleans was a beautiful deep pink, almost red, a very promis- ing sort. Yvonne Rabier is a splendid white of the same class, the flowers are of the purest white, of good size and very profusely borne. It should make an ideal Easter plant. The French hydrangeas exhibited in the mezzanine gallery grown by A. Bieschke, gardener to Wm. Zeigler, Jr., Noroton, Conn., attracted much at- tention. The varieties were Mde. Emil Mouillier. best white; Radiant, pink; Mde. Gaillard, ivory white; Bouquet Rose, a deep pink, easily made blue; La Lorraine, a blush Enchantress col- or; Avalanche, a fine white; Mont Rose, a light shade of pink. These plants had been given a month's rest and dried off, but not so much that they shriveled. They were started in Janu- ary at a temperature of 50°, and re- quired but little forcing to get them ready at this time. A. Zvolanek staged some thirty vases of his new seedling Spencers. They are grand flowers and mark a distinct epoch in the advance of this garden favorite. For this collection he was awarded a gold medal. The table decorations and bridal bouquets of sweet peas were for the most part very nicely arranged. In judging the bouquets Chas. Henry Fox, who was one of the jurors, conceived the idea of having young ladies hold the bunches. He soon had five of them in line each with a bouquet. In this position their utility and beauty were shown and the choice was soon made. Friday was Floral Art day. Bridal bouquets, growing baskets of foliage and flowering plants, decorated man- tels and table decorations fbr others than professionals were the features. The bridal bouquets attracted the most attention. There were seven entries, nearly all of which were overdone. The stock used was for the most part lily of the valley and orchids. All had shower effects which were also much too heavy. It would have been im- possible for a bride to carry them with- out stepping on the hanging ribbons. Most of the retail men who looked them over selected the A. T. Bunyard entry. It was of medium size, of lilac sprays, white orchids and small white Poly- anthe roses. It had a pretty shower with dainty bows attaching small flow- ers as used in the body of the bouquet. It was complete in every respect and a very artistic piece of work. The winning bunch was of lily of the val- ley and white orchids, a loosely ar- ranged shower effect very nicely put together but withal so large that only a bride of great stature could have carried it. This was made by A. Kot- miller. The second prize went to Max Schling for a well arranged bouquet of lily of the valley and white orchids. There were also a few sprays of or- ange blossoms and quite a heavy shower of lily of the valley trimmed with ribbon was a feature. A round bunch was well liked. It was of lily sprays without foliage, rather closely arranged and finished with a heavy border of Farleyense fern. The shower effect was given with several long nar- row strands of satin ribbon with large knots and a broad sash of figured gauze. A spray of white orchids just off the center of the bunch was a fea- ture. All of the entries in this class showed careful preparation, nothing being left undone and no expense spared to make them as near perfect as possible. A. T. Bunyard won again in the mantel decorations. The feature this time was a tall slender iron rod ex- tending from the floor up one side and curving partially over the mirror. This supported several long-handled gypsy baskets trimmed with bows of light blue ribbon and handles wrapped with the same. These were filled with Gloriosa carnations. Another similar basket was placed below the shelf to one side. Quite a number of large fronds of the Polypodium Mandaianum were placed as if growing from the iron rod and were a conspicuous feature of the decoration. The second prize was handsomely arranged with Gloriosa carnations. A tall vase of these flow- ers was placed on the left hand Bide. The shelf, which was concealed with strings of Asparagus plumosus, was also decorated with carnations which drooped in a graceful spray from the end almost to the floor. Extending across the top from the vase was a fine spray of asparagus, giving a very ar- tistic finish. The table decorations by amateurs were simple and pretty. The first had a Begonia Lorraine in the center and smaller vases around, all silver. The second was arranged in much the same way with cut sprays of the rose New- port Fairy. Wm. Sim's table, which re- ceived third, was entirely of pansies and was much admired. It is seldom one sees such flowers. This was truly a progressive exhi- bition, gaining in value every day. The roses the second day were placed on pedestals along the aisles. This was to make room for the carnations. These in turn were removed and placed at vantage points about the hall. The additional rose display and sweet peas now became the center of attraction. With these in place, together with the previous exhibits which had kept re- markably well, there was a wealth of floral display the like of which has never been seen before in this country. K. Faulkner's Comments. In reviewing this great show we can say that each day brought additional attractions. The exhibit of cut roses, staged April 9 by A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn., which covered 200 square feet, and contained most of the commercial forcing roses, was a nota- ble feature. The exhibit was arranged in pyramidal form, a vase of Killar- ney Queen capping the climax. Grouped around and rising, tier above tier, were other Killarney roses, with Milady, Richmond, Taft and other va- rieties. It was a fine exhibit and ivorthy of the first prize awarded. Another feature of the Pierson dis- play was a vase of 200 Killarney Queen arranged by D. Scott Gaddis of St. Louis, Mo. The flowers were fine and the arrangement was a mas- terpiece. We think this was the finest single exhibit of cut flowers in the entire show. Sweet Pea day, April 10, brought its pleasures and surprises, though it was not surprising to those who know William Sim that he made a pretty general clean-up of prizes in sweet peas. The table decorations of sweet peas on that day were very interest- ing. We heard a lively discussion over the judging of the table decora- tions, but fortunately the judge criti- cized was good natured and did not commit anybody for contempt. While we call them judges, we note that the term generally used at this show is jurors. Floral Art day. April 11. brought very clever work in bridal and corsage bouquets and in baskets of flowering and foliage plants. All the exhibits were very creditable. The award of first prize for a bridal bouquet to Alfred Kottmiller of New York "was one with which even the most critical could not find fault or charge favorit- ism, for he is a young man who but recently went into business for himself and consequently is not as well known in the trade as many other retailens. The work of our genial friend, Max Schling, also of New York, loomed large on this day in plant arrange- ment and bouquets. He is one retailer who has shown a commendable in- terest in the show and everything seen in his exhibit was excellent and cred- itable. Other noteworthy exhibitors on this day were John B. Nugent, Jr., New York, Albert Laretz, Brooklyn, X. Y.. and the Boston Cut Flower Co., of Boston. Mass. NEW ROSE MRS. CHARLES RUSSELL EXHIBITED BY THE WABAN ROSE CONSERVATORIES AT THE NATIONAL FLOWER SHOW. *9'3- The American Florist. TOT EXHIBIT OF A. N. PIERSON, INC., AT THE NATIONAL FLOWER SHOW, PARTIAL VIEW. Chas. H. Totty has had so much F'.ower Show on his mind that he has had little time to think about him- self, but he had a breathing spell in the closing days and arranged an ex- hibit of roses and carnations, which was appropriately awarded a gold medal. None deserve more credit for the success of the show than Mr. Totty. The weather was generally favor- able. April 12 was rainy and disagree- able but the attendance was well sus- tained, in fact we believe that the attendance on each day exceeded the most sanguine expectations of the managers and promoters. A number of labor organizations asked the International Exposition Company to keep the International Flower Show open on Sunday, April 1.'!. that their members might attend. In accordance with these requests the committee decided to keep open Sun- day, from 10 in the morning until 11 at night. To display at a glance the scope of the week's competitions all the high priced orchids, flowers, foli- age plants, decorated banquet tables, mantels and baskets, bouquets and vases of cut blooms that had won first prizes were arranged in a grand floral court of honor. This hall of fame was assembled in the most prominent part of the main floor, and formed the grandest spectacle of rare and valuable floriaultural and horti- cultural exhibits ever seen in this country. The special lecturer of that day was Harry A. Bunyard, who took as his theme "Great Flower Shows of the World." There was no first award in the competition for carnation blooms to cover 100 square feet of floor space, and for which Thomas W. Lawson had offered a silver cup and a cash premium of $100, as the conditions called for a perfect score of 100 points. The second prize of .$75 was awarded to A. A. Pembroke, of Beverly, Mass., whose exhibit scored 95 points. The highest award for vases of carnations not to exceed 200 blooms went to the specimens of the Gorgeous carnation exhibited by the Boston Cut Flower Co. Prizes for the best basket of carnations and for the best mantel decoration of the same flower, the lat- ter after a close competition, were both won by A. T. Bunyard of New York. The prize winning mantel was a superb and artistic combination of the Gloriosa carnation and mimosa, the background being of the new fern Polypodium Mandaianum, the color effects beinc pink and yellow with the addition of pale blue ribbon. The special competitions were for members of the American Sweet Pea Society and thousands of the deli- cately tinted blooms were brought in especially for these events. In the classes for 50 sprays, John M. Barker of Morristown, N. J., won in the pink and white variety; Winkler Bros.. Hackensack, N. J., in the white and solid pink varieties; and in eight other colors William Sim, of Clifton- dale, Mass., swept the board. The class for the best six vases of sweet peas, open to private gardeners only, was won by Thomas Ryan, gardener for John I. Downey of Port Chester, N. Y. Adolph Lewisohn of Ardsley, N. Y.. won the blue for the best decorated banquet table in which sweet peas were the principal flower used; first prizes for the best basket and best bride's bouquet were won by Max Schling of New York. S. A. Anderson of Buffalo, took first honors for the best corsage bouquet of the same flowers. Six special competitions for cut roses had each a large entry. The $200 silver cup was won by A. N. Pierson. Inc. The small grower's prize, a $50 silver cup, was won by Robert Simpson, Clifton, N. J. The Philadelphia Rose Growers' first prize nf $75 was another of A. N. Pierson's successes, and first prizes of $25 cash for Richmond, Killarney and yellow roses were won respectively by A. Farenwald, Roslyn, Pa., the United States Cut Flower Company, Elmira, X. Y., and L. B. Coddington, Murray Hill, N. J. Theodore Outerbridge placed on view at the Thorburn stand two rare specimens from Bermuda, a giant white lily of which the bulb weighed over 30 pounds and a re- markable cactus known as the Tri- anguloria Enforbia, the first time ever exhibited in this city. Among the visitors April 10 were Mrs. W. Emlen Roosevelt, Mrs. R. E. McCurdy, Mrs. N. R. Stewart of St. Louis. Mo., Miss J. H. Sands of Ards- ley, N. Y., Mrs. H. P. McVicker. W. H. Sands, J. Oppenheimer and wife, Mrs. Behrens and Miss Edith Beh- rens, Chas. L. Toppin, of Babylon. John I. Downey and wife, Mrs. George Westinghouse. Mrs. John I. Raynor, Mrs. Hugo Reisinger, A. Cortlandt Nic- olls, S. Hirsch and wife, and Miss Hirsch, who motored in from Monte- clalr; Miss R.Iesen. Miss Alma Ander- son, Miss S. G. Morris, Mrs. N. Clark, Miss Clark, Mrs. C. M. Walgreen. Mrs. A. Dodge. Mrs. Ida Small. Mrs. Arthur S. Merrian, Willis Rudd and wife, W. W. Edgar and wife. Philip Breitmeyer, ex-mayor of Detroit. Mrs. C. W. Scott, Archibald Henshaw and wife, C. N. Withered and wife, Magistrate Mc- VI. m ami wife. Mrs. M. J. Corbett, Mrs. Elizabeth Bolton, Mrs. R. S. But- ler, Mrs. M. Place, Miss Place, Mrs. !. Sohroeder, Mrs. Charles P. Stout, Miss Ambrose. Mrs. W. V. R. Whitall, Mrs. S. H. Jones, Mrs. W. W. John- son, Miss Nellie Euk, Mrs. Carl Tucker, W. R. Bacon, Mrs. E. R. Holden. The Banquet. The banquet at the Hotel Astor on the night of April 10 was a most en- joyable affair. Seated at President 708 The American Florist. April ip, Siebrecht's table were the following men prominent in horticulture; Presi- dent Farquhar of the S. A. F., Presi- dent Ereitmeyer of the Carnation So- ciety, Robert Craig, W. N. Rudd, Wm. Duckham, E. G. Hill, Chas. H. Totty, Patrick O'Mara, Theodore Wirth, W. Wells, of England, Wm. F. Kasting and August Poehlmann. Each in turn was called on by President Siebrecht and each spoke to the point. Dancing followed. Additional Awards. SECTION M. For Artistic Arrangement. Exhibit of carnation blooms, covering 80 to 100 square feet of space. No restrictions on arrangement.— A. A. Pembroke, Beverly, Mass., second; Boston Cut Flower Co., Boston, Mass., fourth. , . , Best mantel decoration in which carnations are the principal flower used— A. T. Bunyard, New York, first; S. A. Anderson, Buffalo, sec- ond; Boston Cut E lower Co., third. Best basket of carnations. Other foliage, cut or in pots, may be used — A. T. Bunyard, Best vase of carnations, not to exceed 200 blooms. Form of arrangement and setting to be chosen by exhibitor. Other foliage, cut or in pots may be used— Boston Cut Flower Co., second; A. A. Pembroke, third. SECTION N. Sweet Peas. Best 50 sprays, pink and white— John M. Barker, Morristown. N. J., first; Fred. Mam- itsch, Paterson, N. J., second; Winkler Bros., Hackeusack, N. J., third. Best 50 sprays white— Wm. Sim, first; Fredk. Mamitsch, second; Winkler Bros, third. Best 50 sprays, pink— Wm. Sim, first; Wink- ler Bros., second. Best 50 sprays, light pink or salmon— Wm. Sim, first. _ Best 50 sprays, blue or purple— Wm. Mm, Best 50 sprays, red or crimson — Wm. Sim, first; Winkler Bros., second. Best 50 sprays, cream pink — Wm. Sim, first. Best 50 sprays, light lavender — Wm. Sim, first; John M. Barker, second. Best 50 sprays, dark lavender— Wm. Sim, first; Fredk. Haniitsch, second. Best 50 sprays, orange — Wm. Sim, first. Best 50 sprays, any other color — Wm. Sim, first; John M. Barker, second. Standard Varieties. Best 25 sprays, earliest of all. Xmas pink, Pink Watchung — John M. Barker, first; Fred. Mamitsch, second; Wm. Sim, third. Best 25 sprays, earliest white Watchung or Snow Bird— Wm Sim, first; Winkler Bros., second. Best 25 sprays, Mont Blanc or Florence Den- zer — wm. Sim, first; John M. Barker, second; Winkler Bros., third. Best 25 sprays, Mrs. C. H. Totty— Wm. Sim, first. Best 25 sprays, Wallacea — Wm. Sim, first; John M. Barker, second. Best 25 sprays, Pink Beauty— Wm. Sim, first; Winkler Bros., second. Best 25 sprays, Mrs. William Sim— Wm. Sim, first; Winkler Bros., second. Best 25 sprays, Mrs. Dolansky or Angelina — Wm. Sim, first; Winkler Bros., second. Best 25 sprays, Le Marquis, Wm. J. Stew- art or Xmas Capt.— Wm. Sim, first. Best 25 sprays, Canary, Jack Hunter or Sun- beams— Wm. Sim, first. Best 25 sprays, Greenbrook — Wm. Sim, first. Best 25 sprays, Stella Morse— Wm. Sim, first. Best 25 sprays. Meteor or Mrs. E. W ild— Wm. Sim, first. Best 25 sprays, Mrs. W. W. Smalley— Wm. Sim, first. Standard Varieties. Best 100 sprays, bi-color— Fred. Mamitsch, first; Winkler Bros., second; Wm. Sim, third. Best 100 sprays, white— Wm. Sim, first; John M. Barker, second; Winkler Bros., third. Best 100 sprays, pink — Wm. Sim, first; Wink ler Bros., second. Best 1U0 sprays, light pink or salmon — Wink- ler Bros., first; Wm. Sim. second. Best 100 sprays, lavender — Wm. Sim, first; Fred. Mamitsch, second; John M. Barker, third. Best 100 sprays, orange — Wm. Sim, first. Best 100 sprays, any other color — Wm. Sim, first. Novelties of 1912. Best 25 sprays. Mrs. James Wheeler — Wm. Sim. first. Best 25 sprays, Winter Cheer — Wm. Sim, first. Best 25 sprays, Orange Bird — Wm. Sim, first. Best 25 sprays, Improved Enchantress — Wm. Sim, first. Best 25 sprays, Zvolanek's Pink — Wm. Sim, first. Best 25 sprays, Blue Jay; the society's gold medal for an unusual exhibit of sweet peas of exceptional merit — Wm. Sim, first. For the largest display of sweet peas, win- ter or summer flowering varieties, or both — Wm. Sim, first. Display of not less than ten varieties. 50 in each vase— Wm. Sim, first. Collection of 12 varieties, 25 sprays to a vase — Wm. Sim, first. (Open to private gardeners only), Best six vases sweet peas, 12 sprays to a vase, six va- rieties— John I. Downey (Thos. Ryan, gr.), Port Chester, N. Y., first. Betailers' Section. Table decoration — Adolph Lewisohu, Ardsley, N. Y., first; Max Schling, New York, second. Basket — Mas Schling, first; Boston Cut Flower Co. , second. Bride's bouquet — Max Schling, first; Henry R. Comley, Boston, Mass., second. Corsage bouquet — S. A. Anderson. Buffalo, N. Y., first; Henry Comley, second. Roses— Miscellaneous. Philadelphia Rose Growers' prizes— A. N. Pierson, Inc., first; Edward Tuwill, second; John Stevenson & Sons, third. New York Cut Flower Co. prize — A. N. Pierson, Inc., first. Small Growers' Prize — Robert Simpson, first. Henshaw & Fenrich's prize for 25 Rich- mond—A. Farenwald, first. Henshaw & Fenrich's prize for 25 Killarney — United States Cut Flower Co.. first. Henshaw & Fenrich's prize for 25 yellpw roses — D. B. Coddington, first. SECTION P. Floral or Plant Arrangement. Table decoration, accessories nut to count in making award, open to members of National Association of Gardeners only — Henry Siegel (Thos. Aitchinson, gr. i, Mamaroneck, N. Y., first; Samuel Untermeyer, Yonkers. N. Y. (W. H. waite, gr.*, second; Wm. Sim, third. Table decoration, accessories not to count in making award, open to members of National Association of Gardeners only — Henry Siegel i Thus, Atiliinsi.ii. gr. ) , Mamaroneck, N. Y., first; Samuel Untermeyer i\V. H. Wait, gr.), Yonkers, N. Y., second; Wm. Sim, Cliftondale, Mass.. third. Cut-flower novelty, Leo Niessen Co. silver cup — F. W. Fletcher & Co., Auburndale, Mass., first. Most effective basket of foliage plants— Max Schling, New York, first. Most effective basket of flowering plants- Max Schling, first. Most effective combination of flower and foli- age plants — Max Stilling, first. Corsage bouquet of orchids — Max Schling, first ; Boston Cut Flower Co. , Boston, Mass., second. Bridal bouquet — Alfred Kottmiller, New York, first; Max Schling, second. Final Awards, Adjustments, Correclitns. Twelve Genistas, standards — W. W. Edgar Co., Waverly, Mass., gratuity prize. Marguerites, cut, white — Madsen & Christian- sen, Wood Ridge, N. J., gratuity prize. Marguerites, cut, yellow — Madsen & Chris- tiansen, gratuity prize. Pelargonium plants — Mrs. F. A. Constable (J. Stuart, gr.), Mamaroneck, N. Y. Vase new carnations, l Salifornla Giant — H. Darlington (P. W. Popp. gr). Mamaroneck. N. Y. Specimen plant honeysuckle— H. Darlington. Group of Maherniaodorata Streptosolen Jame sonii — II. Darlington. Vase of hardy chrysan tlieniums, Glory of Seven Oaks — H. Darlington. For the whole group, gratuity prize, Group of Ponta Rosa lemons with fruit, s plants, group of marguerites in puns, green holly and variegated holly; eight stubs of spec imen forsytnia plants in bloom — A. L. Miller, Jamaica Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y.. silver medal. Display of pansies — William Sim, Cliftondale, Mass., gold medal. Twelve Gardenias iu pots — J. T. Pratt (J. W. Everett, gr.), silver medal. Specimen Imantophyllum — Mrs. II. McK. Twombly (R. Tyson, gr.), silver medal. Collection of Schizanthus Boddingtonii — Ches- ter K. Billings- (Jas. Belt, gr), silver medal. i lollection of named crotons, 73 varieties, in- cluding many novelties — Robt. Craig & Co., Philadelphia, Pa., gold medal. Collection of bulbous plants — Peter Henderson & Co., New York, gold medal. Acacia, Rolandii and wonderful display of acacias, bougaiuvillea, etc. — Thos. Roland, Nahant, Mass., S. A. P. gold medal. Collection of hyacinths— Mrs. D. Willis Jnme*3 (Win. II. Duckham, supt.), Madison, N. J., sil- ver medal. Hybrid Astilbe arendsii varieties — Mount I its ert Nurseries, Bar Harbor, Me., silver medal, Pictures in oil and pastel of famous Eug lish Gardens — Miss Mary Helen Carlisle, Lon- don, England, gold medal. Group of lilies, from American grown bulbs, hybrids of Lilium Harrisii aud multlnorum— Metarie Ridge Nursery Co., New Orleans. La., gold medal. New pandanus— John Wanamaker (John II. Dodds, supt. J, silver medal. Cut Callas— S. M. Goldsmith (W. B. Seymour, gr.), West End, N. Y., bronze medal. Collection of orchids, including hybrid Odon- toglossums, etc., shipped from England to the International Flower Show — W. A. Manda, Inc., South Orange, N. J., gold medal. Cut liliums, hybrids of Lilium Harrisii and multillorum — Metaire Ridge Nurseries. New Or- leans, La., silver medal. Roses and carnations, and general display of cut flowers, etc. — Charles H. Totty, Madison, N. J., gold medal. Sweepstake prize for the best new plant on exhibition, Lilium Myrophyllum — E. & J. Farquhar, Boston, Mass., gold medal. Display of ferns showing graduation of growth from spores to the full grown plant — J. J. Goodwin (J. F. Huss, gr.), Hartford, Conn., silver medal. Group of orchid hybrids — Clement Moore, Hackensack, N. J., gold medal. New antirrhinums— Mrs. W. G. S. Griswold (A. J. Loveless, supt.), Lenox, Mass., silver medal. Model estate — David S. Miller, Tuxedo Park, N. Y., silver medal. The Henry F. Michell Co. gold medal for the most artistically arranged exhibit — Thos. Roland, Nahant, Mass. Class 120 (laelia)— W. A. Manda, South Orange, N. J., first. Class 77 (tulips)— Mrs. A. M. Booth (E. Far- del, gr.). Great Neck, I--. I., first. Class 153 (kentia foresteriana) — Mrs. II. McK. Twombly (R. Tyson, gr. ), Convent, N. J., first. Class 153 (kentia foresteriana) — W. A. Man- da, South Orange, N. J., second. Glass 154 (maranta) — W. A. Manda, first. Class 168 (conifers)— F. R. Pierson Co., Tarry- tewn, N. Y.. first. CARNATION PRINCESS DAGMAR EXHIBITED BY PATTEN & CO., AT THE NATIONAL FLOWER . SHOW. *9'3- The American Florist. 709 NEW YORK FLORISTS' CLUB ANNUAL DINNER AT THE HOTEL ASTOR APRIL 10. Class 168 (conifers) — Julius -Roehrs Co., Ruth- erford, N. J., second. Class 109 (conifers)— Bobbink & Atkins, Itutb erford. N. J., first. Class 169 (conifers) — W. A. Manila, South Orange, N. J., second. Class 173 (holly)— Bobbink & Atkins, first. Class 176 (landscape gardens) — Frank Josefko, Glen Cove, L. I., first. Class 176 (landscape gardens) — Julius Roehrs Co., second. Class 176A— Frank Josefko, first. Class 180 (cypripedium hybrid) — W. A. Man- da, first. Class 180B (cypripedium hybrid — W. A. Manila, second. i i:iss lx.". i flowering plant species) — R. & J. E arquhar, Boston, Mass., first. Class 188 (uephrolepis) — Robert Craig & Co., first. Class 188 (nephrolepis)— F. R. Fierson Co., second. Class 189 (orchid hybrid) — Clement Moore (J. Mossmann, gr.), Hackensack, N. J., first. Class 189 (orchid hybrid)— W. A. Manda, second. Class 1S9B (orchid) — Clement Moore, first. Class 189B (orchid) — W. A. Manda, second. Class 194B (collection of plants or flowers) — W. A. Manda, first. Class 194B (collection of plants or flowers)— A. C. Zvolanek, Bound Brook. N. J., second. Class 52 (marguerites)— Madsen & Cbristcu- sen. Wood Ridge, N. J., first. Class 52 (marguerites)— Mrs. F. A. Constable, second. Class 64 (rbyneospermumi— II. Darlington, second. Class G5 (spirea or astible)— Mount Desert Nurseries, first. Class 117 (HUio-cattley a)— Judgement re- versed, Lager & Hun-el!. Summit. N. J., first. Class 177 (Laelio-cattleya) — W. A. Manda, second. Class 153 (kentia foresteriaua)— Mrs. II. McK. Twombly, first. Class 153 (kentia foresteriaua)— W. A. Man- da, second. Class 34A— Thomas Roland. Nahant, Mass.. first. _ _ * Class 34A— Louis Dupuy. Whitestone, h. L.. N. Y.. second. Class 36A — Thomas Roland, first. Miscellaneous Exhibits. M. Adler, New York, flower pins, American Auxiliary Heating Co., Boston, elr culator. Aphine Mfg. Co., Madison. X. J., insecticides, II. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, florists' supplies. Bobbins & Atkins, Rutherford. N. J., plant tubs. _ „ _ . A Bon Arbor Chemical Co., Paterson, N. J., fer- tilizers. ,«.,!. Burnett Bros., New York, seeds, bulbs and supplies. John Lewis Childs. Flowerfield. N. Y., gladioli. Coldwell Lawn Mower Co., Newburgn, N. Y.. lawn mowers. • Consumers' Fertilizer Co., New York, fer- tilizers. A. Cowee, Berlin, N. Y., gladioli. Robert Craig Co., Philadelphia, Pa., crotons. J. P. Dahlborn, Weehawken Heights, N. J., boilers. A. T. De La Mare Ptg. & Pub. Co., New York, catalogs. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa., roses. H. G. Dreyer & Son, New York, plant stands, etc. Dunham Co., Berea, 0., lawn mower. It. & J. Farqubar & Co., Boston, Mass.. plants. Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Co., Boston, Mass., seeds, bulbs and supplies. Win. S. Haines & Co., Philadelphia, vacuum heater. P. Hamilton Goodsell, New York, rhododen- drons. Benj, Hammond, Fishkill, N. Y., insecticides. B. Hammond Tracy. Wenham, Mass., gladioli. Joseph Heacock, Wyncote, Pa., palms. Peter Henderson & Co., New York, seeds, bulbs and supplies. Hi tcbiugs & Co., New York, greenhouse con- struction materials. R. J. Irwin, New York, plants. Johnston Heating Co., New York, boilers. C. Keur & Sons, Hillegom, Holland, plates of gladioli. King Construction Co., North Tonawanda, N. Y., greenhouse construction materials. Knight & Struck, New York, ericas, etc. Kroeschell Bros. Co., Chicago, boilers. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J., orchids. Lemon Oil Company, Baltimore, Md., insecti- cides. Lion & Co., New York, florists' ribbons. Lord & Burnham Co., New York, greenhouse construction materials. W. A. Manda, South Orange, N. J., ferns, etc. W. E. Marshall & Co., New York, seeds and bulbs. Meade, Suydam Co., East Orange, N. J., con- crete benches. Means & Thatcher. Boston, Mass., paints. Metropolitan Material Co., Brooklyn, N. Y., greenhouse construction materials. II. F. Miehell Co., Philadelphia, hardy stock. N. Y. Stable Manure Co., New York, fertilizers. .1. G. Neidlnger, Philadelphia, baskets, etc. II. V. Pearce. Detroit, steam traps. s. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., Philadelphia, flor- ists' ribbons. m A. N. Pierson, Cromwell. Conn., ferns, etc. 1". It. Pierson Co., Tarrytown, N. Y., fems. etc. Pierson U-Bar CoApany. New York, green bouse 'onstruction materials. I'lantlife Co., New York, insecticides and fer- tilizers. Quaker City Machine Co.. Richmond. Ind., Reed & Keller, New York, florists' supplies. Revere Rubbrr Co., Boston, Mass.. rubber hose. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J.. - bouse plants. Russin & Handing. New York, florists' supplies. Max Schling, New York, plant baskets. Scbloss Bros., New York, florists' ribbons. J. M. Thorburn & Co., New York, seeds and supplies. C. H. Totty, Madison, N. J., carnations and roses. Wm. Tricker, Arlington, N. J., aquatics. R. M. Ward & Co., New York, bulbs. Weathered Co., Jersey City, N. J., green- house construction materials. Wertheimer Bros., New York, florists' ribbons, ventilators. Visitors. In addition to those mentioned in last week's issue, we noted the following during the cloa ing days of the show: Chas. Adoek, Mamaroneck, N. Y. John Albrecht, Pencoyd, Pa. Chas. II. Allen, Floral Park, N. Y. Liuueus Allen, Floral Park, N. Y. Albert F. Amling, Chicago. S. A. Anderson, Buffalo, N. Y. J. F. Anderson, Short Hills, N. J. John R. Andre, Hazleton, Pa. Philip Anzberger, Pleasant ville, N. Y. Ernest Ashley, Allentown, Pa. Thos. Atchison, Mamaroneck, N. Y\ Stephen Ayer, Chestnut Hill, Pa. Ceo. B. Baker, New Britain, Conn. Ambrose Ballea, Princeton, N. .1 . Harry Balsky, Detroit, Mich. Geo. Barser, Swampscott, Mass. Samuel J. Batcheler, Jenkintowu, Pa. Herbert Bate, Cleveland, O. Anthony Bauer, Deal Beach, N. J. John Baur, South Natick, Mass. A. C. Beal, Ithaca, N. Y. 10. S. Beard, Detroit, Mich. Mrs. E. S. Beard, Detroit. Mich. W. J. Beaurman, Hillegom, Holland. Thomas Bell, Fairfield, Conn. A. W. Binley, Glens Falls, N. Y. Hugh Birch, Bedford Hills, N. Y. George Bitahly, Ridgefield, Conn Arthur Bjarkgren, Glencove, N. Y. M. Bloy, Detroit. Mich. E. Boroski, Roslindale, Mass. Philip Bovington, Millbrook. N. Y. R. G. Bowersox, Lewlstown, Pa. L. H. Brague, Hinsdale, Mass. J. D. Brennan, Philadelphia, Pa. Oscar Carlson, Fairfield. Conn. Mrs. J. Carvel, Newport, R. I. M. Chamberlain, Boston, Mass. A. Chandler, Berlin, N. Y. John Lewis ChiMs. Floral Park, N. Y. Thos. w . Chieholm, San Jose, Calif. W. A. Clarke, Pittsburg, Pa. Henry Cliffe, Bridgeport. Conn. I h nry R. Comley, Boston. Mass. I L. Congdon. Boston. Mass. R T. Connor, Philadelphia. Pa. William Comfort, Devon, Pa. \. It. Cornelius, Ithaca, N. Y. Lawrence Cotter, Jamestown, N. Y. I". G. Cox, Waltham. Mass. linhl. A. Craig, Philadelphia. Pa. C. E. Crltcbell, Cincinnati. O. Mrs. C. E. Critchell. Cincinnati, O. Peter Crowe, Utica, N. Y. Mrs. J. D. Brennan. Philadelphia, Pa. Fred C. W. Brown, Buffalo, N. Y, 710 The American Florist. April ip, Peter Brown, Lancaster, Pa. R. G. Brown, Queens. N. Y. W. Alice Burpee, Philadelphia, Pa. 15. C. Brucker, Buflalo, N. Y. David 'Burgevin, Kingston, N. Y. George Burgevin, Kingston. N. Y. Geo. C. Buxton, Nashua, N. II. Peter Byrnes, Wicksford, It. 1. Chas. F. Campbell, Wollaston, Mass. S. W. Carlquist, Lenox, Mass. Frederic Carter, Newport, R. I. .lames A. Cartwright, Boston. Mass. John N. Champion, New Haven, Conn. Wm. Currie, Milwaukee, Wis. Mis. Wm. Currie, Milwaukee, Wis. Frederic Darcy, Kennet So,.. Pa.. A. M. Davenport, Watcrtown, Mass. John Davidson, Barnardsville, N. Y. D. W. Davis. Berwick, Pa. Geo. Davis, Ridgeneld, Conn. W. E. Day, Syracuse. N. Y. Daniel Dean, Little Silver, N. J. M. G. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. .1. I aim. Natick, Mass. Win. P. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. II. G. Dreyer, Cleveland, 0. Wm. Dudsham, Madison, N. .T. James Dulthie, Oyster Bay, N. Y. John Dunbar, Rochester, N. Y. .. Win. Ecclcs, Oyster Bay, N. V Miss - Edgar, Boston, Mass. Mrs. W. W. Edgar, Boston, Mass. D. P.. Edwards, Atlantic City, N. J. Mrs |i. B. Edwards, Atlantic City, N, -I. E. S. English, Pomfret, C Harry G. Erne, Albany, N. Y. John G. Eslcr, Saddle River, N. J. Geo Evendon, Williamsport, Pa. Win .1. Evenden, Williamsport, Pa. E. .1. Fan. mnt, Philadelphia, Pa. Ed. Farenwald, Roslyn, I'a. Geo. s. Faulkner. Philadelphia, Pa. chas. E. feast. Baltimore; Mil. Wm. Feast, Baltimore, Md. Edward A. Fetters, Detroit, Mich. II W Field, Northampton, Mass. Mrs. II. W. Field. Northampton, Mass. Marl in Fitzgerald, — . C. II. Fox, Philadelphia, Pa. David Francis. Convent. N. J. A lev. Eraser. Newport. R. I. .1. M. Frebilhon, Buffalo, N. ■> . Jos. Fuller, Leominister, Mass. A N. Funnell, Huntington, N. Y. E W Gaehering, Philadelphia, I a. D. G. Gallison. Holyoke. Mass. Henry Gant, Glencove, N. Y. MeN ' Gcil.lcs. Stratford. Conn. 11 SCOtt Geil.les. St. I.ollis. Mo. Henry C. Geiga. N. Wales, Pa. Wm. Geiger, Philadelphia, I a. L. W. Guelch. Montreal, Can. .1 i'. Gibbs, Lynn, Mass. J F. Gibbs. Lynn. Mass. Thomas Gibson. Newport. R. I. Geo. Gilder. Glencove, N. Y. James Gladstone. Glencove N. Y. James Glass, Baltimore, Md. Wm C. Gloeckner. Albany. N., i. David Gordon, Chappaqua. N. Y. Jos. J. Goudy. Philadelphia, Pa. Robert Graham, Baltimore. Md. It L. Graham, Jr., Baltimore. Md. Wm. Gray, Newport. R. I. Samuel Grigg, Morristown. X. J. Victor Groshens, Roslyn, la. Wm E Hall, Montreal. Quebec, < an. James Hamilton. Warwick. R. I. James G. Hamilton, Baltimore, Md. A C. Hampton. Waverly. Pa. G Hampton. Philadelphia, I a. C E Harris. Ithaca. N. } . T J Harris. Philadelphia, Pa. B T Hart. Bar Harbor, Mass. Geo B. Hart. Rochester. N. Y. F a. Harvey, Brandywine, I'a. I R Hendrlckson, Floral Park. X. 1. Henry Hentz, Jr., Madison. N. J. Arthur Herrington, Madison, X. -P. Chas. B. Hess, Strasburg, I'a. R Hews. Boston, Mass. II A Higganson, Richmond. \a. E G Hill. Richmond, Ind. Harry Hoffman. Boston. Mass. Walter R. Hol.len. Boston, Mass Jas D. Hooper, Richmond. Va. Joseph Hossaek, Cleveland. O. Rav C. Howard. Milford, Mass. W. II. Howard, Milford. Mass John F. Howe, Allentown, I'a. T. Hubbard, Glencove, N. Y. John Huken, Philadelphia, I'a. S. W. Hunkel. Milwaukee, Wis. Sain lluiison. Troy, N. Y. W. T. Hutchins, Millbury. Mass. Alfred R. Ilntson. Boston. Mass. II. lllsterdandt. New Hamburg, N. Y. Win. Ingles. Rhinecliffe, N. Y. John T. Ingram, Oyster Bay. X. Y. S. J. Irvine, Philadelphia. Pa. II. B. Jaffe. Haverhill, Mass. Paul Jalm. E. Bvidgewater. Mass. Edwin Jenkins. Lenox, Mass. James Johnston, Mamar. ■!<, X. Y. A. Misckke, Noroton, Conn. C. W. Montgomery. Hadley, Mass. Robert Montgomery, Natick, Mass. R. J. Montgomery, Hadley, Mass. Wm. II. Moon, Morrisville, Pa. A. T. Moore. Philadelphia. Pa. James Moore, Pittsburg, I'a. Walter Morse, Lowell. Mass. Stephen Mortenseh, Southampton, Pa. Mrs. Stephen Mortonson. Southam.pl Pa. Harris S. Mueller, Wichita, Kans. W. II. Maginnis, New Canaan. Conn. E. 0. Marshall, Kennet Sq., Pa. M. Matheson, Baldwin, N. Y. Fred II. Mcinlinrt. St. Louis, Mo. Win. C. Merkel. Mentor, O. II. F. Midgley, Worcester, Mass. Henry F. Michell, Philadelphia, Pa. .lames Mi, hie, Sharon, Conn. Alex. Miehie, Plymouth, Mass. Mrs. Ellen Miller, New London, R. I. J. A. Miller, lailslia.lt. — Geo 'i Milne. Oyster Bay, X. \\ Arthur H. Lanses, Philadelphia, I'a. Harold Laude, Matteawan, X. *i . John Lawrence, Ogdensburg, X. Y. Wm. A. Iain. Baltimore, M.I. Wm. A. Leonard, Philadelphia, I'a. R. E. Loeben, Gl.iversville, N. Y. Tl ias W. Logan, Jeiikintown, Pa. W. Long, Boston, Mass. Win. II. Mac Kay, Bristol, Conn. C. A. McAlpin. Boston. Mass. Alex. Mel ellau. Newport, K. I. Hugh 1'. McCarthy, Syracuse, X. Y. " Alexander Mackewiu, Glencove, X. Y: Frank Murray, Boston. Mass. J, is. S. Myers. Chestnut Hill, Pa. A. G. Xaeli. Morristown, I'a. .!..s. c. Neidinger, Philadelphia, Pa. G. F. Neipp, Chatham, N. J. .1. K. Xosirau.l. N.w Hamburg. X. Y. A. A. Niessen. Philadelphia, I'a. I.e... Niessen. Philadelphia, Pa. Mrs. I.. X. X i.sseu, Philadelphia, Pa. John Xisi.ei, Jcnkintown, Pa. John A. Xutte, Roxbury, Md. ii. a. c. Oehmler, Washington, D. c. M. I,. Olliver, Newport, R. I. Henry Orm, Boston, Mass. I'. J.' Cllsein. .lolle |. Ill C. Packman, Ottawa, Out., Can. W. It. Palmer. Jr., , 111. Wilbur A. Fallen. Tewksbury, Mass. Wm. Patterson, Wollaston, Mass. Sam J. Pearce, i hicago. .1. I,. I'eiino.k, Philadelphia, Pa. II. K. Pennypacker, Phoenixville, Pa. s. x. Pentecost, Cleveland, O. R. iviiot Allingdalc, I'a. .1 A. Phillips, Washington, D. C. Mrs. J. A. Phillips, Washington, D. C. H. E. Philpott, Winnipeg, Can, John ii. Johnston, Glencove, X. Y. Wm. J. Johnston, Baltimore, Mil. W. Johnson. Philadelphia. Pa. James E. Jones, Richmond, Ind, J. w. Jones. Pittsburg, I'a. Kol.t. Ross Jones, Harrisburg, Pa. William Jurgens, Newport. R. I. S. H. Keefer, Madison. N. J. Geo. W. Keeu, Doylestowu, I'a. Wm. L. Keller, Rochester, N. Y. J. Kemble, Marshaltown, la. W. E. Kemble. Oskaloosa. la. P. 0. King. Buffalo, N. Y. Wm. Kleinheinz, Ogontz. Pa. W. P. Knoble, Cleveland, O. Mrs. W. P. Knoble. Cleveland, o. Frederic Koeher. Pittsburg. Pa. Chas. W. Kohlett, Philadelphia. I'a. E. N. Kronin, Jr.. Allentown, Pa. Thos. F. Lacy, Albany, N. Y. L. L. Lamborn, Alliance, 0. F. R. Pierson. Tarrytown, N. Y. Albert Pochelon, Detroit. Mich. P. W. Popp, Mamaroneck, N. Y. Page F. Potter, Hartford. Conn. Allien A. Pracey, Wenham, Mass. Mis. Stephen A. Prentis, New London. Thos. Proctor, Lenox, Mass. W. B. Purnell, Snow Hill, Md. Harry J. Quick. Baltimore, Md. Mrs. II. J. Quick, Baltimore, Mil. Mrs. John Quick, Baltimore, Md. Harry Quint, Boston, Mass*. Samuel Quint, Boston, Mass. R. M. Rachely, Detroit, Mich. Howard Reid, Philadelphia, Pa. Ma, k Richmond, Baltimore. Md. Charles Robinson, Boston, Mass. Henry M. Robinson, Boston, Mass. Julius Roehrs, Jr., Rutherford, X. Y. W. Rosenthal, Boston, Mass. Win. F. Ross, Locust Valley, N. Y. David F. Roy, Marion, Mass. M. F. Ruane, Walthani. Mass. Chas. E. Russell, Cleveland, O. David Rust, Philadelphia, Pa. John Runtzky, New Bedford. Mass. ( has. Sahr, Rochester, X. Y. Mis. Chas. Sahr, Rochester, N. Y. A. Sailer, Rochester, N. Y. Geo. Salttoi.i. Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Win. G. Sallfonl. Poughkeepsie, X. Y. \i.ii Mn Samtman, Chestnut Hill, I'a. F. N. Sanborn, Boston, Mass. Chas. San.lilonl. Buffalo. X. Y. Jos. Sangster, Buffalo, X. Y. Emmet Saunders, Lewistown, Mil. Uinlolph Schiele, Chicago. Xavier E. E. Srhinitt, Philadelphia, Pa. Frank Siliusk, Cambridge, Mass. Edward II. Schwartz, Sharon Hill, Pa. Robert Scott, Convent, N. J. Alexander Scott, Sharon Hill, Pa. Edward Seery, Paiers.ni. X. J. Chas. I.. Seybold, Wilkesbarre, I'a. .Iiilni shale. Harrison, N. Y. I. my i:. Shaw, Pittsliehl, Mass. John A. Shed, Denver, Colo. .1. S. Shield, , 111. R, Shore, Ithaca. X. Y. Kohl. T. Shore, Glencove, N. Y". Wm. Sim, Cliftondale, Mass. G. II. Sinclair. Holyoke, Mass. I.. C. Small. Tewksbury, Mass. Arthur Smith, Reading, I'a. II. J. Smith, Hinsdale, Mass. Frederick Smith, Madison. X. J. John P. Sorenson, Essex Falls, X. J. Then. Standt, Bu.kville. Conn. R. B. Stiles, Petersburg, Va. Geo. L. Stillman, Westerly, R. I. Itolit. Stobo, Great Neck, N. Y. Wm. Stoy, Attica, N. Y. Jos. Streit, Buffalo, N. Y'. Chas. Stringer, Philadelphia, Pa. E. A. Strond, Philadelphia, Pa. Edward S. Strout, Biddoford, Me. .Mrs. E. S. Strout, Biddeford. Me. James Stuart, Mamaroneck, N. Y. Mrs. Frank Stuppy, St. Joseph, Mo. Frank Stuppy, St. Joseph, Mo. Henry Suinade. Saratoga Springs, X. Y. Wm. Swayne. Kennet So., Pa. Guslave H. Talpke, Detroit, Mich. Mrs. G. H. Talpke. Detroit. Mich. J. Otto Thilow. Philadelphia, Pa. M. B. Tillotson, Great Neck, N. Y". Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. B. Hammond Tracy, Wenham, Mass. Edward P. Tracy. Albany, N. Y. Jos. Trandt, Canajoharie, N. Y. Theo. Travillian, Tarrytown, N. Y. W. G. Tricker. Madison, N. J. Wm. Tricker. Ailington, N. J. ■ wLtWH^Kk ■•-*,- "% jfr ' H CARNATION MATCHLESS EXHIBITED BY THE COTTAGE GARDENS CO., AT THE NATIONAL FLOWER SHOW. <9'3- The American Florist. 711 SAMUELSON'S DISPLAY AT THE CHICAGO SHOW. Philip Olrlch, Johnstown, X. Y. Miss Plrich, Johnstown. X. Y. PlareiKe Upton, Entiehl, Pu. A. l\ Viand, Cambridge, Mass. A. P. Vick, Philadelphia. Pa- ll. A. Vincent, White Marsh, Md. Tims. a. Vincent, White Marsh, Md. E. w. Vineca, New Salem, Mass. Lillian A. Vineca, New Salem, Mass. Harold B. Vyse. Morristown, N. J. H. Wallecker, Braintree, Mass. Geo. C. Watson, Philadelphia, Pa. .T. A. Weber, Hartford, Conn. Julius Weiss, Trenton, N. J. Edmund J. Welch, Boston, Mass. Paul Wenzel, Manchester, Vt. Chas. Wheeler, S. Bethlehem, Pa. James Wheeler, Natick, Mass. Chas. N. White. , N. Y. Chas. N. White, Medina, N. Y. S. A. White, Amherst, Mass. Andrew Whitelaw, Noroton, Conn. Percy D. Whitney. Morristown, N. Ernest E. Wild, Madison, N, J. Jas. Williams, Philadelphia, Pa. Roberl Williamson, Greenwich. Conn. E. P. Wilson. Rochester, N. Y. Mrs. B. P. Wilson. Rochester, N. Y. Norman B'. Winter. Charleston, W. Va. Julius Wolff, Jr.. Philadelphia, Pa. Maurice Wolff. Montreal, Quebec, Can. Win. Woodley, Merlden, Conn. • ;■■,,. Wvness. Pride's Crossing;. Mass. I\ W. Zlechmann, Cleveland, O. J. Boston Co-operative Flower Market. TUP EXHIBITION. The sla.u of the Boston Co-operative Flower Market, Boston, Mass.. April 12, 1913, was well attended and a success In every way. The exhibits were generally of a lush order and in. awards well deserved. In many cases the . ting entries were so nearly equal in qual- ity tin- judges had their work cut out for them in making i heir i ,\w arda Ri i ■ K (Harney Pink. 25 blooms, Wax Bros, cup— Exeter Rose I Conservatories. Richmond. 25 blooms, S. Hoffman prize — ExeJ e r Rose Conservatories. White Killarney, 25 blooms, \- T. SI Lumber Company .up— New England Hose Co. Kilhunry. Park Pink, -■"' blooms, I A. Zinn priz£, watch — Waban Rose Con American Beauty, 25 blooms, Boston Co-op- erative Flower Market prize —New England Rose] po, Aaron Ward, 25 blooms, D. J. Lainey prize. cut [glass -w. Elliott. Pndy HlUlngdon. 25 blooms, s. J. Dangel prize, cut glass — New England Rose Co. Killarney. Pink. L'.~. blooms. 1 ..tiler. Pisl;<-. Rawson Co. prize -W. R. Morris. Richmond. 2"> blooms, T. J. Grey & Co. spe- cial prize — N, Boyle. White Killarney, 25 blooms, J. M. Cohen prize enp — W. R. Morris. Dark Pink Killarney, 25 blooms. Joseph Breck & Sons Corporation prize, cut glass — K. Montgomery. Lady Hillingdon, 23 blooms. Means & Thatch- er, cut glass — R. Montgomery. Best new rose of 1913 or undisseminated, 2o blooms, Boston Plate & Window Glass Co. prize — Waban Rose Conservatories. Sweepstake prize in above classes, for best vase of roses, H. Penn silver cup — Waban Rose Conservatories, Carnations. White, 5i bloom-*, Phil Feinstein prize, cut glass— L. E. Small. Scarlet, 50 blooms, Henry R. Comley prize. cut glass— C. S. Strout. Light Pink. 50 blooms, II. T. Capers prize, -ni glass -C. S. Strout. Dark Pink. 50 blooms, Braman Dow & Co. prize, cut glass— Arthur Griffin. Crimson, 50 blooms, Boston Co-operative Flower Market prize, cut glass — W. R. Nichol- son. Variegated, 50 blooms. Johnson Knight prize, cut glass — Jas. Wheeler. Seedling, not disseminated, 50 blooms, John McFarland prize, cut glass— M. A. Patten & Co. Seedling, white, not disseminated, 50 blooms \ . Roper. Seedling, red, nol disseminated, 50 blooms — A. Roper. Seedling, light pink, not disseminated, 50 blooms ■!. ii. Leach. Seedling, variegated, not disseminated, 50 blooms John Ban*. Vase of 10 • earns i ions, a < y color, Robert Montgomery cup M. A. Patten & Co. Vase of 100 mi sen" i a I na1 ions, limited 1 1 1 si\ varieties, B. A. McGlnty prize, cut glass M. A. Patten -v Co., first; C. S. Strout, sec- ond : Aii Inn ' ^ iffin, third. Violets Bunch of 100 blooms of Lady Hume * bell— H. F. Calder, first; F. L. Sly, second Bunch of 100 bl ns "t Princess oC Wales J, 11. New man. second. M IscellaneouSi Snapdragons, 25 pink P. E. Palmer. Snapdragons, vase 50 spikes ai i colt r. Rus- ael Norton Co i" Ize i ut - lass 3 a mi - vl lieelei Marguerites, best vase 100 yellow— J. W. Simpson, first; Jas. Wheeler, second. Group of commercial foliage and flowering plants, n. ii to i oi er moi <■ t ban 60 squa n .if 'space -a. ii. Hews & Co. prize cup Wm Walke. Floral wreath, w. K. Elliott prize— Frank Noughton. Best arranged centerpiece for table, I Wln-tei Place Tavern prize, i ul gls Hoffman. Best shower bouquet for bride, Xorris F. Comley prize, out glass — J. A. Zinn. Besl arranged floral basket. H. M. Robinson ( 'n. prize, out glass — J. A . Zinn. Bachelor buttons, basket to be made up with bachelor buttons and yellow marguerites, L. B._ Smal I prize -Wax Bros, Best display of 100 pansies, Arthur Griffin prize— W. C. Ward. Asparagus sprengeri, 25 sprays — W. H. El- liott. Asparagus plumosus, 2o sprays — Mrs. J. A. Fl I. One hundred flowers yellow primroses — Ed. Bingham. Best display of bulbous out flowers, C. S. I PhIl'.'iis prize— Peach & Bond. Wallflower, 25 spikes— N. F. Comley, first; X. !•'. i omlev, second. Lily of the valley, 150 spikes. Geo. W. Iyer prize— J. IP Leach & Son, first; J. T. Butter worth, second. For the best new or novel exhibit, Welch Brothers prize — E . Woods. Bachelor buttons, 100 blooms. George Barr prize — P. A. Small, first ; X. F. Comley. second. Special for ealla lilies, best 25 blooms, A. # R. Hutson prize, cut glass — Mrs. J. A. Flood. Sweet Peas. The best four varieties, 100 blooms in vase, winter flowering, Wm. Rosenthal prize, cup — Win* Sim. White, 100 blooms— Wm. Sim. Pink, 100 blooms — Wm. Sim. Purple or lavender, 100 blooms — Wm. Sim. Any "tlier color, loo blooms — J. K. Chandler. i. i rase ol 200 blooms, Donald Carmicbael - R in. Sim. Bunches of Botany. w hen the Daffodils go daffy And the Violets grow rile, Winn the Hollyhocks are hocking And the Smilax doesn't smile. Then the Pansy cannot pan out An. I the Rose will never rise, \ mi Blackberries cannot blacken Any Black Eyed Susan's --yes. i ... the < Iroeus ero^ s seri w hen the Prli ■■ prim, ii- i m isy dazes all the days If they dare to dazzle him. thi Plum espoused the plumber. And the blatant Bluebell blew, \. the Pear could not beat two pair. And the Tulip held the two; still the Morning Glory gloried In the Buttercup's cute cup — • ••••• Then the Botanist awakened — Thought 'twas time for getting up. —George Taggart. 712 The American Florist. April /y, American Carnation Society. The Annual Meeting:. The annual meeting of the Ameri- can Carnation Society was held in the Grand Central Palace on April 9. President Breitmeyer's address was well received. It was reported that at the time of the last meeting in De- troit the sum of $437 had been col- lected for the Fred Dorner Memorial fund. The committee was then in- structed to continue its efforts to swell the fund, and a total of $979 was re- ceived. Of this, $439 was $1 and $2 subscriptions and $540 in subscriptions ranging from $5 to $25. The com- mittee gratefully acknowledged the receipt of a draft for $10 from the Perpetual Flowering Carnation So- ciety of England. The total fund with accrued interest now amounts to $1,018.71. At the meeting of the board of di- rectors in Detroit, January, 1012, J. A. Valentine was authorized to secure de- signs for a medal. At the directors' meeting in Chicago in August, 1012, Mr. Valentine submitted a design from Henning Ryden of New York city which was approved by the board, and it was decided that Mr. Ryden be com- missioned to prepare the dies for striking the medal. The Dorner brothers agreed to bear the expense of making the dies. The dies have been made and a 10-carat gold medal has been struck and delivered to the committee. The plan for awarding the medal, devised by Peter Fisher, has been approved and is as follows : A gold medal will be awarded to the best 100 blooms of any undissem- inated carnation, sports not admis- sible; the variety must have been in cultivation not less than three years, and must score not less than 85 points, judged by the American Carnation So- ciety's scale of points, the medal to be awarded to the originator, who need not necessarily be the exhibitor, and can be awarded but once to the same variety. To be eligible to com- pete for the medal, 50 blooms of the variety must have been shown at a previous exhibition of the American Carnation Society in a preliminary class and scored not less than 80 points. The committee reported its work finished and stated that the fund was deposited with the Lafayette Loan and Trust Co., where it draws 4 per cent interest. The committee • extended thanks to all the contributors for their generous response. On sug- gestion of President Breitmeyer, E. G. Hill moved that the first medal struck be presented to Mrs. Dorner, and it was ordered that such action be taken. Fred B. Dorner feelingly acknowl- edged the courtesy of the society. S. S. Skidelsky and John A. Evans reported that John A. Newby of Lo- gansport, Ind., had suffered greatly from the flood and had been compelled to cancel all orders. President Breit- meyer spoke of the general knowledge of the suffering in the flooded districts and appointed S. S. Skidelsky and John A. Evans a committee to consider the matter of affording assistance to fel- low craftsmen who might need it. W. N. Rudd moved that it was the policy of the society not to consider imita- tions for the next meeting if they were not sustained by the local florists' or- R. T. BROWN. Presid.nl Elect American Carnation Society. ganizations or prominent men in the trade. The motion was adopted. Officers were elected as follows: R. T. Brown, of the Cottage Gardens Co., Queens, X. Y.. president. A. J. F. Bauer, Indianapolis, Ind., secretary (re-elected). F. B. Dorner, Urbana, 111., treasurer (re-elected). S. J. Goddard, South Framingham, Mass., director. Eugene Dailledouze, Brooklyn, N. Y., and C. W. Johnson, Morgan Park, 111., judges. A protest against a decision of the judges by Henry Weston, Hempstead, N. Y., in regard to the largest car- nations at this show was referred to the directors. President Breitmeyer's Address. The good old spirit to be mutually benefited in advancing the standard flowers, particularly that of the car- nation, has again assembled this hap- py "family." In reviewing the past year, we find new facts presenting themselves which should lead this as- sembly into very interesting discus- sions, which in turn should bring forth suggestions and resolutions of great benefit to all. The general prosperity of the country has left its golden traces among the growers of carna- tions as well as the retailers of them, and many an up-to-date structure has been added to bring about the biggest development of the carnation. Qual- ity has been produced, and the retail- er has had the opportunity of the enormous output at a fairly reasona- ble price. In spite of these indisputable facts, a question worthy of your most seri- ous consideration and analysis arises. Is the popularity of the carnation on the increase? Or, in other words, has the consumption increased in the same ratio as our population and general advancement of ethics and prosperity? Is the more often occurrence of special sales on carnations a sign of the in- creased popularity of the carnation, or is it a sign of rroore or less over-pro- duction? In the dissemination of va- rieties, too much stress seems to have been laid on color and size, the odor in most cases having been lost sight of. In years past, when our popula- tion was less and the demand for car- nations was, in proportion, larger, we were blessed with, though smaller blooms, yet more fragrant varieties. There is no doubt in my mind that the spicy odor of the carnation was a great factor in the sale of these flowers, and with the present advancement in sales- manship, the term "fragrant carna- tion" is almost a thing impossible and by virtue of this lack of fragrance, other flowers have become greater competitors. Further, it seems very necessary to infuse a new strain of blood to over- come the general and quite remarkable falling off of their keeping qualities. It has become a serious problem, espe- cially to the retailer. I believe that unless a remedy is found, there will be a great difference in the sale of carnations. We can all agree that al- ready other good lasting flowers have found their way to the flower shop as a keen competitor. This may not mat- ter much to the retailer, but it is very important to the carnation grower and there should be vigilant care and care- ful scrutiny given to the many new introductions offered each year which should not be enrolled unless the pres- ent defects are eliminated. GENERAL VIEW OF THE CARNATION EXHIBIT AT THE CHICAGO SHOW. IQI3- The American Florist. "13 I also wish to call your attention to the well known lack of carnation blooms during the summer months. Owing to the failure of the aster, there seems to be a field not yet covered. It is a fact that the breeders of anenomes and pompon chrysanthemums are straining every point to produce sum- mer blooms, and to my notion, a car- nation would fill the bill as few other flowers will do. We have everlasting the third week in January, seems yet to be much favored. In fact the hold- ing of our exhibitions at that time seems to be more favorable and prac- tical. This may not agree with my past argument which was to the effect of closer relation with the American Rose Society and other kindred socie- ties, especially for the purpose of hold- ing joint exhibitions such as we en- joyed in Detroit and are now enjoy- MT. GREENWOOD CEMETERY'S ROSETTE CARNATIONS AT THE CHICAGO SHOW. complaints concerning the packing for shipment of carnation blooms, and while it may be out of place to bring it up now, it does seem wise to cau- tion many of our best growers that some thought and study should be given to overcome this ever present criticism. Owing to the newness of the parcel post, the powers that be are in a re- ceptive mood and it seems timely that suggestions be made. As the situa- tion lies, the government maintains as good and better service between cities than the express companies do. The only difficulty so far is the delay Of collections and deliveries in cities. If properly presented, the government, no doubt, would supply proper schedules for the departure and arrival of mail trains. This should lead to a cheaper and safer transmission of our produce than now exists, especially in the plant line. The past year has been anything but satisfactory in the addition of new members. The root of this cause should be found and a remedy pro- vided. It has been said that there is no inducement for those interested to become members of our society for the reason that they can procure all the information and benefits on the out- side. Further, that there is practical- ly no barrier for non-members getting all the benefits, and I believe that is true. This brings to mind the old doc- trine. "A Society for its Members," and perhaps it will be necessary to establish such a rule to be adopted and adhered to. There is no doubt that the societies which hew closer to a policy of not spreading its news broadcast, is more attractive to a joiner and I can see reason why a new policy should be well considered and in the end insure the society against disintegration. The time for holding our meetings, which had been adopted originally as ing in New York. It may not be too soon to discuss this question, but to my idea, it is important to hold the meeting of the Carnation Society when the season is most appropriate. The policy of free exhibitions prop- erly managed and restricted as was planned originally and met with much success should not be lost sight of, and I hope that a good discussion shall be brought about on this subject. It need not follow that a National Flower Show should interfere with an annual carnation meeting. I am of the opin- ion that the grower who is interested in the carnation or any other flowers, will find time and money to attend all such meetings, no matter where they are held. In conclusion, I believe that the Carnation Society, as expressed by many of its most active members, should act for the best interests of its aims and purposes, and if the plans now adopted are not practical, the matter should be brought up for dis- cussion and deliberation. It is to be remembered that our interests lie in the carnation, its development, and the creation of a sale for it, and all that can be done to accomplish this end should have attention. The carnation must be grown the year round, and its blooms must rank in quality with the grandest of all flowers, the rose. Secretary Baur's Report. We are able to report progress in all departments this year save one. This one exception being one of the most important departments and of vital in- terest to the society, we will ask you to carefully consider a number of rec- ommendations which will be submitted at the end of this report. The pro- ceedings of the last convention were distributed to all paid-up members, as is customary. These proceedings did not include any statement from the treasurer of the Detroit Florists' Club, who had charge of the gate receipts at the exhibition in that city in Janu- ary of last year. This statement was submitted, however, to the board of directors at their meeting in Chicago last August. Their action thereon will be presented at this meeting for ap- proval. At the directors' meeting there was also drafted a schedule of premiums for the carnation show, which is run- ning at this time. Alterations were made in the rules governing entries for competition, eliminating all re- strictions in regard to membership in this society, except in the A. C. S. medal class, which is reserved for our members only. .Including premiums from all sources, the schedule carries a larger total than any previous list, which means that there is offered at this exhibition more money, medals and plate than has ever before been of- fered for carnations at any one ex- hibition. The National Flower Show committee agreed to pay the first $1,000 cash premiums awarded. A spe- HHBMta**^ W *^^ . W7' ■ ^flf » ^^ ^j ^> jfeggl pdM :*SLM ^^. . ytt [.W^U i^m! kr j CHICAGO CARNATION CO.S PINK DELIGHT CARNATIONS AT THE CHICAGO SHOW 714 The American Florist. April ig, cial effort was made to interest the retail men in the exhibition by offer- ing liberal premiums in a number of attractive and practical classes. On account of the flood conditions, which surrounded Indianapolis imme- diately following Easter, at which time the entries were supposed to be sent in, it was impossible to enforce the time limit on filing entries. All en- tries which reached the secretary be- fore leaving for New York were ac- cepted without any assessment of fine. During the past year the Fred Dor- ner Memorial Fund campaign was brought to a successful conclusion. A detailed report will be submitted at this meeting. In obedience to instructions given at the Detroit meeting, a public account- ant was engaged to check over the books of the secretary and treasurer. This was done on February 20 of last year, and again on February 28 of this year. As is shown by the audit, all funds are properly accounted for. There can be no question of the wis- dom of this procedure, and as your secretary, we wish to express our ap- preciation of the establishment of this custom. The first audit was made in time to be published in the proceed- ings of last year's convention. This year's audit will accompany the treas- urer's report. All bills have been paid promptly on vouchers drawn by the secretary and signed by the president. Ten new seedling varieties and one sport have been registered with this society since the last annual report appeared. Besides these there have been registered with the Perpetual Flowering Carnation Society of Eng- land some 35 seedlings and sports. Duplication of names already used is carefully guarded against. We find among the list a considerable number of names without any record of color, originator or date of dissemination: in fact, nothing whatever to identify the variety. In all such cases we would recommend that the name shall be available for naming new varieties. During the past year death has claimed two of our members, J. F. Wilcox of Council Bluffs, la., and Chas. Knopf of Richmond, Ind. Both of these men were well known to most of us and highly esteemed. The one department in which we are unable to report progress is that of membership. Ever since the meeting in Boston, two years ago, the mem- bership has decreased in numbers. About the usual number have run de- linquent each year, but less than the usual number of new members have been added. During the past year the delinquents were 45, while the acces- sions were only 20, making a decrease of 25 for the year. There are now 263 annual members in good standing and 12 life members. We can account for this in only one way and that is the letting down of all barriers to outsiders who are com- ing in and getting all the benefits which should rightfully be reserved for our members only. This society can- not endure for long if this policy is continued, and we would respectfully submit the following recommendations for your careful consideration : We should hold our conventions regularly each year regardless of national or other exhibitions, and we should hold our conventions and exhibitions alone. Our regular meeting date (the last Wednesday in January) should be strictly adhered to. The idea of alter- nating the meetings between the east and west is conducive to a growing membership and should be continued. We should allow no admission fee to be charged the public at the door of the exhibition, as the charging of a fee, be it ever so small, tends to re- duce the number of visitors. Only members in good standing should be allowed to compete for premiums of any kind, including certificates of merit. Nor should anyone, except members of this society and the local entertaining society, be allowed to at- tend any of the social functions con- nected with the convention. Efforts should be continued to interest the re- tailers in the exhibitions. There should be more decorative work on ex- hibition than has been seen heretofore. If competitive classes will not bring them, then some other means should be devised. A campaign for new mem- bers should be instituted, and we would suggest that a committee be ap- pointed at this meeting to formulate a plan for such a movement. Instead of decreasing, our membership should at least keep pace with the growth of the carnation industry. The thanks of this society are due the trade press W. H. Waite. Presidenl National Vssoi iation "i Gardeners for printing promptly, and gratui- ously, all matter sent to them for pub- lication. A. F. J. Bauh. Secy. Treasurer Dorner's Report. EXPENDITURES. Paid by orders on treasurer $1,132.23 Cash on hand 690.84 $1,823,117 RECEIPTS. Cash on hand January 10, 1012 $ 416.62 Received cash 1,406.45 51.S23.07 PERMANENT FIND. Balance January 10. 1912 $2,525.31 Two life memberships 100.00 $2,625.31 DORNER MEMORIAE FUND. Balance January 10, 1912 $ 441.04 Received cash 574. G7 $1,018.71 Newark, N. J.— Sales for Easter were about as last year and prices were no better, is the report of H. C. Strobell & Co. Plants and cut flow- ers were both in ample supply. Hy- drangeas, rhododendrons and rambler roses did not sell well. Azaleas, spi- reas, lily of the valley, daisies and bulbous stock had a good call. All cut flowers sold readily. There was little demand for large made-up bas- kets or large plants. Medium priced rlants and baskets were the rule. Fred Dorner Memorial Fund. FINAL REPORT. At the time of the last meeting in Detroit, the canvass among the mem- bers of this society for small contri- butions to the Fred Dorner Memorial Fund, which had been ordered at the Boston meeting, was completed. A total of some $437 had been collected in contributions of one and two-dollar amounts. Instructions were given to continue the soliciting of contributions and to take advantage of numerous offers of larger amounts which had been made to the committee. These additional contributions swelled the total to $979, of which $439 is in one and two dollar contributions and the remaining $540 in amounts ranging from $5 to $25. We are pleased to state that the Perpetual Flowering Carnation Society of England gener- ously sent in a draft for $10. These funds were deposited by the treasurer to draw interest, which up to date amounts to $39.71, bringing the total in the fund up to $1,018.71. The board of directors, at its meet- ing in Detroit, January 12, 1912. dele- gated J. A. Valentine to secure de- signs for a medal which is to be bought each year with the interest accruing from this invested fund. Mr. Valen- tine submitted, at the directors' meet- ing at Chicago last August, a design from Henning Ryden, an artist of New York city, which the board approved with instructions that Mr. Ryden be commissioned to prepare a set of dies for striking the medals. The Messrs. Dorner having agreed to bear the ex- pense of having these dies made, this matter was turned over to them for final execution. The dies have been made and a 10-karat gold medal de- livered to us to be paid for out of this- fund. At the same meeting in Detroit, Peter Fisher was delegated to devise a plan for awarding this medal. Mr. Fisher submitted the following plan at the Chicago meeting and it was ap- proved by the board : A gold medal will be awarded to the best 100 blooms of any undisseminated seedling carna- tion (sports not admissible). The va- riety must have been in cultivation not less than three years and must score not less than 85 -points, judged by the American Carnation Society's scale of points. The medal to be awarded to the originator, who need not necessarily be the exhibitor, and can be awarded to the same variety only once. To be eligible to compete for this medal. 50 blooms of the va- riety must have been shown at a pre- vious exhibition of the American Car- nation Society in a preliminary class and scored not less than SO points. With this report the work of the committee is finished. The fund is 6e- posited with the LaFayette Loan and Trust Co., where it draws 4 per cent interest. The committee wishes to thank each and every contributor for the ready response with contributions. A complete list of contributors is on file in the secretary's office. Dorner Memorial Fund Committee. ■ Some of the Exhibits. The exhibition of the American Carr nation Society brought together a splendid lot of flowers. Vases of alj the standard varieties, together, with some sterling novelties, filled the ta- bles set apart for them in the center of the building. There were eighty vases in all, many of them holding one hundred blooms. Chief among the novelties was a vase of Matchless, from the Cottage Gardens Co., Queens, N. Y. This is a wonderful large white that outclasses all others now in com- merce. The display was awarded a I9'3> The American Florist. 15 gold medal, the highest gift of the so- ciety. Princess Dagmar, M. A. Pat- ton's new crimson, a superb, large Sower, wen the silver medal of the Perpetual Flowering Carnation Society of England, also first prize for the best crimson and a bronze medal. Gorgeous is a grand red and was easily first in its class. In fact it is sun- t<> be the coming red. Miss A. Coombs, an immense salmon, was a very conspicuous flower. It is a great step forward in this color. It was awarded a silver medal. Electra, Bea- con, Wm. Eccles and Scarlet Gem were competing reds. Beacon won out. Quite a number of vases of this tine red were seen. Pink Delight looked small when compared with Gloriosa and Salmon. Benitz was Bhown in a small vase. The flowers were immense. Mrs. C. W. Barron, M. A. Patton's large blotched pink and white, is a very beautiful sort and re- ceived first in two classes. A small vase of a fine crimson called Carola showed well. The Mikado, from the Howard Gould estate, was pretty in its ugliness. It takes an acquired taste to admire this variety. The western entries, generally so im- portant, were greatly missed. E. G. Hill's entries were delayed on account of poor railroad facilities in the west, while the Dorner novelties, owing to the lateness of the season, have all been cut back for cuttings. Most of the growers were of the opinion that it was too late to show carnations at their best. A large shipment of odon- toglossum plants in flower and cut sprays of the same, also cypripediums, were received on Tuesday afternoon from W. A. Manda's English branch. They were staged at once and were a great attraction. K. National Association of Gardeners. A meeting of the National Associa- tion of Gardeners was held in the lec- ture hall of the Grand Central Palace on Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Preceding the meeting the executive board of the association met and acted on several matters which were later re- ported at the general meeting. Presi- dent William H. Waite, after welcom- ing the visiting members, introduced J. K. M. L. Farquhar, president of the Society of American Florists, who lauded the gardeners and their splen- did exhibits which, he said, made it possible to produce such a magnificent show as they were assembled at. He followed this with a forcible address which can aptly be summarized as a heart-to-heart talk with the men of the gardening profession and in which he urged the cultivation of a closer confidence between the gardener and his employer. Mr. Farquhar was heartily applaud- ed at the conclusion of his remarks. W. J. Kennedy, president of the Gar- deners & Florists' Club of Boston, was next introduced. Born, as he said, a gardener, he spoke with authority of the development of the profession, en- dorsing all the previous speaker had to say on the opportunities which are presenting themselves for the advance- ment and elevation of the profession. Mr. Kennedy spoke of the great in- terest which has sprung up over the activities of the National Association and pledged his efforts to its further progress. He was followed by John Shields, of Monticello, 111., one of the directors of the association. Next came J. J. MacKey, also of Monticello, who spoke on the develop- ment of agriculture in the West. H. H. Bartsch, vice-president of the Gar- deners & Florists' Club of Boston, was next introduced. Harry Bunyard an- nounced that owing to sudden sickness in the family of R. J. Felton of Lon- don. England, who was to lecture at the meeting, he was prevented from sailing for this side at the last mo- ment. The secretary was called on next to report on the doings of the executive committee. After briefly re- viewing the financial condition of the association, showing a most substan- tial balance in bank, he read a com- munication received from the New York Horticultural Society inviting the National Association of Gardeners to hold its annual convention in New York city this fall, in connection with ile Fall Show of the Horticultural Society. The invitation was accepted. Mr. Farquhar, as president and the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, extended an invitation to the associa- tion to hold its summer meetings in July, at the time of the summer show of the National Horticultural Society, in conjunction with the sweet pea show of the American Sweet Pea So- ciety. This was also favorably acted on by the committee, which decided to hold the summer meeting in Bos- ton. An invitation was read from President C. C. Moore of the Panama Pacific International Exposition, ad- dressed to the National Association of Gardeners to hold its 1915 convention in the city of San Francisco during the time of the Exposition. Resolu- tions were passed at the meeting, ex- tending the association's thanks to the Exposition Company, and that the as- sociation go on record that it was the sense of the meeting that the 1915 convention be held at San Francisco. The ratification by the board of direc- tors for the establishment of a service bureau to offer an opportunity to the vounger men in the profession for a source to which they can look for bet- terment, was also reported at the meeting. THE BOWLING TOURNAMENT. The bowling tournament of the Na- tional Association of Gardeners, held at Thum's alleys, New York, Wednes- day, April 9, brought together a large number of gardeners and florists, mem- bers of the N. A. G. and S. A. F. While no record scores were made, the event was enjoyed by all and proved a suc- cess. Donaldson, Miesem and Iquey carried off the honors for the Astoria team, which won in the team tourna- ment. Iquey made the high score. 235. Seybold won in the sweepstake contest. The following morning the N. A. G. invited the ladies of the S. A. F. Auxiliary to a bowling contest. On the evening preceding the bowl- ing event, many of the bowlers at- tended the "Dutch treat" of the N. A. G.. held at the Murray Hill hotel. Good music was enjoyed. The as- sembly was addressed by J. K. M. L. Farquhar, E. H. Philpott. of Winni- peg, Man., President William Siebrecht of the New York Florists' Club, Ed- ward Jenkins of Lenox, Mass., and Charles Weathered of New York. The bowling scores follow : II MIKE MEN TEAM CONTEST. Astoria 1520 Philadelphia Horticultural Society 1465 Ii.iltiniore 1433 Westchester & Fairfield ikj New York 1381 Glen Cove 1330 Tuxedo 1297 Elberon 1272 Oyster Bay 1191 Y.. ill., is 1104 SWEEPSTAKE. Seybold .".22 Zerl 520 Robertson -"lit Shaffer 508 Brown 168 Nlquet 4S11 IN'DIVIIH 'LS Bentley, Tuxed 184 Beekbar. Tuxedo 369 V. Barth, Tuxedo 111 W. Gordon, Tonkers 379 Mengles, Y/onkers 385 L. Gordon, ronkera 140 A. Everett, Glen Care 411 Westlake, Glen Cove 398 Brown, Glen Cove 530 Shaw. New York 310 .1. Robinson, Montreal, Quo 288 .1. Luck, Montreal. Que B. Hayv. 1. Montreal, Que 2';" II. Eddie, Montreal, Que Crepi New > ork 154 Head, New Jersey 492 Nlven, Garrison, N. 1' 304 A1I1I..1. Westchester 342 1 in. Elberon 126 Tansey, Tuxedo 361 a. Barth, Tuxed 518 Schaeffer, Tuxed 111 McGregor, Tuxedo 234 Murray, 'rims., Tuxedo 480 Cartel. Yonkers 324 Cooke, Washington Wilde, New Stork 16 Johnstone, Glen Cove 198 Quick, Baltimore 421 Miesem, EHrnhnrat, L. 1 457 Brown, Richmond, Va 385 Dodds, I'liiia. Hurl. Soc'y 459 Robertson, PUlla. Hort. Soc'y .".2:; Bachelor, Pblla. Hort. Soc'y 483 Hambliton, Elberon, N. J 471 Kennedy, Elberon, N. J 420 Murray, Elberon. N. J 387 Donaldson, Astoria 499 Nlqnet, Astoria 584 Siebrcct, Astoria 437 Ait.hison, Westchester and Fairfield 400 Stuart, Westchester and Fairfield 455 /.rii., Westchester and Fairfield 567 Forbes, Youkers 335 Adcock, Mamaroneck 356 E. Jenkins, Lenox, Mass 4< >2 A. Jenkins, Lenox, Mass 303 J. Roy, Stamford. Conn 432 Shore, Katonah, N. Y 345 M. Lennan, Washington. D. C 538 Ashwortb, Locust Valley, L. 1 253 1 1. unlirowsky, Glen Cove, L. 1 406 McKenzie, Glen Cove '. . .325 McDonald, Glen Cove :::: Tbau, Baltimore 409 Shaffer, Washington 548 McGrabam, Philadelphia 4."i<: Rasmussen, New Albany 407 Adelberger, Philadelphia 461 Kessler, New York 437 Manda. New York 437 Fenrich. New York t In Chadwick, New York I'' : Kennedy, Tennaply 435 Ellis, Yonkers 430 Gordon, F., Yonkers 443 Kakuda, New York 346 Fitzgerald, Yonkers 360 LADIES' S. A. F. Jlrs. T. H. Traendly 83 106 96 Mrs. J. A. Manda 106 112 101 Mrs. A. Farenwald 39 47 80 Mrs. H. Quick 96 98 93 Mrs. R. W. Wlttman 84 118 85 Mrs. J. Dodds 85 41 80 Mrs. A. Bunyard 63 77 58 Mrs. W. N. Rudd 89 90 101 Mrs. G. H. Cooke 104 71 100 Mrs. A. Rasmussen 75 101 111 Mrs. E. II. Harvey 68 65 86 Mis Edw. rarenwald 47 45 71 White Fly. I note in a recent issue of your paper the article about getting rid of white fly and I wish to acquaint those who are troubled with these pests with the plan I use and find very effective. At the same time it is very cheap, simple, and easy to use. It is the best insecticide I ever heard of and so far have never known it to injure foliage of any sort. San Jose scale, mealy bug, thrip and all aphis are done for easily with it and two or three applications will finish any of them without injury to foliage. The preparation comes in the form of a soap. According to the direc- tions, one pound bar of it will make 10 gallons. It seems to be composed of whale oil and a formaldehyde prep- aration. I prepare it according to directions in one gallon lots. Get the nicotine preparation called "Black Leaf in." and add a good big teaspoon- ful of this to the gallon and use a spray pump throwing a fine mist. Add the nicotine after the spray solution gets cold, after having been dissolved in the hot water. The fine mist or serins to suffocate the white fly thej full whirling and dead. I liml this plan cheap and easy to use and prepare, s.. far it seems to be a complete Insed icidi S. I-. Harper. Cleveland, O.— The Royal Fruit A. Flower Co.. capital (10,1 has been organized by Oscar Bamberger ami others. 71(3 The American Florist. April ig., THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted by Robt. Rift. Philadelphia, Pa. A Eliminating Funeral Flowers. In THE American Florist of March S I noticed an article entitled "Elimi- nating Funeral Flowers," by M. C. Ebel Mr. Ebel treats the matter very well I think, and I heartily agree with him in that we should make some cen- tralized movement against such ideas. I have had this to face frequently, as all florists have, I presume. I do not know if it is general, but in this lo- cation the Orthodox Jews will not al- low flowers at funerals. Of course the florist does not need argument to persuade him that flowers should be used at funerals but some- times other people do, and I have found it very effective to meet sentiment with sentiment. I have yet to find the per- son who will answer the following three direct questions and answer all three in the affirmative: Did anyone very dear to you ever die? If so were there any flowers at the funeral? If so did you consider it a waste of money, and would you rather the flow- ers had not been sent? Then follow up your questions somewhat m this manner: Flowers sent in honor of the dead are for the living more truly than at any other time; for the loved ones who remain surely appreciate them more than if they were sent as presents to themselves. The very man who scoffs at flow- ers for funerals and talks of waste of money on the dead who can not see and appreciate the flowers is the first and most extravagant in that line when one dear to him dies. He seems to try to forget the slurs and endeav- ors to make up for them. We might say. especially if talking with some representative of a charitable institu- tion: "How much of this money, if not spent for flowers, would be con- tributed to charity?" Show me a per- son who scoffs at flowers for the dead and I will show you, nine times SuVof ten, one who gives very little for any charitable purpose. Instead of furthering the cause of charity, the discontinuance of flowers at funerals would be a detriment to it. Every time a person sends flowers for this purpose, that person is himself help- ed, and he will be more likely to as- sist a needy one than if he had kept his flower money in his pocket. I contend also that few flowers are sent to funerals for the sake of char- ity, but a large majority for the sake of friendship. Hence we will find that the chief contenders against this beau- tiful custom often turn out to be chief "offenders" when the death touches them nearly. ' I think that while we should strike the snake whenever it shows its head, still we are in a win- ning fight, especially with such evi- dence all around us. The thing for us to do is to head off organizations which may make this decision against funeral flowers, in cold blood, when there is no specific case to consider, then when one dies whom they would like to remember with flowers they have no appropriation set aside for the purpose. I repeat these are the ones to consider. The problem of the individual will take care of itself. The man who advocates no flowers at fun- erals usually seems to think that he is the originator of the idea, yet I sup- pose this idea of "eliminating" is as old as the custom itself. As long as we have a world it is my opinion that we will have flowers — also kickers. W. J. BAKER. Fort Worth. Tex. The Double Spray. SEE SUPPLEMENT WITH THIS ISSUE. When the order is for a spray of large dimensions, it is best to propose that it be made double or in two parts, with a ribbon tie in the center. When appropriate, as for an elderly person, palm leaves should be used as a background or foundation, project- ing from either end, adding to the sta- bility as well as the size of the piece. Almost all long-stemmed flowers are appropriate for such arrangements. In the illustration Easter lilies with lilies of the valley grouped together in the center form a chaste combination. With these flowers white ribbon should be used. With the addition of violets in the center violet or purple ribbon is appropriate. Many request that vio- lets be placed in the center on each lily. Customers should be told that this is no longer in vogue, it being much better to bunch the violets where the ribbon is tied, in which case the color effect is better and the graceful forms of the lilies are seen to much greater advantage. These double sprays are not un- wieldy when made up to a length of six feet, at which dimensions they are available for casket covers. For this purpose they should not be too formal but rather loosely tied and shaped at the ends so as practically to cover the space on which they are to be laid. Lilac, snapdragon, long-stemmed tea and American Beauty roses are all fine for such work, but they should all be at their very best when ready for de- livery. Much work is seen made of half blown blooms or spikes that do not begin to reveal the beauty of the flower so that much of the effect is lost. Economy should be the watch- word in every workshop; two dozen roses at their best make as good an effect as three dozen buds, and one- third of the price is saved. The same may be said of open lilac and snap- dragon. Lily buds, as a rule, do not add to the effectiveness of a bunch, so quite a saving is realized by de- taching the open flowers from stems with buds, allowing these to come on later. These flowers are tied to other stems bearing open flowers and as nearly all the blooms can be arranged to show in one direction the decorative effect is much better. In arranging these large sprays they should be kept flat on the table and the bobbin of wire or spool of thread — a bobbin of No. 23 wire is best — wrapped around as addi- tions, not of one but of several flow- ers are made. Some makers-up tie in one flower at a time and in doing so twist- the bunch several times in the air, until finally they are obliged to lay it down to relieve the cramp in their hands. A loose effect is pro- duced if several of the flowers used are first tied together, five dozen roses being made into twenty small sprays of three each. Short stemmed stock can sometimes be used up in connec- tion with the longer stems in this way. The large spray is now quickly put together. K. Appreciative. illE FLORIST AS A POET. If the Office Window man had not been an Office Window man, he would have wished to be a florist. There is a profession, now, that is worthy of a poet. You have beautiful thoughts, and instead of translating them into words, you translate them into plants and flowers. You must be an artist in order to be a successful florist, for success in that line consists of more than putting cuttings in pots and setting them upon a bench and letting them grow. You must possess the subtle knack of bringing them for- ward in an unusually successful way, and making them more beautiful than your neighbor's flowers. The florist must possess brains, too, in order to be able to forecast the season's fash- ions in flowers, and to produce exactly the things which the market will call for. He has to be an artist first and a business man afterward. But al- ways the artist first, for in this age and place of keen competition, the shrewdest florist cannot dispose of his stock profitably if it is inferior. THE OLD SUBURBAN FLOWER MAN. The Office Window man has known a good many florists, and they have mostly been philosophical men. His latest friendship among florists has been with a man of Swiss birth and education, who specializes on violets, carnations and chrysanthemums, out in a suburban town. It is always a pleasure to go in and chat with this man. He knows not only about the stock in trade of the professional flor- ist, but understands the native wild flora as well. Nothing that blossoms is foreign to him. He will tell you about the thousands of red cedars that grew about his greenhouse foi ty years ago, when he first settled in •the neighborhood, and will lament their disappearance. He is happy in the first dandelion that blossoms in the grass on the terrace in front of his house, and he will not extirpate the dandelions from his lawn, though no one understands better than he how it can be done. He watches for the song sparrows and bluebirds in the first week of March. A WORTHT MONUMENT. This florist is a happy philosopher, but he has his griefs. His greatest sorrow is the bad tree planting, the bad gardening, the melancholy efforts at flower gardening, that people en- gage in about him. He grieves that suburban Americans should be so slow to learn. A neglected maple on the street, with suckers springing up about it, and bark gnawed away by the horses that have been hitched to it, gives him real pain. He has gone to a neighbor and asked permission to make a slit with his knife in the side of a bark-bound maple. He has planted a tree now and then for the town, without any charge, because he wanted to see the tree have a chance to grow and thrive. And his heart swells with pride when he points to the noble German lindens which he set out here and there in the village thirty or forty years ago. Those lin- dens, and a good many other fine trees in the town, will be the old flor- ist's monuments after he is gone. No doubt he will be forgotten, but some- thing of his spirit will descend upon the villagers for a hundred years, from the spreading branches of those trees. — New York Mail. ABILENE, KANS. — Local greenhouses were damaged by hail in a recent storm. 19*3- The Amer j c. i n Fl orj s t. Ill PLANT NOTES. Gladiolus. The gladioli that are being forced for spring blooming* will soon begin to open their flowers and i" have good clean stock they will require attention. The Spikes should first Of ill be kepi erect, for if they get benl and crooked half their value Is gone, and this will occur very quickly on the bright sunny days when the plant leans over, so they should be kept tied cither to stakes or wires 1,> prevent this. The spike should be cut when the first flower opens and plated in water and the other (lowers opened in the ofiice or store room. These Mowers spot very quickly if water is sprinkled upon them in the greenhouses and at this season of the year syringing on bright days is a necessity or red spider is sure to obtain a foothold, and if these pests become once well established it is almost impossible to eradicate them. Considerable discussion is often heard as to whether the corms of gladiolus forced are of any value another year. If the plant is not cut too far down on the stem and the corms are given an opportunity to thoroughly ripen there is no doubt but that the bulbs may be grown another year and good results obtained, but if the plant is cut off clear down to the ground the conn has no chance to make its full growth or to ripen and the corms will be practically worthless. Corms that are forced this year, and the spike cut so as to leave three or more leaves, if properly ripened can be planted outside another year and the following year first-class corms will l e the re- sult. The Gladiolus Colvillei can be forced year after year if grown prop- erly. Preparation fur Memorial Day. With the Easter stock out of the way. there will be room available for the plants that have of necessity been crowded more closely together for the last few weeks and the next great day before the grower is Memorial day. In those sections of the country where the late frosts are passed the bedding stock must be ready for planting out at that time, and the demand will be for plants in flower, for the customers will desire plants that will make a good showing by May 30, and the stock must be grown with that object in view to have a good sale. The geraniums and other blooming plants should be placed in their blooming pots, spaced out and given a good sunny location that they may be full of bloom by the last of May. It is next to impossible to sell plants that are not in flower at Memorial day. The production of flowers for that day must also receive prompt attention. Much of the floral work for Memorial day is what is called "cheap" work, that is, flowers that make a great show and are not expensive. So although there are many roses and carnations used, yet large quantities of the cheaper flowers are employed to till in and make the sprays and bouquets larger. Early outdoor flowers and blooming shrubbery can be used, but in some sections these cannot be depended upon, so flowers must be grown in the houses. Stocks make a splendid flower for this purpose and should be benched at once. The plants should now be about three or four inches high and growing rapidly. Candytuft is grown in large quantities by some growers for Memorial day, Seedlings can be transplanted In early April and brought Into Bower the latter part of Hay, Spiraea, both as a pof plant and for cut Bowers, are verj useful at this ■; six to eight weeks will bring them into Bower at this season. There are other annuals thai can be raised for Memorial day blooming, but i h<- i w o mentioned are grown in largest quanl it ies. Besfonia Gl> ire de Lorraine. The plants of Begonia Gloire de Lor- raine, both the young moled stock and the older plants, will now begin to make active growth. There is still time to propagate much stock; many growers prefer the May rooted plants to those propagated earlier, for the plants start right oft into growth at this time while those rooted earlier grow very slowly during the late win I ei- and early spring months. The young shoots that break from the old plants make fine cuttings at this time and if the plants are in good health are just as good as the leaf cuttings made earlier. As soon as rooted they should be potted in a light, fibrous loam in "'/i-inch pots, and placed in a light, well ventilated house, but should be protected from all chilling draughts. They cannot be successfully grown in a stuffy-moist temperature and to have strong, healthy plants should not be forced in too warm a temperature. They will require a house at which the night temperature does not fall be- low (10° and should be given all the ait- possible without- chilling during pleas- ant, bright days, carefully avoiding drafts. They will need to be watered carefully, for the roots are very fine and are growing slowly yet, and over- watering quickly shows in the growth of the plant. It is now a good time to procure young stock if the grower is not supplied for those making a spe- cialty of this plant have the best of stock at this time. Asparagus Plumosus and Sprengeri. Small stock of Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri are now a .necessity with all plantsmen, for they are freely used in fern dishes and in plant bas- kets, being very satisfactory plants for house culture. Fresh seed can now be obtained and the stock grown on through the summer, which will make fine stock for the next winter. The seed will germinate more readily and evenly if soaked in hike warm water placed in a warm location for 24 hours before planting. Instead of sowing the seed broadcast it is better to sow them about three-quarters of an inch apart and they can then be allowed to re- main in the flats until they are strong enough to transplant. Do not cover the seed too deeply; an eighth of an inch of soil sifted over the seed is am- ple. The first potting must be care- fully done, for they make a long tap root with very few small roots and the soil does not adhere to it. and in the young stage this root is easily broken. A warm house with p of moisture and careful watering with a slight shade is all they require after being potted. Overwatering will al- ways cause the fronds to take a lowish hue. Indianapolis, ind — The Hill-Heller Co. has filed a petition to change its name to the E. G. Hill Floral Myer Heller having sold his interests to his partner. E. G. Hill of Rich- mond. The firm has another store in Cincinnati, O., and will establish others. OBITUARY. Witi. B. Sands. Judge Wm. B. Sands, publisher of the American Parmer, and head of the firm of Wm. B. Sands & Sons Co., died suddenly of apoplexj at his home in Hollins, Mil., near Baltimore, Tues- day, April 8. Judge Sands was well known as a horticulturalist, and for many years, until advancing age made the duties too heavy, he was one of the leading contributors of THE Amebicais FLORIST. He had always taken a prominent part in horticul- tural affairs and was well and favor- ably known within his home state and elsewhere. He was born in 1842 and was the son of Samuel Sands, the man who first typed the "Star Spangled Ban- ner." He was one time judge of the Orphans' Court of Baltimore county and took a prominent part in the Baltimore county fair. For the last six or seven years he had been chair- man of the art and design school of the Maryland Institute, of which he had long been one of the board of managers. He was a charter mem- ber of the Baltimore Gardeners Florists' Club. Judge Sands is sur- vived by six children. The funeral was held April 10 at the home. Pall- bearers were Abraham Jessop, Clinton Jessop. Frank N. Hoen, Robert Hal- liday, John C. Hill and Augustin Ryan. Addison Brown. Addison Brown, from 1881 to 1001 a judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, died on April 9 at his home in New York city, aged S3 years. He was born in West Newbury, Mass., in 1830, being descended from Pilgrim stock. In the horticultural world. Judge Brown was known as one of the founders of the New York Botanical Garden. In 1S9G and 1898 he was a co-worker with Dr. N. L. Britton in the preparation and publication of "Il- lustrated Flora of the United States and Canada." As a diversion from his legal and judicial duties he had always been a student of botany. As a judge he upheld the liberty of the press When in 1895 Charles A. Dana, the noted editor, was charged with libeling the government. Judge Brown refused to grant his extradition from New York to Washington. He held that if the removal of any person accuse a crime against the Tnited States is sought, it must first be shown that an offense against the government has been committed. That decision re- mains and is quoted today as a prece- dent. A F F Adolphus J. Thompson. Adolphus j. Thompson, a well known florist of New Haven. Conn., died .March ».) of pneumonia, after an ill- ness of two weeks. He had been a "lent of \-eW Haven all his life being born there in 1850. He is sur- vived by two daughters. Mrs. Mary O'Brien Mrs. Mary O'Brien, widow of James n Bnen. who was one of the pi,,, florists of Boston, Mass.. died recently at her home. Jamaica Plain, aged 72 years. Several sons and daughters survive. North Eabtow, Mass.— a valuable collection of orchids in the Lang- water Gardens, on the estate of John S. Ames may suffer from lack of as a result of a strike and subs, q discharge . ■,. 0f expert garden- ers. 718 The American Florist. April rg, The American Florist Established 1885. Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.00 a year; Canada $2.00; Europe ani Countries in Postal Union. $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from those in the trade. When sending us change of address always send the old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue the American Florist nas .cceptedonly trade advertisements. ,„,,;„ Advertisements must teach us Tuesday (earlier possible), as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility tor tne opinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 64 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS. Third National Flower Show ™> —The closing days 'YX —Faulkner's comments ' -» — The banquet 1JS — Additional awards i]:S —Final awards, adjustments, corrections. .. .7U» —Miscellaneous exhibits j™ — Visitors ;','','* 1 ' ' ' 71 1 Boston Co-operative Flower Market ill American Carnation Society '" — The annual meeting '" —President-elect Brown (portrait) ,!{- —President Breitmeyer's address ^i- —Secretary Baur's report '" — Treasurer Dorner'S report ,••;'■ '.: ', W II. Wait.- President National Association of Gardeners (portrait) '« Fred Dorner memorial fund '" National Association of Gardeners na The retail trade ■• ■ • •■ ■ ix0 —The double spray, see supplement "ltu_1(, this issue -,7 Plant notes ;\"A ''tit —Preparation for memorial day ii< —Begonia Gloire de Lorraine M-i —Asparagus Plumosus and Sprengen iji Obituary 7J7 — Wm. B. Sands 'i' —Addison Brown 'i' — Adolphus J. Thompson "' —Mrs. Mary O'Brien '*' Society of American Florists ij° The Belgian strike ; ' ' 'ral Chicago • ■ - 797 Chicago Florists' Club '■" St. Louis 7S7 Baltimore i28 Cincinnati .■"',.' 79ft Chicago and Milwaukee bowling '-» Lancaster County Florists Club i~J Milwaukee ™ Oklahoma City 'S^ Buffalo 709 Cleveland iSS New York „J Boston iS, Philadelphia 7?S The seed trade .-, , 7I5 —The late Frank Banning s business i4Z —Seeds and plants Imported '« —Dynamite in the garden <*^ Market Gardeners '*> —Soil acidity ijo The nursery trade •■••■• i?2 —Horticultural tanfl schedules T4H RENEW subscriptions promptly so that no copies of the paper may be missed. IT is always bad policy to risk tender stock outdoors in advance of the usual time, without adequate facilities for protection. BANKERS and others with money to loan greenhousemen for projected im- provements are now investigating the fire, hail and tornado insurance car- ried by the borrowers on their existing establishments. THE National Flower Show at New York is reported a financial success, with total gate receipts of about $13,- 500 and total paid admissions :>,0,000. Tickets taken in large blocks were sold at reduced rates. The approaching Minneapolis con- vention of the Society of American Florists' was well advertised at the National Flower Show and Vice-Presi- dent "Wirth. "who was in attendance, secured $2,200 worth of advertising for the souvenir programme. Society of American Florist?. MEETING OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS. The board of directors of the Society of American Florists met February 25 at the Hotel Radisson, Minneapolis, Minn. There were present President Farquhar, Vice-President Wirth, Treas- urer W. F. Kasting, Directors Allan Peirce. Harry A. Bunyard, C. H. Tot- ty, J. A. Evans, R. Vincent. Jr., Thom- as Roland, August F. Poehlmann, and, as secretary pro tern, George Asmus. The president announced that owing to the serious illness of Secretary John Young he had appointed Mr. Asmus secretary pro tern, which appointment was endorsed by the board. A tele- gram was sent to Mr. Young, who was an inmate of the Roosevelt Hospital, New York, expressing sympathy with him in his illness and the hope that he would speedily recover. A sample of the proposed member- ship badge for 1913 was submitted to the meeting and the design being fa- vorable to the board it was adopted and the secretary ordered to procure a supply of badges for the August convention. A design for a life mem- bership badge was submitted by the secretary and was adopted. The sec- retary was ordered to procure a sup- ply of these badges at a price not to exceed 75 cents each, and to place them at "the disposal of life members at the cost price, a resolution was passed to the effect that the leading florists, or others having trade interests, forward any suggestions or demands they might wish considered relating to tariff leg- islation, affecting their interests, to Wm. F. Gude, Washington, D. C, chairman of the tariff and legislation committee, which committee met dur- ing the National Flower Show held in New York City April 5-12. Upon motion, the following were appointed as a local advisory committee in con- nection with the preparations for the convention in Minneapolis next Aug- ust : Theo. Wirth, chairman, W. Des- mond, Hugh Will, and George Asmus. Vice-President Wirth submitted a plan covering the utilization of a large piece of land adjoining the Armory in which it was proposed to house the convention for an outdoor exhibition, the laying out of the ground, securing exhibits from the growers, and caring for them, turning the whole over to the society at the opening of the con- vention. The plan meeting the ap- proval of the board it was, on motion, decided that such outdoor exhibition be provided for, merged with the gen- eral trade exhibit and made a part of the general expense, and that the sec- retary and advisory board be ordered to work out a feasible plan for carry- ing out the idea, and give public no- tice through the papers. Charles Critchell of Cincinnati was appointed chairman of the sports com- mittee of the convention. In regard to the rates for space in the trade ex- hibition at Minneapolis, it was decided that the rate be 40 cents per square foot, with a minimum price of $20. It was further arranged that the busi- ness convention occupy four days and that the trade exhibit should be opened for the same period; and that all arti- cles exhibited must be left in place until the close of the business session of the convention, which would be at 10 o'clock p. m. on the fourth day. A resolution was passed that it was the sense of the board of directors that some action be taken by the so- ciety at the next convention whereby exhibits of artificial flowers at the so- ciety's trade exhibitions and flower shows be prohibited. On Wednesday morning, Feb. 20, the board visited the Armory to inspect the building and ar- range plans for ' the convention and trade exhibition. Afterwards a con- vention program was arranged and duly adopted. The following appropriations were made: Entomologist, $100; patholo- gist, $100; botanist, $100; convention badges, $100; assistant to secretary at convention, $100; sports committee. :?rri; president's messenger, $25", school garden committee, $75. The accommo- dations at the Hotel Radisson having been found satisfactory, that hotel was appointed headquarters for the con- vention. Vice-President Wirth was in- vested with authority to make arrange- ments for the lease of the Armory. C. H. Totty, chairman of the National Flower Show committee, reported on the arrangements made for the show to be held in New York, and the re- port was accepted. The salary of the secretary was fixed at $1,000 per year, with an ad- ditional allowance of $300 per annum for office rent. It was also decided that in consideration of his additional work as superintendent of the trade exhibition he be paid an additional sal- ary of $500 per annum, with a fur- ther allowance of $200 to cover the expense of a thirty day stay in the convention city which would be re- quired through his duties. After a res- olution covering thanks to the local societies and Vice-President Wirth for hospitalities enjoyed during the visit of the board in Minneapolis the board adjourned to meet at the National Flower Show in New York City. The Belgium Strike Under date of April 14, we are ad- vised by McHutchison & Co., New York, as follows: "Our cable advices from Belgium inform us that the gen- eral strike goes into effect there to- day. The Red Star Line, which brings all Belgium plant shipments, will not accept perishable freight even though the Belgium government-owned rail- roads could carry the stock from Ghent to Antwerp. This completely ties up plant shipments from Belgium and catches us right at the beginning of the spring shipping season. Only one shipment has left Belgium — mostly bay trees. Further spring shipments will be delayed as long as the strike lasts — which is hoped to be not over two or three weeks." Our Supplements. Subscribers should see that they get copies of the fine supplementary illus- trations showing high grade design and decorative work. These fine sup- plements should be carefully preserved as they mean much to the retail flor- ists in dealing with their customers, illustrating as they do the various kinds of work that the everyday flor- ist is called upon to perform. The papers in which the supple- ments appear should be likewise pre- served, as they contain much valu- able data with regard to these spe- cial illustrations. Subscribers should see that they get every issue, as oth- erwise they may miss some of this high-grade work. J9i3- The American Florist. 719 Wants, For Sale, Etc One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv. ror Plant Advs., Sec Ready Reference Section. Where antwers are to be mailed from this office enclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc. Situation Wanted— Position as traveling sales- man for seeds, bulbs, plants or florists' supplies. Address Key 786, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— <\s a working foreman. single, strictly sober and a good grower of cut flowers and potted plants; good designer and hustler. Key 811. care American Florist. Situation Wanted-As Florist and gardener; well up in Carnation and Chrysanthemum grow- ing. Single man; good reference, Kev 80n. care American Florist Co. Situation Wanted On commercial or private place by young man, aged 22 s^ven years exper- ience in general greenhouse work. Private pre- ferred. Address Key 828. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— As a working foreman; mar- ried; strictly sober and a good grower of cut flowers and potted plants; good designer and a hustler. Key 8z7, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— At once by a nurseryman to tak« charge of a nursery. Hollander: good all around man; state particulars in first letter; can give good references. Address Key SI4. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Manager and foreman now in charge of about 80.000 feet of glass, wants a change; a good grower or manager of a store; Jirst- class salesman and designer; can take charge soon. Address Key 817. care American Florist. Situation Wanted-As florist and gardener in private place; Hollander; 10 years in this country; married, no children ; life experience: can furnish the best of references. Address Key 801, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Head gardener. Englishman, age 40. married, without famih . Life experience in all branches, including Orchids, Roses. Carna- tions. Mums. Early Forcing, fruit and vegetables, etc. Good references. E. Richmond. Elma Center. N. Y. Situation Wanted-Florist and Gardener of 20 years experience on a private place or public in- stitution: first-class grower of Orchids, Cut Flow- ers, and Vegetables, under glass or outside. Best references. Address Key 818, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— A strictly first-class designer decorator and storeman will be open for an en- gagement on or before May 1. First class references. Good wages expected. Eastern city preferred. Write at once, if you need such a man. A. F. F. care American Florst. 124 East 24th Street, New York. Situation Wanted— By gardener: Scotch; as head in private place: experienced in all branches of gardening, inside and out. Over 20 years in large establishments growing all kinds of green- house plants and vegetables. Also care of lawns and landscape work. Age 37; married; no family, Arch Littlejohn, 39 Temple St , Somerville, Mass. Situation Wanted-Landscape Architect (Ger- man 29 years of age, first-class technical and practical knowledge of landscape gardening. Ex- pert in layouts of artistic plans and estimates for municipal and private parks. Recently employed as manager for some of the largest landscape con- tractors of Germany. Excellent references. Address. Key 809, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— On commercial or private place by an all arcund man with 20 years of prac- tical experience in this country and Europe; single, 35 years of age. Can furnish the best of recom- mendations from leading firms. Pot plants, roses, carnations and landscape gardening a specialty. State salary when writing. George Bakajtis, 5433 North Seelej av., Chicago Situation Wanted-As head gardener and florist superintendent on private place; English, age 35, married, one child aged 8 years. At present en- gaged, but desire change; life experience in all branches- hot house plants, cut flowers and fruit under glass, vegetables, lawn perennials, and the general routine of a well kept estate; 4 Years and a half in present place; first-class references. Address, Key 813. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— As head gardener or sup. r- intendent. Good grower of cut flowers, potted plants, indoors and oal doors: vegetables and Traits. Good experience in lawn and park work: undei stand management of private place park, ceme- tery, or institution. Am 30 years of age, maun ,1, no children. Have been in the gardening and Boris! business for 15 years. Can furnish best ref- erences to party requiring such a man. Address, Key 7'r>. rare American Florist. Help Wanted — Honest young lady with some experience to take care of floral establishment in Chicago. Very good chance for advancem« nt. with good salary. Key 805, care American Florist. Help Wanted— Sober and industrious men with greenhouse experience, at once, steady work. 25 miles from Chicago. Address. Key 819, care American Florist. Help Wanted— Quick; an experienced grower propagator and grafter of Roses; also a grower and propagator ot carnations; give references and state wages. The Miami F LORAL Co.. Dayton. < I. Help Wanted— Manager and rose grower for commercial place. Liberal salary to the right man. Must furnish best of references as to ability from former employers. Address Key 815. care American Florist. Help Wanted— A thoroughly practical grower; roses a specialty. A good position and good wages for the right man. Must furnish the best re fell i n. is and a personal interview will be arranged before engaging. H. H. Battles, 108 South 12th St.. Philadelphia. Pa. Help Wanted— At once, working foreman for modern establishment, 30.C00 feet of glass in a Missouri city. A competent grower of roses, car- nations, mums, bulbs and pot plants, capable of handling help Man of character, sober and pro- gressive. Good wages to right man; no other need apply. Give reference and wages expected in first letter. Address, Key 820. care American Florist. For Sale— 10.000 feet of glass in the best town for its size in Illinois. No competition; a money maker. Address. Key 821. care American Florist. For Sale— Well located retail store, centrally located, doing good business for over five years. This is a rare opportunity, price very reasonable; going south object of selling. Key 804,,care American Florist. For Sale or Lease— 5 greenhouses at Madison, N. J.. 1 mile from station. AV2 acresof land.9-room dwelling, up to-date. cheap, and low rent to pros pective buyer. Address, R. S.. 2h5Rosedale Ave.. Madison, N. J. For Sale— A good paying florist busin.>> in Pennsylvania. 9 greenhouses. 27.000 feet of glass, good wholesale and retail trade, well stocked with bedding plants roses, carnations, sweet peas. lilies, and ferns. The greenhouses are in good condition, with hot water and steam. Reason for selling am not a florist. Will s*»ll at a bargain. Address. Key 824. care American Florist. Wanted— To buy florist store or good location for same in live town. Bargain. Address. Key 825 care American Florist. Wanted — To correspond with someone having experience as grower of all kinds of greenhouse and nursery stock that would take share in a good business and be able to manage the growing of the stock for a company in Minnesota. Address, Key 823, care American Florist. Public Sale- Of floral plant known as The Morris Floral Co , will be held at the east door of the City Hall, in Morris, 111. The real estate con- sists of 6 acres of ground planted in all kinds of fruit trees and berries; 3 new greenhouses 28x125 feet and 12 smaller houses all in good condition. One 12 room dwelling house with all modern con- veniences. One5-room cottage; big packing shed, cellar and barn. Ten per cent cash on day of sale and the balance when report of the sale is approved by the Court. Anna Krahn. Administratrix of the estate of Ivind Krahn. deceased. FOR SALE. A new range of greenhouses consisting of 30,0110 feet of glass, well stocked with carnations and located in the vicinity of Chicago. Can be had at a very reasonable figure. For further particulars, address Key 816, care American Florist. THE EARLY ADVERTISE* MENT GETS THERE. Help "Wanted Experienced florist wanted. First class grower of bedding plants. Kc liable young man. Address FREW ADOLF, 551 Hinm.m Ave.. Evanston. Ill, Help Wanted Got >d section man. Must be Al grower of roses, carnations, mums. etc. Married man of middle age preferred: must he Strictly Sober, State wages in lust tetter; call or write. ROBERT KLAGGE, Ml. Clemens, Mich. HELP WANTED A competent grower of general stock. Must be good on mums, lilies and gen- eral pot plants. We want a sober, indus- trious man who can come at once. Give references and salary expected. L. I. MAY S CO., 295 Como Ave., St. Paul, Minn . HELP WANTED A competent working grower to work in a retail and commercial greenhouse where large quantiesof carnations, chry- santhemums, lilies and various kinds of plants and bulb stock are grown for the trade. Address with references to Shep- ard's Garden Carnation Co., 292 Fair- mount St., Ivowell, Mass., stating wages and experience. Foreman "Wanted A large commercial establishment of 60,000 square feet wishes a capable foreman to take charge of the growing of stock. Must be well up on roses, carnations, mums, lilies and pot plants such as are necessary fur first class retail stores. A good opening for a man of experience and one capable of handling help intelligently. First class reterences expected and personal interview wi-11 be arranged. Key 822, care American Florist. TO FLOOD AND CYCLONE SUFFERERS. To sell, an Al florist and market garden busi- ness, in good location, well established, no com- petition for four hundred miles radius. Full par ticulars by letter. Address, Key 82f), Care American Florist. STOREMAN Good salesman and designer is desirous of securing a situation immediately in Chicago. For further particulars, ad- dress, Key 810, care American Florist. Gardener Wanted at Once. We must have an experienced, reliable gardener immediately. The right man may come on prac- tically his own terms. Prefer to lease on shares but will go more than half way to meet desil good man. House or board will be furnished. Tract of 38 acres: richest of bottom land; coal at door for greenhouse use; street cars now: rail- road coming. In midst of manufacturing and coal mining district. Best of markets, high prices, etc. Gardening business not crowded. Paved road through farm. About two miles from Monon- gahela. Pa., a city of from fifteen to twenty thou- sand. Address Mary E. Jones. R. D. 2. Finleyvillc. Pa. The Chance of a Lifetime for a Hustling Gardener, Here is a big thing for a practical man with a little money who wants to own a business. 12 acres of cultivated land, watered by a running brook, located on 2 main roads. 10 miles from Boston, 8 minutes from electric cars. 20 minutes from steam cars. City water piped all over the place. 15.000 feet of glass in three houses; 15.000 extra carnation plants and 40.000 young p'ants. all of best varieties. Boiler house with cellar for 100 tons of coal. Large barn, stable room for two Modern 9-room house, electric lights, hot and cold water, furnace beat Plenty of office room m bouse. This property is in first-class con- dition and near a big market that will take all that can be grown under glass or in the open. You can reo ive tun her details by writing to The McFarland Publicity Service Box 675, Harrisburg, Pa. 720 The American Florist. April ig, Flood and Storm Victims 8x 8 " 19.50 32x32x 8 " 25.50 24xl4x 8 " 1300 3iixl4.x 8 " 15.00 36x14x8 " 16 25 40xl4x 8 " 17.75 42.\17x S " 20 50 No printing charge on lots of 300 or over of assorted sizes. Samples of board mailed on application. Violet and Corsage Boxes. White and \ iolet Glaze. Per 100 7x4x4 $2.50 8x5x5 3.10 10x6x5H 3.50 12x8x5V2 4.50 14x10x8. Telescope.... 8.50 Plain Violet. 7x4x4 1.75 8x5x5 2.25 10x6x5H 2.50 Hx8x5H 350 Mist Gray. Mist Brown, Palm Green. 7x4x4 2.50 8x5x5 10x6x5H 12x8x5''= 15x6x5.. 14x10x8 .. 2.75 .. 3.00 .. 3.50 .. 3.50 .. 6.00 A. A. Arnold, 16-18-20o2B2P™IA ST-' Chicago *9'3- The American Florist. 721 Have your Conifers, Hardy Shrubs or Hedges the appearance of being stunted? Have you learned what ails them ? Is it not an attack from the red spider which has done so much havoc to the Evergreens the past few seasons? If so, you can overcome it by using SCALINE, which will rid your plants of this pest and will promote a healthy growth. CLf* \\ I |\J W$ is an effective material that can be used in the growing season K"^^"> ™ *■* for aphis, thrips, red spider, mealy bug, soft scale and all sap sucking insects. It can be safely applied to all hardy plants. As a winter spray for San Jose and all hard scale it has no equal. ^kf> f\ 1, ||\JF *s composed of a high grade of petroleum and contains the VJ^->/~**— ' ■I^M— ' properties of the well known fungicide, Fungine, also mak- ing it an excellent preventive against various blights affecting trees and shrubs. It is readily soluble in water, contains no sediment and can be applied through the finest spray nozzle; being more economical than the old-fashioned Kerosene Emulsion and Fish Oil Soaps and much more effective. GALLON, $1.50. 10 GALLON KEG, $10.00. 50 GALLON BARREL, $37.50 For Greenhouse and Garden Spraying Use. FUNGINE For Mildew, Rust, Bench Fungi and other blights. Quart, 75 Gents Gallon, $2.00 Quart, $ 1 .00; Gallon, $2.50 FOR SALE BY ALL UP-TO-DATE DEALERS VERMINE For Soil Worms, Maggots, Root Lice, Ants, Etc. Quart, $1.00 Gallon, $3.00 To the Trade. WE ARE NOW PREPARED TO QUOTE WHOLESALE PRICES TO COMMERCIAL GROWERS ON OUR PRODUCTS IN QUANTITIES OF TWENTY-FIVE GALLONS AND OVER, IN BULK. OUR ESTAB- LISHED AGENTS ARE AUTHORIZED TO QUOTE THESE PRICES. FOR FURTHER PARTICULARS ADDRESS Aphine Manufacturing Company, Manufacturers of Agricultural Chemicals M. C. Ebel, Gen'l M'g'r. MADISON, N. J. 722 The American Florist. April /i9e^Ave. CNice^o -ROSES- BIG SUPPLY OF CHOICE STOCK. ALSO A FANCY GRADE OF Carnations, Valley, Jonquils, Tulips, Sweet Peas, Lilies and all other seasonable Flowers and Greens. Current Price List. ! without notice. Grade American Beauties per dozen Killarney per 100 White Killarney " My Maryland Richmonds Mrs. Aaron Ward Sunburst Carnations Callas Lily of the Valley " Violets, Extra fine single Double Sweet Peas Jonquils Tulips Easter Lilies Daisies Asparagus Plumosus Sprays.. Asparagus Sprengerl Sprays.. Mexican Ivy Smilax Galax, Green and Bronze per 100C Ferns Boxwood bunch Adiantum per 100 $ S.( 8.1 8.1 4.( Hi *.l 1.! l.( 1.! 4.1 4.( 12.! 1.1 4.( 3.( .( 16.( 1.1 2.( B c D E 00 00 00 00 IK) on $ 4.00 6.00 h.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 3.00 3.00 1.00 .75 1.00 3.00 3.00 lii.in 1.00 3.00 2.00 $ 3.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 2.00 $2.00 4.00 4.C0 4.00 4.00 1.50 3.00 3:00 3.00 3.00 IK) .00 ;ll I'll 1.50 so llll =,11 .75 III no 2.00 sn sn in 2.00 . Ml III 12.50 HI III ft IK. .75 726 The American Florist. April i<)y We are Growers BEAUTIES We are cutting the choicest buds with extra long stems in immense quantities. Prices, choicest long, $3.00 per dozen; long seconds, $3.50 per dozen. You can build a big trade on these. ROSES, in lots of 500 or more at $3.00 per 100. CARNATIONS, Pink and White, in lots of 500 or more at $20.00 per 1000. All flowers at remarkably cheap prices. We grow all the flowers we sell and guarantee their safe arrival in a perfect condition. BUY DIRECT OF THE GROWER. BASSETT & WASHBURN Office and Store 131 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Greenhouses: HINSDALE, ILL. LONG DISTANCE PHONE, CENTRAL 1457. Guy French, president of the Chicago Florists' Club, is busy making ar- rangements to give assistance to the flood and storm victims who are in actual need of help. The club would be glad to receive any information re- garding fellow florists who have lost all they had from the recent floods and storms, and are worthy of as- sistance. A committee is in the field investigating the needs of such cases and will arrange to help with all in their power. The reporting of such cases will lead to prompt investigation and such help as necessary will be ex- tended. All florists have some surplus stock, and this, with a little cash, will no doubt assist many a one who has lost all he had to regain his feet. Anyone in the trade who is interested in the matter would do well to get in touch with the committee, and can do so through the secretary of the club, Edw. C Toepel, Morton Grove, 111. Phil Schupp, with J. A. Budlong, has- received a letter from Mrs. Matthews at Dayton, O., which contains the wel- come news that Mr. Matthews is re- covering from an attack of pneumonia and that he will open one of his stores as soon as he is able to do so. Mr. Schupp generously offers to make a shipment of stock to Mr. Matthews free one day each week for a few months until he is better situated, and is also willing to supply a few other florists who have suffered from the floods and storms and are in actual need of as- sistance. This is certainly a credit to the Budlong establishment, so if any of the flood victims would like to par- take of this generous offer they would do well to communicate with this firm immediately. Peter Olsem has returned from the National Flower Show, which was held in New York last week and is again attending to his duties as superin- tendent at the Chicago Carnation Co.'s greenhouses in Joliet, relieving A. T. Pyfer of the responsibility. Mr. Pyfer is again in charge at the store. Randall H. Read, for the past 25 years in the employ of Vaughan's Seed Store, most of the time as chief of the shipping department, has the sym- pathy of a wide circle of friends in the loss of his wife, who died April 11. S. Cohen, proprietor of the Jack- son Floral Shop, 1217 East Sixty- third street, is taking legal action against the real estate agents who leased the store he now occupies to another concern over his head. F. A. Parkmire of the North Shore Greenhouses reports that since the opening of his new establishment last month he has completed another greenhouse which will be used in growing bedding stock. The Rogers Park Cut Flower Co., which recently opened their establish- ment in Rogers Park, contemplates moving to Lake View about May 1, but as yet no definite location has been decided upon. H. E. Philpott has returned from abroad and will spend a few days here before returning to his home in Win- nipeg, Man. He attended the Third ' National Flower Show while he was in New York. George Kinkley, better known as "Buffalo Bill," Adam Zenda's expert rose grower, reports that their crop of roses this season has exceeded all former crops both as to quality and quantity. John Steinmetz, local representative of Ralph M. Ward & Co., reports a H Budlong s e Blue Ribbon Valley, heavy demand for this concern's lily bulbs. J. Oliver Johnson, 1874 Milwaukee avenue, reports a heavy demand for his high-grade lawn seed. Mr. John- son does only a wholesale business, which is increasing each year. Tim Matchen says that Peter Rein- berg is having a good call for Rich- mond roses, of which he now has a good supply, and that all his other stock is cleaning up well. Chas. W. McKellar says that his sis- ter writes from Chillicothe, O., that the Elsass greenhouses suffered dam- ages to the extent of $10,000 during the recent floods. Percy Jones had a big run on both cut flowers and supplies all week and he was fortunate in having a good supply of fancy sweet peas to supply his trade. H. Munson is kept busy taking care of the wants of the local trade with flues, piping, gutter posts, etc. Visitors : W. D. Desmond, C. H. Carlson, Theo. Wirth, Minneapolis, Minn.; O. J. Olson, St. Paul, Minn.; J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb.; all returning from the National Flower Show much pleased with their trip; George Col- lins, Grand Rapids; George Peterson, Escanaba, Mich.; John Forrer, La Crosse, Wis. 19*3- The American Florist. T-JT LARGE SUPPLY PRIZE WINNING KILLARNEYS WHITE Jee] PINK. We are handling a large portion of the Geo. Wittbold C'o.'s output of Killarney and White Killarney roses, which are of extra fine quality. These roses won first prize at the recent Chicago Spring Show, and are only a few of the many good things that we are offering. We have a complete line of all seasonable cut flowers and greens and are at all times prepared to handle all orders. Investigate. Send u?a trial order today. NOW. 30 East Randolph Street, L. D. Phone Randolph 6578 CHICAGO, ILL. ERNE & KLINGEL, Wholesale Florists Chicago Florivts' Club. The regular meeting of The Chicago Florists' Club was held at the Union Restaurant, April 10, President French in the chair. One important feature of this -meeting was the selection of the route to the convention of the So- ciety of American Florists, which will be held at .Minneapolis, Minn., next August, the Chicago Great Western being finally chosen as the official road. The principal feature of the meeting, however, was the excellent talk on fertilizers by Prof. F. W. Muncie of the State Agricultural College, Urbana. The professor told of the principal con- stituents of common fertilizers, and how they are utilized by plants, in plain language that everyone interest- ed could understand. This was one of the most practical discourses given before the club for a long time and it is hoped that the professor will find an early opportunity to be with the members in a more extended journey over the same field. E. O. Orpet spoke in terms of the highest praise regarding the new can- nas Firebird and Carl Lutz exhibited by Vaughan's Seed Store, stating that they are the finest productions in that line that have come under his obser- vation and moved to the exhibitors a vote of thanks which was generously extended, most of those present shar- ing Mr. Orpet's views as to the supe- riority of these exhibits. Three new members w-ere elected. Howard Wilter, Morton Grove. Her- bert Scharenberg, Morton Grove, and W. H. Hilton, 1461 E. Fifty-first street. Chicago Bowling C. C. F. LEAGUE. Team Standings. Roses Orchids Won. Lost. ..40 32 Carnations ...37 35 Violets .. Won. .34 .33 Lost. 38 30 Individual and team scores for games played April 0 : Roses. Carnations. Gociisch .116 15V 148 Lormnn ..181 123 181 Koehler ..185 199 137 Lieb'mann 180 159 138 Byers ...lsi 198 151 Armstrong 132 131 184 Price 175 175 176 Aycrs ...140 191183 Fischer ..159 169 187 A. Zecli. .175 189 178 Totals. .816 898 7:.'.' Violets Cole . . . 152 135 146 Hnebncr .140 124 150 Wolf . . .194 17s 161 J. Haehu' -.176 160 170 Foerster .147 171 200 Totals .808 798 764 Orchids. Krauss . . .2H1 191 177 Graff ....181 161 219 Brostrom 185 154 169 Econ'polus ITS 136 120 J. Zecli ..179 178 148 Paasche "3-in-P Air Brush For applying paints, bronzes, enamels and of all descriptions this hrush has no equal. \Ji Indispensible for Coloring Baskets Tinting, Shading of flowers and foliai;.. Painting ind Decorat- ing Floral Supplies. The brush is instantly adjustable to furn- ish from a line to any spray or eftect wanted. Write (or Illustrated Catalogue Paasche Air Brush Co., 3A, 9 S, Clinton St., Chicago Mention the American Florist when writing Totals. .809 771 827 Totols .924 820 833 St. Louis. MARKET DEMORALIZED. The weather is warming up and is more springlike. All week was cold and raining and the market was in a demoralized condition. Carnations here sold in lots as low as $3 a thousand and good stock at that; but Monday morning the market showed a more normal condition. Violets are about gone. Sweet peas have shortened up considerably and the better grades are now bringing fancy prices. The bad weather has greatly hampered the plant men. NOTES. The St. Louis Florists' Club met with ::il members present, E. W. Gay in the chair. The trustees decided to abandon the boat excursion and give a picnic as usual. The club decided to post- pone their meeting. Henry Duernberg is introducing the new pearl drop shower bride's bouquet at Grimm & Gorly's. It consists of pearls instead of old-fashioned bows, using from 7-"i to 100 on each bouquet. The greenhouses at Shaw's Garden supplied the decorations at the City hall at the inauguration of the new mayor last week. Ostertag Bros, have an immense son ply of shrubs and California privel which they are disposing of in large quantities. H. G. Gross of Kirkwood and .1 Hauser of Webster Grove entert Ant. C. Zvulanek recently. C. A. Kuehne returned Monday from Detroit. Mich., where his mother's funeral was held. Bassett & Wasburn are shipping some good American Beauty roses to this market. H. G. Berning reports his wife as very low. He is now on the Pacific Coast. Joe Hauser of Webster Grove is all smiles. It is a bouncing baby girl. David Geddes has returned from the flower show. W. F. Baltimore. TRADE GOOD. The incessant rain for the last two days has not affected the flower busi- ness to any extent. The sales at the Florists' Exchange have been good. The trade at Easter, according to some of the florists, was the best they had ever had. NOTES. The flower market, under the aus- pices of the home garden committee of the Civic League, promises to be more beautiful than last season. It is held May 7 around the Washing- ton monument. There will be booths containing flowering plants and gar- den tools, a Japanese exhibit, a fern grotto and a booth of pottery and novelties. The children also have booths and they are always attractive and well patronized. Judge Wm. B. Sands, publisher of the American Farmer, died suddenly of apoplexy at his home at Hollins. Mil.. Tuesday, April 8. An obituary notice will be found elsewhere in this paper. W. S. Maiming, general superintend- ent of parks, says that 7">,000 pansies and 300,000 tulip bulbs have been planted In the public squares and they ire looking very beautiful just now. The Baltimore florists who visited the Xew York show speak of it in glowing terms. They call it the finest show yet. B. 728 The American Florist. April igt i linn mini iniiniii nun iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin in iiiimiiui i i i mi mi iiinmii imiiiimiini WE HAVE THE FINEST ROSES OBTAINABLE at prices that are right, so send your orders direct to us. In addition to a fancy grade of American Beauty and all the leading roses we can supply you with all other sea- sonable flowers and greens and would greatly appreciate an opportunity to do so. A. L. VAUGHAN & CO. 161 IN. Wabash Ave,, (NOT INC.) L. D. Phone: Centra] 2761 CHICAGO II II I ■ ■ I ■ 1 1 ■ ■ 1 1 1 ■ 1 1 ■ ■ 1 1 > 1 1 1 1 1 1 ■ ■ IMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIinilinilllllMMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIMIIIIMIIIMIIIIIIMIIIIIIIIIMIIMIMIIIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMI Fort Wayne, Ind. THE FLOOD DAMAGES. Four of the local florists were af- fected by the flood. Clarence Com- minicavish's place on Spy Run avenue was under water for several days, the plants all being submerged. The soft wooded stock is all gone and every- thing injured more or less. Markey Bros.' establishment on Hale avenue suffered no particular damage to houses or stock. The water came up to the benches, but they were able to keep the temperature up by means of oil and heating stoves. At the Flick Floral Co.'s greenhouses the boilers were out of service for several days and the water came up into the lower houses. They lost quite a great deal of stock. The garage with their elec- tric automobile and large touring car was under water and the machines badly damaged. At W. J. & M. S. Vesey's the flood did a great deal of damage. The plants were all under water from Tues- day until Saturday. They were not able to get any heat into the houses until Sunday night. The orchids had been removed to the cellar of the resi- dence and packing house by boat and were being kept warm with oil stoves. The stoves became overheated during the night and the barn, garage, pack- ing house and office were completely destroyed by fire with all the supplies, two machines and live stock. The residence caught from the barn and all the rear of the house was burned and the rest damaged by smoke and water. The loss to the stock in the green- houses is not as great as was thought at first. While a great deal is com- pletely lost, the rose stock will come through better than was expected, but with the loss of a crop or two. Some of the young stock will also come through all right, from present indica- tions, but a great deal is having to be thrown out from day to day and it is impossible to tell the extent of the damage. V. Cincinnati. SHIPMENTS START AGAIN. Business is opening up splendidly. The number of shipments is very near that of normal conditions. This was brought about when the Pennsylvania railroad managed to open their line west and northwest. This brought in the Indiana and Michigan stock that the market had been receiving up to the time of the floods. With the in- crease in the number of shipments there has, however, been a decrease in the • size of them. Must of the growers seem to be somewhat off crop. This, coupled with the increased de- O. R. ECKHSRDT CO. St. Paul, Minn. Wholesalers of Gut Flowers and Florists' Supplies Mention the American Florist when writing mand. has kept the market in a good, firm condition. Shipping, too, is again growing more brisk. Roses are cleaning up very nicely. The supply includes all the varieties from Killarney to American Beauty that the market has received regularly. The call at the time of this writing easily takes up receipts. Carnations are in not so large a supply relatively speaking as they were a fortnight ago. The de- mand is strongest for the white and lighter colors. All colors are selling, however. The supply of both gigan- teum and calla lilies is large, but both of them are moving very slowly. The sweet pea cut has shortened very considerably and they are in demand. Lily of the valley sells very well. The present'supply hardly proves adequate. Marguerites clean up nicely. The same is true of snapdragons. Some very fine stock is coming in. NOTES. The Florists' Society held its regular meeting at the club rooms recently. A committee consisting of Henry Schwartz, Wm. Schumann and Wm. Speck was appointed by President Gus Adrian to arrange for the handling of flowers and plants for those florists in this vicinity who lost nearly all in the flood. The marriage of Miss Margaret Rut- tie, daughter of R. D. Ruttle, and Dr. John Maloney will take place Wednes- day morning. C. E. Critchell has been getting in some very fine snapdragons from Rob- ert Buck & Co., Washington C. H. The stork left a baby boy at the home of Geo. E. Fern and wife last week. R. Witterstaetter has been on the sick list for several days. Visitors : W. E. Hamilton, Green- burg, Ind.; R. Newcomb, representing Vaughan's seed store, Chicago. H. Chicago-Milwaukee Bowling. The Cook County Florists' Associa- tion bowling league played a return game with the Milwaukee bowlers at Bensinger's West Randolph street al- leys, Chicago, on Sunday, April 13. After the bowling was over the Mil- Kennicott Bros. Co. Wholesale Cut Flowers BOXWOOD-Extra Fine, $7.50 per case. 163=165 N.Wabash A v. CHICAGO L. D. Phone Central 466 Mention the American Florist when writino waukee boys were entertained at the Perfecto. where it is needless to add that everyone enjoyed themselves im- mensely. The following scores were made : FIRST TEAMS. Milwaukee. Chicago. Ruscli 173 122 135 Graff 137 187 157 Chas 120 167 105 Wolf 107 179 152 Zuillfel ...116 145 119 Price 173 173 142 Kellner ...144 181 138 Eco'polus .130 141 127 Pohl 130 117 135 J. Zech ..145 175 169 Totals ..683 732 632 Totals ..752 855 747 SECOND TEAMS. Chicago. Milwaukee. Goerisch ..142 199 143 Leldiger ..173 127 156 Krauss ...130 141 153 Schultz ...118 126 130 Cole 144 135 190 Welch 115 143 123 Ayres 169 165 179 Halliday .111146 126 Byers 167 152 206 Hare 152 123 180 Totals ..752 792 871 Totals ..669 665 815 THIRD TEAMS. Milwaukee. Chicago. L. Manos .123 135 109 Lorman ...113 114 76 O'treicher 144 97 100 Jacobs ...139 152 107 Seuemmels 131 122 119 Schultz ...179 130 144 Dettman ..60 97 78 A. Zech ..160 141 157 Totals ..42S 451 406 Totals ..591 537 484 '9*3- The American Florist. 729 "The Busiest House in Chicago." We are now receiving a large quantity of exceptionally fine cut flowers and can make you some very reasonable offers on large lots. We have everything seasonable but are particularly strong on ROSES, CARNATIONS, SWEET PEAS, DAISIES, JONQUILS, LILIES AND CALLAS. ORDER TODAY. QUANTITY QUALITY J. B. DEAMUD Phones] SSSMsi: 160 N. Wabash Av., CO. CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing Lancaster County Florisis' Club. •A car of florists left Lancaster, Pa., for the greenhouse establishment of W. B. Girvin of Leola on a fraternal visit March 4, at 4 :30 p. m., and after an inspection of this modern place and a little time to recover from the shock of seeing so many chrysanthemum cut- tings at one plant, returned to the city for the evening meeting of the ■club at 8 p. m. Considering the fact that Easter was just over, the attendance was good, and after hearing and discussing a paper by Ira Landis of Paradise on soils, Frank Kohr of Dillerville told us in a well-written paper how the club had benefited him and how it could be made of further benefit to us. Co- operative buying was discussed at some length and a free discussion was urged on all subjects. The president urged every member of the club to attend the National Flower Show, a one-day trip being possible from this city at an expense of $15. About twenty expressed their intention of going. At our next meeting, April 17, we expect to have S. S. Pennock of the Pennock-Meehan Co., Philadelphia, tell us of some of the faults of the con- signors in dealing with the commis- sion houses, this being a phase of the subject not often enough dwelt on. ALBERT M. HERR. PULLMAN EQUIPMENT Pullman Equipment is essentially similar on all main lines of travel, but one finds the newest little refinements of service upon those lines which match it with their up-to-date Chair Car and Coach Equipment. Pullman builds the best cars, and the Chicago Great Western runs the best cars Pullman builds. THE GREAT WESTERN LIMITED the spotless steel train of solid Pullman Equipment leaves Chicago Grand Central Depot at 6:30 p. m., arrives St Paul 7:30 a. m., Minneapolis 8:05 a. m. After theatre train leaves Chicago 11:00 p. m., arrives St. Paul 1:35 p. m., Minneapolis 2:10 p. m. Chicago Great Western A. L. Craig, G. P. A. 1139 People's Gas Building, Chicago. Milwaukee. SOSES AND CARNATIONS HIGH. The market for the past week has been brisk. There was plenty of all kinds of stock during the first part of the week, but towards the latter part all stock shortened up, bringing the prices higher. Carnations are at top notch and are bringing good prices, as are all kinds of roses. American Beauty roses are again in the mar- ket and are of a fine flower and color. There are plenty of Harrisii lilies, but a shortage of lily of the valley. There is plenty of mignonette. Sweet peas are arriving in quantities and sell readily. Enough greens to fill all orders. NOTES. The return game between Chicago and Milwaukee bowlers took place at Mention the American Florist when writing Chicago last Sunday with the Mil- waukee boys returning home the losers, but everyone reporting an ex- ceptionally fine time. Gust Rusch & Co. report business ver^ satisfactory for the past week. This* firm is receiving some very fine mignonette and luppins. The Baumgarten Floral Co. will va- cate its present quarters and will soon occupy the new quarters in the Ste- phenson building. The Holton & Hunkel Co. reports business very satisfactory but a short- age on roses. The C. C. Pollworth Co. had a busy week with enough stock to fill all orders. G. R. g Budloncj's e Blue Ribbon Valley, BOWLING SCORES. Gust Rusch 173 144 165 Otto Eggebrecbt lr.n 141 179 II- s. liuiUl.s ir,s 188 112 A- Hare 124 111 13H Wm. Sebmltz 123 15G 107 G, K.'llner 150 ]:«i i.:, ''•■ Pool 12S I \v. Hallway Hi 169 n^ ii lli-loe 127 137 12 :30 The American Florist. April igt RED AND BROWN Magnolia Leaves 75c Per Hamper Choice stock. Guaranteed satisfactory. Standard size Hampers. This SPECIAL OFFER is GOOD for a SHORT TIME ONLY Order Your StAjxply IMo^v— TO-DAY H. WITTBOLD 56 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO, ILL. Oklahoma Cliy. EASTER BUSINESS DECREASES. Those in the trade here are free to admit that the volume of Easter busi- ness was fully 25 per cent lower than last year, the decrease in demand, being felt in both cut flowers and plants. The weather was no doubt responsible for a serious diminution in the Sunday morning trade, for, un- usual for this locality, we had a very blustery and somewhat rainy day, and Easter flowers, Easter hats, and Easter dresses among the church-goers, were all conspicuous by their absence. We blame the winter chiefly for our Easter trade being smaller than is usual. Among flowering plants offer- ed there was certainly a wide variety, though some were of only mediocre quality. Poorly grown schizanthus and begonias will spoil the appearance of any collection of flowering plants, however perfect the rest of the stock in the collection may be. Among the plants were many well grown Ameri- can Beauty roses, lilies, spireas, hy- drangeas, and pans of hyacinths, tu- lips, narcissi and lily of the valley. A few cyclamens and a yellow oxalls were also offered. Little was attempt- ed in made-up baskets of plants as there is not much demand for any- thing in the plant line if the cost exceeds three dollars. In cut flowers the roses and carnations offered were of ideal quality. The latter sold at $1.00 a dozen and were really too cheap to be very profitable. The most pop- ular grades of roses were those sal- able at $3.00 a dozen for Killarney and American Beauty at $6.00. There were a few calls, however, for the $0.00 and $12.00 grades of this variety. There were plenty of good sweet peas but for some reason or other these were not popular, and failed to clean out. The same may be said of yellow narcissus and lily of the valley. Cali- fornia violets at $1.00 a 100 sold fairly well. When the stores closed Sunday afternoon there still remained in hand a fairly good supply of plants and cut flowers. NOTES. There was a fairly good demand for flowers from the churches. Just why a 25 per cent discount should be al- lowed to places of worship for flowers seems strange to us. Neither churches nor undertakers have a right, nor should they be given the privilege of purchasing flowers at a discount. When the managers of a church re- quire a high salaried minister, or a new organ, or a better organist, they go after them and pay the price, and there is no reason why. when they want a few flowers, they should ask the florist for a 25 per cent discount. Somebody please start something that will put a stop to all discounts to people outside of the trade. Like many other cities, the help problem for holiday rushes is ever with us. Outside assistance is abso- lutely necessary to take care of the rush and an incompetent clerk in a florist's store is always the source of mistakes followed by complaints from customers. S. S. B. Rochester N. Y. WEEK CLOSES WELL. Business for the first half of the week was somewhat dull, but the lat- ter part showed a decided increase. Good fresh stock arrives each day and plenty of it. Carnations are fairly good. Sweet peas are full of fragrance and are quickly disposed of. Roses, snapdragons, lily of the valley, stock, etc., are exceptionally fine. NOTES. Geo. T. Boucher says business for the past month has been the "best ever." Apart from the store trade he has had large decorations as well. Mr. Boucher will erect two good sized houses in West Brighton in the near future. Henry P. Neun recently decorated at a large church wedding. For the altar palms, lavender rhododendrons, daffodils and lavender lilacs were used. Business with Mr. Neun is very good. Cecil Lester is now in his em- ploy. The Rochester Floral Co. is to be congratulated on the remodeling; of their new store at 255 East Main street. This store is larger and better equipped for the large amount of busi- ness this firm carries on. Hiram E. Wilson, who has been in Florida during the winter, has recent- ly left on a visit to Panama. He is expected home in a few weeks. A good number of florists with their wives represented Rochester at the National Flower Show in New York. Thomas Cogger, representing N. F. McCarthy & Co of Boston, was in town Saturday. H. J. H. Magnolia Leaves Cycas Leaves AMERICAN OAK SPRAYS Rolens Write for samples. • OSCAR LEISTNER, 17 "^hS" s,reet Selling Agents for OVE GNATT Hammond, Ind. ^Budlong's c Blue Ribbon Valley. Baskets Newly imported stock from our large fac- ories in Germany. Largest and finest assort- ment in the United States. Send for a $5.00 or $10.00 assortment, our selection, and we will bill you at factory prices. Write today. RAEDLEIN BASKET CO., 713-717 Mlwaukee »vc. CHICAGO Buffalo. BUSINESS VERY QUIET. The last week has been very quiet. Florists like all others are suffering from the streetcar strike. All that kept trade going was funeral work. Stock is plentiful, bulbous stock in par- ticular. Roses also are in over supply and of good quality. A few more warm days and the inquiries will be for veranda boxes, cemetery vases and lawn work, which will forcibly impress on the greenhouse men that their busy time is on and will be until July 1. The Buffalo delegation has returned from the National Flower Show well pleased with their trip. S. A. Ander- son was one of the prize winners, which is a good advertisement for Buffalo, as was the prize given J. J. Albright for the best 25 cyclamen plants in the private exhibit, Charles Sandiford, gardener. W. J. Palmer has been in rather poor health and consequently did not go to New York for the show. W. F. Kasting has been at Hot Springs, Ark. He returned for the show. Recent visitors : Harry Delmuth, To- ronto, Ont.; Michael Bloy, Detroit, Mich.; P. Breitmeyer, Jr.. Detroit, Mich. BISON. '9*3 The American Florist. 731 a. L. RANDALL CO., Chicago's Largest Wholesale Cut Flower and Supply House 66 K. Randolph Street, Phone Central 7720. CHICAGO Everything in Cut Flowers and Supplies. Send Your Orders for Seasonable Flowers to CHAS. W. McKELLAR 22 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO. Large Supply of Orchids, Vio- ■• lets and Other Seasonable <• Stock. Long Distance Phone Central 3598. We have a big supply of Mexican Ivy and a surplus of choice MAGNOLIA LEAVES. H. WITTBOLD 56 Randolph St., CHICAGO Phon>' Randolph 470S Joseph Ziska 151-153 N.Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Wire Designs and Wholesale Florists' Supplies • Write for Our New Catalog ZECH&MANN Wholesale Florists Room 218, 162 N. Wabash Av., Chicago Telephone, Central 3284. John Kruchten, Wholesale Cut Flowen 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO ROSES and CARNATIONS Our Specialties. HOERBER BROS. HKgffi Cut Flowers Telephone Randolph 2758. Greenhouses: DES PLAINES, ILL. Store: 162 N.tWabash Ave-, CHICAGO g Budlong's e Blue Ribbon Valley, Batavia Greenhouse Co. KILLARNEYS BEAUTIES CARNATIONS 30 E. Randolph St., GHI0AG0 And All Other Seasonable Flowers at Lowest Market Prices. E. C. AMLING CO. THE LARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED, MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO. 68-70 E. RANDOLPH STREET CHICAGO. L. D. 'Phones Central 1978 and 1977. Mention the American Florist when writing WioMe How Martete Chicago. April 16. Per doz. Roses, Beauty, specials $4 00 36in 3 00 30-in 2 50 28-in 2 00 15-20-in 1 25@ 1 50 12-in 75 Per 100 Short $600 Killarney 4 00@1C 00 White Killarney • 4 00@10 00 Richmond 4 00@10 00 Prince deBulgarie 4 00(812 00 Radiance 4 00@12 00 My Maryland 4 00@10 00 Melody 4 00@12 00 Mrs. Jardine 4 00@10 00 Lady Hillingdon 4 00@12 00 Sunburst 4 00@12 00 Carnations 1 00@ 4 00 Daffodils 3 00 Cattleyas per doz.. 6 00@ 7 50 Gardenias 2 0O@ 4 00 Lilium Harrisii 10 00«12 50 Valley 3 00@ 4 00 Sweet Peas 1 00® 1 50 Adiantum Croweanum 1 00 Boxwood per lb.. 25 Ferns per 1000. 2 00@2 50 Galax " 1 25 Leucothoe 75 Mexican Ivy... per 1000. 5 00@6 00 Plumosus Strings. .each. 50@ 60 Smilax per doz.. 2 00@2 50 Sprengeri. Plumosus Sprays 3 000 4 00 George Rein berg Wholesale Florist Extra fancy American Beauty, Richmond, Killarney and White Killarney roses. All orders given prompt attention. Try OS. 162 N. Wabash A v., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing WietorBros. Wholesale CUT FLOWERS All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 162 N. Wabash Ave, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing Chicago Carnation Co. Wholesale Florists, 30 E. Randolph St., Chicago L. D. Phone, Central 3373. Mention the American Florist when writing W. P. KVLB JOSEPH FOJCRSTBR Kyle & Foerster WHOLESALE FLORISTS 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Long Distance Pbont. Randolph 3619. Mention the American Florist when writing >^tUAND&R/Sc77 ^i» *~ WHOLESALE *M CAPERS*" SHIPPERS -. CUT FLOWERS" " IWNO WABASH AVE. *»# B*gONE WABASH CHICAGO CENTRAL 879 732 The American Florist. April iyt Everything in the line of Cut Flowers, Plants and Florists* Supplies. MILWAUKEE, WIS. HOLION & HIJNKEL CO. 462 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens Green Sheet Moss For lining hanging baskets, for decorating show windows, for covering soil on pot plants, etc. 1 Bale (5 bundles) $1.25 5 bales (25 bundles) 6,00 GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER, Wholesale Florist. ST. LOUIS, MO. Mention the American Florist when writing Philadelphia. DEMAND IS FAIR. The business is about as usual for the season, there being a fair demand. Stock in all lines is plentiful. Roses are offered in excess. Carnations, while selling fairly well, are low- priced. Sweet peas are an exception, being off crop and selling out clean every day. Snapdragon is in full sup- ply, but "sells well, being good value for the money. There is an abundance of calla and Easter lilies, with prices low. American Beauty roses in quan- tity lots are offered at bargain prices. All growers of this rose are now cut- ting large quantities and' they are now almost as difficult to handle as they were to obtain two months ago. Em- peror daffodils have been good stock, for while the returns have not been large there has been little waste, the stock selling up very well. There has been a good business in the early spring plants for window boxes. Pan- sies and English daisies move off lively. Some boxes are seen planted with geraniums and marguerites, but the recent cool weather has halted this demand. NOTES. The feature of the week has been the great New York show. To give a list of the florists of this city who vis- ited the exhibition would be to enu- merate all the live ones. It really seemed as if almost everyone who could possibly get away made the trip. All reports were of a glowing char- acter. That it was the greatest ex- hibition ever held in this country ap- peared to be the universal opinion. There were quite a number of exhib- itors in the plant and cut flower classes, but none of the retail men plucked up courage enough to try their skill against the other artists of the coun- try. Batchelor, Dodds and Robertson, the plantsmen of the Newboldr-Wana- maker and Pepper estates, were win- ners with nearly all their entries. Batchelor scored ten firsts, Dodds fif- teen firsts, six seconds and other prizes •ncluding a special prize of .$200 for the best new foliage plant. Robertson's record was eleven firsts and a bronze medal. The Joseph Heacock Co., John Welsh Young, J. Stephenson's Sons, Edward Towill. R. Scott & Son, Myers & Samt- man, H. J. Andre, all received one or GUST. RUSCH & CO. Wholesale Florists Jobbers in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Phone Main 1245. 448 Mil- waukee St., P. O. BOX 206. Milwaukee.Wis. VlioMe Rower M^Kets Philadelphia. April 16. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, extra 50 00@60 00 first 2O0O@35O0 " Brides and Maids 4 00@12 00 " Killarney 4 00@15 00 " White Killarney 4 00@15 00 " Liberty 6 00015 00 Carnations 3 00@ 5 00 Cattleyas 35 00O50 00 Daffodils 2 50@ 3 00 Freesias 3 00@ 600 Gardenias — per do?.. 1 00@ 2 00 Lilium Harrisii 8 00@12 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00@ 5 00 Calla Lilies 10 00@12 00 Marguerites 1 50@ 3 00 Snapdragons 10 00@20 00 Sweet Peas 75@ 1 50 Violets, single — •« 75@ 1 00 double 75@ 1 00 Asparagus per bunch, 50 Tulips. 2 00® 4 00 Pittsburg, April 16. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, special 50 00 extra 30 00 No. 1 1500 Killarney 3 00@10 00 My Maryland 3 00@10 00 Richmond 3 00O10 00 Carnations 3 00 Calla Lilies 12 00 Freesias 3 00 Gardenias 3 00 Daisies 2 00 Cattleyas 50 00 Violets 50@ 75 Sweet Peas 75@ 1 00 Lilium Longiflorum 12 00 Lilium Rubrum 8 00 Lily of the Valley 4 oq Daffodils 3 00 Tulips 3 00 Paper White 3 qq Romans 2 00 Poeticus Narcissus 1 00 Oncidiums 4 oq Lilac per bunch, $1 00 Asparagus Sprengeri, per bunch, 35@40 Sprays — per bunch, 35@40 Milwaukee. April 16. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, per doz,.2 00@5 00 " White and Pink Killarney. 3 00@ 8 00 Richmond 3 00@ 8 00 Carnations 1 50@ 3 00 Callas per doz., 8 00@10 00 P?,ster< Li''eiV •;, 6 °°@10 * Lily of the Valley 3 qq Sweet Peas so@ 1 00 Tulips 2 OOO 3 00 Trumpet 2 00@ 3 00 Violets, Wisconsin grown ■ 50@ 75 Asparagus per string, 50 Sprengeri. per bunch, 35 Ferns, fancy per 1000. $2 50 For the Southwestern Market. Ribbons and Chiffons 10 inch silk chiffon special at 10c per yard. This is fancy goods at a very low figure. All colors. WINDLER WHOLESALE FLORAL GO. 1310 Pine Street ST. LOUIS, MO. Berger Brothers FLOWER MARKET, 142 North 13th St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Easter Lilies, Tulips, Daffodils, Violets, all the popular roses. Instant delivery. RICE BROTHERS Wholesalers of Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Minneapolis, Minn. Fresh Cut Valley AT ALL TIMES C. A. KUEHIM, JK • 1312 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. A Complete Line of Wire Designs. H. G. BERNING Wholesale Florist, 1402 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO WM. C. SMITH Wholesale Floral Co. WHOLBSAL-E FLORISTS ^•l^' lb-Jo... ST. LOUIS, MO. Supplies and Everything in Season always on hand *9'3- The American Florist. 733 r BEAUTIES, The Best $20.00 per 100. C.For quality our supply of Beauties will find no equal. Every one a good flower, carefully selected stock. THE LEO NIESSEN CO., Wholesale Florists, N. W. Cor. 12th and Race Sts„ Philadelphia, Pa. EASTER LILIES All year round grown by Hoffmeister Floral Co. Lickrun, Cincinnati, Ohio Edward Reid WHOLESALE FLORIST, 1619-21 Ranstead St., PHILADELPHIA, PA, Orchids, Beauties. Valley, Tea Roses. The best on the market lor the price. Every facility for rapid deliverv EVERYTHING SEASONABLE THE McGALLUM CO., r&M10 more prizes in the rose classes. E. A. Stroud won a carnation prize. The R. Craig Co. won prizes for crotons. and the H. F. Michell Co. a silver medal for their new geranium, a pretty good record. There are rumors of a show in this city in 1916. The large convention hall would be the place and the show could be made a record breaker in everything except possibly the at- tendance. K. Cleveland. STOCK SHORTENS UP. Flood damages to railroads have about all been repaired and express orders come and go regularly from this point. Stock of all kinds has shortened up considerably; in fact, on Saturday carnations and medium and long stem roses were not to be had on the local market. Sweet peas, too, owing to the dark cold days, were very scarce. Funeral work has kept most of the retailers busy all week, and with a few decorative jobs cleaned up nearly everything in sight. Easter lilies are not quite so plentiful and have been in good demand. Violets have met with a good call, and stock is uniformly good for this time of the year. Greens of all kinds seem plen- tiful. Lily of the valley is received in greater abundance and the demand is good. A little bulbous stock, such as Poeticus narcisus, single and double daffodils and single and double tulips still arrive, but clean up quickly at fair prices. Pansies are moving fairly well. Columbine, snapdragon, mignonette, daisies, forget-me-nots, lilac, calandula, etc., clean up daily. NOTES. Carl Hagenberger has sold out his store at Euclid avenue and East 105th street to a man named McDonald, who formerly worked at the Rosery. Frank Friedly spent part of last week at the J. M. Gasser Co.'s whole- sale store, while Darnell took in the New York show. C. F. B. WELCH BROS. CO. American Beauty, KUlarney, Richmond, Maryland and all the Superior Roses, Lily of the Valley, Carnations, Orchids ^ 226 Devonshire Street, BK8T PHODUOBD BOSTON, MASS. J VlioMe Hover Markets Buffalo. April lh. Roses. Beauty, special per doz., $4 00 fancy " " 3 00 extra " " 2 00 No. 1 " " 1 00 No. 2 " " 50® 75 Per 100 Maid and Bride 3 00® 6 00 Pink Killarney 3 00@10 00 " White Killarney 3 00® in 00 Richmond 5 00@10 00 My Maryland 3 00® 8 00 Aaron Ward 4 00® 6 00 Kaiserin 4 00® 8 00 " Carnot 4 00® 8 00 Carnations 1 00® 2 50 Lilium Longiflorum 10 00@12 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00® 4 00 Pink Japan Lily 3 00® 5 00 Narcissus 2 00® 3 00 Jonquils 2 00® 3 00 Violets 40© f.0 M ignonette 2 00® 4 00 Daisies 1 00® 1 50 Sweet Peas 50® 1 00 Asparagus, per bunch,... 35® 50 Asparagus, Sprengeri 35® 50 Ferns per 1000. $2 50 Galax per 1000, $150 Smilax 15 00 Boston, April 16. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, best 25 00®30 00 medium 12 00(820 00 culls 4 00 White and Pink Killarney 2 00® 6 00 Extra.. 4 00® 8 00 Taft 400@1000 Cardinal 2 00@10 00 Ward and Hillingdon 2 00® 8 00 Killarney and Richmond.. 2 00® 8 00 My Maryland 2 00® 8 00 Carnations, select 2 00® 3 00 Callas 8 00@12 00 Cattleyas 25 O0@40 00 Gardenias 12 00®25 00 Lilium Longiflorum 8 00®10 00 Lily of the Valley 2 00® 4 00 Sweet Peas 50® 75 Smilax 12 00@16 00 Violets, single 35® 75 double 25@ 50 Cincinnati. April 16. Roses, Beauty per doz., $1 00@$4 00 Per 100 Bride. Bridesmaid 3 00® 8 00 Killarney 3 00* 8 00 My Maryland 3 00g 8 00 Perle 3 OOffl 8 00 Richmond 3 08® 8 00 Taft 3 00® 8 00 Carnations 3 00® 4'00 Callas 10 00@12 00 Lilium Giganteum 10 00@12 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00® 4 00 Orchids per doz., 4 00® 6 00 Tulips 2 00® 4 00 Jonquils 2 00® 3 00 Dutch Hyacinths 3 00® 4 00 Spanish Iris 4 00 Violets 50® 1 00 " double 50® 75 Sweet Peas 35® 1 00 Asparagus Plumoeus... per bunch, 25 Give lis a rial We Can Please You. X Roses, Carnations and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers in Stock. Wholesale Commission Florists, BUFFALO, XV. -X . Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs. WM, F. KASTING CO. THE J. M. McCulloug ITs Sons Co., Wholesale Commission Florists. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED — - Special attention given to Shipping Orders Jobbers of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, SEEDS and BULBS. Price List on Application. 316 Walnut St., CINCINNATI, OHIO. Phone Main 4598. C. E. CRITCHELL 34-36 Third Ave. East, CINCINNATI, OHIO Wholesale CommlsslonFlorlst Consignments Solicited Complete Stock of Florists'Greens and Supplies St. Louis. April li>. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, long per doz.. 4 00 Roses. Beauty, medium 8 00®15 00 Roses, Beauty, short stems 3 00® 6 00 Killarney 3 00® 6 00 My Maryland 3 00® 6 00 White Killarney 3 00® 6 00 Carnations 1 00® 2 00 Lilium Rubrum 8 00 Valley 4 00 Violets 409 60 Sweet Poas 20«v 60 Asparagus Sprengeri 2 00® 3 00 Asparagus Plumosus.perbu.,35@60 Ferns. New. Fancy 175 Galax per 1000. 1.25 734 The American. Florist. April /y, iNcw York. Monday, April 14. — There is a fair market this morning, though roses con- tinue cheap. The first gladioli we have noticed came in this morning to Walter P. Sheridan, from E. G. Mott, Glen Head, L. I. FLORIST CLUB MEET] STG. The regular monthly meeting of the club was held in its rooms in the Grand Opera House building on the night of April 14, President Siebrecht in the chair. While there was a good attendance, the reaction after the strenuous week of the show was ap- parent and the business was soon transacted. Appropriate resolutions on the death of Philip Einsmann and Abraham Moltz, late members, were adopted. The outing committee re- ported progress and stated that the summer outing will be held July 1 at Witzel's Point View Grove, where the club's outings have been held in the past. W. H. Siebrecht, Jr.,' chairman of the committee appointed by the New York and New Jersey Plant Growers' Association, reported that Park Com- missioner Stover will grant all of the north end of Union Square Park to the plant growers for a market and will co-operate with the New York Florists' Club, the Plant Growers' As- sociation and the Flower Market As- sociation. President Siebrecht ap- pointed A. L. Miller, Oscar Boehler and John Birnie a committee of co- operation from the club. President Siebrecht also appointed a committee of three to report at the next meeting on the style of the em- blem for the club badge. Chas. Weathered presented an emblem which was viewed by the members. The fol- lowing names were proposed for mem- bership : A. M. Kirchner, Chas. His- pen, Herman Branch, Louis Enne, Jo- seph Levy, H. F. Marquardt, John E. Sefton, Ernest Ulrich, Frank Grum- bach, George Ehrle, John Watts, Viv- ian L. Outerbridge. The house com- mittee furnished refreshments. NOTES. At the banquet on April 10 ex-Pres- ident Joseph A. Manda was presented with an assortment of table silver. Patrick O'Mara in a witty speech handed the present to Mr. Manda. It has been stated that the total at- tendance at the show was about 40 - 000. A. F. F. ' Boston. CARNATION SHORTAGE FEARED. There has been somewhat of a see- saw movement in the market this week. Carnations are shortening and some see a scarcity of the flower if present conditions continue. The rains have had a bad effect on business. NOTES. The show of the Co-operative Flower Market was a great success. Much credit should be given those in charge. It was a surprise to many to see so many entries and so much high-class stock. The carnation and rose exhibits were simply superb. Nothing we can remember in any market show has equalled it. The members of the Bos- ton Flower Exchange contributed largely to the exhibits, both in roses and carnations, and also outside par- ties. The retailers put up a splendid exhibit of made-up pieces of high-class work which was a credit to them and a credit to the exhibition. There was nothing in the show but what was of good quality anfl ./ell grown. The Waban Rose Conservatories showed a new red rose, under the name of Rex. which won the prize tor the best rose CHOICE PLANTS FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT Araucaria Excelsa, our specialty. April W12 importation. 5i4. 5H. 0 in. pots: 3. 4. 5, ft. 7 tiers; 14, 16, 18, 20, 25. 30 to 35 inches high: 40c, 50c 60c, 75c. $1.00. $1.25 to $1.50 each. Ficus Elastica, (Rubbers), 5H. (.. 7 in. pots, all heights, The .Sporting of Californlan-grown Sweef Peas. The subject of the sport- ing of Californian sweet peas, raised by sevi ral correspondents, is one of in- terest to all lovers of this Bower. Why, however, limit the observations to Cal- ifornium sni'i'i peas only? I ask this question because, until I hear of con- clusive evidence to the contrary, 1 shall i'.'h.'\ e thai the same laws go\ erning this matter hold in California as they do here. One has often seen it ad vanced that different insects abound abroad to what are seen here, and that they may have a different way of working to those in our own country. Personally I cannot follow this, as even if they do work differently and actually enter the flowers and cacrj away pollen to other flowers, my ex- perience of many years' standing teaches me that they might bring about cross-pollination but not cross- fertilization — a very different matter. The fertilization has taken place be- fore this pollen is transferred, and would have no more effect than so much inorganic dust. I have never in all my experience come across a .case of "sporting" which I could trace to natural cross-fertilization. There is a lot of nonsense talked about insects and their effect upon cross-fertiliza- tion. I admit they do bring it about in many flowers, but it is much rarer than is supposed. Is it likely that na- ture would rely upon the chance vis- itation of an insect to insure the per- petuation of any species of plant? Na- ture does not believe in the haphaz- ard. We have been so accustomed to take for granted all we read of the conclusions of such men as Darwin that we have, very few of us. taken the trouble to see whether such con- clusions are correct. Eminent scien- tific writers have done the same, hence too much stress has been laid upon the importance of insects to flowers. Be- cause Darwin and others have noticed certain things to take place at differ- ent times they have concluded that it always happens, and is the universal law of nature with regard to the par- ticular plants observed. This, however, is a digression. I think several of your correspondents hit the nail on the head when they infer that there is not as much care shown in the growing of Californian stocks as in this country. They are grown without sticks up- on a huge scale, and cannot be as carefully superintended. Growers know well that one has to pass along rows scores of times before all rogues come out. You might miss one many times. If this is so when grown upon sticks, what about those growing low down, to which the China- man has to bend in the heat of a scorching sun? Is it to be wondered at that many are left?— The Garden. Sweet Peas for Glass Culture. — For some reason the Zvolanek and Telemly varieties are not satisfactory here, yet in America the first-named type can be made to grow 10 feet or more, and produce 12 to 18 inch stems, the flow- ers oftentimes selling wholesale at $1 per TOO or more. American growers, however, admit that their flowers are not nearly equal to those produced un- der class by British growers, but there is just the difference that America has Paul Meconi Wholesale Florist 55-57 West 26th Street NEW YORK CITY Telephone: 3864 Madison Square Vtolesaie Rower M&rKets New York. April 16. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, special 20 00@25 00 extra and fancy .. 8 00@10 00 No. 1 and No. 2... 500 2 00 Bride, Bridesmaid special. 2 00(8 5 00 extraand fancy 2 00@ 3 00 No. 1 and No. 2 50® 1 00 Killarney. My Maryland.. special 5 00@ 6 00 extra 3 00@ 4 00 No. 1 and No 2 S0@ 2 00 Queen, special. 7 00® 9 00 Red. special... 7 00® 9 00 Hillingdon, Aaron Ward. 8 00®10 00 Richmond 5 00@10 00 Sunburst, special 3 00®12 00 " Taft. special 9 00@12 00 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer.special.10 00@15 00 Carnations 1 00@ 3 00 Jonquils 1 00® 2 00 Cattleyas 25 00@60 00 Gardenias 10 00@20 00 Tulips 1 00® 3 00 • Lilies, Longiflorum and Harrisii .. 5 00@ 6 00 L. Rubrum 6 00 Lily of the Valley 1 00® 3 00 Sweet Peas.. per doz. bunches, 50@1 00 Violets 10® 20 Adiantum Croweanum 15® 50 Asparagus Plumosus. . .doz. bchs, 1 50® 3 00 Smilax per doz. strings. 1 00® 1 25 Lilac per bunch, 25@50c ■ sweet peas in November, while none worthy of the name are to be seen at home until mid-April or later. The reason is as stated; Americans grow' the early Zvolanek type, while home growers depend upon the Spencer types. The difference between the two is that the early-flowering kinds are active all the time, and they run up without a check, while the Spencer, or late-flowering type, stand still after germinating, while they are breaking at the base, and any attempt to force them along ends in failure. The Brit- ish public has been educated up to big blooms, and the small flowers of the Zvolanek type are not acceptable. It is generally admitted that the early sorts already in existence are not satisfactory. Apart from their small size and hooded form, they are some- times much mixed, but nevertheless I am conyinced that the treatment gen- erally accorded them is not conducive to their well-being. Owing to our dull winters the seed ought to be sown early in August instead of late September or October as is usually the case. Treated properly, the early types will flower weeks ahead of the ordinary forms, but no treatment will make them take on the size so much desired. We therefore must confine ourselves to the giant Spencers already in favor. — Gardeners' Magazine. Sweet-Scented Flowers from Seed. — Most people agree that a garden minus a good complement of fragrant flow- ers is devoid of its most charming at- traction: but surely nobody wilfully makes his or her plans for the coming year with the express Intention of leaving out the sweetly-scented of floral subjects, yet nobody who has ob- served the general run of the flower HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION American Beauty Roses a specialty, Roses. Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, Etc. 57 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Telephones: 2200 and 2201 Madison Square. WM.A.KESSLER Successor to Kessler Bros. 113 W. 28th St., NEW YORK. CUT FLOWERS WHOLESALE PLANTSMEN AND FLORISTS Phone 2336 Madison. Shipments Everywhere. Prompt and satisfactory. Consignments solicited N.Y. Cut Flower Exchange Coogan Bldg., 6th Ave. & W. 26th St.. New York Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every morning. Desirable wall space to rent for advertising. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary. Geo. C. Sicbrccht WHOLESALE FLODIST 109 West 28th St , NEW YORK Tel. 608 and 609 Madison Square CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Guttman Flower Growers Co. A. J. aUTTMAN, President. Wholesale Florists Removed to 102 W. 28th St., New York Phone 1912 and 7983 Madison Square. 18 Years Experience. The Kervan Company FRESH CUT EVERGREENS and Moimi. Decorating Material tor riorlit Trade, at Wholesale. IILITHONKS MADISON SQUARE 15195893 1 19 West 28th Street NEW YORK garden will say that fragrant flowers are planted sufficiently extensively,»or that the most is made of them. At this season when plans are being pre- pared it is as well to make provision for the inclusion of suitable plants. — Journal of Horticulture. 736 The American Florist. April /<;, EVERYTHING FOR Decoration Day, Commencements, Weddings M. RICE CO , LEADING FLORISTS' SUPPLY HOUSE, 1220 Race Street PHILADELPHIA, PA. Clean Sphagnum Moss 10 Burlap Bales $13.50 10 Wired Bales (large) 1 1.00 Vaughan's Seed Store CHICAGO George Cotsonas & Co. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in all kinds of Evergreens Fancy and Dagger Ferns. Bronze and Green Galax, Holly, Leucotboe Sprays, Princess Fine, Etc.. Delivered to all parts of United States and Canada 127 W. 28th St.. bet. 6th & 7th Av .. II pw y.rli Telephone 1202 Madison Square. nBn ■ ■•■ Frederictown, N. B. — John Beb- bington & Son report a small increase in Easter sales over last year. Prices were no better. The supply of plants and cut flowers was ample. Easter lily plants sold the best. Daffodils and tulips in pots at 35 cents sold well. High priced plants did not seem popular. Lily of the valley and roses had little call, carnations, violets and daffodils having the run in the cut stock. The early date no doubt mili- tated against heavy sales. Money seems not too plentiful. The weather has been very bad. Savannah, Ga. — Business was about the same as last Easter and prices were no better, say A. C. Oelschig & Son. The plant supply was ample but more cut flowers could have been sold. Easter lilies, calla lilies, hyacinths and lily of the valley sold readily, but there was little call for made-up plants. All white1 cut flowers sold well. There was much cloudy weath- er before Easter. A fine crop of car- nations was cut but the roses could have been better. Dallas, Tex. — Business for Easter increased 20 per cent over that of a year ago according to the Texas Seed & Floral Co. Prices were about the same. The plant supply was not suf- ficient to meet all calls, but cut flow- ers were in ample supply. Lilies were the best selling plants and cut lilies and carnations also sold well. Roses moved slowly. Hydrangeas and baby rambler roses proved good sell- ers. Jacksonville, Fla— Sales were 15 per cent greater this Easter than in 1912, with prices about the same, sSys Mills, the Florist. Plants and cut flowers were both in ample supplv. Cheap plants did not sell readily, but azaleas and Easter lilies were popular. Easter lilies, carnations and violets sold best of the cut flowers. Do Not Take Any Fake Green Thread. Use the Genuine Silkaline and Get More Thread and Less Wood. The MEYER Green SILKALINE Used by Retail Florists for mossing funeral designs, tying bunches, etc,, is The Only Article That Should Be Used by growers for stringing Smilax and Asparagus, as it will not fade or rot in the greenhouse. The Meyer Silkaline was the first green thread to be introduced among Florists and Growers. It is handled by the best bouses everywhere, but it should be ordered by name — Meyer's Silkaline— to be sure of getting the genuine article. Do not accept substitutes. If your jobber cannot supply you, order direct of the manufacturers. Price for any size or color, $1.25 per lb. Sizes "F" fine, "FF" medium, and "FFF" coarse JOHN C. MEYER THREAD CO., YSf£S£ZS£ Lowell, Mass. Silkaline also is made in all leading colors, as Violet, for bunching violets, and also for tying fancy boxes FANCY FERNS, peftooo. New Crop Galax, Bron ze or Green $1.25 per 1000. Case 10.000, $7.50 Sphagnum Moss, large bales $1.50 Wild Smilax, always on hand 50-pound cases $5.00 Leucothoe Sprays, Green $1.00 per 100: $7.50 per 1000 Boxwood per pound 20c; 50-pound case. $7.50 Magnolia Leaves. Imported Green and Bronze. Basket. ,$1.75; 6 baskets, $1.50 each Sheet Moss in Bags lor Hanging Baskets, Large Bags $2.00 each Florists in the Middle and- Western States can save money by placing their orders with us. A trial order solicited. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc. Wholesale Commission Florists and Florists' Supplies. 38-40 Broadway, All phone connections. DETROIT, MICH. We are now filling orders for Southern Wild Smilax Price, $3.00 per case E. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala. Mention the American Florist when writing Nothing Can Improve on Nature 1886 1913 Southern Wild Smilax in limited riuantities, in the standard sixteen cubic loot cases, $5.00 per case. Caldwell the Woodsman Co. Everything in Southern Evergreens. EVERGREEN, ALABAMA. MO S S We have a surplus of 12 barrel bale New Jersey Moss, clean, fresh and burkipptd, and will deliver anywhere in Chicago, express prepaid, at $5.00 per bale. 2 or more bales at $4.75. By freight collect at 25c per bale less. Satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. KLEHMS' NURSERIES, Arlington Heights, III. H. BAYERSDORFER & GO. jj^x Florists9 ~®* Supplies. 1 129 Arch St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Send for our new catalogue. SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX New crop nowready. Satisfaction guaranteed. J AS. E. PINKSTON, Louisville, Ala. ! The Best Color Chart! For Florists, Seed. men and Nurserymen. Erfurt, Germany, May 9, 1911, I American Florist Co., Chicago, U. S. A. • Dear Sirs: — If yon have any copies i left oi the comparative color plate f ♦ compiled by F. Schuyler Matnews, i I shall be obliged if yon will send | (me one, my copy having somehow i got mislaid and I do not like to be I ♦ without this excellent little pro- I dnction. I Yonrs truly, Ernst Bknary. J I Published and For Sale by the I k Amefican norist Co., 44^?^!SSst- | PRICE, ONE DOLLAR. POSTPAID. GOLDFISH AUBURNDALE 920 W. Randolph Street, " Something Alive in the Window" Catches the public eye. Order your supply now. $3.00 per 100 and up. Write for catalog GOLDFISH CO. CHICAGO 19*3- The American Florist. T:i7 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. DULUTH, MINN. 2 STORES 2 •SUPERIOR, WIS. J. J. I^BBORIUS Two Stores and seventeen large Greenhouses. Deliveries everywhere in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.. All orders given prompt attention and filled with strictly fresh stock. Chicago. Established in 1857. 'WGt&L 739 Buckingham Place. L. D. Phone, Graceland 1112. Send us your retail orders. WE HAVE THE BEST FACILITIES IN THE CTVi CHICAGO The 1 Palmer House Florist 17 E. MONROE ST. Brooklyn, New York. "WILSON" 3 and 5 Greene Ave.. Phone 6800 01 02 Prospect. 339 to 347 Greene Ave., Phone 3908 Prospect. Greenhouses: Short Hills, N. J. Deliveries in NEW YORK. LONG ISLAND and NEW JERSEY. Terre Haute, Ind. John G. Heinl £ Son, 129 South Seventh St. Telephone 247 We are in position to fill promptly all Mail, Telephone, Telegraph and Cable orders with best quality stock in season Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C. GEO. H. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street St. Paul, Minn. L. L. MAY & CO Order Yonr Flowers for delivery in this section from the LEADIN6 FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST. Chicago. A. LANGE, 25 E. MADISON ST. Mention the A merican Florist when writing Chicago. Des Moines. ALPHA FLORAL CO. 146 S. Wabash Ave.. Chicago. 623 Walnut St., Des Moines, la. Largest and most centrally located store in the city. All orders given prompt attention. Mention the American Florist when writing FRO.M NEW YORK EXCEPT AS NOTED. April 24. Adriatic, White star, 12 noon. Cincinnati, Ham.-Amer., 11 a. m. FROM ST. JOHN, Letitla, Donaldson. April 25. New York, American, 10 a. m., Pier 62. North River. PROM PHILADELPHIA. Marquette, Red Star, 10 a. m. Indian Prince, Prince. Ocean Prince, Prince. April 26. Columbia, Anchor, 12 noon, Pier 64, North River. PROM ST. JOHN, Lake Manitoba, Can. Paclf., 12 noon. Saxonla, Cunard. PROM PHILADELPHIA, Merlon, American, 10 n. m. Oceanic. White Star. 12 noon. FROM PORTLAND, Megandc, White Star-Dom., 10 a. m. Pennsylvania. Hnni.-Amer.. 12 noon. Pottadam, Holland-America, 10 a. m. Kaiser Wllbelm II. North Or. Lloyd. 10 a. m. Koenic Albert. North Qer, l.loyd. 11 n. m. April 30. K. Auguste Victoria, Ham.-Ampr.. 2 p. m. Alexander McConndl, 611 FIFTH AVE., COR. 49TH STREET. NEW YORK CITY. TELEGRAPH Orders forwarded to any partof the United States, Canada and all principal cities in Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to onr selection for delivery on steamaUpt or elsewhere receive special attention. Reference or Cash must accompany all orders from unknown correspondents. Cable address: Alixconitsll, Western Union Code. Mention the American Florist when writing Memphis, Tenn. HAISCH'S 87 Madison Avenue L. D. Phone 726 All orders rilled carefully and promptly deliver- ed in Memphis and all the adjoining states. Arkansas. Mississippi, Alabama and Tennesse. Young & Nugent Telephone X>«5- 2066 Madison Square. 42 West 28th Street. NEW YORK To out-of-town florists We arc in the Heart of And give special attention to steamer and theater orders. Prompt delivery and best stock in the market. Dallas, Texas. The Texas Seed and Floral Company Orders for cut flowers and designs solicited for delivery in any part of Texas. Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Lockport. S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. Mail. Telephone and Teleeraph orders filled promptly with the choicest stock. San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND Successor to Sievers & Boland FLORIST SO KEARNEY STREET 738 The American Florist. April ig, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. New York. Established 1874. DARDS N. E. Corner 44th St. and Madison Ave. Has his own correspondents in all the large cities of Europe and the British Colonies. Cable orders forwarded by private code. Telegraph and Cable Ad- dress, DARDSFLOR. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing St. Paul, Minn. Holm & Olson, 20-22-24 West Fifth Street. We fill orders for any place in the Twin Cities and for all points in the Northwest. The Largest Store in America; the largest stock; the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. We are alive night and day. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. WILLIAM L. ROCK Flower Go. Will execute orders for any town in MISSOURI, KANSAS OR OKLAHOMA. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Boston, Mass. Mention the American Florist when writing Buffalo, N. Y. W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main Street. Members Florists' Telegraph Association. Mention the American Florist when writing La Crosse, Wis. LACROSSEFLORALCO. BOTH PHONES No. 40 LONG DISTANCE No. 40 Careful Attention To All Orders. Mention the American Florist when writing Atlanta, Ga. Atlanta Floral Co. 41 Peachtree Street "Penn, The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. 37-43 BROMFIELD STREET Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda FLORISTS, 1415 Farnvm St. TELEPHONES 1501 and L 1582 Name Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Alpha Floral Co., Chicago. Alpha Floral Co.. Des Moines, la. Anderson, S. A., 440 Main, Buffalo, N. Y. Archias Floral Co., Sedalia, Mo. Atlanta Floral Co., Atlanta, Ga. Begerow's, Newark, N. J. Bertermann Bros. Co., Indianapolis. Iinl. Blackistone, Washington, D. C. Boland, J. B., San Francisco. Bowe, M. A., New York. Bramley & Son, Cleveland, 0. Breitmeyer's Sons, John, Detroit, Mich. Buckbee, H. W., Rockford. 111. California Florists, Tacoma, Wash. Carbone, Philip L., Boston. Clark's Sons, New York. Cleveland Cut Flower Co., Cleveland, O. Cooke, Geo. H., Conn. Ave. and L, Washington. Daniels & Fisher, Denver. Colo. Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave., New York. Duerr, Chas. A., Newark. O. Dunlop's, 96 Yonge St., Toronto, Can. Eyres. 11 N. Pearl St., Albany, N. Y. Freeman, Mrs. J. R., Toledo, O. Galvin, Thos. F., Boston. Gasser, J. M., Co., Cleveland, O. Geny Bros., Nashville, Tenn. Grand Rapids Floral Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. Gude Bros., Washington. Habermann, Charles, New Y'ork. Haisch's, Memphis, Tenn. HeinI & Son, J. G., Terre Haute, Ind. Hess & Swoboda, Omaha, Neb. Jobn Bader Co., N. S., Pittsburg. Keller Sons, J. B., Rochester, N. Y. Kellogg. F. & P. Co., Geo. M., Kansas City. Kift, Robert, 1725 Chestnut, Philadelphia. La Crosse Floral Co., La Crosse. Wis. Lange, A., 25 E. Madison St.. Chicago. Leborious, J. J., Duluth, Minn. Leborious, J. J., Superior, Wis. Mangel. 17 E. Monroe St., Chicago. Matthewson. J. E., Sheboygan, Wis. Matthews, 16 3rd St., Dayton, O. May & Co., L. L.( St. Paul, Minn. McClunie. Geo. G., Hartford, Conn. McConnell, Alex, New York. McKenna, Montreal. Can. Murray, Samuel, Kansas City, Mo. Myer, Florist, New York. Ostertag Bros., St. Louis. Palmer, W. J. & Son, Buffalo. Park Floral Co., The, Denver, Colo. Pelicano, Rossi & Co., San Francisco. Calif. Penn, the Florist, 43 Bromfleld St., Boston. Philips Bros., Newark, N. J. Podesta & BaldoccM, San Francisco. Pollworth Co., C. C, Milwaukee. Portland Flower Store. Portland. Me. Rock Flower Co., Wm. L.. Kansas City. Saakes, O. C, Los Angeles, Calif. Saltford Flower Shop, Poughkeepsie. N. Y. Schiller The Florist, 2221 W. Madison St.. Chi- cago. Schling, Max, 22 W. 59th St., New York. Smith. Henry, Grand Rapids. Mich. Texas Seed and Floral Co., Dallas. Tex. Virgin, Uriah J., New Orleans, La. Walker & Co., Louisville, Ky. Wills & Segar, London, England. "Wilson," 3 and 5 Greene. Brooklyn. N. $*. Wlttbold, Geo., Co., 737 Buckingham PL, Chi- cago. WIttbold, 56 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Wolfskill Bros, and Morris Goldenson, Los An- geles. Calif. Young & Nugent. New York. Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Broadway and Gratiot Avenues. Artistic Designs. High Grade Cut Blooms. GUDE BROS CO FLORISTS 1214 F 9TNVtf WASHJNOTOKOa We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing WASHINGTON D. C. Glide's Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Samuel Murray, 913 Grand Avenue All Orders Given Prompt and Careful Attention Members of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Indianapolis, Ind. Bertermann Bros. Co. FLORISTS 241 Massachusetts Avenue. Members of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. yhc Park J. A. VALENTINE. 1 lOFal vO. President. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA PELICANO, ROSSI & CO., 123 KEARNY ST. Poughkeepsie, N. T. 'The Saltford Flower Shop; Vassar College and Bennett School. '9*3- The American Florist. 739 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. Philadelphia. Robert 1725 Chestnut St. Personal Attention to all Orders. Mention the American Florist when writing IN THE HEART OF NEW YORK CITY Phone 6404 Madison Sg. 6 East 33d St. Our Motto-THE GOLDEN RULE. Mention the American Florist when writing Hartford, Conn. GEORGE G McGLUNIE 187 Main Street 'FLOWERS' Your Irders Solicited My Only Store. Phone Charter 6535-2 Pittsburg, Pa. A.W.SmithCo. KEENAN BL.DG. Largest Floral Establishment in America. Established 1874. Incorporated 1909. Mention the American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. FLORAL DESIGNS AND FLOWERS Best Quality on Shortest Notice. DANIELS & FISHER Order by mail, telephone, telegraph or cable. Cable address "Daniels, Denver" Mention the American Florist when writing THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, CLEVELAND EUCLID AVENUE Montreal Cor. St. Catherine and Gay Ste. All orders receive prompt attention. Choice Beauties. Orchids «nd Valley alwayj on band. FLOWER COLORS Use onr Color Chart in describing them. PRICK, $1.00, POSTPAID. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 Sooth Dearborn Street, CHICAGO Boston, Mass. Send flower orders for delivery ia Boston and all New England Points To THOS. F. GALVIN, Inc., 124TREMONT ST. Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskill Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade disc. 229 WEST THIRD STREET. City Index to Retail Florists' Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. Y.— Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St. Atlanta, Ga. — Atlnnta Floral Co.. 41 Peaehtree. Boston— Thos. F. Galvin, Inc., 124 Tremont St. Boston— Penn, the Slorist, 43 Bromfield St. Boston — Philip L. Carbone. Broooklyn, N. Y. — "Wilson," 3 and 5 Greene. Buffalo, N. Y.— S. A. Anderson, 440 Main. Buffalo, N. Y. — W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main. Chicago — Alpha Floral Co. Chicago— Mangel, 17 E. Monroe St. Chicago — A. Lange, 25 E. Madison St. Chicago — Schiller The Florist, 2221 W. Madison. Chicago— Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham PI. Chicago— Wittbold's 56 E. Randolph. Cleveland, 0. — Bvamley & Son. Cleveland, 0. — The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Cleveland, 0.— The J. M. Gasser Co. Dallas, Tex.— Texas Seed and Floral Co. Dayton, 0.— Matthews, 16 W. 3rd St. Denver, Colo.— The Park Floral Co. Des Moines, la, — Alpha Floral Co. Detroit, Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons. Duluth, Minn. — J. J. Leborious. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Grand Rapids Floral Co. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Henry Smith. Hartford, Conn. — Geo. G. McClunie. Indianapolis — Berterraann Bros. Co., 214 Mass. Kansas City— Geo. M. Kellogg, F. & P. Co. Kansas City — Samuel Murray. Kansas City — Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. La Crosse, Wis. — La Crosse Floral Co. Little Rock, Ark.— Vestals, 409 Main St. Los Angeles, Calif. — 0. C. Saakea. Los Angeles — Wolfskill Bros. & M. Goldenson. Memphis, Tenn. — liaison's. Milwaukee— C. C. Pollworth Co. Montreal — McKenna. Nashville, Tenn. — Geny Bros. Newark, N. J. — Begerow's. Newark, Ohio. — Chas. A. Dueir. Newark, N. J. — Philips Bros. New Orleans, La. — Uriah J. Virgin. New York — M. A. Bowe. New York — D. Clark's Sons, 2139 Broadway. New York — Dard's. 44th and Madison Ave. New York— Alex. McConnell, 611 5th Ave. New York — Myer, Florist, 609 Madison Ave. New York— Max Schling, 22 W. 59th St. New York — Young and Nugent. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swo'boda. Farnum St. Philadelphia— Robert Kift. 1725 Chestnut. Pittsburg, Pa.— A. W. Smith Co., Keenan Bldg. Portland. Me. — Portland Flower Store. Poughkeepsie, N. Y.— The Saltford Flower Shop. Rochester, N. Y. — J. B. Keller's Sons. Seattle, Wash.— L. W. McCoy. 912 3rd Ave. Sheboygan, Wis. — J. E. Matthewson. St. Louis, Mo.— Ostertag Bros. St. Paul, Minn.— Holm & Olson. St. Paul, Minn.— L. L. May & Co. San Ftanclsco — J. B. Boland, 60 Kearney St. San Francisco — Pellcano, Rossi & Co. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchl. Sedalla, Mo. — Archias Floral Co. Superior, Wis. — J. J. Leborious. Terre Haute, Ind. — J. G. Heinl & Son. Taeoma, Wash. — California Florists. Toledo, 0. — Mrs. J. B. Freeman. Toronto, Can. — Dunlop's, 60 Yonge St. Washington — Blacklstone. Washington — Geo. H. Cooke. Conn. Ave. and L. Washington — Gude Bros. NeW York. Established 1849 David Clarke's Sons FLORAL DECORATORS 2139-2141 Broadway, i5B2Tgcno"umnu. Choice Cut Flowers. San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 224 0 rant Avenue Prompt and careful attention to orders from out-of-town florists. Los Angeles, Calif. O. C. SAAKES FLORIST, Prompt and careful attention to orders from out- of town florists. Trade discount. 21S West Fourth Street. Cleveland, 0. The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Will fill your orders for designs and cut flowers ir NORTHERN OHIO. St. Louis, Mo. Wire or Phone Your Orders to the HOUSE OF FLOWERS. Ostertag Bros. The Largest Retail Supply House in the West. Jefferson and Washington Ave. Albany, N. T. EYRB Flowers or Design Work. Delivered in Albany and vicinity on telegraphic order. 11 NORTH PEARL STREET Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable florist 05L* Dunlop's 96 Yonge Street, We deliver anywhere in Canada and guarantee safe arrival. Milwaukee, Wis. C. C. Pollworth Co. Will take proper Wi crnn sin care of your orders In " »«•""»'»• lvTifhldnn Orders will be carefully miiiugun. cared for b? HENRY SMITH, Wholesale and Retail Florist of GRAND RAPIDS Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. ALFRED HANNAH 6 SONS Will fill your orderi for Deairoa and Cat Floweri in Michigan 740 The American Florist. April ig. DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered (or the trade In other cities, by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities Indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. Send y our ordersfor Ghicago and Sub- urbs to ■ All orders carefully filled Ilg^^TrrrjisOB St ' under the supervision of SS&yr^"-- GE0RGE ASMUS' Mgr ^S^ Wire, Write or Phone West 822 Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist when writing Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue, N. Rochester Phone 506. Long Dist. Bell Phone 1189 Members Florist* Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Cleveland, O., and Vicinity. Bramley & Son 1181 E. 71st St. The Largest Growers of Flowers in City. Mer.tion the American Florist when writing Little Rock, Ark. VESTALS PAUL M. PALEZ, Mgr. 409 MAIN STREET. All orders carefully filled and delivered to all parts of the city, Arkansas aad the Southwest. Toledo, O. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Successor to Geo. A. Hetnl) 336 Superior St., Toledo, O. Both Phones, 527. Special attention to Mail and Telegraph Orders Seattle, Wash. L.W. McCOY, Florist 912 3rd Ave. Grower, Wholesaler and Retailer. Careful and prompt attention given to orders for Alaska. Washington and Oregon. Nashville, Term. Geny Bros. LKAUINO FLORISTS 212 Fifth Ave. No. NASHVILLE. TENN. New York. MYFR FlflRKT 609-611 Madison Ave. WITCn, rLUnlol, Pri0ne^297 Plaza. Max Schling NEW YORK No. 22 West 59 th Street Adjoining Plaza Hotel Boston, Mass. Philip L. Carbone IMPORTER Florist and Decorator 342 BoyLston Street, Telephone Connections Member of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery. PHILIPS BROS, 938 Broad St. 0> Artistic Floral Work and Long Stem Beauties Our Specialty. Sedalia, Missouri Archias Floral Co. Choice Cut Flowers and Designs on short notice. Prompt attention to telegraph and telephone orders. Tacoma, Wash. California Florists will take care of all telegraphic orders. Ogden, Utah. — This year sales were greater than for the Easter of a year ago and prices were better, say'F. J. Hendershot & Son. The supply of plants was not equal to the demand but there were plenty of cut flowers. Calla lilies, Easter lilies, azaleas, ger- aniums, etc., sold well but palms and ferns had little call. Orchids and American Beauty roses did not sell readily, daffodils, carnations and Kil- larney roses proving the most popular of the cut flowers. Decatur, III. — Fully 50 per cent more Easter business was done this year than last, says John N. Bom- mersbach. Prices remained as before. The supply of plants was equal to the demand as was that of cut flowers with the exception of carnations. Hardy roses, spireas, hydrangeas, aza- leas and Easter lilies ■ were most in demand of the plants. Hyacinths seem to be losing in popularity. Gut flowers all sold readily. New Orleans, La.— A 20 per cent increase in Easter sales is reported for this year by Abele Bros. Prices were about the same as a year ago. The supply of both plants and cut flowers was equal to the demand with the exception of cut lilies of which more could have been sold. Lily plants were the most popular and cut lilies and carnations sold best of the flowers. Greeley, Colo. — Sales and prices were about the same this Easter as a year ago, reports the Gardner Floral Co. The supply of plants and flowers was equal to the demand. Daffodils, primroses, azaleas and colored tulips were least in demand but there was a good call for lilies, hyacinths, white tulips and spireas. Canal Dover, O.— The Easter busi- ness was more than double that of former years, says C- Betscher. Fresh, crisp stock and reasonable prices helped increase the sales. Kansas City, Mo. Geo. M. Kellogg Flower & Plant Co. 1122GrandAve. wm ml al] oraeri for Cut Kansas City and Flowers, Funeral Designs, ni 1 u'li u Wedding and Birthday Gift, Pleasant Hill, MO. that mav he entrusted to them Louisville, Ky. F. Walker & Co., FLORISTS Phones: Home 1388. Cumb. Main 1388A. 634 Fourth Avenue Mention the American Florist when writing New Orleans CUT FLOWERS Delivered for Louisiana. Mississippi, Alabama and Texas. Wire or mail. Highest Grade Stock Only. URIAHJ- VIRGIN, c^ffe Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C. 14th and H. Street. Mention the American Florist when writing Newark, N. J. Begerow's 946 Broad Street. Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliveries throughout the state and to all steamship docks in Hoboken, N. J., and New York. Mention the American Florist when writing For Wisconsin Delivery OF "HOME GROWN FLOWERS" Get in touch with J. E. Matthewson SHEBOYGAN, WISCONSIN Mention the American Florist when writing Newark, Ohio. CHAS. A. DUERR. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Rockford, 111. H. W. BUCKBEE. Member of the Florists' TelegraphDeUvery *9'3< The American Florist. 741 BEDDING PLANTS The Planting Season is Drawing Very Near So You Had Better Order Your Supply Now and Get the Pick of Our Stock : : : Pit 100 Per 1000 Alternantheras, led and yellow, strong, 2li-inch f2Si £20 00 Asparagus Sprengeri and Piumosus Nanus, 214-inch -tronK 3 00 25 00 Asparagus Hatched New Asparagus 2', -inch 5 00 3-inch 8 (0 Ageratum, dw.nl blue, 2'4-inch 2 50 3-inch 5 00 4-inch xui Begonia, Cuberous rooted, strong 4- inch, all colors, double and single, per doz, $2 Begonia Luminosa, fur bedding, s'.rong, IV* inch 2 50 23 00 Cobaea Scandens, strung 4 nn-h perdoz.,$l 50 Celosia, Cock's Comb), dwarl 5 00 Coleus in variety, 244-inch, $2 E0 i.ar 100; 3-inch 5 00 Dusty Miller, I or border, 2^-inch 2 50 Dracaena Indivisa. strong 5-inch 20 Oo Geraniums (or May delivery, varieties as follows: S. A. Nutt. Buchner, La Favorite, Jean Viand, Mrs. E. G. Hill. Ivy geraniums in variety* 4-inch $8 and 10 00 Rose Geranium, 4-inch 10 00 Mme. Salleroi Geranium for border, 2V2 -inch 3 oo Grevillea Robust a silk oak) 214-inch strong 2 50 Heliotrope 3-inch, $6 00 per 100; 4-inch 10 00 Ivy, English ' 2H-inch,$3 00 per loo: 4-inch 12 oo Ivy, German or P.nior Ivy strong 2Vi inch- 3 oo Lobelia, Speciosa and Crystal Palace Comp 2 50 20 00 Marguerite, Mrs. F. Sanders, double white 3-inch, $8 00; 4 inch. 15 oo .$2 00 Musa Ensete Abysinian Banana . strong 4 inch, per do/ in Pansies, strong transplanted of best strain Petunias, sinyle fringed all colors from choice seed, 3-inch S 5 00 4 inch 8 00 Recinus (Castor Beanj;strong 4 inch, per doz., $1 50 Per loo Per lnoo 15 oo Salvia, Bonfire and Zurich eleeant stock from cuttines. 2'4-inch 3-inch 4-inch » Smilax, stroni; new stock. 2', Per 100 Per 1000 inch. ch. 2 50 5 00 12 oo 2 5o 6 00 22 oo 50 i»> DECORATIVE PLANTS HYDRANGEAS From now until June 1 we offer a choice lot of Hydrangeas in full bloom, at from 50c to $2.1 0 each Also a large supply of decorative plants, palms and table ferns. FicusPandurata, strong, 6-in. , $3.50 each. FiCUS Elastica, strong, 6-in., 75c to $1.00 each. Dracaena Massangeana, well colored, 6-in., $1.00 to $1.75 each. Pandanus Veitchii, highly colored, 5-in , 75ceach; 6-in , $1.25 each; 7-in., $2 00 each. Palms Kentia Forsteriana and Belmoreana, all sizes from 4 to 12-in. tubs in fine con- dition. Fine decorative stock ranging in price from 35c to $15.00 per plant. Table Ferns— 10 Varieties 2l*-in. pots, $3.00 per 100; $25 per 1CO0. 3-ih., strong, $rj. 00 per 100; $55 per 1000. Pansies Strong transplanted seedlings for early blooming, choice strain, $5.u0per 1U00. -s^Bt^ r* i: i3 jB^^Bl1/* „— Jr^ "^ [BJ^r* ^ ¥$■ Hi * *^^r : • t • BL * | fir v Poehlmann Brothers Co. MORTON GROVE Plant Department ILLINOIS 742 The American Florist. April ig, American Seed Trade Association. Chas.N. Page, Des Moines. la.. President; Harry L. Holmes, Harrisburg. Pa., First Vice-President; Arthur B. Clark, Milford, Conn., Second Vice-President; C.E. Kendel, Cleveland, O., Secretary and Treasurer; J. M. Ford, Ravenna, O., Assistant Secretary. Next annual convention, at Cleveland, O., June 24-26. 1913. =4) Seed Potatoes are in good demand. Sweet and field corns are as yet moving slowly. Onion Sets at Chicago are selling about as follower Yellows, $2; Whites, $1.75; Reds, $1.60. Jesse E. Noethrup is still at the Presbyterian hospital, Chicago, and his condition remains unchanged. Atlanta, Ga. — The Everett Seed Co., a new concern, is preparing to do a big mail order business this spring. Chicago. — Prices on the Board of Trade April 16 for grass seed were noted as follows : Timothy, $3 to $4 per 100 pounds. Peter Henderson & Co., New York, were awarded a gold medal for their exhibit at the National Flower Show- in that city. For eight or ten days preceding April 15, cold and rainy weather has caused slow counter trade, but warmer weather April 16 stimulated again the delayed demand. THE Albert Dickinson Co., Chicago" has issued a neat booklet giving much interesting and valuable information regarding their specialties in farm seeds. Wholesale seedsmen whose sales- men have been making country towns on their routes have found that it pays them to have automobiles of their own for this purpose. Texas growers of Bermuda onions propose to establish local selling (re- tail) stations in large cities like Chi- cago. Ten pounds for 30 cents is a price suggested. The Late Frank Banning's Business. The business of the late Frank Ban- ning, gladiolus specialist of Kinsman, O., whose death on March 17 at the age of 53 years was noted in one of our recent issues, will be carried on in two sections, one under the name of Bidwell & Fobes, Kinsman, O., and the other the Perkins-King Co., of West Mentor, O. Seeds and Plants Imported. In the introduction to its bulletin on "Seeds and Plants Imported from October 1 to December 31, 1911," the Department of Agriculture calls at- tention to the collections made by Frank N. Meyer in central Asia. One of much importance, it is be- lieved, is a new durum wheat which was originated at the Bezenshook agricultural experiment station in Russia. It has proved extremely hardy, withstanding the cold at Sa- mara, though other varieties tested at the same time were killed outright or severely injured. Mr. Meyer also found two distinct wild forms of al- falfa, one a bunchy, upward form and the other a very vigorous prostrate form. The same investigator found twelve species of vetches on the steppes of southwestern Siberia. Some are thought to have great promise as for- age plants and may be introduced into the northwestern ranges. "Perhaps nothing which he found will create a more general interest than the Siberian cherry from the Ural district and western Siberia," says the bulletin. "This cherry, identified as a form of Prunus fruiticosa, is a low bush not over four feet high, per- fectly hardy and extremely drought resistant, so resistant in fact to ex- treme cold and drought, that it can doubtless be grown throughout the en- tire Northwest. A plantation of these cherries resembles a tea plantation. The fruits are about the size of cur- rants, are borne in great quantities, and make a most delicious preserve. Not only is this likely to prove a val- uable plant as it stands, but two im- proved varieties have already been produced in Russia and Mr. Meyer has secured these. The possibility of producing a race of perfectly hardy bush cherries by the use of these spe- cies is suggested by Mr. Meyer." Two varieties of large-fruited blacK currants have been discovered and are tin night capable of introduction into the interior of Alaska. A new form of asparagus was found growing on the dry mountain sides in the south- western part of the Caucasus. The shoots have a special piquancy. An- other wild form was discovered in Smith Africa and is said to be pre- ferred to the cultivated kind. A plum has been introduced from near Naples. Italy, which is described as being three inches long, of a greenish yel- low color and a very thin, slender stone. It is said by its introducer to be the finest plum he ever ate. Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company Growers of High Grade SEED Palo Alto, California. Onion, Lettuce, Radish, Sweet Peas, Etc. Correspondent Solicited Dynamite in the Garden. The Gardeners' Magazine, published in London, Eng., has the following in a recent issue : "It is very doubtful whether dynamite will ever take the place of the spade in gardening, though it may well supplement the work of the plow in agriculture. Experiments are being conducted in several parts of the country. Dr. Herbert Durham has recently worked his garden at Hamp- ton, Hereford, with the aid of ched- dite, a form of dynamite. The ex- plosive was placed in holes three feet deep, and though the garden is near the house, and the soil dealt with only a few yards from a glass house, there was little concussion, and no damage, nor was the soil forcibly thrown into the air. The soil was moved to a depth of six feet by the explosive, and it has been estimated that in a cou- ple of hours the cheddite did as much work as a man could have done in a fortnight, and loosened the soil to a greater depth. It is anticipated that the gases generated would kill insects, pests, and add to the fertility of the soil." Bursting buds, Shedding duds, Setting spuds, Spring. R.&M.GODINEAU, SEED GROWERS, Angers - France. Specialties: Beets, Mangoes. Carrots, Cabbages. Celeries, Parsleys, Parsnips, Turnips. Growing Crops Given Personal Attention. PEAS, BEANS, CUCUMBER Growers for the Trade. Ask for our growing prices for crop 1913 Peas, Beans and Cucumber Seed. Also for prices for immediate shipment. Alfred J. Brown Seed Co,, Grand Rapids, Mich. ASPARAGUS LUTZI The most striking novelty of Asparagus in Europe. Import orders booked now for pot-grown seedlings, $30.00 per 100; $275.00 per 1000, f. o. b. New York. Terms: Net cash. LOECHNER fi CO., 1 1 Warren Street, NEW YORK. BRASLAN SEED GROWERS COMPANY, INC. ONION, LETTUCE, CARROT and RADISH SEED San Jase, California J. W. EDMUNDSON. Manager M. W. WILLIAMS, Secretary California Seed Growers Association, Inc. Growers for Wholesale Dealers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA CARROT, LETTUCE, ONION, RADISH, BEET, SWEET PEAS t9'3- The American Florist. 74 3 Lawn Grass OUR REGULAR STANDARD MIXTURES "DICKINSON'S"- 6REEHS WARD EVERGREEN-PINE TREE Are suitable for all general requirements. Special mixture can be furnished when desired. THE ALBERT DICKINSON BULK and CASES Minneapolis COMPANY ^i° CONTRACT SEED GROWERS Pepper, Asparagus. Tomato. Musk and Water Melon. For sale: Asparagus, Horse Radish and Rhubarb Roots. Correspondence Solicited. J. E. Hoopes & Co. P. O. Box 38 MUSCATINE, IA. Contract Seed Growers ^nnpialtiPQ1 Pepper, Egg Plant, Tomato, apBCiailieS. vine Seed and Field Corn. Correspondence Solicited. George R. Pedrick fi Son, PEDRICRTOWN. N. J. H. WREDE LUNEBURG, GERMANY PANSY SEED 180 First Prizes, the highest awards Chicago, Paris, London, i Bruxelles, 1000 seeds, finest mixed.. .25c loz. ..$2.25 Price list on application. Cash with order DAMMANIN & CO., Seed Merchants to His Majesty the King of Italy SAN GIOVANNI A TEDUCCIO, near Naples Headquarters (or CAULIFLOWER and WHITE TRIPOLI ONION SEED, (Crystal Wax), and all other VEGETABLE and FLOWER SEEDS THE LARGEST GROWERS IN ITALY. Established 1877. Wholesale Catalogue in English, (containing also all Italian specialties). Special Offers and Italian Catalogue on application. Western Seed & Irrigation Go. Wholesale Seed Growers and Dealers SPECIALTIES : Sweet, Flint and Dent Corn; Cucumber, Musk and Watermelon; Pumpkin and Squash. FREMONT NEBRASKA I BURPEE'S SEEDS 8 PHILADELPHIA Wholesale Price List for Florists V ft and Market Gardeners. rj Henry Fish Seed Co. Bean Growers ♦ <♦ For the Wholesale Seed Trade. CBRPENTERIA, CALIF. BEANS, PEAS, RADISH and all Garden Seeds LEONARD. §112 226-230 W. ONION SETS GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Write for Price*. Mention the American Florist when writing LAWN GRASS SEED WHOLESALE ONLY J. OLIVER JOHNSON 1874-76 Milwaukee Avenue CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing Tuberoses DWARF DOUBLE PEARL $12.00 per 1000 Excellent Quality. Lily of the Valley Pips Cold Storage Berlin and Hamburg. Per case of 1,000 $12.00 Per case of 8,000 $32.00 Write for a copy of our Florists' catalog. "the most reliable seeds." 33 Barclay St. IT12) New York, N, Y. TOMATO SEED Best Stocks. All Varieties. THE HAVEN SEED CO. Growers for the Wholesale Trade Only. SANTA ANA. CALIFORNIA THE G. HERBERT COY SEED GO. VALLEY, Douglas County, Neb. Contract Growers of High Grade Seeds encumber, Maskmelon, Squash and Pumpkin, Sweet, rUnt and Dent Seed Corn Mention the American Florist when writing VICK — VICK Aster Seed Aster Book Now Ready Aster Book and Wholesale Cat- alogue of Best Quality Seeds for Florists and Commercial Growers James Vick's Sons ROCHESTER, H. Y. ROSES, CARNATIONS PLANTS, SEED, BULBS. Send us your wants. We will take care of them. We supply stock at market price. Catalogue for the asking. S. S. SKIDELSKY £ CO., 1215 Betz Building, PHILADELPHIA. rA OrmP Best that grow. We sell direct V bL I IV to gardeners and Mo rists at . OtalaUO sa,e' Big. beautiful catalgue ARCHIAS SEED STORE," lox'98, Sedalia, Mo lention the American Florist when writing 744 The American Florist. April ig, AMERICAN BEAUTY 2'X-in. plants, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. The prettiest stock that you ever saw; perfect in stem and foliage, ready for 3-inch. GRAND STOCK OF Pink and White Cochet For Summer Blooming, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Chrysanthemum Plants All the commercial varieties in clean, free-growing stock, standard sorts, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. CHRYSOLORA and ROMAN GOLD, $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. The E. G. Hill Co., RICHMOND, INDIANA. Geraniums ^fe Coleus Summer prices for Geraniums May 5th andafter, $10.00 per 1000 for Nut & Poitevine: $12.50 per 1000 for Ricard. Coleus delivery of April 28th. red. yellow and assorted, $6.00 per 1000. 2V2 inch pot plants, $2.00 per 100. Snapdragons from rose pots. Giant flowering separate colors, $2 50 per 100. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing — FOR — SEEDS OF ALL KIND APPLY TO W. W. Johnson fi Son, Limited Boston. England Mention the American Florist when writing 100,000 Best Named Varieties. Write for Prices. F. F. SCHEEL, Shermerville, - Illinois. Mention the American Florist when writing FOR SALE 10,000 Mixed Cannas Our New Crimson Carnation PRINCESS DAGMAR WAS AWARDED Silver Medal, at the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, Boston, April, 1912. At the International Flower Show, New York, April, 1913, First for best 100 crimson. Gold Medal for 12 largest blooms. Silver Medal, Perpetual Flowering Carnation Society, England. Bronze Medal, American Carnation Society. Preliminary certificate for Fred Dorner Memorial Medal. At the Chicago Horticultural Society, April, 1913, Bronze Medal, First, best seedling not disseminated, any other color- At the Boston Co-operative Flower Market Show, April, 1913, First for 50 best seedlings not disseminated. First for 100 best carnations, any color. PATTEN & CO., Tewksbury, Mass- Composed of high-class varietk also a quantity of named varieti . $9 per 1000; i, $15 per 1000. V. L. CRAWFORD, MERIDIAN, - - MISSISSIPPI Mention the American Florist when writing The Early Advertisement ~— i — — — r Gets There *9'3- The American Florist. 745 CARNATIONS Rooted Cuttings, Season 1913. Ready Now. Per 100 Per 1000 Rosette $6 00 $50 00 St. Nicholas 6 00 60 00 Benora 6 oo 50 00 Glorlosa 4 00 30 00 White Wonder 3 00 26 00 White Perfection 3 00 26 00 White Enchantress 3 00 25 00 Enchantress 3 00 25 00 Rose Pink Encnantress 3 oo 25 00 Scarlet Glow 3 00 25 00 Mrs. C. W. Ward 3 oo 25 00 Bonfire 3 oo 25 00 Rooted Cuttings Our Specialty. Fine stock: even size; well rooted cuttings. F. DORNER & SONS CO. LA FAYETTE, LND. WE GROW PLANTS Geraniums and other Bedding plants in quanti- ties and now have a large stock ready in splendid shape, for immediate shipment. Special price for large lots. 2-in. 3-in. per per Geraniums, Standard and Ivy Leaved 100 100 Varieties $ 2 00 $3.00 Mt.of Snowand Mrs. Pollock 3.00 Scented. Nutmeg. Lemon, etc 2.00 3.00 Pansy Geraniums, Mary Washington. Mrs. Laval 2.00 3.00 Lantanas, 10 Varieties 2,00 3.00 Lemon Verbena, Aloysua Citrodora... 2.00 3.00 Lobelia, Kathleen Mallard and Crystal Palace Gem 2.00 Moonvines, Noctiflora and Leari 2.00 3.00 Salvia, Bonfire and Zurich 2.00 3.00 Parlor Ivy, Senecio Scandens 2.00 3.00 Swainsona, Alba, and Rosea 2.00 3.00 Hardy Phlox, 20 varieties 2.C0 3.00 Smilax 2 00 Fuchsias, Rc-zain Boucharlat collection one plant each, one hundred varieties. $10 00; 2 collec- tion $15.00. Smilax Seedlings, 75c. per 100. $6.C0 per 1000. Cash with Order. R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Go., White Marsh, Md Mention the American Florist when writina KAISERIN Large 2 and 3-year old bench plants in dormant condition. Ready to start up. $10.00 per 100. Bassett & Washburn, Store, 131 North Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Greenhouses at HINSDALE, ILL. Mention the American Florist ivhen writing Charles H. Totty MADISON, NEW JERSEY Wholesale Florist Chrysanthemum Novelties my Specialty PALMS, FERNS AND Decorative Plants ifmw QrnTT RuHand Rd- 6 e- 45,i> st. JUDIl jLUll, BROOKLYN N Y SPRING BULBS True Dwarf Pearl Tuberose. TUBEROSES TRUE DWARF PEARL. Per 1000 Mammoth, 6-8 inch. ..$15. 00 First Size, 4-6 inch .... 10 .00 Medium Size, 8-4 inch 4.60 CALADIUM ESCULENTUM. Per 100 Per 1000 5 to 7 inch $1.80 $14.00 7 to 9 inch 3.50 2S.un 9 to 11 inch... 5.50 62.00 LILIES COLD STORAGE Lil. Giganteum Por Case , 7-9 inch (300 bulbs to case) $18.00 8-10 inch (225 bulbs to J case) 15.75 1 9-10 inch (20O bulbs to I case) 17.00 Lil. Rubrum Per Case 8-9 inch ( 170 bulbs to case) $10.00 9-11 inch (100 bulbs to case) 8.00 Write for Our Spring "Book for Florists" GLADIOLUS Of several leading kinds we can supply planting stock, white bulbs under one inch and small black bulblets by the bushel. p, r 1000 MRS FRANCIS KING, .Medium size $16.00 AUGUSTA, Medium 13.00 AMERICA, First Size (3000 for $66.00) it,. mi AMERICA, Medium Size 20.00 KUNDERDI GLORY, Firsts 40.00 CHICAGO WHITE, 50.00 PRINCEPS, 90.00 SHAKESPEARE 38 00 FLORISTS' MIXTURE, (Ivight Colors) 15.00 BEGONIAS (Tuberous Rooted Giant Flowering Varieties | Singles, in Colors, white, scarlet, yellow, pink, Doz. 40c; 1C0, $2.50' li 00, $22.00. Singles, Mixed Colors, Doz. 35c; 100, $2.25; 1000, $20.(0. Doubles, white, scarlet, yellow, pink, Doz. «5c; 100, »4.50; lo00, $40.00. Doubles, Mixed Colors, Doz. 60c; 100, $4.00; 1000, $37. oo. LILY BULBS P100 Album, 9-11 inch $12.50 Auratum 9-11 inch 10.00 Rubrum, 8-9 inch 6.00 Rubrum, 9 11 inch 9.00 Caladium Esculentum. Vaughan's Seed Store CHICAGO NEW YORK 746 The American Florist. April /iicli 21 to 24- inch 24 to 30 inch bushes 30 to 3o-inch bushes Globe - 254 feet KENTIA BELMOREANA Size 2-in. 3-in. 4-in. 5 in. 5-in. 7-in. 7-in. 8in. 8-in. 9in. Spec Spec KENTIA FORSTERIANA. Leaves Ht. Each Doz. strong. 4 4-5 4-5 5-6 5-6 5-6 strong, 5-6 5-6 strong, 5-6 6-7 imens. 6-ft. 8 10 in. 12 14 in. 14 16 in. 16 18 in. 20-24-in. ! 36-38in. 36 40 in. 40 44 in. 46-50in. 60-in. high. ii.. n-. 7 ft. 6-in. higli .75 2.50 3.00 5 00 7.00 8.00 9.00 15.00 $1.50 2.00 4.50 6.00 9.00 Per 100 $12.00 15.00 35.00 50.00 .$2 25 . 2 75 . 3.5J . 1.5) . 2.50 Size 2-in. 3-in. 4 in. Leaves 4 4-5 4-5 Ht. Each 5 in. strong, 4-5 5-in. 5-6 6-in. strong, 5 6 6in. 6-7 7-in. strong, 6 7 7-in. 6 7 8 in. strong. 6-7 8 in. 7-8 9 in. 7-8 9-in. strong. 7-8 Made up 7 leaves, 3 in a pot. 28-30-in. high 8 10 in. 12-in. 12-15-in. 15 18-in. 18 20 in. 21-22-in. 22 24-in. 26-28-in. 28-30-in. 40-45-in. 48-50-in. 50 54-in. t .75 1.00 1.50 2.00 2.50 5.50 8.00 10.00 Doz. $1.50 2 00 3.60 4.50 h.00 9 00 12.00 18.00 24.00 30.00 $2.50 Per 100 EI2 00 15.00 30.00 35 00 50.00 Made Up. Each 6-in.. 3 in a pot. 18-22-in. high.$ 1.00 and 11.50 ' in., 3-4 in a pot, 24 30-in. high 2.50 8-in.,3-4inapot.40-45 in. high 6.00 9-in.. 3-5 in a pot.50-54in. high 8.00 10 in.. 4-5 in a pot.58-60-in. high. 10.00 12-in.. 4-5 in a pot. 62 70-in. high. 15.00 Specimens. 654 ft. high. 4 in a tub. Each. $18.00 Specimens, 75'2 ft. high. 4 in a tub. Each, 25.00 PHOENIX RECLINATA Each Doz. Per 100 $ 5.00 $40X0 ..$0.75 9.00 12.00 5i 6 in.. ' in.. 24 in. high. PHOENIX ROEBELENII 2.50 Each 254 in 3-in 4-in 50 6-in 6 in. strong 7-in $2 50&$3.0O Specimens, 7 in. extra strong " 8 in. extra strong Per 100 $15.00 Doz. $2.00 3.00 6.00 12.00 18.00 4.00 each. 5.00 each. You Should Stock up NOW for Spring Sales. -mrg /> |l||| am ■ I 4> -I. D. PHONE, GRACELAND 1112- g* ■ | The Geo. Wittbold Co. m *^™ n. Chicago J.D.Thompson Carnation Co. Carnation Specialists JOL1ET, ILL CHRYSANTHEMUMS Larue flowering. Pompons. Single and Ano per 100; $35.00 per 1000. PETER REIN BERG, 30 E. Randolph St.. CHICAGO. Primula Obconica, strong plants, in bud and bloom. 4-inch. $5.00 per 100. $45.00 per 1000; out of 2l; inch plants that will bloom for Xmas. $1.50 per 100. $14.00 per 1000. Malacoides. Giant Baby Primrose, strong. 2Vrinch. $2.00 per 100. 300 for $5.00. Asparagus Plumosus and Sprengerl, strong. 2Vj-inch. $2.00 per 100. $15.00 per 1000; 3 inch, $3,00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000. J. C. SCHMIDT. Bristol, Pa. [Robert Craig Co...) SLh. PALMS and Novelties in Decorative Plants. [^Market and 49th Sts.. Philadelphia, Pa J I 750 The American Florist. April /p HO DAMAGE BY HIGH FLOOD -in. per PINK 100 1000 100 " lOOn Patty, $3.00 $25.00 $4.00 $35.00 Beautiful Enchantress Pink, fine strong grower, (31,-in., per 100, $5.00). Unaka, $4.00. $35.00 $5.00 $45.00 Earliest Pink, first week of October. R. C. per WHITE 1C0 1000 Smith's Advance.. $2 50 $20 00 Best Early White October Frost... 2 50 20 00 Vir. Poehlmann ... 3 00 25 00 Alice Byron 2 50 20 (0 Timothy Eaton .... 2 50 20 00 W. H. Chad wick. . 3 00 25 00 2H-in. Per 100 11 KH) $3 00 $25 00 3 00 4 00 3 00 3 00 4 00 25 00 35 00 25 00 25 00 35 00 R. C. nci 2Vi- YEUOW 100 1000 100 Golden Glow 3 00 25 00 4 00 Halliday 2 50 20 00 3 00 Col. Appleton 2 50 20 00 3 00 Major Bonnaffon. 2 50 20 00 3 00 Immense stock, still one of the best. Yellow Eaton 2 50 20 00 3 00 Golden Chadwick. 3 CO 27 SO 4 00 Best late yellow. in. p i ■ r HXO 35 00 25 00 25 00 25 00 25 00 35 00 R. C PINK 100 McNiece 2 50 Maud Dean 2 50 Dr. Enguehard . . . . 2 50 RED Schrimpton 2 50 BRONZE O. H.Kahn 4 00 per lOn i 20 00 20 00 20 00 2H-in. per 1KI 3 50 3 50 3 50 HKHO 30 00 30 00 30 00 20 00 3 00 25 00 5 00 W< can supply large Quantities of the above POMPONS — Large stock of the leading commercial varieties. List of Varieties Upon Application. 2%- in., per 100, $4.00 Poehlmann Bros. Co. Morton Grove, Illinois. SEASONABLE PLANTS Plants from 2H inch pots $3.00 per 100. Asparagus Plumosus and Sprengeri; Agerat- un, blue; Allyssum, Little Urm: Parlor Ivy; Euonymus, Radicans var.; Euommus, golden var.: Geraniums, Mad. Salleroi; Helitrope. dark blue; Hydrangea Otaksa; Moonvine, large 11. white; Salvia, Bonfire; Santolina, dust) Miller; Snapdragon, white and pink Swainsona Alba; Verbenas, ;>ink, white and scarlet. Plants from 3 inch po^ $1.00 per 100. Ivy, har.lv English; Fuchsia, earlv fl.; Plum- bago, white. Myrtle Plants, the r. al bridal Myrtle, 4 in. $1.50 per dozen; 3 in. pots. $1.01) per dozen. Dracaena Indivlsa, 4 ind ts. 10c each, 5 inch pots. 20c each; b inch nets, 25c each. Kentia Belmoreana, 3 in. pots, 3 leaves, $1.00 per do?. C. EISELE, llth and Westmoreland Streets PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention the American Florist when writing DAHLIAS Standard and New Gut Flowir Varieties Lindhurst Farm Hammonton, N. J. Spring-Flowering Bulbs. CALADIUMS With live center shoot Doz. 100 7- 9 inch 50 3.50 GLADIOLI First size bulbs 100 1000 America, pink $3.00 $25.00 Francis King, scarlet 3.00 18.00 Light and White florists' mixture 1,75 15.00 TUBEROUS ROOTED BEGONIAS Strong Bulbs, Mixed Color $2.50 per 11*1 A. HENDERSON & CO., 352 N. Michigan Avenue, CHICAGO SPECIALTIES Roses, from 3-inch pots. Carnations for fall delivery. Chrysanthemums Smllax, Violets IN BEST VARIETIES. Prices low. Send for list. Wood Brothers. NFiwHY^ The New Double Marguerite MRS. F. SANDER It's a irood spring and summei , .11 and will keep you supplied with plenti oi cut Bowers at a time when all other Bowers are scarce. 2-in. pots $2.00 per IOO, $15.00 per 10OO. ELMER RAWLINGS, Wholesale Florist, OLEAN, N. Y. Afertit'on the American Florist when writing Mention the American Florist when writing 752 The American Florist. , Ipril /lr • Mv Maryland, Pink Killarney, White Killarney, Richmond, UW1I-1\UUI aiUll\ . Kaiserin, Perles. 2V>n. pots. Price $5.00 per 100: $45.50 per 1000. Ready in April. 3 in. pots. Price $7.00 per 100: $60.00 per 1000. Ready in May. CARNATION CUTTINGS: Sfc* $3-°° per m **">■»•«•■ $6.00 per J. 1^. BLOOMSBURG, PA, GERANIUMS. COLEUS, Per 100 NUTTand four other varieties, 3-in. pots $ 4 00 NUTT and POITEVINE, 4-in. pots 6 00 ALTERNANTHERA, red and vellow, 214-iu. pots 2 00 VERBENAS, -J^-in. pots 2 00 PANSY, plants in bloom 1 5'i VINCAS VAR., 4 in. pots, May 1 10 00 ASP. PLUMOSOS, 2V4 in. pots 2 00 Per 100 10 varieties, my selection, 2l/&- iu. pots $ 2 00 CANNAS, 8 varieties, 3x4-in. pots 4 Oii CANNAS, K. Humbert, 3x4-in. pots 7 00 PETUNIAS, double, 2' 2-in. pots 3 00 " from double seed... 2 60 SALVIAS, May 1st 2 60 ASP. SPRENGERI, May 10 2 00 CASH. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Ohio NOW is the time to make up your planting list of Chrysanthemums It is as easily done now as a few months later and you are more likely to secure the desired kinds than by delaying till planting time. Let us quote you on your requirements now, delivery to suit you. All the best commercial kinds. ELMER D. SMITH & CO., ADRIAN, MICH. *9'3- The American Florist. 753 Joseph Heacock Company's Palms Home-Grown, Well Established, Strong and Healthy Pot 2Hin. 5-in. 6 in. 6-in. 6-in. Leaves 4 h to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 Cedar Tub Leaves 7in. 9-in. Cedar lull 9in. 9-in. 9-in. 9-in. f> to 7 6 to 7 Leaves 6 to 7 ft to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 Kentia Belmoreana In. hich. Each 8 to 10 18 50 24 1 00 26 1 25 28 to 30 1 50 In. high. Each 34 to 36 2 50 40 to 45 4 00 In. high Each 42 to 48 5 00 48 to 54 6 00 ill 8 00 6 to 7 ft 10 00 Doz. $ 1 50 6 00 12 00 15 00 18 00 Doz. 30 00 48 00 Doz. 30 00 48 00 Each Kentia Forsteriana-Made up Cedar tub Plants In. high Each 7-in. 4 36 2 50 9-in. 4 40 to 42 4 00 12 in. 4 10 to 66 12 50 1- in. 4 66 to 72 15 00 Pot Phoenix Roebelenii 5-in., nicely characterized $1 00 6-in.. 18 to20-in. spread ), " i 50 Cedar tub High Spread Each 7in 18 in. 24-in $2 0C Clbotium Scheidei Spread Each 7 in. pot. 2 to 2H feet $2 00 9 in. tub. 4 (eet 4 00 12 in. tub. 6 to 8 feet 8 00 We are growing all our Kentias above 6-inch size in neat Cedar Tubs, made especially for us, with electric wire hoops, and painted green. These tubs cost several times the price of pots, but we sell the plants at the same price as though grown in pots. The buyer has the advantage of receiving his plants without breakage of pots and in handsome tubs in which they have become well established, and in which they will continue to do better than in pots. When in Philadelphia Be Sure to Look Lis Up We are easily reached— only 25 minutes from Reading Terminal, 12th and Market Streets, Philadelphia. We have fine train service— fifty trains each way every week day— so you can suit your convenience, both going and coming. Then you will see our Palms of all sizes, from 2^-inch pots to 12-inch tubs. We are strong on Decorative Palms, in 7-inch, 9-inch and 12-inch tubs (made-up or single plants), which we can supply in any quantity. All our Palms are home-grown (not an imported plant on the place), and well established in the tubs. They are strong and healthy. With increased glass devoted to our Palms, our stock is much larger than ever before and never in better condition JOSEPH HEACOCK CO, Wyncote, Pa. Railway Statior , Jenkintown. Ready New. 500,000 Ready Now. Superb Strain PANSIES Field grown in bud and bloom. This strain is the result of 20 years of careful breeding, and is absolutely the best for commer- cial purposes. Price, $1.55 per 100; S10 00 per 1000. Cash. By express only. LEONARD COUSINS, Jr., Concoid Jet .Mass. PANSIES Koemer's Prize \\ inners (Germany), large, fine plants. 50c per 100. $4.00 per 1000. Daisies, Cali- fornia and Queen Alexan- dra. $1.00 per 100. $8.00 per 1000. Ageratums. 60c per 100. $5-00 per 1000. Coleus, finest named var- ieties, a grand collection. at 70c per 100. $6.00 per 1000. Feverfew. "Little Gem" (True), $1.25 per 100. $10.00 per 1C00. C. HUMFELD. The Rooted Cutting Specialist. Clay Center, Kan. Mention the American Florist when writing ENCHANTRESS SUPREME DAILLEDOIZE BROS. Lenox Road and Troy Ave., BROOKLYN. N. Y. Mention the Ame^can Florist when writing B. & A. SPECIALTIES Onr World's Choicest Nursery and Greenhouse Prodncts for Florists Palms, Bay Trees, Boxwood and Hardy Herbaceous Plants, Evergreens, Roses, Rhododendrons, Vines and Climbers, Spring Bulbs and Roots, Conifers, Pines. English Ivy 4 ft. busby, 4 inch pots $15.00 per 100 4 and 5 ft. bushy, 4V£'.incta pots 20.00 per 100 Good value for window effect. Florists are always welcome visitors to our nurseries. We are only a few minutes from New York City: Carlton Hill station is the second stop on Main Line of Erie Railroad. : BOBBINK & ATKINS Nurserymen and Florists. RUTHERFORD, N. J. A. N. Pierson, Inc. Wholesale Florists CROMWELL, - CONN. John Bader Co. B. L. ELLIOT, Owner. Wholesale Plantsman 1826 Rlalto St., N. S. PITTSBUR6, PA. A FEW GOOD THINGS YOl WANT. Geraniums, Nutt. Buchner, Ricard. Perkins Poitevine, 2-in.. $2.00 per 100: 3 in., $5.00 per 100, Boston and Whitman! Ferns, Jm., 10c: 4 in.. 15c 5 in.. 25c. Dracaena Ind., 3 in., $5.00: 4 in. S0.0O; 5 in. $25.00 per 100. Vinca Var., 5-in,. $5.00 per lCn Asparagus Plumosus, 2 in., $3.00 per 100. Heliotrope, Scarlet Sage. Lemon Verbenas. Cigar Plant. Coleus, Allernanthera, red and illou : Ageratum, blue; Verbena, Salvia, Zu- rich: Aster, 2 in.. $2.00 per 100. Cash with order. GEO. M. EMMANS. Newton, N. J. 754 The American Florist. April ig, Index to Advertisers. Advance Co The.... 759 Alpha Floral Co.... 737 American Spawn Co 746 American Wooden- ware MfsCo Ill AmlingECCo 7,^1 Anderson S A 737 Andorra Nurseries.. 748 Angermueller G H. 732 Aphine Mfg Co.... 721 Archias Floral Co.. 740 ArchiasSeed Store. 743 Arnold A A 720 Aschmann Godfrey. 734 Atlanta Floral Co... 738 Auburndale Gold Fish Co 736 Bader Jno & Co 753 Barrows H H & Son 752 Bassett&Washburn 726 745 Batavia GreenheCo 731 Baur Window Glass Co 71,4 Bayersdorfer H 73<' Beaven E A 736 Begerow's 740 BergerBros 732 BerningH G .. 7^2 Bertermann Bros Co 7SS Blackistone Z D... 740 Blair Robt. T 754 Bobbink & Atkins.. 753 BoddingtonAT.... II Bodger J & SonsCo. II BolandJ B Co 737 Bolgiano I & Sons.. II Bourdet Floral Co.. 749 Bowe M A 739 Bramley & Son 740 Brant SD 752 Braslan Seed Grow ers Co 742 Breitmeyer's] Sons. 738 Brown Alfred J Seed Co 742 BrunsHN II Buchbinder Bros... 763 BuckbeeH W 740 Budlong J A 726 729 730 731 746 Burpee W A & Co.. 743 Caldwell theWoods- man Co 736 California Florists.. 740 California Seed Grow- ers Assn 742 CampConduit Co .. Ill Carbone Philip L... 740 Chicago Cam Co. I 731 Chicago Flower Growers Assn 725 Chicago Great Western RE .... 729 Chicago House Wrecking Co 763 Clark E B Seed Co. II Clark's Sons David. 739 Cleveland Cut Flower Co 739 Conard & Jones 750 Cooke Geo H 737 Cotsonas Geo & Co. 736 Cousins Leonard Ir. 753 Cowee W J 760 Coy H C Seed Co... 74S Craig Robt Co 749 Critchell C E 733 Crawford V L 744 Cunningham Jos H. 752 Dailledouze Bros... 753 Dammann&Co 743 Daniels & Fisher... 739 DardsChas 738 Deamud J B Co 729 Detroit Flower Pot Mfy Ill Dickinson Albert Co 743 Oietsch A & Co IV Oilier Caskey & Keen 763 Dillon J L 752 Dorner F & Sons. . . 745 Dreer HA 746 747 761 III Duerr Chas A 740 Dunlop JohnH 73'* Dwelle • Kaiser Co The 764 EckhardtO RCo.. 728 tCdwards Fold Box. 754 Eisek- C 751 rlmmans Geo M.... 753 Erie Floral Co I Erne& Klingel 727 Eyres HG 739 Fish Henry Seed Co 743 Florists' Hail Assn. 763 Fottler. Fiske, Rawson Co II Franzen F 0 7:2 Freeman Mrs J B... 740 Freeman & Sons S . 760 Froment HE 735 GalvinThos F 739 Garland Geo M Co,. 764 GasserJ M Co 739 Geny Bros 740 Giblin &Co Ill GodineauK&M 742 Goode & Reese Co.. 750 Gorham & Chapline 762 Grand Rapids Flower Co 739 Gude Bros 738 Guttman Flower Growers Co 735 Haisch 737 Haven Seed Co The 743 Heacock Jos Co .750 753 Heinl John & Son.. 737 Henderson A & Co. 751 Herr Albert M 744 Herrmann A 763 Hess & Swoboda . . . 738 Hews A H &Co.... Ill Hilfinger Bros Ill Hill The EG Co.. . 744 Hitchings & Co 761 HoerberBros 731 Hoffmeister Flo Co. 733 Holm & Olson 738 Holton &HunkelCo 732 Home Cor School... 762 Hooker H M Co.... 762 Hoopes J E & Co... 743 Horticultural Adver- tiser 754 Hort. Trade Journal 763 Humfeld C :. 753 Igoe Bros 754 Illinois Metals Co.. 760 Illinois Pipe Mfg Co 763 Isbell S M & Co... II Jackson & Perkins . 748 Ja-obsS&Sons.... 760 Johnson J Oliver ... 743 Johnson WW &Son 744 lones Percy 724 Joy Floral Co 752 Kasting WFCo ... 733 Keller Geo & Sons. Ill Keller's Sons. J B.. 740 Kellogg Geo M 740 Kennicott Bros 728 Kervan Co The 735 Kessler W A 735 Kift Robt 739 King Construct Co. 764 Klehm's Nurseries. 736 Kohankte Martin... 748 Kohr A F Ill Kramer I N &Son.. Ill KroeschellBrosCo. 762 Kruchten John 731 Kuehn C A 732 KuhlGeo A 734 Kyle & Foerster 731 LaCrosse Floral Co. 738 Lager & Hurrell.... I Lange A 737 Landreth Seed Co.. II Leborious J J 737 Leedle Floral Co . . . 750 Leistner Oscar 730 Leonard Seed Co... 743 Lindhurst Farm 751 Loechner& Co 742 Lord & Kurnham. . . 759 Lutton Wm H 754 McCallum Co 733 McConnell Alex.... 637 McCoy L W 740 McClunieGeo 739 McCullough's J M 733 Sons Co McHutchison&Co.. II McKellarChas W.. 731 McKenna P & Son. 739 Maneel 737 Matthewson J E 740 May &CoLL 737 Meconi Paul 735 M. WINANDY CO.,Mfrs. Greenhouse builders and mannfftctnnrs of WINANDY'SNEW BENCH AND HEATING SYSTEM. Write for particulars. 6236 N- Lincoln St. CHICAGO Telephone Ravenswood 607. Meredith The Flow er&Veg Co 748 Mette Henry 746 Meyer John C & Co. 736 Michigan Cut Flowr Exchange 736 Moninger J C Co... IV Moore. Hentz & Nash 735 Morehead Mfg Co... 7<>3 Morgan Pansy Gds.. 752 Mt Gilead Pottery Co Ill Muller Adolph 748 Munson II 764 Murray Samuel 738 Myers Florist 740 Nat Flo B of Trade. 762 New England Nur- series 748 N Y Cut Flower Ex. 735 N lessen Leo Co .... 733 Oechslin Frank 749 Olmsted's LH Son. 761 Ostertag Bros ... .739 Paasche Air Brush Co 727 Palmer W J & Son . 738 Park Floral Co.. 674 738 Patten & Co 744. Patten Woodenware Co 762 Peacock DahliaFms 748 Pedrick Geo & Son. 743 Pelicano. Rossi & Co 738 Pennock-MeehanCo 735 Pennthe Florist.... 738 Peters & Reed Poty III Phillips Bros 740 Pierce F & Co 764 Pierson A N (Inc).. 753 Pierson F R Co.... I Pieters & Wheeler Seed Co 742 Pillsbury I L 761 Pinkston las E 73(> Podesta&Baldocchi 739 Poehlmann Bros Co 722 723 741 751 Pollworth C C Co I 732 739 Pulverized Manure Co 763 Quaker City Machine Works 761 Raedlein Basket Co 730 Randall A L Co.... 731 Randolph & Mc Clements 762 Rawlings Elmer.... 751 Ready Reference... 755 Reed & Keller 762 Regan Ptg House .. 760 Reid Edw 733 Reinberg Geo 731 Reinberg Peter.. 725 ,4'i Rice Bros 732 Rice Co. M 736 Richardson & Boyn- ton Co 760 RoDinsonJCSeed Co II Rock WL Co 738 Rohnert Seed Co... II Routzahn Seed Co . II RuschG&Co 732 SaakesOC 739 Saltford Flowr Shop 738 Scheel FF 744 Schiller, the Florist 740 Schillo Adam 761 Schlatter W & Son. 754 Schling Max 740 Schmidt J C 749 Scott John 745 SharpPartridge&Co 764 Shepards Garden Cam Co 74o Siebrecht George C 735 Situation & Wants.. 719 Skidelsky S S & Co. 745 Smith A W&Co... 739 SmithED&Co 752 Smith & Hemenway 764 Smith Henry 739 Smith Wm C 732 Smith W&T Co... I Stearns Lumber Co. 760 Stoothoff H A Co... 703 Storrs & Harrison.. 750 Superior Machine & Boiler Works . . 762 Syracuse PotteryCo III Texas Seed & Floral Co 737 Thompson Car Co.. 749 Thomson Wm & Son 763 Thorburn J M & Co 743 TottyCbasH 745 VanKleef W & Sons 748 Vaughan A L &Co. 728 Vaughan's Seed Store 1 III 734 736 745 702 Vestals 740 Vick's Sons Jas 743 Vincent R Jr I 745 Virgin UJ 740 Wagner Park Cons. Ill Walker FA &Co.. 740 Wallace FD IV Ward&Co. RM... II Weiland&Risch... 731 Welch Bros 733 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 743 West Main Green- houses 750 Wietor Bros 724 731 Wilson RG 737 Winandy M & Co.. 754 Windier Wholesale Florist Co 732 WittboldGCo...737 749 Wittbold Henry. 730 731 Wolfskill Bros & Morris Goldenson 739 Wood Bros 751 Wrede H 743 Yokohama Nurs Co. II Young & Nugent... 737 7ech & Mann 731 Ziska los 731 GREENHOUSE GLAZING. Big jobs a specialty Prices on application ROBT. T. BLAIR, 122 E. Wood Ave., COLUMBUS, OHIO Mention the American Florist when writing CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention the American Florist when writing No loss if you mend your split carna- tions with Superior Carnation STAPLES 50c per lOOO postpaid. Wm. Schlatter & Son, Springfield BEFORE 422 Main St ALL Nurserymen.Seedsmen and Florists wishing "■ to do business with Europe should send for the "Horticultural Advertiser" This is the British Trade Paper, being read weekly by all the horticultural trade; it is also taken by over 1000 of the best continental houses. Annual subscription, to cover cost of postage, 75c. As the H. A. is a purely trade medium, appli- cants should, with the subscription, send a copy of their oatalog or other evidence that they belong to the nursery or seed trade. Money orders payable at Lowdham, Notts. Address Editors Of "H. A." Chilwell Nurseries. LOWDHAM, Notts, England Model Extension Carnation Support Made with two or three circles. En- dorsed by all the Leading Carnation Growersasthe best support on market Pat. July 27, '97. May 17, '98 GALVANIZED WIRE ROSE STAKES. Write for prices before ordering elsewhere. Prompt ihipment guaranteed IGOE BROS. 266 N. 9th St. BROOKLYN. N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing I 0 Mention the American Florist when writing GET INTERESTED, MR. FLORIST, THIS IS FOR YOU! If you contemplate painting your house this year, it will be well for you to investigate the merits of My Special Greenhouse White Lead Paint which I use exclusively in the erection of the large ranges of glass that I erect on private estates and public parks. I have increased my plant to take care of the demands made upon me for this paint by florists in all parts of the country. The Lutton reputation for high class material is back of this product. Send for a sample free of cost and then you will send your order. We also furnish materials for the complete erection of modern Iron Frame Greenhouses. Some of the largest growers in the country will testify to this fact. WILLIAM B. LUTTON, West Side Avenue Station Jersey City, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing /9/J- The Amer i ca n Tl orjs t. 755 Ready Reference Section. 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. ALTERNANTHERA*. Alteruuut bonis, nil and yellow, 214-111,. $2 per 100. Jos. II. Cunningham, Delaware, O. AMPELOPSIS. Ampelopsls Veitcliii, heavy, 1-year, 2 to 3 ft., strong, 50 for $2; 100, $3.25; Parcel Post, $20 per 1,000: 18 to 2-1 inches. 50 for $1.50; 10J for $2; Parcel Post, $15 per 1,000. Well rooted plants, tops cut to G inches for transplanting, $12 per 1,000. Samples, 25c allowed on pur- chase. Chas. Black, High ts town, N. J. ARAUCARIAS. Arauearia excelsn, 5-in., $G per doz. ; $45 per 100. Itolton & Hunkcl Co.. Milwaukee. Wis. ASPARAGUS. Asparagus Sprengeri aud Plumosus. 2', -in.. $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000. Hateheri. 2>, in.. $5 per 100; 3 in.. $8. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Asparagus plumosus. 2'4-in.. $2 per 100. Sprengeri. $2 per 100. Jos. II. Cunningham, Delaware. O. To make room in our bouses we offer Plumosus Asparagus, extra fine, heavy plants, 3-in., $4 per luO. Sprengeri. 3-in., $3.50 per 100. Wag- ner Park Conservatories, Sidney, O. Asparagus plumosus, 3-in., $4 per 100; 2%- ln.. $3; 2-in.. $2 per 100. Sprengeri, 3-in., $"3 per luO; 2'6-in., $2. C. Eisele, 11th and West- moreland Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri, 2V,-in., $2 per 100; 300 for $5.00. C. Schmidt. Bristol, Pa. Asparagus Sprengeri, 214-in., $2.50 per 100. Cash. Bonell, Florist, Merlden, Conn. Asparagus plumosus, 2-ln., $3 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans. Newton, N. J. Asparagus plumosus, 2%-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000. Sprengeri, 2Vi-in., $2.50 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Erie Floral Co., Erie, Pa. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri. 2%-In., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. Asparagus plumosus, 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-in., $3 per 100. Elmer Rawlings. Olean, N. Y. ASTERS. ASTERS. ASTERS. ASTERS. QUEEN OF THE MARKET, white, pink, crimson, lavender. VICK'S EARLY BRANCH- ING, white, rose, lavender. LATE BRANCH- ING, white, pink, rose, crimson, lavender. We are hooking orders for all the above. Queen of the Market, white mill pink, ready now. Strong seedlings, 40c per 100; $3 per 1,000; transplant- ed seedlings, 50c per 100; $4 per 1,000. EDW. DOEGE COMPANY. 4344 North Springfield Ave., Chicago. THE SAWYER ASTERMUM— Eight years of strict selection places it on the mountain top of perfection, in color, size and profit. Price (cash with order), $8 oz. ; $4.50. % oz.; trade pkg., 1.000 seeds (not mixed) $1. Colors: White pink and lavender. Send for cuts and descrlp tlon. ALBERT A. SAWYER, Forest Park. Ill Asters, seedlings. 60c per 101); $5 per 1.000: transp., $1 per 100; $7.50 per 1.000: 2 and -■'_ in.. $2 per 100; $17.50 per 1,000. Geo. A. Kuhl. Pekln, 111. BAY TREES. Bay trees and box trees; all sizes. Write for special list. Julius Roebrs Co., Ruther- ford. N. J. Bay trees. Henrv A. Dreer, Inc.. 714 Chest- nut St.. Philadelphia. BEDDING PLANTS. Bedding plants: Coleus, alternantheras. red and yellow; cigar plant, Ageratum. blue: Ver- bena, heliotrope. Salvia Zurich, asters. 2-in.. $2 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. BOXWOOD. K"\w is, pyramids, 2 t" 2'i ft., $1.25 each; 2',. to :: ft., $1.7.-.; 3 to 3>i ft.. $2.50; ::'. to 4 ft.. $3; 4 to 4H ft., $4.25; i% to 5 ft.. $5; .-i I" •; it., si.. Globular, 2 ft.. $2.25 and $2.50. Standards, 15 to 18 Ins.. $2.25 each; IS to 21. $2.75; 21 to 24, $3.50; 24 to 30, bushes, $1.50 each; 30 to 36, bushes, $2.50. Globe; 214 ft.. $2.50 each. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham PI., Chicago. Boxwoods, pyramid. 2 ft., $1 eaeb; 2V& to 3 ft.. $1.75; 3 to 3'.'. ft.. $2.50; 3% to 4 ft.. $3.50: 4 to 4'/j ft., $1.50. Globe shaped, 24- ineh head. $4 each; Standard, 24-inch bead, $4 each; bush shape, 2 ft., $4.50 -each. F. O. Franzen. 1476 Summerdale Ave.. Chicago. Boxwood. For sizes and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue: The Storrs & Harrison Co.. Painesville. O. Boxwoods. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 714 Chest- Tint St.. Philadelphia. BULBS. Gladioli. A good mixture. $1 per 100; $9 per 1,000. Choice Florists' mixture, white, light and pink, $1.75 per 100; $16 per 1,000. Pink Augusta, best forcing pink, $2.25 per 100; $20 per 1,000. Cash. 250 at 1,000 rates. Also America, Augusta, Francis King, Mme. Mone- ret, Klondyke, George Paul, etc. Send for price list. STEVEN'S GLADIOLI CO., Sagi- naw, w. S., Mich. AMERICA GLADIOLDS PLANTING STOCK; Parcel Post. America, No. 3, 1 to 1 V4 inch, $10 per 1.000; No. 4, % to 1 inch, $8 per 1,000: No. 5, 14 to % inch, $5 per 1,000; No. 6, Vi to % Inch. $3 per 1.000. Other sizes if wanted. CCRRIER BCLB CO., Seabright, Calif. Bulbs, Lilium multiflorum, L. giganteum. For prices, see advertisement on second cover page. Ralph M. Ward & Co., 71 Murray St.. New York. Bulbs, tuberous begonias, gladiolus, gloxinias, fancy leaved Caladiums. cannas, dahlias, etc. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 714 Chestnut St., Pbila- delphia. Bulbs, bedding hyacinths, white, red and blue, $1.60 per 100; $15 per 1,000. James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. Bulbs. For varieties and prices see adver- tisements elsewhere in this issue. Vaugban's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Fisher's Purity Freesia bulbs. If in the mar- ket for summer delivery get our prices before buying. Currle Bulb Co., Seabright, Calif. Bulbs. S. S. Skidelsky Blilg.. Philadelphia. Co., 1215 Betz Bulbs of all kinds. J. M. Thorburn & Co.. 33 Barclay St., New York. Bulbs. Arthur T. Boddington, 342 W. 14th St., New York. Bulbs of all kinds James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. , CALLAS. GODFREY CALLAS. 2V6-in.. $4.00 per 100. CONARD & JONES CO.. WEST GROVE. PENNSYLVANIA. CANNAS. Cannas. Fine dormant 2 to 3 eye bulbs. Cin- nabar and mixed. 75c per 100. Sec. Chabanne. $1 per 100. Pres. Cleveland, Paul Marquant. $1.50 per 100. Pennsylvania, C. F. Read, $2.50 ii.i inn. Papa N'.irdv $4 per 100. WAGNER PARK CONSERVATORIES, Sidney, Ohio. _ Cannas, ready to pot, delivery now or later. Florence Vnugban, Chas. Henderson. Egandale. $2.50 per 100. Pennsylavnla, Louisiana, large flowered. $3 per 100. P. Pearson, 5732 Gunnl- son St., Chicago. Cannas. mixed, $9 per 1,000: named vara., $15 per 1,000. V. L. Crawford. Meridian, Miss. Cannas. best named varieties. F. F. Seheel, Shermerville, III. IMPROVED CANNAS. True, sound, sizable roots, f. o. b. Wi-sl Grove, If not sold. WINTZEB'S NOVELTIES. IIALLEY'S COMET, 3'/j-ft., $15 per 100. Green foliage, flowers scarlet, yellow thimit petals edged yellow. MRS, ALFRED F. CONARD, 4-ft., $30 per LOO. PERFECTION PINK. Green foliage; flowers an' aw exquisite salmon-pink color, targe, perfectly formed and borne continuously. In lids variety we have CANNA PERFECTION. MONT 111. AM: IMPROVED. S'.Vft., white. $10 per 100. Green foliage, flowers almost pure white. UNCLE SAM. 7-ft.. $15 per 100. Green foli- I age; flowers are orchid type, very large and | color brilliant mange scarlet. STANDARD KINDS. REDS Per 100 Geo. Washington, 3'. feet $3.00 nil M:i. it.... ... 3 to 4 feet 3.00 , Giant iiiiiis.m. I', feet 3.00 Patrie. 1 feet 3.00 ! Pennsylvania, i; feet ..'. 4.00 Philadelphia-, .; feet 3.00 I Triumph. 3 feet 3.00 PINKS Louise, 5 feet 3.00 I.uray, 1 feet 3.00 Mile. Berat, 4 feet 3.00 Wawa, 3 feet 0.00 West Grove, 4 >-, r,.,.| . 4.00 YELLOW ami ORANGE California, 3 to 4 feet 3.00 Wyoming, 7 feet 3.00 VARIEGATED Burbank. 4 14 feet 3.00 Comte de Bouchard, 4'. feet 3.00 Elizabeth Hoss, .:' (eel 3.00 Italia. 4 feet 3.00 BRONZED LEAVED RED Mis, Geo. A. Strohlein. 6 feet 2.00 THE CONARD .v. JUNES COMPANY. West Grove. Pa. Cannas, 8 vars. 3x4-in. pots, $4 per 100. King Humbert, 3x4-in. pots, $7 per 1"'. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Cannas. For varieties ana prices see ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. CAPE JASMINES. 1 lape Jasmine. Remember you will get your orders fillet! if you order buds from The Texas Coast Jasmine Farms. Watch for our large ad. later. R. W. Woodward, Mgr., Alvln, Texas. CARNATIONS. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. 150.000 in the following varieties ready for immediate deliveries: Per 100 Per 1.000 The Herald, scarlet $12.00 $100.00 :i. medium pink 4.00 35.00' White Wonder, pure white 3.00 25.00 Whit.- Enchantress 2.00 20.00 Whin- Perfection 3.00 25.00 Enchantress, flesh pink 3.00 25.00 Princess Charming, flesh pink... 3.00 25.00 May day. deep Mesh n.00 25.00 Pink Enchantress :.oo 25.00 Washington, dark pink 3.00 25.00 1 Sport of Enchantress) > . scarlet 3.00 25.00 Glow, scarlet 3.00 25.00 Bonfire, scarlet 3.00 25.00 hi N-t 3.00 25.00 CHICAGO CARNATION 30 F„ Randolph Street. Chicago. 111. 1 i in.- 1 1, ,11 cuttings for immediate delivery. 1 rung plants from soil. Enchantress and White Enchantress, $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000. Will.' for prices on the following varieties from siiini: Wodenethe, White Wonder. White En- Plnb Enchantress. J. I). Thom'pson Carnation Co.. III. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 756 The American Florist. April ig, ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. Per 100 Per 1,000 Enchantress 2.00 18.00 White Enchantress 2.00 20.00 Princess Charming 2.00 20.00 White Lawson l-OO 12.50 White Perfection 2.00 18.00 Victory 1-50 12.50 Bonfire (finest red) 3.00 25.00 WIETOR BROS. 1G2 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. Carnation Enchantress Supreme, 12 rooted cut- tings, $3; 25, $5; 50, $7; 100, $12; 1,000, $100. Dailledouze Bros., Lenox Road and Troy Aye., Brooklyn, N. Y. For immediate shipment, strong guaranteed cuttings that will produce fancy stock. White Perfection, Enchantress, $20 per 1,000. White Enchantress, $25 per 1,000. C. C. Pollworth Co.. Milwaukee. Wris. Carnations, Champion, $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000; 2,500 for $237.50; 5,000 for $450. Yel- lowstone and Yellow Prince, $6 per 50; $10 per 100; $80 per 1.000; $178.50 per 2,500; $350 per 5,000. F. Dorner & Sons Co., La Fayette, Ind. Carnation cuttings, $3 per 100; 2V4-ln., 6 per 100. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg.JPa, Carnations, chrysanthemums. S. S. Skldel- sky & Co., 1215 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia. Cyclamen giganteum, choicest mixture, 3-In., $5 per lOO. Cash. John Bauscher, Freeport. IlL DAHLIAS. Dahlias, 100,000 field-clumps; 100 varieties of cream. Get list. Benj. Connell, Florist, Mercbautville, N. J. Dahlias~standard and new cut flower vari- eties. Lindhurst Farm. Hammonton, N. J. DAISIES. Daisies, yellow. 3-in., $4 per 100. C. Eisele. 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Philadelphia. DRACAENAS. Dracaena, Lindeni and Massangeana, 5-in.. 75c each; $8 per doz. ; 6-in., $1.25 each; $12 per doz. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. _ Dracaena Ind., fine stock, big plants, 3-in., $5; 4-in., $8; 5-in., $15 per 100; 6-in., 25c each. ( ash. J. W. Miller, Shiremanstown, Pa. 714 Chest- Carnations. Wood Bros., Fishkill, N. Y. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. ROOTED CUTTINGS— READY NOW. $1.50 per 100; $12.50 per 1,000. Oct. Frost, Monrovia, Early Snow, Halliday. Geo. S. Kolb, Appleton, C. Touset, Major Bonnaffon, F Pullman. Golden Wedding, White Cloud, Mrs. Buckbee, Des Jonis, Queen, Silver Wedding, Clay Frlck, Nellie Pocket. Lynwood Hall. White Bonnaffon, Y'anoma, Early Yellow. Director Gerard, MEMPHIS FLORAL CO., MEMPHIS, Dracaenas. Henry A. nut St., Philadelphia. Dreer, Dracaena indivisa, fine large 3-in., $5 per 100; 4-in., $8 per 100. Cash. John Bauscher, Free- port. 111. Dracaena massangeana, G-in.. $1 and $1.75 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, III. Dracaena terminalis, 2^-in. pots, $10 per 100. J. Roehrs Co.. Rutherford, N. J. Dracaena Ind., 3-in., $5; 4-in., $10; 5-in., $25 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans. Newton, N. J. J. K. Shaw, Maud Dean, Jeanne Rosette, Admiral Schley, Culliugfordii, Champaign, W. R. Church, L'Africaine. TENN. FOR SALE — Chrysanthemums, Smith's Ad- vance, Pacific Supreme, $1.50 per 100; $12 per 1,000. Rooted cuttings; Vihca variegata, 500, 2-in., $8. Mme. Salleroi geraniums, $500, 2-in., $8. D. W. Leatherman, Anderson, Ind. Chrysanthemum plants, all the commercial, standard sorts, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Chrvsolora and Roman Gold, $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. The E. G. Hill Co.. Richmond, Ind. Chrysanthemums, Alice Byron, Enguebard, Golden Glow, Nonin, Major Bonnaffon, Maud Dean, V. Pullman, $15 per 1,000. Shepard's Garden Carnation Co., 292 Fairmount St., Low- ell, _Mass. Chrysanthemums, rooted cuttings and 214-ineb. For varieties and prices see advertisement else- where in this issue. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Mor- ton Grove, 111. FERNS. Chrysanthemums. rooted cuttings, Jeanne Ni-iiin. Nagoya, Pacific Supreme, Major Bon- naffou. $1 per 100. Chas. Razer. best white, $1.50 per 100. Edward Wallis. Berlin. N. J. Chrysanthemums, all the money making varie- ties. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Chrysanthemums, all the leading varieties. Elmer D. Smith & Co.. Adrian, Mich. Chrysanthemums, rooted cuttings. Erie Floral Co., Erie, Pa. CLEMATIS. Clematis, blue and white, 2-year, 40c each; $3.50 per doz.; 2-year panlculata, 35c each; $3 per doz. Geo. A. Knhl. Pekin. 111. Clematis. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. COLEUS. Coleus, 2^4-iu., Verscuaffeltii and Golden Bedder, 50c per doz,; $3 per 100. Anna Pfitzer and John Pfitzer, 50c doz.; $3 per 100; Black Prince. 75c per doz.; $5 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Coleus, April 28, red, yellow and assorted, $6 per 1.000; 2l»-in. pots, %1 per 180. A. M. Herr. Lancaster, Pa. Coleus, 10 vars., 2%-in., $2 per 100. Jos. n. Cunningham. Delaware, O. Coleus. Verschaffeltii and G. Bedder, 60c per 100. The Erie Floral Co., Erie. Pa. FERNS. Scotti. 2%-in., $4 per 100; Scholzelii. $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. Boston, $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. DWARF FERNS FOR FERN DISHES. These dwarf ferns are used by the hundreds of thou- sands to fill dishes for table decorations. Our sales each year exceed fifty thousand plants. Our stock is in prime condition, ready to use at once. We offer 9 choice varieties, Pteris Cretica, Albolineata, Vitcoria, Wilsoni, Mayii, Pteris Multiceps, Aspidium Tsusslmense, Sie- boldii. Wimsetti, Cyrtomium Falcatum or Holly Fern. Price 50c per doz.; $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1.000. Our new catalog giving prices on ferns, roses and all other plants ready now. Write for it today. THE GOOD & REESE CO., Largest Rose Growers in the World. Box 18. Springfield, Ohio. Ferns, Boston, 2y.-ln., $3 per 100; $30 per 1,000. Roosevelt, 2V,-in., $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000. Whitmani Compacta, 21/2-in., $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000. Henry H. Barrows & Son. Whitman, Mass. Ferns for dishes. 2-in. assorted, to clean out, $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000. Transplanted seedlings, $1 per 100; $9 per 1,000. Rober & Hadke. Maywood, III. Ferns. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement on front cover of this Issue. F. R. Pierson Co.. Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. Table funs, 10 vars.. 2y4-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 3-in., strong, $6 per 100; $55 per 1,000. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. 15 000 handsome Whitmani ferns, well rooted runners from bench, $2 per 100. Cash. E. F. Rose, Taunton, Mass. BOSTON FERNS, 2%-im, bushy plants, ready to shift, $3.50 per 100. Cash. JOHN BAU- SCHER, JR.. Freeport, 111. Geo. Boston ferns. 25c; Whitmani, 4-in., 25c M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Ferns. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Ferns. John Scott, Rutland Rd. and E. 45th St.. Brooklyn, N. Y. Ferns. Bobbink & Atkins. Rutherford, N. J. FICUS. • GERANIUMS. Good, healthy, fall-rooted plants from 2%- iu. pots at $3 per 100; $27.50 per 1,000, except where noted; Beaute Poitevine, Marquis de Cas- tellane, S. A. Nutt. Jean Viaud, La Favorite, A. Ricard, Mme. Landry, Mrs. E. G. Hill, Heteranthe, M. Jaulin, Red Wing (6c each). Our new catalog of everything you need mailed upon application. Write for it today. THE GOOD & REESE CO., Largest Rose Growers in the World. Box 18. Springfield, Ohio. NEW AMERICAN BEAUTY. FOR THE FIRST TIME WE ARE OFFER- ING THIS WONDERFUL NEW GERANIUM TO OUR MANY CUSTOMERS. WRITE FOR COLORED CUT AND PRICES ON LARGE LOTS. 2V.-IN. POTS, 50c EACH; $5 PER DOZ. CASH. JOHN BAUSCHER, 104 CHICAGO ST. FREEPORT, ILL. Geraniums, strong, stocky plants in bud and bloom; S. A. Nutt. Ricard. Beaute Poitevine. White Buchner, 4 in.. "<• and 8c; 3%-ln., 6c; good stock guaranteed. Cash with order. Gus Schlegel. Olney, 111. ___ Geraniums, Nutt and four varieties, 3jin., $4 per 100. Nutt and Poitevine, 4-in., $6 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. 50,000 S. A. NUTT. FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY. Extra strong top cuttings, well rooted, $10 per 1.000. THE W. T._BU(^LEY_CO.._Sl)ringfield^_Ill: Geraniums. 2-in.. strong, sturdy plants. $20 per 1 000 Cash with order. M. C. Gunter- berg. 82 East Randolph St.. Chicago. Geraniums, Nutt. Buchner, Ricard, Perkins, Poitevine. 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-in., $5. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Geranium Scarlet Bedder, $1.50 per ten; $12.50 per 100; $100 per 1,000. Elmer D. Smith & Co.. Adrian, Mich. Mrs. Layal (pansy geranium) 2V4-in., 85c per doz.; $6 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Geraniums, May 5 and after. $10 per 1,000 for Nutt and Poitevine; $12.50 for Ricard. A. M. Herr. Lancaster, Pa. Geraniums, 2-in., $2 per 100; $18.50 per 1,000; 3-ln., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. R. Vincent, Jr.. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Geraniums. Nutt, 2V2-in., $2.50 per 100. Erie Floral Co., R. F. P. No. 2. Erie, Pa. Geraniums, Mme. Salleroi, 2Vi-in., $2.50 per 100. Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnesville, O. GREENS. Greens of all kinds. For prices see adver- tisement elsewhere In this issue. Michigan Cut- Flower Exchange, 38-40 Broadway, Detroit. Mich. CYCLAMEN. CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM, finest strain in existence, including GLORY OF WANDSBEK. finest salmoneum. orchid flowering. Rococo; strong transplanted seedlings, $3.00 100; $25.00 1.000. Cash, please. Rober & Radke, Maywood, 111. Ficus pandurata. 6-in., $3.50 each. Elastica, 6-in., 75c to $1 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, 111- GARDENIAS. GARDENIA VEITCHH, 3. 4 and 5-in. pots; this is the real winter flowering variety, $4 $5 and $6 per doz.; $25. $35 and $50 per 100. Cash with order. ROSE HILL NURSERIES, New Rochelle, N. Y. GERANIUMS. 5,000 Nutt 2,000 La Favorite, 2Vi-in., extra strong cool grown stock, ready for 3VS-in. or 4-in pots, would make fine stock for Memorial Day. Sample on request, $2 per 100; $18 per 1,000. properly packed. Cash please. D. E. Adsit. Jamestown. Ohio. __ Geraniums, Mme. Salleroi. 2-in., $2 per 100; $18 per 1.000. Other varieties all sold till end of April. Rober & Radke. Maywood, 111. Bronze galas, $5 per case; 5 or more cases, $4.50 per case. C. E. Critchell, 34 E. Third Ave., Cincinnati, O. Fancy ferns. $1.50 per 1,000. Robert Groves, Adams. Mass. Southern wild smilax and natural and per- petuated roses. E. A. Beavan, Evergreen, Ala. HOLLYHOCKS. DOUBLE HOLLYHOCKS, separate colors, strong field plants. 500 for $15; 1.000 for $2o. lacksov .V- Perkins Co.. Newark, New York. HYDRANGEAS. HYDRANGEAS. Tin' New Fiemli Forcing Hydrangeas: AVALANCHE— A splendid large white. This will absolutely supersede Thomas Hogg; 3-lnch pots. $6 per 100. LA LORRAINE— Pale rose changing to bright cerise pink, claimed by many to be the best of all; 3-inch pots. $10 per 100. REMEMBER now is the time to buy these hydrangeas and grow them along for another year. This fall we will offer all of Lemoine s and Mouillere's novelties in hydrangeas, in- cluding E. G. mil, the Gem of them all. The great blooming qualities of these hydrangeas are their talking points. You may have in a four-inch pot. three to five immense heads of blooms. You will never grow the old varieties again after vou become acquainted with these new ones. Write today for our catalogue of everything vou need in the Rose and Plant Line. ' THE GOOD & REESE COMPANY, The Largest Rose Growers in the World. SPRINGFIELD, OHIO. Hydrangeas. 50c. 75c and $1. Hardy hydran- geas, four year plants. 50c each; $5 per doz. Geo. A. Knhl. Pekin. 111. Hydrangea Otaksa, field-grown, 3 to 10 shoots, 10c to 35c. The Erie Floral Co., Erie. Pa. Hydrangeas Otaksa, 2^-in., 3c. Rober & Radke. Maywood. 111. IRIS. JAPANESE IRIS, mixed, strong field plants, 500 for $15; 1,000 for $25. Jackson & Perkins Company, New ark, New York. ^ If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. '9'J- The American Florist. 757 IVIES ENGLISH IVY. Fine plants from 2%-lB. pots, $3.60 pec 100; -$30 per 1,000. Write today for out catalogue of all plants and roses. THE GOOD ft REESE COMPANY, TUc Largest Etosa Growers in the world. springfii:li>, onio. English Ivy, 4 ft., 4 in. pots, $15 per 100; t' -in.. $20. Bobbink & Atkins. ttutberford, i'.v . English, 8 in.. $t per ion. r. ntl :iml Westmoreland Sts.. I'liiladflpUia. English ivy, R. C, 7r»e per irxt; prepaid. Froat. Kenllworth, \. J, LILY OF THE VALLEY. To Import. Lily of the valley, largest grower and ex- porter. E. Neubeit. Wandsbek, nr. Hamburg, Germany. From Storage. Lily of the valley, cold Cor Christmas forcing, cases of l!."i" pips. $5; 500. §9.50; 1.000, SIS. F. R. Piersou Co., Tarrytowu-on-Hudson. K. V. Lily of the valley. Grow Brims' celebrated tgO Market, the finest forclnc valley in America, SIS per 1,000; $0.50 per 500; $5 per 250; Florists' Money Maker. $16 per 1.000; $3.50 per 500; $4.50 per 250. H. N*. Bruns, 3032-3042 W. Madison St.. Chicago. MANETTI. ENGLISH MANETTI STOCKS. A bargain, to !'■-'■ out surplus quick. Well rooted, care- fully regraded and everything undersized or not up to strictly first quality discarded. It pays to buy regraded, repacked stocks. We offer 5-8 mm grade at $12 per single thousand; five thousand or more at $10 per thousand. 3-5 nun grade, $S per thousand; $05 per ten thou- sand, to close them up quickly. Orders can tit- tilled the same day we get them. Wire and Bay whether to ship by freight or express. Jackson & Perkins Co.. Newark. New York. MARGUERITES. Marguerites. SaDders, 3-in., 5c; 4Vj-in., 10c. Large flowering and California, single. 2-in., _'. : 3-ln., 4c: 4% -in., Se. Mostly budded. Roher & Radke. Maywood, 111. New double marguerite Mrs. F. Sander, large yellow winter-flowering, and Queen Alexandra, 2%-ln., $2 per 100. Cash. John Bauscher, Freeport. 111. Marguerites, Mrs. F. Sander, 60c per doz.; $4.50 per 100. Queen Alexandra, 60c per doz.; -$3.50 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chl- cago and New York. ■ MOSS. Sphagnum moss. 1 bale, $3.80; 5 bales, $3.60 each; 10 bales. $3.40 each; 25 bales. $3.20 each. Live moss, $1.25 per bbl. Rotted peat, 60c per sack. J. H. Sprague, Barnegat, N. J. Green sheet moss, 1 bale (5 bundles) $1.25; 5 bales (25 bundles), $C. Geo. H. Angermueller, 1324 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. Sphagnum Moss, 10 burlap bales, $13.50: 10 wired bales ( large 1 , $11. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago. Moss, surplus of 12 barrel bale New Jersey moss, delivered anywhere in Chicago, $5 per bale, 2 or more bales. $4.75 per bale. Klehm's Nurseries. Arlington Heights, III. Live Sphagnum moss, only in barrels, $2 per bbl. The C. W. Brownell Co., Walden, N. Y. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Mushroom spawn, Lambert's Pure Culture, American Spawn Co., St. Paul, Minn. NURSERY STOCK. Nursery stock. Storrs & Harrison Co., Paines- ville. O. Nursery stock, large trees, oaks; maples, pines and hemlocks. Andorra Nurseries. Chestnut Hill. Philadelphia. Nursery stock, viues and climbers, autumn bulbs, roots, conifers, pines. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. Nursery stock, fruit and ornamental trees, shrubs, evergreens and small fruits. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. Nursery stock, evergreens, herbaceous peren- nials and deciduous trees, shrubs, roses and vines. The New England Nurseries Co.. Bed- ford. Mass. Evergreen hedges and hardy phlox. Adolf Mullet. Norristown. Pa. Nursery stock. W. Van Kleef & Sons, Bos- fcoop, Holland. ORANGES. ORANGE OTAH1 I From 2', -in. puts. $:; per 100; $27.50 per l.OOO. nur catalog of everything you t I mailed on application, Write for it today. THE GOOD & REESE CO Largest Hose Orowere In toe World. Iiox is Springfield, Ohio ORCHIDS. Orchids of all kinds. Lager & Ilurrcll, Sum nilt. N. J. Ostnundinc (Osmund:) lihro or orchid peat.] The C. \v. Brownell Co., Walden. N. Y. PALMS. 1 'a I ins. Kent La Foraterlana and Belmoreana all sizes In. in 1 in. Ii In 12-lncl) tubs, 35c to $i.~. eacb. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, 111. Palms. For sizes and prices see advertise unlit elsewhere In this issue. The Geo. "SVitt- hold Co.. 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Palms. For varieties and prices see adver tisement elsewhere in this issue. Joseph Hea cock, Wyncote, Pa. Kentla Belmoreana, ■'{ leaves, ?i per doz. C. Elsele, llth and Westmoreland Sts.. Philadel- phia. Palms, John Scott, Rutland Road and E. 45th St.. Brooklyn, N. Y. Palms. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 714 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia. ___ __ PANDANUS. Pandanus Veltefali. 5-ln., 75c each; 6-in.. $1.25 each; 7-in., $2 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove. 111. Pandanus. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 714 Chest- nut St., Philadelphia. __ PANS1ES I'ansies. 60.000 large stocky (Sept. trans- planted) field-grown, blooming pansy plants. Henry Mette's strain. $1 per 100; $10 per 1.000. Cash. The Brill Celery Gardens. Kala- mazoo, Mich. , Strong, stocky, fall Pansy Plants; large flow- ering, 50c per 100; $4 per 1,000. Cash with order. Gus. Schlegel, OIney. 111. Strong, stocky, fall pansy plants, large flow- ering, $4 per 1000; $2.25 per 000. P. Pearson. 5732 Gunnesson St.. Chicago. Pansies, field grown, $1.25 per 100; $10 per 1,000. Leonard Cousins, Jr., Concord Junction. Mass. Pansy plants, in bloom, $1.50 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. peonies. PEONIES. "Peonies for Pleasure." This book of "Peo- nies for Pleasure" gives information on peony history: soil and plants to use; how and when to plant: fertilizers and how to apply, and de- scribes the most extensive planting of really valuable Peonies ever gathered together under the sun; describes the old and the new as well as the plebeian and aristocrat of the Peony family. If you want information on the plant that stands next to the Rose in beauty, that is practically known to the amateur as simply a red. white and pink Peony, tben send for "Peonies for Pleasure." We also issue a spe- cial wholesale price list of Peonies for Fall Sales, 1913. Send for both of these booklets. Our catalog of everything you need mailed on application. Write for it today. THE GOOD & REESE CO.. Largest Rose Growers in the World. Box 18, Springfield, Ohio. PETUNIAS. Double petunias, white and lavender, $4 per 100: 2'i-inch stock. Keheley & Shelnutt, Co- lumhus, Gn. Petunias, dbl. 2%-ln., $3 per 100; from double seed. .$2.50. Jos. H. Cunningham. Dela- ware, O. RHODODENDRONS. Rhododendrons. The Storrs & Harrison Co.. Palnesville, O. Rhododendrons. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 714 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia. Rhododendrons. I,. R. Strieker & Co., Asbe- Tllle. N. C. POINSETTIAS. POINSETTIAS, stock plants, 2 and "year- old. $5 per 100. Cash with order. ROSE HILL NURSERIES. New Rochelle. N. Y. PRIMULAS. Primula obconica, In bud and bloom, fine 3- ln.. ready for 4-in., $3.50 per 100. Cash. John Bauscher, Freeport, 111. Primulas, -' • In $2 per 1"0; 300 for $5. J. C. Scl i, Bristol, Pa. i ' , 1 1 , , 1 1 , ,,i :a, :: in., $3.50 per 100. Geo. A. Kill. I. l'ekln. 111. ROSES. STOCK FOR SALE. HOSKS For s nic-r Bedding Be le Bn Plni Hainan Cochet, White Mamau Cochet. Gruss mi Teplltz. Helen Good. Ilcrmosa. Helen i ,i Lady HUlingdon, Miss Alice de RothB- , i , i i , i M,s Taft, (Antolne Blvolre), Pre i,(i Rhea Held, Sunburst, Tausend cbi selsal Ri'd Il.n.dliv Perkins, Don, thy IV) I. ins, Ladj Gay, Crimson Rambler, Wm. R. Smith and all other bedding Hnscs from 2V4 and 4-in. pots. ,i n new catalog gli Ing pi lo In roses and other plants ready now. Write (or It today. THE GOOD .v. REUSE CO.. Largest lies,- Growers In the World. Box is, Springfield, uiu., Roses, gri i Plnl Killarney, white Killar- Rlchi d. Mrs Aaron Wind. Prince de Bulgarle and Ladj HUlingdon, $1" per 100: si. in per 1,000 in 5.000 lots; $97.50 per 1.000 in in linn lots and $!i5 per 1. In 100.000 lots. Kill | Queen, $15 per 100; $120 per 1.000. .in ii i Prince de Bulgarle, M< lodj , Lady HUlingdon and Mv Maryland, $0 [ier 100: $55 per 1,000. Richmond, 'j'.-in . $5 per 100: $45 per l.OOQ. Poehlmann Bros. I o., Morton Grove, 111. ROSE PLANTS. My Maryland, 2V6-lncb. Strong plants, $;..",o per '100; $30 per 1. One Year Old Bench Plants. Pink and White Killarney, $3.50 per 10u; $30 per 1.000. American Beauties, $0.00 per 100; $oO per 1.000. GEORGE REINBERG. 162 North Wabash Ave., Chicago. Roses, 2Vi-inch plants. Am. Beauties, $5 per 100; $45 per 1.000. White Killarney. Pink Killarney. Melody. Sunrise, $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. Richmond, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. "year Bench plants: Am. Beauties, $6 per 100; $55 per 1,000. White Killarney. Pink Kil_ larnpy, Richmond and Sunrise, $4 per 100; $35 pei 1,000. Teter Reinberg, 30 E. Randolph St., Chicago. __ ROSE PLANTS. 2y,-ln. fine young stock Per 100 Per 1.000 Richmond $350 $30.00 My Maryland 4.00 3o.00 WIETOR BROS. 162 N. Wabash Ave. Chicago. Roses, grafted, Richmond. White Killarney, Pink Killarney, Kaiserin, 2V4-in. pots, $10 per 100; $100 per 1,000; 3Vi-in., $15 per 100: $14o per 1,000. Own root: My Maryland, Pink and White Killarney, Richmond, Kaiserin. Perles. 2i,-iii., $5 per 100: $45 per 1,000; 3-ln., $7 per 100; $60 per 1.000. J. L. Dillon, Blooms- burg, Pa. Roses. 5 and 6-in. pots, hybrid teas, hybrid perpetuals. teas and everblooming. Rambler, Baby Ramblers, moss roses, hybrid sweet briars. Austrian briars. Wlcburlana, etc. Henry A. Dreer. Inc., 714 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia. ROSES, strong young plants, for growing on. Send for list including Excelsa, New Red Dor- othy Perkins. $4 per 100: $30 per 1.000. THE CONARD & JONES COMPANY. West Grove. Pa. Roses. American Beauty, 2Vj-in., $6 per 100; $50 per 1.000. Pink and White Cochet, $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000. E. G. Hill Co., Rich- mond, Ind. Nice young ROSE STOCK from 2Vi-ln. pots; American Beauties. $G per 100: $50 per 1.000. Kaiserin Aug. Victoria, $4 per 100; $2o per l J. A. Budloug. 82 East Randolph St., Chicago , 5,000 American Beauty Bench Plants. $6.50 per 100; $60 per 1.000. WIETOR BROS., 162 North Wabash Ave., Chicago. Roses. Baby Rambler, Soupert. Hermosa and White Rambler. 5 in.. 50c each. Geo. A. Kuhl. Pekln. 111. , Roses, Kaiserin, 2 and 3-voar. bench plants. id p. $10 per 100. Bassett ,v Washburn. 181 N Wabash Ivi ■ . Chicago. Hoses. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this Issue. The Leedlc Floral Co., Springfield. O. Roses. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere In this Issue. The Storrs & Harrison Co.. Palnesville, O. . Roses. McIIutchison & Co.. 17 Murray St.. New York. , , Roses. 3-ln. pots. Wood Bros.. Fishklll, N Y Roses. Bobbink & Atkins. Rutherford, N. J. Roses. W. & T. Smith Co.. Geneva. N. Y. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It, 758 The American Florist. Ahril ip9_ ROOTED CUTTINGS. Rooted Cuttings: Abutilon Savitzi, Acalyplia Macafeeana, S.cbryanthes Eniersoni, ageratum, 6 vars. ; alternantheras, S Tars.; alyssum, dbl. giant and dwf. ; Begonia Vernon, Gracilis lumi- nosa, Cuphea, Coleus, 10 vars.; Coleus Brillian- cy; Chrysanthemums, 75 pompon vars. ; helio- trope, hardy English Ivy, lantana, 15 vars.; lemon verbena, moonvines, petunias. Salvia Bon- tire and Zurich; parlor ivy, Swainsona alba and rosea. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Rooted Cuttings — Ageratum Gurney and Dwarf White. Coleus. 20 varieties, including New Vining. Tradescantia, 3 varieties, 60c per 100; $5 per 1,000. Double fringed petunias, variegated and pink. Salvia, Zurich and Splen- dens, Dusty Miller, the narrow leaved variety, from soil. $1 per 100. Cash. All the above strong, 2-in., 2c; 2%-in., 2%c. Moon Vines, grandiflora, 2y2-in. strong, 5,000 ready, $30 per 1,000; $3.50 per 100. Cash. Wonsetler Green- houses, Bryan, Ohio. Rooted cuttings: Verbenas, 70c per 100; $6 per 1,000. Ageratum, 60c per 100; $5 per 1,000. Heliotrope, daisies, salvias, $1 per 100; $8 per 1,000. Feverfew, petunias. $1.25 per 100; $10 per 1,000. Coleus, 70c per 100; $6 per 1 ,000. A lyssum , double, $1 per 100 ; $8 per 1,000. S. D. Brant,_Clay_Center, Kans. ROOTED" CUTTINGS. Lady Hillingdon," $25 per 1,000. White Killarney, $18 per 1.000. Seedling smilax, $4 per 1,000. Cash with order. L-. B. Coddington, Murray Hill, N. J. SEEDS. Seeds, beans, beets, cabbage, carrots, Kohl- rabi, leek, lettuce, onions, peas, radishes, spin- ach, turnips, swedes, asters, balsams, begonias, carnations, cineraria, gloxinias, larkspur, nas- turtiums, pansies, petunias, phlox, primulas, scabious, stocks, verbenas, zinnias, etc. Met- re's Triumph of the Giant Pansies, mixed, $6 per oz. ; 14 oz., $1.75; % oz,, $1. Henry Mette, Quedlinburg, Germany. THE SAWYER ASTERMUM— Eight years of strict selection places it on the mountain top of perfection, in color, size and profit. Price (cash with order), $8 oz.; $4.50 % oz. ; trade pkg., 1,000 seeds (not mixed), $1. Colors: White, pink and lavender. Send for cuts and descrip- tiop. ALBERT A. SAWYER, Forest Park, 111. Seeds, cauliflower, white Tripoli onion, (crys- tal wax) and all other vegetable and flower seeds. Dammann & Co., San Giovanni a Te- ducclo near Naples, Italy. Flower seeds. For varieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. F. O. Franzen, 1476 Summerdale Ave., Chicago. Seeds, lawn grass, "Dickinson's" — Green- sward Evergreen — Pine Tree. The Albert Dick- jnson Company. Minneapolis and Chicago. Seeds, cucumber, musk and watermelon, pumpkin, squash, sweet and field corn. West- ern Seed and Irrigation Co., Fremont, Neb. Seeds, lettuce, onions, sweet peas, aster, cos- mos, mignonette, verbenas. Waldo Rohnert, Gilroy, Calif. Seeds, pepper, asparagus, tomato, musk and watermelon. J. E. Hoopes & Co., Box 3S. Mus- catine, Iowa. Peas and beans. Alfred J. Brown Seed Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. Seeds, Landreth. Bloomsdale Farm, Bristol, Pa. Seeds of all kinds. W. W. Johnson & Son, Ltd.. Boston, England. Seeds, onion, lettuce, radish, sweet peas., etc. Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co.. Hollister, Calif. Seeds, onions, lettuce, carrot, radish. Bras- Ian Seed Growers Co., Inc^_San Jose. Calif. Seeds, field and garden. J. Bolgiano & Son", Baltimore, Md. Pansy seed, new crop, Giant Flowering, $4 per oz. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Seeds, lawn grass. J. Oliver Johnson, 1874-76 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. VEGETABLE PLANTS. CARNATION STAPLES. SMILAX. Smilax, 4-in., .$1 per doz. C. Eiscie, 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Philadelphia. Smilax, 3 times cut back, 2Y--i"., $1.50 per 100, Cash. John Banseher, Freeport. 111. Smilax. 2V;-in., .$2 per 100; ready to pot on. Cash. Bonell, Florist, Meriden, Conn. Smilax, 2-in., $1 per 100. Elmer Rawlings. Olean, N. Y. Smilax. Wood Bros., Fishkill, N. Y. SNAPDRAGONS. Snapdragons. Rnmburg's famous silver pink, rooted cuttings, $2 per 100; extra strong 2%-in., $3.50 per 100. Addems, Morgan & Co., Paxton, 111. STEVIA. Stevia, rooted cuttings, $1 per 100. Cash. John Bauscher, Freeport, 111. Tomato plants, transplanted 2x2^-inch, fine Quality at reduced prices. I need the room, l"it can'1 afford li> throw them away, so here they go at $2 per 1,000. Ready 1st of May. Place your order while they last. Earliana, Sparks' Earliana, Bonny Best, Chalk's Jewel, Ponderosa, Imperial and Matchless. Tell me what you want. I have plenty of them. H. J. Potomkin, Muncie, Ind. S00.U00 vegetable plants, cabbage, cauli- flower, tomato (100 postpaid 60c), 1,000, $4. Beets, lettuce, asters (100 postpaid 35c), 1,000, $2. Click's Plant Farms, Lancaster, Pa. Asparagus roots, 2-year-old, Barr's Mammoth. Columbian Mammoth White, Conover's Colossal and Dreer's Eclipse, 50c per 100; $4 per 1,000. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 714 Chestnut St., Phila- delphia. Tomato plants, Sutton's Best of All and Bonny Best, the latter from greenhouse grown >eed; extra strong 2%-in., $2 per 100. Addems, Morgan & Co., Paxton, 111. For Sale. — Strong pieplant divisions, Linnaeus and Victoria, $4 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Mos- brek Greenhouse Co., Onarga, III. VERBENAS. VERBENAS, mammoth flowering transplanted seedlings, lot of about 1,000; white, pink and scarlet; mostly white; 60c per 100, or $5 for the lot. EDW. DOEGE COMPANY. 4344 North Springfield Ave., Chicago. Verbenas, Defiance, red; Mayflower, pink,;. Mammoth, purple; Italian, striped; all strong! seedlings, ready for 2-in. pots, prepaid, $6 per 1.000; $1.75 for 250. P. Pearson, 5732 Gunni- son St., Chicago. __________^^ Verbenas, transplanted seedlings, the finest mammon tb and named varieties, in separate col- ors, 75c, 100; $6.00, 1,000. Cash. ROBER & RADKE, Maywood, 111. 'j Verbenas. 2^-in., $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cun- ningham, Delaware, 0. VINCAS. For Sale — 10,000 Vincas in thumbs, $15 per 1,000; also 10,000 rooted cuttings, $9 per 1.000. Cash please. Carrie M. Howell, 1025 Pine St., Springfield. Ohio. Vinca variegata, rooted cuttings, 60c per 100; $5 per 1,000; strong 2',4-in., pot plants, $2 per 10); $18.50 per 1.000. Cash with order. MEM- PHIS FLORAL CO.. Memphis. Tenn. Vincas, variegated, 4-in., $10 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Vinca var., 2-in., 2c; 3-in., 5c. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. VIOLETS. Violets, Princess of Wales, California and Luxonne, rooted cuttings, clean and strong, $1 per 100; $9 per 1,000. Cash with order. J. Gillmet, Moylan, Del, Co., Pa. Violets, California, Dorsett and Herrick, rooted runners, $5 per 1,000. W. F. Dunteman, Bensenville, 111. BUILDING MATERIAL. Building material. Cypress is far more dura- ble than pine. Cypress sash bars up to 32 feet or longer. Greenhouse and other building ma- terial. Men furnished to superintendent erection when desired. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Ne- ponset, Boston, Mass. Building material of all descriptions for all cypress semi-iron frame or truss houses. Hot- bed sash and frames. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. Building material, cypress, sash bars, green- house material of any description. Write for catalogue. John C. Moninger Co., 902 Black- hawk St.. Chicago. ' Building material, pecky . cypress, ship lap, drop siding, sheathing, flooring, white cedar posts, etc. Adam Scbillo Lumber Co., Haw- thorne and Weed Sts., Chicago. . Building material of all kinds. Hotbed sash. The Foley Mfg. Co., 2542 So. Western Ave., Chicago. • Building material. Louisiana cypress, pecky cypress hotbed sash. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1357 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, . N. Y. Building material, greenhouse _ material and hotbed sash of Louisiana cypress and Wash- ington red cedar. A. Dietsch Co., 2642 Shef- field Ave. , Chicago. ~ Building material, cold frames, hotbed sash, Hitchings & Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES. Mend your split carnations. 'Finest article, for carnation' growers introduced so far, ' 50c' for 1,000, postage paid. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE. 38-4Q Broad-way. Detroit, Mich. Pillsbury's Carnation Staples, 50c per 1,000, postpaid. I. L. Pillsbury, Galesburg, 111. FERTILIZERS. Wizard Brand Pulverized Sheep, Pulverized Cattle, Shredded Cattle manure. The Pulver- i-/ed Manure Co., 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse construction, builders of all kinds of greenhouses and conservatories. Plants and. sketches submitted on request. A. Dietsch Co., 2642 Sheffield Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse construction, cypress roof mate- rial and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches submitted on request. John C. Mon- inger Co., 902 Blackbawk St., Chicago. Greenhouse construction, . builders- -of ■ every type of greenhouse, tlie most modern designs.' Hitchings Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. Greenhouse constructions, semi-iron green houses, new truss houses,- iron frame houses. Icrd & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, N. Y. - Greenhouse - construction of all- kinds. —S- Jacobs & Sons, 1361-S3 Flushing avenue. Brook-, lyn, N. Y. Greenhouse construction and equipment. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. MISCELLANEOUS. • Moisture proof flower boxes. For sizes and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue.' A. A. Arnold, Dept. P, 16-22 S. Peoria St.. Chicago. Rama, natural. 4 standard grades; colored, 2ii standard colors. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. Threads, all kinds (Green Silaklinei. John C. Meyer Thread Co., Lowell, Mass. . Olmsted's improved mole trap. L. H. Olm- sted's Son, Hasbrouek Heights, N. J. Cedar plant tubs. Write for prices. Patton Wooden Ware Co., Seattle. Wash. Goodrich hose for greenhouse use. The B. F. Goodrich Company, Akron, O, , Supplies of all kinds. H. Bayersdorfer & Co.. 1129 Arch St.. Philadelphia. Iron reservoir vases and lawn settees. Mc- Donald Bros., Columbus, O. Boiler flues. H. Munson, 1405 Wells St., Chicago. ■ Anti-Klog, the Sprayer of many uses. Illi- nois Metals Co., Chicago, HI. Baskets, new imported stock. Raedlein Bas- ket Co., 713 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Glass. Sharp, Partridge & Co., 22nd and Lumber Sts.. Chicago. ^^_ Greenhouse White Lead Paint. William H. Lutton, Jersey City, N. J. Bauer Seed Germinator, 35c each; $3.50 per doz. Bauer Germinator Co., Manitowoc, Wis, Mastica for greenhouse glazing. F. O. Pierce Co. , 12 W. Broadway, New York. Florists' supplies of all kinds. Percy Jones, 56 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Greenhouse glass. Baur Window Glass Co.. Eaton, Ind. ■_ PRINTING. Special Florists' Printing. Oscar Fink, Pottstown,' Pa. REFRIGERATORS. Sample free. ICELESS REFRIGERATING SYSTEMS— cleaner, better and cheaper than ice. Also S'HYGRADE" OAK AND TILE REFRIGERA- TORS and FIXTURES. Ask for Catalogue "O." H. A. Born Company, 1040 Van Buren St., .Chicago. '_• Florists' refrigerators. Buchbinder Bros., 51& Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. ' STAKES. Cane Stakes, Standard- grade, '6 'to- 8 -feet, per 100, 85c; 500 for $3; $5.50 per 1,000. •■"•■' ' Pipe Stems, about 6 feet; per 100, 60c; per 1,000, $5. Vaugban's Seed Store, Chicago. " If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. '9'3> The American Florist. 759 Frank R. Pierson Gives His Opinion [0] Thirty-five Years Ago We Built the First House for F. R. & P. M. Pierson at Scarborough, N. Y. Mr. Pierson Writes as Follows: HAVE just been turning the hands of mem- ory's clock back a bit and I find it was thirty-five years ago when we bought the first material from you for some wooden houses 20x100 feet. We thought them wonders then, and they were for those "dark ages." Ten years later we put up the first Iron Frame ones. They were 20 ft. 6 in. wide and 300 ft. long. We were mighty proud of these houses, and they are still standing and producing as well as the first season they were used. The thought, however, of these narrow houses makes me smile now, when I think of our seven big Shadeless Ridge Iron Frame houses that you have since erected for me, 55 feet wide and from 300 to 375 feet long. How do I like them? I have kept on building them year after year. Isn't that answer enough? Lord i& HTuLr nliam Co. SALES OFFICES- New York St. James Bldg. Philadelphia Franklin Bank Bldg. Boston Tremont Bldg. Chicago Rookery Bldg. Rochester Granite Bldg. Toronto 271 Jarvis St. FACTORIES: IrviniUon, N. Y. Des Plaines, 111. Raleioh, N. C. — An increase over the 1912 business is noted in the Eas- ter sales of this year by J. L. O'Quinn & Co. Prices were about the same. More plants could have been sold, al- though the supply was large. There were not enough violets or lily of the valley and the violets were in poor condition. Lilies, primulas, hydran- geas and spireas sold readily. All cut flowers sold out. The firm mentioned above says it will not handle violets at Easter again unless the growers and commission men quit holding back stock and then shipping in poor condition. Santa Cruz, Calif. — W. E. King reports business about the same as a year ago and prices no better. The supply of plants and flowers was equal to the demand.- Roses, carnations and violets were most in demand. A fine rainfall has brought the average to date up to half the normal standard which is 24 inches. Snow shows now on the hills and this will check the fruit. The trees are now in bloom. Inferior Ventilating Apparatus is a nuisance. Proper ventilation is most essen- tial in a well conducted greenhouse. We furnish ventilating machinery to the largest plants in the country. Let us fit your houses with Advance Ventilating Apparatus and fixtures. Write for Catalog Advance Co., RICHMOND, IND. Sedalia. Mo. — An increase of 20 per cent in Easter sales over those of a year ago is noted by the Archias Floral Co. Prices were the same. Plants were in sufficient supply, as were cut flowers with the exception of carnations and roses. Moderate priced plants sold well. Thursday and Fri- day before Easter the weather was too cold for satisfactory handling of stock. Saturday and Sunday it was milder but in the afternoon of Sun- day there were hard rains. Extremes of weather have been the rule. 760 The American Florist. April ig, Richardson GreenhouseBoilers HOT WATER AND STEAM Round -- Side Feed --End Feed Sixty Sizes. All Capacities THE MOST SATISFACTORY BOILERS EVER PRODUCED Guaranteed Ratings Economy Ease of Management Send for Catalogue and Prices Established 1837. Richardson & Boy nton Co* MANUFACTURERS 31 West 31st St. : : : NEW YORK 171-173 West Lake St. 51 Portland St. CHICAGO BOSTON 1342 Arch St., PHILADELPHIA m Evansville, Ind. — Easter sales were greater this year than last, according to the Wm. Blackman Floral Co. Prices were about the same. The supply of plants was just about equa' to the demand. American Beauty roses and violets were in short sup- ply. Lilies, azaleas, hydrangeas, and all bulbous stock as well as plant bas- kets sold well. Of the cut flowers roses, carnations, sweet peas, violets and daffodils went the best. Plants were never in better condition. Lilies were a little shorter than in former years. PUEBLO, COLO.— Business and prices were about the same as last Easter, says G. Fleischer. The supply of plants and cut flowers was equal to the demand. Easter lilies, azaleas, hyacinths, spireas, tulips in pans and daffodils sold well. Roses, tulips and snapdragons were the most popular. Carnations and violets sold poorly. We had a heavy windstorm with snow three days before Easter. Saturday was fine, but Sunday there was a bad sandstorm. ASHEVLLLE, N. C. — A 20 per cent in- crease is reported over lasj. year's busi- ness by E. V. Brown. Prices were the same. The lily supply was short but other plants were plentiful. In cut flowers violets and roses were scarce. All blooming plants sold well and there was a good call for all cut flowers. Ideal weather facilitated de- livery. Pomona, Calif. — Sales were 20 per cent greater than in 1012 with prices a very little better, says O. Roessner. There were sufficient cut flowers but the supply of plants was not equal to the demand. All plants in bloom sold well. Lilies and carnations sold best of the cut stock. Wired Toothpicks WWO $1 .75 : 50,000 17.50. Manufactured by W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Sample free. For sale by dealers. Mention the American Florist when writing GREENHOUSE BOILERS Catalog Free. Address S. Freeman S Sons Mfg. Co., RACINE, WIS. Mention the American Florist when writing AN.TI-KLOG "THE SPRAYERtOF MANY USES." Used in the greenhouse for shading the glass — lor killing plant pests-and for whitewashing. Sold by dealers and seed stores everywhere. An illustrated catalog free. ILLINOIS METALS COMPANY, 2440 West 22nd Street, Chicago. Western Representatives: Mcl'nn aid Sales Co., San Francisco, Calif. Portland, Ore. — Easter business was excellent here notwithstanding very severe weather, better even than the good trade of last year. Lilies were plentiful and sold out clean. Azaleas, hydrangeas and spirea all sold well and prices ruled high. ; H»Ht»»»»»»s»l»W»» iiiCRF&KHOHSES.' !| !!me S. JACOBS fi SONS 1361-1 383 Flushing Ay.. Brooklyn, N. Y The Regan Printing House LARGE RUNS OF CATALOGUES OUR SPECIALTY WRITE FOR PRICES. 527 Plymouth Place, CHICAGO '9'3' The American Florist. 761 If You Want to Plough Your House Our New Cantilever Construction Has Great Advantages. TO plough in a house filled with columns isalmostimpossible. At least, it is so difficult, that after one attempt with the whiffle tree con- tinually catching in the columns, preventing ploughing close — you give it up in disgust. For vegetable or sweet pea and violet growing, it is a great saving to plough. This new Cantilever construction reduces the number of columns 25 per cent and in some widths 50 per cent. Another thing aboutit is, you can locate the columns practically where you want them to meet your ideas about walk locations. It's the least arbitrary of all the constructions. Fewer rafters and fewer purlins are used. It has no tension trussing In spite of all its many advantages, it costs no more than the regular standard flat rafter constructions. It's worth looking into carefully. The growers are taking hold of it better even than we anticipated. Send for new descriptive circular. Hitcnitvgs;^ Gampatv New York Office, 1 1 70 Broadway. Philadelphia Office, Penna. Bldg., 15th S Chestnut Sts. Jreer's Peerless* Glazing Points For Greenhouses Drive easy and true, because both bevels ate on the same ■ide. Can't twist and break the glass in driving. Galvan- Ized and will not rust. No rights or lefts. The Peerless Glazing Poin Is patented. No others like It. Order from your dealer,/ or direct from us. 1000,75c. postpaid. Samples free. HENRY A. DRIER, I 714 Chestnut Btreet> PhiUd«lphit>. SPRINGweatherand Moles are at hand. One brings gladness, the other brings annoyance. Destroy the latter by using Olmsted's &ied MOLE TRAP Ground Moles, their habits and how to catch them a Book, Free. L. H. OLMSTED'S SON, Hasbrouck Heights, N. J. Pecky Cypress We are SPECIALISTS in this line, having been practically the first to sell to the trade. Get the value of our lontf experience. Perfect satisfaction guaranteed. Rock-bottom prices. Pecky Cypress, because of its durability, is the only wood now being used for greenhouse benches. Will ship in any quantity, carload or less. Drop Siding, Ship Lap, Flooring, White Cedar Posts, Etc. Everything in Lumber. Write for prices ADAM SGHILLO LUMBER GO. ""SfficASaf '■ Split Carnations Easily Mended with Pillsbury Carnation Staple We find it very satisfac- tory. J. L. Dillon. Can't get along without them. J. L. Johnson. j- -y r\M ^T 2000 for $1.00 postpaid. ^ 'WlwA •• L- PILLSBURY Galesburg, ni. Mention the American Florist when writing EVANS' Improved Challenge Ventilating Apparatus Write for Illustrated CiUlot Quaker City MachlneWorkt. Richmond, Ind. Mention the American Ftorlst when writing The Early Advertisement Gets There. 762 The American Florist. April ig, Landscape Gardening A course for Gar- deners, Florists and Home-makers, taught by Prof. Craig and Prof. Beal of Cornell University. Progressive Florists recognize the growing importance of a knowl- edge of Landscape Art. Gardeners who un- derstand up - to - date methods and practice are in demand for the best positions. A knowledge of Landscape Gardening is indispensable to those who would have the pleasantest homes. 250 page Catalog free. Write today. The Home Correspondence School DeDt. A. F., Springfield. Mass. PROF. CRAIG. SIEBERT'S ZINC Never Rust GLAZING POINTS Are positively the best. Last lorever. Over 30,000 pounds now in use. A sure preventative of glass slipping. Effective on large or small glass. Easy to drive. Easy to extract Two sizes. V% and %. 40c perlb., by mail 16c extra; 7 lbs. for $2.50 15 lbs. for $5.00, by express. For sale by the trade RANDOLPH 6 McCLEMENTS, Florists. 5936 Penn Ave., near Highland, Pittsburgh, Pa Siebert's Zinc Glazing Points. Good for small or large glass, do not mat, easy to drive H and % Inch Perlb. 40c. 5-lba, $1.85. 20-lbB. $7.0© Vaughan's Seed Store Chicago. New York. San Francisco. Fred Jaeger, Fairmont Floral Co. : "Easter business this year exceeded all others; plant sales were great." Podesta & Baldocchi : "All sales very satisfactory. Rhododendrons and azaleas went finely; had to get in more of them Saturday afternoon." Joseph Corvi, Union Florist : "Lilies were too high for the Mission district. We sold plenty of other stock, though. Sunday's rain spoiled a cleanup." G. H. Evans, Richmond District : "Plant sales were the best yet — would have cleaned up on cut flowers if Sun- day had been dry." Miss May Hannon, Polk St. : "Re- markably good. Have not even a bunch "of violets to wear to church to- morrow." Frank Bradford has named his new floral shop at 33 Powell street The Mayflower. The KROESCHELL Boiler IS THE ONLY PERFECT HOT WATER BOILER CATALOGUE ON APPLICATION Has the Highest Standard of Heating Values Immense Self-Cleaning Heating Surface— Longest Fire Travel— Perfect Combustion — Free Circulation— Thin Waterways— Guaranteed Working Capa- cities—Safety— Durability— Efficiency and Economy. Read What the Users Say KROESCHEL BOILER, GENERATOR AND HEATING SYSTEM INSURE PERFECT RESULTS. "Having promised you a letter as soon as we passed through a good fair test, I consider it now most timely. We had the thermometer 18° below and we've just gone through a blizzard had enough for most any season, and am ver> well pleased to inform you that our heating system was equal to the occasion. So far as 'we have gonc.am certainly well satisfied with the Kroe- schell Boiler, Generator and Heating System. J E. Mattheyvson, Sheboygan, Wis." KROESCHELL BROS. CO., 452 W. Erie St., CHICAGO Attention! Glass Buyers!! GREENHOUSE GLASS You will save money if you obtain our prices before you buy Quality A No. 1. Prompt shipments. Hooker's Greenhouse White Paint The most durable White Paint for this purpose. KEYSTONA FLAT WHITE PAINT-The Paint That Stays White H. M. HOOKER COMPANY, WHOLESALE GLASS, PAINTS AND PUTTY Long Distance Phone 65 1 -659 West Washington Boulevard, Phirann Monroe 4994. Near Des Plaines St. V»IIIl*aj|U Auto. 32107. 1\0 not let the accounts owing you re- " main longer unpaid. Send them to us at once. We are prompt, energetic and reasonable, and can reach any point in the United States and Canada. National Florists' Board of Trade 56 PINE STREET : : NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing PRINTING Letterheads, Envelopes, Billheads, Statements Cards and Special Shipping Labels, also Seed Envelopes. Plate Making and Color Work. Gorham & Ghapline Printery 542 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing REED & KELLER, 122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work, and Novelities, and are dealers in Glass- ware, Pottery, Decorative Greens and all Florists' Requisites. No Loss of Heat or Fuel When Using a "Superior" Boiler Made in 9 Sizes. Write for further information. Superior Machine and Boiler Works. 846-848 W. Superior St., Chicago, 111. *9'3- The American Florist. 763 Where There Is Condensation there is need for a Morehead Steam Trap Condensation in steam lines is akin to matter out of place — means wasted energy. If your lines are sluggish — if your houses are not of uniform tempera- ture, write us. We guarantee to drain yowjr lines perfectly— return the pure, hot condensation to your boiler without pump or injector or make no charge for the trial. Obey that impulse — write now. Send for "Book on Condensation." Morehead Manufacturing Co., Dept, »N," DETROIT, MICHIOAN -Stocks Carried Wichita. Kan. New Orleani. La Philadelphia Birmingham, Ala. Memphis, Tenn. Los Ansrelei Chatham, Ontario San Francisco Bargains For Florists Big snaps in Boiler Tubes and Pipe. We offer 50,000 feet of 4-inch boiler tubes, per foot 7V2C. Large quantities of 2-inch to 12-inch standard iron pipe. Low prices on Hot Bed Sash, Heating Boiler, Radiation, Valves, Fittings, Glass, Cypress Lumber and Supplies of every kind. Write for our Special Green- house Catalog. Chicago House Wrecking Go. 35th and Iron Sts., CHICAGO, ILL. Now is the Time To Subscribe to the Horticultural Trade Journal Published weekly. The Largest Brightest and Best British Trade Publication. Also - THE INTERNATIONAL EDITION Published quarterly. Annual sub- cription for weekly and quarterly numbers, One Dollar. (Interna- tional money order). Subscribe today and keep in touch with European markets and topics. THE HORTICULTURAL PRINTING COMPANY BURNLEY. ENGLAND 50% SAVED. Pipes, Flues and Casings thoroughly overhauled and guaran- teed. Greenhouse Fittings of every description. ILLINOIS PIPE S MFG. CO., 21 13 S.Jefferson St., CHICAGO A. HERRMANN, Cape Flowers, all colors, Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs and all Florist Supplies. — Send For Prices— 40441 2jEast 34th St., NEW YORK. Thomson's VIKT Manure Unrivalled for vines, tomatoes, cucumbers, all flowering foliage and fruit bearing plants: vegetables, lawns, etc. Has stood the test of 38 years. The result of many years of practical experience, Sold by leading American Seedsmen. Also Thomson's Special Chrysanthemum and Topdressing Manure, An Excellent Stimulant. Freight paid on quantities: liberal terms to retailers. t Write for our special offer to the American trade. Agents' circu- lars, pamphlets, etc. to sole makers. Write for prices, etc. Win. Thomson & Sons, Ltt- JESSES*. Use our patent Iron Bench Fittings and Roof Supports ™ JENNINGS GUTTER. IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS For Tobacco Extracts, etc. Send for Circulars. DILLER, CASKEY & KEEN, S. W. Corner Sixth and Berk Streets, PHILADELPHIA. VENTILATING APPARATUS Preserve Cut Flowers in BICHBINDER Florists' Refrigerators Write to Dept. 63 for illustrated catalog. BUCHBINDER BROS. 5 1 8 Milwaukee Ave., CHICAGO, IL t ^ -—-——*/ hflmmES Unequaled for greenhouse and landscape fertilizing. THE PULVERIZED MANURE COMPANY 32 UNION STOCK YARDS, CHICAGO are easy to mil with The fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder $3.00 per bate 100 lb*. Satisfaction guaranteed or money back ; why try cheap substitutes that makers do not dare to jruarantee '( THR H. i. ST00TH0PF CO., MOUNT VERNON, N. T. Lock the door before the horse is stolen, and insure your glass before it is broken. For particulars concerning Hail Insurance, address JOHN G. ESLER, Secretary, SADDLE RIVER N. J 764 The American Florist April rg, GREENHOUSE PLANS and ESTIMATES SUBMITTED FREE TO PROSPECTIVE BUILDERS IF you are contemplating any building this season you should get our plans and estimates before placing your order elsewhere, for we can save you money. We now manufacture everything for the Greenhouse, including the woodwork, so we can figure with you on the entire structure. Oeo» ^XT. O airland Co DES PLAINES, G. E. Whitney, Trustee. ILL. STUoCTuftes /V\/\*\NVUN\ STRENGTH /V\VNV/AUN\ SH/VPE- K\^Q Construction Co. NORTH ToiV/SWA'VSA AJ \j- BOILER FLUES W e make a specialty of handling carefully select- ed Boiler Flues, 4-inch diameter and other sizes for' greenhouse piping. Gutter Posts, etc. Also, we make a specialty of flues for retubing boilers All Hues are thoroughly cleaned and trimmed, ready for use. General Sales Agents for Stuttle's Patent Clamp and Elbowfor joiningffues— no packing, no leaks. Right prices and prompt shipment. H. MUNSON 1405 Wells St. Phone North 572 Chicago The Early Advertisement Gets There, A "RED DEVIL" PLIER ESPECIALLY FOR YOU. Red Devil" No. 622 (We make A little 4-inch drop forged steel tool that is far superior to a shears for cutting bouquet wires or any fine wire It is tested to cut the finest silk insulation and is a plier you will appreciate. It's just one "Red Devil*' tool vou should have Ask your hardware man for "Red Devil," No. 622, 4-inch. He has or will get it for you. If not send us his name and fifty cents and one onlv sample pair will br sent vou postpaid. Smith & Hemenway Co., I25,gn5g| ft, A. Red Devil" Glass Cutters. Tin kind you want i WE ARE SPECIALISTS IN Greenhouse Glass Paints & Putty BUFFALO WHITE (Semi -Paste) Most Perfect White Paint Made. Be sure to get our estimates. the DWELLE-K AISER go. 338-342 Ellicott St., BUFFALO, N. Y. Branch Offices: 80 N. Allen Street, - • • Albany, N. Y. Cutler Building, • ■ • Rochester. N. Y. 20 State Street. .... Erie, Fa. Mention the American Florist when writing GLASS We are leaders. Large stock, good prices. SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO. CHICAGO. ILLINOIS. Mention the American Florist when writing A STIC A FOR^g/i-T- feenl]0use qiazin^ USE IT NOW. F.O, PIERCE CO. 12 W. BROADWAY NEW YORK Mastica is elastic and tenacious, admits of expan- sion and contraction. Putty becomes hard and brittle. Broken glass easily removed without breaking of other glass, as occurs with hard putty. Lasts longer than putty. Easy to apply. Greenhouse Glass Superior Quality and Right Prices Let Us Quote You. We Can Save You Money Baur Window Glass Co., EATOIV, IND. 0 o c a r w o > in go •o w > O > H n r F 3 r «s o H a < > r r w •< a 3 }> 3 I 3 I 3 > Rmerica is "the Prnu/ of the L'essbIs there may be more comfort Rmidshios, but we are the Erst to touch Unknown Seas." Vol. XL CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, APRIL 26, 1913. No. 1299 The American Florist Established 1885. Copyright. 1913, by American Florist Company Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11. 1891, at the Post Office at Chicago. Illinois, under act of March 3, 1879. Published Every Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address; Ameflo, Chicago. Subscription. United States and Mexico, $1.00 a year; Canada, $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade Vol- umes half yearly from August3. 1901. Address all correspondence subscriptions, etc.. American Florist Co,,440S. Dearborn St., Chicago. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers — J. K. M. L. Farquhar, Bos- ton. Mass., President; Theo.-Wirth, Minneapolis, Minn., Vice-President; John Young, 54 West Twenty eighth Street. New York. Secretary; Wm. F. Kasting, Buffalo, N. Y., Treasurer. Next annual convention and trade exhibition at Minn- eapolis. Minn.. August 19-22, 1913. ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN CEMETERY SUPERINTENDENTS. Twenty-seventh annual convention to be held at Buffalo. N. Y.. September 17-19, 1913. H. M. Turner, St. Paul. Minn.. President; Bkli.ktt Lawson, Jr., River Grove, 111., Sec'y-Treasurer. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PARK SUPERINTENDENTS. Next annual meeting Denver, Cole, August 25-27. 1913. James B. Shea. Boston. Mass., Presi- dent; J.J. Levison. Brooklyn, N. Y.. Secretary- Treasurer. AMERICAN SWEET PEA SOCIETY. Annual convention and exhibition at Boston, Mass.. 1913. William Sim, Cliftondale, Mass., President; Harry A. Bunyard, 342 W. Four- teenth street. New York, Secretary. AMERICAN GLADIOLUS SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition at Minn- eapolis. M inn.. August. 1913. I. S. Hendrickson, Floral Park, N. Y,. President; L. Merton Gage, South Natick, Mass., Sec'y. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA Annual convention and exhibition at Chicago, November. 1913. Charles H. Totty. Madi- lon. N. J., President; C. W. Johnson, Morgan Park, 111., Secretary. Faults of the Grower Paper by S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia, Pa., Read Before the Lancaster County Florists' Club, April 17. AMERICAN PEONY SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition, Ium>. 1913, B. H. Farr. Reading. Pa., President; A. P. Saunders. Clinton. N. Y., Secretary. The Wholesaler's View. When your president wrote and asked me to read a paper before youi club, I felt considerable hesitancy in accepting the invitation, as it is rath- er a delicate thing to do — to point out the faults of the other man's way of conducting his business. It is human nature to criticize, in fact it is a very easy habit to fall into, and if one is not careful it soon becomes chronic. But you have asked me to tell you of your faults as we see them, of the things that help to make or mar the sales of your stock, and I am going to pay you the compliment of believ- ing that you want what you have asked for; so I will try to give you my honest criticism and hope you will ac- cept it as well meant advice and not as though it were given in a spirit of finding fault with your own individ- ual ideas and methods. To begin with, I do not think that we try to help one another enougTi with a word of encouragement here and there as we go along the path of life, which is of infinitely more benefit than a word of condemnation, not only to the one who may justly de- serve it. but to the one giving it as well. We are all glad to be praised when we do something which we think is good. How often do we hear from a grower when we are able to make him good returns: but when his re- turns are not satisfactory, we hear from him very quickly and there is not very much time wasted in telling us about it. It is an easy matter to kick, sometimes too easy, in fact we get far more kicks than we should and not enough praise when lots of times we really deserve it. By this I don't mean to say that (he growers are the only ones who don't give praise when praise is due. The re- tailers and the wholesalers are just as negligent in this respect as any one. nrobably tries don't really consider the other fel!owr as much as the grow- er does. On a dull market, often times the returns are so low that we are dis- gusted with them and hale in send them out but we have no alternative. We have no wish to send out low re- turns any more than our growers care to receive them, and it is through no wish of ours that the stock brings low prices, as it is certainly to our advan- tage to get all we possibly can out of the stock and get as high prices as possible for every flower that comes in to us. It is certainly as hard on us as on the growers to have to sell stock at low prices, especially as we are selling them on a commission basis. And we assure you that when the let- ters of commendation or praise do come to us. they are certainly appre eiated 'and they stimulate us to even greater efforts on behalf of our grow- ers, and we know that they make for a better feeling and understanding between us. The mutual good feeling among the florists, particularly among the grow- ers, is improving each year — hardly a grower but who is willing to live and learn, to profit by his neighbor's successes and mistakes, and meetings such as these where you get in closer touch with each other are of splendid value and benefit, for there is always something to learn. Then there are our shows — what schools of learning they are — particularly such shows as the National Flower Show which has just taken place in New York! T know that every florist who attended this show went home feeling that it was time and money well spent, pnd I was very much pleased to see Lancaster so well represented— it shows Droerres- siveness. Not only was it of advar tage to see the exhibits, showing how stock could be grown, the newer Bow- ers and plants (many of them nov- elties never before seen), but the greatest advantage of all was the > nortunltv the Utile man had to get in touch with the big men of the trade on an eoual fooling, conversing with them, getting their ideas and helnful suggestions, and going back home with the knowledge of how to do hig- nrer and better tlrne-s. knowledge tha* he could not acquire in years of hard grinding. Not only are these shows vji to growers, retailers and wholesalers 766 The American Florist. April 26, in the way of being; a source of knowl- edge and information, but they are one of the greatest advertising mediums we have for the flower business. The publicity committees that are work- ing in the different cities are doing all they can, and mighty good work too, to bring the flower business before the public. But the flower shows are infinitely more lasting and more far- reaching in their effects than ordinary advertising. By this I do not wish to convey the idea that I do not think advertising pays, as I am a very firm believer in advertising. But for that reason, if no other, these shows should have your firm and hearty support, and your individual attendance when- ever it is at all possible. This may be digressing from the subject somewhat, but I hardly think so, as these are points every florist, whether he is a grower, retailer or middleman should consider. Don't be afraid to leave home now and then to see what the other fellow is doing. .Many a grower finds at the end of his year that he has come out with little or no profit, owing sometimes to his staying at home entirely too much and not understanding how properly to market his stock or to get it into the best possible shape for marketing. Then, too, often a grower does not know just where he is making or los- ing money, owing to the fact of his not keeping accurate records as to production per plant or per square foot. Then sometimes a greenhouse is run in connection with another en- terprise and not kept separate, only in a superficial way, a way that is more harmful than helpful. Accu- rate accounting, even if it does take a little more time and expense, is bound to pay in the end. Every year the competition in the flower business becomes keener and the supply larger, which makes it necessary to grow the stock and mar- ket it in the best possible manner. Having succeeded in growing fine, first class flowers, it is equally, if not more important, to see that they are not spoiled by poor handling. This often happens, and is due to the grow- er's not looking after the details and appreciating that it is just as import- ant to market flowers in the very best up-to-date manner as it is to pro- duce the best flowers in the first place. How much quicker and better will a box of flowers sell that comes in to the market carefully graded and packed and put up in attractive shape? That shipment commands a buyer, particularly on a dull market, far more quickly than the shipment that is carelessly graded and packed even if the stock in this shipment be well grown and some of the flowers be of even better quality than the first shipment. If this condition be al- lowed to go on day after day from one year's end to the other, it means many a dollar out of the grower's pocket. Don't be afraid to watch the details; the larger things will then fall into line naturally and take care of themselves. Be particular about the grading; keep the quality up and do not allow poor stock to creep in. It is very important that rubbered or wired carnations should not be put in the same bunches with the better blooms, as a few wired or rubbered blooms will spoil the sale of the bunch. Some growers feel that this is not important but every grower who does this, loses out in the end, as these '"inches of carnations will not sell only on a scarce market, and almost all the time it is a buyer's and not the seller's market. Let the poorer blooms come in a lower grade. De- tails carefully watched spell success in any line- of business. I believe most growers and whole- salers do not keep in close enough touch with each other. Advices from the wholesaler as to the market con- ditions, or advices from the grower as to his future crops, probable quantity and when these particular crops will come in, are points that are too of- ten ignored and too little considered. Often a crop will come in which could have been marketed to much better advantage had the wholesaler known about it and understood what to ex- pect, whether this was a new crop coming on or simply an extra big cut. The knowledge of this would help the commission man to plan for better sales of the stock, perhaps even give him an opportunity to advertise it, and the results would more than off- S. S. Pennock. set the trouble and expense of the grower's writing or telephoning about it. If it were possible for the whole- salers and growers to visit each other oftener, it would be a great help to each of them and would save many a misunderstanding, bring them closer together, each one helping the other, pointing out when and where things could be improved and having many things considered and talked over that otherwise would never come up. Then, again, there are times when a grower thinks he knows better than the wholesaler when he should send his stock in. This is a very great mistake as the commission man's business is to know when the goods should be sent in and when there should be the best market for them. Of course sometimes his judgment is at fault and things do not work out just as he has expected, but on the whole, he is certainly in a better po- sition to make the decision than the grower. And when the grower does not have confidence enough in his commission man to be willing to abide by his decisions in these mat- ters and persists in sending in his stock as he thinks best, then he had better send his stock to some other market, or else try and get a little confidence from some of his neigh- bors who do back up their commis- sion men, feeling that that is the only way to do in sending stock to any wholesaler. More than once have we instructed our growers to send in their stock on a certain day or days and then have had them disregard these instructions and send in the stuck when they thought best and in such cases the flowers have probably arrived too late to get the benefit of the best market. The wholesale markets are coming more and more each year to do their business early in the morning and this brings us to another important point. Get your stock in early in the day for the man who has his ship- ment in early is the man who is go- ing to have his flowers sold first. There is no doubt about this. And if you wish the best results you will have to conform to these conditions, even if it does mean starting your day*s work an hour or two earlier. The old saying that "the early bird catches the worm" is only too true in this case. I would like also to speak of the tendency which some growers have to hold back stock, hoping for big prices, particularly at holiday times, although this is something which has troubled us more in the past than it has for the last year or two. This is a very bad practice and can never be anything but detrimental to the sale of the stock. As an illustration nf this, I remember one Memorial day when a large shipment of carnations came in to us from one of our grow- ers. Some of the stock was beauti- ful—fresh and well grown flowers, but a large proportion of it was stock which showed that it had been pic- kled and this poor stock condemned the whole shipment. This particular grower must have lost $200 or $300 by holding his stock, where if he had sent it in when it was good and fresh, even on a lower market, he would have come out far ahead of the way he did. It was a lesson to him, one which he never forgot, and he told us afterwards that he would never re; peat that mistake. "We would very much prefer to have to notify our customers that we had sold up clean and were not able to take care of their orders or were only able to send them a portion of their order, rather than to send them stock that we knew would not hold up for them, stock that would be bound to make trouble. Pickling is a thing of the past and any grower who indul- ges in it, does so at his own expense. We cannot force these goods on the buyer of today. I have said practi- cally nothing about the growing and it would be a hard matter for me to give you any advice on points on which you were at fault in this re- spect. When the stock comes in I can tell whether it has been well or poor- ly grown, or whether it has been grown in too high or too low a tem- perature or various points of that kind, but naturally it is the condi- tions governing the marketing of the stock with which I am most familiar. But I would say that here again in the growing is where details count, and where good results will not come without proper attention to details. Well grown stock always shows that it has had the attention and care that are necessary to produce good flowers and without such attention and care *9*3- The American Florist. 767 BOBBINK & ATKIN'S EXHIBIT AT THE NATIONAL FLOWER SHOW. it is very seldom that good stock is grown. Sometimes it is possible to get good stock without attention to these details, but this is more good luck than good management, and it is very seldom that a grower is able to repeat such a chance success. These are the points which our ex- perience as wholesalers has brought most forcibly to my attention, and I hope you will consider them as they have been given — hints and sugges- tions made in a spirit of frankness and helpfulness and not in the spirit of fault finding. I believe that every man wants to improve his business whenever and wherever he can and is glad to get pointers even if they are in the line of criticism and not praise. We too have our faults and are glad to be told of our mistakes so that we can seek a remedy for them. But our interests are identical and there can be no separation of our motives, OUT ambitions and our results. One binges on the other and the more we try to help each other with friendly criticism and deserved praise as well as blame, the greater efforts we will both be able to put forth. Give us your confidence and support, believe that we are wanking for your best Interests as well as our own. and then there can be no question of our mu- tual success and profit. Nashville, Tenn. ■ — The Forrest Nursery & Seed «'".. Warren county, lias been incorporated, capital. $3,000. The incorporators are: J. H. H. Boyd, Jas. Boyd, G. P. Wagner, F. C. Boyd, P. N. Moffit, I. H. Hillis, E, B. Mar- tin and A. P. Hill. The National Flower Show. TRADE SECTION AWARDS. At the National Flower Show held in New York, April 5-13, the judges in the trade section made the following awards : CLASS A. Henry F. Michell Co., Philadelphia. Pa. — Geranium Helen Michell; salvia Michell's Royal Purple; new hybrida freesia: gerbera Jameson hybrida. The judges recommend certificate of merit to geranium Helen Michell, hon- orable mention to new hybrida free- sia. (Signed) J. R. FOTIIERINGHAjr, Harry Papworth, Robert Graham, class c. Hontsch & Co. (J. P. Dahlborn. Wee- haw ken Height. N. J.).— The largest possible heating surface in boilers. They can. even in full operation, eas- ily be cleaned in a few minutes. The intense heat under the firebed, which in many other boilers is not only wasted but increases the running ex- pense by burning out the grate bars quite frequently, is, in the Hontsch boiler, utilized to heat the water flow- ing through the grate bars, therebj greatly increasing the heating ca] ity. These so-called water-bars fur- ther make the burning out of the grate an impossibility. They prevent the formation of clinkers. The Hontsch boilers have a sheet-iron cover with patent lining, which, no matter intense the heat, always remain cool, thereby proving that every particle of heat is utilized. The Hontsch boilers can in falf an hour be made larger and this can be done by the fireman, with the help of a common laborer. We rec- ommend that the Hontsch boiler be awarded highly commended. Kroeschell Bros. Co., Chicago, 111. — The combination of self cleaning direct fire surfaces with a long downward fire travel is the principle of the con- struction carried out in the Kroeschell boiler. The hottest gases impinge against the crown sheet fire surface, then follow the downward course along the smooth inside surfaces, leav- ing the boiler at the coolest part through the rear of ashpit base. In this manner the fire travels along four surfaces, transmitting the heat units to the thin waterways, on the two sides, the top, the front and the back of the boiler. At high temperatures the gases travel from the combustion chamber along .the extensive surfaces and enter the chimney at a lower de- gree of heat than any other boiler made. One of the cardinal points in designing this new type of heating boiler is the arrangement of all fire surfaces as direct self-cleaning fire surfaces, thereby insuring 100 per cent efficiency at all times. The fire sur- faces consist of entirely crown sheet and perpendicular surfaces upon which it is Impossible for any soot or ashes to accumulate. These highly effective surfaces insure the greatest absorp- tion of products of combustion before the gases pass off to the chimney. The large combustion space enables the to fully expand, ca-uslng per- fect and complete combustion, thereby producing the maximum amount of heat units per pound of coal consumed. 7G8 The American Florist. April 26, The deep fire-pot carries a sufficient amount of fuel to last over night or through the day. Any kind of fuel can be used, hard coal, soft coal, wood, gas or oil. The boiler is made of rolled plate material, which has a ten- sile strength of 55,000 to 60,000 pounds to the square inch. This same ma- terial is used for locomotives and high pressure steam boilers because of its great strength and quick heating transmission. This boiler is built in one piece, and is a complete unit when shipped. No assembling of parts. No brick setting is required. We recom- mend that the Kroeschell Bros. Co. boiler be highly commended. (Signed) E. A. Pierce, August F. Poeiilmann, M. A. Patten. class n. S. Jacobs & Son, Brooklyn, N. Y. — The Metropolitan patented greenhouse gutter which, the manufacturers say, "We believe is without question the most modern and best gutter made in the world. Patented iron wall con- struction, which we believe is the only construction whereby the side wall of a greenhouse can be erected without the use of nails or screws for holding the side bars. Liquid putty machine, which is a practical novelty. Iron frame greenhouse construction, the feature of which is that any florist can put up with less trouble on all iron frame greenhouses than a wooden greenhouse." We recommend that the entries exhibited by S. Jacobs & Son receive no award. King Construction Co., North Tona- wanda, N. Y. — Improved flat rafter greenhouse, doing away with much shadow cast by heavy rafters, of ordi- nary flatl rafter construction. New iron eave plate for greenhouse having the advantage of more of the metal being exposed to the inside heat of the greenhouse, thus making the eaves more ice clearing than others in use. Also superior arrangement of drip pan, improved shape of eave, throwing the water away from the side wall of the house. We recommend that King Construc- tion Co. receive for the first, honor- able mention; for second and third, highly commended. (Signed) E. A. Pierce, August F. Poehlmann, M. A. Patten. CLASS E. Jos. G. Neidinger, Philadelphia, Pa.— A new device for keeping and showing violets, pansies, sweet peas, and all other short stemmed flowers. We rec- ommend that this exhibit be awarded honorable mention. Schloss Bros., New" York. — Fringed edge chiffons. International velvet corsage bows. Lace and chiffon bou- quet holders. Chiffon and ribbon table decorations. Gold and silver figured chiffons. Satin back velvet ribbons. Ombre shaded ribbons. Silver and gold figured ribbons. We recommend that the novelties exhibited by Schloss Bros, be awarded honorable mention. (Signed) Patrick Welch, Harry Papworth, S. S. Pen nock. Coldwell Lawn Mower Co.. New- burgh, N. Y — Improved lawn mower. For the above we recommend a certi- ficate of merit to be awarded (Signed) E. A. Pierce, August f. poeiilmann, M. A. Patten. THE ROSE. Commercial Roses. Paper read by Eber Holmes at the aunual meeting of the American Rose Society at the National Flower Show. April 7, 1913. In considering the subject. Commer- cial Boses, the first question which might arise, would be : "What is a commercial rose?" The answer to this would naturally be: "One that can be grown and sold at a profit." The next consideration would be the requisites of a rose to stand the test of our exacting cultural and market- ing conditions. Among these would be freedom of growth in an ordi- nary temperature, profusion of blooms of good quality that open free- ly in winter and have enough sub- stance to make them of service dur- ing the summer months, ability to withstand disease, vigorous foliage to resist mildew, and straight leaves which can be easily syringed to dis- lodge red spider as distinguished from the crinkly foliage of some kinds. It is almost impossible to find a rose that answers to all these qualifiea- Eber Holmes. tions, but we have some that average up well the year around, and others that are very good at certain seasons of the year. We may divide commercial roses into three or more classes. First in importance as regards numbers and cash returns are the ones grown from under glass for cut flowers, of which the Killarney is a type. This class may be subdivided into the ones which may be grown profitably by almost all growers with ordinary treatment, a-nother lot which does better in certain localities or under prescribed treatment, whether it be purely cultural, or growth on a par- ticular stock, or on their own roots, and still a third division that can only be grown by experts, and then not always profitably. The next is the pot plant class which embraces roses that are forced for Easter and spring sales. This is a large and important class and is growing in numbers and varieties yearly. Nearly all these may be planted outdoors after blooming and will thus do double service. After beautifying the home, they will, with ordinary care, adorn the garden for years to come. The advantage of these pot roses is that they may be planted outdoors at any time during the summer with the certainty of their living. The third class includes the ones grown for permanent planting out- doors, including dwarf bedders and climbers for every purpose and loca- tion. The possibilities of the last two classes have hardly been appreciated yet by the growers and public in this country, and the magnitude of the de- mand which might be created along these lines is undreamed of by the majority of our growers. Every one knows of the beauties of roses. The working man and his family admire them as much as the millionaire, but how few people know that they can grow them and possess them. Edu- cate the public in this desire, and supply the demand with good, live stock, clean, and likely to grow, in varieties suitable to your locality; give advice on planting and the care required; encourage the school chil- dren and school garden movement and help the local society to hold a suc- cessful rose shflw. These are only a few of the methods that might be employed to help the interest in the rose outdoors; others will suggest themselves to any one of you and all should be made use of. To return to the first and most im- portant class to the majority of our members, I feel that cultural direc- tions would be out of place at this time and in this audience. There are, however, problems that confront us all, and it is in the hope that a dis- cussion may result to our mutual benefit that I mention a few of them. First, in building the large modern houses, is the danger from windstorm exaggerated or not? One of our fore- most growers asserted recently that he had ceased to worry about plant diseases and insect pests. He could control these things, but felt his in- significance in a windstorm. I am speaking now of ordinary high winds. I do not consider the recent occur- rences in the Middle West, for it is not to be expected that greenhouses will be left standing when towns or villages are blown down, and there is no discredit to any greenhouse build- er whose work collapses under these conditions. But how few houses, prop- erly built, go down under general con- ditions? We lose glass, but in most cases this can be traced to the vibra- tion of the roof owing to improper or insufficient bracing or supports. Given a rigid roof, good putty and paint, and glass well laid and nailed, there is little loss of glass in wind- storms. There is trouble if careless workmen leave the ventilators open during high winds. There is seldom any loss in very cold weather, for the glass is frozen down. It is a good plan to keep boards of the proper size, or stout paper, to stop a hole instant- ly from the inside. The methods of growing have ad- vanced greatly in the past few years, but it is questionable whether the manner of selling has kept pace with the production, and there is room here for the experts to point the way to 19*3- The American Flop is t. '09 success along this line, and the man •who can perfect some plan for con- certed good, will confer a lasting benefit on the whole country. To got down to cultural methods, the first consideration is to know your plants— to And out their peculiarities and requirements and to catt-r to their special needs. Do not condemn a va- riety because you cannot grow it suc- cessfully. Some of the worst mis- takes have been made in this way. I could point to a number of condemned varieties that art* making more money on certain places today than any other kind. In regard to growing young stock for sale, I think there is little money in it, except for special- ists. It pays to graft your own sup- ply, but beyond this, the average grower should proceed with caution. The best is none too good for your- self, and you cannot sell the poor stock. By very carfully selecting the best, and growing for your own require- ments only, you can build up your plants and flowers to a high stand- ard. Pla-nt as early as possible so that you may get a large, well established plant by fall that will produce much better results through the winter than a late planted one possibly could. It has been stated that early planted stock is liable to black spots in the fall. If this is so, why is it? The answer is, reckless treatment and over-confidence — the pitfall of so many in all walks of life. Early plant- ing means large, vigorous growth, heavy foliage which has demanded and has been receiving lots of water; condensation is heavy on cool even- ings and fire heat should be applied as soon as the first indication of its need is apparent. Enough air should be carried at all times. The late syr- inging and damping down should be dispensed with and heavy cropping should not be attempted. Do not put on too heavy a top dressing to keep the soil unduly wet and avoid any check in growth, and the danger from black spot will be reduced to a mini- mum. The question of American grown manetti for grafting has been raised at times and seems in a fair way of being solved in the near future. With a good irrigating system and labor properly directed, I think that we can compete with European grown stock, both in price and quality; at any rate, we must protect ourselves and the ad- vancing prices of the past few years, caused in a great measure by a scarc- ity of good stock, is a cause for our concern. Can roses be grown successfully un- der glass near the salt water? And if not, why not? We hear of loca- tions where an overcoat is needed on nights in July. Would not reducing the air and running steam through the houses offset these conditions? And would the extra cost of fuel be prohibitive? The establishment of dairy farms in connection with rose growing opens up the question of feeds and bedding. Taking up the former, it has been taught by certain people for the past thirty years that manure from cows fed on brewers' grains was injurious to roses grown under glass. Having added 30 cows to our establishment, we have been looking into this question and can find no specific case where any injury can CHAS. H. TOTTY'S EXHIBIT OF THE NEW ROSE MRS. GEO. SHAWYER AT THE NATIONAL FLOWER SHOW. be traced to this manure. Several experiment stations have written me their opinion that there is no danger in this manure and that some other cause was at the root of the trouble. Taking up the question of bedding, brings up the use and abuse of saw- dust for this purpose. This we do not like in the soil, and by common con- sent, it has been condemned in ma- nure, but the Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station, in Bulletin No. ins, states that in three years' ex- periments with roses, carnations, chrysanthemums and sweet peas, the plants were not affected adversely by the sawdust, but that by comparison with manure which contained no bed- ding at all, and with other which con- tained stalks, the sawdust manure showed an increase in cut blooms. However, we intend to go slowly in both of these things until we have proven things to our own satisfaction. Urine and the liquid from all manure. as you all know, is very valuable, and an effort should be made to preserve it, either by water-tight tanks or a good absorbent. Horse manure is used with fair results by a number of growers, and where cow manure can- not be obtained, this material makes a fair substitute. All roses for winter forcing must be kept in active growth in the fall to insure best results. Some varieties need more heat than others to accom- plish this, and if they are allowed to become dormant, there is no hope of starting them again until spring. All varieties will stand a higher night temperature in the spring and will grow rapidly if well fed and wa- tered. Some growers reduce the night temperature 2 degrees in the spring to keep up the quality of the flowers. These are minor matters which indi- vidual growers can work out for themselves. Some kinds cannot be cut until well developed to get the best results; others must be cut in the ' or they will not be salable. There is no doubt as to the remarkable results obtained by pinching back roses to produce long stems or an immense crop at stated times. The question of profit is sometimes a debatable one. A variety that will produce a long stem on one growth may be as profitable as another that gives many more flowers with short stems. Generally speaking, the kinds that produce flowers freely are the best, as they can easily be manipu- lated to get the best results. In times when the market is poor, the long- stemmed flowers, as a rule, suffer the greatest depreciation in value. The slim growing kinds can be planted a little closer together than the others, and a little more may be gotten out of the ground in this way than if they were planted at the regular distance. The cost of production is a serious question and should be carefully con- sidered. The three most important items are: First, labor; good men must be selected and assigned to their proper places and all must be careful- ly directed or there is a heavy loss on this item. I would place interest on the investment, depreciation ac- count and taxes next in order to be taken care of, and here it is impor- tant to build wisely and well, with- out' unnecessary expense to increase the first cost and to keep all in proper repair that there wirl be no need of rebuilding. The third heavy item is the coal bill, and here again is a chance for loss to creep in through buying inferior coal or the various wasteful methods sometimes practiced by firemen. Unfortunately, up to the present time, the cost of production has not been properly figured in the selling of our goods. There is no doubt that the man who can produce the best flowers .it the cheapest rate can control the market and make the most money. It should be our aim to all be in the best class and to produce good flowers at 9 low price, which can be bought and spread broadcast over the coun- try to the advancement of our art and the pleasure of our citizens. 770 The American Florist. April 26, PLANT NOTES. Rambler Roses. The rambler roses for Memorial day will demand constant attention, for at this season of the year aphis and red spider accumulate very rapidly if the conditions are propitious. It is far bet- ter to keep these insects down by proper culture than to be obliged to resort to measures to kill them. Give the plants all the ventilation possible but drafts will often cause mildew on the soft foliage, so these must be guarded against especially, and low ventilation, such as open doors with the wind drawing through the houses. Syringe thoroughly on bright days. There is no better prevention for red spider than a good syringing that will reach the under side of the leaves, which will quickly break up the colo- nies of spiders that gather there. If the plants require fumigation it should be light, for often the young foliage is very tender and heavy fumigation with smoke quickly burns it. Where the pots are full of roots a watering with liquid manure or a mulch of sheep manure mixed with sifted soil will be found very beneficial and will add a lustre to the foliage and deepen the color of the flowers. Callas. As the summer weather approaches the callas will cease producing flow- ers and will require a rest to prepare them for another year. They should be dried off gradually until they be- come "dust dry," when the roots will be thoroughly ripened. If watered the calla will grow all the year round, but plants grown this way will not pro- duce as many flowers as those that are rested. Those grown in pots can be laid on their sides in the greenhouse until all danger from freezing weather is passed, when they can be removed outdoors, sfill placing the pots on the side in full sunlight. Those grown on the bench can be lifted with as much soil as possible and placed under the bench where they will dry out gradu- ally and later planted in the full sun outside in a dry location, and as soon as thoroughly ripened shaken out and stored until wanted to start for an- other season. The yellow calla, Rich- ardia Elliottiana, is being grown more largely and the blooms have been used the last winter in many elaborate deco- rations. The culture of these is in pots and similar to the older varieties. Marguerites for Winter. To have good marguerites for winter- flowers the plants must have a good start in the spring. For large plants the stock should now be in 2V2 or 3- inch pots and growing vigorously, but if the cuttings have not been made they can now be propagated in a cool bench and good-sized plants grown, or stock should be secured at once. Do not allow these plants to become pot bound but shift them into 4-inch pots as soon as they require it and pot very firmly. Keep the plants pinched back that they may branch more freely and keep all flowers and buds picked off. For many years these plants were grown in the open ground but in some localities they have been attacked with a club root in field culture and inside culture has become necessary for suc- cess. A cold frame in which the pots are plunged is the culture successfully practiced by many growers. In late summer they should be potted in large pots, S-inch or 9-inch, or planted in the bench in good rich soil, so that they will be well established for fall and winter flowering. The plants grown in pots are more prolific in flowering and the size of the flowers can be main- tained with liquid manure. Aphis should be kept down by fumigation and the leaf miner is a very destructive in- sect if once firmly established, but per- sistent spraying with strong nicotine solution will eradicate this pest. Asters. The early and midseason asters should be planted out as early as the season will allow. If the plants are hardened off for two or three weeks in a cold frame and gradually given night air as soon as safe, they will endure the outside temperature much better than those carried directly from the warm greenhouses. The land should be prepared at once, and while asters will grow on almost any piece of ground the success or failure depends much on the proper preparation of the soil. Land that was manured last fall and plowed is by far the best, and all that will be required in the spring is a shallow plowing or discing and then leveled. It is well not to level off too large a tract at once for heavy rains occur at this season which pack the soil down hard. Before planting give the young plants a thorough watering and if in boxes or the bench cut through the rows with a knife a day before planting. Lay the field out in rows from 15 to 20 inches apart, giving the branching varieties the greater distance, with a wider space every fifth or sixth row to provide a walk when cutting the flowers, and set the plants from 12 to 18 inches apart. Plant with a trowel, for the plants set made by the dibble. As soon as the field is planted, if possible, give the plants a good watering and then cul- tivate lightly with a wheel hoe to loosen up the soil. Primulas. For plants of both P. sinensis and obconica for blooming next spring May is the best time to sow the seed, which germinates very readily at this time, but if this is delayed until June it will often be found quite difficult to get the seed to start well, and as the young seedlings grow very slowly they will require constant attention during the warm weather, for a few hours' sun when they are dry will cause the loss of all the plants. The soil should be sifted in a fine sieve as the seed is very small and they should not be covered with the soil, but sown thinly on the soil when loose and then pressed flat with a board. Watering should be done with a very fine rose on the can so as not to wash the seeds or soil. At this season of the year the seed will ger- minate readily in almost any green- house but it is well to cover the seed pan or box with glass to prevent too rapid evaporation and until the plants begin to make growth keep the pots well shaded. Many growers wrap a piece of paraffine paper around the glass that is placed on the seed pan. This allows plenty of light to germinate the seed and will prevent the direct rays of the sun from burning up the young seedlings when they start to grow. As these young plants grow very slowly some soils will often be- come caked or scaly and if this occurs the top should be carefully broken up to allow the air to enter. As soon as three or four leaves are formed pot in 2%-inch pots, not too deeply, but yet deep enough to have them stand erect. They should then be placed in a cool EXHIBIT OF ANTON SCHULTHEIS AT THE NATIONAL FLOWER SHOW. in a dibbled hole will not take hold as quickly, and with the early asters the slight difference in time taken in planting is more than made up in the early blooming; the dibble packs the soil around the plant and the roots do not grow into it as freely, and the roots are also contracted in the small hole house and much of the success of their culture depends upon the care and watering in their early growth. They are a moisture-loving plant and should never become dry, yet they are easily over-watered and will not make a good growth if continually kept soaked; fre- quent and light waterings are the best. '9*3- The American Florist. 771 A lightly shaded frame with the pots I. lunged in the soil and the sash lifted ;it top and bottom for a free cireula- i i,,n ui .hi i- i in- i>i i in.-ai inn for sum- mer culture. Pansies. The sale of pansy plants will soon be at its height and there is nothing that the florist or grower sella upon which more time is wasted than in se- lecting a small order of pansies if the customer is shown a frame of a few thousand plants. The better way is to have boxes or baskets holding a dozen plants all made up for the cus- tomer. It is not necessary to put up more than will be required for one or two days' sale, but as fast as sold keep the stock replenished. There are many patrons who will be well satis- fled with a good selection already placed in a basket who will take an hour of a salesman's time in making their choice out of a frame. Any late seedlings should be planted in the frames at once, and these will make fine plants for late May or June plant- ing when the older plants are either sold or have become too large for bed- ding purposes. Annuals in the Flower Garden. There has been such a rapid im- provement in the various (lowering plants which are annually raised from seeds, that it is now almost possible to dispense entirely with the plants that one had to rely upon a few years ago for carrying out schemes of floral decoration in the flower garden. It is not prudent nor desirable to en- tirely do away with these old-fash- ioned bedding subjects, but, by mak- ing proper use of annuals in positions which are really suitable for them, a great deal more variety may be in- troduced into the general scheme of garden decoration. There are, of course, many annuals which cannot be employed in prominent positions, as their flowering season is so short. These should be relegated to mixed borders in the kitchen garden or va- cant places in shrubberies. Those se- lected for filling beds in the immediate vicinity of the dwelling should flower during the greater part of the season. Among the most useful Mowers for this purpose are the antirrhinums. They are not really annuals, but are best so treated. To make the best use of these the seed should be sown in heat in February or early in March. When the seedlings are large enough, they should be pricked out into boxes. While in boxes they must not be al- lowed to become crowded or starved, and should the beds which they are intended to furnish be occupied with spring-flowering plants they should be again transplanted in the reserve gar- den. Here they will make strong plants, and be capable, when trans- ferred to their summer quarters, of flowering all through the season. The intermediate class is generally the must useful, although in filling large beds with mixed colors both the tall and Tom Thumb kinds may be inter- mixed with admirable effect. The annual delphiniums are also in- valuable for massing in beds, and need similar treatment to that recom- mended for antirrhinums. Lavateras are excellent for massing In mixed borders. These should be sown in specially prepared stations where they are Intended to Bower; they are in- valuable for decorative purposes in- doors. Clnrkias are also useful tor the mixed border and need much the same treatment as lavateras. Salvia Blue Beard Is a most effective annual, which may lie employed in vario ways, n makes a pleasing combine tion with llyaeintlius e.-tnilieans, which mixed border, bul i" obtain the best results they should in- grown In pots until flowering commi m ■ Asters, coreopsis, Phlox Drummondi, Phacelia campanularla, petunias, ni- gellas, nasturtiums, nlcotianas, t • n taureas, and annual chrysanthemums are all very useful annuals for sum r bedding. It is a good plan I" EXHIBIT OF JULIUS ROEHRS & CO. AT THE NATIONAL FLOWER SHOW. may be dotted over the bed. A mixed bed of salpiglossis always calls forth admiration. Nemesias cannot be ex- culded, as they are always admired either in beds by themselves or massed in their various colors in mixed bor- ders. East Lothian stocks may be made use of for filling beds by them- selves, and they must be sown early in the spring, pricking the young seed- lings out singly into small GO-sized pots when large enough, and planting them out in April. They will com- mence flowering in July, and continue to bloom until the end of the season. Dianthus Heddewigi is exceedingly valuable, and must also be sown early and treated liberally to obtain tin results. Gaillardias will respond to annual treatment if sown early enough and treated liberally. These are in- valuable for massing in clumps in tin- mixed border. Dimorphotheca auran tiaca deserves more extended cultiva- tion, as it will bloom continuously dur- ign. the greater part of the season if planted in a sunny situation. Godetias deserve recognition in ev- ery garden, as they offer a wide range of most brilliant coloring. These maj be grouped in separate colors in the mixed border or massed in several col- ors in beds or narrow borders. Lupins should be grown specially for the mixed border. Linum grandifloi rubrum is always admired, and it is most effective when grown in groups in the mixed border. I scholtzias, of which there is now a charming variety, cannot be excluded. Cosmeas are very effective in the have a border of annuals of sufficient size to include many kinds of varie- ties, as, apart from those mentioned above, there are a host of others de- serving of attention. — E. Harriss, in the London Gardener's Magazine. Bookkeeping. Paper read l»y J. Atilo. before ttie Ken- tucky Society of Florists. The subject of this paper, bookkeep- ing, I must explain in the beginning, contains unlimited possibilities, which it is hopeless for me to try and reach. The broad and constantly improving methods of bookkeeping are as large in scope as the business of the florist, and it would require as much time and patience for me to try to cover them, as it would for you to reveal the many phases of your business — even more so, because bookkeeping, being strict- ly detail work, cannot be generally covered in a satisfactory manner. In this paper, I dwell chiefly upon the ilue of perfection in bookkeeping, its relation to the trade, holding it in rein up to the minute, and preserving it for a general back glance before surveying the future. It is naturally understood that nl us has his own system of I ing. That alone prevents me from drwelling upon the detail, and confines me to those traits of the work v deal with all systems. My experience in bookkeeping in the flower business lias been entirely with the retailer's side of the question, but I believe that all branches of the business have about the same fundamental rules. Book- 772 The American Florist. April 26, keeping, as we all know, is the opera- tion of keeping accounts in such a manner as to give a true record of the transactions of the business. This en- ables us to find out at any time with absolute certainty any particulars re- garding the business. It does not mat- ter how small it may be, or whether you are a grower, wholesaler or re- tailer, you will find that the success- ful management of your business can only be attained by keeping an accur- ate record of your transactions. We should realize that we must have these records to be able to show the con- dition of the business at all times. They enable us to look ahead and see where improvements can be made in decreasing losses and increasing prof- its of the future. It helps us to econo- mize in many ways, which we would never think of, were it not for the knowledge we gain by looking back over our past records, and discovering little loopholes for losses which had escaped our attention at the time of the transaction. It will also have a tendency to make us hustle, especially when we find that our sales are not coming up to our standard, or possibly when the run- ning expenses are too large in propor- tion to the profits. It shows us what we have on hand, what we have re- ceived, what we have paid out, what we owe, what is owing to us, what losses we have incurred, what profits we have made, and a great deal of other information which is of such vital importance to the business man. Beekkeeping, consisting mainly of daily routine, dealing with figures day after day, is one of the most monoto- nous parts of the business. This being the case, the assistance of everyone should be given the bookkeeper, espe- cially in the detail work that must pass to him through the hands of the proprietor and his employes. I would like to suggest at this time several ways of simplifying the work. First of all, the clerks should realize the importance of the sale-ticket, especial- ly when it is a charge. It should be explicit in every detail, giving par- ticular attention to the name and ad- dress of the party to whom the charge is to be made. You will often find it necessary to refer to these tickets at some future time, and, by having them filed away properly, you are always ready to straighten out any misunder- standing which might arise. Another great assistance, which the bookkeeper now receives from the ma- jority of the growers, is the ticket rendered with each delivery. It does not matter whether the goods are to be charged or paid for at the time of delivery, this itemized ticket or invoice is a great help. This is especially so, when you are buying from a number of growers, because you are unable to determine the amount ot stock you receive each day and the cost of same unless you have these tickets to refer to. The grower should keep duplicates of these tickets, by all means. This alone will assist in correcting any mis- take which may have been made by either party. Another suggestion would be the use of the loose-leaf ledger. Owing to the fact that quite a number of the personal accounts have so many items, and, consequently, rapidly fill your pages, by using this system, it enables you to transfer these filled pages into another book or binder, as it is called. Thus having only the active accounts to handle, considerable time and labor are saved. It is in bookkeeping as in anything else, the saving of time and labor is an important matter to be considered. In conclusion, I would like to im- press upon you the importance of your books relative to the business. No matter whether it is large or small, you should at all times pay especial attention to the conditions of your books. Our leading business men of today will undoubtedly tell you that their success is not only due to their efforts put forth in building up their trade, but largely to the fact that they have kept a watchful eye over their business through their bookkeeping. Ornamental Cacti. The Bureau of Plant Industry of the Department of Agriculture has issued a bulletin (No. 2G2) on "Ornamental Cacti : Their Culture and Decorative Value," which is likely to prove of great value to all those interested in the culture of these plants. The article is written by Charles Henry Thomp- son, of the Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, well known as an "authority on the subject. Mr. Thompson reviews the history of the cactus plant so far as it is known and points to the fact that with the exception of a few species of Rhip- salis it is strictly indigenous to the western hemisphere. The introduction of the plant began with the early Spanish, English and Dutch settlers, and twenty-two species are recognized by Linna?us in his "Species Plantarum," published in 1753. Only within the last half century has any interest been manifested in America in cacti, how- ever. Collections by Dr. Geo. Engel- own volume of sand." The bulletin emphasizes the necessity for using a clean, sharp knife in making cuttings where propagation is made in this man- ner instead of by seed. The plants are soft in tissue and filled with water, and any bruise or mutilation is likely to be attacked by rot fungus. The cut- tings should be placed in a dry atmos- phere until a kind of cuticle has formed over the cut surface, which takes a day or two. "Grafting," says the bulletin, "is easily accomplished throughout this whole group of plants. The possibil- ities of uniting both species and genera seem to be unlimited. For a long time it has been a practice to graft Epiphyl- lum on Peireskia or some upright, stiff- stemmed Cereus in order to produce a more decorative bush plant. The rat- tail cactus (Cereus flagelliformis) is frequently treated in the same manner. Aside from its ornamental possibilities, grafting may be resorted to profitably as a means of propagation. It not in- frequently happens that a plant becomes decayed at its base, and when all evi- dence of decay or disease has been re- moved there will be so little healthy tissue left that it is next to impossible to get it to grow as a cutting. Such a piece may be grafted on a healthy stock and the plant be preserved, if the growing tip is intact." As cacti thrive from southern Can- ada to far down in South America it is apparent that different sorts must be treated differently. Epiphyllum Rhipsalis, a few species of Phyllocactus and some species of Cereus require practically the same moist atmospheric conditions as tropical orchids, but the soil should be very loose and easily an ■nmnHm WSSSH^S 1 .**<*,ii mm wy, .' ' jiS Y. R*J[AR0UHAR *;: ■ "• „ ~ * CO. - *• r** *l F fe ifilM Mf" i «jW feN JP? *. ! M . -, ■ ■ "■***- — ' -i. ■ — ; — —— — ■* J MINNEAPOLIS PARKS. Minnehaha Falls. '9'3- The American Florist. 775 son's store May 13. The members present inspected the park greenhouses and contents very thoroughly, after which they partook of a sumptuous repast prepared by Mr. Wirth. S. A. J. Flood Relief in Ohio. The Cleveland Florists' Club com- mittee appointed by President Graham to investigate the conditions in Ohio and to give relief to those in need, has made very good progress, but there is still much to be done. John Evans, who with E. G. Hill and August Poehlmann, was appointed by Presi- dent Farquhar of the S. A. F. as an investigating committee, passed through Cleveland recently and held a meeting with the local committee, consisting of A. Graham, H. A. Hart, Geo. W. Smith and Frank Friedley. The field was gone over thoroughly and methods discussed. The list of donations to date is as follows : Arthur Doeble, Norwalk, O., 1,000 geraniums, 1,000 salvias, etc., etc.; Matthew Macnair, Providence, R. I., $10 in cash; Louis Epple, N. Pel- ham, N. Y., $2 in cash; Geo. L. Ely, Clyde, N. Y., 1,000 geraniums; Stubbs Nursery, Augusta, Ga., five boxes mixed plants asparagus, salvias, coleus, etc., etc.; L. G. Barbier, Dunkirk, Ind., Boston ferns, 500 geraniums, 400 chrysanthemums; Woodbury & Wood- bury, St. Johns, Mich., 10,000 carna- tion cuttings, callas, daisies, etc.. etc.; R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md., 10,000 geraniums; Wau- seon Floral Co., Wauseon, O., 500 sal- vias, etc., etc.; J. F. Shed, Westerville, O., 500 salvias, geraniums, pelargoni- ums, etc.; A. Graham & Son, Cleve- land, O., geraniums, etc.; J. M. Gasser Co., Cleveland, O., Godfrey callas, chrysanthemums, carnations, etc., etc.; Adam Graham, Cleveland, O., $10 in cash. The names of those helped are not to be published. Never was there a more opportune time to help a man who has lost all of his stock, for with Memorial day only a few weeks away he can quickly turn plants into cash. If you know of any florist in this state who is in need of help, a man to whom a few hundred or a few thou- sand plants would be of benefit to put him on his feet, let us know. If you have surplus stock of plants and want to know where to send them to do the most good, let us know. If you are a retailer or a supply man, or if you have no plants to offer, a small amount of cash will help pay expressage on a box of plants to some brother florist, who has met with misfortune in the flood. What is to be done must be done at once. Reports have been very hard to get from this state or this should have been attended to sooner. Address all communications to Cleve- land Florists' Club. Frank Friedlev, Sec'y. Rocky River, O. Help Asked for Hans Jensen. At a meeting of the Omaha Flor- ists' Club, April 10, and at the re- quest of Ed. Williams, president of the Nebraska State Florists' Society, it was decided to send a call to the florists of the state for a voluntary cash contribution for the relief of one of our florists, Hans Jensen, at 40th and Leavenworth streets, Omaha, whose picture was recently published showing him standing upon the ruins of his greenhouses and home, de- stroyed by the tornado Easter Sun- day, March 23. He stands there with bruises and scratches, barely escap- ing with his life, the fortune of near- ly a life time shattered to pieces, without any means of income to take care of his wife and two children. We believe that all florists should VIEW IN MINNEAPOLIS PARKS. be willing to contribute in such sum as they feel able to give. Quick ac- tion is asked, for the money is needed to start up for the spring trade. Therefore send your check by early mail to Lewis Henderson, secretary, 1519 Farnam street, Omaha, Neb. All money will be properly accounted for and immediately turned over to Mr. Jensen. Lewis Henderson, Sec'y. Old Trick Revived. En. American florist:— Hoping that our experience may be of value to others, I would be pleased to have you publish an account of a smooth swindle which was worked on us last week. About 9 o'clock on the morning of April 11 a young man called at the store and representing himself as a new decorator recently employed by one of the principal dry- goods stores, asked for prices on a quantity of roses and carnations and the rental of a number of palms and ferns which they wanted for a win- dow decoration. After obtaining our prices he left, stating that he would see "how much the boss would stand for." Shortly before noon he returned and placed an order for a quantity of roses, carna- tions, greens and the rental of a num- ber of palms and ferns, and wished them delivered to the store the fol- lowing morning. Upon leaving he said that he might just as well take such of the cut flowers as he could carry along with him. Upon deliver- ing the palms the following morning we found that we had been "worked," as they had no such man at their store. As a result we are out about $15 worth of cut flowers. This man is about 30 years old, 5 feet 5 inches tall, about 150 pounds in weight, with a smooth-shaven round face; nose slightly Roman. He is a smooth talker, but hardly what one would call a "hot air" artist. He wore a rather light tan overcoat and a brown telescoped soft hat. Thinking that possibly he is obtaining these flowers to dispose of in some nearby city and may try his game elsewhere, I would like to bring this to the at- tention of the trade and thereby hope to be able to apprehend the culprit. Any information will be thankfully re- celved. Coldwater. Mich. D. Vogt. 770 The American Florist. April 26, The American Florist Established 1885. Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.00 a year; Canada $2.00; Europe an J Countries in Postal Union. $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from those in the trade. When sending us change of address always send the old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue the American Florist has accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier possible), as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for the opinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 60 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS. Faults of the grower 765 — The wholesaler's view 765 — S. S. Pennoek (portrait* 766 National flower show (illus.l 767 — Trade section awards 767 Ladies' Society American Florists 768 The rose 768 Eber Holmes (portrait) 768 Plant notes — Rambler roses 770 — Callas 770 — Marguerites for winter 770 —Asters 770 — Primulas 770 — Pansies 771 Annuals iu the flower garden 771 Bookkeeping 771 Ornamental cacti 772 The carnation 773 — Carnation Matchless (illus. ) 773 — The spring work 773 — Mendelian inheritance in the carnation. . .773 News from the convention city 774 Flood relief in Ohio 775 Tariff revision 776 Society of American Florists 776 American Gladiolus Society 776 Pittsburg 778 Chicago 780 San Francisco 785 Philadelphia 788 Baltimore 789 New York 790 St. Louis 794 The seed trade 800 —New seed drill 800 — California rainfall 800 California State Floral Society 800 Cincinnati 801 Cleveland 801 Market gardeners 804 — The Montreal muskmelon 804 — Alunite and kelp on soils 804 The nursery trade 806 The daily newspapers report that the Belgian labor strike, affecting many spring shipments of florists' and nurs- ery stock, will terminate April 24. One excellent way to use the sur- plus cash of the Society of American Florists would be to divide it among the members who suffered serious loss in the recent floods and tornadoes. If there is any better way, let us know about it. Tariff Revision. All florists and horticulturists who have any suggestions to make as to changes, if any, in the present tariff bill which is now before congress, should send them in at once (if they have not already done so) to Chair- man W. F. Gude. of the S. A. F. tar- iff committee, 1214 F street, N. W., Washington, D. C. Mr. Gude will be pleased to do all he can to further the interests of the florists and horticul- turists, and members of kindred Or- ganizations, but is at a loss to know what action to take until those inter- ested make their wishes known. [The chairmen or the entire tariff committees of the three national or- ganizations, seedsmen. nurserymen and florists, should meet and unite on schedules as they did with the Payne- Aldrich bill, when they secured the most satisfactory recognition ever given the trade. — ED.] Society of American Florists. At the adjourned meeting of the board of directors, held in New York, Tuesday, April 8, 1913, the report of the judges of the trade exhibition held at the convention in Chicago, was ap- proved. Vice-President Theo. Wirth reported that he had leased, by order of the board of directors, the Armory and Coliseum in Minneapolis, Minn.. from August 15 to 23, for use of the next annual convention. The vice- president also gave a detailed report of the outdoor plant exhibit, stating what progress had been made in this important project. It was decided to rent this «pace at 10 cents per square foot for the inside bedding space and 5 cents for the borders, intended for perennials, shrubs, etc. Mr. Wirth stated that there would be 1.3,000 square feet in this garden available for bedding plants and 17,000 square feet available for shrubbery, making the total available space 30,000 square feet. Mr. Wirth was empowered to hire such additional assistance as is necessary and render a bill to the S. A. F. who will reimburse him for any outlay he may make. Secretary Young, who was unable to be at the meeting of the board of directors in February, was instructed to make a trip to Minneapolis at an early date so that he might become entirely familiar with all the possibili- ties of the convention. On Thursday. April 10, the board had another meet- ing, when ex-President Vincent brought up the question of the suffer- ers from the recent flood in the middle West and those who had much stock destroyed should have as much help as possible from this society. The plan outlined was that we co-operate with them as far as possible and ask them to make their wants known and pub- lish the fact that certain sufferers were in need of different kinds of stock. Those having surplus stock might communicate with a committee appointed for the purpose and find out the names of those who are in need. It was finally decided that a commit- tee of three be appointed with power to act without expense to the society. This committee is to gather informa- tion in regard to the sufferers and to recommend, in their judgment, those most in need of it. John A. Evans, E. G. Hill and August Poehlmann were appointed as such committee. ' \ PLEA TO GROWERS. One of the principal attractions of the coming convention to be held in Minneapolis, August 19-23, 1913, will be an outdoor plant exhibit, as shown by plans recently published in the trade papers. Applications for space should be made at once to John Young, secretary, S. A. F., 54 West Twenty- eighth street, New York city. The plants should be shipped the last week in May, addressed to Theodore Wirth, superintendent of parks, Minneapolis, Minn. (Outdoor Exhibit). Freight charges must be prepaid. The plants will be planted, and properly taken care of by expert employes of the board of park commissioners, and ev- ery exhibitor can feel assured that his exhibit will be well taken care of at no other expense than the rental space paid to the S. A. F., namely, 10 cents per square foot for the inside bedding space and 5 cents for the borders, in- tended for perennials, shrubs, etc. Every grower is earnestly requested to participate in this exhibit. Novel- ties and superior varieties of any and all classes of plants are desired. Enough plants to fill one bed should be sent. The plants will be left in the garden until fall and the exhibitor will be permitted to display a sign of his firm. These signs must be made of uniform size and will be furnished at cost price by the Superintendent of the S. A. F. exhibits. Even at this date several growers have taken space to assist in making this outdoor exhibi- tion the success it deserves to be. DEPARTMENT OF REGISTRATION. John Bauscher, 104 Chicago street, Freeport, 111., offers for registration the following plant : Geranium, Amer- ican Beauty. Description — American Beauty geranium originated in a nov- elty collection. It is a vigorous grow- er. Stocky in growth; has a more bushy habit than any others. Its foli- age is of a green with a brown zone in leaf, leaf slightly corrugated; it grows about 12 to 15 inches high. The form of the flower is similar to that of S. A. Nutt, differing in color, which is that of an American Beauty rose. TRIAL GROUND COMMITTEE. President Farquhar has appointed W. F. Gude. F. R. Pierson and Wal- lace R. Pierson a committee to repre- sent the S. A. F. in the proposal to establish a national trial ground for roses at Washington, D. C, by the United States Department of Agricul- ture and to do what they think best to further the project either in the name of the S. A. F. or in conjunc- tion with any other societies that may be interested. John Young, Sec'y. American Gladiolus Society. REPORT OF COLOR CHART COMMITTEE. The color chart committee of the American Gladiolus Society, after ex- amining all the available charts, rec- ommends the adoption of the Reper- toire de Coleurs as the official color chart of the society. A. C. BEAL. ARTHUR COWEE, Committee. GLADIOLUS TRIAL GROUNDS. As the time for gladiolus planting is near, the committee on nomencla- ture again desires to call the atten- tion of members of the society to the importance of their support, and espe- cially in the contribution of bulbs of varieties, the names of which are du- plicated, as well as varieties which have been renamed. Three hundred ■»nd eighty-five named varieties and seedlings have been tested on the trial grounds. It is known that there are at least 450 named varieties in the American trade which we have never tried. In other words, we have test- ed less than half of the varieties grown. It is impossible for us to de- termine whether seedlings are dis- tinct unless we have all the varieties. Have you sent bulbs of all your varie- ties to the trial grounds? Your com- mittee feel that this particular part of their task is even of more importance than the registration of new varieties, and unless the requests of your com- mittee are heeded, the advancement of this work is delayed, and results naturally expected by the members from their committee are not secured. ' A. C. Beal, ARTHUR COWEE, LEONARD JOERG. Committee. 19*3- The American Florist. 777 Wants, For Sale, Etc One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv. For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section. Where answers are to be mailed from this office enolose 10 cents extra to cover postage etc. Situation Wanted— Position as traveling sales- man for seeds, bulbs, plants or florists' supplies. Address Key 78<», care American Florist. Situation Wanted— As a working foreman, single, strictly sober and a good grower of cut Bowers and potted plants; good designer and hustler. Key 811. care American Florist. Situation Wanted- As Florist and gardener; well up in Carnation and Chrysanthemum grow- ing. Single man; good reference. Kev 8%. care American Florist Co. Situation Wanted— On commercial or private place by young man. aged 22 s^ven years exper- ience in general greenhouse work. Private pre- ferred. Address Key 828. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— As a working foreman; mar- ried; strictly sober and a good grower of cut Mowers and potted plants; good designer and a hustler. Key 827, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— As foreman by all around grower of roses, carnations, mums and general stock. Age 43. Address Key 831, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— At once by a nurseryman to takfl charge of a nursery. Hollander: good all around man; state particulars in first letter; can give good references. Address Key 814, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Manager and foreman now in charge of about 80.000 feet of glass, wants a change; a good grower or manager of a store; first- class salesman and designer; can take charge soon. Address Key 817. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— As florist and gardener in private place; Hollander; 10 years in this country; married, no children; life experience; can furnish the best of references. Address Key 801, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Head gardener. Englishman, age 40. married, without family. Life experience in all branches, including Orchids, Roses, Carna- tions. Mums, Early Forcing, fruit and vegetables, etc. Good references. E. Richmond, Elma Center. N. Y. Situation Wanted— Florist and Gardener of 20 years experience on a private place or public in- stitution ; first-class grower of Orchids. Cut Flow- ers, and Vegetables, under glass or outside. Best references. Address Key 818, care American Florist. Situation Wanted -A strictly first-class designer decorator and storeman will be open for an en- gagement on or before May 1. First class references. Good wages exDected. Eastern city preferred. Write at once, if you need such a man. A. F. F. care American Florst. 124 East 24th Street. New York. Situation Wanted— By gardener; Scotch; as head in private place; experienced in all branches of gardening, inside and out. Over 20 years in large establishments growing all kinds of (rreen- house plants and vegetables. Also care of lawns andiandscap'' work. Age 37; married; no family. Arch Littlejohn, 39 Temple St , Somerville, Mass. Situation Wanted— Landscape Architect (Ger- man) 29 years of age, first-class technical and practical knowledge of landscape gardening. Ex- pert in layouts of artistic plans and estimates for municipal and private parks. Recently employed as manager for some of the largest landscape con- tractors of Germany. Excellent references. Address. Key 809, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— On commercial or private place by an all arcund man with 20 years of prac- tical experience in this country and Europe; single. 35 years of age. Can furnish the best of recom- mendations from leading firms. Pot plants, roses, carnations and landscape gardening a specialty. State salary when writing. George Bakaitis. 5433 North Seeley av„ Chicago Situation Wanted-As head gardener and florist superintendent on private place; English, age 35. married, one child aged 8 years. At present en- gaged, but desire change; life experience in all branches— hot house plants.' cut flowers and fruit uoder glass, vegetables, lawn perennials, and the general routine .of a well kept estate; 4 years and a half in present place; first-class references, Address/ Key 813. care American Florist. Situation Wanted As head gardenei ot super- intendent. Good grower of cut flowers, plants, indoors and out ■!< >< >i ■- ; \ fgi-tahlrs .md I Good experience io lawn and park work; under- stand management of private place park, cemi tery, or institution. Am 30 years of age, married no children. Have been in the gardenini I florist business for 15 years. Can furnish bcsl re! erences to party requiring such a man. Address. Ke\ 799, i are American Florid Help Wanted At once, an experienced man to help in greenhouse, M, Frolhlich, _ 5527 Cornelia Street, Austin Station. Chicago. Help Wanted - Honest young lady with some experience to take care of floral establishment in Chicago. Very good chance for advancement, with good salary. Key 805. care American Florist. Help Wanted— Sober and industrious men with greenhouse experience, at once, steady work. 25 miles from Chicago- Address. Key 819, care American Florist. Help Wanted-Ouick; an experienced grower, propagator and grafter of Roses; also a grower and propagator ot carnations; give references and state wages. The Miami Floral Co.. Davton. < >. Help Wanted— Manager and rose grower for commercial place. Liberal salary to the rigfhl man. Must furnish best of references as to ability from former employers. Address Key 815, care American Florist, Help Wanted— Florist for commercial place, with experience in growing choice pot plants for Christmas and Easter trade. Address, with copy of references, wages expected, etc . J. A. Peter- son. Westwood. Cincinnati, Ohio. Help Wanted-Salesman wanted for the South and the Pacific coast for a prominent eastern rib- bon house having an established trade. Can only use a man familiar with the trade. Address Kev 829. care American Florist. HelpWanted-A thoroughly practical grower; roses a specialty. A good position and good wages for the right man. Must furnish the best refer- ences and a personal interview will be arranged before engaging. H. H. Battles. 108 South 12th St.. Philadelphia, Pa. Help Wanted— At once, working foreman for modern establishment, 30X00 feet of glass in a Missouri city. A competent grower of roses, car nations, mums, bulbs and pot plants, capable of handling help Man of character, sober and pro- gressive. Good wages to right man: no other need apply. Give reference and wages expected in first letter. Address, Key 820, care American Florist. For Sale-10.000 feet of glass in the best town for its size in Illinois. No competition; a money maker. Address. Key 821. care American Florist. For Sale— Well located retail store, centrally located, doing good business for over five years. This is a rare opportunity, price very reasonable; going south object of selling. Key 804. care American Florist. For Sale or Lease— 5 greenhouses at Madison, N. J.. 1 mile from station. 4H acres of land,9-room dwelling, up-to-date, cheap, and low rent to pros pective buyer. Address, R. S., 265Rosedale Ave,, Madison, N. J. For Sale— A good paying florist business in Pennsylvania. 9 greenhouses. 27.000 feet of glass, good wholesale and retail trade, well stocked with bedding plants roses, carnations, sweet peas, lilies, and ferns. The greenhouses are in good condition, with hot water and steam. Reasou for selling am not a florist. Will sell at a bargain. Address. Key 824, care American Florist. Wanted— To buy florist store or good location for same in live town. Bargain. Address. Key 825 care American Florist. Wanted— To correspond with someone having experience as grower of all kinds ot greenhouse and nursery stock that would take share in a good business and be able to manage the growing of the stock for a company in Minnesota. Address, Kev 823, care American Florist. Public Sale-Of floral plant known as The Morris Floral Co , will be held at the east door of the City Hall, in Morris. 111. The real estate con- sists of 6 acres of ground planted in all kinds of fruit trees and berries: 3 new greenhouses 28x125 feet and 12 smaller houses all in good condition. One 12 room dwelling house with all modern con- veniences. One5-room cottage; big packing shed, cellar and barn. Ten per cent cash on day of sale and the balance when report of the sale is approved by the Court. Anna Krahn. Administratrix of the estate of Kind Krahn. deceased. FOR SALE. Great Bargain. Greenhouse in Salida. I Six thousand feet glass: good dwelling; within four blocks of business centre: well stocked with plants and flowers: fine trade, local and shipping. Address J. H. Frfi-xun. Salida, Colo. FOR SALE. A new range of greenhouses consisting ..I lid, null feet of glass, well stocked with carnations and located in the vicinity of Chicago. Can lie had at a very reasonable figure. For further particulars, address Key 816, care American Florist. For Sale at a Pick Up Price An up-to-date wholesale and retail florist plant in the vicinity of Chicago. It contains about 70,000 square feet of glass. 12 to 20 acres <>f hrsi-class land, large dwelling house in pood shape, every- thing modern. The whole place high and dr\ ■ $10,000 cash, balance to suit. Do not write unless you mean business. Address. Key 830, care American Florist. Help Wanted Experienced florist wanted. First class grower of bedding plants. Reliable young man. Address FRED ADOLF, 551 Hinman Ave., Evanston. Ill, Help Wanted Good section man. Must be Al grower of roses, carnations, mums. etc. Married man of middle age preferred: must be strictly sober. State wages in first letter: call or write. ROBEBT KLAGGE, Mt. Clemens, Mich. HELP WANTED A competent grower of general stock. Must be good on mums, lilies and gen- eral pot plants. We want a sober, indus- trious man who can come at once. Give references and salary expected. L. L. MAY 6 CO., 295 Como Ave., St. Paul, Minn. HELP WANTHD A competent working grower to work in a retail and commercial greenhouse where large quantities of carnations, chry- santhemums, lilies and various kinds of plants and bulb stock are grown for the trade. Address with references to Shep- ard's Garden Carnation Co., 292 Fair- mount St., Lowell, Mass., stating wages and experience. ' H*or©man. Wanted A largo commercial establishment of 60.000 square feet wishes a capable foreman to take charge of the growing of stock. Must be -well up on roses, carnations, mums, lilies and pot plants such as are necessary for first class retail stores. A nood opening for a man of experience and one capable of handling help intelligently. First class references expected and personal interview will be arranged. Key 822. care American Florist. TO FLOOD AND CYCLONE SUFFERERS. ro sell, an Al florist and market garden busi- ness, in good location, well established, no com petition for four hundred miles radius. Full par ticulars by letter. Address. Key 82h. Care American Florist. STOREMAN Good salesman and designer is desirous of securing a situation immediately in Chicago. For further particulars, ad- dress, Key 810, care'American Florist. Gardener Wanted at Once. We must have an experienced, reliable gardener immediately. The right man may come on prac tii-ally his own terms. Prefer to lease on shares but will go more than half way to meet desi good man. House or board will be furnished. Tract of 38 acres: richest of button; land; coal at door for .greenhouse use: street cars now ; rail road coming. In midst of manufacturing and coal mining district. Best of markets, high prices, etc. Gardening business not crowded. Paved road through farm. About two miles from Monon- gahela. Pa., a city of from fifteen to twenty thou- sand. Address M \rv E. Jones, R. D. 2. FinleyrlHc, Pa. 778 The American Florist. April 26, Pittsburg. SCARCITY OF STOCK. There is still a scarcity of flowers of all kinds, but the weather is turning warm and we expect enough stock within a few days to take care of all customers. Carnations are still very scarce and prices are a little higher than usual. Roses are not too plenti- ful and just enough are coming to sup- ply the needs. Sweet peas are also in limited quantities, and the quality of these is getting lower. Yellow daisies are here in abundance. Mignonette is the joke of the wholesale markets. Lily of the valley has also become scarce, and the only staple flowers that are in abundance are lilies. Some very good snapdragon is still coming in, and the demand for this is very good. Calla lilies are plentiful and are taking well. Sunburst roses of a fine quality can be obtained now with- out any trouble. The Mrs. Ward rose is coming in well also, but does not take nearly so well as does the Sun- burst. Cattleyas and Gardenias are both in abundance and are of fine quality. Smilax has been very scarce of late, but all other greens are being thrown away by the armload. Violets stopped arriving a week ago, but they are not missed very much, sweet peas taking their place to some extent. We are expecting the arrival of miniature gladioli any day. American Beauty roses are coming very nicely and most of them are of a very good quality. The wild smilax season is over now and what little is on hand is not good. NOTES. The decorations at the Zieger Co. and others at the automobile show were very attractive. The Zieger Co. did the greater part of the work. Among the decorations were 100 im- ported tropical song birds. The new rose Mrs. Geo. Shawyer has arrived, but has not become very popular thus far. Pittsburgers, it seems, will always stick to the Killar- ney, as they think there will never be anything to surpass it. A. T. Lorck of Allison Park has de- cided to grow nothing but carnations next season, his bulb stock being a failure. The carnations Mr. Lorck is cutting now are excellent. F. H. Westhoff, the rose grower of Allison Park, is contemplating the put- ting up of a few new houses. Karl Koenig is consigning some very fancy lilies to the Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co. F. A. Suter is consigning some very fine sweet peas to the McCallum Co. Mrs. Porter, the florist at Copeland station, died Wednesday, April 18. Jos. Haube reports a big rush in funeral work. The last bowling match was held on the club alleys with the following score : A. W. SMITH CO. Oarvin 86 85 89 Fein 94 81 83 Tipton 112 81 83 Demme 106 96 105 Totals 472 413 424—1309 THE McCALLUM CO. Spitzner 119 97 128 McFarlnntl S7 90 83 E. J. McCallum 63 89 78 Ceo. McCallum Ki7 121 97 Sisley 98 93 71 Totals 474 490 457—1421 J. Montreal, Que. FINE WEATIIER HELPS TRADE. Trade has been quieter since Easter but the recent fine weather has made a big improvement. The quality of cut flowers is very good. The W. & H. Bruno Floral Co. is sending in some roses and carnations that are hard to beat. Violets are becoming off color and will soon t>e over. Sweet peas, stocks and antirrhinums are seen in larger quantities than before and find a ready sale. NOTES. The past winter has been one of the mildest, but by present appearances one of the hardest on perennials, shrubs and roses. Hollyhocks, fox gloves and canterbury bells are in most cases completely killed out, and only a few in favored positions survived. Weigelia and lygustrum are badly killed back. Hardy and climbing roses also suffered severely. The prolonged January thaws, combined with heavy rains and followed by 15 below zero, seems to have done the mischief. Landscape gardeners and nurserymen are having a busy time this spring replanting not only frost killed stock but that which the last ice storm de- stroyed. Numerous shade trees have to be replaced. Besides this, the extra large amount of new work going on this year, and the scarcity of skilled labor, will make it quite a problem to do it all in an efficient manner. The Montreal delegation to the In- ternational Flower Show, New York, was said to be the largest from any city in the United States or Canada. There were also delegations from Otta- wa, Toronto, Brampton, London and Winnipeg. The exhibition was really great and fully repaid visitors for the time and expense. Among all the big things one stood higher than any oth- er. It was the exhibit of roses on 200 square feet by A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn., and the vase of Kil- larney Queen by the same firm. We quite expected to see big things but these two exhibits surpassed our most sanguine expectations. The local seedsmen are in the midst of their busy season. Their files are full of orders and it will be some time before the last customer gets his order filled. Field seeding of onions, par- snip, salsify and the like has begun, and if the weather keeps warm many more varieties will be started. L. Lancaster Ciunty Florisis' Club. Twenty-five members of this club made a visit to the greenhouses and seed establishment of Geo. W. Park at La Park, Pa., Thursday, April 17. The greenhouses are in charge of E. W. Byer, who grows some 600 varie- ties of plants in addition to the im- mense stock of bulbous and hard wooded stock found on the grounds, quite an undertaking for one man. The seed houses were a genuine hive of industry with a modern printing establishment turning out 600,000 of Park's Floral Magazine every month. Some idea of the business done here can be formed from the fact that one day's mail brought orders for over 500 tuberous begonias, that over a million gladioli bulbs are sold at retail by mail every year, and every imagin- able variety of seed and mailable bulbs are sold in the same proportion. After coming back to Lancaster, a meeting of the club was held at which every member but four was present. S. S. Pennock of the Pen- nock Meehan Co., Philadelphia, was the essayist and the attraction. His subject was "The Faults of the Grow- er in Growing and Consigning His Stock." It was exceptionally well handled, bringing out quite a discus- sion that has practically put an end to the pickling of stock in this sec- tion, and has determined the grower who grows less than 5,000 plants for bloom to consign his stock, to stick to from one to three varieties so that he may have them in reasonable quantity. Thos. Fries read a paper on Easter stock which was well received and discussed. A committee was appoint- ed to select a place for our summer picnic and make all arrangements. Another committee was appointed to work out a co-operative system of buy- ing and report at the meeting in Sep- tember for action. After the meeting a large delegation escorted Mr. Pen- nock, Jas. Brown, of Coatsville, and C. P. Barnard, of Northbrook, safely through Lancaster's "White Way" to the station. ALBERT M. HERR. Some New Jersey Florists. H. Schmidt, a well known florist of Fulton street, Weehawken, has bought the greenhouses of the late Chas. Za- rembo, Church lane, New Durham. It is understood that Mr. Schmidt will remove the glass that he now has at the Fulton street place and re-erect it on the Zarembo property, taking possession this summer. The Zarembo range has long been noted for its fine geraniums and there is a good and well flowered stock of them there now. Mr. Schmidt is well spoken of by members of the craft and it is be- lieved that his new venture will be successful. J. H. Fiesser, of North Bergen, who specializes in table ferns, has a great stock of them coming on. If we said millions it might appear to some peo- ple like exaggeration, but it looks that way to us, with houses filled with seed flats and men busy picking them out and transplanting. He also has a good stock of Dorothy Perkins roses, hydrangeas, geraniums and other bed- ding plants. Other New Jersey plantsmen who are showing good stock in bedding plants are Charles Menne and August Menne of Church lane, Weehawken. A new store is being erected by Ru- dolph Schwoerer of Hoboken, who will soon move to 10S Third street. Elizabeth, N. J. J. J. Brummer, who was with Hen- ry Leahy for twenty years, from the time he left school until a year and a half or two years ago, has now a neat and commodious flower store of his own at 1155 Elizabeth avenue. He is doing a good business, carrying also a good line of seeds. He is a young and energetic man and his prospects look good to us. A visit to the Elizabeth Nursery Co. April 18 showed that everybody was literally on the jump. Trees and shrubs of all kinds were being loaded and shipped out as fast as they could be handled. The retail store of J. E. & A. G. Hutchinson, 227 Broad street, is one that might well attract attention in a metropolitan city. It is well located, has good arrangements and carries good stock. George Wolfe of Summit, who has had experience in the cut flower busi- ness at that place, has recently ac- cepted a position with John F. Martin in the Orchid Shop, 290 North Broad street. A week of extremely wet weather has retarded the business of nursery- men as well as seedsmen. A. F. F. King: Construction Co. W. J. Muth of Lansdowne, Pa., has been appointed representative of the King Construction Co. in Philadelphia and adjacent territory. Mr. Muth has been connected with the wholesale florist business 7or over twenty years in that city and is therefore well ac- quainted with the requirements of the trade. Growers in the Philadelphia territory can reach Mr. Muth by mail at Lansdowne, Pa., or through the general office of tho King Construc- tion Co., North Tonawanda, N. T. 19*3- The American Florist. 779 MATCHLESS Awarded Two Gold Medals A T the International Flower Show, Grand Central Palace, New York City, April 5th to 12th, MATCHLESS was awarded the Ameri- can Carnation Society's Gold Medal; also the English Carnation Society's Gold Medal. MATCHLESS is the greatest commercial carnation— easy to grow and a very free bloomer. A pure white flower of the highest quality, very fragrant, large, early blooming, non-splitting and exceptional shipping and keeping qualities. To be disseminated Season 1913-14. A large number of orders have already been booked and if earlier deliveries are desired, send in your orders NOW, ROOTED CUTTINGS $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000 Cottage Gardens Co., Inc. Qvioenes, IXFo^w- York, 780 The American Florist. April 26, WE ARE GROWERS E&F- /& I ITIF'WL ^e are cutting the choicest buds with extra long stems in m3m-^r\\j 1 IL3 immense quantities. Prices, choicest long, $3.00 per dozen; long seconds, $1.50 per dozen. You can build a big trade on these. Short Beauties. Stems 6 to 10 inches long, $2.00 to $4.00 per 100. OfkdFCL Medium, in lots of 5(H) or more at $3.00 per 100. Short lengths, ICVOLO in lots of 500 or more, $2.00 per 100. />Aniu /ITIOM^i Pink and wllite> in lots of 50° or more at $20.00 All seasonable flowers at remarkably cheap prices. We grow all the flowers we sell and guarantee their safe arrival in a perfect condition. BUY DIRECT OF THE GROWER. BAS5ETT & WASHBURN Office and Store 131 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Greenhouses: HINSDALE, ILL. LONG DISTANCE PHONE, CENTRAL 1457. Chicago . BUSINESS GOOD. Business has been good the past week but stock of all kinds with a few exceptions has been very plenti- ful. Roses are seen in good supply everywhere and some fancy stock is obtainable. Killarney and White Kil- larney are arriving in fine condition and some fancy My Maryland are to be had. Richmond are moving freely and fancy long stemmed American Beauty roses are having a good call and clean up well. The shorter grades of American Beauty are more plenti- ful and are being sold in large lots at bargain prices. There are plenty of carnations to go around but the prices might be better. Evidently some of the dealers must have a large surplus of carnations, for a retailer in a near- by state writes that he could buy all he wished at $5.00 per 1,000, but it was probably from some other mar- ket, for the prices asked for here have been much higher. Lily of the valley has been very scarce and has sold in some instances as high as $5.00 per 100. Orchids are none too plentiful and the better grades sell quickly at $7.50 per dozen. Sweet peas are in good suppty and the best are moving freely at $1.50 to $2.00 per 100. There is a great oversupply of short stem- med sweet peas but these are being sacrificed at bargain prices. Snap- dragons of exceptionally fine quality are arriving in quantities. Spanish iris is very plentiful but lilies and cal- las seem to be holding their own. There are a few home double violets arriving as well as a number of home grown singles. Gladioli have made their appearance and some large shipments of Mrs. Francis King are now arriving from Florida. Trailing arbutus can be seen prominently dis- played at some of the stores, but they are moving well, some bunches bring- ing as high as 20 cents. Ferns have dropped a little again in price but a shortage in fancy stock is expected soon. Smilax is scarce and some houses are asking $2.50 per dozen. NOTES. Poehlmann Bros. Co. is on deck as usual with its prize winning stock, fancy American Beauty roses being its principal offering at present. Spanish Lawrence Story Washburn. Junior Member of the Firm of Bassctt & Washburn. iris in quantity and home grown dou- ble violets are also leaders here now. The supply department is enjoying a good season and is continually pros- pering. Wietor Bros, always manage to dis- pose of their stock shortly after noon nowadays, thereby allowing N. J. Wie- tor to occasionally see his old friends, the White Sox, play the national game. This firm is cutting some choice Amer- SPANISH IRIS WHITE PINK YELLOW LAVENDER In Quantity. Write for Prices. MISS OLGA TONNER, 162 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. ican Beauties and the supply is in- creasing in quantity daily. Chairman August F. Poehlmann of the Chicago Trades Committee has called a meeting of the presiding offi- cers of the various sub-committees, to be held at • the Union Restaurant, Thursday, April 24, at 2:30 p. m. A full attendance is much desired to close important business. Mrs. E. O. Weissinger and Miss Ag- nes DeWett of Beaumont, Texas, spent a few days in the city last week enroute to New York on their annual vacation. The stockholders of the Chicago Flower Growers' Association held their regular quarterly meeting at their North Michigan avenue store on April 23. The Fleischmann Floral Co.'s store on East Jackson boulevard was closed April 19-20 owing to the death of B. F. Reubel, the proprietor. Wm. Fenniger and wife, of Toledo, O., renewed old acquaintances here this week. The John C. Moninger Co. has issued an exhaustive boiler catalogue. '9U- The American Florist. 781 A Tremendous Cut of Fine Richmond In All Lengths at $4.O0, $6.00, $8.00, $10.00 per 100. Current Price List — AMERICAN BEAUTIES— Per doz. 48-inch stems $4.00 48-inch stems 3.50 36-inch stems 3.00 30-inch stems 2.S0 24-inch stems 2.00 20-inch stems 1.50 18-inch stems 1.25 12-inch stems 75 to 1.00 Short 50 Richmond i Per 100. Killarney \ Select $6.00 to 8.00 White Killarney.. Medium 4.00 to 6.00 My Maryland Extra select 10.00 Wards I Per 100 Sunrise $4.00 to $8.00 Roses, our selection. Carnations Fancy Splits .... 3.00 2.00 3.00 1.00 Harrisii 10.00 to 12.50 Valley 3.00 to 4.00 Sweet peas 75 to 1.50 Tulips 3.00 to 4.00 Adiantum 1.00 Asparagus, per bunch .50 Ferns, per 1,000 2.00 2,000,000 Feet of Modern Glass PETER REINBERG 30 E. Randolph St., L. D. PHONE CENTRAL 2846 Chicago FOLDING FLOWER ..BOXES.. We can supply you with any size Flower Box you need. We carry the largest variety of colors. We can and do make prompt shipments at all times. Our prices are reasonable and a special discount will be allowed on quantity orders. Palm Green. Mist Gray, Mist Brown. PerKO x3 $ 1.85 16x 4 20.x 4 lSx 5 21x 5 24 x 5 30x 5 36x 5* 21x 7 24x 8 24x 8 28x 8 28x 8 36x 8 x5. Telescope 40x 8 42x 8 30x10 36x10 42x10 48x10 x3. x3.... x3 ... x3*.. x3V2.. Sx3H . x3*2.. \4 ... >5 x4.... x5 x5 x5 x5 2.15 2.15 2.50 3.00 3.30 4.50 3.25 3.85 4.15 4.35 5.C0 7.00 9.00 11 00 7.00 9.00 13.00 15.00 White Glaze. Green Glaze. Pink Glaze. P, r 100 x3 $ 2.>>5 16x 2. ix 18x 21 x 24 x 30x 36x 18i 21x 21x 24 x 24x 23x :sx 36x 40x 4J* 36x 42x 48x x3 5 x3 5 x ^ 5 \.^l2 5 x34 54x34 6 x34 7 x34 S x4 s x4 3.00 3.00 3.50 3.75 4 50 5.65 3.65 4.00 4.65 5.25 5.75 6.00 6.50 S x4 8 x5 8 xS, Telescope. 9.00 8 x5 •' 11.03 8 xS " 13.25 10 xS " 11 CO 10 xS " 1500 10 x5 " 18.00 Extra Heavy Spray and Design- -Palm i. reen. Per 100 23x12x5. Telescope S 7.50 30x12x1, 10 00 20x12x8 10.00 12x12x8 9.00 16x16x8 10.09 20x20x8 13.00 24x24\S 15 ro 28x28x8 ■' 19 00 32x32x8 " 28x22x8 " 16.00 24x14x8 12.50 30x14x8 " 14 50 36x14x8 16.00 40x14x8 " 17.50 32x17x8 " 16.00 36x17x8 " 42\17x8 - Extra Heavy Spray and Design— Mist Gray. M isl Brown. 3rxl2x 6 20x1 2x 8 I6xl6x 8 20x20x S 24x24x S 24x24x1' i 28x28x 8 32x32x 8 21xl4x 8 30xl4x 8 36xl4x s 40xl4x s 42xl7x s Per 100 Telescope. $1('.50 10.00 10.511 13.50 15.50 2IH«| 19.50 25.50 13.00 15.00 16 25 17.75 20.50 No printing charge on lots of 300 or over of assorted sizes. Samples of board mailed on application. Violet and Corsage Boxes. White an 7x4x4 1 Violet Gl P aze. •rlOO $2.50 . 3.(0 10x6x54... 12x8x54... Pla 7x4x4 lescope... n Violet. 3.50 4. =il 8.50 1.75 10x6x54... 2.50 Mist Gra Pa 7x4x4 8x5x5 .... 10.xi.x5H... . Mist Brown, m Green. 2.50 '.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'. -J ii 12\s\: 14x10x8 Telescope... 3.50 6.00 A. A. Arnold, 16-18-20-22 S. PEORIA ST., DEPT. F. Chicago 782 The American Florist. April 26, WIETOR BROS. 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. BEAUTIES--ROSES--CARNATIONS CURRENT PRICE LIST: Buy from us and get the best stock in the market at the most reasonable prices. All late orders will be filled in full. Richmond per 100 Extra specials $ 8.00 Selects 7.00 Fancy 6.00 Medium 5.00 Good 4.00 Short stems 3.00 White Killarney perioo Extra specials $ 8.00 Selects 7.00 Fancy 6.00 Medium 6.00 Good 4.00 Short stems 3.00 CamatlOnS Good Red, Enchantress, Pink and White, $2.00 to $2.50 per 100. FERNS, per 1000 $2.00 SMILAX, perdoz 2.00 ADIANTUM, per 100 l.Oo GALAX, per 1000... 1.00 SPRENGERI, per bunch 6n ASPARAGUS SPRAYS, per bunch 5() LILIES per 100, $10.00 and 12.5q American Beauties Per Djzen I Per Dozen 60-in. stems $4 00 | 24-in. stems $1 75 48-in. stems 3 00 20-in. stems 1 60 36-in. stems 2 50 | 16-in. stems.... 1 00 30-in. stems 2 00 | Short stems 75 Killarney per 100 per 100 Medium $ 5.00 Good 4.00 Short stems 300 Extra special $ 8.00 Selects 7.00 Fancy 6 00 My Maryland Per 100 Fancy $ 8 00 Good 6.00 Short 4.00 Sunburst Per 100 Fancy $10.00 Good 8.00 Short 6.00 Roses, our selection - • - $3.00 Carnations Extra Special Red, Enchantress, Pickand White. $3 00 per 100. Fred Hoerber says that the insur- ance on Hoerber Bros.' greenhouses, which were recently partially de- stroyed by the heavy storm, has been settled very satisfactorily by Florian D. Wallace, who carried the risk. A carload of material -for Hoerber's new stack has been delivered and build- ing operations at Des Plaines will commence soon. F. Jerome's many friends are pleased to hear that Mrs. Jerome is recovering from her recent illness and that she will soon be able to be about. Mr. Jerome is better known in the trade as the manager of the American Im- porting Co.. with offices in the Temple Court building, South Dearborn street. Percy Jones had an unusually good Saturday, on April 19, when the force was on the jump filling the many or- ders that were booked. This firm is building up a fine shipping trade in both cut flowers and supplies, and now has a long list of desirable cus- tomers. Erne & Klingel have had a very good week and succeeded in disposing of nearly all their stock at good prices. They are still receiving regular ship- ments of the Geo. Wittbold Co.'s choice Killarney, White Killarney and My Maryland roses. Bassett & Washburn are having a good run on American Beauty roses of which they are cutting quite heav- ily at present. Trade at this store has been good all week. April 19 being an exceptionally good Saturday. John Michelsen, with the E. C. Am- ling Co., expects to see a shortage in fancy ferns before Memorial day. The Amling Co. is showing a new pink snapdragon that is unusually fine and is grown by A. A. Frey. Mrs. J. B. Deannnl is visiting her ron. Wilder, who is in the retail busi- ness at Bay City, Mich. Slie will also PERCY JONES L. M.JONES Secy. (Inc.) H. VAN GELDER. Pres. YOU ARE LOSING MONEY Every week you are not re- ceiving our Special Price List of Cut Flowers and Supplies. Write right now and get on our mailing list TODAY. 56 E. Randolph St., Chicago spend a few weeks at the farm before returning home. The Chicago Carnation Co.'s base- ball team opened its season at Joliet last Sunday, April 20, when it defeat- ed the Elks of that city by a score of 4 to 2. Frank Stuppy, of St. Joseph. Mo., re- turning home from the National Flow- er Show in New York saw the Naps defeat the Sox here by a score of 9 to 2 on April 19. Zech & Mann have disposed of sev- eral shipments of magnolia blooms the past week, and are now handling lu- pines in large quantities. The Hughes Plant Co., on Douglas boulevard, has a nice lot of seasonable shrubs lined along the front of the greenhouses and they are moving rap- idly. John Kruchten is handling a supply of Oscar Leistner's natural prepared oak leaf wreaths as a side line which promise to be in big demand for Mem- orial day. R. Parker, the American Importing Co.'s city salesman is now quite often called "Gold-Letter Dick." Mrs. Simpson, 3G50 Ogden avenue, keeps an attractive window and re- ports business brisk. '9*3- The American Florist. 783 John F. Kidwf.ll, President. Edward Meurbt, Vice President. Geo. C. Weiland, Scc'y. Anton Then. Trea». l?i;aiiWJriMM€MVIk*dl^^OllW l°».™rhS»176K.Micrxi(,ar>Ave. CKic?\go LARGE SUPPLY OF FANCY Carnations, ROSES, Valley, Lilies, Sweet Peas, And all Seasonable Stock. Current Price List. Subject to change without notice. Grade A B C D E American Beauties per dozen Killarney per 100 White KUlarney " My Maryland Rlchmonds Mrs. Aaron Ward Sunburst Carnations Lily of the'vaUey.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.";.'.'.'.'; " Violets, Extra fine single Double Sweet Peas " Jonquils Tulips Easter Lilies Daisies Asparagus Plumosus Sprays.. " Asparagus Sprengeri Sprays.. " Mexican Ivy Smilax Galax, Green and Bronze c-er 100C Ferns Boxwood bunch Adiantum per 100 $ 5, S 4.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 i,,00 3.00 10.00 3.00 1.00 .75 1.00 3.00 3.00 10.00 1.00 3.00 2.00 12.50 .75 $ 3.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 2.00 2.00 "i. J VlioMe Rover MarKeU Buffalo. April 23. Roses. Beauty, special per doz., $4 00 fancy " " 3 00 extra " " 2 00 No. 1 " " 1 00 No. 2 " " S0@ 75 Per 100 " MaidandBride 3 00® 6 00 " Pink Killarney 3 00@10 00 " Wbite Killarney 3 00® 10 00 " Richmond 5 OOlglO 00 " My Maryland 3 00® 8 00 " Aaron Ward 4 00® 6 00 " Kaiserin 4 00® 8 00 " Carnot 4 00® 8 00 Carnations 1 00® 2 50 Lilium Longiflorum 10 00@12 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00® 4 00 Pink Japan Lily 3 00® 5 00 Narcissus 2 00@ 3 00 Jonquils 2 00® 3 00 Violets 40® 60 Mignonette 2 00® 4 00 Daisies 1 00® 1 50 Sweet Peas 50® 1 00 Asparagus, per bunch,... 35® 50 Asparagus, Sprengeri 35® 50 Ferns per 1000. $2 50 Galax per 1000. $1 50 Smilax 15 00 Per 100 00@30 00 00@20 00 4 00 00® 6 00 00® 8 00 00@10 00 00m 10 00 00® 8 00 00® 8 00 00® 8 00 00® 3 00 00@12 00 00®40 00 00@25 00 00@10 00 00® 4 00 50® 75 00016 in) 35® 75 25® 50 Cincinnati. April 23. Roses, Beauty per doz., $1 00@$4 00 Per 100 Bride, Bridesmaid 3 00® 8 00 Killarney 3 002 8 00 My Maryland 3 00g 8 00 Perle 3 OO® 8 00 Richmond 3 08@ 8 00 Taft 3 00® 8 00 Carnations '. 2 00® 3 00 Callas 10 00@12 00 Lilium Giganteum 10 00@12 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00® 4 00 Orchids per doz., 4 00® 6 00 Tulips 2 00® 4 00 Dutch Hyacinths 3 00® 4 00 Spanish Iris 4 00 Sweet Peas 35® 1 00 Asparagus Plumosus... per bunch, 25 Snapdragon 4 00® 8 00 Boston. April 23. Roses. Beauty, best 25 medium 12 " culls White and Pink Killarney 2 Extra.. 4 Taft 4 Cardinal 2 Ward and Hillingdon 2 Killarney and Richmond. . 2 " My Maryland 2 Carnations, select 2 Callas 8 Cattleyas 25 Gardenias 12 Lilium Longiflorum 8 Lily of the Valley 2 Sweet Peas Smilax 12 Violets, single double HEADQUARTER ^£5TER** ^ YOPK Give Us i rial We Can Please You. A Roses, Carnations and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers in Stock. 11/ U C VICTIUP Pfl Wholesale WM. r. KAollNb w. c°£™™°a BUFFALO, ST. -T. Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs. ■ — ~ *- THE J. M. McCullongii's Sons Go,, Wholesale Commission Florists. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Special attention given to Shipping Orders Jobbers of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, SEEDS and BULBS. Price List on Application. 316 Walnut SL, CINCINNATI, OHIO. Phone Main 4598. r"iru'ii''iru,'iT,ini"i» if v 'p tt v wi C. L CRITCHELL 34-36 Third Ave. East, CINCINNATI, OHIO Wholesale CommlsslonFlorlst Consignments Solicited Complete Stock of Florlsts'Greens and Supplies St. Louis. April 23. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, long per doz.. 4 00 Roses, Beauty, medium 8 00O15 00 Roses. Beauty, short stems 3 00® 8 00 Killarney 3 00© 8 00 My Maryland 3 00® 8 00 White Killarney 3 000 8 00 Carnations 1 00® 2 50 Lilium Rubrum 8 00 Valley 4 00 Sweet Peas 20® 60 Asparagus Sprengeri 2 00® 3 00 Asparagus Plumosus.per bu.,35®60 Ferns. New. Fancy Galax per 1000. 1.25 790 The American Florist. April 26 , In The Heart of New York New Flower and Fruit Store JOHN S. NICHOLAS The Old Established High Class Florist Has opened a Magnificent Flower and Fruit Establishment on the Forty-Second Street side of the New Grand Central Terminal Station, New York City. It will be the most beautiful, artistically arranged, and completely stocked and equipped place of its kind in the City. The facilities of this Store for the satisfactory execution of Mail, Telephone and Telegraphic Trade Orders at Steamers, and Elsewhere in New York City and its Suburbs, are unsurpassed. JOHN S. NICHOLAS New York City 42nd Street and Park Avenue Grand Central Terminal, New York. WHOLESALE CONDITIONS BETTEB. There is a decided change for the better in the conditions of the whole- sale market. We will not say that this has been brought about by any great increase in demand, but by a light supply of stock. While the scarcity of roses during the latter part of the past week was not as noticeable as the scarcity of carna- tions, there was a great falling off in the supply of both stocks. Ice boxes that were full of roses two or three weeks ago over night, are now prac- tically empty at the close of the day's business and prices have advanced. In carnations, the scarcity is more pronounced. On April 19, Boston Market, one of the old timers, whole- saled at $3.00 a hundred. The larger and more popular varieties went up to $4.00, $5.00 and even $6.00, which in popular parlance, is "going some," for this time of year. Many florists say that it will not last. If they mean that it will not last all summer we agree with them. However, we are of the opinion that there will be a scarcity for several weeks to come. It has been a mild winter and stock has bloomed freely. In the life of a plant, as in the life of a man or wom- an, there comes a time for rest. The supply of bulbous stock such as nar- cissus and tulips, is falling off and anything good wholesales for $2.00 a hundred and up. Stocks are now a feature of the market, good doubles wholesaling at 75 cents and $1.00 a dozen. Another noticeable feature are the snapdragons, many of which, we may add, are wonders compared with the old types. These wholesale at $3.00 a dozen, possibly for more in special stock. Orchids are good prop- erty and the best are running high. Gardenias, excepting the very best, are slow and hard to move. Violets are practically out of the running. A few are coming in but they are no longer factors in the market. The plant trade is beginning to loom large. Monday, April 21. — There was a good market this morning, no stock being in surplus. While the demand for American Beauty roses is limited there has been a slight advance in price. In Killarney and other tea roses there is a stronger demand for the medium grades than for specials, but there is some advance all along the line. Carnations go freely at from $2.00 to $4.00 a 100, with small lots of special stock selling up to $5.00. The week opens with sunshine and if it continues a heavier supply may be expected before April 26. NOTES. A writer for one of our evening pa- per recently interviewed a number of leading business men as to their loss by bad weather. He has figured out that a rainy day costs this city $1,- 000,000! While he mentions loss to the florists he does not mention the name of any he visited. This inves- tigation of the loss by bad weather was brought about by the recent wet spell, from April 11 to 16, when the sun never shone, and the constant downpour on the sixteenth which brought all business practically to a standstill. In some lines, the trade lost on a stormy day may come in when it clears up, but in others this is not the case and the flower busi- ness seems to be one of them. This last wet spell hit hard at the seeds- men and nurserymen, if not in ac- tual loss, in crowding the business of two weeks into one, with consequent confusion and overwork. The courts of Queens County are looking up the heirs of Daniel Cree- don, an aged florist of Woodslde, now deceased, once an employe of Alexan- der Burns. Mr. Creedon was called a "man of mystery." He lived in the lower part of an old windmill on the Burns estate. At the time of his death no one knew of his wealth or his heirs. John T. Robinson, a lawyer of Elm- hurst, who was appointed administra- tor, has been investigating. As a re- sult he found that Creedon was worth nearly $60,000, having accounts in more than twenty savings banks. As a result of advertising for heirs, near- ly 1,000 persons have put forward claims. Ellen O'Connor and her three children, of Inniscareen, Ireland, are all that have qualified to date. Visiting the plant market under the Queensboro Bridge, April 19, we were shown around by our genial friend, Rudolph Wittman of West Ho- boken, who, with a number of other New Jersey plantsmen, sells there, and found excellent stocks of well flower- ed geraniums, Little Gem fuschias, hardy roses, hydrangeas and many other plants. All conditions point to an excellent plant trade for this spring. The call for suitable stock for vases and window boxes seems to be on the increase. While hya- cinths, tulips and daisies are now most- ly seen, the call for geraniums will come later. In the meantime English ivy is a prime factor. The will of Judge Addison Brown, whose death was reported in last week's paper, was filed with the sur- rogate of New York county, April 18. He left an estate valued at $800,000. His largest public bequest was $21,- 750 to the New York Botanical Gar- dens, to establish and maintain a mag- azine devoted to American plants. As previously stated, Judge Brown had always been interested in botany and was one of the founders of the Gar- dens. Two well known young men or the wholesale district are said to be pass- '9'3- The American Florist. 791 PHlLADILfHIA NIW TORI WASHINGTON S. S. Pcnnock-Mcchan Co. WHOLRSALB FLORISTS 109 West 28U1 Street, NEW YORK *"*«** Everything in Cut Flowers. PERCY B. RIGBY, Treasurer. Everything in supplies. •««»** OFFICIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels FOR CUT FLOWERSi in two colors on gummed paper: your card. etc.. in black and leaf adopted by the S. A. F. in red Price per 500. $2.85; per 1000. $4.50. Samples on request. Electro of leaf, postpaid. *1.2S. Cash with order. AMERICAN FL0WST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St. Chicago ing around the cigars, but we confess we have not seen any of them yet. However, as faithful public servants it is our duty to state the facts, which are as follows : Phil. Dltzen- berg, foreman for H. E. Froment, boy. Sam Harmater, with Chas. Millang, boy. ,_„ The new store of C. Changuns, 10b West Fifty-Seventh street has been a success since he opened it one year ago. In the rear is a neat conserva- tory and the entire equipment is up to date. He has another good store, called the Central Park Flower Mar- ket, at 980 Sixth avenue. Many fine geraniums are now on the market and none are finer than the stock of William Kessler, 113 West Twenty-Eighth street. As a specialist in plants he is always well supplied with the best that can be found in the local greenhouses. Features of the rose offerings in the wholesale district are the Ulrich Bru- ner roses which A. J. Guttman is re- ceiving from the range of Victor Zu- ber & Sons, Whitestone, L. I. Several shipments of southern lilacs have been received by the Kervan Co., 119 West Twenty-Eighth street. The elder Kervan has been in Florida for several months. A. F. F. Rochester, N. Y. BUSINESS BETTER. During the past week business has been better. Trade started well at the beginning of the week and contin- ued so until Saturday when, owing to the sudden change to cold weather, it dropped off somewhat as far as store trade was concerned. Funeral work has kept everybody busy. Sweet peas and daisies are becoming favorites for corsage work and make a pretty com- bination. Small fancy baskets filled with daisies and pansies, which sell for a dollar, are quickly disposed of. Stock is arriving in fine shape. We get a great quantity of carnations, which are large and long stemmed. Roses in all grades and kinds are fine, especially the Sunburst, which is a ready seller. Orchids are of fair qual- ity. Lily of the valley is very good. Easter lilies are plentiful, but there is a shortage of calla lilies. Mignonette and snapdragons are also good. NOTES. The monthly meeting of the Florists- Association was held April 14 with John Dunbar presiding. R. Salter gave an interesting talk on "The Flor- ist Business of Rochester, Past and Present." Other short talks on the New York flower show were made by — Ogston on "Orchids"; E. P. Wilson, "Roses"; C. Suhr, "Carnations"; George R. Hart, "General Conditions"; John Dunbar, "Shrubs." Afterwards a discussion took place followed by a "pick-up" lunch, provided kindly by one of the members. Charles E. Sharpe, formerly of H. E. Wilson, left recently for Cleveland, O, to manage a new store opened up by one of the florists there. H. E. Wilson had a very busy week with enough stock to fill all orders, several for large out-of-town funerals being included. Julius Berg, with Lion & Co., New York, was in town during the week and called on his usual customers. The Maur-Haap Company is doing a rushing business in shrubs and nursery stock. Paul Meconi Wholesale Florist 55-57 West 26th Street NXW YORK CITY Telephone: 3864 Madison Square VlioMe Rover MarKets New York. April 23. Per 100 ■ Roses. Beauty, special 25 OOJMO 00 extra and fancy ..10 u0@l3 00 No. land No. 2... 1 00® 3 00 Bride, Bridesmaid special. 5 00® 6 00 extra and fancy 2 00® 3 00 No. landNo.2 50® 1 00 " Killarney, My Maryland.. special 6 00® b 00 extra 3 00® 4 00 No. 1 and No 2 1 00® 3 00 Queen, special. 7 00® 9 00 Red, special... 7 00® 9 00 Hillingdon, Aaron Ward. S 00@10 00 " Richmond 5 00® 8 00 " Sunburst, special 8 00<@10 00 " Taft, special 9 00@ 2 00 Mrs.Geo.Shawyer.special.il> 00@l3 00 Carnations \ W® 4 00 lonauils * °°@ 2 00 Cattle's"": 25 00|<,0 00 Gardenias ?SS|2? ™ Tulips * 00@ 3 00 Lilies, Longiflorum and Harrisii . . 6 00@ 8 00 Lily of the Valley ;„L9°^l 3 °° Sweet Peas.. perdoz. bunches. 50@100 Adiantum Croweanum 15® SO Asparagus Plumosus. ..doz. bchs, 1 50@ A 00 Smilax per doz. strings. 1000 1 25 Lilac per bunch, 25®50c Stocks per bunch, 30c@50c Snapdragons. . ..per doz.. 75c@2 50 1 The Rochester Florists' Association will hold their annual banquet at Ho- tel Rochester Thursday evening, April 24. H. J. H. Westchester ana Fairfield Hort. Society. The regular monthly meeting of the Westchester and Fairfield Horticultural Society was held in Doran's hall, Greenwich, Conn., April 11, President Robt. Williamson in the chair. Quite a large number of members were pres- ent to hear the lecture given by Prof. Jarvis of Starr College on the "Dis- eases of Fruit Trees," which proved very practical and instructive. A large number of pictures were shown illus- trating the methods of pruning, plant- ing, etc., recommended for the reclaim- ing of old orchards, so long neglected in this state. Prof. Jarvis answered the many questions put to him in' a very able and practical manner. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded the lecturer for his very instructive address, which proved to be one of the best of the season. On account of the Third International Flower Show in New York, where a large number of our members had exhibited, the ex- hibits at the meeting were not so much in evidence as usual. The fol- lowing received awards : Thos. Ryan, cultural certificate for fine lot of sweet peas. James Forster, cultural certificate for splendid specimen marguerite. A. Wynne, cultural certificate for Schizanthus Wisetonensis. Thos. Ryan, honorable mention for Hydrangea hortensia. P. W. Popp, honorable mention for chrysanthemum Seven Oaks. This chrysanthemum, which had previously HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION American Beauty Roses a specialty, Rosas. Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, Etc. 57 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Telephones: 2200 and 2201 Madison Square. WM. A. KESSLER successor to Kessler Bros. 113 W. 28th St., NEW YORK. CUT FLOWERS WHOLESALE PLANTSMEN AND FLORISTS Phone 2336 Madison. Shipments Everywhere. Prompt and satisfactory. Consignments solicited N.Y. Cut Flower Exchange Coogan BIdg., 6th Ave. & W. 26th St./New York Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every morning. Desirable wall space to rent for advertising. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary. Geo. C. Sicbrccht WHOLESALE FLOMST 109 West 28th St , NEW YORK Tel. 608 and 609 Madison Square CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Guttman Flower Growers Co. A. J. OUTTMAN, President. Wholesale Florists Removed to 102 W. 28th St., New York Phone 1912 and 7983 Madison Square. 18 Years Experience. The Kervan Company FRESH CUT EVERdREENS and Mosses. Decorating Material lor liorUt Trade, at Wholesale. TEUTHONBS MADISON SQUARE 1519 5893 1 19 Weet 28th Street NEW YOJtK been recognized by the society, should prove of great commercial value, being a continuous bloomer, of a golden yel- low color. Several new members were elected at this meeting. O. A. HrjNWICK, Sec'y. 792 The American Florist. April /p, '9*3- The American Florist. 793 POEHLMANN BROS. CO. 72-74 East Randolph St., L»»S Distance Pnone: Randolph 35 CHICAGO, ILL. AT THE NATIONAL FLOWER SHOW Held in the Grand Central Palace at New York, April 5-12, we were awarded the following Prizes: First on 100 American Beauties First on 50 American Beauties First on 25 Richmond First on 50 Mrs. Taft First on 25 Mrs. Taft Second on 50 Melody Second on 50 Mrs. Aaron Ward Second on 25 Mrs. Aaron Ward Second on Double White Killarney Second on 100 Red or Scarlet Carnations THE HBOVE PRIZES Awarded to Poehlmann Bros. Co., of Chicago and Morton Grove, 111., is in itself a great victory over all other great growers in the United States. Taking in consideration the fact that We exhibited at the Chicago Flower ShOW, held April 2nd tO 6th, which called for the same amount of Beauties and Roses in each class, receiving the first prize at this show, must be convincing that Poehlmanns are the greatest growers in the country. Shipping Roses a thousand miles in competition against New York grown stock, by so eminent growers as we had to compete against, should leave no doubt of our often claimed statement in public print to the effect. We are the Largest Growers of the Best Cut Flowers in the World. Do not lose sight of one very important fact. Our facilities for shipping and knowledge of packing flowers to travel a thousand miles in such good condition as to be capable of receiving First prize, should prove that we can pack flowers satisfactorily to ship anywhere in a radius of 1000 miles. We are doing this now almost daily. We are picking carnations for regular orders, on the close side, at the greenhouses each lot marked for the order intended; this innovation gives your carnation order special atten- tion with the best quality of stock obtainable. Our superior quality of Valley, "not Only for ShOWS," but for all occasions and every day the year around makes us Valley Headquarters, as we also are for fancy American Beauties, good short, medium and long Roses of all the leading varieties, including the new varieties. CUT FLOWERS.= In addition to the large supply of prize winning stock in the above items we can supply in quantity extra fancy Spanish IriS, in Yellow, White, Lavender and Purple at $6.00 per 100. Current Price List. AMERICAN BEAUTIES Specials 36-incb 30-inch 24 inch 20-inch 18-inch.. 15-incb. our quotations are Per Doz. $4.00 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.25 1.00 subject to market fluctuations. LADY HltUNCDON. Specials Long Medium.. anges without notice, Per 100 $12.00 10.00 8.00 Short stem Per 100. $4.00 to 6.00 PRINCE DE BULGARIE. Antolne Rlvolre or Mrn. Tail. Per 100 Specials $12.00 Long 10.00 Medium. 8.00 Short 4.00to 6.00 MRS. AARON WARD. Specials $12.00 Long 10.00 Medium 8.00 Short 4.00to 6.00 MELODY, specials $12.00 Long 10.00 Medium. 8.00 Short 4.00 to 6.00 Short $1.00to 6.00 RICHMOND. Per 100 Specials $10.00 Long 8.00 Medium 6.00 Short OOto 4.00 KILLARNEY. Specials $10.00 Long 8.00 Medium 6.00 Short 3.00to 4.00 KILLARNEY QUEEN Specials $12.00 Long 10.00 Medium 8.00 Short 4.00to 6.00 WHITE KILLARNEY. Specials $10.00 Long 8.00 M edium 6.00 Short 3.00to 4.00 and our confirmation. CARNATIONS- P« 10° Firsts $3.00 to $4.00 ISfc::.v;:::::::::::::::: i.».» $ ORCHIDS, Cattleyas...perdoz., 6.00 to $7.50 IRIS, Spanish 6-°° JONQUILS 300 LILIES 10 00tol2.00 VALLEY 2.00'° 3-°" VIOLETS, double '■?? SWEET PEAS, fancy 1.00 to 1.50 ADIANTUM CROWEANUM lll° SMILAX Perdoz. 2.50 SPRENGERI 2.00to4.00 PLUMOSUS SPRAYS 3-00 to 4.00 PLUMOSUS STRINGS each .60 FERNS per 1,000. 2.00 GALAX perl.000. 1.25 LEUCOTHOE per 100. BOXWOOD, bunch. 25c; 50-lb.case, POEHLMANNS PRIZE WINNING AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSES. w StApply Department E now offer a full line of Baskets for Weddings, Table Decorations, etc., assortment $5.00 to $25.00 selected by us; will guarantee to give satisfaction. Cape Flowers, white 85c per pound; colored, $1.00 per pound. Capeblumens, (Artificial Capes) 50c per hundred. Galvanized Wire Stakes. Cemetery Vases, glass, $2.00 per dozen; Green Enameled, $1.60 to $2.00 per dozen. 6-inch Valley Chiffon, special per yard, 4#c. 10-inch Valley Chiffon, special per yard, 7 'Ac Ruscus, Magnolia Leaves, Cycas Leaves, Wheat Sheaves, Cut Flower Boxes Corrugated Boxes Wire Designs 794 The American Florist. April 26, M. RICE CO. IF IT'S SUPPLIES WE HAVE IT 1220 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa. Clean Sphagnum Moss 10 Burlap Bales . $13.50 10 Wired Bales (large) 1 1.00 Vaughan's Seed Store CHICAGO George Cotsonas & Co. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in all kinds of Evergreens Fancy and Dagger Ferns, Bronze and Green Galax. Holly, 'Leucothoe Sprays. Princess Pine, Etc., Delivered to all parts of United States and Canada 127 W. 28th St.. bet. 6th & 7th Av „ Usui Vflrk Telephone 1202 Madison Square, "»" """ St. Louis. STOCK LESS PLENTIFUL. The weather has been fair and somewhat cool and stock in certain varieties are less plentiful. White and light pink Enchantress carna- tions are plentiful while dark colors are scarce. The rose supply has not been so large, especially the white va- rieties. Sweet peas have stiffened in price, the absence of violets helping materially. Southern outdoor lilac has made its appearance and if the weather warms up the local supply will soon start. Short American Beauty roses are plentiful. NOTES. F. H. Weber is down to read a pa- per at the next meeting of the Re- tailers Associaion on "How to Start and Run a Retail Establishment." Mr. Weber having been in the busi- ness several years his remarks should prove interesting and instructive. H. G. Berning is receiving quite a number of short stemmed American Beauty roses of fairly good color. These shipments are now arriving on schedule. The flood has delayed them of late and hurt the sales. Ostertag Bros, have a fine display of blooming plants. Their stock of shrubs is the largest in the city. They have disposed of these by the car load. The Windier Wholesale Floral Co. has had a fine stock of roses and carnations and a fair supply of sweet peas which have sold at fair prices. George H. Angermueller received a nice shipment of outdoor lilac, also some very fancy stock in long stem American Beauty roses. Foster, the Florist, has started a palm garden in his large basement, serving soft drinks and ice cream. Charles Connon is now helping his brother at the greenhouses at Web- ster. The Union Market flower and plant stands are now running in full blast. W. F. Do Not Take Any Fake Green Thread. Use the Genuine Silkaline and Get More Thread and Less Wood. f BEST I'M THE WORLD (JOHN C.MEYER & CO. |, BOSTON, MfcS 5. The MEYER Green SILKALINE Used by Retail Florists for mossing funeral designs, tying bunches, etc., is The Only Article That Should Be Used I by growers for stringing Smilax and Asparagus, as it I will not fade or rot in the greenhouse. The Meyer I Silkaline was the first green thread to be introduced [among Florists and Growers. It is handled by the ' best houses everywhere, but it should be ordered by name— Meyer's Silkaline— to be sure of getting the genuine article. Do not accept substitutes. If your jobber cannot supply you, order direct of the manufacturers. Price for any size or color, $1,25 per lb. Sizes "F" fine, "FF" medium, and "FFF" coarse JOHN C.MEYER THREAD CO., BSiffiSSSft Lowell,Mass. Silkaline also is made in all leading colors, as Violet, for bunching violets, and also lor tying fancy boxes FANCY FERNS, pf;&>. New Crop Galax, Bron ze or Green $1.25 per 1000. Case 10,000. J7.50 Sphagnum Moss, large bales $1.50 Wild Smilax, always on hand 50-pound cases $5.00 Leucothoe Sprays, Green $1.00 per 100; $7.50 per 1000 Boxwood per pound 20c; 50-pound case. $7.50 Magnolia Leaves. Imported Green and Bronze. Basket. .$1. 75 ; 6 baskets, $1.50 each Sheet Moss in Bags for Hanging Baskets, Large Bags $2.00 each Florists in the Middle and Western States can save money by placing their orders with us. A trial order solicited. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc. Wholesale Commission Florists and Florists' Supplies. 38-40 Broadway, All phone connections. DETROIT, MICH. We are now filling orders for Southern Wild Smilax Price, $3.00 per case E. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala. Mention the American Florist when writing Nothing Can Improve on Nature 1886 1913 Southern Wild Smilax in limited quantities, in the standard sixteen cubic foot cases, $3.00 per case. Caldwell the Woodsman Co. Everything in Southern Evergreens. EVERGREEN, ALABAMA. We have a surplus of 12 barrel bale New Jersey Moss, clean, fresh and burlapped, and will deliver anywhere in Chicago, express prepaid, at $5.00 per bale. 2 or more bales at $4.75. By freight collect at 25c per bale less. Satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. KLEHMS' NURSERIES, Arlington Heights, III. H.BAYERSDORFER&C0. ±Q Florists9 ^* Supplies. 1129 Arch St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Send for our new catalogue. SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX New crop now ready. Satisfaction guaranteed. JAS. E. PINKSTON, Louisville, Ala. {The Best ColorChart! f For Florists, Seedsmen k and Nurserymen; Erfurt, Germany, May 9, 1911. I American Florist Co., T Chicago, U. S. A. k Dear Sirs:— If yon have any copies k " left oi the comparative color plate f i compiled by P. Schuyler Mathews, k | I shall be obliged if yon will send | » me one, my copy having somehow l got mislaid and I do not like to be I ♦ without this excellent little pro- I d net ion. I ♦ Youra truly, Ernst Benary. 1 Published and For Sale by the I k AnwicaD florist qo.,44^^£Sst A PRICE, ONE DOLLAR. POSTPAID. GOLDFISH AUBURNDALE 920 W. Randolph Street, "Something Alive in the Window" Catches the public eye. Order your supply now. $3.00 per 100 and up. Write [or catalog GOLDFISH CO. CHICAGO '9r3- The American Florist. 795 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities Indicated on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. DULUTH, MINN. 2 STORES 2 |^-SUPERIOR, WIS. J. J. IvBBORIU Two Stores and seventeen large Greenhouses. Deliveries everywhere in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. All orders given prompt attention and filled with strictly fresh stock. Chicago. Established In 1857. f/wd£ FLORIST^ 739 Buckingham Place. L. D. Phono, Graceland 1112. Send us your retail orders. WE HAVE THE BEST FACILITIES IN THE CITY CHICAGO The 'Palmer/foase Florist 17 e. MONROE ST. Brooklyn, New York. "WILSON" 3 and 5 Greene Ave.. Phone 6800-01-02 Prospect. 339 to 347 Greene Ave., Phone 3908 Prospect. Greenhouses: Short Hills. N. J. Deliveries in NEW YORK. LONG ISLAND and NEW JERSEY. Terre Haute, Ind. John G. Heinl & Son, 129 South Seventh St. Telephone 247 We are in position to fill promptly all Mail. Telephone, Telegraph and Cable orders with best quality stock in season Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. G. GEO. B. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street St. Paul, Minn. L L. MAY & CO. Order Yonr Flowers for delivery in tbis section from the LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST. Chicago. A. LANGE, 25 £. MADISON ST. Mention the A merican florist when writing Chicago. Des Moines. ALPHA FLORAL CO. 146 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago. 623 Walnut St., Des Moines, la. Largest and most centrally located store in the city. AH orders given prompt attention. Mention the American Florist when writing FROM NEW YORK EXCEPT AS NOTED. Hay 1, La Tom-nine, French, 3 p. m. Celtic, White Star, 12 noon. Barbarossa, North Ger. -Lloyd, 10 a. m. FROM ST. JOHN, Athenla, Donaldson. Esperanza de Larrinaga, Barber. May 2. FROM ST. JOHN. Empress of Ireland, I Pacif.. 12 noon. St. Paul, American. May 3. Cameronla. Anchor, 8 a. m.. Pier 01, North River. Italia, Anchor, Pier G4, North River. Caronla, Cunard. FROM MONTREAL, Ultonin. Cunard. Rochambeau, French, 3 p. m. Lapland, Red Star, 10 a. m.. Pier CI, North River. Olympic, White Star, 9 a. m. FROM MONTREAL. Teutonic. White Star Doin. President Lincoln, Ham.-Amer., 3 p. m. Martha Washington, Austro-American, 1 p. m. Sant 'Anna, Fabre, 3 p. m. Kursk, Russian-American, 2 p. m. Verdi. Lamport & Holt. 1 p. m. River Delaware, Norton. May 6, New Amsterdam, Holland-America, 10 a. m. Kronprlnz Wilhelm, North Ger. -Lloyd, 10 a. m. 1 Alexander McConndl 611 FIFTH AVE., COR. 49TH STREET. NEW YORK CITY. TELEGRAPH Orders forwarded lo any part of the United States, Canada and all principal citiea in Europe. Order* transferred or entrusted by the trade to onr selection for delivery on steamship! or elsewhere receive special attention. Reference or Cash must accompany all orders from unknown correspondents. Cable address: Alizcohctu,, Weitern Union Code. Mentitn the American Florist when writing Memphis, Term. HAISCH'S 87 Madison Avenue I. D. Phone 726 All orders filled carefully and promptly deliver- ed in Memphis and all the adjoining states. Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama and Tenncsse. Young & Nugent Telephone 3005-2066 Madtooa Square. 42 West 28th Street. To out-of-town florists XTT7TA7 vf\'DV We are in the Heart of iNt.VV IUKJ\ And give special attention to steamer and theater orders, Prompt delivery and best stock in the market. Dallas, Texas. The Texas Seed and Floral Company Orders for ent flowers and designs solicited for delivery in any part of Texas. Buffalo, Niagara Fills, Lockport. S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. Mail. Telephone and Telegraph orders filled promptly with the choicest stock. San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND Successor to Sievers & Boland FLORIST 60 KEARNEY STREET 796 The American Florist. April 26, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. New York. Established 1 874. DARDS N. E. Corner 44th St. and Madison Ave. Has his own correspondents in all the large cities of Europe and the British Colonies. Cable orders forwarded by private code. Telegraph and Cable Ad- dress, DARDSFLOR. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing St. Paul, Minn. Holm & Olson, 20-22-24 Wist Fifth Street. .We fill orders for any place in the Twin Cities and for all points in the Northwest. The Largest Store in America; the largest stock; the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. We are alive night and day. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. WILLIAM L. ROCK Flower Go. Will execute orders for any town in MISSOURI, KANSAS OR OKLAHOMA. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Buffalo, N. T. W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main Street. Members Florists' Telegraph Association. Mention the American Florist when writing La Crosse, Wis. LACROSSE FLORALCO. BOTH PHONES No. 40 LONG DISTANCE No. 40 Careful Attention To All Orders. Mention the American Florist when writing Atlanta* Ga, Atlanta Floral Co. 41 Peachtree Street Boston, Mass. "Penn, The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. 37-43 BROMFIELD STREET Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda FLORISTS, 1415 Farnvm St. TELEPHONES 1501 and I, 1582 Name Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Alpha Floral Co., Chicago. Alpha Floral Co., Des Moines, la. Anderson, S. A., 440 Main, Buffalo, N. Y. Archias Floral Co., Sedalia, Mo. Atlanta Floral Co., Atlanta, Ga. Begerow's, Newark, N. J. Bertermann Bros. Co., Indianapolis, Iud. Blackistone, Washington, D. C. Boland, J. B., San Francisco. Bowe, M. A., New York. Bramley & Son, Cleveland, O. Breitmeyer's Sons, John, Detroit, Mich. Buckbee, H. W., Bockford, 111. California Florists, Tacoma, Wash. Carbone. Philip L. , Boston. Clark's Sons, New York. Cleveland Cut Flower Co., Cleveland, 0. Cooke, Geo. H., Conn. Ave. and L, Washington. Daniels & Fisher, Denver, Colo. Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave., New York. Duerr, Chas. A., Newark, 0. Dunlop's, 96 Yonge St., Toronto, Can. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St., Albany, N. Y. Freeman, Mrs. J. R., Toledo, O. Galvin, Thos. F., Boston. Gasser. 3. M., Co., Cleveland, O. Geny Bros., Nashville, Tenn. Grand Rapids Floral Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. Gude Bros., Washington. Habermann, Charles, New York. Haisch's, Memphis, Tenn. Heinl & Son, J. G., Terre Haute, Ind. Hess & Swoboda, Omaha, Neb. John Bader Co., N. S., Pittsburg. Keller Sons, J. B., Rochester, N. Y. Kellogg, F. & P. Co., Geo. M., Kansas City. Kilt, Robert. 1725 Chestnut, Philadelphia. La Crosse Floral Co., La Crosse. Wis. Lange, A., 25 B. Madison St.. Chicago. Leborious, J. J., Duluth, Minn. Leborlous, J. J., Superior, Wis. Mangel, 17 B. Monroe St., Chicago. Matthewson. J. E., Sheboygan, Wis. ■Matthews, 16 3rd St.. Dayton. O. May & Co..1 L. L., St. Paul. Minn. McClunie, Geo. G., Hartford, Conn. McConnell, Ales, New York. McKenna, Montreal, Can. Murray, Samuel, Kansas City, Mo. Myer, Florist, New York. Nicholas, John S., New York, Ostertag Bros., St. Louis. Palmer, W. J. & Son, Buffalo. Park Floral Co., The, Denver, Colo. Pelicano, Bossi & Co., San Francisco. Calif. Penn, the Florist, 43 Bromfleld St.. Boston. Philips Bros., Newark, N. J. Podesta & Baldocchl, San Francisco. Pollworth Co., C. C, Milwaukee. Portland Flower Store. Portland. Me. Rock Flower Co., Wm. L.. Kansas City. Saakes, O. C, Los Angeles, Calif. Saltford Flower Shop, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Schiller The Florist, 2221 W. Madison St., Chi cago. Schling. Max, 22 W. 59th St., New York. Smith. Henry, Grand Rapids, Mich. Texas Seed and Floral Co., Dallas, Tei. Virgin, Uriah J., New Orleans, La. Walker & Co., Louisville, Ky. Wills & Segar, London, England. "Wilson," 3 and 5 Greene, Brooklyn. N. Y. Wittbold, Geo., Co., 737 Buckingham PI., Chi- cago. Witthold, 56 E, Wolfskin Bros. geles, Calif. Young & Nugent Randolph St., Chicago. and Morris Goldenson, Los An- New Y'ork. Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Broadway and Gratiot Avenues. Artistic Designs. High Grade Cut Blooms. GUDE BROS.CO. FLORISTS .214 r ST NT* WAS*JNffTON.Oa We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing WASHINGTON D. C. Gudes Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Samvel Murray, 913 Grand Avenue All Orders Given Prompt and Careful Attention Members of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Indianapolis, Ind. Bertermann Bros. Co. FLORISTS 241 Massachusetts Avenue. Members of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. pie Park Floral Co. J. A. VALENTINE, President. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA PELICANO, ROSSI & CO., 123 KEARNY ST. Poughkeepsie, N. T. uThe Saltford Flower Shop." Vassar College and Bennett School. J9*3- The American Florist. 797 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. Philadelphia. Robert 1725 Chestnut St. Personal Attention to all Orders. Mention the American Florist when writing IN THE HEART OF NEW YORK CITY Phone 6404 Madison Sq. 6 East 33d St. Our Motto-THE GOLDEN RULE. Mention the American Florist when writing Hartford, Conn. GEORGE G. McCLUNIE 187 Main Street 'FLOWERS' Your Orders Solicited My Only Store. Phone Charter 6535-2 Pittsburg, Pa. A. W. Smith Co. KEENAN BLDG. Largest Floral Establishment in America. Established 1874. Incorporated 1909. Mention the American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. FLORAL DESIGNS AND FLOWERS Best Quality on Shortest Notice. DANIELS S FISHER Order by mail, telephone, telegraph or cable. Cable address "Daniels, Denver" Mention the American Florist when writing THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, CLEVELAND EUCLID AVENUE Montreal Cor. St. Catherine and Gay Sts. All orders receive prompt attention. Choice Beauties. Orchids «nd Valley always on hand. FLOWER COLORS Use onr Color Chart in describing them. PRICE, $1.00, POSTPAID. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 Sooth Dearborn Street, CHICAGO Boston, Mass. Send flower orders for delivery in Boston and all New England Points To THOS. F. GALV1N, Inc., 124TREMONT ST. Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskill Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade disc. 220 WEST THIRD STREET. City Index to Retail Florists' Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. Y.— Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St. Atlanta, Ga.— Atlanta Floral Co., 41 Peachtree. Boston — Tbos. P. Galvin, Inc., 124 Tremont St. Boston— Penn, the Ilorist, 43 Bromfleld St. Boston — Philip L. Carbone. Broooklyn, N. Y. — "Wilson," 3 and 5 Greene. Buffalo, N. Y. — S. A. Anderson, 440 Main. Buffalo, N. Y.— W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main. Chicago — Alpha Floral Co. Chicago — Mangel, 17 E. Monroe St. Chicago — A. Lange. 25 E. Madison St. Chicago — Schiller The Florist, 2221 W. Madison. Chicago — Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham PI. Chicago— Wittbold's 56 E. Randolph. Cleveland, O. — Bramley & Son. Cleveland, O.— The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Cleveland, O.— The J. M. Gasser Co. Dallas, Tex.— Texas Seed and Floral Co. Dayton, O.— Matthews, 16 W. 3rd St. Denver, Colo.— The Park Floral Co. Des Moines, la. — Alpha Floral Co. Detroit, Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons. Duluth, Minn. — J. J. Leborious. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Grand Rapids Floral Co. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Henry Smith. Hartford, Conn. — Geo. G. McClunie. Indianapolis — Bertermann Bros. Co., 214 Mass. Kansas City— Geo. M. Kellogg, F. & P. Co. Kansas City — Samuel Murray. Kansas City— Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. La Crosse, Wis.— La Crosse Floral Co. Little Rock, Ark.— Vestals, 409 Main St. Los Angeles. Calif. — 0. C. Saakes. Los Angeles— Wolfskill Bros. & M. Goldenson. Memphis, Tenn. — Hnisch's. Milwaukee — C. C. Pollworth Co. Montreal — McKenna. Nashville. Tenn. — Geny Bros. Newark, N. J. — Begerow's. Newark, Ohio. — Chas. A. Duerr. Newark, N. J. — Philips Bros. New Orleans, La. — Uriah J. Virgin. New York — M. A. Bowe. New York— D. Clark's Sons, 2139 Broadway. New York — Dard's. 44th and Madison Ave. New York — Alex. McConnell, 611 5th Ave. New York — Myer, Florist, 609 Madison Ave. New York— Max Schiing, 22 W. 59th St. New York — John S. Nicholas. New York — Young and Nugent. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, Farnum St. Philadelphia— Robert Kift, 1725 Chestnut. Pittsburg, Pa.— A. W. Smith Co., Keenan Bldg. Portland. Me. — Portland Flower Store. Foughkeepste, N. Y. — The Saltford Flower Shop. Rochester, N. Y. — J. B. Keller's Sons. Seattle, Wash.— L. W. McCoy. 912 3rd Aye. Sheboygan, Wis. — J. E. Matthewson. St. Louis, Mo. — Ostertag Bros. St. Paul, Minn.— Holm & Olson. St. Paul, Minn. — L. L. May & Co. San Ftancisco — J. B. Boland, 60 Kearney St. San Francisco — Pellcano, Rossi & Co. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchl. Sedalia, Mo. — Archias Floral Co. Superior, Wis. — J. J. Leborious. Terre Haute, Ind. — J. G. Heinl & Son. Tacoma, Wash. — California Florists. Toledo. 0. — Mrs. J. B. Freeman. Toronto, Can. — Dunlop's, 60 Yonge St. Washington — Blacklstone. Washington — Geo. H. Cooke, Conn. Ave. and L. Washington — Gude Bros. New York. Established 1848 David Clarke's Sons FLORAL DECORATORS 2139-2141 Broadway, i552Tie55pS°cno"umou. Choice Cut Flowers. San Francisco Podesta & Bafdocchi 224 Grant Avenue Prompt and careful attention to orders from out-of-town florists. Los Angeles, Calif. O. C. SAAKES FLORIST, Prompt and careful attention to orders from out- of-town florists. Trade discount. 21S Weat Fourth Street. Cleveland, 0. The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Will fill your orders for designs and cut flowers ir NORTHERN OHIO. St. Louis, Mo. Wire or Phone Your Orders to the HOUSE OF FLOWERS. Ostertag Bros. The Largest Retail Supply House in the West. Jefferson and Washington Ave. Albany, N. Y. BYRB Flowers or Design Work. Delivered in Albany and vicinity on telegraphic order. 11 NORTH PEARL STREET Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable florist Only the Best 66 Yonie Street. We deliver anywhere in Canada and guarantee safe arrival. Dunlop's Milwaukee, Wis. C. C. Pollworth Co. WUl take proper nr: „-,-._ _; _ care ol your orders In " lotUIlaUl MiChidan. Orders will be carefully ** cared for by HENRY SMITH, Wholesale and Retail Florist of GRAND RAPIDS Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. ALFRED HANNAH & SONS Will fill your ordon for Designs and Cut Flowera in Michigan 798 The American Florist. April 26, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade In other cities, by tbe firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities Indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. Send yourordersfor Chicago and Sub- urbs to •^ kW 'T"\ All orders carefully filled 5JJ-J223 WMa1"50" under the supervision of • »£hica«2~ GE0R6E ASMUS, Mgr Wire, Write or Phone West 822 Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist when writing Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue, N. Rochester Phone 606. Long Dist. Bell Phone 1189 Members Florists Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Cleveland, O., and Vicinity. Bramley & Son 1181 E. 71st St. The Largest Growers of Flowers in City. Mention the American Florist when writing Little Rock, Ark. VESTALS FAUL M. PALEZ, Mgr. 409 MAIN STREET. All orders carefully filled and delivered to all parts of the city, Arkansas aad the Southwest. Toledo, O. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Sncaeaaor to Geo. A. Hetnl) 336 Superior St., Toledo, O. Both Phones. S27. Special attention to Mail and Telegraph Orders Seattle, Wash. L.W. McCOY, Florist 912 3rd Ave. Grower, Wholesaler and Retailer. Careful and prompt attention given to orders for Alaska. Washington and Oregon. Nashville, Term. Geny Bros. LBADINQ FLORI8TS 212 Fifth Ave. No. NASHVILLE, TENN. New York. MYER, FLORIST 609-611 Madison Ave. I Phone 5297 Plaza. Max Schling NEW YORK No. 22 West 59th Street Adjoining Plaza Hotel Boston, Mass. Philip L. Carbone IMPORTER Florist and Decorator 342 Boylston Street, Telephone Connections Member of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery. PHILIPS BROS, m Broad Si. NEWARK N. Artistic Floral Work and Long Stem Beauties Our Specialty. Sedalia, Missouri Archias Floral Co. Choice Cut Flowers and Designs on short notice. Prompt attention to telegraph and telephone orders. Tacoma, Wash. California Florists will take care of all telegraphic orders. Indiana Florists' Meeting:. The following were present at the recent joint meeting of the Indiana State Florists' Association and the Northern Indiana Florists' Association at Portland : Chas. S. Barnaby, Co- lumbus; Geo. R. Gause, Richmond; Robert Newcomb, Chicago; A. J. Wag- oner, Columbia City; W. J. Vesey, Jr., Ft. Wayne; A. W. Herre, Chicago; W. W. Dedrick, Warsaw; J. H. Shel- ton, Rochester; — Ten Eyck, Auburn; J. D. Connor, Wabash; Geo. Pas- tor and wife, Huntington; — Bieber- ick, W. W. Coles, L. A. Coles. Ko- komo; O. E. Steinkamp, A. F. J. Baur, Indianapolis; J. S. Leach and wife, Hartford City; L. G. Barbier and wife, Dunkirk; Harry C. Sharff, Van Wert, O.; J. J. Lawrence, St. Marys. O; — Ernsberger, Celina, O.; — Klus, J. A. E. Haugh, J. S. Stuart, Elgie Hiatt, Anderson; W. H. Troy- er, Elkhart; Harry White, North Manchester; Clinton Stradling, Henry Baker, Roland Webb, Will Troffinger, Muncie; H. H. Webb and wife, W. G. Weaver and wife, W. Frank and wife. C. L. Frank and wife, H. C. Frank and wife, Misses Edith and Elizabeth Frank, Portland. Chas. L. Frank and wife of Port- land were married April 8. Mrs, Frank was Miss Minnie Boyles of Portsmouth, O. In making the trip to the bride's home Mr. Frank encoun- tered many obstacles as a result of the recent floods. He was forced to make a detour of several hundred miles but gallantly declared that he would have built a raft if it had been necessary. They will make their home in Portland, where Mr. Frank has charge of the growing depart- ment of Frank Bros. The firm has a fine range of houses 300 feet long, growing carnations and roses. They now have a fine house of Kaiserin. Kansas City, Mo. Geo. M. Kellogg Flower & Plant Co. 1122GrandAve. Will fill ill orders for Cut KanSIS ClW and Flowers, Funeral Designs. DL....I mil II. Wedding and Birthday Gift, rieaSIm mil, WO. that may ba entrusted to them Louisville, Ky. F. Walker & Co., FLORISTS Phones; Home 1388. Cumb. Main 1388A. 634 Fourth Avenue Mention the American Florist when writing New Orleans CUT FLOWERS Delivered for Louisiana. Mississippi, Alabama and Texas. Wire or mail. Highest Grade Stock Only. URIAH J. V/IPfilN 838 ___ Vlll«in| CANAL ST Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C. 14th and H. Street. Mention the American Florist when writing Newark, N. J. Begerow's 946 Broad Street. Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliveries throughout the state and to all steamship docks in Hoboken. N. J., and New York. Mention the American. Florist when writing For Wisconsin Delivery OF "HOME GROWN FLOWERS" Get in touch with J. E. Matthewson SHEBOYGAN, WISCONSIN Mention the American Florist when writing Newark, Ohio. CHAS. A. DUERR. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Rockford, 111. H. W. BUCKBEE. Member of the Florists' TeletfraphDellvery W3- The American Florist. 799 BEDDING PLANTS The Planting Season is Drawing Very Near So You Had Better Order Your Supply Now and Get the Pick of Our Stock : : : Musa Ensete ;Abysinian Banana), strong 4 inch, per dozen $2 00 Pansies, strong transplanted of best strain Petunias, single (ringed alt colors from choice seed, 3-inch $ 5 00 4 inch 8 00 Recinus (Castor Bean) strong 4 inch, per doz,, $1 50 Per 100 Her 1000 Alternantheras, ted and yellow, strong, 214-inch $2 50 $20 00 Asparagus Sprengeri and Piumosus Nanus, 2'«-mch strong 3 00 25 00 Asparagus Hatched. (New Asparagus; 2'i-inch 5 00 3-inch 8 (0 Ageratum, dwarf blue, 2' 4 -inch 2 50 3 inch 5 00 4-inch 8 00 Begonia, Tuberous rooted, strong 4-inch, all colors, double and single, perdoz. $2 Begonia Luminosa, for bedding, s'rong, 2!4 inch 2 50 23 CO Cobaea Scandens, strong 4-inch perdoz . $1 50 Celosia, (Cock's Comb), dwarf 5 00 Coleus in variety, 2!4-inch, $2 £0 per 100; 3-inch 5 00 Dusty Miller, for border, 2M-inch 2 50 Dracaena Indivisa. strong 5-inch 20 On Geraniums for May delivery, varieties as follows: S. A. Nutt, Buchm-r, La Favorite, Jean Viaud, Mrs. E. G. Hill. Ivy geraniums in variety, 4-inch $S and 10 00 Rose Geranium, 4 inch 10 00 Mme. Salleroi Geranium for border. 2V2 -inch 3 00 Grevillea Robusta silk oak) 2!4-inch strong 2 50 Heliotrope 3-inch. $6 COperlOO: 4-inch 10 00 Ivy, English ' 2H-inch,$3 00 per 100: 4-inch 12 00 Ivy, German or Parlor Ivy. strong 2H inch 3 00 Lobelia, Speciosa and Crystal Palace Comp 2 51} 20 00 Marguerite, Mrs. F. Sanders, double white 3-inch, $8 00; 4 inch. 15 00 Per 100 Per 1000 per 100 Per 1000 Salvia, Bon6reand Zuiich, elegant stock from cuttings. 2U-inch 2 511 3-inch ... 5 00 4-inch 12 00 Smilax, strong new stock, 21 4- inch 2 5(1 22 CO 3-inch 6 00 50' CO DECORATIVE PLANTS HYDRANGEAS From now until June 1 we offer a choice lot of Hydrangeas in full bloom, at from 50c to $2.10 each. Also a large supply of decorative plants, palms and table ferns. Asparagus Hatched, strong. 2'a -in.. $2.50 per 100; strong. 3 in., $4.(»i per 100. Fancy Leaved Caladiums, extra tine large plants. Irom 5"c to $1.00. Primula Obconica Grand., stn ng, 2H-in., May Delivery, $3.m per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Ficus Pandurata, strong, 6 in., $3.50 each. Ficus Elastica, strong 6 in.. 75c to $1.00 each. Dracaena Massangeana, well colored, 6-in., $1.00 to $1.75 each. Pandanus Veitchii, highly colored. 5in.,75c each: (.in.. $1.25 each. 7-in.. $2. Caladium Esculentum. Vaughan's Seed Store CHICAGO NEW YORK 804 The American Florist. April 26, Vegetable Growers' Association of America. H. F.Hall, Moorestown. N. ].. Precident- C. >Vest, Irondequoit. N. Y., Vice-President; E. A. Dunbar. Ashtabula, O., Secretary; M. L. Ruetenik, Cleveland. O., Treasurer ^= Prices of Indoor Fruits and and Vegetables. Chicago, April 21. — Mushrooms, 25 cents to tiO cents per pound; lettuce 35 cents to 37% cents, small cases; radishes, 20 cents to CO cents per dozen bunches; pieplant, $1.00 per box; cu- cumbers, $1.25 to $3.00 per box of two dozen; asparagus, $1.00 to $2.25 for 24 bunches. New York, April 10. — Cucumbers, 50 cents to $1.12 per dozen; mushrooms, 50 cents to $1.75 per 4-pound basket; tomatoes, 10 cents to 20 cents per pound; radishes, $1.50 to $2.00 per 100 bunches; mint, $1.50 to $2.00 per 100 bunches; rhubarb, 25 cents to 40 cents per dozen bunches; lettuce, 25 cents to 40 cents per dozen; beet tops, 25 cents to 75 cents per box. The Montreal Muskmelon. A recent bulletin of the Vermont Ex- periment Station (No. 1G9), "Cultural Studies on the Montreal Market Musk- melon," by Wm. Stuart, gives some interesting information regarding this well known muskmelon. . Mr. Stuart summarizes his bulletin as follows : 1. That the Montreal market musk- melon may be successfully grown in the northeastern states, provided the crop is handled as skillfully and intel- ligently as it is by the Montreal grower. 2. That there are at least two dis- tinct types and possibly a number of distinct strains, although it should be said that the latter point is not suf- ficiently well established to warrant dogmatic assertion. 3. That the demand exceeds the supply. 4. That though a costly crop to grow, sales prices are so high that the enterprise when successful is a highly remunerative one. 5. That the chemical analysis of the melons affords some guide to the selec- tion of high quality strains. 0. That the development of a uni- formly high quality strain is well worth the attention of the plant breeder. no use forcing the land by plowing while wet. Such a course is ruinous. We must wait until the land becomes friable even if we have to change our plans. This is a good time to lay additional tile, as grades are easily established in running water, and nothing is more important than perfect drainage. In our own case we can never carry out our plans in regard to planting, as the weather compels us to do quite differ- ently at times. Where spring work _is delayed we may help matters by rais- ing more plants, as even such subjects as lima beans, cucumbers and melons can be transplanted, and seeds may be soaked and sprouted in advance, anti- cipating our work. To sprout seeds we place in flats, sprinkle and stir daily and keep covered with burlap sacks under greenhouse bench. If sprouted too far seeds are lost. MARKETMAN. Alunite and Kelp on Soils. The Bureau of Soils, United States Department of Agriculture, has been conducting investigations showing the effect of alunite and kelp on soils. The results show that the soils treat- ed by each of the fertilizers shows increased growth over the untreated soil. The raw alunite used in amounts of 25 to 500 pounds per acre increas- ed growth from 10 to 20 per cent. The best results were secured with 50 to 100 pounds of potash per acre. The average increase in growth over the untreated soil was 14 per cent. The increase in growth with the treatment of ignited alunite over the untreated soil varied from 35 to 43 per cent, the average increase being 40 per cent. The raw alunite was not as good as were similar amounts of potash as potassium sulphate and 38 per cent and with potassium chloride 31 per cent. The soil treated by kelp produced a considerable increase in growth over the untreated soil. The increase varied from 17 to 43 per cent. In experimenting with Volusia soil, kelp gave an average increase of 23 per cent, potassium sulphate 25 per cent, and potassium chloride 22 per cent. Each of the potash fertilizers had a beneficial effect on the Volusia silt loam. The raw alunite produced less increased growth than the ignited alunite. In addition to the amount of potash added to the soil by the kelp a small amount of nitrogen and phosphorus proved effective. From the experiment the bureau draws the conclusion that dried kelp and ignited alunite are about as effective potash fertilizers as the salts potassium sul- phate and potassium chloride. Brooklyn, N. Y.— Albert Smith, a florist at 491 Gates avenue, was left unconscious on the floor of his store after a battle with a burglar, who es- caped. Mr. Smith, who is a cripple, grappled with the intruder after his revolver had failed to explode. Later it was discovered that Mrs. Smith had removed the cartridges because she found their little daughter playing with the weapon and feared she might shoot herself. Watch for our Trade Mark stamped on every brick of Pure Culture Mushroom Spawn Substitution of cheaper grades is thus easily exposed. Fresh sample Sm^>. brick, with illustrated book, mailed ,^V^, postpaid by manufacturers upon re- '* ceipt of 40 cents in postage. Address Trade Mark. American Spawn Co.. St ..Paul, Minn TO THE TRADE HENRY METTE, Quedlinburg, GROWER and EXP0ETEE on the VERY LARGEST SCALE of all CHOICE VEGETABLE, FLOWER AND FARM SEEDS. (Established 1787.) opcpl * I Tl CC ■ Beans, Beets, Cabbages, Carrots, Kohl Babl, Leek, Lettuces, Onions, orCUIALI ICO, Pea8> Radishes, Spinach, Turnips, Swedes. Asters, Balsams, Begonias, Carnations, Cinerarias, Gloxinias, Larkspur, Nasturtiums, Pansles, Petunias, Phloxes, Primulas, Scabious, Stocks, Verbenas, Zinnias, etc. Catalogue free on application. HENRY METTE'S TRIUMPH OE THE GIANT PANSIEB (mixed), the most perfect and most beautiful In the world, $8.00 per 01.. of 11.75 per Yi 01., $1 per hk 01., postage paid. Cash with order. All seeds offered are grown under my personal supervision on my own vast grounds, and are warranted true to name, of strongest growth, finest stocks and best quality. I ALSO GROW LARGELY ON CONTRACT. Soil Conditions. The recent heavy rains, floods and washouts have tremendous conse- quences on all cultivated lands. Only such lands as are covered by a growth of green plants, such as grass, clover or rye, etc., escaped without material damage. In some cases where manure has been applied and spread the best parts are washed away. In this case we should figure to supply additional plant food by using fertilizers later on. Where lands drain slowly and strawy manure has been spread it is best to rake such litter into long con- tinuous windrows, say, 20 feet apart, to give the land a chance to dry out. Often grit and gravel are washed in on good lands and if this cannot be re- moved, one way is to plow an extreme depth and thus bury this debris. De- posits of soft mud often delay the dry- ing of fields and in such cases there is _, h ASPARAGUS ROOTS 1 f/l A fine lot of strong, two- year-old roots, of u\ iO-fJU Ban's Mammoth, Columbian Mammoth v', , , ;' . . ~ White, Conover's Colossal, ^ WH\ Wf~ -^ Giant Argenteiul and Dreer's Two-Year-Old Asparagus Root. Eclipse, neatlv put up in bundles of 25, 50c per' 100; $4 per 1000. ■^* Special prices for lots of 5000 or more. Henry A. Dreer, Inc. 714 Chestnut Street PHILADELPHIA, PA. The above prices are intended for the Trade only. '9'3 The American Florist. si »r, • .~>>W- mm ALL SEASONABLE PLANTS, SEEDS, BULBS AND SUNDRIES. HARDY PERENNIALS. The most i ompli te collection of varieties and the largest Btock in the country. Our Perennial Dlants have a National reputation. We spare no i M" ns< to have them in the best possible shape for tin- plant- r. -m h varieties that move better when pot grown are prepared in this snap.'. This does not in. -an little seedlings, but in the major it y of cases the plants were Held grown, were dug and potted during the fall and winter months and are of just the right Bize to give immediate results. They are not to b«- compared with so-called field clumps. Try them and be convinced. See Our Current Wholesale List for Varieties and Prices. J 1 New Giant Flowering Marshmallow. AQUATIC PLANTS, WATER LILIES, NELUMBIUMS, VICTORIAS. Tender and Hardv Aquatics have been a special feature with us for nearly a quarter of a century. Over eight acres of artificial ponds are devoted to their culture, if we can assist you in making plans or selecting varieties. The services of our expert are at your disposal for the askine. New Hybrid Perpetual Rose, George Arends. Nymphaea. ROSES FOR OUTDOOR PLANTING ;TO GIVE IMMEDIATE RESULTS. Wt have three hundred thousand 5 and 6-inch pots the usual Dreel stock and the style of plants your retail custom- ers are looking for. These are. all two-year field grown plants which have been potted during the winter months and which were stored in cold houses and rames and which are now in prime con- dition for out-door planting. The collection is the most up-to- date, including many new varieties not ottered by anyone in the trade. Hybrid Teas, Hybrid Perpetuals, Tea and Everblooming, Ramblers, Baby Ramblers, Moss Roses, Hybrid Sweet Briars Austrian Briars, Wlchuriana, etc.. etc. See Our Current Wholesale List for Varieties and Prices. OUR CURRENT WHOLESALE LIST also describes the following, all of which are handled as specialties: Decorative Palms, Palms, Ferns, Pandanus, Bay Trees, Box- woods, Dracaenas, etc., etc. Hardy Shrubs, Hardy Vines, Hardy Climbers, Rhododendrons, Azaleas, etc. Bulbs: Dahlias, Tuberous Rooted Begonias, Gladiolus, Glox- inias, Fancy Leaved Caladiums, Cannas, etc., etc. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 714 Chestnut Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. 806 The American Florist. April 26, i The Nursery Trade American Association of Nurserymen. Thomas B Meehan, Dresher, Pa., Presi- dent; J. B. Pilkington. Portland, Ore.. Vice- President; John Hall, 204 Granite bldt!., Ro- chester, N.Y.,Sec'y. Thirty-eighth annual convention to be held at Portland, Ore., June 18-20. 1913. Regulation 6 of the Secretary of Agriculture under the plant quarantine act has been amended to provide "that nursery stock which can be cleaned by disinfection or treatment may be de- livered to the importers, consignee, or agent for the proper care and treat- ment thereof upon the filing of a vol- untary bond with approved securities." Formosa Trees. The exploitation of the Mount Arisan forests is progressing. The mountain railway is three-fourths completed and about 25 miles are operating. By the end of this year the entire railway, 41 miles, will be finished, and the Amer- ican sawmill, to be erected at Kagi, the terminus of the lower line, may be ready for working the first shipment of logs. The Government has appro- priated over $2,000,000 in gold for the Mount Arisan undertaking, and as a high value has been placed on the different kinds of wood, large returns are naturally expected. The principal trees of Taiwan (For- mosa) number 51, and there are eight genera of special scientific and com- mercial interest found in the north and central regions. There is more- over, one genus endemic to this island. The eight genera are : Cinnamomum, Chanuecyparis, Taiwania, Libocedrus, Pinus, Keteleeria, Machilus and Quer- cus. Of these, Taiwania is an endemic genus. The most important of the timber trees are : Cinnamomum cam- phora, Japanese nomenclature "Kusu;" ChamEecyparis formosensis, Japanese "Benihi," an endemic species; Chamse- cyparis obtusa, variety formosana, Jap- anese "Hinoki," practically the same as the Hinoki of Japan; Taiwania cry- tomerioides, Japanese "Taiwan-sugi," a monotypic and endemic genus; Lib- ocedrus macrolepis, Japanese "Shonam- boku;" Pinus, four species, one, P. for- mosana, endemic; Keteleeria davidiana, variety formosana, Japanese "Shima- momi," an endemic variety; several species of Quercus (oak) and Machilus. San Diego, Calif., Parks. We have received from Superintend- dent John G. Morley the report of the board of park commissioners of San Diego, Calif., for the fiscal year ending December 31, 1912. More work was done during the year than ever before, according to the report. Two funds were drawn on, one the maintenance fund allowed by taxation, and the other the proceeds of the park improve- ment bond fund. The Fort Stockton and Presidio site was to have been purchased out of the maintenance fund but the measure was vetoed by the mayor on the ground that the money could not legally be used for that pur- pose. The sum of $15,000 was there- fore carried over. Of the million dol- lar bond issue, $383,000 had been sold up to the first of the year, of which $106,405.04 remained in the treasury showing an expenditure of $276,594.96. A great deal of the work of the past year has been in the nature of a prep- aration for what is to follow. It has included the grading of roads and av- enues, the installation of irrigating wa- ter lines, the building of retaining walls and the doing of heavy planting in the canyons and around the park borders. This work is practically fin- ished. The bridge across Cabrillo Can- yon is now under way and will be completed by July 1. Much drilling and blasting has been necessary in Balboa park on account of the rocky nature of the ground. A new water system has been installed in the west part of this park, where S5 acres were plowed, graded and prepared for plant- ing. Considerable damage to trees and shrubs by wind is reported at La Jolla park. Several improvements have been carried out here. The number of trees and shrubs planted in Balboa park in 1912 was 16,480; La Jolla, 873. Jackson & Perkins Company NEWARK, NEW YORK Wholesale growers for the trade — trees and plants of all kinds. SEND FOR LIST. EVERGREENS, HEDGES AND HARDY PHLOX Are my specialties. I grow tnese by the acre. Please get my prices and try some of my stock. ADOLF MULLER DeKalb Nurseries NORRISTOWN, PA. LARGE TREES OAKS AND MAPLES PINES AND HEMLOCKS ANDORRA NURSERIES. Wm. Warner Harper, Prop. Chestnut Hill, PHILA., PA. == High Glass New England Quality Herbaceous Perennials, Evergreens and Deciduous Trees, Shrubs, Roses and Vines at Wholesale and Retail. Catalogues upon request. The New England Nurseries Co. Dept. "T" BEDFORD, MASS. Mention the American Florist when writing For the Best New and Standard DAHLIAS Address Peacock Dahlia Farms, P. O. BerlinN. J. Williamstown June, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing FELIX & DYKHUIS. MICH GRADE BOSISOOP NURSERy- STOCK BOSKOOP- HOLLAMD. (L' From Holland far. Dutch LADy hands. To Uncle 5ah her FINEST BRANDS. Mention the American Florist when writing Select Stock for Spring The best lot of stock in this line we have ever seen. Everv live florist and landscape man can make good use of the following subjects, and we are sure there is no better quality in the country: Azalea Mollis. IS to 18-in., bushy and full of buds $ 3.50 per 10. $ 30.00 per 100 Ghent ;Pontica). Named sorts, full of buds. IS to 24-in 4.50 per 10. 40.00 per 1C0 Rhododendrons, 18 to 24-in.. 8 to 12 buds, very fine 7.50perl0, 70.00perl00 24to30-in., 12 to 14 buds, very fine 10.CO per 10, 90.00 per 100 30to36-in., 14 to 16 buds, very fine 15.00 per 10. 125.00 per 100 24 in., seedlings, bushy, well budded plants 6.50 per 10, 60.00 per 100 Tree Roses, all hardy varieties, budded on straight stout stems 3.50 per 10. 30.00 per 100 Hybrid Tea Roses, strong 2-yr., field grown dormant plants— Betty, fine pink. $17.50 per 100; Gen. McArthur. Grus An Teplitz, Hermosa, La France, Mad. Jules Grolez (deep pink) Mamam Cochet, Mad. Caroline Testout, White Maman Cochet. at $15.00 per 100; Prince de Bulgarie, $17.50 per 100. NEW BABY RAMBLER ROSES, 2-yr.. field grown— Erna Teschendorff, the best red yet introduced, more petals than the original Baby Rambler, a deeper, brighter red and does not fade. $4.00 per dozen, $30.00 per 100. Orleans, light Geranium red, opening to a bright rose color. Very free bloomer and compact shapely plant for pots, $2.50 ger dozen. $18.00 per 100. CLIMBING ROSES, 2-yr.. field grown— Farquhar 25.00 per 100 Flower of Fairfield $20.00 per 100 Tausendschon 15.00 per 100 Trier 12.00 per 100 Violet Blue 10.00 per 100 White Dorothy 12.00 per 100 Yellow Rambler 10.00 per 100 The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio 19*3- The American Florist. HOT Five Car Loads of Bay and Box Trees Just reached us in splendid condition BAY TREES. These trees come In tubs. Nothing can approach these handsome trees for decorating porches piazzas, or hall entrances and they are largely used for stately effects in formal gardens. stems Standard or Tree Shaped. Each V-m Crowns 24 in $ 7 00 45-in " 26-in 7 50 45-in " 28-in 8 00 45-in " 3l>-in 10 00 48-in " 34 in 12 00 48-in 4; $36.00 per 1000 PETER REINBERG, 30 E. Randolph St.. CHICAGO. Primula Obconica, strong plants, in bud and bloom. 4-inch. $5.00 per 100. $45.00 per 1000: out of 2V$-inch plants that will bloom for Xmas, $1.50 per 100. $14.00 per 1000. Malacoldes, Giant Baby Primrose, strong, 2H-inch. $2.00 per 100. 300 for $5.00. Asparagus Plumosus and Sprengeri, strong. 2H-inch. $2.00 per 100. $15.00 per 1000; 3-inch. $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000. J. C. SCHMIDT, Bristol, Pa. Robert Craig Co... High Claaa PALMS and Novelties in Decorative Plants. Market and 49th St:., Philadelphia, Pa. 808 The American Florist. April 26, Extra Fine Boxwoods '''•■ ■■' "■•"■ PYRAMIDS Each 2 to 1V2 feet *1 25 2V2 to 3 feet 175 3 to BY2 feet 2 50 ZV2 to4 feet 3 00 4 to 4VJ feet 4 25 4' : to 5 feet 5 00 5 to 6 feet 6 00 GLOBULAR Each 2 feet $1 25 to $2 50 STANDARDS Each 15 to 18-inch $2 25 18 to 21-ineh 2 76 21 to 24-inch 3 50 24 to 30-inch bushes 1 60 30 to 36-inch bushes 2 50 OBELISK, 5-ft Each, $12 On GLOBE SHAPED, 2- ft " 4 50 12-16-inch Each, $2 00 to $2 50 BUSHES, 2' ,-ft Each, $1 50 24 to 3ft " 2 50 AUCUBA, large Each, $3 00 to $3 50 AUCUBA JAPONICA, 2 ft... Each, 1 00 AUCUBA TYPE, 2- ft " 100 CONIFERS, assorted, 18-24-in. " 1 00 3-3k2-ft " 1 50 You Should Stock up NOW for Spring Sales. -«-■ /> llllllL I .J £* ~L' D' PHONE- GRACELAND 1112- £*i* The Geo. Wittbold Co. ^ tax*** n Chicago Gladiolus. 1C0 1000 America, pink $3 00 $25 00 Brenchleyensis 1 40 12 00 PYRAMID BOX TREES. 3 foot, well shaped Each, $2.50 31 2 foot, well shaped Each, 3 50 A. Henderson & Co., 352 N. Michigan Ave., CHICAGO Wanted. 10 Green Century Plants 2 1-2 ft. Spread Vaughan's Gretnhousts, Western Springs, Illinois. FOR SALE 10,000 Mixed Cannas Composed of high-class varieties. $9 r»r 1000; also a quantity of named varieties, $15 per 1000. V. L. CRAWFORD, MERIDIAN, - - MISSISSIPPI J. E. Meredith, Pres. C. W. Stout, Sec'y The Meredith Flower and Vegetable Co. LIBERTYVILLE ILLINOIS CLEAN, HEALTHY, STRONG ROSE STOCK From 21/2-inch pots. Per 100 Per 1000 Prince de Bulgarie $6.00 $50.00 Richmond 6.00 40.00 Pink Killarney 4.00 35.00 White Killarney 4.00 35.00 Radiance (Limited supply) 5.00 Madison (Limited supply) r 5. CO We are entirely cleaned out of Young Beauties, having disposed of our surplus Beauty plants to a local grower who unhesitatingly pronounced our plants the best seen in our locality— SO if you waflt Some nice strong plants with quality combined, DON'T OVERLOOK THIS ADV. J A D I I n I A h\ C 82 East Randolph Street, . A. DiJULUNlj, CHICAGO, ILL. GERANIUMS. COLEUS. POITEVINE and four other varieties, 3-in. pots $ NUTT and POITEVINE, 4-in. pots ALTERNANTHERA, red and yellow, 2!4-in. pots Per 100 VERBENAS, 2 pots 00 00 00 III) 25 PANSY, plants in bloom 1 VINCAS VAR., 4-in. pots, May 1 10 00 ASP. PLUMOSUS, 2!4-in. pots ~ 2 00 CASH. Per 100 10 varieties, my selection, 1V\- in.pots $ 2 00 CANNAS, 8 varieties, 3x4-iu. pots 4 00 CANNAS, K. Humbert, 3x4-in. pots 7 00 PETUNIAS, double, '2V2-in. pots 3 00 " from double seed... 2 60 SALVIAS, May 1st 2 50 ASP. SPRENGERI, May 10 2 00 JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Ohio '9'3- The American Florist. 809 Best Grafted Rose Stock Pink Killarney, White Killarney, Richmond, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Prince de Bulgarle and Lady Hillingdon, $110 .00 pet 1,000; $100.00 per 1,000 in 5,000 lots; $97.50 per 1000 in 10,000 lots and $95.00 pei 1,000 in 100,000 lots, !•'. O. B. Morton Grove, 111. Killarney Queen, $16.00 per 100; $120.00 ptr 1000. BEST OWN ROOT STOCK Prince de Bulgarle, Melody, Lady Hillingdon and My Maryland, $6.00 per 100, $66.00 per 1,000. Richmond,!'1, inch. $6.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1,100. The above Is All select stock and a big bargain at prices quoted. Best Chrysanthemum Cuttings R. C. per loi i 1000 2' i-in. per 100 " It 100 YELLOW Comoleta, $3.00 525.00 $4.00 $35.00 Best Early Yellow, Blooms September 27. Chrysolora,$5.00 $40.00 $6.50 $60.00 Best Yellow Money Maker, blooms October 5 to 10. -in. ptr 1000 Finest Two Yellow and Pink Commercial Varieties Now Grown. R. C. per 1" PINK 100 1000 100 Patty, $3.00 $25.00 $4.00 $35.00 Beautiful Enchantress Pink, fine strong grower, (3^-in., per 100, $5.00). Unaka, $4.00. $35.00 $5.00 $45.00 Earliest Pink, first week of October. R. C. per WHITE K0 1000 OCTOBER I ROST. 2 50 20 00 Vir. Poehlmann. .. 3 00 25 00 Alice Byron 2 50 20(0 Timothy Eaton. . ., 2 50 20 00 W. H. Chadwick.. 3 00 25 00 YELLOW Golden Glow 3 00 25 00 Halliday 2 50 20 03 2H-in. per 100 1000 R. C. per 2^-in. per 100 1000 3 00 4 00 3 00 3 00 4 00 4 00 3 00 25 00 35 00 25 00 25 00 35 00 35 00 25 00 YELLOW 100 1000 Col. Appleton 2 50 20 00 3 00 25 00 Crocus . . 4 00 35 CO Dolly Dimple 3 00 25 00 Major Bonnaffon 2 50 20 00 3 00 25 00 Immense stock, still one of the best. Yellow Eaton 2 50 20 00 3 00 25 00 Golden Chadwick. 3 CO 27 50 4 00 35 00 Best late yellow. R. C. per 100 1000 2Vi-in. per 20 00 20 00 100 3 50 3 50 3 50 1000 30 00 30 00 30 00 PINK McNiece 2 50 Maud Dean 2 50 Dr. Enguehard 2 50 RED Schrimpton 2 50 BRONZE O. H.Kahn 4 00 5 00 We can supply large quantities of the abov 20 00 3 00 25 00 POMPONS — Large stock, of the leading commercial varieties. List of Varieties Upon Application. 2y2-in., per 100, $4.00 Poehlmann Bros. Co. Norton Grove, Illinois. Florist u-hcn tariti SEASONABLE PLANTS Plants from IV, inch pots $3.00 per 100. Asparagus Plumosus : I Sprengeri; Agerat- un, blue: Allyssum, Little licm Parlor Ivy; Euonvmus, Radicans var. ; Euommus, K"lden rar.; Geraniums, Mad. Sallerni; Helitrope. dark hlue; Hydrangea Otaksa; Moonvine, larje 11. white; Salvia, Bonfire; Santolina, dusty Miller; Snapdragon, white and pink; Swainsona Alba; Verbenas, pink, white and scarlet. Plants from 3 inch pots $1.00 per 100. Ivy, hardy English; Fuchsia, early fl. ; Plum- bago, white. Myrtle Plants, the real bridal Myrtle. 4 in. pots, $1.50 per dozen; 3 in. pots. $1.08 per dozen. Dracaena Indivlsa, 4 inch pots. 10c each; 5 inch pots. 20c each ; f> inch pots. 25c each. Kentia Belmoreana, 3 in. pots. 3 leaves, $1.00 per doz. C. EISELE, 1 lth and Westmoreland Streets PHILADELPHIA, PA. DAHLIAS Standard and New Gut Flower Varieties Lindhurst Farm Hammonton, N. J. VAUGHAN'S CANNAS Strong 2-Eyed Bulbs. Per 100 Per KitiO Beaute Poitevine ...$ 4.00 $ 30.00 Chas. Henderson .. 4.00 30.00 Comte de Sach 6.00 50.00 David Harum 4.00 35.00 Egandale 4.00 35.00 Mad. Crozy 4.00 35.00 Per iro Milwaukee 4.00 New Chicago 10.00 New York 5.00 Prince Wied 10.00 The Express 6.00 Per 1000 35.00 90.00 40.00 90.00 50.00 250 at the 1000 rate. Chicago Vaughan's Seed Store New York Greenhouses and Nurseries, Western Springs, 111. Mention the American Florist when writing SPECIALTIES Roses, from 3 inch pots. Chrysanthemums Carnations for fall delivery. Smilax, Violets IN BEST VARIETIES. Prices low. Send for list. Wood Brothers. N^^k1 Mention the American Florist when writing The New Double Marguerite MRS. F. SANDER It's a Kood sprinp and summer proposition and will keep you supplied with plenty of cut flowers at a time when all other flowers are scarce. Jin. puts $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 10OO. ELMER RAWLINGS, Wholesale Florist, OLEAN, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing 810 The American Florist. April 26, ROSES Best new and Stand- ard sorts, prime stock, including— 21-2-inch. 4 in. American Beauty Blumenschmidt . Bon Silene Bougere . .Tea. ..$0.50 50 .50 .50 .SO .50 50 Duchesse de Brabant Etoile de Lyon Freiherr van Marschall... Lady Hillingdon Tea Mile. Franzisca Kruger Maman Cochet 50 Marie Van Houtte 50 Mrs. Ben. R. Cant 50 Safrano 50 Snowflake 50 White Bougere 50 White Maman Cochet 50 William R. Smith 50 Louis Philippe Bengal 50 Queen's Scarlet 50 Doz. HO 1000 100 $15.00 $3 00 $27.50 3.00 25.00 12.00 3 00 25.00 3.00 25.00 10.00 3.00 27 50 10.00 3.50 30.00 l"i» 1 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3 00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.50 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3 50 3.50 3.50 350 3.00 3.5(1 6.00 3.5(1 15.00 25.00 27.50 10.00 25.111 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 27.50 10.00 Mignonette Polyantha .50 PinkSoupert Hy. Pol. .50 Anny Mullcr Baby .50 Jeanne d'Arc ' .50 Mrs.Taft " .60 Orleans ' .60 Phyllis " .60 Bessie Brown H. T Mme. Abel Chatenay.. " .50 Mme. Jenny Guillemot 50 Rena Robbins H. T. .85 Ball of Snow '• .50 Frau K. Druschki " . Hugh Dickson " .75 5.00. J. B. Clarke " Gen. Jacqueminot " • Paul Neyron " New Century Hy. Rug. .60 Sir Thos. Lipton .60 Cl'g Soupert Hv. Fol. .50 Dor. Perkins H'dy CI. .50 Excelsa " .75 Graf Zeppelin " .'0 Ladv Gay " .50 Phil'a Cr. Rambler... " .50 Tausc-Ddschoen ' .50 White Dorothy " .50 Wichuraiana Mem'l " .50 Mary Washington CI. .50 Marech"! Mi.i .... " .60 30.00 10.00 25.00 25 00 25.00 25.00 27.50 30.00 12.00 30.00 12 00 50.00 12 00 30.00 12.00 10.00 27.50 30.00 50.00 . 4 50 1 50 3.00 3 ill 5.00 4.00 3.00 3.00 3 00 3.50 3 50 3 mi 3 50 11100 15. no 10.00 10.00 10.00 IO.IKI 15. (HI 15.00 12.00 25.00 25.00 4^.00 35.00 25HO 25.00 10.00 25 00 10.00 30.00 10 00 30.1X1 10.00 25.00 10.00 ggttE E D LE*J^TOS:) ROOTED CUTTINGS Chrysalora, $3 00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. 600 at 1000 rate. Also the follow- ingat$2.00per 100; $15.00 per 1000, cash: Yellow, Donatello, Appleton, Golden Wedding, Golden Glow, Yellow Bonna- fon, White Oct. Frost, Touset, White Eaton, Robinson, Roseire, Polly Rose, Buckbee, White Bonnaffon, Pink Engue- hard. All above Rooted Cuttings. Fine Heathy Stock. JOY FLORAL COMPANY, NASHVILLE, TENN. Mention the American Florist when writing J2F"SURE TO PLEASE.-®* Hardy English Ivy, large leaf, mostly 3 plants to the pot. 20 inches long, out of pots $5.00 per 100. Small Leaf English Ivy, mostly 3 plants to the pot, out of 3 inch pots. $5,110 per Iiki. Clematis Paniculata, true to name. Out of 2 inch pots. $2.00 per 1(H). Out of 2H-inch pots. $3.00 per 100. Out of 3 inch pots, strong. $5. 00 per loo All goods travel at purchaser's risk. Cash with Order please. SAMUEL V. SMITH, 3323 Goodman Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. ilfention the American Florist when writing Lady Hillingdon Roses Fine 21i-inch plants. $11.50 per 100. F. O. B. West Grove. THE C0NARD& JONES CO., West Grove, Penna. CHOICE PLANTS FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT Araucaria Excelsa, our specialty. April 1912 importation 514. 5^2. o in. pots: 3.4.5.6.7 tiers; 14, 16. 18. 20, 25. 30 to 35 inches hieh; 40c, 50c 60c, 75c $1.00. $1.25 to $1.50 each. Ficus Elastics, (Rubbers), 5H. 6, 7 in. pots, all heights. ^5c, 30c. 40c. 50c. 60c each. Alexandra Daisies, 5S4 in. pots, bushy, 20c to 25c each. Primula Obconica, 4 in. strong, in bloom. 10c; 51i in.. 15c to 20c. Dracaena Terminalis, suitable for window boxes M in. pots, well colored, 25c, 30c. 40c and 50c. Crimson Rambler Roses, 6 in. pots, suitable for outdoor planting. 3 to 4 feet high, 50c Geraniums, 4 in. pots, S. A. Nutt. scarl. it: Buch- ner, white. E.G. Hill, salmon; Beaute Poitevine, salmon; Gloriosum. pink and assorted colors; Scarlet Sage, Bonfire and Zurich, $7.00 per 100. Begonia Argenti Cutati. 4 in. 15c. 2H in. 7c. Begonia, New Improved Erfordi pink. and our new improved Verona. A bed of these varieties is a joy forever. 4in. $10 00 per 100; 3 in. $7.00 per 100: 2%. in. $5.00 per 100. Asparagus Plumosus and Sprengeri, large 4 in. 10c; 3 in.. 7c; 2V4 in., 4c. Hydrangea Otaksa, lor planting out, 6-7 in., 25c, 35c. 50c, 60c. Vinca, variegated. 41 _• in. pots, 15c, Small Plants. Phlox, Drummondi grandiflora. assorted colors, 2V, in. pots. $3 00 per 100. Phlox, Drummnodi compact, assorted colors, 2V2 in. pots. $3.00 per 100. Verbenas, assorted, 2H in.. $3.00 per 100. Petunias, California Giants. 3 in., best plants, $5.00 per 100. Petunias, Inimitable, dwarf or com pacta, $3.00 per 100. Tagetes, dwarf marigold. $3 00 per 100. Coleus, Golden Bedder. Victoria, Verscbaeffeltii, and assorted. 2V2 in.. $3.01 per 100. Ageratum, best blue, 3 in . $5 00 per 100. Thunbergia or black eyed Susan. 2h in., $3.00 per 100. Centaura Gymnocarpa, Dusty Miller, 2H in., $3 00 per 100. Lobelia, Crystal Palace compacta, dark blue, $3 00 per 100. PALMS, Kentia Forsteriana, 4 in.. 25c to 35c; 514. 5!4. 6 in- pots. 25. 30 35. 40to 50 in. high; 50c, 60c. 75c. $1.00, $1.25. $1.50, $2.00. $2.50. Kentia Belmoreana, large. 4H in.. 25c to 35c; 5 to SVi in., 50c, 60c 7oc. Made-up of 3 plants, 6 in. pots. 7.5c to $1.00. Clematis Paniculata, large. 5H to 6 in., per dozen. $2.00. Bleeding Hearts or digitalis Spectabilis, 6 in. 25c. 35c. 5(jc. Ipomea VOCtiflora, Our so well-known pure white, waxy Moonvine. bearing flowers very frag- rant and as big as a saucer 2% in. pots. $5.00 per 100: 4 in .$12.00 per 100. Neph. Scotti, 4 in., 15c to 20c; 5, 5H. 6. 7 in.. 25c, 35c. 40c, 50c. 60c. 75c. Boston, 5. 5H, 6 in.. 30c, 40c. 5fc. Whitmanj, small. 4 in.. 20c: 5. 54 in.. 25c to 35c. Giatrassi, 4 in.. 25c; 5!4 to 5H in.. 30c to 40c. GODFREY ASCHMANN Importer, Wholesale Grower fi Importer of Fot Plants 1012 West Ontario St., Philadelphia, Pa. NOW is the time to make up your planting list of Chrysanthemums It is as easily done now as a few months later and you are more likely to secure the desired kinds than by delaying till planting time. Let us quote you on your requirements now, delivery to suit you. All the best commercial kinds. I ELMER D. SMITH & CO., ADRIAN, MICH. Mention the American Florist when writing 40,000 Grafted and Own Root Rose Plants Pvoftorl Ctr»r>lr • Richmond, White Killarney, Pink Killarney, Kaiserin, 2'4-in UTdllCU OlULft.. pots price. $10.00 per 100; $95 per 1000. Ready NOW. 3-inch pots, $15.00 per 1C0: $145.00 per 1000. Ready last of April. n-um Wrvrkt Cf/\olr • My Maryland, Pink Killarney, White Killarney, Richmond, V/Wn-IVOUl 31UI& . Kaiserin, Perles. 24-in. pots. Price $5.00 per 100; $45.50 per 1000. Ready in April. 3 in. pots. Price $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. Ready in May. CARNATION CUTTINGS: fot».e' $3-00 per m 2Vm- p0,s' $6-°° per PA, J. 1^. BLOOMSBURG, Mention the American Florist when writing PANSIES Best Field Grown Plants. IN BUD AND BLOOM. Try these choice plants. $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. J. L. MORGAN PANSY GARDENS, Uniortville. Lake Co., Ohio. Mention the American Florist when writing Boston Ferns, 21 , in., $3.00 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. Roosevelt Ferns, 21? in., $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. Whitmani Compacta, aV2 in., $5.00 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. 250 at 1000 rates. HENRY H. BARROWS & SON, WTO£S Mention the American Florist when writing '9*3- The American Florist. 811 Joseph Heacock Company's Palms* Ferns Home-Grown, Well Established, Strong and Healthy Pot BH-in. 5 in. 6-in. 6-1D. 6-in. Leaves 4 6 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 Kentia Belmoreana In. hivrh. 8 to 10 18 24. 26. Cedar Tub Leaves 7-in. 9-in. Cedar tub 9-in. 9in. 9-in. 9-in. 6 to 7 6 to 7 Leaves 6 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 Each D02. $ 1 50 50 600 100 12 00 .....' 125 1500 28to30 150 1800 In. high. Each Doz. 34 to 36 2 50 30 00 40 to 45 4 00 48 00 In. high Each 42 to 48 5 00 48 to 54 6 00 5 ft 8 00 6 to 7 ft 10 00 Cedar tub Plants 7-in. 4 9-in. 4 12 in. 4 12 in. 4 Kentia Forsterlana— Made up high Doz. .11 IK) 48 00 In. high Each 36 2 50 40 to 42 4 00 tfl to Ki 12 50 «, to 72 15 00 Phoenix Roebelenii Each 5-in., nicely characterized. $1 00 6-in., 18 to 20 in. spread • 1 50 Cedar tub High Spread Each 7-in 18 m. 24 in $2 0C Cibotium Scheidei Spread Each 2 to 2H feet $2 00 4 feet... 4 00 6 to 8 feet 8 00 Pot 7 in. pot. 9 in. tub. 12 in. tub. We are growing all our Keutias above 6-inch size in neat Cedar Tubs, made especially for us, with electric wire hoops, and painted green. These tubs cost several times the price of pots, but we sell the plants at the same price as though grown in pots. The buyer has the advantage of receiving his plants without breakage of pots and in handsome tubs in which the} have become well established, and in which they will continue to do better than in pots. When in Philadelphia Be Sure to Look Us Up We are easily reached— only 25 minutes from Reading Terminal, 12th and Market Streets, Philadelphia. We have fine train service— fifty trains each way even- week day— so you can suit your convenience, both going and coming. Then you will see our Palms of all sizes, from 2V2-inch pots to 12-inch tubs. We are strong on Decorative Palms, in 7-inch, 9-inch and 12-inch tubs (made-up or single plants), which we can supply in any quantity. All our Palms are home-grown (not an imported plant on the place), and well established in the tubs. They are strong and healthy. With increased glass devoted to our Palms, our stock is much larger than ever before and never in better condition Railway Station Jenkintown. JOSEPH HEACOCK CO., Wyncote, Pa. Ready Now. 500,000 Ready Now. Superb Strain PANSIES Field grown in bud and bloom. This strain is the result of 20 years of careful breeding, and is absolutely the best for commer- cial purposes. Price, S1.25 per 100; S10 00 per 1000. Cash. By express only. LEONARD COUSINS, Jr. Conco: I Jet, Mass, PANSIES Koemer's Prize Winners (Germany), large, fine plants. 50c per 100, $4.00 per 1000. Daisies, Cali- fornia and QueeD Alexan- dra. $1.00 per 100, $8.00 per 1000. Ageratums. Me per 100. $5-00 per 1000. Coleus. finest named var- ieties, a vrrand collection, at 70c per 100. $6.00 per 1000. Feverfew. •'Little Gem'' (True), $1.25 ■ per 1C0 $10.00 per ROO. C. HUMFELD, The Rooted Cutting Specialist. Clay Center, Kan. Mention the American Florist when writing ENCHANTRESS SUPREME DAILLEDOIZE BROS. Lenox Road and Troy Ave., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Mention the Amwncnn Florist when writing B. & A. SPECIALTIES Our World's Choicest Nursery and Greenhouse Products tor Florists Palms, Bay Trees, Boxwood and Hardy Herbaceous Plants, Evergreens, Roses, Rhododendrons, Vines and Climbers, Spring Bulbs and Roots, Conifers, Pines. English Ivy 4 ft. bushy, 4 inch pots $15.00 per 100 4 and 5 ft. bushy, iY2 inch pots 20.00 per 100 Good value for window effect. Florists are always welcome visitors to our nurseries. We are only a few minutes from New York City: Carlton Hill station is the second stop on Main Line of Erie Railroad. :: :: BOBBINK& ATKINS Nurserymen and FloruU. RUTHERFORD, N. J. A. N. Pierson, Inc. Wholesale Florists CROMWELL, - CONN. John Bader Co. B. L. ELLIOT, Owner. Wholesale Plantsman 1826 MaltD St., N. S. PITTSBURG, PA, A FEW GOOD THINGS YOU WANT. Geraniums, Nutt. Buchner. Ricard. Perkini Poitevine. 2-in., $2.00 per 100: 3 in., $5.00 per 100, Boston and Whitmani Ferns, 3 in., 10c: 4in.. 15c: 5 in. 25c. Dracaena Ind., 3in., $5.00: 4 in. S0.00: 5-in. $25.00 per 100. Vlrtca Var., 3 in,. S5.00 per 1C<1. Asparagus Plumosus. 2 in.. $3.00 per 100. Heliotrope, Scarlet Sage, Lemon Verbenas. Cirtar Plant. Coleus, Alternanthera, red and yellow: Ageratum, blue; Verbena, Salvia, Zu- rich; Aster, 2 in., $2.00 per 100. Cash with order. GEO. M. EMMANS. Newton, N. J. 812 The American Florist. April 20. Index to Advertisers. Advance Co The.... 819 Alpha Floral Co.... 79 American Spawn Co 80 1 American Wooden- ware MfgCo Ill AmlingE CCo 787 Anderson S A 795 Andorra Nurseries.. 806 Angermueller G H. 788 Anhine Mfg Co 819 Archias Floral Co.. 793 Archias Seed Store. 801 Arnold A A 781 Aschmann Godfrey. 810 Atlanta Floral Co... 796 Auburndale Gold Fish Co 794 Bader Jno & Co.... 811 Barrows H H & Son 810 Bassett&Washburn „ 7S0 SOS Batavia GreenheCo 787 Baur Window Glass Co 818 Bayersdorfer H 794 Beaven E A 794 Begerow's 798 BergerBros 788 Berning H G 788 Bertermann BrosCo 796 Blackistone Z D... 798 Blair Robt. T 812 Bobbink & Atkins.. 811 BoddingtooAT II Bodger J & SonsCo. II BolandJ B Co 795 Bolgiano J & Sons.. II Bowe M A 797 Bramley & Son 798 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 8C0 Breitmeyer's'J Sons. 796 Brown AlfredJ Seed Co 8TO BrunsHN Jl Bucbbinder Bros... 816 BuckbeeHW 798 BudlongJ A ....784 808 Burpee W A & Co.. 801 Caldwell theWoods- man Co 794 California Florists.. 798 California Seed Grow- ers Assn 800 Camp Conduit Co .. Ill Carbone Philip L. .. 798 Chicago Cam Co. I 787 Chicago Flower Growers Assn 783 Chicago Great Western RE .... 783 Chicago House Wrecking Co 82(1 Clark E B Seed Co. II Clark's Sons David. 797 Cleveland Cut Flower Co 797 Conard & Jones 810 Cooke Geo H 795 Cotsonas Geo & Co. 794 Cousins Leonard Ir. 811 Cowee W J 816 Coy HC Seed Co... 801 Craig Robt Co 807 CritchellC E 808 Crawford V L 789 Cunningham Jos H. 80S Dailledouze Bros... 811 Dammann&Co 801 Daniels & Fisher... 797 Dards Chas 706 Deamud I B Co 784 Denaiffe & Son 800 Detroit Flower Pot Mfy HI Dietsch A & Co IV Oilier Caskey & Keen 818 Dillon J L 810 Dorner F & Sons . . . 803 Dreer HA 80) S05 816 III Duerr Chas A 798 Dunlop JohnH 797 Dwelle - Kaiser Co The 818 Eckhardt O R Co.. 785 Edwards Fold Box. 812 Eisele C 809 Eldredge B 784 Emmans Geo M 811 Erie Floral Co I Erne& Klingel 768 Eyres HG 797 Felix & Dykhuis 806 Fish Henry Seed Co II Florists' Hail Assn. 818 Fottler. Fiske. Rawson Co II Franzen F O 802 Fre.-man Mrs J B... 798 Freeman & Sons S . 816 Froment HE 791 Galvin Thos F 797 Garland Geo M Co.. 817 GasserJ M Co 797 Geny Bros 798 Giblin & Co 818 GodineauR&M.... II Gorham & Chapline 820 Grand Rapids FlowerCo 797 Gude Bros 7% Guttman Flower Growers Co 791 Haisch 795 Haven Seed Co The 801 Heacock Jos Co 811 Heinl John & Son.. 795 Henderson A & Co. 808 Herr Albert M 802 Herrmann A 820 Hess & Swoboda ... 796 Hews A H &Co.... Ill Hilfinger Bros Ill Hill The EG Co.. . 802 Hitchings & Co 819 Hoerber Bros 787 HorfmeisterFlo Co. 789 Holm & Olson 796 Holton SHunkelCo 788 Home Cor School... 820 Hooker H M Co 820 Hoopes J E & Co. . . 801 Horticultural Adver- tiser 812 Hrudka L Pott, n Co Ill HumfeldC 811 Igoe Bros 812 Illinois Metals Co.. 817 Illinois Pipe Mfg Co 820 Isbell S M & Co... II Jackson & Perkins . 806 Johnson WW & Son II lones Percy 782 Joy Floral Co Sin Kasting W F Co ... 789 Keller Geo & Sons. Ill Keller's Sons. J B.. 798 Kellogg Geo M 798 Kennicott Bros 7S5 Kervan Co The 791 Kessler W A 791 Kift Robt 797 King Construct Co. S20 Klehm's Nurseries. 794 Kohr A F Ill Kramer IN &Son.. 816 KroeschellBrosCo. 818 Kruchten John 7S7 Kuehn C A 788 Kuhl Geo A 803 Kyle & Foerster.... 7S7 LaCrosse Floral Co. 796 Lager & Hurrell.... I Lange A 795 Landreth Seed Co.. II Leborious J J 795 Leedle Floral Co ... 810 Leistner Oscar 786 Leonard Seed Co... 801 Lindhurst Farm.... 809 Loechner & Co. . ... II Lutton Wm H 812 McCallum Co 789 McConnell Alex.... 795 McCoy L W 798 McClunieGeo 797 McCullough's J M Sons Co 789 McDonald Bros.... 818 McHutchison&Co.. II McKellar Chas W.. 787 McKenna P& Son. 797 Mangel 795 Mann Otto II Matthewson J E 793 May &C0LL 795 Meconi Paul 791 Meredith The Flow- er & Veg Co 808 M. WINANDY CO.,Mfrs. Greenhouse builder* and m ariu factor* r» of WINANDY'SNEW BENCH AND HEATING SYSTEM. Write for particulars. 6236 N. Lincoln St. CHICAGO Telephone Ravenswood 607. Metropolitan Mat Co 816 Mette Henry 804 Meyer John C& Co. 794 Michigan Cut Flowr Exchange 794 Moninger J C Co... IV Moore, Hentz & Nash 791 Morehead Mfg Co... 820 Morgan Pansy (ids.. 810 Mt Gilead Pottery Co Ill Muller Adolph 806 MunsonH 820 Murray Samuel 796 Myers Florist 798 Nat Flo B of Trade. 820 New England Nur- series 806 N Y Cut Flower Ex. 791 Nicholson John S.. 790 Niessen Leo Co .... 789 Oechslin Frank 807 Ostertag Bros ... .797 Palmer W J & Son . 796 Park Floral Co 796 Patten & Co 802 Peacock DahliaFms 806 PedrickGeo&Son. 801 Pelicano. Rossi & Co 796 Pennock-MeehanCo 791 Penn the Florist 796 Peters & Reed Poty III Phillips Bros 798 Pierce F& Co 817 Pierson A N (Inc).. 811 Pierson F R Co.... I Pieters & Wheeler Seed Co 800 Pillsbury I L 816 Pinkston J as E 794 Podesta&Baldocchi 797 Poehlmann Bros Co 792 793 799-E09 Pollworth C C Co I 788 797 Pulverized Manure Co 819 QuakerCity Machine Works 816 Raedlein Basket Co 786 Randall A L Co.... 787 Randolph & Mc Clements 816 Rawlings Elmer.... 809 Ready Reference... 813 Reed & Keller 820 Regan Ptg House .. 819 Reid Edw 789 Reinberg Geo 787 Relnberg Peter.. 781 S07 Rice Bros 78S Rice Co. M 794 Richardson & Boyn- ton Co SI 7 RobinsonJCSeed Co II Rock W L Co 796 Rohnert Seed Co... II Routzahn Seed Co . II Rusch G & Co 788 Saakes O C 797 Saltford Flowr Shop 796 ScheelFF 802 Schiller, the Florist 7SS Schillo Adam 817 Schlatter W & Son. 812 Schling Max 798 Schmidt J C 807 Scott John sui SharpPartridge&Co 818 Siebrecht George C 791 Situation & Wants.. 777 Skidelsky SS&Co. B01 Smith A W&Co... 797 SmithED&Co 81" Smith & Hemenway 817 Smith Henry 797 Smith Saml V SH> Smith Wm C 78S Smith W&T Co... I Stearns Lumber Co. Sis Stoothoff H A Co... 819 Storrs & Harrison.. 806 Superior Machine & Boiler Works.. SK. Syracuse PotteryCo Texas Seed & Floral Co 795 Thompson Car Co.. 807 Thorburn J M & Co .sol Tonner Miss Olga.. 780 TottyCbasH 803 Vaughan AL&Co. 786 Vaughan's Seed Store I III 794 803 807 808 809 816818 Vestals 798 Vick's Sons Jas 801 Vincent R Jr 1 803 Virgin U J 598 Wagner Park Cons. Ill Walker FA &Co.. 798 Wallace F D IV Ward&Co. R M... II Weiland & Risch... 7S7 Welch Bros 789 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 801 Wietor Bros 7S2 787 Wilson RG 795 Winandy M & Co.. 812 Windier Wholesale Florist Co 788 WittboldGCo..,795 808 Wittbold Henry. 735 787 Wolfskill Bros & Morris Goldenson 797 Wood Bros 809 Wrede H 801 Yokohama Nurs Co. _II Young & Nugent... 7U5 Zech & Mann 787 Ziska los 787 GREENHOUSE GLAZING. Big jobs a specialty Prices on application ROBT. T. BLAIR, 122 E. Wood Ave., COLUMBUS, OHIO Mention the American Florist when writing CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention the American Florist when writing No loss if you mend your split c a r n a tions with Superior Carnation STAPLES 50c per lOOO postpaid. Wm. Schlaftei & Son. BEFORE *" """> AFTER 422 Main St., Springfield, Mass. ALL Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Florists wishing "■ to do business with Europe should send for the "Horticultural Advertiser" This is the British Trade Paper, being read weekly by all the horticultural trade; it is also taken by over 1000 of the best continental houses. Annual subscription, to cover cost of postage, 75c. As the H. A. is a purely trade medium, appli- cants should, with the subscription, send a copy of thru catalog or other evidence that they belong to the nursery or seed trade. Money orders payable at Lowdham, Notts. Address Editors Of "H. A." Chilwell Nurseries. LOWDHAM, Notts, England Model Extension Carnation Support Made with two or three circles. En- dorsed by all the Leading Carnation Growersasthe best support on market Pat. July 27, '97. May 17, '98 GALVANIZED WIRE ROSE STAKES. Write for prices before ordering elsewhere. Prompt thipmenl guaranteed IGOE BROS. 0 0. 266 N. 9th St. 1 BROOKLYN. N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing GET INTERESTED, MR. FLORIST, THIS IS FOR YOU! If you contemplate painting jour house this year, it will be well for you to investigate the merits of My Special Greenhouse White Lead Paint which I use exclusively in the erection of the large ranges of glass that I erect on private estates and public parks. I have increased my plant to take care of the demands made upon me for this paint by florists in all parts of the country. The Lutton reputation for high class material is back of this product. Send for a sample free of cost and then you will send your order. We also furnish materials for the complete erection of modern Iron Frame Greenhouses. Some of the largest growers in the country will testify to this fact. WILLIAM H. LUTTON, West Side Avenue Station Jersey Cily, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing Mention the American Florist when writing '9*3- The Amer /can Fl o r i s i . R13 Ready Reference Section. 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. ALTERNANTHERAS. Alternantheras, red and yellow, 2%-in., $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, 0. AMPELOPSIS. Ampelopsls Veltchil, heavy. 1-year, 2 to 3 ft., strong, SO for $2; 1110, 53.25; Parcel Post, $20 per 1,000; 18 to 24 inches, 50 for $1.50; 10H for $2; Parcel Post, $15 per 1,000. Well rooted plants, tops cut to 6 inches for transplanting, $12 per 1,000. Samples, 25c allowed on pur- chase. Chas. Black, Hightstown, N. J. ARAUCARIAS. Araucaria excelsa, 5-in., $6 per doz. ; $45 per 100. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. ASPARAGUS. Asparagus Sprengerl and Plumosus. 2^4-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Hatched, 2V4-in., $5 per 100; 3-in., $8. Poeblinann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. To make room in our houses we offer Plumosus Asparagus, extra fine, heavy plants, 3-in., $4 per 100. Sprengeri. 3-in., $3.50 per 100. Wag- ner Park Conservatories, Sidney, O. Asparagus plumosus and SpreDgeri. 2^4-In., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. Asparagus plumosus, 2'4-in., $2 per 100. Sprengeri. $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Asparagus Hateueri, 2'4-in., $2.50 per 100; 3-iu., $4. Poehlmanu Bros. Co., Morton Grove, £U. . Asparagus Hatched, 2Ji-in., $5 per 100; seed- lings, $12 per 1,000; seeds, $0 per 1,000. West Main Greenhouses. Corfu. N. Y. Asparagus Sprengeri. 3-ln,, $6 pet 100; . ; ' ■ i i i . , Sn per lull. Cash please. Harry lleinl. West Toledo, O. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri, 2V>-in., $2 per 100; 300 for $5.00. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2V>-in., $2.50 per 100; $20 per l.iiOO. Erie Floral Co., Erie. Pa. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2!4-in., $2.50 per 100. Cash. Bonell, Florist, Merlden, Conn. Asparagus plumosus, 2-in., $3 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Asparagus plumosus, 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-ln., $3 per 100. Elmer Rawlings, Olean, N. Y. ASTERS. ASTERS. ASTERS. ASTERS. Queen of the Market, white and pink, ready now. Strong seedlings, 40c per 100; $3 per 1.000: transplanted seedlings. 50c per 100; $4 per 1.000. BDW. DOEGE COMPANY, 4344 North Springfield Ave., Chicago. THE SAWYER ASTERMDM— Eight years of strict selection places It on the mountain top of perfection, in color, size and profit. Price ((rash with order), $8 oz.; $4.50, % oz.; trade pkg„ 1,000 seeds (not mixed) $1. Colors: White, pink and lavender. Send for cuts and descrip- tion. ALBERT A. SAWYER, Forest Park. 111. BAY TREES. Bay trees and box trees; all sizes. Write for special list. Julius Roehrs Co., Ruther- ford, N. J. Bay trees. For sizes and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Vauguan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Bay trees. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 714 Chest- nut St., Philadelphia. BEDDING PLANTS. Bedding plants: Plants from 2'.. in. pots, $3 per 100: Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri: ageratum, blue; alyssum, Little Gem; parlor ivy; Euonymus radieans and golden var.; gera- niums, Mine. Salleroi; heliotrope, dark blue; Hydrangea Otaksa; moonvine, large 11. white; Salvia Bonflne; Santolinl; Snapdragons, white and pink; Swainsoni alba; verbenas, pink, white and scarlet. Plants from 3-in., $4 per 100; Ivy, hardy English; fuchsia, early 11.; plum- bago, white. Myrtle plants, 4-lu., $1.50 per doz.; 3-in., $1 per doz. C. Eisele, 11th and Wesl mi ir.-l :i nrl Sis.. l'liil;nl'']plii:i. Bedding plants: Coleus, alternantheras, red and yellow; cigar plant, Ageratum, blue; Ver- bena, heliotrope, Salvia Zurich, asters, 2-in., $2 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Bedding plants, pansies. 50c per 100: $4 per 1,000. Daisies, $1 per 100; $8 per 1,000. Ager- atum. COc per 100; $5 per 1,000. Coleus. 70c per 100; $0 per 1,000. Feverfew, $1.25 per 100; $10 per 1.000. C. Humfeld, Clay Center, Kans. BOXWOOD. Boxwoods, pyramids, 2 to 21.'. ft.. $1.25 each; 2% to 3 ft., $1.75; 3 to 3V< ft., $2.50; 31/. to 4 ft., $3; 4 to 4'/j ft., $4.25; 4y, to 5 ft.. $5; 5 to G ft.. $0. Globular, 2 ft.. $2.25 and $2.50. Standards, 15 to 18 ins., $2.25; 18 to 21, $2.75; 21 to 24, $3.50; 24 to 30. bushes, $1.50; 30 to 30 ins., bushes, $2.5". Obellske, 5 ft., $12 each. Globe shaped, 2 ft., $4.50 each; 12 to 15 inches, $2 to $2.50. Bushes, 2V2 ft., $1.50; 2% to 3 ft., $2.50. The Geo. Wittbold Co.. 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Boxwoods, pyramid, 2 ft., $1 each; 2% to 3 ft, $1.75; 3 to 3% ft., $2.50; 3% to 4 ft., $3.50; 4 to 4y2 ft., $4.50. Globe shaped. 24- inch head, $4 each; Standard, 24-inch head, $4 each; bush shape, 2 ft., $4.50 each. F. O. Franzen. 147G Summerdale Ave., Chicago. Box trees. For sizes and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Boxwoods. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 714 Chest- nut St., Philadelphia. BULBS. Gladioli. A good mixture, $1 per 100; $0 per 1,000. Choice Florists' mixture, white, light and pink, $1.75 per 100; $10 per 1,000. Pink Augusta, best forcing pink, $2.25 per 100; $20 per 1,000. Cash. 250 at 1,000 rates. Also America, Augusta, Francis King, Mme. Mone- ret, Klondyke, George Paul, etc. Send for price list. STEVEN'S GLADIOLI CO., Sagi- naw, W, S., Mich. AMERICA GLADIOLUS PLANTING STOCK; Parcel Post. America, No. 3, 1 to lYt Inch, $10 per 1,000; No. 4, % to 1 inch. $8 per 1,000: No. 5, % to % inch, $5 per 1,000; No. 6. % to % inch, $3 per 1.000. Other sizes If wanted. CURRIER BDLB CO., Seabrlght, Calif. Bulbs, Lilium multiflorum. L. glganteum. For prices, see advertisement on second cover page. Ralph M. Ward & Co., 71 Murray St., New York. Bulbs, tuberous begonias, gladiolus, gloxinias, fancy leaved Caladiums. cannas, dahlias, etc. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 714 Chestnut St., Phlla- delphla. Bulbs, bedding hyacinths, white, red and blue, $1.00 per 100; $15 per 1,000. James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. Bulbs. For varieties and prices see adver- tisements elsewhere In this Issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Fisher's Purity Freesia bulbs, if in the mar- ket for summer delivery get our prices before buying, Currle Bulb Co., Seabrlght, Calif. Bulbs. S. S. Skldelsky & Co., 1215 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia. Bulbs of all kinds. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 33 Barclay St., New York. Bulbs. Arthur T. Boddlngton, 342 W. 14tb St., New York. Bulbs of all kinds James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. , CALLAS. GODFREY CALLAS. 2>/j-ln., $4.00 per 100. CONARD & JONES CO., WEST GROVE. ■ PENNSYLVANIA, CANNAS. IMPROVED CANNAS. True, sound, sizable roots, f. o. b. West Grove, if not sold. WINTZER'S NOVELTIES. HALLE Y'S COMET, 3'/2-ft., $15 per 100. Green foliage, flowers scarlet, yellow throat; petals edged yellow. MRS. ALFRED F. CONARD, 4-ft., $30 per 100. PERFECTION PINK. Green foliage; flowers are aa exquisite salmon-pink color, huge, perfectly formed and borne continuously. In this variety we have CANNA PERFECTION. MONT BLANC IMPROVED, 3y2-ft., white, $10 per 100. Green foliage, flowers almost pure white. UNCLE SAM, 7-ft., $15 per 100. Green foli- age; flowers are orchid type, very large and color brilliant orange scarlet. STANDARD KINDS. REDS per 100 Geo. Washington, 3'£ feet $3.00 Duke of Marlboro, 3 to 4 feet 3.00 Giant Crimson, 4y2 feet 3 00 Patrie, 4 feet 3.00 Pennsylvania, 6 feet 4.00 Philadelphia, 3 feet 3 00 Triumph. 3 feet 3 00 PINKS Louise, 5 feet 3 00 Luray, 4 feet 3 00 Mile. Berat, 4 feet 300 Wawa, 3 feet c 00 West Grove, 4'/, feet 4 00 YELLOW AND ORANGE California, 3 to 4 feet 3 00 Wyoming, 7 feet 300 VARIEGATED Burbank. 4% feet 300 Comte de Bouchard, 4'/, feet .. 3 00 Elizabeth Hoss, 3% feet 300 Italia, 4 feet " 300 BRONZED LEAVED RED Mrs. Geo. A. Strohlein, 0 feet 2.00 THE CONARD & JONES COMPANY West Grove. pa< Cannas. Fine dormant 2 to 3 eye bulbs. Cin- nabar and mixed, 75c per 100. Sec. Chabanne. $J per 100. Pres. Cleveland, Paul Marquant. * .J!?1, 100' Pennsylvania, C. F. Read, $2.50 per 100. Papa Nardy $4 per 100. WAGNER PARK CONSERVATORIES, Sidney, Ohio. Cannas, ready to pot, delivery now or later. i, ™uce VauShan, Chas. Henderson, Egandale. $2.o0 per 100. Pennsylavnla, Louisiana, large flowered, $3 per 100. P. Pearson, 5732 Gunnl- son St., Chicago. Canna King Humbert, tine 3-iu.. $10 per 100. F. Vaughan, Henderson, Alemania, Wallace $5 per 100. Cash please. Harry Helnl, Wesl Toledo, O. Cannas, 8 vars. 3x4-in. pots, $4 per 100. King Humbert, 3x4in. pots, $7 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Cannas. For varieties ana prices see ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Cannas, best named varieties. F. F. Scbeel, Shcrmervllle. 111. CAPE JASMINES. <'ape Jasmine. Remember you will get your orders filled if you order buds from The Texas Coast Jasmine Farms. Watch for our large ad. later. R. W. Woodward, Mgr., Alvln, Texas. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 814 The American Florist. April 26 , CARNATIONS. 50,000 Cuttings Pure White Enchantress in sand now. This is the best commercial white; $20 per 1,000 anil every cutting guaranteed strictly No. 1 stock. Per Per Pot 100 1,000 Stock Pure White Enchantress. .. .$2.."n $20.00 $3.25 Light Pink Enchantress 3.00 25.00 3.25 Rose Pink Enchantress 3.00 25.00 3.25 Also Dorothy Gordon, White Wonder, Gloriosa and Rosette in limited quantities. Cash or Reference. SMITH & GANNETT. GENEVA, N. Y. Carnation cuttings for Immediate delivery. Extra strong plants from soil. Enchantress and White Enchantress, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Write for prices on the following varieties from sand: Wodenethe, White Wonder, White En- chantress, Enchantress, Beacon, and Rose Pink Enchantress. J. D. Thompson Carnation Co., Joliet, 111. Carnations, from 2-iu. pots: Rosette, St. Nicholas, Benora, $0 per 100. White Perfec- tion, White Enchantress, Scarlet Glow, $3 per 100. F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind. Carnation Princess Dagrnar. $12 per 10IJ; $100 per 1,000. Patten & Co., Tewksbury, Mass. ROOTED CARNATION CDTTINGS. Per 100 Per 1,000 Enchantress 2.00 18.00 White Enchantress 2.00 20.00 Princess Charming 2.00 20.00 White Lawson 1.50 12.50 White Perfection 2.00 18.00 Victory 1-50 12.50 Bonfire (finest red) 3.00 25.00 WIETOR BROS, 1B2 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. Carnation Enchantress Supreme, 12 rooted cut- tings, $3; 25, $5; 50, $7; 100, $12; 1,000, $100. Dailledouze Bros., Lenox Road and Troy Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. For immediate shipment, strong guaranteed cuttings that will produce fancy stock. White Perfection, Enchantress, $20 per 1,000. White Enchantress, $25 per 1,000. C. C. Pollworth Co.. Milwaukee, Wis. Carnation cuttings, $3 per 100; 2>4-in., 6 per 100. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. Carnations, chrysanthemums. S. S. Skldel- sky & Co., 1215 Bets Bldg., Philadelphia. Carnations. Wood Bros., Flshkill, N. Y. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. ROOTED CUTTINGS— READY NOW. $1.50 per 100; $12.50 per 1,000. Oct. Frost, Monrovia, Early Snow, Halliday, Geo. S. Kolb, Appleton, C. Touset, Major Bonnaffon, B'. Pullman, Golden Wedding, White Cloud, Mrs. Buckbee, Des Jonis, Queen, Silver Wedding, Clay Frlck, Nellie Pocket, Lynwood Hall, White Bonnaffon, Yanoma, Early Yellow. Director Gerard, MEMPHIS FLORAL CO., MEMPHIS, J. K. Shaw, Maud Dean, Jeanne Rosette, Admiral Schley, Cullingfordil, Champaign, W. R. Church, L'Africaine. Chrysanthemum plants, all the commercial, standard sorts, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Chrysolora and Roman Gold, $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. The E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind. Chrysanthemums, rooted cuttings and 2^-inch. For varieties and prices see advertisement else- where in this issue. Poeblmann Bros. Co., Mor- ton Grove, 111. Chrysanthemums, large flowering, pompons, single and anemone flowered; best vars., 21/2- in., $3 per 100. Frank Oechslin, 4911 Quiucy St.. Chicago. Chrysanthemums, rooted cuttings, Jeanne Nonin, Nagoya, Pacific Supreme, Major Bon- naffon, $1 per 100. Chas. Razer, best white, $1.50 per 100. Edward Wallis. Berlin. N. J. Chrysanthemums, all the money making varie- tles. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee. Wis. Chrysanthemums, all the leading varieties. Elmer P. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. Chrysanthemums, rooted cuttings. Brie Floral Co., Erie. Pa. CLEMATIS. Clematis paniculata, 2-in.. $2 per 100; 2^-in., $3; 3-in., $5. Samuel V. Smith, 3323 Goodman St.. Philadelphia. Clematis. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. COLEUS. Coleus, April 28, red, yellow and assorted, $6 per 1,000; 2%-in. pots, $2 per WO. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Coleus, Verschaffeltii and G. Bedder, COc per 100. Erie Floral Co., Erie, Pa. Coleus. Versehaffeltii and G. Bedder, 60c per 100. The Erie Floral Co., Erie, Pa. CYCLAMEN. CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM, finest strain in existence, including GLORY OF WANDSBEK, finest salmoneum, orchid flowering, Rococo; strong transplanted seedlings, $3.00 100; $25.00 1,000. Cash, please. Rober & Radke, Maywood, 111. Cyclamen giganteum, choicest mixture, 3-in., $5 per 100. Cash. John Bauscher, Ireeport, 111. DAHLIAS. Dahlias, 100.000 field-clumps; 100 varieties of cream. Get list. Benj. Connell, Florist, Merchantville, N. J. Dahlias, standard and new cut flower varl- eties. Lindhurst Farm, Hammonton, N. J. DRACAENAS. [>r;i.;;i.'l];ls, Mink-ui and Massangeami, r. in.. 7Se each; $8 per doz.; (i iu., $1.25 each; $12 per doz.; 7-in., $1.50 each; $15 per doz. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Dracaena indivisa, 4-in.. 10c; 5-iu., 20c; 0-iu., 25c. C. Eisele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Philadelphia. ^_^ Dracaena Ind., tine stock, big plants, 3-in., .f.".; 4 in., $8; 5-iu., $15 per 100. Cash. J. YV. Miller. Shiremanstown, Pa. Dracsena, 6-in.. $30 per 100; 5-iu., $25; 4-ln., $15. West Main Gteenhuuses, Corfu, N. V. Dracaenas. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 714 Chest- nut St., Philadelphia. Dracaena indivisa, fine large 3-in., $5 per 100; 4-in., $8 per 100. Cash. John Bauscher, Free- port. 111. Dracaena massangeana, 6-in., $1 and $1.75 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove. 111. Dracaena tetuiinalis, 2%-ln. pots, $10 per 100. J. Boehrs Co.. Rutherford, N. J. Dracaena Ind., 3-in., $5; 4-in., $10; 5-in., $25 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans. Newton, N. J. FERNS. DWARF FERNS FOR FERN DISHES. These dwarf ferns are used by the hundreds of thou- sands to fill dishes for table decorations. Our sales each year exceed fifty thousand plants. Our stock is in prime condition, ready to use at once. We offer 9 choice varieties, Pterls Cretica, Albolineata, Vitcoria, Wilsoni, Mayil, Pterls Multiceps, Aspidium Tsussimense, Sie- boldii, Wimsetti, Cyrtomium Falcatum or Holly Fern. Price 50c per doz.; $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000. Our new catalog giving prices on ferns, roses and all other plants ready now. Write for it today. THE GOOD & REESE CO., Largest Rose Growers in the World. Box 18. Springfield, Ohio. Ferns, Boston, 2%-in., $3 per 100; $30 per 1,000. Roosevelt, 2V4-in., $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000. Whitman! Compacta, 2%-in., $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000. Henry H. Barrows & Son, Whitman, Mass. __ FERNS. Scotti, 2%-in., $4 per 100; Scholzelii, $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. Boston, $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. Ferns for dishes, 2-in. assorted, to clean out. $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000. Transplanted seedlings, $1 per 100; $9 per 1,000. Rober & Radke, Maywood, 111. Table f.rns, 10 vars., 2%-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 3-in., strong, $6 per 100; $55 per 1,000. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. 15,000 handsome Whitmani ferns, well rooted runners from bench, $2 per 100. Cash. E. F. Rose, Taunton, Mass. BOSTON FERNS, 2%-in., bushy plants, ready to shift, $3.50 per 100. Cash. JOHN BAU- SCHER, JR., Freeport, 111. Hardy ferns. Descriptive list mailed. Lud- wig Mosbiek, Askov, Minn. Boston ferns, 25c; Whitman!, 4-in., 25c. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Ferns. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Ferns. John Scott, Rutland Rd. and E. 45th St.. Brooklyn, N. Y. Ferns. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. FICUS. Ficus pandurata, 6-in., $3.50 each. Elastlca, 6-in., 75c to $1 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. GARDENIAS. GARDENIA VEITCHII, 3, 4 and 5-in. pots; this is the real winter flowering variety, $4- $5 and $6 per doz.; $25, $35 and $50 per 100. Cash with order. ROSE HILL NURSERIES, New Rochelle, N. Y. GERANIUMS. GERANIUMS. Good, healthy, fall-rooted plants from 2Va- in. pots at $3 per 100; $27.50 per 1,000, except where noted; Beaute Poitevine, Marquis de Cas- tellane, S. A. Nutt, Jean Viaud, La Favorite, A. Ricard, Mme. Landry, Mrs. E. G. Hill, Heteranthe, M. Jaulin, Red Wing (6c each). Our new catalog of everything you need mailed upon application. Write for it today. THE GOOD & REESE CO., Largest Rose Growers in the World. Box 18. Springfield, Ohio. NEW AMERICAN BEAUTY. FOR THE FIRST TIME WE ARE OFFER- ING THIS WONDERFUL NEW GERANIUM TO OUR MANY CUSTOMERS. WRITE FOR COLORED CUT AND PRICES ON LARGE LOTS. 2I/.-IN. POTS, 50c EACH; $5 PER DOZ. CASH. JOHN BAUSCHER, 104 CHICAGO ST. FREEPORT, ILL. Geraniums, strong, stocky plants in bud and bloom; S. A. Nutt, Ricard, Beaute Poitevine, White Buchner, 4-in., 7c and 8c; 3%-in., 6c; good stock guaranteed. Cash with order. Gus Schlegel, Olney, 111. 50 000 S A NUTT FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY.' Extra strong top cuttings, well rooted, $10 per 1,000. THE W. T. BUCKLEY CO., Springfield, 111. Geraniums. 2-in.. strong, sturdy plants. $20 per 1,000. Cash with order. M. C. Gunter- berg, 82 East Randolph St.. Chicago. Geraniums, Poitevine and four other vars., 3-in., $4 per 100. Nutt and Poitevine, 4-in., $0. .Ins. II. Cunningham, Delaware, 0. Geraniums, Nutt, Buchner, Ricard, Perkins, Poitevine, 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-in., $5. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Geraniums, Mme. Salleroi, 2-in., $2 per 100; $18 per 1,000. Other varieties all sold till end of April. Rober & Radke, Maywood, 111. Geranium Scarlet Bedder, $1.50 per ten; $12.50 per 100; $100 per 1,000. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. Mrs. Layal (pansy geranium) 2^-in., 85c per doz.; $6 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Geraniums, May 5 and after, $10 per 1,000 for Nutt and Poitevine; $12.50 for Ricard. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Geraniums, 2-in., $2 per 100; $18.50 per 1,000; 3-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Geraniums, Nutt, 2%-in., $2.50 per 100. Erie Floral Co., R. F. D. No. 2, Erie, Pa. Geraniums, Mme. Salleroi, 2%-in., $2.50 per 100. Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. GREENS. Greens of all kinds. For prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Michigan Cut- Flower Exchange, 38-40 Broadway, Detroit, Mich. Bronze galas, $5 per case; 5 or more cases, $4.50 per case. C. E. Critchell, 34 E. Third Ave., Cincinnati, 0. Fancy ferns, $1.50 per 1,000. Robert Groves, Adams. Mass. Southern wild smilax and natural and per- petuated roses. E. A. Beavan, Evergreen, Ala. HOLLYHOCKS. DOUBLE HOLLYHOCKS, separate colors, strong field plants, 500 for $15; 1,000 for $25. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, New York. HYDRANGEAS. HYDRANGEAS. The New French Forcing Hydrangeas: AVALANCHE— A splendid large white. This will absolutely supersede Thomas Hogg; 3-inch pots, $6 per 100. LA LORRAINE— Pale rose changing to bright cerise pink, claimed by many to be the best of all; 3-inch pots, $10 per 100. REMEMBER now is the time to buy these hydrangeas and grow them along for another year. This fall we will offer all of Lemolne's and Mouillere's novelties in hydrangeas, in- cluding E. G. Hill, the Gem of them all. The great blooming qualities of these hydrangeas are their talking points. You may have in a four-inch pot, three to five immense heads of blooms. You will never grow the old varieties again after you become acquainted with these new ones. Write today for our catalogue of everything you need in the Rose and Plant Line. THE GOOD & REESE COMPANY, The Largest Rose Growers in the World. SPRINGFIELD, OHIO. Hydrangeas Otaksa, 2^-in., 3c. Rober & Radke, Maywood, 111. Hydrangea Otaksa, 3 to 10 shoots, 10c to 35c. Erie Floral Co., Erie. Pa. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About If. *9'3- The American Florist. 815 IRIS. Now is tiio time for planting. Per 100 ills pallida dalmatlca $10.00 Iris Madam Chereau 5.00 lits Klberlea, strong divisions 3. 00 Special discount on larger Quantities. J. A. PETERSON. Westwood. Cincinnati, O. JAPANESE IRIS, mixed, stroug Held plants, 600 for $15; 1,000 for $25. Jackson & Perkins Company, Newark, New York. IVIES. ENGLISH IVY. Pine plants from -2!4-in. pots, $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000. Write today for our catalogue of all plants and roses. THE GOOD & REESE COMPANY, The Largest Rose Growers in the World. SPRINGFIELD, OHIO. Ivy, hardy English, 20 ins. long, out of pots, $5 per 100. Small leaf English Ivy, ."in.. .$5 per 100. Samuel V. Smith, 3:S23 Goodman St., Philadelphia. English ivy, 4 ft., 4-in. pots, $15 per 100; 4Vj-ln., $20. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. English ivy, R. C, 75c per 100; prepaid. Cbas. Frost, Kenilwortb, N. J. LILY OF THE VALLEY. To Import. Lily of the valley, largest grower and ex- porter. E. Neuhert, Wandsbek, nr. Hamburg, Germany. From Storage. Lily of the valley, cold storage for Christmas forcing, cases of 250 pips, $5; 500. $9.50; 1,000, $18. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. * Lily of the Valley, cold storage. Order now for June weddings Bruns' Celebrated Chicago Market Brand, $18 per 1,000; $9.50 per 500; $5 per 250. Florists' Money Maker, $10 per 1,000; $8.50 per 500; $4.50 per 250. H. N. Bruns, 3040 W. Madison St.. Chicago. MARGUERITES. Marguerites, Sanders, 3-in., 5c; 4^-in., 10c. Large flowering and California,, single. 2-in. , 2c; 3-in., 4c; 4%-ln., 8c. Mostly budded. Roher & Radke, Maywood, 111. New double marguerite Mrs. F. Sander, large yellow winter-flowering, and Queen Alexandra, 2%-in., $2 per 100. Cash. John Bauscher, Freeport, III. Marguerites, Mrs. E. Sanders and Queen Al- exandra, 2%-in.. 00c per doz. ; $4 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. MOSS. Green sheet moss, 1 bale (5 bundles) $1.25; 5 bales (25 bundles), $6. Geo. H. Angermueller, 1324 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. Sphagnum Moss, 10 burlap bales, $13.50; 10 wired bales (large), $11. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago. Moss, surplus of 12 barrel bale New Jersey moss, delivered anywhere in Chicago, $5 per bale, 2 or more bales. $4.75 per bale. Klehm's Nurseries. Arlington Heights. 111. Live Sphagnum moss, only in barrels. $2 per bbl. The C. W. Brownell Co., Walden, N. Y. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Mushroom spawn, Lambert's Pure Culture, American Spawn Co., St. Paul, Minn. NURSERY STOCK. Nursery stock. Storrs & Harrison Co., Paines- vllle, O. Nursery stock, large trees, oaks, maples, pines and hemlocks. Andorra Nurseries, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia. Nursery stock, vines and climbers, autumn bulbs, roots, conifers, pines. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. Nursery stock, fruit and ornamental trees, shrubs, evergreens and small fruits. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. Nursery stock, evergreens, herbaceous peren- nials and deciduous trees, shrubs, roses and vines. The New England Nurseries Co., Bed- ford, Mass. Evergreen hedges and hardy phlox. Adolf Mullet, Norristown, Pa. ORANGES. ORANGE OTAHEITE. From 2Vi-in. pots. $3 per 100; $27.50 per 1,000. Our catalog of everything you need mailed on application. Write for It today. THE GOOD & REESE CO.. Largest Rose Growers in the World. Box 18, Springfield, Ohio. ORCHIDS. Orchids of all kinds. Lager & Hurrell, Sum- mlt, N. J. Osmundlne (Osmunda fibre or orchid peat.) The C. W. Brownell Co., Walden. N. Y. PALMS. Palms, Kent la Forstoriana and Belmore&na. all sizes from 4-inch to 12 inch tubs, 35c to $15 each. Poeblmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, in. Cycas, from 1 to 10 lbs., up to 50 lbs., 10c per lb.; BO to 100 lbs., 9c per lb.; 100 lbs. and up, 8c per lb.; 500 lbs. and up, 7%c per lb. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. ■ Palms. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Joseph Hea- cock, Wyncote, Pa. Kentia Bel., 3-in., 3 leaves, $1 per doz. C. Eisele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Phila- delphia^ Palms, John Scott. Rutland Road and E. 45th St., Brooklyn, N. Y. ' Palms. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. ^^ PANDANUS. Pandanus Veitchil, 5-in., 75e each; 6-ln.. $1.25 each; 7-in., $2 each. Poeblmann Bros. Co. , Morton Grove, III. Pandanus. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 714 Chest- nut St., Philadelphia. PANSIES Pansies, GO, 000 large stocky (Sept. trans- planted) field-grown. Dlooming pansy plants. Henry Mette's strain. $1 per 100; $10 per 1,000. Cash. The Brill Celery Gardens, Kala- mazoo. Mich. Strong, stocky, fall Pansy Plants; large flow- ering, 50c per 100; $4 per 1,000. Cash with order. Gus. Schlegel, Olney, 111. Pansies, field grown, $1.25 per 100; $10 per 1,000. Leonard Cousins, Jr., Concord Junction, Mass. Pansy plants, in bloom, $1.25 per 100. Jos. II. ('uiiiiiiigham, Delaware. O. PEONIES. PEONIES. "Peonies for Pleasure." This book of "Peo- nies for Pleasure" gives information on peony history; soil and plants to use; bow and when to plant; fertilizers and how to apply, and de- scribes the most extensive planting of really valuable Peonies ever gathered together under the sun ; describes the old and the new as well as the plebeian and aristocrat of the Peony family. If you want information on the plant that stands next to the Rose In beauty, that is practically known to the amateur as simply a red, white and pink Peony, then send for "Peonies for Pleasure." We also issue a spe- cial wholesale price list of Peonies for Fall Sales, 1913. Send for both of these booklets. Our catalog of everything you need mailed on application. Write for it today. THE GOOD & REESE CO.. Largest Rose Growers in the World. Box 18, Springfield, Ohio. PETUNIAS. Double petunias, white and lavender, $4 per 100; 214-Inch stock. Keheley & Shelnutt, Co- lumbus, Ga. __^ Petunias, dbl. 2%-in., $3 per 100; from double seed, $2.50. Jos. H. Cunningham. Dela- ware. O. POINSETTIAS. POINSETTIAS, stock plants, 2 and 3-year- old, $5 per 100. Cash with order. ROSE HILL NURSERIES, New Roehelle, N. Y. PRIMULAS. Primula obconica, in bud and bloom, fine 3- ln.. ready for 4-in., $3.50 per 100. Cash. John Bauscher, Freeport, III. Primula obconica grand!., 2'i-in., $3 per lOu; $25 per 1,000. Poeblmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove. 111. Primulas, 2>A-in.. $2 per 100; 300 for $5. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. PRIVET. AMOOR RIVER PRIVET. 0 to 12 Inch., $12; 1J to 18 in., $14.50 per 1.000: all well branched. VALDESIAN NURSERIES, Bostlc. N. C. RHODODENDRONS. Rhododendrons. The Storrs & Harrison Co.. Paiuesville, O. Rhododendrons. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. ROSES. STOCK FOR SALE. ROSES -For Summer Bedding — Bessie Brown, Hamas Oochet, White Maman Cochet, Gruss an 'IVplit/., Helen Good, Hermosa, Helen Gould, Lady lllllingdon, Miss Alice de RothB- ehlld, Mrs. Taft, (Antolne Rlvolre), President Taft, Rhea Reld, Sunburst, Tausendschon. (Ex- Red Dorothy Perkins, Dorothy Perkins, Lady 'lay, Crimson Rambler, Wm. R. Smith and ill other bedding Roses from 2% and 4-in. pots. Our new catalog giving prices on all roses and other plants ready now. Write for It today. the in ,\ ki:i:si: en.. Largest Rose Growers in the World. Bos 18, Springfield, Ohio. Roses, grafted, Pink Killarney, White Killar- ney, Richmond, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Prince de Bulgarle and Lady Hillingdon, $10 per 100; $100 per 1.000 in 5,000 lots; $97.50 per 1,000 In 10,000 lots and $95 per 1,000 in 100.000 lots. Killarney Queen, $15 per 100; $120 per 1.000. Own root: Prince de Bulgarie, Melody, Lady Hillingdon and My Maryland, $0 per 100; $55 per 1,000. Richmond, 2!4-in., $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000. Poeblmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. ROSE PLANTS. My Maryland, 2'/4-incb. Strong plants, $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000. One Year Old Bench Plants. Pink and White Killarney, $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000. American Beauties, $6.00 per 100; $50 per 1.000. GEORGE REINBERG. 162 North Wabash Ave., Chicago. Roses, 214-inch plants. Am. Beauties, $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000. White Killarney, Pink Killarney, Melody, Sunrise, $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. Richmond, $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000. 2-year Bench plants; Am. Beauties, $6 per 100; $55 per 1.000. White Killarney. Pink Kil- larney, Richmond and Sunrise, $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. Peter Reinberg, 30 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Roses, grafted: Richmond, White Killarney. Pink Killarney, Kaiserln, 2%-in., $10 per 100; $95 per 1,000; 3-in., $15 per 100; $145 per 1,000. Own roots: My Maryland. Pink Kil- larney, White Killarney. Richmond, Kaiserin, Perles, 214 -in., $5 per 100; $45.50 per 1,000; 3-in., $7 per 100; $)0 per 1,000. J. L. Dillon. Bloomsburg. Pa. ROSE PLANTS. 214-in. fine young stock Per 100 Per 1.000 Richmond $3.50 $30.00 My Maryland 4.00 35.00 WIETOR BROS. 162 N. Wabash Ave. Chicago. Roses, 2V,-inch pots: Prince de Bulgarie. $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Richmond, $i per 100; $40 per 1.000. Pink and White Killarney, $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. Radiance and Madi- son. $5 per 100. J. S. Budlong. 62 East Rau- djj 1 ph St.. Chicago. Roses. White Killarney, 2>4 in.. S::r, per 1,000. Pink Killarney. 214-in., $35 per 1.000. Lady Hillingdon. 214-in., $45 per 1.000. Root- ed Cuttings: Pink Killarney, $18 per 1,000. Cash or reference. L. B. Coddingtou, Murray Hill. N. J. ; Roses, 5 and 6-in. pots, hybrid teas, hybrid perpetuals. teas and everblooming. Rambler, Baby Ramblers, moss roses, hybrid sweet briars, Austrian briars, Wicburiana, etc. Henry A. Dreer. Inc., 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Roses, American Beauties, 214-in., $G per 100; $50 per 1,000. Pink and White Cochet. $3 per 100; $27.50 per 1,000. The E. G. Hill Co., Richmond. Ind. ROSES, strong young plants, for growing on. Send for list including Exeelsa, New Red Dor- othy Perkins, $4 per 100; $30 per 1.000. THE CONARD & JONES COMPANY, West Grove, Pa. 5,000 American Beauty Bench Plants. $6.50 per 100; $60 per 1,000. WIETOR BROS., 162 North Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Roses. Baby Rambler, Soupert. Hermosa and White Rambler, 5 in.. 50c each. Geo. A. Kubl. PekiD. III. Roses, Kaiserin. 2 and 3-year, bench plants, dormant condition, $10 per 100. Bassett & Washburn. 131 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Roses. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. The Leedle Floral Co.. Springfield. O. Roses. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere In this Issue. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesvllle, O. Roses. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. Roses. 3-ln. pots. Wood Bros.. Fishklll, N. Y. Roses. Bobbink & Atkins. Rutherford. N. J. Roses. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 816 The American Florist. Ahril 26, ROOTED CUTTINGS. Hooted Cuttings— Ageratuni Gurney and Dwarf White. Coleus. 20 varieties, including New Vining. Tradescantia, 3 varieties, 60c per 100; $5 per 1,000. Double fringed petunias, variegated and pink. Salvia, Zurich and Splen- dens, Dustv Miller, the narrow leaved variety, from soil, $1 per 100. Cash. All the above strong. 2-in.. 2c; 2J/.-in., 2V4c. Moon vines, grandiflora, 2V>-in. strong, 5,000 ready, $30 per 1,000; $3.50 per 100. Cash. Wonsetler Green- houses, Bryan, Ohio. ___^__ SALVIAS. SALVIA SPLENDENS, strong seedlings, as good as transplanted, 45c per 100; $4.25 per 1,000. EDW. DOEGE COMPANY, 4344 North Springfield Ave. Chicago. SALVIA BONFIRE, 2%-in., good plauts. 2V2c Cash with order. Gus. Schlegel. Olney. 111. SEEDS. THE SAWYER ASTERMUM— Eight years of strict selection places it on the mountain top of perfection, in color, size and profit. Price (cash with order), $8 oz. ; $4.50 V2 oz.; trade pkg., 1,000 seeds (not mixed), $1. Colors: White, pink and lavender. Send for cuts and descrip- tion. ALBERT A. SAWYER, Forest Park. 111. SMILAX. Smilax, 3 times cut back, 2»/2-in., $1.50 per 100. Cash. John Bauscber. Freeport, III. Smilax, 2M-in., $2 per 100; ready to pot on. Cash. Bpnell, Florist, Meriden, Conn. Smilax, 2-in., $1 per 100. Elmer Rawlings, Olean, N. Y. Smilax. Wood Bros., Fishkill, N. Y. SNAPDRAGONS. Snapdragons. Ramburg's famous silver pink, rooted cuttings, $2 per 100; extra strong 2%-ln., $3.50 per 100. Addems, Morgan & Co., Paxton, 111. . STEVIA. Stevia, rooted cuttings, $1 per 100. Cash. John Bauscher, Freeport, 111. . VEGETABLE PLANTS. Tomato plants, transplanted 2x2^-incb, fine quality at reduced prices. I need the room, Km can't afford to throw them away, so here they go at $2 per 1,000. Ready 1st of May. Place your order while they last. Earliana, Sparks' Earliana, Bonny Best, Chalk's Jewel, Ponderosa, Imperial and Matchless. Tell me what you want. I have plenty of them. H. J. Potomkin, Muncie, Ind. 800,000 vegetable plants, cabbage, cauli- flower, tomato (100 postpaid 00c), 1,000, $4. Beets, lettuce, asters (100 postpaid 35c), 1,000, $2. Glick's Plant Farms, Lancaster, Pa. Tomato plants, Sutton's Best of All and Bonny Best, the latter from greenhouse grown seed; extra strong 2^-in., $2 per 100. Addems, Morgan & Co., Paxton, 111. For Sale. — Strong pieplant divisions, Linnaeus and Victoria, $4 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Mos- baek Greenhouse Co., Onarga, 111. VERBENAS. Verbenas, transplanted seedlings, the finest mammonth and named varieties, in separate col- ors, 75c, 100; $6.00, 1,000. Cash. ROBER & RADKE, Maywood, 111. Verbena, mammoth mixed, strong plants. '1- in., 2c. Cash with order. Gus. Schlegel, 01- ney. 111. Verbenas, 2>4-in., $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cun- ningham, Delaware, O. VINCAS. 15,000 Vinca Variegata, all grown at edge of benches, 2'--in.. $3 per 100; 3-in., $0 per 100; 3%-in., $8 per 100; 4 in., $12.50 per 100. Cash please. Harry HcinI, West Toledo, O. Vinca variegata, rooted cuttings, 60c per 100; $5 per 1,000; strong 2%-in., pot plants, $2 per 100; $18.50 per 1,000. Cash with order. MEM- PHIS FLORAL CO.. Memphis. Tenn. Vinca var., 2-in., Emmans, Newton, N. !c; 3-in., 5c. J. Geo. M. VIOLETS. Violets, Princess of Wales. California and Luxonne, rooted cuttings, clean and strong, $1 per 100; $9 per 1,000. Cash with order. J. Gillmet, Moylan, Del. Co., Fa. Violets, California, Dorset t and Herrick, rooted runners, $5 per 1,000. W. F. Dunteman, Bensenville, 111. '_ CARNATION STAPLES. Pillsbury's Carnation Staples, 50c per 1,000, postpaid. I. L. Pillsbury, Galesburg, 111. METROPOLITAN ATERIAL CO. PATENTED Greenhouse Boilers and Construction Material Please send for catalog and prices. 1391-1412 Metropolitan Ave, BROOKLYN, N. Y. SIEBERT'S ZINC Never Rust GLAZING POINTS Are positively the best. Last forever. Over 30,000 pounds now in use. A sure preventative ol glass slipping. Effective on large or small glass. Easy to drive. Easy to extract Two sizes. 5/$ and H.40C per lb., by mail 16c extra; 7 lbs. for $2.50 15 lbs. for $5.00, by express. For sale by the trade RANDOLPH b McCLEMENTS, Florists. 5936 Perm Ave., near Highland, Pittsburgh, Pa YAUGHAN'S ^^ sing,e No. 2H. Double thick. Price, per 1000.55c: by mail. 70c; 5.000, by express, $2.50. VAUGHANS SEED STORE Chicago. New York Wired Toothpicks 10,000 $1.75; 50,000 $7.50. Manufactured by W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Samole free. For sale bv dealers. GREENHOUSE BOILERS Catalog Free. Addresa S. Freeman & Sons Mfg. Co., RACINE, WIS. BUCHBINDER FLORISTS' REFRIGERATORS Write to Dept. C3 for Catalog. BUCHBINDER BROS. MANUFACTURERS 518 Milwaukee Ave., - Chicago, 111. Kramer's Pot Hangers For sale by Wholesale Seedsmen, Florists and Supply Dealers. Price. $1.00 per dozen by express. Sample dozen by mail, $1.25. I. N. kramer & son, Cedar Rapids, la. SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES. Mend your split carnations. Finest article for carnation growers introduced so far, 50e for 1,000, postage paid. ' MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE. 38-40 Broadway. Detroit, Mich. PRINTING. Special Florists' Printing. Oscar" Fink, Pottstown, Pa. Sample free. No Loss of Heat or Fuel When Using a "Superior" Boiler Made in 9 Sizes. Write for further information. Superior Machine and Boiler Works. 846-848 W. Superior St., Chicago, 111. Jreer's Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenhouses Drive easy and true, because both bevela are on the same ■ide. Can't twist and break the glass in driving. Galvan- ized and will not rust. No rights or lefts. The Peerless Glazing Poin Is patented. No others like it. Order from your dealer/ or direct from us. 1000,75c. postpaid, j Samples free. HENRY A. DREEE.I 714 Chestnut 6treet,\ Philadelphia. Split Carnations Easily Mended with Pillsbury Carnation Siaple We find it very satisfac- tory. J. L. Dillon. Can't get along without them. J. L. Johnson. 2000 for $1.00 postpaid. I. L. PILLSBURY Galesburg, 111. . ■Se-S't?" 1 Wm J ' He! EVANS' Improved Challenge Ventilating Apparatus Write lot Illustrated CiUloi Quaker City Machine Worki. Richmond, Ind. REFRIGERATORS. ICELESS REFRIGERATING SYSTEMS— Cleaner, better and cheaper tban ice. Also "HYGRADE" OAK AND TILE REFRIGERA- TORS and FIXTURES. Ask for Catalogue "O." H. A. Born Company, 1040 Van Buren St.. Chicago. STAKES. Cane Stakes, Standard grade, G to 8 feet, per 100, 85c; 500 for $3; $5.50 per 1.000. Pipe Stems, about 6 feet; per 100, liOc; per 1,000, $5. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. *9'3- The American Florist. 817 Richardson GreenhouseBoilers HOT WATER AND STEAM Round --Side Feed — End Feed Sixty Sizes. All Capacities THE MOST SATISFACTORY BOILERS EVER PRODUCED Guaranteed Ratings Economy Ease of Management Send for Catalogue and Prices Established 1837. Richardson & BoyntonCo. MANUFACTURERS 31 West 31st St. : : : NEW YORK 171-173 West Lake St. 51 Portland St. CHICAGO BOSTON 1342 Arch St., PHILADELPHIA A STB C A rfeenh,ouseqlazirr USE IT NOW. F.O. PIERCE CO. 12 W. BROADWAY NCW YORK Mastica is elastic and tenacious, admits of evpan- sion and contraction. Putty becomes hard and brittle. Broken glass easily removed without breaking of other glass, as occurs with hard putty. Lasts longer than putty. Easy to applv. GREENHOUSE PLANS AND ESTIMATES Submitted free to prospective build- ers upon request. We now manu- facture everything for the green- house, including the woodwork, so we can figure with you on the en- tire structure. GEO. M. GARLAND CO. G. E. Whitney, Trustee. DesPlaines, • - - 111 ANTI-KLOG "THE SPRAYER OF MANY USES." Used in the greenhouse for shading the glass— for killing plant pests-and for whitewashing. Sold by dealers and seed stores everywhere. An illustrated catalog free. ILLINOIS METALS COMPANY, 2440 West 22nd Street, Chicago. Western Representatives: McDonald Sales Co., San Francisco. Calif. YOU NEVER CAN TELL When your wire fence is' going to give, but if you have a "RED DEVIL" Fence Tool you don't have to worry j \M(\, ST0P JOINT Here is the tool of all tools you should own. 4,RED DEVIL," No. 1900, 11 inches lout,', drop forged tool steel, gun metal finished Fence Tool. It pulls, drivt-s cuts, and bends staples. It cuts, stretches, bends, and ties wire. It does everything a wire fence builder requires and more. For building or repairing wire fences it has no equal. All dealers sell it. Try ours. If not on sale locally send us $1.20 and one only sample will be sent you postpaid. But try your dealer first. SMITH & HEMENWAY CO., 105 Chambers St., N. Y. C. Mention the American Florist when writing Pecky Cypress We are SPECIALISTS in this line, having been practically the first to sell to the trade. Get the value Of our long experience. Perfect satisfaction guaranteed. Rock bottom prices. Pecky Cypress, because of its durability, is the only wood now being used for greenhouse benches. Will ship in any quantity, carload or less. Drop Siding, Ship Lap, Flooring, White Cedar Posts, Etc. Everything in Lumber. Write for prices ADAM SCHILLO LUMBER CO. ^caSST; L.D. Phones: Lincoln 410 and 411 Mention the American Florist when writing 818 The American Florist. April 26, cypREis Is Far Mc»e DurableThanPINE. |OrPRES% 5PSH BARS UPTQ|32 FEET_OR LONGER. GREENHOUSE AND OTHER BUILDING MATERIAL, MEN FURNISHED TO SUPERINTEND ERECTION WHEN DESIRED. SpMlfor our Circuldls. THEAlPS+eArj^ lumber (0., a&jWET,;BO,STON, t^lASS. Iron Reservoir Vases AND LawnSetiees Manufactured by Mcdonald BROS., COLUMBUS, O. The largest manu- facturers of these Koods in America. Send for catalogues. WE ARE SPECIALISTS IN Greenhouse Glass Paints & Patty BUFFALO WHITE (Semi-Paste) Most Perfect White Paint Made. Be sure to get our estimates. the DWELLE-KAISER co. 338-342 Ellicott St., BUFFALO, N. Y. Branch Offices: 80 N. Allen Street, ■ • • Albany, N Y. Cutler Building, • • - Rochester, N. Y. 20 State Street, .... Erie, fa. Mention the American Florist when writing GLASS We are leaders. Large stock, good prices. SHARP, PARTRIDfiE & CO. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. Mention the American Florist when writing Greenhouse Glass Superior Quality and Right Prices Let Us Quote You. We Can Save You Money Baur Window Glass Co.. EATON, IND. You get Up-to-date piping systems and High Grade boilers when you deal with Kroeschell. We pay no commissions to agents or dealers— our boiler is sold direct from factory to user, which eliminates an unnecessary middleman's profit. Read What the Users Say Has the Highest Standard of Heating Values Immense Self-Cleaning Heating Surface- Longest Fire Travel— Perfect Combustion- Free Circulation — Thin Waterways — Guar- anteed Working Capacities — Safety — Dura- bility—Efficiency and Economy. Heats Up Entire System in 30 Minutes-Kroeschell Boil- ers are Fine. It only takes 30 minutes from firing to drive the water entirely through my system, a distance of 200 ft. When heavy firing is necessary I make 18) degrees in the main returns at the boiler. Your boilers are fine. \V. C. Scovell, Malta. O. There is No Better Boiler. Tin- Kroeschell Boiler works better in every way than the boiler I had be- fore and has given me all the satisfac- tion I WPIlt. Rout. Hardies, Mannheim. III. SEND FOR OUR CATALOGUE- DO IT TODAY. KROESCHELL BROS. CO., 452 West Erie Street CHICAGO, ILL. Clara Cemetery Vase MADE OF SOLID MOULDED GLASS 12 inches high, with wide flaring mouth. Can be supplied in green or white. Doz.. $2.50; barrel of 3 doz., $6.00, f. o. b. Chicago. Vaughan's Seed Store CHICAGO: 31-33 W.Randolph St. NEW YORK: 25 Barclay St. Use our patent Iron Bench Fittings and Roof Supports a«\JENNINGS GUTTER. IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS For Tobacco Extracts, etc. Send for Circulars. DILLER, CASKEY & KEEN, S.'W. Corner Sixth and Berk Streets, PHILADELPHIA. VENTILATIN6 APPARATUS lock the door before the horse is stolen, and insure your glass before ii is broken. For particulars concerning Hail Insurance, address JOHN G. ESLER, Secretary, SADDLE RIVER N. J OF HIGH GRADE.. Boilers For GREENHOUSES Steam and Hot Water See Oar C.tilairat. GIBLIN fc CO., Utica. N. Y. The Eary Advertisement Gets There. *9*3- The American Florist. 819 The Recognized Standard Insecticide. Not a cure-all, but a specific remedy for all sap sucking insects infesting plant life, such as green, black, white fly, thrips, red spider, mealy bug and soft scales. $1.00 per Quart. $2.50 per Gallon. I An infallible remedy for mildew, rust and bench fungi. Unlike Bordeaux and lime and sulphur it does not stain the foliage, but cleanses it. 75c per Quart. $2.00 per Gallon. VERMINE A soil sterilizer and vermicide. Destroys eel, cut, wire and grub worms, maggots, root lice and ants. Used 1 part to 400 parts water, it does not injure plants, but protects your crops against ravages under the soil. $ 1 .00 per Quart. $3.00 per Gallon. AH are spraying materials and are effective in the greenhouse and in the garden. FOR SALE BY SEEDSMEN Aphine Manufacturing Co. Manufacturers of Agricultural Chemicals. Madison, N. J. M. C. Ebel, General Manager. ttamiRES , Unequaled for greenhouse and landscape fertilizing. . THE PULVERIZED MANURE COMPANY 32 UNION STOCK YARDS, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing t Oct r^Uo are easy to kill with The fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder $3.00 per bag 100 lb». Satisfaction guaranteed or money back ; wny try cheap substitutes that makers do not dare to guarantee? TIB H. i. STOOTHOFF CO., MOUNT VERNON, N. Y. Mention the American Florist token writing c The Regan Printing House LARGE RUNS OF CATALOGUES OUR SPECIALTY WRITE FOR PRICES. 527 Plymouth Place, CHICAGO What Boiler? Water HF COURSE, it your range is of a size economical for heating ' with cast iron boilers, you won't consider for a minute putting in an unwieldy, short lived wrought iron tubular boiler. If it is to be a water boiler, this Sectional one of ours has a rather en- viable reputation for greenhouse econ- omy that puts a stop to your consider- ing anything but this greenhouse boiler made especially for greenhouse work. Knowing how essential a prompt, strong circulation is in greenhouse heating, we designed this boiler to do just that thing. And it does it. Steam If you install water, and also want an auxiliary system of steam, or if you prefer steam, our steam boiler will surely suit you. A system of this kind is invaluable for sulphuring a rose- house. One thing many growers tell us about our steam boiler, is its quick steaming power and the fact that after steam is down, a vapor heat continues for some time. You will instantly recognize the advantage of a continued "gentle heat." Let us talk it over — you and I. HitcKings^^ New York Office, 1170 Broadway. Philadelphia Office, Penna. Bldg., 15th 6 Chestnut Sts. Factory, Elizabeth, N. J. Inferior Ventilating Apparatus is a nuisance. Proper ventilation is most essen- tial in a well conducted greenhouse. We furnish ventilating m?chinery to the largest plants in the country. Let us fit your houses with Advance Ventilating Apparatus and fixtures. Write for Catalog Advance Co., RICHMOND, IND. The Early Advertisement Gets There. 820 The American Florist. April 26, Where There Is Condensation -there is need for a Morehead Steam Trap Condensation in steam lines is akin to matter out of place — means wasted energy. If your lines are sluggish — If your houses are not of uniform tempera- ture, write us. We guarantee to drain your lines perfectly — return the pure, hot condensation to your boiler without pump or injector or make no charge for the trial. Obey that impulse — write now. Send for "Book on Condensation." Morehead Manufacturing Co., Dept, "N," DETROIT, MICHIGAN -Stocks Carried Wichita. Kan. New Orleans. La Philadelphia Birmingham, Ala, Memphis, Tenn. Los Anceles Chatham. Ontario San Francisco Bargains For Florists Big snaps in Boiler Tubes and Pipe. We offer 50,000 feet of 4- inch boiler tubes, per foot 7Hc. Large quantities of 2-inch to 12-inch standard iron pipe. Low prices on Hot Bed Sash, Heating Boiler, Radiation, Valves, Fittings, Glass, Cypress Lumber and Supplies of every kind. Write for our Special Green- house Catalog. Chicago House Wrecking Co. 35th andiron Sts , CHICAGO, ILL. Landscape Gardening A course for Gar- deners, Florists and Home-makers, taught by Prof. Craig and Prof. Beal of Cornell University. Progressive Florists recognize the growing importance of a knowl- edge of Landscape Art. Gardeners who un- derstand up - to - date methods and practice PROF. CRAICi. are in demand for the best positions. A knowledge of Landscape Gardening is indispensable to those who would have the pleasantest homes. 250 page Catalog free. Write today. The Home Correspondence School D£Dt. A. F.. Springfield, Mass. 50% SAVED. Pipes, Flues and Casings thoroughly overhauled and guaran teed. Greenhouse Fittings of every description ILLINOIS PIPE S MFG. CO., 21 13 S. Jefferson St., CHICAGO A. HERRMANN, Cape Flowers, all colors, Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs and all Florist Supplies. Send For Prices 404-412 East 34th St., NEW YORK. Attention! Glass Buyers!! GREENHOUSE GLASS You will save money if you obtain our prices before you buy Quality A No. 1. Prompt shipments. Hooker's Greenhouse White Paint The most durable White Paint for this purpose. KEYSTONA FLAT WHITE PAINT — The Paint That Stays White H. M. HOOKER COMPANY, WHOLESALE GLASS, PAINTS AND PUTTY Long Distance Phone 65 1 -659 West Washington Boulevard, Phirann Monroe 4994. Near Des Plalnes St. V»HH/fIJJU Auto. 32107. I\0 not let the accounts owing you re- " main longer unpaid. Send them to us at once. We are prompt, energetic and reasonable, and can reach any point in the United States and Canada. National Florists' Board of Trade 56 PINE STREET : : NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing PRINTING Letterheads, Envelopes, Billheads, Statements Cards and Special Shipping Labels, also Seed Envelopes. Plate Making and Color Work. Gorham & Ghapline Printery 542 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO REED & KELLER, 122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work, and Novelities, and are dealers in Glass- ware, Pottery, Decorative Greens and all Florists' Requisites. The Early Advertisement Gets There. IRON "PRAItf ■ STftucTuftes /VUnimvixa SH/VD&- /WtN\N\o*\ CoST „ [\\fiQf, Cort$Tt\l>CTU>*Co. NORTH Te'VA.vVA'VBA AJ \f. a BOILER FLUES We make a specialty of handling carefully select ed Boiler Flues, 4-inch diameter and other sizes for greenhouse piping. Gutter Posts, etc. Also, we make a specialty of flues for retubing boilers. All flues are thoroughly cleaned and trimmed, ready for use. General Sales Agents for Stuttle's Patent Clamp and Elbow for joining flues— no packing, no leaks. Right prices aad prompt shipment. H. MUNSON 1405 Wells St. A IPhone^North 572 Chicago LORIST ^^^mWMj^i^ivm(ii»w:i}f^m^j^jn^Tnf^i§rtm^>^ Hmerica is "the Prow of the L'essbI; there may be more comfort Amidships, but we are the first to touch Unknown Seas. Vol. XL CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, MAY 3, 1913. No. 1300 The American Florist Established 1885. Copyright. 1913, by American Florist Company Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. II. 1891. at the Post Office at Chicago. Illinois, under act of March 3. 1879. Published Every Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address; Am trio, Chicago. Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.00 a year; Canada. $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union. $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from tne trade Vol- umes halt yearly from August3. 1901. Address all correspondence subscriptions, etc.. American Florist Co., 440S. Dearborn St.. Chicago. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers — J. K. M. L. Farquhar, Bos- ton, Mass., President; Theo. Wirth. Minneapolis, Minn,, Vice-President; John Young, 54 West Twenty eighth Street, New York, secretary; Wm. F. Kasting, Buffalo, N. Y., Treasurer. Next annua] convention and trade exhibition at Minn- eapolis. Minn., August 19-22. 1913. AMERICAN PEONY SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition, lune. 1913. B. H. Farr. Reading. Pa.. President; A. P. Saunders. Clinion. N. Y.. Secretary. AMERICAN SWEET PEA SOCIETY. Annual convention and exhibition at Boston, Mass.. 1913. William Sim, Cliftondale. Mass , President; Harry A. Bunyard. 342 W. Four- teenth street. New York, Secretary. ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN CEMETERY SUPERINTENDENTS. Twenty-seventh annual convention to be held at Buffalo. N. Y. September 17-19. 1913. H. M. Turner. St. Paul. Minn , President; Bellett LAWSON, Jr., River Grove, 111., Sec'y Treasurer. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PARK SUPERINTENDENTS. Next annual meeting Denver, Colo.. August 25 27. 1913. James B. Shea. Boston. Mass., Presi dent; .1.1. LBV I SON, Brooklyn. N. Y.. Secretary- Treasurer. AMERICAN GLADIOLUS SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition at Minn- eapolis. Minn.. August. 1913. I. S. Hendrickson, Floral Park. N. Y . P.esidmt: L. Mkktmn Gage, South Natick, Mass.. Sec'y. RAILWAY GARDENING ASSOCIATION. Seventh annual convention. Nashville. Tmn.. August 12-15. 1913. C. H. Tbitschler Nashville, Tenn.. PresidentiW. F. HUTCHINSON, Sewickley, Pa.. Secrrtary. WINDOW AND PORCH BOXES. Plant Boxes for Downtown District. Recognizing the importance of flow- er boxes in the business district, the committee on downtown streets of the Chicago Association of Commerce has issued a booklet calling the attention of business men to their opportunity in this direction. The advertising val- ue of this touch of nature in the heart of a great city is one of the many ad- vantages pointed out. Already sev- eral of the great hotels, banks and other business institutions are using window and interior plant boxes, add- ing much to the beauty of the place and making a decided impression on the public. To quote from the committee's book- let : "Chicago has the opportunity greatly to improve the appearance of its business district during the sum- mer months by the adornment of busi- ness buildings with flowers, vines, or shrubbery grown in boxes. The co- operation of all progressive building owners and tenants is invited in add- ing 'a touch of nature' that will be a source of pleasure to the people of Chicago, to visiting business men and to tourists. The favorable impression you make will bear direct fruit. Such ornamentation is a 'living advertise- ment' and worth many times its small cost. Dispel from the minds of people the idea that downtown Chicago is ugly. The growing of plants within the loop district is not an experi- ment." The booklet here notes a num- ber of hotels, banks, restaurants, etc., where the idea has been carried out. "The use of flower boxes has a fa- vorable effect upon one's trade and one's employes. Progressive manufac- turers in Chicago and elsewhere have found that more and better work can be secured from employes when the windows of the working rooms are filled with growing plants. What is true of manufacturers is true of all other lines of business. Those who have tried the plan find that they cannot afford to be without the grow- ing plants. Flower boxes exert an influence both from the inside and from the outside. In other cities ten- ants in offices too high to be seen from the street have maintained flower box- es for the influence they seem to have upon their employes and their clients. In a mechanical age, when surrounded on every side by things artificial, the use of growing plants is the one touch of nature that brings us back to real things. "Experience with flower boxes in Chi- cago and elsewhere has proven that growing plants can be maintained for months with a little regular attention, that the flower boxes do not fall on people's heads, and that they do not leak and stain the building. The best results seem to have been obtained by the use of a sub-irrigated flower box. Wherever flower boxes are cared for by the tenant this is preferable. The plants may be cared for by the tenants or by the florist. Growing plants may be rented from the florist for the summer season, in which case the work of maintenance is done by the florist." Plant Arrangements and Box Styles. This is the season of plant and flow- er boxes of all kinds, and this de- partment is one which the florist can ill afford to neglect. The work pays well whether the choicest of foliage plants and vines are used or the ordi- nary kinds. If attended to properly it is sure to give satisfaction and this means more trade from the same cus- tomers in days to come. Florists would do well to call the attention of the public to the beauty of a few flow- ers growing in a box in the summer months, for unless the public gets the habit the retailer will not do a great deal of this class of work. Among the rich and the people who, if not rich, are at least very comfortably situated, thousands of dollars are spent every summer on this one item. The man of average income, however, need not be without his window box, for the ordinary, everyday plant at a very reasonable price will add much beauty to any home. Boxes in the re- tailer'S place of business, adequate ad- vertising, and wherever possible, the use pf circulars, and even personal canvassing on occasion may succeed in building up a good trade in this line. 822 The American Florist. May J) The accompanying illustrations give a good idea of what may be done in this branch of the trade. Some of the more elaborate arrangements are, of course, too costly for the average sala- ried man, but others are within the reach of almost everybody who is un- willing to slight his love and apprecia- tion of growing things where growing things are all too scarce. Palms, rub- ber plants, dracamas, pandanus, etc., are all used with fine effect in the more elaborate arrangements. What the person of moderate means needs, however, is something that will keep on flowering all summer. White mar- guerites, vincas, both green and varie- gated, and geraniums are splendid plants for such cases. If watered and fed as required they will keep well during the entire season. S. A. Nutt and Jean Viaud are two very good geraniums to use. Dwarf lobelias and vines of Thunbergia alata are also de- sirable. Ingenuity in making combi- nations that will not be prohibitory in price but will still be beautiful is necessary on the part of the florist. Nasturtiums, ivies, Boston ferns, As- paragus Sprengeri, Solanum jasninoides are a few of the many plants that may be used. The box obviously must be made to fit the window and to set off but not to obscure other objects of beauty, but otherwise its shape is immaterial. It should be deep enough for good drainage, nine or ten inches at least. The material of which the box is made of course will depend a great deal on the price the customer wishes to pay. Boxes of oak and cypress are, how- ever, cheaper in the end than the less costly kind, as they do not have to be renewed. The box should harmo- nize in color with the house and the common green color is often out of place, not fitting its surroundings, and often detracting from the green of the vines or plants. Especial care must be taken of the soil if the plants are to continue to do well. If satisfied customers are desired they must re- tain their freshness throughout the season. Loam from rotted soil should form the basis of the compost. One- fourth well rotted cow manure and leaf mold in about equal parts should be added. If the sod is of a close-knit nature sand or grit should be included. The plants must be able to run their roots throughout the soil but there should be substance enough to make for life and to keep them vigorous. Planting;. Where the vines are heavy they must be planted firmly so the wind will not tear them loose. It is better to plant them first and then firm the soil around them. Rough-leaved plants should be left out of considera- tion if there is a great deal of dust to contend with. The ferns, asparagus and the like can be placed between the vines. Do not water too heavily if the boxes are to be filled at the greenhouse and removed at once. Use just enough to settle the soil when they are first planted and give a good watering when their final destination is reached. If the boxes are filled at the house the help must be cautioned tu clean up the litter and to leave everything in a neat condition if a regular customer is desired. It is well also to instruct the purchaser in the best manner of caring for the plants to keep them in good condition. If in a sunny position copious watering will, of course, be necessary. If the dust from the street reaches the plants frequent syringings will be in order. Above all, it must be remem- bered that it is not necessary for the box to look well merely at the time of the sale, but that every precaution must be taken to keep it in that con- dition. On just such little details does success or failure in the flower trade hinge. The Lawn Vase. Lawn vases are quite as important summer adjuncts of the flower busi- ness as are window boxes, although not in such general use. They are indispensable for large grounds, how- ever, but they are too frequent- ly not the objects of beauty they should be. There may be several rea- sons for this. Plants in metallic re- ceptacles should be placed in shady positions as they will otherwise be likely to suffer from overheating of the roots. Good drainage must also be provided. Overcrowding must be avoided also. The selection of colors that harmonize is as important here as with window boxes, and unless the plants are arranged in good taste the mere fact that they are in a thriving condition will not matter materially. The rustic idea is often carried out with good effect where lawn vases are used, as it lends itself naturally to the work. A lard barrel sawed to the right length and with perforations in the bottom for drainage will do very nicely, but of course the plants should hide the barrel from«,view. Milton, Mass. — The home garden committee of the Educational Society will hold a flower show June 14-15. Albuquerque, N. M.— r. s. El wood, receiver of the Albuquerque Floral Co., has been ordered to sell the property to G. Shaw. Canal Dover, O. — C. Betscher has planted several acres of gladiolus America and other stock, the weather being fine. Peonies will be in early. The prospects are excellent. THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted by Robt. Kifi Philadelphia, Pa. Dundonald Memorial Wreath. SEE SUPPLEMENT WITH THIS ISSUE. Our supplementary illustration this week shows a Dundonald memorial wreath, which was made of bronze magnolia and genuine Scotch heather for the anniversary of the death of General Sir Isaac Brock, who led the Canadian forces in the War of 1812. The Dundonald plaid was used for draping and the wreath was on a 36- inch frame. This wreath suggests a great variety of new things in wreaths and other designs for Memorial day approaching. The New Woodward Flower Shop. The most recent addition to De- troit's numerous well appointed floral stores is that of the Woodward Flower Shop, 3(51 Woodward avenue. Norman Sullivan, well known to the trade, is the proprietor. The store proper is 20x65 feet and attached thereto is a greenhouse 20x85 feet. The store is modern in all respects with terrassa floor, high ceiling and well-lighted both day and night. The window platform, which is of white tile, is 9 feet long by 5 feet wide. The ceiling of the win- dow is of white paneled woodwork provided with subdued electric light of maximum requirement. The booth effect to the right side of the entrance is both novel and useful, for here the rest chairs and patrons' desks are located. On the opposite side stands the capacious refrigerator in which the choicest of the season's flow- ers are kept. The store has a splen- did basement with concrete floor and» is provided with departments for a large supply of boxes, wire designs and florists' requisites. The greenhouse has a central aisle 5 feet wide on each side of which are raised benches, for display of plants in the most advan- tageous manner. The rear 25 feet of the greenhouse is partitioned off and used for the storage of the automobile, WOODWARD FLOWER SHOP, NORMAN SULLIVAN, PROP. Interior View of the Store. DETROIT, MICH. 1913- The American Florist. 823 affording facilities for loading and un- loading, a feature particularly desir- able in cold weather. The greenhouse is nine feet high to the gutter plates and affords a splendid opportunity for the installation in future of a foun- tain and rockery as an embelishing and attractive feature. The business is situated in a new and fast develop- ing shopping district and it will be one of the leading flower shops of the city. J. F. S. Mothers' Day. Because Miss Anna Jarvis of Phila- delphia, Pa., lost her mother by death a few years ago, thousands of people will wear flowers Sunday, May 11. In this way will they honor not only Miss Jarvis' mother but all mothers, their own especially. Mothers' day comes appropriately the second Sun- day in May, when flowers are plenti- ful because the mother earth from which we all sprang is working over- time that we may do honor to our other mother, the one who gave us life at risk of her own and cared for us when we were not able to care for ourselves. Most florists and many people who are not florists are familiar with the story of how Mothers' day originated. It is an old story that becomes new again just as the earth itself becomes new each spring with the same flow- ers it wore before, the flowers that never become old or tiresome. It is a story that bears retelling, because as we grow old, stories of mothers are as sweet and as perennially beautiful and enduring as are stories of children to the mothers themselves. Six years ago Miss Jarvis conceived the idea of a special floral holiday In honor of the mothers of all the peo- ple of all the world. We already had holidays for other occasions, days commemorating special events or in honor of significant phases of our na- tional life. But for her who made those holidays possible we had no holi- day. We had days in which we hon- ored our soldier dead, the birth of our nation, the daily struggle and travail which we call labor and which makes life possible, the gathering of the har- vest and the birth and resurrec- tion of Jesus. But for her who gave us all of these days we had no day at all. And the mother herself, patiently enduring, forgetful of self, repaid for her care and her self-abnegation only as the giver is more blessed than the recipient, would have been the last in all the world to complain. Had it remained for her to speak there would never have been a Mothers' day. Had it been left to any act of her own volition we would not now wear flowers in her honor. The only way that she could bring it about was by bringing home to us our loss when she was gone. It was only by her death that she could give us this one more token of her love, a day to remember her by and to be softened and mellowed by that remembrance. Mrs. Jarvis, mother of Mothers' uay and of Anna Jarvis, died the second Sunday in May. This day, of all the days in the year, the daugh- ter kept especially in the moth- er's memory. This was her "Moth- ers' day," and she conceived tin- idea of a similar day for everybody whose mother had crossed to the other shore. Why shouldn't every living WOODWARD FLOWER SHOP, NORMAN SULLIVAN, PROP., DETROIT, MICH. Interior View of Grernhouse Connected with Store. person devote a special day to me memory of his mother who was here no more? And from that the idea spread to honor all mothers both liv- ing and dead. Miss Jarvis chose the date of her own mother's death for the world-wide holiday and the rest of the world, which had quickly taken up the suggestion, acquiesced. That much was due the originator of the idea and the sweet-faced woman whose memory brought it about. How best to observe the day she had conceived? The answer was so ob- vious that Miss Jarvis could hardly have hesitated a moment. By wear- ing a flowerpot course. And the flower must be white — white for purity. The white carnation was the flower chosen. "Its whiteness stands for purity," she wrote,- "its form, beauty; its fragrance, love; its wide field of growth, charity; its lasting qualities, faithfulness — all a true mother's attributes." But Miss Jarvis is not a florist. She did not know that in all the land there were not enough white carnations to go around, that happily there are more mothers than carnations. So any white flower came to be appropriate. Even this, however, was not sufficient. There were not enough white flowers. Then the idea came : "Bright flowers for mothers living. White flowers for mother's memory." So now, for those whose mothers have gone to their re- ward, there will be white flowers, with the white carnation predominating. But for those whose mothers are still here, any bright flower will suffice. The bright colored flower will doubtless be in sufficient quantities to fill all de- mands, but the white ones Will prob- ably be somewhat scarce as hereto- fore. How best to meet the holiday im- pulses of the public, to create a de- mand and to provide against the con- tingency of oversupply as well as shortage, is always a problem with the florist. Advertising of the right kind will create the demand. Display advertisements, individually and in co- operation, in the daily papers, calling attention to the day's significance, will bring home to the public its simple duty in observing the day. But let the florist whose greed overreaches itself take warning. In the flower business commercialism and sentiment are interwoven so inextricably that neither can live at the cost of the other. What hurts one will kill them both. It is necessary for the florist to capitalize sentiment, the sentiment on which the trade is built. If it were not for the message flowers con- vey there would be no flower shops, and if it were not for the business acumen of the men in the trade there would be no message of beauty and love brought to thousands who are made happy through the medium of flowers. So this is the warning florists should heed : Mothers' day is yet a young in- stitution. Indeed it is of such recent birth it can hardly be called an in- stitution yet. The next two or three years will, probably decide whether it is to live or to die out as suddenly as it sprang into being. And its fu- ture rests with the florists themselves. If they let the business override the sentiment of the day they will kill the day itself — the goose that lays the golden eggs. If they attempt to raise the price of flowers beyond reason the public will repay them, rightly, by wearing no flowers. And in a few years the day will be remembered as a fad that did not last. But if they make the flowers as cheap as possible they will be repaid time and time again for years to come. To make Mothers' day popular it is necessary to induce as many people as possible to wear flowers. To do this it is nec- essary to make the flowers cheap. w hether Miss Jarvis' beautiful idea is iljc abornin' or is to live in procla- mations and people's hearts depends ely upon the florists themselves. <:it.\Ni> Humps, Mien. — The Freyling Mendels Floral Co. has incorporated i a capital stock of $15,000. 824 The American Florist. May 3, PLANT NOTES. Winter Flowering Geraniums. With all growers having- a green- house and doing a retail business there is in the fall a good demand for pot geraniums for house culture. Plants lifted from the open ground and potted in the fall are not very sat- isfactory, for the plants recover from the later transplanting slowly and go out of bloom, and often do not flower weather grows warm enough. The place selected for growing them the coming season should, however, be pre- pared, the ground spaded deeply and if not manured last fall some well- rotted manure spaded in. Many growers do not advise heavy manuring when the clumps are planted and especially no fresh manure, much preferring to get a fair supply in the ground the previous fall so that the rankness will be dissipated in the soil, for too strong manure causes a rank growth and the plants do not bloom as early. With Stevia. If the stevia cuttings have not been rooted this should be attended to at once. As these plants grow very rap- idly they are generally the last to be propagated but the rooting of any stock in June is always attempted with more or less chance of failure unless under the most favorable conditions. As soon as rooted they should be potted in 3-inch pots and placed in a cold frame, the pots plunged in the soil and shifted into large sizes as required. Keep the plants pinched back until the middle or last of July when they should be potted in their blooming pots and placed in quarters safe from high winds and early frosts. The dwarf stevias may be grown in the field, be- ing kept pinched back during the summer and potted the last of August or first of September. CHRYSANTHEMUMS The Early Propagated Stock, early propagated stock being WINDOW BOXES OF GERANIUMS AND MARGUERITES. again until spring. It is better to grow plants for this purpose in pots through the summer and these with good culture will bloom all winter long if in a sunny position. Cuttings taken at this time will make nice stock for this purpose, or small plants left over after the spring sales can be used. The plants should be potted firmly so that they will make a short, stocky growth, and kept well pinched back through- out the summer, that as many branches may be procured as is pos- sible. All buds should be picked off as soon as formed, allowing no blooms until the plants are firmly established in blooming pots, in which they should be planted the last of August. A 6-inch pot makes the best size for house cult- ure and the plant can be easily grown so that it will fill this size nicely. A frame outside is the most convenient and best place for growing them thiiough the summer months. Dahlias. Although the dahlia is of very robust growth and comparatively easy of cult- ure, yet it is one of the most tender plants and will not stand any cold treatment, for the slightest frost will check the growth and almost invari- ably kill the plant back. It is then too early yet to plant the clumps ex- cept where all danger of late frosts has passed, but the eyes may start into growth during the warm days of May, so they should be kept in safe and warm quarters. Where the grower has a good, tight frame that is frost proof the clumps can be taken from storage and placed in the frame and the tubers will grow plump and the eyes break ready for planting as soon as the enough manure incorporated in the soil to produce a good hard growth, and not too soft, and then mu'.ch with manure when the buds begin to set, is the manner of some of the most suc- cessful growers. The young stock that was propagated from clumps started in March should now be good, stocky little plants, and the last of the propa- gating should be done early in May to have good stock for June planting. Keep the young plants under safe cover and plunge the pots in soil to keep them moist and not require too frequent or too heavy watering. grown for exhibition cut blooms must be given close attention from this time on. Do not allow the plants to become hard and rootbound, but pot them along as they require it. If they are to be grown in pots throughout the entire season they should now be well rooted in 4- inch and ready to go into ("i-inch pots, which will give them time to get into shape for transferring into 7 or 8-inch the latter part of May or early in June. Seven or 8-inch pots are large enough to produce the best exhibition blooms grown to sin- gle stem. Varieties with light growth and dwarf habit will give better re- sults under close attention in 7- inch than in larger receptacles. Take as examples the varieties Lenox and Pockett's crimson. Lenox is light of growth and Pockett's crimson is dwarf of habit and we have been able to get very much better blooms from both of these when flowered in 7-inch pots than we could do in 8-inch. To encourage the plants to make a strong, healthy growth is the main ob- ject just now. Por them to do this it will be necessary to give them a live, moderately rich soil, but beware of LOW WINDOW BOXES WHICH DO NOT OBSCURE SIGNS. *9*3- The American Florist. 825 WINDOW BOXES OF VINCAS AND GERANIUMS. large proportions of boned meal or any prepared manures which are in- clined to produce a rapid growth. Sturdiness should be the watchword in the treatment of the plants. It is best to pot firmly because it keeps the plants short and stocky and prevents their stretching out and becoming long jointed. Good drainage is a very essential item and every provision should be made to allow the water to pass through the soil freely. Chrysan- mums delight in plenty of water but there are no other plants that will suf- fer as quickly or the soil turn sour in such a short time as it does with chrysanthemums when the drainage is not good enough to allow the wa- ter to pass quickly through it. By growing the plants in pots the whole season the grower is enabled to set his plants outdoors for a short sea- son if he so desires. But owing to the many insects that attack the chrysanthemum, such as trips, red spider, tarnish bug, etc., it is a ques- tion whether it is a wise move to put the plants outside at all. However, if the spraying with insecticide is kept up continually these pests can be held in check and I am certain from expe- rience that better results can be got from the plants if they are given a short season outside. Anyway, let them get rooted in the soil before put- ting them out. Give them a place where they will get the full benefit of the sun and at the same time be sheltered from the direct sweep of the winds. The early propagated stock intend- ed for bench culture inside for fancy cut blooms should be encouraged and kept in active growth. Do not allow them to become pot-bound or drawn from want of room. If it is necessary to give them more space to keep them dwarf see that they get it. Good re- sults cannot be expected unless every little detail is closely looked after from this time on. May 20 might be set as the date that everything should be ready for this class of stock to go into their permanent quarters. Every day after this is putting so much more handicap on the plants. The plants grown for large speci- mens also need our attention from time to time right along now. Attend to their wants as regards potting when they need it, treating them to a live, rich soil. Also pay particular- ly close attention to the work of top- ping back the shoots so as to encour- age the plant to make as many breaks as possible. Provide supports for tha branches, as they need it. These large plants are sensitive as regards the water given them at this stage of their growth. They should not be al- lowed to become dry but too much water is a great deal worse for them. Their best growth is made when the soil is kept in a moderate condition. When thinking and writing of the fancy stock we must not forget that intended for commercial cut blooms the very early flowering varieties should be almost as well along as the exhibition or fancy stock to be able to get the best results from them. The i date advocated for planting the fancy stock in the benches is also the time that everything should be ready for the early varieties. To be sure of get- ting early blooms the plants must be given long enough" season to make their growth and thoroughly ripen the wood. The midseason varieties that may be still in the sand should not be allowed to remain there for their roots to get hard and wiry but should be taken out and potted as quickly as they become rooted. Late varieties still to be propagated should also re- ceive attention. Get the cuttings into the sand so that the roots will get started before the hot days begin. C. W. Johnson. Lar?e Annual Asters. It may appear strange to admit It, but the fact remains that in these times I sow no annual flower seeds be- yond sweet peas and asters. A garden of annuals is a delight, but those who, like myself, want to make gardening easy, shirk the trouble, be it ever so little, that many annuals incur. By growing bulbs, herbaceous plants, and roses, I obtain practically all the flowers I desire, and so I worry not about seeds other than those named. The aster gives the maximum of pleasure with no great amount of trouble, and by cultivating the giant, mid-season, and late types, one can al- most dispense with the early chrysan- themums. Early asters do not appeal to me, neither do the dwarf types. These I quietly ignore, as they are only suitable for edges or bedding, and my garden prohibits their use. Ultra early forms are scarcely required when so many other flowers are available, and so I survey the efforts of those who aim to get asters in June without the least enthusiasm. The asters I have favored for some years past are the American forms. Experience has proved that there are £26 The Amer ican Flor is t. May j, no finer seeds than American-grown, and, taken collectively, the American asters are superior to the average Eu- ropean, particularly if one can secure the specially selected stocks such as are grown by the American market men. Asters are very largely grown in this country for the markets, but the quantity and quality of the flowers are very much below the stocks pro- duced in the United States, where cli- matic conditions are much more fa- vorable to the highest development, of this flower. It may surprise some to learn that certain American varieties of asters reach nearly four feet in height, and the special market blooms have stems up to three feet in length, while prices as high as four shillings per dozen have been made. This is a very differ- ent return from what is usually se- cured here, where rates rarely exceed six shillings per dozen bunches, or about one gross of blooms. Although I have never been able to equal the American sizes, I have often cut flow- ers five to six and a half inches across on stems twenty to twenty-four inches long, and the object I have always in mind when growing flowers is their value for cutting. So far as asters are concerned it is quite a simple matter to get big blooms and long stems if one handles the right types. Moreover, one needs no greenhouse; not even a frame. I raise my asters, as do most of the Americans, by sowing in the open ground about the first of May. Drills half an inch deep are made between the sweet pea rows, and newspaper is laid over the rows until the seedlings are through. If at all crowded, some of them are pulled out. and later, when carrying a few leaves, and about one and a half inches tall, they are trans- planted to where they are to flower I always grow one row of asters be- tween each row of sweet peas; the rest of the plants are put where there is room. If there is a spot in the kitchen garden available asters are planted, and these come in useful for lifting when in flower. Sowing in heat and pricking out is waste of time, and, as often as not, it means drawn, weakly plants, which re- ceive a check when planted out. As- ters if once checked, never make good plants, and by transplanting straight from the seed bed one avoids the sec- ond shift. Further, open ground sow- ing means no trouble from "damping off." When planting out, never set deeply and remove any foliage that touches the soil. Deep planting, and allowing foliage to decay, invariably results in wholesale dying off, often just when the plants are running to bud. The best soil for asters is a heavy loam, and plenty of rotten manure should be used, but on no account use fresh manure in the spring. Failing the right sort of manure, use dried blood, or fish manure, with a fair ad- dition of superphosphate. Potash is most essential, and the sulphate form is perhaps the best; use no nitrates whatever, or the plants will run to leaf, and easily become a prey to dis- ease. Lime liberally before planting, and dust lime between the plants sev- eral times during the season. Keep the hoe everlastingly on the move, and give plenty of water in dry weather. Mulching is useful, but I never mulch. Some of the big American growers water their fields by the Skin- ner overhead system, and along the Pacific coast water is essential, for there is little or no rain throughout the summer. The tall varieties of as- ters require staking, as the heavy flowers are apt to be dashed or torn about by wind and rain in the autumn. The following varieties are my fa- vorites, but there are several newer American types I have not yet tried, including the upright branching, which are erect in growth, instead of spreading, as the the average branch- ing types. Peerless Pink, a fine giant blush-pink, averages thirty inches tall, with blooms five inches across and quite two and a half inches deep. Marvel Late Branching can be had in azure blue, white, purple, and rose- pink. These are September-OctoDer flowering, all very large, and in form similar to Vick's Branching. Another branching, i. e., Crimson King, Shell Pink and Deep Rose, form a very fine strain of late bloomers, but there are several other colors. The Giant White and Giant Pink are magnificent forms of the Comet type, and easily lead this section, with the exception of the Ger- man Hohenzollern, which is not to be surpassed by any other white Comet variety, but American-grown seed is better than European; at least, that is my experience. Electric, another German variety, might be called a quilled Comet; the petals are narrow, and very stiff. It is pure white, and comes six inches across, but is rather flat. Mikado Pink, or Rochester, is a gem, with delicate lavender-pink flowers. It is one of the finest asters of the Comet type ever raised, and a great favorite in Amer- ica. It was raised by Vick, and it is the official flower of the city of Roch- ester, New York. Violet King, a deep purple of the branching type, has rath- er narrow petals, but is a very full flower; a real masterpiece, and a great rival of the chrysanthemum, which shows nothing in this color. Anyone growing such asters as these can reckon on flowers from four to seven inches across, without the re- moval of flower buds other than those that may appear on the individual flower stems. The branching types average eight to twelve flowers each. No pinching is necessary with these asters, and, so far as my experience goes, the flowers do not gain much in size if the plants are kept to three or four stems. — T. A. Weston, in the Gar- dener's Magazine. THE ROSE. Care of Young Stock. The care of young stock should now be one of the most important duties of the grower. From now up till planting time they will require special attention so that they do not become pot-bound, too crowded or suffer from either want or excess of water. Stock that gets crowded soon shows the ef- fects by losing a percentage of leaves and every leaf lost is a detriment to the vigor of the plant. Overcrowding also allows red spiders to get in their work, as it is so difficult to dislodge them with the syringe. By giving plenty of room so the air can circu- late freely among the leaves, they al- so dry more quickly after watering and consequently become hardier and healthier than if allowed to stand a long time wet. One of the worst enemies we have to contend with in young stock is mil- dew. Keeping the stock hardy by ju- dicious ventilation is the best prevent- ive. Dusting the foliage with flower of sulphur once or twice a week on bright days also helps to keep it in check. Young American Beauty plants should have ample room as any crowding at this season is certain to result in black spot. If this appears pick off all affected leaves, give plenty of ventilation and keep an even tem- PLANT BOXES ON THE PORCH OF A CHICAGO HOME '9*3- The American Florist. 827 perature of 50 to 58 degrees at night and they will soon grow, out of it. In order to have soil in good condi- tion for planting it ought to be col- lected in good time. If the collecting has not been done in the fall it should now be done as soon as possible. The top spit of old pasture land should be secured if possible. This should be mixed with cow manure", one load to four of soil, and should be thoroughly incorporated by being turned over sev- eral times, choosing bright sunny weather for the operation, as it is ruinous to handle soil in a wet condi- tion. To keep crops from deteriorating by reason of hot weather it is advisable to give the benches a rather heavy mulch before the hot weather com- mences, thus preserving the surface roots from burning and keeping the soil cool. It is of special benefit to give a sprinkling of bone meal before applying the mulch. After mulching the benches should get a thorough soaking and special care should be taken that the soil does not become dry under the mulch. The mulch absorbs and retains the moisture and to all appearance the bench is wet when a careful examination may show the soil to be quite dry. As the mulch soon becomes exhausted keep on giv- ing liquid food, as this will help ma- terially to keep up the quality. In most houses about this season, owing to defects in the glass, some of the foliage will be apt to get burned. This is very annoying and usually a good deal of damage is done, especial- ly in American Beauty houses before it is detected. To prevent this the house should be gone over carefully when the sun is shining and with a brush tied to a long stake touch the burning spots lightly with linseed oil. It may take a few days to find all the spots but it will pay in the end. C. Helen Keller's Tribute. New York, April 13. — A bouquet of the prize-winning American Beauty roses, presented to her at the Inter- national Flower Show in this city, brought happiness to Helen Keller. Inhaling their fragrance her face was alive with expression as though her eyes saw the deep wonder of the flow- ers' coloring and her ears heard the many compliments of the little crowd that surrounded her. Still holding the long-stemmed blossoms in her arms. Miss Keller said plainly to a reporter : "I need not tell you that I love them. I cannot see them, but I can enjoy their fragrance and delicate tex- ture, woven of air and rain and sun- shine. I wish that in the garden of life the same knowledge and science and success were devoted to producing equally happy and beautiful human be- ings. I believe the time will come when we will give as much time and thought to bringing forth fine children as we now do to producing fine flow- ers." The roses were presented to Miss Keller by Irving Bertermann of Indian- apolis, and the moment her arms closed over them a battery of cameras caught her picture. Denveb, Colo. — At a recent meeting of the park board it was definitely de- cided to begin work on a new green- house at City Park, to cost $25,000. Henry Penn, President. Benjamin H. Green, Secretary. FLORISTS' FERNS. Julius Zinn, Treasurer. Officers of Boston Rt tail Florists' Club. Ferns From Spores. Paper road before the Montreal Gardeners anil Florists' Club by A. W. Walker, ot Mc- Donald College, March 3, 1013. In many books on horticulture the growing of ferns from spores is treated as though they were as easily raised as a pansy. It is therefore very evi- dent that some of the information to be found in such books is not the re- sult of actual experience and may prove misleading to a beginner. Rais- ing ferns from spores is much like mushroom growing in that there is always a certain degree of uncer- tainty about results. Why should this be? might be asked. In the first in- stance, say, the spore is procured from a seedsman. Now a spore is so minute that one can not tell whether it is spore or not or whether it is fresh or some years old. Then there is the fear lest damping off fungus start in before you can pick them off with safety. Instead of "uncertainty" make the word "fascinating." In order to be reasonably sure of success there are certain hard and fast rules that must be observed which I will endeavor to outline as I proceed. A suitable soil for this work should be capable of absorbing and holding moisture. Peat is excellent for this purpose. Where peat is not to be had fresh loam and leaf mould, using equal parts of each, will answer well. What- ever soil is used it has to be steril- ized in order to destroy all bacteria, worms or weed seeds. It is absolutely necessary as the spores are so minute and take such a long time in some cases to germinate, and especially so as the soil has to be kept constantly moist, that if this was not done there would be great danger of a scum form- ing over the soil, which would smother out the spore, or if the spore did germ- inate there would be danger later of damping off fungus. There are many ways by which you can sterilize. It makes no difference what means you adopt. The simplest method I know of is to prepare the soil, fill the pans or boxes, then take water at the boiling point and soak thoroughly, using a fine spray on the watering can. The grower should save his own spores of any variety, from which he can later produce properly matured spores. In order to be able to do this plants two or more years old should be grown from year to year. Fronds bearing spores are gath- ered from time to time as they are produced, placed in paper bags and hung up in some dry place where a fairly even temperature is maintained well above the freezing point until they are required for sowing. Never use spores that are over two years old if you can avoid it. I made a test one year with one variety, sowing fresh- ly gathered spores in one pan, one-year- old in another and two-year-old in another. The two-year-old took fully twice as long to show signs of growth, which proved that vitality is lost with age. That being so, if you are forced to buy spores get them from the most reliable source possible. While spores can be sown at any time of year, for florists' use two sow- ings a year is all that is necessary. A sowing made in September from all the quick producing sorts will give 828 The American Florist. May 3, plants in 2% inch pots ready for using the following September, and by mak- ing another sowing the beginning of February this batch of plants are ready by Christmas, when the Sep- tember sown stock is getting over, and these will carry you through until June. In sowing, drain the pans or boxes with broken pots or cinders, cover with moss, then fill to within % of an inch of the top with the soil the seed pan or box until the little fronds are showing, then move little clumps to other boxes of well prepared soil of half loam and leaf mould. This work should be done in the fern house, where there is, or should be, lots of moisture in the atmosphere, and not in the potting shed, which is generally dry and draughty. Use a piece of glass in preference to wood or cardboard on which to separate the prothallium BOSTON FERNS MAKE FINE WINDOW BOX PLANTS. before mentioned in the rough state. packing moderately firm, then add a coating of, say % of an inch of same soil passed through a fine sieve, level over and press moderately firm. Steril- ize in the manner already mentioned and sow as soon after the soil cools as possible, for the reason that the soil being very damp the spore ad- heres, and any pieces of frond can then be blown off without danger of removing the spore. Place the pan or boxes in a moist, warm house. Place squares of glass over them, tilting the glass a little to allow a slight circulation of air; shade heavily, especially if in an exposed part of the house. Care should be taken to remove glass twice daily, in the morning and late afternoons, and either wipe off the drop of water which you will, find on the under side of the glass, or a simpler way is to turn them upside down. In applying water later, it has to be done by sub-irrigation. In the case of pots or pans this matter is simple, as they are easily handled, but large flats are clumsy and it takes quite a large tank to set them jn, and with a number of flats this means a lot of work. I have tried a little scheme which worked out satis- factorily with an ordinary sized plant. I placed eight 2%-inch pots at inter- vals over the box, sinking them to half their depth in the soil, and filling these with water whenever it was necessary. Never allow the soil at any time to get dry, and especially so during the period when fertilization takes place; at that time they require to be swimming in moisture. Some growers prick off in little clumps while the prothallium is quite small. Personally I don't see any ad- vantage in so doing unless you are in trouble with damping off, when of course you have to prick off to save them. I usually let them remain in into little clumps as that doesn't absorb the moisture from the soil. Now that they are pricked off, watering can be done in the ordinary manner, using a very fine spray on the watering can. Cover with squares of glass and shade heavily for some time until growth is pushing, when more airy and light con- ditions can be given. In time, when they are large enough, they will re- quire to be picked out singly into other flats and later potted up into 2%-inch pots. In the case of the ones intended for early work in September these can be potted up after bedding season is over and placed in the frames vacated by the bedding stock. Shade light with fresh slacked lime, attend carefully to watering and give abund- ance of air during July and August. European Horticulture. FROM THE FRENCH AND BELGIAN PRESS. New Large-flowering Gladioli. — This is one of the rare orders of plants which continue to show material im- provement after reaching a high state of cultivation. The three principal races, G. gandavensis, Lemoinei and Nanceianus have evolved slowly but unceasingly, and each year sees new improvements. The youngest of these races, G. Nancieanus, is 19 years old, and gandavensis, the oldest, 07 years. This constant improvement is due to the great facility which the gladioli have for hybridiz.ng, to the compara- tively short duration of these hybrids, and to the occasional infusion of new blood from wild species of East Africa. The new delicately-colored hybrids of G. primulinus are an example of this process. Among the new very large- flowering sorts, Iris, with its lovely blue-mauve coloring and exceptional size, is especially to be recommended. Jean Ragot, of the gandavensis red coloring with the mauve lines and large size of the nancieanus type, is a fine flower. Gloire de Villenoy, an- other Ragot seedling is a bright salmon rose with a light medium line of white and small ivory blotch. Pfitzer's Europa, a splendid pure white gandavensis with bluish stamens, like the White Lady, has shown itself de- ficient in vigor. Up to the present time Reine Blanche, or its synonyms, tte.ne de L'Anjon, Radium, Jeanne d'Arc, White Excelsior, though only of medium size and saving some red streaks in the throat, is the only pure white variety which florists have found desirable. The great disadvantage with the large flowering gandavensis sorts continues to be the difficulty of propa- gation. Among the best new sorts of the house of Lemoine is Salvator Rosa, very large nancieanus, soft pink, marbled with bright rose, throat marked with carmine; Phoebus, Lemoinei, violet blue, marked maroon and cream; Tolstoi, nancieanus, very large open flower, bright salmon, straw colored throat surrounded with a violet ring. Among the newer Vilmorin sorts, Alexandre, gandavensis, is remarkable for the size of its light red flowers with ivory blotch, and is, besides, strong and mul- tiplies freely. Brunetiere, Lemoinei, large, light salmon, scarlet blotch, bor- dered white and white median lines. Flamboyant, nancieanus, fire red, blotched bright red and lighted with white; one of the most brilliant yet obtained. For growing for cut flow- FLOOD WRECK AT DAYTON, O. Warren G. Matthews' 300-Foot House '9*3- The American Florist. 829 ers, on account of their hardy growth, bright coloring, and easy multiplica- tion two Lemoine sorts are very de- sirable: Eclaireur, bright red with yel- low bordered garnet blotch; Encelade, bright orange with purple blotch. — S. Mottet in Revue Horticole. Epiphytal Ferns. — While the majority of ferns have the fronds more or less finely divided, there are a good many in which, they are quite simple. A good prop6rtion of these is epiphytes, with rhizomes of a more or less creep- ing character. Numerous examples, all growing on dead tree fern stems, formed quite a feature of a group shown by H. B. May & Sons, of Edmonton, at the Horticultural Hall on January 21. The greatest puzzle to the uninitiated was a Davallia, D. heterophylla, which is as unlike the generally accepted idea of a Davallia as it is possible to be. It has a creep- ing rhizome, from which are produced spear-shaped, sterile fronds, each from .". inches to 6 inches, or thereabouts, in length, and of a deep-green coror. The fertile fronds are narrower, thicker and deeply notched. This distinct Davallia, which used to be included in the genus Humata, is a native of the Islands of the Malayan Archipelago, and needs a warm-house for its successful culture. Several of the polypodiums were also shown in, the same way, among them being P. lycopodioides, P. nitens. P. percussum, P. repens, P. vaccinifolium, P. squamulosum, P. piloselloides, and the following members of the genus Niphobolus, namely, N. rupestris, N. angustata, and N. heterachitis. All of these have simple fronds, for the most part small, and growing as they were on pieces of tree fern stem, were seen to great advantage. — Gardening Illus- trated. Solanum Capsicastrum "Melvinii." — This new variety of the popular "win- ter cherry" should prove a valuable plant both for market and home use. In America it is claimed to be one of the best winter plants yet offered, and it has won several medals and cer- tificates. It was introduced as a seed novelty early last year by the Thos. J. Grey Co., of Boston, U. S. A., and the present writer secured seed for one or two English market growers to test. Owing to the delay in secur- ing seed, this novelty did not have a full trial here last season. Market growers sow their solanum seed early in January, whereas the seed of "Mel- vinii" did not come to hand until late in February. Further, the cold sea- son was not favorable to solanums, and nowhere were plants equal to the average. "Melvinii," however, made good growth, and is proved a wonder- fully free setter, the berries coming in clusters of three or four. These are conical, with quite a sharp apex, and a trifle less in size than the best strains of S. capsicastrum. The color is all that can be desired, and the fruit holds well. The foliage is narrower than the old form, rather crimped at the edges, and it is thought to be more persistent than in the ordinary variety of S. cap- sicastrum now in cultivation. The growth is free, but less dense than the type, unless the habit was influenced by the late sowing and cool season. — London Gardeners' Chronicle. Acacia Baileyana. — This pretty acacia, which occurs both in New South Wales and in Queensland, is at pres- ent not very generally distributed. I was, therefore, surprised to see large sprays of it hawked about at King- ston-on-Thames at a penny a bunch, the same price as the so-called mimosa — Acacia dealbata — with which it had In all probability been sent over from the south of France. As a conserva- tory or greenhouse shrub in this coun- try. Acacia baileyana has much to rec- ommend it, for it will flower freely In a much smaller state than Acacia deal- bata. The leaves are of an intense glaucous tint, so that a specimen either in or out of flower is very ornamental. The blossoms themselves are borne in small globose heads arranged in loose racemes. Within the London district Acacia dealbata is frequently injured by the sulphur-laden fogs which occur during the autumn and winter month but as far as my experience goes A. baileyana is less affected thereby. While some of the acacias attain the dimensions of timber-trees, others will flower quite freely as small plants, especially if they are struck from cut- tings and not raised from seeds. — Gar- dening Illustrated. Flower Shows for Children. — For the encouragement of nature study, and to supplement the efforts of teachers to encourage study of botany and hor- ticulture among scholars, the Man- chester authorities provided about 25,- 000 plants in May and June, at a charge of twopence each. These plants The Late Frank Emerson. were grown by the children through- out the summer, and when the schools reopened after the summer holidays about 9,000 plants were brought to the schools, and 2,500 of these were select- ed for exhibition at the chief centers. Medals, fern cases, etc., were awarded as prizes for the best plants, and all plants selected for the final display gained certificates for their juvenile owners. — Gardeners' Magazine. Asparagus Lutzii. — This new aspara- gus was awarded a certificate of merit by the National Horticultural Society of France in November last, under the name, Asp. plumosus, var., Lutzii. Branches rigid, light, thornless, spreading well; the foliage, soft green and cloud-like, is at the flowering time almost hidden by the abundant pure white flowers. The cut branches keep a long time, with or without water. Blooms are produced the year round on the various branches. The culture is easy, as it requires little heat; a good garden soil, rather clayey, suits Rose "Merrouw Dora van Tets." — A new Dutch rose which has received many honors. Flower medium size, not very double, agreeably scented; color a deep crimson scarlet, velvety sheen. The vegetation is vigorous and compact, and the flowering continuous. —Revue Horticole. OBITUARY. The Late Frank Emerson. Those numerous members of the- seed trade to whom he was known will learn with regret of the death of Frank Emerson, who died at Mer- cedes, Tex., April 23. Frank Emi «:is born in Boston, Mass., June 11, 1853, and was educated in that city until about 10 or J 7 years of age, when he entered the employ of the seed department of the Ames Plow Co., under his father, J. Homer Emer- son. The entire family moved to Chi- cago in 1869, where with his father Mr. Emerson continued in the seed business, with the firm of Emerson & Stafford, who were burned out in the Chicago fire and suffered practically a total loss or nearly so on account of the, insolvency of a large number of insurance companies. The entire fam- ily returned to Boston immediately following the fire and Mr. Emerson etnered the employ of Jos. Breck & Sons, with whom he was associated in all of the branches of the seed business and had worked up to be manager of the seed department when he entered the partnership of the Je- rome B. Rice Seed Co., Cambridge, N. Y., about the year 1880, and was identified with this firm 0% years. Mr. Emerson and family removed to Omaha, Neb., during the spring of 1887, where he entered into a retail and jobbing seed business in connec- tion with the wholesale growing of seeds. In 1891 he sold the retail and jobbing business to the Nebraska Seed Co. and entered into partnership with Phil Stimmel, with whom he was as- sociated for three years, in the whole- sale growing. In 1894 he organized the Western Seed & Irrigation Co. at Waterloo, Neb., and incorporated the word "irrigation" in the firm name with the idea of having as many seeds as possible grown under irrigation on the seed farm of this concern, nearly 500 acres, at Monroe, Neb., then un- . der the Nebraska Central Irrigation & Land Co.'s canal, but which has been without water for the past six or eight years. He also contracted quite a large acreage of cucumber, melon, pumpkin and squash to be grown un- der irrigation at Fort Morgan, Rocky Ford and other Colorado points, the growing of which has been continued, under irrigation to a large extent, since he retired from the company. On account of ill health Mr. Emer- son was obliged to retire from the management of the Western Seed & Irrigation Co. in the fall of 1905 and has since lived at Mercedes, Tex., where he had 160 acres of land under irrigation in which he was growing different kinds of fruit trees and truck crops more suitable for that location. He leaves a wife, two daughters, one son and several grandchildren, also his mother and four brothers now liv- ing. Mr. Emerson devoted nearly 35 of the best years of his life to the seed business, in all branches of which he took a great interest. Herman Blumenscheid. Herman Blumenscheid, a carnation grower of Richfield, near Paterson, N. J., died of pneumonia in a Pater- son hospital April 27. He was a na- tive of Germany and about 40 years old. He was formerly located at Bayside. N. Y.. and shipped his stock to E. C. Horan of West Twenty- eighth street, New York. About a year ago he erected several good houses at his New Jersey location. He is survived by a wife and three children. A. F. F. Norfolk. Neb. — F. E. Tochran & Son of Denver, Colo., are building a new greenhouse here. 830 The American Florist. May 3, The American Florist Established 1886. Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.00 a rear; Canada $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union. $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from those in the trade. When sending us change of address always send the old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue the American Florist has •ccepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier possible), as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for the opinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 60 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS. Window and porch boxes (illus.) 821 — Plant boxes for downtown district 821 — Plant arrangements and box styles 821 —Planting 822 —The lawn vase 822 The retail trade 822 — Duudonald memorial wreath (supplement). 822 — The new Woodward flower shop (Ulus. ) . .822 —Mothers' day 823 riant notes 824 — Winter-flowering geraniums 824 —Dahlias 824 — Stevia 824 The chrysanthemum 824 — Early propagated stock 824 Large annual asters 825 The rose 826 — Care of young stock 826 Officers Boston Retail Florists' Club (portraits) .' 827 Helen Keller's tribute 827 Florists' ferns 827 — Ferns from spores 827 European horticulture 828 Flood wreck at Dayton (illus.) 828 Obituary 829 —The late Frank Emerson (portrait) 829 — Herman Blumenseheid 829 Ladies' Society of American Florists S30 Phillipines at Panama-Pacific Exposition. . .830 Our supplements 830 Plant quarantine decision No. 2 830 Chicago 836 Cincinnati 840 Cleveland 841 Detroit .S42 Boston 843 Washington 843 New Jersey notes •■ , ' 844 Albany , 844 Philadelphia 846 New York 848 Rochester, N. Y 848 Boston notes 848 The seed trade '.856 — Iowa weights and measures law 856 — Tariff reductions 856 — Alfalfa weevil parasite ..!!856 — Idaho alfalfa seed case 856 — Chinese narcissus 856 — Breck to represent Massachusetts . .'. !!!.*856 — California outlook serious 857 Market Gardeners 860 —Prices of indoor fruits and vegetables .'.'.'880 — Tomato variations 860 The nursery trade 862 — Seedless grape fruit !'.!'. '.862 — Pacific coast nurserymen "862 BOB Newcomb says it is not a sign of rascality when florists water their stocks. Renew subscriptions promptly so that no copies of the paper may be missed. We are in receipt of Bulletin No. 7 of the American Gladiolus Society con- taining a number of interesting items and a list of the members. Mothers' Day this year will be celebrated Sunday, May 11. While THE AMERICAN Florist was the first to give trade publicity to the new flower day, this paper had no hand whatever in the shady birth, brief life or early demise of father's day. Personal. Dr. Wm. Trelease, former director of the Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, Mo., has been appointed chief of the botanical department at the Illi- nois State University, Champaign, 111. Ladies' Society American Florists. The Ladies' Society of American Florists added 1G new members at the National Flower Show in New York, from states as follows: New York, 7; Massachusetts, 3; Kansas, 2; Wash- ington, D. C, 1; Connecticut, 1; Penn- sylvania, 1; Maine, 1. Thanks are due Mrs. Traendly, the president, and assistants, Mesdames Manda, Sheri- dan, Schenck and others. Mrs. Chas. H. Maynard, Sec'y. Philippines at Panama-Pacific Exposition. The Director of Agriculture of the Philippine Islands expects to sail from- Hongkong on the S. S. Korea, reach- ing San Francisco about May 20, and to spend about ten weeks in the United States. As Director General of the Philippine exhibits at the San Fran- cisco exposition he will confer with the officials at San Francisco, after which he expects to go east, making numerous stops, reaching Washington early in July and sailing from New York in August on his return to Manila. Mail or telegrams may be addressed : F. W. Taylor, Bureau of Insular Affairs, War Department, Washington, D. C. Our Supplements. Subscribers should see that they get copies of the fine supplementary illus- trations showing high grade design and decorative work. These fine supple- ments should be carefully preserved as they mean much to the retail florists in dealing with their customers, illustrating as they do the various kinds of work that the everyday florist is called upon to perform. The papers in which the supplements appear should be likewise preserved, as they contain much valuable data with regard to these special illustrations. Subscribers should see that they get every Issue, as otherwise they may miss some of this high-grade work. American Gladiolus Society. Preliminary subscriptions to the prize schedule of the American Gladi- olus Society's Exhibition at Minne- apolis, August 19-22, 1913, are as fol- lows: C. Betscher, Canal Dover, O.— $10 for best display of 50 spikes Gladi- olus primilimes hybrids; stems 18 inches from first bloom; blooms over 4; open form; $5 for best new seed- ling; 3 spikes: variety must be ready for market within 3 years. Plant must be 4% ft. high. Blooms 5 in. wide; open form, clear color. B. Hammond Tracy, Wenham, Mass. — $5 in gold for best vase of 25 spikes Dawn; $5 in gold for best vase of 25 spikes Maize; $5 in gold for best vase of 25 spikes Mrs. Jas. Lanca- shire. Arthur Cowee, Berlin, N. Y.— $25 for best vase of 25 spikes of War by an amateur; $10 for best vase of 25 spikes Peace, by an amateur. H. W. Koerner, Milwaukee, Wis. — $10 for best vase of 25 spikes Early Bird, open class; $5 for best vase of 12 spikes Early Bird, amateur class. V'aughan's Seed Store, Chicago. — Silver medal, best vase Chicago White; best vase Mrs. Francis King; best vase Princeps. $10 best vase Vaughan's Rainbow mixture. E. E. Stewart, Brooklyn, Mich.— $5 for best vase of 25 spikes Golden Queen; $5 for best vase of 25 spikes Michigan; $5 for best vase of 25 spikes Lucille; $5 for best vase of 25 spikes Purity. Henry F. Michell Co., Philadelphia, Pa. — Michell's silver medal for a vase containing six spikes of the best white gladiolus; Michell's bronze medal for a vase containing six spikes of the best yellow gladiolus. Peter Henderson & Co., New York, — $10 for best 12 varieties not now on the market, 3 spikes each. W. Atlee, Burpee & Co., Philadel- phia, Pa. — $10 for best collection 10 varieties, six spikes each. M. Crawford, Cuyahoga Falls, O. — $5 for best 12 spikes any white va- riety. Chamberlain & Gage, South Natick, Mass. — $5, second prize, for best yel- low, six spikes; $5, second prize, for best white, six spikes. -L. Merton Gage, Sec'y. Plant Quarantine Decision No. 2. The Federal Horticultural Board recommends that regulation 5 of the rules and regulations for carrying out the plant quarantine act, published in circular No. 41, Revised, office of the secretary, be amended by the addition of the following: Permits for the entry of nursery stock or other plants and plant prod- ucts of any grower or exporter may be refused, and existing permits may be canceled, on proof that such grower or exporter has knowingly shipped into the United States any nursery stock, or other plants and plant prod- ucts, the. importation of which is for- bidden by the Secretary of Agricul- ture under the authority conferred by section 7 of this act. Regulation 5, as amended, shall be- come and be effective on and after April 15, 1913. Washington, D. C, April 4. Meetings Next Week. Buffalo, N. Y., May 6, 8 p. m.— Buffalo Flor- ists' Club, 385-387 Ellicott street. Davenport, la., May 6. — Tri-City Florists' Club, Henry Miller, 115 Fifteenth street, Rock Island, 111. Dayton, 0., May 1, 8 p, m. — Dayton Florists' Club, 37 E. Fifth street. Denver, Colo., May 5. — Colorado Florists' Club, T. M. A. hall, 1422 Curtis street. Detroit, Mich., May 5, 8 p. m. — Detroit Flor- ists' Club, 247 Randolph street. Fall River, Mass., May 6, 8 p. m.— Fall River Florists and Gardeners' Association, John R. Pee, secretary, 64 Berdsley street. Grand Rapids, Mich., May 5. — Grand Rapids Florists and Gardeners' Club, office of member. Edward Freyling, secretary, 891 Wealthy av- enue. Indianapolis, Ind., May 6, 7:30 p. m. — State Florists' Association of Indiana, State House. Lake Geneva, Wis., May 3, 8 p. m, — Lake Geneva Gardeners and Foremen's Association. Horticultural hall. Lenox, Mass., May 3. — Lenox Horticultural Society, Geo. H. Instone, secretary, Lenox, .Mass. Los Angeles, Calif., May 6. — Los Angeles County Horticultural Society. Louis F. Horner, secretary. Louisville, Ky., May 7, 8 p. m. — The Ken- tucky Society of Florists, office of member. August Baumer. secretary. Masonic building. Milwaukee, Wis., May 8, 8 p. m. — Milwaukee Florists' Club, Quiet House, 86 Mason street. Minneapolis, Minn., May 6. — Minneapolis Flor- ists' Club, 218 N. Fifth street. Montreal, Que., May 5, 7:45 p. m, — Montreal Gardeners and Florists' Club, Royal Guardians building, 224 Sherbrook street west. New Orleans, La., May 7, 8 p, m. — German Gardeners' Club, 624 Common street. Newport, R. I,, May 7. — Newport Horticul- tural Society. P. F. Reynolds, secretary, Rug- gles avenue. , Philadelphia, Pa., May 6, 8 p. m. — Florists' Club of Philadelphia, Horticultural hall. Broad street, above Spruce. Pittsburg, Pa., May 6, 8 p. m. — Florists and Gardeners' Club of Pittsburg. Fort Pitt hotel, Tenth street and Penn avenue. Salt Lake City, Utah, May 6.— Salt Lake Florists' Club, Huddart Floral Co., 64 Main street. San Francisco, Calif., May 3. — Pacific Coast Horticultural Society. T. F. Taylor, secretary, 2735 Golden Gate aveune. Seattle, Wash., May 6.— Seattle Florists' As- sociation, Chamber of Commerce, Second avenue and Columbia street. Tacoma, Wash., May 1. — Tacoma Florists* As- sociation, Maccabee hall. Utica, N. Y., May 1, 8 p. m.— Dtlca Florists" Club. Genesee hall, Oneida Square. Washington, D. C, May 6, 8 p. m. — Florists' Club of Washington. 1214 F street N. W. 19*3- The American Florist. 831 Wants, For Sale, Etc One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv. For Plant Advs., Sec Ready Reference Section. Where amwers are to be malted from this office enclose 10 cents extra to cover postage etc. Situation Wanted-Position as traveling sales- man for seeds, bulbs, plants or florists' supplies. Address Key 786, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— \s a working foreman, single, strictly sober and a good grower of cut Rowers and potted plants: good designer and hustler. Key $11. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— As Florist and gardener; well up in Carnation and Chrysanthemum grow- lug, Single man; good reference. Kev 8%, care American Florist Co. Situation Wanted— On commercial or private place by young man. aged 22 s«*ven years exper- in general greenhouse work. Private pre- ferred. Address Key 828, care American Florist, Situation Wanted— As a working foreman; mar- ried; strictly sober and a good grower of cut flowers and potted plants; good designer and a hustler. Key 827. care American Florist. Situation Wanted — As saleslady and designer in a Chicago retail store. State salary and hours when writing. Address Key s$4. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By Englishman, 14 years experience in all branches, seven in America. Well versed in orchids, roses, fruit culture under glass, and all kinds of cut flower?, lawns, etc- Age. 29. Address. Key 833. care American Florist Situation Wanted— Manager and foreman now in charge of about 80,000 feet of glass, wants a change; a good grower or manager of a store; first- class salesman and designer; can take charge soon. Address Key 817, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— As florist and gardener in private place; Hollander; 10 years in this country; married, no children; life experience; can furnish the best of references. Address Key 801, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Head gardener, Englishman, age 40. married, without family. Life experience in all branches, including Orchids. Roses, Carna- tions, Mums. Early Forcing, fruit and vegetables, etc. Good references. E. Richmond, Elma Center. N. Y. Situation Wanted— Florist and Gardener of 20 years experience on a private place or public in- stitution; first-class grower of Orchids, Cut Flow- ers, and Vegetables, under glass or outside. Best references. Address Key 818, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— A strictly first-class designer decorator and storeman will be open for an en- gagement on or before May 1. First class references. Good wages expected. Eastern city preferred. Write at once, if you need such a man. A. F. F. care American Florst. 124 East 24th Street. New York. Situation Wanted— By gardener: Scotch; as head in private plao-: experienced in ail branches of gardening, inside and out. Over 20 years in large establishments growing all kinds of green- house plants and vegetables. Also care of lawns and landscape work. Age 37; married; no family, Arch Littlejohn. 39 Tempi'- St , Somen ille, Mass. Situation Wanted— Landscape Architect (Ger- man 29 years of age, first-class technical and practical knowledge of landscape gardening. Ex- pen in layouts of artistic plans and estimates for municipal and private parks. Recently employed as manager for some of the largest landscape con- tractors of Germany. Excellent references. Address, Key 809, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— On commercial or private place by an all arcund man with 20 years of prac- tical experience in this country and Europe; single, 35 years of age. Can furnish the best of recom- lations from leading firms. Pot plants, roses. carnations and landscape gardening a specialty. salary when writing. George Bakaitis, 5433 North Seeley av., Chicago Situation Wanted— As head gardener and florist superintendent on private place; English, age 35. married, one child aged 8 years. At present en- gaged, but desire change; life experience in all branches— hot house plants, cut fiowers and fruit under glass, vegetables, lawn perennials, and the ral routine of a well kept estate; 4 years and a half in present place; first-class references. Address, Key 813. care American Florist. Situation Wanted -As head gardener or supi r- intendent. Good grower of cut Mowers, potted plants, indoors and out doors; vegetables and fruits. Good experience in lawn and park work: under- stand management of private place park, cemi ti-rv. ni institution. Am 30 years ol age, married, no children. Have been in the gardening and florist business for LS years. Can furnish besl ref- erences to parts requiring such a man. Address, Key 799, care American Florist. Help Wanted At once, an experienced man to help in greenhouse. M. Frolhlich. 5527 Cornelia Street, Austin Station. Chicago. Help Wanted— Honest young ladv with some experience to take care of floral establishment in Chicago. Very good chance for advancement, with good salary. Key 805. care American Florist. Help Wanted — Young man for general green- house work at once- $12.'t0 a week to start. North Edgewater Floral C<>.. 6101 Evanston Ave.. Chicago, 111. 1 Help Wanted— Uuick; an experienced grower, propagator and grafter of Roses; also a grower and propagator of carnations; give references and state wages. Thk Miami Floral Co., Dayton. ( >. Help Wanted— Two bright young men— Carna- tion Growers— who have had charge' of growing sections. State wages, etc. Address, Key $32, care American Florist. Help Wanted— A good all around Greenhouse Man, to work in the Rose Houses mostly. State wages expected in first letter. A good steady job for the right man. Edward Tatro. 407 E. Iron Ave.. Salina, Kansas- Help Wanted— At once, working foreman for modern establishment, 30.C00 feet of glass in a Missouri city. A competent grower of roses, car- nations, mums, bulbs and pot plants, capable of handling help. Man of character, sober and pro- gressive. Good wages to right man; no other need apply. Give reference and wages expected in first letter. Address, Key 820. care American Florist. For Sale— Established Flower Store; good loca- tion. People's Florist. 1736 \V. 47th St., Chicago. For Sale— 10.000 feet of glass, in the best town for its size in Illinois. No competition; a money maker. Address. Key 821, care American Florist. For Sale— Well located retail store, centrally located, doing good business for over five years. This is a rare opportunity, price very reasonable; going south object of selling. Key 804. care American Florist. For Sale or Lease— 5 greenhouses at Madison, N. J.. 1 mile from station. 4H acresof land.9-room dwelling, up-to-date, cheap, and low rent to pros- pective buyer. Address. R. S.. 265 Rosedale Ave.. Madison, N. J. For Sale— A good paying florist business in Pennsylvania. 9 greenhouses, 27,000 feet of glass, good wholesale and retail trade, well stocked with bedding plants roses, carnations, sweet peas, lilies, and ferns. The greenhouses are in good condition, with hot water and steam. Reason for selling am not a florist. Will sell at a bargain. Address, Key S24, care American Florist. Wanted— To buy florist store or good location for same in live town. Bargain. Address. Key 825 care American Florist. Wanted— To correspond with someone having experience as grower of all kinds ot greenhouse and nursery stock that would take share in a good business and be able to manage the growing of the stock for a company in Minnesota. Address, Key 823, care American Florist. FOR SALE. Great Bargain. Greenhouse in Salida, Colo. Six thousand feet glass: good dwelling; within four blocks of businesscentre; well stocked with plants and flowers; fine trade, local and shipping, Address J. H. Freeman, Salida. Colo. FOR SALE. A new range of greenhouses consisting of 30,090 feet of glass, well stocked with carnations and located in the vicinity of Chicago. Can be had at a very reasonable figure. For further particulars, address Key 816, care American Florist. For Sale at a Pick Dp Price An up-to-date wholesale and retail florist plant in the vicinity o( Chii-ni-o. It contains about 70,000 square feet of glass. 12 to 2(1 acres of nrst-class land, large dWeliingr house in good shape, evi thing modern. Tin- whole place high and dry- $10,(100 cash, balance to suit. Do not writr unless you mean business. Address, Key 830, care American Florist. Il«=*il> Wanted Experienced Horist wanted. First rlass grower ol bedding plants. Reliable young man. Address FRED ADOLF, 551 Hinman Ave.. Evanston. 111. Help Wanted Good section man. Must be Al grower of roses, carnations, mums. etc. Married man of middle ak''- preferred: must be strictly sober. State wattes in first letter; call or write. ROBERT KLAGGE, Mt. Clemens, Mich. HELP WANTED A competent grower of general stock. Must be good on mums, lilies and gen- eral pot plants. We want a sober, indus trious man who can come at once. Give references and salary expected. L. L. MAY 8 CO., 295 Como Ave., St. Paul, Minn . HELP WANTED. A competent working grower to work in a retail and commercial greenhouse where large quantities of carnation s, chry- santhemums, lilies and various kinds of plants and bulb stock are grown for the trade. Address with references to Shep- ard's Garden Carnation Co., 292 Fair- mount St., Lowell, Mass., stating wages and experience. GLAZIERS WANTED. Men experienced in greenhouse glazing wanted at once. Houses 60x1000 feet. State wages per day; also wages per 100 glass (16x24). Scaffolding will be furn- ished. J. F. WILCOX a SONS, Council Bluffs, la. Foreman Wanted. Commercial Place. Competent man to take entire charge ol our green- house plant, some 25.000 feet ol glass, general cut Hower and plant stock. Address, with lull partic- S. W. COGGAN, 1 1 W. Main St., Battle Creek, Mich. Foreman Wanted A large commercial establishment of 60,000 square feet wishes a capable foreman to take charge of the growing of stock. Must be well up on roses, carnations, mums, lilies and pot plants such as are necessary for first class retail stores, A good opening for a man of experience and one capable of handling help intelligently. First class references expected and personal interview wiJI be arranged. Key 822. care American Florist. TO FLOOD AND CYCLONE SUFFERERS. To sell, an Al florist and market garden busi- ness, in good location, well established, no com- petition for four hundred miles radius. Full par- ticulars by letter. Address, Key 826, Care American Florist. STOREMAN Good salesman and designer is desirous of securing a situation immediately in Chicago. For further particulars, ad- dress, Key 810, careJAmerican Florist. Gardener Wanted at Once. We must hare an experienced, reliable gardener immediately. The right man maj come on prac his own terms. Prefer to lease on shares l-ut will go more than half way to meet desires <>f good man. House or board will he furnished. Tract of 38 acres: richest of bottom land; coal at door for greenhouse use; street cars now ; rail road coming. In midst of manufacturing and coal mining district. Best of markets, high prices, etc. Gardening business not crowded. Paved road through farm. About two miles from Monon- gahela. Pa., a city of from fifteen to twenty thou- sand, Address Mary E. Jones. R. D. 2, Finleyvillc. Pa. 832 'J he American Florist. May 3, A WONDERFUL CLOCK At. Lucerne, Switzerland, is the biggest wonder of nature the world has ever seen. See That Clock. It Has Hands. It is made of flowers and it shows the time. There is a hidden mechanism which makes it strikes the H, % and the hours. What do you think this clock is made of p It is made of plants of brilliancy, mostly of dwarf of the Begonia Vernon Type, the improved pink Erfordi, and the improved red Vernon. The creator, the head gardener of a famous world-wide known We can sell you large 4 inch of either variety. the improved pink Erfordi or the improved red Vernon. Large 4 inch, $10.00 per 100; 3 inch, $7.00 per UK): 2H inch. $5.00 per 100. 25-50 at 100 rates. Heliotrope, 4 inch. 7c. Ageratum, 4 inch, 7c. Dracaenas. 5Vi inch. 25c. Honeysuckle, 4 inch Halleana, Chinese evergreen and variegated, 10c. Fuchsia, assorted. 4 inch, 7c. Lemon Ver- lena, 4 inch Nc. Vinca, Elegaina, 2'4 inch. 3c. Vinca Variegata or Periwinkle. 4 in 15c. Antirrhi- num Majus or Snapdragon, 2Vi inch, separate colurs. Giant white (iiant pink, ( riant yellow. Giant Scarlet. Tropeolum or Nasturtuims. dwarf Empress of India, 2Vi inc4i, $3.00 per 100; dwarf and others 2K2 inch. $3.00 per 100. Alternanthera, $2,00 per 100. Cannas. large King Humbert. 4 inch, 12c. Araucaria Excelsa, our specialty. April 1912 importation. 5:4. 5V$, 6 in. pots: 3,4.5,6.7 tiers; 14. 16, 18, 20, 25, 30 to 35 inches high: 40c, 50c. 60c, 75c $1.00. $1.25 to $1.50 each. Ficus Elastica, (Rubbers), 5H. 6, 7 in. pots, all heights. ^5c. 30c, 40c. 50c, 60c each. Alexandra Daisies, 554 in. pots, bushy, 20c to 25c each. Primula Obconica, 4 in. strong, in bloom. 10c; 5M in.. 15c to 20c. hotel at St. Lucerne. Switzerland has been offered a fortune by some American and other millionaires of the world to make for them a clock similar to that, hut he declined the offer, saying that he was hired by the hotel company for the5 next ten years to come. I was fortunate enough on my last visit there to obtain Iromhim. the head gardener— creator of the clock— a supply of seeds and stock plants of these beautiful varieties of Begonias, sufficient to raise a crop of about 50,000 young plants in 2H, 3 and 4 inch pots for you to use in a similar clock, carpet bedsor otheroutside work. A bed of this improved Begonia Erfordi or improved bright red Vernon is a joy forever- A constant bloomer, stems always short and busby the hot rays of the sun have no bad effect on them; grows in shady or sunny places. Dracaena Terminalis, suitable for window boxes 5% in. pots, well colored, 25c. 3Uc. 40c and 50c. Crimson Rambler Roses, i. in pots, suitable for outdoor planting. 3 to 4 feet high, 50c Geraniums, 4 in. pots, S. A. Nutt. scarlet: Buch- ner, white: E.G. Hill, salmon: Beaute Poitevine, salmon; GloriOSum. pink and assorted colors; Scarlet Sage, Bonfire and Zurich, $7.00 per 100. Asparagus Plumosus and Sprengeri, largi 4 in 10c; 3 m.. 7c: 2% in.. 4c. Hydrangea Otaksa, for planting out. fc-7 in., 25c. 35c..50c, MJc. Vinca, variegated. 41 \ in. pots. 15c. Small Plants. PhlOX, Drunimondi grandiflora, assorted colors, 2!4 in. pots, $3 00 per 100. Phlox, Diummnodi conipacta. assorted colors, 2H in. pots. $3.00 per 100. Verbenas, assorted. 2V? in.. $3.00 per 100. Petunias, California Giants, 3 in., best plants, $5 00 per 100. Petunias, Inimitable, dwarf or conipacta. $3.00 per 100. Tagetes. dwarf marigold. $3 00 per 100. Coleus, Golden Bedder. Victoria. Verschaeffeltii. and assorted, 2Vs in.. $3.03 per 100. GODFREY ASCHMANN See that little house on the back, it is also made of flowers. Thunbergia oi black eved Susan, 2Vi in., $3.00 per 100. Centaura Gymnocarpa, Dusty Miller, ZVt in., $3 00 per 100. Lobelia, Crystal Palace compacta, dark blue. $3,00 per 100. PALMS, Kentia Forsteriana, 4 in.. 25c to 35c; 514, 5V4, 6 in. pots. 25, 30 35. 40to 50 in. high; 50c. f.0c, 75c, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50. $2.00, $2.50. Kentia Belmoreana, large. \Yt in., 25c to 35c; 5 to 5V2 in., 50c, 60c. 75c. Made-up of 3 plants. 6 in. pots, 75c to $1.00. Clematis Paniculate, large. 5H to 6 in., per dozen. $2.00. Bleeding Hearts or digitalis Spectabilis, 6 in. 25c, 35c. 50c. Ipomea Noctiflora. Our so well-known pure white, waxy Moonvine. bearing flowers very frag- rant and as big as a saucer 2Vi in. pots. $5.00 per 100; 4 in., $12.00 per 100. Neph. Scotti, 4 in.. 15c to 20c; 5, 5!-z. 6, 7 in.. 25c, 35c. 40c, 50c. 60c, 75c. Boston, 5, 5V,, 6 in.. 30c. 40c. 5Cc. Whitman], small. 4 in.. 20c; 5. 5V4 in.. 25c to 35c. Giatrassl, 4 in.. 25c; bM to 5V2 in.. 30c to 40c. 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia, Pa. Where Are You Going From Here. "Where do you go from here?" How tired I am of that phrase; From year to year it greets my ear. Three hundred and sixty-five days. The hotel man gets sociable, As I pay for his high-priced cheer, And drops my bill in the yawning till With a "where do you go from here?" The friends I meet upon the street Keep digging in my ear; Their only song the whole day long "Where do you go from here?" At last I dreamed — and so it seemed My time had come to die; With angels bright I took my flight To the pearly gates on high, St. Peter stood in a thoughtful mood At the foot of the golden stair, But raised his eyes as we drew nigh And asked with a doubtful air. "Your papers please (What ails your knees?)" Then grinning from ear to ear, "Oh, you're one of those traveling men." Now, "Where do you go from here?" A FEW GOOD THINGS YOl WANT. Geraniums, Nutt, Buchner, Ricard, Perkins Poitevine, 2-in., $2.00 per 100; 3 in., $5.00 per 100. Boston and Whitman! Ferns, 3 in., 10c; 4-in.,15c; 5 in.. 25c. Dracaena Ind., 3-in.. $5.00; 4-in„ $10.00; 5-in. $25.00 per 100. Vinca Var., 3-in,, $5.00 per 100. Asparagus Plumosus, 2-in., $3.00 per 100. Heliotrope, Scarlet Sage. Lemon Verbenas. Cigar Plant. Coleus, Alternanthera, red and vellow: Ageratum, blue; Verbena, Salvia, Zu- rich; Aster, 2-in., $2.00 per 100. Cash with order. GEO. M. EMMANS, Newton, N. J. ENCHANTRESS SUPREME DAILLEDOUZE BROS. Lenox Koad and Troy Ave., BROOKLYN. N. Y. John Bader Co. b. l. elliot, owner- Wholesale Plantsman 1826 RialtoSt., N. S. PITTSBURG, PA. Ready Now. 500,000 Ready Now. Superb Strain PANSIES Field grown in bud and bloom. This strain is the result of 20 years of careful breeding, and is absolutely the best for commer- cial purposes. Price, S1.J5 per 100; $10 00 per 1000. Cash. By express only. LEONARD COUSINS, Jr., Concoid Jet., Mass. A. N. Pierson, Inc. Wholesale Florists CROMWELL, - CONN. Winona, Minn. — Frank Eckert is now associated with the firm of Mrs. Dora Voelker & Son. They will im- prove their present range and build an- other large house this summer. '9'3- The American Florist. 833 i i I MEMORIAL 1 »• ».^ & & 6 W f TO BE ISSUED May 17, JUST RIGHT FOR THE Decoration Day Business H — The Best Paid CIRCULATION To the Trade in the Trade That means profit to you. No bogus inquiries that cost time and actual cash. Offer Them Now n i m ALL SPECIALTIES 0) For Cemetery Use All Bedding Plants H Window Box Stock Plants for Vases II ™„M. «. I.™*^ .*> „MW^„> I WHILE DEMAND IS STRONG American Florist Co., 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. 1 D The Early Advertisement Gets There. 834 The American Florist. May j> FOLDING FLOWER ..BOXES.. We can supply you with any size Flower Box you need. We carry the largest variety of colors. We can and do make prompt shipments at all times. Our prices are reasonable and a special discount will be allowed on quantity orders. Palm Green, Mist Gray, Mist Brown. Per 100 16x 4 x3 $ 1.85 20x4 x3 2.15 18x5 x3 : 2.15 21x 5 x3 2.50 24x5 x3« 3.00 30x5 x3H 3.30 36x 5Kx3!4 4.50 21x 7 x3H 3.25 24x 8 x4 .... 3.85 24x 8 x5 4.15 28x8 x4 4.35 28x 8 x5 5.00 36x 8 x5, Telescope. 7.00 40x 8 x5 " 9.00 42x 8 x5 " 11 00 30x10 x5 " 7.00 36x10 x5 " 9.00 42x10 x5 " 13.00 48x10 x5 " 15.00 White Glaze, Green Glaze, Pink Glaze. Per 100 16x 4 x3 ...$ 2.65 20x 4 x3 3.00 18x 5 x3 3.00 21x 5 x3 3.50 24x5 x3V2 3.75 30x 5 x3H 4.50 36x 5Vzx3^ 5.65 18x 6 x3H 3.65 21x 7 x3k2 4.00 21x8 x4 4.65 24x 8 x4 5.25 24x 8 x5 5.75 28x 8 x4 6.00 28x 8 x5 6.50 36x 8 x5, Telescope. 9.00 40x 8 x5 " 11.00 42x 8 x5 " 13.25 36x10 x5 " 11.00 42x10 x5 " 15 00 48x10 x5 " 18.00 Extra Heavy Spray and Extra Heavy Spray and Design- -Palm G reen. Design — MistGra Mist Krown. y, Per 100 23x12x5. T ?lescope S 7.50 Per 30x12x1, 10.00 30xl2x 6, Telescope. $10.51 20x12x8 10.00 20xl2x 8 hum: 12x12x8 " 9,00 16xl6x 8 10.51, 16x16x8 " 10.00 20x20x 8 13.5C 20x20x8 " 13.00 24x24x 8 lb.hC 24x24x8 " 15.00 24x24x10 20.1X1 28x28x8 '' 19.00 28x28x 8 1V.SU 32x32x8 " 25.00 32x32x 8 25.bC 28x22x8 " 16.00 24xl4x 8 i.-s.ot: 24x14x8 " 12.50 30xl4x 8 15.1M1 30x14x8 " 14.50 36xl4x 8 16.2.5 36x14x8 16.00 40xl4x 8 1V.75 40x14x8 " 17.50 42xl7x 8 20..SI) 32x17x8 36x17x8 16.00 18.50 •• No printing charge on 42x17x8 " 20.00 lots of 300 or over of Samples of board mailed on application. Violet and Corsage Boxes. White and Violet Glaze. Per 100 7x4x4 $2.50 8x5x5 3.00 10x6x5H 3.50 12x8x5H 4.50 14x10x8, Telescope.... 8.50 Plain Violet. 7x4x4 1.75 8x5x5 2.25 10x6x5H 2.50 Hx8x5H 350 Mist Gray. Mist Brown, Palm Green. 7x4x4 2.50 8x5x5 2.75 10x6x5H 3.00 12x8x5!4 3.50 15x6x5 3.50 14x10x8. Telescope.... 6.00 A. A. Arnold, 16-18-20-22 S. PEORIA ST., DBPT. F. Chicago Ornamental Grasses. There are many positions in a garden where ornamental grasses may be used with telling effect, but nowhere do they yield more charming harmo- nies or greater contrasts than when grouped close to water, writes Thomas Smith in the Gardeners' Magazine. Plants that make no claim to attract attention by conspicuous beauty must of necessity call for different treat- ment than if the effect desired was a floral one, and the commonest error that planters of ornamental grasses fall into is vain repetition, which not only weakens a composition, but pro- duces a sense of irritation. A typical instance of the misuse of grasses in garden ornamentation is found in the case of the pampas grass. This is one of the few grasses in which the inflorescence attains to conspicu- ous beauty, and is strong enough in this respect to immediately arrest the eye; consequently, when it appears at frequent intervals it causes distrac- tion, and instead of giving emphasis to the garden scheme, its oft repeated presence becomes a source of weak- ness, from which the whole scheme suffers. Another grass that frequent- ly suffers in a similar way is Arundo donax, the great reed of the Mediter- ranean regions. The form known as A. d. macrophylla glauca is a hand- some object in any water-garden scene, where it introduces a unique ef- fect. The topmost, undeveloped leaf is erect, like a lance-point, while the ful- ly-expanded leaves suggest pennons, and the softest breeze is able to set all in motion. The glaucous blue-grey color of the leaves is an outstanding feature of this fine plant. Arundo conspicua is quite distinct from the last named, being more in the way of a small pampas grass, but it flowers in July, whereas the true pampas does not flower until the end of September. Miscanthus (Eulalias) are useful grasses, frequently used among herba- ceous perennials in borders, where they are quite appropriate in large gardens, but lack sufficient merit where the area treated is small. I have used them as a foil to Lilium croceum and varieties of L. umbellatum, the miscanthus widely planted, with lil- iums between them, and if top-dressed with rich manure each season, the lil- ies do not suffer from the greedy roots of their companions. It is this aspect that should have the greatest attention directed to it when introducing grasses, for we are falling into the tendency of regarding and even modeling our flower borders on the principle of the exhibition ta- ble, producing huge banks of color, that approximate to, if they do not ac- tually reproduce, the gaudiness of an Oriental scheme. This principle, while good in its own place, is quite foreign to the water garden, which depends on more subtle influences for its charm, where light and shade, and the form of leaf contrasts directly with that of the flower, and where every bay and promontory should present a different aspect, inviting comment and sustain- ing interest from start to finish. Viewed in this manner, grasses occur as foils or monotones that indirectly give emphasis to the higher colors, while in themselves they impart grace and lightness to the scene. Some grasses like Carex pendula, C. riparia, and C. japonica; Scirpus zeb- rinus, Glyceria spectabilis variegata, Juncus effusus striata aurea, J. lacus- tris, and J. spiralis, Typha angusti- folia, and T. minima, will grow either submerged in shallow water or in ground kept continually moist. Arun- do donax and its varieties are partial to much moisture in the growing sea- son, but enjoy drier conditions in win- ter. This applies also to the varieties of miscanthus, and Phalaris elegan- tissima, and all the bamboos. Planted in ordinary garden soil, in a sunny as- pect, Elymus glauca is a singularly beautiful grass; its foliage is intensely blue-grey, while it fills up quickly, and soon forms a thicket some 18 to 24 inches high. Stipa pinnata is also a pretty grass for similar positions. The silver and golden forms of Dac- tylis glomerata, and Festuca glauca with its blue-green, thread-like foliage, are three of the dwarfest grasses, fre- quently employed in bedding arrange- ments, and valuable at all times for edging or to form a carpet for taller subjects. Rocky Ford, Colo. — D. D. Wiley has completed a new vegetable green- house. Barrington, Center, R. I. — John H. Brown of Warren has purchased the Walter S. Nichol greenhouses from the heirs of the late Mr. Nichol. Alameda, Calif. — George Rosmarin, a pioneer florist of this city, died re- cently at his home. He had lived here for 42 years. He is survived by two daughters. Ontario, Ore.— Chas. P. Hartley, of Emmett, Idaho, has embarked in the nursery business in this city. Chas. P. Hartley, Jr., will have charge of the establishment. Redondo Beach, Calif.— The Redon- do Carnation Gardens have been pur- chased from the Redondo Improvement Co. for $40,000 and the tract will be cut up into lots. Toledo, O. — T. H. Miller, W. C. Hol- stein and W. M. Tompkins have incor- porated the Art Floral Decorating Co., capital $3,000. The new concern has opened for business at 315 St. Clair street. Syracuse, N. Y. — The fourth an- nual show of the Syracuse Rose So- ciety will be held the second week in June. Besides roses, there will be classes this year for pansies, asters, sweet peas, and other flowers. '9*3- The American Florist. 835 No. 319. No. 321. BASKETS FINEST OBTAINABLE Buy Direct from the Manufacturer and 5ave the Middleman's Profit. No. 898. We are constantly receiving large shipments of stock from our large factories in Weidhausen and Ebersdorf, Germany, and will be pleased to hear from you in regard to your future order. We have a complete line and are now offering some magnificent styles in COMMENCEMENT BASKETS and BRIDAL BASKETS, Etc. Our line is the best, recognized as such, and our prices are right, so it will be to your advantage to make up your order from this price list, now. ORDER, BY NUMBER. DO IT NOW. Doz. NO. 898, Size 1, 9 in. wide, \&V2 in. high, with handle $1.90 2.40 3.20 4.20 5.20 " Size 2, 10 in. wide, 18 in. high, " " Size 3, ll1 z in- wide, 20 in. high, " " Size 4, 14 in. wide, 23 in. high, " " Size 5, 15 in. wide, 26 in. high, A Xest No. 319, Nest of 3, 8 to 9 in. long 43 No. 321, Nest of three, 10 to 12 in. long 55 All Orders Accompanied by Check Will Receive Prompt Attention. RAEDLEIN BASKET CO., 713-717 MILWAUKEE AVE., CHICAGO, ILL. 836 The American Florist. May 3, WE ARE GROWERS ■SK? M 1 I ~W~ I CC We are cutting the choicest buds with extra long stems in UL'r^U 1 IL^ immense quantities. Prices, choicest long, $3.00 per dozen; long seconds, $1.50 per dozen. You can build a big trade on these. Short Beauties. Stems 6 to 10 inches long, $2-00 to $4.00 per 100. DACFC Choice, extra long, $8.00 per 100. Medium, $4.00 to $6.00 per ■vvJ^I-C3 100. Short, $3.00 per 100. CARN A1 IONS Except for "Mothers' Day" $3.00 per 100. All seasonable .flowers at remarkably cheap prices. We grow all the flowers we sell and guarantee their safe arrival in a perfect condition. BUY DIRECT OF THE GROWER. BAS5ETT & WASHBURN Office and Store 131 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Greenhouses: HINSDALE, ILL. LONG DISTANCE PHONE, CENTRAL 1457. Chicago. TRADE FAIR. Trade has been fair the past week but stock of nearly all kinds is plen- tiful but the cuts have shortened up considerably since the cold weather set in. Carnations are not quite so plentiful, as they have been but in most instances; the best stock now brings $3.00 per 100. On Saturday the fancy grades could be had at $2.00 per 100 but the price advanced shortly after and the market at the time of this writing is firm at $3.00 per 100. American Beauty roses are in good supply but the fancy stock is moving quickly at $3.00 per dozen and at $4.00 per dozen for extra select stock. Roses are plentiful, especially Killar- ney. White Killarney and Richmond, with a good demand for the latter. Some fine Mrs. Jardine are now ar- riving and can be seen featured in many of the downtown store win- dows. There is a good supply of Mrs. Taft, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Melody, Lady Hillingdon, Sunburst, Radiance, Killarney Queen and Rhea Reid roses, but a few brisk days would clean up the market in these varieties. Lily of the valley is none too plentiful yet and the same might be said of orchids. There are a few gardenias arriving, but no surplus is ever noticed. Sweet peas are in good supply but the long- stemmed stock is still bringing good prices and the only cheap stock to be had are those that are short-stemmed. Spanish iris, in white, blue, yellow and lavender is seen at nearly all the houses in good supply but the demand for this stock is increasing now. Snap- dragon can be had in quantity and some exceptionally fine stock is now arriving. Gladioli are more plentiful and some fine local grown Mrs. Fran- cis King are now to be had. Daisies are in good supply, but lilies and cal- las are not overplentiful. Trailing ar- butus of fine quality are arriving in quantity and are having a good call. Smilax is still none too plentiful, but other greens are to be had in quantity. NOTES. Poehlmann Bros. Co. is booking a large number of orders for carnations for Mothers' day, and it seems that the day is being well advertised by the retailers throughout the country. Otto W. Prese called our attention to the letter head of the Alpha Floral Co., of Kansas City, Mo., which had a border consisting of many elderly women that was indeed very appropriate for the occasion. Oscar Leistner has returned from a trip in the northeast with a nice lot of orders for Ove Gnatt's line of dec- orative goods. Mr. Leistner's best seller at present is the natural pre- pared oak wreath, which is now being recognized as a good article To handle for Memorial day by retailers every- where. The Foley Manufacturing Co. is com- pleting a beautiful conservatory for Archbishop Quigley on Dearborn and North avenues. The building is octag- onal with curvilinear roof, the ma- terials being wood, iron and rock- faced limestone. J. F. Kidwell, of the Chicago Flower Growers' Association, says that the inquiries for carnations for Mothers' day are numerous and that he would not be at all surprised if the best white brought 8 cents on that oc- casion. William S. Grower of this city was appointed on April 29 by Governor Dunne as West Park Commissioner to fill the vacancy caused by the resig- nation of John P. Howland. Treasurer Wietor has returned to the contributors 40 per cent of the amounts subscribed for the entertain- ment of S. A. F. visitors last summer. SPANISH IRIS WHITE BLUE YELLOW LAVENDER In Quantity. Write for Prices. MISS 0. A. T0NNER, 162 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. W. E. Lynch says that his foreman is busy planting out carnations and that the principal varieties he grows are White Enchantress, Enchantress, C W. Ward and Victory. Vaughan's Seed Store is unpacking and reshipping five carloads of unusu- ally fine box and bay trees in sizes to suit all buyers. The C C F. A. bowling league will resume playing at Bensinger's West Randolph street alleys next Wednes- day, May 7. Percy Jones is having a special sale on ribbons that will last until May 10 or until the lot advertised is disposed of. M. W. Penchas, 3144 North Fran- cisco avenue, has just added 2,000 feet of glass to his present establishment. John Young, en route to Minneap- olis, Minn., greeted friends here for a few hours on A-ril 28. Robert Newcomb, representing Vaughan's Seed Store, is back from an out-of-town trip. C E. Critchell, of Cincinnati, O., was a welcome visitor this week. '9r3- The American Florist. 837 Poehlmann Bros. Co. 72=74 E. Randolph St. 'nKffl?0" CHICAGO, ILL. Carnations for Mothers' Day $5.00 per 100 for Light Pink and White. In effect May 7, 1913. Good Supply of Fancy Yellow, Purple, White and Lavender. Current Price List. All our quotations are subject to market fluctuations, changes without notice, and our confirmation. AMERICAN BEAUTIES Specials , 36-inch. 30-inch . 24 inch. 20-inch. 18-inch. 15-inch. Per Doz. $4.00 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.25 1.00 Short stem Per 100. $4.00 to 6.00 PRINCE DE BULGABIE. Antoine Rlvoire or Mrs. Taft. Per 100 Specials $12.00 Long 10.00 Medium 8.00 Short 4.00to 6.00 MRS. AARON WARD. Specials $12.00 Long 10.00 Medium 8.00 Short 4*.00to 6.00 MELODY, specials $12.00 Long 10.00 Medium 8.C0 Short 4.00to 6.00 LADY HILLINGDON. Per 100 Specials $12.00 Long 10.00 Medium 8.00 Short $4.00to 6.00 RICHMOND. Per 100 Specials $10.00 Long 8.00 Medium 6.00 Short S.OOto 4.00 KILLARNEY. Specials $10.00 Long 8.00 Medium 6.00 Short 3.00to 4.00 KILLARNEY QUEEN Specials $12.00 Long 10.00 Medium 8.00 Short 4.00to 6.00 WHITE KILLARNEY. Specials $10.00 Long 8.00 Medium 6.00 Short 3.00to 4.00 CARNATIONS- Per 100 Firsts $3.00 to $5.00 Seconds 3.00 Splits 1.50to 2.C0 ORCHIDS, Cattleyas. . . per doz., 6.00 to $7.50 IRIS, Spanish 4.00 JONQUH.S 3.00 LILIES 10 00 to 12.00 VALLEY 3.00to 4.00 SWEET PEAS.fancy 1.00 to 1.50 ADIANTUM CROWEANUM 1.00 SMILAX Per doz. 2.50 SPRENGERI 2.00 to 4.00 PLUMOSUS SPRAYS 3.00 to 4.00 PLUMOSUS STRINGS each .60 FERNS per 1,000, 2.00 GALAX perl.000. 1.2S LEUCOTHOE per 100, BOXWOOD, bunch, 25c; 501b. case, SuoDly Department. Baskets for Commencements and Weddings. ALSO TUMBLER BASKETS AND PLATEAUS. Price— right stock, new assortment selected for your approval, $5.00 and up. American Oak Sprays, per pound, 30 cents. Special Sale of Three Stripe Chiffon, the very best quality, 4-inch, 2*2 cents; 6-inch, VA cents; 10-inch, 6% cents. 30 per cent discount on Wire Goods this week only. Cape Flowers, Ruscus, Magnolia Leaves, Wheat Sheaves. Cut Flower Boxes, Corrugated Boxes and Oak Wreaths for Memorial Day. A trial order will convince you that we can deliver the goods. 838 The American Florist. May J>y WIETOR BROS 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. — MOTHERS' DAY For Mother's Memory A Flower White. For Mothers Living A Flower Bright Large supply of Carnations and Roses for this day, so send your orders direct to us. Extra Fancy White Carnations for Mothers' Day, $4-00 per 100. Colored, $3.00 per 100 CURRENT PRICE LIST: Buy from us and get the best stock in the market at the most reasonable prices. All late orders will be filled in full. Sunburst per 100 Fancy $10.00 Good 8.00 Short 6.00 Carnations Extra Special Red, Enchantress, Pickand White, $3.00 per 100. Carnations Good Red, Enchantress, Pink and White, $2.00 to $2.50 per 100. FERNS, per 1000 $2.00 SMILAX.perdoz 2.00 ADIANTUM, per 100 1.00 GALAX, per 1000 1.00 SPRENGERI, per bunch 80 ASPARAGUS SPRAYS, per bunch BO LILIES per 100. $10.00 and 12.50 American Beauties Per Dozen 60-in. stems $4 00 I 48-in. stems 3 00 36-in. stems 2 50 24-in 20-in 16-in Per Dozen stems $1 76 stems 1 50 stems 1 00 30-in. stems 2 00 | Short stems 75 Killarney, White Killarney, Richmond and My Maryland Per 100 Extra special $ 8.00 Selects 7.00 Fancy 6.00 Roses, our selection Per 100 Medium ..$ 5.00 Good 4.00 Short stems 3.00 $3.00 S. Freund. with A. A. Arnold, the paper box manufacturer, has returned from a successful business trip in the east. Mr. Freund attended the Na- tional Flower Show in New York while he was calling on the trade in the large eastern cities and reports having had a most delightful time. The Chicago Carnation Co.'s crack baseball team was defeated at Joliet last Sunday, April 27, by the Speed Boys in a close and exciting twelve- inning game by a score of 3 to 2. Peter Olsem as usual is managing the nine, which is a pretty fast aggrega- tion. Bert Cole has taken possession of the store which he recently purchased from the Columbia Floral Co. at 3103 Cottage Grove avenue. Mrs. Cole and Miss Gallagher will manage the store while Mr. Cole is attending to his du- ties on the local market. C. L. Washburn has been troubled more or less the past week with gall stones and was obliged to go home one day and consult his physician. He has just had another attack, which his friends hope will not prove serious. Peter Reinberg is still strong on Richmond roses but the stock cleans up well each day at good prices. Tim Matchen expects a good sale for this rose for Mothers' day. The Gross Park Florist Store which recently opened at 2016 Roscoe boule- vard is enjoying a good season under the management of Fred J. Dittberner. Emil Danz, the West Lake street florist, who has been confined to his home for several months, is able to be about again. Jack Henesh, formerly with the Chi- cago Flower Growers' Association, is now with the Batavia Greenhouse Co. Harry Garland is calling on the trade in Wisconsin and Michigan in the in- terests of the Geo. M. Garland Co WW WANTED PEONY GROWERS We are desirous of securing the crops of several Peony growers who can be relied on to put up stock that will hold and ship. We have a very fine market and are confident that we can handle your stock to the best idvantage. Write immediately and let us know what you have and how soon you can ship. ZECH & MANN Wholesale Florists 162 N, Wabash Ave., L. D. Phone: Central 3284 CHICAGO Mo^tinv the American Florist when writing Carl Netschert has moved from his South Wabash avanue location to 12 North Michigan avenue. Steve Minon is moving from his old place to his new store at 2065 Milwau- kee avenue. The Alpha Floral Co. is featuring pink snapdragons in its mammoth win- dow displays this week. James B. Hancock and family now occupy their new home in West Irving Park. 19*3- The American Florist. 839 CARNATIONS Good Svrpjjly for Mothers' Day FANCY WHITE, $4.00 per 100; COLORED, $3.00 per 100 Also Large Outs of Killarney, White Killarney, American Beauties, My Maryland and Mrs. Aaron Ward Roses. Order your stock from us and get the best obtainable. Do it now. Current Price List — AMERICAN BEAUTIES— Per doz. 48-inch stems $4.00 stems 3.50 stems 3.00 stems 2.50 stems 2.00 stems 1.50 stems 1.25 stems 75 to 1.00 Short 50 Richmond i Per 100. Killarney \ Select $6.00 to 8.00 White Killarney.. Medium 4.00 to 6.00 My Maryland -Extra select 10.00 Wards * 48-ineh 36-inch 30-inch 24-inch 20-inch 18-inch 12-inch Sunrise $4.00 Roses, our selection Carnations Fancy Splits Harrisii 10.00 Valley 3.00 Sweet peas 75 Tulips 3.00 Adiantum Asparagus, per bunch Ferns, per 1,000 Per 100 to $8.00 3.00 2.00 3.00 1.00 12.50 4.00 1.50 4.00 1.00 .50 2.00 2,000,000 Eeet of Modern Glass PETER REINBERG 30 E. Randolph St., L. D. PHONE CENTRAL 2846 Chicago E. F. Winterson's magnificent home on South Hamlin avenue, surrounded by several hundred standard bay trees, is attracting a great deal of favorable attention at present. Mr. Winterson takes great pride in keeping up the appearances about his premises and It is safe to say that his home will be the beauty spot of that neighborhood this summer. N. J. Wietor says that Wietor Bros, have already booked several large car- nation orders for Mothers' day and that more are continually arriving, n This firm has a good supply of roses and carnations at present with choice American Beauty the principal offer- ings. The J. B. Deamud Co. is having a big call for trailing arbutus which it is now featuring in quantity. The stock is unusually fine this spring and as formerly comes from the wilds of Wisconsin and Michigan. E. E. Pieser of Kennicott Bros. Co., left on April 28 for Philadelphia, Pa., where he will receive treatment at the Rest Sanitarium. Mrs. Pieser left the day previous and will remain in the east for several weeks. H. Wenberg says that the Batavia Greenhouse Co. will devote some of its houses now planted with carna- tions to roses next season as the for- mer have been a poor investment for several years. John Risch thinks that Mrs. Taft is the best rose in commerce today. This rose is always in great demand at Weiland & Risch's store, as are all their other novelties in cut flowers. A. L. Vaughan, who is receiving treatment for rheumatism at the Sa- cred Heart Sanitarium in Milwaukee, acknowledges a pleasant visit from C. C. Pollworth of that city. The Association of Commerce is ad- vocating extended use of window boxes in the downtown district and all florists should aid the movement in every way possible. Frank Pasternik, formerly with the Ernst Weinhoeber Floral Co. and later with Canger & Bergmann, is now in the employ of the A. L. Randall Co. Mrs. Kemar, formerly located on West Twenty-sixth street, opened a new store at 2143 South Fifty-second avenue on April 2G. Hoerber Bros, are cutting heavily in roses and carnations and report business as brisk with a cleanup in stock each day. Schiller's north side store is enjoy- ing a busy season under the able man- agement of Herman Schiller. W. N. Rudd left for Springfield April 28 in the interest of state ex- periment station work. The George Wittbold Co. has a very attractive card in the north side street cars this month. 840 The American Florist. May 3, The next regular meeting of the Florists' Club will be held at the Union restaurant, West Randolph street, May 8. The flood relief com- mittee 'will make its report and an- interesting meeting is looked for. All members and their friends in the trade are earnestly requested to be present. Zech & Mann are in the market for a few peony growers and will without question secure some for their spring trade. John Zech attended a banquet at Hotel La Salle this week when one of the church societies of which he is a member met at the well known hos- telry. Fred Lautenschlager has returned from New York, where he attended the National Flower Show. Mr. Lauten- schlager as usual met with much suc- cess on his trip, selling enough Kroe- schell boilers to heat 199,600 square feet of glass. Mrs. August Dressel died at the home of her son-in-law, Sam Pearce, April 26. The trade was well repre- sented at the funeral April 30 and the floral offerings were profuse. Poehlmann Bros. Co. has already planted out 200,000 carnation plants since April 23, an average of 50,000 a day. Mrs. T. E. Matchen is entertaining her sister, Mrs. French, of Kilbourn, Wis., this week. Visitors : S. W. Coggen, Battle Creek, Mich.; John Young, New York; C. E. Critchell, Cincinnati, O. Cincinnati. MARKET OVERCROWDED. The less that is said about last week's business the better. There was an oversupply of good stock. Prac- tically every line in the market is crowded or glutted. The local demand is rather slow, while the out of town demand has also let down somewhat. Monday, which is usually one of the best days of the week, started very poorly. As the week progressed mat- ters grew worse and toward the close the only possible thing left for the wholesalers was to try to clean up at any price. The offerings include the usual good supply of roses and carna- tions. Short stemmed American Beauty are too plentiful. Spanish iris and snapdragon sell very well but are not bringing quite the fancy prices they realized a short time ago. The sweet pea supply is very much heavier. Both Easter lilies and callas are coming in strong. Smilax is on the short side of the market. NOTES. The florists in the flower market are offering a very good line of bedding stock to their trade. Schumann & Wahlers, Wm. Schumann, Ed. Fries, Wm. Speck, Tom Jackson, Louis Pfeif- fer's Sons, Chas. Pfeiffer's Sons, C. Witterstaetter, Deller & Witterstaet- ter, Popp Bros, and the others have elegant offerings of geraniums and the like. Ed. Fries also has a large lot of choice potted roses, while Schumann & Wahlers and Wm. Schumann also have some fine hydrangeas. J. A. Peterson, with the thorough- ness with which he goes about every- thing he does, has carefully laid out the grounds about his home and has planted many varieties of trees and shrubs. His place should be beautiful this summer. C. E. Critchell left for Chicago Sun- day evening. Minneapolis is his final destination. He is going there to ar- range preliminary matters of his com- mittee relative to the coming S. A. F. convention. R. Witterstaetter is convalescing rapidly and will no doubt soon be able to be about again. Mrs. Mulford of Lebanon, Pa., was a caller and a heavy buyer on Mon- day. H. PERCY JONES L.M.JONES Secy. (Inc.) H. VAN GELDER, Pres. Special Ribbon Offer We have set aside a shipment of ribbons which we now offer at the following prices: (10 Yard Bolts, Any Color.) "Van No. 333 No. 666 Brand" Medium Our Best Plain Satin Satin Taffeta Taffeta Taffeta No. 5 $0.25 $0.30 $0.40 No. 7 35 .40 .50 No. 9 40 .45 .65 No. 12 45 .55 .80 No. 16 50 .60 .90 No. 22 60 .75 1.05 No. 40 75 .85 1.25 No. 60 85 .95 1.40 No. 80 95 1.10 1.60 No. 100. 1.05 1.20 1.80 No. 120 1.30 1.95 No. 150 1.45 2.10 This offer will be withdrawn on May ] Oth, or as soon as this shipment is sold out, when the prices will advance 25 per cent. Owing to the scarcity of ribbons and the extremely low prices that we are quoting in this ad. you cannot afford to pass up this big bargain. Make up your order now and send it in to-day. We guarantee all this stock to be perfect in every way. 56 E. Randolph St., Chicago OAF*E> JASMINE FROM TEXAS COAST JASMINE FARMS. CREAM OF TBE CROP. We have the flowers. You need them. Place your orders with us at once. We will have close to 5CKX000 buds thisyear. Budspackedtoshipany distance. PRICES ARE: B's— 3 to 6-in. stems $5.00 per 1000 A's— 6 to 12-in. stems 8.60 per 1000 X's— 12 to 18-in. stems 13 00 per 1000 Less than 500, $1.00 and $1.60 per 100 CASH OR C. O. D. P. O. BOX 226 R. W. WOODWARD, Mgr. ALVIN, TEXAS. New York. — Henry J. Lefferts has been appointed receiver for Phillip J. Schaeffer, florist. Bowling Green, O. — W. W. Milner of Ada has purchased the greenhouses of the Mercer Floral Co. here. Moline, III. — Mrs. C. D. Deere of this city died on April 28. She was jJ Budlong s e Blue Ribbon Valley, well known to the trade in this vicin- ity and had a host of friends in the Tri Cities. Perma, Mont. — John Douglas has erected a greenhouse. '9'3' The American Florist. 841 John F. Kidwf.ll. President. Edward Meurht, Vice President. Geo. C. Weiland, Sec'y. Anton Then. Treaa, WHOLESALE GBPWEPS s^OJT FL°WEDS^ PLANTS L. D. Phone LnlTn m« 176 K.Micl^8J>" Ave. "■ Chjce^o BIG SUPPLY White and Red Carnations And White and Red ROSES FOR MOTHERS' PAY EXTRA FINE STOCK JUST RIGHT FOR SHIPPING ORDERS Current Price List. Subject to change without notice. Grade A B c D E White KUlarney " $ 5.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 4.00 12.50 4.00 1.50 . 1.00 1.50 4.00 4.00 12.50 1.50 4.00 3.00 .60 16.00 1.00 2.00 .25 1.00 $ 4.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 3.00 10.00 3.00 1.00 .75 1.00 3.00 3.00 10.00 1.00 3.00 2.00 $ 3.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 2.00 $2.00 4.00 4. CO 4.00 4.00 1.50 3.00 1 3.00 3.00 3.00 [ My Maryland Richmonds Mrs. Aaron Ward Callas Lily of the Valley " Violets, Extra fine single.... .75 Tulips 2.00 Easter Lilies Daisies Asparagus Plumosus Sprays.. " 2.00 Asparagus Sprengeri Sprays.. " Mexican Ivy Smilax 12.50 Galax, Green and Bronze per 100C Ferns .75 1 ^ Budlong's Blue Ribbon Valley. s E Cleveland. WEATHER MAKES STOCK PLENTIFUL. We had a week of delightful spring ■weather until Saturday, when it turned colder and rained all day. However, the warm weather during the week brought the stock in in almost unlim- ited quantities. Sweet peas were al- most a glut by Saturday. The same may be said of roses and carnations, although these had been more plenti- ful all week, but several social func- tions at the end of the week, as well as considerable funeral work, cleaned them up fairly well. American Beau- ty roses with long stems and good flowers are arriving in good supply, as are those of medium stems. Short stemmed stock of this variety is also plentiful. Some very good long stemmed Maryland roses are on the market. Aaron Ward roses are in full crop at present, and stock is excep- tionally fine. Lily of the valley is more plentiful in several grades. Violets still arrive, but the demand has dropped off. Greens of all kinds are plentiful. An unusually heavy demand for string smilax kept the wholesalers busy Saturday. NOTES. While delivering a "hurry-up" cut flower order Friday morning, Chas. Schmitt, 142 Burton avenue, was ar- rested and heavily fined for speeding on his motorcycle. It was the most expensive delivery Charley ever made. The Chicago Great Western has been named the Official Route of the Chicago Florists' Club to the Minneapolis Con= vention, August 19th to 22nd. The Chicago Florists' Club will leave Chicago by Special Train at 6.15 p. m., August 18th, an invitation is extended to all eastern Florists and their friends and families to join them at Chicago and go to the convention in a body. Special train will be "up-to-the-minute" throughout — including compartment and drawing room and standard sleepers, Buffet Club car, dining cars, Observation parlor, etc., etc. For berths and information address, A. L. CRAIG, General Pass. Agt., 1 139 People's Gas Bldg., CHICAGO, ILL. Great Western 842 The American Florist. May s, "The Busiest House in Chicago." TRAILING ARBUTUS QUANTITY Good supply of fine fresh stock daily from Wisconsin and Michigan. Also a large supply of fancy white carnations for Mothers9 Day and a full line of all other seasonable flowers and greens for everyday use. QUALITY J. B. DEAMUD CO. Phones] SKSMiS: 160 N- wabash Av-> CHICAGO To do a decorating job well is not unusual, but to have it appreciated to such an extent by the bride's father as to merit a diamond stickpin as a pres- ent is something out of the ordinary. Such was the good fortune of Clarence Meyers, decorator for the Smith & Fet- ters Co. At St. Paul's Church and at the residence of the bride on Bast Forty-sixth street, Mr. Meyers had charge of the decorations for the Hub- bard-Todd nuptials. The church was decorated with Southern smilax, Easter lilies and white lilac, while at the resi- dence Southern smilax and Pink Kil- larney and American Beauty roses pre- dominated. The bride's bouquet was of lily of the valley and lavender (nearly white) orchids, tied with a bridal scarf. The maids of honor carried yellow iris and lily of the valley bouquets. The J. M. Gasser Co. retail store has had on exhibition a floral design of a boat, the new "See and Bee" which will soon be launched on the great lakes. The design consists of a frame in which several flowering rambler rose plants are growing completely hid- ing the frame, and making a very pretty and artistic design. _It attracts much attention. It has just become known that Chas. A. Woodman of the Cleveland Flor- ists' Exchange was married Saturday, March 29. to Miss Dora Zimmerman. Their marriage had been kept a secret from their many friends until this week. They will shortly go to house- keeping on the south side. Peter J. Probeck has sold his place — greenhouses, residence, stock and ev- erything— to E. G. Buyer, Tvho is a son-in-law of G. M. Nauman. Mr. Buyer has a good location, and with- out a doubt will make a success of the venture. The Hough Avenue Flower Shop has closed its doors. The fixtures and stock were bought by Mrs. Lincoln Brown. Saturday, April 26, was flower day for the German hospital and thousands of blooms were sold. C. F. B. Detroit. OVERSUPPLY OF STOCK. Two funerals, one of a distinguished clergyman, the other of a pop*»Tar jur- ist, the early part of the 'last week, gave the florists the only active work the week brought. Otherwise, the trade could be called decidedly dull. Unfavorable weather is blamed for the J.fl. BUDL0NG 82-86 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO. WHOLESALE ROSES, VALLEY and CARNATIONS _„ „ . - A Specialty Grower Of CUT FLOWERS stagnation, which was general. Satur- day there was a heavy downpour of rain the entire day, continuing into the night, and most of the day follow- ing. The supply of flowers of all kinds kept up unceasingly, to the loss of both growers and dealers. The local rose growers are sending in an abun- dance of short-stemmed roses, and but few long ones, the latter being the only kind much in demand. There is no excess of good lilies on the market, but a surplus of the poor grades is al- ways seen. Carnations are fair in quality, but too many are coming in for the limited demand. Indoor grown iris is now appearing and sells fairly well. Bulbous stock is about done for the season. Sweet peas are in fair supply and all are used to advantage. NOTES. Wm. Wells, the well known florist of Marstham, Surrey. England, visited the trade here Friday, April 25. A luncheon in his honor was given at Harmonie Hall. Those in attendance included Philip Breitmeyer, M. P. Hul- burt. E. A. Fetters, Robert Rahaley, A. Pochelon, Harry Breitmeyer. J. F. Sullivan. The distinguished visitor re- lated the methods of growing and mar- keting in his country, and said that the methods of American carnation growers are being most generally adopted by the English growers who specialize in this flower. In the after- noon the party visited the establish- ment of Thos. Browne, to inspect the new carnation Philadelphia. Mr. Wells, after highly complimenting the varie- ty, left a large order for two-inch pot plants of it, with which he will supply the European demand. Mr. Pochelnii succeeded in getting a long list of florists in England for the Florists' Delivery Association. A special meeting of the Florists' Club is called for Wednesday evening. April .10, at the L. Bemb Co. store for the purpose of perfecting plans to ad- vertise Mothers' day. Florists are complaining of the Kennicott Bros. Co. Wholesale Cut Flowers BOXWOOD-Extra Fine, $7.50 per case. WHIM. Wabash Av. CHICAGO L. D. Phone Central 466 Anyone desiring Orange Blooms or Cut Flowers Can obtain same by addressing B. Eldredge Greenhouses BELVIDERE ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing great scarcity of greenhouse help and in some places even the cutting and packing of flowers is neglected for this reason. John Klang will soon build a new store at Forest and Fowler streets. J. F. S. *9'3- The American Florist. 843 White Carnations In quantity for Mother's Day. Also a good supply of all the colored varieties. Owing to the heavy demand for carna- tions on this day it is advisable to place your orders with us as early as possible. Better include roses alsD when ordering, for they are now being recognized as an appropriate rlower for Mother's Day and in many instances are taken in prefer- ence to the carnation. We also have a good supply of all other seasonable stock, including greens, and will be pleased to hear from you by next mail in regard to your future orders. (All stock billed out at lowest market rates on day of shipment.) A. L. VAUGHAN & CO. 161 N. Wabash Ave., (NOT INC.) L. D. Phone: Central 2761 CHICAGO Boston. MAI'.KET HAS BETTER TONE. Things have taken on a somewhat brighter aspect this week. The slug- gishness of last week is less apparent, although prices have not advanced wilh t he exception of carnations. There is more of a clean out each day. Carnations are going the best of any Bowers ;md the price has been raised accordingly. The Spencer variety of sweet peas are very fine. They over- shadow the winter sweet peas, which are in the last stages of decline. The wholesalers report a satisfactory trade. NOTES. \\V nude a call at Chas. Holbrow's place at Brighton. Charlie, as he is called by his many friends, is one of the best known and most successful growers in this section. His two new big rose houses are looking the picture uf health. The houses are of King construction. His grower, Kelly, certainly deserves credit. An attrac- tive office has been added, hardwood Boors and well lighted. He has an ideal location for a retail trade. This end of the business is looked after by Miss Holbrow, his daughter. We thought there must be a touch of the Feminine art when we entered, for un- like most florists' offices it was scrupu- lously clean and the arrangement of the show plants was well done. The older houses are filled with carnations and bedding plants, and one house with palms and other foliage plants. Around his new dwelling the grounds are neal ly kept, which is an added attraction "l in incentive for visitors to pur- chase. His surplus is sold by the Flower Growers' Sales Co. An auto- mobile is to be added to his other equipment. Mrs. Holbrow sails for England June 11 to be gone for some time. Welch Tiros, are stocking up with all kinds of metal and wax wreaths, etc. for the Memorial day trade. David Welch says: "We don't like them, for everyone we sell makes one sale less in the fresh flower division, but we had such a heavy call for them last year and early inquiries for them this year that we have stocked up pretty heavily. Wm. Morris of Wellesly and Nelson & Johnson of Framingham have each purchased a car. The horses have be- come too slow for these enterprising florists. Mac. Washington. EOSES PLENTFUL. The market is still short on good carnations, but roses are plentiful. The best American Beauty are sold from $15 to *25 per hundred. Killar- ney, Richmond. My Maryland, Bride, Lady Hillingdon, and Killarnev Queen bring from $4 to $12 for the best. NOTES. The banquet of the Washington Florists' Club will be held at the Eb- bett House. May 4. Judging from present applications for tickets it will be one of the best attended the club has ever had. J. H. Small had the church decora- tion for the wedding of the daughter of the secretary of the navy to Lieut. Rogers April I'll. The home was deco- rated by the Washington Florists' Co. W. W. Kimmell is kept very busy at present with outside work. He is planting three carloads of evergreens and rhododendrons for Geo. Vander- bilt. Theo. Diedrich is still sending in some good single violets. He is also cutting some of the finest snapdragon the stores have had this season. The social season is about over but there are always a few dinner decora- tions up until the middle of May. i Page S43 On this page the weekly Price List of American Importing Co. 219 S. Dearborn St., Chicago, 111. (The Gold-Letter People) will regularly appear. A DECORATION DAY WINNER Natural prepared American Oak Wreaths made from preserved and fireproof Oak Sprays in cherry red. Bolden brown and natural t'rren Two sizes. IS and 24 inch. Sample of 24 inch wrrath will be sent postpaid on receipt of 9CC OSCAR LEISTNER, 17 NortchHI^n s,reet Selling Auents for OVE GNATT Hammond. Ind. Preparer of natural foli J; Budlong's Blue Ribbon Valley. s E Gude Bros, are cutting some very good peonies and American Beauty roses. Visitors: J. Gaudy, representing H A. Oreer, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa. G. C. D. 844 The American Florist. May 3, IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIUIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIII1IIIIIIIIIIII 1 1 1 1 ■ 1 1 1 1 1 1 • J I r 1 1 ( 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 IIIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMi [ANNOUNCEMENT! The following growers are now selling their own stock in the quarters formerly occupied by Henry Wittbold, 56 E. Randolph Street, Second Floor: | Frank Beu H. C. Blewitt Sinner Bros. ! M. C. Gunterberg A. E. Hunt & Co. These growers have a large variety of stock which makes this one of the best sales quarters in the Great Central Cut Flower Market— a store where fresh stock will be obtainable at all times. = I H. WITTBOLD will continue in the wholesale commission business and calls \ I attention to the fact that his store is headquarters for WILD SMILAX, Choice 1 I MEXICAN IVY and MAGNOLIA LEAVES. Also fine Bay Trees. Write for prices. I H. WITTBOLD, 56 E.Randolph St., Phones \ Randolph 4708— Office I Rogers Park 227— Nursery Chicago Tiiiiihii i Minim uiiiiiDiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniii i iiiiiiiiiiiiiiini i iiiniiiiiiiniiiii iiiiiiiiiihiiii iiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiin ERNE&KL1NGEL WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 East Randolph Street l. d. Phone, Randolph 6578 CHICAGO, ILL. New Jersey Notes. In addition to the Orange florists who make growing their chief busi- ness, there are a number of fine retail stores, to nearly all of which several greenhouses are attached. The stores of East Orange are noteworthy, being well equipped, carrying good stocks and catering to high class trade. George Smith has a fine retail store and conservatories and is a heavy buyer of cut flowers in the New York market. Charles Hale, once a Wash- ington, D. C, florist has a good store and conservatories. Mr. Hale has sev- eral sons and a daughter with him in the business and contrives to keep busy himself. On Main street, which runs through all the Oranges, other good stores are those of Reichey & Simpson, P. Popken and Geo. Perdue. With fresh laurels won at the Inter- national Flower Show, W. A. Manda of South Orange, with his large force, is now greatly rushed, filling orders. The great variety of stock grown at this place makes it a popular resort for the buyers who wish to beautify their home grounds. Both the nursery and greenhouses show, in their respective lines, an abundance of good stock, and it is going fast. Jos. A. Manda, of West Orange, a Virother to W. A., and who is also well Known in the horticultural world, erected two new houses last summer and his range is well stocked with fine orchids which are his specialties. He also has a good line of foliage plants and the neatness of his place is a noteworthy feature. A. P. F. Albany, N. Y. "Ornamental Trees and Shrubbery" is the title of the annual published this year by the New York state edu- cation department for its Arbor day booklet. The pamphlet of 56 pages is the compilation of George Martin Wiley, chief of the administration divi- sion of the department. In it are sev- eral special articles of unusual in- terest. Among them are: "Signif- icance of Arbor Day." Samuel S. Dra- per; "Planting and Care of Trees and Shrubs for Ornament," Herman W. Merkel; "Insect Enemies of Trees and Shrubs," Prof. E. P. Felt, state ento- mologist; "John Walton Spencer," An- na Botsford Comstock, of Cornell Uni- versity. Harry W. Riggs of Whittle & Riggs, 97 Hudson avenue, and his father-in- law, have purchased a place in the town of Bethlehem, six miles south of Albany, where Mr. Riggs will make his home. The farm comprises 32 acres and can be reached easily from the city over macadam roads in Mr. Riggs' automobile. The firm of Whittle & g Budlong s EBlue Ribbon Valley. Riggs will remove this spring to new quarters, a door or two east of the present store. Fred A. Danker has issued his first catalogue of perennials, roses, vines, and other stock kept at his nursery, 744 Central avenue. The catalogue is a well-printed booklet of 24 pages with numerous fine halftones. For the first issue the publication is creditable. Frederick W. Eberle, seedsman, at 112 South Pearl street, has obtained a permit to erect a three-story brick warehouse at Franklin and Rensselaer streets to cost about $6,000. R. D. Worcester, Mass. — William W. Es- tabrook has taken out a permit to build a greenhouse to cost $2,000. Mt. Pleasant, Ia. — George J. Neal, for sixteen years a florist at the Beck- with Greenhouses, has purchased a greenhouse plant at Geneseo, 111. i9'3- The American Florist. 845 S. L. RANDALL CO., Chicago's Largest Wholesale Cut Flower and Supply House 86 K. Randolph Street, Private Exchange to phunE Ppntral 779(1 all Departments, rnune uenirai "*"• CHICAGO Everything in Cut Flowers and Supplies. Send Your Orders for Seasonable Flowers to CHAS. W. McKELLAR 22 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO. Large Supply of Orchids, Vio- <• lets and Other Seasonable I Stock. Long Distance Phone Central 3598. We have a big supply of Mexican Ivy and a surplus of choice MAGNOLIA LEAVES AND PREPARED PALM LEAVES H. WITTBOLD 56 Randolph St., CHICAGO Plion.- Randolph 4708 Joseph Ziska 151-153 N.Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Wire Designs and Wholesale Florists' Supplies Write for Our New Catalog " Budlong s e Blue Ribbon Valley, John Kruchten, Wholesale Cut Flowers 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO ROSES and CARNATIONS Our Specialties. HOERBER BROS. SSSJSft Cut Flowers Telephone Randolph 2758. Greenhouses: DES PLAINES, ILL. Store: 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Flower Colors Use our COLOR CHART in describing their riiCE. si. 00 POSTPAID. American Florist Co., 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO Batavia Greenhouse Co. KILLARNEYS BEAUTIES CARNATIONS 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO And All Other Seasonable Flowers at Lowest Market Prices. E.C.AMLIMCO. THE LARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED, MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO. 68-70 E. RANDOLPH STREET CHICAGO. L. D. 'Phones Central 1978 and 1977. Mention the American Florist when writing VMe^e Rower Markets Chicago, April 30. Per doz. Roses, Beauty, specials $4 00 36 in 3 00 30-in 2 50 28-in 2 00 15-20-in 1 25® 1 50 12 in 75 Per 100 Short 4 00® 6 00 Killarney 4 00@ln 00 White Killarney • 4 00@10 00 Richmond 4 00@10 00 Prince de Bulgarie 4 00@12 00 Radiance 4 00® 12 00 My Maryland 4 00@10 00 Melody 4 00@12 00 Mrs. Jardine 4 00@10 00 Lady Hillingdon 4 00®12 00 Sunburst 4 00@12 00 Carnations 1 00® 4 00 Daffodils 3 00 Cattleyas per doz., 6 00® 7 50 Gardenias 2 00® 4 00 Lilium Harrisii 10 00® 12 50 Valley 3 00® 4 00 Sweet Peas .■ i Adiantum Croweanum Boxwood per lb.. 25 Ferns per 1000. 2 00@2 50 Galax " 125 Leucothoe Mexican Ivy. ..per 1000. 5 00@6 00 Plumosus Strings.. each, 50® 60 Smilax per doz., 2 00@2 50 Spreneeri, Plumosus Sprays 3 00® 4 00 1 50 1 00 75 George Reinberg Wholesale Florist Extra fancy American Beauty, Richmond, Killarney and White Killarney roses. AH orders given prompt attention. Try DS. 162 N. Wabash A v., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing WietorBros. rrn^J, CUT FLOWERS All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing Chicago Carnation Co. Wholesale Florists, 30 £. Randolph St, Chicago L. D. Phone, Central 3373. Mention the American Florist when writing W. P. KYLS JOSEPH FOKR8TBB Kyle & Foerster WHOLESALE FLORIST8 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Lode Distance Pbont Randolph 3619. Mention the American Florist when writing ^ifu &ND& WHOLESALE RiSc/f CUT FLOWERS' ** 154 NO WABASH AVE.*' V* ^ONE WABASH CHICAGO CENTRAL BlL 846 The American Florist. May j> Everything in the line of Cut Flowers, Plants and Florists' Supplies. MILWAUKEE, WIS. HOLTON & HIINKEL CO. 462 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS, Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens Green Sheet Moss For lining hanging baskets, lor decorating show windows, for covering soil on pot rlants, etc. 1 Bale (5 bundles) $1.25 5 bales (25 bundles) 6.00 GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER, Wholesale Florist. ST. LOUIS, MO. ^ Bud long's e Blue Ribbon Valley. Philadelphia. BUSINESS GOOD. Business has been good for the sea- son arid, stock which is about equal to the demand, brings satisfactory prices. There has been a very good out-of- town shipping trade which, with the local call, keeps the market cleaned up every day. American Beautiy roses are still in good shape, some excellent stock being seen. Prices are a shade better. Killarney roses show a little mildew, as is generally the case at this season. Some growers, however, seem to escape it. Richmond roses as well as Mrs. Taft, Lady Hillingdon and Mrs. Ward, are still in good demand. They will all be largely planted for next season. There are plenty of carnations at pres- ent, much of the stock being fine. The supply for Mothers' day will, it is said, be about the same as last season. Snapdragon moves lively, as do sweet peas, which are now seen in large quantities. Cattleyas are an important factor and large quantities are used daily. While there seems to be a good daily supply of lily of the valley, the man with an order for any quantity had best look out for his supply, as it is uncertain and the market is at times found bare over night. Gardenias are offered at buyers' prices. NOTES. Adolph Parenwald will be the essay- ist at the next meeting of the Florists' Club. His subject will be "Affiliation." We look for a valuable paper, as Mr. Farenwald is one of the live wires of the craft. Edw. Reid, as chairman of the essay committee, is doing splendid work. There will also be a report of the New York show by the various members who were there. As nearly the whole club attended it will be a sort of love feast. The movement to bring the next show here should be started at once and kept to the fore so con- stantly that there will be no denying this city the honor which it deserves. The H. A. Dreer Co. is having the greatest business in its history. The immense packing shed is crowded to its fullest capacity. Men stand shoulder to shoulder, and yet, with the en- larged force, they are hardly able to GUST. RUSCH & CO. Wholesale Florists Jobbers in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. PboneMain 1245. 448 Mil waukee P. O. Box 206. si., Milwaukee.Wis, VlioMe Hover M&rKeU Philadelphia. April 30. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, extra 50 00@60 00 first 2000@35 00 " Brides and Maids 4 00@12 00 " Killarney 4 00@15 00 " White Killarney 4 00@15 00 " Liberty 6 00015 00 Carnations 3 00@ 5 00 Cattleyas 35 00050 00 Daffodils 2 50@ 3 00 Freesias 3 00@ 600 Gardenias. ...per do/.. 1 00@ 2 00 Lilium Harrisii 8 00@12 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00® 5 00 Calla Lilies 10 00@12 00 Marguerites 1 50@ 3 00 Snapdragons 10 00@20 00 Sweet Peas 75@ 1 50 Violets, single 75@ 1 00 double 75@ 1 00 Asparagus per bunch, 50 Tulips 2 00® 4 00 Pittsburg, April JO. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 50 00 extra 30 00 No. 1 1500 Killarney 3 00@10 00 My Maryland 3 00@10 00 Richmond 3 00@10 00 Carnations 3 00 Calla Lilies 12 00 Freesias 3 00 Gardenias 3 00 Daisies 2 00 Cattleyas 50 00 Violets 50@ 75 Sweet Peas 75@ 1 00 Lilium Longiflorum 12 00 Lilium Rubrum 8 00 Lily of the Valley 4 00 Daffodils 3 00 Tulips 3 00 Paper White 3 00 Romans 2 00 Poeticus Narcissus 1 00 Oncidiums 4 00 Lilac per bunch. $1 00 Asparagus Sprengeri, per bunch, 35@40 " Sprays — per bunch. 35@40 Milwaukee. April 30. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, per doz,,2 00@5 00 White and Pink Killarney. 3 00@ 8 00 Richmond 3 00@ 8 00 Carnations 1 50@ 3 00 Callas perdoz., 8 00@10 10 Easter Lilies 6 00@10 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00 Sweet Peas 50@ 1 00 Tulips ■.. 2 00@ 3 00 Trumpet 2 00@ 3 00 Violets. Wisconsin grown 50@ 75 Asparagus per string, 50 Sprengeri, per bunch, 35 Ferns, fancy perlOOO. $2 00 For the Southwestern Market. Ribbons and Chiffons 10 inch silk chiffon special at 10c per yard. This is fancy yoods at a very low figure. All colors. WINDLER WHOLESALE FLORAL GO. 1310 Pine Street ST. LOUIS, MO. Berger Brothers FLOWER MARKET, 142 North 13th St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Easter Lilies, Tulips, Daffodils, Violets, all the popular roses. Instant delivery. RICE BROTHERS Wholesalers of Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Minneapolis, Minn. Fresh Cut Valley AT ALL TIMES C. A. KUEHN, J» ' 1312 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. A Complete Line of Wire Designi. H. G. BERNING Wholesale Florist, 1402 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. WM. C. SMITH Wholesale Floral Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Both L. D. Pho'oei, ST. LOUIS, MO. Supplies and Everything in Season always on band '9*3- The American Florist. 847 BEAUTIES The Best. $300 per doz. Splendid stock in any quantity. Special price on large order. SNAPDRAGON $6.00-$8.00 per 100. Pink, White and yellow. As good now as any time during the season. THE LEO NIESSEN CO., Wholesale Florists, N. W. Cor. 12th and Race Sts„ PEONIES $8.00-$ 10.00 per 100. We can recommend them to you. All freshly cut, none from storage. Philadelphia, Pa. ^ EASTER LILIES All year round grown by Hoffmeister Floral Co. Llckrun, Cincinnati, Ohio Edward Reid WHOLESALE FLORIST, 1619-21 Ranstead St., PHILADELPHIA, PA Orchids, Beauties. Valley, Tea Roses. The best on the market tor the price. Every facility (or rapid delivery EVERYTHING SEASONABLE THE McCALLUM CO., Cleveland, Ohio Pittsburg, Pa. keep up with the rush of orders that come in every mail. H. Bayersdorfer and wife sailed for Europe April 20. Mr. Bayersdorfer goes annually to look the foreign mar- kets over for novelties in his line. These goods generally arrive in time to be seen at the trade exhibition of the S. A. F. Leo Niesson is proud of his snap- dragons. Great quantities are han- dled daily. Carnations are also a fea- ture. "Look out for us for Mothers' day. We are going to have the best stock we ever had," says Mr. Niessen. Edward Reid has a little corner of the American Beauty market to him- self. His stock of "extras" of this variety are top-notchers. The Jos. Heacock Co. has sold the entire product of its dairy, some 800 quarts a day, to Girard College. K. Rochester, N. Y. At the annual banquet of the Roches- ter Florists' Association, attended by about 100 members and their wives, April 24, the horticultural outlook was the chief topic of discussion. W. T. Logan was toastmaster. President John Dunbar spoke on "The Horticul- tural Horizon." A. E. Crockett. "The Rochester Flower Show"; W. H. Dil- dine, "The Successful Florist of the Future"; R. G. Salter, "Reminiscences." The entertainment committee was com- posed of: F. W. Vick, G. B. Hart, C. B. Ogston. J. M. Keller and T. R. Schlegel. The officers are John Dun- bar, president; George Arnold, vice- president : H. B. Stringer, secretary; William L. Keller, treasurer. Because the 150 members of the Irondequoit Gardeners' Association did not attend the annual auction of stalls at the public market April 2C>. the sale was postponed until May 30. Changes in the terms and conditions are said to be the cause of the gardeners' fail- ure to rent the stalls. A. J. Warren, secretary of the Gardeners' Association, is quoted as saying they would estab- lish a market of their own outside the city. r "\ V WELCH BROS. CO. American Beauty, Killarney, Richmond, Maryland and all the Superior Roses, Lily of the Valley, Carnations, Orchids BESI1 PRODUCED 226 Devonshire Street, : : BOSTON, MASS. Jj VlioMe flower Markets Buffalo, April 30. Per IOC Roses, Beauty, special 20 on@25 00 fancy 15 00o2ono extra 10 OCft 15 Co No. 1 7 OOftMO mi No. 2 3 00® 5 00 Maid and Bride 3 00® 6 0U Pink Killarney 3 00® 8 00 White Killarney 3 00® S 00 Richmond 3 00®10 00 My Maryland 3 00® 8 00 Aaron Ward 4 00® 6 00 Kaiserin 4 00® 8 00 Carnot 4 00® 8 00 Snapdragon 4 00(ir 6 On Tulips 1 00@ 2 00 Swainsona 75® 1 00 Carnations 1 00® 2 00 Lilium Longiflorum 10 00@12 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00® 4 00 Pink Japan Lily 3 000 5 00 Jonquils, outdoor. 1 00<§ 1 50 Mignonette 2 00® 4 00 Daisies 1 00® t 50 Sweet Peas 40® 1 00 Asparagus, per bunch, ...35@ 50 Asparagus, Sprengeri 35@ 50 Ferns per 1000. $2 50 Galax per 1000, $1 50 Smilax 15 00 Boston, April 30. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, best 25 00@30 00 medium 12 00@20 00 culls 4 00 White and Pink Killarney 2 00® 6 00 Extra.. 4 00® 8 00 Taft 4 00@10 00 Cardinal 2 00@10 00 Ward and Hillingdon 2 00® 8 00 " Killarney and Richmond.. 2 00® 8 00 My Maryland 2 00® 8 00 Carnations, select 2 00® 3 00 Callas 8 00@12 00 Cattleyas 25 00@40 00 Gardenias 12 00®25 00 Lilium Longiflorum 8 00@10 00 Lily of the Valley 2 00® 4 00 Sweet Peas 50® 75 Smilax 12 00@16 00 Violets, single 359 75 double 25® 50 Cincinnati. April 30. Roses, Beauty per doz.. $1 00®$^ 00 Per 100 Bride. Bridesmaid 3 00® 8 00 Killarney 3 00^ 8 00 My Maryland 3 00§8 00 Perle 3 00® 8 00 Richmond 3 00® 8 00 Taft 3 00® 8 00 Carnations 2 00® 3 00 Callas 8 00@12 50 Lilium Giganteum 8 00® 12 .SO Lily of the Valley 3 00® 4 00 Tulips 2 00® 4 00 Dutch Hyacinths 3 00® 4 00 Spanish Iris 2 00@ 4 DO Sweet Peas 35® 1 00 Asparagus Piumogus. ..per bunch, 25 Snapdragon 4 00@ S 00 Give Us a rial We Can Please You, A Roses, Carnations and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers in Stock. WM, F. KASTING CO. c^S'°n BVFFADO, IW. S. Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs. —•-.*-" ■» ■*. " *■ * "■ ■». ■. .»■ ■. .*• .* -^ ** * ^- m THE J. M. McCulloiigirs Sons Co., Wholesale Commission Florists. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Special attention given to Shipping Orders Jobbers of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, SEEDS and BULBS. Price List on Application. 316 Walnut St., CINCINNATI, OHIO. Phone Main 4598. ▼ TT'ir u,iir,u'ir,P"u, 1 ^ m ^ ^X>N^1 S ■' \ - < 4 1 1 r w mt : >„ )j W Wk A 1 r H^^j P> Poehlmann Brothers Co* MORTON GROVE Plant Department ILLINOIS 856 The American Florist. May 3, The Seed Trade. American Seed Trade Association. Chas. N. Page, Des Moines, la.. President; Harry L. Holmes, Harrisburg. Pa., First Vice-President; Arthur B. Clark, Milford, Conn.. Second Vice-President; C.E. kendel, Cleveland, O.. Secretary and Treasurer; J. M. Ford, Ravenna. O., Assistant Secretary. Next annual convention, at Cleveland. O., June 24-26, 1913. =^ Visited Chicago: H. A. Naldrett, representing Kelway & Son, Langport, Eng. The garden seed business or the country for the spring of 1913 is well on its way to the end. ST. LOUIS, MO.— D. I. Bushnell of the D. I. Bushnell Co. will sail from New York for Europe about May 4. THE death of Frank Emerson at Mercedes, Tex., April 23, is recorded in our obituary column this week. Cable advices of April 30 indicate that early sales of French white Ro- man hyacinths are being made by growers at advanced prices. English papers are calling attention to the scarcity of seed potatoes in that country and the greatly increased im- ports of the tubers this season. J. E. Noethrup and party left Chi- cago for Minneapolis last week, al- though his condition was not much improved. Mr. Northrup was taken to his home, where he has gained somewhat. A drastic and highly objectionable Seed Bill, House No. 534, has been in- troduced in the Illinois legislature. It is said to be almost identical with the recent Wisconsin bill, which was drawn up as a result of an investiga- tion by a legislative committee and is very radical. Wakeman, O. — C. S. Clark reports having done the largest business on all of the different varieties of seed corn, especially field corn, that he has ever done. He has shipped twice as many carloads during the month of April as he shipped one year ago. He has been averaging three carloads per day, and the end is not yet. Recent reports on the French bulb crop indicate that late rains should supply sufficient moisture to give an average crop of the various sizes of Paper White narcissus. The general dryness of the winter is thought not to have affected the Roman hyacinths as much as some of the growers have predicted, it being conceded that Ro- man hyacinth bulbs do not require so much moisture as most other kinds. The action of the growers' syndicate on May 3 is awaited with interest by all of the trade both in Europe and America. Iowa Weights and Measures Law. The Iowa legislature has passed a new weights and measures law to take effect immediately. The state dairy and food commissioner is charged with the duty of carrying out the provisions of the act, and is given power to appoint a chief inspector of weights and measures. It is provided that boxes for the sale of berries, onion sets, etc., must hold at least one quart, pint, or half pint, dry measure. Boxes which do not fulfill the provis- ions are to be confiscated. This part of the law is not to take effect until October 1, 1913. Tariff Reductions. Proposed reductions in the tariff af- fecting horticulture seem to be as fol- lows : Nursery cuttings and seedlings, from 25 per cent to 15 per cent. Fresh vegetables, from 25 per cent to 15 per cent. Beans, from 45 per cent to 25 per cent. Chinese Narcissus. Amoy, China. — Weather conditions March 19 indicated that a full crop of Chinese narcissus would be gath- ered. Local use of these bulbs has decreased, hence last year's surplus and low prices. The bulbs now about to be harvested will likely make as large a crop as last year's but the 1914 crop will be smaller and price probably more nearly on a level with that of 1911. Alfalfa Weevil Parasite. Washington, T>. C, April 22. — Para- sites which will destroy the weevil that preys on the alfalfa crops of the west have been discovered in Italy by W. R. Thompson, representative of the United States bureau of entomol- ogy in that country. He has just no- tified Dr. L. O. Howard, chief of the bureau, that a shipment of these para- sites is on the way from Europe. Idaho Alfalfa Seed Case. United States Senator James H. Brady has entered into the fight the state is to make through the attorney general's office and the state horticul- tural department to secure an account- ing with the seed firm of Rosenberg & Lieberman, of Madison, Wis., claimed by the horticultural department to have misused the mails by sending literature broadcast over the country branding Idaho alfalfa seed as infect- ed with weevil and at the same time disposing of the same seed under a Montana, brand. The legal battle that is to be waged in this case promises to cause a genuine sensation. The horticultural department dis- covered facts that led it to believe a reaction had set in prejudicial to Ida- ho seed. A quiet investigation was conducted and it is alleged that it was discovered Rosenberg & Lieber- man had flooded the mails with litera- ture branding this state's alfalfa seed. Pieters-Wfieeler Seed Company Growers of High Grade SEED Palo Alto, California. Onion, Lettuce, Radish, Sweet Peas, Etc. Correspondence Solicited It is also alleged to have been dis- covered that these people have bought up a large amount of Idaho alfalfa seed and, labeling it Montana seed, were disposing of it. Sears & Seabel, seed dealers of Chicago, who handle Idaho seed, found that something was preventing the sale of the Idaho prod- uct. Complaint was made to the fed- eral officials and the probe has now been carried to Senator Brady at Washington. A telegram was received from Sen- ator Brady by State Horticultural In- spector McPherson relative to the matter. It is as follows : "H. G. Sears and John H. Seabel are here and have discussed with me the action of Rosenberg & Lieberman relative to Idaho alfalfa seed. I think it is a matter that should be looked into thoroughly and if these parties have wilfully misrepresented our state it should be called to the attention of the post office department at once." State Horticultural Inspector Mc- Pherson wired a reply as follows : "Attorney general's office has taken the matter of Rosenberg & Lieberman up with post office federal authorities at Minneapolis. Attorney general also securing the affidavits from parties from whom seed was purchased by Rosenberg & Lieberman. Will advise later regarding same." — Boise Even- ing Capital News. Breck. to Represent Massachusetts. Governor Foss has appointed Lu- ther Adams Breck a delegate from the commonwealth of Massachusetts to the Southern Commercial Congress during its forthcoming session at the International Institute of Agriculture Established 1810. Denaiffe & Son, CARIGNAN, NORTHERN FRANCE. Growers on Contract Highest Grade Seeds. Specialties: Beet, Cabbage, Carrot, Celery, Let- tuce, Onion, Parsley, Radish, Rutabaga, Turnip. Sole Agent for U. S. and Canada, CHARLES JOHNSON, Marietta, Pa. PEAS, BEANS, CUCUMBER Growers for the Trade. Ask for our growing prices for crop 1913 Peas, Beans and Cucumber Seed. Also for prices for immediate shipment. Alfred J. Brown Seed Go,, Grand Rapids, Mich. BRASLAN SEED GROWERS COMPANY, INC. ONION, LETTUCE, CARROT and RADISH SEED San Jose, California J. W. EDMUNDSON. Manager M. W. WILLIAMS. Secretary California Seed Growers Association, Inc. Growers for Wholesale Dealers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA CARROT, LETTUCE, ONION, RADISH, BEET, SWEET PEAS i9'3- The American Florist. 857 In Romp, Italy. Mr. Breck is a Har- vard man and of the fourth genera- tion of his name in the old house of Joseph Breck & Sons. At present he, with his family, are in the South of France, having reached there in the course of a somewhat extended tour of information through Europe and the British Isles in the interest of horticulture and agriculture. Mr. Breck will join the commission, which sailed April 2t> on the Saxonia from April 2(> on the Saxonia from New NVw York, at Rome. California Outlook,Serious. Palo Alto, April 26. — The outlook for seed crops could not be much more un- favorable. This year will show the shortest harvest ever experienced in the history of seed growing in Califor- nia. The rainfall in the principal seed growing district of the state, viz., Santa Clara and San Benito counties, averages less than 6 inches where the normal is around 15 inches and little or no rain can be expected after this date. Another important factor is that there was only 60 per cent of the nor- mal rainfall in 1912. thus leaving the soil impoverished of water. We had an unusually cold, windy winter and most of the crops are a poor stand. Onion, which stools during winter when conditions are favorable, has this season made a poor growth and the plants have far less shoots than usual. The acreage of onion is only about 60 per cent of last year but on the other hand there is considerable carried over, and this seed will in our opinion be of better germination than the present crop, as a dry season usually makes light seed. We do not think onions will average over 30 per cent of a crop and with the carry- over we may have available this year 50 per cent of the amount harvested last autumn. We have growing for seed about 1,000 acres, over an area of 100 miles in Santa Clara, San Beni- to and Santa Cruz ■ counties, which are representative of the principal seed crops of California. Some irrigation is being done, but only in a limited way, as It is not practical to irrigate all crops and none of the growers are in a position to do so. Most of the irrigation is confined to onion. Lettuce is a very poor stand in gen- eral and late, and we do not think there is a possibility of over 25 per cent of a crop. Radish will also be very short and we doubt whether it will average over 20 per cent. Sweet peas will be a poorer crop than last year, and that was bad enough, the average being only about 15 per cent of a crop. We have just had a week of un- usually hot weather which has taken the moisture from the already dry soil and crops wil surely go back from now on. Altogether the out- look is most unfavorable and we ven- ture to assert that those growers who sold the government large lots of seed at exceedingly low prices are now wishing that they had retained them against the shortage which is bound to exist the coming autumn. W. Port Clinton, O. — W. S. Woner has contracted to raise 300,000 tomato plants for a large canning company. He is building three additional green- houses. BEANS, PEAS, and all Garden Seeds RADISH LEO NARD SEED CO. 226-230 W. ONION SETS GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Write for Prices. Mention the American Florist when writing Tuberoses DWARF DOUBLE PEARL $12.00 per 1000 Excellent Quality. Lily of the Valley Pips Cold Storage Berlin and Hamburg. Per case of 1,000 $12.00 Per case of 3,000 $32.00 Write for a copy of our Florists' catalog. THE MOST RELIABLE SEEDS." 33 Barclay St. ma New York, N. Y. TOMATO SEED Beat Stocks. Ail Varieties. THE HAVEN SEED CO. Growers for the Wholesale Trade Only. BANT* ANA, CALIFORNIA. THE G. HERBERT COY SEED GO. VALLEY, Douglas County, Neb. Contract Growers of High Grade Seeds Cucumber, Musk-melon, Squash and Pumpkin. Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Corn Mention the American Florist when writing DAMMANN & CO., Seed Merchants to His Majesty the King of Italy SAN GIOVANNI A TEDUCCIO, near Naples Headquarters for CAULIFLOWER and WHITE TRIPOLI ONION SEED, (Crystal Wax), and all Other VEGETABLE and FLOWER SEEDS THE LARGEST GROWERS IN ITALY. Established 1877. Wholesale Catalogue in English, (containing also all Italian specialties). Special Offers and Italian Catalogue on application. Western Seed & Irrigation Go. Wholesale Seed Growers and Dealers SPECIALTIES: Sweet, Flint and Dent Corn ; Cucumber, Musk and Watermelon; Pumpkin and Squash. FREMONT : NEBRASKA I BURPEE'S SEEDS PHILADELPHIA n v Wholesale Price List for FloriaU s ft and Market Gardeners. M VICK «— IK Aster Seed Aster Book Now Ready Aster Book and Wholesale Cat- alogue of Best Quality Seeds for Florists and Commercial Growers James Vick's Sons ROCHESTER, I. Y. ROSES, CARNATIONS, PLANTS, SEED, BULBS. Send us your wants. We will take care of them. We supply stock at market price. Catalogue for the asking. S. S. SKIDELSKY 6 CO., 1215 Betz Building, PHILADELPHIA, PA I^ranoesoo Bulleri Purveyor to the Royal family of Italy. SEAFATI (near Pompeii ITALY. NOVELTY FLOWER SEEDS-BULB AND PLANT PRODUCTIONS. PETUNIA, PANSY, CINERARIA, and a great variety of other seeds. Write for price list and send orders to V. SHAKETAM, 50 West 30th Street, NEW YORK, agent and representative for the United States. GLADIOLI Blanche, Ceres, Mrs. Beecher, Columbia, May, Mrs. W.N. Bird, Brenchleyensis, Shakespeare. Lilies, Madeira Vines and other Bulbs and Hardy Plants, E. S. MILLER, WADING RIVER, H.T. Telegraph Code Am. Seed Trade Association — $2.00 — Either stiff or flexible covers. Address orders. American Florist Co., Chicago Armfl Best that grow. We sell direct V L L 1 1 V to gardeners and florists at whole OlalaUO sale' Big. beautiful catalgue free. Write today. ARCHIAS SEED STORE, Boi 98, Sedilia, Mo lention the American Florist when writing 858 The American Florist. May j, ROSES Best new and Stand- ard sorts, prime stock, including— 2Vrinch. 4-in. American Beaut v Blumenschmidt Tea...$( Bon Silene Bougere Duchesse de Brabant Etoile de Lyon Freiherr van Marschall. . . Lady Hillingdon Tea . Mile. Franzisca Kruger Maman Cochrt Marie Van Houtee Mrs. Ben. R. Cant Safrano Snowflake . White Bougere White Marc an Cochet William R. Smith Louis Philippe Bengal Queen's Scarlet Mignonette Polyantha PinkSoupert Hy. Pol. Anny Mulhr Baby Jeanned'Arc " Mrs. Taft " Orleans " Phyllis " Bessie Brown II, T.. Mme. Abel Chatenay.. " Mme. Jenny Guillemot Rena Robbins H. T. Ball of Snow ' Frau K. Druschki " Hugh Dickson ' J.B.Clarke " Gen. Jacqueminot " . Paul Neyron " . New Century Hy. Rug. Sir Thos. Lipton Cl'g Soupert Hy. Pol. Dor. Perkins H'dy CI. Excelsa " Graf Zeppelin Lady Gay ' Phil'a Cr. Rambler... " Taustndschoen ' White Dorothy ' Wichuraiana Mem'l " Mary Washington CI. Marechal Niel " Doz. ICO 1000 .50 $3 00 .50 .i.OO .50 3 00 .511 3.00 .50 3.00 .50 3.50 $27.50 25.00 25.00 25.IXJ 27.50 30.00 .50 3.00 .50 3.00 .50 3.00 .50 3.00 .50 3 DO .50 3.00 .50 3.00 .50 3.00 .50 3.50 .50 3.00 .50 3.00 .00 3.00 .50 3.00 .50 3.50 .60 3.50 .60 350 .60 3 50 ',50 "3.00 .511 3.50 .85 6.00 .5ii 3,50 25.00 , 27.50 25.00 . 25.00 . 25.00 25.00 . 25.00 , 27.50 30 00 25.00 . 25 00 25. 1 «1 25,00 27.50 , 30.00 31 i.i » i 30.00 30.00 27 50 30.00 50.00 . 100 $15.00 12!66 ia66 10.00 10.00 15.00 io.oo io.oo 10.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 10.00 .75 5.00 . .60 4,50 .60 4.50 .50 3.00 .50 3 00 .75 5.00 .'0 4.00 .50 3.00 ,00 3 in .50 3.50 .50 3 50 .50 3oo •60 3.50 25.00 25.00 45.00 35 00 25 00 25.00 25 00 3ii.hi 30.00 25IKI 30 00 10 00 15.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 15.00 15.00 12.00 io.66 10.00 10 00 10.00 io-.oo 15.00 g«|rM FFI1I Pf LORAL COMPANY^ Wanted. 10 Green Century Plants 2 1-2 ft. Spread Vaughan's "Greenhouses, Western Springs, Illinois. 100,000 CANNA8 Best Named Varieties. Write for Prices. • F. F. SCHEEL, Shermerville, - Illinois. Mention the American Florist when writing Boston Ferns, 2V2 in., $3.00 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. Roosevelt Ferns, 2V2 in., $5.00 per 100- $40.00 per 1000. Whitmani Compacta, x¥2 in., $5.0i> per 100; $40.00 per 1000. 250 at lOOO rates. HENRY H. BARROWS & SON, W|S^"- Mention the American Florist when writing J. E. Meredith, Pres. C. VV. Stout, Stc'y The Meredith Flower and Vegetable Co. LLBERTYVILLE ILLINOIS 40,000 Grafted and Own Root Rose Plants f rat te>A Qtnnlr • Richmond, White Killarney, Pink Killarney, Kaiserin, 2Vin VridllCU "JlULri. pots price, $10.00 per 100. $95 per 1000. Ready NOW. 3-inch pots, $15.00 per 1C0: $145.00 per 1000. Ready last of April. flwn-Rrkrkt Qtr»/*Lr • My Maryland, Pink Killarney, White Killarney, Richmond, VJWll-lAUtH OIULB . Kaiserin, Perles. 2li-in. pots. Price $5.00 per 100: $45.50 per 1000. Ready in April. 3-in. pots. Price $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. Ready in May. CARNATION CUTTINGS: Price. $3.00 per 100. 2U-in. pots, 1000. i.OO per J. Xv. DIIvLON, BLOOMSBURG, PA, SPRING BEDDING AND BASKET PLANTS Asparagus Sprengeri, ZH-in., S3.C0 per 100. $25.00 per 1000. Begonia Prima Donna, (Best Pinki $2.50 per 100. $22.00 per 1000. Begonia Gracilis Luminosa (Scarlet). $2.50 per 100. $22.00 per 1000. Cobea Scandens, 2H-in, $4.00 per 100: 3-in.. $7.00 per loo. Centaura Gymnocarpa (Dusty Miller). $3.00 per 100. Draceana Indivisa, 5-in.. $20-00 per 100: 6-in.. $30.00 per 100. Geranium, Mad. Salleroi. $2.50 per 100- Ivy, Enitlish. 4-in., strona. $12.00 pi-r 100. Lobelia i>peciosa and Compacta. $2.50 per 100. Petunia, I iiant Ruffled. $2.50 per 100. Salvia, Bonfire. King o( Carpets and Zurich, $2.50 per 100. Vinca Variegata, 3-in.. j6.C0 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesvillc, Ohio VINCAS Variegata 2-mch. very fine stock. S2.00 tier 100; $18.00 p?r Nino. 3-inch SS.OOperlOO, FUCHIAS, elegant stock. 3-inch at 6 cents. ROOTED CUTTINGS California & Alexandra daisies. $1.00 per 1( 0: $8 00 per 1000. Mrs. Sanders daisies. $1.25 per 100; $lt) (K.) per 1000. Agera- turn, 60c per 100: $5.00 per 1000. PANSIES- Romer's prize winners. 'Germany) elegant stock, some in bloom, 50c per 100; $4.00 per 1000. Express prepaid on all rooted cuttings. C. HUMFELD, The Rooted Cutting Specialist, Clay Center, Kan. 500 VERBENAS 2 -INCH, IN BLOOM AND BUD For $8.00 BIG BARGAIN ACT QUICK GERANIUMS Mme. Salleroi, Extra Heavy, 2-in., $22 00 per 1000, CASH WITH ORDER. Peter Pearson, 5732 Gunnison Street, CHICAGO. Phone Irving 954. Dracaenas They are free from brown tips. A trial order will cotivince you of their quality. 6 in. 40 in. high. 40 or more leaves... $30.00 per 100 5 in 25.00 per 100 4 in 15.00per 100 Asparagus Hatcherii,2'4-in 5.00 per 100 " " Seedling 12.00 per 1000 " Seeds 6.00 per 1000 Send for list of Mums and Pompons. They are sure to please. West Main Greenhouses CORFU, N. Y. ROOTED CUTTINGS Chrysalora, *3 00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. 500 at 1000 rate. Also the follovv- ingat$2.00per 100; .$15.00 per 1000, cash: Yellow, Donatello, Appleton, Golden Wedding, Golden Glow, Yellow Bonna-. fon, White Oct. Frost, Touset, White" Eaton, Robinson, Roseire, Polly Rose, Buckbee, White Bonnaffon, Pink Engue- hard. All above Rooted Cuttings. Fine Heathy Stock. JOY FLORAL COMPANY, NASHVILLE, TENN. t^SURE TO PLEASE."©* Hardy English Ivy, large leaf, mostly 3 plants to the pot. 20 inches long, out of pots $5.00 per 100. Small Lest English Ivy, mostly 3 plants to the pot. out of 3 inch pots, $5.00 per 100. Clematis Paniculata, true to name. Out of 2 inch pots. $2.00 per 100. Out of 2M-inch pots, $3.00 per 100. Out of 3-inch pots, strong. $5.00 per 100. All goods travel at purchaser's risk. Cash with Order pleasr. SAMUEL V. SMITH, 3323 Goodman Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Lady Hillingdon Roses Fine 2^-inch plants, $11.50 per 100. F. O. B. West Grove. THE G0MRD& JONES CO., West Grove, Penna. KENTIAS. Joseph Heacock Co., Wyncote, Pa. See Price List of Last Week *9*3- The American Florist. 859 WE GROW PLANTS I ii raniumB ;ind otlu-r Redding plants in quanti- ties and now have n lurnc stock ready in splendid shape, for immediate shipment. Special price lor lark'e lots. 2 ID, 3-in. per per Geraniums, Si and. ird and h\ Leaved l(«i 100 Varieties $2 00 $3.00 Mt.of Snow and Mrs. Pollock 3.00 Scented, Nutmeg, Lemon, ete 2.00 3.00 Pansy Geraniums, Marv Washington. Mr-, Laval 2.00 3.00 Lantanas, 10 Varieties 2.00 3.00 Lemon Verbena, Aloysua Citrodora... 2.00 3.00 Lobelia. Kathleen Mallard and Crystal Palace Gem 2.00 Moonvlnes, N..eiiilora and Le.ni 2.00 3.00 Salvia, Bonfire and Zurich 2.00 3.00 Parlorlvy, S, necioScandens 2.00 3.00 Swainsona, Alba, and Rosea 2.00 3.00 HardyPhlox, 20 varieties 2.C0 3.00 Smllax 2.00 Fuchsias, Ro/ain Boucharlat collection, one plant each, one hundred varieties. $10.00; 2 collec- tion. $15.00. Smllax Seedlings. 75c. per 100. $6.00 per 1000. Cash with Order, R, Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Mention the American Florist when writing CARNATIONS From 2 -In. Pots Rosette $6 00 per 100 White Perfection 3 00 per 100 White Enchantress... 3 00 per 100 St. Nicholas 6 00 per 100 Scarlet Glow 3 00 per 100 Benora 6 00 per 100 F. DORNER & SONS CO. LA FAYETTE, IND. KAISERIN Large 2 and 3-year old bench plants in dormant condition. Readytostartup. $10.00 per 100. Bassett & Washburn, Store, 131 North Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Greenhouses at HINSDALE, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing CEXD TO GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, 111., O Wholesale Grower to the Trade, for his list of Soft Wooded Plants, Fern List, Roses, Chrysanthemums, Carinas, Caladiums, Blooming Plants, and Miscellaneous Stock, Etc. Geo. A i-wtilxl, PEKIN, ILLINOIS. Charles H. Totty MADISON, NEW JERSEY Wholesale Florist Chrysanthemum Novelties my Specialty PALMS, FERNS AND Decorative Plants Rutland Rd. a E. 45th St. BROOKLYN N Y john scon,; SEASONABLE BULBS GLADIOLUS Of several leading kinds we can supply planting stock, white bulbs under one inch and small black bulbleta by the bushel. ,>, r 1000 MRS. FRANCIS KING, Medium si/.- $16.00 AUGUSTA, Medium 13.00 AMERICA, First Size (31(00 for $66.00) 2.r..4 os., $1 per H ot.. postage paid. Casb with order. All seeds offered are grown nnder my personal supervision on my own vast grounds, and are warranted true to name, of strongeat growtb, finest stocks and best quality. I ALSO GROW LARGELY ON CONTRACT, Watch for our Trade Mark stamped on every brick of Pure Culture Mushroom Spawn Substitution of cheaper grades is thus easily exposed. Fresh sample brick, with illustrated book, mailed postpaid by manufacturers upon re- ceipt of 40 cents in postage. Address Trade M ark . American Spawn Co.. St .iPaul . Mliw . BOXWOOD For Sizes. Prices and variety— see our Display Adv. in American Florist Apr. 12-19. F. O. FRANZ EN, 1476 Summerdalc Avenue, CHICAGO .... ILLINOIS. '9*3- The American Florist. 861 ALL SEASONABLE PLANTS, SEEDS, BULBS AND SUNDRIES. HARDY PERENNIALS. Th. rnosl complete collection of varieties and the largest stock in the country. Our Perennial plants have a National reputation. We spur, no expense to have Ui. in in the best possible shape for the planter. Such varieties thai move better when not frown are prepared in this shape This does not mean little seedlings, but in the major ity of cases the plants were field grown, wen dug and potted during tin' fall and winter months and are of just the right size to give immediate results. They are not to be compared with so-called field clumps. Try them and b.- com im ed, See Our Current Wholesale List for Varieties and Prices. 1 New Giant Flowering Marshmallow. AQUATIC PLANTS, WATER LILIES, NELUMBIUMS, VICTORIAS. Tende and Hardy Aquatics have been a special feature with us for nearly a quarter of a century. Over eight acres of artificial ponds arc devoted to their culture, if we can assist you in making plans or selecting varieties. The services of our expert are at your disposal for the asking. Nymphaea. ROSES FOR OUTDOOR PLANTING :TO :GIVE IMMEDIATE RESULTS. We have three hundred thousand 5 and 6-inch pots the usual Dreei stock and the style of plants your retail custom- ers are lookine for. These are all two-year hVld grown plants which have been potted during the winter months and which were stored in cold houses and rames and which are now in prime con- dition for out-door planting. The collection is the most up-to- date, including many new varieties not offered by anyone in the trade. Hybrid Teas, Hybrid Perpetuals, Tea and Everbloomlng, Ramblers, Baby Ramblers, Moss Roses, Hybrid Sweet Briars Austrian Briars, VMchuriana, etc., etc. See Our Current Wholesale List for Varieties and Prices. OUR CURRENT WHOLESALE LIST also describes the following, all of which are handled as specialties: Decorative Palms, Palms, Ferns, Pandanus, Bay Trees, Box- woods, Dracaenas, etc., etc. Hardy Shrubs, Hardy Vines, Hardy Climbers, Rhododendrons, Azaleas, etc. Bulbs: Dahlias, Tuberous Rooted Begonias, Gladiolus, Glox- inias, Fancy Leaved Caladiums, Cannas, etc., etc. New Hybrid Perpetual Rose, George Arends. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 714 Chestnut Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. 862 The American Florist. May 3, %z. American Association of Nurserymen. Thomas B. Meehan, Dresher, Pa., Presi- dent; J. B. Pilkington. Portland, Ore.. Vice- President; John Hall, 204 Granite bldg., Ro- chester, N. Y., Sec'y. Thirty-eighth annual convention to be held at Portland, Ore., June 18-20, 1913. ^ NOGALES, ARIZ. — B. W. Getsinger is establishing a nursery near here. P. G. Sheffer, a nursery expert, has charge of the work. Spkingfield, Mass. — The Brainard Floral and Nursery Co. has discontin- ued its cut flower business and changed its name to the Brainard Nursery and Seed Co. Berun, Md. — Orlando Harrison, of Harrison's Nurseries, has purchased 3,000 acres in Surry county, Virginia, and will plant in apples. He is also negotiating for North Carolina real estate. Madison, Wis. — Less than 20 per cent of the nursery stock sold in this state is home grown, according to Prof. J. G. Sanders. A state nursery- men's association has been formed to push the Wisconsin nursery trade. Western Springs, Iix. — Vaughan's nurseries are taking in heavy ship- ments of handsome evergreens, im- ported from Europe., in choice kinds which have proven to be absolutely hardy here during the past three sea- sons. Seedless Grape Fruit. Noting the article entitled, "Seed- less Grape Fruit Next," in your issue of April 5, page 622, will say that the Marsh Seedless grape fruit is a prac- tical reality, many thousands of trees having been set the past ten years in Florida and the West Indies. One of our neighbor's groves is sim- ply loaded with them yet, as they hold on until very late in the season. The seeding varieties do not hold so late as the seeds sprout in the fruit and then it falls off the trees, but not so with the Marsh Seedless, which has no seeds to sprout. reasoner Bros. Pacific Coast Nurserymen. The eleventh annual meeting of the Pacific Coast Association of Nursery- men will be held at Portland, Ore., June 17-20, in joint convention with the American Association of Nursery- men. The roster of the Pacific Coast association showed a membership of 272 at the last meeting. A standard for grading stock has been adopted and is now generally in use. The local committee, including M. McDon- ald, J. B. Pilkington, F. W. Powers and H. A. Lewis, are making prepara- tions for the entertainment of visitors. LARGE TREES OAKS AND MAPLES PINES AND HEMLOCKS ANDORRA NURSERIES. Wm. Warner Harper, Prop. Chestnut Hill, PHILA., PA. B. & A. SPECIALTIES Our World's Choicest Nursery and Greenhouse Products for Florists Palms, Bay Trees, Boxwood and Hardy Herbaceous Plants, Evergreens, Roses, Rhododendrons, Vines and Climbers, Spring Bulbs and Roots, Conifers, Pines. English Ivy 4 ft. bushy, 4 inch pots $15.00 per 100 4 and 5 ft. bushy, 4y2' inch, pots 20.00 per 100 Good value for window effect. Florists are always welcome visitors to our nurseries. We are only a lew minutes from New York City; Carlton Hill station is the second stop on Main Line of Erie Railroad. : : : : BOBBINK& ATKINS Nurserymen and Florists. RUTHERFORD, N. J. Select Stock for Spring The best lot of stock in this line we have ever seen. Every live florist and landscape man can make yood use of the following subjects, and we are sure there is no better quality in the country; Azalea Mollis. 15 to 18-io., bushy and full of buds $ 3.50 per 10. $ 30.00 per 100 Ghent i Political. Named sorts, full of buds. IS to 24-in 4.50 per 10. 40.00 per 100 Tree Roses, all hardy varieties, budded on straight stout stems 3.50 per 10. 30.00 per 100 NEW BABY RAMBLER ROSES, 2-yr.. field grown— Erna Teschendorf', the best red yet introduced, more petals than the original BabyRambler, a deeper, brighter red and does not fade. $4.00 per dozen. $30.00 per 100. Orleans, light Geranium red, opening to a bright rose color. Very free bloomer and compact, shapely plant for pots. $2.50 per dozen, $18.00 per 100. CLIMBING ROSES, 2-yr.. field grown— Yellow Rambler $10.00 per 100 Farcjuhar $25.00 per 100 Flower of Fairfield 20.00 per 100 Tausendschon 15.00 per 100 Trier 12.00 per 100 Violet Blue 10.00 per 100 White Dorothy 12.00 per 100 THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painsville, Ohio. GERANIUMS. COLEUS. Per 100 POITEVINE and four other varieties, 3-in. pots $ 4 00 NUTT and POITEVINE, 4-in. pots 6 00 ALTERNANTHERA, ted and yellow, 214-in. pots 2 00 VERBENAS, 214-in. pots 2 00 PANSY, plants in bloom 1 25 VINCASVAR.,4-in. pots, May 1 10 00 ASP. PLUMOSUS,t2Hin. pots 2 00 Per 100 10 varieties, my selection, 214- in. pots $ 2 00 CANNAS, 8 varieties, Sx4-in. pots 4 00 CANNAS, K. Humbert, 3x4-in. pots 7 00 PANDANUS VEITCHII $1 00 each SALVIAS, May 1st 2 50 ASP. SPRENGERI, May 10 2 00 CASH. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Ohio Mention the American Florist when writing High Glass New England Quality Herbaceous Perennials, Evergreens and Deciduous Trees, Shrubs, Roses and Vines at Wholesale and Retail. Catalogues upon request. The New England Nurseries Co. Dept. "T" BEDFORD, MASS. F»r the Best New and Standard DAHLIAS Address Peacock Dahlia Farms, P. O. BerllnN. J. wiUlamstown June, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing Jackson & Perkins Company NEWARK, NEW YORK Wholesale growers for the trade — trees and plants of all kinds. SEND FOR LIST. Mention the American Florist when writing EVERGREENS, HEDGES AND HARDY PHLOX Are my specialties. I grow these by the acre. Please get my prices and try some of my stock. ADOLF MULLER DeKalb Nurseries NORRISTOWN, PA. Mention the American Florist when writing t9*3- The American Florist. si;:; Special Wholesale Price List of Boxwoods $ Bay Trees Palms and Other Choice Decorative Stock. All this stock is of exceptionally fine quality and a big bargain at the prices quoted. Make up your order from this list and you will never have any trouble with dissatisfied customers. Stock up now for future sales. Boxwoods. Pyramids— Each 2 to 21* feet $1.25 2tfto3 feet 1.75 3 to3X[eet 2.50 3Hto4 feet 3.00 4 to 414 feet 4.25 4H to 5 feet 5.60 5 to(. feet 6.0J Globular— 2 fe.t .$\25to$2.<0 Standards— 15 to lS-inch $2.25 18 to 21-inch 2.75 21 to 24- inch 3.50 Obelisk, 5-f t Each , $12.ro Globe Shaped, 2-ft ' 4.50 12-15-inch Each. $2.00to 2-ft " 3.00to Bushes, 2Vj to 3-ft. " MISCELLANEOUS Aucuba, large Each. $3.00 to $3.50 Aucuba Japonlca, 2-ft " l.co Aucuba Type, 2-ft " 1.00 Conifers, assorted, 18-24-in. " 1.00 3-3'4-ft " 1.50 Dracaena Indivlsa, 2-in.. $3.03 per ICO; 3-in., $5.00 per 100 5-iii., $3-00 per dozen. $20.00 per 100; 6 in., $6 00 per doz 8-in..3-ft. high. $1-00 to $1.50 each. Araucaria Excelsa— Each ton., 4-5 tiers $1.00 7-in.. 4-5 tiers 1.50 Areca Lutescens— 3-in.. 3 plants in a pot 6 in 1.50 Asparagus Plumosus- 2-in 3-in 4-in Asparagus Sprengeri— 3 in Leaves 4 4-5 4-5 5-6 6-7 6-in. strong, 5-6 7-in. 6-7 7 in. strong. 6-7 Trees— Standard Crown Each IS in. $4.00 12-in. $400 18in. 5.00 24-26-in. 6.00 20-22-in. 24-28-in. 7.00 26-in. 7.00 3ft-6 in. to 3-ft- 10 in. 15.C0 PYRAMIDS 8.00 ML high $12.00 . 20.00 Per 100 $12.00 15.00 30.00 50.00 7-ft. high 15.O0 9ft. high. KENTIA BELMOREANA Each 1.00 $ 1.50 2.00 2.50 Doz. $1.50 2.00 3.60 6.00 12.00 18.00 24.00 Si i.l ill Ht. 8-in. 810in. 12 in. 1518-in. 20-22-in. 18-20-in. 26-28-in. 22-24-in. Made up 3 in pot. 28-30 in. high ....2.50 Each, Latania Borbonica, 5-in $ 5.00 6-in 9-00 7-in 12.00 PHOENIX ROEBELENII Each Doz. Per 100 2H-inch $2.00 If 15.1* r 3-incb 3.00 4-inch $0.50 6.00 6-inch 12.00 6-inch, strong.. 18.10 7-inch $2.50 and 3.00 Specimens, 7 in, extra strong .- 4.00 each. " 8 in. extra strong 5.00 each. SPECIAL ON MADE-UP KENTLAS We have an exceptionally large stock of b and 7-inch Kentia Forsteriana, 3 plants in a pot. The 6-inch are 18 to 22 inches above pot. on which we make a special price of $1,00 each, $12.00 per dozen. The 7-inch are 28 to 32 inches above pot. 3 in a pot. A special price of $1.50 each' $18.00 per dozen is offered on these. Remember these are nice bushy plants, just what you need for decorating. . strong 3-in. 4-in. 5-in. 5-in. 7-in. 8-in. 8-in. strong, 5-6 9- in. 6-7 Specimens. 6-ft. .... Specimens, 7 ft. 6-in. high Made Up, Each 6-in., 3 in a pot. 18-22-in. high.S 1.00 and $1.50 7 in., 3-4inapot,24 30-in. high 2.50 8>n.,3-4inapot,40-45-in. high 6.00 10-in,, 4-5 in a pot, 58 60-in. high, 10.00 12-in..4-5inapot.62-70-in. high. 15.00 Specimens. 6H ft. high. 4 in a tub. Each. $18.00 Specimens. 7H ft. high, 4 in a tub, Each, 25.00 PHOENIX RECLINATA Each Doz. 5-in $6.00 6in $0.75 9.00 7 in. .24 in. high 12.00 The Geo. Wittbold Co. — L. D. PHONE, GRACELAND 1112- 737=39 Buckingham PI. 864 The American Florist. May 3, Best Grafted Rose Stock Pink Killarney, White Killarney, Richmond, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Prince de Bulgarie and Lady Hillingdon, *no.on per 1,000; $100.00 per 1,000 in 5,000 lots; $97.50 per 1000 in 10,000 lots and $95.00 per 1,000 in 100,000 lots, F. O. B. Morton Grove, 111. Killarney Queen, $15.00 per 100; $120.00 per 1000. BEST OWN ROOT STOCK Prince de Bulgarie, Melody, Lady Hillingdon and My Maryland, $6.00 per 100, $55.00 per 1,000. Richmond, 2^- inch, $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1,000. The above is All select stock and a big bargain at prices quoted. Best Chrysanthemum Cuttings Finest Two Yellow and Pink Commercial Varieties Now Grown. R. C. per 100 1000 2^-in. per 100 1000 YELLOW Comoleta, $3.00 $25.00 $4.00 $35.00 Best Early Yellow, Blooms September 27. Chrysolora,$5.00 $40.00 $6.50 $60.00 Best Yellow Money Maker, blooms October 5 to 10. R. C. per 100 1000 2^2-in. per 100 " 1000 PINK Patty, $3.00 $25.00 $4.00 $35.00 Beautiful Enchantress Pink, fine strong grower, (3i/2->'n., per 100, $5.00). Unaka, $4.00. $35.00 $5.00 $45.00 Earliest Pink, first week of October. R. C. per 2k2-in. per WHITE 1C0 1000 100 1000 OCTOBER FROST. 2 50 20 00 3 00 25 00 Vir. Poehlmann. .. 3 00 25 00 4 00 35 00 AliceByron 2 50 20(0 3 00 25 00 Timothy Eaton..., 2 50 20 00 3 00 25 00 W. H. Chad wick.. 3 00 25 00 4 00 35 00 YELLOW Golden Glow 3 00 25 00 4 00 35 00 Halhday 2 50 20 00 3 00 25 00 , per 1000 R C YELLOW 100 Col. Applet on 2 50 Crocus 4 00 Dolly Dimple 3 00 Major Bonnalfon 2 50 ImmeDse stock, still one of the best. Yellow Eaton 2 50 20 00 3 00 100 20 00 3 00 35 00 25 00 20 00 3 00 2V2-in. per 1000 25 00 25 00 25 00 Golden Chadwick. 3 CO 27 50 4 00 35 00 Best late yellow. R. C. per 2H-in. per PINK 100 1000 100 1000 McNiece 2 50 20 00 3 50 30 00 Maud Dean 2 50 20 00 3 50 30 00 Dr. Enguehard.... 2 50 20 00 3 50 30 00 RED Schrimpton 2 50 BRONZE O. H.Kahn 4 00 5 00 20 00 3 00 25 00 We can supply large quantities of the abov POMPONS — Large stock of the leading commercial varieties. List of Varieties Upon Application. 2^ -in., per 100, $4.00 Poehlmann Bros. Co. Morton Grove, Illinois. Mention the American Florist when writing SEASONABLE PLANTS Plants from 2H inch pots $3.00 per 100. Asparagus Plumosus and Sprengeri; Agerat- un, blue; Allyssum, Little Uem; Parlor Ivy; Euonymus, Radicans var.; Euonymus, golden var.; Geraniums, Mad- Salleroi; Helitrope. dark blue; Hydrangea Otaksa; Moonvine, large fl. while; Salvia, Bonfire; Santolina, dusty Miller; Snapdragon, white and pink: Swainsoha Alba; Verbenas, pink, white and scarlet. Plants from 3 inch pots. $100 per 100. Ivy, hardy English; Fuchsia, early II. : Plum- bago, white. Myrtle Plants, the real bridal Myrtle, 4 in. pots, $1.50 per dozi-n; 3 in. pots. $1.00 per dozen. Dracaena Indivisa, 4 inch pots, 10c each; 5 inch pots, 20c each; 6 inch pots, 25c each. Kentia Belmoreana, 3 in. pots, 3 leaves, $1.00 per doz. C. EISELE, 1 1 th and Westmoreland Streets PHILADELPHIA, PA. Elmer D. Smith & Co., 167 W. Maumee St., ADRIAN, - - MICH. See our Advertisement on page 868. VAUGHAN'S CANIMAS Strong 2-Eyed Bulbs. Per 100 Beaute Poitevine. $ 4.00 $ Chas. Henderson ... 4.00 Comte de Sach 6.00 David Harum 4.00 Egandale 4.00 Mad. Crozy 4.00 Per 1000 30.0O 30.00 50.00 35.00 35.00 35.00 Per ICO 4.00 Milwaukee New Chicago 10.00 New York 5.00 Prince Wied 10.00 The Express 6.00 250 at the 1000 rate. Per 1000 35.00 90.00 40.00 90.00 50.00 Chicago Vaughan's Seed Store New York Greenhouses and Nurseries, Western Springs, 111. Mention the American Florist when writing SPECIALTIES Roses, from 3-inch pots. Carnations for fall delivery. Chrysanthemums Smilax, Violets IN BEST VARIETIES. Prices low. Send for list, Wood Brothers, n^y^ Mention the American Florist when writing The New Double Marguerite MRS. F. SANDER It's a good spring and sumraet proposition and will keep you supplied with plenty of cut flowers at a time when all other flowers are scarce. 2-in. pots $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per lOOO. ELMER RAWLINGS, Wholesale Florist, OLEAN, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing '9*3- The American Florist. SG5 Five Car Loads of Bay and Box Trees Just reached us in splendid condition BAY TREES. These trees come in tubs. Nothing can approach these handsome trees for decorating piazzas, or hall entrances and thev are largely used for porche stately effects in formal gardens. si.ins Standard or Tree Shaped. Each 3s-in Crowns 24 in $ 7 00 4S-in " 2f,-in 7 50 45-m " 28-in 8 00 45-in 30-in 10 00 4x-in " 34 in 12 00 48-in " 4(>in 15 00 r^r Stems -?i S(.0 Virgin U J 854 Wagner Park Cons. Ill Walker FA &Co.. 854 Wallace FD 870 Ward&Co, RM... II Weiland&Risch... 845 Welch Bros 847 West Main Ghs 858 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 857 Wietor Bros S3S 845 Wills & Segar 851 Wilson RG 851 Winandy M & Co.. 866 Windier Wholesale Florist Co 846 WittboldGCo...8Sl 863 Wittbold Henry. 844 845 Wolfskill Bros & Morris Goldenson S53 Wood Bros 8fa4 Woodward Floral Co 840 Wrede H II Yokohama Nurs Co. II Young & Nugent... 851 7ech & Mann 838 Ziska los 845 CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention the American Florist when writing GREENHOUSE GLAZING. Big jobs a specialty Prices on application ROBT. T. BLAIR, 122 E. Wood Ave., COLUMBUS, OHIO No loss if you mend your split c arna- tions with Superior Carnation STAPLES 50c per lOOO postpaid. Wm. Schlatter & Son. BEFORE ' AFTER 422 Main St., Springfield, Mass. ALL Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Florists wishing to do business with Europe should send for the "Horticultural Advertiser'1 This is the British Trade Paper, being read weekly by all the horticultural trade; it is also taken by over 1000 of the best continental houses. Annual subscription, to cover cost of postage, 75c. As the H. A. is a purely trade medium, appli- cants should, with the subscription, send a copy of their catalog or other evidence that they belong to the nursery or seed trade. Money orders payable at Lowdham, Notts. Address Editors of "H. A." Chil well Nurseries. LOWDHAM, Notts, England Model Extension Carnation Support Made with two or three circles. En- dorsed by all the Leading Carnation Growersasthe best support on market Pat. July 27, '97. May 17, '98 GALVANIZED WIRE ROSE STAKES. Write for prices before ordering elsewhere. Prompt ihipmenl guaranteed IGOE BROS. () V (l 266 N. 9th St. V V BROOKLYN. N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing 0 Mention the American Florist when writing GET INTERESTED, MR. FLORIST, THIS IS FOR Y00! If you contemplate painting your house this year, it will be well for you to investigate the merits of My Special Greenhouse White Lead Paint which I use exclusively in the erection of the large ranges of glass that I erect on private estates and public parks. I have increased my plant to take care of the demands made upon me for this paint by florists in all parts of the country, lne Lutton reputation for high class material is back of this product. Send for a sample tree of cost and then you will send your order. We also furnish materials for the complete erection of modern Iron Frame Greenhouses. Some of the largest growers in the country will testify to this fact. WILLIAM H. LUTTON, West Side Avenue Station Jersey City, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing 'P'J- The American Florist. s<;t Ready Reference Section. 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. ALTERNANTHERAS. Alternantheras, red and yellow, 2%-ln., $2 per 100. Jo3. H. Cunningham, Delaware, 0. AMPELOPSIS. Ampelopsis Veltchll, heavy, 1-year, 2 to 3 ft., strong, 50 for $2; 100, $3.25; Parcel Post, $20 per 1,000; 18 to 24 Inches, 50 for $1.60; 10(1 for $2; Parcel Post, $15 per 1,000. Well rooted plants, tops cut to G Inches for transplanting, $12 per 1,000. Samples, 25c allowed on pur- chase. Chas. Black, Hightstown. N. J. ARAUCARIAS. ARAUG'ARIAS. Araucaria Excelsa, fine plants, 4 to 5 tiers, 65c each: $7.50 per dozen. Our new catalog giving prices on everything in roses, plants, etc., ready now. Write for it today. THE GOOD & REESE CO., Largest Rose Growers in the World. Box_lS. Springfield, Ohio. Araucaria excelsa. Gin., 4 to 5 tiers; $1 each; $12 per doz.; 7-in., 4 to 5 tiers. $1.50 each: $18 per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Bncktngbam PL, Chicago. Araucaria excelsa, 5-in., $6 per doz.; $45 per 100. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. ASPARAGUS. ASPARAG0S. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSHS NANUS, 2y4-ln. pots, $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000. ASPARA- GUS SPRENGERI, 2i4-in. pots. $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000, Our new catalog giving prices on everything in roses, plants, etc., ready now. White for it today. THE GOOD & REESE CO., The Largest Rose Growers in the World. Box 18, Springfield, Ohio. To make room in our houses we offer Plumosus Asparagus, extra fine, heavy plants, 3-in.. $4 per 100. Sprengerl, 3-in., $3.50 per 100. Wag- ner Park Conservatories, Sidney, O. Asparagus plumosus, 2-ln., $3 per 100; 3-in., $6: 4-in., $1.50 per doz. Sprengeri. 3-in., 75c per doz.; S3 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737_Buckiughnm Pi., Chicago. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri, 2%-ln., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. James Vlck's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. Asparagus plumosus, 2%-in.. $2 per 100. Sprengeri. $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Asparagus Hatched, 2V4-in.. $5 pi r 100; seed- lings, $12 per 1,000; seeds, $6 per 1,000. West Mnln Greenhouses. Corfu. N. Y. Asparagus Sprengeri, 3-in., $6 per 100; 314-in., $8 per 100. Cash please. Harry Heinl, West Toledo, O. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri, 2V4-in., $2 per 100; 300 for $5.00. C. Schmidt, Bristol. Pa. Asparagus Sprengeri. 2V>-in., $2.50 per 100; $20 per l.iiOO, Erie Floral Co., Erie, Pa. Asparagus Hatched, 214-ln., $2.50 per 100; S-ln., $4. Foeblmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2%-in., $2.50 per 100. Cash. Bonell, Florist, Meriden, Conn. Asparagus plumosus, 2-ln., $3 per lOOi Geo. M. Emmans. Newton, N. J. Asparagus plumosus, 2-ln., $2 per 100; 3-ln., S3 per 100. Elmer Rawllngs. Olean, N. Y. ASTERS. THE SAWYER ASTERMUM— Eight years of strict selection places it on the mountain top of perfection In color, size and profit. Price (cash with order), plants, $4 per 100. Colors: White, pluk and lavender. Send for cuts and description. ALBERT A. SAWYER, Forest Park, 111. BAY TREES. Bay trees and box trees; all sizes. Write for special list. Julius Roehrs Co., Ruther- ford, N. J. Bay trees. For sizes and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan'a Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Bay trees. For sizes and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham PL, Chicago. Bay trees. Henry A. Dreer. Inc., 714 Chest- nut St.. Philadelphia. BEDDING PLANTS. Bedding and basket plants: Asparagus Spren- geri, 2Vj-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Be- gonia Prima Donna. $2.50 per 100; $22 per 1. Bc-g.mia liimiuosa, $2.30 per 100; $22 per 1.000. Cobea Scandens, 2>«;-in., $4 per 100; 3-in., $7. Centaura Gym.. $3 per 100. Dra- erena Iud., 5-in., $20 per 100; 6-in., $30. Gera- niums, Mine. Salleroi, $2.50. Ivy, English, 4-ln., $12 per 100. Lobelia Speciosa and Compacta, $2.50 per 100. Petunia, Giant ruffled, single, $2.50 per 100. Salvia Bonfire, King of Car- pets and Zurich. $2.50 per 100. Vinca Var., 3-ln., $6 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnesvllle, 0. Bedding plants: Plants from 2%-ln. pots, $3 per 100: Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri; ageratum, blue; alyssum, Little Gem; parlor ivy; Euonymus radieans and golden var.; gera- niums, Mme. Salleroi; heliotrope, dark blue; Hydrangea Otaksa; moonvine, large fi. white: Salvia Bonfine; Santolini; Snapdragons, white and pink; Swainsoni alba; verbenas, pink, white and scarlet. Plants from 3-in., $4 per 100; Ivy, hardy English; fuchsia, early fi.; plum- bago, white. Myrtle plants, 4 in., $1.50 per doz.; 3-ln., $1 per doz. C. Eisele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts.. Philadelphia. Bedding plants: Alternantheras, Asparagus Sprengeri, plumosus and Hatcheri; ageratum; begonias, tuberous rooted, luminosa; Cobsea scandens; celosla; coleus, In variety; dusty miller; Dracaena indivisa, geraniums, Nutt. Buch- ner, La Favorite, Viaud, Mrs. E. G. Hill, ivy, rose, Mme. Salleroi; Grevillea robusta: helio- trope; ivy, English and German; lobelia, spe- ciosa and Crystal Palace; Marguerite Mrs. San- ders; Musa ensete; petunias; reclnus; Salvias, Bonfire and Zurich; pansles. For sizes and prices see advertisement elsewhere In this issue. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Bedding plants: Coleus, alternantheras, red and yellow; cigar plant, Ageratum, blue; Ver- bena, heliotrope, Salvia Zurich, asters, 2-ln., $2 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Bedding plants, pansies, 50c per 100; $4 per 1,000. Daisies, $1 per 100; $8 per 1,000. Ager- atum. COc per 100: $5 per 1.000. Coleus. 70c per 100; $6 per 1,000. Feverfew, $1.25 per 100; $10 per l.OOO. C. Humfeld, Clay Center. Kans. BOUVARDIAS. Bouvardia, large, strong stock plants of "The Bride," the most beautiful pink, $5 per 100. Cash with order. ROSE HILL NURSERIES, NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y. Bouvardias, red, pink and white, 2-ln. pots, $3 per 100. Henry Smith, Florist, Grand Rapids, Mich. BOXWOOD. Boxwoods, pyramids, 2 to 2% ft., $1.25 eacti: 2% to 3 ft., $1.75; 3 to 3% ft., $2.50; 3V- to 4 ft., $3; 4 to 4% ft., $4.25; 4% to 5 ft.. $5: 5 to 6 ft.. $6. Globular, 2 ft.. $2.25 and $2.50. Standards, 15 to 18 Ins.. $2.25; 18 to 21. $2.75; 21 to 24, $3.50; 24 to 30. bushes, $1.50; 30 to 36 Ins.. bushes. $2.50. Obeliske. 5 ft., $12 each. Globe shaped. 2 ft.. $4.50 each; 12 to 15 Inches. $2 to $2.50. Bushes, 2H ft.. $1.50; 2'. t.i 3 ft., $2.50. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Cnlcago. Box trees. For sizes and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this Issue. Vaughan'a Seed Store. Cnlcago and New York. Boxwoods. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 714 Chest- nut St., Philadelphia. , BULBS. Gladioli. A good mixture, $1 per 100; $0 per 1,000. Choice Florists' mixture, white, light and pink, $1.75 per 100; $16 per 1,000. Pink Augusta, best forcing pink, $2.25 per 100; $2u per 1,000. Cash. 250 at 1,000 rates. Also America, Augusta, Francis King, Mme. Mone- ret, Klondyke, George Paul, etc. Send for price list. STEVEN'S GLADIOLI CO., Sagi- naw, W. S., Mich. AMERICA GLADIOLUS PLANTING STOCK: Parcel Post, America, No. 3, 1 to lYt Inch, $10 per 1,000; No. 4, % to 1 Inch, $8 per 1,000; No. 5, % to % Inch, $5 per 1,000; No. 6, Yt to M> Inch, $3 per 1,000. Other sizes If wanted. CURRIER BULB CO., Seabrlght. Calif. Bulbs, Lllium multiflorum, L. giganteum. For prices, see advertisement on second cover page. Ralph M. Ward & Co., 71 Murray St., New York. Bulbs, tuberous begonias, gladiolus, gloxinias, fancy leaved Caladiums. cannas, dahlias, etc. Henry A. Dreer, Inc.. 714 Chestnut St., Phila- delphia^ Bulbs, bedding hyacinths, white, red and blue, $1.60 per 100; $15 per 1,000. James Vlck's Sons. Rochester, N. Y. Bulbs. For varieties and prices see adver- tisements elsewhere In this issue. Vaugban's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Fisher's Purity Freesla bulbs, if in the mar- ket for summer delivery get our prices before buying. Currie Bulb Co.. Seabright, Calif. Bulbs. S. S. Skldelsky & Co., 1215 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia. Bulbs of all kinds. J. M. Thorburn & Co.. 33 Barclay St., New York. Bulbs. Arthur T. Boddlngton, 342 W. 14th St.. New York. Bulbs, cold storage Giganteum, 7-9, 8-9 and 9-10. The Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd., 31 Barclay St., New York. Bulbs, gladioli, lilies and maderia vines and other bulbs. E. S. Miller, Wading River, N. Y. Bulbs of all kinds James Vlck's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. , CALLAS. GODFREY CALLAS. 2%-ln., $4.00 per 100. CONARD & JONES CO.. WEST GROVE. PENNSYLVANIA. CANNAS. CANNAS. CANNAS In 20 leading kinds, started plants, 50c per dozen: $3.50 per 100. Our new catalog giving prices on everything in roses, plants, etc., ready now. Write for It today. THE GOOD & REESE CO., The Largest Rose Growers in the World. Box 18, Springfield, Ohio. Cannas. Fine dormant 2 to 3 eye bulbs. Cin- nabar and mixed, 75c per 100. Sec. Cbabanne. $1 per 100. Pres. Cleveland, Paul Marquant. $1.50 per 100. Pennsylvania, C. F. Read, $2.5" per 100. Papa Nardy $4 per 100. WAGNER PARK CONSERVATORIES. Sidney, Ohio. Canna King Humbert, fine 3-ln., $10 per 100. F. Vnughan, Henderson, Alemanla, Wallace, $5 per 100. Cash please. Harry Helnl, West Toledo, O. Cannas', 8 vara. 3x4-in. pots, $4 per 100. Klog Humbert, 3x4-in. pots, $7 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 868 The American Florist. J'«y 3,. IMPROVED CANNAS. True, sound, sizable roots, t. o. b. West Grovev If not sold. WINTZER'S NOVELTIES. HALLEY'S COMET, 3%-ft„ $15 per 100. Green foliage, flowers scarlet, yellow throat; petals edged yellow. MRS. ALFRED If. OONARD, 4-ft., $30 per 100. PERFECTION PINK. Green foliage; flowers are an exquisite salmon-pink color, large, perfectly formed and borne continuously. In this variety we have CANNA PERFECTION. MONT BLANC IMPROVED, 3V2-ft., white, $10 per 100. Green foliage, flowers almost pure white. DNCLE SAM, 7-ft., $15 per 100. Green foil- age; flowers are orchid type, very large and color brilliant orange scarlet. STANDARD KINDS. REDS Per 100 Geo. Washington, 3W feet $3.00 Duke of Marlboro, 3 to 4 feet 3.00 GiaDt Crimson, 4% feet 3.00 Patrle, 4 feet 3.00 Pennsylvania, 6 feet 4.00 Philadelphia, 3 feet 3.00 Triumph, 3 feet 3.00 PINKS Louise, 5 feet 3.00 Luray, 4 feet 3.00 Mile. Berat, 4 feet .' 3.00 Wawa, 3 feet 6.00 West Grove, i% feet 4.00 YELLOW AND ORANGE California, 3 to 4 feet 3.00 Wyoming, 7 feet 3.00 VARIEGATED Burbank. 4>4 feet 3.00 Comte de Bouchard, 4<& feet 3.00 Elizabeth Hoss, 3^ feet 3.00 Italia, 4 feet 3.00 BRONZED LEAVED RED Mrs. Geo. A. Strohlein, 6 feet 2.00 THE C'ONARD & JONES COMPANY, West Grove, Pa. Cannas. For varieties and prices see ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Cannas, best named varieties. F. F. Scheel, Shermerville, 111. CARNATIONS. 50,000 Cuttings Pure White Enchantress in sand now. This is the best commercial white; $20 per 1,000 and every catting guaranteed strictly No. 1 stock. Per Per Pot 100 1.000 Stock Pure White Enchantress $2.50 $20.00 $3.25 Light Pink Enchantress 2.75 25.00 3.25 Rose Pink Enchantress 2.75 25.00 3.25 Also Dorothy Gordon, White Wonder, Gloriosa and Rosette in limited quantities. Cash or Reference. SMITH & GANNETT. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. GENEVA, N. Y. HEADQUARTERS. Chrysanthemums, Rooted Cuttings. WHlTEf P« WO Mrs. Chas. Razer $■=••»> Lynwood Hall 2-0° Snow Queen 2.00 White Ivory ~ou YELLOW. Dolly Dimple 2.50 Col. Appleton 2-00 Halllday -0" PINK. Rosette » Maud Dean 2.00 Dr. Enguehard -00 Pink Ivory 2.00 POMPONS. WHITE. PcLaSn Diana ♦jj-JJJJ Baby Margaret —00 Bulla 200 YELLOW. Quinola 2.00 Pretoria 2-TO PINK. Ladysmlth 2.00 WIHTOR BROS. 162 N. Wabash Ave. Chicago. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. STRICTLY FIRST-CLASS STOCK. PINK GEM, 2-in. pots, $5 per 100; rooted cuttings, $4 per 100. CHRYSOLORA, DECEMBER GEM, 2-in. pots, $4 per 10"; $30 per 1.0U0; rooted cuttings, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. . COL. D. APPLETON, SMITH'S ADVANCE, WHITE BONNAFFON. DONATELLO, TIM. EATON, YELLOW EATON, IVORY, YELLOW IVORY, MRS. J. JONES. YELLOW JONES, HELEN FRICK, WHITE HELEN FR10K, GLORIA. ROMAN GOLD, NAGOYA, PATTY, MRS. H. ROBINSON, PACIFIC SUPREME, UNAKA, from 2-inch pots, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; rooted cuttings, $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000. POMPONS. DIANA, KLONDIKE, ZENOBIA, 2-in. pots, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; rooted cuttings, $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000. Not less than 25 of a kind at 100 and 250 of a kind at l.'OOO rate: Those desiring less than -'< plants of a kind will be quoted on application. For type, color and flowering sea- s ter to our 1913 catalogue. ELMER D. SMITH & CO. ADRIAN, MICH. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. Per 1U0 Per 1,000 Enehantress 2.00 18.00 White Enchantress 2.00 20.00 Princess Charming 2.00 20.00 White Lawson 1.50 12.50 White Perfection 2.00 18.00 Victory 1.50 12.50 Bonfire (finest red) 3.00 25.00 WIETOR BROS, 162 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. Carnation cuttings for Immediate delivery. Extra strong plants from soil. Enchantress and White Enchantress, $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000. Write for prices on the following varieties from sand: Wodenethe, White Wonder, White En- chantress, Enchantress, Beacon, and Rose Pink Enchantress. J. D. Thompson Carnation Co., Joliet, 111. Carnations, from 2-in. pots; Rosette, St. Nicholas. Benora, $6 per 100. White Perfec- tion, White Enchantress, Scarlet Glow, $3 per 100. F. Dorner & Sons Co., LaFayette, Ind. Carnation Princess Dagmar, $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000. Patten & Co.. Tewksbury. Mass. Carnation Enchantress Supreme, 12 rooted cut- tings, $3; 25, $5; 50, $7; 100, $12; l.llOO, $100. Dailledouze Bros., Lenox Road and Troy Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. For immediate shipment, strong guaranteed cuttings that will produce fancy stock. White Perfection, Enchantress, $20 per 1,000. White Enchantress, $25 per 1,000. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. ROOTED CUTTINGS— READY NOW. $1.50 'per 100; $12.50 per 1,000. Monrovia, Halliday, Appleton, Major Bonnaffon, Golden Wedding. J. K. Shaw, Maud Dean, Jeanne Rosette, Admiral Schley, Cullingfordii, Champaign, W. R. Church, L'Africaine. Carnation Herald, field-grown plants, Septem- ber delivery, $15 per 100. Chicago Carnation Co., 30 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Carnation cuttings, $3 per 100; 2%-In., 6 per 100. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. Carnations, chrysanthemums. S. S. Skldel- sky & Co., 1215 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia. Carnations. Wood Bros., Fishkill, N. Y. Coleus. Verschaffeltii and G. Bedder, 60c per 100. The Erie Floral Co.. Erie, Pa. CYCLAMEN. CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM, finest strain In existence, including GLORY OF WANDSBEK, finest salmoneum, orchid flowering, Rococo; strong transplanted seedlings, $3.00 100; $25.00 1,000. Cash, please. Rober & Radke, Maywood, 111. DAHLIAS. Dahlias, 100,000 field-clumps; 100 varieties of cream. Get list. Benj. Connell, Florist, MerchantvlIIe, N. J. , DAISIES. DAISIES. Marguerites. Mrs. 1". Sanders, France, the two best varieties, 2(i-in. pots, fine stock, $2 per 100; $15 per 1,000. Our new catalog giving prices on everything in Roses, plants, etc., ready now. Write for it today. THE GOOD & REESE CO., The Largest Rose Growers in the World. Bos 18, Springfield, Ohio. DRACAENAS. Draqajnas, Linden! and Massangeana, 5-ln.. 75c each; $8 per doz. ; 6-in., $1.25 each; $12 per doz.; 7-in., $1.50 each; $15 per doz. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Draciena indivisa. 4-iu., 10e; 5-iu., 20c; 0-iu., 25e. C. Eisele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Philadelphia. Dractena Ind., fine stock, big plants, 3-in., $5; 4-in., $8; 5-in., $15 per 100. Cash. J. W. Miller, Shiremanstown, Pa. Dractena massangeana, 6-ln., $1 to $1.75 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Dracaena, 6-in., $30 per 100; 5-in.. $25; 4-iu., $15. West Main Greenhouses. Corfu. N. Y Oct. Frost, Early Snow, Geo. S. Kolb, C. Touset, F'. Pullman, White Cloud, Mrs. Buckbee. Des Jonis, Queen, Silver Wedding, Clay Frick, Nellie Pocket, Lynwood Hall, White Bonnatfon Yanoma, Early Yellow. Director Gerard, MEMPHIS FLORAL CO., MEMPHIS. Chrysanthemums, Major Bonnaffon, 2%-in., pots, fine stock, $2 per 100. Jeanne Nouin and Nagoya, later. Edward Wallis, Berlin, New Jersey. Chrysanthemums, rooted cuttings and 2V>-lnch. For varieties and prices see advertisement else- where in this issue. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Mor- ton Grove, 111. Chrysanthemums, large flowering, pompons, single and anemone flowered; best vars., 2V2- in., $3 per 100. Frank Oechslin, 4911 Quincy St.. Chicago. Chrysanthemums, all the money making varle- tles. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Chrysanthemums, all the leading varieties. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. Chrysanthemums, leading varieties, $3 per 100. Henry Smith, Florist, Grand Hapids,_Mleh. Chrysanthemums, rooted cuttings. Erie Floral Co., Erie, Pa. CLEMATIS. Clematis panlculata. 2-ln., $2 per 100; 2%-in., $3; 3-in., $5. Samuel V. Smith, 3323 Goodman St.. Philadelphia. . Clematis. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva. N. Y. COLEUS. Coleus, April 28, red, yellow and assorted, $6 per 1,000; 2^-in. pots, $2 per WO. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Draeeenas. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 714 Chest- nut St., Philadelphia. - Draceena terminalls, 2%-in. pots, $10 per 100. J. Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. : Dracama Ind., 3-in., $5; 4-in., $10; 5-in., $25 per 100. Geo. M. Emnians. Newton, N. J. FERNS. DWARE' FERNS FOR FERN DISHES. These dwarf ferns are used by the hundreds of thousands to fill dishes for table decorations. Our sales each year exceed 50,000 plants. Our stock is in prime condition, ready to use at once. We offer 9 choice varieties. Pteris cre- tica albo-lineata, Victoria, Wilsoni, Mayii, Pteris multiceps, Aspidium tsussimense, Sieboldii, Wim- settl, Cyrtomium falcatum or holly fern. Price, 50c per doz., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Our new catalog giving prices on ferns, roses ana all other plants ready now. Write for it today. THE GOOD & REESE CO., The Largest Rose Growers in the World. Box 18, Springfield, Ohio. Ferns, Boston, 2M;-in., $3 per 100; $30 per 1,000. Roosevelt, 2%-in., $5 per 100; $40 per 1 000. Whitniani Gompacta. 2%-in., $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000. Henry H. Barrows & Son, Whitman, Mass. _ Ferns for dishes. 2-in. assorted, to clean out. $2 50 per 100; $20 per 1,000. Transplanted seedlings, $1 per 100; $9 per 1,000. Rober & Radke, Maywood. 111. Table ferns, 10 vars., 2V&-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 3-in., $6 per 100; $55 per 1,000. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, III. Hardy ferns. Descriptive list mailed. Lud- wig Mosbrek, Askov, Minn. Boston ferns, 25c; Whitman!, 4-in., 25c. Geo M. Emmans, Newton, N. J, Ferns. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. . Ferns. John Scott, Rutland Rd. and E. 45th St.. Brooklyn, N. Y. Ferns. Bohbink & Atkins, Rutherford. N. J. FICUS. Ficus pandurata, 6-in., $3.50 each. Ficus elastlca, 6-in., 75c to $1 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. • GERANIUMS. Geraniums, strong, stocky plants In bud and bloom; S. A. Nutt, Ricard, Beaute Poitevine, White Buchner, 4-in., 7c and 8c; 3y2-ln., 6c; good stock guaranteed. Cash with order. Gus Schlegel, Olney, 111. 60.000 S. A. NUTT. FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY. Extra strong top cuttings, well rooted. $10 per 1.000. THE W. T. BUCKLEY CO.. Springfield,_Ill. Geraniums. 2-in.. strong, sturdy Plants, $20 per 1 000. Cash with order. M. C. Gunter- berg 82 East Randolph St.. Chicago. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It, *9*3- The American Florist. 809 Geraniums, Poltevlne and four other vars., :; in. , Si per 100. Nutt an.l Poltevlne, 4 in., $0. .1,,- n. Cunningham, Delawnre, O. Geraniums. S. A. Nutt. In bud anil bloom, 4- ln., nice, strong stock, $7 per 100. Cash with order. Franke Felke, B28 Ridge Ave., Wllmettc, III. Telephone, WUmette 1238. Geranium, S. A. Nutt. Perkins, La Favorite, Jean Vlaud, L" • Inch, s:: per 100. Mme. Sal- Igrol, $2 per 100; $18 per 1,000. Other varie- ties sold till end of April. Rober & Radke, Minn I, 111. Geraniums, Nutt, Buebner, Rlcard, Perkins, roltevlne. 2-ln.. $2 per 100; 3-ln., $5. Geo. M. Emmans. Newton, N. J. Geranium Scarlet Bedder, $1.50 per ten; $12.5o per KiO: $100 per 1,000. Elmer D. Smith & Co.. Adrian, Mich. Mrs. I.ayal (pansy geranium) 2V£-ln., 85c per dos. ; $0 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Geraniums, May 5 and after, $10 per 1,000 for Nutt and Poltevlne: $12.50 for Rlcard. A. M. Herr. Lancaster, Pa. Geraniums, 2-ln., $2 per 100; $18.50 per 1,000; 3-ln., $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000. R. Vincent, Jr.. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Geraniums. Nutt, 2%-ln., $2.50 per 100. Erie Floral Co., R. F. D. No. 2, Erie. Pa. Geraniums, Mme. Salleroi, 2-in., $22 per 1,000. Peter Pearson, 5732 Gunnison St.. Chicago. IVIES. Geraniums. Mme. Salleroi, 2V1-In., $2.50 per 100. Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesvllle, O. GREENS. Greens of all kinds. For prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this Issue. Michigan Cut- Flower Exchange, 38-40 Broadway, Detroit, Mich. Bronze galas, $5 per case; 5 or more cases, $4.50 per case. C. E. Critchell, 34 E. Third Ave., Cincinnati, . . Tarrytown-on-Hodson, N. Y. English ivy, R. C, 75c per 100; Chas. Frost, Kenilworth, N. J. prepaid. LILY OF THE VALLEY. To Import. Lily of the valley, largest grower and ex- porter. E. Neubert, Waudshek, nr. Hamburg, Germany. From Storage. Lily of the valley, cold storage for Christmas forcing, cases of 250 pips, $5; 500, $9.50; 1,000, $18. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. Lily of the Valley, cold storage. Order now for June weddings Bruns' Celebrated Chicago Market Brand, $18 per 1,000; $9.50 per 500; $5 per 250. Florists' Money Maker, $16 per 1,000; $8.50 per 5ii0; $4.5n per 250. II. N. Bruns, 3040 W. Madison St., Chicago. MARGUERITES. Marguerites, Sanders, 3-in., 5c; 4^-In., 10c. Large flowering and California, single. 2-in., 2c; 3-in.. 4c; 4^,-in., 8c. Mostly budded. Roher & Radke. Maywood. 111. Marguerites, Mrs. E. Sanders and Queen Al- exandra, 2^4 -in., 60c per doz.; $4 per 100. V aughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. MOSS. Green sheet moss, 1 bale (5 bundles) $1.25; 5 bales (25 bundles), $6. Geo. H. Angermueller, 1324 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. Sphagnum Moss, 10 burlap bales, $13.50; 10 wired bales (large), $11. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago. Moss, surplus of 12 barrel bale New Jersey moss, delivered anywhere in Chicago, $5 per bale, 2 or more bales. $4.75 per bale. Klehm's Nurseries. Arlington Heights, 111. Live Sphagnum moss, only in barrels, $2 per b b 1 . The C. W. Brownell Co., Walden, N. Y. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Mushroom spawn, Lambert's Pure Cnlture, American Spawn Co., St. Paul, Minn. NURSERY STOCK. Nursery Btock. Storrs & Harrison Co., Paines- vllle. O. __^ Nursery stock, large trees, oaks, maples, pines and hemlocks. Andorra Nurseries, Chestnut Hill. Philadelphia. Nursery stock, vines and climbers, autumn bulbs, roots, conifers, pines. Bohbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. Nursery stock, fruit and ornamental trees, shrubs, evergreens and small fruits. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. Nursery stock, evergreens, herbaceous peren- nials and deciduous trees, shrubs, roses and vines. The New England Nurseries Co., Bed- ford, Mass. Evergreen hedges and hardy phlox. Adolf Mullet. Norristown, Pa. ORANGES. ORANGE OTAHEITE. Prom 214-ln. pots, $3 per 100: $27.50 per 1.000. Our catalog of everything you need mailed on application. Write for it today. THE GOOD & REESE CO.. Largest Rose Growers in the World. Box 18, Springfield, Ohio. ORCHIDS. Orchids of all kinds. Lager & Hurrell, Sum- mit. N. J. Osmundine (Osmunda fibre or orchid peat.) The C. W. Brownell Co., Walden. N. Y. PALMS. Cycas, from 1 to 10 lbs., up to 50 lbs., 10c per lb.; 50 to 100 lbs.. 9c per lb.; 100 lbs. and up. 8c per lb.: 500 lbs. and up. 7%c per lb. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Palms. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this Issue. Joseph Hea- copk. Wyncote. Pa. Kentla Bel., 3-in.. 3 leaves. SI per doz. C. Elsele. 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Pbila- delphia. __ Kentia Forsterlana and Belmorenna. all sizes from 4 to 12-ln.. tubs. 35c to $15. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Palms, John Scott, Rutland Road and E. 45th St.. Brooklyn. N. Y. Palms. Henry A. Dici-r, Ino., 711 , li.-tri.it St., Philadelphia, PANDANUS. Pandanua Veltchll, 5-ln., 75c each; G-In., $1.25; 7 In., $2. Poelilmauu Bros. Co., Morton Grove, III. Pandanua. Ilonry A. Dreer, Inc., 714 Chest- ii ut St., Philadelphia. PANSIES musics, OU.uOO large stocky (Sept. trans- planted! Held grown, Dloouilng pansy plants. Ili-niy Mette*8 strain. $1 per loO; $10 per l.'i'io. rush. The Brill Celery Gardens, Kala- niazoo. Mich. Strong, stocky, fall Pansy Plants; large dow- ering, 50c per 100; $4 per 1,000. Cash with order. Gus. Schlegel, Olney, 111. Pansies, field grown, $1.25 per 100; $10 per 1,000. Leonard Cousins, Jr., Coocord Junction, Mass. Pansy plants, in bloom, $1.25 per 100. Jos. II. Cunningham. Delaware. O. PEONIES. PEONIES. "PEONIES FOR PLEASURE. " This book of 'Peonies for Pleasure" gives ln- formatlon on peony hi story, soil and plants to ii-'' ; bow and when to plant; fertilizers and how to apply; and describes the most extensive plan ting of it-ally valuable peonies ever gath- ered together under the sun; describes the old ii nd new as well as plebeian and aristocrat of the peony family. If you want information on the plant that stands next to the rose in beauty, that is practically known to the ama- teur as simply a red, white and pink peony, then send for "Peonies for Pleasure." We also issue a special wholesale price list of peonies for fall sales, 1913. Send for both of the book- lets. Our catalog of everything you need mailed on application. Write for it today. Till: OIIDl.) & REESE CO., The Largest Rose Growers in the World. Box 18, Springfield, Ohio. PRIMULAS. Primula obconica grand., 2%-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Primulas, 2&-ln., $2 per 100; 300 for $5. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. PRIVET. AMOOR RIVER PRIVET. 6 to 12 inch., $12; 12 to 18 in., $14.50 per 1,000; all well branched. VALDES1AN NURSERIES, Bostlc, N. C. CALIFORNIA PRIVET, well branched, 12 to 18 ins. at $10 per 1,000; 18 to 24 ins. at $15 per 1,000. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, New York. RHODODENDRONS. Rhododendrons. Henrv A. Dreer, Inc., 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. ROSES. ROSES. The following varieties of Roses from 4-inch pots, $1.25 per dozen; $10 per 100; Antolne Rivoire (Mrs. Taft), Blumenschmidt, Crimson Rambler, Etoile de Lyon, Florence Pemberton, General Jacquiminot, Helen Good, Helen Gould, Hermosa, Hilda, Kaiserin Augusta Victoria, La Detroit, Lady Battersea, Mme. Lombard, Mile. Frandska Kruger, Marie Van Houttei, Mrs. Foley Hobbs, Miss Alice de Rothschild, Prince Camille de Rohan, President Taft, Papa Gon- tier, Perle von Godesberg, Paul Neyron, Pink 1 ochet, White Cochet, Rhea Reid, Souv. de la M ilmaison. The following varieties from 2%-ln. pots, fine plants, Climing American Beauty, $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100; $90 per 1,000. Sunburst, $2 per doz.; $15 per 100; $135 per 1,000. ROSE AFTER-SATISFACTION. When you buy G. & R. ROSES you get along with the after-satisfaction— that sense of realiz- tne success that should come from plant- ing quality roses, the knowing that no better results are possible to be obtained outside of • • & n. Roses. It Is the after-satisfaction that has compelled us to plan to grow for the com- iiil' Benson one million additional Roses. Think of It — the after-satisfaction selling five million ioos. and demanding a million increase in one year! Going some! you say. Yes, but are you getting your share of this Rose after-satisfac- lion? if not, why not? Plant G. & R. quality roses. None better, none so good. Our new llog giving prices on all roses and other plants now r,-ndv. Write for it today, THE GOOD & REESF. CO., The Largest Rose Growers of the World. Box 18, Springfield, Ohio. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 870 The America n Fl oris t. May j>. CHOICE ROSE PLANTS. Per Per Fine 2%-in. stock. 100 1,000 American Beauties $5.50 $50.00 Richmond 3.50 30.00 Pink Killarney 4.50 40.00 White Killarney 4.50 40.00 My Maryland 4.00 35.00 Sunburst 12.00 100.00 WIETOR BROS. 162 North Wabash Are. Chicago. STRONG ROSE PLANTS. My Maryland, 2%-in., $25 per 1,000. ONE-YEAR OND BENCH PLANTS. American Beauty and White Killarney, $35 per 1,000. Satisfaction guaranteed. GEO. REINBERG, 162 North Wabash Ave. Chicago. Roses, grafted, Pink Killarney, White Killar- ney, Richmond, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Prince de Bulgarle and Lady Hillingdon, $10 per 100; $100 per 1,000 in 5,000 lots; $07.50 per 1,000 in 10,000 lots and $95 per 1,000 in 100.000 lots. Killarney Queen, $15 per 100; $120 per 1,000. Own root: Prince de Bulgarie, Melody, Lady Hillingdon and My Maryland, $6 per 100; $55 per 1.000. Richmond, 2y2-in., $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Rose plants, 2&-in. pots: Pink Killarney, $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. Melody, $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. Richmond, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. 2-year bench plants: Am. Beauties, $6 per 100; $55 per 1.000. White Killarney, Pink Killarney, Richmond, Sunrise, $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. Peter Reinberg, 30 East Randolph St.. Chicago. Roses, grafted: Richmond, White Killarney, Pink Killarney, Kaiserin, 2%-in., $10 per 100; $95 per 1,000; 3-in„ $15 per 100; $145 per 1,000. Own roots: My Maryland, Pink Kil- larney, White Killarney, Richmond, Kaiserin, Perles, 2%-in., $5 per 100; $45.50 per 1.O00; 3-in., $7 per 100; $30 per 1,000. J. L. DiUon, Bloomsburg, Pa. Roses, 2^-inch pots: Prince de Bulgarie, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Richmond, $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000. Pink and White Killarney, $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. Radiance and Madi- son, $5 per 100. J. A. Budlong. 82 East Ran- dolph St., Chicago. Roses, White Killarney, 2*4-in., $35 per 1,000. Pink Killarney, 2Vi-in., $35 per 1,000. Lady Hillingdon, 2%-in., $45 per 1,000. Root- ed Cuttings: Pink Killarney. $18 per 1,000. Cash or reference. L. B. Coddington, Murray Hill, N. J. Roses, 5 and 6-in. pots, hybrid teas, hybrid perpetuals, teas and everblooming, Rambler, Baby Ramblers, moss roses, hybrid sweet briars, Austrian briars, Wichuriana, etc. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. ROSES, strong young plants, for growing on. Send for list including Excelsa, New Red Dor- othy Perkins, $4 per 100; $30 per 1,000. THE CONARD & JONES COMPANY, West Grove, Pa. 5,000 American Beauty Bench Plants, $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000. WIETOR BROS., 162 North Wabash Ave., Chicago. Roses, Baby Rambler, Suupert, Hermosa and White Rambler, 5-in., 50c each. Geo A Kuhl. Pekin, 111. Roses, Kaiserin, 2 and 3-year, bench plants, dormant condition, $10 per 100. Bassett & Washburn. 131 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Roses. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. The Leedle Floral Co., Springfield, 0. Roses. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. Rose plants, Kaiserin and My Maryland ? in. pots, $6 per 100. Henry Smith, Florist, Grand Rapids, Mich. Roses. MeHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. Roses. 3-in. pots, Wood Bros.. Fishklll, N, Y. Roses. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. Roses. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y^ ROOTED CUTTINGS. Rooted Cuttings — Ageratutn Gurney and Dwarf White. Coleus. 20 varieties, including New Vining. Tradescantia. 3 varieties, 60e per 100; $5 per 1,000. Double fringed petunias, variegated and pink. Salvia, Zurich and Splen- dens, Dusty Miller, the narrow leaved variety, from. soil. $1 per 100. Cash. All the above strong, 2-in.. 2c; 2%-in., 2%e. Moon Vines, grandiflora, 2%-in. strong, 5,000 ready, $30 per 1,000; $3.50 per 100. Cash. Wonsetler Green- houses, Bryan, Ohio. SALVIAS. SALVIA BONFIRE, 2%-ln., good plants, 21,4c. Cash with order. Gus. Schlegel, Olney, III." SEEDS. Seeds, beans, beets, cabbage, carrots, Kohl- rabi, leek, lettuce, onions, peas, radishes, spin- ach, turnips, swedes, asters, balsams, begonias, carnations, cineraria, gloxinias, larkspur, nas- turtiums, pansies, petunias, phlox, primulas, scabious, stocks, verbenas, zinnias, etc. Met- te's Triumph of the Giant Pansies, mixed, $6 per oz. ; >4 oz., $1.75; *£ oz., $1. Henry Mette, -inch, fine quality at reduced prices. I need the room, but can't afford to throw them away, so here they go at $2 per 1,000. Ready 1st of May. Place your order while they last. Earliana, Sparks' Earliana, Bonny Best, Chalk's Jewel, Ponderosa, Imperial and Matchless. Tell me what you want. I have plenty of them. H. J. Potomkin, Muncie, Ind. 800,000 vegetable plants, cabbage, cauli- flower, tomato (100 postpaid 60c), 1.000. $4. Beets, lettuce, asters (100 postpaid 35c), 1,000, $2. Glick's Plant Farms. Lancaster, Pa. Tomato plants, Sutton's Best of All and Bonny Best, the latter from greenhouse grown seed; extra strong 2%-in.. $2 per 100. Addems, Morgan & Co.. Paxton, 111. For Sale. — Strong pieplant divisions, Linnreus and Victoria, $4 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Mos- ba?k Greenhouse Co.. Onarga. III. VERBENAS. Verbena, mammoth mixed, strong plants, 2- in., 2c. Cash with order. Gus. Schlegel, 01- ney. 111. Verbenas, 500 2-in. in bloom and bud, $S. Peter Pearson, 5732 Gunnison St., Chicago. Verbenas, 2*4-in., $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cun- ningham, Delaware, O. VINCAS. Vinca variegata, rooted cuttings, 60c per 100; $5 per 1.000; strong 2%-ln., pot plants, $2 per 100: $18.50 per 1.000. Cash with order. MEM- PHIS FLORAL CO.. Memphis, Tenn. Vinca Var., 3% and 4-in., $10 per 100. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. Wired Toothpicks 10,000 $1.75: 50,000 $7.50. Manufactured by W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Sample free. For sale bv dealers. GREENHOUSE BOILERS Catalog Free. Address S. Freeman 5 Sons Mfg. Co., RACINE, WIS. FLORJAN D. WALLACE HlIIIIIIEH INSURANCE EXCHANGE BUILDING RHONE WABASH 3-aO CHICAGO VINCA MINOR (trailing periwinkle). A hardy evergreen vine trailing close to the sur- face, forming a dense mat, thriving under trees where grass will not grow; useful for binding the soil on slopes to prevent washing, for cov- ering graves, where the blue flowers contrast finely with the glossy green foliage. Well root- ed plants, $1.50 per 100; $10 per 1,000; 5,000 for $10. Samples on request. E. Y. TEAS, Centerville, Ind. VINCA. Vinca Variegata, 2-inch pots, $2 per 100; $17. 5U per 1,000. Our new catalog giving prices on everything in roses, plants, etc., ready now. Write for it today. THE GOOD & REESE CO., The Largest Rose Growers in the World. Box IS, Springfield, Ohio. 15,000 Vinca Variegata, all grown at edge of benches, 2Ms-In., $3 per 100; 3-in., $8 per 100; 3y2-in., $8 per 100; 4-in., $12.50 per 100. Cash please. Harry Heinl, West Toledo. O. Vinca var., 2-in., 2c; 3-in., 5c. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. VIOLETS. Violets, Princess of Wales, California and Lusonne, rooted cuttings, clean and strong, $1 per 100; $0 per 1,000. Cash with order. J. Gillmet, Moylan, Del. Co., Pa. Sand Rooted plants, double violets, $15 per 1,000. Also from 2Vj-ln. pots, $20. J. Von der Linden, Rhlnebeck, N. Y. CARNATION STAPLES. SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES. Mend your split carnations. Finest article for carnation growers introduced so far, 60c for 1,000, postage paid. MICHIGAN COT FLOWER EXCHANGE. 38-40 Broadway. Detroit, Mich, Pillsbury's Carnation Staples, 50c per 1,000, postpaid. I. L. Pillsbury, Galesburg, 111. MISCELLANEOUS. LAWN SILICATE for killing weeds in lawns. 5 lb. package, 25c; 10 lb. pkg., 50c; barrel lots in bulk, 4%c per lb. Superior Chemical Co., 15th and Arbegust sts., Louisville, Ky. Red pots, standard, azalea, pans. Harley Tottery Co.. Nashville, Tenn. PRINTING. Special Florists' Printing. Sample free. Oscar Fink. Pottstown, Pa. REFRIGERATORS. ICELESS REFRIGERATING SYSTEMS— Cleaner, better and cheaper than ice. Also "HYGRADE" OAK AND TILE REFRIGERA- TORS and FIXTURES. Ask for Catalogue "0." H. A. Born Company, 1040 Van Buren St., Chicago. STAKES. Cane Stakes, Standard grade, 6 to 8 feet, per 100, 85c; 500 for $3; $5.50 per 1,000. Pipe Stems, about 6 feet; per 100, 60c; per 1,000, $5. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About it, 19*3- The American Florist. 871 Lawn Silicate For Killing Weeds in Lawns. LAWN SILICATE is unquestionably superior to any preparation ever applied as a top dressing to lawns to destroy Plantain, Buckhorn, Dandelion, and other low growing flat leaved weeds that a lawn mower will not kill. It is odorless and is easy to apply. Does not stain or injure hands or clothing. Is positively the most eco- nomical, quickest and most effective method of getting rid of weeds ever devised. A 5-lb. package covers 200 to 500 square feet. It does not kill the grass, but the weeds are practically all killed in 24 to 48 hours and are afterwards literally burned up and blow away. This is not a "fairytale." We invite investigation. It is sold on "money back guarantee." Retail Prices, 5-lb. Package, 25c. 10-lb. Package, 50c. Barrel Lots in Bulk, 4JiC. per lb. Descriptive circular on request. LIBERAL DISCOUNTS TO DEALERS. AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE. Superior Chemical Co., Mfrs., Incorporated N. E. Cor. 15th and Arbegust Streets, LOUISVILLE, KY. The Recognized Standard Insecticide. Not a cure-all, but a specific remedy for all sap sucking insects infesting plant life, such as green, black, white fly, thrips, red spider, mealy bug and soft scales. $1.00 per Quart. $2.50 per Gallon. I An infallible remedy for mildew, rust and bench fungi. Unlike Bordeaux and lime and sulphur it does not stain the foliage, but cleanses it. 75c per Quart. $2.00 per Gallon. VERMINE A soil sterilizer and vermicide. Destroys eel, cut, wire and grub worms, maggots, root lice and ants. Used 1 part to 400 parts water, it does not injure plants, but protects your crops against ravages under the soil. $1.00 per Quart. $3.00 perGallon. All are spraying materials and are effective in the greenhouse and in the garden. FOR SALE BY SEEDSMEN Aphine Manufacturing Co. Manufacturers of Agricultural Chemicals. Madison, N. J. M. C. Ebel, General Manager. The Early Advertisement Gets There. Indispensable in the Garden. Thomson's "S^Mannre Unrivalled for vines, tomatoes, cucumbers, all flowering foliage and fruit bearing plants: vegetables, lawns, etc. Has stood the test of 36 years. The result of many years of practical experience. Sold by leading American Seedsmen. Also Thomson's Special Chrysanthemum and Topdressing Manure, An Excellent Stimulant. Freight paid on quantities: liberal terms to retailers. Write for our special offer to the American trade. Agents' circu- lars, pamphlets, etc. to sole makers. Write for prices, etc Win. Thomson & Sons, LW- c£££$S32*. i t are easy to kill with The Fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder $3.00 per bag 100 lbs. Satisfaction guaranteed or money back ; why try cheap substitutes that makers do not dare to guarantee? TUB H. i. STOOTHOFF CO., MOUST TETiKON, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing The Regan Printing House LARGE RUNS OF CATALOGUES OUR SPECIALTY WRITE FOR PRICES. 527 Plymouth Place, CHICAGO BRAND L " V tlflNURES . Unequaled for greenhouse'and landscape fertilizing. THE PULVERIZED MANURE COMPANY 32 UNION STOCK YARDS, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing 872 The American Florist. May 3, »»♦♦♦•< ED.j! 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Clara Cemetery Vase MADE OF SOLID MOULDED GLASS 12 inches high, with wide flaring mouth. Can be supplied in green or white. Doz.. $2.50; barrel of 3 doz., $6.00, f. o. b. Chicago. Vaughan's Seed Store CHICAGO: 31-33 W.Randolph St. NEW YORK: 25 Barclay St. Use our patent Iron Bench Fittings and Roof Supports as^JENNINGS GUTTER IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS For Tobacco Extracts, etc. Send for Circulars. DILLER, CASKEY & KEEN. S. W. Corner Sixth and Berk Streets, PHILADELPHIA. VENTILATING APPARATUS Lock the door before the horse is stolen, and insure your glass before it is broken. For particulars concerning Hail Insurance, address JOHN G. ESLER, Secretary, SADDLE RIVES N. J OF HIGH GRADE.. Boilers For GREENHOUSES Steam and Hot Water See Onr Catilocn.. SIBUN 4 CO., Ulita. «. r. The Eary Advertisement fiets There. 19*3- The American Florist. 873 Richardson GreenhouseBoilers HOT WATER AND STEAM Round -- Side Feed --End Feed Sixty Sizes. All Capacities THE MOST SATISFACTORY BOILERS EVER PRODUCED Guaranteed Ratings Economy Ease of Management Send for Catalogue and Prices Established 1837. Richardson & Boy nf on Co. MANUFACTURERS 31 West 31st St. : : : NEW YORK 171-173 West Lake St. 51 Portland St. CHICAGO BOSTON 1342 Arch St., PHILADELPHIA A STIC A Mrtenjjquseijlaanj / USE !T NGW. F.O.PIERCE CO. 12 W. BROADWAY NEW YORK Mastica is elastic and tenacious, admits of expan- sion and contraction. Putty becomes hard and brittle. Broken glass easily removed without breaking of other glass, as occurs with hard putty. Lasts longer than putty. Easy to apply. GREENHOUSE PLANS AND ESTIMATES Submitted free to prospective build- ers upon request. We now manu- facture everything for the green- house, including the woodwork, so we can figure with you on the en- tire structure. GEO. M. GARLAND CO. G. E. WHITNEY, Trustee. DesPlaines, - - - 111 ANTI-KLOG "THE SPRAYER OF MANY USES." Used in the greenhouse for shading the glass — for killing plant pests-and for whitewashing. Sold by dealers and sped stores everywhere. An illustrated catalog free. ILLINOIS METALS COMPANY, 2440 West 22nd Street, Chicago. Western Nepresentatives: McDonald Sales Co.. San Francisco. Calif. THE HONTSCH BOILER SAVES 50 Per Cent of the Fuel. Water In the Grate. CANNOT BURN OUT. Highly Commended at the International Flower Show, New York. J. P. DAHLBORN, General Agt. for U. S. A. 217 Hackensack PI. Rd., WEEHAWKEN, N. J. Pecky Cypress We are SPECIALISTS in this Hoe, havinjr been practically the first to sell to the trade. Get the value of our long experience. Perfect satisfaction guaranteed. Rock-bottom prices. Pecky Cypress, because of its durability, is the only wood now being used for greenhouse benches. Will ship in any quantity, carload or less. Drop Siding, Ship Lap, Flooring, White Cedar Posts, Etc. Everything In Lumber. Write for prices ADAM SCHILLO LUMBER CO. ^'mclSo*; L.D. Phones: Lincoln 4 1 0 and 4 1 1 874 The American Florist. May 3, FREE This Budding Knife The Unrivaled Henkel Knife Shown Above Ivory Handle and Fine English Steel Blade will be mailed absolutely free to anyone sending in Two New Subscriptions to The American Florist, the new subscribers being persons in the trade or trade employes. This knife cannot be bought anywhere for less than $1.25 and most dealers will probably ask more for It, as the price of ivory has been advanced recently. Send Post Office Money Order or Express Money Order for $2.00 with the names and addresses of two New Subscribers (persons in the trade, as Florists, Seedsmen or Nurserymen, or their Employes) and we will send them the paper for one year after receipt of subscriptions. With Canadian orders it will be necessary to send $4.00 with two new subscriptions and $5.00 with two new subscriptions from other foreign countries. The request for the knife must be made when sending in the subscriptions, giving name and address of person to whom the knife is to be sent. The knife will be mailed absolutely free if the sender of the New Subscriptions complies with the above instructions. This offer is good now for present orders. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 So. Dearborn Street, CHICAGO. FREE )r eer's Peerless! Glazing Points For Greenhouses Drive easy and true, because botb bevels are on the same side. Can't twist and break the glass in driving. Galvan- ized and will not rust. No rights or lefti. The Peerless Glazing Point Is patented. No others like It. Order from your dealer or direct from us. 1000,75c. postpaid. ( Samples free. HENRY A. DREER.l 714 Cheitnnt Street^, PhiUdelphU. Split Carnations Easily Mended with Piltsbury Carnation Staple We find it very satisfac- tory. J. L. Dillon. Can't get along without them. J. L. Johnson. 2000 for $1.00 postpaid. I. L- PILLSBURY Galesburg, 111. EVANS' Improved Challenge Ventilating Apparatus Write lor Illustrated CaUloi Quaker City MachlneWorki. Richmond, Ind. The Early Advertisement Gets There. Siebert'a Zinc Glazing Points. Good (or small ot large glass, do not mat, easy to drive H and H inch Perlb.40c.51bs. $1.85. 20 -lbs. $7.00 Vaughan's Seed Store Chicago. New Ycrk. SIEBERT'S ZINC Never Rust CLAZING POINTS Are positively the best. Last forever. Over 30.000 pounds now in use. A sure preventative of glass slipping. Effective on large or small glass. Easy to drive. Easy to extract Two sizes. 5s and %. 40C perlb.. by mail 16c extra: 7 lbs. for$2.50 15 lbs. for $5.00, by express. For sale by the trade RANDOLPH 6 McCLEMENTS, Florists. 5936 Perm Ave., near Highland, Pittsburgh, Pa GLASS CIRCLES. When you want to cut that 6-inch circle in the greenhouse glass, when you want to cut an arched light for the door, don't experiment. Be wise. Use this "RED DEVIL" circular glass cutter. THIS "RED DEVIL" CUTS GLASS CIRCLES $1.25 EACH. It will cut a 2-in. circle or a 12-in. circle or a 22-inch circle in any kind of glass. It will cut curves, bends or straight. It's a "RED DEVIL." "RED DEVIL," No. 263— Just one more of these famous "Red Devil" glass cutters. You have use for it daily. Your hardware dealer sells it. Ask and insist on the genuine but if an imitation or substitute is offered, refuse it. Send us $1.25 and one only sample will be sent you postpaid. SMITH & HEMENWAY CO., 215 Chambers Si , N. Y. ftfe-ntinn the American Florist when writino Kramer's Pot Bangers For sale by Wholesale Seedsmen. Florists and Supply Dealers. Price, $1.00 per dozen by express. Sample dozen by mail, $1.25. I. N. KRAMER & son, Cedar Rapids, la. Mention the American Florist when writing 'P'J The American Florist. 875 Two Neighbors' Experiences BOTH of these are actual photographs of neighbors- By the merest coincidence our photo man hap- pened alone at just the right tim<- to snap them. Are you like the man on the left, who bought roof bars that cost less than ours, and when he came to untie the bundles, the bars jumped all out of shape because of the unseasoned cypress? Or are you "the happv folks" kind, like the man on the right, who paid more fur our bars, because they were worth paying more for? When he untied his bundles they lay as straight as when they left the mill machines. There are no two ways about it, cypress is not fit to go into a greenhouse until it has air-dried lor not less than two years. Ours always is! Then another thing— a grower doesn't expect to get as good a price for "the run of the cut" in his roses as he does for his long-stemmed, selected ones. Neither can you expect to buy sap-free, sorted cypress as cheap as you can the "run of the mill'' kind. We sell only the one kind; and it's the only kind worth putting into your house. Send for prices- SX % r^ord Sa Burnham Co. £3 New York 42nd Street Bldg. Philadelphia Franklin Bank Bldg. SALES OFFICES: Boston Tremont Bldg. Rochester Granite Bldg. Chicago Rookery Building. Toronto 271 JarvisSt. FACTORIES: Irvington, N. Y. Des Plaines, 111. fcixzl No Loss of Heat or Fuel When Using a "Superior" Boiler Made in 9 Sizes. Write for further information. Superior Machine and Boiler Works. 846-848 W. Superior St., Chicago, 111. Inferior Ventilating Apparatus is a nuisance. Proper ventilation is most essen- tial in a well conducted greenhouse. We furnish ventilating machinery to the largest plants in the country. Let us fit your houses with Advance Ventilating Apparatus and fixtures. Write for Catalog Advance Co., RICHMOND, IND. Mention the American Florist when writing S. JACOBS fi SONS 1 36 1 - 1 383 Flushing Av.. Brooklyn, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writtnu SPRING weather and Moles are at hand. One brings gladness, the other brings mee. I k stroj the latter by using Olmsted's kX°bied MOLE TRAP Ground Moles, their habits and how to catch them a Book, Free. L. H. OLMSTED'S SON * Hasbrouck Heights, N. J 876 The American Florist. May 3, Wichita. Kan. New Orleans. La Where There Is Condensation -there is need for a Morehead Steam Trap Condensation in steam lines is akin to matter out of place — means wasted energy. If your lines are sluggish — if your houses are not of uniform tempera- ture, write us. We guarantee to drain your lines perfectly — return the pure, hot condensation to your boiler without pump or injector or make no charge for the trial. Obey that impulse — write now. Send for "Book on Condensation." Morehead Manufacturing Co., Dept, »N," DETROIT, MICHIdAN -Stocks Carried Philadelphia Birmingham, Ala. Memphis, Toon. Los Angeles Chatham, Ontario San Francisco Bargains For Florists Big snaps in Boiler Tubes and Pipe. We offer 50,000 feet of 4-inch boiler tubes, per foot 7'2C. Large quantities of 2-inch to 12-inch standard iron pipe. Low prices on Hot Bed Sash, Heating Boiler, Radiation, Valves, Fittings, Glass, Cypress Lumber and Supplies of every kind. Write for our Special Green- house Catalog. Chicago House Wrecking Co. 35th andiron Sts., CHICAGO, ILL. Landscape Gardening A course for Gar- deners, Florists and Home-makers, taught by Prof. Craig and Prof. Beal of Cornell University. Progressive Florists recognize the growing importance of a knowl- edge of Landscape Art. Gardeners who un- derstand up - to ■ date methods and practice PROF. CRAIG, are in demand for the best positions. A knowledge of Landscape Gardening is indispensable to those who would have the pleasantest homes. 250-page Catalog free. Write today. The Home Correspondence School Deot. A. F., Springfield, Mass. 50% SAVED. Pipes, Flues and Casings thoroughly overhauled and guaran- teed. Greenhouse Fittings of every description. ILLINOIS PIPE a MFC. CO., 2113 S.Jefferson St.. CHICAGO A. HERRMANN, Cape Flowers, all colors, Cyca9 Leaves, Metal Designs and all Florist Supplies. Send For Prices — - 40+412 East 34th St., NEW YORK. Attention! Glass Buyers!! GREENHOUSE GLASS You will save money if you obtain our prices before you buy Quality A No. 1. Prompt shipments. Hooker's Greenhouse White Paint The most durable White Paint for this purpose. KEYSTONA FLAT WHITE PAINT— The Paint That Stays White H. M. HOOKER COMPANY, WHOLESALE GLASS, PAINTS AND PUTTY Long Distance Phone 651-659 West Washington Boulevard, rkirann Monroe 4994. Near Des Plaines St. VHI1V.OJJW Auto. 32107. TVO not let the accounts owing you re- " main longer unpaid. Send them to us at once. We are prompt, energetic and reasonable, and can reach any point in the United States and Canada. National Florists' Board of Trade 56 PINE STREET : : NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing PRINTING Letterheads, Envelopes, Billheads. Statements Cards and Special Shipping Labels, also Seed Envelopes. Plate Making and Color Work. Gorham & Ghapllne Printer? 542 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO REED & KELLER, 122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work, and Novelities, and are dealers in Glass- ware, Pottery, Decorative Greens and all Florists' Requisites. The Early Advertisement Gets There. £Lr\^ /VUn\/Aun\ SH/Vpe- AVtuwoNN CoST „ K'WQ Construction Co. AfORTH ToN A.WAND* ^ V" S BOILER FLUES ti We make a specialty of handling carefully select ed Boiler Flues, 4- inch diameter and other sizes for greenhouse piping. Gutter Posts, etc. Also, we make a specialty of flues for retubing boilers. All flues are thoroughly cleaned and trimmed ready for use. General Sales Agents for Stuttle's Patent Clamp and Elbow for joining flues— no packing, no leaks. Right prices aid prompt shipment. H. MUNSON 1405 Wells St. Phone North 572 ; Chicago Supplement to The American Florist, No. 1300, May 3, 1913. DUNDONALD MEMORIAL WREATH. THeAmeric Rmerica is "the Prow of the L'essel; there may be more comfort Amidships, but we are the Rrst to touch Unknown Seas." Vol. XL CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, MAY 10, 1913. No. 1301 The American Florist Established 1885. Copyright. 1913. by American Florist Company Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11. 1891. at the Post Office at Chicago. Illinois, under act ol March 3. 1879. Published Every Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address; Amcflo, Chicago. Subscription. United States and Mexico, $1.00 a year; Canada. $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union. $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from toe trade Vol- umes half vearlv from August3. 1901. Address all correspondence subscriptions, etc., American Florist Co., 440S. Dearborn St., Chicago. 80CIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers — J. K. M. L. Farquhar, Bos- ton, Mass., President: Theo. Wirth. Minneapolis, Minn., Vice-President; John Young, 54 West Twenty eighth Street. New York, Secretary; Wm. F. Kasting, Buffalo. N. Y„ Treasurer. Next annual convention and trade exhibition at Minn- eapolis. Minn., August 19-22. 1913. AMERICAN PEONY SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition, June. 1913. B. H. Farr. Reading, Pa.. President; A. P. Saunders, Clinton, N. V., Secretary. AMERICAN SWEET PEA SOCIETY. Annual convention and exhibition at Boston, Mass., 1913. William Sim, Cliftondale, Mass.. President; Harry A. Bunyard. 342 W. Four teenth street, New York, Secretary. ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN CEMETERY SUPERINTENDENTS. Twenty-seventh annual convention to be held at Buffalo. N. V. September 17-19, 1913. H. M. Turner. St. Paul, Minn.. President; Bellett Lawson. Jr., River Grove, III.. Sec y-Treasurer. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PARK SUPERINTENDENTS. Next annual meeting Denver. Colo.. August 25-27. 1913. I VMES B. Shea. Boston, Mass.. Presi dent: J.J. Levison, Brooklyn. N. V . Secretary- Treasurer. AMERICAN GLADIOLUS SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition at Minn- eapolis. Minn.. August. 1913. I. S. Hendrickson. Floral Park. N. Y,. President; L. Mf.rton Gage. Nntick. Mass., Sec'y. RAILWAY GARDENING ASSOCIATION. Seventh annual convention, Nashville, Tenn.. August 12-15. 1913. C. H. Tritschler Nashville. Tenn.. President:\Y. F. Huti HINSON, Sewickley. Pa.. Secretary. SUGGESTIONS FOR PLANT GROWERS. Peonies. The peony is one of the most im- portant flowers to the florist during the early part of June, and they arc- used in large quantities for decora- tions and other floral work. In cutting peonies for market especially those that are to be shipped it is best to cut them when the first petals unfold, and allow them to open in water. They Ship much better in this condition and also last much longer. Where they are allowed to remain on the plant un- til open the flowers not only bruise more or less in transportation, but the petals drop more easily when the flow- ers are unpacked .if they are open when cut and made ready for ship- ment. In cutting the flowers from the plant, many growers make the mis- take of cutting too low. The demand of the customers is of course for long stems, but for the good of the plant there should be left two well-formed leaves upon the stem when the flower is cut off. This will allow enough foliage for the plant to continue its growth and thoroughly ripen off. Where the plant is cut back too se- verely the root action is injured and a diminished number of flowers will be the result in the succeeding year. Keep the plants tied up by stakes and strings outside of the row; a heavy rain when the plants are heavy with buds will often knock them down and ruin many of the flowers. Ficus Elastica. W'hile the rubber plants do not en- joy the popularity that they did ten or more years ago, yet there is always more or less demand for good small plants every fall and cuttings rooted now and given good culture can be grown to fine stock at that time. Every plantsman will have plants of Ficus elastica that have outgrown the salable size or have losi many of the lower leaves and the tops of these can be propagated during the warm weath er. The best way to root the young plants is on the plant by mossing the cut. Make an incision in the about half way through, in which in- sert a small stick about the size match stick to keep the cut open. Bind around the cut wet muss which should be firmly tied on with raffia and kept wet constantly. The plant should then be placed in a warm, moist house, kept fairly close, and in two to four weeks the roots will be seen protruding from the moss. The top should then be cut off and potted in a 4-inch or 5-inch pot and grown in a warm, close house un- til the roots have become established in the soil. If a number of these plants are being grown, a mild hotbed can be made up outside, built up with boards so as to allow 18 inches of room be- tween the soil and glass, and covered with a shaded sash. Plunge the pots in the soil and if the frame is kept close, allowing air only on the warm- est days, the plants will grow rapidly. As fall approaches more air can be admited and the plants gradually hardened off and splendid stock will be the result. Rambler Roses. The plants of the different varieties of rambler roses that were forced for Easter and late winter flowering will have passed out of bloom and should be grown on for another year's flower- ing, and will make larger plants than those of this year. These plants im- mediately after blooming commence the growth of the wood that will bear flowers another year, and as the soil in the pots has become pretty well ex- hausted they will require potting at once. Uncoil the canes of those plants that were twisted into forms and tie them to a strong stake, for with the new groW-ths that will be made it will In- almost impossible to keep them to the shape. New canes will spring from the base of the plant whjch will make i blooming wood and these should l.i- given room to grow and mature. With the plants that were grown in standard form, such as umbrellas or parasols, it will be necessary to cut these young canes out if that form is to be retained another year, and in- new growth at the top. Re-pot the plants in a g 1 ruse soil, thai compost of three-quarters fibrous loam and one-quarter old cow ma- nure. Many of the plants will not re- quire a larger pot, for much of the old soil 'can be shaken off. if carefully done, and the plant re-potted in 878 The American Florist. May io, same pot in the new soil. Pot firmly ramming the soil down with a blunt stick. Keep the plants in the shade for a few days until the roots have obtained a hold in the new soil. Then they should be placed outside, the pots plunged in the ground to the rim, and in a place where they can be supplied with water throughout the summer. Ardisias. One of the most popular berried plants for Christmas is the ardisia, but it is not grown as generally as it should be, the production being left to a few plant growers, for it is of very easy culture, the only drawback being that it is of very slow growth. The seeds on the old plants are now thor- oughly ripened and should be sown at this time. They germinate slowly and should be sown about an inch apart, in rows the same distance apart, and they can then be left in the seed box until early summer, and potted in 21/;.- inch or 3-inch pots, and grown in a warm, lightly shaded location. They should be potted in good fibrous loam and kept in a moist, close house that all the growth possible may be ob- tained at this time, for the plant nat- urally checks in winter. In early spring these young plants will flower and pro- duce a crop of berries for the next win- ter. The plants that have been grown for three years or more have generally passed the ornamental stage for they lose their leaves and have a "leggy" appearance. When they reach this stage the tops can be rooted and a fine plant obtained. This can best be done at this time of the year by cutting in- to the stem and wrapping the cut with wet moss firmly tied around. Keep the plants in a warm, close atmosphere and the moss continually damp, and in four or five weeks new roots will grow in the moss when the top can be cut off and potted, still keeping the plant in the same temperature until new growth starts. This operation will not interfere in any way with the plants blooming for they frequently set an abundance of buds while the top is making new roots. The brown scale is the greatest enemy of ardisias even in the young stage and they must be removed at once when found for they sap the strength of the plant. The older plants should be frequently sponged with strong nicotine solution. Foliage for Design Work. During the hot summer weather, it is often difficult to obtain what might be called select flowers for funeral work, but orders will be received for some very nice work and the dealer is at his wits' end to supply or obtain the necessary materials. The retailer having a greenhouse can readily have a good assortment of high colored fol- iage plants that make most beautiful designs for just such an occasion. The crotons are particularly adapted for this purpose, and a few plants kept growing in the house, especially the varieties bearing large and highly col- ored leaves, will give a supply which can be had at any time. The Rex be- gonias are also very useful for mak- ing designs and the silver leaved ones make beautiful work with other foli- age. Begonia metallica and B. argen- tea guttata are also good plants to grow for design work, and there are a number of other plants of variegated foliage that can be used for this pur- pose. All of this foliage is quite soft during the summer and unless properly prepared, wilts quickly. The leaves and branches should be cut the day bet. .re and allowed to stand in a tub of water over night, and they will then absorb enough water to stand up for a long while. THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted by Robt. Kift. Philadelphia, Pa. American Eagle in Flowers. The floral American Eagle in the ac- companying illustration was designed by Alfred T. Bunyard. Madison avenue and Forty-eighth street, New York, for the opening of the Eagle cafe in thai city. The eagle measured nine feet from tip to tip of wings, and two E. G. Hill. thousand red and white carnations were used to complete it. The tree scheme was of white flowering almond, the base being filled in with Richmond roses. The height of the design was nine and a half feet. A. F. F. Another Foreign Delivery Triumph. A customer came into the store and said, "The S. S. Caronia arrives a1 Liverpool about April 15 or 16 from a Mediterranean trip, and I would like some corsage bouquets delivered on board the ship or at the wharf." Not knowing a good correspondent at Liv- erpool, I wrote a nice letter to the postmaster, including the money for the bill, and asked him to transfer this order to a good Liverpool flower shop. On May 2 I received a letter from the florist who filled the order and I am much pleased with it. be- cause it shows the good spirit tin- English florist has towards our Amer- ican orders, and it is well worth while for the members of the Florists' Tele- graph Delivery to get a chain of re- liable florists all around the world. Although they had some trouble in filling this order they enjoyed making the delivery just the same. The fol- lowing is a copy of the letter: Liverpool, Eng., April 19, 1913. Dear Sir : We received your letter from the postmaster last Monday and on en- quiring about the "Caronia" we found it had arrived on Sunday and the Cunard office could give us no infor- mation regarding the ladies. We then phoned all the hotels where they were likely to go. but without success. However, on Tuesday we sent a mes- senger down to the purser on board the "Caronia" and he told us the ladies were going back to America the fol- lowing Saturday.- Therefore we sent the flowers down to the "Carmania." and they were placed in the ladies' own cabin. We were very pleased to receive your order and will be pleased to ex- ecute any orders you might be good enough to send us. Yours truly. Turner Bros. These deliveries are becoming more frequent and when we get a com- plete list of all foreign reliable retail florists we can come before the public and make this an everyday affair. The Florists' Telegraph Delivery is working bard on this problem, and will solve it before long for the bene- fit of its members. Being a member of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery then will be thought a great deal more of than at the present time, and it will make every retailer help to work and advertise these facilities. The average retailer only has in mind the coming-in orders, but he does not realize that the going-out or- ders are almost as profitable, as it means a net profit of 20 per cent with no more work than to write a letter or send a telegram. We now have quite a number of foreign correspond- ents, but the chain is not complete enough to be sent out to our members. However, anyone wanting an address in any country may drop me a card and I will let him have the address at once. Albert Pochelon. Secy. Suggestion For a May Window. Like the "Fetes des Narcisses" which take place during May in Switzer- land, where that stately flower grows wild on the mountain slopes — let us feature this flower when the supply is plentiful by devoting a special window display showing it to the best advant- age. While all good Americans can- not attend the May day festivities in Switzerland, they can take home a goodly bunch for the dining room table. A rustic stump is always a good set- ting and by using green sheet moss around it will help to emphasize the effectiveness. Place on this an im- mense copper bowl filled with narcissi. Also arrange small white baskets with growing narcissi enhancing their beau- ty by using a number of small growing ferns as a finish. A large tray cov- ered with green moss can be placed in the foreground on which arrange nar- cissi nosegays. On the sides of the window and where most effective ar- range automobile vases and baskets with the same flowers, using a little fern as a softening. Or you can use the French method of scattering tall vases (they should be of crystal) here and there, filling each one with narcis- sus around which a white lacette bou- quet holder can be prettily fastened. Make some bouquets in loose manner, some in the Colonial, or round flat ef- fect and some in the pyramid style with a suggestion of maidenhair fern. Place on each bouquet a dainty printed card stating the kind of bouquet. That is, specifying whether the design is the French or Regent street nosegay, the *9'3- The American Florist. 879 AMERICAN EAGLE DESIGNED BY A. T. BUNYARD, NEW YORK. Colonial or pyramid design and so forth. A funeral piece can also be made of narcissi around which a mat of tea ticking or raffia may be placed artisti- cally. The double bunch tied with a wide sash ribbon in through the center would be the most effective piece. Or a crescent design could be prettily Fashioned of narcissi. Place tall palms in the background of your window and if a touch of color is desired a fine ase of American Beauty roses will add to its effectiveness. Let us em- phasize the Bowers of May in our win- dow displays for every day of the month the narcissus with its beautiful ('lusters bursts into bloom. A. E. K. Roses and Cannas. Editor American Florist: What are the names of eight or ten Of the best roses for outdoor bloom and the best dwarf Cannas? Pennsylvania. J. F. R. The following roses are among the best : General Jacqueminot. Hermosa, Kaiserin Augusta Victoria. Fran Karl Druschki, Prince Camille di Rohan, White Cochet, Pink Cochet, Taul Xeyron. Some of the best dwarf cannas rating arc the following: Queen Charlotte, golden edged. .". 'L. feet; Ni- agara, golden edged. :', feet; Venus. rosy pink. :: teet; ("has. Henderson, scarlet. .'{'_. feel; Indiana, orchid flow- orange, I feet; Paul Marquant, i llow, '■'.'■ feet. C. THE ROSE. U Roses in the United States. B. <;. Hill, of Richmond, Iml.. in tbe English Viin.itnl Ituse Sm-ict.v's Animal for 1013. In average winters, over a great part of our country, we have a woni derful abundance of sunshine which enables us to grow roses and to bring] them into bloom in the coldest weather, at least a few varieties so lend them- selves, and these few sorts are grown' in enormous quantities. Our rose houses are now constructed on scientific lines, giving the freest possible admission to every ray of light and of sunshine. Very light wrought iron is used for a skeleton, just strong enough io support the slender wooden sash bars and the double-strength glass which form the roof. These mod- ern glass structures are nearly all heated by steam in radiating pipes varying from 1 lt inches to '2 inches in diameter; a vacuum pump is used to clear them of the water formed by con- densation; a temperature from 56 to G5 Fahrenheit is required according in variety. The houses vary from 200 fe.-t to 1,000 feet in length, and an i varying widths, running from lilt feel down to •".'-' feet; the bom lies on which the roses are grown are four feet to five feet wide. The bench bottom is either of cypress boards, four inches to six inches in width, and spaced threi fourths of an Inch apart for drain or it is of ordinary porous drain tile; everything possible Is done to n sure of a quick drying out of tin- after watering. A few growers use what are called solid benches; these are constructed by first putting in a porous 4-inch drain tile, over this eight inches or 10 inches of broken stone, and upon this the soil is spread, usu- ally about 1(1 inches, while on the shal- low hoard and tile bottoms only four inches to six inches of soil is used. soli. AND STOCKS. The preparation of the soil is very important: virgin sod wherever pos- sible is used, composted with one- fourth well rotted manure, to which is added a good sprinkling of bone flour. Nearly all our growers now prefei plants grafted on manetti for indoor work, as they produce a stronger growth, and are not liable to the root disease of own-root stock; some of the > ellow-llowered sorts, like Perle des Jardins and Sunburst and some others. have an inclination, as the season goes on, i" canker at the union, but nearly till of our forcing varieties do admir- ably on manetti. Briar stocks, either seedlings or from cuttings, ate never used for winter forcing, as this stock has a decided tiii.lciirj to go dormant in the short lays, and nothing a!. the rose grower more than to see his forcing roses gelling "sleepy" in mid- Winter. Tin- young grafted plants an shifted on. absolutely without check. until they are established in 4-inch pots, when they are planted in tie .I i In- belli lies, which is done an\ turn from March till the first of July, cording t" the plans or the conven- i i in grower. S80 The American Florist. Max io. The rose plants are spaced 12 inches to '366 inches apart and are kept care- fully tied to wire stakes; they are given frequent top dressings of old pul- verized manure, both horse and cattle, and also very light and frequent sprinklings of sheep manure, dried Dlood, etc. Quite a number of grow- ers boil their manures in a vat, with steam pipes, before applying, and cer- lainly get good results. Rose plants treated as above will have attained a height of three feet or over by Janu- ary 1. Red spider, thrip, the leaf- roBer, and greenfly demand constant attention, as well as mildew and the disease known as black spot; "this last disease is the dread of the growers -I American Beauty (Mine. Ferdinand Jafi&n), BEST VARIETIES TO CHOW. Only a limited number of varieties cafe be forced profitably in the winter, and the grower wants to be reasonably sure of a good return per square foot ■ if glass before admitting a variety to his benches. The four Killarneys, White Killarney, Double White Killar- ney, Killarney Queen, and the original Killarney hold a very large proportion ..f the space allotted to forcing roses the country over, with Double White and Killarney Queen entering their final test the present season. Double Killarney has been discarded because of its faded color, and Pierson's Dark Killarney is too slow in growth; if the splendid growth of the former could be combined with the glorious color of the latter, we should have little left to de- sire in a red rose.- Richmond is still our only red at present, and likely to hold first place lor some time to come; Meteor, a love- ly ' red' rose, was discarded long ago because it required too high a temper- ature, making it expensive to produce; and My Maryland, a lovely pink, must be kept at t>5r' or it will go to sleep in mid-season. Radiance, an American introduction, is in considerable favor and is being grown in good quantity; the new yel- low varieties "are in high favor, Mrs. Aaron Ward being a great favorite with flower buyers, being especially adapted for corsage bouquets and for table bowls. Sunburst has fine forcing qualities, and is a wonderful keeper, lasting splendidly on or off the plant. Lady Hillingdon has its admirers, and is planted in good numbers in the east; it is best in mid-winter. The writer predicts a great future for Sunburst as it is a strong grower, with handsome foliage and grand bud. a fit companion for the best grade of Killarney, but Mrs. Aaron Ward holds a place of its own with the ladies, and is deeply en- trenched in their affections. Antoine Rivoire is largely planted and is growing daily in popularity; a bunch of it is a beautiful sight; its canes are long and stiff, its foliage ample, and the flower is lovely in color and form: this is the variety traveling under the synonym of "Mrs. Taft"; W. D. Desmond. 5npt. at I.. S. Donaldson & Co.'*., Minneapolis. the explanation of the synonym is that the bundle of Antoine Rivoire reached this country without a label'. Mrs. Geo. Shawyer is destined to find a place, for it is one of the most vig- orous growers, producing large quan- tities of buds on long stems; Rose Queen, Melody, Mrs. David Jardine, and Rhea Reid, are all grown in lim- ited quantities; in certain localities one or other of these sorts flourishes amaz- ingly, but with the majority of grow- ers they have been disappointing. American Beauty (Mme. F. Jamain) is grown by the hundred-thousands; some places are given over entirely to this one variety. It brings the highest price of any cut rose, and is eagerly sought on account of its fragrance, its long stiff stem, its grandly beautiful leafage, as well as the loveliness of the bloom. An incident in the history of this rose may be familiar to some, of my readers. The late Hon. George Bancroft, the historian, was a great lover of the rose, and after his demise a beautiful variety, without a label to disclose its identity, was found grow- ing in his garden. A former country- man of yours, Geo. Field, discovered the value of his rose for forcing, and the provisional name of American Beauty was given to it, which name has clung to it ever since, and now it would be impossible to change it. QUALITIES OF GOOD FORCING ROSE. It might be interesting to tabulate tne qualities that a rose must have before it can secure a place as a forcing variety : 1 — A strong, clean, free growth; 2 — A long, shapely bud. erect and pointed; 3 — Not too many petals, or it will not open well in dull weather; 4 — A resistant texture, that will make it a good keeper and ship- per; 5 — A strong stem and good foli- age; 6 — The color must be true; if pink, it must not shade into lavender; if red, it must never "blue"; if yellow, the tone must be intense; 7 — It must produce bloom freely, otherwise it can- not be grown profitably; 8 — And it must not show the slightest tendency towards going dormant in the winter; 9 — It should be fragrant; 10 — It must prove popular. Do you wonder that, out of the thou- sands of roses in existence, so few answer our requirements for winter forcing in America? La France, Mrs. W. F. Grant, and its sport. Joseph Lowe, Wellesley, Papa Gontier, Lib- erty, Mme. Hoste. Mme. Caroline Testout, Muriel Grahame, Golden Gate, Sunset. Sunrise and Mme. Cusin, have all had extensive trial but are now dis- carded. Catherine Mermet, and its sports, the Bride and Bridesmaid, had the longest run of popularity, but they have practically passed off the stage. Kaiserin Augusta Victoria is a favorite for summer grow'ing under glass, but in our northern states it produces few flowers during the five coldest months. i lux firm has made a specialty of testing new roses, both our own seed- lings and the importations, and many L. S. DONALDSON & CO.'S GREENHOUSES, MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. i9*3> The American Flokis t. SSI GARDEN FOR OUTDOOR EXHIBITS AT THE MINNEAPOLIS CONVENTION. and grievous have been our disap- pointments. The writer has seen • harming roses at Lyons, interesting varieties at Trier and Luxemburg, grand novelties in England, and se- ductive seedlings in Ireland, yet how few of them gain a foothold in Amer- St. Pernet-Ducher's novelties not yet disseminated have great promise, espe- cially in the line of yellows, and as they are close kin to Sunburst and Mrs. Aaron Ward, we hope for some clear, bright shades of golden hue; and In the Irish rose fields hist July it did look as if the ultimate had been reached; critical judgment fails one in that genial air, but it does look as if Killarney has some fine cousins who will migrate to this country at some not far distant day. Garden roses are a different matter; our country is so large, our climatic conditions so vari- ous, that a congenial home can be found for any rose in existence within our borders, and our own Pacific states stand unrivalled in the magnificent blooms produced. AliENTOWN, PA. — Chas. F. Berke- meyer, proprietor of the Ellsworth Flower Shop, has moved from 17 North Sixth street to 1103 Hamilton street. Stockton, Caijf. -M. J. Shaw, pro- prietor of the San Joaquin Floral Co., has filed a petition in bankruptcy, list- ing assets ,,f $6,459.64 and liabilities of $1,749. Los Axc.Kt.FS. CAIJF.— The Luther Burbank Co., has opened offices in the Van Xuys building, with Bingham Thorburn Wilson. the author, in charge. bnvenf ion Cffiy Society of American Florists. ADVISORY BOARD MEETING. A meeting of the advisory board was held at Minneapolis April 29-30, at which were present all of the commit- tee, also C. H. Critchell. Cincinnati, and John Young, secretary of the S. A. P. The general situation regarding the trade exhibition was reviewed and plans laid whereby the exhibitors in the trade section would be given sufficient space by widening the aisles more than has been done in past exhibitions of this kind. Both the Auditorium and the Coliseum are magnificent, large, light halls, and all the exhibition space will be on the ground floors. All materials for structural work will be placed in the Coliseum. At no previous conven- tion has there been such favorable op- portunities to make displays, in viev of the fact that the outing day will be the fifth of the convention, it will give the trade people another day for business without having any event to detract the attention. The most impressive thing so far is the wonderful work that had been " complished by Theodore Wirth and others in Minneapolis in conjunction with the outdoor plant exhibition. Ad jacent to the Armory, where the con- vention will be liel.l. the surroundings of the outdoor exhibit are naturally beautiful, and it behooves the growing interests to give every support to this laudable undertaking, this being the first time when by arrangement the society is in a position to guarantee the plantsmen that their exhibits will be cared for and grown on under every favorable condition, having the con- stant attention of competent help who will be under the supervision of Mr. Wirth. Everything is ready for immediate planting, but as the space is limited, application should be made at once fo Secretary John Young, who is superin- tendent of the trade exhibition. He will forward applications immediately to Mr. Wirth. v This outdoor plant ex- hibit will be a success and will be one of the features of future conventions. The price of space is nominal — only surticient to cover the expense of plant- ing and maintenance of the plants dur- ing the season. Outdoor plant exhib- its must be shipped, charges prepaid, to Theodore Wirth. superintendent of parks. Minneapolis. Minn., marked (Convention Exhibit). Johx YOUXG, Sec'y. Minneapolis Greenhouse Establishnunts. Floriculture in Minneapolis, Minn., Is nearly as old as the city itself. In 1857 Dr. Alfred E. Ames, uncle to the OUS I>r. A. A. Ames, instructed his brother, then ,. consul in Hamburg. Germany, to send him a ganb Win, Buckendorf was engaged. He, therefore, was the first florist. A .'I liter they built two neat green- la. us. s on Eighth avenue south, be- tween Fourth and. Fifth streets. For several years these greenhouses were kept for private use only, when Mr. Buckendorf decided to operate them for commercial purposes. In 1860 Mr. Buckendorf built a greenhouse on bis- own property, Fourth street and Sev- 882 The American Florist. May to, enth avenue south. This ground was sold for building purposes and in 1890 Mr. Buckendorf built another house on Fourth avenue south and Seventeenth street, which was discontinued in 1900. In 1S62 Wyman Elliot, having a large nursery on Park avenue, built two greenhouses where Elliot park is today. In 1S65 R. J. Mendenhall de- cided to have a few small greenhouses for his private use. He engaged Henry Buckendorf, a brother of William Buckendorf. They began in a small way and kept enlarging until the plant was one of the foremost in the coun- try. This was located on Nicolet ave- nue and Eighteenth street south. First avenue was not opened up at that time. After this plant covered a city block and some space across the street, another one was started at Twenty-eighth avenue south and Thirty-eighth street. In 1903 Mr. Mendenhall sold out to L. S. Donald- son, and one year later the green- houses were torn down. About the same year Mr. Menden- hall started, George Brackett built a greenhouse where the City hospital is now located. This was operated a few years by Mr. Brackett, with Boose as florist, and later Kilying- ton in the same capacity. In 18S". Mr. Kilvington built a greenhouse near Lakewood cemetery on Hennepin and Thirty-sixth street south, which has been dismantled for many years. In 18S0 ■ White started the es- tablishment on Twenty-second avenue and Garfield street, N. E., which now belongs to O. H. Carlson. Mr. White had a nursery, a dairy, and one small greenhouse. This was purchased in 1905 by O. H. Carlson and rebuilt into a modern plant. The same year C. A. Smith erected a plant at 3501 Port- land avenue, which he operated until 1899, when it was bought by L. S. Donaldson. Mr. Donaldson has been running this in connection with his de- partment store. W. D. Desmond is manager. In 1886 Wesling & Hartman, then two young men, started what is now Lakewood Cemetery Greenhouse on Hennepin and Thirty-sixth street. Two years later they separated, Mr. Hart- man remaining on the old place, and Mr. Wesling building in his present lo- cation, 3538 Hennepin Avenue. The same year Fred Bush began the erec- tion of his present handsome plant on Lyndale and Fiftieth street south, then far out in the country. In 1888 John Vasatka started on Chicago avenue and Thirty-fourth street south and he is still doing business at the same stand. In 1887 Henry Bartsch opened up on Twenty-fourth street and Twenty-ninth ;i\<'nue south. Five years later he moved to Sixth avenue north and Irv- ing, where he stayed until he discon- tinued business a few years ago. In 18SS E. Nagel commenced the green- house now owned by his son, T. Nagel, on 1118 West Lake street. About the same time Henry Buck- endorf started in business on Aldrich avenue north and Western avenue. He stayed there until a large factory building was erected which obscured practically all the light, so he sold out to the factory and retired. Aug. Swanson began what is now called Merriam Park Greenhouse in 1882. Mr. Swanson kept enlarging this plant un- til it became a leader in the Twin Cities. He leased it a few years ago to Kaiser & Welander. Washburn, Desmond and Sunnyside greenhouses were built in 1890. Mr. Desmond's house on Portland and Twenty-fourth street, was sold in 1S93 to R. J. Men- denhall. Gust Malmquist directed the building of Senator Washburn's green- house on Stevens avenue and Twenty- fourth street, and the last few years he has been running it on his own ac- count. The Sunnyside greenhouse at 817 Fifth avenue S. E. was built by Miss Hilliker and it is now owned and operated by her husband. Walter Pier. R. Will laid the foundation of the extensive plant of the Will Bros. Co. in 1892. It was run on a small scale until 1901, when the old houses were torn down and large modern houses built in their place. In 189S the Drake greenhouse on Fourth avenue south and Lake street, was built. In 1900 John Munson commenced the plant of the Minneapolis Floral Co., Thirty- Adolph Farenwald. sixth street and Calhoun boulevard. By building additions from time to time this has become a leader in size. About this time greenhouse building became quite popular. In 1901 Sauer & Rosacker built the plant of the East Side Floral Co. at 1021 Adam street N. E. The next year Hans Rosacker started his own plant on Nineteenth avenue N. E. and Stinson boulevard. Robert Stern built a greenhouse on Thirty-eighth avenue north and Gir- ard in 1904. The same year ■ Drake erected a building across the street. Both plants are now operated by Mr. Stern. Two years later the following greenhouses were erected : Thos. Hall, Lyndale avenue and Thir- ty-sixth street south; Julius Rieck, 1318 Washington .avenue north; Hia- watha Gardens Co.. 3406 University avenue S. E. In 1911 the latter com- pany built another plant on Lyndale avenue and Fifty-seventh street south. The same year Hopper & Magnusen built the plant of the Central Floral Co. on Central avenue and Twenty- sixth avenue N. E. The park board started to build a greenhouse ranch at the Lyndale Farmstead, Thirty-eighth street and Bryant avenue south in 1897. Addi- tions have been made since then. The plant now consists of five growing houses and the total amount of glass is 12,000 square feet. This completes the list, but material is already on the place of John Vasatka, Chicago ave- nue and Forty-third street, for a new modern plant. Up until 1900 every grower was his own retailer and there were only two retailers, namely. Miss H. B. Whit- ted, who began in 1S91 and Aug. Swanson in 1898. We now have a large number of stores. Thos. Lynes opened up in 1901, and R. Latham in 1903. In 1906 Miss H. B. Whitted moved to Fifth street and opened an- other store at Tenth and Nicollet in 1910. In 1912 she opened a store in the Radisson hotel building. O. E. Amundson began business in 1901 and Carl Lindskoog in 1907. In 1912 W. F. Holmes and W. H. Bof- ferding went into business. In addi- tion there are candy and grocery stores which handle flowers as a side line, too numerous to mention. In 1900 Brant & Noe of Chicago opened up a commission house in Minneapolis, with Cal. Rice in charge. After a year's experience this was discontin- ued as not being profitable. After this, Cal. Rice and Arthur Rice con- tinued the business under the name of Rice Bros. From a very small be- ginning, they now have a fine up to date establishment. Affiliation. Address by Adolph Farenwald before tUe Philadelphia Florists' Club. Affiliation is the proper word for the subject on which I am going to talk to you tonight. It means to adopt children. Some of you have possibly seen my article, "Straight Talk." Your essay committee thought it wise for me to go into this subject a little more thoroughly, and as it is of vital inter- est to us all, I gladly consented. I start right off by giving you the ker- nel of the nut. Our national society, the S. A. F„ should adopt all florists' clubs membership as her legitimate children, with $1.50 as dues, thereby getting a membership from ten to fif- teen thousand on short order. Why should we do this? Because the S. A. F. has not enough members and funds to do its great mission justice. It is a national society without power, and it is up to us to give it that, so it can help all of us. Now. what can it do for us? First, it should have a press bureau. This, to look after our interests which are jeopardized by false statements in newspapers; to send out educational articles, such as we have had lately in Philadelphia papers; to advertise nation wide. Second, it should have means to pay men to look after our interests regarding tariff, or other legislation. It should be able to get into line, either by itself or with other merchant societies, to fight excessive freight or express rates. Such mat- ters as these should be taken care of by the S. A. F. for the benefit of its members. The S. A. F. through lack of funds, is not able at the pres- ent time to give us the necessary as- sistance in these matters. For a single business man to at- tack a corporation is simply useless— a, waste of time and money. For instance, there are the coal-carrying roads through the East. They are charging for the hauling of the coal as much as the coal itself costs. Other business corporations have taken this matter up to fight it, but our national society is not able to stand in the firing line. We growers, as an ag- *9'3- The A mer /can Fl ok/ s t. 883 gregate, are large coal consumers, ;,n,l to have our expenses tor freight reduced is only proper economy. The same way with the express companies. \\ , are continually overcharged on those lines. The redress can led through by the S. A. V. for us some ago against the express com- panies was a short-lived victory, as the express companies, inside of a pear, were, In must places, back to their old rates, or nearly so, as the s. A. F. did 1 1 ■ > t have the necessary means t" follow up our success against them. told us here oi \ enlng I ha I « e are ail iu the same boat, and he is right, Or, iu other words, we have all the same Interest floriculture is our boat ii doesn't matter If a cui flower or a plant grower, retailer or c Ission man, our aim Is to advance this boat with as little friction or damage as possible, as bj iliis time it has grown in very large proportions; In fact, so large are its proportions that it is often rubbing Its sides or running into the mud. We are today In the same fix with our boat, Floriculture, as the lirsi great steamboat was. the Great DAIRYING HELPS FLORICULTURE. Cowshed at Joseph Heacock's Farm. Roelofs, Pa. The daily press goes on unchallenged when it comes out and tells the Bower-buying public that prices for Easter, or other holidays, on roses and other (lowers, are going to be very high, and that only millionaires can afford them. Such nonsense. There is where a press bureau should take hold. Or, the agitation against flow- ers at funerals. You all know that our business is hurt by such wrong statements, and our central press bureau would be the best and the only place to fight against it. The education when and how to use dow- n's is a problem for this bureau. Skill- fully written articles, such as have - .11 appearing in some of the Phila- delphia papers, will educate the pub- lic and make them ashamed to wear artificially made flowers. There is the tariff which should be taken care of by our national society. ■last a few days ago, I received a communication telling in what shape the tariff on plants is at the present time. In many respects it was simply ridiculous the way it was worded. This id have been taken care of by our society. Sometimes it has taken care of it through some of its most interested members, who spent their time and money to work for the in- terests of our profession. But we can- not always ask these men to do so without the proper recompense. This time, it seems, it has passed over — dy has paid any attention to it. and this ridiculous tariff will go on for another period. Gentlemen, there are so many im- portant jobs for the S. A. F. that I cannot go into them all. 1 just give some of the most important lines along which it should use iis power. But, fellow members, such a great 'ask cannot be performed by a few. Wallace Pierson, a few weeks ago, Eastern, years ago. I think it was about eight hundred feet long, but it lacked powerful engines and steering gear to make it a success. Twenty-seven years ago, when this boai of Floriculture was a youngster, some of our best captains then put a new and most up-to-date set of en- gines and steering gear into it, called the S. A. F. It then, and for several years after, did its work well. But as this boat of Floriculture has grown so large, and steering gear and en- gines have not increased in the same proportion, its rudder of twenty-seven years ago is not able to keep us straight, and we get bruised and run into the mud. We need larger ma- chinery and steering gear, which means membership and money. With- out larger membership and increased funds, our national society cannot do us much K I ah. iik those bin I I.: mentioned and others, in fact, what little the S. A. F. has don,- lias dom mostly i brough the g and earnest desire of soi C its most loyal members, at their own i-xpense of time and money. i ■ . 1 1 , . w members, » e ha \ •• a na I • society, which, if properly backed up by the majority of the men in our profession, could give us splendid re- sults. But, we must not stand pat, we must all be willing to do our Hub- share in this crusade for the regen- eration of our national society. The florists' clubs all over the country are the offspring of the national Bociety. They are all strong and in a healthy financial condition. There should be in, objection whatever t" giving back I r national society what is actual- ly her due. It will strengthen not mix the S. A. F., but the florists' clubs all over the country as well. Nobody who has the least idea oi Mi,, importance of our business, should have any objection to paying $1.50 a year to be a member of tin- S. A. F. Wi- should have no trouble whatever in making it the strongest commercial horticultural society in the world, tu take care of its members, and by s.i doing solving the many conditions which, at the present time, are very perplexing, I know it is uphill work. Presi- dent Wilson, in his last week's speech at Trenton, said: "It takes courage for a handful of men to start a battle." I hope that all of you members of tin Philadelphia Florists' Club will be with me. will be that handful of loyal men to do our best to bring about a larger and more useful national so- ciety, worthy of the great cause it stands for. Dairying Helps Floriculture. That progressive gentleman. Joseph Heacock, began commercial life rais- ing garden vegetables for the market and drifted from that into the green- house business, then specialized as a rose grower, which soon made him fa- mous. Later he took up the culture of palms and worked up the largest stock of home-grown plants in this country until his trade extended from coast to coast. Orchids were then taken hold of in his energetic way with the"result that his is now one of the largest commercial collections in the state. As the business grew it was DAIRYING HELPS FLORICULTURE. Buildings at Joseph Heacoclt's Farm, RoeUfs ''a. 884 The American Florist. Max 10, necessary to add new greenhouses, which finally completely covered the ground at Wyncote, Pa. The natural growth of the business compelling the erection of more greenhouses, a farm of fifty acres was purchased at Roelofs and a house of the latest type, 50x600 feet, was erected. This was devoted entirely to rose growing, requiring 16,- 000 plants to fill it. This venture was very successful and prompted the building of another and still larger structure 72x600 feet. This house is also entirely planted in roses and gives promise of splendid returns. The question of enough fertilizer in the shape of cow manure which is rec- ognized as the best material for the purpose, has been solved in this case, as with a number of other large grow- ers, by having it made on the premis- es. With this end in view another farm of 100 acres adjoining the original pur- chase was added and Mr. Heacock soon had this stocked and running to quite the equal of any of the farms in this section. The dairy is the feature of this farm. It is up to date in every respect, nothing being left undone that would at all add to its efficiency. The herd consists of eighty head of cows, two-thirds grade Holstein, one-third grade Guernsey. They have all been examined and declared free of tuber- culosis. Their stable is sanitary to a degree. The floor is of cement with the trough of the same material in front and a gutter behind for the manure. This gutter is kept cleaned and flushed as often as necessary, ev- erything being collected in a large underground cistern situated some dis- tance away towards the stable, from which it is pumped directly to the rose beds. It is considered the must econo- mical way of handling manure and the results are all that could be desired. Two modern silos eighteen feet wide and forty feet in height are large enough t-> contain all the corn from 45 aires of ground. A large air shaft that rises between them affords com- plete ventilation for the entire stable. A chicken house adjoining contains something over 300 fowls, while five head of horses and some twenty-five hogs at another barn make up the balance of the live stock. The roses in the houses are in splendid shape. Cutting has been con- tinuous since November and full crops are now in sight. Of the new varie- ties. Radiance looks as if it was a "comer." The growth is splendid and the flowers are borne on a stout long stem that commands for them a top market price. Mrs. Aaron Ward has not done well through the winter al- though it gives promise of coming into good crop soon. Lady Hillingdon is ideal in every respect except ' for the stem, which is too weak. It is thought that by careful growing this may be overcome to a certain extent. The mild winter has been a disadvantage to the proper growth of the plants. Without fire heat the beds do not dry out fast enough in mid-winter and water. wHich is so essential, could not lie shell. K. Tariff Amendments Adopted. We are pleased to be able to ad- vise you that all of the following amendments to Tariff Bill H. R. 3321 have been adopted by congress in re- sponse to our demand for a tariff free from the errors and ambiguities in former tariffs. No. 1 — Page 53, line 11, section 215, the words "and all other decorative or greenhouse plants" are omitted. This will make orchids, palms, azaleas and cut flowers dutiable at 25 per cent advalorum, and all other green- house or nursery stock not otherwise stated at 15 per cent advalorum un- der section 216. This will prevent dis- putes as to what is greenhouse stock or nursery stock. Xo. 2 — Page 53, line 14, section 215, the word "bulbs" is added after hya- cinths. This changes "hyacinth clumps" to "hyacinth bulbs," dutiable at $2.50 per 1,000 bulbs. No. 3 — Page 53, line 16, section 215, the word "herbaceous" is prefixed to peony. Some poenies as Peony Moutan are grafted shrubs and not bulbs, and are dutiable at 15 per cent advalorum under section 216 instead of $10.00 per 1,000 under section 215. No. 4 — Page 53. line IS. section 215. changed so as to read, "all other roots, rootstocks. corms and tubers." This will aid in exact classification and avoid expensive disputes. No. 5 — Page 53, line 22. section 21(1. the words "Rosa rugosa" are added after multiflora. This is a most im- portant change. It makes Rosa rugosa seedlings 3 years old or less dutiable at $1.00 per 1,000. unquestionably. The government cannot say now, collect duty of $40.00 per 1,000, as roses on Rosa rugosa seedlings are sold at $3.00 per 1,000. as under former tariffs. This will save honest importers much ex- pensive litigation and will largely pre- vent fraudulent entries of budded roses as briar roses. No. 6 — Page 122. line 0. section 000. the word "coniferous" is prefixed to evergreen seedlings and the words "four years old or less" are added. This correction is of inestimable value to the government and honest import- ers; it should prevent boxwood, bay trees. rhododendrons, Koster blue spruce, kalmias. etc.. being brought in free by reason of fraudulent en- tries as evergreen seedlings; it will also make large evergreens 5 years old or more dutiable at 15 per cent advalorum under section 21G. These amendments correct and sim- plify the tariff immensely as applied to horticultural imports. It will make it much easier for the customs of- ficials to detect and correct fraudu- lent entries, it should avoid expense to honest importers now that "evergreen seedlings," "briar roses," etc., are de- fined, and it will largely prevent the confusion and abuses which have arisen under former tariffs owing to incorrect varying treasury decisions handed down at different ports of entry on the one item. These amend- ments do not change the rates of duty on proposed tariff in any way; to have recommended them would have meant the defeat of our important demands — a tariff free from errors and am- biguities. Let us take this opportunity of thanking you, the government officials, congressmen and the numerous friends in the trade who have helped and sup- ported us in this campaign, the bene- fits of which are obvious to every flor- ist, nurseryman and seedsman in the United States who either directly or indirectly handles imported stock. McHutchison & Co. Meredith Flower and Vegetable Co. The annual spring opening of the Meredith Flower and Vegetable Co. was held at its greenhouses at Lib- ertyville, 111., on Thursday, May 1. The opening was largely attended by the residents in the immediate vicin- ity and from several of the smaller towns farther north in Wisconsin. It is impossible to state just how many were present for the crowd kept com- ing and going all afternoon, but it is safe to say that nearly 200 people were presented with a carnation on that day. The Meredith people have 5ii,i)i)il feet of glass and grow prin- cipally roses, carnations and bedding plants. J. E. Meredith is the general manager of the concern and Mrs. Ida Latshaw looks after the local in- terest. The firm disposes of nearly all its own output direct from Liberty- ville, shipping what surplus remains to the Chicago market. Business has been so good the past year that the firm will in all likelihood build an ad- dition this summer. H. Nelson, Frank James, George Hedaike, foreman of the rose, carnation and plant depart- ments, ably assisted the manager in escorting the vast crowd of sightseers through the plant on outing day. o.MAiiA. Neb.— The city has been made a present of a greenhouse and its collection of tropical plants and flowers belonging to George A. Joslyn. They will be transferred to Hanscom park. ANNUAL OUTING AT MEREDITH FLOWER AND VEGETABLE CO., LIBERTYVILLE, ILL. '9*3- The American Florist. 885 Gronna Seed Bill. S. 480. Introduced by Mr. Gronna, April 8, and referred to Committee on Agriculture and Forestry. A HILL If prohll'il tin- ini.r f.df .)ii|inn'ii[ nf Impurr HcnV. PAGE 1 Be it enacted by th, Sencttt and House of Representa- tives of the i nited States o/ America in Congress Assembled Thut ihfl siiiprrn ml for seeding purposes from State, Territory, <>r District of the United States Into another State, Territory, or District of seeds of alfalfa, barley, Canadian blue grass, Kentucky blue grass, awnlesa brome grass, buck' wheat, clover. Held com, Kafir corn, meadow fescue, Max, oats, millet, orchard grass, rape, redtop, rye, Boxghum, tim- Otby, wheat, or any other cereal or grass Beeds, or any vegetable seeds or flower seeds, or mixtures of seeds contain- ing any of BUCh seeds as one of (In* prlrudpul component Paris. Mlii.ii are adulterated or unfit for seeding purposes under the provisions of tbla Act, Is hereby prohibited; and the Secretary of Agriculture bliaii make such rules and regula- PAGE _ tlons as will prevent the shipment of such seed from one Stale, Territory, or District Into another State, Territory, or District: PrOVidedi That tills Ad shall not operate to pi" hlblt the shipment of seeds for the purpose of cleaning them before offering them for sale, bul such shipments shall be made m accordance with ami be subject to such regulations as the Secretary of Agriculture maj deem iiecessars to pre vent the misuse of this privilege and the Secretary may, if )u snicrs it advisable, demand ol the owner or consignee a bond thai such seed, before it is offered for Bale, will lie cleaned to the standard of purltj specified In tliis Act or such standard as may subsequently be established by the Kecre- tary of Agriculture under the provisions of this Act; and such bonded seed shall nol be released until the screenings and other refuse shall have been disposed of in a manner prescribed by the Secretary of Agriculture. SEC. 2. Thai seed shall be considered adulterated within the meaning of this Act — First. When seed of red clover contains more than three per centum by weight of seed of yellow trefoil or any other seed of Mmil.i tu and of lower market VOlUI than seed of red clovei Second W In □ eed of alfalfa cental) moi ■ thn i p«t centum bj welgbl ol yellow tret oil, burr clover, and sweet clover, slnglj oi i oml td. page :; Third. When any kind or rarletj of the Beeds, or art) mixture described lit Bectl ne or this Act, contains than Ave per centum bj weight of seed of another kind or i. no is ,,r lower market ralue and of similar appearance Provided, Thai the mixture of the seed of white and al Iki clover, red and alslke clover, or alslke clover and timothy, shall nol be deemed an adulteration under this se SEC. 3. Thai seed shall be considered unfit foi eedlni purposes within i ho meaning of this Act — First. When any kind or variety of clover or alfalfa seed contains more Hum i seed of dodder to Ave of clover or alfs Ifa i n po I Ivi tj Second, When ans kind or variety of the seeds or any mixture described In section one of this Act contains more than three per centum by weight of seeds of weed Third. When the percentage of germination of any of the seeds or mixtures described in section one of this Act is less than ninety. SEC t, That the Secretary of Agriculture .shall have the power after pmpcr investigation to prescribe additional standards of purlts and viability, superseding those specified In sections two and three of this Act, hut such standards shall in no case he lower than those specified in .sections two and three. PACE 4 SEC. 5. That any person or persons who shall know- ingly violate the provisions of this Act shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, up lonvlction, shall pay a fine of not exceeding $100 and not less than $10 for ea'h offense: Provided. That any person or persons who shall knowingly sell for seeding purposes seeds or grain transported in viola- tion of this Act shall he deemed guilty of violating this Act. Proposed Illinois Seed Bill. H. 534. Introduced by Mr. McCabe, April 16, and referred to Committee on Agriculture. a Bill tor nn Act to prohibit the sale of adulterated agricultural seeds, defining impuri- ties and providing for seed Inspection and penal- ty for Its violation. Section l.' Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in tin General issembly: No person, firm or corporation shall by himself, hi* agent, or as representative of any other person, firm or corpora 1 ion, sell or offer for sale or distribution within tin- Slat.- for seeding purposes any lot or package of agricul- tural seeds, exceeding one pound in weight, un- less the same when put up in either open or i Losed packages, shall have attached thereto a lane! on which Is plainly printed or written In i ho English language the following: 1 1 > Name and kind Of seed. 1 2 > Full name and address of seedsman, importer, agent or dealer. (3) Statement of purity of the seed contained there- in. (Impurities defined in Sections 3, 4 ami ■", hereof. > (4) Germinating power of the seed. i. ".i state or locality where seed was grown. SBC. -. lor the purposes of this Act the term "agricultural seeds" shall include seed of the red clover, either medium or mammoth; white clover, alslke clover, alfalfa, timothy, orchard grass, Kentucky blue gross, red top, bromus [nermls, oat grass, rye grass, the fescues, millets, other grass and forage planl seeds, flax; tape, buckwheat and cereals. Sbc. :;. ill No agricultural seeds, as de- fined in Section 2 of the Statutes, shall be sold or offered Cor sale or distributed within the Slate which contain in greater numbers' than one to one thousand of the seeds under examina- tion the seeds of the following named noxious weeds : Canada thistle (carduus arvensis robs), quack or quitch grass i agropj ron repens beauv- 1, clover dodder i cascuta epithymum mnrr. i. Held dodder (cuscuta arvensis beyrlch), alfalfa dodder (cuscuta Indecora choisy), Eng- lish charlock or wild mustard (brass leu arvensis It. s. p.), Indian mustard (brasslca juncea cos- B , wild oats (avena faiia L. > . corn cockle (agrostenna git ho go L.), ox-eye dalsj (cbrys angbemum leucanthemum L.), snapdragon or batter and eggs (linaria llnaria karst.), buck- horn, ribwort or narrow-leaved plantain (plan- tago lanceolata L.) (2) Where the seeds of the •reeds herein mentioned are prcsenl In fewer numbers than one to one thousand of the seed being examined a state at shall be so made on the label attached to the package naming the « i seeds present t herein. Sbc. I, Seeds of any other kind than thosi in thi named sample, or thost men tion ■■. when found In any tampU ■■' agricultural shall oi class* d as I input i ft'i en In a nd tohi n pi est ■>' excee* <>f th' samph . i ither singly ot *ination, tin .'.-. printed on the lab* ■ ■ lain* r, u required by section i of tin- I Sec. 5. Sand, dirt, sticks, other foreign matter shall be considered as im- purities when (mutt! as agricultural seeds sold, offered or exposed for sale within the State fo\ ji - ding purposi s, and wfti n prest »t in the sum pie in quantity exceeding two per cent thereof the no nn and approximate percentagt oj each shall be stated on the label attached to tin con- tainer. Sec. 0. Agricultural seeds shall be considered ■is adulterated when they contain fire per cent or more by weight of seed other than the named sample, and when so adulterated shall not be sold within the State. Sec. 7. Agricultural seeds shall be considered as misbranded, ii> When seeds low in value art substituted under the label for those' of similar appearance, but greater value. (2) When other than Illinois grown agricultural seeds an labeled ns such, * :: i Wnen southern grown seeds at • labeled as northern grown, *i) When seeds art in any other respect not true to the label und* r which they are sold or offered for sale. i 5 i Win a si, ni is i, i anded ag i tcultural sects, as de- fined herein, shall not be sold or offered for sah within the State. Sec. 8. The provisions and < • sU ictions of this Act shall not apply to: ill Any person growing, possessing Cor Bale or selling seeds Cor food purposes only, (2) The pi rsons st lling or offering for sale to a seed dealer uncleaned seeds to be recleaned and tested by him befo\ i i,< ma exposed for sale upon the general mark, t. <::i Seed that Is In store for the purpose of ro cleaning, and which is nol possessed, sold or of fered for sale for seed purposes. i4) Mixture of seeds for lawn, pasturi or meadow purposes, except thai the sah- of such mixtures is subject to the restrictions of sections 3 and 4 of the stal iltes. Sec. !'. For the purpose of this Act seed shall i>e deemed pure when it contains uo seed of any kind except the one being examined. Sec. l". The enforcemeiil of this Acl U hereby placed In the Agricultural Bxperlmeni Station, under the supervision of the director, and he Is berebj empowered to appoint suoh In snectors and assistants as may be necessary t< execute iis proi Isfons. Sec. ii. 1 1 i it shall be the duty of the to spectora and assistants to collect samples of agricultural seeds In the open market, and analyze the same in conformity with the rules and regulations established by the seed Inspectoi They are vested with all necessary powers for the proper execution of their duties, In* - ntranct upon or into all premis* s or Qi u hi r ' i an 1 Id or • i pos< d foi iimi ha t< ii-:- ■ went at the cm 1 1 ni Shall havt gowet to taki samples of all such .-..,/: Provided, also, t h>it a eated duplicate is i' ft with the dealer. All satnph i iced sent to thi Inspector for testing, or col by in-- ■ , shall 6i ■ i by a statement of the quantity of seed like tin- sample held for sale by the dealer. (2) i fe\ of twenty-flvi a nts shall be paid for each lom pie of seed sent to thi seed inspector foi testing Such 1 1 • s tu rmisi i tut, ,i spt cial fund for ■'' of all such tests shall be published in bulletins Of the > -i lie rim, nl station, togcthi r With th* names and post <• fur, addressi 9 of ffti pi r«on«, firms ne nn pi, nil inns in, in Which SUCh Samplci in re obtain* d. sk< . 13. Guarantys of purity and viability shall be based upon tests made l..\ tin- expel nient station or by seed dealers or their agents subjeel to retesl and ratification by tin- e pei in. 'Hi station when it shall be necessary. D irhi, on testing their own seeds shall bt n to submit samples thereof to thi experimen tion for I'l'stina upon demand oj th* In pi slum!,/ the tests shown on the dealer's label not be substantially equivalent to thi actual value »< the seeds, as determined by the experiment tion, the dealer shall be subject to prosecution mill />• noli 11. as defined in section 15 In ■■ Provided, in, in 11 r. thai h> fore prosecution mm tin dealer shall be entitled to a privati fccai ing mi the case. Printed standards 0] purity ami germination of agricultural sec* for making analysis of seeds shall bi i,i) tin experiment station upon request. Sec. 14. For the purposes "t this Acl n sample of agricultural seed, as defined En section 2 hereof, shall consist oi nol more than four or less than two ounces of the seed to be examined. Sec. i">. Whoever violates any of the sions named in any section of this Act, or who shall ait.uipi to Interfere with the Inspei toi assistants in the discharge of the duties named heroin, shall h>- guilt] d misdi m< 1 ' upon conviction shall be punished by a fl ■ not less than ten nor more than fifty dollai ench and ei erj offense. Sec. 16, Vo 1 ■■a "i samph in the 1 rket, togt thi r u \th travt ling and other cxpei thert to, th- < ■■ appropriate d the sum of three thou annually. .1 1 1 1 upon appro (he <>" thi " aiol audited '"/ the seen ton, of State, as oth* IC. This Acl shall In force from and after July 1. Ifl 886 The American Florist. Max 10, The American Florist Established 1885. Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.00 a year; Canada $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union. $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only irom those in the trade. When sending us change of address always send the old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue the American Florist has accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier possible), as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for the opinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 60 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS. Suggestions for plant growers 877 — Peonies 877 — Ficus elastiea 877 — Rambler roses 877 — Ardisias 877 — Foliage for design work 878 The retail trade 878 — American eagle in flowers 878 — Another foreign delivery triumph 878 — Suggestions for a May window 878 E. G. Hill (portrait) 878 American eagle design (illus.) 879 The rose 879 — Hoses in the United States 879 W. DrDesmond (portrait) 8S0 L. S. Donaldson & Co.'s greenhouses (illus. ).8S0 Garden for outdoor exhibits at Minneapolis convention (illus. ) 881 News from the convention city 881 Minneapolis greenhouse establishments 881 Adolph Farenwald (portrait) 882 Affiliation 882 Dairying helps floriculture (illus.) 883 Tariff amendments adopted 884 Meredith Flower and Vegetable Co. (illus. ).8S4 Gronna seed bill 885 Proposed Illinois seed bill 885 Heating records 88G Glide's tariff letter 886 Meetings next week 88G Movable glass houses 888 Chicago 892 Cleveland 898 St. Louis 899 Cincinnati 899 Detroit 000 Illinois agricultural board retained 900 Mothers' day monopoly lion Philadelphia ' 002 Baltimore 005 Albany '.'.'.'.'.'. .905 Buffalo 905 Window boxes 91 id New York 904 Long Island notes ...!.! ^904 The seed trade [912 — Kentucky bluegrass seed in Germany! ... !912 — Another California report 012 Market gardeners 916 — Prices of Indoor fruits and vegetables "916 — Tomato notes 916 Sweet potato plants 916 The nursery trade " '918 — Caucasian forests ". 918 Subscribers should renew promptly to insure regular delivery of the pa- per. The yellow address label on the paper shows date of expiration. Details of tariff amendments adopted and other important legisla- tive matters will be found on pages 884 and 885 of this issue. During the past few years growers have found such difficulty in obtain- ing adequate supplies of manure and soil that the more progressive have come to regard dairy farming as quite a necessary adjunct of floriculture. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn., adopted the dairy idea some years ago, and Joseph Heacock has a well or- ganized manure and soil producing farm connected with his establishment at Roelofs, Pa. Some description" of the latter's operations, "Dairying Helps Floriculture." will be found elsewhere in this issue. This is a whirling busy world, But take this one small part And show your mother, on that day, The love within your heart. —J. F. Sullivan's Card. "C. A. G." and others should re- member that we do not reply to queries where names and addresses of the senders are not supplied. Heating Records. Ed. American Florist: In these days of strenuous striving after large sales at good prices and attempts to run a greenhouse at a rea- sonable cost, it seems to us the ques- tion of efficiency in heating is too sel- dom considered; that this indifference is due to lack of interest on the part of florists is apparent. Their time is taken up with other matters — they must keep their plants in good shape, they must wait on their customers, they must do a thousand and one things, and as the heating is a neces- sary evil, they do what they are forced to do and let it go at that. This letter is to try to induce them to watch out for the heating and keep records of costs for each season. The glass sur- face is the unit generally used in greenhouse firing, and the question is how many pounds of coal and what will be the cost of it for heating 1.000 feet of glass. We would like very much to Inter- est your florist readers and have them write the records of their experience in past years. We know there are many keen-witted men who just as thor- oughly appreciate the benefit of sav- ing a dollar by reducing costs as maks ing it on the selling price of their product. Such men are apt to keep records and know what their cost of heating is. Can you not call for records of this kind and induce a generous emula- tion on the part of florists to secure greater efficiency in their management and get heat at the lowest possible cost? Such information if given free- ly and accurately will be of great benefit to all florists, and will repay the time any man spends in prepar- ing it. Efficiency. [We shall be pleased to receive and print statistics of greenhouse heating, as suggested by our correspondent. — Ed.] Glide's Tariff Letter. The following is a copy of a letter sent under date of May 5 by Wm. F. Gude, Washington representative of the Society of American Florists, to each of the members of the Senate tariff committee : The new tariff bill contains exactly the same errors in classification as the Payne-Aldrich law, which took years to rectify and is still open to much dispute. There cannot be any good reason why this tariff bill should go through filled with errors and ambiguities, which only serve to enrich lawyers, puzzle importers and allow openings for fraudulent entries. The wording should be clear and spe- cific, and not an incentive to fraud and litigation, as it at present reads. Sections 215 and 216, schedule G, cover horticultural products. On such items accuracy of classification is of vastly more importance than the rates of duty, because the duty depends upon the definition. I respectfully call your attention to some of those er- rors and request that they be cor- rected. Section 215 rates greenhouse plants 25 per cent advalorum. Section 216 rates greenhouse stock 15 per cent ad- valorum. These terms mean the same. The words "or greenhouse" should be erased from section 216, as nursery stock is quite distinct from greenhouse stock. The word "azaleas," section 215, is too vague. Some varieties of azaleas are greenhouse stock while others are nursery stock. The word "Indica" should be added after the word "azalea," as Azalea Indica is the only greenhouse plant. All other varieties come under the heading of nursery stock. Section 216 rates "Myrobolan plum seedlings $1.00 per 1,000." Section 558 rates "Myrobolans" free of duty. It should be specifically stated whether section 558 refers to Myrobolan seed- lings, seeds or fruits. Section 600 rates "evergreen seed- lings" free, but places them under the classification of "seeds." This should read "evergreen seedlings four years old or less," otherwise nothing could prevent large evergreen trees grown from seed coming in free of duty in- stead of paying 15 per cent under sec- tion 216 as nursery stock; besides it would pave the way for all kinds of fraudulent entries. Section 216 rates "seedlings of briar rose three years old or less, $1.00. per 1,000," also "rose plants, budded, grafted or on own roots four cents each." After the words briar rose should be added "and Rosa rugosa." This is the principal briar rose in commerce. There are many treasury decisions on file to prove that it is a briar rose — not a rose; it is always a seedling, and properly dutiable at $1.00 per 1,000 as a briar rose, and not four cents each as a rose. Section 215 rates "hyacinths" as "clumps" instead of "bulbs;" after the word hyacinth should be added the word "bulbs" to avoid further litiga- tion. In-as-much as our four trade organi- zations do not ask for any changes of duty on the new tariff bill, but only for correct classification, I earn- estly urge that you use your influ- ence to have the schedule corrected as outlined above. Meeting's Next Week. Chicago, May 14. — Gardeners and Florists Union No. 10,615, 230 North Clark street. Cincinnati, 0., May 12, 8 p. m. — Cincinnati Florists' Society, Jabez Elliott Flower Market. Cleveland, 0., May 12, 7:30 p. m.— Cleveland Florists' Club, Progress Hall, 2610 Detroit ave- nue. Madison, N. J., May 14, 8 p, m.— Morris County Gardeners and Florists' Society, Ma- sonic Hall. New Orleans, La., May IS, 2 p. m. — Garden- ers' Mutual Protective Association, 114 Ex- change alley. New Orleans, La., May 15, 8 p. m. — New Or- leans Horticultural Society, Kolb's hall, 127 St. Charles avenue. New York, May 12, 7:30 p. m.— New York Florists' Club, Grand Opera House building. New York, May 14, 4:30 p. m. — Horticultural Society of New York at Botanical Garden, Bronx Park. Norwich. Conn., May 12. — New London Coun- ty Horticultural Society, Buckingham Memo- rial. Rochester, N. Y., May 12, 8 p. m. — Roches- ter Florists' Association, 97 Main street east. Springfield, 0., May 12.— Springfield Florists' Club, Arthur Leedle, secretary. Toledo, 0., May 13 Toledo Florists' Club. E. A. Kuhnke, secretary, 929 Prouty ave. W3- The American Florist. 887 Wants, For Sale, Etc One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv. for Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section. Where an«wers are to be mailed from this offloe enoloie 10 cents extra to cover postage etc. Situation Wanted- Position as traveling sales- man (or seeds, bulbs, plants or florists' supplies. Key 786, care American Florist. Situation Wanted Man fully experienced in all lines of outdoor and indoor gardening is open to engagement where high grade gardenei is needed. Address. ko\ S35 care American Florist Situation Wanted- is a working foreman Single, slncth sober and a good grower of cut flowers and potted plants: good designer and hustler. Key 811, care American Florist. Situation Wanted-As Florist and gardener; well up in Carnation and Chrysanthemum grow- ing. Single man; good reference. Address Key 80o, care American Florist Co. Situation Wanted-On commercial or private Place by young man. aged 22: seven years exper- ience in general greenhouse work. Private pre- ferred. Key 82S. care American Florist. Situation Wanted-As a working loreman; mar- ried; strictly sober and a good grower of cut ttowers and potted plants; good designer and a hustler. Key 827. care American Florist. Situation Wanted-As saleslady and designer n a Chicago retail store. State salary and hours when writing. Address Key *34. care American Florist. Situation Wanted- By Englishman, 14 years WeieinenC^ m a» branches, seven in America Well versed in orchids, roses, fruit culture under glass and all kinds of cut flower,, lawns, etc. ■^ge' -v- Key 833. care American Florist. Situation Wanted-Manager and foreman now chan^e aA0Ut 8ft000 feet of *-'lass- wa"ts a H««c!i K grower or manager of a store; first- class salesman and designer; can take charge soon. KevS17. care American Florist. priv^e'nt1!. WMnud~,As flo0rist and ^d™eT in ESrrMP„n S°llan-«j?/: 10 years in tins country; SlbeVr'nf ^°chlldren: 1'fe experience: can (urnish me Dest ol references. Address Key 801. care American Florist. Situation Wanted-Head gardener. Englishman. tn =,n° h marrled- without family. Life experience I?J!i uanche|.' 'Vclud,nK Orchids. Roses. Carna- tions. Mums, Early Forcing, fruit and vegetables. etc. Cjood references. Address. E. Richmond, El'ma Center. N. Y. Situation Wanted-Florist and Gardener of 20 years experience on a private place or public in- stitution: first-class grower of Orchids. Cut Flow- ers, and Vegetables, under glass or outside. Best references. Address. Key 818. care American Florist. Situation Wanted-By gardener: Scotch; as head in private place: experienced in all branches pi gardening, inside and out. Over 20 years in large establishments growing all kinds of green- house plants and vegetables. Also care of lawns and landscape work. Age 37; married; no family Arch Littlejohn, 39 Temple St , Somerville, Mass. Situation Wanted-Landscape Architect (Ger- ?■?,?• i iyears, "J a81\ first-class technical and practical knowledge of landscape gardening Ex- pert in layouts of artistic plans and estimates for municipal and private parks. Recently employca as manager for some of the largest landscape con- tractors of Germany. Excellent reierences. Key 809, care American Florist. Situation Wanted-On commercial or private Place by an all arcund man with 20 years of prac- tical experience in this country and Europe; single m.^fr? 0f a,Ke- P"i furnish the best o' recom- mendations from leading firms. Pot plants, roses carnations and landscape gardening a specialty' btate salary when writing. Address. George Bakaitis, 5433 North Seele> a-.. Chicago Situation Wanted-As head gardener and florist superintendent on private place; English, age 35 ™TY0ne,ch!ld aEcd 8 years- At present en- gaged but desire change; life experience in all branches-hot house plants, cut (lowers and fruit under class, vegetables, lawn perennials, and the general routine of a well kept estate; 4 years and a half in present place; first class reierences. Key 813. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— As head gardi nei oi upi intend, in. Good grower of nil flowers, i I P I.hi i*. i ml s. md out doors: vegetables and fruits.. Good experience in lawn and park work lei stand management of private place park cemi tery, or institution, Am 30 years ol age, married no children. Have been in the gardening and lions! business (or 15 (ears. Can furnish besl rel erences to party requiring such a man. Addrei Key 799, care American Florist. Help Wanted At once, an experienced man to help in greenhouse. M. Froi.iiihh. 5527 Cornelia Sheet, Austin Station. Chicago. Help Wanted— Boys and \oung men to help in and around greenhouses. Also men who lia\e had some experience in tea roses. Pimm maxn Bros. Co . Morton Grove. 111. Help Wanted -Honest young lady with some experience to take care of floral establishment in Chicago. Very good chance for advancement, with good salary. Key 805, care American Florist. Help Wanted- Young man for general green- house work at once. $12.00 a week to start. North Edgewater Floral Co.. 6101 Evanston Ave.. Chicago. 111. Help Wanted— Two bright young men— Carna- tion Growers— who have had charge of growing sections. State wages, etc. Address. Key S32, care American Florist. Help Wanted— A good Chrysanthemum grower and Plantsman: single preferred. Good wages and steady position if he makes good. Metairie Ridge Nursery Co., Ltd.. New Orleans, La. Help Wanted-A good all around Greenhouse Man, to work in the Rose Houses mostly. State wages expected in first letter. A good steady job for the right man. Edward Tatro. 407 E. Iron Ave.. Salina, Kansas. Help Wanted— Florist for commercial place- with experience in growing choice pot plants for Christmas and Easter trade. Address with copy of references, wages expected, etc. J. A. Peterson. Westwood. Cincinnati, Ohio. For Sale— Established Flower Store; good loca- tion. People's Florist. 1736 W. 47th St.. Chicago. For Sale— 10.000 feet of glass in the best town for its size in Illinois. No competition; a money maker. Address. Key 821, care American Florist. For Sale— Well located retail store, centrally located, doing good business for over five years. This is a rare opportunity, price verv reasonable- going south object of selling. Address. Key 804. care American Florist. For Sale or Lease— 5 greenhouses at Madison. N. J 1 mile fromstation. 4H acresof land,9-room dwelling, up to-date. cheap, and low rent to pros- pective buyer. Address. R. S., 265 Rosedale Ave., Madison. N. J. For Sale— A good paying florist business in Pennsylvania. 9 greenhouses. 27,000 feet of glass good wholesale and retail trade, well stocked with bedding plants roses, carnations, sweet peas lilies, and ferns. The greenhouses are in good condition, with hot water and steam. Reason for selling am not a florist. Will sell at a bargain. Key 824. care American Florist. Wanted— To buy florist store or good location ior same in live town. Bargain. Address. Key 825. care American Florist. Wants to Rent Store-Advertiser wants to rent .a retail flower store in Chicago where a good busi- ness is being carried on. State full particulars Address, Key, 836. care American Florist. Wanted— To correspond with someone having experience as grower of all kinds of greenhouse and nursery stock that would take share in a good business and be able to manage the growing of the stock for a company in Minnesota. Address. Key 823, care Am3rican Florist. FOR SALE. Great Bargain. Greenhouse in Salida. Colo Six thousand feet glass: good dwelling; within tour blocks of business centre; well stocked with plants and flowers; fine trade, local and shipping. ___^ J. H. Freeman. Salida. Colo. For Sale at a Pick Up Price An up-to-date wholesale and retail florist plant in the vicinity of Chicago. It contains about 70.000 square feet of glass. 12 to 20 acres of first-class land, large dwelling house in good shape every- i?r7!&Jnod£rn- ,TI,C whole P|aCL' high and drv. SIU.UUU cash, balance to suit. Do not write unless you mean business. Address, Key 830, care American Florist. TO FLOOD AND CYCLONE SUFFERERS, fo sell, an Al florist and markel garden busi- ness, in good location, well established, petition for four hundred miles radius. Full par ticulars by letter. Address, Key S2b. Care American florist NOTICE Mr. Walter 1. Barnell has resigned his position wiih tie Mai Nifl Horticultural I THE MacNIFF HORTICULTURAL CO. New York, May 5, 1913. WANTED. Good Rose Grower APPLY AT ONCE. Sinner Bros. 6516 RIDGE AVE., CHICAGO HELP WANTED A competent grower of general stock. Must be good on mums, lilies and gen- eral pot plants. We want a sober, indus- trious man who can come at once. Give references and salary expected. L. L. MAY S CO., 295 Como Ave., St. Paul, Minn . HELP WANTED A competent working grower to work in a retail and commercial greenhouse where large quantities of carnations, chry- santhemums, lilies and various kinds of plants and bulb stock are grown for the trade. Address with references to Shep ard's Garden Carnation Co., 292 Fair- mount St. , Lowell, Mass. , stating wages and experience. GLAZIERS WANTED. Men experienced in greenhouse glazing wanted at once. Houses 60x1000 leet. State wages per day; also wages per ICO glass (16x24). Scaffolding will be furn- ished. J. F. WILCOX S SONS, Council Bluffs, la. Foreman Wanted. Commercial Place. Competent man to take entire charge of our green- house plant, some 25.000 feet of class, general cut (lower and plant stock. Address, with full partic- ulars, S. W. COGGAN, 1 1 W. Main St , Battle Creek, Mich. Foreman Wanted A large commercial establishment of 60 000 square feet wishes a capable foreman to take charge of the growing of stock. Must be well up on roses, carnations, mums, lilies and pot plants such as are necessary for first class retail stori s A good opening for a man of experience and one capable of handling help intelligently. First class reierences expected and personal interview will be arranged. Key 822. care American Florist STOREMAN Good salesman and designer is desirous of securing a situation immediately in * Chicago. For further particulars, ad- dress, Key 810, care American Florist. Gardener Wanted at Once. We must have an experienced, n liable gardener immediately, flu- right man max come on prac- ;i...illv us own terms. Prefer to lease on shares but will go more than hallway to meet desires of good man House or board will be furnished tract of j8 acres: richest of bottom land: coal at door for greenhouse use; street cars now rail road coming. In midst of manufacturing and coal mining district. Best of markets, high prices etc. Gardening business not crowded. Paved road through farm. About two miles from Monon- gahela Pa. acityof from fifteen to twenty thou sand. Address Mary E. Jones, R. D. 2. Finleyvillc. Pa. 888 The American Florist. May 10. Movable Glass Houses. The advantage of being able to move a glass-house, heated or unheated, so as to cover in succession a number of plots of land planted in advance, has long been obvious to market gar- deners. The only difficulty in bringing the system into common use has been that of moving great structures easily and without racking them, says a writer in the Gardeners' Chronicle, published in London, England. That this difficulty has been entirely overcome I have been convinced with- out a shadow of doubt by the inspec- tion of the patented invention of H. and A. Pullen-Burry. Ltd.. of Somp- ting. near Worthing. When it is stated that a little son of A. Pullen- Burry, six years old, in March last, moved a double-span house. 41x97 feet, weighing, I was told, about I'll tons, for a few minutes in my pres- ence, by turning a fly-wheel at one end of the house, which is moved sideways, the perfection of the mechan- ism may be' easily imagined. I found that I could move the house with the greatest ease by turning the wheel with one hand. The movement, of course, is slow, as it should be; but the house can be shifted from the space which it covers over an equal space of fresh ground by one man in twenty minutes. The house is exactly similar to an ordinary glass-house, except that, in- stead of being build on walls, it rests on a strong pitch-pine frame-work, which is carried on large wheels run- ning on concrete walls a few inches above the ground. These walls run the whole length of the set of plots of land over which the house is to be shifted in the course of twelve months. They are placed at intervals of about 10 feet, and along each run five wheels, the middle one in each set, which is between the two span, being a driving wheel. The two out- side walls have iron rails embedded in them, while the intermediate ones are plain concrete made smooth on the tops with cement. The boiler is fixed in one corner of the house, so as to run with the house on one of tin- outside rails. None of the wheels are flanged; but at each corner are wheels placed horizontally, so as to run along the sides of the iron rails just men- tioned. These would keep the house quite square while it is being moved, even if the gearing did not work truly. As a matter of fact, however, the gearing runs so perfectly that, as al- ready stated, there is no interval be- tween the starting of the two ends of the house. The way in which the tendency to tortion has been over- come is one of the cleverest parts of the invention. By means of a simple arrangement of set screws, the driv- ing shaft is allowed a graduated amount of play from one end to the other. In this way the motion of the shaft between the set screws takes up what little lost motion there would otherwise be owing to tortion, so that the motion of the shaft is imparted to all the driving wheels instantaneously. Before the actuating wheel has been moved around one-sixth of its circum- ference the house is in motion evenly at both ends, in spite of the fact that the gearing is 120 to 1. Standing at the end opposite to the one at which the fly-wheel is stationed so that I could see the man beginning Gladiolus »" •»* Spring Bulbs Of several leading kinds we can supply planting stock, white bulbs under one inch and small black bulblets by the bushel. p,.r 1000 MRS. FRANCIS KING, Medium size $15.00 AUGUSTA, Medium 13.00 AMERICA, First Size (3000 for $66.00) 25.00 AMERICA, Medium Size 20.00 KUNDERDI GLORY, Firsts 40.00 AMERICA. LILY BULBS Prl0 Album, 9-11 inch $12.50 Auratum. 9-11 inch 10.00 Rubrum, 8-9 inch 6.00 Rubrum, 9 11 inch 9.00 CALADIUMS Per 100 Per 1000 5 to 7 inch $1.80 $16.00 7to9inch 3.50 30.00 11 to 14 inch 15.00 140.00 CHICAGO WHITE, PRINCEPS, SHAKESPEARE FLORISTS' MIXTURE, (Light Colors) BRENCHLEYENSIS SCARLET AND RED SHADES PINK SHADES 50.00 90.00 38.00 15.00 12.00 11.00 13.50 BEGONIAS (Tuberous Rooted Giant Flowering Varieties) Singles, in Colors, white, scarlet, yellow, pink, Doz. 40c; 100, $2.50; 1000, $22.00. Singles, Mixed Colors, Doz. 35c; M0, $2.25; 1000, $20.10. Doubles, white, scarlet, pink, Doz. 65c; 100, *4.50; M00, $40.00. Doubles, Mixed Colors, Doz. 60c; 100, $4.00; 1000, $37.00. Cold Storage Stock. Per Case LiliumGiganteum 7-9 inch (300 bulbs to case) $18 00 8-10 inch (225 bulbs to case) 15.75 9-10 inch (200 bulbs to case) 17.00 Lilium Rubrum Per Case 8-9 inch (170 bulbs tocase) $10.00 9-11 inch (100 bulbs to case),... 8.00 Vaughan's Seed Store, CHICAGO NEW YORK Greenhouses and Nurseries, Western Springs, 111. to work it, I found that there was not a moment's delay in the starting of the end at which I stood. Even in the case of a house 300 feet long, Mr. Pullen-Burry informed me, the two ends would start moving simultane- ously. The rotation of crops which may be finished off or helped forward to fin- ish in the open air in the course of twelve months my means of one mov- able house can be varied indefinitely. The eleven plots laid out for the house, inspected are for the following crops : 1, double white narcissus; 2. let- tuce, cabbage, cauliflower and carrots; 3, tomatoes and french beans, the lat- ter to be gathered before the former are fully grown; 4-7, asparagus in suc- cessive lots; 8, mint; 0-10, Golden Spur narcissus; 11, Ornatus narcissus. The space covered by the eleven plots is one acre. When asked to name a ro- tation excluding flowers, Mr. Pullen- Burry off-hand suggested three plots of asparagus, one of cauliflowers, cab- bages, lettuces, and carrots grown to- gether; one of turnips, one of French beans and tomatoes together, and one of Globe artichokes for a succession to cover twelve months. The aspara- gus would be ready to be marketed in December and up to the middle of January, when they would command extremely high prices. Special Geraniums 3!/2-in. NUTT, GRANT and LAKELAND, all Reds, at $6.50 per 100, $60 per 1000, Cash. Oeo. A. Kulil, PEKIN, ILLINOIS. Mention the American Florist when writin/r A. N. Pierson, Inc. Wholesale Florists CROMWELL, - CONN. Mention the American Florist when writing The most numerous succession of products which A. Pullen-Burry, who is a market gardener of wide and pro- longed experience, whose business cov- ers 400 acres of land, including his orchards, could suggest was one start- ing in November with the forcing of three plots of asparagus, and proceed- ing with one plot of Trumpet-Major or Henry Irving narcissus, two plots of Golden Spur, one of Sir Watkin, two plots of Ornatus, two of double white, one plot of gladioli, one of late peonies, one of asters, one of toma- *9'3- The American Florist. 889 BEST GRAFTED ROSE STOCK Pink Klllarney, White Klllarney, Richmond, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Prince de Bulgarie and Lady Hillingdon, tlln .Of pei 1,000; $100.00 per 1 ,< k h t in r>,t lots; $97.60 per 1000 in 10,000 lots and $95.00 per I, I in LOO, I lots, P. O. B. Morton Grove, 111. Klllarney Queen, $ I 5. 1 10 per 100; $120.00 per 1000. BEST OWN ROOT STOCK Prince de Bulgarie, Melody, Lady Hillingdon and My Maryland, $6.00 per 100, $55.00 per 1,000. Richmond, •_" , inch, $5.00 per 100; $45.(]o per 1,000. The above is All select stock and a big bargain at prices quoted. BEST CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTINGS Finest Two Yellow and Pink Commercial Varieties Now Grown. R. C. 100 YELLOW Comoleta, $3.00 Best Early Yellow, per 21 ^-in. per Mil K 1000 525.00 $4.00 $35.00 Blooms September 27. $40.00 $6.50 $60.00 Best Yellow Money Maker, blooms October 5 to 10. L" . ill. 100 Chrysolora, $5.00 R. C. per PINK 100 1000 Patty, $3.00 $25.00 $4.00 Beautiful Enchantress Pink, fine strong (3', -in., per 100, $5.00). Unaka, $4.00. $35.00 $5.00 Earliest Pink, first week of October. per liioo $35.00 grower, $45.00 WHITE OCTOBER FROST Vir. Poehlmann Alice Byron Timothy Eaton W. H. Chadwick.. YELLOW Golden Glow Halhday R. C. per ao woo 50 2V2-in. per 3 00 2 50 2 50 3 00 3 00 2 50 20 00 25 00 20(0 20 00 25 00 25 00 20 00 100 3 00 4 00 3 00 3 00 4 00 4.00 3 00 1000 25 00 3S 00 25 00 25 00 35 00 35 00 25 00 R. C. per 2V2-in. per YELLOW 100 1000 100 1000 Col. Applet on 2 50 20 00 3 00 25 CO Crocus 4 (10 35 CO Dolly Dimple 3 00 25 00 Major Bonnaffon 2 50 20 00 3 00 25 00 Immense stock, still one of the best. Yellow Eaton 2 50 20 00 3 00 25 00 Golden Chadwick. 3 CO 27 50 4 00 35 00 Best late yellow. R. C. per 1000 20 00 20 00 20 00 2H-in. pel 100 1000 3 50 3 50 3 50 30 00 30 00 30 00 POMPONS — Large stock of the leading commercial varieties. List of Varieties Upon Application. PINK 100 McNiece 2 50 Maud Dean 2 50 Dr. Enguehard.... 2 50 RED Schrimpton 2 50 BRONZE O. H.Kahn 4 00 5 00 .... We can supply large quantities of the abo%- 20 00 3 00 25 00 2^-in., per 100, $4.00 POEHLMHNN BROS. CO., Morton Grove, 111. toes to be finished off in August and September, and one for finishing off a July-sown French bean crop, to be marketed in October. Tl is further suggested that peaches. nectarines, choice pears, and even vines, trained on hinged trellises which can be bent down towards the ground when a hot-house is to be moved over them, could be included in the crops t,i be forced by means of a movable structure. Again, various crops can be started under glass, and left to mature in the open, the movable house being transferred to other crops. In theory, at least, there seems to be hardly any limit to the uses to which the nt'\\ movable hot-house may be put, though it remains to experience to prove ii"« far what appear to be rea onable expectations will be real- ized. To me ii seems almost certain that French gardening in this country will be superseded bj the movable glass- house. K is estimated that the capi- ta' ..inlay in levelling an acre of lai 1, constructing the concrete travel- ling ways, ami purchasing a hot-house of two spans 10x100 feet, complete with boiler, hoi water pipes, and cold water supply, pipes, will be about 500 pounds. This is much less than the capital required for an acre of a French garden, . including the vast quantity of manure which it requires, while the Subsequent cost Of manure will be greatly less than for a French garden, and the saving in labor and anxiety will be enormous. Moreover. a movable house is considered a "ten- ant's fixture": and. in Mr. Pullen- Burry's opinion, would not be subject tO rates. A visit was also paid to the exten- siw orchards in which the various kinds of hardy fruit are grown, with THE BOOK OF SLADIOLUS THE first authorita- tive book on this bulb ever printed in America, or possibly the world, issued April 1,1911. This 120-page book, written by Mat- thew Crawford and Dr. Van Fleet, con- •tains many chapters I covering all sides of 1 growing, propagating | storing, etc., and also some pagesof valuable cultural notes gath- ered from reliable sources, A necessity for both amateur and grower. The book is bound in cloth and fully illustrated. PRICE, POSTPAID, $1.ZS AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 So. Dearborn St. CHICAGO. rhubarb, narcissi, and peonies un l.i neaiii them in Some cases; also to fixed hot-houses and the large sir. i of market garden land, a parti' feature of the fruit department i. growing of choice pears trained on walls, sotue of which are wooden w. lis constructed for the purpose. Cape Jasmine Buds (Grandiflora) The prettiest and most fragrant of flowers. Will begin shipping buds about May 20 to 25, and will last till June 10 to 15. Memorial Day Orders should be in by May 20. Special attention given to Weddings, Entertainments and Commencement orders. Prices f. o. b. Alvin: Medium Stem, $8.50 per 1000 Medium Stem, 1.00 per 100 Long Stem, - 13.00 per 1000 Long Stem, - 1.50 per 100 Will ship c. o. d. to responsible parties. We solicit your orders, which shall have our prompt atten- tion. T. W. CARLTON, ALVIN, TEXAS. 890 The American Florist. May 10. Don't Be Disappointed in Your -PEONIES- FOR MEMORIAL DAY. Our growers assure us of a supply of 100,000 and your order will be filled with good stock, and when specified. Prices LOTS OF 100, - - $6.00 LOTS OF 1000, - - $50.00 If order is placed by May 17, we will allow a 10 per cent discount from above prices. NEW OAK WREATHS IN RED, GREEN AND BRONZE 18-inch, $8.00 per dozen. 24-inch, $9.00 per dozen. BEST QUALITY MAGNOLIA LEAVES, $1.20 per Hamper. COLORS— Green, Bronze, Purple and Red. CEMETERY VASES, Small Size, 75c, Large Size, 90c Doz. IVIoCalluLixx Co., CLEVELAND AND PITTSBURG. Mention the American Florist when writing FOLDING FLOWER ..BOXES.. We can supply you with any size Flower Box you need. We carry the largest variety of colors. We can and do make prompt shipments at all times. Our prices are reasonable and a special discount will be allowed on quantity orders. 16x 4 20x 4 18x 5 21x 5 24x 5 30x 5 36x 5%\ 21x 7 24x 8 24x 8 28x 8 28x 8 36x 8 40x 8 42x 8 30x10 36x10 42x10 48x10 Green. Mist Gray. MistB rown. Per ICO x3 $ 1.85 x3 2.15 x3 2.15 x3 . 250 x3H... 3.00 x3H... 3.30 x3H .. 4.50 x»4... 3.25 x4 3.85 x5.... . 4.15 x4 4.35 x5 5.00 x5. Tel scope. 7.00 x5 9.00 x5 1100 x5 7.00 xS 9.00 x5 13.00 x5 15.00 White Glaze. Greeh Glaze, Pink Glaze. Per 100 x3 $ 2.65 16x 4 20x 4 18x 5 21x 5 24 x 5 30x 5 36x 5H 18x 6 21x 7 21x 8 24x 8 24x 8 2Sx 8 28x 8 36x 8 4()x 8 42x 8 36x10 42x10 48x10 x3. x3 x3 x.3H x3H x3H x3H x3k2 x4 x4 x5 x4 x5 x5. Telescope. x5 x5 xS x5 3.00 3.00 3.50 3.75 4.50 5.65 3.65 4.00 4.65 ■ 5.25 5.75 6.00 6.50 9.00 11.00 13.25 1100 15 00 18.00 Extra Heavy Spray and Design— Palm Green. Per 100 $ 7.50 10.00 10.00 9.00 10.00 13.00 15.00 19.00 25.00 16.00 12.50 1450 16.00 17.50 16.00 18.50 20.00 23x12x5. Telescope 30x12x6 20x12x8 12x12x8 16x16x8 20x20x8 24x24x8 28x28x8 32x32x8 28x22x8 24x14x8 30x14x8 36x14x8 40x14x8 32x17x8 3(.xl7x8 42x17x8 Extra Heavy Spray and Design— Mist Gray, Mist Brown. Per 100 30xl2x 6 Telescope. $10.50 20xl2x 8 10.00 K.xlhx 8 " 10.50 20x20x 8 " 13.50 24x24x 8 " 15.50 24x24x10 " 20.00 28x28x 8 " 19.50 32x32x 8 " 25.50 24xl4x 8 " 13.00 30xl4x 8 " 15.00 36xl4x 8 " 16.25 40xl4x 8 " 17.75 42xl7x 8 " 20.50 No printing charge on lots of 300 or over of assorted sizes. Samples of board mailed on application. Violet and Corsage Boxes. White and Violet Glaze. Per 100 7x4x4 $2.50 8x5x5 3.00 10x6x5H 3.50 12x8x5Vz 4.50 14x10x8. Telescope.... 8.50 Plain Violet. 7x4x4 1.75 8x5x5 2.25 10xhx5H 2.50 Hx8x5H 350 Mist Gr-ay, Mist Brown. Palm Green. 7x4x4 2.50 8x5x5 2.75 10xhx5K 3.00 12x8x5H 3.50 15x6x5 3.50 14x10x8. Telescope.... 6.00 A. A. Arnold, 16-18-20-22 S. PEORIA ST., DBPT. F. Chicago i9'3- The American Florist. 89 1 J MEMORIAL DAY p 8 8 ffii I 1 q a TO BE ISSUED 9 JUST RIGHT FOR THE Decoration Day Business The Best Paid Offer Them Now ALL SPECIALTIES For Cemetery Use All Bedding Plants Window Box Stock Plants for Vases 1 WHILE DEMAND IS STRONG H American Florist Co., I 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. 1 CIRCULATION ; K To the Trade in the Trade fc m |j| That means profit to you. No bogus inquiries that cost time and actual cash. 3 The Early Advertisement Gets There. The American Florist. May 10, WE ARE GROWERS and are now cutting an immense crop of ■*■? Ik I j T 1 I- CL We are cutting the choicest buds with extra long stems in OLrAU 1 1L3 immense quantities. Prices, choicest long, $3.00 per dozen; long seconds, $1.50 per dozen. You can build a big trade on these. Short Beauties. Stems 6 to 10 inches long, $2.00 to $4.00 per 100. H/\^FCL Choice, extra long, $8.00 per 100. Medium, $4.00 to $6.00 per fCvO>E-^ 100. Short, $3.00 per 100. m* f\ 1J ni f\ I C_F IN !^ ^c u'" 'iavt> our croP m ^nr Decoration Day. All seasonable flowers at remarkably cheap prices. We grow all the flowers we sell and guarantee their safe arrival in a perfect condition. BUY DIRECT OF THE GROWER. BASSETT & WASHBURN Office and Store 131 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Greenhouses: HINSDALE, ILL LONG DISTANCE PHONE, CENTRAL 1457. Chicago. STOCK PLENTIFUL. The warm days of the past week were productive of a large quantity of stock, especially roses, which have been re- ceived in heavy shipments the past few days. The roses are still of ex- cellent quality and there is a plentiful supply of all varieties and all grades but a shortage is expected soon. Kil- larney and White Killarney, especial- ly, are very plentiful, but like the other roses, are being sold in large lots at bargain prices. American Beauty roses are also in large supply and have sold for lower prices this week than they have for some time past. The shorter grades are in good de- mand but the long stemmed flowers are more plentiful. Richmond are sell- ins well but there is also a surplus of this rose. There is a great variety of other stocks to be had for the outside flowers are coming in more heavily now. especially outside tulips and nar- cissus and quantities of lilac both white and purple, and with the large amount of greenhouse stock available at this season the buyer has a great variety from which to select and with which to make a display. Carnations are in adequate supply to meet the de- mand, but there is no great over sup- ply, and the stock that comes in finds good sale but not at any too good prices. Some growers are inclined to think that there will be plenty of car- nations for Mothers' day and others again look for a shortage which will probably occur especially as far as the white varieties are concerned. Sweet peas are seen in large supply every- where and are being offered very cheaply at many of the down-town loop stores. The trailing arbutus did not last long on the market, but what stock did arrive brought more money than it did last year. Orchids are a little more plentiful and are more gen- erally displayed. Snapdragons are still plentiful and some exceptionally fine stock is obtainable. Spanish iris is shown in large quantities and is hav- ing a good sale. Some fine gladioli are arriving and the Bride is now daily offered as well as Mrs. Francis King and America. Lily of the valley is in good supply. Marguerites, both yellow and white, and the new variety, Mrs. Sanders, are seen in good quan- tity. The first peonies of the season arrived this week and both Queen Vic- toria, white and Officinalis red are seen .m the market. Mignonette, lupines, pansies and calendulas all add to the great variety obtainable. On Wednes- daj noon. May 7. there was still a large quantity of accumulated stock on the market, but a few brisk days would clean up nearly all lines in short order. NOTES. Michael Winandy, who recently pur- chased the Hedrich greenhouses on Western avenue, has practically re- built the entire range. The M. Winan- dy Co.'s new improved heating system has been given a thorough test at this plant, and has proved so satisfactory that the manufacturers are willing to guarantee it. which they would not do for any other system. J. A. Budlong is cutting a good sup- ply of his choice prize-winning lily of the valley but the close of each day finds the stock well disposed of at good prices. George Kaspar will open his new store at 4005 West Twenty-sixth street on May 15. Buchbinder Bros, of this city have the order for his refrigera- tor. Governor Dunne on May 3 desig- nated Sunday. May 11, as Mothers' day in the State of Illinois. Spanish Iris LAVENDER WHITE YELLOW $3 to $4 per 100 BLUE $5 to $6 per 100 SNAPDRAGONS Assorted Colors. Prices Right. CARNATIONS BEST GRADES. $3 to $4 per 100 Also SWEET PEAS, STOCKS, and all other seasonable flow- ers and greens at lowest market prices. MISS 0. A. TONNER, 162 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. *9'3- The American Florist. 893 Poehlmann Bros. Co. 72=74 E. Randolph St. Long Distance Phone Randolph 35 CHICAGO, ILL. BEAUTIES-ORCHIDS Valley-Roses-Sweet Peas SP*E>OIAJLv 03ST R O S E> « From May 10th to May 14th, $15.00 per 1000. Current Price List. All our Quotations are subject to market fluctuations, changes without notice, and our confirmation. AMERICAN BEAUTIES Specials 36-inch 30inch 24 inch 20-inch 18-inch. 15-inch. Per Doz. $4.00 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.25 1.00 Short stem Per 100. $4 00 to 6.00 PRINCE DE BULGARIE. Antolne Rlvoire or Mrs. Taft. Per 100 Specials $12.00 Long 10.00 Medium 6.00 to 8.00 Short 2.00 to 4.00 MRS. AARON WARD. Specials $12.00 Long 10.00 Medium 6.00 to 8.00 Short 2.00to 4.00 MELODY, specials $12.00 Long 10.00 Medium 6.00 to 8.C0 Short 2.00 to 4.00 LADY HILLINGDON. Per 100 Specials $12.00 Long 10.00 Medium $5.00 to 8.00 Short 4.00 RICHMOND. Per 100 Specials $10.00 Long 8.00 Medium 6.00 Short 2.00to 4.00 KILLARNEY. Specials $10.00 Long 8.00 Medium 6.00 Short 2.00 to 4.00 KILLARNEY QUEEN Specials $12.00 Long 10.00 Medium 8.00 Short 4.00to 6.00 WHITE KILLARNEY. Specials $10.00 Long 8.00 Medium 6.00 Short 2.00 to 4.00 CARNATIONS- Per 100 Firsts $5.00 Seconds 4.00 Splits $2. 00 to 3.00 ORCHIDS, Cattleyas...perdoz„ 6.00 and up IRIS, Spanish 4.00 LILIES 10 00 to 12.00 VALLEY 3.00to 4.00 SWEET PEAS.fancy 1.00 to 1.50 ADIANTUM CROWEANUM 1.00 SMILAX Perdoz. 2.50 SPRENGERI 2.00 to 4.00 PLUMOSUS SPRAYS 3.00 to 4.00 PLUMOSUS STRINGS each .60 FERNS per 1,000, 2.00 GALAX per 1,000, 1.25 LEUCOTHOE per 100, BOXWOOD, bunch. 25c; 50-lb. case, SUPPLY DEPARTMENT. BASKETS For Commencements and Weddings, ALSO TUMBLER BASKETS AND PLATEAUX. Price— right stock, new assortment selected for your approval, $5.00 and up. American Oak Sprays, per pound, 30 cents. Special Sale of Three Stripe Chiffon, the very best quality, 4-inch, 21-' cents; 6-inch, 3'-= cents; 10-inch, 61- cents. 30 per cent discount on Wire Goods this week only. Cape Flowers, Ruscus, Magnolia Leaves, Wheat Sheaves. Cut Flower Boxes, Corrugated Boxes and Oak Wreaths for Memorial Day. A trial order will convince you that we can deliver the goods. 894 The American Florist. Max ro, WIETOR BROS 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. MOTHERS' DAY For Mother's Memory A Flower White. For Mothers Living A Flower Bright Large supply of Carnations and Roses for this day, so send your orders direct to us. Extra Fancy Assorted Carnations for Mothers' Day, $4.00 per 100. CURRENT PRICE LIST: Buy from us and get the best stock in the market at the most reasonable prices. All late orders will be filled in full. Sunburst Per 100 Fancy $10.00 Good 8.00 Short 6.00 CamatlOnS Extra Special Red, Enchantress, Pitkand White, $3.00 per 100. CamatlOnS Good Red, Enchantress, Pink and White, $2.00 to $2.60 per 100. FERNS, per 1000 $2.00 SMILAX, perdoz 2.00 ADIANTUM, per 100 1.00 GALAX, per 1000 1.00 SPRENGERI, per bunch BO ASPARAGUS SPRAYS, per bunch 50 LILIES per 100, $10.00 and 12.50 American Beauties Per Dozen 60- in. stems $4 00 48-in. stems 3 00 36-in. stems 2 50 Per Dozen 24-ln. stems $1 75 20-in. stems 1 60 16-in. stems 1 00 30-in. stems 2 00 | Short stems 75 Killarney, White Killarney, Richmond and My Maryland Per 100 Extra special $ 8.00 Selects 7.00 Fancy 6 00 Roses, our selection Per 100 Medium $ 5.00 Good 4.00 Short stems 3.00 $300 Poehlmann Bros. Co. is featuring a large supply of fancy Spanish iris as well as choice American Beauty roses. The supply department is having a good run in Memorial day goods and the plant department at Morton Grove is taxed to the utmost in getting out orders. Buchbinder Bros., 518 Milwaukee avenue, are having an unusually brisk demand for florists' refrigerators. The orders are coming from all sections of the country, but the majority are from the trade in this immediate vi- cinity. John Kruchten is in the market for a few peony growers and would like to hear from some one who desires to ship stock to this market. Mr. Kruch- ten does a good business and is anx- ious to secure stock as soon as pos- sible. Joseph Ziska, the oldest wire manu- facturer in this city, is busy manufac- turing designs for Memorial day pur- poses. Joseph Ziska, Jr., looks after the supply department, which at pres- ent is enjoying a good run. The Auburndale Goldfish Co. has moved to 1449 Madison street. Small flsh are reported in short supply on account of the floods, in which this concern lost some 35,000. The E. C. Amling Co. is still featur- ing fine snapdragons and sweet peas in quantity. The latter are exceptionally fine and are in great demand. The C. C. F. A. bowling league re- sumed play at Bensinger's West Ran- dolph street alleys on May 7. Lubliner & Trinz are now located in their new temporary quarters at 29 West Washington street. Guy Reyburn, of A. Henderson & Co., has returned from a western busi- ness trip. WW WANTED PEONY GROWERS We are desirous of securing the crops of several Peony growers who can be relied on to put up stock that will hold and ship. We have a very fine market and are confident that we can handle your stock to the best advantage. Write immediately and let us know what you have and how soon you can ship. ZECH & MANN Wholesale Florists 162 N, Wabash Ave., SA'SSSSi CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing Wieland & Risch are featuring all the novelties of the season now and particularly noticeable are a fine grade of gladioli and daisies. George Reinberg is also strong on Richmond roses at present and the tables are well laden with stock each day. , _j *9'3- The American Florist. 895 RICHMOND Heavy cut of fine stock in all lengths of stem at $4.00, $6.00, $8.00 and $10.00 per 100. Can also supply in quantity fancy American Beauty, Killarney, White Killarney, My Maryland, Mrs. Aaron Ward and Sunrise roses. It's Peter Reinberg's all the time for quantity and quality. Nothing surprising in this for we have over 2, 000, 000 feet of modern glass devoted exclusively }o the growing of Cut Flowers, principally Roses and Carnations. Order now . Current Price List AMERICAN BEAUTIES— Per doz. 48-inch stems $4.00 48-inch stems 3.50 36-inch stems 3.00 30-inch stems 2.S0 24-inch stems 2.00 20-inch stems 1.S0 18-inch stems 1.25 12-inch stems 75 to 1.00 Short 50 Richmond i Per 100. Killarney \ Select $6.00 to 8.00 White Killarney.. Medium 4.00 to 6.00 My Maryland -Extra select 10.00 Wards ' Per 100 Sunrise $4.00 to $8.00 Roses, our selection 3.00 Carnations 2.00 Fancy 3.00 Splits 1.00 Carnations for Mothers' Day, fancy white 4.00 " " " " colored 3.00 Harrisii 10.00 to 12.50 Valley 3.00 to Sweet peas 75 to Tulips 3.00 to Adiantum Asparagus, per bunch Ferns, per 1,000 4.00 1.50 4.00 1.00 .50 2.00 2,000,000 Feet of Modern Glass PETER REINBERG 30 E. Randolph St., L. D. PHONE CENTRAL 2846 Chicago Chairmen of the convention trade committees celebrated the close of their labors with a supper at the Uujpn Restaurant May 1. Toastmaster Poehlmann. on behalf of the album committee, presented J. C. Vaughan with a handsome souvenir of the oc- casion. Secretary John Young of the Society of American Florists and Chair- man C. E. Critchell of the S. A. F. sports committee, who had just re- turned from a meeting of the advisory board at Minneapolis, were in attend- ance and spoke very enthusiastically of the preparations for the coming con- vention. W. W. Randall is seen at A. L. Ran- dall Co.'s store now and will probably remain until the Memorial day rush is over. Eric Johnson says that his firm manages to clean up all its cut flowers each day even though all lines have been plentiful the past week. A. L. Vaughan returned on May 3 from Milwaukee. Wis., where he was receiving treatment for rheumatism at the Sacred Heart Sanitarium. Mr. Vaughan is feeling much better now and is again attending to his duties at the store. Kyle & Foerster are strong on sweet peas, of which they have had a good supply all season. Joe Welsh, former- ly in the employ of the firm, is now assisting his father at his retail stores. The J. B. Deamud Co. is offering both purple and wmite lilac now in ad- dition to a complete line of all other seasonable stock. PERCY JONES L. M. JONES, Secy. Inc. H. VAN GELDER. Pres. 3 Big Specials This Week Only. 12-inch Spirit Netting, by2 cents per yard. Green Wax Paper, 51.60 per ream. Plain wired toothpicks, 51.50 per box of 10,000 56 E. Randolph St., Chicago Mentiun the American Florist when writinj Erne & Klingi-1 are handling a fine grade of local grown orchids as well as their usual supply of other season- able stock. Mrs. F. Jerome, who has been con- fined to a local hospital for several months, was removed to her home on May 6. Mrs. R. Miller of Racine, Wis., trans- acted business here on May 5. Louis Visas made a business trip to Dulutta, Minn., on May 3. 896 'J he American Florist. May 10, PEONIES! PEONIES! Everyone will have them this year. KENNICOTT BROS. CO. BUT will again lead in Quantity and Quality. Now booking orders as usual, according to quality, at 4 and 8 cents. Place order now. KENNICOTT BROS. CO 163-165 North Wabash Ave., L. D. PHONE CENTRAL 466. CHICAGO. The Batavia Greenhouse Co. was greatly handicapped on May 3 when its usual large Saturday shipment failed to arrive at the store through the carelessness of the local express companies. It arrived the day follow- ing but was refused because the firm had already put in a claim for some $400. The express company sent the shipment back later to be sold to the best advantage and seemed disposed to settle the matter agreeably. The Chicago Carnation Co.'s base- ball nine met its second defeat of the season on May 4 when oae of the other Joliet teams gave theBS a good trim- ming. However, Superintendent Olsem has a pretty fast aggregation and is bound to stir things up in the peniten- tiary city before the season closes. Why not take revenge on the local florist nine? Wietor Bros.' stock is arriving at the store in large quantities now but cleans up well each day notwithstand- ing the present market condition. N. J. Wietor has finally come to the con- clusion that Mrs. Jardine is a rose of the past and will discard it next sea- son. E. E. Shelton of the Chicago Car Advertising Co. is calling on the trade in the interests of the Cook County Florists' Association with a view of having the local florists contribute to a general publicity fund to be spent in streetcar advertising. The Chicago Flower Growers' Asso- ciation reports a good business with a brisk demand for carnatioss. This firm is now showing a fine line of plants at the store in addition to its regular line of seasonable cut flowers. D. E. Freres is handling large quan- tities of stock nowadays and is at present featuring a fine grade of Kil- larney roses. Carnations are also one of his principal offerings. John Zech and wife visited their .old home at La Porte, Ind.. on May 4 when they also attended the K. of C. banquet in that city which was quite an elaborate affair. M. Pekarek, proprietor of the Cali- fornia Co., was drafted for jurjr'serv- ice this week but was finally excused owing to pressure of spring work. Chas. W. McKellar says that Catt- leya Trianae is still arriving in good supply but that the demand also keeps up well. A new store known as the Indiana Florist has opened on Forty-third street near Prairie avenue. ATTENTION! PEONY GROWERS We are in the market for Peonies and can handle your crops all season to good advant- age. If your stock is ready to cut, make a shipment immediately for we can use the stock now; otherwise write and tell us what you have so we can plan accordingly. Re- turns made weekly. Answer by next mail. John Kruchten Wholesale Cut Flowers 162 N. Wabash Ave. CHICAGO FAIRFIELD FARM GARDENIAS (Cape Jasmines) For Decoration Day Trade. Alta Loma - Texas. | Budlongs e Blue Ribbon Valley. MAIL ADVERTISEMENTS NOW FOR MEMMORIAL DAY NUMBER TO BE ISSUED MAY 17. '9'3- The American Florist. 897 John F. Kidwfll. President. Edward Mkurht, Vice President. Geo. C. Wkiland. Sec'y. Anton Then. Treas. GfapfaM WHOLESALE GBPWEDS s/'CUT FLSWEDS*® PLANTS L. D. Phone Randolph M15 176 RMicl\i(jc\r\ Ave. Cr\ic?\cjo BIG SUPPLY White and Red Carnations And White and Red ROSES FOR MOTHERS' PAY EXTRA FINE STOCK ALL SEASONABLE FLOWERS AND GREENS. Current Price List. SffitfoS?* Grade A B C 0 £ American Beauties per dozen Killarney per 100 White Mllarney My Maryland Rlchmonds " Mrs. Aaron Ward Sunburst Carnations Lily of 'the Vailicy.'.' .'.'.■ .'.'.';;;;.'; " Violets, Extra fine single Double " Sweet Peas Jonquils Tulips Easter Lilies Daisies Asparagus Plumosus Sprays.. " Asparagus Sprengeri Sprays.. " Mexican Ivy Smilax Galax, Green and Bronze per 100C Ferns Boxwood bunch Adiantum per 100 $ 5 4.00 6.00 600 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 4.00 10.00 3.00 1.00 .75 l.oo 3.00 3.00 10.00 1.00 3.00 2.1 Kl 12.50 .75 3.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 3.00 .75 "iik 2.00 $2 00 4.0(1 4.C0 4.00 4.00 1.50 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 g Budlong's e Blue Ribbon Valley. Fred Hoerber says the coroner's in- quest was held on May 3 at Des Plaines over the death of the two trainmen who were killed by the fall- ing of a chimney at Hoerber Bros, plant duryig the recent cyclone. Ac- cidental death was the verdict ren- dered. At Peter Reinberg's store the Rich- mond is still the leader in roses al- though the other varieties are arriving in quantity now. Trade has been good at this house, all things considered, and a brisk Mothers' day trade is an- ticipated. Kennioott Bros. Co. is already re- ceiving a good supply of peonies, the first of the season arriving early in the week. The Peony King as usual will be on deck at the store with a large supply for Memorial day. Percy Jones is doing a good supply business and is finding that his spe- cial weekly bargains are bringing good returns. The cut flower department under the management of T. J. Simon is having its share of tradi H. Wittbold, Frank Ben. II. t '. Blew- itt. Sinner Bros.. M. C. Gunterberg and A. E. Hunt & Co. are now sharing the quarters at 56 East Randolph street formerly used by H. Wittbold as a large display room. Miss O. A. Tonner. the Iris Queen, is having a good run on Spanish iris which she is featuring in quantity in white, yellow, blue and lavender. The Chicago Great Western has been named the Official Route of the Chicago Florists' Club to the Minneapolis Con= vention, August IQth to 22nd. The Chicago Florists' Club will leave Chicago by Special Train at 6.15 p. m., August 18th, an invitation is extended to all eastern Florists and their friends and families to join them at Chicago and go to the convention in a body. Special train will be "up-to-the-minute" throughout — including compartment and drawing room and standard sleepers, Buffet Club car, dining cars, Observation parlor, etc., etc. For berths and information address, A. L. CRAIG, General Pass. Agt., 1 139 People's Gas Bldg., CHICAGO, ILL. Great Western 898 The American Florist. May 10, "The Busiest House in Chicago." 1^ ILAC QUANTITY Regular Supply of Both White and Purple. Also Spanish Iris, Gladioli, Daisies, Sweet Peas, Lupines, LILIES, Trail- ing Arbutus, Roses, Carnations, Val- ley, and all other seasonable cut flowers. Full line of Greens. -:- QUALITY J. B. DEAMUD CO. Phones] Jffl&iS: 160 N. Wabash Av., CHICAGO The next meeting of the Florists' Club will be held at the Union Restau- rant, West Randolph street, on Thurs- day, May 8. The business of the even- ing will be the report of the execu- tive committee on the needs of flood and storm victims and the ways and means of assisting them; report of the special committee that was appointed to represent the club at the meeting of the publicity committee of the S. A. F. at the Grand Central Palace, New York, April 7, 1913, and the re- port of the transportation committee on transportation to Minneapolis next August to the convention. Prof. Mc- Millan of Urbana will give an inter- esting talk on insects. Mrs. William Jonathan Head, Miss Mary Holabird, Miss Alice Leaven- worth and Miss Lillian Fuellgraff. prominent local society women, will be among the active workers in the Mothers' day flower festival to be held throughout the city and suburbs on May 10. The proceeds will be used to establish a mothers' free room at the Chicago Union Hospital. Dr. Julia Holmes Smith, chairman; Mrs. George W. Davis, general chairman; Mrs. N. L. Pietrowski, acting chairman, and Dr. Elmer E. Vaughan, president of the hospital, are in charge of the ar- rangements. The John C. Moninger Co. has just closed a contract for 6 houses, 28x400 feet,' for Holton & Hunkel Co., of Mil- waukee, Wis., and 8 houses. 30x200 feet, for the Alpha Floral Company of Lansing, Mich. The latter will start to build in June and the Holton & Hunkel Co. in August. John B. Eberhart and wife of 7442 Bond avenue announce the en- gagement of their daughter, Marie Elizabeth, to John J. Stuppy, of the Stuppy Floral Co., St. Joseph, Mo. No date has been set for the wedding. Bassett & Washburn expect to have a large crop of carnations for Memo- rial day but it is well fixed on roses at present and is showing some fancy American Beauty roses in the larger grades. Flint, Mich. — A. J. Mackinnon is building a greenhouse on Flint street. MABSHFIELD, Wis. — Theodore Hefko is enlarging his greenhouse and build- ing a new garage. He will raise vege- tables in addition to flowers this sea- son. J.fl. BUDLONG ph Street, CHICAGO. CUT FLOWERS 82-86 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO. WHOLESALE ROSES, VALLEY and CARNATIONS n„M„M „, A Specialty Grower Of Cleveland. GOOD M OTHERS' DAY EXPECTED. Mothers' day promises to be the best ever, as already the orders for stock are such as to make the wholesalers get busy. There never was too much stock for Mothers' day since it started and this year will be no exception. The past week stock has been in fairly good supply. Carnations were a little short of the demand, and will continue so this week. Pink and White Killar- ney roses are in good supply and stock is very good. Richmond roses with longer stems are beginning to arrive. Easter lilies are in good demand, and as a result the supply is becoming lim- ited. A fine lot of snapdragon, in pink, white and yellow, is arriving daily. Orchids are arriving in good shape. The blooms are exceptionally large and of very fine color. They move quickly at moderate prices. Daisies, white and yellow, are a part of the daily stock. Sweet peas are again more plentiful. Kaiserin Augusta Victoria roses will be with us again in about a week. All outdoor stock is making good head- way in this vicinity and Memorial day will see local peonies besides lilac, etc. NOTES. G. Loeffelhein, florist at 6515 St. Clair street, was seriously hurt when the wagon he was driving was struck by a street car early Friday morning. The wagon was demolished, the horse cut and badly bruised, and Mr. Loeffel- hein was thrown from his wagon, sus- taining several broken ribs and a torn scalp. Owing to his advanced years he is in a serious condition. He was taken to his home in an ambulance. "Bramley & Son, Florists," is the name that will appear on the suits of nine of the snappiest baseball players in the city championship contest. Mr. Bramley is willing to wager any reas- onable amount he gets the pennant this year. Mothers' day is being extensively advertised in this city, with window A DECORATION DAY WINNER Natural prepared American Oak Wreaths, made from preserved and fireproof Oak Sprays in cherry red, golden biown and natural green. Two sizes 18 and 24 inch. Sample of 24-inch wr.-ath will be sent postpaid on receipt of 90c. 1 7 North Franklin Street CHICAGO ling Agents for OVE GNATT Hammond, Ind. Preparer of natural foliages- OSCAR LEISTNER. ^ Budlong's Blue Ribbon Valley. s E Anyone desiring Orange Blooms or Cut Flowers Can obtain same by addressing B. Eldredge Greenhouses BELVIDERE ILL. Go.t§» kets Newly imported stock from our large fac- ories in Germany. Largest and finest assort- ment in the United States. Send for a $5.00 or $10.00 assortment, our selection, and we will bill you at factory prices. Write today. RAEDLEIN BASKET CO., 713-717 Miwaukee Ave., CHICAGO display, cards, banners and street car advertising, which in the past has proved very effective in keeping this day before the public. Chas. T. Sharpe, formerly with the H. E. Wilson flower store of Roches- ter, N. Y., is now manager of the Rosery at 8021 Euclid avenue. C. F. B. i9*3- The American Florist. 8b9 White Carnations For Mothers' Day. Large enough supply of all kinds to fill late orders. Also plenty of Beauties, Roses, Lilies, Callas, Spanish Iris, Lilac, Gladioli, Valley, Tulips, and all other seasonable stock. Ctxrjrent Price L <• = Long Distance Phone Central 3598. We have a big supply of Mexican Ivy and a surplus of choice MAGNOLIA LEAVES AND PREPARED PALM LEAVES. H. WITTBOLD 56 Randolph St., CHICAGO Phone Randolph 4708 Joseph Ziska 151-153 N.Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Win Designs and Wholesale Florists' Supplies Write for Our New Catalog § Budloncj's e Blue Ribbon Valley, HOERBER BROS. gSSftr Cut Flowers Telephone Randolph 2758. Greenhouses: DES PLAINES, ILL. Store: 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Haetfobd, Conn. — J. A. Weber, an expert florist and horticulturist for the past 12 years in the employ of Jaraes J. and Walter L. Goodwin, has accepted a similar position with E. C. Goodrich, a prominent railroad official, at Excelsior, Minn. Battle Creek, Mich. — At a recent meeting of the Battle Creek Horticul- tural Society the following were ap- pointed a committee to prepare the premium list for the July flower show : D. H. King. E. W. Roberts, Levant Cole, Mrs. Philo Ford and Mrs. T. H. Fuller. It was decided to hold the meetings only once a month hereafter until October. Batavia Greenhouse Co. KILLARNEYS BEAUTIES CARNATIONS 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO And All Other Seasonable Flowers at Lowest Market Prices. E.C.AMLIMC0. THE LARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED, MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO. 68-70 E. RANDOLPH STREET CHICAGO. L. D. 'Phones Central 1978 and 1977. Mention the American Florist when writing VMe^elwer Markets Chicago, May 7. Per doz. Roses. Beauty, specials $4 00 36in 3 00 30-in 2 50 28-in 2 00 15-20-in 1 25© 1 50 12-in 75 Per 100 Short 4000 600 Killarney 4 00010 00 White Killarney 4 00010 00 Richmond 4 00010 00 Prince deBulgarie 4 00012 00 Radiance 4 00012 00 My Maryland 4 00010 00 Melody 4 00012 00 Mrs. Jardine 4 00010 00 Lady Hillingdon 4 00012 00 Sunburst 4 00012 00 Carnations 1 00© 4 00 Daffodils 3 00 Cattleyas....per doz.. 6 00 and up. Gardenias 2 00© 4 00 Iris. Spanish 4 00 Lilium Harrisii 10 00012 50 Peonies 4 000 8 CO Valley 3 000 4 00 Sweet Peas 1 00© 1 50 Adiantum Croweanum 100 Boxwood per lb.. 25 Ferns per 1000. 2 0002 50 Galax " 1 25 Leucothoe 75 Mexican Ivy. . .per 1000. 5 0006 00 Plumosue Strings.. each. 500 60 Smilax per doz., 2 0002 50 Sprengeri, Plmnotus Sprayi 3 00© 4 0C George Rein berg Wholesale Florist Extra fancy American Beauty, Richmond, Killarney and White Killarney roses. Afl orders given prompt attention. Try us. 162 N.Wabash A v., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing WietorBros. wrhowS CUT FLOWERS All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing Chicago Carnation Co. Wholesale Florists. 30 E. Randolph St., Chicago L. D. Phone, Central 3373. Mention the American Floritt when writing W. P. KYLE JOSEPH FOKRSTK* Kyle & Foerster WHOLESALE FLORISTS 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Long Distance Phone. Randolph 3619. Mention the American Florist when writing ~CUTFLOwtRC= i^ V. 164 NO WABASH AyET^O ^ 902 The American Florist. May /o, Everything in the line of Cut Flowers, Plants and Florists' Supplies. MILWAUKEE, WIS. HOLTON S HLNKEL CO. 462 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS, Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens Green Sheet Moss For lining hanging baskets, for decorating show windows, for covering soil on pot plants, etc. 1 Bale (5 bundles) $1.25 5 bales (25 bundles) 6.00 GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER, Wholesale Florist. ST. LOUIS, MO. ^Budlong's e Blue Ribbon Valley. Philadelphia. DEMAND KEEPS UP. The demand for good flowers has kept up wonderfully well the past few weeks, the supply hardly being equal to it. Weddings and quite a run of work for funerals, much of It for wealthy people, used up the cream of the stock almost before it arrived. White Killarney roses are beginning to get off color so that Kaiserin, of which a goodly supply has recently appeared, is quite in favor. Extra fine Pink Kil- larney are offered, as are also My Maryland. American Beauty roses are still a great factor. They are in good supply but there is a steady call for them at the moderate spring prices. Carnations are not as good as they were a week ago. Possibly the near approach of Mothers' day may be hav- ing its influence. Baby gladioli, Span- ish iris, and tree peonies are com- paratively new comers and satisfy those looking for novelty. There are still plenty of gardenias. Cattleyas about meet the demand and prices are held firmly. Lily of the valley has been one of the scarce things, there having been no surplus for some time. Lilac is about done. Sweet peas are selling closely up to the shipments. Select stock is fine. CLUB MEETING. Adolph Farenwald's paper on Affili- ation was the feature of the May meeting of the Florists' Club. His idea of making every florists' club a local working body and each member also a member of the national society by applying a part of the dues to the national society was freely endorsed. Wallace R. Pierson gave an interest- ing talk on the same matter, also touching on publicity and the late flower show. Robert Pyle spoke of the work of interesting the amateurs and the buyers of flowers. Charles Fox made an interesting address on the New York Flower Show and its great importance educationally to the business and how it opened the eyes of many newspaper men to the mag- nitude of the business. John C. Gracy was appointed to get up an outing for the club to be held In the near GUST. RUSCH & CO. Wholesale Florists Jobbers In FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Phone Main 1245 448 Mil waukee P. 0. BOX 206. st., Milwaukee,Wis, VftoMe Rover M^ete Philadelphia, May 7. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, extra 20 00@35 00 first 1000@15 00 " Brides and Maids 4 00@12 00 " Killarney 4 00@12 00 " White Killarney 4 00@15 00 " Liberty 6 00015 00 Carnations 3 00@ 5 00 Cattleyas 35 00O50 00 Daffodils 2 50@ 3 00 Freesias 2 00@ 3 00 Gardenias .... per doz. , 1 00@ 2 00 Lilium Harrisii 8 00@12 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00@ 5 00 Calla Lilies 10 00@12 00 Marguerites 1 00@ 1 50 Snapdragons 10 00@20 00 Sweet Peas 75@ 1 50 Peonies 6 00@ 8 00 Gladiolus, miniature 3 00@ 4 00 Asparagus per bunch, 50 Tulips 2 00® 4 00 Pittsburg, May 7. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 50 00 extra 30 00 No. 1 1500 Killarney 3 00@10 00 My Maryland 3 00@10 00 Richmond 3 00@10 00 Carnations 3 00 Calla Lilies 12 00 Freesias 3 00 Gardenias 3 00 Daisies 2 00 Cattleyas 50 00 Violets 50@ 75 Sweet Peas 75@ 1 00 Lilium Longiflorum 12 00 Lilium Rubrum 8 00 Lily of the Valley 4 00 Daffodils 3 00 Tulips 3 00 Paper White 3 00 Romans 2 00 Poeticus Narcissus 1 00 Oncidiums 4 00 Lilac per bunch. $1 00 Asparagus Sprengeri, per bunch, 35@40 " Sprays per bunch, 35@40 Milwaukee, May 7. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, per doz, .2 00@5 00 White and Pink Killarney. 3 00@10 00 Richmond 3 00@10 00 Carnations 1 50@ 3 00 Callas per doz., 6 00@ 8 00 Easter Lilies 6 00@10 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00 w 4 00 Sweet Peas 50@ 1 00 Tulips 2 00© 3 00 Daisies 50@ 1 50 Asparagus per string, 50 Sprengeri, per bunch, 35 Ferns, fancy per 1000. $2 00 For the Southwestern Market. Ribbons and Chiffons 10 inch silk chiffon special at 10c per yard. This is fancy goods at a very low figure. All colors. WINDLER WHOLESALE FLORAL GO. 1310 Pine Street ST. LOUIS, MO. Berger Brothers FLOWER MARKET, 142 North 13th St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Easter Lilies, Carnations, Sweet Peas, all the popular roses. Instant delivery. RICE BROTHERS Wholesalers of Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Minneapolis, Minn. Fresh Cut Valley AT ALL TIMES C. A. KUEHN, £» ' 1312 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. A Complete Line of Wire Designs. H. G. BERNING Wholesale Florist, 1402 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. WML C. SMITH Wholesale Floral Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Both L, D. Pbo'nei. ST. LOUIS, MO. Supplies and Everything in Season always on hand '9'3- The American Florist. do; r BEAUTIES The Best. $3.00 per doz. Splendid stock in any quantity. Special price on large order. THE LEO NIESSEN CO., SNAPDRAGON $6.00-$8.00 per 100. Pink, White and yellow. As good now as any time during the season. Wholesale Florists, N. W. Cor. 12th and Race Sts„ PEONIES $8.00-$ 10.00 per 100. We can recommend them to you. All freshly cut, none from storage. Philadelphia, Pa. ^ EASTER LILIES All year round grown by Hoffmeister Floral Co. Lickrun, Cincinnati, Ohio Edward Reid WHOLESALE FLORIST, 1619-21 Ranstead St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Orchids* Beauties. Valley, Tea Roses. The best on the market for the price. Every facility for rapid delivery s Budlong's EBlue Ribbon Valley, future. A committee was appointed to consider the possibility of a rose garden in Fairmount park. A sub- stantial sum was subscribed for the flood and hurricane sufferers of the recent rain and wind storms. NOTES. Carnations of the Reid brand for Mothers' day are to be a feature with Edward Reid. He has made sure of a good supply for this demand. David Rust, secretary of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society and manager of the hall says that the past year is the best they have ever had, there being a nice balance on the right side of the ledger. The exhibitions do not pay expenses but the use of the hall for other purposes is steadily increasing. The M. Rice Co. is much pleased with the outlook for Memorial day. Large orders are received daily. This firm reports that many of the trade are preparing magnolia wreaths to be decorated with flowers when the day arrives. The Robert Craig Co. has a tremen- dous stock of bedding plants. The empty Easter houses are now com- pletely filled with this class of stock. It is in splendid shape and will keep them busy selling it for the next few weeks. Pennock Brothers are renovating their store. Everything in fixtures is offered for sale, as an entire change is to be made. Liddon Pennock says that when completed it will be one of the best of its kind in the country. Berger Bros, are making great preparations for Mothers' day. They have already booked large orders and are confident the business will be much larger than last year. At the Leo Niessen market great quantities of stock is turned over daily. Peonies are a feature. American Beauty roses are handled by the thousands. W. K. Harris has brought on some very fine plants of the favorite ram- bler roses that are very much in de- mand at this time. K. WELCH BROS. CO. American Beauty, Klllarney, Richmond, Maryland and all the Superior Roses, Lily of the Valley, Carnations, Orchids BEST PHODVOBD 226 Devonshire Street, : : BOSTON, MASS. ^ J VlioMeHowerM&rliete Buffalo, May 7. Per IOC Roses. Beauty, special 20 00@25 00 fancy 15 O0W2II mi extra 10 00#15 0(1 No. 1 7 OOfelO Oil No. 2 3 00® 5 00 " Maidand Bride 3 00® 6 00 " Pink Killarney 3 00® 8 00 " White Killarney 3 00® 8 00 " Richmond 3 00@10 00 My Maryland 3 00® 8 00 " Aaron Ward 4 00® 6 00 " Kaiserin 44)0® 8 00 " Carnot 4 00® 8 00 Snapdragon 4 00® 6 00 Tulips 1 00® 2 00 Swainsona 75@ 1 00 Carnations 1 50® 3 00 Lilium Longiflorum 10 00@12 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00® 4 00 Pink Japan Lily 3 00® 5 00 Jonquils, outdoor 1 00® 1 50 Mignonette 2 00® 4 00 Daisies 1 00® 1 50 Sweet Peas 40@ 1 00 Asparagus, per bunch, ...35® 50 Asparagus, Sprengeri 35® 50 Ferns per 1000. $2 50 Galax per 1000, $1 50 Smilax 15 00 Boston, May 7. Per 100 Ruses, Beauty, best 25 00030 00 medium 12 00@20 00 culls 4 00 White and Pink Killarney 2 00® 6 00 Extra.. 4 00® 8 00 Taft 400@1000 Cardinal 2 00@10 00 Ward and Hillingdon 2 00® 8 00 Killarney and Richmond.. 2 00® 8 00 My Maryland 2 00® 8 00 Carnations, select 2 00® 3 00 Callas 8 00®12 00 Cattleyas 25 00@40 00 Gardenias 12 00@25 00 Lilium Longiflorum 8 00@10 00 Lily of the Valley 2 00® 4 00 Sweet Peas 50® 75 Smilax 12 0O@16 00 Violets, single 35® 75 double 25® 50 Cincinnati. May 7. Roses.'Beauty per doz., $1 08@$3 00 Per 100 Bride, Bridesmaid 3 00® 8 00 Killarney 3 002 8 00 My Maryland 3 OOg 8 00 " Perle 3 00© 8 00 " Richmond 3 09® 8 00 Taft 3 00® 8 00 Carnations 2 00® 4 00 Callas 8 00012 50 Lilium Giganteum 8 00®12 50 Lily of the Valley 3 00® 4 00 Tulips 2 00® 4 00 Spanish Iris 2 00ft 4 00 Sweet Peas 35® 1 00 Outdoor Valley 2 00 Miniature Gladioli 3 00® 4 00 German Iris 3 00® 4 CO Asparagus Plumoaus. . . per bunch, 25 Snapdragon 4 00® 8 00 Give Us a Trial We Can Please You, A Roses, Carnations and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers in Stock. Wholesale Commission Florists, Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs. WM. F. KASTING CO. ;■*■■»■■*- "- ■'- ■*■ m "■ ■'* » ■ Jb.kikAAAAAA THE J. M. McCullougfi's Sons Go,, Wholesale Commission Florists. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED — - Special attention given to Shipping Orders Jobbers of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, SEEDS and BULBS. Price List on Application. 316 Walnut St.. CINCINNATI, OHIO. Phone Main 4598. I"l7'U'M',iriJ"|T'l_''»J"|r,'I.F"*lr' C. E. CRITCHELL 34-36 Third Ave. East, CINCINNATI, OHIO Wholesale CommlsslonFlorlst Consignments Solicited Complete Stock of Florists'Greens and SuppUe St. Louis. May 7. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, long per d07.. 4 00 Roses. Beauty, medium 8 00®15 00 Roses, Beauty, short stems 3 00® 6 00 Killarney 3 00® 6 00 My Maryland 3 00® 6 00 White Klllarney 3 00® 6 00 Carnations l 00® 2 00 Lilium Rubrum 8 00 Valley 4 00 5weetPeas 20® 60 ■ Asparagus Sprengeri 2 00® 3 00 Asparagus Plumosus.per bu..35@60 Ferns. New. Fancy 2 00 Galax per 1000. 1.25 904 The American Florist. May 10, New York. BUSINESS VERY UNSATISFACTORY. The business of the past week was not at all satisfactory, though it might have been worse. There was an In- crease in the supply of stock, but no noticeable increase in the demand, and while there was no glut there was more or less slaughter in prices in order to clean up. Good American Beauty roses, we mean specials, kept near to 25 cents each. Both red and yellow roses have been very slow, and if the present hot weather continues they, particularly the red ones, will be likely to come to a full stop. There is a fair movement in Killarney and other tea roses but at reduced prices. A humorist suggested a few days ago, that : "They will soon be selling sweet peas by the bale," and it almost looks like it. An immense quantity of sweet pea stock is on the market and much of it is excellent, but there is a sur- plus which is hard to move. Fifty cents per dozen bundles is now a high price for sweet peas. Our old friends, the carnations, are making a brave fight and at this writing are holding the field with less loss than other stocks. While carnation prices have declined, the decline is not so marked as in most of the other stocks. First- class carnation stock is selling, whole- sale, for 2% and 3 cents, which we con- sider good for this season. Stocks, snapdragons, lilac and various other minor stocks are on the market in quantity, but they are not leading fac- tors and have to take their chances according to the taste and fancy of the buyers. Monday, May 5. — Business is quiet this morning, with an abundance of stock. The weather is cooler. NOTES. The annual meeting of the Cut Flower Exchange was held May 3. The principal business was the election of directors and several able men were added to the board including Frank Millang and Philip F. Kessler. The officers and directors are now as fol- lows: John Donaldson, president; Gustave C. C. Schrader, vice-president; Victor Darvel, secretary; Philip F. Kessler, assistant secretary; Charles Beckman, treasurer. Fred Smith, An- ton Schultheis (re-elected), Philip Hass, John Schneider (re-elected), Jasper McMullen, Frank Millang, Wm. H. Siebrecht, Sr. (re-elected), John Anderson Leach, directors. Mr. Leach is a city magistrate who studied law in his spare moments, in the potting shed, and is now not only a magistrate but a leading citizen of Astoria, which is a part of greater New York. The stock of the rose Mrs. Geo. Shawyer arriving at the wholesale stores of Henshaw & Fenrick is very fine and sells well. A. M. Henshaw and wife have gone on a trip for the benefit of Mrs. Henshaw's health, which has been delicate of late. George Hanges of 685 Columbus ave- nue is rejoicing over the arrival of a fine baby boy at his home, who has been appropriately named Nicholas Hanges. George is one of the clever Greek florists and has the good-will of everybody in the trade. A meeting of the New York Flo- rists' Club will be held Monday evening, May 12. A large attendance is ex- pected, as there is likely to be con- siderable discussion relative to the re- cent show and to shows in general. The hot weather of the past week — it was 90 in the shade May 2 and 3 — has played havoc with the Richmond roses and they are arriving in an unsalable condition. Orchids are not over-plentiful and the best sell well. We recently no-" ticed fine cattlyea stock at Badgley, Riedel & Myers', Practically every line of business in the vicinity of Fifth avenue, the florists included, was tied up on the afternoon of May 3 on account of the suffragette parade. Traendly & Schenck have issued a neat poster which they give to their customers, calling attention to Moth- ers' day. Henry Weston of Hempstead left the hospital May 3, and is now at his home and progressing finely. The first peonies were seen May 5 at the store of George C. Siebrecht, West Twenty-eighth street. Alfred H. Langjhar is reported as yet suffering greatly from inflamma- tory rheumatism. Gardenias are somewhat in the dis- card and going very cheap. Lilac is now plentiful but much of it seems to be of poor quality. A. F. F. Long Island Notes. The soil and climate of Long Island is very favorable to florists and it is easy to find colonies of them within twenty miles of New York. At this season many interesting features can be found both in greenhouses and in the open ground. John Lappe of Mas- peth, which is a part of Greater New York, is the banner pansy grower, of this section and his place is at present well worth a visit. It is a conserva- tive estimate that he has five acres of pansies. They grow on a gentle slope rising from the street level and the wealth of color would enrapture a landscape painter. Mr. Lappe has also a large glass area and grows a great variety of other plants. His trade at this season is very large. Peter Beuerlein, Elmhurst, has 35,000 square feet of glass, and grows a great variety of stock. He is particularly strong on forcing bulbous stock, han- dling about 400,000 bulbs each season. This season he forced 50,000 Paper White narcissi and the remainder of his bulb stock was yellow narcissi and tulips. He also grows carnations, chrysanthemums, gladoli and a variety of other stocks. A. L. Miller, a former president of the New York Florists' Club, has a fine range and nursery at Jamaica, in ad- dition to his home range in Brooklyn. We were struck with the neat and well kept nursery where a great variety of evergreen trees and shrubs may be seen, as well as a variety of hardy her- baceous plants. The greenhouses are well stocked with flowering and bed- ding plants. Near Maspeth is Middle Village, which has over forty florists, nearly all of whom have glass, their chief business being cemetery work, there being two large cemeteries in that sec- tion. The glass areas of their places ranges from less than 1,000 to 25,000 square feet. Many cut flowers are sold but at present the principal business is in plants and in caring for cemetery lots. Among the most progressive of these florists is Frederick Marquardt, who has over 25,000 square feet of glass and does a very large business. One of his latest innovations was the pur- chase of a large auto truck, a Pack- ard, for the transportation of plants. In addition to his cemetery work he has a number of men employed at landscape work on private estates. Anton Schultheis, College Point, is so well known to the trade that it is hard to write anything new about him. At the recent International Flower Show he carried off a number of prizes for orchids, pot roses and other stocks. His range is an exten- sive one and good pot stock is grown in great variety. Victor Dorval's Sons is one of the old-established growing firms of Wood- side. It was established many years ago by the late Victor Dorval, and is now conducted by his sons, one of whom, Victor, is secretary of the Cut Flower Exchange. They grow a va- riety of good stock. Knight & Struck, Flushing, who bought the ranch of H. D. Darlington, retaining the latter as grower, spe- cialize in ericas or heather. Their exhibit at the International Flower Show was very fine, showing many varieties, for which they were awarded a silver medal. E. L. Enggren of Aqueduct has a fine carnation range and markets his stock at the New York Cut Flower Co. Though there has been some talk of late about a scarcity of carnations we found no scarcity with him, there being many good flowers in sight. G. Mulhauser of Aqueduct shows good stock and up-to-date methods in his work. At this place we found carnation planting in the field well un- der way. A new house is being erect- ed, the material being supplied by S. Jacobs & Sons of Brooklyn. W. O. Cherry is another Maspeth grower, well known in Manhattan where he markets his cut flowers in the Cut Flower Exchange. At present he has a fine stock of daisies and sweet peas and grows a variety of other stock. Peter Wenk of Ozone Park is a plantsman who has been making a record in the past few years, not only by increasing his glass area but by the large and excellent quality of bed- ding plants which he grows. Louis Dupuy, Whitestone, is one of the best plant growers of Long Island, or any place, for that matter. His prize-winning hydrangeas were notable at the show and all that he grows is good. John Donaldson, Elmhurst, is an- other well-known grower of lilies and general stock. He is president of the Cut Flower Exchange and vice-presi- dent of the New York Florists' Club. Spiwak & Newman is a new firm of young men who have recently taken the old Matthies place at Woodside. Both had previously been favorably known as employes of other florists. John Miesem, Elmhurst, is a lily specialist, and brings in fine stock all the year round. As a trustee and ac- tive member of the New York Florists' Club, he is well known in the trade. Fred Smith, Woodside, who conducts the business of Chas. Smith's sons, has a large range, and specializes in Easter lilies, of which he is now sending to market very fine stock. The firm of Wakefield & Donnely of Woodhaven has been dissolved and George Donnely is now proprietor. He has a great stock of geraniums and other bedding plants. Paul Grumbach of Aqueduct, for- merly salesman for his brother Frank of Jamaica, has now a neat carnation range of his own and is growing good stock. A. F. F. Westbeook, Me. — The new green- house built by Mrs. Roland Barrows will be devoted to the growing of car- nations. Spbingfield, Mass. — W. Schlatter & Son report a 10 per cent increase in business over the Easter sales of last year. The prices were practically the same as in 1912. The supply of plants and cut flowers was ample. Lilies and azaleas were the best sell- ing plants, bulbous flowers, sweet peas and . violets the most popular cut stock. Carnations and roses were not in great demand. t9*3- The American Florist. 905 rHILADILTHIA NIW YORK WASHINGTON S. S. Pennock-M cchan Co. WHOLKSALB FLORISTS 100 West 28th Street, NEW YORK ^uu^ Everything in Cut Flowers. > PERCY B. RIGBY, Treasurer. Everything in supplies. > OFFICIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels FOR CUT FLOWERSi in two colors on Hummed paper: your card, etc.. in black and leaf adopted by theS. A. F. in red Price per 500. $2.85; per 1000. $4.50. Samples on request. Electro of leaf, postpaid. Jl .25. Cash with order. AMERICAN FL0BIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St. Chicago Albany, N. Y. CLUB MEETING. An Interesting' discussion on the use of colored carnations for Mothers' day was a feature of the May meeting of the Albany Florists' Club. The sub- ject was brought up by Frederick Goldring, chairman of the committee on publicity, who said that the call for white carnations on Mothers' day is so great that it is impossible for the growers and the retailers to sup- ply the demand. It was agreed that the use of white carnations might be restricted to honor the memory of a mother who is dead and colored ones might be worn to honor mothers who are living. The subject, it was brought out, is one that has already attracted attention in a number of florists' or- ganizations throughout the country. Edward F. Meaney, chairman of the committee appointed at the April meet- ing to revise the constitution and by- laws, reported on six amendments, which were discussed and will be voted upon at the June meeting. Two pro- posals for membership were also laid over until the next meeting. After the adjournment refreshments were served by the committee, of which Louis H. Schaefer is chairman, and a social time was enjoyed. NOTES. The firm of Holmes Brothers, Byron C. and William, has completed nego- tiations for the lease of the store at 20 Steuben street, and expects to open a retail store there soon. Byron C. Holmes has a store at 327 Central avenue which he says he will con- tinue. Preparations are under way for a historical pageant at Saratoga on July 28-August 2. It will be held in Con- gress Spring park. R. D. Baltimore. WEATHER KEEPS GROWERS BUSY. Weather conditions are fine at pres- ent. Every tree and bush is in full leaf, and flowering shrubbery is bloom- ing profusely. The hot sun is bring- ing out all the roses under glass and the rose growers are having their hands full just now. Carnations are smaller, though there seems to be quantities for Mothers' day. We hope to see large sales for Memorial day. If the people would buy here as they do in the northern cities and towns everything would be sold out. Here they do not seem to get a rush for flowers after Easter. CLUB MEETING. The Gardeners' Club held their reg- ular business meeting Monday night, April 28, at the club rooms. This was "ladies' night." Robt. Brown, horti- cultural reporter for a local daily, gave an illustrated lecture on his travels through the south and west, which was thoroughly enjoyed by all present. A number of the young people enjoyed dancing to the music of a very fine orchestra. Refreshments were served. A rising vote of thanks was proposed to Mr. Brown by President Wm Johnston, which was warmly respond ed to by all. B. San Francisco, Calif. — The Union Florists have finished remodeling their store and now have one of the pret- tiest shops in the city. Paul Meconi Wholesale Florist 55-57 West 26th Street NIW YORK CITY I Telephone: 3804 Madlaon Square I V&Me How M&rfete New York. May 7. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 15 00@25 00 extra and fancy ..10 00@15 00 " " No. 1 and No. 2... 1 00© 3 00 Bride, Bridesmaid special. 3 00@ 4 00 extra and fancy 2 00@ 3 00 No. 1 and No. 2 50@ 1 00 Killarney. My Maryland.. special 6 00@ 8 00 extra 3 00@ 4 00 No. 1 and No 2 1 00@ 3 00 Queen, special. 7 00@10 00 Red, special... 7 00@ 9 00 Hillingdoo, Aaron Ward. 6 00@ 8 00 Richmond 5 00@10 00 Sunburst, special 6 00@ 8 00 Taft, special 9 00@12 00 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer.special.10 00@20 00 Carnations 1 00@ 3 00 Jonquils 1 00@ 2 00 Cattleyas 25 00@60 00 Gardenias 1 00@10 00 Tulips 1 00® 3 00 Lilies. Longiflorum and Harrisii.. h 00@ 8 00 Lily of the Valley 1 00® 2 50 Sweet Peas.. per doz. bunches. 50® 75 Adiantum Croweanum 15® 50 Asparagus Plumosus. ..doz. bchs, 1 50® 3 00 Smilax per doz. strings. 1 00@ 1 25 Lilac per bunch. 25c Stocks per bunch, 20c@40c Snapdragons. ...per doz., 25c@l 00 Buffalo. outdoor work going on. The past week has been good for not only the retailer but the greenhouse man, the one who makes a business of caring for lawns, or the landscape gardener. Inquiries are being made daily for veranda boxes and lawn vases which Buffalo is noted for, also for the vases for the various ceme- teries, which will keep the greenhouse men in the vicinity of this city very busy. Killarney roses are coming in good quality as are Pink and White Killarney and Killarney Queen. Mrs. Ward is also perfect now. Carnations will be scarce from now on. They have been very plentiful the past three weeks, making bargain sales neces- sary. NOTES. The bill appropriating $60,000 for a school of floriculture and vegetable culture has passed the legislature and awaits the signature of the governor. The W. F. Kasting Co. has insti- tuted suit against one of the local flor- ists for conspiracy. The case is on trial in the supreme court. S. A. Anderson and wife are on a fishing trip along the trout streams of Michigan. W. J. Palmer is again at the store, very much improved in health. Bison. Milford, Mass.— W. D. Howard is building a new greenhouse. New Ulm, Minn. — Dill & Son have broken ground for their new green- houses, and will push the work as rapidly as possible. HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION American Beau ry Roses a specialty, Roses, Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, Etc 57 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Telephones: 2200 and 2201 Madison Square. Mention the American Florist when writing WM.A.KESSLER Snccessor to Kessler Bros. 113 W. 28th St., NEW YORK. CUT FLOWERS WHOLESALE PLANTSMEN AND FLORISTS Phone 2336 Madison. Shipments Everywhere. Prompt and satisfactory. Consignments solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing N.Y. Cut Flower Exchange Coogan BIdg., 6th Ave. & W. 26th St.. New Yor* Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every morning. Desirable wall space to rent for advertising V. S. DORVAL, Secretary. Mention the American Florist when writing Geo. C. Sicbrccht WHOLESALE FLODIST 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Tel. 608 and 609 Madison Square CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Mention the American Florist when writing Gnttman Flower Growers Co. A. J. OUTTMAN, President. Wholesale Florists Removed to 102 W. 28th St., New York Phone 1912 and 7983 Madison Square. 18 Years Experience. Mention the American Florist when writing The Kervan Company FRESH CUT EVEROREENS and Moases, Decorating Material for Florist Trade, at Wholesale . TIUrHONKS MADISON SQUARE 15195893 1 19 Weat 28th street NIW YORK 90G The American Florist. May 10, IB* IOF'» ®XJF»I*IvIE>» Rice Service Delivers the Goods. M. RICE GO., 1220 Race Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Clean Sphagnum Moss F. O. B. CHICAGO 10 Burlap Bales . $12.50 10 Wired Bales (large) 1 1.00 Write for prices on 25 to 100 bale or Car- load lots, f. o. b. Wis. Moss Factory or f. o. b. Chicago. Vaughan's Seed Store CHICAGO George Cotsonas & Co. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in all kinds of Evergreens Fancy and Dagger Ferns. Bronze and Green Galax. Holly. 'Leucothoe Sprays. Princess Pine, Etc., Delivered to all parts ol United States and Canada 127 W. 28th St.. bet. 6th & 7th Av .. Upw Vflrk Telephone 1202 Madison Square. ™on ■«"" Window Boxes. Ed. American Florist: What are the proper dimensions for window boxes, how deep and how wide at top and bottom? Are zinc-lined boxes better than those made entirely of wood? Ohio. C. C. B. There is no standard size for win- dow boxes. They are made to fit the window ledge, or the front of the porch they are to decorate. For the city house window they vary from thirty inches to four feet in length. They should be at least seven inches deep and eight inches in width. These are all outside measurements. The front of the box may flare out so as to be one to two inches wider at the top, giving more room for small plants. It is better to make boxes six feet or over in two lengths, because they are much easier handled, and when placed together they have the appear- ance of one box. For the porch the box may be wider. Twelve inches gives much more room for the plants. These boxes should always be raised above the porch floor by inch strips of wood. This prevents rotting out of both the wood of the porch and the box. All boxes should have a coating inside of linseed oil, which helps materially to preserve the wood. Cement and terra cotta boxes are now coming into general use. They cost about five times those from the carpenter shop, but with ordinary care they will last a lifetime. They are very heavy and require to be well sup- ported, but there is no doubt that they are the coming receptacle for flower plants for window ledge decora- tion. Zinc linings are not as a rule used for outside boxes. Good drain- age with copious watering is neces- sary. K. Do Not Take Any Fake Green Thread. Use the Genuine Silkaline and Get More Thread and Less Wood. The MEYER Green SILKALINE Used by Retail Florists for mossing funeral designs, tying bunches, etc,, is The Only Article That Should Be Used by growers for stringing Smilax and Asparagus, as it will not fade or rot in the greenhouse. The Meyer Silkaline was the first green thread to be introduced among Florists and Growers. It is handled by the best houses everywhere, but it should be ordered by name— Meyer's Silkaline— to be sure of getting the genuine article. Do not accept substitutes. If your jobber cannot supply you, order direct of the manufacturers. Price for any size or color, $1.25 per lb. Sizes "F" fine, "FF" medium, and "FFF" coarse JOHN C. MEYER THREAD CO., iSSVSSSSSSS Lowell, Mass. Silkaline also is made in all leading colors, as Violet, for bunching violets, and also for tying fancy boxes PAINCY FERNS, „£&. New Crop Galax. Bronze or Green $1.25 per 1000. Case 10.000. $7.50 Sphagnum Moss, large bales $1.50 Wild Smilax, always on hand 50-pound cases $5.00 Leucothoe Sprays. Green $1.00 per 100: $7.50 per 1000 Boxwood per pound 20c; 50-pound case. $7.50 Magnolia Leaves. Imported Green and Bronze. Basket..$1.75; 6 baskets, $1.50 each Sheet Moss in Bags lor Hanging Baskets. Large Bags $2.00 eacb Florists in the Middle and Western States can save money by placing their orders with us. A trial order solicited. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc. 38-40 Broadway, Wholesale Commission Florists and Florists' Supplies. All phone connections. DETROIT, MICH. We are now filling orders for Southern Wild Smilax Price, $3.00 per case E. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala. Mention the American Florist when writing Nothing Can Improve on Nature 1886 1913 Southern Wild Smilax in limited quantities, in the standard sixteen cubic foot cases, $3.00 per case. Caldwell the Woodsman Co. Everything in Southern Evergreens. EVERGREEN, ALABAMA. M088 We have a surplus of 12 barrel bale New Jersey Moss, clean, fresh and burlapped, and will deliver anywhere in Chicago, express prepaid, at $5.00 per bale. 2 or more bales at $4.75. By freight colk-ct at 25c per bale less. Satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. KLEHMS' NURSERIES, Arlington Heights, III. H. BAYERSDORFER & GO. jjn Florists' ^* Supplies. 1129 Arch St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Send for our new catalogue. SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX New crop now ready. Satisfaction guaranteed. JAS. E. PINKSTON, Louisville, Ala. (The Best Color Chart! For Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen. Erfurt, GBRMANY.May 9, 1911. American Florist Co., Chicago, TJ. S. A. Dear Sirs: — If yon have any copies left of the comparative color plate compiled by F. Schuyler Mathews, I shall be obliged if yon will send me one, my copy having somehow got mislaid and I do not like to b« without this excellent little pro- duction. Yonra truly, Ernst Benary. Published and For Sale by the !' Amefican Florist Co., 440 S. Dearborn St. i CHICAGO I PRICE. ONE DOLLAR, POSTPAID. GOLDFISH " Something Alive in the Window" Catches the public eye. Order your supply now. Asstd- sizes, Med- ium and Large, $7.00 per 100. Write for catalog. AUBURNDALE GOLDFISH CO. 1449 Madison Street. CHICAGO 19*3' The American Florist. 907 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities Indicated on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. DULUTH, MINN. 2 STORES 2 SUPERIOR, WIS. J. J. LBBORIU Two Stores and seventeen large Greenhouses. Deliveries everywhere in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. All orders given prompt attention and filled with strictly fresh stock. Chicago. Established in 1857. f/mM. FLORIST^ 739 Buckingham Place. L. D. Phone, Graceland 1112. Send us your retail orders. WE HAVE THE BEST FACILITIES IN THE CITY Mention the American Florist when writing CHICAGO The 'Palmer/fbase Florist n e. MONROE ST. Brooklyn, New York. "WILSON" 3 and 5 Greene Ave.. Phone 6800-01-02 Prospect. 339 to 347 Greene Ave., Phone 3908 Prospect. Greenhouses: Short Hills, N. J. Deliveries in NEW YORK. LONG ISLAND and NEW JERSEY. Mention the American Florist when writing Terre Haute, Ind. John G. Heinl & Son, 129 South Seventh St. Telephone 247 We arc in position to fill promptly all Mail, Telephone, Telegraph and Cable orders with best quality stock in season Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C. GEO. H. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street St. Paul, Minn. L L. MAY & CO. Order Your Flowers for delivery in this section from the LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST Chicago. A. LANGE, 25 E. MADISON ST. Mention the A merican Florist when writing Chicago. Des Moines. ALPHA FLORAL CO. 146 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago. 623 Walnut St., Des Moines, la. Largest and most centrally located store in the city. All orders given prompt attention. Mention the American Florist when writing STEAMSHIP : £..■•■•■' ..■••"' rota. — ■**■ 1 ^ Next yVe-e-k^ STEAMSHIP SAILINGS. PROM NEW YORK EXCEPT AS NOTED. May 14. Campania, Cunard. Patricia, Ham.-Amer., 1 p. . m. Kaiser Franz Joseph I, Austro-American. 1 p. in. May 15. FROM QUEBEC, Empress of Britain, Can.-Paclf. Baltic, White Star, 12 noon. C. F. Tletgen, Scand. -American, 2 p. m. May 16. St. Paul, American, 10 a. m., Pier 02, North River. Gascon, Barher. May 17. Anchor, 3 p. II Pier CI, North Caledonia, River. FROM PHILADELPHIA, Dominion, American, 10 a. m. Zeeland, Red Star, 10 a. in., Pier 01, North River. Oceanic, White Star, 12 noon. FROM BOSTON, Crctic, White Star, 8 a. ni. FROM MONTREAL, Canada. White Star-Dom. George Washington, North Ger.Lloyd, In a. m. Russia, Russian-American, 2 p. m. Vasari, Lamport & Holt, 2:30 p. m. Aros Castle, Norton. J Alexander McCooncfl 611 FIFTH AVE., COR. 49TH STREET. NEW YORK CITY. TELEGRAPH Orders forwarded to any partof the United States, Canada and all principal cities io Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to onr selection for delivery on steamshipi or elsewhere receive special attention. Reference or Cash must accompany all orders from unknown correspondents. Cable address: ALiiooimu, Western Union Code. Mention the American Florist when writing Memphis, Tenn. HAISCH'S 87 Madison Avenue L. D. Phone 726 All orders filled carelully and promptly deliver- ed in Memphis and all tbe adjoining states. Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama and Tennesse. Young & Nugent Telephone 2066-2066 Madison Square. 42 West 28th Street. NEW YORK To out-of-town florists We arc in the Heart of And give special attention to steamer and theater orders. Prompt delivery and best stock in tbe market. Dallas, Texas. The Texas Seed and Floral Company Orders for cut flowers and designs lolioited for delivery in any part of Texas. Mention the American Florist when writing Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Lockport. S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. Mail, Telephone and Telegraph orders filled promptly with the choicest stock. San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND Successor to Sievers & Bolaod FLORIST 60 KEARNEY STREET 908 The American Florist. May io, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. New York. Established 1874. DARDS N. E. Corner 44th St. and Madison Ave. Has his own correspondents in all the large cities of Europe and the British Colonies. Cable orders forwarded by private code. Telegraph and Cable Ad- dress, DARDSFLOR. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing St. Paul, Minn. Holm & Olson, 20-22-24 West Fifth Street. We fill orders for any place in the Twin Cities and for all points in the Northwest. The Largest Store in America: the largest stock; the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. We are alive night and day. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. WILLIAM L ROCK Flower Co. Will execute orders for any town in MISSOURI, KANSAS OR OKLAHOMA. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Buffalo, N. T. W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main Street. Members Florists' Telegraph Association. Mention the American Florist when writing La Crosse, Wis. LACROSSEFLORALCO. BOTH PHONES No. 40 LONG DISTANCE No. 40 Careful Attention To All Orders. Mention the American Florist when writing Atlanta, Ga. Atlanta Floral Co. 41 Peachtree Street Boston, Mass. "Penn, The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. 37-43 BROMFIELD STREET Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda FLORISTS, 1415 Farnvm St. TELEPHONES 1501 and t 1582 Name Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Alpha Floral Co., Chicago. Alpha Floral Co., Des Moines, la. Anderson, S. A., 440 Main, Buffalo, N. Y. Archlas Floral Co., Sedalia, Mo. Atlanta Floral Co., Atlanta, Ga. Begerow's, Newark, N. J. Bertermann Bros. Co., Indianapolis, Ind. Blackistone, Washington, D. C. Boland, J. B., San Francisco. Bowe, M. A., New York. Bramley & Son, Cleveland, 0. Breitmeyer's Sons, John, Detroit, Mich. Buckbee, H. W., Rockford, 111. California Florists, Tacoma, Wash. Carbone, Philip L., Boston. Clark's Sons, New York. Cleveland Cut Flower Co., Cleveland, O. Cooke, Geo. H., Conn. Ave. and L, Washington. Daniels & Fisher, Denver, Colo. Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave., New York. Duerr, Chas. A., Newark, O. Dunlop's, 96 Yonge St., Toronto, Can. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St., Albany, N. Y. Freeman, Mrs. J. R., Toledo, 0. Galvin, Thos. F., Boston. Gasser, J. M., Co., Cleveland, 0. Geny Bros., Nashville, Tenn. Grand Rapids Floral Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. Gude Bros., Washington. Habermann, Charles, New York. Halscb's, Memphis, Tenn. Heinl & Son, J. G., Terre Haute, Ind. Hess & Swoboda, Omaha, Neb. John Bader Co., N. S., Pittsburg. Keller Sons, J. B., Rochester, N. Y. Kellogg, F. & P. Co., Geo. M., Kansas City. Kift, Robert, 1725 Chestnut, Philadelphia. La Crosse Floral Co., La Crosse, Wis. Lange, A., 25 E. Madison St., Chicago. Leborlous, J. J., Dulutb, Minn. Leborlous, J. J., Superior, Wis. Mangel, 17 B. Monroe St., Chicago. Matthewson, J. E., Sheboygan, Wis. May & Co., L. L., St. Paul, Minn. McClunle. Geo. G., -Hartford, Conn. McConnell, Alex, New York. McKenna, Montreal, Can. Murray, Samuel, Kansas City, Mo. Myer, Florist, New York. Nicholas, John S., New York. Ostertag Bros., St. Louis. Palmer, W. J. & Son, Buffalo. Park Floral Co., The, Denver, Colo. Pelicano, Rossi & Co., San Francisco, Calif. Penn, the Florist, 43 Bromfleld St., Boston. Philips Bros., Newark, N. J. Podesta & Baldocchi, San Francisco. Pollworth Co., C. C, Milwaukee. Portland Flower Store. Portland, Me. Rock Flower Co., Wm. L., Kansas City. Saakes, O. C, Los Angeles, Calif. Saltford Flower Shop, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Schiller The Florist, 2221 W. Madison St., Chi cago. Schling, Mas, 22 W. 59tb St., New York. Smith, Henry, Grand Rapids, Mich. Texas Seed and Floral Co., Dallas, Tex. Virgin, Uriah J., New Orleans, La. Walker & Co., Louisville, Ky. Weber, Fred. C, St. Louis. Wills & Segar, London, England. "Wilson," 3 and 6 Greene, Brooklyn, N. Y. Wlttbold, Geo., Co., 737 Buckingham PI., Chi- cago. Wittbold, 56 E, Wolfsklll Bros. gelei, Calif. Young & Nugent, New York Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Broadway and Gratiot Avenues. Artistic Designs. High Grade Cut Blooms. We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing WASHINGTON D. C. GUDE BROS.CO. FLORISTS 1214 r STNW wA3HjN4 to3 fee* 1.75 3 to.;* feet 2.50 3H to 4 feet 3.00 4 to4H feet 4.25 4H to 5 feet 5.1 0 5 tof> feet 6.00 Globular— 2 feet $'.25 to $2.-0 Standards— 15 to 18-inch $2-25 18 to 21-inch 2.75 21 to 24 inch 3.50 Obelisk, 5-ft Each, $12.00 Globe Shaped, 2-ft 12-15-inch Each. $2-00 to 2-ft " 3.00to Bushes, 12-in 2to2Hft " 2V2 to3 ft •' MISCELLANEOUS Aucuba, large Each. $3.00 to $3.50 Aucuba Japonica, 2-ft 1.C0 Aucuba Type, 2-ft ' 1.00 Conifers, assorted. lS-24-in. " 1.00 3-3'4-ft " 1.50 Dracaena Indivisa, 2-in.. $3.00 per 100; 3-in.. $5.00 per 100 5-in., $3-00 per dozen. $20.00 per HKi; 6 in.. $6.00 per doz, 8-in.,3-ft. high, $1.00 to $1.50 each. Araucaria Excelsa— Each 6-in., 4-5 tiers $1.00 7-in.. 4-5 tiers 1.50 Areca Lutescens— 3-in.. 3 plants in a pot 6 in 1.50 Asparagus Plumosus- 2-in 3-in 4-in Asparagus Sprengeri, 3 in Ht. Leav 4 4-5 4-5 5-6 6-7 6-in. strong, 5-6 7-in. 67 7-in. strong. 6-7 Made up 3 in pot. 28-30-in Latania Borbonica. 5- fc-in $9.00 Doz Bay Trees— Standard Crown Each 18-in. $4.00 12-in. $4.00 18-in. 5.00 24-26-in. 6.00 20-22-in. (>.m 24-28-in. 7.00 26-in. 7.00 3 (t-6 in. to 3-f t- 10 in. 15X0 PYRAMIDS ft. high $ 8.00 5-ft. high.. $12.00 ft. high 15.00 9 ft. high 20.00 KENTIA BELMOREANA 8-10in. 12-in. 15 18-in. 20-22-in. 18-20 in. 26-28- in. 22-24-in Per 100 $12 00 15.00 30.00 50.00 Each Doz. $1.50 2.00 3.60 6.00 1.00 12.00 $ 1.50 18.00 2.00 24.00 2.50 30.00 high. ...2.50 Each. n $ 5.00 Doz. 7-in 12.00 Doz. PHOENIX ROEBELENII Each Doz. Per 100 2H-inch $2.00 $15.00 3-inch 3.00 4 inch $0.50 6.00 (.-inch 12.00 6-inch, strong 18.10 7-inch $2.50 and 3 00 Specimens, 7 in. extra strong 4.00 each. " S in. extra strong 5.00 each' SPECIAL ON MADE-UP KENTIAS We have an exceptionally large stock of 6 and 7-inch Kentia Forsteriana, 3 plants in a pot. The 6-inch are 18 to 22 ini h> s above pot, on which we make a special price of $1.00 each, $12.00 per dozen. The 7-inch are 28 to 32 inches above pot, 3 in a pot. A special price of $1.50 each, $18.00 per dozen is offered on these. Remember these are nice bushy plants, just what you need for decorating. KENTIA FORSTERIANA. Size 2-in. 3-in. 4-in. 5-in. Leaves Ht. Each Doz. $1.50 2.00 4.50 6.00 9.00 Per 100 $12.00 15.00 35.00 50.00 4 8-10in 4-5 12 14-in. 45 14-16-in. 5-6 16 18-in. 5-in. strong, 5-6 20-24-in. $ .75 7-in. 5-6 36-38-in. 2.50 8 in. 5-6 40 44 in. 5 00 8 in. strong. 5-6 46-50-in. 7.00 9in. 6-7 60-in. 8.00 Specimens. 6-ft. high 9.00 Specimens, 7 ft. 6-in. high 15.00 Made Up. Each 6-in.. 3 in a pot. 18-22-in. high.S 1.00 and $1.50 7 in.. 3-4 in a pot, 24 30-in. high 2.50 8-in.. 3-4 in a pot. 40-45 in. high 6.00' 10 in., 4-5 in a pot. 58 60-in. high, 10.00 12-in..4-5mapot.62-70-in. high. 15.00 Specimens. kVi ft. high. 4 in a tub. Each. $18.00 Specimens, 7V? ft. high. 4 in a tub. Each, 25.00 PHOENIX RECLINATA Each Doz. 5-in $ 6.00 6-in $0.75 9.00 7 in., 24 in. high 12.00 The Geo. Wittbold Co. — L. D. PHONE, GRACELAND 1112— 737=39 Buckingham PL 912 The American Florist. May w, f The Seed Trade. American Seed Trade Association. Chas. N. Page, Des Moines. la.. President; Harry L. Holmes, Harrisburg. Pa., First Vice-President; Arthur B. Clark, Milford, Conn., Second Vice President; C.E. Kendel. Cleveland, O.. Secretary and Treasurer; J. M. Ford, Ravenna. O., Assistant Secretary. Next annual convention, at Cleveland, O., June 24-26. 1913. European crops of turnip, swedes, mangel and table beets are reported as reduced to 50 per cent of expecta- tions at planting time. Details of tariff amendments adopted and other important legisla- tive matters will be found on pages 884 and 8S5 of this issue. G. C. Eldeeing of W. J. Eldering & Sons, Overveen, Haarlem, Holland, arrived on the S. S. New Amsterdam April 29, and will make his usual calls on the trade. French bulb crop reports indicate that the growers' syndicate fixed prices on white Roman hyacinths at 100 francs, Narcissus Paper White Grandi- flora at 18 to 25 francs. Baltimore, Md. — At a meeting of the board of directors of the Fidelity and Deposit Co. of Maryland, of which Former Governor Edwin Warfield is president, held March 5, 1913, resolu- tions touching the death of the late Joseph A. Bolgiano, of J. J. Bolgiano & Son, were unanimously adopted. Chicago. — The summer season has come on with a rush and foliage gen- erally is advanced equal to May 15 of an average season. Onion sets are well cleaned up, season practically over. — Prices on the Board of Trade May 7 for grass seed were noted as follows ; Timothy, $3 to $4 per 100 pounds. The Lompoc Valley, California, has in recent years produced good crops of pole beans of the small seeded varieties at low cost, but this season there has not been sufficient rainfall to warrant putting stock seeds into the ground in that locality, and many growers of this class of beans in Cali- fornia have therefore been obliged to plant these beans in localities where higher growing prices are made. Recent California seed crop reports indicate a poor outlook for the fol- lowing seeds, as it is generally be- lieved that the rainy season is now over: Endive, very short; lettuce, all varieties short, many will be failures; radish, very short; sweet peas, very short, possibly failure of many varie- ties, except the early flowering kinds, which will be nearly a full crop. Be- lated rains might materially help the above serious outlook. Minneapolis, Minn. — The Dutch bulb firm of Van Meeuwen & Tege- laar has lost its suit against August S. Swanson, in which it sought to collect for goods that were shipped but not accepted. Mr. Swanson or- dered the bulbs on the Holland firm's solicitation, but later informed the firm that he had sold out his business. The purchaser refused to accept the goods and they perished. The district court found for Mr. Swanson, and the supreme court has now affirmed the decision. New York. — The seed trade ha6 b»en very brisk during the past few w«ks but is now beginning to wane. At the stores that stock up with vegetable and flowering plants there is yet good business. — At Vaughan's Seed Store the plant trade now seems to be a leading feature; there is a good variety of plants, the store is well equipped for handling them and trade is good. — We regret to hear of the death of Henry Eicke, well known to the trade as rep- resentative of various local houses. — V. Shaketam, a clever young man, has established an agency, at 50 West Thirtieth street, for Francesco Bulleri of Italy. — Wm. C. Rickards is now on the road for S. D. Woodruff cc Sons. — W. A. Sperling of Stumpp & Walter's staff is still in Europe. Sturgeon Bat, Wis. — The Jno. B. Davis Seed Co. of this city is again placing seed pea contracts in Idaho, the results obtained by the company in that territory last year having been highly satisfactory. The western head- quarters will again be at St. Anthony, Idaho, where other former Sturgeon Bay growers are now located. The Davis Co. is represented in the west by J. T. Wilcox of Chicago and it is ex- pected that Mr. Wilcox will place con- tracts for about five to six hundred acres of peas, which under fair condi- tions, should produce about ten cars of seed. Mr. Davis states that a large part of the western crop will be shipped direct from St. Anthony to the consumers, but that part of it will again be brought to this city for hand picking next winter. Kentucky Blue-Grass Seed in Germany. It is impracticable to obtain data showing the exact German importa- tions of Kentucky blue-grass seed, as this product is not separately classi- fied in the official statistics. Large quantities of this seed are purchased by European dealers each year, con- siderable of which goes to Germany. The extent of the German importa- tion depends greatly on the price of the seed and the extent of the German crop. The prices of Kentucky blue- grass seed have shown a marked de- crease during the past year, as a re- sult of the recent large harvest. The following are the average German prices of this seed per 100 English pounds for the past three years c. i. f. Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company Growers of High Grade SEED Palo Alto, California. Onion, Lettuce, Radish, Sweet Peas, Etc. Correspondence Solicited Hamburg: Autumn of 1910, .$22.10 to $22.50; autumn of 1911, $21.50 to $22.50; autumn of 1912, $8 to $12. Kentucky blue-grass seed is pur- chased from the United States and sold abroad in bags of about 100 pounds in weight, and is usually shipped via New York on through bills of lading in carload lots of at least 30,000 pounds. Buyers claim that existing freight rates make the purchase of smaller quantities imprac- ticable. Ocean freights are determined either by weight or space, according to the nature of the commodity shipped. The seed is usually bought by samples which are thoroughly tested by the buyer as to purity and fertility. Another California Report. Los Angeles, April 20. — Seed condi- tions here at this time are anything but favorable. Since the big rain of February 24, we have had a contin- ued drought, excepting light showers which have been of no benefit to our crops. We have had very unfavorable growing weather, and this, together with the drought, has held back our crops, especially the sweet peas. We fear there will be many acres which will not produce seed, as in the past year. The lack of spring rains has also made it extremely difficult to get a stand of flower seeds, and we ex- pect to have some failures on these. It is now time to plant beans, and the continued drought is making it look very serious for this crop. Tak- ing everything into consideration, we fear the crops of 191.3 will be shorter, generally speaking, than any year be- fore. B. Established 1810. Denaiffe & Son, CARIGNAN, NORTHERN FRANCE. Growers on Contract Highest Grade Seeds. Specialties: Beet, Cabbage, Carrot, Celery, Let- tuce, Onion, Parsley, Radish, Rutabaga, Turnip. Sole Agent for U. S. and Canada, CHARLES JOHNSON, Marietta, Pa. PEAS, BEANS, CUCUMBER Growers for the Trade. Ask for our growing prices for crop 1913 Peas, Beans and Cucumber Seed. Also for prices for immediate shipment. Alfred J. Brown Seed Go., Grand Rapids, Mich. hasljoisd iiisf amicm. ONION, LETTUCE, CARROT and RADISH SEED San Jose, California J. W. EDMUNDSON, Manager M. W. WILLIAMS. Secretary California Seed Growers Association, Inc. Growers for Wholesale Dealers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA CARROT, LETTUCE, ONION, RADISH, BEET, SWEET PEAS i9*3- The American Florist. 913 Lawn Silicate For Killing Weeds in Lawns. LAWN SILICATE is unquestionably superior to any preparation ever applied as a top dressing to lawns to destroy Plantain, Buckhorn, Dandelion, and other low growing flat leaved weeds that a lawn mower will not kill. It is odorless and is easy to apply. Does not stain or injure hands or clothing. Is positively the most eco- nomical, quickest and most effective method of getting rid of weeds ever devised. A 5-lb. package covers 200 to 500 square feet. It does not kill the grass, but the weeds are practically all killed in 24 to 48 hours and are afterwards literally burned up and blow away. This is not a "fairy tale." We invite investigation. It is sold on "money back guarantee." Retail Prices, 5-lb. Package, 25c. 10-lb. Package, 50c. Barrel Lots in Bulk, 4^c. per lb. 100-lb. Bags, $5.00. LIBERAL DISCOUNTS TO DEALERS. Descriptive Circulars on Request. AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE. Superior Chemical Co., Mfrs., Incorporated N. E. Cor. 15th and Arbegust Streets, LOUISVILLE, KY. ROSES, CARNATIONS, PLANTS, SEED, BULBS. Send us your wants. We will take care of them. We supply stock at market price. Catalogue for the asking. S. S. SKIDELSKY £ CO., 1215 Betz Building, PHILADiiFHIA, PA Mention the American Florist when writing S. M. Isbell & Co., Jackson, Mich. CONTRACT SEED OROWERS, Bean, Cucumber, Tomato, Muskmelon, Squash, Watermelon, Radish, Sweet Corn. Correspondence solicited. Mention the A?nerican Florist when writing /^gg^x Good, true Seeds are the pro= ji&flS^ duct of Work, Time and Care. |P|j|M Butall Seeds, good and bad, look nSEJHS/ alike. It becomes necessary ^ESf^ then, to choose by choosing the producer. Braslan Seed Growers Co., Inc. Wholesale Growers San Jose, California Waldo Rohnert GILROT, CAL. Wholesale Seed Grower. Specialties: Lettuce. Onion, Sweet Peas. Aste* Cosmos. Mignonette, Verbena in variety. Correspondence Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing MANN'S Lily of the Valley are the finest in existence and their flowers bring the best prices on the London mar- ket. For quotations please apply to OTTO MANN, Leipzig, Saxony, Germany Mention the American Florist when writing BEANS, PEAS, RADISH and all Garden Seeds ^^ ^_ ^* ^% LEONARDOS..-"- 226-230 GROWERS FOR THE TRADE ONION SETS Write for Price.. 914 The American Florist. May 10, ROSES Best new and Stand- ard sorts, prime stock, including— 2H-inch. 4-in. Doz. American Beaulv Blumenschmidt Tea... $0.50 BonSilene 50 Bougere 50 Duchesse de Brabant 50 Etoile de Lyon 50 Freiherr van Marschall... .50 Lady Hillingdon Tea Mile. Franzisca Kruger.. . . . Maman Cochet 50 Marie Van Houtte 50 Mrs. Ben. R. Cant 50 Safrano 50 Snontiake . .50 White Bougere 50 White Man an Cochet 50 William R.Smith 50 Louis Philippe Bengal 50 100 1000 $3 00 $27.50 3.00 25.00 3 00 25.00 3.00 25.00 3.00 27 50 3.50 30.00 .50 Queen's Scarlet 50 Mignonette Polyantha ..50 PinkSoupert Hy. Pol. .50 Anny Muller Baby .50 Jeanne d' Arc '* .50 Mrs.Taft " .60 Orleans " .60 Phyllis " .60 Bessie Brown H. T Mme. Abel Chatenay.. " .50- Mme. Jenny Guillemot 50 Rena Robbins H. T. .85 Ball of Snow " .50 Frau K. Druschki " Hugh Dickson " .75 5.00. J. B.Clarke " Gen. Jacqueminot.... " . Paul Nevron " NewCentury Hy. Rug. .60 Sir Thos. Lipton .60 Cl'g Soupert Hy. Pol. .50 Dor. Perkins H'dy CI. .50 Excelsa " .75 Graf Zeppelin .60 Lady Gay " .50 Phil'a Cr. Rambler... " .50 Tausendschoen ' 50 White Dorothy .50 Wichuraiana Mem'l " .50 Mary Washington CI. .50 Marechal Niel " .60 3.00 25.00 , 3.00 27.50 3.00 25.00 . 3.00 25.00 . 3 00 25.00 3.00 25.00 . 3.00 25.00 , 3.00 27.50 3.50 30.00 3.00 25.00 . 3.00 25.00 3.00 25.00 . 3.00 25.00 . 3.00 27.50 . 3 50 30.00 35H 3ii,iii) 3=i! 3ii.i m 3 50 30.00 3.00 ' 27.50 . 3.50 30.00 . 6.(10 50.00 . 3.50 100 $15.00 12^66 ii»!66 10.00 10.00 15.00 iaoo 4.5(1 4.50 3.00 25.00 , 3 i «.i 25.00 . 5.00 45.00 4.00 35.00 3.00 25 00 3.00 25.00 3 00 2500 3.50 30.00 3.50 3(i.(io 3.00 25.00 5.50 si 1 1 « i 10.00 10.00 12.00 1200 12.00 12.00 10.00 10 00 15.00 lam 10.00 10.00 lo.m 15.00 15.00 12.00 iaoo 10.00 10 00 10.00 10.00 15.00 ggjfi rrni f^loml company a P^LL L U LL ^PRINOriCLP -OHIO- J I BURPEE'S SEEDS I PHILADELPHIA > Wholesale Price List for Florist! \f and Market Gardeners. I>) • sXNf^ZAS/vlAI/V2iA^'sXAX^CEA3/«) Mention the American Florist when writing Francesco Hulleri Purveyor to the Royal family of Italy. SEAFATI (near Pompeii ITALY. NOVELTY FLOWER SEEDS-BULB AND PLANT PRODUCTIONS. PETUNIA, PANSY, CINERARIA, and a great variety of other seeds. Write for price list and send orders to V. SHAKETAM, 50 West 30th Street, NEW YORK, agent and representative for the United States. GLADIOLI Blanche, Ceres, Mrs. Beecher, Columbia, May, Mrs. WN. Bird, Brenchleyensis, Shakespeare. Lilies, Madeira Vines and other Bulbs and Hardy Plants. E. S. MILLER, WADING RIVER, N. Y Elmer D. Smith & Co., 167 W. Maumee St., ADRIAN, - - MICH. See our Advertisement on page 924. Mention the American Florist when writing 40,000 Grafted and Own Root Rose Plants P raf t aH Ctnflr • Richmond, White Killarney, Pink Killamey. Kaiserin, 2'j-in \JldllCU >IIUL&. pots Price, $10.00 per 100; $V5 per 1000. Ready NOW. 3 inch pots, $15.00 per 1C0: $145.00 per 1000. Ready last of April. Own T?r»r»t QtnrLr • My Maryland, Pink Killarney, White Killarney, Richmond, WVll-JAUUl OtUCl\ . Kaiserin, Perles. 2Mn. pots. Price $5.00 per 100: $45.50 per 1000. Ready in April. 3- in. pots. Price $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. Ready in May. CARNATION CUTTINGS: Price. 1000. 5.00 per 100. 2'4-in. pots, $6.00 per J. I*. BLOOMSBURG, PA. SPRING BEDDING AND BASKET PLANTS Asparagus Sprengeri, 212-in.. $3X0 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Begonia Prima Donna, (Best Pink $2.50 per 100. $22.00 per 1000. Begonia Gracilis Luminosa (Scarlet.. $2.50 per 100, $22.00 per 1000. Cobea Scandens. 2H-in, $4.00 per 100; 3-in., $7.00 per 100. Centaura Gymnocarpa Dusty Miller). $3.00 per 100. Draceana Indivisa, 5-in.. $20-00 per 100; 6-in.. $30.00 per 100. Geranium, Mad. salleroi, $2.50 per 100- Ivy, English. 4-in., strong. $12.00 per 1(10. Lobelia speciosa and Compacts. $2.50 per 100. Petunia, Giant Ruffled. $2.50 per 100. Salvia, Bonfire, King of Carpets and Zurich, $2,50 per 100. Vinca Variegata, 3-in., »6.oo per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Paioesvillc, Ohio VI N CAS Variegata 2-incb, very fine stock. $2.00 per 100; $1S.00 per 1000. 3-inch. $5.00 per 100. FUCHIAS, elegant stock. 3-inch at 6 cents. ROOTED CUTTINGS California & Alexandra daisies. $1.00 per 1(0; $8 00 per 1000. Mrs. Sanders daisies. $1.25 per 100; $10 00 per 1000. Agera- tum. 60c per 100: $5.00 per 1000. PANSIES- Romer's prize winners. (Germany) elegant stock, some in bloom. 50c per MX): $4.00 per 1000. Express prepaid on all rooted cuttings. C. HUMFELD, The Rooted Cutting Specialist, Clay Center, Kan. 100,000 CANNA8 Best Named Varieties. Write tor Prices. F. F. SCHEEL, Shermerville, - Illinois. Mention the American Florist when writing Boston Ferns, 2V2 in., $3.00 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. Roosevelt Ferns, 2l2 in., $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. Whitmani Compacta, W2 in., $5.00 per 100; $41.00 per 1000. 250 at 1000 rates. HENRY H. BARROWS & SON, ""$%§£"• Mention the American Florist when writing J. E. Meredith, Pres. C. W. Stout, Sec'y The Meredith Flower and Vegetable Co. LIBERTYVILLE :: ILLINOIS ROOTED CUTTINGS Clirysalcra, $3 00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. 600 at 1000 rate. Also the follow- ingat$2.00per 100; $15.00 per 1000, cash: Yellow, Donatello, Appleton, Golden Wedding, Golden Glow, Yellow Bonna- fon, White Oct. Frost, Touset, White Eaton, Robinson, Roseire, Polly Rose, Buckbee, White Bonnaffon, Pink Fngue- hard. All above Rooted Cuttings. Fine Heathy Stock JOY FLORAL COMPANY, NASHVILLE, TENN. INSURE TO PLEASE."®» Hardy English Ivy, large leaf, mostly 3 plants to the pot. 20 inches long, out of pots $5.00 per 100. Small Leaf English Ivy, mostly 3 plants to the pot. out of 3- inch pots. $5.00 per 100. Clematis Paniculata, true to name. Out of 2 inch pots, $2.00 per 100. Out of 2H-inch pots. $3.00 per 100. Out of 3-inch pots, strong, $5.00 per 100. All goods travel at purchaser's risk. Cash with Order please. SAMUEL V. SMITH, 3323 Goodman Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Lady Hillingdon Roses Fine 2Hinch plants, $11.50 per 100. F. O. B. West Grove. THE C0NARD& JONES CO., West Grove, Penna. KENTIAS. Joseph Heacock Co,, Wyncote, Pa. See Price List of Last Week 19*3- The American Florist. 915 W.J.EIderinq&Son WHOLESALE BULB GROWERS Overveen, Haarlem, Holland Headquarters for High Grade Hyacinths, Tulips, Narcissi Quality With Fair Prices We ship first quality Holland Bulbs to the American Trade. This is the sole basis of the continuous and ever increasing patronage of the most critical, high-class American Buyers, covering many years. Our Mr. G. C. Eldering is now at the Hotel Saville, Madison Avenue and 29th Street, New York, prepared to book orders for the best stocks at most reasonable figures, to the trade only. VICK « VICK Aster Seed Aster Book Now Ready Aster Book and Wholesale Cat- alogue of Beit Quality Seeds for Florists and Commercial Growers James Vick's Sons ROCHESTER, I. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing Tuberoses DWARF DOUBLE PEARL $12.00 per 1000 Lily of the Valley Pips Cold Storage Berlin and Hamburg. Per case of 1,000 $12.00 Per case of 3,000 $32.00 Write (or a copy of our Florists' catalog. of the following seeds at RIGHT PRICES at this time: SPECIAL STOCKS DWARF BEANS -Giant Stringless, Horticultural Wax, Hodson Wax. POLE BEANS-Large White Lima, Ford's Mammoth, Lazy Wife, Creaseback, Horticultural. SUGAR BEET— Vilmorin's Improved. CABBAGE— Summer Ballhead, Fottler's Brunswick, Danish Ballhead, Short Stem. ONION-Red Wethersfield, Southport Yellow Globe. TOMATO-A good line. PEAS— American Wonder, Alaska, Alderman. Gladiolus Bulbs, Tuberoses, medium size, 0lUy ^o? per Caladiums, Dahlias, Canna Plants. Write for our Green List if you have not a copy. Vaughan's Seed Store, SE^ GREENHOUSES AND NURSERY. WESTERN SPRINGS, ILL. THE MOST RELIABLE = EEDS." 33 Barclay St. T12 New York, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing TOMATO SEED Best Stocks. All Varieties. THE HAVEN SEED CO. Growers for the Wholesale Trade Only. ■ ANT* ANA. CALIFORNIA. Mention the American Florist when writing DAMMANN & CO., Seed Merchants .to His Majesty the King of Italy SAN GIOVANNI A TEDUCCIO, near Naples Headquarters for CAULIFLOWER and WHITE TRIPOLI ONION SEED, Crvjtal Wax', and all other VEGETABLE an i FLOWER SEEDS THE LARGEST GROWERS IN ITALY. Established 1877. Wholesale Catalogue in English, : ntaimne also a!; Italian ipecialtiej Special Offers and Italian Catalogue on application. THE G. HERBERT COY SEED GO. Western Seed & Irrigation Go. VALLEY, Douglas County, Neb. Contract Grower* of High Grade Seeds Cucumber, Mnskmelon, Squash and Pumpkin. Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Corn Jfenfion the American Florist when writing Wholesale Seed Growers and Dealers SPECIALTIES: Sweet, Flint and Dent Corn; Cucumber, Musk and Watermelon; Pumpkin and Squash. FREMONT : NEBRASKA Mention the American Florist when writing 916 The Am eric an Florist. May zo. Market Gardeners ► Vegetable Growers' Association of America. H.F.Hall.Moorestown, N. J.. President- C. vVest, Irondequoit, N. Y., Vice-President; E. A. Dunbar. Ashtabula, O.. Secretary; M. L. Ruetenik, Cleveland. O.. Treasurer Ishpeming, Mich. — Trebilcock Bros, are building new vegetable green- houses on their Deer Lake property. Potato Dry Rot. The Nebraska Experiment Station has issued a bulletin on dry rot of the Irish potato tuber. The bulletin says inoculation experiments have shown that the disease is caused by a parasitic fungus, not previously de- scribed, and for which the name Fusarium tuberivorium is proposed. According to the experiments there is no conection between this disease and blight or other potato troubles. For- malin dip, formalin vapor or lime- sulphur wash before storage is recom- mended. Prices of Indoor Fruits and and Vegetables- Chicago, May 5. — Mushrooms, 10 cents to 50 cents per pound; lettuce, 25 cents, small cases; radishes, 20 cents to 50 cents per dozen bunches; pieplant, 25 cents to 40 cents per box; cucumbers, $1.00 to $2.50 per box of two dozen; asparagus, 65 cents to $1.00 for 24 bunches. New York, May 3. — Cucumbers, 50 cents to 90 cents per dozen; mush- rooms, 30 cents to $1.50 per 4-pound basket; tomatoes, 15 cents to 25 cents per pound; radishes, $1.50 to $2.00 per 100 bunches; rhubarb, 20 cents to 35 cents per dozen bunches: lettuce. 25 cents to 40 cents per dozen. Tomato Notes. Most market gardeners make a spe- cial effort to have early tomatoes; the successful ones well know the money possibilities. We know of one grower who said last year that if he could make one-half of his place pay at the rate of his tomato patch he could spend the winters in the South at pleasure. But there is the rub. What is possible on one-fourth or one-half acre is often out of the question on five or ten acres. This particular grower took a great risk with a one- half acre of Earliana so early in the season that it looked almost like folly. However, the weather favored him and he scored a success. That same plan may mean absolute failure another sea- son. There is no question that the plants are the first requirement. It is not so much a matter of size as their" make-up. They must be hardy, well rooted and well hardened and the land must be rich and well drained. Poor plants and good land is as bad as good plants and poor land. And often poor planting spoils the best chances. Of all the methods we have seen we like a greenhouse bench the best, because the roots cannot travel away into rich manure as in a hot-Vied. This is the drawback to a hot-bed — in about 24 hours of favorable weather the plants double in size and are soft and flabby. On a greenhouse bench we can withhold water and confine the roots; if in pots so much the better. On the other hand, pot plants can be starved by long waiting which is dis- astrous. If in danger we often knock out of pots and plunge for a week or two in a bench. MARKETMAN. Sweet Potato Plants. In many parts of our country there is a large demand for sweet potato plants that can be turned to profit by any grower who has some hot bed sash. Often at this time of the year sash are to spare, as the hardier plants, such as lettuce and cabbage, have been transferred to the field. To produce sweet potato plants heat is necessary. About the easiest method is to prepare a new hot-bed with fresh manure. As soon as the heat has started the tubers may be bedded in some box material, such as sand, sawdust or leaf mold, or in the absence of these, light garden earth may be used. We gen- erally place a layer of common earth over the manure just as for a common hot-bed but less in depth — say two and one-half or three inches deep. Upon this the tubers are laid flat, allowing three or four inches space between them. Then the light covering mate- rial is put over them about three inches deep. Put on the sash, which should be tight to exclude cold and rain. A heat of 80° is desirable and 90° will do no harm. Ventilate sparingly but enough to purify the air. Mois- ture should be moderate only, but dry- ness will not do. If everything is well done, the sprouts will appear in a short time when the air must be increased. After the plants are well up the sash are removed in good weather to harden the plants. When ready to set or sell the plants should be sturdy and full of roots. To dig them, simply hold the tuber down with one hand and jerk up the plants with the other. Thus several crops can be had. MARKETMAN. Seattle, Wash. — Easter sales were 20 per cent greater than in 1912, ac- cording to the Seattle Floral Co. Prices were the same. Lily plants were short of the demand but there were sufficient cut flowers. Plants of all kinds sold out. In the cut stock hydrangeas were the poorest sellers and lilies the best. Vegetable Plants. CABBAGE-Wakefield. Succession. Early and Late Flat Dutch. Sorehead. All Head. Danish Ball Head, etc . at 20c per 100. 500 for 75c. $1.(10 per 1000; 10,000 and over. 85c per 1000- LETTUCE— Grand Rapids. Bin Boston. Boston Market, and Tennis Ball, 20c per 100, 50" lor 7ic. $1.00 per 1000. BEET— Ecliose. Crosby, and Egyptian. 25c per 1 00'. 500 for $1.00. $1 .25 per 1000. CELERY-Golden Self Blanching-, 40c per 100; $2.50 per 1000. TOMATO PLANTS Will be ready about May 25. Send for Catalogue. Cash with Order. R. VINCENT, JR., 4 SONS CO., WHITE MARSH, MD Mention the American Florist when writing Gladiolus. too 1C00 America, pink $3 00 $25 00 Brenchleyensis 1 40 12 00 PYRAMID BOX TREES. 3 foot, well shaped Each, $2 50 31 j foot, well shaped Each, 3 50 A. Henderson S Co., 352 N. Michigan Ave., CHICAGO ' Mention the American Florist when writing Watch for our Trade Mark stamped on every brick of Pure Culture Mushroom Spawn Substitution of cheaper grades is thus easily exposed. Fresh sample Sm>^. brick, with illustrated book, mailed ^V_^^ postpaid by manufacturers upon re ceipt of 40 cents in postage. Address Trade Mark. American Spawn Co., St.lPaul. Minn . TO THE TRADE HENRY METTE, Quedlinburg, GROWER and EXPOETEE on the VERY LARGEST SCALE of Ell CHOICE VEGETABLE. FLOWER AND FAEM SEEDS. (Established 1787.) onrpiii -riro, Beans, Beets, Cabbages, Carrots, Kohl Rabi, Leek, Lettuces, Onion, OILUlALI I LO. pea9i Radishes, Spinach. Turnips, Swedes, Asters, Balaam!, Begonias, Carnations, Cinerarias, Gloxinias. Larkspur, Nasturtiums Pansles, Petunias. Phloxes, Primulas, Scabious. Stocks, Verbenas, Zinnias, etc. Catalogue free on application. HENRY METTE'S TRIUMPH OF THE GIANT FAN8IES (mixed), the most perfeet and most beautiful In the world, (6.00 par oz., or $1.76 per >4 oi.. $1 per ft oi.. postage paid. Cash with order. All seeds offered are grown under my personal supervision on my own fast grounds, and are warranted true to name, of strongest growth, finest stocks and best quality. I ALSO GROW LARGELY OK CONTRACT. CLEAN, HEALTHY, STRONG ROSE STOCK From 2V2-inch pots. Per 100 Per 1000 Prince de Bulgarie $6.00 $50.00 Richmond 5.00 40.00 Pink Killarney 4.00 35 00 White Killarney 4.00 35.00 Radiance (Limited supply) 5 OH Madison (L,imited supply) 5. CO J A D 1 1 f\ I A rVI C 82 East Randolph Street, . A. DtliLUNb, CHICAGO, ILL. '9'3- The American Florist. 917 ( ALL SEASONABLE PLANTS, SEEDS, BULBS AND SUNDRIES. HARDY PERENNIALS. The most complete collection of varieties and the largest stock in the country. Our Perennial olants have a National reputation. We spare no expense to have them in the best possible shape for the planter. Such varieties that move better when pot grown are prepared in this shape. This does not mean little seedlings, but in the major ity of eases the plants were held grown, were dug and potted during the fall and winter months and are of just the right size to give immediate results. They are not 10 be compared with so-called field clumps. Try them and be convinced, See Our Current Wholesale List for Varieties and Prices. 1 New Giant Flowering Marshmallow. AQUATIC PLANTS, WATER LILIES, NELUMBIUMS, VICTORIAS. Tende and Hardy Aquatics have been a special feature with us for nearly a quarter of a century. Over eight acres of artificial ponds are devoted to their culture, if we can assist you in making plans or selecting varieties. The services of our expert are at your disposal for the asking. / Nymphaea. ROSES FOR OUTDOOR PLANTING TO GIVE IMMEDIATE RESULTS. We nave three hundred thousand 5 and 6-inch pots the usual Dreel stock and the style of plants your retail custom- ers are looking for. These are all two-year field srown plants .which have been potted during the winter months and which were stored in cold houses and rames and which are now in prime con- dition for out-door planting. The collection is the most up-to- date, including many new varieties net offered by anyone in the trade. • Hybrid Teas, Hybrid Perpetuals. Tea and Everblooming, Ramblers, Baby Ramblers, Moss Roses, Hybrid Sweet Briars Austrian Briars. V> ichuriana, . tc. etc. See Our Current Wholesale List for Varieties and Prices. OUR CURRENT WHOLESALE LIST also describes the following, all of which are handled as specialties: Decorative Palms, Palms, Ferns, Pandanus, Bay Trees, Box- woods, Dracaenas, etc., etc. Hardy Shrubs, Hardy Vines, Hardy Climbers, Rhododendrons, Azaleas, etc. Bulbs: Dahlias, Tuberous Rooted Begonias, Gladiolus, Glox- inias, Fancy Leaved Caladiums, Cannas, etc., etc. New Hybrid Perpetual Rose, George Arends. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 714 Chestnut Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. 918 The American Florist. May 10, ^= American Association of Nurserymen. Thomas B Meehao, Dresher, Pa., Presi- dent; J. B. Pilkington. Portland, Ore.. Vice- President; John Hall, 204 Granite bldg.. Ro- chester, N. Y., Sec'y. Thirty-eighth annual convention to be held at Portland, Ore., June 18-20, 1913. Details of tariff amendments adopted and other important legisla- tive matters will be found on pages 884 and 885 of this issue. Long Beach, Calif. — Arthur Falken- hayn and E. E. Morton, local florists, ■will open a nursery at Seventh and American streets. Modesto, CALI F. — The Modesto Spineless Cactus Co. has incorporated with a capital stock of $25,000. The directors are L. L. Dennett, E. H. Zion and M. F. Hopkins. Santa Rosa, calif.— John Zuur, well-known nurseryman and horti- culturist, and Miss Lucile Decabazut were married recently. Mr. Zuur received his horticultural education in Boskoop, Holland. Escondido, Calif. — W. E. Alexander, president of the Escondido Valley Land and Planting Co., is starting a de- ciduous nursery two miles east of town. One hundred thousand apple and peach grafts will be planted im- mediately. Caucasian Forests. Notwithstanding the variety and ex- cellent quality of their timber, the Caucasian forests are hardly worked, the absence of railway communication rendering transport costly if not pro- hibitive. Another difficulty is the lack of good workmen. Timber exporting is therefore confined to firms rich enough to maintain regular communi- cation with the forests and to erect sawmills where needed. Such a firm operates not far from the bathing and winter resort of Gagry, on the Black Sea. This coast is the most convenient for the export of timber and lumber. Caucasian beech is noted for its good quality, being suit- able for the manufacture of casks, furniture, etc. Excellent oak grows in some parts of the Caucasus, while other trees, such as elm, birch, pine, maple, ash, and lime, abound. WANTED 700 Pennisetum Ruppellii 2H to 3 inch. 2500Cannas_King Humbert 3 or 4 inch. State size, quality and lowest prices. "Carts" care American Florist. LARGE TREES OAKS AND MAPLES PINES AND HEMLOCK! ANDORRA NURSERIES. Wm. Warner Harper, Prop. Chestnut Hill, PH1LA., PA. B. & A. SPECIALTIES Oar World's Choicest Nursery and Greenhouse Prodncts for Florists Palms, Bay Trees, Boxwood and Hardy Herbaceous Plants, Evergreens, Roses, Rhododendrons, Vines and Climbers, Spring Bulbs and Roots, Conifers, Pines. English Ivy 4 ft. bushy, 4 inch pots $15.00 per 100 4 and 5 ft. bushy, 4V2'_inch pots 20.00 per 100 Good value for window effect. Florists are always welcome visitors to our nurseries. We are only a few minutes from New York City; Carlton Hill station is the second stop on Main Line of Erie Railroad. :: :: BOBBINK& ATKINS Nurserymen and Florists. RUTHERFORD, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing Alternanthera COLEUS. Per 100 Red and yellow, 214-in. pots... 2 00 PANSY, plants in bloom 125 VINCAVAR., 4-in. pots, May 1 10 00 PRIMROSES, ready in July 2 10 ASP. PLUMOSUS,2i4-in. pots, June 10 2 00 ASP. SPRENGERI, Mav 10 2 CO Per 100 10 varieties, my selection, 2]4- in.pots $ 2 00 CANNAS, 8 varieties, 3x4-in. pots 4 00 CANNAS, K. Humbert, 3x4-in. pots 7 00 PANDANUSVEITCHII.ifl.OO ea. SALVIAS, May 1st 2 50 CASH. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Ohio Select Stock for Spring The host lot of stock in this line \\v have ever seen. Every live florist and landscape man can make good use of the following subjects, and we are sure there is no better quality in the country; Azalea Mollis. 15 to lS-io.. bushy and full of buds $ 3.50 per 10, $ .'0.00 per 100 Ghent (Pontica). Named sorts, full of buds. 18 to 24-in 4.50 per 10. 40.00 per 100 Tree Roses, all hardy varieties, budded on straight stout stems 3.50 per 10. 30.00 per 100 NEW BABY RAMBLER ROSES, 2-yr.. field grown— Etna Teschendorff, the best red yet introduced, more petals than the original Baby Rambler, a deeper, brighter red and does not fade. $4.00 per dozen, $30.00 per fOO. Orleans, light Geranium red, opening to a bright rose color. Very free bloomer and compact, shapely plant for pots. $2.50 per dozen, $18.00 per 100. CLIMBING ROSES,2-vr.. field grown- Yellow Rambler $10.00 per 100 Farquhar $25.00 per 100 Flower of Fairfield 20.00 per 100 Tausendschon 15.00 per 100 Trier 12.00 per 100 Violet Blue 10,00 per 100 White Dorothy 12.00 per 100 THE STORKS & HARRISON CO., Painsville, Ohio. High Glass New England Quality Herbaceous Perennials, Evergreens and Deciduous Trees, Shrubs, Roses and Vines at Wholesale and Retail. Catalogues upon request. The New EnglandNurseries Co. Dept. "T" BEDFORD, MASS. Ror the Best New and Standard DAHLIAS Add reel Peacock Dahlia Farms, P. O. BerlinN. J. williamstown June, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing Jackson & Perkins Company NEWARK, NEW YORK Wholesale growers for the trade — trees and plants of all kinds. SEND FOR LIST. Mention the American Florist when writing EVERGREENS, HEDGES AND HARDY PHLOX Are my specialties. I grow tnese by the acre. Please get my prices and try some of my stock. ADOLF MULLER DeKalb Nurseries NORRISTOWN, PA. Mention the American Florist when writing *9'3- The American Florist. 919 Some of Aschmann's Choice Plants A wonderful clock at a hotel in In- Urlaken, Switzerland. The biggest wonder of nature the world has ever seen. See that clock? It is made of flowers. It has hands and shows the time! See that little house in the rear, also made of flowers? There is hidden a mechanism that strikes the quarter, half and the hour. What do you think this clock is made of? It is made of plants of brilliancy — mostly of dwarf begonias, the Vernon type, short variety, pink and red. The head gardener, the creator of this clock, of this famous, world-wide known hotel at Interlaken, Switzerland, has been offered a fortune by American and other millionaires of the world, to make them a clock similar to this, but he declined the offers, saying that he was hired by the hotel company for the next ten years. I was fortunate enough, Heliotrope, 4 inch. 7c. Ageratum, 4 inch. 7c. Dracaena Indivisa, bush plants. 5H in.. 20c-25c. Honeysuckle Halleana. Chines. , vergreen. variegated. 4 inch. 10c. Fuchsias, assorted. 4 inch. 7c. Lemon Verbena, \ inch. sc. Zinnia Elegans, 2'4 inch. 3c. Vinca Variegata or Periwinkle. 4 in. 15c. Snapdragon Antirrhinum. Giant White. Giant Pink, Giant Yellow. Giant Scarlet, separate colors, 21-2 inch. $3.00 per 100- Tropeolum or Nasturtiums, 4 inch 7c; dwarf. Empress of India and others. 2H in., $3.00 per 100. Altemanthera, $2.00 per 100. Cannas. large Kins Humbert. 4 inch. 12c. Araucaria Excelsa. New importation. SU. 5H. 6 in. pots: 3. 4. 5. and 6 tiers; 12. 14. 16 to 20 in. high. 35c' 40c. 50c 60c to 75c. Robusts Compacta r Excelsa Glauca, big stock, $1.25 to$1.50. Coleus, fancy leaved, $5.00 per 100. Ficus Elastica, (Rubbers), 5H. 6, 7 in. pots, all heights, 25c, 30c, 40c. 50c. 60c each. Alexandra Daisies, 5V4 in. pots, bushy, 20c to 25c each. Primula Obconica, 4 in. strong, in bloom. 10c; 5H in.. 15c to 20c. Dracaena Terminalis, suitable for window boxes 5V£ in. pots, well colored, 25c, 30c. 40c and 50c. Crimson Rambler Roses, 6 in. pots, suitable for outdoor planting. 3 to 4 feet high, 50c Geraniums, 4 in. pots. S. A.Nutt. scarl. t: Buch- ner, white; E. G. Hill, salmon; Beaute Poitevine, salmon: Gloriosum. pink and assorted colors; Scarlet Sage, Bonfire and Zurich, $7.00 per 100. Asparagus Plumosus and Sprengeri, large 4 in. 10c; 3 in.. 7c: 2% in., 4c. Hydrangea Otaksa. for planting out, 6-7 in.. 25c. 3Sc.50c, 60c. Vinca, variegated, 41 j in. pots. 15c. Small Plants. Phlox, Drummondi grandiflora, assorted colors, 2Yi in. pots, $3 00 per 100. Phlox, Drummnodi compacta, assorted colors. 21-2 in. pots $3.00 per 100. Verbenas, assorted, 2V, in., $3.00 per 100. Petunias, California Giants, 3 in., best plants. $5 00 per 100. Petunias, Inimitable, dwarf or compacta, $3.00 per 100. GODFREY ASCHMANN during my visit there, to obtain from the head gardener, the creator of this clock, a supply of seed and stock plant-- of those beautiful varieties of begonias to raise a sufficient crop of about • 50,01 II I young plants in 2V£, 3 and 4-inch pot-, lor you to use in a similar clock, carpet bed or other outside work. A bed of these begonias, pink, the Krfordii, orthe bright red improved Vernon, is a joy forever. Constant bloomers, stay always short and bushy, the hot rays of the sun have no bad effect on them. They can be grown in a sunny or shady place. We can sell you large 4-inch pot plants, either of the improved Erfordii, the beautiful pink, or the dark bright red improved Vernon, at lllc, $10 OOper 100; 3-inch, $'.00 per 100; 2!/2-inch, $5.00 per 100; SU-in. plants, 25c each; big plants, 26 at 100 rate. Tagetes. dwarf marigold. $3 00 per 100. Coleus, Golden Bedder, Victoria, Verschaeffeltii, and assorted. 2VZ in.. $3.00 per 100. Thunbergia or black eved Susan. 2VZ in., $3.00 per 100. Centaura Gymnocarpa, Dusty Miller. 2H in.. $3 00 per 100. Lobelia, Crystal Palace compacta, dark blue, $3 00 per 1 00. PALMS, Kentia Forsteriana, 4 in.. 25c to 35c; 5\i. 5'/!, 6 in- pots. 25. 30' 35. 40 to 50 in. high. 50c, 60c. 75c. $1.00, $1.25. $1.50, $2.00. $2.50. Kentia Belmoreana, large. 4H in., 25c to 35c: 5 to 5^2 in.. 60c. Made-up of 3 plants. 6 in. pots, 75c to $1.00. Clematis Paniculate, large. 5V2 to 6 in., per dozen. $2.00. Ipomea voctiflora. Our so well-known pure wrhite, waxy Moonvine. bearing dowers very frag- rant and as big as a saucer 2Y% in. pots. $5.00 per 100: 4 in. $12.00 per 100. Neph. Scotti, 4 in.. 15c to 20c: 5. 5!v. 6, 7 in 25c 35c. 40c. 50c. 60c, 75c. Whitmani, small. 4 in ' 20c: 5. 5H in.. 25c to 35c. Giatrassl, 4 in.. 25c- 5Vt to 5Y2 in,, 30c to 40c. 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia, Pa. Dracaenas They are free from brown tips. A trial order will convince you of their quality. 6 in. 40 in. high. 40 or more leaves. ..$30.(10 per 100 Sin 25, IK) per 100 4 in 15. OOper 100 Asparagus Hatcherii, 2'4-in 5.00 per 100 Seedling 12.00 per 1000 " " Seeds 6.00 per 1000 Send for list of Mums and Pompons- They are sure to please- West Main Greenhouses CORFU, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing Charles H. Totty MADISON, NEW JERSEY Wholesale Florist Chrysanthemum Novelties my Specialty Mention the American Florist when writing PALMS, FERNS AND Decorative Plants JOHN SCOTT, Rutland Rd. SE. 45th St. BROOKLYN N Y Mention the American Florist when writing Seasonable Plants Scabiosa Japonica, strong $4 00 per 100 " Ochroleuca 4 00 per 1C0 Delphinum Belladonna, ever-bloom- ing hardy Larkspur. 2-inch pots 2 50 per 100 Dianthus, Lat. atroc.. fi. pi., ever- blooming. 214 inch 2 00 per 100 Shasta Daisies, Alaska seedling, 2-in. 2 00 per 100 Eupatorium, Ageratoides, Clumps... 5 00 per 100 Ccelestinum. 3-inch 5 00 per 100 Cassia Floribunda, 3-inch 7 50 per 100 Kudbeckia Purpurea, 3 inch- 4 00 per 100 Polygonum Sieboldi, tricolor 4 00perlCo Clematis Particulate, 2 years 5 oo per 100 Cash with order please. A. HIRSCBLEBER Riverside, N. J. Oil Iff ■ SPLENDENS and BONFIRE riAl VIA l,ood Strong Plants from So wnt ■ '** 60 c^nts per 100; $5.00 per 1000- Dracaena Indivisa, 2-inch $2.00 per 100. Geraniums, 2-inch 1.85 per 100. Cobea Scandens, 2-inch 3.00 per 100. Marguerite, M rs. F. Sanders, 2 in. 2.00 per 100. Double Alysum, 2 inch 2.00 per 100. ELMER RAWLINGS - - OLEAN, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing SEASONABLE PLANTS Plants from 2Vi inch pots $3.00 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri; Allyssum, Little Gem Parlor Ivy; Phlox, Drummondi dwarf; Ageratum; Euonymus, Kadicans van; Euonymus, golden variegated; Salvia, Bona re: Hydrangea Otaksa; Bridal Myrtle; Swainsona Alba; Artillery Plant; Verbenas, scarlet, pink and white: Antirrhinum, viltatina var. . Plants from 3 inch pots. $4.00 per 100. Ampelopsis Veitchii: Clematis Panlculata; Dracaena Indivisa; Wallflower; Ivy, hardv Eng- lish: Fuchsia, early flowering: Lantanas; Passion Vine. Dracaena Indivisa, 4 inch pots. 10c each: 5 inch pots, 15c each; 6 inch pots. 25c each. Kentia Belmoreana, 3 in. pots, 3-4 leaves, $1.50 per doz. Myrtle Plants, the real bridal Myrtle. 4 in. pots, $1.50 per dozen; 3 in. pots. $1.00 per dozen. Passion Vine, 4 inch pots. 10c each. Ampelopsis Veitchii, 10e each. Clematis Paniculata, 4 inch pots. 10c each; 5 inch pots, 15c each. Bouvardias. propagated from root cuttings, scarlet, white and pink, 2 inch pots. $3.00 per 100 C. EISELE, 1 lth and Westmoreland Streets PHILADELPHIA, PA. Memorial Day Number Next Week. Send Ad. Now. >20 The American Florist. May w. BEDDING PLANTS. The Planting Season is Drawing Very Near So You Had Better Order Your Supply Now and Get the Pick of Our Stock : : : Musa Ensete (Abysinian Banana), strong Per 100 Per 1000 Pit 100 Per 1000 a: -I, „„.j„,.„ «-> i«i Salvia, Bonfire and Zurich, elegant stock from cuttings, linen, pel ao/en ,..............._" iir: u 7 zi\ i , 3 2kt-mch 2h Cowee W J 928 Coy H C Seed Co... 915 Craig Robt Co 921 CritchellC E 903 Cunningham Jos H. 918 Dailledouze Bros... 920 Dammann&Co 915 Daniels & Fisher... 909 DardsChas 908 Deamud J B Co 898 Denaifte & Son 912 Detroit Flower Pot Mfy Ill Dietsch A & Co IV Diller Caskey & Keen 928 Dillon J L 914 Dorner F &Sons... 920 Dreer H A Ill 917 930 Duerr Chas A 91(1 DunlopJohnH 909 Dwelle - Kaiser Co The 928 Rdwards Fold Box. 922 Eisele C 919 ElderincWJ & Son 915 Eldredge B 898 Emmans Geo M.... 920 Erie Floral Co I Erne & Klingel 900 Eyres HG 909 Fairfield F;irm 896 Fish Henry Seed Co II Florists' Hail Assn. 928 Fottler. Fiske. Rawson Co II Franzen FO 920 Freeman Mrs J B... 910 Freeman & Sons S . 928 Froment H E 905 Galvin Tbos F 909 Garland Geo M Co.. 929 GasserJ M Co 909 Geny Bros 910 Giblin & Co 928 GodineauR&M.... II Goodrich BF Co... 927 Gorham & Chapline 932 Grand Rapids Flower Co 910 GudeBros 908 Guttman Flower Growers Co 905 Haisch 907 Hammond Benj IV Harley Pottery Co.. Ill Haven Seed Co The 915 Heacock Jos Co .... 914 Heinljohn & Son.. 907 Henderson A & Co. 916 Herr Albert M 921 Herrmann A 932 Hess &Swoboda... 90S Hews A H&Co.... Ill Hilfinger Bros Ill Hirschleber A 919 Hirelings & Co 931 HoerberBros 901 Hoffmeister Flo Co. 903 Holm & Olson 908 Holton &HunkelCo 902 Home Cor School... 932 Hcntsch & Co 929 Hooker H M Co.... 932 Hoopes J E & Co. .. II Horticultural Adver- tiser 922 Hart Trade lournal. 931 Hrudka L Pottery Co Ill HumfeldC 914 Igoe Bros 922 Illinois Metals Co.. 929 Illinois Pipe Mfg Co 931 Isbell S M & Co... 913 Jackson & Perkins . 91S Johnson WW & Son II Jones Percy 895 Joy Floral Co 914 Hasting W F Co ... 903 Keller Geo & Sons. Ill Keller's Sons. J B.. 910 Kellogg Geo M 910 Kennicott Bros 8% Kervan Co The 905 Kessler W A 905 Kift Robt 909 King Construct Co, 932 Klehm's Nurseries. 906 Kohr A F Ill Kramer I N &Son.. 931 KroeschellBrosCo. 928 Kruchten John 896 Kuehn C A 902 KuhlGeo A 838 Kyle & Foerster.... 901 LaCrosse Floral Co. 908 Lager & Hurrell.,.. I Lange A 907 Landreth Seed Co.. II Leborious J J 907 Leedle Floral Co ... 914 Leistner Oscar 898 Leonard Seed Co... 913 Lutton Wm H 922 McCallum Co 890 McConnell Alex.... 907 McCoy L W 910 McClunicGco 909 McCullough's J M SonsCo 903 McDonald Bros.... 931 McHutchison& Co.. II McKellarChas W.. 901 McKenna P & Son. 909 Mangel 907 Mann Otto 913 M. WINANDY CO.,Mfrs. Greenhouse builders end manufacturers of WINANDY'SNEW BENCH AND HEATING SYSTEM. Write for particulars. 6236 N. Lincoln St. CHICAGO Telephone Ravenswood 607. Matthewson J E 910 May &Co LL 907 Meconi Paul 905 Meredith The Flow- er & VegCo 914 Mette Henry 916 Meyer John C & Co. 906 Michigan Cut Flowr Exchange 906 Miller ES 914 Moninger J C Co... IV Moore, Hentz & Nash 905 Morehead Mfg Co... 932 Mt Gilead Pottery Co Ill Muller Adolph 918 MunsonH 932 Murray Samuel 908 Myers Florist 910 Nat Flo B of Trade. 932 New England Nur- series 918 N Y Cut Flower Ex. 905 Nicholas JohnS.... 910 Niessen Leo Co .... 903 Oechslin Frank 921 Ostertag Bros .... 909 Palmer W J & Son . 908 Park Floral Co 908 Peacock DahliaFms 918 Pedrick Geo & Son. II Pelicano, Rossi & Co 908 Pennock-MeehanCo 905 Pennthe Florist.... 908 Peters & Reed Poty III Phillips Bros 910 Pierce F & Co 929 Pierson A N (Inc).. 888 Pierson F R Co.... I Pieters & Wheeler Seed Co 912 Pillsbury I L 930 Pinkston Jas E 906 Podesta&Baldocchi 909 Poehlmann Bros Co 889 893 920 Pollworth C C Co I 902 909 Portland Flow, r Store 910 Pulverized Manure Co 927 QuakerCity Machine Works 9?0 Raedlein Basket Co 898 Randall A L Co.... 901 Randolph & Mc Clements 931 Rawlings Elmer.... 919 Ready Reference... 923 Reed & Keller 932 Regan Ptg House... 927 Reid Edw 903 Reinberg Geo 901 Relnberg Peter.. 895 921 Rice Bros 902 Rice Co. M 906 Richardson & Boyn- ton Co 929 RobinsonJCSeedCo II Rock WL Co 908 Rohnert Seed Co... 913 Routzahn Seed Co . II RuschG&Co 902 SaakesO C 909 Saltford Flowr Shop 908 ScheelFF 914 Schiller, the Florist 910 Schillo Adam 929 Schlatter W & Son. 922 Schling Max 910 Schmidt J C 921 Scott John 919 SharpPartridge&Co 928 Siebrecht George C 905 Situation & Wants.. 887 Skidelsky SS & Co. 913 Smith A W &Co... 909 SmithED&Co 914 Smith & Hemenway 927 Smith Henry 910 Smith Saml V 914 Smith Wm C 902 Smith W&T Co... I Stearns Lumber Co. 928 StoothoSH A Co... 927 Storrs & Harrison 914 918 Superior Chemical Co 913 Superior Machine & Boiler Works . . 930 Syracuse PotteryCo III Texas Seed & Floral Co 907 Thompson Car Co.. 921 Thorburn J M & Co 915 Tonner Miss Olga.. 892 TottyCbasH 919 Vaughan AL&Co. 899 Vaughan's Seed Store III III 888 9(16 915 921 928 931 Vestals 910 Vick's Sons Jas 915 Vincent RJr. I 916 920 Virgin U] 910 Wagner Park Cons. 932 Walker FA & Co.. 910 Wallace FD 931 Ward&Co. R M... II Weber Fred C 909 Weiland& Risch... 901 Welch Bros 903 West Main Grlis ... 919 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 915 Wietor Bros 894 901 Wilson RG 907 Winandy M &Co.. 922 Windier Wholesale Florist Co 902 WittboldGCo...907 911 Wittbold Henry... 901 Wolfskin Bros & Morris Goldenson 910 Wood Bros 920 Woodward Floral Co 901 Wrede H II Vard& Yard 900 Yokohama Nurs Co. II Young & Nugent... 907 Zech & Mann 894 Ziska los 901 GREENHOUSE GLAZING. Big jobs a specialty Prices on application ROBT. T. BLAIR, 122 E. Wood Ave., COLUMBUS, OHIO CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. Mention the American Florist when writing No loss if you mend your split carna- tions with Superior Carnation STAPLES 50c per 1000 postpaid. Wm. Schlatter & Son, BEFORE ' AFTER 422 Main St., Springfield, Mass. ALL Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Florists wishing to do business with Europe should send for the "Horticultural Advertiser" This is the British Trade Paper, being read weekly by all the horticultural trade; it is also taken by over 1000 of the best continental houses. Annual subscription, to cover cost of postage. 75c. As the H. A. is a purely trade medium, appli- cants should, with the subscription, send a copy of their catalog or other evidence that they belong to the nursery or seed trade. Money orders payable at Lowdham, Notts. Address Editors of "H. A." ChilweU Nurseries. LOWDHAM, Notts, England Mention the American Florist when writing - . L Model Extension Carnation Support Made with two or three circles. Eur dorsed by all th£ Leading Carnation Growersasthe best support on market Pat. July 27. '97. May 17, '9^ GALVANIZED WIRE ROSE STAKES. Write for prices before ordering elsewhere. Prompt shipment guaranteed A 0 k IGOE BROS. () V I ] 266 N. 9th St. V V BROOKLYN. N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing ♦ Mention the American Florist when writing GET INTERESTED, MR. FLORIST, THIS IS FOR Y00! If you contemplate painting your house this year, it will be well for you to investigate the merits of My Special Greenhouse White Lead Paint which I use exclusively in the erection of the large ranges of glass that I erect on private estates and public parks. I have increased my plant to take care of the demands made upon me for this paint by florists in all parts of the country. The Lutton reputation for high class material is back of this product. Send for a sample free of cost and then you will send your order. VVe also furnish materials for the complete erection of modern Iron Frame Greenhouses. Some of the largest growers in the country will testify to this fact. WILLIAM B. LUTTON, West Side Avenue Station Jersey City, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing '9*3 ■ The American Florist. 923 Ready Reference Section. 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. ALTERN ANTHER AS. Alternantberag, red and yellow, 2&-ln., $2 per 100. Jos. II. Cunningham, Delaware, O. AMPELOPSIS. Ampelopsis Veltchil, heavy, 1-year, 2 to 3 ft., strong. 60 for $2; loo. $3.25; Parcel Post, $20 per 1,000; 18 to 24 inches. 50 for $1.50; 100 for $2; Parcel Post, $15 per 1,000. Well rooted plants, tops cut to 6 Inches for transplanting, $12 per 1,000. Samples, 25c allowed on pur- chase. Cbas. Black, Hightstown, N. J. ARAUCARIAS. ABAUCARIAS. Araucaria Excelsa, fine plants, 4 to 5 tiers, 65c each; $7.50 per dozen. Our new catalog giving prices on everything in roses, plants, etc., ready now. Write for It today. THE GOOD & KEESE CO., Largest Rose Growers in the World. Box 18. Springfield, Ohio. Araucaria excelsa, C-in., 4 to 6 tiers; $1 each; $12 per doz.; 7-in., 4 to 5 tiers, $1.50 each; $18 per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham PI.. Chicago. Araucaria excelsa, 5-in., $6 per doz. ; $45 per 100. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. ASPARAGUS. ASPARAGUS. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS, 2%-in. pots, $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1.000. ASPARA- GUS SPRENGERI. 2V4-in. pots, $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000. Our new catalog giving prices on everything in roses, plants, etc., ready now. White for it today. THE GOOD & REESE CO., The Largest Rose Growers in the World. Box 18, Springfield, Ohio. To make room in our houses we offer Plumosus Asparagus, extra fine, heavy plants, 3-ln., $4 per 100. Sprengeri, 3-in., $3.50 per 100. Wag- ner Park Conservatories, Sidney, O. Asparagus plumosus. 2-ln., $3 per 100; 3-in., $6; 4-ln., $1.50 per doz. Sprengeri, 3-in., 75c per doz.; $5 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham PI., Chicago. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri. 2^4-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. Asparagus plumosus, 2%-in.. $2 per 100. Sprengeri. $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Asparagus Batcheri, 2V4-in., $5 per 100; seed- lings. $12 per 1,000; seeds, $6 per 1,000. West Main Greenhouses. Corfu. N. Y. Asparagus Sprengeri, 3-ln., $6 per 100; 3%-In., $S per 100. Cash please. Harry Heinl, West Toledo, O. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri, 2^-ln., $2 per 100; 300 for $5.00. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. Asparagus Sprengeri. 2V-in., $2.50 per 100; $20 per l.QOO. Erie Floral Co.. Erie. Pa. Asparagus Hatcherl, 2%-in., $2.50 per 100; 3-in., $4. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove. 111. Asparagus plumosus, 2-ln., $3 per 100. Geo. M. Bmmans, Newton, N. J. Asparagus plumosus, 2-ln., $2 per 100; 3-ln., $3 per 100. Elmer Rawllngs, Olean, N. Y. ASTERS. THE SAWYER ASTERMUM— Eight years of strict selection places it on the mountain top : of perfection In color, size and profit. Price (cash with order), plants, $4 per 100. Colors: White, pink and lavender. Send for cuts and description. ALBERT A. SAWYER, Forest Park, 111. 1 AUCUBAS. AiKMiba Japouiea, busby plants. 35c to $2.50 each. .1 nl ins Ho«'his < '<>. . Rutherford, N. .1. BAY TREES. Bay trees. For sizes and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Bay trees. For sizes and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Pi., Chicago. Bay trees and box trees, all sizes and prices. List on application. Julius Roehrs Co.. Ruther- ford, N. J. Bay trees. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 714 Chest- nut St.. Philadelphia. BEDDING PLANTS. Bedding and basket plants: Asparagus Spren- geri, 2y2-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Be- gonia Prima Donna, $2.50 per 100; $22 per 1,000. Begonia luminosa, $2.50 per 100; $22 per 1.000. Cobea Scandens, 2V£-in., $4 per 100; 3-in., $7. Centaura Gym., $3 per 100. Dra- caena Ind., 5-in., $20 per 100; 6-in., $30. Gera- niums, Mme. Salleroi, $2.50. Ivy, English, 4-in., $12 per 100. Lobelia Speciosa and Compaeta, $2.50 per 100. Petunia, Giant ruffled, single, $2.50 per 100. Salvia Bonfire, King of Car- pets and Zurich, $2.50 per 100. Vinca Var., 3-in., $6 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. Bedding plants: Alternantheras, Asparagus Sprengeri, plumosus and Hatcheri; ageratum; begonias, tuberous rooted, luminosa; Cobsea scandens; celosia; coleus. In variety; dusty miller; Dracsena indivisa, geraniums, Nutt, Buch- ner, La Favorite, Viaud, Mrs. E. G. Hill, ivy, rose, Mme. Salleroi; Grevillea robusta; helio- trope; ivy, English and German; lobelia, spe- ciosa and Crystal Palace; Marguerite Mrs. San- ders: Musa ensete; petunias; recinus; Salvias, Bonfire and Zurich; pansies. For sizes and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Bedding and other plants, from 2'j-iiioh pots, $3 per 100: Asparagus Sprengeri; Alyssum Little Gem; parlor ivy; Phlox Drummondi, dwarf; ageratum; Euonymus. radicans vnr.. golden variegated; Salvia Bonfire; Hydrangea Otaksa. bridal myrtle; Swainsona alba; artil- lery plant: verbenas, scarlet, pink and white; antirrhinum Vitt. Plants from 3-in. pot* at $4 per 100; Ampelopsis Veitchii: Clematis paniculata; Dracaena indivisa; wall-flowers; ivy, hardy English: fuchsias, early flowering; Ian- tanas. C: Eisele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts.. Philadelphia. Bedding plants: Coleus, alternantheras, red and yellow; cigar plant, Ageratum, blue; Ver- bena, heliotrope, Salvia Zurich, asters, 2-in., $2 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Bedding plants, pansies, 50c per 100; $4 per 1,000. Daisies, $1 per 100; $8 per 1.000. Ager- atum, 60c per 100; $5 per 1,000. Coleus. Trie per 100; $6 per 1.000. Feverfew, $1.25 per 100; $10 per 1.000. C. Humfeld, Clay Center. Kans. BEGONIAS. Begonia Lorraine and Glory of Cincinnati. 2V,-in. pots, leaf cuttings, immediate delivery. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. . BOUVARDIAS. Bouvardia, large, strong stock plants of "The Bride," the most beautiful pink, $5 per 100. Cash with order. ROSE HILL NURSERIES, NEW ROCHELLE. N. Y. Bouvardlas, red, pink and white, 2-in. pots, $3 per 100. Henry Smith, Florist, Grand Rapids, Mich. BERRIED PLANTS. BERRIED PLANTS. Jerusalem cherries for field planting, strong, 2y,-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Fra Diavola, a fine plant to grow in field for Xmas sales; full of berries, $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000. ( luster Peppers, strong 2^-in., $3 per 100. Celestial Peppers, an indispensable Xmas plant, strong, 2>/2-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. POEHLMANN BROS. CO., Morton Grove, 111. BOXWOOD. Boxwoods, pyramids, 2 to 2% ft., $1.25 each; 2% to 3 ft., $1.75; 3 to 3% ft., $2.50; 3% to 4 ft., $3; 4 to 4% ft., $4.25; 4% to 5 ft.. $5; 5 to 6 ft., $6. Globular, 2 ft., $2.25 and $2.50. Standards, 15 to 18 Ins., $2.25; 18 to 21, $2.75; 21 to 24, $3.50; 24 to 30, bushes, $1.50; 30 to 36 Ins., bushes, $2.50. Obeliske, 5 ft., $12 each. Globe shaped, 2 ft., $4.50 each; 12 to 15 inches, $2 to $2.50. Bushes, 2% ft.. $1.50; 2% to 3 ft., $2.50. The Geo. Wittbold Co.. 737 Buckingham Place. Chicago. Boxwoods. For sizes and prices see adv- ertisement elsewhere in this issue. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham PI., Chicago. Box trees. For sizes and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Cnicago and New York. Boxwoods. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 714 Chest- nut St.. Philadelphia. BULBS. Gladioli. A good mixture, $1 per 100; $9 per 1.000. Choice Florists' mixture, white, light and pink, $1.75 per 100; $16 per 1,000. Pink Augusta, best forcing pink, $2.25 per 100; $20 per 1,000. Cash. 250 at 1,000 rates. Also America, Augusta, Francis King, Mme. Mone- ret, Klondyke, George Paul, etc. Send for price list. STEVEN'S GLADIOLI CO., Sagt- naw, W. S., Mich. AMERICA GLADIOLUS PLANTING STOCK; Parcel Post. America, No. 3, 1 to lVi inch, $10 per 1,000; No. 4, % to 1 Inch, $8 per 1,000; No. 5, % to % inch, $5 per 1,000; No. 6, Yt to V> inch, $3 per 1,000. Other sizes if wanted. CURRIER BULB CO., Seabrlght, Calif. Bulbs, Lilium multiflorum, L. giganteum. For prices, see advertisement on second cover page. Ralph M. Ward & Co., 71 Murray St., New York. Bulbs, tuberous begonias, gladiolus, gloxinias, fancy leaved Caladiums, cannas, dahlias, etc. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 714 Chestnut St., Phlla- delphla. Bulbs, bedding hyacinths, white, red and blue, $1.60 per 100; $15 per 1,000. James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. Bulbs. For varieties and prices see adver- tisements elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Fisher's Purity Freesia bulbs, if in the mar- ket for summer delivery get our prices before buying. Cnrrle Bulb Co., Seabrlght, Calif. Bulbs. S. S. Skldelsky & Co.. 1215 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia. Bulbs of all kinds. J. M. Tborbnm & Co., 33 Barclay St., New York. Bulbs. Arthur T. Boddlngton, 342 W. 14th St.. New York. Bulbs, cold storage Giganteum, 7-9, 8-9 and 9-10. The Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd., 31 Barclay St., New York. Bulbs, gladioli, lilies and maderla vines and other bulba. E. S. Miller, Wading River, N. Y. Bulbs, hyacinths, tulips, narcissi. W. J. El- derlng & Son, Overveen, Haarlem, Holland. Bulbs of all kinds James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 924 The American Florist. Aiity ro. CALLAS. GODFREY CALLAS. 2%-in., $4.00 per 100. CONARD & JONES CO., WEST GROVE. PENNSYLVANIA. CANNAS. CANNAS. CANNAS in 20 leadiDg kinds, started plants. 50c per dozen; $3.50 per 100. Our new catalog giving prices on everything in roses, plants, etc., ready now. 'Write for It today. THE GOOD & REESE CO., The Largest Rose Growers in tbe World. Box 18, Springfield, Ohio. Cannas. Fine dormant 2 to 3 eye bulbs. Cin- nabar and mixed, 75c per 100. Sec. Chabanne, $1 per 100. Pres. Cleveland, Paul Marquant. $1.50 per 100. Pennsylvania, C. F. Read, $2.50 per 100. Papa Nardy $4 per 100. WAGNER PARK CONSERVATORIES. Sidney, Ohio. IMPROVED CANNAS. Sixty varieties, healthy plants ready for de- livery. Please send for list. King Humbert Caiina plants ready for delivery, price $9 per 100. THE CONARD & JONES COMPANY, West Grove, Pa. Canna King Humbert, fine 3-in., $10 per 100. F. Vaughan, Henderson, Alemania, Wallace, $5 per 100. Cash please. Harry Heinl, West Toledo, O. Cannas, 8 vars. 3x4-in. pots, $4 per 100. King Humbert. 3x4-in. pots, $7 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware. O. Cannas. best named varieties. F. F. Scheel, Shermerville. 111. CAPE JASMINES. Cape jasmines, buds, medium, $1 per 100; SS.50 per 1.000; long, $1.50 per 100; $13 per 1,000. T. W. Carlton, Alvin, Texas. Gardenias, Class A, $1.50 per 100; $13 per 1.000; Class B, $1 per 100; $8.50 per 1.000. Yard & Yard, Box 201, Alvin, Texas. CARNATIONS. 50,000 Cuttings Pure White Enchantress in sand now. This is the best commercial white; $20 per 1,000 and every cutting guaranteed strictly No. 1 stock. Per Per Pot 100 1.000 Stock Pure White Enchantress $2.50 $20.00 $3.25 Light Pink Enchantress 2.75 25.00 3.25 Rose Pink Enchantress 2.75 25.00 3.25 Also Dorothy Gordon, White Wonder, Gloriosa and Rosette in limited quantities. Cash or Reference. SMITH & GANNETT. GENEVA, N. Y. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. Per lilO Per 1.000 Enchantress 2.00 18.00 White Enchantress 2.00 20.00 Princess Charming 2. no 20.00 White Lawson 1.50 12.50 White Perfection 2.00 18.00 Victory 1.50 12.50 Bonfire (finest red) 3.00 25.00 WIETOR BROS, 162 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago, 111, Carnation cuttings for immediate delivery. Extra strong plants from soil. Enchantress and White Enchantress, $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000. Write for prices on the following varieties from sand: Wodenethe, White Wonder, White En- chantress, Enchantress, Beacon, and Rose Pink Enchantress. J. D. Thompson Carnation Co., Joliet, 111. Carnations, from 2-in. pots: Rosette, St. Nicholas, Benora, $6 per 100. White Perfec- tion, White Enchantress, Scarlet Glow, $3 per 100. F. Dorner & Sons Co., LaFayette, Ind. Carnation Princess Dagmar, $12 per 100; $100 per 1.000. Patten & Co., Tewksbury, Mass. Carnation Enchantress Supreme. 12 rooted cut- tings, $3; 25. $5; 50, $7; 100, $12; 1.000, $100. Dailledouze Bros., Lenox Road and Troy Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. For immediate shipment, strong guaranteed cuttings that will produce fancy stock. White Perfection, Enchantress, $20 per 1,000. White Enchantress, $25 per 1,000. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee. Wis. Carnation Herald, field-grown plants, Septem- ber delivery, $15 per 100. Chicago Carnation Co., 30 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Carnation cuttings, $3 per 100; 214-in., 6 per 100, J. L. Dillon, Bloomsbu rg. Pa. Carnations, chrysanthemums. S. S. Skldel sky & Co., 1215 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia. Carnations. Wood Bros., Fishklll, N. Y. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. HEADQUARTERS. Chrysanthemums, Rooted Cuttings. WHITE. Per 100 Mrs. Chas. Razer $2.50 Lynwood Hall 2.00 Snow Queen 2.00 White Ivory 2.00 YELLOW. Dolly Dimple 2.50 Col. Appleton 2.00 Halliday 2.00 PINK. Rosette 2.00 Maud Dean 2.00 Dr. Enguehard 2.00 Pink Ivory 2.00 POMPONS. WHITE. Per 100 Diana $2.00 Baby Margaret 2.00 Lulu 2.00 YELLOW. Baby 2.00 Quinola 2.00 Pretoria 2.00 PINK. Ladysmith 2.00 WIETOR BROS. 162 N. Wabash Ave. Chicago. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. STRICTLY FIRST-CLASS STO( K. PINK GEM. 2 in. puis. $5 per 10"; routed -cuttings $4 per 100. CHRYSOLORA. DECEMBER GEM. 2-in. pots. $4 per 100; $30 per 1.00O; rooted cuttings, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. SMITH'S ADVANCE, WHITE BONNAFFON. DONATELLO, YELLOW IVORY, WHITE HELEN FRICK, GLORIA, ROMAN COLD. NAGOYA, PATTY, PACIFIC SUPREME, I'N- AKA. from 2-ineh puts. $3 per 100; $l'."> per 1,000; rooted cuttings, $2.50 per 100; $l.'o per l.OO. MRS. II. ROBINSON. 2-in. pots $3 per Kli; $25 per 1,000. Also most of tbe Exhibitions, also our present year's novelties still in considerable quantity; prices on appli- cation or catalogue sent for the asking. Not less than 25 of a kind at 100 and 250 of a kind at 1,000 rate. Those desiring less than 25 plants of a kind will be quoted on application. For type, color and flowering season refer to our 1013 catalogue. ELMER D. SMITH & CO.. ADRIAN. MICH. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. ROOTED CUTTINGS— READY NOW. $1.50 per 100; $12.50 per 1,000. Monrovia, Halliday, Appleton, Major Bonnaffon, Golden Wedding, J. K. Shaw, Maud Dean. Jeanne Rosette, Admiral Schley, Cullingfordil, Champaign, W. R. Church. L'Africaine. Oct. Frost, Early Snow, Geo. S. Kolb, C. Touset, F'. Pullman, White Cloud, Mrs. Buckbee, Des Jonis, Queen, Silver Wedding, Clay Frick, Nellie Pocket, Lynwood Hall, White Bonnaffon, Yanoma, Early Yellow. Director Gerard, MEMPHIS FLORAL CO- MEMPHIS, TENN. Chrysanthemums, Major Bonnaffon, 2*4 -in., pots, line stock, $2 per 100. Jeanne Nonin and Nagoya, later. Edward Wallis, Berlin, New Jersey. Chrysanthemums, rooted cuttings and 2*4-inch. For varieties and prices see advertisement else- where in this issue. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Mor- ton Grove, 111. Chrysanthemums, large flowering, pompons, single and anemone flowered; best vars., 2%- in., $3 per 100. Frank Oecbslin, 4911 Quincy St., Chicago. Chrysanthemums, all the money making varie- ties. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Chrysanthemums, all the leading varieties. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian. Mich. Chrysanthemums, leading varieties, $3 per 100. Henry Smith, Florist, Grand Rapids, Mich. Chrysanthemums, rooted cuttings. Erie Floral Co., Erie, Pa. CLEMATIS. Clematis paniculata, 2-in., $2 per 100; 2^-in., $3; 3-in., $5. Samuel V. Smith, 3323 Goodman St.. Philadelphia. Clematis. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. COLEUS. Coleus. April 28, red, yellow and assorted, $6 per 1,000; 2%-in. pots, $2 per 100. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. . Coleus. Verschaffeltii and G. Bedder, 60c per 100, The Erie Floral Co.. Erie, Pa. CYCLAMEN. CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM, finest strain in existence, including GLORY OF WANDSBEK, finest salmoneum, orchid flowering, Rococo; strong transplanted seedlings, $3.00 100; $25.00 1,000. Cash, please. Rober & Radke. Maywood, 111. Cyclamen, 3-in. puts, very finest strain, $10 p,r 100. Julius Roelirs Co.. Rutherford, N. .1. DAHLIAS. Dahlias, 100,000 field-clumps; 100 varieties of cream. Get list. Benj. Connell, Florist, Merchantvllle, N. J. DAISIES. DAISIES. Marguerites, Mrs. F. Sanders, France, the two best varieties, 2%-in. pots, fine stock, $2 per 100; $15 per 1,000. Our new catalog giving prices on everything in Roses, plants, etc., ready now. Write for it today. THE GOOD & REESE CO., Tbe Largest Rose Growers in the World. Box 18, Springfield, Ohio. VIGOROUS DAISY PLANTS. IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT. Soleil d'Or. 3-in $5.00 per 10O Alexandra, 3-in $5.00 per 100 Mrs. Sander, 3-in $5.00 per 100 Mrs. Sander, 4-in $6.00 per ISO WEILAND & RISt'll. 154 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago. DRACAENAS. Dracaena indivisa. 2-in.. $3 per 100; 3-in.. $5; 5-in., $3 per doz. ; $2o per Sinn; li in.. $ti per doz. ; 8-in., 3 ft. high. $1 to $1.50 each. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham PI., Chicago. Dracsenas, Liudeni and Massaugeana, 5-in.. 75c each; $8 per doz.; 0-iu.. $1.25 each; $12 per doz.; 7-in., $1.50 each; $15 per doz. Vniighan's Seed Store. Chicago and New Y'ol'U. Dracaena indivisa, 5-in., $25 per 100. Cash wan o.uer. Hank Felke. N2s Ridge Ave, Wiliuottc. 111. Telephone, Wilmette 123U. Draciena Inu., One stock, big plants, 3-in., $5; 4-in.. $8; 5-in., $15 per 100. Cash. J. W. Miller. Shiremanstown, Pa. Dracaena massangeana, 6-in., $1 to $1.75 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Draciena, 6-in., $30 per 100; 5-iu.. 525; 4-ln., $15. West Main Greenhouses, Corfu, N. Y. Dracrenas. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 714 Chest- nut St.. Philadelphia. Dracaena terminalis. 2%-in. pots, $10 per 100. J. Roehrs Co.. Rutherford, N. J. Dracajna Ind., 3-in., $5; 4-in., $10; 5-in., $25 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans. Newton. N, J. FERNS. DWARF' FERNS FOR FERN DISHES. These dwarf ferns are used by the hundreds of thousands to fill dishes for table decorations. Our sales each year exceed 50,000 plants. Our stock is in prime condition, ready to use at once. We offer 0 choice varieties, Pteris cre- tica albo-lineata, Victoria, Wilsoui, Mayii, Pteris multiceps, Aspidium tsussimense, Sieboldii, Wim- setti, Cyrtomium falcatun) or holly fern. Price, 50c per doz., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Our new catalog giving prices on ferns, roses and all other plants ready now. Write for it today. THE GOOD & REESE CO., Tbe Largest Rose Growers in the World. Box 18, Springfield, Ohio. Ferns, Boston, 2%-in., $3 per 100; $30 per 1,000. Roosevelt, 2%-in., $5 per 100; $40 per 1.000. Wbitmani Compacta, 2%-in., $5 per 100: $40 per 1,000. Henry H. Barrows & Son. Whitman, _Mass. Ferns for dishes. 2-in. assorted, to clean out. $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000. Transplanted seedlings, $1 per 100; $9 per 1,000. Rober & Radke. Maywood. 111. Table ferns, 10 vars., 2V4-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 3-in., $0 per 100; $55 per 1,000. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Hardy ferns. Descriptive list mailed. Lud- wig Mosba?b, Askov^ Minn. Boston ferns, 25c; Whitman!, 4-in., 25c. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton. N. J. Ferns. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Ferns. John Scott, Rutland Rd. and E. 45th St.. Brooklyn, N. Y. Ferns. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It, 19*3- The American Florist. 925 FICUS. Flrns panduratR, 6-ln., $3.50 each. Fiona elasttca, 6-ln., 75c to $1 each. Poehlmann Bros. i«„ Morton Grove, III. GERANIUMS. Geraniums, strong, stocky plants in bad anil bloom; S. A. Nutt. Ricnrd, Benute Poltevlne, White Buchner, 4-ln., 7c and 8c; 3%-tn., Be; good stock guaranteed. Cash with order. Cue Sriiicgel. Oluey. 111. 60.000 S. A. NUTT. FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERV. Extra strong top cuttlugs. well rooted. $10 per 1.000. THE \V. T. BUCKLEY CO.. Springfield, 111. Geraniums, ::'_. Inch Nutt. Grant and Lake hull. S(l..-.ll p.-r Ilill; Slid |„T i.ikmi. i;,.„. A. Kid. I. 1'ekln, III. Gen s, s. A. Nutt. In bud and bloom, 4- ln., nice, strong stork. $7 per inn. Cash with order. Franke Felke, 828 Ridge Ave., Wllmette, 111. Telephone, Wllmette 123C Geranium, s. a. Nutt. Perkins. La Favorite, Jean Vlaud, -" . Inch. $3 per 100. Mine. Sai- ler,, i. $2 per Hi". (18 p,-r 1,000. Other varie- ties sold till end < >t April. Ruber & Radke, \l.ivu !, 111. Geraniums. Nutt. Buchner, Rlcard, Perkins, Poltevlne. 2-ln.. $2 per 100; 3-ln., $5. Geo. M. Emmans. Newton. N. J. Mrs. Laval (pansy geranium) 2>/,-ln., 85c per doz.; $6 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Geraniums, May 5 and after. $10 per 1,000 for Nutt and Poltevlne; $12.50 for Ricard. A. M. Herr. Lancaster, Pa. Geraniums, 2-ln., $2 per 100; $18.50 per 1.000; 3-in.. $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000. R. Vincent, Jr.. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Geraniums, Nutt, 2%-in., $2.50 per 100. Erie Floral Co., R. F. D. No. 2. Erie, Pa. Geraniums, Mme. Sallerol, 2V4-in., $2.50 per 1"0. Storrs & Harrison Co.. Painesville, O. GREENS. Greens of all kinds. For prices see adver- tisement elsewhere In this issue. Michigan Cut- Flower Exchange, 38-10 Broadway, Detroit, Mich. Bronze galai, $5 per case; 5 or more cases. $-1.50 per case. C. E. Critchell, 34 E. Third Ave.. Cincinnati. O. Fancy ferns, $1.50 per 1,000. Robert Groves, Adams. Mass. Southern wild smilax and natural and per- petuated roses. E. A. Beavan, Evergreen, Ala. HOLLYHOCKS. HOLLYHOCKS. Hollyhocks, field-grown, will bloom this sum- mer: finest colors. From pots ready to plant, $1 per dozen; $6 per 100. Our new catalog giv- ing prices on everything in roses, plants, etc., ready now. Write for it today. THE GOOD & REESE CO., The Largest Rose Growers in the World. Box IS, Springfield, Ohio. DOCBLE HOLLYHOCKS, separate colors, strong field plants, 500 fur $15; 1,000 for $25. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark. New York. HYDRANGEAS. Hydrangea Otaksa, in half barrels, $5 to $7 each: 14-inch tubs. $1.50 to $2. Smaller plants In pots, "5c, 50c, 75c. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarry town-on-Hudsop, N. Y. Hydrangeas in pots and tubs, $1.50 to $3.50 each; large specimens, ¥5 to $7.50 each. Julius Roehrs Co.. IiiitlifrlV.nl, X. .7. Hydrangeas Otaksa. 2%-in., 3c. Rober & Radke. May wood. 111. Hydrangea Otaksa, 3 to 10 shoots, 10c to 35c. Erie Floral Co.. Erie. Pa. Hydrangeas. 50c to $2 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, 111. IVIES Ivv, bardy English. 20 ins. long, out of pots. $5 per 10O. Small leaf English ivy. 3-in., $5 per mo. Samuel V. Smith, 3323 Goodman St., Philadelphia^ English Ivy, 4 ft.. 4-ln. pots, $15 per 100; 4',A-in., $20. Bobbink & Atkins. Rutherford, N. J. English Ivy, 3'i and 4-in., $12 per 100. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarry town-on-Hudson. N. Y. English Ivy, R. C. 75c per 100; prepaid. Chas. Frost. Kenllworth, N. J. LAUREL. Laurus cerasus busb, .':."■' to $1 each; staml- .'ii'ils. .S7.."n i., .; 500, $9,511; 1.000. $18. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytuwn-on Hudson. K. Y. Lily of the Valley, cold storage. Order now for June weddings Brans' Celebrated Chicago Market Brand, $18 per 1.00O; $9.50 per 500; $5 per 250. Florists' Money Maker, $li; per I.OOci $8 50 per 5u0; $4.50 per 250. II. X. Bruus. 3040 W. Madison St.. Chicago. MARGUERITES. Marguerites, Sanders, 3-ln., 5c; 41,i>-in., I0c. Large flowering and California, single. 2-in. , 2c; 3-iu., 4c; 41.(.in., 8c. Mostly budded. Honor & Radke. Maywood. 111. Marguerites. Mrs. E. Sanders and Queen Al- exandra, 2%-ln., 00c per doz.; $4 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. MOSS. Green sheet moss. 1 bale (5 bundles) $1.25; 5 bales (25 bundles). $G. Geo. H. Angermueller, 1324 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. Sphagnum moss, 10 burlap bales. $12.50; 10 wired bales (large) $11. Write for prices on 25 to 100 bales or carload lots. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago. Moss, surplus of 12 barrel bale New Jersey moss, delivered anywhere in Chicago. $5 per bale, 2 or more bales. $4.75 per bale. Klehm's Nurseries. Arlington Heights. 111. Live Sphagnum moss, only in barrels, $2 per bbl. The C. W. Browned Co., Walden, N. Y. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Mushroom spawn, Lambert's Pure Culture, American Spawn Co., St. Paul. Minn. NURSERY STOCK. Nursery stock. Storrs & Harrison Co., Paines- ville. O. Nursery stock, large trees, oaks, maples, pines and hemlocks. Andorra Nurseries, Chestnut Hill. Philadelphia. Nursery stock, vines and climbers, autumn bulbs, roots, conifers, pines. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford. N. J. Nursery stock, fruit and ornamental trees, shrubs, evergreens and small fruits. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. Nursery stock, evergreens, herbaceous peren- nials and deciduous trees, shrubs, roses and vines. The New England Nurseries Co., Bed- ford. Mass. Evergreen hedges and hardy phlox. Adolf Mullet. Norristown, Pa. ORANGES. ORANGE OTAHEITE. From 214-in. pots. $3 per 100; $27.50 per 1.00O. Our catalog of everything you need mailed on application. Write for it today. THE GOOD & REESE CO., Largest Rose Growers In the World. Box 18. Springfield. Ohio. ORCHIDS. Orchids of all kinds. Lager & Hurrell, Sum- mlt. N. J. Osmundine (Osmunda fibre or orchid peat.) The C. W. Brownell Co.. Walden. N. Y. PALMS. Cycas, from 1 to 10 lbs., up to 50 lbs.. 10c per lb.; 50 to 100 lbs.. 9c per lb.; 100 lbs. ami up. Sc per lb.; 500 lbs. and up. 7^c per lb. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New x*ork. Palms. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Joseph Hea- cock. Wyncote. Pa. Kentia Forsterlana and Belmorenna. all sizes from 4 to 12-in.. tubs, 35c to $15. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, 111. Phoenix Canariensls, line large plants. $7.50 to $35 each. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Palms, John Scott. Rutland Road ami B. 45th St.. Brooklyn. N. Y. Palms. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 714 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia. PANDANUS. Pandanua Veltchll, 5-ln., 75c each; 6-ln., $1.25; 7 in.. ."n all roses and other ooy read] Write for M today. THE GOOD & REESE: in. The Largest Rose Growers of the World. Box 18. Springfield, Ohio. -. grafted. 3-ln. pots. Sin per 100; Rale crin. White Klllamey and KUlarney. w. w. Kokomo. Ind. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 926 The American Florist. May 10, CHOICE ROSE TLANTS. Per Pel- Fine 2i.-in. stock. 100 1,000 American Beauties $5.50 $50.00 Richmond 3.50 30.00 Pink Killarney 4.50 40.00 White Killarney 4.5" 40.00 My Maryland 4.00 35.00 Sunburst 12.0a 100.00 WIETOR BROS. 102 North Wabash Ave. Chicago. STRONG ROSE PLANTS. My Maryland, L"--in., $25 per 1,000. ONE-YEAR-OND BENCH PLANTS. American Beauty and White Killarney, $35 per 1.000. Satisfaction guaranteed. GEO. REINBERG, 1G2 North Wabash ATe. Chicago. Roses, grafted, Pink Killarney, White Killar- ney, Richmond, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Prince de Bulgarie and Lady Hillingdon, $10 per 100; $100 per 1,000 In 5,000 lots; $97.50 per 1,000 in 10,000 lots and $95 per 1,000 in 100.000 lots. Killarney Queen, $15 per 100; $120 per 1,000. Own root; Prince de Bulgarie. Melody, Lady Hillingdon and My Maryland, $6 per 100; $55 per 1,000. Richmond, 2y2-in.. $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Rose plants, 2%-in. pots: Pink Killarney, $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. Melody, $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. .Richmond, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. ff-year bench plants: Am. Beauties, $0 per 100; $35 per 1,000. White Killarney. Pink Killarney, Richmond, Sunrise. $4 per 100; $35 per 1.000. Peter Reinberg, 30 East Randolph St., Chicago. Roses, grafted: Richmond, White Killarney, Pink Killarney, Kaiserin, 2%-in., $10 per 100; $95 per 1,000; 3-in., $15 per 100; $145 per 1,000. Own roots: My Maryland, Pinl; Kil- larney, White Killarney. Richmond, Kaiserin, Perles, 2!4-in., $5 per 100; $45.50 per 1,000; 3-in., $7 per 100; $ JO per 1,000. J. L. Dillon. Bloomsburg, Pa. Roses, 2M>-inch pots: Prince de Bulgarie. $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Richmond. $3 per 100; $40 per 1,000. Pink and White Killarney, $4 per 100; $35 Der 1,000. Radiance and Madi- son, $3 per 100. 3. A. Budlong. 82 East Rau- dulph St.. Chicago. VIGOROUS ROSE PLANTS. IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT. Per lull: 21,-in. 2i.:.-in. Mrs. Tail (Bulgarie) $4.00 $5.00 WEILAND & RISCH. 354 N. Wabash Ave. Chicago. Roses, 5 and 6-in. pots, hybrid teas, hybrid perpetuals, teas and everblooming. Rambler, Baby Ramblers, moss roses, hybrid sweet briars, Austrian briars, Wichuriana, etc. Henry A. Dreer. Inc., 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. ROSES, strong young plants, for growing on. Send for list including Excelsa, New Red Dor- othy Perkins, $4 per 100; $30 per 1,000. THE CONARD & JONES COMPANY, West Grove, Pa. ROSE PLANTS— 2% INI II. 4.0(10 Pink Killarney, 2, White Killarney. Fine healthy stock. Will sell reasonable Write for prices. ADAM ZENDER, 6638 Ridge Blvd., Rogers Park. Chicago, 111. 5,000 American Beauty Bench Plants, $5 per Km; $40 per 1,000. WIETOR BROS., 102 North Wabash Ave., Chicago. Roses. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. The Leedle Floral Co., Springfield. O. Roses. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. Rose plants, Kaiserin and Mv Maryland 3- in. pots, $6 per 100. Henry Smith, Florist, Grand Rapids, Mich. Roses. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. Roses. 3-in. pots. Wood Bros., Flshkill, N. Y. Roses. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. jT Roses. W. & T. Smith Co.. Geneva. N. Y. SALVIAS. Salvia Splendens and Bonfire, Oilc per 100: $5 per 1,000. Dracaena indivisa, 2-in., $2 per 100. Geraniums, 2-in., $1.85 per 100. Cobea Scandens. 2-in., $3 per 100. Marguerite Mrs. t. Sander, 2-in., $2 ner 100. i ble Alyssum, 2-in., $2 per 100. Elmer Rawlings. (Mean. SALVIA BONFIRE, 2%-ln., good plants, 2%c. Cash with order. Gus. Scblegel, Olney. 111. " Salvia Bonfire, transplanted, 75c per lull, pre- paid. Chas. Frost, Kenilworth, N. .1. SEEDS. Seeds, beans, beets, cabbage, carrots, Kohl- rabi, leek, lettuce, onions, peas, radisbes, spin- acb, turnips, swedes, asters, balsams, begonias, carnations, cineraria, gloxinias, larkspur, nas- turtiums, pansies, petunias, phlox, primulas, scabious, stocks, verbenas, zinnias, etc. Met- te"s Triumph of the Giant Pansies, mixed, $6 per oz. ; \i oz., $1.75; % oz., $1. Henry Mette, Quedlinbufp?, Germany. Seeds, cauliflower, white Tripoli onion, (crys- tal wax) and all other vegetable and flower seeds. Dammann & Co., San Giovanni a Te- duecio near Naples, Italy. Seeds, cucumber, musk and watermelon, pumpkin, squash, sweet and field corn. West- ern Seed and Irrigation Co., Fremont, Neb. Seeds, lettuce, onions, sweet peas, aster, cos- mos, mignonette, verbenas. Waldo Rohnert, Gilroy, Calif. Seeds, pepper, asparagus, tomato, musk and watermelon. J. E. Hoopes &, Co., Box 3S, Mus- catine, Iowa. Peas and beans. Alfred J. Brown Seed Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. Seeds, Landreth, Bloomsdale Farm, Bristol, ra. Seeds of all kinds. W. W. Johnson & Son, Ltd., Boston, England. Seeds, onion, lettuce, radish, sweet peas., etc. Pieters- Wheeler Seed Co., Hollister, Calif. Seeds, onions, lettuce, carrot, radish. Bras- Ian Seed Growers Co., Inc., San Jose, Calif. Seeds, field and garden. J. Bolgiano & Son, Baltimore, Bid. Pansy seed, new crop,- Giant Flowering, $4 pet s.. Columbus. U. Boiler flues. H. Munson, 1405 Wells St., Chicago. Red pots, standard, azalea, pans. Harley Pottery Co., Nashville, Tenn. PRINTING. Special Florists* Printing. Sample free. Oscar Fink. Pottstown, Pa. REFRIGERATORS. ICELESS REFRIGERATING SYSTEMS— Cleaner, better and cheaper than ice. Also "HYGRADB" OAK AND TILE REFRIGERA- TORS and FIXTURES. Ask for Catalogue "O." H. A. Born Company, 1010 Van Buren St.. Chicago. STAKES. Cane Stakes, Standard grade, 6 to 8 feet, per 100, 85c; 500 for $3; $5.50 per 1,000. Pipe Stems, about 6 feet; per 100, 60c; per 1,000, $5. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. *9'3- The American Florist. 927 The Recognized Standard Insecticide. Not a cure-all, but a specific remedy (or all tap suclmk' insects infesting plant life, such as green, black, white fly. thrips. red spider, mealy bug and soft scales. $1 .00 per Quart. $2.50 per Gallon. An infallible remedy for mildew, rust and bench fungi. Unlike Bordeaux and lime and sulphur it does not stain the foliage, but cleanses it. 75c per Quart. $2.00 per Gallon. VERMINE A soil sterilizer and vermicide. Destroys eel, cut, wire and urub worms, macgots.' root lice and ants. Used 1 part to 400 parts water, it does not injure plants, but protects your crops against ravages under the soil. $1.00 per Quart. $3.00 perGallon. AH are spraying materials and are effective \a the greenhouse and in the garden. FOR SALE BY SEEDSMEN Aphine Manufacturing Co. Manufacturers of Agricultural Chemicals. Madison, N. J. M. C. Ebel, General Manager. ^t Unequaled for greenhouse and landscape fertilizing. THE PULVERIZED MANURE COMPANY 32 UNION STOCK YARDS, CHICAGO are easy to kill with The Fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder $3.00 per bag 100 lb.. Satisfaction guaranteed or money back ; wny try cheap snbstttutea that makera do not dare to guarantee ? ,THE H. i. STOOTHOFP CO., MOTJKT VERNON, N. T. Mention the American Florist when writing The Regan Printing House LARGE RUNS OF CATALOGUES OUR SPECIALTY WRITE FOR PRICES. 527 Plymouth Place, CHICAGO Ordinary garden hose won't serve for florists' use very long or very well. A man with a little piece of greensward to take care of may get along after a fashion with the poorest apology for the real article of garden hose — it's more or Jess a matter of pastime with him. But not so with the florist. Here is a case of demanding a good tool with which to do good work. Here are two brands of Goodrich Hose especially fitted for florists' use Our Akron Brand Our Florists' Brand is like some of the stand-by varieties of plants or shrubs. Full of good traits and not tender or uncertain. A three-ply live rubber hose. flexible and strong. Supplied in lengths up to :">00 feet. Built to carry the name and get away with it. A four-ply hose of wrapped duck construction and extra heavy cover. Glad to send you a sample of either or both with full par- ticulars. The B. F. Goodrich Company Makers of Goodrich Tires and Everything That's Best in Rubber Factories: AKRON. OHIO Branches in all leading cities There is nothing in Goodrich advertising that isn't in Goodrich Goods rhis is hut ONE of thosr (aiimus **R©cl Devil" Glass Cutters that ih. skilled irlazii r uses; nnd il the plainer uses ii you should also. You want to cut vour glass as flo'JEjU 23°,satisfactorily as the skilled glazii i dees He lias no breakage because he always insists on Red Devil glass cutters. We want to convince von that genuine "Red Devil" class cutters have no eiiual. so send us five 2c stumps and one sampli ol No. 023 Ked Devil" shown above will be sent you postpaid. We make over 3000 different "Red Devil" Tools.) SMITH 6 HEMENWAY CO., 501 Chambers St., New York, U. S. A. Mail Advertisements Now for Memorial Day Number to be Issued May 17. 928 The American Florist. Max 10, CfPBElS Is FarMo&e DURABLETHANPINE, JfPRES PH B upto|32 feet_or longer. GREENHOUSE AND OTHER BUILDING MATERIAL, MEN FURNISHED JO SUPERINTEND ERJCJpN.WHEN DESIRED. Sg||§i,f on, our Ci rcui.^fis. \Thz-M ISteMA^ lumber (o., I WE ARE SPECIALISTS IN Greenhouse Glass Paints & Putty BUFFALO WHITE (Semi-Paste) Most Perfect White Paint Made. Be sure to get our estimates. the DWELLE-KAISER co. 338-342 Ellicott St., BUFFALO, N. Y. Branch Offices: 80 N. Allen Street, Albany, N. Y. Cutler Building, - - - Rochester, N. Y. 20 State Street, .... Erie, jJa, Mention the American Florist when writing Greenhouse Glass Superior Quality and Right Prices Let Us Quote You. We Can Save You Money Baur Window Glass Co.. EATOlV, IND. Wired Toothpicks 10,000 Jl .75 : 50,000 $7.50. Manufactured by W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Sample free. For sale by dealers. GREENHOUSE BOILERS Catalog Free. Address S. Freeman fi Sons Mfg. Co., RACINE, WIS. GLASS We are leaders. Large stock, good prices. . SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO. CHICAGO. ILLINOIS. Mention the American Florist when writing You get Up to-date piping systems and High Grade boilers when you deal with Kroeschell We pay no commissions to agents or dealers— our boiler is sold direct from factory to user, which eliminates an unnecessary middleman's profit. Read What the Users Say Has the Highest Standard of Heating Values Immense Self-Cleaning Heating Surface- Longest Fire Travel— Perfect Combustion- Free Circulation — Thin Waterways — Guar- anteed Working Capacities — Safety — Dura- bility— Efficiency and Economy. CAST IRON BOILERS WASTE FUEL. I had a cast iron 8 sect'on boiler before, but was afraid it would crack to pieces. The Kroeschell Boiler is certainly a fuel saver. My coal bill to heat 5(100 sq. ft. of glass surface with your boiler is less than last win- ter's coal bill, when I only had 2050 sq. ft of glass heated with the 8 section cast iron boiler. Your boiler burns any kind of fuel. I would not have an- other boiler than a Kroeschell, and will recommend it when- ever I get a chance. Edward Wittamer, Joliet, 111. SEND FOR OUR CATALOGUE-DO IT TODAY. KROESCHELL BROS. CO., 452 West Erie Street CHICAGO, ILL. Clara Cemetery Vase MADE OF SOLID MOULDED GLASS 12 inches high, with wide flaring mouth. Can be supplied in green or white. Doz.. $2.50; barrel of 3 doz., $6.00, f. o. b. Chicago. Vaughan's Seed Store CHICAGO: 31-33 W. Randolph St. NEW YORK: 25 Barclay St. Use our patent Iron Bench Fittings and Roof Supports ^JENNINGS CUTTER. IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS For Tobacco Extracts, etc. Send for Circulars. DILLER, CASKEY & KEEN, S.'W. Corner Sixth and Berk Streets, PHILADELPHIA. VENTILATING APPARATUS Lock the door before the horse is stolen, and insure your glass before it is broken. For particulars concerning Hail Insurance, address JOHN G. ESLER, Secretary, SADDLE RIVER N. J Boilers For GREENHOUSES OF HIGH GRADE.. Steam and Hot Water See Onr Catilocnt. 6IBLIN 4 CO., Mica, K. r. The Early Advertisement Gets There. '9'j The Amer j c\ i n Fl orj s t. \)-iw Richardson GreenhouseBoilers HOT WATER AND STEAM Round — Side Feed --End Feed Sixty Sizes. All Capacities THE MOST SATISFACTORY BOILERS EVER PRODUCED Guaranteed Ratings Economy Ease of Management Send for Catalogue and Prices Established 1837. Richardson & Boy nton Co. MANUFACTURERS 31 West 31st St. : : : NEW YORK 171-173 West Lake St. 51 Portland St. CHICAGO BOSTON 1342 Arch St., PHILADELPHIA A STIC A 'rxUSEITNOW. F.O.PIERCE CO. 12 W. BROADWAY NEW YORK Mastica is elastic and tenacious, admits of expan- sion and contraction. Putty becomes hard and brittle. Broken glass easily removed without breaking of other glass, as occurs with hard putty. Lasts longer than putty. Easy to applv. GREENHOUSE PLANS AND ESTIMATES Submitted free to prospective build- ers upon request. We now manu- facture everything for the green- house, including the woodwork, so we can figure with you on the en- tire structure. GEO. M. GARLAND CO. (.. E. Whitney, Trustee. DesPlaines, - • 111 ANTI-KLOG "THE SPRAYER OF MANY USES." Used in the greenhouse for shading the glass— for killing plant pests— and for whitewashing. by dealers and seed stores everywhere. An illustrated catalog free. ILLINOIS METALS COMPANY, 2440 West 22nd Street, Chicago. Western Representat: McDonald Sales Co., San Francisco, Calif. THE HONTSCH BOILER SAVES 50 Per Cent of the Fuel. Water in the Grate. CANNOT BURN OUT. Highly Commended at the International Flower Show, New York. J. P. DAHLBORN, General Agt. for U. S. A. 217 Hackensack PI. Rd., WEEHAWKEN, N. J. Pecky Cypress We are SPECIALISTS in this line, having been practically the first to sell to the trade. Get the value of our long experience. Perfect satisfaction guaranteed. Rock bottom prices. Pecky Cypress, because of its durability, is the only wood now being used for greenhouse benches. Will ship in any quantity, carload or less. Drop Siding, Ship Lap, Flooring, White Cedar Posts, Etc. Everything in Lumber. Write for prices ADAM SCHILLO LUMBER GO. ""SKASSr' n"nl" wwiilbfcW kviiiwt.ii ww. L.D.phooes:Llncoln410and411 930 The American Florist. May 10, FREE This Budding Knife The Unrivaled Henkel Knife Shown Above Ivory Handle and Fine English Steel Blade will be mailed absolutely free to anyone sending in Two New Subscriptions to The American Florist, the new subscribers being persons in the trade or trade employes. This knife cannot be bought anywhere for less than $1.25 and most dealers will probably ask more for it, as the price of ivory has been advanced recently. Send Post Office Money Order or Express Money Order for $2.00 with the names and addresses of two New Subscribers (persons in the trade, as Florists, Seedsmen or Nurserymen, or their Employes) and we will send them the paper for one year after receipt of subscriptions. With Canadian orders it will be necessary to send $4.00 with two new subscriptions and $5.00 with two new subscriptions from other foreign countries. The request for the knife must be made when sending in the subscriptions, giving name and address of person to whom the knife is to be sent. The knife will be mailed absolutely free if the sender of the New Subscriptions complies with the above instructions. This offer is good now for present orders. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 So. Dearborn Street, CHICAGO. FREE No Loss of Heat or Fuel When Using a "Superior" Boiler Made in 9 Sizes. Write (or further information. Superior Machine and Boiler Works. 846-848 W. Superior St., Chicago, 111. BLCHBIMO FLORISTS' REFRIGERATORS Write to Dept. C3 for Catalog. BUCHBINDER BROS. MANUFACTURERS 518 Milwaukee Ave., - Chicago, 111. Inferior Ventilating Apparatus is a nuisance. Proper ventilation is most essen- tial in a well conducted greenhouse. We furnish ventilating machinery to the largest plants in the country. Let us fit your houses with Advance Ventilating Apparatus and fixtures. Write for Catalog Advance Co., RICHMOND, IND. Mention the American Florist when writing Split Carnations Easily Mended with Pillsbury Carnation Staple We find it very satisfac- tory. J. L. Dillon. Can't get along without them. J. L. Johnson. 2000 for $1.00 postpaid. I. L- PILLSBURY Galesburd, ill. EVANS' Improved Challenge Ventilating Apparatus Write for Illustrated Cat.loi Quaker City MachlneWorki. Richmond, Ind. Jreer's Peerless! Glazing Points For Greenhouses Drive easy and true, because both bevels are on the same tide. Can't twist and break the glass in driving. Galvan- ized and will not rust. No rights or lefts. The Peerless Glazing Poin !■ patented. No others like It. Order from your dealej,,/ or direct from us. 1000,75c. postpaid. Samples free. HENRY A. DREER,| 714 Chestnut BtreetX FhlUcUlphU. Memorial Day Number Next Week. Mail Advertisements Now. *9'3- The American Florist. '•:;, Iron Reservoir Vases un LawnSettees llaou/achured by Mcdonald BROS., COLUMBUS, O. The largest manu- facturers of these goods in America. Send for catalogues. Now is the Time To Subscribe to the Horticultural Trade Journal Published weekly. The Largest Brightest and Best British Trade Publication. Also THE INTERNATIONAL EDITION Published quarterly. Annual sub- cription for weekly and quarterly numbers. One Dollar. (Interna- tional money order). Subscribe today and keep in touch with European markets and topics. THE HORTICULTURAL PRINTING COMPANY BURNLEY. ENGLAND FLOKJAN D. WALLACE SPANCESERVic INSURANCE EXCHANGE BUILDING PHONE WABASH 3*0 CHICAGO BOILER TUBES? YES! LOTS OF 'EM. 4-inch, any quantity, 63_ic. per foot. New and S. H. Pipe, all sizes. TELL US YOUR WANTS. ILLINOIS PIPE fi MFG. CO., 2117 S. Jefferson St., CHICAGO, ILL. YAU GH A N'S N?d-k Jse s,ngle if=r^ f^^ No. 2H. Double PE R RECTI ON inl : r 1000. ssc; ' by mail. 70c; 5.000. by express, $2.50. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE Chicago. New York Kramer's Pot Bangers For sale by Wholesale Seedsmen, Florists and Supply Dealers. Price. $1.00 per dozen by express. Sample dozen by mail, $1.25. I. I. KRAMER 4 son, Cedar Rapids, la. .Mention the American Florist when writing SIEBERT'S ZINC Never Rust GLAZING POINTS Are positively the best. Last forever. Over 30.000 pounds now in use. A sure preventative of glass slipping. Effective on large or small class. Easy to drive. Easy to extract Two sizes. % and 'i. 40c per lb., by mail 16c extra: 7 lbs. (or $2.50 Is lbs. for $5.00, by express. For sale by the trade RANDOLPH 6 McCLEMENTS, Florists. 5936 Penn Ave., near Highland, Pittsburgh, Pa Where We Stand On Our Wind-Resisting Iron Frame Construction. D ■TJ]UST after the big Western blow HM that laid low so many houses, an advertisement appeared in the Florist magazines stating that "All concerns have had some of their houses blown down sometime." We want to flatly contradict such a statement, because never, to our knowledge, in our long years of green- house building have any of our iron frame houses been blown down. They have been up against many big blows too. For example, one of our represent- atives has just returned from Omaha, Nebraska, where the recent wind, although it blew the glass out of a range of our houses and broke some of the wooden roof bars, still the iron frame-work itself, stood there un- harmed. Directly attached to it, were several houses, not our construction, which the wind tumbled over and made kindling wood of. We tell you these things, not in an attempt to profit by less experienced firms' misfortunes, butas a conclusive bit of evidence, that our constructions are based on an accurate knowledgeof stress and strain and the safe way of providing for them. As staunch and strongas our Stand, ard iron frame house is, webelieveour New Cantilever Construction to be still stronger, althoughfewer columns and rafters are used. Send for our commercial iron frame catalog and go carefully into the de- tails of our various constructions. Then, and not till then, are you in a position to buy intelligently. The houses still standing are Hitchings Iron Frame houses. Hitcmngs^g Company* New York Office, Philadelphia Office, 1170 Broadway. 1505 Chestnut St. Factory, Elizabeth, N. J. 932 The American Florist. May w, Where There Is Condensation -there is need for a Morehead Steam Trap Condensation in steam lines is akin to matter out of place — means wasted energy. If your lines are sluggish — if your houses are not of uniform tempera- ture, write us. We guarantee to drain y /%£*{ US**1*" ,-tffj U - Jp jjRr^ rvrifttji ;ftf^ -■u^^Sln^^kl ~M £■ GHENT QUINQUEN General View in the NIAL EXHIBITION. Stove Plant Section. shown with masses of small deep red flowers were in fine fresh condition. A striking plant was a hybrid calceo- laria obtained by crossing a shrubby and a herbaceous variety. The flow- ers are bright golden yellow, numer- ous, and the foliage is intermediate between that of the parents. As might be expected, azaleas of the indica tribe formed one of the most dazzling features of the show. Indeed, the great azalea hall, which covered a space of nearly three acres, was almost entirely taken up with these glorious flowering shrubs, and without them the exhibition would have been poor indeed. The illus- tration, although naturally on a very small scale, nevertheless gives a very good impression of how the azaleas were arranged and massed, but it gives no idea as to their beauty and magnificence of color, or of their grandeur and cultural skill. The Indian azalea is practically a Bel- gian blossom, and nowhere else in the world does it seem to flourish as it does in the nurseries of Ghent and Bruges. There was very keen com- petition among the various growers, and specimens varying from six inches or a foot high to three or four yards across were to be met with, in all kinds of shapes, from the dwarf bushy ones to the taller stemmed and pyra- midal ones. In the great majority of cases it was impossible to see the leaves, so completely were they hid- den by the profusion of blossom. Sin- gle and double varieties were shown in about equal proportions, and while scarlets, crimsons and crimson ma- genta shades gave a dazzingly bril- liant effect to the scene, they were Whites, Perle de Ledeberg, Niobe, Raphael, and the old favorite Deutsche Perle. Special mention must be made of a few clear fleshy or sal- mon-pink varieties which seem to be coming to the front of late years. Lady Roosevelt was shown five years ago, and is more conspicuous this year. It is very free growing, and is usually smothered in masses of dou- ble flowers that compel one's atten- tion on account of their great beauty. Closely rivalling it, but not quite so substantial in petal perhaps, are Blushing Bride, and Daybreak. Any- one interested in these particular shades could not do better than stock the varieties mentioned. One very fine pink-flowered variety called Haerewille's "Pink Pearl" is worthy of note. It has fine clusters of sal- mon pink flowers speckled with crim- son at the very base of the petal. Among the many exhibitors the fol- lowing were the most conspicuous: Aug. Haerens, Somerghem; Sander & Sons, Bruges; J. B. Haerens & Wille. Somerghem; Alexis Dalliere, Ledeburg; J. De Cleene, Loochristy; Mdme. H. Dombrecht, Mont St. Amand; Oct. Van der Cruyssen. Gent- brugge; G. D'Hooge, Loochristy; Des Reusefreres, Saffelaere; Louis Van Houtte, Ledeburg; the Societe anonyme D'Haene, and M. K. J. Kuyk, Mont St. Amand. Orchids are becoming increasingly popular among the elite of Belgium, and the exhibits this year were far more numerous than on former occa- sions. Unfortunately, although thou- sands of plants were shown, they could not be seen in the aggregate as they were split up into several rooms. Some people like this particular method of arrangement, but the gen- eral impression was that if the orchids were placed all together In one spot they would have produced an effect quite equal to anything that has been seen at the Temple show in London, or even at last year's International show at Chelsea. The illustrations show some of the most important exhibits. M. Firman Lambeau's magnificent group, which won the large gold medal offered by the king of the Belgians for the most varied and most note- worthy collection of orchids, was es- pecially good. This was awarded with the felicitations of the jury and also by acclamation. It will be noticed that cattleyas, miltonias, choice odonto- glossums, phalsenopsis, and on- cidiums were conspicuous. Another fine amateur's group was that of Chas. Dietrich, of Auderghem, who won a work of art valued at 200 francs for a group of 100 orchids. As may be seen from the illustration odonto- glossums. la?lias. cattleyas, brasso cat- GHENT QUINQUENNIAL EXHIBITION. Specimens of Globe and Pyramid Azalea Indica *9'3- The American Florist. '.):■,:") GHENT QUINQUENNIAL EXHIBITION. View of Hydrangeas and Lilacs. tleyas, oncidiums, and phala?nopsis were conspicuous. Among the non- competitive groups, that of Duchesne & Lanthoine, of Watermael, was con- spicuous for 150 fine specimens of Odontoglossum crispum grown to per- fection. Other orchid exhibitors were Th. Pauwels, Meirelbeke. who won ten first prizes: Jules Hye, who had a mar- vellous collection of miltonias; M. Vuylsteke, fine hybrid odontoglossums; Charlesworth & Co., Haywards Heath, Kngland, who won the first prize worth 200 francs with the felicitations of the jury for a magnificent lot of choice and varied hybrids and species; M. Vincke-Dujardin, Bruges, had a dozen fine Vanda tricolor which took the first prize; M. Verdonck, Gent- brugge, who showed a collection from Peru, Venezuela, Colombia, and the equatorial regions, and who won sev- eral prizes for dendrobiums, etc.; Janssens Bros., of Merxem, had a fine lot of cattleyas and odontoglossums; and Comte Jos. de Hemptinne put up a group of odontoglossums that at- tracted universal admiration and won the gold medal with the felicitations of the jury. There were several other exhibitors less well known, and per- haps one of the most remarkable plants was a fine specimen of Eulo- phiella Hamelini (Peetersiana) in the collection of Th. Pauwels. Hydrangeas have always been well done by Belgian, French and Dutch firms, and some very fine plants were shown. One of the best groups came from Mouillere & Son, Vendome, France, and from the firm of Dedstel, Amsterdam, the group of the latter being illustrated, in the distance be- ing a splendid lot of lilacs from FI. Stepmann de Messemaker. There are now hydrangeas with both toothed and plain bracts, the former becoming perhaps more popular. The best toothed white is undoubtedly Madame E. Mouillere, but it is being run close by Mile. Rene Gaillard. and La Perle. The best of the blue hydrangeas are General Viscomtesse de Vibraye, un- toothed, and Souvenir de M. E. Chau- taud (toothed), while among the rose- colored varieties President Viger, Sen- ateur H. David, are both remarkable. Mile. Lucienne Chauve is a bright rose pink with toothed bracts, and Due de Vendome has large trusses of deep rose flowers. Palms are always a feature at the Ghent shows, and specimens of all sorts, shapes and sizes are exhibited. Some veterans 20 feet or more high are used as a background in the large hall devoted to the stove and greenhouse plants, and here and there they are interspersed with plants of Cycas cir- cinalis and C. revoluta. The latter are not so much grown now, but there is still a trade done in them with California. Another illustration shows a group of palms and cyads from Jules de Cock of Meirelbeke, which won the prize of a work of art valued at 500 francs by acclamation. The same ex- hibitor won prizes for Cyas revoluta and for zamias, and also for 10 fine specimens of platyceriums shown in the illustration immediately in front of the palms and cycads. One of the features among the palms was the splendid group of Phoenix Roebeleni shown by the Societe anonyme "Flan- dria," Bruges, who won the first prize of a gold medal for 15 plants stand- ing at least about five feet high. The illustration shows one of the winning plants with gracefully arching fronds. As a commercial palm Phoenix Roe- beleni now stands in the front rank. Stove and greenhouse plants are al- ways a great attraction at Ghent, and there was no falling off this year. Dracaenas, crotons, pandanus, medinil- las, clivias, gardenias, clerodendrons, calatheas, marantas, etc., were all rep- resented, as were also several fine lots of New Holland plants, the latter much to the astonishment of many who thought these particular plants were no longer worth the trouble or expense of growing. Boronia hetero- phylla, B. megastisma and B. elatoir were conspicuous in Low & Co.'s Eng- lish collection, and in continental ones. Diosmas, eriostemons, melaleucas, pittosporums, pimelias, polygalas, cytisus, chorizemas, correas, acacias, and epacris were all well represented, and a certain amount of trade seems to be done in these plants, but more particularly with botanic gardens and private collections where representa- tive collections are maintained. Bromeliads did not seem to be quite so prominent as on former occasions and with the exception of a few good specimens of tillandsias, billbergias and .•EChmeas, there were not many. Aroids were well done by several firms and 30 classes were entered for com- petition. Anthurium Scherzerianum and its numerous forms were most pop- iil.ir. The illustration shows groups by Arthur de Smet and Louis Van Houtte pere, both of Ledeburg. Another pic- ture- shows a miscellaneous group of .in lids and ferns, some huge specimens of which lent a tropical luxuriance to the exhibition. Tree ferns as shown in a group by Jules de Cock were finely staged and included many species and varieties of the older types. The Plumose nephrodiums so beloved by American florists, although present, were not so conspicuous as 936 The American Florisi. May ijt one might have expected. Adiantums, pteris, polypodiums, aspleniums, cya- theas and Dicksonias, were in abun- dance however, and were evidently ap- preciated by continental growers. Among trees and shrubs rhododen- drons and forms of Azalea mollis and sinensis were particularly well done and formed bold groups of vivid color. Lilacs, already referred to, were also fine and full of blossom. Hardy plants were shown, but these are always a weak spot in continental exhibitions — at least they are never shown to any advantage as they are in England. Rockeries are practically unknown, the only attempt made at picturesque gardening indoors being the garden of Madame Osterrieth-Mols of Ant- Giant Montbretias. Montbretia Star of the East will long be regarded as an epoch-mak- ing one in the history of hardy flow- ers. When shown before the floral committee of the Royal Horticultural Society, August 13 of last year, this montbretia was awarded a first-class certificate, a very high honor for a variety of any flower, yet it was an honor that was unanimously agreed upon by the members of the commit- tee, and one that was fully deserved. We have only to compare this new- comer, with flowers nearly four and a-half inches in diameter, with the old montbretias that still do duty in many good gardens to clearly see what a wonderful change has been brought GHENT QUINQUENNIAL EXHIBITION. Group of Ferns Shown by Jules De Cock. werp. This was greatly admired, and it is possible that future exhibitions may see a little more in the way of picturesque gardening. A general view of the stove and greenhouse section, which was well arranged so that there was no difficulty in getting about with the huge crowds that visited the exhi- bition, is shown in the accompanying illustration. If there was anything in which the show was lacking it was in the dearth of new plants. The only novelty of any importance was a splen- did new hybrid peony named La Lor- raine from Lemoine of Nancy, France. This won the first class silver medal (avec felicitations) as a seedling that had never been shown before the so- ciety. The flowers are of a beauti- ful bright yellow shaded with sal- mon pink. each one being six inches across. The plant is a hy- brid between P. Moutan and P. lutea. the last named of which made such a sensation at the last quin- quennial exhibition in 1908. Other nov- elties of note consisted chiefly of foli- age plants, and among these mention might be made of Trevesia Canderi, a plant with spreading deeply lobed and cut leaves; Alocasia colossa and A. Micholitzi, both ornamental: and Dief- fenbachia Candera>, with broad deep green leaves, creamy white at the base. • W. Tbaer, Ia.— Curtis Thomas is erect- ing a new greenhouse 28x50 feet and will build two smaller ones from the framework of the building damaged by the recent storm. about — a change that has been bene- ficial in every way, inasmuch as mont- bretia Star of the East possesses a stronger constitution than the old types. For this beautiful and useful flower, as well as for a number of other excellent montbretias, we are indebted to G. Davison, head garden- er at Westwick, Norwich. These newer montbretias have been put in- to commerce by R. Wallace and Co. of Colchester, and among those of special merit, though not so large and brilliant as Star of the East, men- tion must be made of Prometheus. King Edmund, Lord Nelson, Lady Hamilton, Hereward and Norvic. Happily, the cultivation of these use- ful and beautiful flowers does not call for any great amount of skill. Mr. Davison believes in selecting a rather cool position for them, but not one that is shaded by overhead trees. Then the soil should be well and deeply dug, and a good amount of leaf-soil added to it; and if clay naturally pre- dominates, some coarse grit or other lightening material should be well mix- ed with the whole, a friable root- ing medium that contains a good amount of humus or decaying vege- table matter being the ideal to aim at. Planting is best done in March, covering the corms or bulbous-look- ing roots with about two inches of soil. Bold groups towards the front of a mixed border, or lawn beds filled with them, are very effective during Au- gust, September and October, months when too many of our herbaceous plants are past their best. When the tops get blackened by frost, usually at the end of October, the roots should be lifted, the tops shortened to about six inches, and then stored in a cold frame where actual frost can be kept away. During fine days in winter the stored roots should have as free ventilation as possible. — London Gar- den. Baldwin, L. I. — Geo. T. Schuneman has moved from this place to Rock- ville Centre, N. T. Helena. Mont. — The Helena Flower Show Association has fixed August 28-29 as the dates for this year's ex- hibition. Algona, Ia. — The Curtis Floral Co. has opened a store here with Miss Dodd in charge. Each visitor was presented with a carnation on open- ing day. Pfe; .-. ■-.-" • « » ■ ■■■{*« A * *• f. • *. ".. ':v?. ? W& m ' St. v fe?\a II r M i vmv »*^ * • Or w i «*. -■ • Tt^"/-'*- « $M, ■ S.'Z&JL' ^v/^-"f. «t «*'>*•*{ '^SEtP** R&- .M.T GHENT QUINQUENNIAL EXHIBITION, of Carnations by C. EnK'elmann. i9'3- The American Florist. 937 GHENT QUINQUENNIAL EXHIBITION. General View of the Great Azalea Hall. MEMORIAL DAY SUGGESTIONS. The Observance of the Day. The last floral day of the yearly sea- son for the florist is Memorial day, May 30, and to the retailer this means a much larger amount of labor for the same return than on any other floral holiday, for where much of the trade at Christmas and Easter is in plants and cut flowers, a large propor- tion of the sales at Memorial day are for flowers arranged in designs and bouquets. To the grower. Memorial day is one of the best of the year for there is not only a demand for all that can be produced and at a good price, but the expense of growing is compar- atively small in comparison to that of other large flower days, for the coal bill is almost at the lowest figure and the labor expended in wrapping is al- most nothing. Yet both the grower and retailer must be fully prepared to meet this great demand which will ne- cessitate not only a large supply of flowers but also a great quantity of supplies and accessories for which there is always a large sale. While the selection of one day in the year which was to be observed in memory of the dead by decorating their graves with flowers originated with those who desired to commemorate the deeds of the soldiers who gave their lives in the great civil war fifty years ago, yet it has been adopted by the general public, and in many places the cemeteries are covered with flowers by the relatives and friends of those who have departed. Memorial day, notwith- standing its general observance, is re- garded as the day of the Grand Army of the Republic and last year was more extensively observed than ever before in many sections of the nation, and without question this will be in- creased this year. It has often been remarked that the observance of the day is much more general in some sections of the country than in others, especially in New Eng- land, where the demand for everything in flowers is almost impossible to fill, notwithstanding the large supply. This may be perhaps somewhat accounted for by the intense feeling throughout that section before and during the war which has been handed down by fable and anecdote and the official observ- ance of the day by state and munici- palities which devote the day by proc- lamation, making it a legal holiday, and appropriation of money to assist He' Grand Army of the Republic in holding processions, having orations, and in decoration of the graves. In some cities and towns a large propor- tion of the populace attend the services which are held at the cemetery and everybody decorates their family bur- ial lot and the graves of their relatives. Sprays and Bouquets. While there is always a large de- mand for cut flowers which are taken by the purchasers to the cemetery and arranged, yet as a rule the greatest call is for bouquets and sprays which are placed upon the graves. Those that have provided themselves with vases at the cemetery generally prefer the round bouquet while those not hav- ing these will purchase the flowers in spray form, that they may lay them on the grave or fasten them to the mon- uments. Many of these will be of low price and it is necessary that a large quantity of the cheaper flowers be em- ployed, but generally there is some out- side stock, such as lilacs and shrub- bery, flowers that can be advantag- eously used for filling up the bunch. The demand will naturally be in both bouquets and sprays for something that is rather showy and not for the more select flowers and smaller work, as it is the desire of the purchaser to make as good an effect as possible at a distance and not for close inspec- tion. The greenhouses in some cities that are located at the entrance or near the cemeteries do an immense business in bouquets and sprays, the number sold reaching into the thou- sands and the force frequently has to work all night arranging bouquets. While there are many of them low in price, the majority being one and two dollars each, yet where such a quantity is sold and the necessary stock ob- tained, the trade, although it entails much labor, is very remunerative. Large quantities of roses, carnations and late bulbous stock are used as well as the cheaper greenhouse flowers such as stocks, spirea and candytuft, and the size of the sprays is increased by the liberal use of green and lilac. Spirea Van Houttei, deutzia or any 938 The American Florist. May ijy outside stock that is procurable. Peonies are one of the flowers, par ex- cellence, and when the season is far enough advanced to procure them in large numbers at fair value, large quantities are used, for they make an admirable display. But the florist is not restricted to any of the several flowers for everything that is in bloom can be adapted to their use. The out- side stock is sometimes quite unsatis- factory, especially if the weather is warm, on account of its wilting, but this can be overcome to a great degree are used largely in cemeteries and these are particularly adapted for planting in beds that are shaded by trees, but to make a pansy bed last through the season they must be planted in such a location and not in the full sun, and arrangements must be made to keep the bed watered through the warm weather and atten- tion given the bed as far as picking off the old flowers and seed pods or the plants will go out of bloom, and the beds, instead of being a thing of beau- ty, will be a blot on the lot. Echeverias GHENT QUINQUEN Hybrid Peony NIAL EXHIBITION. La Lorraine. if it is picked the day before and al- lowed to stand in deep jars of water overnight in a cool place, thereby be- coming well filled with moisture. A large supply of greens is necessary, hardy ferns to back the sprays or finish the bouquets, and as well to fill in, and quantities of asparagus, both A. plumosus and A. Sprengeri are used. Another green that is very useful is the foliage of Spirea Japonica, the bright shiny leaves adding materially to the work. Bedding Plants, Etc. The floral work for Memorial day is not nearly as large in some localities as is the plant trade. In the northern sections of the country the last of May is too early for the setting out of many bedding plants, but throughout the in- termediate and southern sections all the plants ordinarily used for beds can safely be transplanted outside, and the demand for these is exceedingly large. The dealer must be fully prepared to meet the call, but of one thing he must be assured, and that is that the plants must be in bloom. At this time the lot owners will desire that the beds make a fine showing. While it is possible at other times to sell plants enough to fill the bed with a few in flower and the rest showing bud, in the beds set out for Memorial day the customer will de- sire all the flowers possible, and the promise of a beautiful showing later will be of no avail. Geraniums will probably be in greatest demand and the popular varieties S. A. Nutt, Al- phonse Ricard, Beaute Poitevine and Mme. Buchner will in many cases be far short of the demand for plants in bloom. Pansies are another flower that are used extensively in some ceme- teries and they are especially adapted to worm and dry locations and require but little attention, and the other bed- ding plants such as coleus, alternanth- eras, heliotropes and stock suitable for small beds, will be in great demand. A plant that the dealer having a good cemetery trade must always have in supply is grave myrtle, Vinca minor. This plant is used in great quantities all over the country to plant over graves and when once established makes a very ornamental feature on a cemetery lot and does not require any great attention. Urns and vases are popular with many who can give them the necessary attention throughout the summer, or in cemeteries where per- petual care is the rule and these will be attended to by the help. If these are not given the proper care, however, they are never satisfactory. Vines are a necessary stock for the dealer having vases to fill. Vinca major and English ivy are the two best and the other vines so freely used in window boxes and vases are also in much demand. One necessary feature which the dealer should impress upon the mind of those ordering vases or urns filled is the re- plenishing of the soil with good live compost. It is useless to suppose that plants set out in exhausted soil in the hot sun and whipped by the wind can survive and be ornamental. The plantsman will surely have de- mand for specimen plants to place upon the lot or plunge in ground at the base of monuments or foot of the graves, and there are some beautiful plants at this time that can be used for this purpose. The hydrangeas are particularly suited and they make a grand show. The rambler roses are also fine plants and can be easily bloomed at this time. For cheaper plants the spireas are adapted and are very satisfactory. There is one thing in selling these plants that should never be neglected and that is that the plants be given a good soaking of water be- fore leaving the greenhouse, and if this is attended to properly the plant will be in good condition when the lot own- er visits the cemetery on Memorial day, but if this is not done and the plant placed on the ground in a dry condi- tion the chances are that it will be wilted when the purchaser sees it and a dissatisfied customer is the result. When the buyers take the plant them- selves impress this necessary detail upon their mind. Floral Designs. While the florist will probably have demands for many different floral de- signs, yet the wreath is by far the one GHENT QUINQUENNIAL EXHIBITION. Group of Orchids Shown by Chas. Dietrich. '9*3- The American Florist. 939 ; I " - >} iSoi Vsv- i ■ 3^ .HflMfc** *T •■•' *> I-. ' ~-N* ■*ti* GHENT QUINQUENNIAL EXHIBITION. Picturesque Garden and Temple Shown by Mme. Osterrieth. most desired for Memorial day. Crosses are often ordered and pillows are also the design selected by some for Me- morial day, but the wreath is adapted for so many locations that it is always, next to the bouquets and sprays, the most popular floral design. Floral wreaths can be made of all the flowers of the season, depending greatly upon the price obtained, but the dealer must be prepared to arrange them at all prices, many desiring this arrangement for they can be used to fasten upon the monument, lay upon the grave or stand upon an easel. The several green and colored leaves are used in large quantities on this occasion; the galax, both green and bronze, can be made up in beautiful arrangements; the magnolia leaves also are to be had in green and bronze and these make one of the richest wreaths when nicely arranged. Another green that makes up in artistic work is the leucothoe and the cycas fronds are beautifully adapt- ed for backgrounds or intermingling with flowers or other foliage. These prepared and natural leaves have the great advantage of standing the rigors of the weather, whether hot or stormy, and lasting in fine condition a long while. A spray of flowers on one side of these foliage wreaths are a great ornamentation, and can be made so as to please the most fastidious customer. Immortelle Designs. Wreaths and other designs made of immortelles and other dried flowers are a prominent feature of the Memorial day trade with many dealers. There is one great use that the florist can make of these — they can be arranged some time before, for they will last in good condition for a long time, and a great display can be arranged in the window the week before Memorial day, which will remind many a shopper of the ap- proach and observance of the day and induce many a sale that would not otherwise be made. The immortelles can be obtained in several colors and very pretty combinations arranged and these flowers, as well as cape flowers, can be wired by the force during lei- sure moments and arranged long be- fore any rush, and if well displayed are sure to attract attention. They can be further ornamented with the pre- served adiantum and other vines and they will find much favor with some people. If made up in this manner they are inexpensive either as regards material or labor and will prove to be a paying investment and attract a cus- tomer who would not buy flowers on account of their being so perishable, or having to be sent a long distance with no one to take proper care of them. The metal floral work is also shown in large quantities and is pop- ular with some people, for we have seen large numbers of the different de! signs in many cemeteries. Where there is a demand for this class of work the florist should have a stock on hand, for the purchasers are sure to desire it and he might just as well obtain the sale as to leave it to some other trades- man, yet if it interferes with the sale of flowers it had better be discontin- ued as far as the florist is concerned, and let him devote his energies to the rightful product of his business. Cemetery Vases. The florist located near a cemetery will have many customers come to purchase flowers who have not be- forehand provided themselves with any receptacles in which to place them. These people will always be anxious to obtain some vessel which will hold water in which they can place the flowers so that they will not imme- diately wilt, and if they can obtain such a receptacle so that the flowers will last so much longer it is a great satisfaction to them. We have often seen almost everything from fruit jars to pitchers, pressed into service at such a time, and these people who perhaps have purchased their flowers of some other dealer or cut them from cnrable. A dealer so situated should have a stock of these vases on hand. They can be obtained in different ma- their own plants at home, will gladly purchase a suitable vase if easily pro- terials, glass, pottery or iron, and are made very ornamental, will stand hard usage and can be bought so that they can be sold at a very moderate price. Having these on hand and making a good display of them may also mate- rially assist in disposing of much stock for many persons will often buy when the flowers can be properly cared for who would let the matter go by de- fault or refuse to purchase unless they had the necessary fixtures. Demands for some vase or receptacle in which to place the flowers are often made and the dealer having a Memorial day trade should have a good supply In various sizes. 940 The American Florist. May ij, Californiaus Neglect Ornamental Planting. Lompoc, Calif. — No effort whatever is made toward effective planting of flowering and foliage plants in this vicinity. A sort of go-as-you-please method in planting is the only "effort" made. Opportunities, however, are abundant to make really effective plantings. A native phacelia — but which one at this writing I am unable to determine; only I can say it is a beautiful blue— is now. April 28, in full bloom. Hereabouts it is by some people called "Baby Blue Eyes." Its coloring, however, is too deep to be so classified. Delphinium Chinensis is now in bloom also. Many of the hybrids and the beautiful D. Belladonna are com- mencing to show color. Wallflowers have been in bloom for some weeks, as also have many of the mathiolas, to which the well known ten weeks stocks belong. These and wallflowers might be used very effectively out here as spring bedding plants, and at the risk of being called a heretic I very much prefer the single flowering varie- ties. There is an airy grace about the single varieties that the double flow- ering types do not possess. Among daisy-like flowers we have the single pyrethrums in a variety of shades, also Dimorphotheca aurantiaca and D. hybrida. These latter are from plants known out here as "volunteers," or self sown. The same may be said of Arctotis grandis, all of which ap- parently delight in conditions as found here, both soil and climatic. Pansies! I never saw better pansies anywhere than are grown here and if some intel- ligent attention was bestowed upon them much better results might be had. Alyssum saxatile and Arabis al- bida are fast going past their best, especially the latter. Iris pallida and I. Plorentina are still in bloom to some extent. If planting for effect were the only object in view one could surely make a most spectacular display, and it re- quires spectacular floral displays to awaken the multitude. Artistic effects come later. The rainfall so far has fallen very short of that recorded last year and last year was a short year. However, we are making good use of a well we had drilled last autumn, so that if we do not have bountiful crops, we believe we have done our best toward trying to secure them. Lompoc. Edwin Lonsdale. THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted by Bobt. Kift, Philadelphia, Pa. A Table Novelty. ■ Spring flower bouquets are pretty substitutes for dinner or luncheon cards. Each one should differ in some detail either in shape or color. Dupli- cate bouquets of those provided for the table may be presented by the hostess in the drawing room as a greeting to each guest upon her arrival. Later in the dining room each guest finds the mate to her bouquet, indicating her place at the table. Or, instead of place, cards, use a rose or other flower tied to an oblong-shaped card. Buttonhole bouquets can be used on those for the men and worn after dinner. If further embellishment is desired a neat little verse can also be inscribed below the rose. A. E. K. Flowers For Mothers' Day. In regard to this new event in the cut-flower trade possibly a more gen- eral discussion by florists will help to make the handling of] the demand more profitable to all concerned if a universal wearing of any kind of flow- er can be induced. At present, the most of the demand is for white car- nations. Now, at this time of year, any kind of a carnation is hard to handle in a satisfactory manner. The carnation is strictly a cold weather flower and in May the weather is usu- ally very changeable. Hot days and nights, lots of rain, the air sometimes sultry and laden with moisture, cause a soft growth on the plants and flow- ers that deteriorate rapidly no matter how tight in the bud they are cut. The tendency of growers to save up their white carnations just as long as pos- sible on the plants in order to take advantage of the extra demand and extra prices are all features which hurt this event, as by the time the consuming public gets such flowers they are not satisfactory. In order to make Mothers' day a satisfactory event in the floral trade, this demand for only carnations and especially white carnations, must be changed. The public expect a flower that will wear well and be reasonable in price. If the Florists' Clubs and societies could take this matter up in some way so that any variety of flower should be worn, the event can be made much more popular than under present con- ditions. C. L. Washburn. Mirror Decorations. SEE SUPPLEMENT WITH THIS ISSUE The mirror is one of the vantage points of the decorator. Here his work is made doubly attractive by the reflection in the glass which adds a finish to the work that is not ob- tained in any other way. The mir- ror, which generally rests on a man- tel is so high as to attract attention from all parts of the room, and when well dressed, in connection with the mantel shelf, is sure to be one of the features of the display. The supple- ment shows an arrangement of Kaiserin roses and asparagus, held in position by an adjustable vase-holding rod. The vases are filled with water, and when in position it is a matter of a short time to produce a similar effect with almost any kind of medium or short-stemmed flower. With the addition of a well-arranged mantel shelf banked with ferns or with pots of ferns placed among as- paragus, sprays of which fall grace- fully along the front, and vases of roses high at one corner and gradu- ally lowering to a falling spray at the other, a very beautiful and artistic effect is produced. Tall palms either side or high at one side and lower on the other with a lower connecting line of the same on the floor adds the finishing touch. In the mirror and mantel decorations at the re- cent National Flower Show in New York, the mirrors were very small and far out of proportion to the mantel on which they rested. Here the deco- rators used liberal quantities of palms and ferns as a background. Aspara- gus and cut ferns, as well as quan- tities of flowers in vases and sprays, were then used to carry out the color effect. One very pretty effect was produced with roses and cut ferns alone. The variety Lady Hillingdon was arranged in vases and sprays. The effect was simple and very ar- GHENT QUINQUENNIAL EXHIBITION. Anthurium Scherzerianium Shown bv Arthur de Smet and Louis Van Houlte Perp. 19*3- The American Florist. 941 Uatlc. Another In which the green was entirely of Farleyense fern and red roses, with a few Lady Hilling- don, was stunning'. The above are cited as showing i lie work of the best artists at this time. K. Gowns Trimmed wilh Natural Flowers. A recent cable from Paris, describ- ing' the costumes worn at Longchamps paddock, contains the following: "Perhaps the prettiest innovation to- day was the wearing of a single Amer- ican Beauty rose with a long stem in place of the usual bouquet. The rose was not fastened to the dress but car- ried in the hand. Fashion experts ex- I.Iain that the length and grace of the American rose go far to enhance the beauty line and slimness of the \\ rarer. "Fresh Bowers, indeed, will take first place In the budget of the smart wom- an this summer. They will be worn on the hats, also as trimming on gowns, in the latter case being made up In long strings, secured by jeweled clasps. They will be worn along the borders of coats, the hems of sleeves, around the waist, and even on the hems of folds in draped skirts. When used as trimmings small May roses will be preferred, although daisies and other field flowers are favored as being apt to last longer than the garden products. It was said today that the campaign to make flowers popular was begun in order to stamp out the craze for aigrettes." Memorial Day. The desire to pay tribute to the de- parted by means of the sweet gifts of nature manifests itself more keenly on Memorial day as each year rolls by. Strewing graves with flowers is a pretty custom that should be encour- aged by our florists in our advertise- ments— making up special boxes for this purpose at a low price. The Ger- mans show considerable taste in deck- ing their tombs and strewing their graves with flowers. Their favorite flower for the purpose is the forget- menot. Some plants and flowers have ever been considered more appropriate than others for the purpose of decorating the last resting places of the departed. Pansies have always held their own for the thought they convey. Among the Romans it appears the rose was the favorite flower for strewing the graves and garlands were used for the tombs. Others have taken the lily as symbolical. Just as the trefoil legend of Ireland tells of how St. Pat- rick explained the doctrine of the Trinity by its triple leaflets to the pagan Irish till they became its con- verts, just so have we symbolized each flower for its special meaning, and these are the flowers that should be emphasized on Memorial day. What could be more appropriate for a child's grave than an artistically arranged wreath of forgetmenots and the grave strewn with maguerites? Or. the wreath of marguerites, and the grave strewn with forgetmenots? Sweet alyssum combined with forget- menots are most attractive. Make a flat double bunch of these, tying it in the center with a white ribbon ro- sette and streamers. A raffia mat can be prettily arranged with pansies and finished with a ribbon bow which would be most appropriate for an el- derly person and can be readily at- tached to the grave. The pansies could be wired to the raffia in clus- ters, using maidenhair fern as a filler. This same arrangement can be effect ively made with full blown pink roses. Garlands of roses, snowballs, or any of our beautiful wild flowers will be a happy suggestion lor a limited purse. A word about our wild flowers II is a matter of congratulation that wild flowers arc now regarded with so much interest that our florists display them. But. in placing them in our windows, would it not be a good idea to label them and attach to the card any Ut- ile legend in connection with them'.' It has been said of the birds that they are the poor man's music; and that the flowers are the poor man's poe- try. The garden beds present the fair snowdrop, and the rich gold of the cro- cus; the small rose-colored or blue flowers of the hepaticas and brilliant vases of the anemones. But how many of us do really recognize them and call them by their right name? The wild flowers, with the cultivated varieties, make a most happy com- bination and especially on Memorial day, and nearly all kinds can be se- cured from the wholesaler. The loose bunch of mixed flowers is always popular and is easily ar- ranged to a better profit than some of the more set effects. However, we should not overlook the cemetery vases and make a goodly display of them in our windows, showing ap- propriate suggestions for filling. A g 1 idea would be to drcpe a n Amei ■ ican flag at the back of the window and show nothing but cemetery vases filled with flower suggestions for the day. Mounds could be made of vari- ous sizes in graduated lines covered with green sheet moss and the vases placed on these. At the sides of the window arrange palms so they will overhang, much as the branches of a tree falling over the graves. The la- cette bouquet holders will add to the effectiveness of the bouquets in the cemetery vases. But, in every case use the white lacette. If pansies or a short stemmed flower is desired stem them in groups on tall stiff wire. Wet moss can be placed in the cemetery vases in such cases and the arrange- ment made more showy. It would be a good plan to plant some of the cemetery vases with small ferns. Of course, they will not hold many, but a better profit can in this way be made. As the cemetery vase at wholesale costs but about 25 cents and small ferns about as much more for filling, a retail price of one dollar and a half would net a good profit. Of course, there are a great many ways that the ingenious florist can make these cemetery vases attractive and profitable. The spring flowers are usually the least expensive and sell more readily, especially where the trade demands a nominal price, and where a great deal of transient trade is done. Dogwood, iris, violets (the wild ones), daffodils, etc., too many to mention, are all salable. A. E. K. Peonies. The following interesting and valu- able article on peonies appears in a bulletin issued April 23 by the De- partment of Agriculture, compiled from the publications of the agricul- tural experiment stations: The peony is one of many old-time flowers which have experienced a de- cided modern improvement and revival of popularity. This is shown by the recent rapid growth of its culture and by the larger number of varieties that are being originated and propagated by the trade. The American Peony Society has for several years been co- operating with the Cornell Experiment Station in the study of the nomencla- inre mill classification of the peony and the station has recently issued its fourth report on this work. This and previous reports give descriptions of 026 varieties, Including probably 95 per cenl of the Important commercial va- rieties. Those in charge of this work have, however, been .strongly "im- pressed with the large number of only medium varieties which are being con- tinually originated and propagated by the trade." it Is probably a conservative state- in. iii to saj thai the peony interests Of the country would be better off if about 7a per cent of the varieties were destroyed and future propagation made from the remaining 2"i per cent of su- perior varieties. It is not that these To per cent of the varieties are posi- tively unattractive; far from it. But the remaining 25 per cent fill every purpose and have many more virtues ilia u the only medium to inferior sorts. By discarding the mediocre or poor sorts and selling only the more desirable varieties the customers would be even more infatuated with this beautiful flower, and a more extensive and higher-class trade would be built up, to the benefit of all concerned. Varieties recommended by the Amer- ican Peony Society for cut flowers and landscape or border planting are as follows : FOB CUT FLOWERS. White. — Festiva Maxima, Couronne d'Or, Duchesse de Nemours, Baroness Schroeder, Albatre, Alba Sulfurea, Madame Crousse. Madame Calot, Madame de Verneville, Boule de Neige, Avalanche, and Due de Wellington. Pale Pink. — Achille, Albert Crousse, Dorchester, Floral Treasure, Le Perle, Madame Lemoine, Marguerite Gerard, Marie d'Hour, Miss Salway, Made- moiselle Leonie Calot, Madame Emile Galle, and Venus. Pink and white. — Gloire de Charles Gombault, La Tulipe, and Jeanne d'Arc. Deep pink. — Madame Ducel, Lamar- tine, Monsieur Jules Elie, Livingstone, Monsieur Boucharlat aine. Souvenir de l'Exposition Universelle, Madame Le- bon. General Bertrand, Modeste Guer- in, Edulis Superba. Alexandre Dumas, Madame Muyssart, and Kelway's Queen. Red. — Felix Crousse, Louis Van Houtte, and Henry Demay. Deep red. — Delachei, Prince de Tal- indyke (?), Constant Devred. Nigri- cans. Madame Becquet, Pierre Dessert, and Rubra Superba. FOR LANDSCAPE White. — Octavie Demay, Marie Jac- quin. Baroness Schroeder, Albatre, Duchesse de Nemours, Alice de Julve- court, Madame de Verneville. Festiva, Marie Lemoine, Couronne d'Or, Mad- ame Breon, La Rosiere, Albiflora the Bride, Avalanche, and Festiva Max- ima. Pale pink. — Achille, Eugene Verdier, Eugenie Verdier, Dorchester. Floral Treasure. Marie d'Hour. Triomphe de l'Exposition de Lille, Venus. La Perle, Marie Crousse. and James Kelway. Pink and white. — Embellata Rosea, Golden Harvest, Madame Coste. Mad- ame de Vatry, Therese, Princess Beatrice, Beaute Francaise, and Phi- lomele. Deep pink. — Madame Ducel. Living- stone, Monsieur Boucharlat aine. Sou- venir de l'Exposition Universelle. Madame Lebon, General Bertrand, Modeste Guerin. Edulis Superba. Mad- ini. Muyssart. Alexandre Dumas, and Modele de Perfection. Red. Fulglda, Felix Crousse, Augus- tin d'Hour. Louis Van Houtte. De Candolle, Henry Demay, and Dr. Cail- lot. Deep red. — Delachei. Monsieur Mar- tin Cahuzac, Stanley (Kelway), Raphael. Madame Becquet, and Adolphe Rousseau. 942 The American Florist. May //, FLORISTS' PALMS. Busy Season at Hand. The month of May is a busy period for the palm grower, from the fact that it is at this season that a large portion of the stock gets its spring handling, which usually includes more or less cleaning, repotting and the re- arrangement of the stock on the benches. Where dipping, sponging or any method of removing insects from the leaves and stems is required, the operation should take place before the plants are repotted, as any dis- turbance of the plant immediately after potting is likely to cause more or less of a check, the handling neces- sary for the changing of the foliage tending to loosen the plant in the soil. The fore-handed grower, there- fore, does his cleaning first, then re- pots, and afterwards the plants are in condition to go ahead as the days lengthen and the sun heat grows stronger. The best foundation for potting soil for palms is found in rotted sod from an old pasture, if such can be ob- tained, this being composted with good stable manure in the proportion of one part of manure to four parts of soil. If the soil is naturally heavy, it will be improved by the addition of some sand, or peat, or both, but it must be remembered that the ad- dition of these substances does not add greatly to the soil's fertility, but chiefly helps in making it more open. Humus is essential in potting soil for plants in general, and this is supplied most readily in the decayed sod and stable manure, from which we find that these two constituents are the most valuable in the compost. This does not mean that other fer- tilizers have no value, but it does indicate that one needs to experiment with some care in the use of special fertilizers for palm growing. I never received any benefit from dried blood mixed in the potting soil, but did find some improvement in the case of root- bound specimens that we watered with blood solution. A fertilizer contain- ing only a moderate proportion of ni- trogen and a rather high proportion of potash seemed to help considerably in some soils, but these special mix- tures require much experimentation in order to give positive results. Soil that has been run through a grinder or well broken up with a shovel is. in most cases, fine enough for potting in any size pot larger than 3-inch, and it is only for seedlings, or for shifting from 2-inch to ?,-inch pots that sifted soil is required. Always pot firmly, the thumbs of an experienced potter giving pressure enough on the soil for any size up to 4-inch pots, but beyond that size a rammer is required. No palm should be potted with a dry ball, for under those conditions it is very hard to get it thoroughly watered afterwards, the water finding an easier passage through the fresh soil than through the old ball. To avoid this difficulty it is good practice to soak any doubt- ful plants in a tub of water previous to potting them, this precaution being very frequently lound necessary in the case of_imported stock, owing to the fact that much of such stock has been grown in a light compost of which leaf-mould forms a considerable part, and such a soil requires much water to keep it in condition. From time to time the question arises as to whether it is safe to cut away some of the roots from palms at the time of repotting in order to keep down the size of the pots within reasonable limits. In reply to this question it may be said that root pruning of palms is a safe operation at this season, provided the plants are given proper care afterward. And proper care under these circumstances means that the plants shall be thor- oughly watered after potting, shall be placed in a shaded house and kept comparatively close for a few weeks, for a temperature of 85 degrees in bright weather and 70 degrees at night will do them no harm, provided they get moisture enough, and that the foli- age shall be well sprayed twice a day in bright weather until the plants get a fresh start. Most of the phoenix family are rather troublesome in regard to roots, which are frequently out of propor- tion to the foliage and often push the plants out of their pots. At the spring potting these may be pruned rather severely, as they will soon recover from the shock and go ahead quite naturally. The main object of the palm grower for the next few months is to take advantage of the weather, and with that in view he repots as early as the condition of the plants will admit, then gives them a moist and growing atmosphere, fresh air without strong draughts, and sufficient shade to bring up the color of the foliage, knowing that with careful at- tention to these details now he will be able to harden off his plants in time for the fall trade. W. H. TAPLIN. dries out rather quickly. It is repre- sentative of about 2,000,000 acres in New Jersey and of large areas in oth- er States of the South Atlantic sea- board. The soil used in the experi- ments had in previous years received applications of both manure and ferti- lizers, but was not very productive. In preparing the soil for the experiments the following materials were applied : Lime 1.000 pounds, acid phosphate 320, ground bone 100, muriate of potash 160, and dried blood 150 pounds per acre. In addition to these, three of the plats received each 16 pounds of nitrate of soda, or at the rate of 80 pounds per acre, applied as a top dressing after the plants were well started. The crops were arranged so as to provide a reasonably uniform supply of forage. The crops grown included corn, wheat, rye, barnyard millet, wheat and vetch, rye and vetch, oats and vetch, cowpeas, soy beans, red clover, crim- son clover, alfalfa, beets, and mangels. Two crops were harvested annually from each plat. More than half of the crops were either legumes or a mixture of legumes and non-legumes. The legumes included five crops of crimson clover, four crops of cowpeas, three crops of soy beans, six crops of vetch grown alone, or together with rye, wheat or oats, and single crops of red clover and of alfalfa. The crim- son clover, cowpeas, and vetch all grew splendidly when the seasonal conditions were favorable, and proved themselves well adapted for supplying generous amounts of animal food, and for adding to the store of nitrogen and humus in the soil. The frequent grow- ing of legumes served a twofold pur- pose. It permitted larger yields of protein, since these crops are particu- JOHN MANGEL AT POEHLMANN BROS. CO.'S PLANT DEPT.. MORTON GROVE, ILL. Selecting Stock for his Palmer House Store- Improvement of Sandy Soils. In 1904 the New Jersey experiment stations undertook experiments at Hammonton on the light sandy soils of southern New Jersey which had as their object the working out of meth- ods of cropping and fertilizing by which the farmers on such soils might secure a sufficient supply of succulent forage for their cattle and gradually improve the productive capacity of the soil. The soil experimented upon was typical light sandy soil which holds water "but indifferently well" and larly rich in nitrogenous constituents. It permitted, also, the fixation of large amounts of atmospheric nitrogen by means of these crops, and the addition of a part of it to the soil. With a plentiful supply of phosphoric acid, potash, and lime there was thus no difficulty at all in obtaining the nitro- gen for the soil and the protein for the animals at comparatively slight expense. Succulent foods for the ani- mals were available for a considerable portion of the growing season. Of course, no attempt was made to estab- lish a complete soiling system, it being The American Florist. mi:; !)44 The American Florist. May //, the purpose of the experiments to dem- onstrate merely that such a system may be made both practicable and profitable on the sandy soils of South The initial outlay for fertilizers ranged from $11.92 to $13.52 per acre. The cost of subsequent applications was small, not exceeding about $4 in 1905 and 1906. The value of the crops produced, less the cost of fertilizers, was $20.01 in 1904, $46.02 in 1905, $6 1.07 in 1906, and $76.90 in 1907. The returns from the land showed a grad- ual and marked increase. Excluding those of 1904, when only one crop was secured, the value of the crop in 1905 exceeded the cost of fertilizer by $46.92. The gain in 1906 was $64.07 and in 1907 $76.90. No attempt is made here to allow for the cost of seed and labor, for it was the purpose of the experiment to demonstrate merely that the growing of forage crops on light soils may be made both practica- ble and profitable, while increasing at the same time the productive capacity of the land. The valuation placed on the crops, which we believed justified by local conditions, may be considered excessive in other localities. This would, however, in nowise affect the main points under discussion. What- ever the value of the crops under varying market conditions, it still re- mains true that the land has improved and that the crop yields have proved profitable. From the standpoint of forage production the problem has been solved in a most gratifying man- ner, and the method as followed on the experiment plats can be applied, therefore, just as successfully on larger areas of similar land. The experiments prove convincingly that it is possible and practicable to grow forage crops for the dairy on the light, sandy soils of South Jersey; that two crops may be easily harvested each season; that the purchase of or- ganic matter for maintaining the soil humus is not necessary; that the pur- chase of nitrogen may be largely dis- pensed with; that this method secures the accumulation of organic matter in the soil and an improvement in its physical properties; that with proper management it may be made to pro- vide for the accumulation of nitrogen, phosphoric acid, and potash in the soil. It may be especially noted in this connection that the gratifying re- sults secured are due in great part to the large proportion of leguminous crops grown. Indeed, the cowpeas and crimson clover, which grow so splen- didly on this type of soil, have shown very marked improvement. From these results it is considered not un- reasonable to assume that by system- atic cropping and fertilizing millions of acres of sandy soils in New Jersey and other States of the South Atlantic seaboard now uncultivated and unpro- ductive may be profitably utilized "for dairy purposes to supply local needs, and to furnish, besides, a supply of dairy products for the large centers of population more or less distant. They emphasize once again that these lands have before them a prosperous future, and that some day they are destined to be the scene of intelligent farming and of highly profitable re- turns, where at present they are scarcely tilled at all." Lansing, Mich. — Mrs. August Klein has opened a flower store here. South Manchester, Conn. — John G. Pentland has opened -the Park Hill flower shop for business on Main street. Uses of the Sweet Potato. The food value of the sweet potato is quite fully appreciated. That it has other possible uses of great impor- tance is not so fully understood. For several years the South Carolina Ex- periment Station has been investigat- ing the possibilities of the sweet po- tato as a starch producer. In a recent bulletin of the station T. E. Keitt summarizes the results of this work to date. It has been shown to be en- tirely practicable to make starch of high quality especially suited to laun- dry and other uses from sweet pota- toes. In order to do so, however, it is necessary to have varieties specially suited to starch production. The South Carolina station has made a careful study of a large number of varieties with reference not only to their use for starch production but for other purposes. It is only by a study of the different varieties that we can determine to what purpose these varieties are best adapted. There are many uses to which the sweet potato may be ap- plied, but in every case the require- ments are different, and a potato that is excellent for one purpose may be entirely unfit for another. For market or for table use early maturity, shape, size, color, texture, flavor, and keeping qualities are all very important factors. The first po- tatoes on the market, even if not ab- solutely first class in quality, command a good price; a medium-sized, uniform, evenly colored, fine-textured, sweet- flavored potato is the favorite in the South. At the North the sweet potato that is yellow in color and bakes to a candy is discarded for a white-colored starchy potato; therefore the market requirements of the place of consign- ment should be closely studied. The potato that can be kept for a long time and sold when scarce is most profitable of all. For stock-feeding purposes pounds of dry matter per acre is the most im- portant consideration, because the ni- trogen-free extract constitutes most of the dry matter, and nitrogen-free ex- tract is what the southern feeder is most deficient in. Cottonseed meal and leguminous forages furnish an abun- dance of protein, but on account of the lack of enough carbonaceous feed he is constantly forced to feed a nar- row ration, which is consequently a high-priced one and one which will not give the best returns for money in- vested. The color, texture, uniform- ness of size, and uniformness of shape are of no importance when they are fed to stock. Content of dry matter and yield per acre are paramount. When potatoes are grown for starch production, a light-colored or white potato is preferable, because the starch is discolored by the coloring matter of the deeply colored potatoes. Percentage composition of starch and yield per acre are the most important factors to consider in this connection, because it is possible to bleach the starch, but deficiencies in composition and yield will cut the profits. For this purpose we would want light-colored, heavy-yielding varieties, high in starch and low in sugar content. For fermentation purposes for the production of alcohol, a high yield of fermentable carbohydrates and a high yield per acre is all that is necessary. It matters not how high the sugar content is. for the starch much be converted into sugar before it can be fermented. The value of the variety tests is two- fold; in the first place, we learn which varieties are best suited for the dif- ferent purposes, and, secondly, we know which varieties should be best to use in selection breeding for any particular purpose. Summarizing the results of the va- riety tests it is stated that — For early maturity for table use, Nancy Hall is the best variety that we have tested. It is also a heavy yielder, considering its earliness. Other good table varieties are : Fulleton Yellow Yam, Pumpkin Yam, and Vine- land Bunch Yam; the latter, however, is a shy bearer. Of these the Fulleton Yam gave us the best yield. For stock-feeding purposes the heavy yielding varieties are best suited (probably Nancy Hall could be in- cluded on account of its earliness), and some of the following varieties : Brazilian, Southern Queen, Providence, Myer Early, Red Jersey, Molly Ma- lone, all of which yielded heavily, could be planted to form a succession which should last from about August 1 to January 1, after which time the potatoes will be too valuable as a hu- man food, if they can be preserved, to be used as a stock food. In the manufacture of starch, unless the starch is to be chemically bleached, a white potato is necessary. The other requisites are heavy yield and high starch content. The varieties that would seem best suited are Southern Queen, Providence and Brazilian, for they are all either white or very light yellow in color, besides being heavy yielders and running high in starch content. Other varieties that yielded high in starch were Myer Early, Strausburg, Red Jersey, and Molly Ma- lone. * * * In composition the different varieties vary a great deal, and there are cer- tain other influences that seem to pro- duce marked effects on the content of starch. The time of digging is a very important factor, for after the starch content reaches the maximum there is a change to sucrose. This change may take place either in the field or in the storehouse. * * * The best time to dig the crop is after the first killing frost, for then the yield and the starch content are both at their maximum; while earlier, the yield would be less, and later, the starch is partly changed to cane sugar, which is soluble in water, and consequently would be lost in the wash water in the manufacture of the starch. It is also pointed out that — The sweet potato might serve as a valuable source of fermentable carbo- hydrates for the production of alco- hol. For, in addition to its content of starch, which would first have to be converted into sugars and then fer- mented, it also contains several per cent of sugars. The sugar content varies with time of gathering. * * * The first wash waters and the pulp might be fermented and the alcohol derived in this way recovered, thus furnishing a valuable by-product to the starch industry. The sweet potato possesses high value as a stock feed in the South as a cheap and productive source of car- bohydrates. While there would be a great ■ deal of trouble in keeping sweet potatoes the whole year round, and their value at certain seasons, if they are suc- cessfully kept, is so great as to be prohibitive of using them as a stock feed, yet they could be fed judiciously to great advantage from the first of '9*3- The American Florist. 945 September to the first of January. Ami even when there Is a good market the scarred ones and culls could be fed to good advantage. AH kinds of stock seem very fond of them, and they pos- sess a great advantage over the other root crops, in that they contain as high as 37 per cent of dry mallei-, and can be depended upon to contain as high as about 30 per cent of dry mat- Besides, sweet potatoes are better suited to our conditions than are most of the other root crops. » * • On land in [South Carolinal which, under the ordinary system of crop- ping, yields 20 bushels of corn, we should be able to produce about 200 bushels of sweet potatoes. The pota- toes would furnish more than three times as much nitrogen-free extract and as much, or more, of each of the other proximate constituents of a feeding stuff as that contained in the corn. A South Carolina farmer who has used sweet potatoes for years as a feed for horses, mules and cattle, says : "I find them to be a fine feed; of course, it is better not to feed exclu- sively on them." He continues by saying that he feeds one meal per day of corn and two meals of sweet pota- toes, and that during the past fall and winter he fed them every meal for at least three months. He found that his mules, which were being worked to two-horse plows, did good work and kept in good condition. He uses a veg- etable cutter to chop the potatoes and finds that 5 or 6 quarts sprinkled with 1 pint of rice meal makes a good feed which is readily eaten by the stock. It is [his] opinion that this rice meal will cause the stock to learn to eat It more readily in the beginning, and that they relish the mixture more than potatoes alone. * * * In addition to the value of the tu- bers as a feed, the vines also are highly nutritious and much relished by stock. • » * The great trouble would be, however, the expense of gathering these vines, which are not only trailing vines, but they take root in many places. On account of the high percentage of fer- tilizing constituents present and the great need for humus in our soils, per- haps, taking into consideration the cost and difficulties of gathering, it would be best to leave them on the land. If, however, they can be gath- ered cheaply and are fed on the farm and the manure saved and returned to the land, the feeding would un- questionably be best. Analysis shows that although they contain about 4 per cent less protein they contain about 1 per cent more fat and S per cent less fiber and 11 per cent more carbohydrates than hays of legumes like clover, cowpeas and soy beans. The food value of the swreet po- tato is generally recognized, especially in the South. The South Carolina sta- tion has found "that by drying and grinding the dried product into a meal the meal can be preserved indefi- nitely, and that it does not lose any of its flavor w-hen made into pies and custards." Fall Riyf.r. Mass. a greenhou owned by W. A. Farland was burned March 27. There was no insurance. Sprinofield, Mass. — The first an- nual flower show of the Springfield Amateur Horticultural Society was held April 29-30. Apples In the Arnold Arboretum. One of the handsomest of all crab- apples, Malus floribunda, is one of the earliest to flower. As It grows in this country it is a broad shrub, with a trunk dividing at the base into several large branches, states the bulletin is- sued by the Arnold Arboretum. The pink flowers, which are deep rose color In the bud, turn white before the petals fall and are produced in the greatest profusion. The dark green foliage is abundant but the yellow or orange-colored fruits, which are not much larger than peas, make little show. The origin of this plant is un- certain; it was first sent to Europe from Japan but it is not a native of that country where ft was probably- introduced from China, although it does not appear to be known in China now in a wild state. By some authors it is considered a hybrid between two of the species of northern China, al- though it bears but little resemblance to its supposed parents. A plant whicn is evidently a hybrid of M. floribunda appeared spontaneously in the Arbore- tum several years ago and has been named Malus Arnoldiana. It has much larger pink flowers and larger fruit than M. floribunda, and in flower is one of the most beautiful of all crab- apples. The crabapple of eastern Siberia, Malus baccata, is a tall narrow tree with white flowers on long, drooping stems and very small yellow fruits from which the calyx falls before the fruit ripens. There is a fine old spec- imen of this tree in front of the gar- dener's house in the Harvard Botanic Garden at Cambridge. In the Arbore- tum a number of forms of this species have been raised. They are distin- guished from the Siberian tree by larger pure white flowers and larger fruits than those of M. baccata. Some of these forms are among the most beautiful of the early flowering crab- apples. Malus spectabilis from northern China is a tall shrub or small tree with erect, slightly spreading stems, large pink flowers which in the cultivated plants are more or less double, and medium-sized yellow fruits. This is an old inhabitant of gardens wher? several forms have appeared. The handsomest of these is known as the Rivers Crab (M. spectabilis Riversii) from the English nurseryman by whom it was raised or distributed. The Parkman Crab (M. Halliana; owes its name to the fact that it was first cultivated outside of Japan by Francis Parkman. the historian, who received it from there in 1860. It Is a small and not very vigorous tree with dark bark and bright, clear pink, semidouble flowers drooping on long, slender stalks. This is a Chinese plant now only known in gardens and long cultivated in those of Japan. It should be in a list of the four or five most beautiful crabapples. Another handsome plant in this group Is Malus Scheideckeri which is supposed to be a hybrid between M. floribunda and M. prunifolia. It is vigorous and fast- growing, with erect stems which form a narrow head, pink and white flowers and light yellow fruits. Interesting species now well estab- lished at the Arboretum are Malus zumi from Japan, with pink and white flowers, M. toringo from northern China and Japan, and M. Sargentii from Japan. The two last flower lafe. have small flowers in crowded clusters and are distinguished by the three- tobed leaves on the shoots of the year. Unlike ail other crabapples, M. Sar- gentii is a low shrub growing nal i . mi, i he bordei a "i salt marshi rii. so-called Siberian crabapples of pomologlsts arc trees ol much orna- tal value ami are well worth cul- tivating Cor the beaut) oi their Mowers and i ruits; they are fa t-i owing trees wlili straight stems and pyramidal . large while dowers, and bril- liant, often translucent, red or yell".., long-hanging fruits. The fruit is used in preserves and jellies, and for their fruits these trees are much grown in 1 rions too cold for the successful cul- tivation of the common apple, one of the most curious apple-trees in the col- lection, M. Niedzwetzkyana, has deep purplish red flowers and fruit, even the flesh being purple, purple leaves at least early in the season and bark. It comes from central Asia and is probably a form of M. pumlla, one ol the parents of the common apple- tree, as seedlings raised in the Ar- boretum have sometimes purple but more often green leaves. The crabapples of eastern North America bloom later than the Old World species. They all have large, pink, fragrant flowers, and fragrant, green or yellowish fruit characterized by the sticky exudation with which it is covered. The last of the crabapples to flower is the double-flowered form of M. ioensis, known as the Bechtel Crab. This tree has double pale pink flowers which look like small clustered roses, and attract so much attention that the ground around the trees is trodden hard every day by visitors who wish to examine them at close range. OBITUARY. Alexander L. Don. Alexander L. Don, of the seed firm of Weeber & Don, 114 Chambers street, New York, died May 8 at his home in Ridgewood, N. J., of a complication of diseases. He was born in Scotland 58 years ago and came to New York when 21 years old. For a time he was an agent or employe of various foreign and local seed firms, later be- coming a partner in the firm of Weeber & Don, which has existed for about 2.j years. Mr. Don was a highly re- spected member of the trade. He is survived by a widow, two sons and three daughters. The funeral took place May 10 at Christ Church. Ridge- wood. A. F. F. William Ewing. Wm. Ewing, head of Wm. Ewing & Co., seedsmen and florists, t)f Montreal. Que., died suddenly as he was about to enter his house recently at 100 Sherbrooke street west. He was 69 years of age, and was born in Scot- land. He had been a resident of Mon- treal for fifty years. He first started as a wholesale druggist, but soon en- tered the seed and cut flower business* and became one of the best known men in the trade in Canada. He was very popular in his home city and among the trade generally, and news of his death comes as a great shock to his many friends. Thos. H. Paterson. We are sorry to report the death of another Baltimore, Md., florist, Thom- as H. Paterson, for four years master of Lexington Market. His death came very suddenly, a result of apoplexy. He and his father were florists to- gether, his place of business at one time being Eutaw street, above Lex- ington. Mr. Paterson is survived by a widow and two sisters, both florists: Mrs. Graham, of Waverly, and Mrs Wm. Johnston of Baltimore. He was a member of the Gardeners' Club. 946 The American Florist. May ijy The American Florist Established 1885. Subscription. United States and Mexico, $1.00 a year; Canada $2.00; Europe ani Countries in Postal Union. $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from those in the trade. When sending us change of address always send the old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue the American Florist has accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier possible), as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for the opinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 72 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS. Ghent Quinquennial Exhibition (illus.) 933 Giant rnontbretias 936 Memorial day suggestions 937 — The observance of the day 937 — Sprays and bouquets 937 — Bedding plants, etc 938 — Floral designs 938 — Immortelle designs 939 — Cemetery vases 939 Californians neglect ornamental planting. .. .940 The retail trade 940 —A table novelty 940 — Flowers for Mothers' day 940 — Mirror decorations 94U — Gowns trimmed with natural flowers 941 — Memorial day 941 — Peonies 941 Florist palms 942 Poehlmann Bros.' plant department (illus. I. .942 Minneapolis outdoor exhibition (illus. i 943 Uses of the sweet potato 944 Apples in the Arnold Arboretum 945 Obituary — Alexander L. Dow 945 — William Ewing 945 — Thomas H. Paterson 945 Society of American Florists 946 Carnation year book 946 American Rose Society 946 Humidity regulator 946 Boston 948 Sixty degree orchids 948 Illinois State Florists 948 Chicago 956 St. Louis 963 Chicago bowling 963 Cleveland 964 West Hoboken, N. J 964 Baltimore 965 Philadelphia 966 New York 968 Pittsburg 968 New York Florists' Club 968 Cincinnati 968 Forced shrubs planted outdoors 969 Montreal 970 The seed trade 976 — French bulbs 976 Horticultural Society of New York 976 Westchester and Fairfield Hort. Society. .. .976 Seed growing in the United States 977 Market gardeners 982 — Prices of indoor fruits and vegetables. .. .982 — Crossing the tomato 982 —Seed potatoes 982 — Diseases of cabbage 982 The nursery trade 984 Secretary Young of the Society of American Florists is mailing the new buttons to members who have paid their dues. THE trade of Minneapolis and some few other cities combined in Mothers' day advertising, using the daily press with good results. Those who wish to participate in the outdoor exhibition at the Minneapolis convention should ship the stock in good season for planting. Tub Mothers' day business was a great surprise to many florists, grow- ers, dealers and retailers alike, the de- mand for cut flowers, carnations espe- cially, being away beyond the supply of good stock. Washington, D. C— Dr. Erwin P. Smith, plant pathologist in the Agri- cultural Department, has declined an offer of $10,000 a year with the Rocke- feller Institute of Medical Research to continue in his present position at a salary of $4,000. American Institute Shows. The eighty-second annual exhibition of the American Institute of the City of New York will be held in the En- gineering building, 25-33 West Thirty- ninth street. New York. Premiums will be awarded for dahlias, orchids, gladioli, roses, carnations, ornamental plants, etc.. and fruits and vegetables, September 23-25, 1913, and for chry- santhemums, orchids, roses, carnations and other ornamental plants, etc., No- vember 5-7, 1913. Our Supplements. Subscribers should see that they get copies of the fine supplementary illus- trations showing high grade design and decorative work. These fine supple- ments should be carefully preserved as they mean much to the retail florists in dealing with their custom- ers, 'illustrating as they do the vari- ous kinds of work that the everyday florist is called upon to perform. The papers in which the supplements appear should be likewise preserved, as they contain much valuable data with regard to these special illustrations. Subscribers should see that they get every issue, as otherwise they may miss some of this high-grade work. Society of American Florists. DEPARTMENT OF PLANT REGISTRATION. Public notice is hereby given that Albert A. Sawyer of Forest Park, 111., offers for registration the following aster : KAISER S DESCRIPTION. Name, Sawyer Astermum. De- scription : During the summer of 1904 I caught a "sport" among my asters having a beautiful shade of lavender and from it, by careful selection, I have produced the Sawyer Astermum in the three colors, lavender, pink and white. The blossoms are on the order of the Hohenzollern but the petals are much longer and thicker, making a good shipper. In contrast, however, to the Hohenzollern the blooms of the Astermum are produced in a plant of upright growth, sending straight up strong long stems, and the plant is not a branching variety. For this rea- son I claim it is original with me, ow- ing to its remarkable resemblance to many varieties of chrysanthemums. (Signed) Albert A. Sawyer. April 25, 1913. John Young, Sec'y. Carnation Year Book. We are in receipt of the fourth Year Book of the Perpetual Carnation So- ciety of England, containing the list of members, the rules of the society, reports of meetings, awards, etc. Two exhibitions were held during the year, the winter show at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Regents Park, December 4-5, 1911, and the spring show at the Roy- al Horticultural Hall, March 21-22, 1912. The report of the finances shows the society to be out of debt and in a flourishing condition. The American varieties, Gloriosa and Benora, were both granted an award of merit and the first named was awarded i5 points. American varie- ties registered in 1912 were; Gloria, true pink. H. W. Field, Northampton, Mass.; Vivid, cerise. Cottage Gardens Co., Queens, N. Y. ; Radiance, scarlet, Baur & Steinkamp. Indianapolis, Ind.; Princess Dagmar, crimson, Patten & Co., Tewksbury, Mass. Show dates for 1913 are April 10-11, spring show, Leamington; December 2-3, winter show, R. H. S. Hall. London. The book contains a number of valuable articles by T. A. Weston, R. F. Fel- ton and others. The secretary of the society is T. A. Weston, Floradalef Orpington. American Rose Society. .MEETING OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. The elegance and brilliancy of the National Flower Show has left a mark behind it, and awakened a popular- feeling of appreciation. Said one man from Westchester County : "I never saw anything like this. But if you dropped the roses out it would look like a pond with a hole in the bot- tom." An expression which, if not elegant, was certainly suggestive. The roses displayed were without doubt the most perfect specimens of greenhouse culture, and the plant section in pots and tubs was unrivaled. The number of entries and the quantity en mass has never been equaled in the history of the American Rose Society, and this display came from members of this society. The total value of prizes ex- ceeded $2,700. The executive committee will meet in New York Friday, May 16, at Vice- President Traendley's office. The Rose Society might become a powerful or- ganization for pushing rose culture if it could offer to each local civic or horticultural society the Rose Society medals. The plant growers of the United States should all join the A. R. S. Three societies have asked if permission to do this could be granted. President Farenwald has appointed as judges for the Hartford Rose Gar- den Wallace R. Pierson, Eber Holmes and John Huss. The committee con- sisting of Robt. Pyle, Patrick O'Mara and Wm. F. Gude was appointed at the annual meeting to confer with the United States commissioner of agri- culture relative to the establishment of a rose test garden in Washington, D. C. This committee is in accord with the S. A. F. committee. Another movement in this same di- rection comes from the New York state Agricultural College at Ithaca. Here is an opportunity for New York state people to make a test out in the cen- tral part of the state where the win- ters are usually steady and in an in- land climate. The Rose Journal, which last year was upheld by five gentle- men, should be sustained. If we can get 50 persons who, as rosarians, will take space for 50 inches it will be a great help. Our committee on mem- bership will take hold and do what- ever it can to aid the cause. Benjamin Hammond, Sec'y. Humidity Regulator. The importance of a humidity regu- lator has long been recognized and especially in the growing of plants, where accurate control of temperature is essential. Such an invention is de- scribed by Wm. Mansfield Clark, chem- ist of the dairy division of the Depart- ment of Agriculture, in a bulletin is- sued recently by the department. "The regulator," says Mr. Clark, "operates on the principle of the wet and dry bulb hygrometer. It consists of a dry bulb and a bulb kept moist by a thin covering of wicking or muslin. This is fed with water from the reservoir. The bulbs are connected by a capil- lary tube partially filled with mercury. '9*3- The American Florist. 947 The tube is connected with a levelling bulb or a cup and plunger, by which the height of the mercury in the capil- lary may be adjusted. Electrical con- nection is made with the mercury by a sealed in platinum wire. The whole instrument is placed in a current of ;iir whose humidity it is desired to regulate. Evaporation takes place on the moist bulb, producing a cooling of the inclosed gas. The consequent reduction in pressure permits the ex- cess pressure in the first bulb to drive the mercury away from the platinum contact." A steam or water spray re- sults and as the humidity is increased the evaporation from the second bulb diminishes, and consequently the cool- ing. What It Does To You. I have sharpened and repaired one thousand lawn mowers in beautiful Pasadena. I would rather be a lawn mower expert in beautiful Pasadena than be a banker any place else on earth. — Advt. in the Pasadena Star. Meetings Next Week. Boston. Mass.. May 20. — Gardeners nud Flor- ists' Club of Boston, Horticultural Hall. Detroit. Mich., May 19, 8 p. m.— Detroit Florists' Club. 247 Randolph street. Grand Rapids, Mich., May 19.— Grand Rapids Florist* and Gardeners' tint*, ofli.e *>f mem- ber. Edward Freyllng, secretary, 891 Wealthy avenue. Hartford. Conn., May 23. 8 p. m.— The Con- necticut Horticultural Society. County building. Montreal, flue., May 19, 7:45 p. m. — Montreal Gardeners and Florists' Club, Royal Guardians building, 224 Sherbrook street, west. Newport. R. I., May 21. — Newport Horticul- tural Society, F. P. Reynolds, secretary, Rug- gles avenue. Providence. R. I.. May 19. 8 p. m. — Florists' and Gardeners' Club of Rhode Island, 96 West- minster street. Salt Lake City. Utah, May 20.— Salt Lake Tlorlsts' Club, Huddart Floral Co., 64 Main street. Seattle. Wash.. May 20.— Seattle Florists' Association. Chamber of Commerce. Second avenue and Columbia street. Toronto. Ont., May 20. 8 p. m. — Toronto Gar- deners and Florists' Association, St. George's Hall, Elm street. St. Louis. Mo., May 19.— Retail Florists' As- sociation, Hotel Washington. Wants, For Sale, Etc One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv. For Plant Advs., Sec Ready Reference Section. Where answers are to be mailed from this offio* enclose 10 cents extra to cover postage etc. Situation Wanted— As a working foreman, single, strictly sober and a good grower of cut flowers and potted plants; good designer and hustler. Key 811. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— On commercial or private place by young man. aged 22 seven years exper- ience in general greenhouse work. Private pre- ferred. Key 828. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— As a working foreman; mar- ried; strictly sober and a good grower of cut flowers and potted plants: good designer and a hustler. Key 827. care American Florist. Situation Wanted -As saleslady and designer in a Chicago retail store. State salary and hours when writing. Address Key 834, care American Florist, Situation Wanted— Man fully experienced in all lines of outdoor and indoor e;trdening is open to engagement where high grade gardener is needed. Address. Key 855. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By Englishman, 14 years experience in all branches, seven in America. Well versed in orchids, roses, fruit culture under glass, and all kinds of cut flower?, lawns, etc- Age, 29. Key 833, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Manager and foreman now in charge of about 80.000 feet of glass, wants a change; a good groweror manaui r ot a store; first- class salesman and designer; can take charge soon. Key 817, car. Ami rican Florist. Situation Wanted— Head gardener. Englishman, Bgfi 40, married, without family. Life ex peril Di in all branches, including Orchids, Roses, Carna- tions. Mums. Early Forcing, fruit and vegetables, etc. Good references. Address, E. Richmond, Elma Center. N. V. Situation Wanted— Florist and Gardener of 20 years experience on a private place or public in- stitution; first-class grower of Orchids. Cut Flow ers. and Vegetables, under glass or outside. Best references. Address. Key 818, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By gardener: Scotch; as head in private place; experienced mall branches of gardening, inside and out. Over 20 years in large establishments growing all kinds ol gr& a house plants and vegetables. Also care of lawns and landscape work. Age 37; married; no family, Arch Littlejohn, 39 Temple St . Sotnerville, Mass. Situation Wanted Landscape Architect (Ger- man 29 years of age, first-class technical and practical knowledge of landscape gardening. Ex- pert in layouts of artistic plans and estimates for municipal and private parks. Recently employed as manager for some of the largest landscape con- tractors of Germany. Excellent references. Key 809, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— On commercial or private place by an all around man with 20 years of prac- tical experience in this country and Europe; single, 35 years of age. Can furnish the best of recom- mendations from leading firms. Pot plants, roses, carnations and landscape gardening a specialty. State salary when writing. Address, George Bakaitis. 5433 North Seeley aw, Chicago Situation Wanted-As head gardener and florist superintendent on private place; English, age 35, married, one child aged 8 years. At present en- gaged, but desire change; life experience in all branches — hot house plants, cut flowers and fruit under glass, vegetables, lawn perennials, and the general routine of a well kept estate; 4 years and a half in present place; first-class references. # Key 813. care American Florist. Help Wanted— Filling window boxes, vases and bedding out. $16.00 per week: 35c per hour over- time. R. J. Southerton, Highland Park, III. Help Wanted— Boys and young men to help in and around greenhouses. Also men who have had some experience in tea roses. Poehlmann Bros. Co , Morton Grove, 111. Help Wanted— Honest young lady with some experience to take care of floral establishment in Chicago. Very good chance for advancement, with good salary. Key 805, care American Florist. Help Wanted -Young man for general green- house work at once- $12.00 a week to start. North Edgewater Floral Co., 6101 Evanston Ave., Chicago, 111. Help Wanted— Two bright young men— Carna- tion Growers— who have had charge of growing sections. State wages, etc. Address, Key 832, care American Florist. Help Wanted— A good Chrysanthemum grower and Plantsman; single preferred. Good wages and steady position if he makes good. Metairie Ridge Nursery Co., Ltd.. New Orleans. La. Help Wanted -A good all around Greenhouse Man. to work in the Rose Houses mostly. State wages expected in first letter. A good steady job for the right man. Edward Tatro. 407 E. Iron Ave., Salina, Kansas- Help Wanted— Florist for commercial place, with experience in growing choice pot plants for Christmas and Easter trade. Address with copy of references, wages expected, etc. J. A. Peterson. Westwood, Cincinnati, Ohio. For Sale— Several ice-boxes at a reasonable figure. Address Key 838, care American Florist. For Sale-Established Flower Store; good loca- tion. People's Florist, 1736 \V. 47th St., Chicago. For Sale— 10.000 feet of glass in the best town for its size in Illinois. No competition ; a money maker. Address, Key 821, care American !• lorist. For Sale— 1 Morehead Return Steam Trap and Receiver, almost new. $45.00. Jos. Milligan & Son. Florists. 1044 CIvdesdale A\e., Salt Lake City, Ctah. * For Sale— Good paying retail store in Chicago. Fine location. Other business to look after reason for selling. For further particulars address Key 837. care American Florist. For Sale Cheap Two horizontal return tubu- lar boilers, one 50 h. p.. one 40 h. p.. suitable for greenhouse or heating plant. Write for full description and price. W. H. Barrett. Adrian, Mich. For Sale-Handy second hand ice-box for $175. Juat tin box for an up lo dale Chicago retail store. Bigg' st offer ever made, so get busy and answer this Ad now. Key 839. care American Florst. For Sale— Well located retail store, centrally located, doing good business for over five years, This is a rare opportunity, price very reasonable; going south object of selling. Address. Key 804. care American Florist. For Sale or Lease 5 greenhouses at Madison. N. J.. 1 mile from station. 41- \ acres of land.'1 r DID dwelling, up-to-date, cheap, and low rent to pros pective buyer. Address. R. S., 265 Rosedale Ave.. Madison. N. J. For Sale— A good paying florist busin- BS in Pennsylvania. 9 greenhouses, 27,000 feet of glass, good wholesale and retail trade, well stocked with bedding plants, roses, carnations, sweet peas. lilies, and ferns. Tin' greenhouses are in good condition, with hot water and steam. Reason for selling am not a florist. Will sell at a bargain. Key 824, care American Florist. Wanted— To buy florist store or good location for same in live town. Bargain. Address, Key 825. care American Florist. Wants to Rent Store— Advertiser wants to rent .1 retail flower store in Chicago where a good busi- ness is being carried on. State full particulars. Address, Key, 836, care American Florist. Wanted— To correspond with someone having experience as grower of all kinds of greenhouse and nursery stock that would take share in a good business and be able to manage the growing of the stock for a company in Minnesota. Address. Key 823, care Amsrican Florist. FOR SALE. Great Bargain. Greenhouse in Salida. Colo. Six thousand feet glass: good dwelling; within four blocks of business centre; well stocked with plants and flowers; fine trade, local and shipping. J. H. Freeman, Salida, Colo. For Sale at a Pick Up Price An up-to-date wholesale and retail florist plant in the vicinity of Chicago. It contains about 7<»,0(jo square feet of glass. 12 to 20 acres of first-class land, large dwelling house in good shape, every- thing modern. The whole place high and dry- $10,000 cash, balance to suit. Do not write unless you mean business. Address, Key 830, care American Florist. A BARGAIN For sale cheap, a first-class refrigerator, small delivery wagon and several store mirrors. A bargain. Act quick. J. GANGER 17 East Monroe Street, CHICAGO WANTED. Good Rose Grower APPLY AT ONCE. Sinner Bros. 6516 RIDGE AVE., CHICAGO Eoreman Wanted. Commercial Place. Competent man to take entire charge of our green- house plant, some 25.IKJO feet of glass, general cut flower and plant stock. Address, with full panic- S. W. COGGAN, 1 1 W. Main St., Battle Creek, Mich . GREENHOUSE FOR SALE With Hi acres neat Chicago limns. A going plant. well located and on section-line street I I growth pushing rapidly toward this prn; i. our chance to get into business in the greatest city in the United States. Come now and your business is increasing let the growth ot a great city make yon rich. Reason for selling. ownei s time entirely occupied with other business and cannot give this his personal attention. Will good terms or might consider trade. WALTER L. GRAVES, 405 Straus Bldg., Madison and Clark Sts., Chicago, III. 948 The American Florist. May I j, BEST GRAFTED ROSE STOCK Pink Killarney, White Killarney, Richmond, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Prince de Bulgarie and Lady Hillingdon, $110.(X» per 1 000- $100 00 per 1,000 in 5,000 lots; $97.50 per 1000 in 10,000 lots and $95.00 per 1,000 in 100,000 lots, F. O. B. Morton Grove, 111. Killarney Queen, $15.00 per 100; $120.00 per 1000. BEST OWN ROOT STOCK Prince de Bulgarie, Melody, Lady Hillingdon and My Maryland, $6.00 per 100, $65.00 per 1,000. Richmond, 2¥2~ inch $5 00 per 100- $45 00 per 1,100 The above is All select stock and a big bargain at prices quoted. BEST CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTINGS Finest Two Yellow and Pink Commercial Varieties Now Grown. R. C. 100 per 2' i-in. per YELLOW 100 1000 100 1000 Comoleta, $3.00 $25.00 $4.00 $35.00 Best Early Yellow, Blooms September 27. Chrysolora,$5.00 $40.00 $6.50 $60.00 Best Yellow Money Maker, blooms. October 5 to 10. 21 ?-in. per R. C. per PINK 100 1000 100 " ~ 1000 Patty, $3.00 $25.00 $4.00 $35.00 Beautiful Enchantress Pink, fine strong grower, (3i, -in., per 100, $5.00). Unaka, $4.00. $35.00 $5.00 $45.00 Earliest Pink, first week of October. R. C. per WHITE KO 1000 OCTOBER FROST. 2 50 20 00 Vir. Poehlmann ... 3 00 25 00 Alice Byron 2 50 20 ( 0 Timothy Eaton. ... 2 50 20 00 W. H. Chadwick.. 3 00 25 00 YELLOW Golden Glow 3 00 25 00 Halhday 2 50 20 00 2H-in. per 100 3 00 4 00 3 00 3 00 4 00 400 300 KKI0 25 00 35 00 25 00 25 00 35 00 35 00 25 00 R. C. per 100 1000 2V$-in. per 100 1000 YELLOW Col. Appleton 2 50 20 00 3 00 25 00 Crocus 4 00 35 00 Dolly Dimple 3 00 25 00 Major Bonnaffon 2 50 20 00 3 00 25 00 Immense stock, still one of the best. Yellow Eaton 2 50 20 00 3 00 25 00 Golden Chadwick. 3 CO 27 50 4 00 35 00 Best late yellow. PINK McNiece 2 50 Maud Dean 2 50 Dr. Enguehard.... 2 50 RED Schrimpton 2 50 BRONZE O. H.Kahn 4 00 R. C.per 100 1000 2V4-in. per 100 1000 20 00 20 00 20 00 3 50 3 50 3 50 30 00 30 00 30 00 20 00 3 00 25 00 5 00 We can supply large quantities of the above POMPONS — Large stock of the leading commercial varieties. Zj4-in., per 100, $4.00 List of Varieties Upon Application. POEHLMSNN BROS. CO., Morton Grove, 111. Boston. MOTHERS' DAY BUSINESS FINE. The Mothers' day business was far greater than ever before in the his- tory of this modern cut-flower occa- sion. Carnations sold out completely, the price going as high as (! cents and they are still scarce, selling even now at 4 to 5 cents. The general mar- ket conditions are very good, with no surplus. The dealers are carefully canvassing the situation as to the pos- sibilities for Decoration day material and are looking forward to a very heavy business. Mrs. Chas. RusseJ roses are selling well. American Beauty going at low prices. NOTES. There were some very fine carna- tions at the Flower Exchange from Albert Roper, Tewksbury; W. R. Nich- olson. Framingham, and A. G. Pern- broke, North Beverly. Much interest is being shown in the proposed excursion to Wm. H. Elliott's establishment at Madbury, N. H., May 21. The Budlong Rose Co.. Auburn, R. I., is sending in rose stock of good quality in fine variety. Welch Bros, have been exceedingly busv and are handling a lot of fine stock. A. F. F. Cut Flowers and Plants for Memorial Day AT WHOLESALE We bave a large stock of Carnations, large and small Gladioli, an immense stock of Spirea Gladstone and Queen Alexandra; also Stocks. Feverfew, Easter Lilies and various kinds of flowering plants. We will sell Spirea both as cut flowers and potted plants. Let us know your needs as to quantities and we will name you a very low price. We also have a splendid stock of CHRYSANTHEMUM ROOTED CUTTINGS of the following varieties: Per 1000 Alice Byron $15.00 Doctor Enguehard 15.00 Golden Glow 15.00 Jeanne Nonin 15.0U Per 1000 Major Bonnaffon $15.00 Maud Dean 20.00 Virginia Poehlmann 20.00 Shepard's Garden Carnation Company 292 Fairmount Street, LOWELL, MASS. Sixty Degree Orchids. Ed. American Florist : Give the names of a few orchids that will do well in a temperature of 55° to GO" in zero weather with some general cultural directions. E. J. Connecticut. There are very few orchids that need a minimum of 60° in zero weath- er. To most, it would be injurious. The same may be said of 55° under the same conditions. Some of the tropical kinds, such as the Phalaenop- sis, Vandas, and a few others need heat, but the great majority of really good flowering kinds will do well in what may be easiest to describe as a carnation house temperature — some- thing less than 55° during coldest nights. Cattleyas, laelias, dendrobes, cypripedes all thrive with a maxi- mum of 55° during winter, and on zero nights it will do no harm if the temperature is a little below 50°. With orchids, it is not so much a matter of temperature as atmosphere, and a heat that exhausts the moisture in the house, when it cannot be re- plenished, as during the night, is in- excusable and detrimental. The names of 12 orchids that will do well for some time with a 60" temperature are as follows : Dendrobium Phalaenop- sis, Aerides, Vandas, and Phalaenop- sis, the evergreen Dendrobes, as D. thyrsiflorum, D. densiflorum and D. chrysotoxum, all of the variegated leaved cypripediums, stanhopeas, Mil- tonia roezlii, the Brazilian oncidiums, and the forms of Laelia anceps. Had the question been placed five degrees lower, it would have been possible to include all the orchids that are gener- ally grown and appreciated. E. O. Orpet. Winsted, Conn. — Carl Swenson is building a new greenhouse. CARNATIONS Strong Plants From Pots Lady Bountiful and Crimson Beauty, $3.00 per 100. Enchantress, $3 50 pit 100. Gloriosa, $4.50 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. VINCA Variegata, from 2^-in. pots. $3.00 per 100: 3-in. pots, $5.00 per 100; 3^2 in. pots, $S.O0 per 100; 4-in. pots. $10.C0 per 100. PANSIES, from 2H-in. pots. $2.00 per 100. Cash with order. S. G. BENJAMIN, FIsMrtll, N. Y. BOSTON. MASS. — Mrs. Olivia F. Zinn has been enjoined from using the name "Zinn's Flower Shop" in con- nection with her place of business. Suit was brought by Julius Zinn, the husband, who charged that the use of the name was detrimental to his business, his establishment being known as "Zinn, the Florist." Mrs. Zinn formerly worked in her hus- band's store, but differences in regard to- its management led to her starting a separate concern. *9'3- The American Florist. 949 Libertyville, 111* The Home of The Meredith Flower and Vegetable Co. From photo taken on May 1, outing day, when several hundred people visited our magnificent estahlishment devoted to the growing of Roses, Carnations and all other miscellaneous Cut Flowers, Bedding Stock and Vegetable Plants. We have a supply of the following and would be pleased to book your order for same. SURPLUS STOCK: CHEAP. Begonias, fancy foliage. Begonias, blooming sorts." Begonias, tuberous rooted. Draceanas, strong, 4 and 5-inch. Stocks, ten weeks, 2V£-inch. Celery, from flats. Cauliflower, from flats. Tomato, from flats. Cabbage, from flats. Egg Plants, from flats. Peppers, Sweet Mountain, from flats. Peppers, Chili, from flats. Meredith Flower and Vegetable Co, GRAFTED ROSES I have a few 100 each of the follow- ing varieties of early grafted roses now in 3and 4in. pots Extrastrong and healthy at $10.00 per 101 1. These plants should not be compared with 21 2 inch stock that has not been re- potted. KAISERIN, WHITE KIL- LARNEY and KILLARNEY Return stock at my expense if not satisfactory W, W.COLES, Kokomo, Intj. ENCHANTRESS SUPREME DAILLED01ZE BROS. Lenox Road and Troy Ave., BROOKLYN. N. Y. FLOWER COLORS Use onr Color Chart in describing them. PRICK, $1,00, POSTPAID. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 Soath Dearborn Street, CHICAGO A8TBR PLANT ■■ IMi PP^TJ^-i*^ J&.:-a r^> I . * -: **. '»£.-. w~i9fi i V 1 Eleven rows 200 feet long of Aster Seedlings ready for immediate shipment in following varieties: Carlson's. Yick's Purity and Daybreak. \'ick's and Semple's branching, Queen of the Market in all colors. Stront' Seedlinus. $3-00 and $4.00 per 1000. Strom,' Transplanted. $1.00 per 100. From pots ready May 25. $2.00 per 100. DANVILLE FLORAL COMPANY DANVILLE, ILLINOIS. Mention the American Florist when writing SPECIALTIES Roses, from 3-inch pots. Carnations for fall delivery. Chrysanthemums Smllax, Violets IN BEST VARIETIES. Prices low. Send for list. Wood Brothers, SffSSS Mention the American Florist when writing John Bader Co. B. L. ELLIOT, Owner. Wholesale Flantsman 1826 RialtoSt., N. S. PITTSBURG, PA. Mention the American Florist when writing 950 The American Florist. May ij, PEONIES! You Con Get Them HERE In all the seasonable varieties in the desired quantities at $4.00, $6.00 and $8.00 per 100. Our stock this year is extra fine and big values at the prices quoted. In addition to Peonies, we can supply you with all the other seasonable flowers that you will need, particularly Beauties, Roses, Carnations, Valley, Tulips, Orchids, Easter Lilies, Callas, Greens and Everything Else in Our MEMORIAL DAY PRICE LIST AMERICAN BEAUTIES. Doz. Specials $4 00 36-inch 3 00 30-inch 2 50 24-inch 2 00 20 inch 1 50 15-inch 1 25 12-inch 1 iio Short stem s per 100, $4.00 to $6.00 Per 100 $8 00 6 00 4 00 3 00 Richmond, select. Fancy Medium Good Short KUlarney, select 8 00 Fancy 6 00 Medium 4 00 Good Short 3 00 Per 100 White Killarney, select 8 00 Fancy 6 00 Medium 4 00 Good Short 3 On Sunburst, select 10 00 Fancy 8 00 Medium 6 00 Short ,.4(ll Mrs. Aaron Ward, select 10 00 F'ancy ski Medium 6 00 Short 4 ini Mrs. Taft, select 10 00 Fancy 8 00 Medium.. 6 00 Short 4 ini Peonies, extra special $ 8 (Nl Special 6 ini Good 4 ini Per 100 $ 4 INI to Carnations, fanc\ white and red $4 ini to 5 INI Firsts 3 00 Common splits 2 110 Orchids, Cattleyas.... per doz. 6 00 to 7 50 Callas 12 50to 15 00 Spanish Iris 4 00 to Valley 3 00 to Mignonette, large spikes Sweet Peas, common Adiantum Crowneanum Smilax — per doz Sprengeri, Plumosus sprays. Plumosus strings Each, 60 Ferns per 1000. 5 00 Galax " " 1 25 Leucothoe 75 75 to 60 to 2 50 to 3 00 to 6 00 4 00 4 CO 1 25 1 00 3 110 4 00 A.LVaughan&Co. . _ _ _ . _ (NOT INC.) 161 N. Wabash Ave., ——.{238 CHICAGO CHICAGO *9'3> The American Florist. 951 -"The Busiest House in Chicago **. Double White NARCISSUS Gardenia Flowered Owing to the favorable weather conditions this spring our Double White Narcissus promises to be an excellent crop and in fine condition for Memorial Day. This is one of the most popular spring flow- ers and the low price enables the retailer to handle it with a larger profit than other stock. We shall be able to supply any quantity, but it is advisable to place your orders early. Per 100, $ 2.00 Per 1000, 15.00 Per case of 1500, $22.50 Peonies Our stock is very fine and consists of a large quantity of all grades and colors. $4.00 Prices per 100 I 6.00 8.00 BEAUTIES Per do/. Long stems $4 no 24 to 30 inches 250to 3 00 1 - to 20 inches 2 00 12 inches 1 50 ROSES Per 100 (tillarney 5 TO to White Killarnrv 3 n ' to Richmond 3 (Kl to Ward 4 00 to Sunburst.. 4 00 to Extra Special billed accordint.lv. Our Selertion 3 0" to CARNATIONS per 100 Goodtir.ide 2 00 to 3 91 Fancy 4 UU to 5 00 Decoration Day Price List: S 00 8 00 1(1 OH 10 00 10 00 4 00 MISCELLANEOUS Per 100 PEONIES, p.-r do/ . 91c. 7.5c and$l "0 Gladiolus, per do/ $2 m* NARCISSUS, Double White, per 10011 $15 00 Sweet Peas Si 50 to Callas. per doz S2 00 Lilium llamsii. per do/.. $1 50 to $2 On Valley 2 00 to Cape Jasmine. perl00),$t500 Daisies 75 to liaisies. Mammoth 1 00 to Tulips 2 00 to 2 00 1 00 4 00 2 to 1 00 1 5" 3 0J MISCELLANEOUS Per 100 Iris $4 Oil to J'. 10 Pansies 1 00 to I 50 Smilax, per doz $2 50 Fancy Ferns, per 1000. 3 00 Galax per 100", 1 m Adiantum 75 to 100 Asparagus Sprengen 2 '0 to 3 00 Asp, tragus Plumosus. per strinu 50c to o0c Asparagus Plumosus. sprays 2 00 to 3 00 Cornflowers. ....... 50 to 75 P. and D. at Cost. Prices subject to change without notice. J. B. Deamud Co. Long Distance 'Phone, Central 3155. Automatic 44-389. Wholesale Florists, 160 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO 952 The American Florist. May i /> EJXTRiV I^AI^OY Stock for Memorial Day We are prepared with a large supply of high grade stock to fill all orders up to the last minute. If you want stock of the first quality at reasonable prices this is the place to buy. Send us your orders immediately for PEONIES, ROSES, CARNATIONS BEAUTIES Per doz. 30 to 36-inch stems 13.00 to $4.00 20 to 24-inch stems 2.00 to 2.50 15 to 18 inch stems 1 sO 12-inch stems 1-U0 — MEMORIAL DAY PRICE LIST: ROSES Per 100 Richmond, Rood stock $4.00 to $6.00 fancy Killarney. good stock 4.00 to fancy White Killarney, good stock 4.O0 to fancy Sunburst Ue?ectS'0Ck'' Mrs. Aaron Ward \ ^xtm select!, 8.00 6.00 8.00 6.00 8.00 6.00 .s.oo 10.0D ROSES Per 100 My Maryland 4.00 to 6.00 fancy 8.00 Our selection 3.00 Extra Special Roses Billed Accordingly. CARNATIONS Common 2.50 to Fancy Special PEONIES Short Good Fancy 6.00 to MISCELLANEOUS Callas per doz., $1 .50 Easter Lilies ..perdoz.. 1.50 Valley 3.C0 to 3.00 4.00 5.00 4.00 5.00 8.00 4.00 MISCELLANEOUS Sweet Peas $0 Daisies 1 Gardenias, per doz., $3.00 to $4.00 Gladioli .per do/., l.OOto 1.50 " Baby 4 Cape Jasmine , . . l GREENS "i_; - Asp. PlumoSUS per string Sprays, per bunch Sprengeri per bunch Adiantum perlOO Smilax, choice perdoz. Fancy Ferns per 1000 Galax Leaves per 1000 PerlOO 75 to $1.25 (10 to 2.00 00 to 5.00 00 to 2.00 50 to 35 to 25 to 75 to .60 .50 .50 1.00 2.50 3.0(1 1.00 Subject to Change Without Notice JOHN KRUCHTEN Wholesale Florist, L. D. Phone Central 6269 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Mention the American Florist when writing FOLDING FLOWER ..BOXES.. We can supply you with any size Flower Box you need. We carry the largest variety of colors. We can and do make prompt shipments at all times. Our prices are reasonable and a special discount will be allowed on quantity orders. Palm Green, Mist Gray, Mist Brown. Per 100 16x4 x3 $1.85 20x 4 x3 2.15 18x 5 x3 2.15 21x 5 x3 2.50 24x5 x3V4 3.00 30x5 x3Vz 3.30 36x 5rSx3K 4.50 21x 7 x3V2 3.25 24x 8 -\4 3.85 24x 8 x5 4.15 28x 8 x4 4.35 28x 8 x5 5.00 36x 8 x5. Telescope. 7.00 40x 8 x5 " 9.00 42x 8 x5 " 11 00 30x10 xS " 7.00 36x10 x5 " 9.00 42x10 x5 " 13.00 48x10 x5 " 15.00 White Glaze. Green Glaze, Pink Glaze. Per 100 16x4 x3 $2.65 20x 4 x3 3.00 18x 5 x3 3.00 21x5 x.3 3.50 24x 5 x3H 3.75 30x 5 x3H 4.50 36x 5^x3^2 5.65 18x 6 x3H 3.65 21x 7 x3V2 4.00 21x8 x4 4.65 24x 8 x4 5.25 24x 8 x5 5.75 28x8 x4 6.00 28x 8 x5 6.50 36x 8 x5. Telescope. 9.00 40x 8 x5 " 11.00 42x 8 xS " 13.25 36x10 x5 " 11 00 42x10 x5 " 15 00 48x10 x5 " 18.00 Extra Heavy Spray and Design— Palm Green. PerlOO . $ 7.50 10.00 10.00 9,00 10.00 13.00 15.00 19.00 25.00 16.00 12.50 14.50 16.00 17.50 16.00 18.50 20.00 23x12x5, TYlescopt 30x12x6 20x12x8 12x12x8 16x16x8 20x20x8 24x24x8 28x28x8 32x32x8 28x22x8 24x14x8 30x14x8 36x14x8 40x14x8 32x17x8 36x17x8 42x17x8 Extra Heavy Spray and Design— Mist Gray, Mist Brown. Per 100 30xl2x 6, Telescope. $10.50 20xl2x 8 '• 10.00 16xl6x 8 " 10.50 20x20.x 8 " 13.50 24x24x 8 " 15.50 24x24x10 " 20.00 28x28x 8 " 19.50 32x32x 8 " 25.50 24xl4x 8 " 13.00 30xl4x 8 " 15.00 36xl4x 8 " 16.25 40xl4x 8 " 17.75 42x17.x 8 " 20.50 No printing charge on lots of 300 or over of assorted sizes. Samples of board mailed on application. Violet and Corsage Boxes. White and Violet Glaze. PerlOO 7x4x4 $2.50 8x5x5 3.00 10x6x5H 3.50 12x8x54 4.50 14x10x8, Telescope.... 8.50 Plain Violet. 7x4x4 1.75 8x5x5 2.25 10x6x5H 2.50 11x8x54 350 Mist Gray. Mist Brown, Palm Green. 7x4x4 2.50 8x5x5 2.75 10x6x5H 3.00 12x8x5% 3.50 15x6x5 3.50 14x10x8, Telescope.... 6.00 A. A. Arnold, 16-18-20-22 S. PEORIA ST., DBPT. F. Chicago 19*3- The American Florist. 953 Poetilmann Bros. Co. 72=74 E. Randolph St. Long Distance Phone Randolph 35 CHICAGO, ILL. Decoration Day Offerings : CARNATIONS Will he in crop sure. We were forced to buy almost our entire supply for Mothers' Day. Not so for Decoration Day. We are now ready to book orders with the assurance of filling them, "with our own stock." ORCHIDS Roses We will have our usual large supply of short and medium length Roses, these grades are most desirable for Decoration Day. Peonies This most popular flower which is in most demand for Decoration Day and Commencements. We have a large supply of the grades needed. Sweet Peas We will have ample supply of the Spencer or Butterfly varieties, also the ordinary grades. Lily of the Valley We are cutting thousands daily, extra fancy flowers always on hand for weddings on short notice. Giganteum Lilies The valuable Lily we grow in large quantity. It is very popular for Decoration Day and Weddings. 3m. Beauties Our supply of fancy long will be adequate to fill all orders. Medium and short in limited quantity. BOXWOOD, SMILAX, SPRENGERI, ASPARAGUS, FERNS Our Decoration Day Price List will reach you about May 20th. See it before placing your order elsewhere. We will have ample stock to take care of all your orders. Remember anc* senc* us -vour orc^ers f°r Commencements, Weddings and . Other Occasions. FOR CURRENT PRICE LIST SEE PAGE 957 954 The American Florist. Max /; 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ! 1 1 i 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ! 1 1 1 1 ! i mi t ! 1 1 1 1 1 ! l r ■ 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ■ ■ 1 1 1 1 1 1 ■ 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ri 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 r 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 c 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 r 1 1 r 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 . l [ 1 1 1 1 r i u 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 m ICUX FLOWERSl Roses, Carnations, Peonies, Daisies, Valley, Gladioli, Sweet Peas, Tulips, All other Seasonable Flowers and Greens of all kinds. American Beauties Specials 36-inch 30-inch 24-inch 20-inch 15-inch 12-inch Short stem per 100, $4 Richmond, select. Fancy Medium Good short.... Memoria I Per doz. $4.00 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.25 1.00 00 to 6.00 Per 100 $8.00 6.00 4.00 3.00 Day JPrlo© Per 10 ) Killarney, select $8.00 Fancy 6.00 Medium 4.00 Good short 3.00 White Killarney, select 8.00 Fancy 6.00 Medium 4.00 Good short 3.1 0 Extra Select Roses Billed Accordingly. Peonies, Extra special 8.00 Special 6.00 Good 4.00 Carnations, Fancy white and red $4.00to 5. JO Firsts 3.00 Common splits 2.00 1 1st. Orchids, Cattleya. Callas $12. Valley 3. Mignonette, large spikes Sweet Peas, common... .75 to Adiantum Croweanum .60 to Smilax per doz. 2.00 to Sprengeri Plumosus Sprays .. 3.00 to Plumosus Strings, each Ferns, .. ..per 1000, Galax per 1000, Leucothoe per 100 Per doz. 1.00 to 7.60 Per 10n 50 to $15.00 OJto 4. CO 4 00 1.25 1.00 2 50 4.00 .60 3.00 1.25 .76 FRNE & KLINGEL, 30 E£. Randolph St., L. D. Phone Randolph 6578 Chicago iTiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiir AND CARNATIONS BIGGEST CROPS EVER ORDER OF US AND WE WILL FIX YOU UP RIGHT. WRITE NOW. Hoerber Bros. Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers 162 N. Wabash Ave, Long Distance Phones: Randolph 2758. Automatic 41770. Chicago. '9*3- The American Florist. 955 PJ "ASK YOURSELF WHY No matter where you were if you wanted "The Best" you would go to the oldest and largest dealer to get what you wanted. Why You Should Gome to Us for Peonies E> C I A Xv O NT 1* O » J£ » From May 15th to May 18th, $20.00 per 1000. Current Price List. All our quotations are subject to market fluctuations, changes without notice, and our confirmation. AMERICAN BEAUTIES Specials 36-inch 30-inch 24 inch 20-inch 18-inch. 15-inch. Per Doz. $4.00 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.25 1.00 Short stem Per 100. $4 00 to 6.00 PRINCE DE BULGARIE. Antolne Kivoire or Mrs. Taft. Per 100 Specials $12.00 Long 10.00 Medium 6.00to 8.00 Short 2.00to 4.00 MRS. AARON WARD. Specials $12.00 Long 10.00 Medium f>.00 to 8.00 Short 2.00to 4.00 MELODY, specials $12.00 Long 10.00 Medium 1..0O to 8.00 Short 2.00to 4.00 LADY HILLINGDON. Per 100 Specials $12.00 Long 10X0 Medium $S,00 to 8.00 Short 4.00 RICHMOND. Per 100 Specials $10.00 Long 8.00 Medium 6.00 Short 2.00to 4.00 KILLARNEY. Specials $10.00 Long 8.00 Medium 6.00 Short 200to 4.00 KILLARNEY QUEEN Specials $12.00 Long 10.00 Medium 8.00 Short 4.00to 6.00 WHITE KILLARNEY. Specials $10.00 Long 8.00 Medium 6 00 Short 2.00to 4.00 CARNATIONS- Per 100 Firsts $5.00 Seconds 4.00 Splits $2.00 to 3.C0 ORCHIDS, Catt!eyas...per doz., 6.C0 and up SNAPDRAGONS 6.00 to 10.00 DAISIES 1.00 to 2.00 PANSIES 75 LILIES 10 00 to 12.00 VALLEY 3.00to 4 00 SWEET PEAS, fancy 1.00 to 1.50 ADIANTUM CROWEANUM 1.00 SMILAX Per doz. 2 50 SPRENGERI 2.00 to 4.00 PLUMOSUS SPRAYS 3.00 to 4.00 PLUMOSUS S rRINGS each .60 FERNS per 1.000, 2.50 GALAX per 1,000, 1.25 LEUCOTHOE per 100. BOXWOOD, bunch. 25c; 50 lb. case. SUPPLY DEPARTMENT. BASKETS For Commencements and Weddings, We have a tumbler basket for $20.00 per 100 that is a winner. Trv some. American Oak Sprays, per pound, 30 cents. Special Sale of Three Stripe Chiffon, the very best quality, 4-inch, 2X2 cents; 6-inch, 3r2 cents; 10-inch, 6I< cents. Atlas Wreaths, Magnolia and Ruscus Wreaths for Memorial Day. Order a sample line NOW. Cape Flowers, Ruscus, Magnolia Leaves, Wheat Sheaves. Only a few days left to put in your ascessories for Memorial Day. Try us. 958 The American Florist. May ry, H. VAN GELDER, Pres. L. M. JONES, Secy. ,#¥°^ •$> Importers and Jobbers of Florist Supplies WHOLESALE commission FLORISTS 56 East Randolph Street CHICAGO Do You ■Rest at Ease- Ribbons and Chiffons Our Specialty in regard to the stock for your holiday trade as soon as your order is mailed or telegraphed ? Our Custo- mers do. Why not join the ranks of our satisfied patrons now and let us relieve you of all your worry. You cannot find any firm that is infallible. We do not claim to be. It is to your advantage however to find the House which is the most reliable. Of all the orders we filled last Kaster we received but one complaint and that was not a serious one. Send for our Cut Flower and Supply Lists Now NOTES. Zech & Mann have leased the base- ment ot the Atlas building at 3D East Randolph street, which was formerly occupied by the Poehlmann Bros. Co., and will in all probability move in before Memorial day. This firm has been greatly handicapped for room for some time, due to increasing business, and the change to larger quarters will be beneficial to all concerned. D. E. Freres has taken over the lease of the store Zech & Mann now occupy, and the Chicago Carnation Co. will locate in the store he vacates. There have been numerous rumors afloat for sev- eral days in regard to these changes, but the information the writer secured was obtained from John Zech after all arrangements had been definitely settled. The Chicago Flower Growers' Asso- ciation is receiving regular shipments of peonies now and J. F. Kidwell says that he would not be at all surprised if local grown stock would be in for Memorial day. The directors of the association held a meeting on Wednes- day, May 14. Chairman T. E. Waters, of the good- of-the-club committee, reports that the Florists' Club picnic will be held on Sunday, August 17, a day previous to the departure of the florists to the con- vention. Further particulars to be an- nounced later. Oscar Leistner is finding Ove Gnatt's American oat wreaths a winner all right for Decoration day, for it is sell- ing good with all the dealers. The wreath is made in two sizes and is cherry red, golden brown and natural green. Phil Schupp reports business at J. A. Budlong's store as good, with a clean-up of stock each day. Lily of the valley is in good supply here, and Decoration Day Will have a large supply of -Peonies, Roses, Carnations and all other Cut Flowers. Also a full line of Supplies and Decorative Material. Send for complete Price List CHAS. W. McKELLAR Phone L. D. Central 3598 22 E. Randolph St , CHICAGO a fine grade of sweet peas is now be- ing featured. E. H. Hunt's creditors, according to notice issued May 7, have to file their claims with Master in Chancery Chas. P. Abbey at 1612 Tribune building, within twenty days of the date of no- tice. Kyle & Foerster will again handle large quantities of local grown peonies,, but they are doubtful if the stock will be in before Memorial dav. The Raedlein Basket Co. is finding business good but has such a large stock of florists' baskets on hand that it can easily fill all orders. The A. L. Randall Co. is having a big run on American oak spray wreaths, which are now one of the best Memorial day sellers. The E. C. Amling Co. is still supply- ing its trade with fancy Butterfly sweet peas. Chas. W. McKellar is having a good call for orchids, which have not been any too plentiful for some time. '9*3- The American Florist. 951) WIETOR BROS. 162 N. Wabash Ave, Chicago ROSES. We Are in Full Crop and Can Fill All Orders for DECORATION DAY We are particularly strong on Killarney, White Killarney, Richmond, My Maryland andj Sunburst. Remember we have the best stock in the Chicago market at the most reasonable prices. Send Us Your Fresh Stock Carefully Packed Decoration Day Price List: American Beauties Per 100 Per Dozen I Per Dozen 60-in. stems $4 00 | 24-in. stems $2 00 48-in. stems 3 50 I 16-in. stems 1 50 36-in. stems 3 CO | 12-in. stems 1 00 30-ln. stems 2 50 | Killarney. Per 100 Extra special $ 7.00 Selects 6 00 Fancy 6 oo Medium 4 00 Good 3.00 Short stems 2.00 Richmond. Per 10° Extra special $7.00 Selects 6.00 Fancy ' 5.00 Medium 4. on Good 3 00 Short stems 2.00 Per 100 Subject to change without notice. White Killarney. Extra special % 7.00 Selects 6.00 Fancy .... 5.00 Medium 4 00 Good 3.00 Short stems 2.00 Sunburst Per 100 Kxtra special $10 00 Fancy 8.00 Good 6.00 Roses, our selection Carnations. $3.00 Special $5. On • rood $3.00 to 4.00 HARRISII $12 50 to 15.00 FERNS, per 1000 $3.00 SMILAX, per do/. $2.00 to $2.50 ADIANTUM, per 100 1.00 GALAX, per 1000 1.00 SPRENGERI, per bnnch 60 ASPARAGUS SPRAYS, per bunch 60 The above prices are for select stock. Extra select or inferior stock billed accordingly. All other stock at lowest market rates. My Maryland. Extra special $ 7.0(1 Selects 6.00 Fancy 6.00 Medium 4 00 Good 3 00 Short stems 2.00 960 The American Florist. May /7) John F. Kidwell. President. Edward Meuret, Vice-President. Geo. C. Weiland, Sec'y. Anton Then. Treaa. f WH9LESALE GD°WEDS s/XCJT FLWEES*8 PLANTS wr'^m!rm;"^7-rswwr!^s}!-i-~ DKalrhM«176K.Micl^^"Ave. CK'icia^o BIG SUPPLY White and Red Carnations White and Red ROSES And a big supply of Fancy Peonies Current Price List. Subject to change without notice. Grade A Killamey .per dozen Der inn White Xillarney " Mrs. Aaron Ward Sunburst Callas Lily or the Valley " Peonies Jonquils Tulips Easter Lilies Daisies Asparagus Plumosus Sprays.. " Asparagus Sprengerl Sprays.. " Mexican Ivy Smilax Galax, Green and Bronze. Ferns ...perlOOC Boxwood Adiantum .... per 100 $ 5.( 4.1 12.: 4.( 8.( 1.1 1.1 1.! 4.( 4.( 12.: ij 4,( 3.( .( 16.( l.( 2.( i B c D E .00 .00 00 00 .00 on $ 4.00 6.00 600 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 3.00 10.00 3.00 6.00 $ 3.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 2.00 $2 00 4.00 4.C0 4.00 4.00 1.50 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 on nn SO on on so 1.00 .75 1.00 3.00 3.00 10.00 1.00 3.00 2.00 no sn .75 on on 2.00 sn sn IKI 2.00 nn no nn 12.50 IKI nn ?s on .75 The North Shore Florists and Nur- serymen's Association was organized on May 1 when the following officers were elected : George Stollery, presi- dent; F. O. Franzen, vice-president; Herman Schiller, secretary, and Louis Wittbold, treasurer. About 10 florists of the north side were present at the meeting, which was held in Winona Hall, Winona street and Evanston ave- nue. The club will endeavor to ele- vate the prices of cut flowers so that the dealer will make a reasonable profit, and will also try to establish a standard set of prices for bedding plants. Another meeting will be held at the same place on May 16 and the result of the association's experiments will be watched with interest. Joseph E. Papacek and Miss Paul- ine Kaspar were united in the holy bonds of matrimony at the St. Lud- melas Catholic church on Wednesday. May 7. The church was handsomely decorated for the occasion and the wedding was quite an elaborate af- fair. Mr. Papacek conducts a store at 3250 West Twenty-sixth street and is well and favorably known to the local trade. John Mangel, the Palmer House flor- ist, has enlarged his window consid- erably, and is now enabled to make a much bigger display. He is a firm believer in window displays, and his window is always so beautifully ar- ranged that it is one of the chief at- tractions in East Monroe street. At Kennicott Bros. Co.'s store peonies are arriving in large quanti- ties and this establishment is grad- ually taking on a holiday appearance. The "Peony King" is on the .iob as usual and seems to be most contented when he is at work amongst his fa- vorite flowers. N. J. Wietor says that the Mother's day trade at Wietor Bros.' store was very good and that the sales on that day were nearly equal to those of a good Christmas. White carnations were as usual in good demand, but in many instances white roses were substituted. Erne & Klingel had a brisk Mothers' day trade and sold out completely in all lines before the store closed on May 11. This firm expects to have a good supply of flowers for Memorial day in addition to its regular line of stock. Percy Jones had a big day on May 10 when trade in both the cut flower and supply departments was extraor- dinarily good. H. Van Gelder says the sales for that day were double what he expected. Hoerber Bros, are supplying their customers with fancy Richmond roses, which are in good crop with them now. Work on their new chimney at Des Plaines is well under way and will be completed soon. John Kruchten is enjoying a good season, and is looking forward to a brisk Memorial day trade. This firm has been featuring a fine line of sweet peas in addition to its other choice stock. Weiland & Risch had two banner days on May 10 and 11. This house has been featuring a fine line of novel- ties all season and their cut of flow- ers now is about as complete as can be. O. Johnson says that the Batavia Greenhouse Co.'s carnations brought Mothers' day prices on May 12 when the scarcity was nearly as great as on the previous day. Wm. Stoll's place at 3704 North Western avenue, was visited by fire on May 10, but the blaze was extin- guished before any great damage was done. The next regular meeting of the Cook County Florists' Association will be held at the Tavern, West Washing- ton street, on Thursday, May 15. WANTED! Peony Grower Shipper of First Class Stock to start immedi- ately. Checks weekly. Write now. M. C. GUNTERBERG, 56 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO. Mention the A merican Florist when writing August Poehlmann and Adolph Poehl- mann and wives left on May 8 for Alton to visit their sons, who are stu- dents at the Western Military Acad- emy. S. Freund, with A. A. Arnold, the paper box manufacturer, will leave soon on an extended western business trip. J. A. Mendel has returned from a few days' visit at Fox Lake, where his summer home is located. Vaughan's Seed Store's import list of plants and bulbs is out. I9'3- The American Florist. 961 This Entire Plant WILL BE In Full Crop For Memorial Day We will, as in former years, be able to supply all of our customers and many more with a choice line of Roses and Carnations for Memorial Day. The crops never looked better at this season before, so you had better place your order with us. Big Supply of Richmond Killarney, White Killarney, American Beauty, My Maryland, Melody, Ward and Sunrise Roses. And All the Best Leading Carnations. AMERICAN BEAUTIES Memorial Day Price List Per doz. Extra long stems $4 00 36 inch stems 3 00 30 inch stems 2 50 U0 75 BO 25 01 "_'4 inch stems 2 2" gggg For Your WEDDING BOUQUETS be sure to order our fancy BLUE RIBBON VALLEY AND Butterfly Sweet Peas We can supply these in quanties— Pink, Light Pink, Lavender and White Also a large supply of BEAUTIES, ROSES, VALLEY, CARNATIONS, DAISIES, as well as the best Summer Roses to be found on this market and all GREENS and OTHER SEASONABLE STOCK Buy Direct from the Grower J. A. BUDLONG 82-86 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO. ROSES, VALLEY and CARNATIONS A Specialty WHOLESALE Grower of GUT FLOWERS L. D. Phone Central 3120 Carl Ickes, with the A. Dietsch Co., will leave soon with his family for a tour of the European continent and will likewise visit his old home in Ger- many from where he has been absent for 27 years. Mr. Ickes' many friends in the trade wish him a pleasant voy- age and a speedy return. A. Dietsch will assume charge and will be ably assisted by his sons Albert and Alfred. Mr. Dietsch, who has just returned from Florida, is feeling better than he has at any time during the past eight years and will be on the job at the stand where he will be pleased to meet all of his old friends and customers. Poehlmann Bros. Co. had a large Mothers' day trade and was obliged to buy a large quantity of carnations to fill their orders. This firm was off crop nearly altogether on carnations for this day, but will be fortunate in having a large supply for Memorial day. Roses, however, are in good crop and fancy stock in all lines is seen at the store. Louis Wittbold says that the spring work is on in earnest and that the Geo. Wittbold Co.'s landscape depart- ment is now taxed to its utmost with work. The front of the Wittbold store on Buckingham place presents a very refreshing appearance with the walk lined with bay and box trees on either side for a distance of several hundred feet. Peter Reinberg cleaned up complete- ly on all lines for Mothers' day, the demand for carnations and Richmond roses being exceptionally heavy. Rich- monds have been in good demand all season and this house has been one of the fortunate ones to have a supply at all times. A. L. Vaughan & Co. are booking a large number of orders for Memorial day which from present indications promises to be "some big day." Peo- nies are arriving in quantity at this firm's store now and the stock is mov- ing well at good prices. At Bassett & Washburn's the trade has been brisk all week and all lines of stock are cleaning up well at good prices. This firm was obliged to buy heavily in carnations for Mothers' day but expects to be well fixed on these flowers for May 30. The J. B. Deamud Co. will again feature double white narcissus for Me- morial day and are booking orders for them. Mr. Deamud made a trip to Bay City, Mich., this week, returning home May 14. Gust Rusch, of Gust Rusch & Co.. of Milwaukee, Wis., was here on busi- ness on May 13, returning home the same day. Miss O. A. Tonner expects to have some local grown peonies on sale next week. Visitors : James Karins, represent- ing Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa.; C. Grootendorst, representing F>. Grootendorst & Son. Boskoop, Holland; Daniel R. White, Sandusky, O.; Vac- tar P. Niemetz, Charkow, Russia; S. A. White. Sandusky, O. : John Bauscher, Freeport, 111.; Thos. Zettlitz, Lima, O. Chicago Florists' Club. The regular meeting of the Chicago Florists' club was held at the Union Restaurant May 8, President French in the chair. Arrangements were dis- cussed regarding the distribution of stock donated for sufferers in the re- cent tornado and floods and the presi- dent and secretary of the club dele- gated to take care of this matter. There was a brisk discussion on pub- licity for florists in which T. E. Waters and George Asmus were the principal participants, the latter advocating flower shows as the cheapest and most desirable form of trade advertising, and giving in the course of his re- marks a very interesting account of the National Flower Show at New York, concluding with the statement that the country has barely awakened to the great possibilities of these ex- hibitions. Mr. Asmus also referred to the re- cent Minneapolis meeting of the con- vention advisory board of the Society of American Florists, stating that work was well advanced toward the largest and most delightful gath- ering in the history of the organiza- tion, each man and woman of the Twin Cities' trade bending every energy to make the affair a huge success and in every feature a credit to the north- west. The committee on elevated railroad abuses of the flower business reported that some progress was being made in their interviews with the city author- ities and that already there has been some curtailment of these encroach- ments on the rights of taxpayers. The good-of-the-club committee was in- structed to investigate the possibilities of a picnic in July and report at the next meeting. W. H. Harris and Clark T. Roberts, 140 Dearborn street, were nominated for membership in the club. The transportation committee report- ed that preparations are going forward that will insure for the Minneapolis trip in August the finest special train that ever left this city and a number of clubs and individual members of the- national organization have already written the committee stating that they will join the party here enroute to the convention city. Vactar P. Niemetz, horticulturist, representing the Russian government on a tour of inspection of the United States, was a visitor and addressed the meeting on the past and present conditions of Russian floriculture. i9*3- The Amer /can Fl ori s t. 963 In Large Supply For Memorial Day BEAUTIES- PEONIES $4.00, $0.00 and $8.00 per 100. PINK $1.00 to $4.00 per dozen WHITE Large crops of all .lengths at prices ranging from $2.00 to $8.00 per 100. CARNATIONS. All the leading varieties at $3.00 and $5.00 per 100. Also all other Seasonable Cut Flowers and Greens at lowest market prices. Try US. Order NOW. BATAVIA GREENHOUSE CO. 30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO, ILL, St. Louis. STOCK VERT n.KXTIH I.. Stock was very plentiful the last week. Carnations and roses were es- pecially so in the finer grades. Sweet peas are not so abundant. Peonies are in. Carnations stiffened somewhat Friday and Saturday on account of Mothers' day. Some of the florists reported increased business, while oth- ers complained of high prices. White carnations were quoted at three and four cents while others were quoted at two and three. Extra fancy whites brought five cents. Some extra fine long stem American Beauty roses are in. NOTES. The decorations for the wedding of Miss Thornburgh to Sir Wilfred Peek were arranged by Miss M. S. New- man. The church was decorated with Easter lilies and pink hydrangeas, ferns, palms and bay trees. Bridal wreaths decorated the chancel. The bride carried a bouquet of orchids and lily of the valley. M. M. Ayres had several large orders for receptions held for the bridal party. Henry Ostertag of Ostertag Bros., says that he sold Enchantress carna- tions Mothers' day at five cents, his customers refusing to pay $1.00 a doz- en for whites. This firm will erect in the near future an aquarium and foun- tain in their store. Andrew J. O'Leary, formerly with J. H. Small & Sons of New York and Washington, will open a store May 15 on Grand avenue. This is a good loca- tion and a very pretty store has been erected by the New Grand Central Theatre Co. The St. Louis Florists' Club met Thursday. Only a few members were present. F. H. Weber was in the chair. The next meeting will be held at Shaw's Gardens. The Wm. C. Smith Wholesale Floral Co. had a fine supply of sweet peas and carnations. They had a specially fine supply of white carnations. Grimm & Gorly have a very pretty scene in their window. It is an old fashioned cotton plantation which at- tracts much attention. The Windier Wholesale Floral Co. had a big trade during the past week. They expect some fine asters shortly. The publicity committee had some very pretty announcement cards for sale for Mothers' day. Weber & Sons nursery sent in a fine supply of white carnations for Moth- ers' day. George H. Angermueller had a splen- did supply of extra fancy long stem American Beauty roses. C. A. Kuehn said that the Mothers' day trade showed an increase. Lilacs this year were of very short duration. * . W.F. The Chicago Great Western has been named the Official Route of the Chicago Florists' Club to the Minneapolis Con= vention, August 19th to 22nd. The Chicago Florists' Club will leave Chicago by Special Train at 6.15 p. m., August 18th, an invitation is extended to all eastern Florists and their friends and families to join them at Chicago and go to the convention in a body. Special train will be "up-to-the-minute" throughout — including compartment and drawing room and standard sleepers, Buffet Club car, dining cars, Observation parlor, etc., etc. For berths and information address, A. L. CRAIG, General Pass. Agt., 1 139 People's Gas Bldg., CHICAGO, ILL. Great Western Rutherford, N. J. At the range of the Julius Roehrs Co. everything seasonable in the plant line is now seen. There are so many good things at this range that it would take large space to enumerate but a part of them. A great stock of young begonia plants, in Glory of Cincinnati, Lorraine and other varieties, are seen. The orchid houses are a great feature, and there is a large stock of pot roses and hydrangeas coming on. A. F. F. Victoria, 0. The Wagner Park Conservatories, Sidney, have the contract for grading and planting in Monument park, Fort Recovery. There was a heavy frost here M:iy 11. freezing a lot of George Popp's dahlias which he had planted May 10. Chicago Bowling. 0. C. F. LEAGUE. Team Standings. Wod. Lost. Won. Lost. Roses 47 34 Violets ...38 43 Orchids ...41 40 Carnations .36 -15 Individual and team games played Wednesday Roses. Goerlseh .110 135 120 .140 168 160 .166 149 145 .160 209 168 .209 147 163 Price Fischer Totals... 850 803 756 Orchids. Krauss ...151 204 189 Graft 143 140 160 Urosfm . .201 140 185 Econ'p'lDS.l.'t!) II: K'l Sweeney .175 134 106 scores for May 7: Violets. Jacobs ...176 150 117 Sweeney .153 139 172 Woir 196 154 158 Si imUIz ...143 135 — J. Hueb'r.159 183 — Totals... 821 761 Carnations. Lorman ..179 160 132 Lleber'n .144 186 166 Armstrong. 93 136 130 Ayres 138 145 170 A. Zecn..l93 200 138 Totals.. 800 701 793 Totals... 747 827 726 964 The American Florist. May i /» Cape Jasmine Buds (Grandiflora) The prettiest and most fragrant of flowers. Will begin shipping buds about May 20 to 25, and will last till June 10 to 15. Memorial Day Orders should be in by May 20. Special attention given to Weddings, Entertainments and Commencement orders. Prices f. o. b. Alvin: Medium Stem, $8.50 per 1000 Medium Stem, 1.00 per 100 Long Stem, - 13.00 per 1000 Long Stem, - 1.50 per 100 Will ship c. o. d. to responsible parties. We solicit your orders, which shall have our prompt atten- tion. T. W. CARLTON, ALVIN, TEXAS. Cleveland. GOOD MOTHERS' DAY TRADE. The volume of business done Moth- ers' day showed a heavy gain over last year, and the prices prevailing were about the same. The local wholesale houses were cleaned out of about ev- erything they had in stock. Roses, carnations, sweet peas, lilac, snap- dragon, easter lilies, in fact every kind of flower was in demand. Stock gen- erally was of excellent quality. The week's business was good, the cool weather not bringing in a surplus of stock, and steady prices prevailed throughout. White carnations were held back somewhat and were a little short of the demand all week, but there were plenty of Enchantress, Rose Pink Enchantress, etc. Roses, too, were in sufficient supply to meet the demand. Lily of the valley and or- chids are very plentiful just now. Sweet peas are short of the demand. Baby gladioli are arriving in limited quantities. Easter lilies are plentiful and sell well. Greens of all kinds are aboundant. C. P. B. West Hoboken, N. J. Herman Steinhoff is now very busy between his home range and his nur- sery and range at West Norwood, N. J. Many wagon loads of plants are being sold at the new plant market under the Queensborough bridge. New York. In addition, there is much fine stock coming on for Memorial day. George W. Goldner, well-known in the florists' supply trade of New York, is doing a good business at his store, the "Rosery," 491 Spring street. He has been doing a large amount of outside planting, Mrs. Goldner and their CAPE JASMINE BUDS Ready to Ship Now 250,000 for DECORATION DAY. Book your order at once. My stock is known by its extra high quality— large buds, long straight stems, with an abundance of bright green foliage. Prices, f.o b. Alvin, Texas: Class AA all 20-inch stems, $2.25 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Class A, 12 to 18-inch stems, $1.50 per 100, $13.00 per 1000. Class B, 8 to 12-inch stems, $1.00 per 100, $8.50 per 1000. Regular orders; also lots of 500 at 1000 rates. Terms, Cash or C. O. D. E. J. SHEFFIELD, TEXAS, ALVIN, REFERENCES: Alvin State Bank and Citizens State Bank. CAPB JiVSMI^EJ FROM TEXAS COAST JASMINE FARMS. CREAM OF TBE CROP. We have the flowers. You need them. Place your orders with us at once. We will have close to 500,000 buds thisyear. Budspackedtoshipanydistance. PRICES ARE: B's— 3 to 6-in. stems $5.00 per 1000 A's— 6 to 12-in. stems 8.50 per 1000 X's-12to 18-in. stems 13.00 per 1000 Less than 500, $1.00 and $1.50 per 100 CASH OR C. O. D. P. O. BOX 226 R. W. WOODWARD, Mgr. ALVIN, TEXAS. GARDENIAS. Choice buds (Jasmine Grandiflora) with an abundance of bright fresh foliage from strong vigorous plants. Class A, $1.50 per 100, $13.00 per 1000; stems over 12 inches F.O.B. Class B, 1.00 per 100, 8.50 per 1000; stems under 12 inches F.O.B. YARD & YARD, ALVIN, TEX. CASH OR C. O. D. P.O. Box 201. daughter are looking after the store in his absence. Emil Leuly is now very busy with his immense stock of table ferns. House after house is filled with plants that have been transplanted from the seed pots. This, by the way, is the same Emil Leuly who rides to the S. A. F. conventions on a bicycle. Oscar Boehler, in addition to his large retail trade, has a considerable glass area which is well stocked with geraniums and other bedding plants, but which he is selling off rapidly to local customers. George Giatras, in addition to ferns, of which he makes a specialty, has a good stock of hydrangeas coming on. A. F. F. A DECORATION DAY WINNER Natural prepared American Oak Wreaths, made from preserved and fireproof Oak Sprays in cherry red, golden brown and natural green. Two sizes. 18 and 24 inch. Sample of 24-inch wreath will be sent postpaid on receipt of 90c. OSCAR LEISTNER, 17 NortCHicaA&cf street Selling Agents for OVE GN ATT Hammond, Ind. Preparer of natural foliages. i r-ntinn the American Florist when writino Clinton, Ia. — A new greenhouse 12x 50 feet has been erected by J. R. Bathers in the rear of his store. Terke Hadte, Ind. — G. Pandall opened a "cut rat§" flower store at 726 »Wabash avenue April 19. W3- The American Florist. 965 S. L. RANDALL CO., Chicago's Largest Wholesale Cut Flower and Supply House 68 R. Randolph Street, MW£gXS&£. Phone Central 7720 CHICAGO Everything in Cut Flowers and Supplies. Gold Letters Hi inch 46c pc-r 100 1 " 40c " " ;i " 36c " " Script Words. 21/? i\nts each. All kin.ls in stock. Gold or purple. Magnolia Leaves. Finest in the U. S. A. HO cents per hamper, 10 lbs. Place orders now for Decoration Day at our prices, for they are moving like hot cakes. Cycas Leaves. V2 inch $2.25 per ll ll 16 " 3.00 " " 20 " 3.75 " " 24 " - 4 50 " " 32 " 5.25 " " 36 " 6 25 " " 44 " 8.50 " " 48 " 10.10 " " We ship the smallest quantity at the ^ same price. Above prices prevailed the last three years with us. If supply houses have charged you f more and are now going down, it is 1 because |we are working the retail jj trade. OAK SPRAYS, 20c per lb. One pound of oak sprays is sufficient to make a 24-in. wreath. Make the wreath yourself and you can count 70 cents saved money. American Importing Co. 219 Dearborn Street, Chicago Baltimore. FROST KILLS FRUIT. It is believed that this city's sup- ply of fruit and vegetables will be •considerably lessened from nearby sources from the effects of the heavy frosts. The temperature dropped un- til 2S degrees was reached in the county as far north as Towson. Peas, just in blossom, were badly damaged. Tomatoes, in certain sections, were killed — acres of young plants cut down. Potatoes also suffered. Straw- berries and fruits generally are in- jured. Orchards of peaches, pears and cherries had the fruit frozen. Vine- yards, especially the young, tender grape plants, are destroyed. Farmers. gardeners and orchardists have lost thousands of dollars, it is estimated. The Florists' Exchange has been fairly deluged with flowers for the past week. The local supply is abun- dant for the demand, but supplies from other cities have been coming in also. Commission men have been send- ing their over abundance to our city, selling at such reductions that the street venders prefer buying the cheaper goods, and so the supply that would go from our commission houses is simply left unsold. This hurts our flower market very much, but is done every year. Why should not our com- mission men try the same game? E.C.AMLINGCO. THE LARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED, MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO. 68-70 E. RANDOLPH STREET CHICAGO. L. D. 'Phones Central 1978 and 1977. Mention the American Florist when writing Wholesale Rover M&itets Chicago. May 14. Per doz. Roses, Beauty, specials. 36-in 30-in 28-in.... 15-20-in.. 12in $4 00 3 00 2 50 2 00 ... 1 25(8 1 50 75 Per 100 Short 4 00® 6 00 Killarney 4 00@10 00 Wbite Killarney 4 00@10 00 Richmond 4 00O10 00 Prince deBulgarie 4 00@12 00 Radiance 4 00@12 00 My Maryland 4 00@10 00 Melody 4 00@12 00 Mrs. Jardine 4 00@10 00 Lady Hillingdon 4 00@12 00 Sunburst 4 00@12 00 Carnations 1 00@ 4 00 Daffodils 3 00 Cattleyas — per doz.. 6 00 and up. Gardenias 2 00® 4 00 Iris Spanish 4 00N YORK IM «*i I -1 > , o; **CK Give Us a Trial We Can Please You. X Roses, Carnations and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers in Stock. WM. F. KASTING GO. ^3S?° BUJTFAIiO, IV. -X". Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs. ** ^ ■!■ I. .1 il, II .1. .1. II ill ,1. I, II THE J. M. McCullough's Sons Co., Wholesale Commission Florists. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Special attention given to Shipping Orders Jobbers of FLORISTS* SUPPLIES, SEEDS and BULBS. Price List on Application. 316 Walnut St., CINCINNATI, OHIO. Phone Main 4598. C. "L CRITCHELL 34-36 Third Ave. East, CINCINNATI, OHIO Wholesale CominissionFlorist Consignments Solicited Complete Stock of Florlsts'Greens and Sapplle St. Louis. May 14. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, long per doz.. i 00 Roses. Beauty, medium 8 00@15 00 Roses. Beauty, short stems 3 00® ft 00 Killarney 3 00® 6 00 My Maryland 3 00(H) 6 00 White Killarney 3 00® ft 00 Carnations 2 00® 4 00 Lilium Rubrum 8 00 Valley 4 00 Sweet Peas 20® 60 Asparagus Sprengeri 2 00® 3 00 Asparagus Plumosus. per bu..35®60 Ferns. New. Fancy 2 00 Galax per 1000. 1.25 968 The American Florist. May 17 /> New York. CIO SALE OF CARNATIONS. The sales of carnations for Mothers' day, May 10, was the most inw)^ factor in the business of the past week, the preceding days having been very dull. Had it not been tor the purchase of about 60,000 carnations by one of the largest department stores to give away to its customers. Mothers' day from a financial stand- point would not have been a great success. As it was. there was a strong demand for these flowers, particularly the white ones, which sold readily at from $3.00 to $6.00 a hundred home fancy white stock was held at ib».UU a hundred, but ruling Ibices were as quoted above. Colored carnations, sold at from .$1.00 to $3.00 a hundred, ac- cording to quality. Although the Sat- urday sales were heavy, there were many carnations in the wholesale dis- trict on Sunday morning. May 11. As a wholesaler said on that morning, it seems impossible to create a scarcity in anything any more. The weather of May 10 and 11 was decidedly cooler and if it continues is likely to cause a decrease in the supply, but no scar- city. American Beauty roses have been moving slowly around $_U.UU to $25 00 A great quantity of tea roses have been going cheap in order to clean them up. Gardenias are being sold on the streets, which explains their status. Peonies in small lots are frequently seen and doubtless withm the next two weeks they will be plen- tiful and crowding the other stock In sweet peas, stocks, snapdragons and various minor stocks, there is an abundant supply. Monday, May 12— While the supply of cut flowers is not heavy this morn- ing, buying is light. There is a surplus of Richmond roses and though good stock is arriving it is hard to move. Carnations are holding up well at $3.00 per 100, possibly $4.00 for fancy stock. Some excellent orchid stock is on the market but it moves slow- ly. There is a falling off in the sup- ply of sweet peas and a slight ad- vance in prices. The weather is clear and cool. NOTES. F. R. Pierson, of Tarrytown, was in the rooms of the New York Cut Flower Co. May 8, looking over the improvements that are being made there. As previously reported, the company has signed a lease on the second floor of the Coogan Building, which has been thoroughly renovated and refitted for their accommodation. In a very short time General Manager Joseph Millang, who handles the Pier- son stock of roses, will remove with his force to that floor. Moore, Hentz & Nash will also occupy a large sec- tion of the same floor. John Berger, of Berger Bros., Phil- adelphia. Pa., was in the wholesale district May 9 looking over the pros- pects for a good supply of white car- nations for Mother's day. As Mother's day originated in Philadelphia it is but natural that it should be observed there in a whole-hearted manner. Speaking of Mother's day in general, we doubt if the lady who originated the idea ever dreamed to what ex- tent it would be commercialized. At a time when stock is going to waste the price of white carnations is dou- bled and often trebled. Anton Schultheis. of College Point, has a remarkably fine lot of hydran- geas and climbing roses coming on for Memorial day, in addition to much other fine stock. Mr. Schultheis went to Syracuse May 12 as a delegate to the state convention of the Knights and Ladies of Honor. The new flower and fruit store of John S. Nicholas in the Grand Cen- tral terminal has been a success from the start, and is a very attractive feature of the place. We have recently noticed at the store of Walter R. Siebrecht, 129 West Twenty-eighth street, exceptionally tine stock of cattleya orchids. A committee of the Florists' Club has been given full power to arrange for a flower show to be held no.xt year. „ The Lord & Burnham Co. is erect- ing two new houses for Dailledouze Bros., Flatbush, Brooklyn, 57x200 feet ' Chas. H. Totty, of Madison. N. J., was in this city May 9 on his way home from a business trip to Boston. Herman Weiss is now located at 54 West Twenty-eighth street, in the rooms of A. L. Young & Co. Visitors : Judge Vesey, Fort Wayne. Ind.; Alfred M. Campbell, Philadel- phia. Pa. _ . A. F. F. Geo. Franks reports business as be- ing very good for his first week in the new stand. J. Elicker, the Homestead florist, has been extremely busy with funeral work. The South Hills Floral Co. of Car- rick is cutting some nice carnations. J. B. Murdoch & Co. are cutting some good White Enchantress. John Martin visited his home in Waynesburg Sunday. Visitors: Wm. Baird. Greenville; J. A. Keeney, Monongahela; Geo. Hus- croft, Steubenville. O.; J. F. Kendall, Tarentum; F. J. Farney, M. Rice & Co., Philadelphia; Jas. Laskey, Union- town. J. Pittsburg. CARNATIONS STILL HIGH. With Mother's day over and gone, the prices of carnations are still rather high, but warmer weather is coming soon, and we will find plenty of all kinds of flowers. The weather for the past four days has been very cool. Twenty-eight degrees was the lowest report. The latest arrivals are min- iature gladiolii, candytuft and peonies. Spanish iris is fine, but not much is seen around the markets. The qual- ity of lily of the valley is fine, and it is here in abundance and finding many sales. With the coming spring weddings, we expect to move much of this. Snapdragon is getting shorter, and it is also very plentiful. Sweet peas are coming in in quantity, but the quality of most of them is or- dinary. Carnations are beginning to show "their yellow with some growers, but the majority of the stock is of fine quality. In roses American Beauty and Sunburst are very plen- tiful, and good white is scarce. This city could also stand more longer roses than those coming in. most of them being firsts or seconds. Some very nice lilies are being sold and the price is still fair. Yellow and white daisies are drugs on the market, and many are thrown away. Some very good plumosus is coming in from the south. The reports from the retailers regard- ing Mother's day were all good, there being just enough stock to supply all orders. NOTES. The A. W. Smith Co. is cutting some very fine cattleyas, disposing of 200 weekly at their retail store. They are also the first to show gladiolii this year. Theo. Verscharen has some of the finest bedding stock ever to offer for Decoration day. He says he is not afraid to show it against anyone's for quality. Ross Adgate. road agent for the Mc- Callum Co.. has just returned from, a five weeks' trip through the flood district and finds things still in bad shape. Sam Gideas, of Oakland, is out of the flower business for a short time, and expects to open a nickleodeon on Forbest street. Chas. Puhlman of Carnegie reports furnishing some very expensive de- signs for the funeral of a prominent hotel man of that place. D. T. McCarthy & Sons, of Lock- port, N. Y., are consigning some very fancy carnations to the McCallum Co. Mrs. E. A. Williams is showing a nice window with some fine white peonies as the chief attraction. Frank Farney, representing the M. Rice Co., Philadelphia, was in town for a few days recently. New York Florists' Club. The monthly meeting of the club was held in the Grand Opera House building on the night of May 12, Pres- ident Siebrecht in the chair. There was a large attendance and much in- terest was shown. The matter of a suitable badge or button for club mem- bers was taken up and disposed of. As adopted, the button will be perma- nent. The transportation committee reported in regard to the coming Min- neapolis convention. It was suggested that the trip be made, in part, by boat to Duluth, the expense being no greater than by rail. The outing com- mittee reported progress, it being un- derstood that arrangements have been perfected for a banner outing on July 1. John B. Nugent, Jr., for the din- ner committee, reported the annual dinner a success. Richard Vincent, Jr., ex-president of the S. A. F., was present and made a stirring address on the pending tariff bill. There was considerable discus- sion in regard to flower shows, past and prospective, in which Patrick O'Mara, Chas. H. Totty, W. A. Manda, Jos. A. Manda and others took part, and a committee was appointed to arrange for an exhibition in 1914. A number of new members were elected. The house committee furnished the usual refreshments. A. F. F. Cincinnati. WEEK VEKY GOOD. Taken as a whole last week was a very good one. Monday opened with a very brisk business. The succeeding days up through the middle of the week showed a very noticeable falling off in demand. From then on, how- ever, the demand for flowers for Mothers' day came on very strong and the week finished up in good shape with practical clearances in every- thing. The Mothers' day demand was the best this market has had up to this time. The florists, however, need be careful lest they kill this demand, at least locally. The great call was of course for white carnations. The oth- er carnations, too, came in for their full share. It is this very demand for carnations alone that is likely to kill the day, at least in this city, because no matter how liberal the ultimate consumer is when he buys a thing one day and pays a certain price and goes back the next day and pays double the previous day's price for the same flower, he will naturally sit up and take notice. If the salesmen would devote a large part of their energy to- wards selling all kinds of flowers for a day like this instead of the one flower the demand would naturally cover a larger field. The increase in prices will be a natural increase which cannot but seem reasonable to the customers. A system of this kind should keep Moth- ers' day on a good sound basis and help to make the day one of the '9*3- The American Florist. 909 UILADILrHIA NEW TOKK WASHINGTON S. S. Pennock-M eehan Co. WHCLK3AU FLORISTS 109 West 28th Street. NEW YORK ^Ut/f^ Everything in Cut Flowers. PERCY B. RIGBY, Treasurer. Everything in supplies. OFFICIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels FOR CUT FLOWERSi in two colors on gummed paper: your card. etc.. in black and leaf adopted by theS. A. F. in red Price per 500. $2.85: per 1000. $4.50. Samples on request. Electro of leaf, postpaid. (1.25. Cash with order. AMERICAN FL0MST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St. Chicago elephont- 117 Flatbush SEASONABLE STOCK For MEMORIAL DAY G. MESSEBERG FLORIST East 39th Street and Lennox Road BROOKLYN, NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing extraordinary good ones for the flor- ists. Shipping business is very good. The call from out of town has kept up steadily. Last week, of course, it was very heavy on account of Mothers' day. It has. however, kept up nicely without these special days. The sup- ply of every seasonable flower is ade- quate. The carnation market will be tight the early part, but by the mid- dle of the week should resume its us- ual condition. Peonies are in. NOTES. The Flower Market was hit very hard by the strike on Saturday when the street cars were tied up complete- ly by the striking of the motormen and only a very ordinary number of cut flowers were sold, while the sale of plants was extremely limited. The day's business served to show that quite a large number of the patrons of the Flower Market are suburbanites. The car strike prevented a Florists' Club meeting. Only four were pres- ent. Three local florists have recently ac- quired autos. Max Rudolph and Frank Schneider have each a Ford. William Pfeiffer of Ft. Thomas has an Overland. Miss Margaret Anstead of E. G. Gil- lett's is convalescing rapidly at her home. Tom Windram was the first local grower to cut peonies this season. C. E. Critchell received some very nice gladioli from the south last week. H. Forced Shrubs Planted Outdoors. Editor American Florist : I notice that many plants forced in greenhouses become soft in the store, and often the leftover ones are thrown away because it is believed that they are not hardy and will not grow in the open ground. Last year I tried sev- eral lilacs like this and they grew nicely. On the other hand, some forced cherry and peach trees, florists' stock, died. Are such cherry and peach stock, sold by florists, not hardy and capable of being grown in the open? Cherry and peach trees can be bought cheap from the big florists, but I should be glad to know whether they ] will grow outdoors in this climate. Also, please tell me how to grow Iris Kampferi from seed imported from Japan. H. S. New York. Lilacs after being forced can be planted out with safety. It usually Paul Meconi Wholesale Florist 55-57 West 2 6th Street NEW YORK CITY Telephone: 3864 Madison Square VlioMe Rover MarKeU New York. May 14. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, special 15 00©2O 00 extra and fancy ..10 00O15 00 No. 1 and No. 2... 1 00@ 3 00 Bride, Bridesmaid special. 3 00® I 00 extra and fancy 2 00@ 3 00 No. land No. 2 50@ 1 00 Killarney, My Maryland.. special 5 00@ 6 00 extra 3 00@ 4 00 No. 1 and No 2 1 000 3 00 Queen, special. 7 00@10 00 Red. special... 7 00@ 9 00 Hillingdon, Aaron Ward. 6 00@ 8 00 Richmond 50@ 8 00 Sunburst. special 6 00® 8 00 " Taft. special 9 00@12 00 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer.special.10 00@20 00 Carnations 1 00® 3 00 Jonquils 1 00® 2 00 Cattleyas 25 00@60 00 Gardenias 1 00® 10 00 Tulips 1 00® 3 00 Lilies. Longifiorum and Harrisii .. 6 00® 8 00 Lily of the Valley 1 00® 2 50 Sweet Peas. .per doz. bunches. 50® 75 Adiantum Croweanum 15® 50 Asparagus Plumosus. ..doz. bchs, 1 50® 3 00 Smilax per doz. strings. 1 00® 1 25 Lilac per bunch, 25c Stocks per bunch. 20c@40c Snapdragons per doz.. 25c@l 00 takes two years before they fully re- cover. Cherries and peaches suffer a good deal more by forcing and al- though they are generally hardy stock it is difficult to make them survive the forcing process. By leaving them in the pots and plunging the pot entirely below the surface and giving some pro- tection from sunshine until they be- gin to grow you may succeed in sav- ing some. It is better, however, to purchase nursery stock at planting time. Sow the seed of Iris Kampferi in a shallow pan, using some sphagnum on the bottom. Cover this with roughly broken turf and place a layer of sand one-half inch deep on top. Cover the seeds deep enough to hide them. This being a sub-aquatic, it requires copious supplies of water. By placing the pan in water one-half inch deep the sup- ply is .iust about right. As soon as the seedlings begin to show give them full exposure to light and when strong enough prick out in boxes. They will require care for at least one year be- fore being fit to plant in the border. C. Oakland. ('Aiir. — Total sales were larger by 15 per cent than for Easter. 1012, with prices about the same, re- port Clarke Bros. The supply of lily plants was very short as were azEtleas. Cut lilies were not to be had except in limited quantities. Carnations and roses were also scarce. All plants with the exception of hyacinths sold well. Cut flowers cleaned up in good shape. The scarcity of lilies, whirl) was greater than ever before, was caused by bulb disease, only giganteum escaping1. HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION American Beauty Roses a specialty, Rosea, Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, Etc 57 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Telephones: 2200 and 2201 Madison Square. Mention the American Florist when writing WM.A.KESSLER Successor to Kessler Bros. 113 W. 28th St., NEW YORK. CUT FLOWERS WHOLESALE PLANTSMEN AND FLORISTS Phone 2336 Madison. Shipments Everywhere. Prompt and satisfactory. Consignments solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing N.Y, Gut Flower Exchange CooBan Bldg..6th Ave. & W. 26th St.. New Yor* Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every morning. Desirable wall space to rent for advertising:. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary. Mention the American Florist when writing Geo. C. Siebrccht WHOLESALE FLOMST 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Tel. 608 and 609 Madison Square CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Mention the American Florist when writing Gnttman Flower Growers Co. A. J. CJUTTMAN, President. Wholesale Florists Removed to 102 W. 28th St., New York Phone 1912 and 7983 Madison Square. 18 Years Experience. Mention the An.erican Florist when writing The Kervan Company FRESH CUT EVEROREENS and Mosses, Decorating Material for Florist Trade, at Wholesale. TELEPHONES MADISON SQUARE 15195893 1 19 West 28th Street NEW YORK 970 The American Florist. May iy, RICE CO. Decoration Pay Supplies Metal Wreaths and Crosses, Cycas and Magnolia Wreaths, Magnolia Leaves, Oak Leaves and Sprays, Wire Designs, Ribbons, Plain and Fancy Chiffons. Everything for Florists. 1220 Race Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Clean Sphagnum Moss F. O. B. CHICAGO 10 Burlap Bales . $12.50 10 Wired Bales (large) 1 1.00 Write for prices on 25 to 100 bale or Carload lots, f. o. b. Wis. Moss Factory or f . o. b. Chicago. Vaughan's Seed Store CHICAGO George Cotsonas & Co. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in all kinds of Evergreens Fancy and Dagger Ferns, Bronze and Green Galax, Holly. 'Leucotboe Sprays, Princess Pine, Etc., Delivered to al! parts of United States and Canada 127 W. 28th St.. bet. 6th & 7th Av ., Upu, Vflrk Telephone 1202 Madison Square. nc™ l0Ml Sphagnum Moss NEW STOCK. 12 Bbl. Bale, $4.50 Nothing Better on the Market Can Ship at Once : : : JAMES DAY, Milford, N. H. Montreal, Que. FROST FOLLOWS WARM WEATHER. During the warm weather of the last couple of weeks trade in bedding plants has been quite active. Even tomato plants were demanded and sold, but the last few nights heavy frosts have been the order, and any- thing left unprotected undoubtedly must have been killed. Carnations planted in the field fared badly. Fir- ing has been resumed at night, but the days are sunny and bright. Rain is badly wanted. Horse show week made a big demand on cut flowers for the table and for decorations. The use of flowers is on the increase in connection with advertising in the show windows of the large depart- ment stores. CLUB MEETING. The Montreal Gardeners and Flor- ists' Club met last Tuesday for the first time in the new quarters, TJnia Hall, Sherbrooke street west. Many old members were present. All expressed satisfaction with the new meeting place, and all who had been denied the privilege of a smoke in the old hall enjoyed themselves to their hearts' content. J. Kean, manager of the St. Bruno Floral Co., exhibited a collec- tion of carnations which were awarded the club's certificate of merit. Mr. Kean was told by some of those who had seen the carnations in New York Do Not Take Any Fake Green Thread. Use the Genuine Silkaline and Get More Thread and Less Wood. The MEYER Green SILKALINE Used by Retail Florists for mossing funeral designs, tying bunches, etc., is The Only Article That Should Be Used by growers for stringing Smilax and Asparagus, as it will not fade or rot in the greenhouse. The Meyer Silkaline was the first green thread to be introduced among Florists and Growers. It is handled by the best houses everywhere, but it should be ordered by name— Meyer's Silkaline— to be sure of getting the genuine article. Do not accept substitutes. If your jobber cannot supply you, order direct of the manufacturers. Price for any size or color, $1.25 per lb. Sizes "F" fine, "FF" medium, and "FFF" coarse JOHNCMEYER THREAD CO., K$iSSK2SS Lowell, Mass. Silkaline also is made in all leading colors, as Violet, for bunching violets, and also (or tying fancy botes FANCY FERNS, pESSo. New Crop Galax, Bronze or Green $1.25 per 1000. Case 10,000, $7.50 Sphagnum Moss, large bales $1.50 Wild Smilax, always on band 50-pound cases $5.00 Leucothoe Sprays, Green $1.00 per 100; $7.50 per 1000 Boxwood per pound 20c ; 50-pound case, $7.50 Magnolia Leaves. Imported Green and Bronze. Basket. ,$1.75; 6 baskets, $1.50 each Sheet Moss in Bags (or Hanging Baskets, Large Bags $2.00 each Florists in the Middle and Western States can save money by placing their orders with us. A trial order solicited. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc. Wholesale Commission Florists and Florists' Supplies. All phone connections. DETROIT, MICH. 38-40 Broadway, GOLDFISH "Something Alive in the Window" Catches the public eye. Order your supply now. Asstd- sizes. Med- ium and Large, $7.00 per 100. Write for catalog. AUBURNDALE GOLDFISH CO. 1449 Madison Street, CHICAGO that he could have taken honors with them at the International Flower Show. Comfort was recommended as the best red. It was decided to hold, as usual, an annual picnic. Alderman C. A. Smith, of Lachine, offered the use of that city's public park, which proposal the executive committee will consider. Jas. McKenna sent greet- ings to the members from the hya- cinth fields of Holland. NOTES. The caterpillars are worse than ever this year. Although the civic authori- ties and everybody else, including the newspapers, are thoroughly aroused and spending a lot of money for in- secticides, and extra help to exter- minate the pest, very little seems to have been accomplished, as they are everywhere, on shrubs, fruit and shade trees. It was hoped that the recent night frosts would kill them, but to- day, during the sunny hours, they are as lively as ever. T. Martel will undertake this sum- mer a trip to Holland, France and England. L. cSJ Fancy and Dagger Ferns Huckleberry Foliage now ready. Price, Huckleberry, $2.00 per case; Fancy Ferns, $1.25 per 1000; Dagger Ferns, $1.10 per 1000. Caldwell the Woodsman Co. Everything in Southern Evergreens EVERGREEN, ALABAMA. HUCKLEBERRY FOLIAGE p!?-£e FANCY FERNS, $1.25 per 1000 DAGGER FERNS, $1.10 per 1O0O Perpetuated and Natural Sheet Moss. E. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala. M088 We have a surplus of 12 barrel bale New Jersey Moss, clean, fresh and burlapped, and will deliver anywhere in Chicago, express prepaid, at $5.00 per bale. 2 or more bales at $4.75. By freight collect at 25c per bale less. Satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. KLEHMS' NURSERIES, Arlington Heights, III. H.BAYERSDORFER&C0. s^v Florists9 ^ Supplies. 1129 Arch St., PfflL ADELPHI A, PA. Send for our new catalogue. Mention the American Florist when writing SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX New crop now ready. Satisfaction guaranteed. JAS. E. PLNKSTON. Louisville. Ala Mention the American Florist when writing '9'3< The American Florist. 971 DESI6NS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities Indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. DULUTH, MINN. 2 STORES 2 SUPERIOR, WIS. J. J. IvEBORIUS Two Stores and seventeen large Greenhouses. Deliveries everywhere in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. All orders given prompt attention and filled with strictly tresh stock. Chicago. Established In 1857. f/WM. FLORIST^ 739 Buckingham Place. L. D. Phone, Graceland 1112. Send us your retail orders. WE HAVE THE BEST FACILITIES IN THE CITY Mention the American Florist when writing Portland, Maine. Floral Designs and Choice Cut flowers Portland Flower Store 631 Congress St. Brooklyn, New York. "WILSON" 3 and 5 Greene Ave.. Phone 6800-01-02 Prospect. 339 to 347 Greene Ave., Phone 3908 Prospect. Greenhouses: Short Hills, N. J. Deliveries in NEW YORK, LONG ISLAND and NEW JERSEY. Mention the American Florist when writing Terre Haute, Ind. John G. Heinl £ Son, 129 South Seventh St. Telephone 247 We are in position to fill promptly all Mail, Telephone, Telegraph and Cable orders with best quality stock in season Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. G. GEO. H. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street St. Paul, Minn. L. L. MAY & CO. Order Your Flowers for delivery in this section from the LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST Chicago. A. LANGE, 25 E. MADISON ST. Chicago. Des Moines. ALPHA FLORAL CO. 146 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago. 623 Walnut St., Des Moines, la. Largest and most centrally located store in the city. All orders given prompt attention. STEAMSHIP - FOR — * Next We~e-k_ Steamship Sailings. FROM NEW YORK EXCEPT AS NOTED. May 20. Ryn'lam, Holland-America, 10 a. m. Kaiser Wilhelm tier Grosse, North Ger.-Lloyd, 10 a. m. Devon, Norton. May 21, Caronla, Cunard. May 22. I !ampanello, Uranium. Adriatic, White Star, 12 noon. Amerlka, Ham.-Amer., 30 a. m. May 23. New York. American. 10 a. m.. Pier G2, North River. PROM PHILADELPHIA, Manitou, Red Star, 10 a. m. May 24. Columbia, Anchor, 11 a. in.. Pier CI, North River. Calabria, Anchor, Pier 64, North River. [vernla, Cunard. FROM QUEBEC, La Touraine, French. Finland, Red Star, 10 a. m., Pier Gl, North River. Olympic, White Star, 12 noon. Prinzes* Irene, North (o-r. -Lloyd. 11 a. ID, May 25. FROM MONTREAL \\I> QUEBEC, Lake Man] toba, Can. Pacific. Adriatic Prince. Prince. Karonga, Norton. I Alexander McConnefl 611 FIFTH AVE., COR. 49TH STREET. NEW YORK CITY. TELEGRAPH Orders forwarded to any partof the United States, Canada and allprincipal cities in Europe. Order* transferred or entrusted by the trade to oar selection for delivery on steamships or elsewhere receive special attention. Reference or Cash mast accompany all orders from unknown correspondents. Cabla address: ALixcoraau, Weitern Union Ooda. Mention the American Florist when writing Memphis, Tenn. HAISCH'S 87 Madison Avenue L. D. Phone 726 All orders rilled carefully and promptly deliver- ed in Memphis and all the adjoining states. Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama and Tennesse. Young & Nugent Telephone 3005- 2066 Madteon Scjuarc. 42 West 28th Street. To out-of-town florists XTT?TAr VsfYUIT We are In the Heart of N.LW lUKrV And give special attention to steamer and theater orders. Prompt delivery and best stock in the market. Dallas, Texas. The Texas Seed and Floral Company Orders for cut flowers and designs solicited for delivery in any part of Texas. Mention the American Florist when writing Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Lockpori. S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. Mail. Telephone and Telegraph orders filled promptly with the choicest stock. San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND Successor to Sievers & Boland FLORIST 60 KEARNEY STREET 972 The American Florist. May ij, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. New York. Established 1874. DARDS N. E. Corner 44th St. and Madison Ave. Has his own correspondents in all the large cities of Europe and the British Colonies. Cable orders forwarded by private code. Telegraph and Cable Ad- dress, DARDSFLOR. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Boston, Mass. St. Paul, Minn. Holm & Olson, 20-22-24 Wist Fifth Street. We fill orders for any place in the Twin Cities and for all points in the Northwest. The Largest Store in America: the largest stock; the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. We are alive night and day. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. WILLIAM L. ROCK Flower Go. Will execute orders for any town in MISSOURI, KANSAS OR OKLAHOMA. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. "Penn, The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. 37-43 BROMFIELD STREET Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda FLORISTS, 1415 Farnvm St. Mention the American Florist when writing Buffalo, N. Y. W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main Street. Members Florists' Telegraph Association. Mention the American Florist when writing La Crosse, Wis. LACROSSEFLORALCO. BOTH PHONES No. 40 LONG DISTANCE No. 40 Careful Attention To All Orders. Mention the American Florist when writing Atlanta, Ga. Atlanta Floral Co. 41 Peachtree Street TELEPHONES 1501 and L 1582 . Can. n. y. Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Broadway and Gratiot Avenues. Name Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Alpha Floral Co., Chicago. Alpha Floral Co., Des Moines. la. Anderson, S. A., 440 Main. Buffalo, N. Y. Arcbias Floral Co., Sedalia, Mo. Atlanta Floral Co., Atlanta, Ga. Begerow's, Newark, N. J. Bertermann Bros. Co., Indianapolis, Ind. Blackistone, Washington, D. C. Boland, J. B., San Francisco. Bowe, M. A., New York. Bramley & Son, Cleveland, 0. Breitmeyer's Sons, John, Detroit, Mich. Buckbee, H. W., Rockford, 111. California Florists, Tacoma, Wash. Carbone, Philip L., Boston. Clark's Sons, New York. Cleveland Cut Flower Co., Cleveland, O. Cooke, Geo. H., Conn. Ave. and L, Washington. Daniels & Fisher, Denver, Colo. Dard'a, 44th and Madison Ave., New York. Duerr, Cbas. A., Newark. 0. Dunlop's, 9(5 Yonge St., Toronto Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St., Albany. Freeman, Mrs. J. K., Toledo, O. Galvin, Thos. F., Boston. Gasser, J. M., Co., Cleveland, 0. Geny Bros., Nashville, Tenn. „, Grand Rapids Bloral Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. Gude Bros., Washington. Habermann, Charles. New York. Haisch's, Memphis, Tenn. Heinl & Son, J. G., Terre Haute, Ind. Hess & Swoboda, Omaha, Neb. John Bader Co.. N. S., Pittsburg. Keller Sons, J. B., Rochester, N. Y. Kelloee F. & P. Co., Geo. M., Kansas City. Klft Robert, 1725 Chestnut, Philadelphia. La Crosse Floral Co., La Crosse, Wis. Lange. A., 25 E. Madison St., Chicago. Leborious, J. J., Duluth, Minn. Leborious, J. J., Superior, Wis. Mangel, 17 B. Monroe St., Chicago. Mattbewson, J. E., Sheboygan. Wis. May & Co., L. L., St. Paul, Minn. Messeberg, G., Brooklyn, N. Y. McClunle, Geo. G., Hartford, Conn. McConnell, Alex, New York. McKenna, Montreal, Can. Murray, Samuel, Kansas City, Mo. Myer, Florist, New York. Nicholas, John S., New York. Ostertag Bros., St. Louis. Palmer, W. J. & Son, Buffalo. Park Floral Co., The, Denver, Colo. Pelicano, Rossi & Co., San Francisco, Calif. Penn, the Florist. 43 Bromfleld St., Boston. Philips Bros., Newark, N. J. Podesta & Baldocchi, Snn Francisco. Pollworth Co., C. C, Milwaukee. Portland Flower Store. Portland. Me. Rock Flower Co., Wm. L., Kansas City. Saakes, O. C, Los Angeles Calif. Saltford Flower Shop, Poughkeepsie. NY. Schiller The Florist. 2221 W. Madison St., Chi- ScSSg, Max, 22 W. 59th St., New York. Smith, Henry. Grand Rapids, Mich. Texas Seed and Floral Co.. Dallas, Tex. Virgin, Uriah J., New Orleans, La. Walker & Co., Louisville, Ky. Weber, Fred. C, St. Louis. Wills & Segar, London, England "Wilson," 3 and 5 Greene, Brooklyn, N • *• Wittbold, Geo., Co., 737 Buckingham PI., CM WlUbold. 56 E. -Randolph St., Chicago Wolfskill Bros, and Morris Goldenson, Los An geles, Calif. „ . Young * Nugent. New York. Artistic Designs. High Grade Cut Blooms. We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing WASHINGTON D. C. GUDE BROS.CO FLORISTS Ul.r 9TNW W ASM I WOTON.O & Gudes Members Florists' Telegraph Dellve»y. Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Samuel Murray, 913 Grand Avenue All Orders Given Prompt and Careful Attention Members of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Indianapolis, Ind. Bertermann Bros. Co. FLORISTS 241 Massachusetts Avenue. Members of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. The Park ..AVALKNTiNB. Floral Co. President. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA PELICANO, ROSSI & CO., 123 KEARNY ST. Poughkeepsie, N. Y. "The SaltfordFlower Shop." Vassar College and Bennett School. /p'J- The American Florist. 973 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. FRED C. WEBER SELLING FLOWERS 40 YEARS 4326-28 Olive Street Nil Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association ST. LOUS, MO. Philadelphia. Robert Kift, 1725 Chestnut St. Personal Attention to all Orders. M ent ion the American Florist when writing IN THE HEART OF NEW YORK CITY Phone 6404 Madison Sq. 6 East 33d St. Our Motto-THE GOLDEN RULE. Uention the American Florist when writing Hartford, Conn. GEORGE G. McGLUNIE 187 Main Street 'FLOWERS' Your Orders Solicited My Only Store. Phone Charter 6535-2 Pittsburg, Pa. A. W. Smith Co. KEENAN BLDC. Largest Floral Establishment in America. Established 1874. Incorporated 1909. Mention the American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. FLORAL DESIGNS AND FLOWERS Best Quality on Shortest Notice. DANIELS & FISHER Order by mail, telephone, telegraph or cable. Cable address "Daniels, Denver" Mention the American Florist when writing THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, CLEVEL EUCLID AVENUE Montreal Cor. at. Catherine and Gay Sts. All orders receive prompt attention. Choice Beauties, Orchids and Valley always on hand. Boston, Mass. Send flower orders for delivery in Boston and all New England Points To THOS. F. GALVIN, Inc., 124TREMONT ST. City Index to Retail Florists' Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. Y.— Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St. Atlanta. Ga. — Atlanta Floral Co., 41 Peachtree. Boston— Thos. P. Calvin, Inc., 124 Tremont St. Boston— Penn, the Plorist. 43 Bromfleld St. Boston — Philip L. Carbone. Brooklyn, N. v.— u. Messeberg. Broooklyn, N. Y. — "Wilson," 3 and 5 Greene. Buffalo, N. Y. — S. A. Anderson, 440 Main. Buffalo, N. Y.— W. J. Palmer & Son. 304 Main. Chicago — Alpha Floral Co. Chicago — A. Lange, 25 E. Madison St. Chicago — Mangel, 17 E. Monroe St. Chicago — Schiller The Florist, 2221 W. Madison. Chicago— Geo. Wittbold Co.. 737 Buckingham PI. Chicago— Wittbold's 56 E. Randolph. Cleveland, O. — Bramley & Son. Cleveland, O.— The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Cleveland, O.— The J. M. Gasser Co. Dallas, Tex. — Texas Seed and Floral Co. Denver, Colo.— The Park Floral Co. Des Moines, la. — Alpha Floral Co. Detroit, Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons. Dulutb, Minn. — J. J. Leborious. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Grand Rapids Floral Co. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Henry Smith. Hartford, Conn.— Geo. G. McClunle. Indianapolis — Bertermann Bros. Co., 214 Mass. Kansas City,-Geo. M. Kellogg, F. & P. Co. Kansas City — Samuel Murray. Kansas City — Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. La Crosse, Wis. — La Crosse Floral Co. Little Rock, Ark.— Vestals, 409 Main St. Los Angeles, Calif. — O. C. Saakes. Los Angeles — Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson. Memphis, Tenn. — Haisch's. Milwaukee— C. C. Pollworth Co. Montreal — McKenna. Nashville, Tenn. — Geny Bros. Newark, N. J. — Begerow's. Newark, Ohio. — Chas. A. Duerr. Newark, N. J. — Philips Bros. New Orleans, La. — Uriah J. Virgin. New York — M. A. Bowe. Neve York— D. Clark's Sons, 2139 Broadway. New York — Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave. New York— Alex. McConnell, 611 5th Ave. New York — Myer, Florist, 609 Madison Ave. New York— Max Sculing, 22 W. 59th St. New York — John S. Nicholas. New York — Young and Nugent. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda. Farnum St. Philadelphia— Robert Kift, 1725 Chestnut. Pittsburg, Pa. — A. W. Smith Co., Keenan Bldg. Portland. Me.— Portland Flower Store. Poughkeepsie, N. Y.— Tbe Saltford Flower Shop. Rochester, N. Y. — J. B. Keller's Sons. Seattle, Wash.— L. W. McCoy. 912 3rd Ave. Sbeboygan, Wis. — J. E. Mattbewson. St. Louis, Mo. — Ostertag Bros. St. Ixmis — Fred. C. Weber. St. Paul, Minn. — Holm & Olson. St. Paul, Minn.— L. L. May & Co. San Francisco — J. B. Boland. 60 Kearney St San Francisco — Pelicano, Rossi & Co. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchl. Sedalla, Mo.— Arcblas Floral Co. Superior, Wis.— J. J. Leborious. Terre Haute, Ind. — J. G. Helnl & Son. Tacoma, Wash.— California Slorists. Toledo, 0.— Mrs. J. B. Freeman. Toronto, Caji. — Dunlop's, 60 Yonge St. Washington — Blacklstone. Washington — Geo. H. Cooke. Conn. Ave. and L. Washington— Gude Bros. New York. IttabllahedlS49 David Clarke's Sons FLORAL DECORATORS 2139-2141 Broadway, i552Tr5M°cDo"umDu. Choice Cut Flowers. San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 224 Grant Avenue Prompt and careful attention to orders from out-of-town florists. Los Angeles, Calif. O. C. SAAKES FLORIST, Prompt and careful attention to orders from out- of-town florists. Trade discount. 215 West Fourth Street. Cleveland, O. The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Will fill your orders for designs and cut flowers i NORTHERN OHIO. St. Louis, Mo. Wire or Phone Your Orders to the HOUSE OF FLOWERS. Ostertag Bros. The Largest Retail Supply House in the West. Jefferson and Washington Ave. Albany, N. T. Flowers or Design Work. Delivered in Albany and vicinity 00 telegraphic order. 11 NORTH PEARL STREET Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable florist Only the Best 86 Yonae Street. We deliver anywhere in Canada and guarantee safe arrival. Dunlop's Milwaukee, Wis. C. C. Pollworth Co. Will take proper - Wtaonnsi'n care of your orders in ▼▼ lovuiioiii 974 The American Florist. May //, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for Uie trade in other cities, by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities lndloMea on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. Send yourorderstor Chicago and Sub- orbs to All orders carefully filled under the supervision of GEORGE ASMUS. Mgr Wire, Write or Phone West 822 Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS Clinton Avenue, N. Rocheiter Phone 60S. Long Dirt. Bell Phone 1189 Members Florists Telegraph Deliver}: Mention the American Florist when writing Cleveland, O., and Vicinity. Brantley & Son 1181 E. 71st St. The Largest Growers of Flowers in City. Mention the American Florist when writing Little Rock, Ark. VESTALS PAUL M. PALEZ, Mgr. 409 MAIN STREET. All orders carefully filled and delivered to all parts of the city. Arkansas aad the Southwest. Toledo, O. Mrs. J. B. Freeman Iftustiior to Geo. A. Betel) 336 Superior St., Toledo, O. Both Phone*. B27. Special attention to Mail and Telegraph Orders Seattle, Wash. L.W. McCOY, Florist 012 3rd Ave. Grower, Wholesaler and Retailer. Careful and prompt attention given to orders for Alaska. Washington and Oregon. Nashville, Term. Geny Bros. ^«»™ 212 Fifth Ave. No. NASHVILLE, TENN. New York. MVCQ nnRI^T 609-611 Madison Ave. mien, rLumoi, Pnone5297Piaza. Max Schling NEW YORK No. 22 West 59th Street Adjoining Plaza Hotel In the Heart of.New York NEW FLOWER AND FRUIT STORE JOHN S. NICHOLAS 42nd St. and Park Avenue Maw Ynrk fiitv Grand Central Terminal ncn mB UM» The Old Established High Class Florist Has opened a magnificent flower and fruit es- tablishment on the Forty-second street side of the New Grand Central Terminal Station, New York City. The facilities of this store for the satisfac- tory execution of mail, telephone and telegraphic trade orders at steamers, and elsewhere in New York City and its suburbs are unsurpassed. Mention the American Florist when writing Boston, Mass. Philip L. Carbone IMPORTER Florist and Decorator 342 Boylston Street, Telephone Connections Member of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing PHILIPS BROS, 938 Broad St. NEWARK N. J. Artistic Floral Work and Long Stem Beauties Our Specialty. Mention the American Florist when writing Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskill Bros, and Morris Coldenson Cnt Flower Merchants We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade disc. 229 WEST THIRD STREET. Mention the American Florist when writing Sedalia, Missouri Archias Floral Co. Choice Cut Flowers and Designs on short notice. Prompt attention to telegraph and telephone orders. Mention the American Florist when writing Tacoma, Wash. California Florists will take care of all telegraphic orders Mention the American Florist when writing Michigan. Orders will be carefully cared for by HENRY SMITH, Wholesale and Retail Florist of GRAND RAFIDS Mention the American Florist when writing Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. ALFRED HANNAH & SONS Will fill your ordara for Dttigmi and Cut Flowers in Micbigeo Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Geo. M. Kellogg Flower & Plant Co. 1122GrandAve. will fili ,11 0,dtr, for Cut Kansas City and fi°v«"' Funeral p-to*. Wedding and Birthday Gift, that may be entrusted to tkuaa Pliasuit Hill. Mo. Louisville, Ky. F. Walker & Co., FLORISTS Phones: Home 1388. Cumb. Main 1388A. 634 Fourth Avenue New Orleans- CUT FLOWERS Delivered for Louisiana, Mississippi. Alabama and Texas. Wire or mail. Highest Grade Stock Only. "J2ZL VIRGIN, Can8a3l8st Washington, D.C. 14th and H. Street. Newark, N. J. Begerow's 946 Broad Street. Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliveries throughout the state and to all steamship docks in Hoboken, N. J., and New York. For Wisconsin Delivery OF "HOME GROWN FLOWERS" Get in touch with J. E. Matthewson SHEBOYGAN, WISCONSIN CHICAGO The rPaimerffouse Florist 17 g.MOHROt ST. Newark, Ohio. CHAS. A. DUERR. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Rockford, 111. H. W. BUCKBEE. Member of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery '9*3- The American Florist. 975 Special Wholesale Price List of Boxwoods * Bay Trees Palms and Other Choice Decorative Stock. All this stock is of exceptionally fine quality and a big bargain at the prices quoted. Make up your order from this list and you will never have any trouble with dissatisfied customers. Stock up now for future sales. Boxwoods. Pyramids— Each 2 to 2V* feet $1.25 2rtto3 feet 1.75 3 to3Kfeet 2.50 3H to 4 feet 3.00 4 to4V2 feet 4.25 4H to 5 teet 5.d0 5 to 6 feet 6 00 Globular— 2 feet $'.25 to $2.50 Standards— 15 to 18-inch $2.25 18 to 21-inch 2.75 21 to 24 inch 3.50 Obelisk. 5-ft Each, $12.00 Globe Shaped, 2-ft 12-15-inch Each 2-ft " Bushes,12-in " 2to2Hft " ZVi to3 ft " MISCELLANEOUS Aucuba, large Each. $3.00 to $3.50 Aucuba J aponica , 2-ft Aucuba Type, 2-ft Conifers, assorted. 1S-24 in 3-3'4-ft Araucaria Excelsa 6-in., 4-5 tiers 7-in.. 4-5 tiers. Areca Lutescens— i-in.. 3 plants in a pot Leaves 4 4-5 4-5 5-6 6-7 56 6 7 6; 6 in . Asparagus Plumosus 2-in Trees- Crown IS in. 12 in. 18-in. 24-26-in. 20-22-in. 2428-in. 26-in. 3-ft-fi in. to3-ft-lo in. PYRAMIDS $8.(10 Irft. high 15.00 V ft. hi«h KENTIA BELMOREANA Standard Each $4.00 $4 00 5.00 6.00 6.00 7.00 7.00 15.C0 Each 1.00 $ 1.50 2.00 2.50 high . .$12.00 . 20.01) Per 100 $12 00 15.00 30.00 50.00 Doz. $1.50 2.00 3.60 6.00 12.00 18.00 24.00 30.00 ..2.50 Each. 3i 4-i Asparagus Sprengeri, 3 DRACAENA INDIVISA 2-in.. $3.00 per 100; 3-in.. $5.00 per 100; 4-io. $12 00 per 1C0. 5-ii;., $3-00 per dozen. $20.oo per 100; 6 in., $6.00 per doz. 8-in..3-ft. high. $1.0J to $1.50 each. Ht. 8-in. 810-in. 12-in. 15 18-in. 20-22-in. 18 20 in 2628-in. 22-24-in. Made up 3 in pot. 2830 in Latania Borbonica, 5-in $ 5.00 Doz. 6-in $9.00 Do/. 7-in 12.10 Doz PHOENIX ROEBELENII Each Doz. Per loo 2H-inch $2X10 $15.00 3-incb 3.00 4 inch $0.50 6.00 '■-inch 12.00 6-inch, strong 18.(0 7-inch $2.50 and 3.00 Specimens, 7 in. extra strong 4.00 each. 8 in. extra strong 5.00 each. SPECIAL ON MADE-UP KENTIAS We have an exceptionally large stock of 6 and 7-inch Kentia Forsteriana, 3 plants in a pot. The 6-inch are 18 to 22 inches above pot, on which we make a special price of $1.00 each. $12.00 per dozen. The 7-inch are 28 to 32 inches above pot, 3 in a pot. A special price of $1.50 each, $18.00 per dozen is offered on these. Remember theseare nice bushy plants, just what you need for decorating. KENTIA FORSTERIANA Size 2-in. 3-in. Each 5-in. 5-6 5-6 7-in. 8-in. 8-in. strong. 5-6 ?-in. 6-7 6-in., 7-i .75 2.50 500 7.00 8.00 Doz. $1.50 2.00 4.50 6.00 9.00 Per 100 $12.00 15.00 35.00 50.00 Leaves Ht. 4 8 10 in. 4-5 12 14 in. 45 14-16-in. 5-6 16 18 in. 5-in. strong, 5-6 20 24-in. ' 36-38-in. 40-44 in. 46 50 in. 60-in. Specimens, 6-ft. high 9.00 Specimens. 7 ft. 6-in. high 15.00 Made Up. 3 in a pot, 18-22-in. high.$ 1.00 and $1.50 3-4 in a pot, 24 30-in. high 2.50 ,3-4inapot.40 45-in. high 6.00 ,4-5inapot,58 60-in.high. 10.00 ,4-5inapot.62 70-in. high. 15.00 Specimens. 6!^ ft. high. 4 in a tub. Each, $18.00 Specimens. 7^5 ft. high. 4 in a tub. Each, 25.00 PHOENIX RECLINATA Each 5-in 6-in $0.75 7in.,24in.high Each 10-in., 12-in., Doz. $6.00 9.00 12.00 Tg /* 1 A / ■ J. A l_ |J P -L. D. PHONI, GRACELAND 1112- £> ■ ■ The Geo. Wittbold Co. m ™m°» "• Chicago 976 The American Florist. May 17, American Seed Trade Association. Chas. N. Page, Des Moines. la.. President; Harry L. Holmes, Harrisburg. Pa.. First Vice-President; Arthur B. Clark, Milford, Conn., Second Vice-President; C.E. Kendel, Cleveland, O., Secretary and Treasurer; J. M. Ford, Ravenna, O., Assistant Secretary. Next annual convention, at Cleveland, O., June 24-26. 1913. ^ JESSIE E. North hit's condition re- mains unchanged. The death of Alex. L. Don. of Wee: her & Don. New York, is recorded in our obituary, column this week. Bismarqk, N-. I), o. S: Will reports that garden seed trade' has been' good but field seed business rather poor. We have it on excellent authority that one section of the new Minnesota seed law is plainly unconstitutional; TUBEROSE bulbs this year have suf- fered more than usual from rot in storage and it is believed that the growers could cure the bulbs more carefully than most of them do. CHICAGO seedsmen held a meeting' at the LaSalle hotel May 112 and dis- cussed the ways and means of pre- venting injurious seed- legislation and' of amending the proposed Illinois' seed law. , Visited Chicago: C. C. Massie of- Northrup, King & Co., Minneapolis,' Minn.; J. Chas. McCullough, Cincin- nati, O., with wife and daughter, re- turning from California; A. J. Brown, Grand Rapids, Mich. Chicago. — Prices on the Board of Trade May 14 for grass seed' were noted as follows : Timothy, .$.'! to Jp-i per 100 pounds. — Geo. S. Green of the Illinois Seed Co. was at Springfield this week looking after the interests of seedsmen in the proposed seed leg- islation. Omaha, Neb. — The De Georgi Bros. Co., doing a general seed, nursery stock and plant business, has filed articles of incorporation to take effect July 1. : The capital stock is given as $25,000, ' and the directors are Ferdinand De \ Georgi, Vaclav Fuks, Joseph F. Pri- i byl. F. E. Britton and Vaclav Tosar. ' Reports from California indicate that the sweet pea crop will not be over 25 per cent of anticipated yield, perhaps; not that much. Lettuce and leek wilbdo no better, if as well. Edible round-pod pole beans will all be great- ly reduced as these will not be planted to their full extent for want of rain, and if the dry conditions continue, all the California crops will be d'uced to a great extent. French Bulbs. The French bulb situation has changed materially, especially in re- gard to Roman hyacinths, since our last issue. Jobbers asking prices are much mixed, some naming a figure as high as 120 francs for the 12-15 centi- meter grade, others offering the same at from 102 to 115 francs. The fact is that the rain came too late and this crop did not get much benefit there- from. Romans will be worth as much more in the United States as the cut- flower growers can afford to pay. Dutch dealers will make very light deliveries on their Roman contracts. Sturgeon Bay, Wis.— Frank C. Blake- field, who has been in southern Michi- gan since last January in the inter- ests of the John H. Allen Seed Co., returned the latter part of the week. He reports that all the contracts have been made for the raising of peas in that vicinity, so that he will be at home until the season for rogueing comes on. He looks for a good season in his line. Horticultural Society of New York. Clusters of gigantic lilacs of the deep purple color of Chambertin wine brought forth exclamations of delight from the hundreds of flower lovers at the flower show of the Horticultural Society of New York which opened May 10 in the museum building of the New York Botanical Garden, in Bronx Park. The lilacs, which pro- fessional and amateur growers alike pronounced remarkable both for size and color as well as fragrance, were grown by T. A. Havemeyer, at Glen Head, L. I., and were a part of a large exhibition of flowering trees and shrubs grown on his estate. The blos- soms when fully opened are nearly as large as a fifty-cent piece, and their heavy rich color makes the ordinary lilac appear pale and bleached. In Mr. Havemeyer's collection were some remarkable specimens of arbu- tus, wistaria and tulips, which aroused general admiration from the five hun- dred or more persons who attended the exhibition in the afternoon, but next to the lilac display, interest cen- tered in the red and yellow calceolaria exhibited by Mrs. F. A. Constable, and the pelargoniums also grown by Mrs. Constable. There were other exhibits of shrubs. trees, flowers in pots, vases, climbing and cut Howers and wild flowers of- fered by F. R. Pierson. of Tarry town: Mrs. A. M. Beoth and Louis C. Tiffany. The premiums awarded May lit were : Collection of shrubs and trees. — T. A. Haxemeyer, first: F. R. Pierson. second. Collection of tulips, largest and fin- est display. — Mrs. A. M. Beoth, first: T. A. Havemeyer. second. Six pots of pelargoniums. — Mrs. F. A. Constable, first. Six pots of calceolarias. .Mrs. F. A. Constable, first; Louis C. Tiffany, sec- ond, Westchester and Fairfield Hort. Society. The regular monthly meeting of I his society was held in Doran's hall. Greenwich. Conn.. May !l. Robt. Wil- liamson presiding. The busy time Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company Growers o( High Grade SEED Palo Alto, 1 rnia. Onion, Lettuce, Radish, Sweet Peas, Etc. Correspondence Solicited which is experienced by all at this sea- son had no doubt a little bearing on the attendance, which was not as large as is usual at the meetings. Messrs. Forster and Flaherty were elected on the executive committee in place of H, Wild, elected vice-president and James Aitcheson, resigned. A fine display of spring flowers was very prominent at this meeting, and received the judges' decision as follows : Robt. Williamson, highly commend- ed for collection of flowering shrubs. James Stuart, highly commended for Calceolaria Stewarti. A. D. Marshall, highly commended for Miltonia vexillaria. Anthon, Pederson, honorable mention for vase of campanulas. Geo. E. Baldwin, honorable mention for white Cattleya mos'sise. Adam Patterson, cultural certificate for collection of sweet peas. F. Weiss, vote of thanks for Darwin tulips. P. W. Popp, vote of thanks for standard Streptosolen, an old favorite but seldom met with. A. Anderson, vote of thanks for tulip 1 lesneriana major. John McAllister, vote of thanks for Darwin tulips. Anthon Pederson, vote of thanks for vase of cactus. A. L. Marshall, vote of thanks for tree peonies and tulips; honorable mention for vase of gladiolus Augusta. Dehn & Bertolf, vote of thanks for Trollius Europeus and Japonica fl. pi.. Centaurea Montana and Dielytra soe. - tabilis. As the schedule for the summer show has been mailed to all the mem- hers, the society is hoping every mem- ber will make a special effort to com- pete for some of the prizes offered, so as to help make the show a success. Owen A. Hun wick, Sec'y. Established 1810. Denaiffe & Son, CARIGNAN, NORTHERN FRANCE. Growers on Contract Highest Grade Seeds. Specialties: Beet, Cabbage, Carrot, Celery, Let- tuce, Onion, Parsley, Radish, Rutabaga, Turnip. Sole Agent for U. S. and Canada, CHARLES JOHNSON, Marietta, Pa. PEAS, BEANS, CUCUMBER Growers for the Trade. Ask for our growing prices for crop 1913 Peas, Beans and Cucumber Seed. Also for prices for immediate shipment. Alfred J. Brown Seed Go. Grand Rapids, Mich. SEED GEO WEBS COMP&Ht ONION, LETTUCE, CARROT and RADISH SEED San Jose, California J. W. EDMUNDSON. Manager M. W. WILLIAMS, Secretary California Seed Growers Association, Inc. Growers for Wholesale Dealers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA CARROT, LETTUCE, ONION, RADISH, BEET, SWEET PEAS i9 1 3- The American Florist. 977 Seed Growing in the United States. Grass Seed and Flower and Vegetable Seeds. Prom the Census of iuiO|. ; or i:r:iss s.'.-d and flower nun" vegetable seeds, stated, the acreage from winch grass seed and [Table tfo I TABLE No. i present: statistic hv Btates-, As already ^ t :» t . ■. t . the aoreage from which flower and vegetable seeds were raised litis nol I n tabulated, in some cases Buob acreage wits not reported, and m many other casos it woulQ rep* resent a duplication of the aoreage reported for lni\ and forage, flowers and plants, ittnl vegetables The reported production of flow er and vegetable seeds doubtless represents chleflj that ol farms producing Buch Beeds for Bale, small quantities misod by Farmers for their own use presumably being often. If not generally, omitted. Sin tatements or quantity for all classes of flower and vegetable seeds combined would obvlouslj have no signlflcanoe, only the tot a 1 value of ihoso seeds is show u In Table 1. For tin nun as a w bole the value in 1909 was *i. ni.ooo. The most Important states in the production of such Beeds In 1909 were California, Illinois, New York, and Ohio. QBASS SEED. Production (bushels). United State*. N aw Knoi.ami: Blaine.. , New Hampshire..', Vermont nassaohussets.. . . Rhode lahiiid i jonneoticut M nun i: ATLANTIC: New York New Jersey Pennsylvania. K. Nokt'n Central: Ohio Indiana. Illinois Michigan Wisconsin \v. Noiitii Central Minnesota Iowa. , Missouri , North Dakota south Dakota Nebraska Kansas South Ati.ami. : Delaware Maryland. Virginia West Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Georgia Florida E. Sin in Central Kentucky Tennessee Alalia Mississippi \y'. SorTii Central: Arkansas. Louisiana Oklahoma .... Texas. Mountain: Montana. , , Idaho Wyoming.. Colorado. New Mexico 1909 1899 4.865,078 Vain 1909 *15,137.683 1 899 tfsS.22H.417 112 6111 8,397 19 765 I 7.8711 13, SIH 21,4.54 ■:ss BOG u:;, ISH 1,389,996 151.567 262,301 945,666 IIISHII 257,872 74,162 124 623 120,12:: 324,231 5.878 15.080 49.031 2,645 2,071 314 2.197 1,136 936 17 168 167 .-,36 311 11.119 5.187 Mi. 122 3H8.721 525.145 552,705 SS.5I1 141.766 561 .973 1,292,072 37S.IU7 14.645 si I 11.11 49.972 '.'M,::,ss 3,515 11.100 25,104 I 384 1,046 221 506 37 1.544 556 1,538 I 163 39 2.129 88.239 14.799 116. HIS FLOWER ami VEGETABLE seeds Value, 1909 1899 $1.41 1. 013 $826.0111 3,810 121 296 I 387 l| I 235 248 17.7911 2,795 182,500 1,352,136 1,418,689 785,041 1.82H.I49 1.719.421) 650,463 964 655 315,000 1.4911.101 116,730 612,41)6 278.680 58,486 B4.366 537 ' 876 361 509 1,180 500 1 1 ,268 271 25,825 I 1,813 21,351 30 1112 11.201 30.463 17.111 51. 31 is 1.226 3,505 5.0X0 13,635 15 1.496,438 1.721,289 7.56.445 99,024 594,570 451.317 796,397 29,928 72.785 74.979 8,726 1.961 1511 2 Mis 1,290 ,38 .'in 92.3X6 1,110 1,028 539 301 1,315,763 133,395 ltl.054 30.111 69,782 292,597 14,290 46,780 to Clill 16.1H9 3.921 213 113 37 198,793 1(14.177 1,1)27 1 032 1,893 2,039 311.313 500 149,070 I 3.332 39,135 13,974 96,1113 172,012 B5.120 162 822 lfi.113-. 3,6X2 13.785 20,206 53,295 320 950! 1.319 2,670 291 2,561 37,302 72.991 53.300 36,316 67,303 8.114 194,626 14,106 42.583 6.645 1.853 17.726 1,075 25.914 39,737 20,827 507 s 792 5 5X3 19(1 2,501 91 975 200 15.658 1,568 240 19 3,082 855 463 40,692 1.90H 11,1X1 54,148 43.191 u 'I 229 33.989 8,502 71,456 28,700 15,336 9.249 Coil 15,416 653 77,495 11,131 1,861 ; 183 3.3S1 750 X.3X2 5115 3 669 3.622 8,668 I5X 1.510 153 x:i6 mi; 3. OKI .-..mm 7,253 I 4.X35 22,932 3.9UI 760 5.398 275 13,395 151 11.113 (1) Includes Indian Territory. [Table \" i i lontl I. I r tin- i v of 19I0| 0RAN8 -II o -1 \TE. Production (hllsliils). Valui 1909 1899 1909 1899 Mountain :— ( Ion. Arizona Dtah 22.598 52.604 .-,:« 3,355 151,011 25.5:15 1.753 35.307 157 s:i; 26.38,- 15,522 M56 -I" 313.814 8,863 :i 888 164 - ■: ■08,034 l :, 988 Nevada . . 938 i' i Washington ( tregon ( 'alifornia 1 511'. 21,460 iv.. ,:ii, • •- BR AND \ ■ I9<>9 $ ;<>>* lo.aao II) 900 .;. :-,i ii 661 <; 089 lo.iii- 504,724 121,996 =|= Minor Seeds— Acreage, Production and Value: 1909. [Table No. -l. From the Census of 1910]. Table Not2sho\Vs, tor 1909. t lie acreage, quantity, and value of the minor seeds produced in tin- United States as a whole and in the states which lead in the production* <>f each kind. Mustard seed is used mainlj a- a condiment and sunflower seed probably large h f"r p< mltry reed, but the other classes of seed are For the most pari raised For the purpose <>f planting. It is probable that the quantities reported do not represunl the entire production of these classes ol seeds, al thej were nol listen" bj name In the census schedule. The c bioed Aoreaee of all these classes of Beeds in 1909 was onlj 81,808, and the total value 1769,000. Of the total acreage reported, 72,497 were devoted to sorghum cam- seed. The quantity produced was reported to be 833,707 bushels, valued at 1644,322, Kansas, Nebraska, Texals, and Oklahoma lead in production. It is believed that in most cases the aoreage *hnwn in thfe table f<>r seeds is separate from and additional to the aoreage of the corresponding products, ;md therefore does nol involve duplication. KIND of SEED AND STATK. Acreage. Prodiirtn.il (bnshels). Value. Total 8 1.3(18 73~497 7114 155 53.706 166 7 2(19 193 1.250 5. 183 141 1.964 1.731 257 3 969 130 75 363 isl 1,071 30 184 ,i.3 155 1 (2) 1 (21 1768,625 833.707 9.117 3,122 656.522 6.054 -,; 134 1,021 30 135 5.5X9 (1) 3.168 .'7ii 63 675 6.855 19,004 6,330 1 168 :, 116 12,531 6 833 1,1111 5s3 1 216 1.1 133 I ii 389 i 1 'J.-- (I) 189 544,322 5,799 1.884 mi. 329 1.7 75 16,899 1.248 Oklahoma. Texas All other states Mustard s 1 : 23,079 50 255 6,054 100.731 58,318 t lalifornia 14,539 Hemp s 1: i hulas seed 5.894 1 621 20,007 J8.194 14,752 Illinois New Mexico . ..... T.xas 5,050 1,627 : 101 1,671 1,789 Pennsylvania All other states All oilier seeds (3) 1,400 389 512 (l) Expressed in pounds. (3) Includes golden seal seed (2) Less than l ncrc. und anise seed. Grass Seed— Production and Value.— Table No. 3, From the Census of 1910. Table No. 3 shows, by geographic divisions, for 1909 and 1899, the total quantity and value of grass seed produced, and also, for 1909. the production and value of tin- leading classes. The acreage of grass seed is not shown, for the reason that in most cases it would involve duplication of the acreage reported for the grasses themselves under bay and forage crops, The total value ..f the grass seed produced in 1909 was 315,138,000, which constitutes 0.3 per cut of the total value of farm crSps and rep- resents an increase of 84 percent over the value in 1899. Much the larger pari ol the production of grass seed, considered as a group, was reported from the West and East North Central divisions. As measured bj value, clover seed is the most Important kind ol grass seed, followed by timothy and alfalfa. The East North Central division leads in the production of clover seed, the West North Central in thai -if timothy seen and millet seed, and the Mountain in that <>f alfalfa seed. United States. . New England , . Mid. Atlantic E. North Central \v. North Centra] South Atlantic. . E. South Central W. South Central Mountain Pacific All. QBA8S skkii. CLASSES OF i.cass skkh: 1909 Produc!i->u (buslu-ls). Vul ue. Clover. Timothy. Alfalfa, Millet All other. Produc- Produc- Produc Produc- Produc- 1909 1899 1909 1899 tion (bush- Vulue. tion (bush- vai«e. (;r;,. vai"<>. (,',:;::;, V., hie. tion (l)USll- Value. els). els). .■Is). .•Is). I i-ls). 6,671, MS 4.865.078 $15,137,683 $8,228,417 1.U35.816 $6,925,122 3 878,791 -i i.is.ii .i :.,; ;:;s 1 sun 566 1.915.111 -1 1 5 151 2.168 10,269 6.U97 501 2.966 1.715 3,868 8.014 1.925 510 55, 137 66,758 219.116 233,085 22.1119 164.201 23 969 17 280 317 3.179 :i 183 :: 105 1 329 j i,,, :. .; 1,698 s;s 6,320,653 1,651,031 : 16 821 5,021.888 345 171 i58 57 1,058 5.105 86,215 708.821 :: 265.021 !,558 743 5.915. 5111 2.571,033 202 259 1.373.395 2,455,911 3.329.264 B5.801 713.339 133 77s 97,272 161.163 78,852 11 I5I3 198,638 122,423 17,365 115.078 13,628 21 156 3 80 ■:■;.:: .' 943 15.064 59.111 671,790 364.431 632 . 13 306 329 S.2IMI 5-. 108 11,159 17.052 61 516 49.531 504 159 59,624 ■.'.', 078 ■!-::<. 1 1 1 19,845 3 1 IS 1 1 375 l 195 2.315 15.194 1 l . 685 39. 166 0 11.649 29 i if. 198,110 60 767 1 ..::: 009 227,175 7 931 55.2HI 15.106 32.439 128.913 911 708 11 699 32 .'.'i 1,461 5.364 179,906 12 711 (80 :: i 92,403 IS .Ml 122 i", :.' 041 .- Statistics of the florist and nursery trades from the census of 1910 appeared in the American Florist, July 6, 1912, pages 1404-6 978 The American Florist. May i7, GLADIOLI Blanche, Ceres, Mrs. Beecher, Columbia, May, Mrs. W.N. Bird, Brenchleyensis, Shakespeare. Lilies, Madeira Vines and other Bulbs and Hardy Plants. E. S. MILLER, WADING RIVER, N.Y Mention th« A merican Florist when writino Elmer D. Smith & Co., 167 W. Maumee St., ADRIAN, - - MICH. See our Advertisement on page 924. Mention the American Florist when writing ROSES, CARNATIONS PLANTS, SEED, BULBS. Send us your wants. We will take care of them. We supply stock at market price. Catalogue for the asking. S. S. SKIDELSKY g CO., 1215 Betz Building, PHILADELPHIA, PA Mention the American Florist when writing S. M. Isbell & Co., Jackson, Mich. CONTRACT SEED GROWERS, Bean, Cucumber, Tomato, Muskmelon, Squash, Watermelon, Radish, Sweet Corn. Correspondence solicited. I BURPEE'S SEEDS " PHILADELPHIA V Wholesale Price List for Florist. 9 (4 and Market Gardeners. H Mention the American Florist when writing I^r-anoesoo JESulle>r»i Purveyor to the Royal family of Italy. SCAT ATI (near Pompei) ITALY. NOVELTY FLOWER SEEDS-BULB AND PLANT PRODUCTIONS. PETUNIA, PANSY, CINERARIA, and a great varii'ty of other seeds. Write for price list and send orders to V. SHAKETANO, 50 West 30th Street, NEW YORK, agent and representative for the United States. Mention the American Florist when wrfttna ROEMER'S sPu^reb PANSIES The finest strain of Pansies in the World. Introducer and Grower of all the leading Novelties. Highest Award International Exhibition, Dusseldorf. 19u5. Catalogue free on application. FRED ROFMFR Seed Grower, mCU. nUCIYlCn, croedlinberg, Gerniany Mention the American Florist when writing J. E. Meredith, Pres. C. W. Stout. Sec'y The Meredith Flower and Vegetable Co. LIBERTYV1LLE :: ILLINOIS Mention the American Florist when writing Gladiolus «■ «* Spring Bulbs AMERICA. LILY BULBS P 10 Album, 9-11 inch $12.50 Auratum. 9-11 inch 10.00 Rubrum, 8-9 inch 6.00 Rubrum, 9-11 inch 9.00 CALADIUMS Per 100 Per 1000 5 to 7 inch $1.80 $16.00 7to9inch 3.50 30.00 Of several leading kinds we can supply planting stock, white bulbs under one inch and small black bulblets by the bushel. Per 1000 MRS. FRANCIS KING, Medium size $15.00 AUGUSTA, Medium 13.00 AMERICA, First Size (3000 for $66.00) 25.00 AMERICA, Medium Size 20.00 KUNDERDI GLORY, Firsts 40.00 CHICAGO WHITE, 50.00 PRINCEPS, 90.00 SHAKESPEARE 38.00 FLORISTS' MIXTURE, (Light Colors) 16.00 BRENCHLEYENSIS 12.00 SCARLET AND RED SHADES. 11.00 PINK SHADES 13.50 BEGONIAS (Tuberous Rooted Giant Flowering Varieties) Singles, in Colors, white, scarlet, yellow, pink, Doz. 40c; 100, $2.60; 1000, $22.00. Singles, Mixed Colors, Doz. 35c; Hi0, $2.26; 1000, $20.00. Doubles, white, scarlet, pink, Doz. 65c; 100, *4.60; 1000, $40.00. Doubles, Mixed Colors, Doz. 60c; 100, $4.00; 1000, $37.00. Cold Storage Stock. Lilium Giganteum Per Case 7-9 inch (3' 0 bulbs to case) $18.00 8-10 inch (225 bulbs to case) 15.75 9-10 inch (200 bulbs to case) 17.00 Lilium Rubrum Per Case 8-9 inch (170 bulbs tocase) .... $10.00 9-11 inch (100 bulbs to case),... 8.00 Vaughan's Seed Store, CHICAGO NEW YORK Greenhouses and Nurseries, Western Springs, 111. Alternant hera COLEUS. Per 100 Red and yellow, 2^-in. pots... 2 00 VINCAVAR., 4-in. pots, May 1 10 00 PRIMROSES, ready in July 2 00 ASP. PLUMOSUS,2U-m. pots, June 10 2 00 ASP. SPRENGERI, May 10 2 0(1 CASH. Per 100 10 varieties, my selection, 2ki- in.pots $ 2 00 CANNAS, 8 varieties, 3x4-in. pots 4 00 CANNAS, K. Humbert, 3x4-in. pots 7 00 PAND ANUS VEITCHII,$ 1.00 ea. SALVIAS, May 1st 2 50 JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Ohio SPRING BEDDIN8 AND BASKET PLANTS Asparagus Sprengeri, 2'Hn.. $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000. Begonia Prima Donna, (Best Pink) $2.50 per 100. $22.00 per 1000. Begonia Gracilis Lununosa (Scarlet). $2.50 per 100. $22.00 per 1000. Cobea Scandens, 2JVin, $4.00 per 100: 3-in., $7.00 per 100. Centaura Gymnocarpa (Dusty Miller), $3.00 per 100. Draceana Indivisa, S-in.. $20-00 per 100; 6-in„ $30.00 per 100. Geranium, Mad. Salleroi, $2,50 per 100. Ivy, English. 4-in.. strong. $12.00 per 100. Lobelia fcpeciosa and Compacta. $2.50 per 100. Petunia, Giant Ruffled. $2.50 per 100. Salvia, Bonfire. King of Carpets and Zurich. $2.50 per 100. Vinca Variegata, 3-in., j£.G0per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio i9'3> The American Florist. 979 W.J.EIdering&Son WHOLESALE BULB GROWERS Overveen, Haarlem, Holland Headquarters for High Grade Hyacinths, Tulips, Narcissi Quality With Fair Prices We ship first quality Holland Bulbs to the American Trade. This is the sole basis of the continuous and ever increasing patronage of the most critical, high-class American Buyers, covering many years. Our Mr. G. C. Eldering is now at the Hotel Saville, Madison Avenue and 29th Street, New York, prepared to book orders for the best stocks at most reasonable figures, to the trade only. VICK -* VICK Aster Seed Aster Book Now Ready Aster Book and Wholesale Cat- alogue of Best Quality Seeds for Florists and Commercial Growers James Yick's Sons ROCHESTER, N. Y. BEANS, PEAS, and all Garden Seeds RADISH LEONARD SEED CO. 226-230 W. KINZIE ONION SETS GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Write for Prices. Mention the American Florist when writing Tuberoses DWARF DOUBLE PEARL $12.00 per 1000 Lily of the Valley Pips Cold Storage Berlin and Hamburg. Per case of 1,000 $12.00 Per case of 3,000 $32.00 Write for a copy of our Florists' catalog. "the most reliable sheds." 33 Barclay St. (T12) New York, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writino TOMATO SEED Best Stocks. All Varieties. THE HAVEN SEED CO. Growers for the Wholesale Trade Only. SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA. Mention the American Florist when writing THE 0. HERBERT COY SEED GO. VALLEY, Douglas County, Neb. Contract Grower* of High Grade Seeds Cucumber, Muskraelon, Squasb and Pumpkin, Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Corn Mention the American Florist when writing Western Seed & Irrigation Co. Wholesale Seed Growers and Dealers SPECIALTIES: Sweet, Flint and Dent Corn; Cucumber, Musk and Watermelon; Pumpkin and Squash. TREMONT : NEBRASKA Mention the American Florist when writino Waldo Rohnert GILROY, CAL. Wholesale Seed Grower. Specialties: Lettuce. Onion. Sweet Peas. Aster Cosmos. Mignonette. Verbena in variety. Correspondence Solicited. We Have a Few Choice White Onion Sets still on hand at $1.50 per bushel 32 lbs. per bushel Vaughans's Seed Store, 31-33 W. Randolph St., CHICAGO. Mention the American Florist when writing DAMMANN & CO., Seed Merchants to His Majesty the King of Italy SAN GIOVANNI A TEDUCCIO, near Naples Headquarters for CAULIFLOWER and WHITE TRIPOLI ONION SEED, (Crystal Wax), and all other VEGETABLE and FLOWER SEEDS THE LARGEST GROWERS IN ITALY. Established 1877. Wholesale Catalogue in English, (containing also all Italian specialties). Special Oilers and Italian Catalogue on application. Mention fJic American Florist tonen toritinjJ 980 The American Florist. May 17, SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT a w SATISFACTION PLANTS Order Your Plants From Cromwell and get Satisfaction Salvias: Schenley, Ball of Fire and King of the ColeuS: Verschaffeltii, Golden Queen, Golden Carpet. Bedder and Queen Victoria. AgeratUItl : Princess Pauline. Altemanthera : Red and Yellow. Ready now from 2H-inch pots, $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. AChyrailtheS : Formosa, Bimulleni and Lindenii. Stevia ( Dwarf ). 2'4-inch, $4.00 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. 214-inch, $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. Milady, Grafted and Own Root. $30.00 per 100; $250.00 per 1000. Mrs. RuSSell, Grafted. $35.00 per 100; $300.00 per 1000. Mrs. Shawyer, Grafted and Own Root. $30.00 per 100; $250.00 per 1C00. Killarney, White Killarney, My Maryland, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Richmond, Lady Hill- ingdon and Mrs. Taft. From 2'4-inch pots, grafted: $15.00 per 100; $120.00 per 1000. -Special Price on 5 00 0 Lots. A. N. PIERSON, Inc., - Cromwell, Conn, ROSES Best new and Stand- ard sorts, prime stock, including — 2V2-inch. 4 in. Doz, American Beauly Blumenschmidt . . . .Tea. . ,$u.50 Bon Silene 50 Bougere 50 100 Duchesse de Brabant 50 Etoile de Lyon 50 Freiherr van Marschall... .50 Lady Hillingdon Tea Mile. Franzisca Kruger 50 Maman Cochet 50 Marie Van Houtte 50 Mrs. Ben. R. Cant 50 Safrano 50 Snowflake 50 White Bougere 50 White Maman Cochet 50 William R. Smith 50 Louis Philppe Bengal 50 Queen's Scarlet 50 Mignonette Polyantha .50 Pink Soupert Hy. Pol. .50 Anny Mullcr Baby .50 Jeanne d'Arc .^0 Mrs. Taft " .60 Orleans ' .60 Phyllis " .60 Bessie Brown H. T Mme. Abel Chatenay.. " .50 Mme. Jenny Guillemot 50 Rena Rohbins H. T. .85 Ball of Snow " .50 Frau K .Druschki.... " . Hugh Dickson ' J.B.Clarke " . Gen. Jacqueminot " . PaulNeyron " . New Century Hy, Rug. Sir Thos. Lipton Cl'g Soupert Hy. Pol. Dor. Perkins H'dy CI. Excelsa Graf Zeppelin Lady Gay Phil'a Cr. Rambler... ' Tausendschoen White Dorothy ' Wichuraiana. .. . Mem'l Mary Washington CI. Marechal Niel $3.00 3.00 3-00 3.00 3.011 3.50 1000 100 $15.00 $27.50 25.00 25.00 2S.IHI 27.50 30.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 300 3.00 3.00 3.50 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 350 3.50 3.50 350 3.00 3.50 6.00 3.50 25 00 , 27.50 25.00 25.00 . 25.00 . 25.00 . 25.( K I 27.50 30.00 25.00 25.00 2S.IX) 25.00 27.50 3 30.00 30.00 30.00 27.50 , 30.00 . 50.00 . 12.00 10JI0 10.00 1(1.00 15.00 io 66 10.00 10.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 10.00 .75 5.00 . .60 .60 .50 .5(i .75 .60 ,50 .5'i .50 .50 .5(1 .50 4.50 4.5(1 3.00 3(K> 5.1 II 4.1X1 3 IKI 3 1 1 1 3 i ki 3.50 3.50 3.00 25.00 25.00 45.00 35.00 25 00 25 (Ki 25.00 30.00 30.00 25.00 10 00 15.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 15.00 15.00 ■ •aaan«i HYDRANGEA OTAKSA IN VARIETY Very Fine Stock— White, Pink and Blue, from $9.00 per doz. to $12-00, $14, $18.00 and $24.00 per doz. Smaller sizes, stock limited, $6.00 per doz. j CLIMBING ROSES j Dorothy Perkins, Mrs. Flight, Lady Godiva, timed for Decoration Day. $9.00, $12.00, $18.00 and $24.00 per dozen. NO CHARGE FOR PACKING. Cash or Satisfactory City References. aktok: schulthbis, 316 Nineteenth Street, COLLEGE POINT, L. I., N. Y. , — a— « ■— a— »a i— i •— »•— » — „ — — — — » mm* 12.00| k'i'.iVi 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 ■ i.i) 3.50 3000 15.0(1 ^CLEEDLE^Sg) Lady Hillingdon Roses Fine 2H-inch plants, $11.50 per 100. F. O. B. West Grove. THE G0NARD& JONES CO., West Grove, Penna. Mention the American Florist when writing KENTIAS. Joseph Keacock Co., Wyncote, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing *9!3- The American Florist. 981 iiinnnii*nnnn*nnnniiinnnniiinnniiinnniii ■ n n n Spring is Here | 5 So to close out our surplus Spring Bulbs n we make the following offer till sold, ■ less 5°0 if cash accompanies the order. ■ ■ BODDINGTON'S H QUALITY GLADIOLI. W AUGUSTA. The florists' best white n Gladiolus in existence 100 100(> First si/e bulbs, XX, li inches M and no $1.75 $16.00 Selei led bulbs. X 1.25 12.00 ■ BRENCHLEYENSIS [true) Fiery S scarlet. Top roots. XXX. 2 . and 2H inches 2 00 18.00 n First size bulbs. XX, l?j to 2 inches 1.50 14.00 w Second size, X, 1 to 1?4 inches... 1.25 10.00 H BODDINGTON'S WHITE AND n LIGHT. Extra Belected bulbs. XXX, 1H in. and up 1.50 14 00 M First size. XX 1.25 12.00 MRS. FRANCIS KING. Color of flower is a light scarlet of a pleasiog shade; selected bulbs. ■ XXX 275 24.00 2 Firstsize, XX 2.25 20.00 1 PRINCEPS. Color rich crimson. •_Y w,,n broad whitr blotches £4 across the lower petals. Flow ners can be grown to near!v8 inches in dUmeter under stim- w_* ulating culture Doz. $1.25 10.00 14 GROFF'S HYBRIDS (Originator's M strain . XXX. Extra selected 1.75 15.C0 First size, XX, Originator's b strain) 1.25 12-00 2 First size. X. very tine mixture.. 1X0 y.00 ■ JOHN BULL. A very fine white. M slightly tinted lavender. A good forcer 1.75 16.00 nDE LAMARCK. Cherry red; a grand variety 1.75 16.C0 T"f CERES. A good white, tinted lav- £j ender 1.25 12.00 J4 AMERICAN HYBRIDS XX, A M mixture of the choicest varie- ties of Gladiolus in equ;il pro portion; very fine 1.00 9.00 M AMERICAN HYBRIDS. X. Fine m mixture 85 7.50 ** STRIPED and VARIEGATED 2.25 21.50 J4 PINK AND ROSE SHADES 175 16.00 W ORANGE and YELLOW SHADES, 3.50 32.00 *^* SCARLET and RED SHADES 1.50 14.00 J4 LEMOINE'S HYBRIDS 1.50 12 Oil MCHILDSII. First quality, mixed: darkshades 1.55 16.00 Good iiualitv. mixed; light ^ shades 2.25 21.50 n H U * m ■ n n n I 342 West 14th St, ■ Boddington's Quality Gladioli -Continued. Extra-Choice Named Gladioli. ATTRACTION. Deep, dark, rich Do/. 100 crimson, with a very conspicu- ous, large, pure white center and throat. At oner a most beautiful and attractive sort. ..$0.50 $3.50 CANARY BIRD. This, without doubt, is the best yellow variety next to Sulphur King. A pure canary yellow that is very pleas- ing and attractive 85 6.00 ELABORATE. Blood scarlet. The finest Childsii of its color 75 5.50 GEORGE PAUL. Larjre flowers; deep crimson, slightly stained yellow spotted with purple. Per 100J. $47.50 75 5.00 I. S. BENDRICKSON (new). A beautiful and irregular mottling of white and bright deep pink: in some the pink and in others the whitr predominates. Flow- ers and spikes very large and fine 75 4.75 MADAM MONNERET. Delicate rose- late bloomer. Per 10j0, $26.75 50 2.75 AMERICA. This beautiful new Gladiolus has pro- duced as great a sensation as the now famous Princeps. The flowers, which are of Immense size, are of the most beautiful flesh-pink color, and, as a flor- ist who saw it said, it is "fine enough for a bride's bouquet." 100 IIKKI Top roots. - $2.75 $25.00 First size, - - 2 25 20.00 Second size. - - 2.00 17.50 BODDINGTON'S QUALITY GLOXINIAS. [000 Named Varieties, OurSelection. $40.00 To Color. OurSelection 30.00 B's Spotted Varieties 35 00 Mixed, All Colors 25.0(1 100 $4.25 3 25 3.75 2.75 DAHLIAS. Named Varieties, i iur Se'ection. $8.00 per 100 Mixed Varieties and Color. Yellow, Red. Pink. White, $5.00 per 100. Miscellaneous Bulbs, LYCORIS SQUAMIGERA, OR AMARYLLIS HALLI (THE MAGIC LILY OF JAPAN I A perfectly hardy Amaryllis, producing beautiful pink flowers. Lycoris squamigera produces in early Spring foliage which grows until July, when it ripens ofi and disappears, and one not familiai with its habits would think the bulb had died, but about a month later, as if by magic, the flower- stalks spring from the ground to a height of 2 or 3 feet, developing an umbel of large and beautiful lib -shaped flowers 3 to 4 inches across and from 8 to 12 in number, of a delicate lilac-pink. Very useful for cut flowers in the Summer, Strong blooming bulbs, each 10c. per doz., $1.00: per 100. $*>.50. INCARVILLEA. INCARVILLEA Delivayi Hardy (iloxinia). The foliage resembles that of the Acanthus, while the blossoms appear like clusters of pink Gloxinias. It is extremely decorative. Strong roofs, each 10c: per doz.. 75c.; per 1U3. $ft.00. OXALIS. OXALIS i Summer-Flowering i Deppei. Pure white: very fine. Lasiandra. Fine rosv pink, beautiful cut foliage. Shamrock. Lovely clover-like foliage, pink blossom. Mixed Colors. Several colors. Per doz.. 10c: per 100. 35c: per 1000. $2.50. SPIRAEA. SPIRAEA Palmata Rosea. The beautiful deep pink liardv Spiraea. Per doz., $1.00; per 100. $7,511. SPIRAEA Aruncas. The grand hardv white Spiraea. 4 to 5 feet; per doz.. $1. mi; per lim, $7.50. KUDZU VINE. The quickest climber known in horticulture : grows 1 to 2 leet per day. Invaluable for quickly covering unsightly objects Strong roots, each 2nc; per doz.. $1.50; per 100, $12>.00 n n n ■ n n n m ■ ■ H n H ■ ■ ■ n H n ■ n H n ■ V a H H Boddington's QUALITY ROSES. Hybrids, Crimson Ramblers, Hybrid Tea, or Everblooming Roses, Etc. Strong 2 year old for Planting or Potting. See Our Advertisements and Catalogue for Varieties. Arthur T. Boddington, p Seedsman NEW YORK CITY, * n n H ■ ■ n n n 982 The American Florist. May i j, Market Gardeners 1 Vegetable Growers' Association ol America.! H. F.Hall.Moorestown, N. J.. President- C. *est, Irondequoit, N. Y., Vice-President; E. A. Dunbar. Ashtabula, O.. Secretary; M. L. Ruetenik. Cleveland. O., Treasurer Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vegetables. Chicago, May 12. — Mushrooms, 20 cents to 50 cents per pound; lettuce, 20 cents to 22% cents, small cases; radishes, 15 cents to 25 cents per dozen bunches; pieplant, 30 cents to 40 cents per box; cucumbers, 90 cents to $2.25 per box of two dozen; aspara- gus, 50 cents to $1.00 for 24 bunches. New York, May 10. — Cucumbers, 50 cents to $1.00 per dozen; mushrooms, 40 cents to $1.25 per 4-pound basket; tomatoes, 15 cents to 25 cents per pound; radishes, $1.50 to $2.00 per 100 bunches; rhubarb, 20 cents to 35 cents per dozen bunches; lettuce, $1.25 to $1.75 per 2-box strap. Crossing the Tomato. The influence of crossing in increas- ing the yield of tomatoes furnishes the subject for a recent bulletin of the New York Agricultural Experi- ment Station. The infusion of new blood often results in fruits of greater size and of better quality, the in- crease in size being due to the heter- ozygous condition, which stimulates the growth of either the size or the number of cells, or to the combina- tion of two or more size-increasing characters, such as thick interlodes and long interlodes. An experiment was begun in 1907 to determine how much crossing increased the yield of tomatoes, if it increased the "yield at all. The Livingston Stone, Dwarf Aristocrat and Hedrick varieties were used. Reciprocal crosses werel pre- vented because one variety was planted too late and pollen of the standards was secured for the fertili- zation of the Dwarf Aristocrat blos- soms. The experiments were contin- ued during several years and showed real gains. In the 1908 summer ex- periment Dwarf Aristocrat and Liv- ingston averaged 4.438 pounds more fruit per plant than the Livingston Stone, and 10.558 pounds more fruit than its maternal parent. At the same ratio six tons more fruit to an acre of 2,722 plants would have re- sulted from the cross than from Liv- ingston Stone, and fourteen more tons than from Dwarf Aristocrat. "The best results," according to the bulle- tin, "may be obtained by keeping within a species and crossing the dis- tinct varieties and the distinct strains." Seed Potatoes. "Good Seed Potatoes and How to Grow Them" is the title of an article by Wm. Stuart issued in bulletin form by the Department of Agriculture. A review of the potato industry shows that production per acre is practically where it was 45 years ago. For the five-year period of 1868-1872 the aver- age was 94.8 bushels and for the pe- riod 1908-1912 the average was 96.1. The intervening periods show a de- crease, running as low as 73.7 in 1888- 1892. The price for the last period, 1908-1912, was 62.3 cents and for the first period, 34.9 cents. The Colorado potato beetle, the financial depres- sions and a gradual depletion of soil fertility are blamed for the decline. The influence of the agricultural ex- periment stations, the Bordeaux-mix- ture treatment, and the development of special potato-growing sections are credited with the return to the old production level. "Pure seed from pro- ductive plants, not overripe, uniform in size and shape, firm and sound, with sprouts just showing at planting time," is the kind recommended. "A con- servative estimate of the increase that might be expected from the use of high grade seed is certainly not less than 10 per cent. Such an increase based on the average of the past five years would amount to over thirty-four and one-fourth million bushels, having an approximate valuation of $21,000,- 000." Tests show that strong plants give more than sixteen times as large a yield as weak plants. Diseases of Cabbage. The United States Department of Agriculture's farmers' bulletin 488 contains an important article by L. L. Harter on the "Diseases of Cabbage and Related Crops and Their Con- trol." The bulletin says that the fam- ily garden, where the same crops are grown year after year, provides the most favorable conditions for the per- petuation of the various diseases. The importance of growing the seed on ground free from the diseases of all crucifers that the pests may not be distributed throughout the country is pointed out. Fungus and bacterial diseases may be spread, according to Mr. Harter, by insects, infected seed, transplanting from an infected seed bed to the field, drainage water, sta- ble manure and compost, animals and wind. Before sowing the seed should be disinfected with one-fourth pint formaldehyde (40 per cent) to seven gallons of water. The seed should be left in the solution about 15 minutes, dipped in pure water to wash off the formaldehdye, and spread out to dry. In preparing the seed bed care must be exercised to prevent infection. Never make the bed on an old cab- bage field, and see that the manure for the compost is not taken from a heap where diseased plants are thrown. Steam sterilization by means of drain tile at the bottom of the bed through which steam is passed, steam sterilization by means of an inverted pan. sterilization by drenching the soil with a formalin solution or treating the soil with a Bordeaux mixture, may be practiced. Crop rotation also is essential. The bulletin lists a num- ber of diseases attacking cabbage, cauliflower, and the like, and describes some of the methods of control in practice. Vegetable Plants. CABBAGE— Wakefield, Succession. Early and Late Flat Dutch, Sorehead. All Head. Danish Ball Head, etc., at 20c per 100. 500 for 75c, SI .00 per 1000; 10,000 and over. 85c per 1000- LETTUCE— Grand Rapids, Bis Boston. Boston Market, and Tennis Ball, 20c per 100, 500 lor 75c. $1.00 per 1000. BEET— Eclinse, Crosby, and Egyptian, 25c per too. 500 for $1.00, $1.25 per 1000. CELERY-GoldenSelf Blanching, 40c per 100; $2.50 per 1000. TOMATO PLANTS -Will be ready about May 25. Send for Catalogue. Cash with Order. R. VINCENT, JR., & SONS CO., WHITE MARSH, MD. Gladiolus. America, pink Brenchleyensis 100 $3 00 . 1 40 1000 {25 00 12 00 PYRAMID BOX TREES. 3 foot, well shaped Each S\ i foot, well shaped Each, $2.50 3.50 A. Henderson & Co. * 352 N. Michigan Ave. , CHICAGO Watch for our Trade Mark stamped on every brick of Pure Culture Mushroom Spawn Substitution of cheaper grades i> thus easily exposed. Fresh sample brick, with illustrated book, mailed postpaid by manufacturers upon re ceipt of 40 cents in postage. Address Trade Mark. American Spawn Co.. St.iPaulMinr. TO THE TRADE HENRY METTE, Quedlinburg, Germany. GROWER and EXPORTER on the VERT LARGEST SCALE of all CHOICE VEGETABLE, FLOWER AND FARM SEEDS. (Established 1787.) opppiai TICC" Beans, Beets, Cabbages, Carrots, Kohl Babl, Leek, Lettuces, Onloai, OrLUlML I ICO. peas, Radishes, Spinach, Turnips, Swedes, Asters, Balsams, Begonias, Carnations, Cinerarias, Gloxinias, Larkspur, Nasturtiums, Pansles, Petunias, Phloxes, Primulas, Scabious, Stocks, Verbenas, Zinnias, etc. Catalogue free on application. HENRY METTE'S TRIUMPH OF THE GIANT PANSLES (mixed), the most perfect and most beautiful In the world, $8.00 per or., or $1.75 per *4 oi., $1 per tt oi., postage paid. Cash with order. All seeds offered are grown under my personal supervision on my own vast grounds, and are warranted true to name, of strongest growth, finest stocks and best quality. I ALSO GROW LARGELY OB COBTRACT. CLEAN, HEALTHY, STRONG | ROSE STOCK From 2y2-inch pots. Per 100 Per 1000 American Beauty $6.00 $50.00 Prince de Bulgarie 6.00 50.00 Richmond 5.00 40.00 Pink Killarney 4.00 35.00 Madison (Limited supply) 5. CO BENCH PLANTS FINK KILLARWEY' $2500 per 1000. J. A. BIDL0NG, 82 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO, ILL. '9*3- The American Florist. 983 ALL SEASONABLE PLANTS, SEEDS, BULBS AND SUNDRIES. HARDY PERENNIALS. The most complete collection of varieties and the largest stock in the country. Our Perennial plants have a National reputation. We spare no expense to have them in the best possible shape for the planter. Such varieties that move better when pot grown are prepared in this shape. This docs not mean little seedlings, but in the major ity of cases the plants were field grown, were dug and potted during the fall and winter months and are of just the right size to give immediate results. They arc not to be compared with so-called field clumps. Try them and be convinced. See Our Current Wholesale List for Varieties and Prices. 1 New Giant Flowering Marslunallow. AQUATIC PLANTS, WATER LILIES, NELUMBIUMS, VICTORIAS. Tende and Hardy Aquatics have been a special feature with us for nearly a quarter of a century. Over eight acres of artificial ponds are devoted to their culture, if we can assist you in making plans or selecting varieties. The services of our expert are at your disposal for ttje asking. Nymphaea. ROSES FOR OUTDOORPLANTING TO tGIVE IMMEDIATE RESULTS. We have three hundred tthousand 5 and 6-inch pots the usual Dreei stock and the style of plants your retail custom- ers are looking for. These are all two-year field grown plants which have been potted during the wintermonthsand which were stored in cold houses and rames and which are now in prime con- dition for out-door planting. The collection is the most uprto- date, including many new varieties not offered by anyone in the trade. Hybrid Teas, Hybrid Perpetuals, Tea and Everblooming, Ramblers, Baby Ramblers, Moss Roses, Hybrid Sweet Briars Austrian Briars, Vvichuriana, etc.. etc, See Our Current Wholesale List for Varieties and Prices. OUR CURRENT WHOLESALE LIST also describes the following, all of which are handled as specialties: Decorative Palms, Palms, Ferns, Pandanus, Bay Trees, Box- woods, Dracaenas, etc., etc. Hardy Shrubs, Hardy Vines, Hardy Climbers, Rhododendrons, Azaleas, etc. Bulbs: Dahlias, Tuberous Rooted Begonias, Gladiolus, Glox- inias, Fancy Leaved Caladiums, Cannas, etc., etc. New Hybrid Perpetual Rose, George Arends. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 714 Chestnut Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. 984 The American Florist. May i j, The Nursery Trade American Association ol Nurserymen. Thomas B Meehan. Dresher, Pa., Presi- dent- J. B. Pilkington. Portland, Ore.. Vice- President; John Hall, 204 Granite bids.. Ro- chester, N.Y.,Sec'y. Thirty-eighth annual convention to be held at Portland. Ore.. June 18-20, 1913. Colorado Springs. Colo.— The El Paso County Horticultural Society will hold its annual flower show Au- gust 13-15. Concord, Calif.— The Panama Nurs- ery Co. has opened for business here with a full line of stock. Willard Smith is manager. Grape Roots Grafted. French grape growers grafted their vines on American root stocks as_a protection against the ravages of phyl- loxera; but they also found in this practice other advantages that both European vineyardists and California wine and raisin-producers have made profitable. Where American varieties of the grape are grown, however, the phylloxera is not dreaded, and lack- ing this incentive to grafting on other roots, this practice has not become common in eastern America. But an experiment in root-grafting made by the New York Agricultural Experi- ment Station in a vineyard near Fre- donia indicates that this method of handling vines is worth consideration. The progress of the test was far from satisfactory, owing to poor stocks, cold weather", insect ravages, hail- storms, etc., yet" the work proves that root grafting improves the yields, gives better vines, and advances the season of some varieties. Those in- terested should write to the Station at Geneva for Bulletin No. 355. From the Cambridge University Press THE GENUS IRIS By WILLIAM RICKATSON DYKES With 48 colored plates and 30 line drawings in the text This volume brings together the available information on all known species of Iris. The most striking feature of the book is the life- size colored plates, reproduced from originals drawn from living plants — making it a volume of great beauty as well as of scientific importance. 254 pages, demi folia, half morocco; $37.50, postpaid, $38.36. The University of Chicago Press, 5759 Ellis Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. Mention the American Florist when writing HOLLYHOCKS In assorted colors, $40 per 1O0O Hardy Chrysanthemums In best varieties. Clumps, $5 per 1000 Strom; plants from 2!4 inch pots. $3.00 per 100. A General Variety of HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS from 2^-inch pots. THE NEW ENGLAND NURSERIES CO., BEDFORD, MASS. B. & A. SPECIALTIES Our World's Choicest Nursery and Greenhouse Products for Florists Palms, Bay Trees, Boxwood and Hardy Herbaceous Plants, Evergreens, Roses, Rhododendrons, Vines and Climbers, Spring Bulbs and Roots, Conifers, Pines. English Ivy 4 ft. bushy, 4 inch pots $15.00 per 100 4 and 5 ft. bushy, Wzinc\i pots 20.00 per 100 Good value for window effect. Florists are always welcome visitors to our nurseries. We are only a few minutes from New York City; Carlton Hill station is the second stop on Main Line of Erie Railroad. :: :: BOBBINK& ATKINS Nurserymen and Florists. RUTHERFORD, N. J. 40,000 Grafted and Own Root Rose Plants Grafted Stock: 3-inch pots, $15.00 per 100: $1 Own-Root Stock : 1000. Ready in Apr CARNATION CUTTINGS: Richmond. White Killarney, Pink Killamey, Kaiserin, 2li-in pots. Price. $10.00 per 100; $95 per 1000. Ready NOW. .vinch pots. $15.00 per 100; $145.(0 pit 1000. Rrady last of April. My Maryland, Pink Killarney, White Killarney, Richmond, Kaiserin, Perles. 2Vi-in. pots. Price $5.00 per 100; $45.50 per 3-in. pots. Price $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. Ready in May. Price. $3.00 per 100. 2>4-in. pots, $6.00 per 1000. J. Iv. BLOOMSBURG, PA. Select Stock for Spring The best lot of stock in this line we have ever seen. Every live florist and landscape man can make sood use of the following subjects, and we are sure there is no better quality in the country; Azalea Mollis. 15 to 18-in., bushy and full of buds $ 3.50 per 10. $ 30.00 per 100 Ghent (Pontica). Named sorts, full of buds. 18 to 24-in 4.50 per 10. 40.00 per 100 Tree Roses, all hardy varieties, budded on straight stout stems 3.50 per 10. 30.00 per 100 NEW BABY RAMBLER ROSES, 2-yr.. field grown- Erna Teschendorff, the best red yet introduced, more petals than the original Baby Rambler, a deeper, brighter red and does not fade. $4.00 per dozen, $30.00 per 100. Orleans, light Geranium red. opening to a bright rose color. Very free bloomer and com pact, shapely plant for pots, $2.50 per dozen, $18.00 per 100. CLIMBING ROSES, 2-yr.. field grown— Yellow Rambler $10.00 per 100 Farcfuhar $25.00perl00 Flower of Fairfield 2.0.00 per 100 Tausendschon 15.00 per 100 Trier 12.00 per 100 Violet Blue 10.00 per 100 White Dorothy 12.00 per 100 THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painsville, Ohio. Ftor the Best New and Standard DAHLIAS Addresi Peacock Dahlia Farms, P. O. BerlinN. J. WiUiamstown June., N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing LARGE TREES OAKS AND MAPLES PINES AND HEMLOCKS ANDORRA NURSERIES. Wm. Warner Harper, Prop. Chestnut Hill, PHILA., PA. Jackson & Perkins Company NEWARK, NEW YORK Wholesale growers for the trade — trees and plants of all kinds. SEND FOR LIST. Mention the American Florist when writing EVERGREENS, HEDGES AND HARDY PHLOX Are my specialties. I grow tnese by the acre. Please get my prices and try some of mystock. ADOLF MULLER DeKalb Nurseries NORRISTOWN, PA. Mention the American Florist when writing ' Mention the American Florist when writing i9J3- The American Florist. 985 Some of Aschmann's Choice Plants A wonderful clock at a hotel in In- terlaken, Switzerland. The biggest wonder of nature the world has evei seen. See that clock? It is made of (lower-. It has hands and sip >ws the time ! See that little house in the rear, also made of flowers? There is hidden a mechanism that strikes the quarter, half and the hour. What do you think this clock is made of? It is made of plants of brilliancy — mostly of dwarf begonias, the Vernon type, short variety, pink anil red. The head gardener, the creator of this clock, of this famous, world-wide known hotel at Interlaken, Switzerland, has been offered a fortune by American and other millionaires of the world, to make them a clock similar to this, but he declined the offers, saying that he was hired by the hotel company for the next ten years I was fortunate enough, Heliotrope, 4 inch, 7c. Ageratum, 4 inch, 7c. Dracaena Indivisa, bush plants. 5^-in., 20c-25c. Honeysuckle Halleana. Chinese evergreen, variegated. 4 inch. 10c. Fuchsias, assorted. 4 inch, 7c. Lemon Verbena, 4 inch. Sc. Zinnia Elegans, VA inch. 3c. Vinca Variegata or Periwinkle. 4 in. 15c. Snapdragon o r Antirrhinum, i nam \\ hite. Giant Pink. Giant Yellow. Giant Scarlet, separate colors. 2>2 inch. $3.00 per 100. Tropeolum or Nasturtiums. 4 inch 7c; dwarf. Empress of India and others. IVi in., $3.00 per 100. Altemanthera, $2.00 per 100. Carinas, hestassortment. named separate colors, the best sorts. 7c. 8c. 9c 10c. Araucaria Excelsa. 1912 importation, din. pots; 5. h and 7 tiers; 25c, 35c 75c. $1.00, $1.25, $1.5". Robusta Compacts or Excelsa Glauca.big stock, $1.25 to$1.50. Coleus, fancy leaved. $5.00 per 100. Ficus Elastica. (Rubbers!. 5H. 6, 7 in. pots, all heights. 25c. 30c. 40c. 50c. 60c each. Alexandra Daisies, 5S4 in. pots, bushy. 20c to 25c each. Primula Obconica, 4 in. strong, in bloom. 10c; 5L4 in.. 15c to 20c. Dracaena Terminalis, suitable for window boxes 514 in. pots, well colored, 25c. 30c. 40c and 50c. Crimson Rambler Roses, ii in. pots, suitable [oi outdoor planting. 3 to 4 fe.t high, 50c Geraniums, 4 in. pots. S. A. Nutt. scarlet: Buch- ner, white: E.G. Hill, salmon; Beaute Poitevine, salmon: Gloriosum, pink and assorted colors; Scarlet Sage, Bonfire and Zurich, $7.00 per 100. Asparagus Plumosus ami Sprengeri, iarg.-4 in. 10c. 3 in.. 7c: 2% in.. 4c. Hydrangea Otaksa. (or planting out, 6-7 in., 25c, 35c.50c. 60c. Vinca, -variegated, 4\> in. pots. 15c. Crego Asters, separate colors, pink, light pink and white, blue 2l/» inch pots. $3.00 per 100. Small Plants. Phlox, Drummondi grandirlora. assorted colors. 2W in. pots. $3 00 per 100. Phlox, Drummondi compacta. assorted colors. 2H in. pots $3.00 per 100. Verbenas, assorted. IV, in.. $3.00 per 100. Petunias, California Giants. 3 in., best plants, $5 on per 100. Petunias, Inimitable, dwarf or compacta, $3.00 per 100. GODFREY SSCHMSNN dining my visit there,, to obtain from the head gardener, the creator of this i a SUpp'y of seed and stock plants of I hose beautiful varieties of begonias to raise a sufficient crop of about 60,000 young plants in 'IVi, '■'< and -4-inch pots for you to use in a similar clock, carpet bed or other outside work. A bed ol these begonias, pink, the Krfordii, orthe bright red improved Vernon, is a joy forever. Constant bloomers, stay always short and bushy, the hot rays of the sun have no bad effect on them. They can be grown in a sunny or -had-.' place. We < an sell you large 4-inch pot plants, either of the improved Erfordii, the beautiful pink, or the dark bright red improved Vernon, at 10c, $10 OOper 100; 8-inch, $7.00 per 100; L'^-inch, $5.00 per 100; 6l2-'n- plants, 26c each; big plants, •26 at 100 rate. Tagetes. dwarf marigold. $3 00 tier 100. Coleus, Golden Bedder Victoria.Verscbaelfeltii, and assorted. 2*2 in.. $3.00 per 100. Brilliancy. Thunbergia or black eyed Susan. 2H in., $3.00 per 100. , . Centaura Gymnocarpa, Dusty Miller. 2Vt in.. $3.00 i»-r 1C0. Lobelia, Crystal Palace compacta, dark blue. $3 00 per 100. PALMS, Kfntia Forsteriana, 4 in.. 25c to 35c; SH. 554. (1 in. pots. 25. 30 35. 40to 50 in. high. 50c. i.0c. 75c. $1.00. $1.25. $1.50. S2.00. $2.50. Cosmos, made up o( 3 planis. m inch pots, separate colors, white pink, red,$3.00 per 100. Kentia Belmoreana, large. 4^2 in.. 25c to 35c: Made-up of 3 plants. 6 in. pots. 75c to$l.<<>. Clematis Paniculate, large. 5H to 6 in., per dozen. $2.00. Ipomea Noctiflora. Our so well-known pure white, waxy Moonvine. bearing Mowers very frag rant and as big as a saucer 2VS in. pots. $5.00 per 100; 4 in.. $12.00 per 100: 5M inch, 25c each. Neph. Scotti, 4 in.. 15c to 20c: 5. »! .. 6. 7 in.. 25c. 35c. 40c, 50c. 60c. 75c. Whitman!, small. 4 in.. 20c; 5. 5H in.. 25c to 35c. 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia, Pa. Dracaenas They are free from brown tips. A trial order will convince vou of their quality. 6 in. 40 in. high. 40 or more leaves. ..$30.00 per 100 5 in 25.00 per 100 4 in fS.OOper 100 Asparagus Hatcherii, 2'j-in 5.00 per inn Seedling 12.00 per 1000 " " Seeds 6.00 per 1000 Send for list of Mums and Pompons- They are sure to please. West Main Greenhouses CORFU. N. Y. Charles H. Totty MADISON, NEW JERSEY Wholesale Florist Chrysanthemum Novelties my Specialty PALMS, FERNS AND Decorative Plants J Villi jLUll, BROOKLYN N Y Mention the American Florist when writing ft 1 I If I 1 SPLENDENS and BONFIRE \fll V I fl ts from Soil. Writ! Ifl no cents per tOO; $5.00 per 1000- Dracaena Indivisa, 2-im-h $2.00 per 100. Geraniums, 2-inch 1.85 per 100. Cobea Scandens, 2-inch 3.00 per 100. Marguerite, Mrs. F.Sanders. 2 in. 2.00 per 100. Double Alysum, 2 inch 2.00 per 100. ELMER RAWLINGS - - OLEAN, N. Y. F. F. SCHEEL SHERMERVILLE, ILL. Wholesale Grower of Cut Flowers, Pot Plants and Nursery Stock. CARNATIONS F. DORNER & SONS CO., LaFayette, - - Indiana Geraniums and Coleus Strom rooted cuitinus of Geraniums, Nutt and Poitevine at $10X0 per 1000; Ricard. $12.50. Coleus, $5.00 pet 1000. r. d. yellow and a line assortment, a bargain in fnur inch stock plants at J2.50 i" r 100; sarnpl.- 10 cents. Asters, in general assortment, siatt- varieties and color* wanted at $3.00 per [000. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. SEASONABLE PLANTS Plants from 2H inch pots $3.00 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri; Allyssum, Little Gem: Parlor Ivy; Phlox, Drummondi dwarl ; Ageratum; Euonymus, Radicans var. ; Euommus, golden van. gated; Salvia, Bonhre: Hydrangea Otaksa; Bridal Myrtle; Swainsona Alba; Artillery Plant; Verbenas, scarlet, pink and white; Coleus, \ er- schafteltii. Golden Bedder. Queen Victoria. Plants from 3 inch pots. -4.00 pel 100. Ampelopsis Veitchii: Clematis Paniculata; Dracaena Indivisa; Waliriower, Ivy, bardj Eng- lish: Fuchsia, early flowerine; Lantanas; Passion Vine. Althernantheras, Brilliantissima, yellow, pink, 2W inch pots $2 :" pi r 100. Anthericum, variegatum 4 inch pots. 10c each. Kentia Belmoreana, 3 in. pots, 3-4 leaves, $1.50 per doz. Myrtle Plants, the r.al bridal Myrtle 4 in. pots, $1.50 per dozen; 3 in. pots. $1.00 per dozen. Passion Vine, 4 inch pots. 10c each. Ampelopsis Veitchii, 10. each. Clematis Paniculata, 4 inch pots. 10c each; 5 inch pots, 15c each. Bouvardias. propagated from ro..t cuttings. white and pmk. 2 inch pots, S5.00 per ICO. C. EISELE, llth and Westmoreland Streets PHILADELPHIA, PA. .Uenfton the American Florist when writing 986 The American Florist. May i j, BEDDING PLANTS. The Planting Season is Drawing Very Near So You Had Better Order Your Supply Now and Get the Pick of Our Stock : : : Musa Ensete (Abysinian Banana), strong Per 100 Per 1000 Per 100 Per 1000 4 inch, per dozen $2 00 Salvia, Bonfire and Zurich, elegant stock from cuttings, _ , . ,,. ,,, , t , ■ j 2'4-inch 2 5U Petunias, single (ringed all colors from choice seed. 3-inch 5 00 4-inch.'"."""".".'.'."! 12 00 Pansies, strongtransplanted seedlings for early blooming, 3-inch $ 5 00 4 inch 8 00 Recinus (Castor Bean) strong 4 inch, per doz.,$l 50 choice strain. Per 100 Per 1000 Alternantheras, red and yellow, strong. 2^-inch $2 50 $20 00 Asparagus Sprengeri and Plumosus Nanus, 2'4-inch strong 3 U0 25 00 Ageratum, dwarf blue, 21 4 inch 2 50 3-inch 5 00 4-inch 8 00 Begonia, Tuberous rooted, strong 4- inch, all colors, double and single, per do z. $2.00 Begonia Luminosa, for bedding, strong, 2*4 inch 2 50 23 CO Cobaea Scandens, strong 4-inch perdoz., $1 50 Celosia, (Cock's Comb), dwarf 5 00 Coleus in variety, 2l*-incb. $2 50 per 100; 3-inch 5 00 Dusty Miller, for border. 2^-inch 2 50 Dracaena Indivisa, strong 5-inch 20 00 Geraniums for May delivery, varieties as follows: S. A. Nutt, Buchner. La Favorite, .lean Viaud, Mrs. E. G. Hill, Ivy geraniums in variety, 4-inch $8 and 10 00 Rose Geranium, 4 inch 10 00 Mme. Saleroi Geranium for border. 2^2 inch 3 00 Grevillea Robusta (silk oak) 2Vi-inch strong 2 50 Heliotrope 3-inch. J6 00 per 100: 4-inch 10 00 Ivy, English ....' 2W-inch.$3 00 per 100; 4-inch 12 00 Ivy, German or Parlor Ivy strong 2V2 inch 3 00 Lobelia, Speciosa and Crystal Palace Comp 2 50 20 00 Marguerite, Mrs. F. Sanders, double white 3-inch. $8 00: 4 inch. 15 00 500 HYDRANGEAS From now until June 1 we offer a choice lot of Hydrangeas in full bloom, at from 50c to $"2.00 each. Also a large supply of decorative plants, palms and table ferns. , $2.50 per 100; May Asparagus Hatcheri, strong, 2!4in. strong. 3 in., $4.00 per 100. Primula Obconica Grand., strong, 2H-in. Delivery, $3.00 Der 100; $25.00 per 1000. Ficus Pandurata, strong. (. in.. $3.50 each. Ficus Elastica, strong. 6 in., 75c to $1.00 each. Dracaena Massangeana, well colored, 6-in.. $1.00 to $1.75 each. Pandanus Veitchii, highly colored, 5-in.. 75c each; (.in.. $1.25 each; 7-in., $2.00 each. Palms Kentia Forsteriana and Belmoreana, all sizes, from 4 to 12-in. tubs in fine condition. Fine deco- rative stock ranging in price from 35c to $15.00 per plant. Table Ferns— 10 Varieties 24 in. pots. $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. 3-in., strong, $6.00 per 100; $5500 per 1000. Smilax Per 100 Per 1000 Strong new stock. 2H-inch $2.50 $22.00 3-inch 6.00 50-00 POEHLMANN BROS. CO. MORTON GROVE Ready Now. 500,000 Ready Now. Superb Strain PANSIES Field grown in bud and bloom. This strain is the result of 20 years of careful breeding, and is absolutely the best for commer- cial purposes. Price, S1.55 per 100; S10 00 per 1000. Cash. By express only. LEONARD COUSINS, Jr., Concord Jet., Mass. A FEW GOOD THINGS YOU WANT. Geraniums, Nutt. Buchner. Ricard. Perkins Poitevine. 2 in.. $2.00 per 100: 3 in.. $5.00 per 100, Boston and Whitmani Ferns, 3 in., 10c; 4-in., 15c; 5 in.. 25c. Dracaena Did., 3-in., $5.00; 4 in_ $10.00: 5-in. $25.00 per 100. Vlnca Var., 3 in,, $5.00 per 100. Asparagus Plumosus, 2in„ $3.00 per 100. Heliotrope, Scarlet Sage. Lemon Verbenas. Cigar Plant. Coleus, Alternanthera, red and yellow: Ageratum, blue; Verbena, Salvia, Zu- rich: Aster, 2-in.. $2.00 per 100. Cash with order. GEO. M. EMMANS, Newton, N. J. Plant Department ILLINOIS BOXWOOD For Sizes. Prices and variety— see our Display Adv. in American Florist Apr. 12 19 F. O. FRANZ EN, 1476 Summerdale Avenue. CHICAGO .... ILLINOIS. WE GROW PLANTS Geraniums and oiher Bedding plants in quanti- ties and now have a large stock ready in splendid shape, for immediate shipment. Special price lor large lots. 2-in. 3-in. per per Geraniums, Standard and Ivy Leaved 100 100 Varieties $2,00 $3.00 Mt.ol Snow and Mrs. Pollock 3.00 Scented. Nutmeg, Lemon, ete 2.00 3.00 Pansy Geraniums, Mary Washington, Mrs. Layal 2.00 3.00 Lantanas, 10 Varieties 2.00 3.00 Lemon Verbena, Aloysua Citrodora... 2.00 3.00 Lobelia, Kathleen Mallard and Crystal Palace Gem 2.00 Moonvines, Noctiflora and Leari 2.00 3.00 Salvia, Konfire and Zurich 2.00 3.00 Parlor Ivy, Senecio Scandens 2.00 3.00 Swainsona, Alba, and Rosea 2.00 300 HardyPhlox, 20 varieties 2.ro 3.00 Smilax 200 Fuchsias, Rozain Boucharlat collection one plant each, one hundred varieties. $10 00: 2 collec- tion $15.00. Smilax Seedlings, 75c. per 100. $6.00 per 1000. Cash with Order. R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Mention the American Florist when writing VINCAS Variegata inch, very fine stock, $2.00 per 100; $18.00 p?r 1O00. 3-inch. $5.00 per 100, FUCHIAS, elegant stock, 3-inch at 6 cents. ROOTED CUTTINGS California & Alexandra daisies. $1.00 per 1C0; $8.00 per 1000. Mrs. Sanders daisies. $1.25 per 100; $10 00 per 1000. Agera- tum, 60c per. 100; $5.00 per 1000. PANSIES- Romer's prize winners, (Germany) elegant stock, some in bloom. 50c per '00; $4.00 per 1000. Express prepaid on all rooted cuttings. C. HUMFELD, The Rooted Cutting Specialist, Clay Center, Kan. THE BOOK OF 8LADI0LUS THE first authorita- tive book on this bulb ever printed in America, or possibly the world, issued April 1,1911. This 120-page book, written by Mat- thew Crawford and Dr. Van Fleet, con- stains many chapters I covering all sides of I growing, propagating I storing, etc., and also some pagesofvaluable cultural notes gath- ered from reliable sources. A necessity for both amateur and grower. The book is bound in cloth and fully illustrated. PRICE, POSTPAID, $1.Z5 AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 So. Dearborn St. CHICAGO. Mention the American Florist when writing The Early Advertisement Gets There. *9*3- The American Florist. 987 Five Car Loads of Bay and Box Trees Just reached us in splendid condition BAY TREES. These trees come in tubs. Nothing can approach these handsome trees for decorating porches piazzas, or hall entrances and they are largely used for stately effects in formal gardens. Stems Standard or Tree Shaped. KaCh Pair 3-in 7 SO 14 OO 45-in " 28-in 8 00 15 00 4^-in " 30-in 10 00 18 00 48-in " .54 in 1200 22 00 48-in " 4(Hn 15 00 28 00 stems Dwarf Standards. Each Paii 3<>-in Crowns 24-in $ 7 00 $13 00 IS-in " 24-in 7 00 13 00 12-in " 30 in 7 50 14 00 Pyramidal Shaped. Fach Pair 5 ft. high. 24-in. diameter at base $ 8 00 $15 00 6 ft. high. 2(. in. diameter at base 10 00 18 00 BOX TREES. Sheared into compact shape, these Box Trees make beautiful specimen plants in any form which can be used lor all decorative purposes like the Bays, but at less expense. The bush plants can also be used with telling effect for window boxes. Prices on Pyramid and Globes include new green tubs. It wanted out of tubs we allow 10 per cent discount. Pyramidal Shaped. Each Pair 214 ft. hisli $2 00 $3 75 3 ft. hieh 2 50 4 50 3*4 ft. high 3 50 6 00 Each 4 ft. high $4 50 5H ft. high 8 00 Pair $ 8 00 15 00 STANDARD BAY TREE PYRAMIDAL BOX TREE Globe Shaped, Trimmed. Each Pair Each Pair 15 in. high. loin. dia.$2 75 $5 00 18 in. high. 18 in. d.a.$3 50 $6 50 Globe Shaped, Untrimmed. Each Pair Each Pair 15 in. high. 15 in. dia.$2 00 $3 75 22 in. high 22 in. dia.$3 00 $5 50 IS in. high. 18 in. dia. 2 50 4 50 , 24 in. high. 24 in. dia. 3 50 6 50 Bush Shaped. These do not come in tubs. Each Doz. 100 Each 12 in $0 40 $4 00 $30 00 24 in... $1 00 18 in.. 60 6 50 ' 3" in... 2 50 2(1 in.. 75 8 00 i3hin... 3 50 Doz. $10 CO per pair $4 50 per pair 6 50 Vaughan's Seed Store, 31 W. Randolph St., CHICAGO 15 Barclay St., NEW YORK Greenhouses, Trial Grounds and Nurseries: Western Springs, 111. J.D.Thompson Carnation Co. Carnation Specialists JOUET, ILL ROSE PLAT Per 100 Per 1000 Pink Killarneys 4.00 35.00 | SITS, 2!=in. pots P.rlOO Per 1000 Melody *4 i" fi5.>«i PLANTS -GOOD STOCK TWO YEAR OLD BENCH CHRYSANTHEMUMS Large flowering. Pompons. Single and Am-raone flowered. Best varieties for bush form pot plants. Strong plants from 2V^-in pots, $.\00 per 100. Cash with Order. FRANK OECHSLIN, White Klllarney, Pink Killarney, Richmond, Sunrise, $-U>Oper 100; $35.00 per UHX). PETER REINBERG, 30 E. Randolph St.. CHICAGO. 4911 Quincy St., CHICAGO, ILL. Primula Obcomca, strong plants, in bud and bloom. 4-inch, $5.00 per 100. $45.00 per 1000: out of 2Lrinch plants that will bloom for Xmas $1.50 per 100. $14.00 per 1000. Malacoides, Giant Baby Primrose, strong, 2H-inch. $2.00 per 100. 300 for $5.00. Asparagus Plumosus and Sprengeri, strong. 2Vjinch. $2.00 per 100. $15.00 per 1000: 3 inch, $3.00 per 100 $25.00 per 1000. J. C. SCHMIDT, Bristol, Pa. Special Geraniums 31.,-in NUTT, GRANT and LAKELAND, all Reds, at $6.50 per 100, $60 per 1000, Cash. Geo. A. Kliilil, PEKIN, ILLINOIS. r Robert Craig Co... 3& PALMS and Novelties in Decorative Plants. Market and 49th Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. 988 The American Florist. May ij, Index to Advertisers. Advance Co The.... 993 Alpha Floral Co.... 971 American Importing Co 965 American Spawn Co 982 American Wooden- ware MfgCo IV AmlingE C Co 965 Anderson S A 971 Andorra Nurseries.. 984 Angermueller G H. 9o6 Apbine Mfe Co.... 994 Archias Floral Co.. 974 Arnold A A 952 Aschmann Godfrey. 485 Atlanta Floral Co... 972 Auburndale Gold Fish Co 970 Bader Jno &Co.... 949 Bassett&Washburn 956 Batavia GreenheCo 963 Baur Window Glass Co 994 BayersdorferH 970 Beaven E A 970 Begerow's 974 Benjamin SG 948 BergerBros 966 Berning H G 966 Bertermann BrosCo 972 Blackistone Z D... 974 Blair Root. T 988 Bobbink & Atkins.. 984 BoddingtonAT ''SI Bodger J & SonsCo. II Boland J B Co 971 Bolgiano J & Sons.. II Bowe M A 973 Bramley & Son 974 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 976 Breitmeyer'sJSons. 972 Brown Alfred J Seed Co 976 BrunsHN H Buchbinder Bros... 994 Buckbee H W 974 Budlong J A.... 962 982 Bulleri F 978 Burpee W A & Co.. 978 Caldwell the Woods- man Co 970 California Florists.. 974 California Seed Grow- ers Assn 976 Camp Conduit Co .. IV Carbone Philip L... 974 i. .niton TW 964 Chicago Cam Co. •: I 965 Chicago Flower Growers Assn 960 Chicago Great Western R R .... 963 Chicago House Wrecking Co 996 Clark E B Seed Co. II Clark's Sons David. 973 Cleveland Cut Flower Co 973 Conard & Jones 980 Cooke Geo H 971 Coles W W 949 Cotsonas Geo & Co. 970 Cousins Leonard Jr. 986 Cowee W J Ill Coy H C Seed Co... 979 Craig RobtCo 987 CritchellC E 967 Cunningham Jos H. 978 Dailledouze Bros... 949 Dammann&Co 979 Daniels & Fisher... 973 Danville Floral Co. 949 OardsChas 972 Day Jas 970 Oeamud J B Co 951 Denaifle & Son 976 Detroit Flower Pot Mfy V Dietsch A & Co 4th Special Cover Diller Caskey & Keen Ill Dillon J L 984 Dorner F & Sons. . . 985 Dreer H A...IV 983 992 Duerr Chas A c>74 Dunlop JohnH 973 Dwelle - Kaiser Co The 994 Edwards Fold Box. 988 Eisele C 985 ElderingWJ & Son 979 Emmans Geo M.... 986 Erie Floral Co I Erne& Klingel 954 Eyres HG 973 Fish Henry Seed Co II Florists' Hail Assn. Ill Fottler. Fiske, Rawson Co II Franzen FO 986 Freeman Mrs J B... 974 Froment HE 969 GalvinThos F 973 Garland Geo M Co,. 995 Gasser J M Co 973 Geny Bros 974 Giblin & Co 996 GodineauR&M II Gorham & Chapline 9% Grand Rapids Flower Co 974 GudeBros 972 Gunterberg M C ... 960 Guttman Flower Growers Co 969 Haisch 971 Hammond's Paint & Slug Shot Works. 4th Special Cover Harley Pottery Co.. IV Haven Seed Co The 979 Heacock Jos Co . . . . 9S0 Heinl John & Son.. '171 Henderson A & Co. 9S2 Herr Albert M 985 Herrmann A 996 Hess & Swoboda . . . 972 Hews A H &Co.... IV Hilfinger Bros IV Hoerber Bros 954 HoffmeisterFlo Co. 967 Holm & Olson 972 Holton &HunkelCo 966 Home Cor School... 996 Hcntsch & Co 995 Hooker H M Co.... 9% HoopesJ E& Co... II Horticultural Adver- tiser 988 Hrudka L Pottery Co IV HumfeldC 986 Igoe Bros 988 Illinois Metals Co.. 995 Illinois Pipe Mfg Co 993 Isbell S M & Co... 978 Jacksoo & Perkins . 9S4 Johnson WW & Son II Jones Percy 958 Kasting W F Co ... 967 Keller Geo & Sons. IV Keller's Sons. J B.. 974 Kellogg Geo M 974 Kennicott Bros 955 Kervan Co The 969 Kessler W A 969 Kift Robt 973 King Construct Co. 996 Klehm's Nurseries. 970 Kohr A F IV Kramer IN &Son.. IV KroeschellBrosCo. Ill Kruchten John 952 Kuehn C A 966 KuhlGeo A 987 Kyle & Foerster.... 965 LaCrosse Floral Co. 972 Lager & Hurrell.... I Lange A 971 Landreth Seed Co.. II LeboriousJJ 971 Leedle Floral Co... 980 Leistner Oscar 564 Leonard Seed Co... 979 Lord & Burnham . . 99^ Lutton Wm H 9SS McCallum Co 967 McConnell Alex 971 McCoy L W 974 McClunieGeo 973 McCullough's J M Sons Co 967 McHutchison&Co.. II McKellar Chas W.. 958 McKenna P & Son. 973 Mangel '*74 Matthewson J E 974 May &C0LL 971 Meconi Paul 969 Meredith The Flow- er & VegCo. . 94') '178 M. WINANDY CO.,Mfrs. Greenhouse bollders and manufacturer* of WINANDY'SNEW BENCH AND HEATING SYSTEM. Write for particulars. 6236 N. Lincoln St. CHICAGO Telephone Ravenswood 607. 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I Pieters & Wheeler Seed Co 976 Pillsbury I L 992 Pinkston Jas E 970 Podesta&Baldocchi 973 Poehlmann Bros Co 948 953 957 986 Pollworth C C Co I 966 973 Portland Flower Store 971 Pulverized Manure Co 994 Quaker City Machine Works 992 Raedlein Basket Co 2nd Special Cover Randall A L Co.... 965 Randolph & Mc Clements 993 Rawlings Elmer 985 Ready Reference... 989 Reed & Keller 996 Regan Ptg House... 993 Reid Edw 967 Reinberg Geo 965 Reinberg Peter.. 961 987 Rice Bros 966 Rice Co. M 970 Richardson & Boyn- ton Co 995 RobinsonJCSeed Co II Rock WL Co 972 Roemer Fred 978 Rohnert Seed Co. . . 979 Routzahn.Seed Co . 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II Weber Fred C 973 Weiland& Risch... 965 Welch Bros 967 West MainGrhs... 985 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 979 Wietor Bros 959 965 Wilson RG 971 Winandy M &Co.. 988 Windier Wholesale Florist Co 966 WittboldGCo...971 975 Wittbold Henry.... 965 Wolfskill Bros & Morris Goldenson 974 Wood Bros 944 Woodward Floral Co 964 WredeH II Yard & Yard 964 Yokohama Nurs Co. II Young & Nugent... 971 7ech & Mann 465 Ziska los 965 GREENHOUSE GLAZING. Big jobs a specialty Prices on application ROBT. T. BLAIR, 122 E. Wood Ave., COLUMBUS, OHIO CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CD MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. Mention the American Florist when writing No loss if you mend your ^Rv^ft^^^^^B split carna- tions with Superior Carnation STAPLES 50c per lOOO postpaid. Wm. Schlatier & Son. BEFORE — ' AFTER 422 Main St., Springfield, Mass. Mention the American Florist when writing A LL Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Florists wishing **■ to do business with Europe should send for the "Horticultural Advertiser" This is the British Trade Paper, being read weekly by all the horticultural trade; it is also taken by over 1000 of the best continental houses. Annual subscription, to cover cost of postage, 75c. As the H. A. is a purely trade medium, appli- cantsshould, with the subscription, senda copy of their catalog or other evidence that they belong to the nursery or seed trade. Money orders payable at Lowdhara, Notts. Address Editors of "H. A." ChllweU Nurseries, LOWDHAM, Notts, England Mention the American Florist when writing Model Extension Carnation Support Made with two or three circles. En- dorsed by all the Leading Carnation Growe'rsasthe best support on market Pat. July 27, '97. May 17, '98 GALVANIZED WIRE ROSE STAKES. Write for prices before ordering elsewhere. Prompt shipment guaranteed A () k IGOE BROS. II V II 266 N. 9th St. V V BROOKLYN. N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing * Mention the American Florist when writing GET INTERESTED, MR. FLORIST, THIS IS FOR YOU! If you contemplate painting your house this year, it will be well for you to investigate the merits of My Special Greenhouse White Lead Paint which I use exclusively in the erection of the large ranges of glass that I erect on private estates and public parks. I have increased my plant to take care of the demands made upon me for this paint by florists in all parts of the country. The Lutton reputation for high class material is back of this product. Send for a sample free of cost and then you will send your order. We also furnish materials for the complete erection of modern Iron Frame Greenhouses. Some of the largest growers in the country will testify to this fact. WILLIAM B. LUTTON, West Side Avenue Station Jersey City, N. J. '9*3- The American Florist. 4-iD., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. James Vi.-k's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. Asparagus plumosus, 2^4-in., $2 per 100. Sprengeri, $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, 0. Asparagus Hatcherl, 2^4-in., $5 per 100; seed- lings, $12 per l.uuO; seeds. $C per 1,000. West Main Greenhouses, Corfu, N. Y. Asparagus Sprengeri, 3-ln., $6 per 100; 3^-ln., $8 per 100. Cash please. Harry Heinl, West Toledo, O. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri, 2%-ln., $2 per 100; 300 for $5.00. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2y.-in., $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000. Erie Floral Co., Erie, Pa. Asparagus Hatcherl, 2% -in., $2.50 per 100; 3-in., $4. Poehlmann Bros Co., Morton Grove, 111. Asparagus plumosus, 2-in., $3 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Asparagus plumosus, 2-ln., $2 per 100; 3-in., $3 per 100. Elmer Rawlings, Olean, N. Y. ASTERS. THE SAWYER ASTERMDM— Eight years of strict selection places It on the mountain top of perfection in color, size and profit. Price (cash with order), plants, $4 per 100. Colors: White, pink and lavender. Send for cuts and description. ALBERT A. SAWYER, Forest Park, 111. Aster seedlings, the best fall sorts, l'4c. Memphis Floral Co., Memphis, Tenn. Asters, state colors and varieties. $3 per 1,000. A. M. Herr. Lancaster. Pa. AUCUBAS. Aucuba Japonlca, bushy plants, 35e to $2.50 each. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. BAY TREES. Bay trees. For sizes and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere In this Issue. V'aughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Bay trees. For sizes and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this Issue. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham PI., Chicago. Bay trees and box trees, all sizes and prices. List on application. Julius Roehrs Co.. Ruth- erford, N. J. Bay trees. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 714 Chest- nut St., Philadelphia. BEDDING PLANTS. Bedding and basket plants; Asparagus Spren- geri, 2%-ln., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Be- gonia Prima Donna, $2.50 per 100; $22 per 1,000. Begonia luinlnosa, $2.50 per 100; $22 per 1,000. Cobea Scaudeus, 2%-In., $4 per 100; 3-in.. $7. Oe&taurea Gym., $3 per 100. Dra- crenn Ind., 5-in., $20 per 100; 6-ln.. $30. Gera- niums, lime. Sallerol, $2.50. Ivy, English, 4-ln., $12 per 100. Lobelia Speclosa and Compacta, $2.50 per 100. Petunia, Giant ruffled, single, $2.50 per 100. Salvia Bonflre, King of Carpets and Zurich, $2.50 per 100. Vlnca Var., 3-ln., $6 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnes- vllle, O. Bedding plants: Alternantheras, Asparagus Sprengeri, plumosus and Hatcherl; ageratum; begonias, tuberous rooted, luminosa; C'obaea scandens; celosia; coleus, in variety; dusty miller; Dracaena indivisa, geraniums, Nutt, Buchner, La Favorite, Viaud, Mrs. E. G. Hill, Ivy, rose, Mme. Sallerol; Grevillea robusta; heli- otrope; ivy, English and German; lobelia, spe- closa and Crystal Palace; Marguerite Mrs. San- ders; Musa ensete; petunias; recinus; Salvias, Bonfire and Zurich; pansies. For sizes and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Bedding and other plants, from 2^-lncb pots. $3 per 100; Asparagus Sprengeri; Alyssum Little Gem; parlor ivy; Phlox Drummondl, dwarf; ageratum; Euonymus radicans var., golden variegated; Salvia Bonfire; Hydrangea Otaksa, bridal myrtle; Swainsona alba; artil- lery plant; verbenas, scarlet, pink and white; antirrhinum Vitt. Plants from 3-in. pots at $4 per 100; Ampelopsis Veitchii; Clematis panieulata; Dracaena indivisa; wallflowers, ivy, hardy English; fuchsias, early flowering; lan- tanas. C. Eisele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Philadelphia. Bedding plants: Salvias. Schenley, Ball of Fire, and King of the Carpet. Coleus: Ver- seuaffeltii. Golden Queen. Golden Bedder and Queen Victoria. Ageratum Princess Pauline. 1.000. Achyranthes: Formosa. Bimullerii and from 2l:i-in. pots. $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1.000. Ache.vrautbes: Formosa, Bimullerii and Lindenii. 2Vi-in., $4 per 100; $30 per 1,000. Stevia dwarf, 214-inch, $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000. A. N. Pierson, Inc.. Cromwell, Conn. Bedding plants, pansies, 50c per 100; $4 per 1,000. Daisies, $1 per 100; $8 per 1,000. Ager- atum. 60c per 100; $5 per 1,000. Coleus, 70c per 100; $15 per 1,000. Feverfew, $1.25 per 100; $10 per 1.000. C. Hnmfeld, Clay Center, Kans. Bedding plants: Coleus, althernantheras, red and yellow; cigar plant, Ageratum, blue; Ver- bena, heliotrope. Salvia Zurich, asters. 2-in., $2 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. BEGONIAS. Begonias. Argenteo-guttata, Pres. Carnot. Robusta, Sandr-rsuiii, :;-in., well colored foliage; strong and bushy, 4c. Memphis Floral Co., Memphis, Tenn. Begonia Lorraine and Glory of Cincinnati, 2V4-In. pots, leaf cuttings, immediate delivery. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. BOUVARDIAS. Bouvardias, red, pink and white, 2-ln. pots, $3 pel LOO, Henry Smith, Florist. Grand Rap- Ids. Mich. BERRIED PLANTS. BERRIED PLANTS. Jerusalem cherries for field planting, strong, 2%-ln., $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000. Fra Diavola, a fine plant to grow In field for Xmas sales; full of berries, $3 per 100: $25 per 1,000. Cluster Peppers, strong 2%-tn.. $3 per 100. Celestial Peppers, an Indispensable Xmas plant, strong, 2^-in.. $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. POEHLMANN BROS. CO., Morton Grove, 111. BOXWOOD. Boxwoods, pyramids, 2 to 2V4 ft.. $1.25 each; 214 to 3 ft., $1.75; 3 to 3Vi ft.. $2.50; 3% to 4 ft., $3; 4 to 44-ln., 6 per 100. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. Carnation Princess Dagmar, $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000. Patten & Co.. Tewksbnry, Mass. Carnations, chrysanthemums. S^S. Skidelsky 4 Co.. 1215 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia. Carnations. Wood Bros., Flshklll. N. Y. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. ROOTED CUTTINGS— READY NOW. $1.50 per 100; $12.50 per 1.000. White. White. Oct. Frost Silver Wedding Early Snow Yanoma C. Touset Yellow. F. Poehlmann Monrovia White Cloud Halliday Des Jonls Appleton Queen Golden Wedding MEMPHIS FLORAL CO., MEMPHIS, TENN. ROOTED POMPONS. Per 100 Baby Margaret $1.75 Baby Yellow 1.75 Lulu 1T5 Quinola 1.75 Sonovia 1-75 Mrs. F. Beu 1.75 Cash with order or C. 0. D. JAS. SCHOOS, 619 Asbury Ave. Evanston, 111. HEADQUARTERS. Chrysanthemums, Rooted Cuttings. White. Per 100 Mrs. Chas. Razer $2.50 Lynwood Hall 2.00 Snow Queen 2.00 White Ivory 2.00 YELLOW. Dolly Dimple 2.50 Col. Appleton 2.00 Halliday 2.00 PINK. Rosette 2.00 Maud Dean .- 2.00 Dr. Enguebard 2.00 Pink Ivory 2.00 POMPOMS. WHITE. Per 100 Diana $2.00 Baby Margaret 2.00 Lulu 2.00 YELLOW. Baby 2.00 Quinola 2.00 Pretoria 2.00 PINK. Ladysmith 2.00 WIETOR BROS., 162 N. Wabash Ave. Chicago. Chrysanthemums, Alice Byron, Enguehard, Golden Glow, Jeanne Nonin, Bonnaffon, $15 pet 1,000. Maud Dean, Virginia Poehlmann, $20 per 1,000. Shepard's Garden Carnation Co., 292 Fairmount St., Lowell, Mass. Chrysanthemums, rooted cuttings and 2^-inch. F'or varieties and prices see advertisement else- where in this issue. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Mor- ton Grove, 111. Chrysanthemums, large flowering, pompons, single and anemone flowered; best vars., 2%- in., $3 per 100. Frank Oechslin, 4911 Quincy St.. Chicago. Chrysanthemums, all the money making varie- ties. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Chrysanthemums, all the leading varieties. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. Chrysanthemums, leading varieties, $3 per 100. Henry Smith, Florist, Grand RapidB, Mich. Gnrysanthernums, Nagoya, Major Bannaffon, Jeanne Nonin; rooted cuttings, $1 per 100. Ed- ward Wallis, Berlin, N. J. Chrysanthemums, rooted cuttings. Erie Floral Co., Erie, Pa. Mums, R. C, lc. Haenselman, Boulder, Colo. CLEMATIS. Clematis. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. COLEUS. Coleus. VerschatTeltli and G. Bedder, 60c per 100. The Erie Floral Co., Erie, Pa. DRACAENAS. Coleus, $5 per 1,000: Red, yellow and as- sorted; 4-inch stock plants, $2.50 per 1U0. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. CYCLAMEN. CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM, finest strain In existence, including GLORY OF WANDSBEK, finest salmoneum, orchid flowering, Rococo; strong transplanted Beedlings, $3.00 100; $25.00 1,000. Cash, please. Rober & Radke, Maywood, 111. Cyclamen, 3-ln. pots, very finest strain, $10 per 100. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. CYPERUS. 500 Cyperus alternlfolius, large plants from 4-in. pots, $6 per 100. Cash with order. ROSE HILL NURSERIES. New Roc-helle, N. Y. DAHLIAS. . Dahlias, 2-in. pots, named sorts at 2c. Mem- phis Floral Co., Memphis, Tenn. Dahlias, 2c. Haenselman, Boulder, Colo. DAISIES. VIGOROUS DAISY PLANTS. IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT. Soleil d'Or, 2M:-in $4.00 per 100 Alexandra. 2%-ln 4.00 per 100 Mrs. Sander, 2%-in 4.00 per 100 Mrs. Sander, 3-in 6.00 per 100 WEILAND & RISCH, 154 N. Wabash Ave. Chicago. Daisy Mrs. F. Sander. 2-in., strong, 2c. Memphis Floral Co., Memphis, Tenn. Dracaena indivisa, 2-in., $3 per 100; 3-in., $5; 5-ln., $3 per doz.; $20 per 100; 6-in., $6 per doz.; 8-in., 3 ft. high, $1 to $1.50 each. The Geo. Wlttbold Co., 737 Buckingham PI., Chicago. Dracaenas, Lindeni and Massangeana, 5-in., 75c each; $8 per doz.; 6-in., $1.25 each; $12 per doz.; 7-in., $1.50 each; $15 per doz. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Dracaena Indivisa, 5-in., $25 per 100. Cash with order. Frank Felke, 828 Ridge Ave., Wll- mette, III. Telephone, Wilmette 1236. Dracaena Ind., fine stock, big plants. 3-in., $5; 4-in., $8; 5-in., $15 per 100. Cash. J. W. MU- ler. Shiremanstown, Pa. Dracaena massangeana, 6-ln., $1 to $1.75 each, Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Dracaena. 6-in., $30 per 100; 5-in., $25; 4-ln., $15. West Main Greenhouses, Corfu, N._Y. Dracaena. Henry A. Dreer, Inc.. 714 Chest- nut St., Philadelphia. Dracaena terminalis. 2l-'.-in. pots, $10 per 100. J. Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Dracaena Ind., 3-in., $5; 4-in.. $10; 5-in., $25 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. FERNS. Ferns, Boston, 2%-ln., $3 per 100; $30 per 1,000. Roosevelt, 2%-ln., $0 per 100; $40 per l.tiOO. Whitmani Compacta. 2Vj-in.. $5 per 100; $40 per 1.000. Henry H. Barrows & Son, Whitman, Mass. Ferns for dishes, 2-in. assorted, to clean out, $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000. Transplanted seedlings, $1 per 100; $9 per 1,000. Rober & l:.i>lkr, Maywood, 111. Table ferns, 10 vars., 2%-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 3-in., $6 per 100; $55 per 1,000. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, III. 500 ferns, Pteris albo-lineata, 3V>-in., $8 per 100. Cash with order. ROSE HILL NURSER- IES. New Rochelle. N. Y. Boston ferns. 25c; Whitmani, 4-in., 25c. Geo, M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Ferns. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Ferns. John Scott, Rutland Rd. and E. 45tb St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Table ferns, 6 varieties, 2%-in., 2%c. Mem- phis Floral Co.. Memphis, Tenn. Ferns. "RobDink~&~ Atklns7 Rutherford, N. J. FICUS. Ficus pandurata. 6-in., $3.50 each. Ficus elastics, 6-in., 75c to $1 each. PoehlmanD Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. FORGET-ME-NOTS. A nice lot of hardy forget-me-nots in 4-in. pots, $3 per 100. F. Kircbhoff. 4705 Milwau- kee Ave., Chicago, Telephone Irving 13851. GERANIUMS. Geraniums, S. A. Nutt, 4-in., $7 per 100; 2%-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; other stand- ard varieties, $3 per 100. Rooted cuttings: S. A. Nutt and La Favorite, $1.25 per 100; $10 per 1,000; Poitevine, Perkins. Hill, Harrison and Redfield, $1.50 per 100; $12.50 per 1,000. Happy Thought and variegated Nutt, 2%-in., $5 per 100. Rober & Radke, Maywood, 111. Geraniums, strong, Btocky plants in bud an* bloom; S. A. Nutt, Rlcard, Beaute Poitevine, White Buchner, 4-in., 7c and 8c; 3%-ln., 6c; good stock guaranteed. Cash with order. Gus- Schlegel, Olney, 111. "Good strong 4-inch S. A. Nutt and Jean Viaud geraniums, for 8c. Cash with order, please. Leo Wellenreiter. Danvers. HI. 50,000 S. A. NUTT. FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY. Extra strong top cuttings, well rooted, $10 per I.00O. THB W. T. BUCKLEY CO., Springfield, 111. Geraniums, 3%-tnch Nutt, Grant and Lake- land, $6.50 per 100; $60 per 1,000. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekln, 111. Geraniums, R. C, Nutt and Poitevine, $i ' per 1,000. Ricard, $12.50. A. M. Herr, I.an- caster, Pa. Geraniums, S. A. Nutt. In bud and bloom, 4- in.. nice, strong stock, $7 per 100. Cash with order. Frank Felke, 828 Ridge Ave., Wil- mette, III. Telephone. Wilmette 1236. Geraniums. Nutt, Buchner, Ricard, Perkins, Poitevine, 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-in., $5. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Mrs. Layal (pansy geranium) 2%-in., 85c per doz.; $6 per 100. Vaughau's Seed Store, Chi- cago and New York. Geraniums, 2-in., $2 per 100; $18.50 per 1,000; 3-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. R. Vincent, Jr.. & Sons Co., White Marsh. Md. Geraniums, Nutt. 2%-ln., $2.50 per 100. Brl» Floral Co., R. F. D. No. 2, Erie, Pa. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It i9*3> The American Florist. 991 Geraniums, Mme. Sallcroi, 2'4-iu., $2.50 per 100. StoiTs & Elarrlsuii <\>., l'liiiionvllle, 0. GREENS. Greens of all kinds. For prices see adver- tisement elsewhere In thts issue. Ulcblgon Cut-Mower Exchange, 3S-40 Broadway, Detroit! Mich. Greens, huckleberry , $2 per case; fancy fems, $1.25 per l,in>u; dagger terns, $1.1" pel 1,000. Caldwell The Woodsman Co., Ever- green, Ala. Huckleberry foliage, $2 per case; fancy ferns, $1.25 per 1,000; dagger ferns, $1.10 per 1,000. E. A. Ken veil. Evergreen. Ala. Bronze galas, $5 per cnse; 5 or more cases, $4.50 per case. C. E. Critchcll, 34 E. Third Ave., Cilieitlliati, O. Fiuirv ferns, $1.50 per 1,000. Hubert Groves, Adams, Mass. HELIOTROPE. Heliotrope, centetleur. 2-in., 2c. Memphis Fh.ial Co., Memphis, Tenn. HOLLYHOCKS. Hollyhocks, asst. colors, $40 per $1,000. Hardy chrysanthemums, clumps, %~> per lo0; strong 2^-In. plants, $3 per 100. Herbaceous perennials from 2Ms-in. pots. The New Kug- lan d N u r series Co., Be dfgrd, Mass. DOUBLE HOLLYHOCKS, separate colors, Strong field plants, 500 for $15; 1,000 for $25. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, New York. Hollyhocks, yellow, red, pink, white, 2-in., 2c. Memphis floral Co., Memphis, Tenn. HYDRANGEAS. Hydrangeas in pots and tubs, $1.50 to $3.50 each; large specimens, $5 to $7.50 each. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Hydrangea Otaksa, specimens in half bar- rels, $5 and $7.50 each; 14-inch tubs, $2 and $3 each; smaller sizes, 50c and 75c. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson,^N. Y. Hydrangea Otaksa, white, pink and blue, from $0 per doz. to $24; smaller, $0 per doz. Anton Srhultheis, 31G 19th St., College Point, L. I., N. Y. Hydrangea Otaksa. Co.. Memphis, Tenn. 2-iu., 2c. Memphis Floral Hydrangea, 50c to $2 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. ^^ IVIES. English ivy, 4 ft., 4-in. pots, $15 per 100; 4V.-in., $20. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. English ivy, grown in 3% and 4-in., $10 and $12 per 100. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on- Hudson, N. Y. _^ English ivy, 2%-in., 2c. Memphis Floral Co., Memphis, Teniu German ivy, 2-in., 2c. Memphis Floral Co., Memphis, Tenn. LANTANAS. Lantanas, weeping, 2-in., 2c. bushy. Mem- phls Floral Co., Memphis, Tenn. LAUREL. Laurus cerasus bush, 35c to $1 each; stand- ards, $7.50 to $10 each; pyramids, $5 to $7.50 each. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. LILY OF THE VALLEY. To Import. Lily of the valley, largest grower and ex- porter. E. Neubert, Wandsbek, nr. Hamburg, Germany. From Storage. Lily of the valley, cold storage for Christmas forcing, cases of 250 pips, $5; 500, $9.50; 1,000. $18. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. _ of n e vaney, coiu hiui»bc. wtuw uu« for June weddings Bruns' Celebrated Chicago Market Brand, $18 per l.ooo per 250. Florists* Money Lily of the Valley, cold storage. Order now for June weddings Bruns' Celebrated Chicago Market Brand, $18 per 1,000; $9.50 per 500; $5 per 250. Florists' Money Maker, $10 per 1,000; $8.50 per 500; $4.50 per 250. H. N. Bruns, 3040 W. Madison St., Chicago. LOBELIAS. Lobelia Speciosa, 2V&-ln., 2e. Memphis Floral Co., Memphis, Tenn. MARGUERITES. Marguerites, In bud and bloom. Mrs. Sander, 4%-in., $10.00 100; California, single and large flowering, 2-in., $2.00; 3-ln., $4.00; 4'i-in., $8.00 100. Cash, please. Roher & Radke, Mnywood, Til. Marguerites, Mrs. E. Sanders and Queen Alex- andra, 21/4-ln., 60c per doz.; $4 per 100. Vaughau's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. MOSS. Green sheet moss, 1 bale (5 bundles) $1.25; 5 bales (20 bundles), $6. Geo. H.' Angertuucller, 1824 I'lne St., St. Louis, Mo. Sphagnum moss, 10 burlap bales. $12.50; 10 win-d hales (lurge) $11. Write for prices on 25 to 100 bales or carload lots. Vaugbau's Seed Btore, Chicago. Moss, surplus of 12 barrel bale New Jersey moss, delivered anywhere In Chicago, $5 per bale, 2 or more bales, $1.75 bale. Klehm's Nurseries, Arlington Heights, 111. Live Sphagnum moss, only in barrels, $2 per bbl. The C.W. Brownell Co., Waiden, N. Y. Sphagnum moss, 12 bbl. bale, $4.50. James Day, Mllford, N. H. MUSHROOM SPAWN. .Mushroom spawn, Lambert's Pure Culture, American Spawn Co., St._Paul, Minn. NURSERY STOCK. Nursery stock. Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnesville, O. Nursery stock, large trees, oaks, maples, piues and hemlocks. Andorra Nurseries, Cheet- nut Hill, Philadelphia. Nursery stock, vines and climbers, autumn bulbs, roots, conifers, pines. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. Nursery stock, fruit and ornamental trees, shrubs, evergreens and small fruits. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. Evergreen hedges and hardy phlox. Adolf Mullett, Norrlstown, Pa. ORCHIDS. Orchids of all kinds. Lager & Hurrell, Sum- mit, N. J. Osni undine (Osmunda fibre or orchid peat.) The C. W. Brownell Co., Waiden, N. Y. PALMS. Cycas, from 1 to 10 lbs., up to 50 lbs., 10c per lb.; 50 to 100 lbs., 9c per lb.; 100 lbs. and up, 8c per lb. ; 500 lbs. and up, 7%c per lb. Vaughau's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Palms. Areca lutescens, 8-in. tubs, $2.50 each; 5-in., 35c each; 4-in., 25c each. Ken- tia Forsteriana, 4-in., 35c. Memphis Floral Co. , Memphis, Tenn. Palms. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Joseph Hea- cock, Wyncote, Pa. Kentia Forsteriana and Belmoreana, all sizes from 4 to 12-in., tubs, 35c to $15. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Phcenix Canadensis, fine large plants, $7.50 to $35 each. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Palms, John Scott, Rutland Road and E. 45th St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Palms. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 714 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia. PANDANUS. Pandanus Veitchii, 5-in., 75c each; 6-in., $1.25; 7-iu., $2. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Pandanus. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 714 Cbest- nut St.. Philadelphia. PANSIES Strong, stocky, fall Pansy Plants; large flow- ering, 50c per 100; $4 per 1.000. Cash with order. Gus. Schlegel, Olney, 111. Pansies, field-grown, $1.25 per 100; $10 per 1.000. Leonard Cousins, Jr., Concord Junction, Mass. PEONIES. PEONIES. "PEONIES FOR PLEASURE." This book of "Peonies for Pleasure" gives In- formation on peony history, soil and plants to use ; how and when to plant ; fertilizers and how to apply; and describes the most extensive planting of really valuable peonies ever gath- ered together under the sun; describes the old and new as well as plebeian and aristocrat of the peony family. If you want information on the plant that stands next to the rose In beauty, that la practically known to the ama- teurs simply as a red, white and pink peony, theu send for "Peonies for Pleasure." We alno Issue a special wholesale price list of peonies for fall sales, 1913. Send for both of the book- lets. Our catalog of everything you need mailed on application. Write for It today. THE GOOD & REESE CO., The Largest Rose Growers In the World. Box 18, Springfield, Ohio. PETUNIAS. Petunias, single ruffled giants, 2-ln, strong, bushy, 8c. M<-m|.hls Floral Co., Memphis, Tenn. PRIMULAS. ontca grand., 2%-ln., Poehlmunn Bros. $3 per 100; Co., Mortoo I'iiiimiIh < $25 per l,i 76, ML Primulas, 2»£-in.. $2 per 100; 300 for $5. J. C. Bchmldtj Bristol, Pa. PRIVET. CALIFORNIA PRIVET, well branched, 12 to 1K Ins. at $l«i per 1,000; 18 to 24 Ins. at $15 pel 1. 000. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, New York. RHODODENDRONS. Rhododendrons. Henry A. Chestnut St.. Philadelphia. Dreer, Inc., 714 ROSES. CHOICE ROSE PLANTS. Per Per Fine 2W-in. stock. 100 1,000 American Iieauties $5.50 $50.00 Richmond 3.50 30.00 Pink Killarney 4.50 40.00 Wliltc Killarney 4.50 40.00 Mv Maryland 4.'n> 35.00 Sunburst 12.00 100.00 WBITOB 13ROS. 162 North Wabash Ave., Chicago. ROSE PLANTS, 2%-INCH POTS. Per 100 Per 1.000 Mv Marvland $3.50 $30.00 Pink Killarney 3.50 30.00 Richmond 3.50 30.00 ONE-YEAR-OLD BENCH PLANTS. Tink and White Killarney $3.50 $30.00 Beauties 3.50 30.00 GEO. REINBERG, 162 North Wabash Ave., C^ago. Roses, grafted, Pink Killarney, White Killar- ney, Richmond, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Prince de Bulgarle and Lady Hllllngdon. $10 per 100; $100 per 1,000 in 5,000 lots; $97.50 per 1,000 In 10,000 lots and $95 per 1,000 In 100.000 lots. Killarney Queen, $15 per 100; $120 per 1,000. Own root: Prince de Bulgarle. Melody, Lady Hillingdon and My Maryland, $6 per 100; $55 per l.ooii. Richmond. 214-in.. $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, m. Rose plants, 2y.-in. pots; Pink Killarney, $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. Melody, $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. Richmond, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. 2-year bench plants: Am. Beauties, $8 per 100; $55 per 1,000. White Killarney. Pink Killarney, Richmond, Sunrise, $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. Peter Reinberg, 30 East Randolph St., Chicago. Roses, grafted: Richmond, White Killarney, Pink Killarney, Kalserin, 2%-in., $10 per 100; $95 per 1,000; 3-in., $15 per 100; $145 per 1,000. Own roots: My Maryland, Pink Kil- larney, White Killarney, Richmond, Kalserin, Perles, 2%-in., $5 per 100; $45.50 per 1.000; 3-in.. $7 per 100; $60 per 1,000. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. Roses, 2V>-ineh pots: Prince de Bulgarle. $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Richmond, $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000. Killarney, $4 per 100; $35 per 1.U00. Madison. $5 per 100. J. A. Budiong, 82 East Randolph St., Chicago. VIGOROUS ROSE PLANTS. IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT. Per 100: 2V',-in. 2%-ln. Mrs Taf t (Bulgarle) $4.00 $5.00 WEILAND & RISCH. 154 N. Wabash Ave. Chicago. Roses, Milady, grafted. $30 per 100; $250 per 1.000. Mrs. Russell, grafted. $35 per 100; $300 per 1,000. Mrs. Shawyer, grafted and own root, $30 per 100; $250 per 1.000. Killarney, White Killarney. Mv Maryland. Mrs. Aaron Ward. Richmond, Lady Hillingdon, Mrs. Taft. J1 i in. pots, grafted. $15 per 100; $120 per 1.000. A. N. Pierson loc, Cromwell, Conn. ROSE PLANTS. Per 100 Per 1.000 1,275 My Maryland, 3-lnch pots.. $4.00 $35.00 600 My Maryland. 2-tncb pots.. 3.50 30.00 200 Melody, 2-Inch pots 3.50 30.00 SINNER BROS., 56 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Roses, 5 and 6-ln. pots, hybrid teas, hybrid perpetuals, teas and everbloomlng, Rambler, Baby Ramblers, moss roses, hybrid sweet briars, Austrian briars. Wlchurlana, etc. Henry A. I'r.fr, Inc.. 711 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Kiisi-s, in bloom, Dorothy Perkins. Mrs. Flight, Lady Godiva. $9 to $24 per doz. An- hulthels, 316 19th St., College Point, L. 1. W. Y. _____ Roses, grafted. 3-ln. pots, $10 per 100; Kals- erin, White Killarney and Killarney. W. W. I Coles, Kokomo, Ind. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 992 The American Florist. May ijt 2,000 Kaiserin Augusta Victoria roses, Btrong plants, 4-inch pots, ?10 per 100: 2.000 3V'-iueb pots, $8 per 100. All on their own roots. Cash with order. ROSE HILL NUR- SERIES, New Rochelle, N. Y. ROSES, strong, young plants, for growing on. Send for list including Excelsa, new Red Dor- othy Perkins, $4 per 100; $30 per 1,000. THE CONARD & JONES COMPANY, West Grove, Pa. ROSES, My Marylanfl, 2%-ln., strong, 2%C. Marechal Niel, 2-in., strong, 3c. Memphis Floral Co., -Memphis, Tenn. 5,000 American Beauty Bench Plants, 15 per 100; $40 per 1,000. W1ETOR BROS., 162 North Wabash Ave., Chicago. Roses. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. The Leedle Floral Co., Springfield, O. Eoses. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesviile, O. Rose plants, Kaiserin and My Maryland, 3- in. pots, $6 per 100. Henry Smith, Florist, Grand Rapids, Mich. Roses. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. , Roses. 3-in pots, Wood Bros., Eishklll, N. Y. Roses. Bobbiuk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. Roses. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N..Y. UMBRELLA PLANTS. SALVIAS. . Salvia Splendens and Bonfire, 60c per 100; $5 per 1,000. Dracaena indivisa, 2-in., $2 per 100. Geraniums, 2-in., $1.85 per 100. Cobea Scandens, 2-in., $3 per 100. Marguerite, Mrs. F. Sander, 2-in., $2 per 100. Double Alyssum, 2-in., $2 per 100. Elmer Rawlings, Olean, N. Y. SALVIA BONFIRE, 2y2-in., good plants, 2yac Cash with order. Gus. Schlegel, Olney, 111. SEEDS. Seeds, beans, beets, cabbage, carrots, Kohl- rabi, leek, lettuce, onions, peas, radishes, spin- ach, turnips, Swedes, asters, balsams, begonias, carnations, cineraria, gloxinias, larkspur, nas- turtiums, pansies, petunias, phlox, primulas, scabious, stocks, verbenas, zinnias, etc. Met- re's Triumph of the Giant Pansies, mixed, $8 per oz. ; Yt oz., $1.75; Vs oz., $1. Henry Mette, yuedlinburg, Germany. Seeds~cauliflower, white Tripoli onion, (crys- tal wax) and all other vegetable and Bower seeds. Dammann & Co., San Giovanni a Te- duccio near Naples, Italy. Seeds, cucumber, musk and watermelon, pumpkin, squash, sweet and field corn. Weat- ern Seed and Irrigation Co., Fremont, Neb. Seeds, lettuce, onions, sweet peas, aster, cos- mos, mignonette, verbenas. Waldo Rohuert, Gilroy, Calif. Seeds, pepper, asparagus, tomato, musk and watermelon. J. E. Hoopes & Co., Box 38, Mus- catlne, Iowa. ___ Peas and beans. Alfred J. Brown Seed Co., Grand Rapids. Mich. ___ Seeds, Landreth, Bloomsdale Farm, Bristol, Pa. Seeds of all kinds. W. W. Johnson & Sons, Ltd., Boston, England. _^__ Seeds, onion, lettuce, radish, sweet peas, etc. Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co., Hollister, Calif. Seeds, pansy. Fred Roemer, (Juedlinberg, Germany. __ Seeds, onions, lettuce, carrot, radish. Bras- Ian Seed Growers _Co., Inc_, San Jose, Calif. Seeds, field and garden. J. Bolgiano & Son, Baltimore, Md. Pansy seed, new crop, Giant Flowering, $4 per oz. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, 0. Seeds, novelty flower seeds, bulbs and plants. Francesco Bullerl, Seafati. Near Pompeii, Italy. SMILAX. Smllax, 2Vi-ln., $2.50 per 100; $22 per 1,000; 3-in., $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. ~Smilax, 2-in., $l~per 100. Elmer Bawlings, Olean. N. Y. Smilax, 2-inch, 2c. Memphis Floral Co., Memphis, Tenn. Smilax. Wood Bros.. Flshkill, N. Y. SNAPDRAGONS. Snapdragons. Ramburg's famous silver pink, rooted cuttings, $2 per 100; extra strong 2V£-in-. $3.50 per 100. Addems, Morgan & Co., Paxton, 111. TRUMPET VINES. Trumpet Vine — Bignonia radicans grandi- flora, strong, 4-year-old dormant stock, $7.50 per 100; 3-year-old, $5 per 100. Cash with or- der. ROSE HILL NURSERIES, New Rochelle, N. Y. Umbrella plants, ready to shift. 2Vi-inch, $3 per 100. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Plant Depart- ment, Morton Grove, 111. No Loss of Heat or Fuel When Using a VEGETABLE PLANTS. Vegetable plants: Cabbage, Wakefield, Suc- cession, Early and Late. Flat Dutch. Sure- head, All Head, Danish Ball Head, etc., 20c per 100; 500 for 75c; $1 per 1,000; 10,000 and over, 85c per 1,000. Lettuce: Grand Rapids, Big Boston, Boston Market and Tennis Ball, 20c per 100; 500 for 75c; $1 per 1,000. Beet: Eclipse, Crosby, Egyptian, 25c per 100; 500 for $1; $1.25 per 1,000. Celery plants: Golden Self-Blanching. 40c per 100; $2.50 per 1,000. Tomato plants. R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. For Sale. — Strong pieplant divisions, Llnnseus and Victoria, $4 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Mos- baek Greenhouse Co., Onarga, 111. For Sale. — Pot-grown Earliana tomato plants, in bloom, 2c. Dwight Greenhouses, Dwight, 111. VERBENAS. Lemon verbenas, 2-inch, 3 cents; 3-inch, 6 cents. Rober & Kadke, Maywood, 111. _ Lemon Verbenas, 2 in., 2c, strong plants. Memphis Floral Co., Memphis, Tenn. VINCAS. 15,000 Vinca Variegata, all grown at edge of benches, 2^4-in., $3 per 100; 3-in., $6 per 100; 3Vb-in.., $8 per 100; 4-in., $12.50 per 100, Cash please. Harry Heinl. West Toledo. O. VINCA VARIEGATA, rooted cuttings, 60c per 100; $5 per 1,000. Cash with order. MEM- PHIS FLORAL CO.. Memphis, Tenn. Vinca Var., grown in S\i and 4-in., $10 and $12 per 100. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown- on-Hudson, N. Y. Fine stock of Vinca major or grave myrtle, 2V.-in. pots, $3 per 100; $30 per 1.000; 4-in. pots, $10 per 100. F. Kirchhoff, 4705 Mil- waukee Ave., Chicago, Tel' Ir-ing 13851. Vinca variegata, 4-inch, 12% cents each. Rober & Radke, Maywood , 111. _ Vinca var., 2-in., 2c; 3-in., 5c. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. VIOLETS. 50,000 Marie Louise Double Violet plants; these are well rooted in sand at $15 per 1,11011; 20,000 in 2>i-inch pots at $20 per 1,000. J. Vonder Linden, Rhinebeck, N. Y. CARNATION STAPLES. SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES. Mend your split carnations. Finest article for carnation growers introduced so far, 50c for 1,000, postage paid. MICHIGAN CUT-FLOWER EXCHANGE. 38-40 Broadway. Detroit, Mich. Pillsbury's Carnation Staples, 50c per 1,000, postpaid. I. L. Plllsbury, Galesburg, 111. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse construction, builders of all kindo of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and sketches submitted on request. A. Dietsch Co., 2642 Sheffield Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse construction, cypress roof mate- rial and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches submitted on request. John C. Mon- inger Co., 902 Blackhawk St., Chicago. Greenhouse construction, builders of erery type of greenhouse, the most modern designs. Hitchlngs Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. Greenhouse construction, semi-iron green- houses, new truss houses, iron frame houses. Lord & Burnham Co., Broadway, N. Y. Greenhouse construction of all kinds. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1361-83 Flushing avenue, Brook- lyn, N. Y. Greenhouse construction and equipment. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. MISCELLANEOUS. Threads, all kinds (Green Silkaline). John C. Meyer Thread Co., Lowell, Mass. Olmsted's improved model trap. L. H. Olm sted's Son, Hasbrouck Heights, N. J. Cedar plant tubs. Write for prices. Patton Wooden Ware Co., Seattle, Wash. Supplies of all kinds. II. Bayersdorfer & Co., 1129 Arch St., Philadelphia. Iron reservoir vases and lawn settees. Mc- Donald Bros., Columbus, 0. Boiler flues. H. Munson, 1405 Wells St., Chicago. — Red pots, standard, azalea, pans. Harley Pottery Co., Nashville, Tenn. "Superior" Boiler Made in 9 Sizes. Write for further information. Superior Machine and Boiler Works. 846-848 W. Superior St., Chicago, 111. )reer's Peerless! Glazing Points For Greenhouses Drive easy and true, because both bevels are on the Game tide. Can't twist and break the glass in driving. Galvan- ized and will not rust. No dents or lefts. The Peerless Glazine Point li patented. No others like It. Order from your dealejj^ or direct from us. 1000,75c. postpaid. ^ Samples free. HENRY A. DREER.I 714 Chestnut Btreev Philadelphia. Split Carnations Easily Mended with Pillsbury Carnation Staple We find it very satisfac- tory. J. L. Dillon. Can't get along without them. J. L. Johnson. 2000 for $1.00 postpaid. I. L' PILLSBURY Galesburg, 111. EVANS* Improved Challenge Ventilating Apparatus Write (or Illustrated Cataloi Quaker City Machine W»riM, Richmond, Ind. PRINTING. . Special Elorists' Printing. ' Sample free. Oscar Fink. Pottstown, Pa. . STAKES. Cane Stakes. Standard grade, « to 8 feet, per 100, 85c; 500 for *3; $5.50 per 1,000. Pipe Stems, about 6 feet: per 100, 60c; per l.fiOO, $5. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago. If You Do Not Find What You Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. I9> The American Florist. w\y.\ OUR GREENHOUSE MATERIAL TESTS— THEY SAVE YOU MONEY HONG AGO we gave up testing materials after a house was built. We now test our materials — ' before. Do it in thuir raw state, and make sure the' substance ami strength is there, that we know- needs to be there. IRON TEST. Take, for example, those Wrought Iron Posts we use. When buying the wrought iron, we specify just what the mixture of the various minerals going into that iron shall be and just how it shall be made. We place our orders way in advance and buy such large quantities, that we can have it made the way we insist on its being made. When the iron arrives, our chemist takes sam- ples and gives them the severest kinds of laboratory tests. If the results don' t aver- age up — the iron goes back — not a pound of it goes into our houses. WHITING TEST. Take so little a thing as whiting: you wouldn'tthinka pure powdered whiting hard to find — but it is. A couple of years ago one lot we bought mysteriously slipped through without our usual test. Six months later we found out that the putty made from it was "powdering up." We promptly offered to replace every house so afflicted. It cost us thousands of dollars. But that's our way of doing business. If anything you buy of us isn't good, we make it good. WHITE LEAD. < )nly a short time ago we shipped back several tons of white lead that our chemist found had "traces of an adul- terant." We wouldn't stand The Acid Test for Iron, Whiting and Linseed Oil. for even a "tracer." It must be pure white lead. CYPRESS. Our expert "chalker" is a crank— the crankiest kind of a crank. It's his business to chalk the sappy parts of cypress as it comes from our air dried piles. That chalk part is cut out. Not an inch goes into our greenhouses. PRIMING. It pays to have us prime your cypress before it is Shipped. It protects it from' the weather. The other coats stick better. If you are afraid to buy your cypress primed, because you are afraid the paint'will cover up sappy parts so you can't tell what you are getting, then you better not buy such a firm's cypress— or anything else that firm sells. If you c*nft depend on their cypress, you can't depend on them. OUR PRICES. Some say our prices are high. When they really take the trouble to investigate our materials then they change their minds. What's a few dollars on a house, if you know you are absolutely getting a square deal and that all the materials and workmanship are the best for the purpose money can buy? Isn't it worth something to be sure of the things you can't see— as well as those you can? You can't afford to spend your time and have the worry of watching a firm like a cat, to be sure you are getting what you are paying for. No one can save money on a deal like that. Do you want to see one of us and get right down to talk- ing business with fair and square business men? Write us, suggesting a time convenient for vou. r^cnrci «& ISvti^ialxaLin. Co. SALES OFFICES- New York St.jartsBldg. Philadelphia Franklin Bank Bldg. Boston Tremont Bldg. Chicago Rookery Bldg. Rochester Granite Bldg. Toronto 271 Jarvis St. FACTORIES: Irvington. N. Y. Des Plaines, 111 Siebert'a Zinc Glazing Points. Good for small or large glass, do not rust , easy to drive H and H inch Perlb.40c.51ba, $1.85. 20-lbs. $7.00 Vaugrisn's Seed Store Chicago. New York. Mention the American Florist when writing SIEBERT'S ZINC Never Rust GLAZING POINTS Are positively the best. Last forever. Over 30,000 pounds now in use. A sure preventative of glass slipping. Effective on large or small glass. Easy to drive. Easy to extract Two sizes. 5« and %. 40c per lb., by mail 16c extra: 7 lbs. for $2.50 15 lbs. for $5.00, by express. For sale by the trade RANDOLPH fi McCLEMENTS, Florists. 5936 Perm Ave., near Highland, Pittsburgh, Pa Mention the Ameriron Florist when tnrltinp The Early Advertisement Gets There. Mr. Reader! C.We are sending you under separate cover one of our new catalogs, if you do not receive it in a few days, write us — perhaps your name isn't on our mailing list. It is money in your pocket to get acquainted with The Advance line of ventilating apparatus and greenhouse fittings. Let us figure it out for you. Advance Co., RICHMOND, IND. BOILER TUBES? YES! LOTS OF 'EM. 4-inch, any quantity, 634c. per foot. New and S. H. Pipe, all sizes. TELL US YOUR WANTS. ILLINOIS PIPE 8 MFG. CO., 2117 S. Jefferson St.. CHICAGO. ILL .he Regan Printing House LARGE RUNS OF CATAI OGUES OUR SPECIALTY WRITE FOR PRICES- 52 7Plymouth Place, CHICAGO 994 The American Florist. May ijy The Recognized Standard Insecticide. Not a cure-all, but a specific remedy for all sap sucking insects infesting plant life, such as green, black, white fly, thrips, red spider, mealy bug and soft scales. $1.00 per Quart. $2.50 per Gallon. An infallible remedy for mildew, rust and bench fungi. Unlike Bordeaux and lime and sulphur it does not stain the foliage, but cleanses it. 75c per Quart. $2.00 per Gallon. VERMINE A soil sterilizer and vermicide. Destroys eel, cut, wire and grub worms, maggots, root lice and ants. Used 1 part to 400 parts water, it does not injure plants, but protects your crops against ravages under the soil. $1.00 per Quart. $3.00 perGallon. AH are spraying materials and are effective in the greenhouse and in the garden. FOR SALE BT SEEDSMEN Aphine Manufacturing Co. Manufacturers of Agricultural Chemicals. Madison, N. J. M. C. Ebel, General Manager. IIanurES Unequaled for greenhouse and landscape fertilizing. THE PULVERIZED MANURE COMPANY 32 UNION STOCK YARDS, CHICAGO t are eaay to kill with The Fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder $3.00 per bag 100 lbi. SatiBf action guaranteed or money back; ■wny try cheap substitutes that makers do not dare to guarantee? TKE H. 1. STOOTIOPP CO.. MOUNT VERNON, N. T. Mention the American Florist when writing FLORIAN D. WALLACE HilllBIIiiH INSURANCE EXCHANGE BUILDING FMONE WABASH 340 CHICAGO Clara Cemetery Vase MADE OF SOLID MOULDED GLASS 12 inches high, with wide flaring mouth. Can be supplied in green or white. Doz.. $2.50; barrel of 3 doz., $6.00, f. o. b. Chicago. Vaughan's Seed Store CHICAGO: 31-33 W.Randolph St. NEW YORK: 25 Barclay St. Indispensable in the Garden. Thomson's "STManure Unrivalled for vines, tomatoes, cucumbers, all flowering foliage and fruit bearing plants; vegetables, lawns, etc. Has stood the test of 30 years. The result of many years of practical experience. Sold by leading American Seedsmen. Also Thomson's Special Chrysanthemum and Topdressing Manure, An Excellent Stimulant. Freight paid on quantities; liberal terms to retailers. Write for our special offer to the American trade. Agents' circu- lars, pamphlets, etc. to sole makers. Write for prices, etc Win. Thomson & Sons, LM- cK&SKHSd. Preserve Cut Flowers in BUCIIBINDER Florists' Refrigerators Write to Dept. 63 for illustrated catalog. BUGHBINDER BROS. 518 Milwaukee Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. THE EARLY ADVERTISE* MENT GETS THERE. WE ARE SPECIALISTS IN Greenhouse Glass Paints & Putty BUFFALO WHITE (Semi-Paste) Most Perfect White Paint Made. Be sure to get our estimates. the DWELLE-KAISER co. 338-342 Ellicott St., BUFFALO, N. Y. Branch Offices: 80 N. Allen Street, - ■ Albany, N. Y. Cutler Building, • ■ - Rochester, N. V. 20 State Street. .... Erje, ya. Greenhouse Glass Superior Quality and Right Prices Let Us Quote You. We Can Save You Money Baur Window Glass Co.. EATOJV, IND. GLASS We are leaders. Large stock, good prices. SHARP, PARTRlDfiE & CO. CHICAGO. ILLINOIS. Mention the American Florist when writing I9I3- The Amer i c.i n Fl o r i s t. 995 Richardson GreenhouseBoilers HOT WATER AND STEAM Round -- Side Feed --End Feed Sixty Sizes. All Capacities THE MOST SATISFACTORY BOILERS EVER PRODUCED Guaranteed Ratings Economy Ease of Management Send for Catalogue and Prices Establishe d 1837. Richardson ABoynton Co. MANUFACTURERS 31 West 31st St. : : : NEW YORK 171-173 West Lake St. 51 Portland St. CHICAGO BOSTON 1342 Arch St., PHILADELPHIA A STIC A e> FOR>..|_ vjifeenhouseqiaanj XUSEITNOW. F.O.PIERCECO. 12 W. BROADWAY NEW YORK Mastica is elastic and tenacious, admits of expan- sion and contraction. Putty becomes hard and brittle. Broken glass easily removed without breaking of other glass, as occurs with hard putty. Lasts longer than putty. Easy to apply. GREENHOUSE PLANS AND ESTIMATES Submitted free to prospective build- ers upon request. We now manu- facture everything for the green- house, including the woodwork, so we can figure with you on the en- tire structure. GEO. M. GARLAND CO. G. E. Whitney. Trustee. DesPlalnes, m ANTI-KLOG "THE SPRAYER OF MANY USES." Used in the greenhouse for shading the glass— for killing plant pests— and for whitewashing. Sold by dealers and seed stores e\ i ryu here. An illustrated catalog free. ILLINOIS METALS COMPANY, 2440 West 22nd Street, Chicago. Western Representatives: McDonald Sales Co., San Francisco, Calif. THE HONTSCH BOILER SAVES 50 Per Cent of the Fuel. Water in the Grate. CANNOT BURN OUT. Highly Commended at the International Flower Show, New York. J. P. DAHLBORN, General Agt. for (J. S. A. 217 Hackensack PI. Rd., WEEHAWKEN, N. J. Pecky Cypress We are SPECIALISTS Id this line, having been practically the first to sell to the trade. Get the value of our long experience. Perfect satisfaction guaranteed. Rock-bottom prices. Pecky Cypress, because of its durability, is the only wood now being used for greenhouse benches. Will ship in any quantity, carload or less. Drop Siding, Ship Lap, Flooring, White Cedar Posts, Etc. Everything in Lumber. Write for prices ADAM SCHILLO LUMBER CO. ^JHi£ 990 The American Florist. May iy, Where There Is Condensation thCTe is need for a Morehead Steam Trap Condensation in steam lines is akin to matter out of place — means wasted energy. If your Hues are sluggish — if yonr houses are not of uniform tempera- ture, write us. We guarantee to drain your lines perfectly — return the pnre. hot condensation to yonr boiler without pump or injector or make no charge for the trial. Obey that impnlse — write now. Send for "Book on Condensation." Morehead Manufacturing Co., Dept, "N," DETROIT, MICHIGAN -Stock! Carried Wlcbita. Kan, New Orleans. La Philadelphia Birmingham, Ala, Memphis, Tenn, Los Aneeles Chatham, Ontario San Francisco Bargains For Florists Big snaps in Boiler Tubes and Pipe. We offer 50,000 feet of 4-inch boiler tubes, per foot 7Hc. Large quantities of 2-inch to 12-inch standard iron pipe. Low prices on Hot Bed Sash, Heating Boiler, Radiation, Valves, Fittings, Glass, Cypress Lumber and Supplies of every kind. Write for our Special Green- house Catalog. Chicago House Wrecking Go. 35th andiron Sts., CHICAGO, ILL. Landscape Gardening A course for Gar- deners, Florists and Home-makers, taught by Prof. Craig and Prof. Beal of Cornell University. Progressive Florists recognize the growing importance of a knowl- edge of Landscape Art. Gardeners who un- derstand up - to - date methods and practice are in demand for the best positions. A knowledge of Landscape Gardening is indispensable to those who would have the pleasantest homes. 250-page Catalog free. Write today. The Home Correspondence School Dt- ot. A. F., Springfield, Mass. PROF. CRAIG. Boilers For GREENHOUSES OF HIGH GRADE.. See Our Catalocut. HouvaTer 6IBLIM & CO,, Utica, N. Y. A. HERRMANN, Cape Flowers, all colors, Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs and all Florist Supplies. Send For Prices 404-412 East 34th St., NEW YORK. Attention! Glass Bayers!! GREENHOUSE GLASS Vou will save money if you obtain our prices before you buy Quality A No. 1. Prompt shipments. % Hooker's Greenhouse White Paint The most durable White Paint for this purpose. KEYSTONA FLAT WHITE PAINT -The Paint That Stays White H. ML HOOKER COMPANY, WHOLESALE GLASS, PAINTS AND PUTTY Long Distance phone 65 1 -659 West Washington Boulevard, fhirann Monroe 4994. Near Des Plalnes St. ** ■■■*#«■ Jl" Auto. 32107. 1\0 not let the accounts owing you re- " main longer unpaid. Send them to us at once. We are prompt, energetic and reasonable, and can reach any point in the United States and Canada. National Florists' Board of Trade 56 PINE STREET : NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing PRINTING Letterheads, Envelopes, Billheads. Statements Cards and Special Shipping Labels, also Seed Envelopes. Plate Making and Color Work. Gorham & Chapline Printery 542 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO REED & KELLER, 122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work, and Novelities, and are dealers in Glass- ware, Pottery, Decorative Greens and all Florists' Requisites. The Early Advertisement Gets There. Its a KfnG OF THE IMPROVED Flat Rafter Iron Frame Type. That's what you want to say about your new GREENHOUSE Write for Bulk-tin No. 46 and see why. KING CONSTRUCTION CO., 29 King's Road, North Tonawanda. N. Y. All the Sunlight All Day Houses. Mention the American Florist when writing BOILER FLUES We make a specialty of handling carefully select ed Boiler Flues, 4-inch diameter and other sizes for greenhouse piping. Gutter Posts, etc. Also, we make a specialty of flues for retubing boilers. All flues are thoroughly cleaned and trimmed, ready for use. General Sales Agents for Stuttle's Patent Clamp and Elbow for joining flues — no packing, no leaks. Right prices aad prompt shipment. H. MUNSON 1405 Wells St. Phone North 572 Chicago Mention the American Florist when writing Supplement to The American Florltt, No. 1302, May 17, 1913. DECORATED MIRROR. TheAmerig ^ Florist I^J^JJJj1 I I I I'll' ! : Hi' ^-^%^^fa^I95@(!SI!ia2EaP^I9«fD31riEQ3f I America is "the Prow cf the Vessel; there may be mare comfort Amidships, but we are the first to touch Unknown Seas," Vol. XL CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, MAY 24, 1913. No. 1303 The American Florist Established 1885. Copyright. 1913, by American Florist Company Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11. 1891. at the Post Office at Chicago. Illinois. under act of March 3. 1879. Published Every Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address ; Ameflo, Chicago. Subscription. United States and Mexico. $1.00 a year; Canada. $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from tne trade Vol- umes half yearly from August3. 1901. Address all correspondence subscriptions, etc.. American Florist Co,,440S. Dearborn St.. Chicago. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers — J. K. M. L. Farquhar, Bos- ton, Mass., President; Theo.Wirth. Minneapolis, Minn., Vice-President; John Young. 54 West Twenty eighth Street. New York, Secretary; Wm. F. Kasting, Buffalo. N. Y., Treasurer. Next annual convention and trade exhibition at Minn- eapolis, Minn., August 19-22, 1913. AMERICAN PEONY SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition. June. 1913. B. H. Farr. Reading. Pa., President; Saunders. Clinton. N. Y.. Secretary. A. P. AMERICAN SWEET PEA SOCIETY. Annual convention and exhibition at Boston, Mass.. 1913. William Sim. Cliftondale. Mass., President; Harry A. Bunyard. 342 W. Four teenth street. New York, Secretary. ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN CEMETERY SUPERINTENDENTS. Twentv -seventh annual convention to be held at Buffalo. N. Y. September 17-19, 1913. H. M. Turner, St. Paul. Minn.. President; Bei.i.ktt Lawson, Jr.. River Grove, 111.. Sec'y-Treasurer, AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PARK SUPERINTENDENTS. Next annual meeting Denver, Colo., August 25-27. 1913. [AMES B. She \. Boston, Ma~< , Pri si dent; J.J. Levison, Brooklyn, N. Y . Secretary- Treasurer. AMERICAN GLADIOLUS SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition at Minn- eapolis. Minn., August. 1913. I S. HENDRICKSON, Floral Park. N. Y.. President; L. Mbrtoh Gage, Suuth Natick, Mass.. Sec'y. RAILWAY GARDENING ASSOCIATION. Seventh annual convention. Nashville, Trim.. August 12-15, 1913. C. H. Tritsckler Nashville, Tenn.. President;\Y. F. HUTCHINSON, Sewickley, Pa.. Secretary. SUGGESTIONS FOR PLANT GROWERS. Pot Chrysanthemums. The chrysanthemums that are to be grown for bush plants will require con- stant attention from this time on, for they grow very rapidly both at top and root, and should be gone over reg- ularly and often and have the ends of the growths rubbed out, that they may be kept in shape and grow as bushy as possible. Do not be afraid of their being too short, for all pinching back must stop about July 1, and they will have plenty of time to make a good growth before the buds set. Keep the plants growing and in good health and never allow them to get potbound, for the wood hardens very quickly if this happens, and it is next to impossible to grow good flowers on a plant which has become hard; so shift the plants into a larger size as soon as they re- quire it. Pot firmly and in a good, strong soil. The plant potted good and firm will make a much shorter- jointed growth than one potted loosely, but it is better not to pinch back the tops at the time of potting. Go over the plants carefully two or three days before potting and do all the pinching back necessary. If field culture is un- dertaken they should be set out as early as possible and tied to a stake to "prevent the wind from breaking them dov.'n and given good cultivation all summer. Hydrangeas. There is always a good call for hydrangeas up to the middle of July and they are as valuable during June as those bloomed at Memorial day. and the plants are much better than those that are forced too hard. Give the plants plenty. of water and all the ventilation possible, and all the room they require. If the plants are on a shelf or stand it is well to place the pot in a saucer, and when watering fill the saucer, for they are very succulent and the large lo;i\ ■ and blooms wilt very quickly and often before it can he seen that they are dry. Good ventilation will prevent red spider, for ii is in dry. close i that this little insect gets a good hold. The stock for next season should be moving about nicely, that which is in- tended for early flowering should In- grown in pots, while those that are grown for next spring and summer flowering can be planted outside. For the former a good frame with hose and water handy is the best place to plunge the pots, and those that are to be planted out should be set as early as possible. Keep the plants shapely by pinching out the ends of the shoots, but this should be stopped by July 1, that the plant may make a finished growth and set the bud by lifting time in the fall. Water Lilies. The use of water lilies in floral work has increased enormously during the last few years, and any grower that has a natural pond or a brook which can be made into a small pond in which they can be cultivated is losing a golden opportunity in not undertak- ing their culture. The making of ar- tificial ponds is expensive and should be left to the large estates, but there are many low places with a brook run- ning through them that could be made suitable for the cultivation of water lilies that are now utilized for po pur- pose. While the native nymphteas are used to some extent, it is the improved cultivated plants that produce the at- tractive flowers that are seen all the summer in the florists' shops in the large cities, and are used extensively in floral work. The roots can be ob- tained at this season and planted either in the bed of the pond or in boxes in good soil rich in vegetable matter, and placed in the water two or three inches below the surface until they have made their first floating leaves, when they should be gradually towefed until they are about 15 to 1^ imhes below the surface. If cultivated in this manner the plants are entirely under control and can be made a good investment. Celosias. The celosias that are to be grown for show plants through the late sum- mer and fall will need constant atten- tlon. The little plants move very Slowly and are subject to damping off in the seed bed. or if they bi dry. will burn off. They should not be .•..-,] to remain in the seed pan until they become drawn, but potted into 998 The American Florist. May 24, small pots and kept well shaded until they begin to' grow and then moved into a lightly shaded location. As soon as fully established and growing strongly a lightly shaded frame is the best location, where they can be given plenty of air and easily attended. Shift into larger pots as soon as the roots are well through the soil and pot them in a good strong compost. In mid- summer they can be moved into the greenhouse and placed on a light bench with sufficient shade on the glass to prevent all danger from burning the foliage and when the flower spikes ap- pear stake and tie the plants to a good strong stake. Crotons. The croton is very popular for bed- ding out in some sections of the coun- try, and where they grow well they make exceedingly decorative beds, but these plants are heat-loving subjects, and where cool nights are the rule they are not wholly satisfactory. They should not be set out until all danger of nights of low temperature are passed, for not only is there danger from frost but a succession of nights in the neighborhood of 40° will cause many leaves to drop. Where crotons are grown extensively propagation is practically carried on all the year round, but it is necessary during the winter months to have a propagation bench of great heat. In places where such a bench is not to be had, spring and early summer is a good time to propagate the young stock for next season. The cuttings root readily if kept moist both at top and bottom and it is much better to have a closed bench, that is, one with a sash on top that can be lifted which will keep the temperature and moisture even, and prevent draughts from blowing over the cuttings. The cuttings should be made from the end shoots when the plants are in active growth and the leaves tied up with a piece of raf- fia before being inserted in the sand, and they can then be placed quite close together, and with the sash down the bed can be kept close. When rooted they should be potted in a good turfy loam with a small amount of rotted cow manure added, but not too rich, and placed in a shady loca- tion in good heat until firmly estab- lished in the soil, when they can be- given full sunlight. Too much sun or too strong draughts before they be- come established will often cause them to drop many leaves. Grown on in the houses during the summer, nice stock for the holiday and next year's trade can be obtained. Asparagus and White Scale. Ed. American Florist : I am enclosing a piece of asparagus which is in a bad way and wish you would advise me of the cause and Its remedy. E. W. R. Nebraska. The asparagus in question is very badly infested with white scale, and the first thing to do in order to rem- edy such a condition would be to cut off and destroy the shoots that are so much covered with the insects. Then try either dipping or spraying with a solution of tobacco soap, or with a solution of nicotine, using the latter in accordance with the directions on the package. It may require several ap- plications of the insecticide to clear the plants of the insects. W. H. T. THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted by Root. Kift, Philadelphia, Pa. A Timely Window Display. The opening of the planting season offers suggestions for the florist to utilize the many popular plants the market offers. Why not take the idea of the Japanese flower vendors, whose beautifully filled baskets are generally Wreath by A. Lange, Chicago. 'I One of the Many Desiens Made by Mr. Lange This Week. Croton Baron Rothschild. strung on a pole and borne on the shoulders? The pole effect may be used in the window. Take, for in- stance,' a good sized tree stump and nail to this a pole — even the ordinary curtain pole will answer and is easily obtained. Cover the pole and also the stump of the tree with green sheet moss, giving it the out-of-doors ap- pearance. This stump should be sufficiently tall to allow baskets to be hung on the pole and still have a goodly space between the floor and the baskets. The baskets should be of different lengths and sizes. Fill one with pink and white geraniums, one with mar- guerites, another with pansies, using the blue colors; then start from the other side and use the same red, white and blue effect in the basket arrange- ment. The baskets can be the very cheap ordinary carrying kind and the price of each could be indicated. On the center of the stump, where the pole is fastened, fill in with ivy plants, allowing the vines to fall in graceful manner, trailing them to the ground which should be covered with green sheet moss. Baskets filled with a miscellaneous collection of plants can be advantage- ously scattered around the window and farthest sides and labelled. In the foreground, directly in front of the stump, mass on either side in crescent shape pansy plants to represent a flower bed. At the back, in tall vases, arrange snowballs, taking the green rmes for the center and the snowy whites for the edge. If a distinctive color scheme is desired, use the rich double red geraniums in the small baskets on the pole and feature mis- cellaneous baskets with different va- rieties at the sides. It would, perhaps, be well to place an attractive window card in a con- spicuous place with the following ; "A suggestion for your garden or back yard. Take home a basket at the special grouping price." All of the garden plants of the small potted va- rieties can be prettily arranged as out- lined. To still further enhance the at- tractiveness of the window large hy- drangea plants can be arranged in the background with a grouD of Boston ferns. Small ferneries can also be suggested and will give a finish to the tout ensemble. A. E. K. Care of Plants in the Dwelling. Alfred T. Bnnyard. New York, In the Third National Flower Show Programme. There is nothing more discouraging to the purchaser of living plants and cut flowers than their perishability. The first principle with regard to plants is never forget the fact that they are living things, and they require as close attention as anything that breathes, if you wish to keep them in a healthy condition. Some species require a great quantity of water, and others very little. Plants in living rooms re- quire closer attention than those in conservatories, where they have good light from above. Plants in dark corners, if they must be placed in such situations, must never be over- watered; they should, to use a tech- nical phrase, be left on the dry side, that is, the soil must never be allowed to become muddy; if it does happen, watch the plant until it has dried out thoroughly before watering again. This will sweeten the soil, and often save the plant. A florist is invariably asked the question, "How often shall I water this plant?" The only correct answer is "When it needs it," which means the plant must be watched for that pur- pose. To water a plant at regular in- tervals is a mistake; if your rooms are warm with artificial heat, it will likely require water every day. Then also the size of the pot or tub makes a dif- ference, and while a plant in a small pot may require water every day, those in larger pots or tubs would be suffi- ciently watered every other day, or even twice a week, but it is best and 'P'J. The American Florist} !)!)<> safest to look them over every day. The condition of plants in earthenware pots r;in eastl] be judged by tapping the pot with t he knurl . If dry it will give off a hollow sound and should be watered at once. This Is the truest test as often a plant will appear to be wet enough on top. while very dry under the surface. i lj this m< tl od with a little experien ne maj tell Instantly If a plant be too dry or wet. plan is i \ .1 Man meres. I believe there are more plants kill i by placing them in lardinieres than any other way. Plants o placed must be carefully watched, as the accumu- lation of stagnant water is very detri- mental to the welfare of growing plants, and will surely cause them to die if allowed to remain. Plant recep- tacles should lie emptied and cleaned out at least twice a week. KEEPING THE PLAN I CLEAN. Dust is another enemy. Plants breathe, that is to say, thej give off and take up oxygen from the air, and dust closes the pores which prevents them doing this freely. For the same reason it is beneficial to change the air in the rooms at leasi one- a day, by opening the windows if only for a few minutes. If they are gone over daily with a soft feather duster, they are easily kept clean. They should also be sponged off with tepid soapy- water at least once a week. It is a mistake to use an oily or sticky sub- stance in cleaning palms, as it not only clogs the pores, but it makes it much more difficult to clean them when once it has been used. FLOWERING PLANTS. If possible keep flowering plants in the coolest part of the room, and al- ways water immediately upon arrival. Plants in bloom must never be allowed to get dry, as they are forced into flower with artificial heat, which makes them tender and susceptible to draughts. A plant that is badly wilted from dryness may often be saved by submerging the pot in a pail of water until fully revived. Hydrangeas and azaleas, and many other flowering plants that look quite hopeless may be brought hack to their normal state by following these methods. Flowering plants purchased in bud, give the best results and last the long- est, but he careful the buds are not too tight, as these will only open under the most favorable conditions. This does not apply to bulbous plants which will give good results, even when the buds are only just starting to appear. Plants in flower should be given all the daylight possible, for the best results. Plants in full flower will last longer, however, if kept from the direct rays of the sun. as this hastens their devel- opment, thereby shortening their flow- ering period. BEST PLANTS FOT THE HOME. The selection of palms and foliage plants for home adornment has passed the experimental stage, and the up-to- date florist can tell you just which plant will do best in certain locations. Any plant will thrive in the house for a short period, but varieties with last- ing finalities are confined to i com- paratively small number and are the kind usually seen in the tlower shops. Some of the most attractive and curi- ous varieties of foliage plants .tH BBMtfBT^H^Bjt'' Sun. T95 MINNEAPOLIS PARK SYSTEM. Ornamental Grasses, Carinas, Etc.. Loring Park. been in capable hands. Minneapoli- tans are justly proud of the city's park possessions, and visitors are agreeably surprised at the liberal way nature has endowed the system. Many and varied are its natural advantages and attractions. Park authorities agree that it will rival any in the country. Famed are its system of urban lakes, the historic falls, the mighty river and an almost endless variety of pictur- esque scenery. The city devotes one acre in every ten of its entire area to public recreation purposes: a much greater proportion than in any of the twenty-eight principal cities in the United States having a population ex- ceeding 250,000 each. The park sys- tem represents an investment of over $6,000,000 for land and improvements, and the value at donations is estimated at about $800,000. A brief description of the system will give a general idea of the park possessions. Loring Park, of thirty- six acres, named in honor of C. M. Loring, known as the "father of the Minneapolis park system," is the most centrally located, and is much ad- mired for its natural beauty and the many embellishments provided by the hand of man. The system of park- ways starts at this point, and for a distance of seventeen miles one travels continuously on park lands over an ever changing course, connecting many of the principal parks through varied and beautiful scenery. Kenwood park- way, starting at Loring park and go- ing west, skirts on the right the Pa- rade, a large open space of sixty-eight acres, ideal for a playground and athletic field, and then through a fine residential district, past the wooded and rolling Kenwood park of thirty- three acres, and connects with the chain of magnificent urban lakes, with finely wooded shores and splendid en- circling boulevards. Lake of the Isles, of 200 acres ( water area 107 acres), is the first, and rightly called the most pictur- esque, with its pretty islands and ir- regular shore line. Next, in a south- erly direction, we come to Lake Cal- houn. Of 522 acres I water area 460 acres), the largest of the system. This lake is much used for sailing, boating, canoeing and other water sports, and here is located the commodious Cal- houn baths, said to be the most up- to-date in the country. A little farther south is Lake Harriet, of 408 acres (water area 353 acres), the favorite recreation spot of park visitors. Free concerts are given here daily during the summer by the famous Minneapo- lis park band, and canoeing, boating, fishing and spacious picnic grounds add to the popularity of this resort. Minnehaha parkway connects with Lake Harriet boulevard, and in an easterly direction follows the wind- ing course Of Minnehaha creek through natural scenery of hill and dale the whole distance of five and one-half miles, past Lake Xokomis. of 40!) acres (water area 205 acres), and then bringing us to that romantic spot called Minnehaha park, of 112 acres, consid- ered by many the gem of the park sys- tem. Here we have the celebrated Minnehaha falls, immortalized by the poet Longfellow. From here we follow the course of the Mississippi river along the west bank in a northerly direction. The boulevard is built on the bank high above the river, and the land between the drive and river is rolling, irregular of contour and finely wooded. For a distance of three and one-half miles we travel along the west bank through attractive natural scenery and get oc- casional glimpses and again unob- structed views of the Mississippi river and gorge. At Franklin avenue we cross over to the east side, and con- tinue along River road east, which con- nects with the grounds of the Univer- sity of Minnesota and brings US within three miles of our starting point at I. "ring park. There are many other parks. large and small, embracing a general plan of large and medium-sized neighborhood parks, at convenient distances, throughout the city, there being 85 In all. ranging from one acre or less to 584 acres, which is the size of Glen- wood park, the great scenic park of Hi. system. This grand natural park of hill, meadow, woods and lakes will SOi n be linked with the system of | ways through connection with the Cedar Lake boulevard from Lake of the Isles. The nursery, supplying prac- tically all the planting material for the Various park plantings, is locate.! I, ere at Clenwoo.l p.irk, also a wild botanic garden. The chief attraction at Lyndale park is the rose garden, and rose culture in the northwest has received a great stimulus through the successful di nt of this garden. It Is the Mecca 1002 The American Florist. May 24, John Staack. President Tri-City Florists' Club. William Knees. Treasurer Tri-City Florists' Club. Chris Sorensen. Vice-President Tri-City Florists Club. for visitors during the flowering sea- son. Trailing and climbing roses are planted along the enclosing fence, and arbors, and border plantings of wild roses enhance its setting. The ad- joining grounds are being developed along the lines of an arboretum. Among the many attractive and pleasing features of the park system that has received hearty popular ap- proval are the elaborate, appropriate and well-arranged floral displays. There are about 300 flower beds in the different parks, and approximately 200,000 plants are used in their em- bellishment. All the material for this purpose is grown at the Park Board greenhouses. Splendid opportunities have been provided for the enjoyment of out- door sports of all kinds; particularly is this true of water sports. At Lake Calhoun the recently finished nnd splendidly arranged bath house fur- nishes accommodations for 1,300 bath-' ers at one time. The building is of pleasing design, concrete construction, fire-proof throughout, and cost about $65,000. Admission to the baths and use of all the privileges are free. In connection with this building is pro- vided the finest inland bathing beach known. The beach is 1,400 feet long and 150 feet wide, gradually sloping into the lake. There are also bath houses at Glenwood lake, Lake Noko- mis and Camden park. Minneapolis has eight modern, well- equipped and properly supervised park playgrounds, and several more are be- ing improved and equipped. In most parks play apparatus for the children is provided, and there is almost un- limited opportunity for tennis, base- ball and kindred sports. Great strides in park improvements have been made here during the past seven years, and the money liberally and judiciously ex- pended has brough results which, to be appreciated, must be seen. Minne- apolis is justly proud of her park pos- sessions, and is particularly glad of an opportunity to show so well in- formed a body on park matters as the S. A. F. her system of parks and boule- vards. Arvid Anderson. Financial Secretary Tri-City Florists' Club. Park System of Copenhagen. The area of the public parks and gardens in Copenhagen, Denmark, be- longing to the municipality amounts to about 125 hectares (309 acres), of which about 75 hectares (185 acres) have been added during the last 35 years. About GO hectares (148 acres) of these 75 have been constructed es- pecially for sports. Some 13,000 trees are planted in the streets and roads of Copenhagen, and the total expendi- ture for the maintenance of the munic- ipal parks and trees amounts to $48,- 240 annually, of which about $8,040 is for inspection. Besides the area of municipal parks and gardens given, there are about 75 hectares of parks in Copenhagen belonging to the State, consisting of parks and gardens sur- rounding old castles. The annual ex- penditures for the maintenance of these parks amounts to $17,420, of which about $4,020 is for inspection. The city of Copenhagen, including the suburb of Frederiksberg, has a total population of 559,398. THE ROSE. Early Planting. Rose growers, like carnation grow- ers, are planting much earlier than in former years. The benefits derived from early planting are many. The young stock gets the advantage of the best growing season and has more time to form a thrifty bush before taking a first cut. Where a system of record keeping is strictly enforced the cut from houses planted in May will show a vast superiority both in quan- tity and quality over those planted in July. The repairing of the benches takes up considerable time which can be ill-spared at this season and those who. are fortunate to have cement or other indestructible benches are to be en- vied. Wood benches after being re- paired should be thoroughly washed and get a wash of hot lime. This helps to preserve the wood and also de- stroys insects and their eggs. The sash bars also should be cleaned of all scum and dirt, which has accumu- lated during the winter. The old soil should be removed from under the bench and everything made clean and tidy. To hasten the young stock a sprink- ling of bone meal should be added .to the soil; twenty pounds to a bench 43x100 feet is enough at this time The balls of the young plants should be disturbed as little as possible and should be exposed just as short a time as possible to the drying air of. the house after being taken out of the pot. Any ball showing dryness should be dipped in water previous to planting, as it is difficult to water it thoroughly after it is planted. Wa- ter each plant carefully around the ball, keeping the rest of the soil dry. Continue this individual watering for a week, syringing the plants twice a day during bright weather. The after- noon syringing should be done early enough to have the foliage dry by sund&wn. C. Brockton, Mass. — Robert Mclntyre, 114 Gladstone street, Campello, has built an addition to his greenhouse. 19*3- The American Florist. 1003 CHRYSANTHEMUMS Planting- lime. The time tor plant ii g the stuck in- tended tu be grow 11 in the bench tor exhibition and fancy cut blooms Is at hand. To get the best results for these purposes and be able to make the plants produce the big heavj blooms of great depth m ssary tor exhibition the plants must be given a long season of growth and they should be planted Into their perma- nent quarters as soon aft,.r May L'n as possible. The first thing to con- sider before attempting to plant is to make sure that the m u stock is clean and healthy, so then u ill be no chei h in planting and the plant will take hold and commence to work right away. This stock requires a good rich soil which should be a little in- clined to be heavy in order that the plants may make a short-jointed, vig- orous growth. If the soil is light in nature the plants will grow very tall and long-jointed, making them very difficult subjects to produce exhibition or high class blooms from. Before bringing in the soil the general rou- tine work of preparation should be followed out. cleaning out every bit of rubbish and attending to all the needed repairs, then giving every - crack and corner a thorough good washing out with the hose. Everything that can be given for these plants to feed on is so much gained; for this reason I have found it beneficial to use well rotted manure to cover up the cracks in the bot- toms of the benches, which by the time the roots get through the soil is in fine condition for them to work in. As I have said before, this class of plants require a rich soil, but green manure should be avoided because of the danger of the roots getting a check and the plants turning yellow. After the soil is on the benches and before planting is begun give the beds a good firming down and even up the sur- face, and as each plant is planted the soil should be well firmed around it. The distance apart that these plants should be set depends somewhat upon the character of the growth of the variety, some having very much heavier foliage than others; conse- quently they need more space than those of light foliage. But all varie- ties should be allowed ample space for the proper development of the bloom. Another very important item when figuring on the planting is to be sure to allow sufficient head room for the plants to develop their blooms. Also do not plant a dwarf variety be- tween two tall growing varieties but plant the tall growers by themselves and the dwarfs by themselves. When planted, water directly around the plants only until the roots have taken hold of the soil, so the soil will keep fresh and sweet for the roots to work into. As quickly as the plants require it. attend to the matter of sup- ports. This is very important, be- cause if the stems get badly crooked it takes some time for them to straighten out again. The early prop- agated stock of the early flowering varieties should also be planted at this time to encourage them to make a rapid growth, so that the wood will ripen early and mature the blooms at the proper time. The exhibition stock being grown in pots both for fancy cut blooms and for specimen plants should be potted along as thej are in need of it to give them .ill the show possible In make growth The commercial stuck should also receive a I lent inn lii get it Into sha pi of the earliest propagated stock bi comes bard and woody shift them UP Into a larger pot to carry them ilong until they can be benched. Also pay close attention to working up thi stuck of late varieties. C. W. Joll\sil\. An Ax To Grind. "Mr. I'lilsifer, our new neighbor, says our fruit trees should be trim- med." said Mrs. Jamesworthy. "He says they'll never bear fruit the way they now are. He was a nurseryman for several years and knows how to do the work properly, and says he'll do it for 50 cents an hour." "If Mr. Pulsifer doesn't like the looks of our trees he can go to thun- der," replied Jamesworthy. "So we have another officious neighbor who is eager and anxious to tell you how to blow in the few thalers your toil- worn husband has accumulated in blood and tears. And instead of bat- ting him over the head with the fire shovel you listen to his incendiary re- marks and now I suppose you figure on camping on my trail until I loosen up and engage this Pulsifer pirate to come and mutilate my vines and fig trees. "There's nothing to it, Mrs. James- worthy. You'll see the pigs flying and the cow swinging on the garden gate before you. see me handing out my large, round piasters to such a man as Pulsifer. "If the trees were worth it, I could prune and trim them myself in two hours, for I also worked in a nursery in my youth. I was employed in one of the largest nurseries in the west for half a day, driving a blind mule, and what I don't know about trim- ming trees isn't worth knowing. Just give me a spokeshave and a jackplane and I'll trim a tree until it brings tears to your eyes. "But first I want to be satisfied that the trees are worth trimming, and ours are not. We bought them from an oily tongued stranger, and ,he said they were apple and cherry trees, but his tongue was forked. He was one of those men who couldn't tell the truth unless they were under the influence of an ansethetic. The trees are slippery elms and basswoods, and they'll never produce any apples or cherries in a thousand years. "You might as well hire a man to trim the fence posts in the back yand and then expect them to produce gooseberries. But you never consider such things when you see a chance to spend my paltry savings. Any old scheme appeals to you if it will put me a few rods nearer to the poorhouse. You'd be perfectly willing to hire such a corsair as Pulsifer and have him hang around here until the robins nest again, sawing a few twigs off those trees and talking politics and woman suffrage at the rate of 50 cents an hour. If he once got started at such a job he'd never break loose from it un- til he saw my goods and chattels sold at auction to satisfy my creditors. That's the kind of a man Pulsifer is." "As for spending any real money to trim those imitation trees in our back yard, the idea is preposterous! We ciittld buy enough cherries and apples to last US the rest of OUr natural for what Pulsifer would charge for Ung one tree." Wait m Niessen Co.'s New Home. One of Philadelphia's must modi rn i .inline.-. i urn. ii i. bulldingi i- thai erected for the Leo Niessen Co., wholesale florists, at the nortl corner of Twelfth and Race streets. The new building has eight stories and a basement, with the advantage of facing three streets, having a front- age of 58 feet on liace and Spring streets and 100 feet on Twelfth Street. The interior and exterior col- umns, also the floors and roofs, are of reinforced concrete. Cage construc- tion was used, and the entire fram. work was erected before the •■ were begun. There is one row of In- terior columns extending longitudinal- ly, 10 feet apart, the girders having a span of 2f» feet at right angles thereto. The exterior of the building is of cream-colored pressed brick, with granite and terra cotta trimmings. The first story is 22 feet in height and contains a mezzanine story of about one-half its area; the upper stories are 13 feet 4 inches in height. The basement and the first floor will be used for the wholesale florist busi- ness, while the upper floors will be oc- cupied by tenants for light manufac- turing purposes. OBITUARY. G. L. Grant. G. L. Grant, formerly identified with the trade of Chicago, died at Soquel, Calif., May IS. following an operation for appendicitis. Mr. Grant was at one time president of the Chicago Florists' Club. He was a telegraph op- erator and drifted into trade press work through Vaughan's Seed Store, at which place he was employed when THE AMERICAN FLORIST, the first trade paper, was established. He leaves a widow and five children. Charles L. Doran. Charles L. Doran, for years a fa- miliar figure in the cut-flower busi- ness of New York city, died at his home, 1015 Walton avenue, Bronx Borough, May 15. He was nearly 60 years old. Mr. Doran's father was a florist before him and Charles grew up in the business. He at one time conducted a large retail store on Sixth avenue near Forty-fifth street. He was a democrat and actively in- terested in politics. In late years his activities had been devoted to con- tract work, some of it being in the city parks. He was known at genial and kindly man who Imade many friends. He was married and leaves a family. A. F. F. Elbridge G. Moore. Klbridge G. Moore, aged 7s. died recently at his home in Milfor.l. Mass. Mr. Moore had been a resident of Milford for 50 years and had long been known as a successful florist. He had been in poor health for a year and a half. He was a veteran of the civil War and prominent in the G. A. R. He is survived by the widow and one brother. Chas. P. Bender. ('has. P. Bender, one time proprie- tor of a nursery in Fruitvale. Calif.. died :ii his home in Melrose at the age of 73. He was a soldi.-r in the Civil War and a member of the G. A. R. 1004 The American Florist. May 24, The American Florist Established 18S5. Subscription. United States and Mexico, $1.00 a year; Canada $2.00; Europe an I Countries in Postal Union. $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from those in the trade. When sending us change of address always send the old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue the American Florist has accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier possible), as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for toe opinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 60 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS. Suggestions for plant growers ;';'! Pol chrysanthemums :;' —Hydrangeas ; ; ' —Water lilies ; ; i ^-Celosias "»' — Crorons ;"? Asparagus and white scale ££ The retail trade ;'■'* Wreath by A. Lange. Chicago lillus. 1 898 Croton Baron Rothschild (illus.) »Jo Care of plants in the dwelling .988 Basket bv Schiller the Florist. Chicago 111- iUSt ) ywy Hydrangeas for Memorial day 1000 The Minneapolis Park system lillus. 1 1 1 Tri-C'ity Florists' -Club officers (portraits 1 . .1002 Park system of Copenhagen J11"- Ihe rose ] °~, Chrysanthemums • J"";; An ax to grind J oog Niessen Co. 's new home 1' J" Obituary— 6. L. Grant lOOd —Charles L. Dorau 1003 — Elbridge G. Moore 1003 — Chas. P. Bender 1003 Chicago peony show 1"0 4 Third national flower show 1004 Society of American Florists 1004 National insecticides lew needs amending.. 1004 Our pastimes 10^4 St. Louie }006 Morris County Gardeners and Florists 100b Washington 10pb Chicago J008 Cook County Florists' Association 1014 Milwaukee J016 Nassau County Hort. Society 101a Philadelphia J"-" New York J022 Providence, R. 1 J022 Boston J022 Baltimore notes iojj Boston rishernien at Lake Winuepesanke, \ II 1022 Buffalo 1023 Cincinnati J024 The seed trade 1030 — Minnesota seed law 1030 Market gardeners 1036 — Prices of indoor fruits and vegetables 1036 — Lettuce troubles 1036 The nursery trade 1031 — American Association of Nurserymen 103S Davenport Detroit 1012 Subscribers should renew promptly to insure regular delivery of the pa- per. The yellow address label on the paper shows date of expiration. SOME growers rename gladioli and other plants so that they can make more money out of them than they are worth, and these growers will pay heavy penalties and perhaps go to jail when we get a plant law similar to that which now exists for food prod- ucts. The men who are now doing this are "speeding the day" of such a law, one which, when enacted, will work hardships on innocent members of the trade. Chicago Peony Show. The peony show of the Horticultural Society of Chicago has been set for June 12-13, at the Art Institute, date subject to change as the condition of the crop warrants. The premium list will be ready in a few days and in- cludes medals and cash prizes. Copies may be had on application to Secre- tary R. J. Haight. Rand-McNally Building. Clark and Harrison streets. Chicago. Third National Flower Show. PREMIUMS DISTRIBUTED The cash premiums have all been awarded and distributed as have also the silver cups so generously donated by different parties. Checks have been mailed to the Rose, Carnation, Sweet Pea and Gladiolus Societies. The committee is making this fact public at this time so that if any winner has not received his prizes in full he will kindly communicate at once with the secretary, John Young, 51 West Twenty-eighth street, New York. The medals will be sent out as soon as they are received and a complete report of the show will be submitted to the S. A. F. at the con- vention in August. The flower show- committee begs publicly to thank ev- ery individual and society that con- tributed to the success of this exhi- bition. Charles H. Totty, Chairman. Society of American Florists. DEPARTMENT OF plant registration. Public notice is hereby given that R. Vincent, Jr.. & Sons Co.. of White Marsh. Md., offer for registration, the following geranium : RAISERS' DESCRIPTION. Name : Maryland. A semi-double geranium, the result of a cross of Alphonse Ricard and La Pilote, show- ing the character of growth and habit of blooming of La Pilote combined with the size and substance of the Alphone Ricard. The color is a most dazzling, fiery red. The florets aver- age about 2 inches in diameter. The foliage has a heavy chocolate zone. BAUSl IIFIt'S REGISTRATION COMPLETE. As no objections have been filed, public notice is hereby given that the registration of the geranium American Beauty by John Bauscher of Freeport, 111., becomes complete. John Young, Sec'y. Mav L".. 1913: National Insecticides Law Needs Amending;. Most persons interested in insect control are generally familiar with the national insecticide law, and it is gen- erally regarded as a good law. Hon- est manufacturers favor the law be- cause it protects them from the dis- honest manufacturers. The prosecu- tions, however, by the government un- der this law would make it appear that the manufacturers of insecticides and fungicides were a set of rogues and thieves. The fact is there is no class of manufacturers that strive more earnestly to make high-class products. The competition is such that any other course would be suicidal. Furthermore, the injury to trees and plants by the use of imperfect or adul- terated insecticides is such as to in- vite legal entanglements and much unfavorable advertising, so that manu- facturers of insecticides are more than cautious. A recent decision in the United States Circuit Court, according to th.e Fruit Belt, involved a manufacturer wherein he was compelled to plead guilty to sending out adulterated in- secticides and was subjected to a fine of $200. Unfortunately the newspaper reports of these cases seldom give all the facts and the reader is left with a prejudiced opinion of not only the manufacturer in question but all manu- facturers in general. The charge in this particular case was that the label on the package stated this maker's arsenate of lead contained 15 per cent. of arsenic acid and not over three- fourths of 1 per cent of water soluble arsenic oxid. While the package in question, as found by the government inspectors, contained a fraction less than 15 per cent of arsenic oxid and a little over three-fourths of 1 per cent of water soluble arsenic oxid, the difference being so small that the value of the arsenate of lead as an insecti- cide was not lessened in the least, and yet this manufacturer had to plead guilty to a wilful violation of the law in order to escape the greater penalty that might be imposed and the addi- tional cost of fighting the case on a final appeal to a higher court. This particular package which showed misbranding under the act ot congress that the government inspec- tors investigated may perhaps have been the only one out of 100,000 pack- ages manufactured that did not meet all the requirements of the law, and this particular case may have been the fault of a workman who failed to carry out fully the instructions of his employer. Had he done so he would have saved his employer the humilia- tion, the fine and the loss of business that this suit entailed. This is one instance with only one manufacturer, but we understand that almost every manufacturer of insecti- cides in the United States has been en- joined, for one reason or another, with- in the past year. One case where it was stated on the label that the con- tents of the package would positively kill all leaf-eating bugs, and the qual- ifying statement that it would do this if properly applied was omitted. This was construed by the court as mis- branding, and. therefore, a violation, and the manufacturer in this case was fined accordingly and received the usual amount of injurious advertising. The Fruit Belt favors the insecticide act, but we do not wish to see it ad- ministered in such a manner as to impeach the integrity and character of responsible and honest men. Just what the attitude of the department at Washington is, whether against the manufacturer of insecticides, or that they are doing the best they can with a law that does not furnish adequate protection to the manufacturer of in- secticides, we do not know, but we do know that unless the manufacturer has more protection than the present action would indicate he must either quit business or employ more expert supervision over the compounding of his products, which means increased cost to the consumer. With but one or two exceptions violation of the law is charged. Therefore we believe there is something at fault somewhere which should be corrected, as it would be wholly unjust to impugn the motives of so large a number of manufactur- ers of a commodity that is so neces- sary to American agriculture and hor- ticulture. Tempted. "I thought you had planned to spend all day working in the garden." "I did. But I started to dig and the worms were so plentiful that I changed my mind and decided to go fishing." — Detroit Free Press. There are Some Improvements. "These seed people are as particular about getting out an annual floral cat- alogue as are the automobile people." "Why shouldn't they be'?' "I didn't suppose there were any new moleds in jonquils and daffodils." — New York Evening Mail. *9*3- The A mer ica n Fl orj s / : 1005 Wants, For Sale, Etc One Cent Per Word, cash with Adv. For Plant Advs., Sec Ready Reference Section. Where answers are to be mulled from thisofflcs enclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, eto. Situation Wanted— As a working foreman, single, strictl] BOber and a good grower of cut Bowers and potted plants; good designer and hustler. Key 811. can American Florist. Situation Wanted i>n commercial or private place 03 young man, aged 22 s«*ven years exper- ience in general greenhouse w irk. Private pre ferred. Key 828. can- American Florist. Situation Wanted- As a working foreman; mar- ried; strictly sober and a wood grower of cut flowers and potted plants; good designer and a hustler. Key 827. care American Florist. Situation Wanted -As saleslady and designer in a Chicago retail store. Stat.' salary and hours when writing. Address Key 834. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Man fully experienced in all lines of outdoor and indoor hardening is open to engagement where high grade gardener is needed. Address. Key 835. can American Florist, Situation Wanted- By Englishman. 14 years experience in all branches, seven in America. Well versed in orchids, roses, fruit culture under glass, and all kinds of cut Mowers, lawns, etc Age, 39. Key 833. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Manager and foreman now in charge of about 80.000 feet ol glass, wants a change; a good grower or manager of a store; first- class salesman and designer; can take charge soon. Key 817. care American Florist. Situation Wanted-Head gardener. English man, age 40. married, without family. Life experience in all branches, including Orchids. Roses. Carna- tions, Mums. Early Forcing, fruit and vegetables, etc. Good references. Address, E. Richmond, Elma Center. N. Y. Situation Wanted-Florist and (lardener of 20 years experience on a private place or public in- stitution; first-class grower of Orchids. Cut Flow ers. and Vegetables, under glass or outside. Best references. Address Key 818, care American Florist. Situation Wanted- By a young man 22 years old, as assistant in retail florist establishment; has general knowledge of the business and can act as salesman and maker-up. Excellent references furnished as to ability. Call or address J, S. Donato. 82 East 115th Si .. New York. N. V. Situation Wanted-Bv gardener: Scotch; as head in private place: experienced in all branches of gardening, inside and out. (her 20 years in large establishments growing all kinds of green- bouse plants and vegetables. Also care of lawns and landscape work. Age 37; married; no family. Arch Littlejohn, 39 Ti mplc St , Somen ille, Mass. Situation Wanted-Landscape Architect (Ger- roanl 29 years ol age, first-class technical and practical knowledge of landscape gardening. Ex- pert in layouts of artistic plans and estimates for municipal and private parks. Recently employed as manager for some of the largest landscape con- tractors of Germany, Excellent references. Key 809, care Arm-man Florist. Situation Wanted— On commercial or private place by an all an und man with 20 years of prac- tical experience in this country and Europe; single, 35 years of age. Can furnish the best of recom- mendations from leading firms. Pot plants, roses. carnations and landscape gardening a specialty. State salary when writing. Address. George BAKA1T1S, 5433 North Seeley av., Chicago Situation Wanted-As head gardener and florist superintendent on private place; English, age 35, married, one child aged 8 years. At present en- gaged, but desire change; life experience in all branches — hot house plants, cut flowers and fruit under glass, vegetables, lawn perennials, and the general routine of a well kept estate; 4\earsand a half in present place; first-class ret. i Key 813, care American Florist. Help Wanted Filling window boxes, vases and bedding oui.$tf>.00 per week: 35c per hour over- time, K. J. Southerton. Highland Park, III. Help Wanted— Roys and young men tt In lp in and around greenhouses. Also men who have had some experience in tea roses. I in i mann Bros. Co . Morton Grove. Ill Help Wanted— Two bright young men l arna tion Growers who have had chargi i 2 rowing sei ti< Qi State wag' i. etc, Addi i ,■ J2i ■ ime\ Help Wanted- K\i"-n. need Baleslad caeo retail store. I In who has a lit! i oi bookkeeping preferr d. Add re: b Key 842, caie \ merit an F irist, Help Wanted A good Chrysantl grower and Plantsman: single preferred. Good wages and steady position il he makes good. Mi lAiHii. Ridgb Nursery Co . Ltd.. New Orleans, La. Help Wanted Florist to take chargi d! grei n- houses, propagating and bedding out of plants in the Topeka Cits Parks under the superinti A m in ol middle age who ri i i ived ins training in Germany or other parts ol Europe preferred. Salary $65 00 pet month Apph to E. F. A. Reinisch. Sapt. ol Parks, Top. ka, Kans. For Sole— Several ice-boxes at a reasonable figure. Address Key 838, care American Florist. For Sale- 10,000 feet of glass in the best town for its size in Illinois. No competition; a money maker. Address. Key 821, care American Florist. For Sale — 1 Morehead Return Steam Trap and Receiver, almost new. $45.00. Jos. MlLLIGAN <.V Son. Florists, 1044 Clydesdale Ave.. Salt Lake City, Ci.ih. For Sale — Good paying retail store in Chicago. Fine location. Other business to look after reason for selling. For further particulars address Key 837. care American Florist. For Sale — Cheap, a first-class refrigerator, small delivery wagon and several store mirrors. A bargain. Act quick. John Canger. 17 E. Monroe St., Chicago. For Sale— Greenhouses. 86 \ 120 ft., 5 runs of ventilators 120 ft. each, 2 boilers of 20 and 40 horse- power, all steam and water pipe and hose bibs. For particulars address (). L. Baird, Dixon, III. For Sale Cheap— Two horizontal return tubu- lar boilers, one 50 h. p., one 40 h. p.. suitable for greenhouse or heating plant. Write for full description and price. W. H. Barrett. Adrian, Mich. For Sale— Dandy second hand ice-box for $175 Just the box for an up to date Chicago retail store. Biggest otter ever made, so get busy and answer this Ad now. Key 839, care American Florst. For Sale— Well located retail store, centrally located, doing good business for over five years. This is a rare opportunity, price very reasonable; going south object of selling. Address, Key 804, care American Florist. For Sale— A good paying florist business in Pennsylvania. 9 greenhouses. 27,000 feet of glass, good wholesale and retail trade, well stocked with bedding plants roses, carnations, sweet peas, lilies, and ferns. The greenhouses are in good condition, with hot water and steam. Reasou for selling am not a florist. Will sHl at a bargain. Key 824, care American Florist. For Sale or Lease green t Ma N. i.i mile from station, W land,9-room dwelling. Up to dat< ttd low rent to pros pective buyer. Addi 265 Rosi dale Av. .. Madison. N. J. For Sale — Here is an opportunity in the ' I a ■.■, hen tbera It no na3 fever, floods or ■ is; .\ well I and paj Ins I ■lit, controlling the selei t trade ol the cits and surrounding country, with ■ tore 80 miles r >wn ol 4500, which is the only store in the town. Thi i oosisia "f two stores three grei nhi . . m-to 9x125 all attached), hotbeds and < ish, 35 II P. X boi i i I relling-, large loom and potl I omplete pun I i. aul -.I, He, 3 M0 ai n - land; i verytbin? fit i i |asa aid in first*< lass condition, V\ more than we can prod a c e. This is an opportunity et inl ii ■■ iness in a new and fast -■■ country. Hooks are ipen lor inspei tion. K< asons foi selling will be Riven. Address. Key 840, < are \mi i ican Florist. Wanted -To buy florist store or good location for same in li\e town. Bargain. Address. Key 825 care Ami rican Florist. Wants to Rent Store Advi rtiser want-, to rent ,i retail flower store in Chicago where a good busi- ness is being carried on. State full particulars. Address, Key, 836, care American Florist. FOR SALE. Great Bargain. Greenhouse in Sal i da, Six thousand fe< t glass; good dwelling: within four blocks of businesscentre; well stocked with plants and flowers; fine trade, local and shipping J. H. Freeman, Salida, Colo. For Sale at a Pick lp Price An up-to-date wholesale and retail florist plant in the vicinity of Chicago. It contains about 70.000 square feet of glass. 12 to 20 acres of first-class land, large dwelling house in good shape, every- thing modern. The whole place high and dry. $10,000 cash, balance to suit. Do not write unless you mean business. Address. Key 830, care American Florist. TO LEASE On account of retiring from business I will lease my greenhouse plant for a term ol year-, to a responsiblefcparty on or about July 1. compris- ing about 35.000 feet of glass. 11 houses to be put in good order. Mostlv new boilers hot w; This place is suitable for growing any kind of stock. Roses, Carnations, etc. Fart of this range are Lord & Burnham houses, some of iron con- struction, all stock on place for another year Dwelling house, barn and enough ground to run place. This range is situated in the vicinity of New York, in a wealthy town with a good retai trade: this place will be rented right. Address Key 841, care American Florist. Offer Them Now ALL SPECIALTIES For Cemetery Use All Bedding Plants Window Box Stock Plants for Vases WHILE DEMAND IS STRONG 1006 The American Florist. May 24, Shipping Labels for Cut Flowers Printed in two colors on gummed paper; your card, etc., in black and leaf adopted by the S. A. F. in red. Very attractive. Size 61-2X4H- Price per 500, $2.85; per 1000, $4.50 Send for sampks.- ELECTRO OF THIS LEAF, POSTPAID, $1.25. American Florist Co., 440 S. Dearborn Street, Chicago. St. Louis. MARKET CROWDED. The market during the past week has lieen very crowded. Flowers of all kinds have been plentiful. Outdoor flowers, such as roses, peonies, etc., have influenced the market. Minia- ture gladoli are very plentiful. Mrs. Francis King, America and Augusta are bringing good prices. Lilies are quoted from 8 to 10. Lily of the val- ley is also plentiful. The better grades of sweet peas have stiffened some- what in price. Roses and carna-tions have been extremely plentiful. nag- ger ferns are in. NOTES. The F. C. Weber store is a very pretty sight with a good supply of good blooming plants and an endless assortment of all cut flowers in sea- son. Mr. Weber is very enthusiastic over carnation Delight which is a great keeper. Edward P. Cizkowski. the Cass ave- nue florist, will occupy the store at 1510 i 'ass avenue, formerly occupied by Mrs. E. C. Simmonds. He will thoroughly overhaul the stock and fix up a very pretty store. Otto O. Koenig. one of the recently elected city couneilmen. is out with a lull to further the establishment of a zoo in Forest park with many other improvements. The Southern hotel will lie reopened. This will be a good thing for the Riessen Floral Co.. which always did a- big business with this establish- ment. The growers and plantsmen have organized a county club. They will hold monthly meetings. Any grower in the county is eligible to member- ship. The Windier Wholesale Floral Co. had an immense stock on hand Satur- day, but this stock was well cleaned up before 10 o'clock. The Red Bird Floral Co. had special sales Saturday of all varieties of flow- ers. Their store on Sixth street was crowded all day. John Barnard is doing a very nice business and his trade is fast grow- ing. He has purchased a large tour- ing car. The Wm. C. Smith Wholesale Floral Co. had a splendid stock of gladioli and also Killarney roses. The wholesale grocers are meeting here this week and are invited to visit Shaw's Garden in a body. C. A. Kuehn had some extra fancy lily of the valley, fine carnations and some very fine peonies. F. H. Weber seems to be doing good business all the time. He has always a fine stock on hand. George H. Angermueller's stock of long stem American Beauty roses is very fine. The Diemer Floral Co. is always busy. The buyer is daily at the mar- ket. Luther Armstrong is shipping some nice Shasta daisies into the market. H. G. Berning has a fine stock of everything. W. F. Morris County Gardeners and Florists. At our regular meeting of May 11 Arthur Herrington gave us an illus- trated lecture on "Tree Planting." The views were clear and every detail, from the digging out to the setting. was shown in a remarkable manner. All the trees illustrated were of quite large size, making it all the more in- teresting. The root-system was in many cases over 20 feet in diameter, which was shown by comparison of a (! foot man standing beside a tree ready for transit. Mr. Herrington re- ceived the applause of the members and a rising vote of thanks for his lecture, which was given tn his hap- piest vein. A very fine specimen of Cattleya gigas was brought down by J. Linda- bury, gardener to Robt. D. Foote. It had over 30 blooms in perfect condi- tion and the judges awarded it a sil- ver medal. At the next Fall Show, which will be held October 28-29, vege- tables will be a special feature. The "Madison class," first prize, $75.00; second, $50.00; third, $25.00, will, it is hoped, bring many exhibits from other places. It will be an open class and we would like to see this class made worthy of the name of Madison. We would like to have our sister societies as well as individuals help us to this end. E. R. Washington. BUSINESS FAIR. Business is fair with the local flor- ists. Commencements are calling for a number of bouquets and some very pretty decorations. Peonies are the principal flower. They are at their best with the best selling for $10 a hundred, while others are bringing from $4 to $6. NOTES. Geo. H. Cooke had the church and home decoration for the wedding of Miss Frauline Perkins to Capt. Wal- lack. The church was very prettily decorated with plumosus, wiiite peon- ies, Easter lilies and cibotium ferns. The decoration at the home of the bride consisted mostly of palms, ferns. and hydrangeas with large vases of American Beauty and Killarney Queefi roses placed around the rooms. Gude Bros, had an order from the Washington fire department for one hundred and fifteen wreaths • to be placed on graves of deceased firemen. Z. D. Blackistone has started to cut down his large force of help by let- ting one of his decorators and three of his clerks have a long vacation. Visitors: O. Gresham, Atlanta, Ga. ; S. Bayersdorfer, Philadelphia. Pa.; John Buback. New York. G. C. D. /9/S The American Florist. 100" SATISFACTION PLANTS READY FOR SHIPMENT Roses Milady and Mrs. Geo. Shawyer, Grafted— $30.00 per 100; $250.00 per 1000. Mrs. Chas. Russell, Grafted— $35.00 per 100; $300.00 per 1000. Mrs. Taft, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Richmond, Killarney, White Killarney, Lady Hillingdon, Radiance, Bon Silene, Bride, Golden Gate, Grafted— $15.00 per 100; $120.00 per 1000. Special prices on large quantities. FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT. A special offer of Roses on their own roots in lots of 500 or more. Mrs. Taft, Richmond, Lady Hillingdon, Killarney, White Killarney. 500 for $20.00; 1000 for $37.50. Bedding Plants. COLEUS— Verschaffeltii, Golden Queen, Golden Bedder, Beckwith's Gem, Firebrand, Lord Palmerston, from 21>inch pots, $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. SALVIA— Schenlev, Ball of Fire, Bonfire, King of the Carpet, Splendens, Zurich, from 21l'-inch pots, $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. Cannas. 1000 Richard Wallace; 500 J. D. Eisele; 500 Pennsyl- vania, $7.00 per 100: $60.00 per 1000. Poinsettias. June and July delivery. $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. Bedding Roses. From 5-inch pots. Climbing Roses, Polyanthas, Hybrid Teas and Hybrid Perpetuals. Our list on Application. Killarney, White Killarney, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Mme. Jules Grolez, Caroline Testout, Kaiserin, GrUSS an TeplitZ and Mrs Taft. $30.00 per 100 in lots of 25 or more of a variety. Geraniums. From 4-in. pots in bloom and bud. 2000 S. A. Nutt, and 1000 Comtesse de Harcourt at $8.00 per 100; 1000 Beaute Poitevine at $10.00 per 100. Gardenia Veitchii. From 2ety Write for Prices. Buy Direct of the Grower. We grow all the stock we sell and guarantee it strictly fresh. All seasonable flowers at market prices. BASSETT & WASHBURN Store and Office 131 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Greenhouses: HINSDALE, ILL. LONG DISTANCE PHONE, CENTRAL 1457. Chicago. PEONIES VERY PLENTIFUL. The market is in good condition but not quite as firm as it was last week. Peonies are arriving in large quanti- ties and the quality of the stock so far received is higher than that of last season. There may lie a few lo- - cal grown peonies in next week but the supply will not cut much of a fig- ure with the southern grown flowers as far as the Memorial day trade is concerned. Roses are very plentiful and although some very fine stock is obtainable there is a little that shows signs of mildew, but this in most cases is disposed of locally by the dealers. American Beauty loses are quite plen- tiful but the quality in some instances could be better. There are some fine flowers from young plants now arriv- ing and this is having a good call. My Maryland is arriving in fine con- dition now as well as Richmond, but the latter clean up well. Killarney and White Killarney are seen in large supply everywhere but the lafter have been in brisk demand the past week. due to the large amount of funeral work. Mrs. Taft. Mrs. Aaron Ward and Sunburst are also to be had in "arge quantities and are seen featured in many of the leading stores. Sweet peas are moving well but there is al- ways a surplus of these flowers to be found. Carnations are more plentiful but choice stock is still bringing good prices. Orchids are more abundant and the same can be said of lih of the valley. The outdoor valley is keeping the price of good indoor stock down. Tulips and pansies are promi- nently displayed on the tables of many of the wholesale stores as well as daisies, snapdragons. gladioli and other miscellaneous seasonable stock. Greens of all kinds are plentiful with the exception of smilax, which is Bomewhat scarce. PEONIES Extra Fancy Stock at $4.00, $6.00 and $8.00 per 100. ALSO ROSES, CARNATIONS, SWEET PEAS AND GREENS. SINNER BROS. 56 E. Randolph Street, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing NOTES. Bassett & Washburn have been un- usually busy all week and the large number of orders that they are re- ceiving indicate that there must be a shortage in certain lines of stock throughout the country. Roses are seen in large supply here but they are cleaning up well at good prices. C. L. Washburn expects to leave for a visit to California some time in July. The North Shore Florists and Nur- serymen's Association held another meeting at Winona Hall on May 1(1, when much important business was transacted. Several new members were admitted into the club and another meeting will be held on June 2. The first Monday of each month will here- after be the regular meeting night. Peter Reinberg is in crop with roses and Tim Matchen, the able storeman, expects to fill all Memorial day or- ders in full. Richmond is still the principal offering in roses at this store and it is needless to mention that they are in good demand. Prank Krai's delivery car was struck last week by another machine and damaged to the extent of .$250. E. H. Hunt's force of wire workers is now with Poehlmann Bros. Co. Joseph Ziska; Sr.. is visiting rela- tives at Oxford Junction, la. '9*3- The American Florist. 1009 Poehlmann Bros. Co. 72=74 E. Randolph St. Long Distance Phone Randolph 35 CHICAGO, ILL. Decoration Day and Commencements Am. Beauties, Richmonds, Roses, Peonies, Orchids, Carnations We usually have roses on hand a little open for those who want them so for immediate use. Our Decoration Day Price List has been mailed. If not received will mail on application. But don't delay sending in your order. Will bill according to Price List. See it before placing your order elsewhere. We will have ample stock to take care of all orders. I^^ITICmbcr to senc* us -vour orders for Commencements, Weddings and - Other Occasions. Roses We will have our usual large supply of short and medium length Roses. These grades are most desirable for Decoration Day. Peonies We will have thousands for Decora- tion Day. We will meet prices made by others, and on application quote special on thousand lots. Sweet Peas We will have ample supply of the Spencer or Butterfly varieties, also the ordinary grades. Lily of the Valley We are cutting thousands daily, extra fancy flowers always on hand for weddings on short notice. Giganteum Lilies The valuable Lily we grow in large quantity. It is very popular for Decoration Day and Weddings. Cape Jasmine We have arranged for a big supply. Will have some extra long and fancy as well as shorts. Special prices on thousand lots. BOXWOOD, SMILAX, SPRENGERI, ASPARAGUS, FERNS 1010 The American Florist. May 2 y, Poehlmann Bros. Co. 72=74 E. Randolph St. Long Distance Phone Randolph 35 CHICAGO, ILL. SUPPLY DEPARTMENT L.H. HUNT'S Entire force of Wire Workers are now with POEHLMANN'S Which places us in the formost ranks to handle and execute large orders promptly and make up special work on short notice. BASKETS For Commencements and Weddings. Also Tumbler Baskets and Plateaux. Price — right stock, new assortment selected for your approval, $5.00 and up. American Oak Sprays, per pound, 30 cents. Special Sale of Three Stripe Chiffon, the very best quality, 4-inch, 2l 2 cents; 6-inch, 3'2 cents; 10-inch, 61 > cents. 30 PER CENT DISCOUNT ON WIRE GOODS THIS WEEK ONLY. Cape Flowers, Ruscus, Magnolia Leaves, Wheat Sheaves. Cut flower boxes, Corrugated Boxes and Oak Wreaths for Memorial Day. A trial order will convince you that we can deliver the goods. Wilder S. Deanmd, a son of J. B. Deamud, the well known local commis- sion man, and Miss Myrtle Larsen stole a march on their many friends last Thursday, May 15, when they were quietly married at Bay City, Mich. It was well known that the young couple were engaged for some time, but the wedding was a complete surprise, not even the parents of either knowing anything about it. The newlyweds will make their home in Bay City, where Mr. Deamud is part owner of a promising retail store. The young couple have the best wishes of the trade for a happy voyage on the mat- rimonial sea. Zech & Mann are rushing the work on their new store which was formerly occupied by the Poehlmann Bros. Co., and are making every effort to have it in readiness for the Memorial day rush. The entire place is being re- painted and when the new fixtures are in they will have a finely equipped place and one which will be a credit to the enterprising firm. This house will have large supplies of peonies, roses, carnations and cape jasmine for their Memorial day trade. At J. A. Budlong's store American Beauty roses and carnations are now Been in large supply and the stock is of fine quality. Wm. Homberg and his assistant have been working short handed for several days but managed to get out all the orders on time with a little extra hustling. Roswell Schupp was away on his vacation and A. J. Phillips was called away by the death of a relative. Wietor Bros, have been fortunate in having a large supply of White Kil- larney roses the past week for there was an unusually large amount of funeral work. N. J. Wietor says his firm will be fixed all right in stock fin- the big flower day, including car- PEONIES Mammoth supply of Extra Fine Stock in all the season- able varieties at $4.00— $6.00— $8.00 per 100 Also all other flowers and greens Send for complete Price List CHAS. W. McKELLAR Phone L. D. Central 3598 22 E. Randolph St , CHICAGO nations which are now in crop with his firm. Chas. W. McKellar and wife are spending all their leisure time touring the surrounding country with their au- tomobile and are already planning for a trip to the S. A. F. "convention. Choice peonies are now seen at this store in quantity but the supply of or- chids is none too large. Hoerber Bros, manage to dispose of their choice stock at an early hour each day and judging from the large shipments that are now arriving one would never think that their- range suffered any damage frorn the recent cyclone. Erne & Klingel are now receiving regular shipments of peonies in ad- dition to their regular line of season- able flowers. They report business as good with a brisk Memorial day trade in sight. A. L. Randall is again on deck at the store after an enjoyable visit in Europe. '9*3- The American Florist. 1011 WIETOR BROS. 162 N. Wabash Ave, Chicago ROSES We Are in Full Crop and Can Fill All Orders for DECORATION DAY We now have the largest and best supply of White Roses in the market in addition to our usual large holiday cuts of American Beauty, Killarney, Richmond, My Maryland and Sunburst. Our Carnations are of Al quality and with the crops larger than we expected, we find that we can still handle a few Memorial Day orders. Send U» Y.ur ORDER NOW SffffLd Decoration Day Price List: Subject to change without notice. American Beauties White Killarney. l '«■ i°o PerDazen I Per Dozen Extra special % 7.00 60-in. stems $4 00 | 24-in. stems $2 00 Selects 6.0" 48-in. stems 3 50 16-in. stems 150 Fancy 5.00 36-in. stems 3 CO | 12-in. stems 1 00 Medium I 00 30-in. stems 2 60 | (;ood 3.00 Killarney. Per ion Short stems 2.00 ^s8pecia1::::::::......... :::::::::::::::::::::. :::::* I"8o sunburst Fancy 6 00 Extra special $1000 Medium . 4.00 Fancy 8.00 Good 3.00 Good.... . 6.00 Short stems 2.00 Richmond. p« loo Roses, our selection - - - $3.00 Kxtra special $7.00 n selects 6.00 Carnations. Fancy 5.00 Special $5.00 Medium 4.00 c.oofl 13.00 to 4.i'0 Good 3 00 Short stems 2 00 HAKRISII $12 50 to I My Maryland. Perioo FERNs.periooo $s.oo Extra special $ 7.0D SMILAX, per doz $2 00 to $2.50 Selects 6.oo ADIANTUM, per 100 1.C0 2«:::: :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::.:::::" ::. IZ galaxy 1000 1.00 Good 3 oo SPRENGERI, per bnnch 60 Short stems 2 oo ASPARAGUS SPRAYS, per bunch 50 The above prices are for select stock. Extra select or inferior stock billed accordingly. All other stock at lowest market rates. 1012 The American Florist. May 2 _/, John F. Kidwell. President. Edward Meurkt, Vice President. Geo. C. Weiland. Sec'y. Anton Then, Treas. WHOLESALE GDPWEDS sf CUT FLSWEBS™ PLANTS L. D. Phone Randolph 5449 176 r\.Micl\i(jej\ Ave. CNice^o In Quantity: PEONIES ROSES Carnations Sweet Peas And everything else seasonable in Cut Flowers and Greens. Current Price List. s without notice. Grade A American Beauties per dozen Killarney per 100 White MUarney " My Maryland Richmonds Mrs. Aaron Ward Sunburst Carnations Callas Lily of the Valley " Peonies Sweet Peas Blaster Lilies Daisies Asparagus Plumosus Sprays.. Asparagus Sprengerl Sprays.. Mexican Ivy Smllax " Galax, Green and Bronze per 100C Ferns Boxwood bunch Adiantum per 100 5.00 8.00 8.00 S00 8.00 8.00 8.00 4.00 12.50 4.00 S.IKI 1.50 12.50 1.50 4.00 3.00 .60 16.00 1.00 2.00 .25 1.00 B 4.00 6.00 600 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 3.00 10.00 3.00 6.00 1.00 10.00 1.00 3.00 2.00 12.50 .75 3.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 2.00 .75 2.00 D $200 4.00 4. CO 4.00 4.00 E 1.50 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 Kennicott Bros. Co. will certainly be on deck as far as peonies are con- cerned for Memorial day. for the stock is now arriving in quantity and some very fine flowers are to be seen at the "Peony King's" headquarters now. Memorial day is a big event with this firm and the peony, as nearly everyone knows, is its principal offer- ing. Poehlmann Bros. Co. expects to have an unusually large supply of carna tions for some time and are continually booking orders for Memorial day with the intention of filling all of them in full. This firm will also feature cape jasmine in quantity on that occasion. A. L. Vaughan & Co. are strong on peonies at present and expect to dis- pose of large quantities for Memorial day. The stock this firm is handling is extra fine now and much better than in former years. Robt. Northam says that the ship- ments of stock that were received at the George Reinberg store on May 18 were the largest of the season, which according to his figuring, means a good supply for Memorial day. At J. B. Deamud Co.'s store double white narcissi are now arriving in quantity and from present indications this firm will have an unusually large supply for Memorial day. The Chicago Carnation Co.'s base- ball nine was again defeated at Joliet on May In. by a score of 12 to 8. Cheer up. Mr. Olsem, better days com- ing! John Kruchten says that he never knew a season when his peonies were as good as they are now and points with pride to his daily shipments. Sullivan Bros, are planning on build- ing a conservatory on their East Six- ty third street property. The Chicago Flower Growers' As- sociation also have large quantities of PERCY JONES L. M. JONES, Secy. (Inc. 1 H. VAN GELDER, Pres. A Few More —Big Supply Bargains— CYCAS LEAVES. Per Doz. Per 100 12 to 14 inch $0.35 $2.25 14 to 10 inch 40 3.25 16 to 20 inch 1 60 3.76 20 to 24 inch 60 4.50 24 to 28 inch 7"1 5.50 28 to 32 inch 80 6.00 32 to 36 inch 90 7.00 36 to 4(1 inch 1.00 7.25 40 to 44 inch 1.10 8.00 44 to 48 inch 1 20 8 75 Assortment of 100 Leaves, 10 each, for $6.00. CHIFFON. 10 inch 4^2 cents per yard 12 inch Spirit Netting- ...121 2 cents per yard 56 E. Randolph St., Chicago The Early Advertisement Gets There '9*3- The American Florist. 1013 l^ireB r^AROR OROF»S OP ROSES For Especially Killarney, White Killarney, American Beauty, Richmond, My Maryland and Mrs. Aaron Ward. GOOD SHIPPING STOCK «ntgwnoT so if you want Good Fresh Flowers for Memorial Day, you had better place your order with us, for we are confident that we can please you. Memorial Day Price List AMERICAN BEAUTIES I'er do/.. Extra long stems $4 oil 86 inch stems 8 no 80 inch stems 2 50 _'4 inch stems 2 < II 2 6 00 Short 4 00 2,000,000 feet Medium Short $4 Mrs. Aaron Ward ROSeS, our selection Carnations, all good 4 Harrisii per doz. $1 50 to $2 CO Valley 3 Sweet Peas Smilax per doz. $2 0J Peonies t; Adiantum Asparagus, per liunch Ferns, per l.uoo of Modern Glass Per 100 |8 iii 00 to 6 00 8 U0 00 to 5 00 00 to 4 00 75 to 1 25 00 to 8 00 1 00 2 50 PETER REINBERG 30 E. Randolph St., L. D. PHONE CENTRAL 2846 Chicago 1014 The American Florist. May 24, We Have What II Want Send »sYour °r«*'* For Your WEDDING BOUQUETS be sure to order our fancy BLUE RIBBON VALLEY AND Butterfly Sweet Peas We can supply these in qualities— Pink, Light Pink, Lavender and White Also a large supply of BEAUTIES, ROSES, VALLEY, CARNATIONS, DAISIES, as well as the best Summer Roses to be found on this market and all GREENS and OTHER SEASONABLE STOCK Buy Direct from the Grower J. A. BUDLONG 82-86 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO. ROSES, VALLEY and CARNATIONS A Specialty WHOLESALE Grower of GUT FLOWERS L. D. Phone Central 3120 peonies to offer now and from the pres- ent outlook the stock will be in fine shape for the big flower day. The stockholders of this firm had a meeting on May 14. Edwin A. Kanst, the landscape gar- dener, and Martin Flanagan of the same locality in Hyde Park, have had a strenuous dispute as to the ability of their expert workmen in the sod cut- ting department, resulting in a propo- sition from Mr. Kanst to match a giant Polish turf thrower with a Hibernian on Mr. Flanagan's force. This match is expected to come off in the near fu- ture at Chicago Ridge. Refreshments will be served. Miss M. G. Guterberg is in the mar- ket for a good peony grower and would be pleased to hear from some one who has any surplus stock he wishes to consign to this market. The heavy rains of May 20 hurt the appearance of bedding stock in open frames and the sales of retail plant dealers have been curtailed this week in consequence. Percy Jones is having some special sales again in his supply department this week that are now attracting the attention of the buyers. The Raedlein Basket Co. is having a busy spring season and is filling a large number of orders for bridal and commencement baskets. Kyle & Foerster are handling south- ern grown peonies now but it is doubt- ful whether they will have local stock for Memorial day. At Wieland & Risch's store all the novelties of the season can be seen in addition to their usual line of roses and carnations. H. Wilkerson says H. Wittbold has several large jobs in sight which will probably materialize within a few days. Send Your Orders -TO- J. B. DEAMUD & CO 160 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO •DO IT NOW. The Batavia Greenhouse Co. is very much pleased because it will soon have Zech & Mann for neighbors, for the change is bound to benefit both firms to a great extent. The E. C. Amling Co. is now receiv- ing a good supply of American Beauty roses from young plants. Sinner Bros, have a surplus of 6-inch Boston ferns that are now moving well. Visitors : A. C. Raichert, Michigan City, Ind. ; Henry Kallen, Boskoop, Holland; Arthur Cann, San Jose, Calif. Cook County Florists' Association. The Cook County Florists' Associa- tion held its regular monthly meeting May 15. Fred Krauss was elected a member and the application of Otto Lister was read. The club decided to hold a banquet at the next meeting, when the bowling prizes will be dis- tributed to the winners in the associ- ation league. There was considerable talk on publicity but as yet no defi- nite action has been taken. WANTED! Peony Grower Shipper of First Class Stock to start immedi- ately. Checks weekly. Write now. M. C. GVNTERBERG, 56 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO. *9'3- The American Florist. 1015 "ASK YOIRSELF WHY" No matter where you were if you wanted "The Best" you would go to the oldest and largest dealer to get what you wanted. Why You Should Come to Us for Peonies oy Also ROSES. CARNATIONS, CAPE JASMINE and all other seasonable flowers and Greens. On account of our increased daily supply of cut flowers, we have secured larger quarters. With the additional space, we will be in a better position to take care of all your orders for every day and especially for Memorial day. Address all mail and telegrams as before to 162 N. Wabash Avenue until further notice. ZECH & MANN, Chicago, III. somewhat surprising for all the other varieties have been completely sold out and this is the only one that remains. Currie Bros. Co. report a brisk spring trade in the seed line and also a good cut flower trade. Wm. Currie in talking of the late National Flower Show in New York, thinks that it would not be advisable to hold an ex- hibition every year, but that a show every other year as it is at present would be much better. Gust. Rusch & Co. are mailing a handy telephone directory cover to their patrons which should be a very ac- ceptable gift. This firm is now show- ing a fancy grade of carnations and peonies. A fine Mothers' day trade and a brisk outlook for Memorial day are reported. Fred Lautensehlager. represent ins Kroeschell Bros. Co.. Chicago, came up here this week to sell t'has. T. ECitze row a new boiler. His firm has al- ready broken all previous records for sales this spring in this vicinity and sold enough boilers to heal 127,000 feet of glass. Zimmerman, the enterprising Grand Avenue florist, has just closed another three year lease on his present quar- ters. PLATTEVUXE, \\ iv- Win. .\ . Sehae- fer, proprietor of the Platteville Floral Co.. says that the Mothers' day trade was unusually good and that this day will in future compare favorably in sales with the other big flower days. 1018 The American Florist. May 2 y, PEONIES! The finest stock in the Chicago market at $4.00, $5.00, $6.00 and $8.00 per 100. Fancy Richmond, Killarney, White Killarney, Sunburst, Mrs. Aaron Ward and My Maryland. Also all other flowers and Greens in season. Try us and you will have the right stock for your customers on Memorial Day. John Kruchten Wholesale Florist, 162 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO L. D. Phone Central 6269 MEMORIAL DAY PRICE LIST ROSES Per 100 Richmond, good stock $4.00 to $6.00 fancy 8.00 Killarney, good stock 4.00 to 6.00 fancy 8.00 White Killarney, good stock 4.03 to 6.00 fancy 8.00 Sunbn'St / good stock. . . 6.00 ,., j ,-select b.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward \ extra seiect. . moo My Maryland 4.00to 6.00 fancy 8.00 Our selection 3.00 Extra Special Roses Billed Accordingly. CARNATIONS Common 2.50 to 3.00 Fancy 4.00 Special 5.00 PEONIES Short 4.00 Good 5.00 Fancy 6.00 to 8.00 MISCELLANEOUS Callas per doz.. $1.50 Easter Lilies perdoz.. 1.50 Vallev 3.C()to 4.00 Sweet Peas 75 to 1.25 Daisies 1.00 to 2.00 Gardenias, per doz.. $3.00 to $4.00 Gladioli. ..perdoz., 1.00 to 1.50 Baby 4.00 to 5.00 Cape Jasmine 1.00 to 2.00 GREENS Asp. Plumosus per string .50 to .60 Sprays, per bunch .35 to .50 Sprenfjeri per bunch ,25to .50 Adiantum perlOO .75to 1.00 Smilax, choice per doz. 2.50 Fancy Ferns per 1000 3.00 Galax Leaves per lOOO 1.00 Subject to Change Without Notice GIVE US YOUR ORDER FOR MEMORIAL PAY And you can rest assured that it will be filled right. We are featuring in quantity fancy Peonies, Roses, Carnations, Sweet Peas, Daisies and all other seasonable flowers and greens and would greatly appreciate a trial order from you. FRNE & KLINGEL, 30 £>• Ranclol/pli St., L. D. Phone Randolph 6578 Chicago. Nassau County Hort. Society. A well-attended meeting of this so- ciety was held at Glen Cove on Wednesday, May 14. Communications were read from the Cottage Gardens Co., John Lewis Childs, Lord & Burn- ham and the Gardener's Chronicle. There was a fine display of Darwin tu- lips. F. O. Johnson showed 34 varie- ties, all of them very fine. The fol- lowing varieties were most admired : Elegans alba, Mrs. Moon, Karl Becker, Picotee, and Carmen. The judges awarded the collection a certificate of culture. The winners of the monthly prizes were as follows : Vase Darwin tulips — A. Mackenzie, first. Eight heads of lettuce — J. Mc- Carthy, first. Vase gladiolus — H. Gant, first. Vase Picotee tulips — V. Cleres, hon- orable mention. At the next meeting, June 11, prizes CAPE JASMINE FROM TEXAS COAST JASMINE FARMS. CREAM OF TBE CROP. We have the flowers. You need them. Place your orders with us at once. We will have close to 600,000 buds thisyear. Buds packed to ship any distance. PRICES ARE: B's— 3 to 6-in. stems $5.00 per 1000 A's— 6 to 12-in. stems 8.60 per 1000 X's— 12 to 18-in. stems 13.00 per 1000 Less than 600, $1.00 and $1.50 per 100 CASH OR C. O. D. P. O. BOX 226 R. W. WOODWARD, Mgr. ALVIN, TEXAS. will be offered for the best 12 peonies, 12 tea or hybrid tea roses and a bas- ket of fruit. J. MacDonald, Sec'y. Kewanee, III. — Hamilton & Plum- mer are building a new boiler room and making other extensive improve- ments. i9J3- The American Florist. 1019 A. I . RANDALL CO., Chicago's Largest Wholesale Cut Flower and Supply House 66 K. Randolph Street, ^'Vil^artmfms0 Phone Central 7720' OHIOASO Everything in Cut Flowers and Supplies. Gold Letters 1V4 inch 45c per 100 1 " 40c " " ', " 85c " " Script Words. 2Vi cents each. All kinds in stock. Gold or purple. Magnolia Leaves. Finest in the U. S. A. !H) cents per hamper, 10 lbs. Place orders now for Decoration Day at our prices, for they are moving like hot cakes. Cycas Leaves. 12 inch $2.25 per 1C0 16 " 3.00 " " 20 " 3.75 " " 24 " - 4.50 " " 32 " 6.25 " " 36 " «... 6.25 " " 44 " 8.50 " " 48 " 10.C0 " " We ship the smallest quantity at the same price. Above prices prevailed the last three years with us. If supply houses have charged you more and are now going down, it is because "we are working the retail trade. OAK SPRAYS, 20c per lb. One pound of oak sprays is sufficient to make a 24-in. wreath. Make the wreath yourself and you can count 70 cents saved money. American Importing Co. 219 Dearborn Street, Chicago W. P. KYLE JOSBFH FOKR8TBC Kyle & Foerster 'WHOLESALE FLORISTS 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Long Distance Fhont, Rudolph 3019. Mention the American Florist when writing A DECORATION DAY WINNER Natural prepared American Oak Wreaths, made from preserved and fireproof Oak Sprays in cherry red, polden brown and natural preen. Two sizes. 18 and 24 inch. Sample of 24-inch* wnatli will be sent postpaid on receipt of 90c. OSCAR LEI8TNER, 17 ^icaST street Selling Agents for OVE GNATT Hammond. Ind. Preparer of natural foliapes- Mention the American Florist when writing Baskets Newly imported stock from our large fac- ories in Germany. Largest and finest assort- ment in the United States. Send for a $5.00 or S10.00 assortment, our selection, and we will bill you at factory prices. Write today. RAEDLEIN BASKET CO., 713-717 Mlweukee Ave.. CHICAGO Batavia Greenhouse Co. KILLARNEYS BEAUTIES CARNATIONS 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO And All Other Seasonable Flowers at Lowest Market Prices. Mention the American Florist when writing E.C.AMUNGCO. THB LARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED, MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO. 68-70 E. RANDOLPH STREET CHICAGO. L. D. 'Phones Central 1978 and 1077. Mention the American Florist when writing VtoMe Rover M&rKets Chicago. Ma) 21. Per doz. Roses, Beauty, specials $4 00 36in 3 00 30-in 2 50 28-in 2 00 15-20-in 1 25® 1 50 12-in 75 Per 100 Short 300@ 600 Killarney 4 00@10 00 White Killarney ■ 4 00@10 00 Richmond 4 00@10 00 Prince de Bulgarie 4 00@12 00 Radiance 4 00@12 00 My Maryland 4 00@10 00 Melody 4 00@12 00 Mrs. Jardine 4 OOlglO 00 Lady Hillingdon 4 00@12 00 Sunburst 4 00012 00 Carnations 2 00@ 5 00 Daisies 1 WHO 2 On Cattleyas per doz.. 6 00 and up. Gardenias 2 00® 4 00 Iris Spanish 4 00® 6 0' Lilium Harrisii 10 00@12 50 Peonies 4 00® S 00 Valley 3 00® 4 00 Sweet Peas 75® 1 00 Adiantum Croweanum 2 00 Boxwood per lb., 25 Ferns per 1000. 2 00@2 50 Galax " 125 Leucothoe 75 Mexican Ivy. . . per 1000. 5 00@6 00 Plumosus Strings.. each. 50® 60 Smilax per doz.. 2 00®2 50 Sprengeri Plumosus Sprays 3 00® 4 00 ^. V**m4N0 WABASH A/E.^V# ^A s*^E CENTRAL^ We have a big supply of Mexican Ivy and a surplus of choice MAGNOLIA LEAVES AND PREPARED PALM LEAVES. H. WITTBOLD 56 Randolph St., CHICAGO Phone Randolph 4708 Joseph Ziska 151-153 N.Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Win Designs and Wholesale Florists' Supplies Write for Our New Catalog Mention the American Florist when writing George Rein berg Wholesale Florist Extra fancy American Beauty, Richmond, Killarney and White Killarney roses. All orders giyen prompt attention. Try BS. 162 N.Wabash A v., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing WietorBros. Wholesale QUT FLOWERS All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 162 N. Wabash Ave, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing Chicago Carnation Co. Wholesale Florists, 30 E. Randolph St., Chicago L. D. Phone, Central 3373. Mention the American Florist when writing 1020 The American Florisi. May 24, Everything in the line of Cut Flowers, Plants and Florists' Supplies. rA MILWAUKEE, WIS. HOLTON & HUNKEL CO. 462 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens Green Sheet Moss For lining hanging baskets, for decorating show windows for covering soil on pot rlants. etc. 1 Bale 15 bundles) $1.25 5 bales (25 bundles! 6.00 GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER, Wholesale Florist. ST. LOUIS, MO. Philadelphia. WEATHER AFFECTS ROSES. The effects of the cold spells of the past week are seen on the roses, con- siderable mildew being in evidence. After so much warm weather it was thought that summer had set in for good, but early in the week the ther- mometer registered below 30° and icicles were seen hanging to the eaves of the greenhouses over a foot long. The old gardeners say no matter how warm it gets early in the season it is never safe to plant out in this neigh- borhood before May 10. There has been quite a change in the demand for flowers over that of last week, and stocks- have accumulated consid- erably. All lines of roses are full with a falling off in quality. Amer- ican Beauty sells fairly well, as the price is moderate. My Marylands are seen with great strong canes, armored with thorns that strike terror to the handlers. This cool weather the Kil- larneys come in tight and after the weather petals are picked off are small indeed. Carnations .-re not overly plentiful. Sweet peas are a tri- fle off, but are in good demand. Peonies in all colors are now plen- tiful and prices are receding. If the weather keeps as cool as at present they will hold over nicely for Me- morial day. However, there will be a dearth of shrubbery, as it is all in full flower at this time. The rambler roses will make up partly for this loss, as they are showing color, and should be in nicely by May 30. Easter lilies are scarce and callas are about over. Spanish iris has been a good seller, while snapdragon is in over supply. NOTES. Charles Henry Pox is forced to move from his Broad street store, the build- ing having been sold. This is the third time that Mr. Fox has had n like ex- perience in ten years. The Ritz-Carl- ton hotel bought him out the last time, two years ago, and he took a ten years' lease on the building next door, putting up with the litter of the new building for over a year, in order to get the location. The hotel finding their building too small had to pur- chase additional ground to the south and east and buy the leases of the Occupants to get immediate possession. One store on Walnut street is report- ed to have received $20,000. Mr. Fox has to vacate by June 1. but has not as yet secured a new location. He has had charge of the publicity of the Retail Florists' Association. being chairman of the committee having this GUST. RUSCH & CO. eCSfe^ Wholesale Florists fS^^I SaL Jobbers in R^K fl^ FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. eKSSfijB ^^^^\ Pttonc Main 1245. P.O. Box 206. §00P^ waukeeSt., MllW3UK66,WlS, VlioMe Hover MarKete Philadelphia, May 21, Per 100 Roses, Beauty, extra 20 00@35 00 first 1000@1500 " Brides and Maids 3 00® S 00 " Killarney 4 00@12 00 " White Killarney 4 00@12 00 " Liberty 4 00012 00 Carnations 2 00® 4 00 Cattleyas 35 00®50 00 Gardenias.... per doz.. 1 00® 2 00 Lilium Harrisii 8 00@12 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00® 5 00 Calla Lilies 10 00@12 00 Marguerites 75® 1 00 Snapdragons 6 00® 8 00 Sweet Peas 75® 1 50 Peonies 6 0"@ S 00 Gladiolus 3 00® 6 00 Asparagus per bunch. 50 Pittsburg, May 21. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, special 50 00 extra 30 00 No. 1 1500 Killarney 3 00@10 00 My Maryland 3 00®10 00 Richmond 3 00®10 00 Carnations 3 00 Calla Lilies 12 00 Freesias 3 00 Gardenias 3 00 Daisies 2 00 Cattleyas 50 00 Violets 50® 75 Sweet Peas 75® 1 00 Lilium Longiflorum 12 00 Lilium Rubrum 8 00 Lily of the Valley 4 00 Daffodils 3 00 Tulips 3 00 Paper White 3 00 Romans 2 00 Poeticus Narcissus 1 00 Oncidiums 4 00 Lilac per bunch. $1 00 Asparagus Sprengeri, per bunch, 35@40 Sprays per bunch. 35@40 Milwaukee. May 21. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, per doz, ,2 00@5 00 White and Pink Killarney. 3 00@10 00 Richmond 3 00@10 00 Carnations 2 00® 4 00 Callas per doz.. 8 00@10 00 Easter Lilies 10 00 Lily of the Valley 3 Of® 4 00 Sweet Peas 50@ 1 00 Tulips .". 2 00® 3 00 Daisies 50® 1 50 Peonies 3 00t' 5 00 Asparagus per string, 50 Sprengeri, per bunch, 35 Ferns, fancy per 1000. $2 00 For the Southwestern Market. Ribbons and Chiffons 10 inch silk chiffon special at 10c per yard. This is fancy goods at a very low figure. All colors, WINDLER WHOLESALE FLORAL GO. 1310 Pine Street ST. LOUIS, MO. Berger Brothers FLOWER MARKET, 142 North 13th St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Easter Lilies, Carnations, Sweet Peas, all the popular roses. Instant delivery. RICE BROTHERS Wholesalers of Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Minneapolis, Minn. Fresh Cut Valley AT ALL. TIMES C. A. KUEHN, «! ' 13 12 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. A Complete Line of Wire Designs. H. G. BERNING Wholesale Florist, 1402 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. WM. C. SMITH Wholesale Floral Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS '^"d'pI-;..., ST. LOUIS, MO. Supplies and Everything in Season always on hand l9K The American Florist. 1021 r E2T June Weddings-Commencements BEAUTIES — The largest and best supply in Philadelphia. VALLEY — Never without it: a frc sh supply every day. PEONIES— White and pink, all good varieties. SWEET PEAS— We will be very strong on Peas during this month, and are offering you splendid values in this line. THE LEO NIESSEN CO., Wholesale Florists, N. W. Cor. 12th and Race Sts» Philadelphia, Pa. EASTER LILIES All year round grown by Hoffmeister Floral Co. Llckrun, Cincinnati, Ohio Edward Reid WHOLESALE FLORIST, 1619-21 Ranstead St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Orchids, Beauties, Valley, Tea Roses. The best on the market for the price. Every facility for rapid delivery EVERYTHING SEASONABLE THE McGALLUM CO., Cleveland, Ohio Pittsburg, Pa. work in charge. He has been work- ing hard and he and his committee should feel proud of their labors. The work has been along the lines of sug- gestion, showing how flowers could and should be used for many occa- sions. This is a good beginning and if continued with added features will bring returns fully compensating for the trouble and expense. The Leo Niessen Co. is preparing for a big Memorial day business. Peonies, roses and carnations, are leaders. New crop dagger ferns are in, and are a great help, as the cold storage stock has of late been very poor. The marriage of Miss Elizabeth Pennock, daughter of Abraham L. Pennock and wife, to Robert C. Fol- well. Jr., will take place on the lawn at the Pennock Landsdowne home at (i o'clock on the evening of June 5. The M. Rice Co. is having a great run on metal wreaths and magnolia leaves for Memorial day. Brides- maids' baskets for the spring wed- dings have also sold well. Wm. J. Colflesh's Sons are contem- plating! extensive improvements, re- placing some old structures with larger houses. Their spring business has been a record breaker. Edw. Reid says his Reid brand of American Beauty roses can not be ex- celled in this country. Carnations in great variety are also a feature at his store. George Anderson has his new house well under way. When finished it will add considerably to his glass area. John Kuhn of Olney is sending in \ cry well grown Calceolaria ragosa. It is much appreciated by the stores. Berger Bros, are strong on sweet peas, extra fine stock. Roses and peo- nies are also seen in quantity. K\ Kaiiu'ikld, Me. — C. P. Loder of Clinton has opened a flower store. wiih a greenhouse in connection, on Main street. WELCH BROS. CO. American Beauty, Klllarney, Richmond, Maryland and all the Superior Roses, Lily of the VaUey, Carnations, Orchids bust i»nox>xjom3 226 Devonshire Street, : : BOSTON, MASS. ==1S VlioMe Rover Markets Buffalo. May 21. Per IOC Roses, Beauty, special 20 00@25 00 fancy IS 00020 00 extra 10 00N YORK Give lis I Trial We Can Please You. A Roses, Carnations and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers in Stock. Wholesale Commission Florists, BVFFAIiO, DT. T. Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs. WM. F. KASTING CO. ■ J>J>..l,.t. IL .S..1J. Jt.,1. -U. A.fc A A^^. ^ THE J. M, McCulloug h's Sons Co., Wholesale Commission Florists. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Special attention given to Shipping Orders Jobbens of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES^ SEEDS and BULBS. Price List on Application, 316 WlliutSt., CINCINNATI, OHIO. Phone Main 4598. C. E. CRITCHELL 34-36 Third Ave. East, CINCINNATI, OHIO Wholesale CommissionFlorlst Consignments Solicited Complete Stock of Florist s'Greens and Supplies St. Louis. May 21. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, long per doz.. 3 00 Roses, Beauty, medium 8 00O15 00 Roses. Beauty, short stems 3 00® 5 00 Killarney 3 00© 5 00 My Maryland 3 00® 5 00 White Killarney 3 00® 5 00 Carnations 1 00® 2 00 Lilium Rub rum 8 00 Valley 4 00 Sweet Peas 20® 60 Asparagus Sprengeri 2 00® 3 00 Asparagus Plumosus.perbu.,35@60 Ferns. New. Fancy 2 00 Galax per 1000. 1.25 1022 The American Florist. May 2 J, New York. BUSINESS LIGHT. The business of the past week was very moderate, with some improve- ment on May 16 and 17. "While there was no great surplus of stock, there was enough to supply all demands. American Beauty roses have been cheap and there is not likely to be much improvement this month. There has been a falling off in the supply of sweet peas and good stock sells well. Carnations keep around the one and two dollar mark, depending on quality. There is an appreciable quan- tity of peony stock coming in from the south. Large lots of native lilies are now seen. Monday, May 19.— The supply of stock is light this morning, as is buy- ing. American Beauty roses move slowly (being plentiful with a light demand) at from $10 to $20 a hun- dred, only a few going at the latter figure. The Spencer type of sweet peas, being much superior to the com- mon sorts, are selling freely at from $1.00 to $1.50 a dozen bunches. Car- nations are more plentiful, as the de- mand is lighter, and $2.50 a hundred is a good price. There seems to be an abundant supply of short tea roses which will be cleaned up at various prices. While there is considerable peony stock on the market, the best stock has not yet appeared. Seventy- five cents and $1.00 a dozen is the best price at present. NOTES. The event of May 17 was the annual parade of police, firemen and other city employes. The employes of the parks have felt, in the past, that they were not as well represented in their parades as they should be, so they made a special effort and came out strong this time. Floats of flowers and growing trees symbolized the ac- tivities of the park department. The playground floats were filled with chil- dren in a bower of palms and growing plants. There were also sprinkling carts, asphalt carts, "bug" wagons carrying their spraying devices, plows, scrapers, rakes, and lawn mowers. George Saltford. said to be the pio- neer of the Rhinebeck violet industry and author of a book on violet grow- ing, retired from the wholesale busi- ness on May 17, having sold the fix- tures of his store at 129 West Twenty- eighth street to "Walter R. Siebrecht. Aside from his interest in the cut flower business, Mr. Saltford has been at all times an intelligent, genial and kindly gentleman and his familiar fig- ure will be missed in the wholesale district. Robert E. Berry, who for some time has been located at Summit, N. J., shipping his carnations and sweet peas to J. K. Allen, has leased the Ryan Greenhouses at Chatham, N. J., and will continue growing there. The gen- ial "Bob" is a good grower and well known in the wholesale district. J. K. Allen. 106 West 28th Street, is now receiving good peony stock from Gil- bert H. Wild. Sarcoxie, Mo. Many fine floral tributes were noted at the funeral of Chas. L. Doran, an old time florist, who died on May 15. Mr. Doran had many friends in the wholesale district. His obituary ap- pears elsewhere in this issue. We recently noted a very fine lot of sweet peas with remarkably long stems at the store of Henshaw & Fenrich. They were grown by George Jurgens, grower for Arthur Cockcroft, Northport, L,. I. We recently noted fine peonies at the store of the S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co. Among many of their rose ship- ments, the stock from the Budlong Rose Co., Auburn, R. I., is very note- worthy. Alex. M. Westwood, who has a good retail store in the Pennsylvania Ter- minal Station, reports an excellent spring business. Henry M. Robinson, of Boston, Ma*., spent several days in this city the past week, looking over the firm's business here. W. P. Ford is receiving a fine line of double white stock which sells well. A. F. F. Providence, R. I. A recent visit to the extensive range of the Budlong Rose Co. at Auburn, showed that this firm is not lagging in the production of good roses. They grow other stock also, but roses are the leading factors from the florist's view- point. With half a million square feet of glass, it is to be expected that a good business is being done and the visitor is not disappointed. This firm has discarded the old Pink and White Killarney roses, now growing instead Killarney Queen, Double White Killar- Bcston Fishermen at Lake Winnepesanke, N. H. Walter Holden and Al. Walsh. Samuel Wax and Al. Walsh. ney and Dark Pink Killarney. One house. 30x500 feet, is planted entirely with Killarney Queen. There are other sections planted with the same variety. One house, 38x470 feet, is all Mrs. Taft and there are other lots of it in the range. Richmond, Sunburst, Mrs. Chas. Russell, and Milady are other leading features, the two last named being now on trial. Cardinal is grown and is well thought of. The planting of young stock is now about finished and it looks very promising. No potting of young stock is done at this range. It is planted from the sand to benches, grown on and then trans- planted when the time comes to the permanent benches. While we write of benches, we may state that much rose stock at this range is grown on beds which are made up of broken rock and cinders covered with good soil and all the soil at this place seems good. While this firm has previously grown chrysanthe- mums, they will this year plant on a larger scale than ever before, 60,000 plants being now ready for the plant- ing. The iron frames for new houses to cover this stock are now up. With 1,000 acres of land and several hun- dreds of it under a high state of cul- tivation, this firm also does a large vegetable business. There are acres of glass frames that are now planted to tomatoes that will come to maturity about July 1. Onions and other vegeta- bles are also extensively grown. Geo. Johnson & Son, 521 Elmwood avenue, are very busy with nursery work and landscape gardening. There are so many Johnsons and Johnstons in this city that there is danger of get- ting the names confused, but this firm, we believe, are the leading nursery- men. A good rain on May 17 has made a great improvement in landscape fea- tures. Passing through Roger Williams park, we were much impressed with its beauty. We found business good at the store of Johnson Bros., 38 Dorrance street, and there was a fine stock in sight. Matthew McNair's two stores show evidence of prosperity and a good Me- morial day trade is anticipated. J. Kopelman & Co. are now busy on artificial stock for Memorial day. A. F. F. Boston. CALL FOR ARTIFICIAL STOCK. Preparations for the Memorial day business are everywhere apparent. It may interest some people in the trade who think the price of natural flow- ers should advance on every holiday to know how much artificial stock is now being used for this day as well as other special occasions. Penn the Florist is working up about 100,000 wax roses with magnolia leaves into wreaths and will send them out to the trade all over New England. With Mr. Penn this is merely business, as he has constant demands for that kind of work. He keeps an excellent stock of natural flowers and will just as cheerfully fill an order for them. Whatever may happen elsewhere there, is no indication of a surplus of any greenhouse stock here for Me- morial day. It is conceded that car- nations will be scarce for the rest of the season. Roses are more plenti- ful but not extremely so. Sweet peas now seem to be the most plen- tiful stock on the market. A note- worthy feature is the yellow mar- guerite. NOTES. Stephen Donnelan, who for the past thirteen years has been foreman of the plant division of R. & J. Farquhar & Co., and who grew the gold medal cyclamen at the last National Flower show at New York City, has accept- ed the position of foreman in the plant division of S. J. Reuter & Son. Westerly, R. I. Before leaving he was presented with a gold watch and chain from his fellow workmen. Mr. Donnellan was very popular with all the gardeners and florists in and around this city and all wish him suc- cess in his new position. Sidney Hoffman's store, 59-61 Mas- sachusetts avenue, is now particu- larly attractive both within and with- out. The front, which is extensive, is adorned with large tubs of flowering hydrangeas and bay trees and the windows are filled with flowering and foliage plants and an excellent stock of cut flowers is always to be seen. At his greenhouses there is a great stock coming on for Memorial day. At Thos. F. Galvin's there seems to be good business every hour of the day. While there may be other flower stores in this country that are just as busy, in visiting many cities we have never seen a busier store than Mr. Galvin's. Al. Bock, formerly *9*3- The American Florist. 1023 PHILADKLTHIA NEW TORK WASHINGTON S. S. Pcnnock-Meehan Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 109 Weil 28tb Street, NKW YORK Everything in Cut Flowers. PERCY B. RIGBY, Treasurer. Everything in »upp!ie». •Juurr' OFFICIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels FOR CUT FLOWERSi in two colon on gummed paper: your curd. etc.. in black and leaf adopted by the S. A. F. in red Price per 500. $2.85; per 1000. $4.50. Samples on request. Electro ol leaf, postpaid. $1.25. Cash with order. AMERICAN FL0MST CO.. 440 S. Dearborn St. Chicago with Geo. M. Stumpp, New York, is now at the Galvin Tremont street store. Henry M. Robinson & Co. have been busy for the past two weeks arrang- ing their immense stock of florists' supplies in their new quarters, Win- throp square and Otis street. The equipment of this store for wholesale and supply business is complete and the firm has evidently entered upon an era of greater prosperity. One of the many noteworthy fea- tures at the store of N. F. McCarthy & Co. during the past week was a large importation of fine bay trees. The sales of evergreen and other plants and shrubs have been very heavy of late at this store. Very good roses are reaching the Flower Exchange from the New Eng- land Conservatories (McAlpine Bros.), Exeter, N. H. This firm has been very successful with roses and is likely to greatly increase its glass area in the near future. At the store of Wm. E. Doyle, Inc., 306 Boylston street, we recently no- ticed a handsome and unique flower holder for the display of clusters of lilac or other large bunches. It was hand-made and the holders were of hammered brass. Newman & Sons. 24 Tremont street, have posted a notice in their store asking customers to send or leave their Memorial day orders early. This would be a good thing for every re- tailer to do. There are many busy retail stores in Boston but we found none busier than the Wax Bros. However, they occasionally find time to go to the lakes and land a fine string of fish. Philip L. Carbone is expected to be absent in Europe until fall. In the meantime the business is being taken care of by an efficient manager and staff. Neal E. Boyle of Maiden is another rose grower who has been having good success and is about to erect another house 50 x 150 feet. We found A. Leuthy of Roslindale busy superintending the shipment of plants. He has a fine lot of young palms coming on. The Boston Cut Flower Co. has dur- ing the past week been making heavy sales of roses in boxes. At The Rosery, 549 Boylston street, we found a very attractive store, and excellent stock. Buffalo. OUTDOOR STOCK SCARCEB. Cool weather the past two weeks has made the outdoor stock rather scarce. Some good lilacs have been on sale, also the late tulips. Retail trade has been only fair. Moving time, house cleaning and other things that come in May have had a tendency to make trade none too brisk. June prom- ises to be a good month. A great many weddings are on the calendar. Roses, carnations and sweet peas are equal to all demands and of good quality. NOTES. The florists have been to a great in- convenience owing to the strike of the expressmen compelling them to have their stock shipped to points near Buffalo for about a week and then going out after It. Now they can be Paul Meconi Wholesale Florist 55-57 West 26th Street N£W YORK CITY Telephone: 3864 Madison Square YtoMe Rover M^Kets New York. May 21. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 10 00@15 00 extra and fancy .. (> 00@ 8 00 No. 1 and No. 2... 1 000 3 00 Killarney. My Maryland.. special 5 00@ 6 00 extra 3 00@ 4 00 No. 1 and No 2 1 00@ 3 00 Queen, special. 7 00» Florists9 ^* Supplies. 1129 Arch St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Send (or our new catalogue. Mention the American Florist when writing Elmhttrst, N. Y— The Hoskln Flo- ral Co. has incorporated with a capi- tal stock of $25,000. D. J. Hoskins, J. F. Harris and P. Amberg are the incorporators. '9'3- The Amer ican Florist. 1025 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered (or the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities Indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. DULUTH, MINN. 2 STORES 2 SUPERIOR, WIS. J. J. IvBBORIUS Two Stores and seventeen large Greenhouses. Deliveries everywhere in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. All orders given prompt attention and filled with strictly fresh stock. Chicago. Established in 1867. 'imM. FLORIST^ 739 Buckingham Place. L. D. Phone. Graceland 1112. Send us your retail orders. WE HAVE THE BEST FACILITIES IN THE CITY Mention the American Florist when writing Portland, Maine. Floral Designs and Choice Cut Flowers Portland Flower Store 631 Congress St. Brooklyn, New York. "WILSON" 3 and 5 Greene Ave.. Phone 6800 01 02 Prospect. 339 to 347 Greene Ave., Phone 3908 Prospect. Greenhouses: Short Hills, N. J, Deliveries in NEW YORK, LONG ISLAND and NEW JERSEY. Mention the American Florist when writing Terre Haute, Ind. John G. Heml £ Son, 129 South Seventh St. Telephone 247 We are in position to fill promptly all Mail. Telephone, Telegraph and Cable orders with best quality stock in season Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. a GEO. H. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street St. Paul* Minn. L L. MAY & CO. Order Yonr Flowers for deliver? in this section from the LEADIN6 FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST Chicago. A. LANGE, 25 E. MADISON ST. Chicago. Des Moines. ALPHA FLORAL CO. 146 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago. 623 Walnut St., Des Moines, la. Largest and most centrally located store in the city. All orders given prompt attention. Steamship Sailings. FROM -NEW YORK EXCEPT AS NOTED. Hay 24. Columbia, Anchor, 11 a. m., Pier W, North River. Calabria, Anchor. Pier 64, North River. Ivernla, Cunard. FROM QUEBEC, La Touralne, French. Finland, lii-.l star, in a. m., Pier 61, North River. Olympic, White Star, 12 noon. Princess Irene, North Ger. -Lloyd, 11 a. m. May 26. FROM MONTREAL AND QUEBEC, Lake Man- itoba, Can. Pacific. Adriatic Prince, I'rince. Karonga, Norton. May 27. FROM BOSTON. Laconla, Cunard. Rotterdam. Holland-America, 10 a. m. Kaiser Wllliclin II. North Ger. -Lloyd, 10 a. m. May 28. Pretoria, Ham. -Amer., 1 p. m. May 23. FROM QUEBEC, Empress of Ireland. Can. Pacf. K. August.' Vh'torla, Ham. -Amer., 1 p. m. FROM PHILADELPHIA, Prinz Oskar, Ham Amer.. 11 a. m. Grosser Kurfuerst, North Ger. -Lloyd, 10 a. m. May 31. Cameronia, Anchor, 3 p. m., Pier 64, North Hirer. FROM PHILADELPHIA, Merlon, American, 10 a. m. America. Navlgazione. Pier 74. North River. Czar, Russian-American, 2 p. nt. Alexander McConndl, 611 FIFTH AVE., COR. 49TH STREET. NEW YORK CITY. TELEGRAPH Orders forwarded to any part of the United States, Canada and all principal cities in Europe. Orders transferred or entrnsted by the trade to onr selection for delivery on steamshipi or elsewhere receive special attention. Reference or Cash must accompany all orders from unknown correspondents. Cable address: ALiicomnu, Western Union Code. Mention the American Florist when writing Montreal Cor. St. Catherine and Gay Sts. All orders receive prompt attention. Choice Beauties. Orchids and Valley always on hand. Young & Nugent Telephone 30M-2066MtuHsea S«uare. 42 West 28th Street. NEW YORK To out-of-town florists We arc In the Heart of And give special attention to steamer and theater orders. Prompt delivery and best stock in the market. Dallas, Texas. The Texas Seed and Floral Company Orders tor cat flowers and designs solicited for delivery in any part of Texas. Mention the .American Florist when writing Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Lock-port S. A. Anderson, 440 Mlin St., Buffalo. N, Y. Mail. Telephone and Telegraph orders filled promptly with the choicest stock. San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND Successor to Sievers & Bolaod FLORIST SO KEARNEY STREET 1026 The American Florist. May 2 y, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. New York. Established 1874. DARDS N. E. Corner 44th St. and Madison Ave. Has his own correspondents in all the large cities of Europe and the British Colonies. Cable orders forwarded by private code. Telegraph and Cable Ad- dress, DARDSFLOR. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing St. Paul, Minn. Holm & Olson, 20-22-24 West Fifth Strut. We fill orders for any place in the Twin Cities and for all points in the Northwest. The Largest Store in America; the largest stock; the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. We are alive night and day. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. WILLIAM L. ROCK Flower Co. Will execute orders for any town in MISSOURI, KANSAS OR OKLAHOMA. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Buffalo, N. T. W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main Street. Members Florists' Telegraph Association. Mention the American Florist when writing La Crosse, Wis. LA CROSSE FLORAL CO. BOTH PHONES No. 40 LONG DISTANCE No. 40 Careful Attention To All Orders. Mention the American Florist when writing Atlanta, Ga. Atlanta Floral Co. 41 Peachtree Street Max Schling NEW YORK No. 22 West 59th Street Adjoining Plaza Hotel Boston, Mass. "Penn, The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. 37-43 BROMFIELD STREET Kansas City, Mo. Geo. M. Kellogg Flower & Plant Co. U22GrandAve. Will fill all orders for Cut Kansas City and Fiowe,™, ¥a°e™1 . .De,y5?,*' ni 1 U'll u Wedding aud Birthday Gift, rleasant Mil, RIO. that may be entrusted to them Louisville, Ky. F. Walker & Co., FLORISTS Phones: Home 1388. Cumb. Main 1388A. 634 Fourth Avenue Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda FLORISTS, 1415 Farnvm St. xb^MSL Nashville, Tenn. Geny Bros. 212 Fifth Ave. No. LKADINQ FLORISTS NASHVILLE, TENN New York. MYEB, FLORIST, ^lilS1^'' Poughkeepsie, N. Y. "The Saltford Flower Shop." Vassar College and Bennett School. Chicago Bowling. C. C. F. LEAGUE. Team Standings. Won. Lost. Roses 49 35 Orchids ...42 42 Won. Lost. Violets ....39 45 Carnations .38 46 Violets. A. Hueb'r.109 131 143 Jacobs ....169 198 142 Wolf 160 177 190 Schultz .215 136 134 J. Hueb'r.163 185 166 A. Zech.. .160 159 160 Totals... 764 900 Roses. Goerisch ..113 151 Koeliler ..145 186 Byers 186 179 Price 150 169 Fischer ...178 188 J I.' 1(50 190 1B7 156 Totals... 816 827 775 Carnations. Lorman ...119 186 146 Lieberman 160 185 145 Sweeney ..179 188 181 Ayres 146 182 144 Totals.. .772 813 Orchids. Foerster . .170 184 Graff 137 175 Brostrom 154 175 E'p'lous J. Zech , .12S 184 ,.127 151 ISO 185 1 is 3 11 ITS Totals... 716 869 835 Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Comer Broadway and Gratiot Avenues. Artistic Designs. High Grade Cut Blooms. We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing WASHINGTON D. C. CUDEBROSXOi FLORISTS I2l4f STNW Glide's Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Samuel Murray, 913 Grand Avenue All Orders Given Prompt and Careful Attention Members of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Indianapolis, Ind. Bertermann Bros. Co. FLORISTS 241 Massachusetts Avenue. Members of the Florists' Telegraph Deliver* Mention the American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. fhe Park J.A.VALENTINE. 1 lOral vO. President. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA PELICANO, ROSSI & CO., 123 KEARNY ST. '9'3- The American Florist. 1027 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities Indicated on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. FRED C. WEBER 4326-28 Olive Street Notice Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association SELLING FLOWERS 40 YEARS ST. LOUS, MO. Philadelphia. Robert Kift, 1725 Chestnut St. Personal Attention to all Orders. Mention the American Florist when writing IN THE HEART OF NEW YORK CITY Phone Murray Hill 1440 and 1441. 6 East 33d Street, Opposite the Waldorf-Astoria. Our Motto— The Golden Rule. Mention the American Florist when writing Hartford, Conn. GEORGE G. McCLUNIE 187 Main Street 'FLOWERS' Your Orders Solicited My Only Store. Phone Charter 6535-2 Pittsburg, Pa. A. W. Smith Co. KEENAN BLDG. Largest Floral Establishment in America. Established 1874. Incorporated 1909. Mention the American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. FLORAL DESIGNS AND FLOWERS Best Quality on Shortest Notice. DANIELS * FISHER Order by mail, telephone, telegraph or cable. Cable address "Daniels, Denver" Mention the American Florist when writing THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, LEVELAND EUCLID AVENUE Flower Colors Use omr Color Chart in describing them. PRICE, $1.00 POSTPAID. American Florist Co., 440 S.Dearborn Street CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing Boston, Mass. Send flower orders (or deliver? in Boston and all New England Points To THOS. P. GALVIN. Inc., 124TREMONT ST. City Index to Retail Florists' Tilling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. Y.— Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St. Atlanta, Ga. — Atlanta Floral Co., 41 Peacbtree. Boston— Tbos. F. Galvln, Inc., 124 Tremont St. Boston— Penn, the Plorlst. 43 Bromfleld St. Boston — Philip L. Carbone. Brooklyn, N. Y. — G. Messeberg. Broooklyn, N. Y. — "Wilson," 3 and 5 Greene. Buffalo, N. Y.— S. A. Anderson, 440 Main. Buffalo, N. 1'.— W. J. Palmer & Son, 301 Main. Chicago — Alpha Floral Co. Chicago — A. Lange, 25 E. Madison St. Chicago — Mangel, 17 E. Monroe St. Chicago— Schiller The Florist, 2221 W. Madison. Chicago— Geo. Wlttbold Co., 737 Buckingham PI. Chicago — Wlttbold's 66 E. Randolph. Cleveland, O. — Bramley & Son. Cleveland, O.— The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Cleveland, 0.— The J. M. Gasser Co. Dallas, Tex.— Texas Seed and Floral Co. Denver, Colo. — The Park Floral Co. Des Moines, la. — Alpha Floral Co. Detroit, Mich. — John Breltmeyer's Sons. Duluth, Minn.— J. J. Leborlous. Grand Rapids, Mich.— Grand Rapids Floral Co. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Henry Smith. Hartford, Conn.— Geo. G. McClunie. Indianapolis — Bertermann Bros. Co., 214 Mass. Kansas City— Geo. M. Kellogg. F. & P. Co. Kansas City— Samuel Murray. Kansas City— Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. La Crosse, Wis.— La Crosse Floral Co. Little Rock, Ark.— Vestals, 409 Main St. Los Angeles. Calif.— O. C. Saakes. Los Angeles— Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson. Memphis, Tenn. — Haisch's. Milwaukee— C. C. Pollworth Co. Montreal — McKenna. Nashville, Tens. — Geny Bros. Newark, N. J. — Begerow's. Newark, Ohio.— Chas. A. Duerr. Newark, N. J.— Philips Bros. New Orleans, La.— Uriah J. Virgin. New York — M. A. Bowe. New York— D. Clark's Sons. 2139 Broadway. New York — Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave. New York— Alex. McConnell, Oil 5th Ave. New York— Myer, Florist, 609 Madison Ave. New York— Max Schling, 22 W. 59th St. New York — John S. Nicholas. New York — Young and Nugent. Omaha, Neb.— Hess & Swoboda, Farnum St. Philadelphia— Robert Kift, 1725 Chestnut. Pittsburg, Pa.— A. W. Smith Co., Keenan Bldg. Portland. Me. — Portland Flower Store. Poughkeepsle, N. Y.— The Saltford Flower Shop. Rochester, N. Y.— J. B. Keller's Sons. Seattle, Wash.— L. W. McCoy, 912 3rd Ave. Sheboygan, Wis. — J. E. Matthewson. St. Louis, Mo.— Edward P. Cizkowskl. St. Louis, Mo.— Ostertag Bros. St. Louis— Fred. C. Weber. St. Louis, Mo.— F. H. Weber. St. Paul, Minn. — Holm & Olson. St. Paul, Minn.— L. L. May & Co. San Francisco — J. B. Boland, 60 Kearney St San Francisco— Pellcano, Rossi & Co. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldoccbl. Sedalia, Mo. — Arcnlas Floral Co. Superior, Wis. — J. J. Leborlous. Terre Haute. Ind. — J. G. Helnl It. Son. Tacoma, Wash.— California Plorlsts. Toledo. 0. — Mrs. J. B. Freeman. Toronto, Can. — Dunlop's, 60 Yonge St. Washington — Blacklstone. Washington — Geo. H. Cooke, Conn. Ave. and L. Washington — Gnde Broi. New York. Established 1 849 David Clarke's Sons FLORAL DECORATORS 2139-2141 Broadway, 1552Tie55PS0Co"umou. ChOJCB Cut FlOWefS. San Francisco Podesta & Baldecchi 224 Grant Avenue Prompt and careful attention to orders from out-of-town florists. Los Angeles, Calif. O. C. SAAKES FLORIST, Prompt and careful attention to orders from out- of-town florists. Trade discount. 215 Weat Fourth Street. Cleveland, O. The Cleveland Cut Plower Co. Will fill your orders for designs and cut flowers i NORTHERN OHIO. St. Louis, Mo. Wire or Phone Your Orders to the HOUSE OF FLOWERS. Ostertag Bros. The Largest Retail Supply House in the West. Jefferson and Washington Ave. Albany, N. T. BYRBS, Flowers or Design Work. Delivered in Albany and vicinity on telegraphic order. 11 NORTH PEARL STREET Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable florist 05L. Dunlop's 96 Yonge Street. We deliver anywhere in Canada and guarantee safe arrival. Milwaukee, Wis. C. C. Pollworth Co. Will take proper Wi cpnn si r» care of your orders In " wtonsin 1028 The American Florist. May 24, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities, by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities Indicated on Wire, Phone or Mali Orders. ST. LOUIS, MO. ORDERS TAKEN FOR FLOWERS DELIVERED TO ALL PARTS OF THE COUNTRY. SPECIAL CARE, SELECT AND ARTISTIC WORK. F. H. Weber Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Boyle and Maryland Ave. Both Long Distance Phones. Send y our orders18' Chicago and Sub- urbs to •„W — 7"*, All orders carefully filled M^3y,|kjatflso''5L under the supervision of ^chicaG^— george ASMUS, Mgr Wire, Write or Phone West 822 Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist when writing Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue, N. Rochester Phone 506. Long Diit. Bell Phone 1189 Members Florist* Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Cleveland, O., and Vicinity. Bramley & Son 1181 £. 71st St. The Largest Growers of Flowers in City. Mention the American Florist when writing Little Rock, Ark. VESTALS PAUL M. PALEZ, Mgr. 409 MAIN STREET. All orders carefully filled and delivered to all parts of the city, Arkansas aad the Southwest. Toledo, O. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Successor to Geo. A. Heinl 336 Superior St., Toledo, O. Both Phones. S27. Special attention to Mail and Telegraph Orders Mention the American Florist when writing Seattle, Wash. L.W. McCOY, Florist 912 3rd Ave. Grow**, Wholesaler and Retailer. Careful and prompt attention given to orders for Alaska, Washington and Oregon. In the Heart of New York NEW FLOWER AND FRUIT STORE JOHN S. NICHOLAS 42nd St. and Park Avenue Lqhj Vnrlf Pitu Grand Central Terminal " e " l U I R U I If The Old Established High Class Florist Has opened a magnificent flower and fruit es- tablishment on the Forty-second street side of the New Grand Central Terminal Station, New York City. The facilities of this store for the satisfac- tory execution of mail, telephone and telegraphic trade orders at steamers, and elsewhere in New York City and its suburbs are unsurpassed. Mention the American Florist when writing Boston, Mass. Philip L. Carbone IMPORTER Florist and Decorator 342 Boylston Street, Telephone Connections Member of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing PHILIPS BROS, 938 Broad St. NEWAffi N. J. Artistic Floral Work and Long Stem Beauties Our Specialty. Mention the American Florist when writing Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskill Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cnt Flower Merchants We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade disc. 229 WEST THIRD STRUT. Mention the American Florist when writing Sedalia, Missouri Archias Floral Co. Choice Cut Flowers and Designs on short notice. Prompt attention to telegraph and telephone orders. Mention the American Florist when writing Tacoma, Wash. California Florists will take care of all telegraphic orders Mention the American Florist when writing Orders will be carefully cared for by Michigan. HENRY SMITH, Wholesale and Retail Florist of GRAND RAPIDS Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. ALFRED HANNAH 6 SONS Will Ell your orders for Designs and Cut Flowers in Michigan St. Louis, Mo. CASS AVE. FLORIST EDWARD P. GIZKOWSKI will occupy store at 1508 Cass Avenue, June 1, 1913. New Orleans- CUT FLOWERS Delivered for Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Texas. Wire or mail. Highest Grade Stock Only. «««i VIRGIN, cXn8a3l8^ Washington, D. C. 14th and H. Street. Newark, N. J. Begerow's 946 Broad Street. Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliveries throughout the state and to all steamship docks in Hoboken, N. J., and New York. For Wisconsin Delivery — OF — "HOME GROWN FLOWERS" Get in touch with J. E. Matthewson SHEBOYGAN, WISCONSIN CHICAGO The TPaJmerHouse Florist 17 E. MONROE ST. Newark, Ohio. CHAS. A. DUERR. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Rockford, 111. H. W. BUCKBEE. Member of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery *9'3- The American Florist. 102!t Special Wholesale Price List of Boxwoods $ Bay Trees Palms and Other Choice Decorative Stock. All this stock is of exceptionally fine quality and a big bargain at the prices quoted. Make up your order from this list and you will never have any trouble with dissatisfied customers. Stock up now for future sales. Boxwoods Pyramids— Each 2 to2^feet $1.25 2-4 to 3 feet 1.75 3 to3K feet 2.51) 3V2to4 feel 3.00 4 to4^feet 4.25 4(^to5 feet 5X0 Standards— 15 to 18-inch $2. 25 18 to 21-inch 2 75 21 to 24-inch 3.50 Obelisk, 5ft Kach.$l2.C0 Globe Shaped— 12-15-inch Kach. $2.00to 2.50 2-ft " Unto 5.00 Bushes, 12-in 2 to 2k2 ft " MISCELLANEOUS Aucuba, large Kach. $3.00 to $5.50 Aucuba Japonica, 2-ft.... 1.(0 Aucuba Type, 2-ft 1 .00 Conifers, assorted. IN-24 in. " 100 3-3K-11 " 1.50 Araucaria Excelsa Each >,-m..4-5 tiers *1 00 7-in . 4-5 tiers • 1.50 Areca Lutescens— 3-in . 3 plants in a pot 6 in I.SC Asparagus Plumosus- 2-in 3 in 4-in Asparagus Sprengeri, 3 in ... . Bay Trees— Standard Stem Crown Ptach 12-14-inch lb in. 2 ft. 12 in. $4 I ■ i > 2-ft. 18 in. 5.00 L, l-ft. 24-26-in. 6.00 ft 3ft. 20-22-m. 1,1.1 1 '-. 2 ft. 4-in. 24 28-in. 7. mi 3-ft. 26-in. 7.00 mC . 4-ft. 26 to 2s in. 9.00 &£■■* 4-ft. 3-ft-C. in. to 3-ft- li in. 15.00 BT' PYRAMIDS ■fv* ■'ft. hiuh $ s."< lifc'h $12.00 HL rtt. high 15.0J 9 ft. PHOENIX ROEBELENII fSf;. Each Doz. Per IK) UBEr -"■■■" 1 2.00 $15.00 3.00 600 12.00 18.1H ■■£ v-,nri, *•; cai, „h ;,., K, specimens, / in. extra stronu. 4.00 each. ■E^. 8 in. extra strong. ..'....5.00 each. I^'b' PHOENIX RECLJNATA Each Doz. 12.00 WANTED BOSTON FERNS, any size. Send samples or write and tell us what vou have. Do it Now. Bedding Stock. Geraniums, any variety, Vinca Variegata, 4-in. English Ivy, 4-in., Salvias, 4-in., - Nasturtiums, 3-in., Petunias, 3 in., Marguerites, white, large, 4-in.. - - - -15.00 Prr 100 $10.00 15.00 15.00 10.00 6.00 6.00 DRACAENA INDIVISA 2-in.. $3.00 per 100: 3-in.. $5.00 per li»i; 4-in. $12 00 per ICO. Sin., $3.00 per dozen, $20.mperltm;i. in,. $6.00 pur doz. 8-in..3-ft. high. $1.00 to $1.50 each. The Geo. Wittbold Co. -1. D. PHONE, GRACELAND 1112- 737=39 Buckingham PI. Chicago 1030 The American Florist. May 24 1 The Seed Trade. American Seed Trade Association. Chas.N. Page. Des Moines, la.. President; Harry L. Holmes, Harnsburg, Pa., iMrst Vice-President; Arthur B. Clark, Miliord. ConnVSecond Vice-President; C.E. Kendel, Cleveland. O., Secretary and Treasurer; J M Ford, Ravenna. O., Assistant Secretary. Next annual convention, at Cleveland, U.. June 24-26. 1913. John Lewis Childs, Floral Park, N. Y., returned from California May 19. LILIUM Harkisii prices will be 10 per cent higher, the crop being only a moderate one. VISITED Chicago: G. C. Eldering, representing W. J. Eldering & Son, Overveen, Haarlem, Holland. Pedbicktown, N. J.— Geo. K. Pedrick and wife have returned to their home, Mr. Pedrick's health being much im- proved. Field seed corn is in as slow de- mand this year as it was active in 11)12. Nearly all western seed houses are carrying good stocks. While there has been no definite decline in prices of French bulbs of Narcissus Paper White GrandiUora, yet there is a suspicion in the minds of American dealers that this article exists in goodly supply. Faribault. Minn. — Wm. Kueker, president of the Farmer Seed and Nursery Co., has been at the St. Luke's hospital for the past two weeks, where he underwent an operation for gall stones. The patient is recovering nice- ly and expects to resume his duties at the office in the course of a few weeks. Lawrence, KANS. — The Barteldes Seed Co. says the garden seed trade has been fully up to the average. Crops of such seeds as timothy, Kaf- fir, millet, cane and corn were very good last year and consequently the farmers were plentifully supplied with these seeds. This has cut down the sales of field seeds materially and the trade in these lines has not been up to the normal. Boston, Mass.— While the rush of spring business in seeds is declining, there is yet a good trade in plants very evident on North Market street and Faneuil Hall Square. The seedsmen agree that this has been a good season. Some complaint has been coming in from farms and gardens of the dry and cool weather, but any forebodings were happily dispelled by a good rain on May 15.— At the Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Co.'s store we found business active there being large sales of vegetables and the smaller flowering plants. It was also said that the seed trade was keeping up well. — At the Jos. Breck & Sons Cor- poration everybody was found busy. The activities of this firm are remark- able, a real estate department now be- ing added to their seed, nursery and im- plement features. The veteran Thomas J. Grey is now with this firm and his many friends will be glad to meet him there, for he is a man who is remem- bered by his friends.— The New Min- eral Fertilizer Co., with works at Rum- ford. Me., has now a store at 11 South Market street. Sturgeon Bay, Wis. — The Door County Seed Co., which since its or- ganization has occupied the Hay build- ing with its business, within the week purchased the property known as the Marine saloon, located on the north side of St. John near the railroad track. The company proposes to re- model and rebuild the building and fill in the lot and use it for the carrying on of the business in which it is en- gaged. The firm expects to move as soon as this has been done, which may not be for a couple of months. Chicago. — Prices on the_ Board _of Trade May 21 for grass seed were noted as follows: Timothy, $3.25 to $4.25 per 100 pounds— The onion set stand south of the city is none too good. Either from the drought or other causes the germination has not been what it should be and the conse- quent stand is on the whole rather thin.— Geo. S. Green of the Illinois Seed Co. appeared before the Agricultural committee at Springfield, May 20, in regard to the proposed seed law and says the committee after a thorough discussion decided to report the bill to the house unfavorably. This action of the committee will probably dispose of seed legislation in this state dur- ing the spring session. Minnesota Seed Law. In a letter from a well-known ex- pert on seed laws to a Minnesota seedsman commenting on the new Minnesota seed law we find the fol- lowing : "In section 2, paragraph 1, it is re- quired that every special variety of agricultural seed be stated, it must be true to type. In other words, if you secure from the European or eastern wholesaler a variety of, say, alsike clover, and a mistake is made by your vendor, you are liable for the first of- fense for a $10 fine, and supposing in your numerous transactions you make another mistake, the minimum fine is $100 for each offense. Gambling in Wall street is not in it for fun com- pared to your business. Of course germination is going to give trouble. "To give the approximate percent- age by weight of certain weed seeds like dodder is, of course, almost im- possible, unless you have secured the services of an expert in decimal frac- tions. How are you going to state the presence of five dodder seeds in a pound of 350,000 seeds of red clover? To state where the seed is grown will in some cases be very difficult, and in other cases impossible. "Your law allows lawn mixtures, but why not have taken care of other mixtures for pastures, etc. All such mixtures are left out by this defini- tion. "In section 4, the fines imposed are exceedingly heavy. Simply because an honest mistake may occur at one time, the seedsmen are fined the mini- mum fine of $10. Thereafter any other fine cannot be less than $100, for an honest mistake. Inasmuch as the seedsman is dealing with vast quan- tities of seeds, some of which are en- tirely similar to other kinds of seed, the penalties are outrageously heavy. "Section 9, which allows the certifi- cate of the Minnesota Agricultural Experiment Station, giving the result of any examination of seeds, to be pre- sumptive evidence of the facts therein stated, this in my judgment is clearly unconstitutional. In other words, in a criminal prosecution, criminal in character,' the accused shall have the right * * * to be confronted by the witnesses against him (Article 1, Sec. 6, Constitution of Minn.) In sec- tion 9, we have, however, a mere state- ment of an officer not under oath and the witness not sworn in the cause and subject to the searching of con- science or of facts. Any prosecution under this seed law is a criminal pros- ecution within the constitutional pro- vision above cited. (State vs. Sauer. 42 Minn. 258)." Established 1810 Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company Growers ol High Grade SEED Palo Alto/ California. Onion, Lettuce, Radish, Sweet Peas, Etc. Correspondence Solicited Denaiffe & Son, CARIGNAN, NORTHERN FRANCE. Growers on Contract Highest Grade Seeds. Specialties: Beet, Cabbage, Carrot. Celery, Let- tuce, Onion, Parsley. Radish, Rutabaga, Turnip. Sole Agent for U. S. and Canada, CHARLES JOHNSON, Marietta, Pa. PEAS, BEANS, CUCUMBER Growers for the Trade. Ask for our growing prices for crop 1913 Peas, Beans and Cucumber Seed. Also for prices for immediate shipment. Alfred J. Brown Seed Go., Grand Rapids, Mich. M flkHBlS 6 ONION, LETTUCE, CARROT and RADISH SEED J. W. EDMUNDSON. Manager M. W. WILLIAMS. Secretary California Seed Growers Association, Inc. Growers for Wholesale Dealers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA CARROT, LETTUCE, ONION, RADISH, BEET, SWEET PSAS *9'3- The American Florist. 1031 W.J.EIdering&Son WHOLESALE BULB GROWERS Overveen, Haarlem, Holland Headquarters for High Grade Hyacinths, Tulips, Narcissi Quality With Fair Prices We ship first quality Holland Bulbs to the American Trade. This is the sole basis of the continuous and ever increasing patronage of the most critical, high-class American Buyers, covering many years. Our Mr. G. C. Eldering is now at the Hotel Saville, Madison Avenue and 29th Street, New York, prepared to book orders for the best stocks at most reasonable figures, to the trade only. Here is Your Chance Tuberoses l-'irst class bulbs, 4 to 6-in., 75c per 100; $7.00 per 1000. Bedding Plants Extra fine stock at reasonable prices. Flower and Vegetable Seeds For early summer planting. Let us have your order. James Vick's Sons ROCHESTER, N. Y. BEANS, PEAS, and all Garden Seeds RADISH tt«U Oil UOlUWll OCCUi LEONARD.gflB CO. 226-230 W. ONION SETS GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Write for Prices. Lily of the Valley Pips VS/'K have on hand a few cases of Ljly of the Valley Pips, (3000 to case) Berlin and Hamburg, which we offer at $32.00 Per Case (of 3000 . 33 Barclay St. New York ROEMER'S spu£r£b PANSIES The finest strain of Pansies in the World, Introducer and Grower of all the leading Novelties. Highest Award International Exhibition, Dusseldorf, 1905. Catalogue free on application. Seed Grower, Quedlinberg, Germany FRED. ROEMER, TOMATO SEED Best Stocks. AU Varieties. THE HAVEN SEED CO. Growers for the Wholesale Trade Only. SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA. Mention the American Florist when writing THE C. HERBERT GOY SEED GO. VALLEY, Douglas County, Neb. Contract Grower* of High Grade Seeds encumber. MusJcmelon, Squash and Pumpkin, Sweet, Flint ana Dent Seed Corn Mention the American Florist when writing Western Seed & Irrigation Go. Wholesale Seed Growers and Dealers SPECIALTIES: Sweet, Flint and Dent Corn; Cucumber, Musk and Watermelon; Pumpkin and Squash. FREMONT : NEBRASKA Mention the American Florist when writing Waldo Rohnert GILROY, CAL. Wholesale Seed Grower. Specialties: Lettuce, Onion. Sweet Peas, A*te* Cosmos. Mignonette. Verbena in variety- Correspondence Solicited. We Have a Few Choice White Onion Sets still on hand at $ 1.50 per bushel 32 lbs. per bushel Vaughans's Seed Store, 31-33 W. Randolph St., CHICAGO. Mention the American Florist when writing DAMMANN & CO., Seed Merchants to His Majesty the King of Italy SAN GIOVANNI A TEDUCCIO, near Naples Headquarters for CAULIFLOWER and WHITE TRIPOLI ONION SEED, (Crvital Wax*, and all other VEGETABLE and FLOWER SEEDS THE LARGEST GROWERS IN ITALY. Established 1877. Wholesale Catalogue in English, (containing also all Italian specialties). Special Offers and Italian Catalogue on application. Mcnt inn the American Florist when writing 1032 The American Florist. May 2 y. GLADIOLI Blanche, Ceres, Mrs. Beecher, Columbia, May, Mrs. W. N. Bird, Brenchleyensis, Shakespeare. Lilies, Madeira Vines and other Bulbs and Hardy Plants. E. S. MILLER, WADING RIVER, H. T Mention the American Florist when writtno Elmer D. Smith & Co., 167 W. Mauraee St., ADRIAN, - - MICH. See our Advertisement on page 1046. Mention the American Florist when writing ROSES, CARNATIONS, PLANTS, SEED, BULBS. Send us yoar wants. We will take care of them. We supply stock at market price. Catalogue for the asking. S. S. SKIDELSKY £ CO., 1215 Betz Building, PHILAD .LPHIA, PA Mention the American Florist when writing S. M. Isbell & Co., Jackson, Mich. CONTRACT SEED OROWERS, Bean, Cucumber, Tomato, Muskmelon, Squash, Watermelon, Radish, Sweet Corn. Correspondence solicited. | BURPEE'S SEEDS PHILADELPHIA Wholesale Price List for FlorisU ^ M and Market Gardeners. M Mention the American Florist when writing Francesoo Bullerl Purveyor to the Royal family of Italy. SCAFATI (near Pompei ITALY. NOVELTY FLOWER SEEDS-BULB AND PLANT PRODUCTIONS. PETUNIA, PANSY, CINERARIA, and a great variety of other seeds. Write for price list and send orders to V. SHAKETANO, 50 West 30th Street, NEW YORK, agent and representative for the United States. Mryi.tinn the Ante-nenn Flnrist wh*n tpW'lnff ]. E. Meredith. Pres. C. W Stout, Sec'y The Meredith Flower and Vegetable Co. LIBERTYVILLE :: ILLINOIS Mention the American Florist when writing John Bader Co. B. L. ELLIOT, Owner. Wholesale Plantsman 1826 RialtoSt., N. S. PITTSBUR6, PA. Mention the American Florist when writing Closing Out Spring Bulbs AMERICA. LILY BULBS Perl00 Album, 9-11 inch $12.50 Auratum 9-11 inch 10.00 Rubrum, 8-9 inch 6.00 Rubrum, 9-11 inch 9.00 CALADIUMS Per 100 Per 1000 5 to 7 inch $1.80 $16.0(1 7to9inch 3.50 30.00 Plant now in any spare ground you have; they will make you money all summer. Of several leading kinds we can supply planting stock, white bulbs under one inch and small black bulblets by the bushel. per 1000 MRS. FRANCIS KING, Medium size $15.00 AUGUSTA, Medium 13.00 AMERICA, First Size 20.00 AMERICA, Medium Size 17.00 KUNDERDI GLORY, Firsts 40.00 CHICAGO WHITE, 50.00 SHAKESPEARE 38.00 FLORISTS' MIXTURE, (Light Colors) 16.00 BRENCHLEYENSIS 12.00 SCARLET AND RED SHADES. 11.00 PINK SHADES 13.50 BEGONIAS (Tuberous Rooted Giant Flowering Varieties) Singles, in Colors, white, scarlet, yellow, pink, Doz. 40c; 100, $2.50; 1000, $22.00. Singles, Mixed Colors, Doz 100, $2.25; 1000, $20.00. . Doubles, white, scarlet, pink 65c; 100, *4.50; KiOO, $40.00. Doubles, Mixed Colors, Doz 100, $4.00; 1000, $37.00. 35c; Doz. 60c; Cold Storage Stock. Lilium Giganteum Per Case 7-9 inch (300 bulbs to case ) $18 00 8-10 inch (225 bulbs to case) 15.75 9-10 inch (200 bulbs to case) 17.00 Lilium Rubrum Per Case 8-9 inch (170 bulbs to case) $10.00 9-11 inch (100 bulbs to case),... 8.00 Vaughan's Seed Store, CHICAGO NEW YORK Greenhouses and Nurseries, Western Springs, 111. Alternanthera CANNAS Per 100 f"100 Yellow, 2l4-in. pots $ 2 00 CANNAS, 8 varieties, 3x4-in. VINCAVAR., 4-in. pots, May 1 10 00 pots $4 00 PRIMROSES, ready in July 2 10 GERANIUMS, mv selection .... 5 00 ASP. PLUMOSUS,2V4-in. pots, P AND ANUS VEITCHII,$ 1.00 ea. June 10 1 0U ASP. SPRENGERI, May 10 2 1 0 SALVIAS, May 1st 2 50 cash jos. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Ohio SPRING BEDDING AND BASKET PLANTS Asparagus Sprengeri, 2VHn., $3.C0 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Centaura Gymnocarpa (Dusty Miller. $3.00 per 100. Geranium, Mad. Salleroi, $2.50 per 100- Ivy, English. 4-in., strong. $12.00 per 100. Lobelia Speciosa and Compacta. $2.50 per 100. Petunia, (iiant Ruffled, $2.50 per 100. Salvia, Bonfire. King of Carpets and Zurich, $2.50 per 100. Vinca Variegata, 3-in.. i6.C0 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio '9*3- The Amer ican Fl grist. in:;:; I Spring is Here J ■ n n n So to close out our surplus Spring Bulbs we make the following offer till sold, less 5°0 if cash accompanies the order. ■ ■ BODDINGTON'S U QUALITY GLADIOLI. W AUGUSTA. The florists' best white n Gladiolus in existeno 1"0 lno» First si/e bulbs, XX, 1^4 inches M and no $1.75 *lt>.iKi Selected bulbs, X 1.25 12(10 M BRENCHLEYENSIS true) Fiery ^ scarlet. Top roots. XXX, 2 and 2H inches 2 00 1S.00 *^* First si/e bulbs, XX, 1^ to 2 □ inches 1.50 14.00 JZJ Second size. X. 1 to 1?4 inches... 1.25 10.00 J-l BODDINGTON'S WHITE AND n LIGHT. Extra selected bulbs, XXX. lH in. and up 1.50 14 00 M First size. XX 1.25 12.00 MRS. FRANCIS KING. Color of Mower is a light scarlet of a ^^ pleasing shade; selected bulbs. ■ XXX 275 24.00 ff First size. XX 2.25 20.00 H PRINCEPS. Color rich crimson. nwith broad white blotches across the lower petals. Flow- ners can be crown to nearlv 8 inches in diameter under stim- Y-» ulating culture Doz. $1.25 10.00 £1 GROFF'S HYBRIDS (Originator's M strait. XXX. Extra selected 1.75 15.C0 First size. XX, Originators m strain! 1.25 12.00 ^j First size. X. very line mixture. .* 1. CO y.00 M JOHN BULL. A very fin. white, M slightly tinted lavender. A good forcer 1.75 16.00 nDE LAMARCK. Chirrj red; a grand variety 1.75 16.C0 Y"f CERES. A good white, tinted lav- i~* ender 1.25 12.00 £3 AMERICAN HYBRIDS XX. A M mixture pi the choicest varie- ties of Gladiolus in equal pro M portion: ren fine 100 9.00 AMERICAN HYBRIDS. X. Fine H mixture 85 7.50 J* STRIPED and VARIEGATED 2.25 21.50 U PINK AN 0 ROE SHADES... 175 16.00 W ORANGE and YELLOW SHADES 5.50 32.00 £* SCARLET and RED SHADES 1.50 14 00 J! LEMOINE'S HYBRIDS 1.50 12 00 MCHILDSII. First quality, mixed: dark shades 1.55 16.00 flood quality, mixed; light ^ shades 2.25 21.50 Boddlngton's Quality Gladioli- Continued. Extra-Choice Named Gladioli. ATTRACTION. Deep, dark, rich Doz. 1IKI crimson, with a very conspicu- ous, large, pure white center and throat. At once a most beautiful and attractive sort. .$0.50 $3.50 CANARY BIRD. Tnis. without doubt, is the best yellow variety next to Sulphur King. A pure canary yellow that is very pleas- ing and attractive 85 6-i'C ELABORATE. Blood scarlet. The finest Childsii of its color. 75 5.50 GEORGE PAUL. Large flowers; deep crimson, slightly stained yehow spotted with purple. Per Ktl', $47.50 75 5 00 I. S. HENDRICKSON (new). A beautiful anil irregular mottling of white and bright deep pink: in some the pink and in others the while predominates. Flow- ers and spikes very large and fine 75 4.75 MADAM MONNERET. Delicate rose late bloomer. Per 10j0, $26.75 .50 2.75 AMERICA. Th's beautiful new Gladiolus has pro- duce) as great a sensation as the now fsmous Princeps. The flowers, which are of immense size, are of the most beautiful flesh-pink color, and, as a flor- ist who saw it said, It is "fine enough for a bride's bouquet." tOII 1IXKI Top roots. - $2.75 $25.00 First size, - - 2 25 20.00 Second size. - - 2.00 17.50 BODDINGTON'S QUALITY GLOXINIAS. kuki lim Named Varieties, OurSelection.. $40.00 $4 25 To Color. Our Selection 30.00 3.25 B's Spotted Varieties 35 00 3.75 Mixed, All Colors 25.00 2.75 DAHLIAS. Named Varieties, Our Se ection. $8.00 per 100 Mixed Varieties and Color. Yellow, Red. I'mk. White. $5.00 per 100. Miscellaneous Bulbs, LYCORIS SQUAMIGERA, OR AMARYLLIS HALLI (THE MAGIC LILY OF JAPANi A perfectly hardy Amaryllis, producing beautiful pink flowers. Lycoris squamigera produces in early >pri.ig foliage which grows until July, when it ripens off and disappears, and one not familial with its habits would think the bulb had died, but about a month late', asif by magic, the Bower- stalks spring from the ground to a height of 2 or 3 feet, developing an umbel of large and beautiful lilj-shaped flowers 3 to 4 inches across and Irom 8 to 12 in number, of a delicate lilac-pink. V ,-ry useful for cut flowers in the Summer. Strong blooming bulbs, each 10c. per doz.. $1.00: per 100.$o.50. INCARVILLEA. INCARVILLEA Del»vayi Hardy Gloxinia". The foliage resembles that of the Acanthus, while the blossoms appear like clusters of pink Gloxinias. It is extremely decoiativ .■. Strong roofs, each 10c: per doz. 75c: pei 10J. $6.00. OXALIS. OXALIS i Summer-Flowering) Deppei. Pure white: very fine. Lasiandra. Fine rosy pink, beautiful cut foliage. Shamrock. Lovely clover-like (olia.e pink blossom. Mixed Colors. Several colors. Per doz.. 10c: per 100. 35c: per 10D0. $2.50. SPIRAEA. SPIRAEA Palmata Rosea. The beautiful deep pink hardy Spir.ea. Per doz., $1.00; per 100. $7 50. SPIRAEA Aruncas. The grand hardy white Spirsea. 4 to 5 feet; per doz . $1.'*'; per 100 $7.50. KUDZU VINE. The Quickest climber known in horticulture; grows 1 to 2 feet per day. Invaluable lor quickly covering unsightlv object?. Strong roots, each 20c.: per doz., $1.50; per 100, $12.00 § Boddingion's QUALITY ROSES. ■ Hybrids, Crimson Ramblers, Hybrid Tea, or Everblooming Roses, Etc. Strong 2 year old for Planting or Potting. m See Our Advertisements and Catalogue for Varieties. n n n m ■ Arthur T. Boddington, 342 West 14th St., Seedsman NEW YORK CITY, n n n n n n ■ ■ ■ n n n ■ ■ ■ ■ n n n m ■ ■ ■ n n n ■ ■ ■ a n n ■ ■ n n n n n n MMMnnnMMMnnn*MMnnnn*M*nnnnMMMnnnMMMtinnMMM 1034 The American Florist. May 24, BEST GRAFTED ROSE STOCK Pink Killarney, White Killarney, Richmond, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Prince de Bulgarie and Lady Hillingdon, *110.Cf> per 1,000; $100.00 per 1,000 in 5,000 lots; $97.50 per 1000 in 10,000 lots and $95.00 per 1,000 in 100,000 lots, F. O. B. Morton Grove, 111. Killarney Queen, $15.00 per 100; $120.00 per 1000. BEST OWN ROOT STOCK Prince de Bulgarie, Melody, Lady Hillingdon and My Maryland, $6.00 per 100, $55.00 per 1,000. Richmond, 2V2- inch, $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1,000. The above is All select stock and a big bargain at prices quoted. BEST CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTINGS Finest Two Yellow and Pink Commercial Varieties Now Grown. R. C. 100 per 2Vi-in. per 100 1000 YELLOW 100 1000 Comoleta, $3.00 $25.00 $4.00 $35.00 Best Early Yellow, Blooms September 27. Chrysolora,$5.00 $40.00 $6.50 $60.00 Best Yellow Money Maker, blooms October 5 to 10. R. C. per 100 1000 2^2-iri. per PINK 100 1000 100 1000 Patty, $3.00 $25.00 $4.00 $35.00 Beautiful Enchantress Pink, fine strong grower, (3!/2-in., per 100, $5.00). Unaka, $4.00. $35.00 $5.00 $45.00 Earliest Pink, first week of October. 2H-in. per 100 1000 3 00 R. C. per WHITE ltO 1000 OCTOBER FROST. 2 50 20 00 Vir. Poehlmann 3 00 25 00 Alice Byron 2 50 20 CO Timothy Eaton. . .. 2 50 20 00 W. H. Chadwick. . 3 00 25 00 YELLOW Golden Glow 3 00 25 00 Halliday 2 50 20 00 POMPONS— Large stock of 4 00 3 00 3 00 4 00 400 3 00 25 00 35 00 25 00 25 00 35 00 35 00 25 00 R. YELLOW 100 Col. Applet on 2 50 Crocus 4 00 Dolly Dimple 3 00 Major Bonnaffon 2 50 Immense stock, still one of the best. Yellow Eaton 2 50 20 00 3 00 Golden Chadwick. 3 CO 27 50 4 00 Best late yellow. . per 1000 20 00 35 00 25 00 20 00 2H-in. per 100 1000 3 00 R. C. per 25 00 3 00 25 00 25 00 35 00 PINK 100 iooo Mt Niece 2 50 20 00 Maud Dean 2 50 20 00 Dr. Enguehard.... 2 50 20 00 RED Schrimpton 2 50 BRONZE O. H.Kahn 4 00 5 00 2tt-in. per 100 1000 3 50 3 50 3 50 30 00 30 00 30 00 20 00 3 00 25 00 We can supply large quantities of the above. the leading commercial varieties. List of Varieties Upon Application. 2^-in., per 100, $4.00 POEHLMaNN BROS. CO., Morton Grove, 111. Mention the American Florist when writing ROSES Best new and Stand- ard sorts, prime stock, including — 2!/2-inch. 4-in. Doz. 1C0 American Beauty $u.85 $6.00 Blumenschmidt Tea .50 3.00 BonSilene 50 3.00 Bougere 50 3-00 Duchesse de Brabant 50 3.00 Etoile de Lyon 50 3.00 Freiherr van Marschall... .50 3.50 Lady Hillingdon Tea Mile. Franzisca Kruger Maman Cochet Marie Van Houtte Mrs. Ben. R. Cant Safrano Snowflake White Bougere White Maman Cochet William R. Smith Louis Philppe Bengal Queen's Scarlet Mignonette Polyantha PinkSoupert Hy. Pol. Anny Mull.-r Baby Jeanne d' Arc Mrs.Taft " Orleans ' Phyllis " Bessie Brown H. T. Mme. Abel Chatenay.. Mme. Jenny Guillemot RenaRobbins H. T. Ball of Snow Frau K .Druschki Hugh Dickson " .75 5.00. J. B.Clarke " Gen. Jacqueminot ' .60 4.00. PaulNeyron " New Century Hy. Rug. .60 4.50. SirThos. Lipton " .60 4.50. Cl'g Soupert Hy. Pol. .50 3.00 Dor. Perkins H'dy CI. .50 3.00 Excelsa " .75 5.00 GrafZeppelin " .60 4.(»i Lady Gay " .50 3.00 Phil'a Cr. Rambler... ' .50 3.00 Tausendschoen " .50 3 00 White Dorothy " .50 3.50 Wichuraiana Mem'l " ,50 3.50 Mary Washington CI. .50 3.00 Marechal Niel " .60 3.50 4 50 .50 3 00 .50 3.00 .50 3.00 .50 3.00 50 3.00 .50 3 00 .50 3.00 .50 3.00 50 3.50 50 3.00 .50 3.00 .50 3.00 50 3.00 50 3.00 .SO 3 50 .60 3.50 .60 3.50 .60 3 50 '.50 ' '3.00 .50 J.50 .85 6.00 .50 3.50 1000 100 $50.00 $15.00 25^00 ' 12.66 25.00 25 00 10.00 27-50 10.00 30.110 10.00 40.00 15.00 25 00 27.50 10.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 27.50 10.00 30.00 10.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 27.50 30.00 12.00 30.00 12.00 30.00 12.00 30.00 12.00 10.00 27.50 30.00 50.00 . 10 00 15.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 15.00 15.00 25.00 25.00 45.00 35.00 12.00 25 00 25.00 10.00 25 00 10.00 30.00 10.00 30.00 10.00 25.00 10.00 30 00 15.00 tiSAJL E D L EtfJ^Lnss 2 00 Mrs. Wakefield Christie Miller 50 Mrs. Walter Easha 75 Mrs. Cornwalhs West 1 00 Nenssa 2 00 Nita Weldon 50 Robert Huey 1 CO Souvenirde Gustave Pratt. .'0 Vcrna Mackay 2 CO Walter Speed SO HYBRID TEA ROSES. Select Standard Sorts. Per 100 Betty $30 00 Caroline Testout 25 00 Countess of Gosford 30 CO Dean Hole 30 00 Earl of Warwick 30 00 Florence Pemberton 30 00 Franz Deegan 30 00 Farben Konigin 30 00 Gustay Grunerwald 30 00 Grace Darling 30 00 General MacArthur 30 00 Per 100 Alfred Colomb $25 00 Anna de Diesbach 25 00 Alfred K.Williams 25 00 American Beauty 30 00 Baroness Rothschild 25 00 Baron de Bonstettin 25 00 Camille Bernardin 25 00 Capt. Christy 25 00 Captain Hayward 25 00 Clio 25 00 Charles Lefebvre 25 CO Per 100 Grand Duke Adolphe de Luxcmberg $30 00 G. Nabonnand 30 00 Gruss an Teplitz 25 00 Irish Brightness 35 00 Joseph Hill 30 00 Killarney 30 00 Konigin Carolla 30 00 Kaiserin Augusta Victoria.. 25 00 Lady Ashtown 30 00 La Detroit 30 00 La France 30 00 Per 100 Laurent Carle $30 00 Le Progress 30 CO Liberty 30 00 Lyon 30 00 Mme. Philipe Rivoire 30 00 " Jenny Gillemont 30 00 Jules Gravereanx 30 00 Hector Leulloit 30 00 " Jules Grolez 30 00 " AbelChatenay 30 00 Ravary 30 00 Leon Pain 30 00 HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES. Per 100 Duke of Edinburgh $25 00 Karl of Dutterin 25 00 Fisher Holmes 25 00 Francois Michelon 25 00 Frau Karl Druschki 25 00 General Jacqueminot 25 00 George Arends(Nev) o 00 Gloire de Cbedanne Guin- oisseau 35 00 Gloire de Margottin 25 00 Per 100 Gloire Lyonnaise $25 00 Hugh Dickson 25 00 Jean Liabaud 25 00 Louis Van Houtte 25 00 M agna Charta 25 00 Mrs. R. G. Sharman Craw- ford 25 00 Mrs. John Laing 25 00 Mabel Morrison 25 00 Mme. Victor Verdier 25 CO Pet 100 Mme. Maurice de Luze $30 00 •• MelanieSoupert 30 00 Marquise de Sineto 40 00 Mons. Paul Led.- 30 CO Pharisaer 30 00 Prince de Bulgarie 30 00 Reine Marguerite de Italie.. 30 00 Richmond 30 00 Simplicity 30 00 Souvrnirde President Carnot 30 00 Viscountess Folkstonc 30 CO White Killarnev 30 00 Per 100 Mme. Gabrielle Luiz.t $25 00 Marie Baumann 25 00 Paul Neyron 25 00 President Kruger ;Ne\y) 35 00 Prince Camilli de Rohan... 25 00 ijuien of Queens 25 00 Rodocanachi 25 00 Tom Wood 25 00 C'lrich Brunner 25 00 Victor Verdier 25 00 TEA AND OTHER EVERBLOOMING ROSES. Per 100 Corallina $30 00 Charlotte Klemm 25 00 Etoile de Lyon 25 00 Hermosa 20 00 Hugo Roller 35 00 Harry Kirk 35 00 Per 100 Maman Cochet Pink $25 00 White 25 00 Marie Van Houtte 25 00 Mme. Joseph Schwartz 25 00 MollySharman Crawford... 50 IX) Per 100 Miss Alice de Rothschild. . .$75 00 Mrs. Hubert Taylor 50 00 Mrs. B. R- Cant 25 00 Perle des Jardins 30 00 Papa Gontier 25 00 Per 100 Queen's Scarlet, or Agrip- pina $20 00 Souvenir de Pierre Notting.. 30 00 ■ CatberineGuillot30 00 Safrano 25 00 BABY RAMBLER ROSES. Per HO Annchen Muller. Pink Bar>r $20 00 Catharine Ziemet. While Baby 20 00 Jessie 25 00 Louis Walter or Baby Tau- si ndschon 35 00 Per 100 Mme. Norbert Levavasseur. Crimson Baby $20 00 Mrs. Cutbush. Cherry red Baby 20 00 Orleans (New) 25 00 AUSTRIAN or YELLOW BRIER ROSES. Per h"i Austrian Copper $30 00 Harrison Yellow. Austrian Yellow 30 00 Persian Yellow.. Per 100 ..{30 00 . . 25 00 Pernetiana or Hybrid Austrian Briers. ■luliet New Soliel d' I If or Gulden .Per 100. $35 00 .Per 100, 30 00 SWEET BRIER ROSES. Per im Refulgence New) Anne of Geierstein 30 i*i Brenda 30 00 Lord Pen/ance Per 100 Meg Merillies $30 00 Common Sweet Brier or Eglantine 20 0 WICHURAIANA ROSES. Per 100 Wichuraiana. white $20 00 Evergreen Gem 20 00 Gardenia 20 00 South Orange Perfection .... 20 00 Per l"1 Wichuraiana. Pink Roamer.$20 00 Triumph 20 00 Universal Fa- vorite 20 00 CLIMBING OR RAMBLER ROSES. Per li > i American Pillar .$20 (JO Baltimore Belle 20 00 Crimson Ran bier 25 00 Climbing Clothilde Soupert. 25 00 Caroline Testout... 30 00 Climbing Belle Siebrecht. . . . 30 00 Kaiserin Augusta Victoria ;" '0 Dorothy Perkins 25 00 Excelsa (New) Flower of Fairheld 25 00 RUGOSA ROSES. Pet l"1 Rugosa Red J 18 00 White 18 00 Per li" Gloire de Dijon $30 00 Marechal Neil 30 00 Prairie Queen 20 00 Tausendschon - Trier 25 ou White Dorothy 25 Kl W. A. Richardson 30 00 White Banksia 25 00 Yellow Banksia Yellow Rambler 25 00 MOSS ROSES. Per 100 Blanche Moreau $25 00 Princess Adelaide ORDER AT ONCE WHILE THE SELECTION IS GOOD. HENRY A. DREER, Inc., 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. The Above Prices are Intended for the Trade Only. 1036 The American Florist. May 24, Vegetable Growers' Association of America. . H. F.Hall, Moorestown. N.J.. President- C. vVest, Irondequoit. N. Y., Vice-President; E, A. Dunbar. Ashtabula, O.. Secretary; M, L. Ruetenik, Cleveland. O., Treasurer Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vegetables. Chicago. May 19. — Mushrooms. 25 cents to 75 cents per pound; lettuce, 20 cents, small cases; radishes. $1.50 to .$1.75 per 100 bunches; pieplant, 30 cents to 40 cents per box; cucumbers, 50 cents to $2.00 per box of two dozen; asparagus, 75 cents to $1.45 for 24 bunches. New York, May 17. — Cucumbers, 50 cents to $1.00 per dozen; mushrooms, $1.00 to .$2.75 per 4-pound basket; to- matoes. 15 cents to 20 cents per pound; radishes, 75 cents to $1.25 per 100 bunches; rhubarb. 50 cents to $1.00 per 300 bunches; lettuce, $1.50 to $2.00 per 2-box strap. Lettuce Troubles. Ed. American Florist : We are having a great deal of trou- ble with our lettuce, which develops brown spots on the edges of the leaves. This does not occur until the lettuce is nearly ready to cut and we are sure it is not smoke, as we have not smoked one house for 2 months. There seems to be some mildew also, and the pars- ley and radish crops seem to have be- come diseased .within the last week or two. The leaves of the parsley show little brown spots and the radish leaves something of the same nature, only of a different color. It appears to be some bacterial or fungus disease. The lettuce trouble seems to be caused by some fault of culture rather than dis- ease. These plants are all grown on good soil with about one-third rotted manure, and in a temperature of 45° at night and with plenty of air when- ever possible. Nebraska. A. B. The samples arrived in poor condi- tion. However a fair examination was possible and we agree with the sender that the trouble is a fault of culture, and that mainly in ventilating. This belief is further strengthed by the presence of mildew which is caused by bad ventilation and improper water- ing. Mildew will always produce spotted lettuce, which tendency is in- tensified as the lettuce approaches ma- turity. The sample of lettuce sent is much too old as evidenced by the stem. Such lettuce drops an outer leaf for a new one formed, hence no prog- ress is possible. Mildew is especially fatal to young plants and those attacked never pro- duce a good crop. Mildew corresponds to the human ailment known as a "cold" and is the result of the same condition : cold currents on tender parts. The remedy is not in prevent- ing the cold currents as much as in preventing a soft growth. There is no greater safeguard than a sturdy, solid growth produced by ample ven- tilation day and night. Most grow- ers err in the morning. They wait too long in admitting air. Just as soon as the temperature advances several de- grees over the night temperature some air should be admitted and increased toward noon as needed. In the after- noon the houses should be closed grad- ually, and not suddenly. We have often in these columns rec- ommended a gradual advance up to, say, 2 o'clock and then a gradual de- cline towards evening. This is nature's way. And finally observe the rule : either air or heat. If no heat is re- quired never shut the houses, and if you have to shut down, turn the heat on at once. During warm rainy spells fire a little with the air on. The great fault of hot water heating is the over- heating of houses when a bright morning follows a cold night. The remedy is the early ventilation. If the temperature is allowed to run up 15 or 20° damage will surely result. Mildew will yield to some extent to sulphur on steam pipes or sulphur evaporated on a special heater made for the purpose, but this must go hand in hand with good culture. Faulty watering is also productive of mil- dew— wet foliage over night or exces- sive dampness in the house. Water on bright days only and early in the morning. If need be, fire with vents open to dry off the houses. The sample of radishes and parsley also confirms the opinion that the ven- tilation is faulty. These crops are all so hardy and healthy and easily grown that any remedies are almost unnec- essary. Radishes should be thinned promptly after up. to prevent over- crowding and parsley if not closely cut may need cleaning to remove dead leaves. These are the only pre- cautions we have ever used. "An ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure," applies to this case. Let- tuce plants will mildew more easily on the ground floor than on benches and also more easily in connected houses than in single houses. Try to raise good plants for a good start. Marketman. Belvidere, III. — Frank Erigham has rented the Fairview Greenhouse of the B E. Eldredge estate and taken charge, May 15. Mr. Brigham will continue the place as a wholesale cut flower business and everything looks bright for a heavy Cut for Decoration day. Mr. Brigham has been manager here fur three years. Vegetable Plants. CABBAGE — Wakefield. Succession. Early and Late Flat Dutch. S-urehead All Head. Danish Bali Head, etc . at 20c per 100. 500 f r 75c-. SI. 00 ner 1000: 10.000 and over. S5c per 1000- LETTUCE— Grand Kanids, Bitr Boston. Boston Market, and Tennis Ball. 20c per ion. 500 lor 7Sc. $1.03 per 1CO0. BEET— Eclinse. Crosby, and Eevpf'an, 25c per 100. 500 for $1.00. SI. 25 per 1000. CELERY- Golden Self Blanching, 40c per 100; $2.50 per 10011 TOMATO PLANTS Will be ready about May 25. Send for Catalogue. Cash with OrJer. R. VINCENT, JR., & SONS CO., WHITE MARSH, MD . Gladiolus. too 1000 America, pink $3 00 $26 00 Brenchleyensis 1 40 12 00 PYRAMID BOX TREES. 3 foot, well shaped Each, $2.60 31 2 foot, well shaped Each, 3 50 A. Henderson & Co., 352 N. Michigan Ave., CHICAGO Watch for our Trade Mark stamped on every brick of Pure Culture Mushroom Spawn Substitution of cheaper grades is thus easily exposed. Fresh sample s£*>>± brick, with illustrated book, mailed ^Q^_ postpaid by manufacturers upon re v ceipt of 40 cents in postage. Addrea* Trade Mark. American Spawn Co.. St. iPaul Minn TO THE TRADE HENRY METTE, Quedlinburg, Germany. SPECIALTIES: GROWER and EXPORTER on the VERY LARGEST SCALE of all CHOICE VEGETABLE, FLOWER AND FARM SEEDS. (Established 1787.) Beans, BeetB, Cabbages, Carrots, Kohl Rabl, Leek, Lettuces, Onions, Peas, Radishes, Spinach, Turnips. Swedes, Asters, Balsams, Begonias. Carnations, Cinerarias, Gloxinias, Larkspur, Nasturtiums, Pansles, Petunias, Phloxes, Primulas, Scabious, Stocks, Verbenas, Zinnias, etc. Catalogue free on application. HENRY HETTE'S TRIUMPH OF THE GIANT PAN8IE8 (mixed), the most perfect and most beantlfol In the world, 16.00 pet 01., or 11.75 per % os., 11 pet Vt 01., postage paid. Cash with order. All seeds offered are grown under my personal superrlslon on my own yast grounds, and are warranted true to name, of strongest gfowth, finest stocks and best quality. I ALSO GROW LARGELY OH CONTRACT. CLEAN, HEALTHY, STRONG | ROSE STOCK From 21/2-inch pots. Per 100 Per 1000 American Beauty $6.00 $50.00 Prince de Bulgarie 6.00 50.00 Richmond 5.00 40.00 Pink Killarney 4.00 35 00 Madison (Limited supply) 5.(0 BENCH P LAN 1 S PINK KILLAR NEY' $2500 Per 1000. J. A. BlIDLONG, 82 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO, ILL. '9'3- The American Florist. 1037 The aboveljfWfcVfjpBF is now being mailed. If nol received ask for a copy; We can saVejou mone^ Our slocks of special Paper while Grandifloral Precocious Narcissus, as well as MammolRFreesias, bolK Purilyand\ku